Good food is plentiful in Maryland but if you’re looking to try the best of the best, check out the following 10 eateries. These restaurants were rated highest overall among happy customers on OpenTable.com for best food, service, ambiance, and value. Can hundreds of reviewers be wrong? We’ll let you judge for yourself.
- Charleston (Baltimore)
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Facebook / Charleston The perfectly paired flavors at this Baltimore eatery are sure to blow you away. This place receives rave reviews (and foodie awards) time and time again. Treat yourself to Charleston at least once in your lifetime.
Address: 1000 Lancaster St. Baltimore, MD 21202
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- Arturo’s Trattoria (Glen Burnie)
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Arturo’s Trattoria Website Authentic Italian cuisine is plentiful here, as well as mouthwatering seafood and prime meats. With a romantic vibe, Arturo’s Trattoria is perfect for a special occasion. Come hungry.
Address: 1660 Crain Hwy S Glen Burnie, MD 21061
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- Restaurant 213 (Fruitland)
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TripAdvisor / anna J Unique, handmade creations are served here that will surprise and delight. Pictured here is the escargot, a customer favorite. Those who have an adventurous palate will love Restaurant 213.
Address: 213 N Fruitland Blvd. Fruitland, MD 21826
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- Magdalena (Baltimore)
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Yelp / Magdalena Restaurant Located in the ritzy Ivy Hotel, Magdalena has a cool vibe with incredible dishes. Reservations are recommended so you can be guaranteed a flavorful meal, such as the pictured black sea bass. Yum.
Address: 205 E Biddle St. Baltimore, MD 21202
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- The Hobbit Restaurant (Ocean City)
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Facebook / The Hobbit Restaurant Boasting beautiful water views, The Hobbit Restaurant impresses in more ways than one. The seafood dishes are top notch and the atmosphere will make you never want to leave. *Note that this eatery closes during the off season and reopens each April.
Address: 121 81st St. Ocean City, MD 21842
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- Liberatore’s (Eldersburg)
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TripAdvisor / management This family-owned eatery offers fresh Italian cuisine paired with hospitality. While there are a few other locations, the Eldersburg spot was the first, and the food is just as good as it was when it first opened back in 1988. You can’t go wrong with ordering the frutti di mare pictured above.
Address: 6300 Georgetown Blvd,. Eldersburg, MD 21784
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- Hersh’s (Baltimore)
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Facebook / Hersh’s In the mood for a pizza and drinks kind of night? Then Hersh’s is the place to go. While there are other options on the extensive menu, pizza takes charge and it’s worth a try.
Address: 1843 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230
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- Les Folies Brasserie (Annapolis)
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Facebook / Les Folies Brasserie This heavenly bistro is known for their French cuisine. While the entrees include selections like duck confit and pate, you may be tempted to order dessert first. The sweet presentations are unmatched.
Address: 2552 Riva Rd. Annapolis, MD 2140
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- Out of the Fire (Easton)
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Facebook / Out of the Fire - Restaurant & Wine Bar You’ll find this little eatery in downtown Easton, which provides an energized atmosphere and original foods that are bursting with flavor. Pictured here is an open faced, jumbo lump crab cake with avocado puree and kohlrabi slaw. The textures play off one another perfectly.
Address: 22 Goldsborough Street Easton, MD 21601
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- Indigma (Baltimore)
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Facebook / Indigma This restaurant is said to have some of the best Indian food in the Baltimore area. The ambiance also provides a chic and calming atmosphere, making the entire experience worth it.
Address: 801 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
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Facebook / Charleston
The perfectly paired flavors at this Baltimore eatery are sure to blow you away. This place receives rave reviews (and foodie awards) time and time again. Treat yourself to Charleston at least once in your lifetime.
Address: 1000 Lancaster St. Baltimore, MD 21202
Website
Yelp / J D.
Arturo’s Trattoria Website
Authentic Italian cuisine is plentiful here, as well as mouthwatering seafood and prime meats. With a romantic vibe, Arturo’s Trattoria is perfect for a special occasion. Come hungry.
Address: 1660 Crain Hwy S Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Website
Google Maps
TripAdvisor / anna J
Unique, handmade creations are served here that will surprise and delight. Pictured here is the escargot, a customer favorite. Those who have an adventurous palate will love Restaurant 213.
Address: 213 N Fruitland Blvd. Fruitland, MD 21826
Website
TripAdvisor / management
Yelp / Magdalena Restaurant
Located in the ritzy Ivy Hotel, Magdalena has a cool vibe with incredible dishes. Reservations are recommended so you can be guaranteed a flavorful meal, such as the pictured black sea bass. Yum.
Address: 205 E Biddle St. Baltimore, MD 21202
Website
Yelp / Jenna Q.
Facebook / The Hobbit Restaurant
Boasting beautiful water views, The Hobbit Restaurant impresses in more ways than one. The seafood dishes are top notch and the atmosphere will make you never want to leave. *Note that this eatery closes during the off season and reopens each April.
Address: 121 81st St. Ocean City, MD 21842
Website
TripAdvisor / jaimeelsabio
This family-owned eatery offers fresh Italian cuisine paired with hospitality. While there are a few other locations, the Eldersburg spot was the first, and the food is just as good as it was when it first opened back in 1988. You can’t go wrong with ordering the frutti di mare pictured above.
Address: 6300 Georgetown Blvd,. Eldersburg, MD 21784
Website
Yelp / Chris H.
Facebook / Hersh’s
In the mood for a pizza and drinks kind of night? Then Hersh’s is the place to go. While there are other options on the extensive menu, pizza takes charge and it’s worth a try.
Address: 1843 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230
Website
Facebook / Les Folies Brasserie
This heavenly bistro is known for their French cuisine. While the entrees include selections like duck confit and pate, you may be tempted to order dessert first. The sweet presentations are unmatched.
Address: 2552 Riva Rd. Annapolis, MD 2140
Website
Facebook / Out of the Fire Restaurant & Wine Bar
Facebook / Out of the Fire - Restaurant & Wine Bar
You’ll find this little eatery in downtown Easton, which provides an energized atmosphere and original foods that are bursting with flavor. Pictured here is an open faced, jumbo lump crab cake with avocado puree and kohlrabi slaw. The textures play off one another perfectly.
Address: 22 Goldsborough Street Easton, MD 21601
Website
Facebook / Indigma
This restaurant is said to have some of the best Indian food in the Baltimore area. The ambiance also provides a chic and calming atmosphere, making the entire experience worth it.
Address: 801 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Website
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