Being located on the coast, Baltimoreans understandably have high standards for their seafood, with the main requirement being that it's fresh. And being located right along the promenade of Fells Point, Nanami Cafe doesn't have to work hard to remind customers just how fresh their seafood really is.

Sitting sans-shoes at a traditional Japanese table beside the restaurant's industrial-style windows, guests can take in beautiful views of the harbor, especially at sunset. Meanwhile, they can enjoy the freshness of their meal—apparent especially with raw-fish dishes like nigiri, sashimi, and maki—in between sips of wine or sake and conversation.