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1. Manor Hill Tavern
4.7
Exceptional(1048)
Price: Moderate
• American • Ellicott City
Booked 10 times today
Manor Hill Tavern occupies the historic Taylor’s Row in Old Ellicott City. Our bar and dining areas feature original architectural elements such as exposed stone walls, barn doors, and vaulted ceilings. Local artwork hangs throughout the Tavern’s many rooms and a mural adorns a main wall, a nod to the eclectic and vibrant artistic community of Old Ellicott City. The result is a unique and memorable atmosphere unlike any other.Our Head Chef strives to use seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible, including herbs and vegetables from our farm. Our distinctive menu is highlighted by a custom-built brick oven for neopolitan-style pizzas and more. We serve lunch and dinner 7 days a week, as well as brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.We proudly serve beers from Manor Hill Brewing, Howard County’s first farm brewery. Manor Hill beers are hand-made on our farm using original and unique recipes. The result is aromatic, hop forward farmhouse style beers.
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2. Iron Bridge Wine Company - Columbia
4.7
Exceptional(5445)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Columbia
Booked 23 times today
Top notch restaurant and wine bar featuring a 35+ wine-by-the-glass offering, wine tasting flights, a full service restaurant highlighting farm to table cuisine, as well as a boutique retail wine shop that boasts a collection of small production wines from around the world. A full bar with signature cocktails using house made infusions and bottled beers are also available.
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3. The White Oak Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(650)
Price: Moderate
• American • Ellicott City
Booked 10 times today
The White Oak Tavern is a family-owned business, operated by a brother & sister that are Ellicott City locals. The menu includes seasonal scratch made items, sustainable meats & produce from local farms and purveyors. The White Oak Burger is a community favorite and has been recognized as the best burger in Howard County for several years. The outdoor patio is dog friendly with a special dog menu. The bar has 42 rotating craft beers with a wide selection of styles with a free-to-join mug club. This includes a specialty cocktail menu with different seasonal ingredients along with a fresh mocktail menu. The Tavern offers brunch seven days a week with bottomless brunch cocktails and Sunday jazz brunch from 11am-2pm. On Friday & Saturday local musicians perform from 8-11pm. White Oak is located in Enchanted Forest Shopping Center in Ellicott City. Make sure to stop by & try the award-winning burger, draft beers and see what makes The Tavern unique. Cheers!
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4. Kelsey's Restaurant, Irish Pub, Banquet Room
4.9
Exceptional(514)
Price: Moderate
• Irish • Ellicott City
Booked 2 times today
Serving Irish Hospitality in Ellicott City, MD since October 17, 1994, Kelsey's Restaurant has been family-owned and operated since the very beginning. Every day we strive to provide excellent food, courteous service, and let's not forget beverages in a friendly, neighborhood pub-style environment. NEW PRIVATE ROOM for all your catering needs! Call our event coordinator today! Over the past 28 years, we have made every effort to live up to these standards and are proud to be known as "Your Neighborhood Meeting Place!"
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5. The Collective Offshore
4.4
Awesome(190)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Columbia
Booked 25 times today
The Collective, a local hospitality group, has brought two new concepts to life at the Columbia Lakefront. Offshore features innovative seasonal cuisine highlighting coastal flavors from Maine through the Carolinas. Guests enjoy the elevated casual ambience, delicious bites, carefully curated bar program, and sweeping views of Lake Kittamaqundi from the restaurant and outdoor patios. With a focus on community connectivity, detailed service and hospitality, Offshore brings a fresh take to this iconic location. Along with its sister live music and entertainment venue, Encore, The Collective anchors the rejuvenated Lakefront District in the heart of downtown Columbia.
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6. Alexandra's at Turf Valley
4.1
Excellent(1016)
Price: Moderate
• American • Ellicott City
Booked 7 times today
Alexandra's American Fusion delivers a creative spin on classic comfort food & fresh seafood selections. We pride ourselves on our seasonally inspired dishes, featuring locally sourced produce and meats. From the atrium-style restaurant to private event rooms to outdoor dining with a fantastic view of the golf course, a unique dining experience awaits you at Alexandra's.
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7. Xenia Greek Kouzina
4.8
Exceptional(1923)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Columbia
Booked 25 times today
A dining experience like no other, Xenia offers the best Mediterranean cuisine in Maryland.
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8. Mad Chef Kitchen & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(1143)
Price: Expensive
• American • Ellicott City
Booked 16 times today
The alluring boutique restaurant, mad chef kitchen & bar, offers a modern take on traditional cuisine in a welcoming and intimate atmosphere. Featuring fresh ingredients and influences from various modern cuisines; This gastro-pub houses a wide selection of diverse spirits, fine wines, signature cocktails, and craft beers. The new American cuisine paired with gracious service provides an extraordinary and memorable affair. Whether you're mixing your own cocktail in our industrial bar area or gathering around a table in our rustic dining room – together we turn our creative energy into a spectacular dining experience. yes, chef.
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9. lāk Columbia
4.3
Awesome(254)
Price: Expensive
• American • Columbia
Booked 10 times today
Experience the area’s newest go-to fine dining and afterparty destination. Its lakeshore setting and fashionable atmosphere are ready to welcome locals and visitors alike.
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10. Victoria Gastro Pub
4.6
Exceptional(3089)
Price: Moderate
• International • Columbia
Booked 10 times today
Since 2007, Victoria Gastro Pub has provided an inviting pub atmosphere serving sophisticated, yet unpretentious food. The main objective of our kitchen is to serve innovative twists on classic pub fare that stress quality and freshness with every recipe, and every ingredient. The menu items draw from both national and international cooking traditions and remain in harmony with the seasonal availability of high-quality ingredients with many of the herbs and vegetables coming from our very own garden at Manor Hill Farm.

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