We are about to share everything we know about the best restaurants in Baltimore with you today. Hopefully you will be able to figure out where to eat some great food near you by the time you are finished reading.
We think it is probably best for us to niche down when it comes to the best Baltimore restaurants. That means there will be separate lists for many of the most popular varieties of food like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, other Asian varieties, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and other healthy food choices.
Contents
- 1 Best Italian Restaurants Near You
- 2 Best Steak Houses
- 3 Mexican Restaurants Near You
- 4 Chinese & Asian Food
- 5 Where To Eat Sushi
- 6 Best Indian Restaurants
- 7 Great American Food
- 8 Delicious BBQ
- 9 French Restaurants
- 10 Greek & Mediterranean
- 11 Seafood Restaurants
- 12 Where To Eat Pizza
- 13 Burgers & Fries
- 14 Best Buffets Near You
- 15 Vegan Restaurants
- 16 More Healthy Food Options
- 17 Breakfast & Brunch Spots
- 18 Bakeries & Desserts
- 19 Donuts
- 20 Ice Cream Shops
- 21 Cafes
- 22 Smoothies & Juices
- 23 Cocktail Bars
- 24 Breweries & Sports Bars
- 25 Enjoy Eating at the Best Baltimore Restaurants
Breakfast and brunch spots will also get their own sections as will bakeries, dessert spots, donuts and ice cream shops. We will even be discussing drinks with the best cafes, smoothies, juices, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars in your area.
Make sure to check out the map at the end so that you can figure out where all of these best places to eat near you are located. You will also find links to these restaurants official home pages or social media to make it easier to order delivery and take out online or look through their menus to make sure they have what you want to eat before you head over.
The Northeast is somewhere we have written many posts about in the past.
Best Italian Restaurants Near You
When you want to enjoy delicious Italian food visit:
- La Scala at 1012 Eastern Ave
- Birroteca at 1520 Clipper Rd
- Chiapparelli’s at 237 S High St
- Daniela Ristorante at 824 W 36th St
- Sabatino’s at 901 Fawn St
- Cinghiale at 822 Lancaster St
- Facci Ristorante of Turf Valley at 11095 Resort Rd, Ellicott City
- Tino’s Italian Bistro & Wine Bar at 8775 Centre Park Dr, Columbia
- Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant at 12 Bel Air S Pkwy, Bel Air
Best Steak Houses
Some of the best steak houses in your area would be:
- Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse at 711 Eastern Ave
- The Capital Grille at 500 E Pratt St
- Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse at 600 E Pratt St
- Michael’s Steak & Lobster House at 6209 Eastern Ave
- Grille 620 at 11099 Resort Road #304, Ellicott City
- Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill at 825 Dulaney Valley Rd #1157, Towson
- Texas Roadhouse at 8820 Stanford Blvd, Columbia
- Sakura Japanese Steak, Seafood House & Sushi Bar at 615 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air
Mexican Restaurants Near You
Whether you want burritos, tacos, nachos or something else tasty the best Mexican food in town can be found at:
- Clavel at 225 W 23rd St
- Papi’s Tacos at 1703 Aliceanna St
- Mari Luna Mexican Grill at 102 Reisterstown Rd
- Tortilleria Sinaloa at 1716 Eastern Ave
- Cocina Luchadoras at 253 S Broadway St
- Pollo Feliz And Taqueria at 8525 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City
- La Palapa Grill & Cantina at 8307 Main St, Ellicott City
- Nacho Mama’s Towson at 2 W Pennsylvania Ave, Towson
