Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Baltimore Suburbs

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Baltimore Suburbs? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Vineyard Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (1163)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Havre De Grace

About the restaurant

Located amidst the antique shops, art galleries, bed & breakfasts, and marinas of Havre de Grace, The Vineyard Wine Bar is a convenient stop for a glass of wine, a light lunch or a rewarding dinner. Showcasing values from around the world and offering interesting and unique grape varietals, from Aglianico to Zinfandel. Our Bistro Menu offers an exciting array of tapas, light and healthy salads, “Flatbreads”, assorted fresh pate, an extensive selection of artisanal cheeses, and specialty desserts…all designed to accompany the great wine selection. Coupled with the wine bar, our retail shop offers an assortment of over 300 fine wines from around the world, specializing in wines that over deliver for the price.

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VickyVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Chef Ron is fabulous and our server, Liam, was attentive, courteous, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

Atwater's Catonsville

4.8

4.8 (51)

$30 and under

American

Catonsville

About the restaurant

A gorgeous coffee shop vibe in the heart of downtown Catonsville. Stop by the Atwater’s Farm Stand inside for fresh seasonal and local produce. An upstairs private event space is available for reservations. Celebrate showers, birthdays, retirements, graduations, or work events with us! We offer fast casual breakfast and lunch options during the week with brunch table service available on both Saturday and Sunday.

Reservations for pop-ups and other experiences are limited! Check back often to see when our next wine tasting, class/workshop, pizza pop-up, or community dinner is!

Our main dining room for table service is located on a second floor walkup, with elevator access easily available. We strongly encourage guests to notify us of any special requests, access, allergies or accommodations upon booking a reservation.

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RobVIP

Dined on Mar 27, 2025

Atwater's always has good, fresh food, well-prepared. Their special events and brunch services are always well put together, with competent and friendly service staff. Almost everything is scratch-made (either on location or from their production kitchen a few miles away) and predominantly local, so prices can reflect that.

Bud's at Silver Run

4.9

4.9 (986)

$31 to $50

American

Westminster

About the restaurant

Bud's at Silver Run is a casual elegant restaurant located just north of Westminster, MD and south of Gettysburg, PA. Opened in May of 2008 "Bud's at Silver Run" invites you to enjoy great dining in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Local resident Blinn Salisbury III and partner Ken Lurie are pleased to become part of the community and to revive this great location. We have searched for the right restaurant and are happy that we have found it in Silver Run. Ken brings more than thirty years of varied restaurant experience with him to Bud's. From learning under Karl Beckley at the Greenlake Grill in Seattle to Food & Beverage Director of the Virgin Grand in the Virgin Islands, Ken is excited to return to Maryland. Our goal is to enhance and enrich your dining by offering a quality restaurant experience. We hope to meet and exceed your expectations in each of your visits. Whether you live in the area or if you are just passing through we look forward to making Bud's your place!

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Tom

Dined 7 days ago

The food and service by Amy were excellent! She was perfectly attentive and all of our courses were tasty.

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The County Cork Wine Pub

4.9

4.9 (872)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Eldersburg

About the restaurant

Welcome to The County Cork Wine Pub. The "Cork" as we are known is a classy, but casual restaurant. We have a unique menu using the freshest ingredients available. We offer an extensive wine list, as well as a selection of craft beers and a full bar. Happy Hour is best spent at The Cork where all small plates are $7 and drink specials. The Cork is your neighborhood meeting place, whether you desire a quick bite from our lite fare selection or a night out with friends. Enjoy the evening experiencing our incredible menu and succulent specials at reasonable prices. Our Butcher Block and Cheese Boards are enjoyed by many of our customers with a bottle of wine. We have the best brunch in the "Burg". An extensive a la carte menu featuring benedicts, steak and eggs, omletes anyway, corned beef hash and much more. We also have an all-you-can drink Bloody Mary Bar for $10.00. Come experience the warm atmosphere and exceptional service. You'll come as guests and leave as friends!!

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TraceyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The food is always excellent! Our server, Erica, was personable, pleasant, and fun!

