New American Restaurants near Ellicott City, MD

“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 recently hosted a large party here, and the staff were easy to work with and accommodated our large group. It was the perfect setting (both inside and outside). The cocktails and food were awesome, and the staff was friendly.“

“Delicious food and great service“

“Went here after a wedding and had a blast. The barmaid was very helpful in suggesting good drinks and beers to try. Never had to wait long for a drink even though she was working the bar herself, and it was pretty busy. I will definitely go back next time I am in town“

“Great food. The service was great and a comfortable atmosphere“

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

“We enjoyed a lovely brunch here on a beautiful Fall day. We loved the historic building and the lovely treed grounds surrounding it. The food was outstanding and the service was exceptional. Highly recommend!“

“THE greatest and nicest bar I have ever been to; good wine, great food, best bartenders, and the owner is super sweet! Chef is tops, in my book! We love it and have made a lot of friends. Try it, you're gonna love it!“

“From the moment I stepped through the doors, it was immediately clear that this establishment operates on an entirely different level. The cuisine was nothing short of exceptional—elevated in both flavor and presentation, rivaling even the most renowned culinary institutions. Every dish was a harmonious blend of creativity and precision, truly exemplifying top-tier gastronomy. What impressed me even more, however, was the service. It transcended the standard of hospitality, offering a level of attentiveness and professionalism that felt both effortless and sincere. The staff anticipated needs before they were expressed, creating an experience that was as seamless as it was memorable. In all sincerity, this is one of the finest dining experiences I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying. A rare combination of extraordinary food and impeccable service, it’s a restaurant that sets a new benchmark for excellence.“

“Always great food, but really enjoyed the entree sized wood grilled tenderloin steak salad tonight. First time ordering their entree salads and will definitely order again. Steak was cooked a perfect medium rare. My husband also enjoyed the cedar planked salmon. The gf turtle cheesecake was delish and dainty as usual, so no calorie concerns. Yum.“

“This Yard House has a fantastic bartender in Sean. we are from NY and he was super personable, made effort to chat with us directly. Really fun personality. Guys like him are hard to find. This particular Yard House is very very lucky to have him , great dude.“

“We were in Baltimore visiting family and stopped in for breakfast — and WOW, this place did not disappoint! Hands down the BEST crepe we’ve ever had 🤩. It was loaded with ham, spinach, cheeses, and hollandaise sauce. It came with a side of greens and crispy potatoes with sautéed onions — perfection. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in town! 🥞✨“

“quite, excellent job, great food and atmosphere just right“

“Absolutely amazing. A true fine dining 5* experience from the service to the food. Will return again and again.“

“Lobster Tempura Grouper with Barbecue sauce Green Beans, Asparagus Drinks Service excellent“

“Awesome 5-star experience ruined at the end when the credit card device to pay the bill is shoved into your face with “gratuity was added; but, you can add more!” No heads-up, no breakdown on screen. Just the extra percentage options starting at you. Absolutely, oppose to this shady, non-custom focused practice especially without forewarning. Wanna ensure a tip, provide good service !!! Don't sneak it in there and then ask for more (“if you want”)! As one rarely ever tips less than 20% plus; this presumptuous practice is worse than a terrible experience. Not the fault of the excellent Turn House servers, food runners, and cook staff; but, something management needs to address before I return to The Turn House“

“the people there were absolutely the nicest to our family. the food was magnificent!! thanks for a good experience!“

“Ordered the army breakfast. Eggs were over done, sausage was under cooked and the entire meal was cold. Could have had a better breakfast at a homeless shelter. First and last time.“

“Food was absolutely delicious! My husband got the short rib with parmesan polenta, and it was fabulous. I got the special burger, which had apple butter and brie on it, and it was incredible! We both started with salads - he got the beet and apple salad, and I got the spinach and pear salad. Both were amazing!“

“We had the most delicious dinner this evening! Our server, Lorri, was very attentive and so personable. The food was simply outstanding! We had the calamari, fried cauliflower and whipped ricotta appetizer. All were so delicious and the presentation was lovely. For dinner, we sampled the burger, chicken Marsala, and Porchetta. Each was unique and so tasty. We finished with homemade raspberry sorbet and the somores dessert which were both very yummy. The cocktails were also very good! I can’t believe we didn’t find this “gem” earlier!!!! We can’t wait to come again!!!“