- Cinco de Mayo at 8874 McGaw Rd E, Columbia
- La Tolteca at 300 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air
Chinese & Asian Food
Head to one of these restaurants to enjoy Chinese and other Asian food:
- Ekiben at 1622 Eastern Ave
- Azumi at 725 Aliceanna St
- David Chu’s China Bistro at 7105 Reisterstown Rd
- Thai Arroy at 1019 Light St
- Jong Kak at 18 W 20th St
- East Moon Asian Bistro at 5725 Richards Valley Rd, Ellicott City
- Spice and Dice Thai Kitchen at 1220A E Joppa Rd #106, Towson
- Pho Dat Thanh at 510 York Rd, Towson
- Hunan Manor at 7091 Deepage Dr, Columbia
- Lee’s Asian Bistro at 1408 Handlir Dr, Bel Air
Where To Eat Sushi
There are some great spots for sushi in your area like:
- Edo Sushi at 53 East Padonia Rd
- Matsuri at 1105 S Charles St
- Minato Sushi Bar at 1013 N Charles St
- Yama Sushi Bar at 1030 W 41st St
- Shoyou Sushi at 1450 Light St
- RA Sushi Bar Restaurant at 1390 Lancaster St
- UMI Sushi at 8167 Main St, Ellicott City
- Kyodai Rotating Sushi Bar at 1 W Pennsylvania Ave, Towson
- Sushi King at 6490 Dobbin Rd #F, Columbia
- Fuji Sushi at 5 Bel Air S Pkwy #B209, Bel Air
Best Indian Restaurants
We think the best Baltimore Indian restaurants are:
- Tandav Indian Cuisine at 1725 E Lombard St
- Indigma at 900 Cathedral St
- Nepal House at 920 N Charles St
- Kumari Restaurant Federal Hill at 847 E Fort Ave
- Namaste Baltimore at 413 W Cold Spring Ln
- Tamber’s at 3327 St Paul St
- The Mint Room at 9469 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City
- Kathmandu Kitchen at 22 Allegheny Ave, Towson
- Royal Taj Restaurant at 8335 Benson Dr, Columbia
- India Garden at 5 Bel Air S Pkwy #1615, Bel Air
Great American Food
For classic American food check out:
- Gunther & Co at 3650 Toone St
- Blue Hill TAvern at 938 S Conkling St
- Wicked Sisters at 3845 Falls Rd
- Kooper’s Tavern at 1702 Thames St
- Leelynn’s Dining Room and Lounge at 9495 Old Annapolis Rd #A, Ellicott City
- Eggspectation at 6010 Univ Blvd, Ellicott City
- Towson Tavern at 516 York Rd, Towson
- Stanford Grill at 8900 Stanford Blvd, Columbia
- Black Eyed Suzie’s at 119 S Main St, Bel Air
Delicious BBQ
Whether you are after ribs, brisket, or pulled pork get great BBQ at one of these spots:
- Big Bad Wolf’s House of Barbecue at 5713 Harford Rd
- Chaps Pit Beef at 5801 Pulaski Hwy
- Andy Nelson’s at 11007 York Rd
- Blue Pit BBQ and Whiskey Bar at 1601 Union Ave
- Kong Pocha at 12 W 20th St
- Bare Bones Grill & Bar at 9150 Baltimore National Pike #22, Ellicott City
- The Canopy at 9319 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City
- Maimura Sushi Noodle & Korean BBQ at 105E E Joppa Rd, Towson
- Mission BBQ at 6270 Columbia Crossing Cir, Columbia
- JD’s Smokehouse North at 2235 E Churchville Rd, Bel Air
French Restaurants
Some of the top places to try French food in the area are:
- Petit Louis Bistro at 4800 Roland Ave
- Marie Louise Bistro at 904 N Charles St
- Le Bistro Du Village Restaurant at 1609 Sulgrave Ave
- Tersiguel’s French Country Restaurant at 8293 Main St, Ellicott City
Greek & Mediterranean
Our favorite Greek & Mediterranean meals can be found at:
- Samos Restaurant at 600 Oldham St
- Baba’s Mediterranean Kitchen at 745 E Fort Ave
- Ikaros at 4805 Eastern Ave
- Zaatar Baltimore at 1019 S Charles St
- Syriana Cafe & Restaurant at 8180 Main St, Ellicott City
- Falafel House Café at 20 Allegheny Ave, Towson
- CAVA at 6181 Old Dobbin Ln, Columbia
- Greek Village Restaurant & Lounge at 129 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air
