Restaurants in Ellicott City

“Went to Pepper House today and like always it did not disappoint. Since we don’t live close we got a variety of things. The service is always good, seating is quaint and family style. We are for sure returning customers.”

“The service is phenomenal and the food is excellent. I went for breakfast today and my server Mariah) was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable about gluten free items (which) is very rare in most restaurants. It was a pleasant experience.”

“Omg there is another location closer to my home. Awww shux. There is one near work and now I find one mear home. I love the food and family atmosphere of this restaurant. Hands up a family and work favorite. See you soon...”

“I went for the first time over the weekend. The place was so clean and the employees were very friendly! I loved the options that I got to pick from that day! The store is great and I will be going back as soon as possible!”

“I cannot say enough good things about our wedding cake! It was absolutely delicious—so many guests came up to me saying it was the best cake they’ve ever had. People were genuinely shocked when they found out it was vegan! Not only did it taste amazing, but it was also stunning—exactly what I envisioned. Working with Sarah was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. She really listened to what I wanted and brought it to life beautifully. I’m so happy we chose her for such a special part of our day!”

“I always book here and have never been disappointed. I will go again and again.”

“Excellent food, fresh and beautifully presented; outstanding attentive service.”

“We had a small wedding party catered with Ed’s wonderful chicken and plantains. Everything was delicious. The chicken is so tender and juicy. I definitely recommend this restaurant!!”

“Great customer service! Good pricing. Hidden gem. Saw them shared with Nomastic Baltimore instagram decided to drive 30 minutes to give them a try”

“Solid tea and very friendly service. They also have vegan jerky - I got the squid flavored and it reminded me of the dried squid I used to eat back in the day ???”

“Food was delicious! Will be coming back! First time coming here and it was so good, you won’t regret it!”

“❤️ love this place. Great boba and atmosphere!”

“Good food and service at the Wilmington, DE location”

“Food was great, service was fast, and lots of gluten free options! We will def be back!! Thanks!”

“Food and service is outstanding”

“What a great atmosphere and food was great! Will return and highly recommend 👍”

“My wife and I came there for our three year anniversary of our marriage and Leena was our waitress. The level of service from start to finish was amazing and the food was 5-star. Compliments to Leena, the hostess, and the chefs who prepared the meal and provided such an amazing experience for our first time coming there. Thank you!”

“Food is great. Service is excellent. Atmosphere is local and welcoming”

“Enjoyed having brunch here! The mussels were delicious and we had excellent service from Logan! Food was brought out fresh & hot, drinks were cold & refreshing & dessert was worth it! We will be back! Thanks!”

“I discovered Kelsey’s when I was shopping across the street . We been going there ever since . The food and service is amazing. The bartenders are friendly and when you go there a lot they know what you want to drink or eat every time. Brandon is always on point makes great margaritas the best . Kelsey is great too . All the bartenders are friendly and amazing too. The manager is so friendly. I highly recommended Kelsey’s to everyone. Myra Burgess. & Van Gullivan🤠👱🏼‍♀️”

“Everything at this place is recommended!”

“Our team couldn’t be more happy with the food. We ordered From Nora’s catering menu for our team of 40 not only did everyone get to eat there was plenty enough for seconds for everyone!! If your looking to great catering this is the place not only where they responsive but also quick with their delivery!! Thank you again!!”

“The food, staff, and atmosphere is always great.”

“Our favorite place for a family friendly outing!”

“Terrific new local small business in OEC making great Vodka and Gin!! This is run by a great friend of mine and will be a terrific addition to OEC.”

“My husband and I come here often for date nights. We have an excellent experience every single time. The food is always incredible and the service outstanding even when it's busy. The vibe is calm, quiet, fun, and elegant. Highly recommend East Moon to those in the Ellicott City area!!!”

“This was my first time dining at UNO in several years. Duke was a wonderful server, the food was delish, and all other staff were just delightful. I'll be back again soon, and hopefully bring friends!”

“I've ordered a different item from the menu each time and have never been disappointed! Mi Casa is quickly becoming one of our regular spots!”

“We have been to Uma Uma 3 or 4 times but we live in Florida so we don’t come nearly as often as we like. Always have fantastic service, delicious food and a pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommend!”

“First time visiting China Taste and it will not be the last. The food was fresh and flavorful from start to finish. The bourbon chicken was seasoned just right, not too sweet, which I really appreciated. Portions were large and very filling. A nice woman at the counter was kind enough to accommodate a special order for our boys without any hassle. Great experience all around!”

