Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Baltimore Suburbs

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in Baltimore Suburbs? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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 on Jun 22, 2025

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

Linwoods

4.9

4.9 (4894)

$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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DarleneVIP

Dined 2 days ago

This was our first time dining at Linwoods and we had an excellent experience! Drinks, apps, dinner and desserts were absolutely delicious and the icing on the cake for us was the wonderful service provided by Molly! She was a delight and we look forward to dining with you again!

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The Elkridge Furnace Inn

4.8

4.8 (3060)

$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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thomas

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent as always. A wonderful experience from appetizers to dessert.

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Popular dish

Classic French Onion

Grille620

4.8

4.8 (2642)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Ellicott City

About the restaurant

Grille 620 is an American grille featuring a seasonally inspired menu with a focus on seafood and steaks. A rustic look yet a high-style approach to contemporary American cuisine in an inviting atmosphere creates a unique dining experience. Guests may enjoy a variety of oysters from the raw bar while relaxing on our patio during the summer season. An extensive wine list by the glass and bottle, a distinctive selection of craft beers, and our knowledgeable staff will round out the experience. Menus change frequently to showcase local and fresh ingredients.

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JenVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing food and atmosphere. Thanks for making my husbands birthday so special.

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Popular dish

Beef Carpaccio (Featured)

Michael's Cafe White Marsh/ Middle River

4.6

4.6 (901)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

White Marsh

About the restaurant

Reinvention and attention to detail have kept us in business for 40 years. We are honored to serve this community from this location since 2019 with many more happy years to come. See what our team, led by Chef Fabricio and our General Manager Josh, has to offer you. This restaurant is our home and we treat our guests with this philosophy in mind. Thank you!

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AmyVIP

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

Michael's has a great happy hour! Great food, good service & nice atmosphere!

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4.7

4.7 (445)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Sparks

About the restaurant

The Manor Tavern offers modern country cuisine that highlights our our area growers and purveyors, insuring the freshest and highest standards of ingredients. We take pride of being farm to table using our on premise gardens. If not sourced directly from our property, we make every effort to support all of our local farms and sources. We also feature a great wine collection, Hand crafted seasonal cocktails and unique craft beers.

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MadelaineVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Four of us had lunch here during the week. We were warmly greeted and the service was excellent. The portions were very generous. Three of us had sandwiches and two of us were not fans of their "double dipped" fries which seemed ordinary and not worth the calories. Previously we've enjoyed meals out on the covered patio, but the near 100 degree temperature the day we were there prohibited that! All in all a very pleasant lunch.

Iron Bridge Wine Company - Columbia

4.7

4.7 (5445)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Columbia

About the restaurant

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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JackVIP

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Outstanding food, excellent menu and an incredible staff

Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Columbia

4.7

4.7 (8277)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Columbia

About the restaurant

Glenwood’s – Columbia, by Blueridge Restaurant Group, delivers upscale dining with chef-prepared American cuisine, bold flavors, and live jazz nightly. Formerly Stanford Grill, the restaurant was renamed to Glenwood’s to create a trademarked brand for expansion beyond Maryland. Every dish is thoughtfully made from scratch using the freshest ingredients, showcasing our commitment to quality and flavor. Guests enjoy a warm, energetic atmosphere with exceptional service driven by a knowledgeable team approach and meticulous attention to detail.

Glenwood’s Columbia also features elegant private dining spaces for special occasions and business events, as well as a beautifully designed outdoor patio, perfect for al fresco meals and evening cocktails. Whether you’re joining us for dinner, drinks, or live music, Glenwood’s – Columbia is your go-to destination for elevated American dining in a relaxed yet refined setting.

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MeghanVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Always consistently amazing food, wonderful service and great atmosphere

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4.7

4.7 (3455)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Hunt Valley

About the restaurant

Barrett's Grill was created to tempt your every sense with an unforgettable culinary experience. The dining room atmosphere is open and contemporary. Our chef has crafted a menu that offers memorable dishes – from innovative creations to your favorite comfort foods – prepared with care and artistry. Reservations are accepted for lunch and dinner. We offer 1/2 priced bottled wine on Tuesday and Thursday's. Monday - Friday we offer appetizer and drink features in our bar. Brunch is offered on Saturday & Sunday.

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Bethany

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Great, food atmosphere, great table service. It was our first time and we'll definitely go back.

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Popular dish

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Glyndon Grill

4.7

4.7 (1428)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Glyndon

About the restaurant

From the owners of Barrett's Grill at the Hunt Valley Towne Centre, Glyndon Grill will operate with a different menu and chef than Barrett's but will also focus on in-house, made-from-scratch preparations.

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NealVIP

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Wow! Entering and leaving the restaurant, many workers who didn't even wait on our table said, "thanks for coming in," "glad you stopped by," " nice to see you." These days you're lucky to get eye contact or even thank you. Our food was great and the waiter was Uber attentive and professional.

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