Seafood Restaurants
Many would consider the best Baltimore seafood restaurants to be:
- Faidley’s at 203 N Paca St
- Rusty Scupper at 402 Key Hwy
- Thames Street Oyster House at 1728 Thames St
- G & M at 804 N Hammonds Ferry Rd, Linthicum Heights
- Mo’s Seafood at 1528 E Joppa Rd, Towson
- Bonefish Grill at 127 E Joppa Rd, Towson
- The Walrus Oyster & Ale House at 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy #3030, Columbia
- Steelefish Grille at 660 Boulton St, Bel Air
Where To Eat Pizza
You can definitely get a great slice at one of these pizza places near you:
- Matthew’s Pizza at 3131 Eastern Ave
- Isabella’s Brick Oven Pizza and Panini at 221 S High St
- Verde Pizza Baltimore at 641 S Montford Ave
- Johnny Rad’s Pizzeria Tavern at 2108 Eastern Ave
- Zella’s Pizzeria at 1145 Hollins St
- Ledo Pizza at 8480 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City
- Bella Mia Pizzeria & Restaurant at 4900 MD-104, Ellicott City
- MOD Pizza at 740 York Rd #105, Towson
- HomeSlyce at 9400 Snowden River Pkwy #127,128, Columbia
- Margherita Pizza Of Bel Air at 306 S Main St, Bel Air
Burgers & Fries
Who doesn’t love a good burger and fries:
- The Abbey Burger Bistro at 811 S Broadway
- Clark Burger at 5906 York Rd
- BOZ’S Burger Bistro at 3101 St Paul St
- The Brewer’s Cask at 1236 Light St
- Burger Bros at 14 Allegheny Ave, Towson
- BurgerFi at 20 W Susquehanna Ave #112, Towson
- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews at 8640 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia
Best Buffets Near You
These good buffets in your area are where you can really load up:
- Best Buffet at 801 N Point Blvd
- Kings Garden Café at 218 N Charles St #1-C
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill at 7908 Rossville Blvd
- Hot N Roll Hot Pot at 8801 Baltimore National Pike # C, Ellicott City
- House Of India at 9350 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia
Vegan Restaurants
The best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Baltimore are:
- The Land of Kush at 840 N Eutaw St
- The Greener Kitchen at 803 Washington Blvd
- One World Cafe at 100 W Univ Pkwy
- Liquid Earth at 1626 Aliceanna St
- Refocused Vegan at 429 N Eutaw St #1N
- Gangster Vegan Organics at 1065 S Charles St
More Healthy Food Options
More good healthy food choices can be found at:
- EarthShake at 600 S Wolfe St
- Plant Bar at 540 E Belvedere Ave
- STEM: Farm + Kitchen at 301 W 29th St
- Sweetgreen at 1306 Fleet St
- Naked Lunch at 711 W 40th St #163
Breakfast & Brunch Spots
Get a great start to the day at one of these breakfast and brunch spots:
- Lenny’s Delicatessen at 9107 Reisterstown Rd
- Spoons at 24 E Cross St
- Miss Shirley’s Cafй at 513 W Cold Spring Ln
- Blue Moon Cafй at 1621 Aliceanna St
- Eggspectation at 6010 Univ Blvd, Ellicott City
- The Trolley Stop at 6 Oella Ave, Ellicott City
- Cafй Mezcla at 6420 Freetown Rd, Columbia
- Sunny Day Cafй at 101 S Main St, Bel Air
Bakeries & Desserts
There will be of delicious breads and yummy desserts at these Baltimore bakeries:
- Patisserie Poupon at 820 E Baltimore St
- Yia Yia’s Bakery at 9415 Philadelphia Rd
- Ovenbird at 300 S Exeter St
- Fresh Bakery at 10351 Reisterstown Rd
- Aunt Kelly’s Cookies at 857 N Howard St
- Vaccaro’s Italian Pastry Shop at 222 Albemarle St
- Tous Les Jours at 9380 Baltimore National Pike #111, Ellicott City
- Cunningham’s Cafe & Bakery at 1 Olympic Pl, Towson
- Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafй at 6476 Dobbin Center Wy, Columbia
- Woodlea Bakery of Bel Air at 548 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air