“The team at our local Baskin Robbins are an awesome team. They make the whole family feel welcome and wanting to return for more sweets. Especially as the summer is almost here. It's time to get some scoops.”

“My go-to! Everyone who works there is so nice! The coffee is flavorful and breakfast sandwiches are always hot. My favorite Dunkin' for a quick iced coffee!”

“Fast service even though they were busy, food made properly, bathrooms clean although only 1 male stall was a little odd. I haven't been to a lot of fast good bathrooms, so maybe that's normal now.”

“My husband and I were on a hunt for the best Korean restaurant and specifically best Korean fried chicken. When we tried Seoul we didn’t even bother trying any others. It’s sooo good. The owners are always so kind and we have become regulars. Eating here feels like having a home cooked meal.”

“Amazing food and great atmosphere inside and outside dining! The owner and chef is super friendly. Loved also seeing art work on display for sale. Will visit again!”

“This place is by far the best casual eating and drinking, family-friendly place I have experienced. Everyone is very friendly. The regulars are the kind of people that will give up their seat to an older person. Very polite and sincere. The staff is more than accomodating, prompt and respectful. Miss Jenna is amazing, with a very caring personality. She'll make sure your visit is a happy experience. Miss Taylor, with her contagious smile is always a pleasure to deal with. Both these ladies, and the guys, and all the support staff are the kind if people you just want to be around. Even when things get busy, their professionalism never fades. I can't say enough good things. Stop in and see for yourself. You won't be disapointed. Thank you Miss Joyce and Mr. Josh for assembling a much appreciated group of professionals. They are a fun group.”

“I've been here a few times and I've had great service and food each time. I love the vibe here, great spot to stop for a meal if you're walking around Ellicott city”

“Came to try the viral hand slapped noodles and they were great!!! The staff knew exactly what we wanted and it was great to have the experience of trying the noodles 3 ways. We also had the spicy dumplings, they were super delish!”

“I really enjoy with with Matcha drink tonight”

“Quaint and cute cafe in Ellicott City. The food is top tier without being pretentious. I enjoyed the warmth of the staff and options to self seat inside, the front porch and the back patio.”

“Fantastic food and great prices! The restaurant is clean, and the staff are friendly! My only wish is the veggie burger could have been homemade patty instead of the "Beyond Meat" patty they use. Solid 4.5 star!”

“Long-term customer & always excellent!!”

“I stopped by for a quick lunch on sunday. Was in and out in less than 40 minutes. Asia was my server, very friendly and made sure I was taken care of quickly. The new Champagne Shrimp option was extra good that day.”

“A great business should definitely come and try these amazing deliciousness with great service. Remember, lemon chicken is just amazing. And then comes the Nashville chicken. Do not forget everything is Halal in this place.”

“What a great atmosphere and food was great! Will return and highly recommend 👍”

“our server Michael at Gaithersburg MD has made our day and got say he turned our entire day around less not forget the food was amazing as well”

“I just happened to stumble upon Bb.q and it has since become one of my favorite places. It is exceptionally clean and the food is amazing. I recommend the Caribbean Rice bowl. 10/10. Owner and staff are very friendly.”

“customer service was great, French toast combo w bacon, eggs delicious and fried potatoes were really good. waffle was just ok I'd do the French toast over the waffle”

“My first time and was treated especially nice by the staff. The food was awesome and the experience will go in the books as one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten at in MD ❤️”

“Delicious food however it doesn’t get busy so if you are coming for an ambiance or lively environment then this is not the place.
But the food is amazing and worth it.”

“Amazing flavor #AppleBlueberry”

“I had a FANTASTIC meal here with my boyfriend. The restaurant is very clean, and the staff were attentive and very very kind. The quality of the meat was amazing and quite delicious (the soups, mul naengmyeon, and mandu were all superb, as well.) The banchan was very fresh and plentiful, too. We will be coming back again!!! Surely one of the best Korean restaurants in the DMV.”

“Probably the best Indian restaurant I've been to in Howard County. I dine in and order takeout, while preferring the latter. Being a pure vegetarian, there are many vegetarian options and there's no compromise on the quality. We generally order a vegetarian thali alongside kuttu parotha and a vegetarian appetizer.

Among all the delicacies that I've tried at Sangam, I've loved the Kadai paneer biryani, paneer pepper fry, chilli baby corn, south indian thali, kuttu parotta, malai kofta, navaratan korma to name a few. But the appetizers are really crunchy and tasty.”

