Beyond the Bar

Yes, it’s best known as a “Grand Marnier bar.” And we’ll drink to that. But One-Eyed Mike’s (708 S. Bond St., 410-327-0445) is also a cheery place to nosh on delicious sandwiches, appetizers, and entrees, especially on the outdoor back patio. A privacy fence creates a feeling of seclusion, rare in Fells Point. Open wood beams stretch across the courtyard, allowing for romantic lights in nighttime, overhead heat lights for cooler days, and ceiling fans to ruffle up a breeze in sultry air. Seated at the sturdy tables with cloth napkins in hand, diners want to linger. We did, as we nibbled on a freshly made chicken-salad wrap ($9.25) served with warm Parmesan house potato chips and a choice of pasta salad or coleslaw. The service is great, too, even if you order an iced tea instead of the signature liqueur.