Donuts
For a morning sugar rush consider one of these donut shops:
- Cloudy Donut Co at 4311 Harford Rd
- Blondie’s Doughnuts at 301 W 29th St
- Diablo Doughnuts at 3432 S Hanover St
- Fenwick Bakery at 7219 Harford Rd
- Over Rice at 10039 Baltimore National Pike #B, Ellicott City
- Newberry at 140 N Bond St, Bel Air
Ice Cream Shops
Some of the best ice cream shops near you would be:
- Prigel Family Creamery at 4852 Long Green Rd
- Bmore Licks at 2437 Eastern Ave
- The Charmery at 801 W 36th St
- YOG Frozen Yogurt at 6053 Falls Rd
- Afters Cafй at 1001 S Charles St
- Cup Love at 2928 O’Donnell St #5079
- Pitango Gelato Fells Point at 802 S Broadway
- Taharka Bros at 1640 Alieceanna St
- Soft Stuff Ice Cream at 10039 Baltimore National Pike #G, Ellicott City
- Yogi Castle at 10132 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City
- The Meadows Frozen Custard at 6470 Freetown Rd #205, Columbia
- Broom’s Bloom Dairy at 1700 S Fountain Green Rd, Bel Air
- SweetFrog at 531 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air
Cafes
Here are some good cafes where you can get a quality cup of coffee:
- OneDo Coffee Roasters at 913 S Lakewood Ave
- Koba Cafй at 644 E Fort Ave
- Ceremony Coffee Roasters at 520 Park Ave
- Artifact Coffee at 1500 Union Ave
- Order & Chaos Coffee at 1410 Key Hwy
- Little Market Cafй at 3731 Hamilton St, Ellicott City
- Old Mill Cafй at 4 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City
- Coffee Talk Cafй at 22 W Pennsylvania Ave #101, Towson
- Mad City Coffee at 10801 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia
- Coffee Coffee at 5 Bel Air S Pkwy #117, Bel Air
Smoothies & Juices
Enjoy a tasty and healthy drink when visiting a smoothie and juice bar:
- Corner Juice Bar at 2400 Fleet St
- Clean Juice at 1706 Whetstone Way
- Pure Raw Juice at 1401 Riverside Ave
- The Green House Juice Cafй at 2431 St Paul St
Cocktail Bars
You can probably have a lot of fun at a cocktail bar:
- W.C. Harlan at 400 W 23rd St
- The Bluebird Cocktail Room at 3600 Hickory Av
- Bookmakers Cocktail Club at 31 E Cross St
- Max’s Taphouse at 737 S Broadway
Breweries & Sports Bars
When the big game is on or to try out some new beers visit one of these breweries or sports bars:
- The Brewer’s Art at 1106 N Charles St
- Union Craft Brewing at 1700 W 41st St
- B C Brewery at 10950 Gilroy Rd
- Game Sports Bar at 1400 Warner St
- City Limits at 1700 E Fort Ave
In case you were interested you can look through some of our other posts on:
- Mexican, Italian, French & More In Washington DC
- Mexican, Italian, French & More In Philadelphia
- Mexican, Italian, French & More In New York City
- Mexican, Italian, French & More In Pittsburgh
Enjoy Eating at the Best Baltimore Restaurants
You probably are already hungry after reading about all of those great places to eat. We told you about all kinds of great restaurants near you like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and additional choices for healthy food.
You even read about breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. And we even got into cafes, smoothies, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars. Remember that most of these places will have online delivery or will allow you to place take-out orders online via the links we shared.
It would be cool if you could help us out by correcting anything we may have gotten wrong or sharing your own local food tips in the comments. Either way, we hope you enjoy eating delicious food at the best restaurants in Baltimore!