Welcome to Werner’s Diner

Check out our delicious menu options, featuring our Classic Mason Dixon favorites. Werner’s is Veteran Owned & Operated Diner with a No Alarm Clock Needed Approach to Breakfast serving Southern Treats All Day! We specialize in Shrimp & Grits, Chicken & Waffles, Seafood Omelette, Steak & Eggs , Southern Fish & Grits with Fluffy Pancakes & Mouth Watering French Toast. We are a scratch kitchen and we cut potatoes by hand & crack eggs fresh. Serving our guest with a smile and creating a Dining Experience so memorable you can’t wait to tell a friend & comeback. Our Historic Inner Harbor offers a unique approach to Southern Breakfast Delights. Chef Will & Culinary Staff believe Passion & love is the main ingredient! Come where everyday feels like a Saturday Morning & Relax with Friends & Family 

Learn more about our history and commitment to serving high-quality food with history The building was constructed by the family of John Work Garrett, a prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist in Baltimore who served as president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for nearly 30 years. The Garrett Building is on the National Register of Historic Places. This 13- story building, completed in 1913, was designed by Baltimore architects J.B. Noel Wyatt and William G. Nolting. Reflecting a mixture of styles, this transitional building combines the Chicago windows, flat wall planes and flat sky-line characteristic of the Commercial style with Renaissance Revival details such as loggias, pedimented windows and rustication. From 1913 to 1974, the building housed Robert Garrett and Sons, one of the oldest and most influential banking houses in the country. 

Robert Garrett (1783-1857), an Irish-born merchant-turned-financier, came to Baltimore as a young man in 1801 and clerked for several years in a produce and commission house. In 1819, he opened his own firm on Howard Street, dispatching such items as flint, chocolate and chalk to village stores out west, and receiving in return ginseng, snakeroot and whiskey. The business prospered and by mid-century, Robert Garrett and Sons were leaders in trade, shipping, railroads and finance. They and their descendants rose to extraordinary level of influence in the economic, social and civic affairs of the city, the state and the nation. 

The adjacent Vickers Building also includes the venerable Werner’s Restaurant, a popular dining establishment that was opened by Werner Kloetzli in 1950 and chosen for the filming of numerous movies and television shows due to its distinctive chrome and maple Art Deco interior. The eatery had roles in The Wire, Liberty Heights, Ladder 49, Tin Men, Avalon and House of Cards.

In 2020, Kemp Byrnes, Brad Byrnes and Dave Gupta acquired 225 E. Redwood Street and 233 E. Redwood Street. The new owners executed a comprehensive $5 million redevelopment and rebranding strategy of the two properties.

225 E. Redwood Street, a four-story building formerly known as the Vickers Building was rebranded to Vickers Exchange. 233 E. Redwood Street, a 13-story building formerly known as the Garrett building was rebranded to the Redwood Exchange. 

Let us cater your next event with our wide variety of menu options and affordable prices.  We Specialize in Weeding Brunches , Birthday Day Parties , Tailgate Events, Baby Showers & Kiddie Parties  

Visit our convenient location in the Heart of Inner Harbor &  Historic  Downtown  Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or supper. Come Enjoy our Decor & Relax in our Famous Diner. We have filmed 10 movies here including  the Wire and Head of State to name a few. 

.Werner's Restaurant in Baltimore has been used as a filming location for several movies and TV shows, including The Wire, Ladder 49, Tin Men, Liberty Heights, and House of Cards. Its distinctive Art Deco interior was featured in these productions because it was difficult to replicate on a set. 

• The Wire: Featured as a power lunch spot for Tommy Carcetti.
• Ladder 49: Filmed scenes in and around the restaurant.
• Tin Men: Filmed scenes with actors Richard Dreyfuss and Danny DeVito.
• Liberty Heights: Director Barry Levinson used the restaurant for his film.
• House of Cards: Featured as a location for political wheeling and dealing.
• Syriana and Head of State: The restaurant was also used as a set for these movies

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