Philadelphia Cheesesteak Icon Geno's Steaks Opens in Baltimore

Geno's Steaks, a beloved cheesesteak brand from Philadelphia, has expanded to Power Plant Live! in downtown Baltimore.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Geno's Steaks, a popular cheesesteak restaurant founded in Philadelphia in 1966, has opened a new 6,000-square-foot location at Power Plant Live! in downtown Baltimore. The new restaurant features Geno's classic cheesesteaks, hoagies, and other fan favorites. This is Geno's first location outside of Pennsylvania, with the only other non-Philadelphia site being in Hampton, Virginia.

Why it matters

The opening of Geno's Steaks in Baltimore's Power Plant Live! entertainment district is a significant expansion for the iconic Philadelphia cheesesteak brand, bringing its signature sandwiches to a new market and further cementing its status as a regional culinary institution.

The details

Geno's Steaks was founded in 1966 by Joey Vento in South Philadelphia. The business was later taken over by his son, Geno Vento, in 2011. The new Baltimore location features Geno's full menu of cheesesteaks, hoagies, and other fan favorites in a 6,000-square-foot space at Power Plant Live!, a popular entertainment complex in downtown Baltimore.

  • Geno's Steaks opened its doors to the public in Baltimore on March 6, 2026.

The players

Geno's Steaks

A popular cheesesteak restaurant founded in Philadelphia in 1966 by Joey Vento, and later taken over by his son Geno Vento in 2011.

Geno Vento

The current owner of Geno's Steaks, having taken over the business from his father Joey Vento in 2011.

Power Plant Live!

A popular entertainment complex in downtown Baltimore where Geno's Steaks has opened its first location outside of Pennsylvania.

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What they’re saying

“This is like an entertainment capital over here, with cheesesteaks and the bar scene and the tourism and the crowd, it was a win-win situation.”

— Geno Vento, Owner, Geno's Steaks (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

Geno's Steaks plans to continue expanding its footprint beyond its Philadelphia roots, with potential future locations in other major East Coast cities.

The takeaway

The opening of Geno's Steaks in Baltimore's Power Plant Live! marks an exciting new chapter for the iconic Philadelphia cheesesteak brand, as it brings its beloved sandwiches to a new market and solidifies its status as a regional culinary institution.