50 Best American Restaurants near Middletown

“We have eaten here every week since 2017. It’s a great neighborhood restaurant with amazing staff and food.“

“I can’t say enough wonderful things about our wedding at Maryland National Golf Club. The venue perfectly combines rustic charm with timeless elegance, and our photos truly capture the beauty of this hidden gem. Reghan went above and beyond to handle every detail flawlessly, and the staff were both fun and professional. I’d choose to get married here a thousand times over!“

“Excellent food. Excellent service. Friendly staff. Great dining experience!“

“First time I’ve eaten at the Valley Grille in ages and WOW! I was seriously impressed! Their new chef is crushin’ it! 👏

We asked if they’d make the “Family Combo” (12 wings, 1 lb chicken tenders, 3 cheeseburger sliders & fries) even though it’s usually just on the Sunday menu, and they did! The 5 hungry kids in our group demolished it 😂

Also… I’m a total sucker for homemade ranch, and theirs is legit so good. Creamy, flavorful, and clearly not from a bottle 🙌

The adults all ended up ordering tacos...shrimp, carne asada, el fuego pork, and Cajun fish...and every one of them was unique and packed with flavor. But the surprise star of the night was the Brisket Wedge Salad. The brisket was tender, lean, and plated beautifully. Highly recommend trying that one!

The chef even came out to check on our meal, which was such a nice touch, and our server was awesome- handling multiple tables and the bar like a pro.

I live in Glenbrook and have always wanted this spot to thrive, and it finally feels like it’s getting there. Definitely planning to check out trivia night soon!“

“Amazing food and drinks! Great service especially from our server Frankie! Fabulous in every way“

“The crab cakes lacked seasoning. Same for the cream of crab soup. The French onion soup was too salty, while not unusual, it wasn't expected for this level of restaurant. Our wait staff was excellent. And the atmosphere is also excellent. It was our first time for dinner. We'd been numerous times for lunch and will limit ourselves to lunch in the future.“

“Great service, quality food and European atmosphere! We love it here!“

“if you're visiting the historic town of Brunswick, then the Potomac Street Grill should be on your list. They have a robust menu that will suit anyone from vegetarians to carnivores. They have a great bar and friendly staff. If I'm ever visiting again, I will surely return.“

“Mike L was our server and we had an absolute 10/10 experience. Mike was so attentive to our table, and was so personable. Our food was fantastic as well, from apps to entrees, to desert. I cannot wait to go back, and Mike needs a raise!!“

“Our first time coming here and won’t be our last! They have the best burgers and shakes!“

“Highly recommended! The customer service is top notch and so is the food. I’ve tried the soups and rotating food items and all are absolutely delicious! This is one of my go-tos in Frederick. The Chicken Salad Caesar Wrap is SO good 😊“

“Long post ahead, warning! I walked in around 9 pm and the hostess didn't bat an eye at my dining alone, and didn't say anything about it, which I appreciate. I was seated right away with no problems and immediately got a chance to look over the menu. I will admit, it took a little bit longer than expected for my waiter to come over, but as a lone diner I sort of expected that. I looked like I was waiting for someone, I'm sure. The look and feel of the place was very upscale, but they didn't have any problems with me walking in wearing a nerdy t-shirt. I was seated in this cute little booth for 2 with curtains on the side so, if I wanted a more private dinner, I could have it. It was a cute touch! The restaurant also offered patio dining and since it's by the creek, that would have been a downright charming experience were it not the usual Maryland summer. Despite having a bar, the restaurant was respectably quiet and low-key, making it an easy dining experience. I wasn't in the mood for something wild, and this place really hit the nail on the head. My first waiter Kevin, however, was the picture of polite helpfulness. He answered all of my questions, made some wonderful suggestions, and was incredibly pleasant to talk to. I was delighted to find out that this place takes part in DC restaurant week, so I was able to take part in that promotion. Under a suggestion from Kevin, I ordered a glass of their moscato (I wanted something light and sweet), and the wine was so good I brought home a whole bottle. Not really on them, but it does reflect their excellent selection. Dinner itself was delicious. The red pepper soup was refreshing and flavorful, without being too filling. The steak I ordered was cooked to perfection and was flavored in the perfect way to make the actual flavor of the meat shine. The potatoes were both light and fluffy, but also had the little chunks of potato that I prefer in my mashed. The best part was desert. About halfway through my appetizer, Kevin introduced my other waiter, Maddy, who took over after he went home. She was as much of a delight as he was, and made possibly the best recommendation of the night. Desert was this blackberry tart that I did not have room for but could not put down. Gooey and crumbly all at once, with a warm center that was almost caramel-y even though it was fruit based. Topped with a light cream to balance it all out, it was absolutely delicious. I will be thinking of that tart all day tomorrow. The prices on the menu were a little high, but I wouldn't go so far to say they were unreasonable. If I had wanted a cheaper option, I could have gone to any chain restaurant ever. In the grand scheme of downtown Frederick, with it's many small businesses and one of a kind dining experiences, I think this was reasonable. For reference, a lot of meals were between $20 and $30, but a good steak is almost always $30+. Despite the price, I had an exceptional dining experience, and would 100% recommend this place to anyone looking for upscale dining, without the upscale requirements.“

