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!“

“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“

“Visiting a friend in Baltimore, she recommended Farmhouse and I’m so glad she did! Everything was absolutely delicious. The salad was fresh and flavorful, and the fries were hands down the best I’ve ever had. What made it even better was the people working there were so kind and welcoming, which made the whole experience even more special. Highly recommend if you’re in the area!“

“Love this place! Very friendly, great service, great food and they make you feel like they really appreciate you coming in! Good breakfast and love the slaw dogs and hand cut fries!!“

“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!!!“

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

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

“What an absolutely wonderful RV park!! This location was a safe, clean, and organized place to stay.
Matt was extremely helpful and very responsive when needed.
We were sad we had to leave, but we were off to the next job location.
I am so thankful to have had this location as my home for the few months we were there. I highly recommend!“

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

“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’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 food is beautifully presented, delicious, helpings are plentiful! Service was excellent! Atmosphere: cozy-warm relaxed, neighborly , friendly, and pleasant! Decor: Fun, historically accurate photos… etc. A must on your list of restaurant pubs…“

“Six years later--Lovely and lively. Waiter was exceptionally attentive. Food was good although bruschetta was strange, not bad. Adult crowd.
Six year ago--Food was ok. Salmon was well cooked. Wait person was disinterested. Kids meals but not kid friendly even though there were many small children in the restaurant.“

“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! 👏👏👏“

“Great food and great service at Mill Dam Restaurant! Shoutout to Ricki—aka ‘the tender bar lady’ according to my son 😂—for being awesome and making our visit even better. They stay busy, so pack your patience… it’s worth it!”“

“tried this today! a PERFECT way to end a birthday trip! so good. we'll definitely be coming back“

“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.“

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

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

“We had set meals today. Steak was well delivered, prawn bisque perfectly done and choc lava cake with ice cream ok. They’ve been very generous with the portion.“

“Roosters in Lancaster is exactly what it looks like: bar food, lots of TVs, plenty of beer and drinks, and a fun, energetic atmosphere. We went with five adults and two kids, and it worked well for the group.

Food allergies and sensitivities are always part of the adventure for us. My wife deals with gluten and dairy, while I bring tree nuts and Alpha-Gal to the party, plus the diabetes kicker just to keep things interesting. Roosters actually made this easier than a lot of restaurants. They have a separate allergen menu, and the staff was helpful working through our choices. Roosters also recommends letting the manager on duty know about allergies before ordering.

I had the fried chicken salad, which was exactly what I was looking for: straightforward bar food disguised as responsible eating because technically there was lettuce involved. The Lancaster menu offers both full and half versions of the fried chicken salad.

Anjelina had the potato skins without cheese, and the kitchen was able to make that modification for her. The standard version comes with mozzarella, cheddar, bacon bits and sour cream, so this was definitely a customized order.

The atmosphere is definitely bar first, restaurant second, but in a good way. I counted 10 TVs in a relatively small space, so if there is a sporting event happening somewhere on planet Earth, there is a reasonable chance you can watch it here. Good selection of beers and drinks as you would expect from a place that clearly embraces its bar identity.

Kids are absolutely fine here. I probably wouldn’t choose it for a serious business meal because of the noise and TVs, and I wouldn’t recommend it for a first date where you’re actually hoping to hear each other’s life stories.

But a casual date after you’ve already established that you like each other? Absolutely. Families, friends, kids, sports and casual meals all fit right in.

Good for: Families and kids, casual dates, groups and watching sports
Business meal: Not really
First date: Probably not if conversation is the objective
Later dates: Definitely
Allergy awareness: Very good, particularly having a separate allergen menu and helpful staff

Roosters isn’t trying to be something it’s not. It’s a lively sports bar with solid food, lots of TVs and enough attention to food allergies to make our complicated little dining circus considerably easier.“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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“

“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.“

“I recommend the waitress Monica Barrera at the IHOP in Panorama City Calif as she gives such great and wonderful service. She asks if everything is ok and always comes back to give refills. This is much appreciated. Best wishes from the original Johnny Blaze, and "may the Blaze be with you."“

“We were so glad to hear that Pappy's Pizza was BACK!!!! When the original place closed, I was devastated! That Pappy's great flavor ruined my taste for any other pizza joint! Now that they are back, we will continue to make that trip from Columbus to Heath instead of wasting our money on local, mediocre pizza!

I do wish they would keep up their FB page. That is an easy way for customers to spread the good word!

Signed
-Two Happy Pappy's Customers!“

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

“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.“

“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“

“The quality of our local steak and shakes have significantly improved along with the staff. Much cleaner, tastes better, and even seems more filling than it used to. On top of that the new company policies like banning microwaves, beef tallow for their fried goods, and grass fed beef for the burgers. It went downhill a while ago but I can definitely say it has done a complete 360 and has honestly been one of our families favorite quick fast food locations now. Definitely better than McDonald's.“

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

“Tonight I tried calling for over 30 minutes and no one could answer the phone. This place has completely went down hill since Nan left. I'm in the parking lot now after spending 30 minutes after work to get here and no one could answer the phone to take my order. Now I'm going to go to McDonald's. I can't wait to get a restaurant in this place that actually requires service.“