“I love this place. I come when I am craving Korean comfort food - it is so good and the vegetables are always so fresh. As far as some of the negative reviews, my advice is this is probably more of a sit down and enjoy it fresh kind of place given the type of dishes they are serving - not so much a takeout place. My favorites so far are the Bibimbap and the Kimbap. The pricing is also not ridiculous like a lot of places around here.”

“Great workers great owners great store! Best gelato on the street come by and check it out”

“Love it for ice cream! We didnt go here for years because the store signage isn't clear as to what the store is. They probably lose a lot of revenue because its not clear that this is an ice cream shoppe to people passing by. Store branding and marketing needs some investing and I bet they double their sales this summer.”

“Amazing Brunch. Thank you Stelios and Giannis for the hospitality. We hope meet in future again. Greetings from Calgary - Canada.”

“Wonderful service and equally wonderful food ! So glad to have good quality Korean food in our local community!”

“just amazing, food was perfect.”

“Snow Ice and Gimbap. Next time I’m trying the Rice Cake Ramen.”

“We visited this evening. Food was fantastic! I really enjoyed the soup dumplings! The staff was super courteous. I had brought in dessert (a cake) from outside and they were super nice about it. They even offered to refrigerate it for us! After dinner, they brought us fresh plates, forks and a knife. Despite being very busy they also don't rush you too much.”

“Sausage Egg & Cheese on an egg bagel with a SIMPLY CRANBERRY 🔥🔥🔥 my every Sunday destination”

“This place is a cozy gem. Good prices, service and less crowded than akira. Felt more private. To talk about the food..I had the Beef ramen with veggie broth and really enjoyed it. Also the lamb and chicken kabobs were SUPER well seasoned, juicy and fresh. We never wait too long for service or even to be served. The staff is pretty nice, havent ever had an issue with them; during peak hours they do tend to get a bit visibly stressed out but its understandable since its a small buisness . I'll add food pictures the next time I come by. The decorations give the resturant a cute/ welcoming charm..it has colored lights on the ceiling along with funko pops around.

side note: thank you for turning the music on, it was a bit too quiet beforehand and helped to relax a bit more!”

“Great service and best boba around.”

“Me and my malaysian friend were craving Thai. This establishment did not disappoint. Incredible flavor, plenty spicy 😋 really a solid decision to eat here. Service was fantastic. We will most certainly be back.”

“I tried the Nashville hot chicken sandwich a couple weeks ago. Thought it was fantastic. We did it again last night and was super disappointed. I don't know if we ordered something incorrectly or it was made wrong. It seemed like there was no sauce at all. but we have ordered several times since then so 🤷 one off night but that sandwich has become my go to when ordering there.”

“Great atmosphere, fantastic food”

“Walking in, the light music set the atmosphere for a good morning bakery item for breakfast, and a later day snack. The presentaion was lovely. The staff was very helpful in helping me to select what my taste was feeling. I picked up some type of cream cheese filled pastry with a sweet red bean filling under the cream cheese. Perfect for a protein energy boost. It was quite delicious, you could taste the real butter...I really enjoyed my visit.
They have fresh coffee brewed. A gentleman was sipping his coffee and reading his paper. This was a lovely experience. God bless LA Boulangerie.”

“We go to this shop after our personal training sessions. They serve generous portions, their sub rolls are soft inside and a bit crispy on the outside. At times, we order the specials that come with a drink. We can vouch for their sub and sandwiches and pizza. One day we venture into other offerings.”

“Found it by mistake and WOW Pretty cool place with many interesting and delicious pastries to choose from. We had lunch and it was fabulous!!! Highly recommend”

“If you ever try June Cafe, you will always look for its quality, professional approach, and kindness. The place where all are welcome and very well served! Soups, coffees, cakes, açai dessert and waffles are the dream! Thanks to all for treating our big family with love and kindness! Will miss June Cafe greatly! Good luck and wish all the best!”

“I think I just found my new favorite chicken place! Tender pieces made for eating on the go, just like at a street market. Pleasantly salty, and perfectly spicy. Their fries are very tasty as well. The price is very reasonable and a great value. Honestly, one order of chicken is enough for two people to split, but you'll be fighting for that last morsel! I highly recommend Jumbo Jumbo!”

“good food”

“Amazing food!! Our family absolutely loves it here! The staff is very friendly and ownership is top notch! If you haven't tried this restaurant... you need to go!!”

“Great 5 Guys location very pleasant young lady on the register my food was exactly as orderedityle bacon cheeseburger extra onions and jalapenos lettuce mustard mayo relish and mushrooms. Restaurant was very clean lots of people dining in plenty of parking. Burger was deliciouy”

“Outstanding quality and service at every visit. Worth the drive from Dayton to treat ourselves each week to the thin-crust pepperoni pizza!”

