Best Maryland Restaurants (Baltimore, Columbia, Frederick: appointed, hotel, pub)

[Tom Lennox 70]

Originally Posted by nasu

Where can you find the best crab cakes and crab near Washington DC area? We will be staying near Dulles, Gaitherburg and Columbia in late September. Is September crab season there?

Philip's, a famous Baltimore restaurant, has a place in gaithersburg/Rockville around Shady Grove Hospital. Not sure the exact shopping center but its near Darnestown Road...just Google Philip's and they should have a list of locations. I'm been to their location in Baltimore on the inner harbor and its AMAZING. Even the one in BWI Airport was excellent with their crab omlettes.


And also want to add another restaurant...Jake's Seafood House. I only went to the location in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware but the place started out in Baltimore so the original must be just as good if not better. Best restaurant ever.

[kristina1116]

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[rocketpalmer]

The Milton Inn in Cockeysville
Tai One On in Towson
La Tolteca in Bel Air

[SPUR]

Originally Posted by Cheasare

Timbuktu in Hanover? Crab cakes were pretty good, but I have only eaten them at Phillips so I don't know how they compare with other seafood places.

C.

Timbuktu's crab cakes are out of this world. They are very large and I can never finish it all.........and I can eat!

Crisfield's on Georgia Ave. also has a good crab cake.....and may I also recommend the Seafood Bisque and the Rum Cake (it will leave your tongue tingling) Yummy!!

Jerry's Seafood on Lanham Severn Rd. in MD has a delicious crab cake and so is everything else.

Happy Crab Cake eating!

[pkoons]

Cantler's, Harris, and Jerry's are pretty much the only winners people have named so far in my book... Here's a good list of non-chains. Thank me later

Upscale American:
Antrim 1844 - Taneytown
Bicycle - Baltimore
Black Market Bistro - Garrett Park
Charleston - Baltimore
Inn at Easton - Easton
Restaurant Local - Easton
Metropolitan - Annapolis
O'Leary's - Annapolis
Ray's The Classics - Silver Spring
Tasting Room - Frederick

Upscale American (+ Waterview):
Carrol's Creek - Annapolis
The Narrows - Grasonville
Sherwood's Landing - St. Michaels

Deli/Sub Shop:
Pepperjack's - Laurel
My Butcher & More - Gambrills
Chick & Ruth's - Annapolis
Deli in South River center (can't recall the name) - Edgewater

Steak:
Lewnes' Steakhouse - Annapolis
Oregon Grille - Hunt Valley

Sushi:
Sushi Sono - Columbia
Joss - Annapolis
Tsunami - Annapolis

Other Asian:
Green Papaya (Vietnamese) - Bethesda
Lemongrass (Thai) - Annapolis
Joe's Noodle House (Chinese) - Rockville

Italian:
Pasta Plus - Laurel
Bocaccio - Baltimore

French:
Petit Louis Bistro - Baltimore
Cafe de Paris - Columbia
Les Folies Brasserie - Annapolis

Southern:
Johnny Boy's Ribs - La Plata
Lousiana - Baltimore

Latin/Mexican:
Samantha's - Silver Spring
La Sirenita - Bladensburg

Seafood/Crabcakes:
Suicide Bridge - Hurlock
Mike's Crab House - Riva
Gunning's - Brooklyn Park/Hanover
G&M - Linthicum
Hella's - Millersville
Waterman's - Rock Hall

Desserts/Pastries:
Daily Scoop (Homemade Ice Cream) - Pasadena
Fractured Prune (Hand-Dipped Donuts) - various
Muffin Man (Gourmet Muffins) - Lanham

[jessy0780]

This post makes me hungry.
One I just thought of, that I can't remember if I posted before is a great little Italian place, that almost no one knows about. It's called Avanti's- and it's in either Jessup or Columbia on Rte. 1 and Guilford Rd. It's really excellent- I actually had my rehearsal dinner there, my in laws have been going there for decades. I don't think many people realize it's there, so it's never crowded- but everyone I know who's eaten there has loved it. Most of the places near us, you can't go to on a Saturday or Friday night without waiting, so we love it!

[kjg1963]

Found a great Italian Place in Laurel off of Van Dusen across from the hospital. It's Pasta Nostra. Very out of the way little place. Use to go to Pasta Plus but you had to wait forever to get in. Got a coupon in the mail for Pasta Nostra and decided to try it out. Its located in a little strip mall and when we walked in, it had a order counter like a fast food place and there were maybe only 2 or 3 tables with customers. Not a good first impression. But, the menu was extensive and fairly priced. When we got our food, that's when any negative thoughts left our heads. The food was the best!!! We go back all the time now and recommend it to others. The secret is out though and the place is doing much more business.

[bizzbot]

I Love the Sip N Bite in Baltimore! Classic diner setting, fabulous Cheesesteaks. It's my flavorite salivation station.

[tarapatiki]

We live in Annapolis and my recs for that city are to stay off the tourist route and go down West St. to Tsunami (Pan-asian), Lemongrass (Thai) or the Metropolitan (best food in Annapolis, elegant and luxurious setting). Yin-Yankee and Joss are closer to Tourist Central but are also good. Also well-regarded in Annapolis and off the beaten path is the Wild Orchid (cozy/quaint), Les Follies (superb french) Jalapenos (Spanish/Mex), Lewnes (steak), Boathouse (boat casual), Carrolls Creek (seafood). Avoid waterfront places but if you must go, try Yellowfin on the South River for the best view at sunset. For good food and great waterfront seating, try Skippers Pier in Deale. Great new owner and chef in this undiscovered gem!

[mdtoaz]

In Baltimore I loved The Bicycle, Pazo, and Peter's (a little place in Fell's Point).

In Harford County - Laurrapin Grill in Havre de Grace is awesome!!!