“Taylor was working the bar and was absolutely phenomenal! We had been connecting at multiple airports for this trip and this was the BEST service we have received the whole trip. Taylor was attentive and so friendly. It was busy during our visit, restaurant and bar was full, but we got the drinks we ordered quickly and so we didn’t even notice. Amazing experience and will definitely come back if we are ever connecting in Baltimore!“

“Awesome bar, great beer selection and delicious food“

“We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Citron Baltimore while celebrating a friend’s birthday! The owner, Charles, and his wife were incredibly nice and friendly, making us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived. Their hospitality truly set the tone for a memorable evening. The food was nothing short of amazing—every dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was incredible, with a perfect blend of elegance and warmth that made the celebration extra special. Highly recommend this gem of a spot—can’t wait to come back!“

“Great vegan food. Just had a special broccoli appetizer. Yum!!“

“My girlfriend and I were looking for a place to catch a particular sports game on a random weeknight. A big thanks to Antonio for his help in making it happen and his good service.“

“The food was amazing and the drink was sooo good!!!!!“

“Overall this is a good place to have Happy Hour. I am super disappointed that the charcuterie board was taken off the menu. It was the best! Bring it back please!“

“I took my boyfriend out for a father's day dinner last night at this great new restaurant to us. Wait was only 10 minutes. Very nice decor. Love the ceiling and lighting. The cocktails were spot on! The food was delicious. But above all else, our waiter, Nick, was the best part about this. He had great energy and attentiveness. He had the funniest quips and took care of all of our requests. Thank you Nick!“

“We recently celebrated my parents' 70th anniversary at Kings Contrivance Restaurant, and I can't express enough how wonderful the experience was. The entire evening was perfect, from the warm and inviting atmosphere to the impeccable service. Richard, in particular, was outstanding—he answered all of my questions and ensured that everything was just right for our family gathering. The food was outstanding—every dish was prepared with care and attention to detail, making our celebration even more special. My parents were thrilled to have the entire family together for this milestone event, and they couldn’t stop raving about how wonderful the restaurant was. If you're looking for a place to host a special occasion, I highly recommend Kings Contrivance Restaurant. It was the perfect setting for a memorable night that our family will cherish forever.“

“The service is always friendly & respectful. The food is consistently good & what you want. It is the best meat over rice platter I have ever had in my 10 years of getting this dish! Their other food is good too. Burgers & chicken sandwiches!
It’s a carry out in a gas station that is clean & well kept. I like that there are other small business people that work from this gas station.“

“We had a wonderful dining experience.
The food was very good and the portions were plentiful. The service was amazing. The Brunch option is a great choice, something for everyone. The bottomless mimosas hit the spot! I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“The Nordstrom Cafe has the absolute best service! The entire staff is always friendly, accommodating and the food is always fresh & taste amazing! I can’t say enough good things about this place. Always a great experience! 5/5 stars! ?“

“I made a reservation for my Hubby's birthday dinner.

This establishment was easy to locate, provided free parking, very clean, and had great tv's for sports viewing.

We were seated immediately upon arrival and greeted by Adam.
Adam had a great personality larger than life!!

Great recommendations, fantastic flow of food, and perfect for our party of 13.

Collectively, we ordered the following.

Firecracker Grilled Wings - Amazing
Brewpub Pretzel - Very tender, tasty, and huge. Magnificent mustard came w pretzel.
Crab Dip - Plentiful, above average.
Frisco Chicken Sandwich - DE-licious !!
Brickoven Pies (Cheese) - A table hit!!
Bayou Burrito - A lot of flavor, great size.
Cheesesteak Eggrolls - The table couldn't get enough of this yumminess!!
Cajun Chicken & Shrimp Pasta
Louisiana Red Jambalaya - Whoa! Large portion, flavorful, and very good.
Frisco Burger - Perfecto !! Very good.
Loaded Caesar (Small) - Fresh
Skillet Cookie- So rich, shareable.
Campfire Brownie - Rich in flavor, tasty.
Grand Marnier (Shot) - ** read below **
Long Island Iced Tea - VERY smooth!

Each and everything was great, except a double shot ordered at the table. It was smaller than a single shot. We didn't want to make a scene, so we dealt w it. But never again.

