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The Food Market - Columbia, Columbia, MD

The Food Market - Columbia

4.7
4.7
1703 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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 people

10:30 PM


Booked 58 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (410) 997-7000
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please contact us with any inquiries regarding our catering services! Email hello@hooplacatering.com You Host. We Work.
  • Neighborhood
    Columbia
  • Parking details
    Plentiful and convenient FREE parking onsite via connected garage in addition to Columbia Mall parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,703 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Most Booked

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    American

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Most Booked

1,703 Reviews
  1. TriciaM

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Menu looked great, but food was just not good. Drinks were mediocre. Servers were neutral to friendly, but very slow. Very expensive for the quality and experience… disappointing. Will not return.

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  2. davidk

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Maddie F is gorgeous and charismatic. Explained how my favorite drink was made.

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  3. AlanB

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, great service but very noisy Still worth it. Ate things I couldn't imagine would be good but they were great

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  4. JenniferT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious as was the service. We are already planning to go back to try the other menu choices that sounded so tasty!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I love coming here. The service and food are always great.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The menu was incredible and all of our dishes/drinks were fantastic. The veggie dishes are enormous and easily shareable. We will be back again and again!

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  7. InaR

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We went to celebrate a birthday!! The food and the service were phenomenal!!

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  8. MteaNest

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    My one-star for the food is because I have a gluten allergy and the restaurant treats such patrons as after-thoughts. It is ridiculous that an establishment with the title Food Market does not offer better gluten-free options. I was very disappointed that gluten-free fries are not offered -- fast food restaurants can offer this option. Most fast casual restaurants offer a gluten-free bun option, but the Food Market does not. I have eaten at most of the other restaurants in Columbia and Food Market is woefully not comparable in its gluten-free offerings.

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  9. SueH

    Orlando

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Service and ambiance at the Food Market are superb. Can get a little noisy. Food overall is great; the variety is a plus. Fries tend to be salty.

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  10. PariseH

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience from great customer service and amazing food! After years of dining, this is still one of my favorite restaurants!!!

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  11. Vervepipe

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was delicious! I would highly recommend visiting for dinner.

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  12. DoriS

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our new favorite restaurant! We went to the Food Market last night for a birthday dinner, thrilled to find a place with such a fun menu that was open on a Monday night (and busy!). Every dish we ordered (3 apps, 4 mains of various sizes, cocktails, and 3 desserts) exceeded our expectations--and we took home enough leftovers to have lunch again today. The food was beautifully plated and so yummy! It was all good, but especially don't miss the sweet corn beignet's, which were BETTER than the real thing in New Orleans. The service was was wonderful, and the restaurant is very sleek and modern. It is a bit noisy, which was fine for our small group. A larger group would probably want to be in the quieter side (on the right).

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  13. ErinC

    Baltimore

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I really enjoyed my experience at Food Market. The food was very flavorful. The service was excellent. Very attentive and went above and beyond to celebrate my birthday. Will definitely be back.

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  14. JonS

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food was excellent and I really enjoyed the creative options. The cocktails were creative too but all were on the sweet end of the spectrum.

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  15. JanieneK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A foodie haven! Our first time and everything was incredible.

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  16. DianaU

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We absolutely love this place!!! - Amazing food, service and people!!! - So lucky that it is in our neighborhood!!!

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  17. BethT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time - our server (Meredith I believe her name was) was excellent!

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  18. Trigurl

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time enjoying dinner at The Food Market. The service was on point and checked on us frequently. My friend had the tacos and the cauliflower and enjoyed it a lot. I had the wings. They were done well and the Brie dip was different but paired well with the wings! Overall a great experience.

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  19. KarenL

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Three of us had the pork tacos and they were unbelievably good. As was the other dish. Always had a good food experience here.

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  20. Lana

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot, we went for brunch & the menu is amazing! It was very hard to pick just one item, will definitely be back to try more!

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  21. Brad

    Baltimore

    50 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The food was underwhelming this time but the service was TOP NOTCH!

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  22. KevinB

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Entire Staff, from T.J. (greeting my party as we came in), to Meredith (and the supporting Servers) attending to our needs, promptly and with esteem professionalism...much obliged! r/Kevin B.

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  23. Cindi

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It’s too loud to have a conversation , plus chairs are not comfortable

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Liza was an amazing server. We had a great meal and will definitely be back!

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  25. CharlesS

    Washington DC

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The Food Market is a great place for a relaxing Sunday brunch. The food was very good, and our waitress was very friendly and attentive. However, it appeared that she may have been covering more tables than normal. Nevertheless, she did an excellent job.

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  26. PamB

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great menu, delicious food, great service. We will definitely go again and will highly recommend!

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  27. LisaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Vince did a great job. He was very attentive and gave good recommendations. The food was very good and the desserts were amazing! Will definitely be returning!

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  28. PatriciaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food. Great service. This was my first visit, and I’m looking forward to my next.

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  29. LisaS

    Baltimore

    85 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    This is a good restaurant if you are looking for a more creative menu and energetic vibe. The food didn't completely blow me away to rate as 5 stars but we enjoyed what we ordered overall. Service was pleasant.

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  30. Goofyhome

    Baltimore

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great men, great quality, and great service. Great choice for this area for a high quality meal.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious small plates and drinks, really enjoyed our meal!

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  32. StuartW

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and drinks! A little pricey and loud, but worth it!

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  33. Rungrl1125

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Food was good, cocktails were perfect, service was less than attentive, and the music was too loud for conversation. After first round of drinks and small plates couldn't wait to get the check to go somewhere else.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    I enjoyed myself. The food items were good except my spaghetti & crab meatballs. Too many shells in the crab meatballs as if claw crab meat was used. Drinks were on point but they ran out of Hennessy for the side piece drink. 

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food & service were amazing! The atmosphere was very versatile which I loved. I’ll definitely be coming back!

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  36. ChefJT

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great local spot for good drinks and food. Will be going back soon.

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  37. DianaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had the beef short ribs…delicious! Friend had scallops..the risotto was so flavorful. Our server was Ben he was fantastic too. Birthday dirt cake…yes please!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    Good food, good service, but the furniture and seating is for dwarfs. Very uncomfortable chairs. Music is a bit too loud for engaging conversations.

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  39. Rusty

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service! Tried The Food Market based on recommendation from a friend and we were not disappointed. Octopus appetizer was amazing!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Inventive and tasty cocktails, absolutely delicious food! The two of us shared four small/little plates (charred octopus, corn beignets, street tacos, tuna meatballs) along with their featured bread pudding. I’d get all of them again, but the menu was so diverse that there were least a dozen other things I’d like to try next. Highly recommend!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

The Food Market - Columbia is rated 4.7 stars by 1703 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 58 times today
Google Map for The Food Market - Columbia

10480 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Columbia
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plentiful and convenient FREE parking onsite via connected garage in addition to Columbia Mall parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (410) 997-7000
  • Catering
    Please contact us with any inquiries regarding our catering services! Email hello@hooplacatering.com You Host. We Work.
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