50 Best American Restaurants near Fort Meade

“Food is of a wide variety and very reasonable prices.“

“I see a lot of these are older reviews and I don’t know if they have since gotten a new chef in the last 3 years but the food is phenomenal and I’m very picky! I look for things to not like and this is my second time here and can’t think of one bad thing. Service is good, but the food is literally outstanding. The mashed potatoes had great flavor as did the veggies - my steak was a tad overdone but it was so tasty it didn’t matter. Crab cake was filled with delicious lump crab! And it had flavor too — I also tried the Korean short ribs on special and they were just SO GOOD! The drinks are also delicious! And I stare at the dessert case every time I come in but I’m always too full to order anything. I guarantee they’re also to die for! Great place!!“

“Great home cooked food, locally sourced! Nothing like homemade ice cream!!!“

“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.“

“Very friendly staff, food is always good, and I love the cleanliness of the restaurant including the bathroom! They make their own chantilly🤩“

“Stopped by for a late outdoor dinner. Ordered at the window and staff was amazing and friendly. Amira was especially friendly. We were devastated you ran out of cotton candy ice cream, but we still had a great night with great service.“

“We enjoyed a perfect evening for my son's rehearsal dinner! Blackwall Barn and Lodge is a great place to hold any event! Danny and the staff were extremely attentive and friendly. The food was beyond amazing. I wouldn't hesitate recommending the restaurant/Lodge to anyone. Love the atmosphere.“

“Thanks for making our Thanksgiving Dinner!“

“Excellent dining experience once again! Our first time there was about a month ago and when our waitress walked by she recognized us! Very impressive ?she said she's a school teacher and is used to memorizing so many names and faces. I forgot her name but she's a very nice person! We came in for our wedding anniversary last evening. Caroline I believe het name was took cgood care of us. She was very sweet, professional and attentive! The food was excellent. My husband had the salmon BLT which he enjoyed and I had the Bistro Steak Frites and it was perfect and delicious just as it was the last time! The gentleman who was assisting the staff ( either owner or mgr) very kindly came and replaced my dish with the correct one. Someone else had ordered it but to a different doneness. The entire staff was warm and friendly, from the servers to the mgr, owner, and hostesses. We will definitely be back and want to bring our friends whom we told about your restaurant. Keep up the great work, Ashling!“

“This is the first time I went to this restaurant and was very pleased with the service, the food was great and we received our food fast. It was very clean and all the employees were very friendly. I will be returning for another great meal.“

“For as expensive as it can be to order food for a family from here, we do expect warm and fresh food. our food was barely room tempature and definitely old fries. The ice cream had hair in it. This place has gone down hill fast. Would not recommend.“

“The best kept secret in Howard County!“

“I LOVE their wings. Way better than Wingstop in my opinion“

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

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

“Great food and drinks. Staff is friendly and accommodating.“

“A cozy neighborhood bar and grill that truly delivers! The crab cakes are rich, jumbo, and seasoned perfectly with Old Bay — exactly what you want from a Maryland spot. The wings and cheesesteak are also top notch. Happy hour prices are unbeatable, the staff is warm and attentive, and the atmosphere feels like home.“

“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.“

“Spurrier's Restaurant and Lounge has an incredible view and surroundings from both in and out. I just spent but a day there, and I had an incredible time. The surroundings were neat and there were ample parking lot. Staff were polite, professional, and helpful. They do sell snacks. A special occasion gave me the chance to visit and to explore what do they offer. You can book a reservation. Stairs and elevator are available but I prefer using my legs. You can't miss it. It's within the city, and businesses are all around. I didn't order any food from there, so I don't know how their food taste, but what I can say is that the occasion I was invited to, the food was great. The food is more traditional based on the event. But overall, the staff were excellent and they did their very best to get everyone situated and to feel at home. ?

Parking: Parking was free. There are ample parking lots. There are bins, recycle bins, stationed there for bottle glasses. For further questions, call the library. You can find their phone number at their website.?

Kid-friendliness: Yes, kids are always welcome with a parent or with a guardian.

Wheelchair accessibility: The sliding doors are automatic for wheelchair accessibility if using the library. However, the Trail is not ideal for wheelchair accessibility.“

“I had a wonderful experience at dennys Thanks to Eunice it was around 1 am and she was very attentive we had some dinner the food came out quickly and hot and she make sure we have all great service“

“Updating my review. Pat's has made huge improvements over the last few years. Quality and consistency are much better. Prices are a bit inflated but so is everything else so, it is what it is. Still, one of our favorites. Rarely disappointed.“

“The fish was amazing and the jazz room is the perfect vibe for a first date or a cocktail with best friend! Absolutely loved it“

“I’m not super into BBQ, but Iron Flag BBQ has changed everything for me. The brisket was tender, pulled pork was to die. The Mac and cheese surprised me the most, hands down the best Mac and cheese I’ve had! Highly recommend!“

