50 Best American Restaurants near Severn

“Went to Joe's oak grove this Saturday they had karaoke and talked to everyone there they all friendly . The owner is really a nice person I will be back“

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

“I cannot say enough good things about our experience at Ampersea! From the moment we walked in we felt welcome. Joey was absolutely fantastic - setting us up at a table with an amazing view and checking on us multiple times during our visit. He offered to take our coats after we were seated and then offered to take pictures of us when we were on our way out. Ampersea has definitely been the most positive experience we have had during our trip. I can honestly say that Joey is the sole reason we cannot wait to come back to enjoy a meal and a drink (or 2, or 3 haha) once the weather is nicer! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!“

“We had The Grill for the first time tonight. It was good food and good service with great company. We will definitely be back 😊“

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

“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.“

“Food and service is outstanding“

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

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

“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!“

“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 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!“

“I happened to drive by and see people sitting outside eating. It looked like a great place to stop. I went by myself. I was able to find free parking right outside the restaurant. The menu I was looking at was mostly breakfast and brunch. The price range was about $15 on up. I got a gingerale and their house wings as well as fries. Everything was good.. My bill was $21. The waitress was very attentive and nice and gave recommendations. I would recommend checking this place out. It had a nice atmosphere.“

“We had the fried green tomatoes as our first appetizer. They were tender and topped with lumps of crabmeat. Spectacular! Then we had the fried cheese appetizer. I can’t remember the name of the cheese, but it was delicious in the accompanying sauce and olive oil and pesto. All of the dishes we had came out perfect. My filet medallions were so tender,they melted in my mouth. Hubby got the pork loin over mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts and loved it. We will definitely come back!“

“This place was absolutely incredible… the cast, the food, the atmosphere, everything was great about this venue. Very kid friendly, we had a blast tonight!

I will warn you though, come early… parking was an absolute nightmare. But that’s not a reflection on the business, people just don’t know how to drive in a parking lot…“

“Thanks for making our Thanksgiving Dinner!“

“the service here was amazing, i dined in for the first time the other day for lunch and the food tasted great. the portion sizes were large enough for me and my family to have leftovers afterwards as well. i will definitely be coming back again“

“Stopped here for dinner with my husband while in the city. We had the crab dip egg rolls as an appetizer. My husband had the cheesesteak woth fries and I had the southwest chicken wrap with a side salad. My husband had a house margarita and I had the Kracken crush. Food and drinks were good. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was pleasant. We sat outside and the weather was perfect. The only compliant I had was the table wasn't level so our drinks kept sliding down the slope.“

“When you want old school charm and history in Ellicott City, this is your stop. I haven't been in years, first time for lunch and couldn't be more satisfied. Their stuffed mushrooms caps was all crab meat, delish. Their Steak wrap was better than a cheesesteak sammie. Herman was on his service game!“

“I eat here every time I visit the area.“

“My wife and I went there on a whim cause we were bored with the other places we normally go to. We both were pleasantly surprised! Definitely will go back again Tasty food good atmosphere“

“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.“

“I love to stop in for lunch with my son & grandson when in Catonsville. Really enjoy the tomato basil soup with grilled cheese sandwich! (Traditional but SO good!)“

“Friendly staff and yummy food plus tacos“

“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.“

“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“

“You looking for a relaxed eating experience, this is your place. The attention was spot on. Beware, it's not a huge place, but I wouldn't have it any other way, adds to the charm of the place. The food was great and served with a smile.“

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

“I just wanted to say what an awesome experience Barracudas and Billy provided for my family. We held a surprise 90th birthday party for my Mom there on Saturday and it was perfect. The food was delicious as usual and the service was phenomenal. Abby did a great job taking care of us. Big shout out to the kitchen staff and everyone else who assisted in making my Mom feel loved and appreciated. I live 2 hours from the restaurant, but I make it a point to stop in almost everytime for food and drinks. Everyone has their own opinion concerning the restaurant and staff. In 10 years I have never had a bad experience here or seen anything out of the ordinary reacting to the staff or ownership. I have seen intoxicated patrons but that's it. Do yourself a favor and stop in for a meal or a drink. You won't be disappointed.“

“Fast, Friendly and Delicious“

“Tasty food and great service. Highly-recommended.“

“The staff, food, drinks, decor, outdoor dining with a large TV and the large parking lot are some of the best around.“

“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!“

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

“I love the food Mom, and Poppa are amazing!!!“

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

“My daughter chose pies over a wedding cake for her reception. We ordered multiple flavors and they were such a hit with the guests. Everyone was excited to see the variety and enjoyed them immensely. This turned out to be such a success and I recommend others try pies in lieu of cake, and you cannot go wrong with Dangerously. 😋“

“The best kept secret in Howard County!“

“The cooks are not changing the oil while frying the chicken. Although the chicken looks appealing, it tastes burnt. I love Famous Dave's, but the location in Columbia, MD is in dire need of a makeover. The booth chairs are worn down, the floors are cracked and messy, and they all need to be replaced.

The bar also needs an upgrade; it's old, looks broken, and is dirty. The windows require new blinds—perhaps tinted windows would be a better option since the current blinds are filled with dust, dirt, and bugs. You can't even close them properly without dirt getting into your food.

It's time to update the restaurant's appearance and give it a modern look. Trust me, if you improve the cleanliness and ambiance, you will consistently earn five-star reviews. People love dining in a clean restaurant and will keep coming back. Attracting Gen Z and Alpha generations requires an updated look for your establishment.“

“Walk in party of 4, sat immediately. Atmosphere was very nice. A little loud and the bass was like subtly shaking the tables but get that’s the vibe i guess. Bar Drinks took a while but food was quick and all tasted great. Server was friendly and we were celebrating a birthday so I’m glad they do something nice for the celebration. Been before and will continue to visit.“

“Would come back if in the area!“

“We had the wonderful experience of having dinner last evening celebrating our son’s graduation! The food was outstanding! We had appetizers, drinks, NY Strip, dessert and cannot express how delicious everything was! The service was excellent! Brittani S. was awesome, personable and checked on us frequently making sure we had everything we needed! The atmosphere was great too! Definitely will go back again when visiting Baltimore! Thank you for a memorable evening!“

“This was a happy surprise! After waiting quite a while at another popular brunch spot nearby, we decided to try this one since they got us seated a lot sooner. Honestly, it turned out to be one of our best choices. We truly enjoyed the delicious food and refreshing drinks. It was a lovely Sunday morning with great coffee and a wonderful family brunch.“

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

“we dine here frequently. The servers are all friendly and wonderful. Food is fantastic.“

“Crab cakes hands down the best ever! My favorite of all time. I can’t get enough and always my go to! You won’t be disappointed. Enjoy!“

“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.“

“Cindy and Ashley are amazing they never stop moving“

“I can't thank Fishhead enough for helping host a Coaches meeting. Not only did they block off and put us in an area where we could hear each other, the food and service was excellent!!!“

“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.“