39 Best American Restaurants near Baltimore

“A great place with good food and good people. I try to swing through anytime I'm in the area for work. The staff and locals all make you feel like one of them. Highly recommend!“

“Just had lunch there and it was fast service and delicious. The atmosphere was welcoming and the decor was adorable.“

“One negative I have is when a customer orders something and it’s not done and when you say something to the employee they just the eyes they should make it right who wants to eat cold food“

“Great food!! Amazing service!! Best atmosphere that I have had in a restaurant. Highly recommend, right now they are only open until 1:30, so go for breakfast or lunch.“

“Fillin' Station in Carroll is the kind of place you walk into as a stranger and leave feeling like family. Burgers and steaks? Absolutely fantastic and priced just right. The beer is always cold, the staff is fun and accommodating, and their nightly entertainment—like Cowboy Karaoke and Music Bingo—always keeps things lively. We host an annual wing night on our patio and always order wings from Fillin’ Station—they’re always cooked to perfection and get rave reviews from everyone. This is the ultimate neighborhood spot. Can’t recommend it enough!“

“First time I was actually served hot food in a restaurant. Will be back!!!“

“We visited today for the first time. It was absolutely amazing from the walk in to the walk out! Not only the food but the hospitality. I highly recommend this little place! We will definitely be back. Thank you for amazing service!!“

“These girls have done an awesome job! The food service and atmosphere is amazing!! We will be back“

“The Fish & Chips are amazing, and some of the best Cole Slaw in the business! Also really great breakfast offerings!“

“I’ve lived on the lake for over 20 years and still visit every week! My husband and I LOVE the Island House and always have amazing customer service! We also bring our kids and they have the best time!“

“The fish and chips are amazing! The restaurant is cute and will remind you of Cape Cod. The staff is friendly and very attentive. I can’t wait to return and try something new.“

“I had the honor of being a participant at the Fall Health Fest today, proudly representing Sunrise Recovery, put on by the health department at the Lancaster Camp Grounds. It was an amazing day with perfect weather. I only wish the turn out would have been better!“

“The quality of the food has went down. As if no one cares about the name anymore.“

“We had a rehearsal dinner at El Parian Steaks & Tequila. They have a back room that seats up to 60 people. They were absolutely wonderful to work with, reasonable in price, and very accommodating. They gave us the option to pick 4 menu items off the menu for our guests to choose from or the options of - taco, fajita, or nacho bar. We chose the fajita and nacho bar. The food was hot and ready when we arrived. The guacamole here tastes so good! They even packed up the leftover food for us! Their staff were very attentive and kind. We will definitely recommend them to others. Wonderful job! 👏👏👏“

“My wife and I loved the chicken and waffles and fish and chips! Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and so friendly! And PBJ wings and pepper infused Vodka is fantastic as well! We will definitely be back to visit.“

“Had a family Christmas get together (party of 8) Tuesday Dec 23 at Max and Ermas Lancaster. I want to say my food was great as were the kids meals and my wife seemed to enjoy her Great American Burger! The complaints I had were less about the food but rather the attentiveness in the service. We left what was over $20 tip on a $102 ticket so the waitress was more than compensated. My mom was a waitress most of her life and so our family has always tipped. Service would have to be nonexistent for us to no tip but many would have said the kind of service received during this visit was no where near a $20 tip. At no point were we ever preemptively asked for drink refills. Max and Ermas now has fry refills much like Red Robin but again at no time were we ever asked for such. We did get asked when the food was brought out if we needed anything else but at NO point did a manager or staff member ask how the food was or check in from a customer service perspective. The ticket could have easily earned another $15-$20 higher even with suggestions of ice cream for the kids or appetizers. I wanted to share this because as stated while from a food taste perspective most of our food was terrific (The Larado Steak was way too tough) the quality of service would probably make me think about a visit again soon!“

“Had a great lunch with family today at JB's. I didn't do justice to the sandwich. It was so Big! We were going someplace else and I couldn't take it with me. It was good. My friends really liked what they got. I would recommend it to anyone going to Lancaster.“

“My Dad and I stopped in for dinner this evening and both of our dinners were incredibly delicious. We each had the specials, the stuffed salmon and pork shank, and we both decided they were some of the best dishes we’ve had out in a while. Our server was Ellen I believe and she was very friendly as well.“

“This is the hidden gem for comfort food. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner they have what you're craving.

The atmosphere is a pub vibe which includes and outdoor patio.

I've eaten there several times and I can tell you it's all good.