One Eleven Main

4.9

4.9 (1526)

$30 and under

American

Bel Air

About the restaurant

Dedicated to cooking excellent, inventive food and providing sophisticated, intelligent service in a charming atmosphere. Our focus is to provide a memorable experience for guests that sets the benchmark for the hospitality industry.

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BarbaraVIP

Dined 1 day ago

The only things I would change is to offer a wider variety of entrees and also gluten free pasta.. Particularly something made with chicken. Service was amazing as always. Great value to eat dinner there during the week!

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The Smokehouse Restaurant at Antrim 1844

4.9

4.9 (740)

$50 and over

Contemporary French / American

Taneytown

About the restaurant

For over 25 years, Antrim 1844's Smokehouse Restaurant has maintained its legacy as a culinary destination with exquisite ingredient-driven cuisine. Enhanced by the skillful techniques of our executive chef, the menu highlights the finest and freshest ingredients through a sophisticated interpretation of contemporary American cuisine to the delight of novice epicureans and gourmands alike.

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JohnVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful staff and food. Five course price fixe, sizes just right.

Forge

4.6

4.6 (261)

$30 and under

Southern

North East

About the restaurant

With a passion for southern comfort cuisine, and a refinement worthy of fine dining, Chef Tom and Chef Raheem provide a unique culinary experience to all. Through innovation, dedication, and some delectable food, new bonds and lasting memories will be formed; for together, we Forge.

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AshleyVIP

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

We absolutely loved the crab dip they had for a Father’s Day special appetizer! My son enjoyed his filet that was cooked to perfection and my spouse and I loved our crab cake entrees! It’s our favorite local spot that we recommend to everyone!

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Columbia, MD | Lakeside

4.7

4.7 (163)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Columbia

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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PrincessVIP

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Always a great time with amazing food and service!

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Linwoods

4.9

4.9 (4890)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Owings Mills

About the restaurant

It all began with a love story and a dream. Linwood, a chef, and Ellen, a reporter, met 36 years ago in a restaurant of course! They married and began to envision that someday they would open a restaurant of their own. The restaurant’s first business plan was written at their dining room table on an electric typewriter. In 1988 Linwoods opened its doors, and it has been a labour of love for more than thirty years.

Linwoods’ cuisine consists of the freshest ingredients, and inventive preparation. Our service is warm and attentive. We have developed a reputation for consistency an attention to detail. These qualities are key to our catering business as well. Our team has worked hard to connect to our community, and we value our customers. These values have been central to Ellen and Linwood’s vision, and we hope are felt by our customers each day.

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StaceyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic dinner at Linwoods as always! The dining room was was quite busy for a Monday night but they didn’t miss a beat. Cocktails, service and food were all top notch. The ravioli, calamari and trout topped with crab imperial are all not to be missed. The dessert selections are incredible too, but always hard to narrow it down!!! Can’t wait to return again soon.

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The Elkridge Furnace Inn

4.8

4.8 (3059)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Elkridge

About the restaurant

Award-winning Executive Chef Dan Wecker shares his passion and dedication through seasonal menus boasting a fusion of New American and French- Inspired dishes -- the perfect balance of classic and creative cuisine. A thoughtful wine list and signature cocktails start the adventure. Signature Cream of Baltimore Soup and Chef's own pan mustard sauce for crab cakes are a notable twist. On-site Green House and Mushroom house add to the intrigue. Finally, in-house desserts will add a memorable sweet ending to your experience. Our circa 1744 Tavern Restaurant, 1810 Manor House along with 12 acres of grounds and gardens makes for the perfect dining escape. intersecting literature, history and geography as story with our food. Experiences including monthly themed teas along with wine and spirit coursed dinners are sought after pre-paid options. Patio and Porch dining available.

2023 Best of Howard County: Best Chef, Fine Dining, Ambiance, Steak and Place to Take Out of Towners...

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KathyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We came for the fish special, miso marinated black cod with shitake mushrooms, boy choy, and forbidden rice. It was an incredible meal. The meal was done to perfection with the butter richness of the black cod complemented by Chef Dan's wine recommendation. We did have the squash blossoms appetizers and the coffee cream bruelee. Chef Dan, Chef Patrick and the staff always making our dinners there spectacular.

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