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1. The Food Market - Columbia

4.6

Exceptional(2479)

$$$$

• American • Columbia

Booked 54 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. Maggiano's - Columbia

4.8

Exceptional(2813)

$$$$

• Italian • Columbia

Booked 25 times today

Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's Columbia and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. The Mall of Columbia offers premier shopping, dining, and events. It holds five big name department stores and over 200 specialty stores. Maggiano's is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat during your next shopping spree! Visit us at 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy or book your reservation today!

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3. Rudy's Mediterranean Grill – Columbia

4.5

Awesome(528)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • Columbia

Booked 2 times today

The first Turkish restaurant in Howard County, Rudy's Mediterranean Grill is a celebrated dining destination in Columbia, Maryland, renowned for its authentic Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine. Rudy's has built a strong reputation for its delicious food, warm ambiance, and excellent service.The restaurant, led by Rudy Keskin, offers a diverse menu featuring traditional dishes such as lahmacun, doner kebab, and moussaka, crafted with the freshest ingredients. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining options, including casual dining, takeout, and patio seating. The full bar serves a selection of wines, beers, and cocktails, enhancing the overall dining experience.Located at 7185 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite D, Rudy's Mediterranean Grill is conveniently situated near Route 175, with ample street parking available. The restaurant is open daily, with extended hours on weekends, making it a perfect choice for both lunch and dinner.

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4. Ammoora - Ritz-Carlton Residences

4.6

Exceptional(1075)

$$$$

• Syrian • Inner Harbor

Booked 20 times today

Enter a realm of authentic Levantine cuisine, culture, and design at Ammoora, an ornate dining destination, exclusively housed within the Ritz-Carlton Residences Baltimore. Embracing the cultural beauty and diversity of its fare, Ammoora immerses guests in an intimate fine-dining experience composed in a contemporary culinary style. Presented and prepared with award-winning skill and finesse, the culinary journey through the Eastern Mediterranean offers unique interpretations of classic dishes. Drawing inspiration from Ammoora's family roots, the Syrian-focused authentically modern menu evokes a sensory experience, enhanced by soft, yet lively oriental music and an alluring ambience.For parties of 8 to 16 guests, we offer our curated Silk Road Journey—a per-guest dining experience that includes a selection of cold and hot mezzes served family-style, along with an individual entrée for each guest. Find more details under experiences.

5. Nine Tailed Fox

4.6

Exceptional(503)

$$$$

• Chinese • Roland Park

Booked 64 times today

Atlas Restaurant Group is thrilled to welcome Nine Tailed Fox to The Village of Cross Keys. Drawing inspiration from a powerful figure in Chinese mythology, the name reflects both the restaurant’s cultural roots and its contemporary culinary vision.

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6. Cafe Gia Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(804)

$$$$

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 5 times today

It was the desire to share our Sicilian heritage and Sicilian cuisine that prompted the family to buy an older neighborhood diner and create a new, warm, comfortable family ristoranté in Little Italy, “Café Gia Ristoranté.” We have strived very hard to recreate a Sicilian bistro, a place where one feels like they are in Sicily while dining. Buon appetito!

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7. Maydān

4.8

Exceptional(623)

$$$$

• Middle Eastern • Logan Circle

Booked 74 times today

Maydān explores the cuisines of the Middle East, Northern Africa, and the Mediterranean, taking diners on a culinary journey. When you enter our town square — our “Maydān”— we want you to feel a sense of wonder. Forget what you know, and we’ll be there with you for every bite! Let us guide you through the square to a table full of dishes. Spreads, salads, condiments, grilled vegetables, meats, and seafood coming together in unison. Just remember, there is no wrong way to go about it! See you in our Maydān soon!Reservations are released on a rolling basis 21 days in advance, at 10:00am. Reservations will be honored in the space where they are booked, and we can not guarantee availability in a different dining area.Our Tawle tasting menu is available for all reservations and walk-ins! We have limited walk-in availability for tables in all dining areas, and our bars at Maydān and Medina are open on a first come, first serve basis! *Please notify us of allergies or dietary needs.