“The lady who took my order was friendly I got a 6 inch with provolone cheeses and grilled onions cause I wasn't sure if it was gonna be good well,It was seasoned juicy and Delicious so I will be back for a 12 inch double the meat and different toppings.“

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

“While I visited a few years back and loved the scrapple egg and cheese that I got and the plentiful selection which they had, when I went back a few days ago after dropping off family at the airport, they sadly appeared to be closed; hopefully not for good 😢“

“The food was excellent!! When we went in, there were some people who needed extra help, and the staff took great care of them, which is something I don't see very often. I will happily give this place five stars and as much business as I can!“

“This is our new favorite spot for burgers. The first time I accidentally ordered a triple patty burger through the DoorDash app. It was so much meat I just knew it was going to be dry. Imagine my surprise when it was one of the juiciest, most flavorful burgers I've ever had in my life.

We're a family of 6 and EVERYONE loved it - including my autistic daughter whose diet is 97% chicken nuggets. She ate her entire burger and ordered a double the next time we ordered.

This place is a hidden gem.“

“Went here for a quick last minute dinner on Saturday. The bourbon street chicken & shrimp with the garlic butter sauce was very good. The chicken was very tender and the shrimp was a great addition. My kids had the alfredo and enjoyed it! I will return for the bourbon chicken.“

“We dined at the Linthicum MD location. Our server Cati was amazing! She was very patient and helpful when my RT app & Rewards weren't working. She also suggested the Bourbon BBQ sauce for my ribs and it was delicious! Salad bar was well stocked. Couldn't ask for better service!“

“Great atmosphere and nice music!“

“The family (party of 5) had dinner here on Friday night at 5:30. We were promptly seated as there were plenty of open tables.

Taylor, our server was very good and took our orders (with plenty of special requests) perfectly and also handled all our requests promptly and with a smile 😊.

The food came out in a reasonable amount of time and everyone said their food was good. We ordered the following (see pics)

Santa Fe Salad
Seafood tacos
Brewhouse Bites Sampler (for 2)
Pepperoni Pizza

I liked that the tables were not all crammed together and the noise level was reasonable so I could hear the conversations at our table without screaming.

I like to see responsive service and good management and experienced both during this visit. Will plan to come back again“

“Amazing breakfast as always!!!“

“We walked into a clean restaurant. Immediatky greeted and sat. Everyone was smiling. The server was very helpful and suggesred great options. Our food came on a robot followed by the manager herself. THE FOOD WAS PERFECT! the bathrooms were clean and we were very impressed!we will back often!“

“Food never disappoints, the service is great, specials they have always are delicious! Great place :)“

“Simply the best! Dwight is the best guy on earth - great personality and menu information! His recommendations are absolutely awesome as well! This was the first time that someone upsold me on various menu options and I appreciated all of it!“

“Great experience, just insanely loud music to where alll had to yell to just talk. So thats why 4 not 5, but food was good. Server was meh, not bad but not like wow that person was great!
Slightly confusing order system as well, not explained at all upon sitting. But again, food and drinks made up for that.“

“Hubby and I enjoy the salads from here. They have standard salads but you can also customize them. As well, the employees who work there are always nice and helpful.“

“Fast, Friendly and Delicious“

“Smoked Salmon was delicious. We dipped the bread in the Musssels. Pork and Steak cooked perfectly.“

“The staff here are very kind and seem to enjoy working with each other. It warms my heart to see. The atmosphere is quite nice if you're a fan of cafés. The food can be hit or miss sometimes, it's serviceable though. No real strong opinions of it. Some days you want seconds, some days you don't wanna finish the first. Overall, I really enjoy it.“

“Small back woods type of vibe with pleasant clientele and bartenders.“

“absolutely the best dinner i’ve had in a longgggg time. we split the steak and crab cake and we were so completely satisfied!!! will come back soon and often!!“

“We visited today for my son’s birthday. We had a large group and it was peak hours on a Saturday. Everything was amazing! Our food came out hot and correct, the entire staff seemed to work together so well and a manager walking around checking in with guests. Our server Brandi was beyond amazing. So friendly and on point. You all are lucky to have her. Bubbas 33 is my son’s absolute favorite and he enjoyed every minute.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I just have to give a huge shoutout to Abbi at the Cracker Barrel in Linthicum Heights. Wherever they found her, they struck gold! She is absolutely amazing — bubbly, warm, and the perfect person to greet guests at the door. Her personality shines the moment you walk in. She talks to people in such an open and friendly way that you instantly feel welcome. Abbi has that rare gift of turning someone’s entire day around just with her energy and kindness. Cracker Barrel truly has the right person at the front — she’s everything you’d want in a first impression!“

“The bartenders are the best!!!! I love this spot for sure !!!!! Come see Kevin!!!!!!“