Best restaurants near me in Columbia, MD

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1. The Food Market - Columbia

4.7

Exceptional(2094)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 67 times today

The Food Market offers fine eating and pleasurable service from Chef Chad Gauss. The sister restaurant of The Food Market in Hampden. Up to par, down to earth experience driven comfort fo

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2. Iron Bridge Wine Company - Columbia

4.7

Exceptional(5299)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Columbia

Booked 37 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. Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Columbia

4.7

Exceptional(8045)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Columbia

Booked 41 times today

Blueridge Restaurants Group, the owner of Stanford Grill, recently changed the name to Glenwood’s so that the name could be trademarked, and used outside of the Maryland region.At Glenwood's, food is our passion. With a unique focus on creating an inviting upscale casual dining experience, we serve fresh, familiar food in a high-energy, sophisticated setting. Our chefs prepare full-flavored food from scratch daily, using fresh seasonal ingredients. We stay true to classic American comfort food that is simple, but deliciously prepared. A knowledgeable team approach provides unwavering attention to delighting our guests with warm and consistent service. Stanford Grill's timeless atmosphere appeals to discerning adults who are seeking a dining experience that is energetic, upscale but approachable.

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4. Blackwall Barn & Lodge

4.5

Awesome(517)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 34 times today

The Blackwall Barn & Lodge provides a venue unlike any other in the County for residents to host special events, meet with colleagues and friends, dine in comfortable and rustic elegance and enjoy entertaining family, friends, and out of town guests for special occasions.Many of life’s most memorable moments are centered around the dining table with family, friends, and colleagues. We are committed to providing our guests attentive service, where regulars are recognized, their preferences remembered, and their dining and beverage options are promptly fulfilled.

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5. Xenia Greek Kouzina

4.8

Exceptional(1791)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Columbia

Booked 20 times today

A dining experience like no other, Xenia offers the best Mediterranean cuisine in Maryland.

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6. Seasons 52 - Columbia

4.7

Exceptional(4124)

Price: Expensive

• American • Columbia

Booked 34 times today

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.

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7. Smashing Grapes - Columbia

4.3

Awesome(100)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Columbia

Booked 38 times today

Nestled in the heart of a vibrant urban landscape, Smashing Grapes is a culinary oasis where the fusion of global flavors and exquisite wines takes center stage. Our restaurant invites guests on a gastronomic journey that transcends borders, offering a diverse menu that celebrates the rich tapestry of world cuisines. Each dish is meticulously crafted to tantalize the taste buds and ignite the senses. Complementing our culinary delights is an extensive selection of fine wines sourced from renowned vineyards around the globe, curated to perfectly pair with every dish.Additional parking provided at the garage located in the corner of Mango Tree Rd. and Symphony Woods Rd.

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8. The Collective Offshore

4.2

Awesome(100)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Hanover

Booked 13 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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9. Medium Rare - Columbia, MD

4.4

Awesome(139)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Columbia

Booked 13 times today

A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique, prix fixe dinning experience of artisan bread; a mixed green salad; prime, dry-aged steak; and hand-cut fries (Vegetarian option always available) in a relaxed, fun, environment. Please allow us 15 minutes to seat you after your full party has arrived and after checkin at our host stand. As we do only one thing, we do our best to make the food and experience exceptional and also a good value. We also serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday's with a great prix fixe including French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict and bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers. WALK INS and CALL AHEAD seating are always welcomed..

10. Cured Tap & Table

4.7

Exceptional(1467)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 19 times today

CURED Table & Tap is an exciting new restaurant in Columbia, Maryland that brings back fond memories of the neighborhood corner bar and the relaxing atmosphere that is created when good friends, great drinks, and classic comfort foods come together.From the list of exceptional craft beers, to the creative cocktails, to the satisfying menu, CURED is all about crafting a laid back experience while still elevating the pairing of comfort food and thirst quenching drinks. Our goal is for every guest who visits us to feel as relaxed as if they were at their grandmother’s house (assuming their grandmother makes amazing craft cocktails and delicious food).So if you're looking for a great place to meet up with friends, heading to a concert at Merriweather Post Pavilion right next door, or looking for something uniquely different but still wonderfully familiar, we'll make sure to save you a seat.