“Best vege pizza I've ever had! Jeani Burns”

“It is located in a very cool area of Ellicott City.. So much talent to witness on the Popup jazz night. I hate to say this but the servers are not friendly and the good is average but drinks are great and every who comes to listen are friendly.”

“I stopped by for a quick lunch on sunday. Was in and out in less than 40 minutes. Asia was my server, very friendly and made sure I was taken care of quickly. The new Champagne Shrimp option was extra good that day.”

“This is my new favorite place to eat in Ellicott City! First of all the food is incredible. The garlic sauce we ordered as an appetizer alone would have satisfied me but the food just keep getting better. So fresh and so flavorful!! The owner introduced himself and made us feel so welcome. Their story is incredible! The ambiance was absolutely lovely. They had live musicians who were extremely talented and added a tone that was fun and enjoyable but not at all overwhelming or too loud. The service was impeccable. I cannot recommend enough! We will definitely be going back very soon!”

“Nice area and my husband order the duck plate and ate at the restaurant. One week later we order duck plate again online. He love this service.”

“This was my first time food drinks dessert were excellent. The water was tasty as well. I am the pickiest layer and found nothing to complain about. When going on Friday or Saturday get reservations they tend to be extremely busy. I am going back soon”

“Omg there is another location closer to my home. Awww shux. There is one near work and now I find one mear home. I love the food and family atmosphere of this restaurant. Hands up a family and work favorite. See you soon...”

“Our favorite restaurant in Ellicot City. Hope they stick with same chefs.”

“This place is by far the best casual eating and drinking, family-friendly place I have experienced. Everyone is very friendly. The regulars are the kind of people that will give up their seat to an older person. Very polite and sincere. The staff is more than accomodating, prompt and respectful. Miss Jenna is amazing, with a very caring personality. She'll make sure your visit is a happy experience. Miss Taylor, with her contagious smile is always a pleasure to deal with. Both these ladies, and the guys, and all the support staff are the kind if people you just want to be around. Even when things get busy, their professionalism never fades. I can't say enough good things. Stop in and see for yourself. You won't be disapointed. Thank you Miss Joyce and Mr. Josh for assembling a much appreciated group of professionals. They are a fun group.”

“Excellent food Lyuba was so helpful”

“We had a small wedding party catered with Ed’s wonderful chicken and plantains. Everything was delicious. The chicken is so tender and juicy. I definitely recommend this restaurant!!”

“Their soup dumplings are to die for! Braised beef noodles are pretty good too! Will be returning to try their other items on the menu.”

“I went for the first time over the weekend. The place was so clean and the employees were very friendly! I loved the options that I got to pick from that day! The store is great and I will be going back as soon as possible!”

“Long-term customer & always excellent!!”

“Love it for ice cream! We didnt go here for years because the store signage isn't clear as to what the store is. They probably lose a lot of revenue because its not clear that this is an ice cream shoppe to people passing by. Store branding and marketing needs some investing and I bet they double their sales this summer.”

“wow just wow!!! I'm overseas and called the restaurant to pay for my family while they are there....unfortunately my credit card declined since I'm overseas and the manager Xavier (EC,MD) took it upon himself and paid for them himself! I used to work at Outback back in the day and their hospitality has not changed. well done!!!”

“Went to Pepper House today and like always it did not disappoint. Since we don’t live close we got a variety of things. The service is always good, seating is quaint and family style. We are for sure returning customers.”

“I discovered Kelsey’s when I was shopping across the street . We been going there ever since . The food and service is amazing. The bartenders are friendly and when you go there a lot they know what you want to drink or eat every time. Brandon is always on point makes great margaritas the best . Kelsey is great too . All the bartenders are friendly and amazing too. The manager is so friendly. I highly recommended Kelsey’s to everyone. Myra Burgess. & Van Gullivan🤠👱🏼‍♀️”

“A great business should definitely come and try these amazing deliciousness with great service. Remember, lemon chicken is just amazing. And then comes the Nashville chicken. Do not forget everything is Halal in this place.”

“Amazing food and great atmosphere inside and outside dining! The owner and chef is super friendly. Loved also seeing art work on display for sale. Will visit again!”

“just amazing, food was perfect.”

“Fun type Mexican style cantina/restaurant.”