My go to dishes are their chicken wings and thin crust pizzas.

The wait staff treats you like family and you leave with a smile. Give it a try, you won't be sorry.“

“My second time here tonight. I met Bob and his daughter Jennifer. Also met some locals who were FANTASTIC and it's a guarantee I'll be back. I wish this was a local bar for me. Until the next time I'm back, thanks to every single one of y'all. You were amazing. I'll be back as soon as I can. MMMUUUUAAAHHHH! Love you guys. Thanks for a killer memory :) This is my new home away from home.“

“I hate that it's always an hour wait to get a table.. and let's be honest, it's so much better fresh than Togo. The food keeps us coming back, despite the long wait (although sometimes we bail and go to that *other* wing place and get disappointed)“

“I got fried shrimp..fried oysters s and coleslaw..everything was awesome..“

“great divee bar. server was friendly and taking care of everyone all by herself in the front if the house. great wings. but I had the nachos and they were the best I ever had. seriously they fry their own tortilla chips and they are awesome.“

“Ribs were hot and delicious, smothered chicken was cold and dry. peighton the waitress wasn't impressive. She didn't bring our appetizer until after our meal arrived. She checked on the table next to ours 3 times and refilled their drinks before she got to ours. No veterans discount even though I wore a vet hat and Army polo shirt. poor. just poor this time. usually very good.“

“Food is always delicious, staff is friendly and quick and the atmosphere is relaxing…and let’s not forget those biscuits 😍“

“My boyfriend and I went up over the weekend and they were packed! We had to wait for them to clean a table but we didn’t mind. Food came out so fast we couldn’t believe it since they were so busy. We will definitely be back! Sad it took us so long to find this hidden gem.“

“great service great food. Atmosphere is all good. went for Lunch today With my best friend she said This place was good and I needed to try. so my Friend Michelle of M&M Diner Of Logan, Ohio. Took me here today. and she was Right. it was great Sandwich grilled chicken with lettuce Tomato and Onion and pickles. it was fresh and delicious and the Fries was made with fresh potatoes cut into fries. I Highly recommend This Place. had a Great Time. also special Thanks to the 2 girls who served us, you made it very pleasant. we enjoyed your Hospitality. and friendly Service and Smiles.“

“David was the best person there“

“Went there for the first time today the biscuits and gravy was very delicious and our waitress was very nice and good super friendly place I’ll go back there“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Hidden Gem by the Water! Beach House Pub is hands-down one of the best spots I’ve been to in a long time. The atmosphere is the perfect blend of laid-back beach vibes and cozy neighborhood charm. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive — they make you feel like a regular from the moment you walk in. The food? Outstanding. I had the fish tacos and they were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Great selection of craft beers and cocktails too — the kind of menu that keeps you coming back to try something new each time. Whether you’re looking to unwind after a long day or meet up with friends for a casual night out, Beach House Pub nails it. Highly recommend it to anyone in the area — this place is a must-visit“

“Extremely funny waitress Christiana. You can't train her personality. Very pleasing and enjoyable. Will visit again.“

“This place is a true hidden gem! The atmosphere was cozy but casual. We were in the mood for this kind of cuisine and they didn’t disappoint! Service was friendly, food was plenty and came out fast hot and exactly as described on the menu. For two people we had plenty and brought some home and we are big eaters. The pricing is fantastic too. Go, you won’t be disappointed!!“

“Emmerson our server was fantastic! You all should clone her!“

“My mom was in town and we had about 8 people. There was not enough room at our local restaurant. We came into IHOP. The customer service at this location was superb. Every employee greeted us with a smile and held the door on the way in and out. Every employee here did a great job.“

“I came in with my family for a birthday dinner tonight. The staff were very friendly, you can tell it's a close knit community with the regulars. I ordered a burger with tots, the tots are definitely better than the fries. The burger was cooked exactly how I wanted it. Our server also came out with a piece of cake on the house which I thought was really sweet!“

“Great waitresses n very friendly. Always on top of ur orders n asking if there’s anything u need.“

“Not sure if they got new staff, but service and food was great today! Our waitress, Dawn, was outstanding. She helped us along with others tables when they needed help and the front register. She was professional, sweet and checked all the food before bringing it out to customers. She’s definitely management material in our eyes!“

“just wanted to thank you ladies for the awesome Job that you do. thank you for the suggestions on the food it was definitely filling. thank you for a wonderful experience I know I had a great time and my brother, the same. thank you“

“Always look forward to the nice people with great food & service“