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8. Sammy’s Trattoria - Mt. Vernon

4.6

Exceptional(2185)

$$$$

• Italian • Mt. Vernon

Booked 12 times today

Sammy's Trattoria serves real, authentic Italian cuisine in a comfortable yet elegant setting. Try our "Family Style" dining where we prepare some of our specialties combined with some requests from you and serve you 4+ courses of fun, traditional Italian dining. (great for parties of 4+). Our homemade pastas, soups, stocks, and meatballs are old family recipes made daily. We pride ourselves in using only the freshest, best quality ingredients combined with traditional and thorough preparation.

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9. Lebanese Taverna - Baltimore

4.4

Awesome(1387)

$$$$

• Middle Eastern • Harbor East

Booked 7 times today

Located a short distance from the Inner Harbor in trendy Harbor East, Lebanese Taverna serves authentic Middle Eastern fare in a casual yet stylish setting. The menu boasts over 25 appetizers and salads as well as a variety of grilled lamb, beef, chicken and fish entrees. There is a large selection of vegetarian dishes, too. To complement your dining experience, choose from our award-winning wine list or specialty cocktails. The restaurant is child-friendly and great for groups of all sizes. Gluten-free menu also available.

10. Thip Khao

4.7

Exceptional(207)

$$$$

• Laotian • Columbia Heights / Brightwood

Booked 40 times today

Thip Khao is acclaimed chef Seng Luangrath's flagship restaurant in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC. Thip Khao serves up spicy Lao (or Laotian) dishes and classic cocktails with an exotic twist. Lao cuisine leverages tropical herbs and cooking techniques of Southeast Asia. However, the flavor profile is distinct from its fellow SE Asian countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Dishes like Naem Khao (Crispy Rice Salad), Sai Oua (lemongrass pork sausage), Laab, and Tam Muk Houng (Lao papaya salad) at Thip Khao showcase the unique flavors of Laos. Many dishes are served with sticky rice. Chef Seng recommends eating sticky rice with your hands as most Laotians do. Since its opening, the restaurant has been well received by Washingtonians and critics alike. The restaurant has had national recognition from multiple publications including New York Times, Washington Post, Bon Apetit magazine, Washingtonian magazine, and Michelin Guide (Bib Gourmand).

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Amy
Washington, D.C. Area •43 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
It was busy, a beautiful weeknight and dining outside was perfect! Cocktails are inventive and delicious. Food was really good as always, The Baltimore Club never disappoints! The portions are generous. I took over half of mine home as did my husband! Serice was a bit lacking, no silverware for our apps, we had to ask. Our waiter disappeared for a while. Maybe just because it was so busy? Other than that really a great meal.
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The Food Market - Columbia$$$$• American• Columbia
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4.6
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stanleyGold
Baltimore / Maryland •199 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A totally elegant and delicious experience! We sat on the rooftop, which is just lovely. The food was exquisite, as was the service.
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Nine Tailed Fox$$$$• Chinese• Roland Park
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4.6
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Terina
Baltimore / Maryland •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent food and service. The menu offered a variety suitable to all tastes. Would definitely return.
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Ammoora - Ritz-Carlton Residences$$$$• Syrian• Inner Harbor
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4.6
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GeneGold
Baltimore / Maryland •67 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 10, 2026
We had an excellent waitress, unfortunately I can't recall her name. The food was great, and the portions are huge, we will be eating leftovers for a few days. The only minor complaint, we hadn't been there for a while and at some point they changed their bread to a sweater yeast roll from a more rustic bread. The rolls were really good, but not what we prefer for Italian food.
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Maggiano's - Columbia$$$$• Italian• Columbia
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4.8
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KareemGold
Washington, D.C. Area •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2026
The food was so good and so yummy and we like or so much
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Rudy's Mediterranean Grill – Columbia$$$$• Mediterranean• Columbia
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4.5

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