“Thank you for the multiple trays of delicious subs for our party!! They were a big hit!“

“loved this place, it’s a chain restaurant so don’t expect anything crazy, however i really enjoyed our meal, our time here, the bartender Ryan was delightful to speak with, very attentive. wait was about 45-50 minutes. just go to the bar when it’s like that like we did. (actually longer than that since other people near us didn’t get seated until we were SERVED AND DONE with our meal)
food was absolutely exceptional! genuinely was very surprised for a chain restaurant. bathrooms are very very clean, bar area very clean
staff was very friendly! highly recommend!“

“We found this place while visiting in the area and looking for something nice. Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly. The food was nothing short of amazing.“

“everything was great and help was nice and food was awesome“

“I’ve been here so many times and each time the bagels are so good that I forget to take a picture to write a review. Service is always great when we pick up our bagels and staff are so friendly. It’s a cute little bistro with plenty of seating indoors and out. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for breakfast or lunch.“

“First time visiting Brookside Inn and we were blown away! The food was outstanding. The menu is so descriptive that it makes you want to try everything you’d honestly have to come back multiple times just to experience it all. We also loved that they support Hemp’s Meat, a local meat locker. The staff was absolutely phenomenal. Our waitress, Kaylor, was incredible she memorized all of our orders and provided excellent service throughout the entire meal. Everything was cooked to perfection. My husband had the jalapeño burger, I had the beef brisket sandwich, and our daughter ordered the buffalo wings. The wings alone were worth the money very meaty and cooked perfectly. We’re already looking forward to going back and truly believe this will become our new go-to dining spot!“

“Great food and service! The chicken pot pie fritters are AMAZING!! Highly recommend!!“

“I just celebrated my 64th birthday at Red Lobster in Frederick and absolutely loved it. The food was great, and the waiter was exceptional. I spent my day trying to decide where I wanted to go to celebrate and decided on Red Lobster just before leaving out to go to Texas Roadhouse. On the way home we all decided Red Lobster was a great pick. I recommend that you try it also.“

“Outstanding food. Excellent service. Reasonable prices. Best crab cakes in Frederick. If you haven't been, you are missing out.“

“The newest incarnation of the bar/restaurant that was last Firestones continues the same tradition of very good food and drinks as the legacy tavern did. Props for having a Brunch menu that includes enough Lunch options to satisfy. The Cuban sandwich was the standout with the very interesting bread choice and unusual pulled pork. The Reuben was a straight-forward version.“

“Came in Sunday afternoon. It was pretty busy. Someone that works there let us know they would be right with us. We were sat. Lisa was our server. Everything was great! Food was good and came out in timely manner. Will definitely return.“

“Drinks were awesome. service was great.“

“Our server Gyu-won P was top notch. Attentive but not annoying.“

“Recently discovered Cellar Door when traveling to Mount St. Mary Collage and the family needed a place to eat. Wow were we impressed. The food was amazing (Complements to the Chef) the floor staff and our waitress were on point and boy did she make us not only laugh and have a good time but she rocked the house to make us at home. I highly recommend the culinary and cultural experience. Bravo to everyone.“

