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!“

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

“Best Burgers and the bread pudding dessert was so yummy.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Wonderful first experience. Invited to attend "Seniors Don't Eat Alone" waiter Kevin was very attentive, knowledgeable and understanding of Seniors!!! Our second experience, was again great. We joined "DINE OUT MARYLAND" and saw Libs Fulton was on the registry. Four of us had reservations at 4:00 we asked to be seated at a 6 top and the hostess just smiled and seated the 4 of us. Then noticed that Kevin was once again our waiter. He took the drink orders perfectly. Unfortunately, my BEEF & BURRATA was tepid at best. Kevin nicely removed and had remade without issue. The MOD brought my diner back pipping hot and apologized with a smile. Prior to ordering, we had inquired if the Dine Out MD was accepted and provided our ID. Keven again handled. Next another personable young man brought back the bill and spoke with us. He was informing us of the upcoming expansion of the Libs restaurants. He stated he was going to be at the new location in Towson. Great experience. All three individuals showed great customer service. BTW - our food was delicious....“

“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!“

“Went earlier in the week for happy hour and had Meelena as our server…absolutely ask for her if you go!! Food is great and I loved coming here for the spinach dip and the great deal. But Meelena was so helpful and so sweet when I last went Ill definitely have to make this a regular spot!“

“It was my daughter and my first time here and we were pleased. Our waitress Shiyah, was pleasant and attentive. It was busy and a wait when we went around 2pm. We were told it would be a 25min wait, we were seated in less than 15mins. The food came out freah and hot, and was good. I love that they offer turkey bacon and sausage for breakfast. We tried the Eggsuberant (pancakes) and Eggstravaganza (french toast). The smoothies were refreshing also. The Green Light was good!“

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

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

“1st time visiting the Turn House and it for sure was one of the best restaurant/Happy hour experiences I've had in a while..our waitress Ciara was beyond exceptional..from the moment she started our table waiton to the very end she was more than attentive, quick and extremely friendly...In addition to our delicious fare Ciara's hospitality definitely made the Turn House a great choice!“

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

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

“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!!!“

“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.“

“Really special spot. Delicious food, wine, and cocktails. What stood out the most to me was the absolutely fantastic service. Hannah is probably the best server we have ever had. They make everyone celebrating a special occasion feel special. We will definitely be back.“

“I enjoyed the bacon and miss Shirley’s crush cocktail! Pancakes were decent but nothing too crazy. The day I was there service was pretty slow (there was only one server and it was a busy day, but she was doing her best!) and I thought an hour for my flight was enough time but I’d recommend giving yourself 1.5 hours or a little bit more“

“Awesome bar, great beer selection and delicious food“

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

“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!“

“Meal was incredible. The concept is really smart. Service was the best I’ve had in Columbia since moving here a year ago. Patrick provided stellar service as did all other staff from bartender, server and host. We look forward to coming back to explore their whole drink menu and partake in their perfect, generous, palate delighting meal.“

“The new management is definitely better than previous owner. The lady that takes the order is always so friendly and that’s every time you go there. My food is always the same every time I go and that’s good that why I keep going back. You won’t be disappointed“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“This hidden gem is one of my go to spots. The owner is friendly and helpful along with his son. The Falafel Wrap is one of my favorites and I always get it with everything including the hots. They even have a homemade sauce called “mambo sauce” and it’s delicious! I always put old bay and the mambo sauce on my potato wedges. Food is always prepared quickly and I have NOT been disappointed! I highly recommend!“

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

“The best kept secret in Howard County!“

“I ordered the meatloaf sandwich and tater tots, with spinach on the side. The tots were a little too crispy for me and there was too much oil on the spinach. However, they tasted fine, so not a big enough issue to complain about. The meatloaf sandwich was tasty. It has two thinner than expected slices of meatloaf, which worked perfectly. Better than one thick slice. The ratio of bread to meat was great in my opinion. You're not overly stuffed after eating this meal either. I have also had the Shrimp and Grits here previously and that is a definite recommendation.“

“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! ?“

“Great local place and we have been back and will keep going back“

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

“I get a kick out of KB! The food is decent, portions are massive, and staff are considerate. I don't go here for atmosphere. The liquor store side of the place really suits our needs. Reasonable, enough variety, and Oleg is an extremely knowledgeable vendor of kosher spirits“

“Best steamed dumplings and wonton soup/egg drop wonton soup around. Dumplings are made in house and are full of meat. The wonton in the soup are full of meat too with a great broth. I haven’t been disappointed with anything there but those soup and dumplings are my go to dinner and it hits the spot every time.“

“I’ll be honest, I was both excited and skeptical about trying Wonder when it first opened. The whole concept seemed a little strange to me, and I wasn’t sure how it would actually work. Since they were offering 50% off for first time customers when I went, I figured it was worth a try.

We ordered a pizza from Alanza, a double cheeseburger from Burger Baby, and a Build Your Own Bowl from El Diez. Funny enough, the burger, which was the item I was least excited about based on how it looked, ended up being my favorite. It was honestly one of the best burgers I’ve had in a long time. The pizza was a little overdone, but I actually like my pizza that way, so no complaints there. The bowl was good too, though I felt like it was missing a little something. Maybe some extra lime or cilantro would have given it more of that fresh Mexican flavor.

I’d definitely come back and try some of the other restaurants they have. I also really liked the atmosphere. It was quiet, clean, and didn’t feel chaotic, which was nice. The kitchen area looked especially clean, which always leaves a good impression.

If you’ve been curious about Wonder and are looking to try something different, I’d say it’s worth checking out, especially while they’re offering 50% off for new customers. There’s a huge variety of food options, so it’s easy for everyone in your group to find something they’ll enjoy. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised and left more impressed than I expected to be.“

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

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

“Storm is doing a great job with all of these delays. Dealing with rude customers to really sweet patient people. She has been super nice and fast even though she is by herself and she is a queen and rockstar. I’m a bartender and this woman is amazing !!! She needs a raise !!!“

“We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Walrus as usual. Their shucking raw bar is the best. Seafood is always fresh and delicious. Their staff are friendly, welcoming and accommodating. Aaron was no exception. We went for Chesapeake Oyster week and half price on raw bar Tuesday so we enjoyed a great meal at a fantastic price. Highly recommend, going back real soon.“

“Best burgers around, I can not eat much and I love burgers and most make me sick these do not and by far are the best !!! I just wish I could try a milkshake I use door dash and there is no direct too you !! That pbutter shake looks so yummy !! This place beats 5 guys by far !! Chicken tenders my son loves too“

“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“

“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..“

“America's Best Wings lives up to its name! The food tastes exceptionally good, offering a wonderful variety of options that truly never disappoint. What makes the experience even better is the incredibly friendly staff who make every visit a pleasure.Love it“

“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.“

“2nd year attending a NAMI event held in the room on the 2nd floor. Nice space - consider some type of adjustable shade for the latest afternoon sun.
The blackened salmon over asparagus and rice was delicious - servers managed three courses seamlessly.“

“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.“

“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.“