15 Restaurants in Maryland That Will Blow The Tastebuds Out Of Your Mouth

1. Meat Lovers Rejoice!

Black Hog BBQ
118 S Market St
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 662-9090
Yelp: 4 Stars; 224 Reviews.
If you’re in the mood for some good barbecue, look no further…Black Hog BBQ has got exactly what you need. Their menu features all of the classics, including favorites like the Arkansas beef and Carolina pork. Just make sure you save room for a creamy, gooey side of mac n’ cheese.

2. You Might Be Shellfish When It Comes To This Food

Thames Street Oyster House
1728 Thames St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 449-7726
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 609 Reviews.
Built with the sea in sight, it’s rare you’ll find fresher seafood in this city than you will at Thames Street Oyster House. While they have plenty of raw fish options, they’ve also got favorites like their lobster rolls and a very delicious crab cake.
Whatever you do, don’t leave without trying the dulce de leche bread pudding first.

3. Two Words: Exploded Potatoes

a.k.a. Friscos
4632 Wedgewood Blvd
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 698-0018
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 198 Reviews.
While everything on the menu at a.k.a. Friscos is delicious, the exploded potatoes are truly unique. Their take on loaded potato salad meets a cheesy potatoes au gratin is one of the most delicious dishes in Maryland. After one bite, it’s a sure thing you’ll be coming back for more.

4. This Pub Meets Brewery Has Everything You Need

Pub Dog
8865 Standford Blvd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 872-0364
Yelp: 4 Stars; 195 Reviews.
Serving up pizzas, salads, and homemade beers, a trip to Pub Dog can’t be skipped. Not only is the pizza quite tasty, the beers that they brew are also very unique and memorable. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better place for a fun night out with your friends.

5. Innovation Twists On The Classics

Woodberry Kitchen
2010 Clipper Park Rd
Ste 126
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 464-8000
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 1132 Reviews.
It’s easy to tell there’s plenty of talent hiding in this kitchen, as Woodberry Kitchen’s new take on American favorites will deliver a memorable experience every time.
However, if you’ve made the trip to Woodberry Kitchen, don’t sell yourself short by not trying the CMP. This delectable dessert consists of fresh ice cream, smothered in hot fudge, toasted marshmallows, peanuts, and whipped cream. It’s simple, but it sure is perfect.

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6. The Best Latin American Cuisine For Miles

La Brasa Latin Cuisine
12401 Parklawn Dr
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 468-8850
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 212 Reviews.
Add a little spice to your life at La Brasa Latin Cuisine, a truly unique restaurant in the Rockville food scene. If you need a recommendation for your first trip there, you can’t go wrong with the carne asada or the Lomo Saltado.

7. This Place Is Electric

Volt
228 N Market St
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 696-8658
Yelp:: 4.5 Stars; 556 Reviews.
A bit more upscale than most of the places on this list, at Volt there’s no doubt you get what you pay for. If you want the best experience possible, try their tasting menu. Not only will they deliver plenty of courses for you to try, you’ll be able to pair each bite with the perfect glass of wine.

8. This Place Will Never Make You Crabby

Salty Dog’s Crab House
4011 N Point Blvd
Dundalk, MD 21222
(401) 388-0515
Yelp: 4 Stars; 11 Reviews.
Capitalizing on the local crab industry, Salty Dog’s will soon become one of your go-to seafood joints in this state. With perfect seasoning delivering huge flavors at great prices, after one trip here, you’ll be recommending this place to all of your friends.

9. Willy Knows Best

Willy’s Kitchen
7271 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 761-8001
Yelp:: 4.5 Stars; 76 Reviews.
Willy’s is as close to farm-to-table as you can get, with tons of fresh ingredients driving the success of this Glen Burnie restaurant.
Menu items range from brunch to full dinner service, with a few of the favorites including the home fries and the sweet potato pancakes. If one things for sure, here you can taste the difference.

10. It’s Hard To Beat A Great Slice

Isabella’s Brick Over Pizza and Panini
221 S High St
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 962-8888
Yelp:: 4.5 Stars; 225 Reviews.
Using only the freshest ingredients around, every pie that Isabella’s serves up is straight fire. It’s easy to tell this isn’t your typical chain pizzeria the second you see the goods, as chunky toppings are plentiful and each pizza seems like it’s been hand crafted just for you.
The King Richard seems to be this town’s favorite, which is basically a meat lover’s pizza on steroids.

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11. Hurry Straight To This Curry

Curry Place
12951 Wisteria Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 972-1005
Yelp:: 4.5 Stars; 108 Reviews.
While you might not be familiar with Indian food, there’s always time to try something new. If you already know your way around this style of cuisine, then you’re probably familiar with Curry Place by now.
Not only is there a weekend lunch buffet that lets you sample all of the classics, the staff is also very helpful when it comes to finding the perfect meal for you. Still a little weary? Go for the goat vindaloo or the curry lamb and you won’t regret it.

12. Small Plates Here Are Perfect To Share

1157 Bar And Kitchen
1157 Haubert St
Baltimore, MD 21230
(443) 449-5525
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 12 Reviews.
One of the best places to start any night on the town in Baltimore, 1157 doesn’t cut corners when it comes to food.
This quaint, modern restaurant specializes in highly shareable tapas, which make it easy to try a lot of the food on the menu in just one trip. Plus, they’ve got awesome specialty cocktails to wash it all down.

13. Mama Mia! This Place Is Amazing

Bottega
1729 Maryland Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 708-5709
Yelp:  4.5Stars; 87 Reviews.
I’ll start by mentioning that Bottega is a BYOB place, meaning you save quite a bit while you dine on their delicious Italian dishes. Their menu tends to change on a regular basis, with each new option bringing a different dash of deliciousness to patrons’ plates.
If you somehow manage to save room for dessert, a slice of the salted caramel pie is as good as it sounds.

14. 3,000 Miles Never Felt So Close

Picca
13000 Middlebrook Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 540-6500
Yelp:: 4 Stars; 132 Reviews.
Much cheaper than planning a trip abroad, Picca is as close to authentic Peruvian food as you can find in Maryland. The food here is unique and there’s a good chance you might not know what exactly you’re ordering, but at Picca that’s always a pleasant surprise.
Everything out of this kitchen is unique and flavorful, with each bite just as delicious as the last.

15. You Can Never Have Too Much Pizza

Joe Benny’s
313 S High St
Baltimore, MD 21202
(443) 835-4866
Yelp: 5 Stars; 60 Reviews.
When it comes to pizza, it’s best to simply try it all. The slices at Joe Benny’s are probably a bit different than what you’re used to, as they’re built on Focaccia. Basically, this means that the crust is a lot thicker and doughy, similar to what you might find on a Sicilian-style slice.
While it might not be so typical in the pizza world, your first trip here will have you wondering how you went so long without Joe Benny’s in your life.
What’s your go-to for great grub in Maryland? Tell us in the comments below!