“As four guests visiting for the first time, we all thought the food was great. Service was slow to order a beer and desert was almost cancelled because of time and the glazing did not arrive with one of the deserts and getting a side cup never arrived. The waitress was new and very helpful and will get better with experience. The only disappointment was their Military Discount? They only allow 10% for "active" Military making one feel that veterans just don't qualify? And the 10% you receive is only on the members main meal. So for a $60.61 meal the discount was $1.49? I give the discount I receive back to the wait staff and left a $15.00 tip.“

“We stopped here for lunch while traveling home. The Food is delicious and the wait staff and patrons were very nice. I wish we were closer or this would be our go to restaurant. We still plan to stop as we go this way often“

“Wings on Thursdays are the BEST!“

“The best fried chicken in Frederick County, MD!! Also lots of other great food!!“

“We got to Cracker Barrel in Frederick around 1:15 PM on Sunday 10/4. The restaurant was very busy. We put our name on the wait list and waited no more than 25 min (which to me went fast because I love the gift shop!). Our waiter was Omar. He did a great job. He was at our table right away to take our coffee order he was back shortly for our food order. He was very apologetic for the delay of of our food. We understood completely that the kitchen was slightly backed up with the amount of people dining. We comfortably chatted with Omar for the few extra minutes while waiting. Omar was attentive and personable.“

“I love this place! Highly recommended.“

“My husband and I went to Longhorn Steakhouse yesterday. The food was really good, the prices are very reasonable, the atmosphere was nice. I’d like to shout out our waiter CT. He was awesome. He made sure we were attended to in a timely manner, he checked on us throughout our time there, and I loved that he had a kind and welcoming demeanor. I’m very big on customer service. We will definitely recommend this place.“

“Thank you for the multiple trays of delicious subs for our party!! They were a big hit!“

“Best sushi in Frederick. I truthfully go twice a week at minimum for lunch“

“Always have to stop in for a chicken gyro when I'm in town! The best tzatziki ever!!! Great family run business!“

“So much fun and laid back I have aways enjoyed myself when I go“

“Great place to go in downtown Frederick. The atmosphere was great. No wait to be seated. Our server Brandi’s was fantastic and very attentive. Her recommendations for our food and beverages were perfect. Loved the crab dip. I highly recommend this place.“

“Magoos Tavern is the GOAT.“

“This 24-hour diner attached to the Travelodge in Brunswick,Maryland is a throwback to the diners of the 1950s. We were looking for a decent meal after being on the road all day, and came upon this diner. The two women, Olivia and Kara who were working there could not have made the experience better. They were friendly, accommodated a special request for my husband, who was in the mood for an open-faced, hot turkey sandwich with gravy. They made the gravy as a special accommodation. The restaurant was clean, well-maintained, and the food was delicious. I would not hesitate to grab a meal there if you’re in the area.“

“My husband & I had lunch here today. He had cream of crab & said it was delicious . I had the sub club , best club sandwich ever. Meat was fresh & bread was warm. No more expensive than any where else.“

“Crab cakes are huge and taste so good. Friendly staff and very family friendly. Will definitely be back.“

“The waitress was so sweet and the food was really good! I don't get a chance to eat at Waffle House often and I forgot how much food they give you, definitely worth the money! This location is always clean and the staff is always great!“

“Had great experience at Mays, crabs were heavy and the drinks kept coming. Great food, Great service! We will definitely be coming back, Thanks Aleecia for making our night so enjoyable, we will be asking for you next time ?“

“What a great find. I was at the bar, it was a quiet night but from the food there was great, same thing for the restaurant has to be great too. Almost all plates are made on the property and so tasty. The desserts were great too. We'll be back when we are in the area in April.“

“Great food, great service, wonderful atmosphere. Doug runs a top notch establishment, and Rene is a super bartender.“

“Great, food, service! We will be returning in the future!“

“Great food, fast. Clean bathroom“

“was the night cook. great food, hot, flavor is good. keep up work Amon“