10 Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in Essex

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A photo of Glenwood's - Stanford Kitchen: Owings Mills restaurant

1. Glenwood's - Stanford Kitchen: Owings Mills

4.7

Exceptional(1771)

$$$$

• American • Owings Mills

Booked 23 times today

It was a first class experience! We will return. From the food to the server, everything was excellent!

2. Minetta Tavern DC

4.6

Exceptional(134)

$$$$

• French American • NoMa

Booked 23 times today

Amazing time. Our server Caroline was excellent. Best service ever. Get the burger

3. Bouboulina

4.8

Exceptional(630)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • North Bethesda

Booked 33 times today

Everything was very tasty, from the apps, to our steaks, to the cheesecake for dessert. Highly recommend!

4. Limoncello

4.6

Exceptional(1587)

$$$$

• Italian • St Michaels / Tilghman Island

Booked 20 times today

We showed up a little early and they sat us at our table. Food was delicious, atmosphere was very relaxing almost like you’re at grandmas house. Wait staff was very kind. All and all would go back i don’t think you can go wrong.

A photo of Alexandra's at Turf Valley restaurant

5. Alexandra's at Turf Valley

4.1

Excellent(1045)

$$$$

• American • Ellicott City

Booked 9 times today

Excellent steak, salad, and dessert. Thank you!!!

6. 18Twenty

4.5

Awesome(285)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Stevensville

Booked 1 time today

Josh was an amazing Server. The pork chop was probably the best one we've had in forever. Definitely recommend going there asap.

A photo of Rudy's Mediterranean Grill – Columbia restaurant

7. Rudy's Mediterranean Grill – Columbia

4.3

Awesome(534)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • Columbia

Booked 3 times today

Everything was great we both got the chicken kabobs.

8. Rips Country Inn

4.4

Awesome(142)

$$$$

• Comfort Food • Bowie

Booked 1 time today

I wanted a quiet atmosphere with good food because I knew that my colleague and I had much to discuss. Rips was positively wonderful.

9. District Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(124)

$$$$

• Bistro • Kensington

Booked 1 time today

This understated restaurant is a joy to have in our neighborhood. We have an abundance of restaurants in our area of all types, but we were lacking a place where you could enjoy American classics and great steaks and lamb chops, or explore classics of Middle Eastern, Italian or French cuisines. That gap has been filled by District Bistro. Quality ingredients, unique preparations, and stellar service make for an exceptional dining experience. You might walk right past this place because it is in an unassuming storefront next to its sister restaurant, Frank's Burgers, but walking by would be a mistake. Go inside--you won't regret it.

A photo of Coopers Mill at Bethesda restaurant

10. Coopers Mill at Bethesda

4.0

Excellent(144)

$$$$

• American • Bethesda

My wife and I had a fantastic experience dining at the Cooper Mills at Bethesda. The wait staff was phenomenal and friendly. He gave us suggestions for our meals, which made the experience that much better. The soup was great for an appetizer and our entree was just as good. This was our first visit to this restaurant and will definitely make a return trip when we are in the Bethesda area.

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. Glenwood's - Stanford Kitchen: Owings Mills

2. Minetta Tavern DC

3. Bouboulina

4. Limoncello

5. Alexandra's at Turf Valley

6. 18Twenty

7. Rudy's Mediterranean Grill – Columbia

8. Rips Country Inn

9. District Bistro

10. Coopers Mill at Bethesda

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