“beautiful view, good food, nice selection, well prepared courteous and friendly staff relaxing atmosphere”

“Fantastic food! Highly recommend 🍷”

“This place does not disappoint. Accommodates large groups and has an authentic feel ( comparable to Korea...I've been there) many many side dishes included with each meal. Great flavored soju and selection of beers and an extensive menu. Kind of loud and e pensive but highly worth it if you want a real korean experience. Waiters are quick and food comes fast. Steamed egg is highly recommended. Will come again! Also, at night on weekends it gets VERY busy. Great location for Boba afterwards.”

“They usually have a great band Friday night it was packed the food was very good crab cakes crab pretzel the waitress we had was named Mary she was the best I needed a phone charger my phone was dying and she took care of us no problem”

“If you ever try June Cafe, you will always look for its quality, professional approach, and kindness. The place where all are welcome and very well served! Soups, coffees, cakes, açai dessert and waffles are the dream! Thanks to all for treating our big family with love and kindness! Will miss June Cafe greatly! Good luck and wish all the best!”

“We had a small wedding party catered with Ed’s wonderful chicken and plantains. Everything was delicious. The chicken is so tender and juicy. I definitely recommend this restaurant!!”

“Love this place! Their dishes are so good! Well worth the money. We love coming back. The staff is always friendly and the atmosphere is just perfect. Great for a couples date, family dinner or friends outing.”

“Stopped in Monday night (February 23 2026) Ice cream was great. The associate at the time was awesome and very kind. We really appreciate them.”

“The food here was really good, except for the seafood pancake, it was way too thick and not crispy at all. Everything was made fresh. And there's a calm vibe inside as well. This place is open late so great for late night get togethers. It's family style so the portions are huge and to share. Decently priced for the amount you get.”

“best pizza ever! like actually. try the Korean dumpling pizza! :D”

“This is the best seafood pancake (haemul pajun) I ever had in my life. The ingredients are so fresh and it's very clear that every dish is made with care and intention. The service is wonderful and the atmosphere feels relaxing, homey, like you're sitting down at the kitchen table waiting for some really good home cooking.”

“Update: I went in this morning to speak with a manager and while the manager was busy, the young man at the register, David was able to address the situation. He apologized and made me the smoothie I'd ordered from last night. I appreciated the professionalism and this time my wait was less than 10 minutes. Since this was the first time at this location and they were accommodating to undo the mistake, my husband and I WILL be back again as we love smoothie king!

This location is short staffed and if you order online they just mark you order complete but never make the order. I placed an order through the app and my husband went to pick it up on his way home. There was only 1 lady working.
My husband got there at 9pm, but I ordered through the app as I wanted specific substitues that I didnt want him to inadvertantly mess up. I placed the order at 901pm and at 919pm (while my husband was waiting) the order was marked completed. After 20 minutes my husband asked when my order would come up and the lady said she never recieved the order. She told him we could just cancel the order and place it with her in person, but the app wasnt offering that option as it was already marked completed. On top of that she wasn't willing to simply make the order since it was an error on their end. This was our first time at this location and we were excited about there being a smoothie king closer to our home but we will not be returning!! Between waiting for the order, the lady looking through the system and my husband showing the lady my online receipt several times, he spent almost 40 MINUTES IN A SMOOTHIE CARRYOUT!! Essentially smoothie king stole $11.64 from me with no apology or solutions offered and wasted 40 minutes of our time!!!”

“One of the two vegetarian restaurants in Howard County and I am a very frequent visitor. I like the Punjabi Thali, the parathas, noodles with Manchurian (I believe it is their specialty, never ever found this in an Indian restaurant with a Chinese section). Since the restaurant is located inside the deli store of a gas station, it might not be family friendly and hence we order takeout but there are 6-7 tables for a hostel/dorm like dine in option. No doubting of the quality of food. It's very delicious, very comforting and the recipes made upto specifications. Must try for vegetarians. If you are in luck, the chef packs a little extra quantity for Thalis.”

“Fresh seafood and great flavor! The oysters were juicy with garlic and scallions, and the clams were delicious in a savory sauce. Everything tasted very fresh. Super yummy!”

“consistently delicious; great value = portions are large here. dry rub hot chicken always hits the spot w/ waffle fries. sauces can be added as well. tried the spicy korean soy garlic bowl w rice (pictured) it was delicious. loaded fries, mac & cheese & hot honey sandos all favorites. clean and friendly atmosphere. easy parking.”

“Delicious drinks, great baristas, no complaints! Everyone is so kind and I’ve never had an issue with my drinks. I’m convinced this location makes better coffee than any of the other locations I’ve tried.”

“Front of house staff is very nice, greet with a smile, service is quick and easy. 10/10 definitely recommend
The kids love it there too, the place is very clean”