Overall, it was a great visit!
I look forward to returning to catch sporting events on 1 of the many TV's as well as Happy Hour.“

“Corn dog and fried chicken are our family's favorites with their amazing fries! Baltimore's only kosher fast food place, and it's great value! Also have Chinese, burgers, Israeli (shawarma and falafel). Parking is tight when it's busy as the lot is shared with Tov Pizza next door

Dietary restrictions: Strictly Kosher“

“We are from Philly. Showed up on the middle of an orioles playoff game. The place and people are great!! Awesome food. Good place!!“

“Tasty and filling breakfast tacos. I ordered the pancakes as well, but they accidentally gave me the regular pancakes instead of the vegan ones so I didn’t get to try them. I’d come back to try the pancakes if I ended up back in BWI. Updated from previous review on 2025-10-26“

“I usually try to stop here when passing through BWI, because the cocktails are among some of the best I've had. My most recent visit was no exception as far as my drink (the Baltimore Cosmo) was concerned, but it was especially nice because the bartender, Khadijah, was very friendly and a good conversationalist. She helped the wait for my flight pass quickly!“

“I love the food it is so Delicious! I give them 10 Stars“

“Not from this area of the country.. work brought me on for a week.. Had to make a stop at Walmart across street.. Found this place and was hungry.. Just past 10a.m. so figured I get an early lunch.. Got a cheese steak and med fries... They exceeded my expectations.. The sandwich was big, hot, and extremely tasty.. Fries was also.. Service was fast, and the young lady that took my order was nice and explained my options clearly.. Close enough to my hotel so I will definitely be back before the week is over..“

“A restaurant inside the Double Tree hotel. It was not busy, and service was prompt and efficient. The food was just okay. The menu has a few choices in each section of appitizers, soup and salads, sandwiches and dinner entrees. The buttermilk chicken patty on the sandwich was a bit tough and tasted like the meat had been frozen. The crab cake was good, with fresh crab and not too much filler. The old bay chips had a flavor that did not appeal to me“

“After being disappointed by a lot of other Chinese restaurants in the area, finally found a place that seems like they make their dumplings rather than getting them from the frozen aisle at Food Lion. The other food ive gotten from here was good too, but the dumplings are amazing.“

“One of the Best Chicken Box Spots in the city!! Yeah its not the best looking but its a “Hood Spot”, been one since ‘98..but the chicken is always fresh and hot ..Bulgogi cheesesteaks are fire too…Be nice to them they are nice to you..“

“It’s a chill place to be at this time a day the food is great anyone and everyone come to Ale House“

“This was my first time at Busboys and Poets in Columbia. What a great experience! I loved the atmosphere. And there were so many vegan options I didn't know what to order! I ended up getting the crispy cauliflower bites and the vegan "tuna" sandwich. Both were really good! I plan to go back often to try some of the vegan bowls, the pasta and the veggie burger.“

“We visited from DC June 23, 2018 we had a blast . We will be back soon for sure . Thanks for accommodating my group of family and friends we felt right at home. Shout Out to the DJ for mixing the music up for us as well ."Hooks" was in the building.“

“The drinks can be hit or miss, there's not a lot of consistency, but OMG the service! We had Taylor (i think that was her name) tonight and she was *on point*! She was absolutely fantastic!“

“This was our first time here. I was pleasantly surprised to find that not only did they have the traditional America's best menu but they also had Halal food and pizza. I was so excited ?. We ordered chicken and fries combos.The food was hot, fresh , crispy and so delicious. We also ordered Shrimp over rice and Lamb over rice. They were both delicious ?! The folks that worked there were nice as well. We will be back!“

“Another successful event held at Bushel and a Peck. This time we were in their smaller private room. They also have a fantastic, large private dining area, as well as outdoor seating. I highly recommend them if you are looking to book a private party or corporate event. Or just a date night or client meeting. The staff is great, the venue is beautiful and the food is amazing.“

“We were here for the M3 after party on Friday night and the staff were all friendly and amazing. We had the sound rocking, the place was packed and the service was still fast. Great Venue with in minutes of Merry Weather Post Pavilion We look forward to working with you again for future events.“

“The food was great. However I asked for the brocoli to be removed and subsituted with grilled cegetables. They were like 3 brocoli haads and slivers of red peppers. Definately not worth the price. The rice was enough as was the fish poertion. My companion had a nice piece of steak but they had a very small portion of vegetables also. The cookie was great though. If I go back, it might be for the cookie only.“