The best restaurants in Baltimore County

Upscale American food & wines in a circa-1740 former inn decorated with oil paintings & flowers.

14833 York Rd (Sparks Glencoe)

Locally sourced American fare, including produce from on-site gardens, in an 18th-century stable.

15819 Old York Rd (Monkton)

Daytime bakery for NYC-style kosher bagels & classic Jewish fare in a simple counter-serve space.

1500 Reisterstown Rd #211 (Pikesville)

Kosher Jewish cafe doles out all-day breakfast, salads & sandwiches alongside coffee & smoothies.

2831 Smith Ave (Baltimore)

Modern neighborhood cafe serving all-day breakfast & innovative sandwiches, plus signature lattes.

1 Olympic Pl (Towson)

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

1431 Reisterstown Rd (Pikesville)

Relaxed, contemporary restaurant serving locally sourced, modern British cuisine.

6080 Falls Rd (Baltimore)

Low-key eatery dishing out classic American seafood such a fish tacos plus beer, cocktails & wine.

8500 Cove Rd (Dundalk)

Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

1238 Putty Hill Ave (Towson)

Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

8640 Pulaski Hwy (Rosedale)

Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.

7925 Belair Rd (Nottingham)

Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.

101 Orville Rd (Essex)

Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.

8620 Pulaski Hwy (Rosedale)

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

1238 Putty Hill Ave Ste 15 (Towson)

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

28 Middle River Rd (Middle River)

A menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering.

1255 E Joppa Rd (Towson)

Made-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.

2027 E Joppa Rd (Parkville)

Old-school fish shack serving crab dishes & seafood in a no-frills atmosphere with a patio.

8036 Philadelphia Rd (Rosedale)

Casual joint dating to 1952 serves pizza & a host of Italian staples plus a 3-course pasta special.

6723 Holabird Ave (Baltimore)

Cozy smokehouse serving BBQ & Southern fare in a down-home setting with '50s decor & a patio.

4122 Washington Blvd (Halethorpe)

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

8610 Lasalle Rd (Towson)

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

5231 Campbell Blvd (Nottingham)

Comfy, convivial branch of a local seafood chain known for its crab cakes & steamed crabs.

1725 Taylor Ave (Parkville)

Chain offering made-to-order teppanyaki-style Japanese dishes cooked on sizzling grills, plus sushi.

8200 Perry Hall Blvd, Sp. 2465 Baltimore, 8200 Perry Hall Blvd #2465 (Nottingham)

Casual, mining-themed eatery serving American food ranging from burgers to steaks, plus beer & wine.

8634 Belair Rd (Nottingham)

Chain offering made-to-order teppanyaki-style Japanese dishes cooked on sizzling grills, plus sushi.

5272 Campbell Blvd (Baltimore)

Modern BYO restaurant & sushi bar with hibachi-grilled entrees, Japanese noodles & veggie options.

Belair Beltway Plaza Shopping Center, 7698 Belair Rd #103 (Baltimore)

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

8207 Town Center Dr (Nottingham)

Chefs cook hibachi meals tabletop at this modern restaurant with a sushi menu & full bar.

8813 Pulaski Hwy (Essex)

Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

4215 Ebenezer Rd (Baltimore)

Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.

825 Dulaney Valley Rd Ste 1161 (Towson)

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

7976 Honeygo Blvd (Baltimore)

Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.

8652 Pulaski Hwy Ste. B-1 (Rosedale)

Counter-service chain offering a range of Philly-style cheesesteaks, loaded fries & lemonades.

6420 Petrie Way Rd (Rosedale)

Retro-style counter-serve chain known for made-to-order toasted sandwiches, salads & baked goods.

8600 Lasalle Rd (Towson)

Neighborhood deli & shop featuring sandwiches, jumbo subs & kitchen items in a cozy space.

8646 Loch Raven Blvd (Towson)

American classics with emphasis on seafood, plus a Sunday brunch buffet in simple confines.

3321 Eastern Blvd (Middle River)

Long-running neighborhood restaurant & bar featuring a lengthy American menu & big-screen TVs.

9510 Philadelphia Rd (Baltimore)

Down-to-earth Italian chain restaurant serving up pizzas, sandwiches, wings & salads.

8738 Belair Rd (Nottingham)

Signature pancakes & other American breakfast classics all day in a casual setting.

8200 Perry Hall Blvd (Nottingham)

Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

4132 E Joppa Rd (Nottingham)

Sports bar/chophouse chain serving prime cuts & seafood in an upmarket space with huge TVs.

3615 E Joppa Rd (Parkville)

Casual eatery & bar with water views, serving seafood/steak & American fare, with events & music.

1110 Beech Dr (Middle River)

Family-friendly chain serving pizzas, cheesesteaks, wings & beer in a sit-down setting.

1004 Eastern Blvd (Essex)

Modern pizzeria chain serving gourmet pies with diverse sauces, plus dessert pizzas & house sodas.

5205 A Campbell Blvd (Nottingham)

Counter-serve eatery dishing up pizza, pasta, subs & Italian entrees in a casual storefront space.

154 Carroll Island Rd (Middle River)

Roomy long-running (since 1966) stop for pizza, pasta, subs & other Italian fare, plus beer & wine.

113 Back River Neck Rd (Essex)

Low-key, time-tested pub featuring a selection of seafood, including raw bar, plus cocktails & beer.

7808 Harford Rd (Parkville)

Meat & seafood tacos, plus other Mexican classics, are doled in a compact, counter-serve space.

11550 Philadelphia Rd Ste 109-110 (White Marsh)

Longtime option for south-of-the-border favorites washed down with margaritas & Mexican beers.

8816 Waltham Woods Rd (Parkville)

This popular, family-owned eatery serves up fast-food-style Mexican specialties.

5005 Honeygo Center Dr Ste 105 (Perry Hall)

Longtime option for south-of-the-border favorites washed down with margaritas & Mexican beers.

4335 Ebenezer Rd (Nottingham)

Family-run restaurant preparing traditional Mexican recipes in an unassuming setting.

8436 Philadelphia Rd (Rosedale)

No-frills eatery preps a huge array of comfort food, from salads & subs to pizza & pasta.

8601 Honeygo Blvd (Nottingham)

Colorful, casual outpost of a family-run Italian chain offering diverse wines & familiar meals.

5005 Honeygo Center Dr (Perry Hall)

Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.

7600 Belair Rd (Baltimore)

Traditional Italian dishes & American staples round out the menu at this longtime, informal eatery.

7301 Pulaski Hwy (Baltimore)

Local haunt offers big portions of American classics & a lounge open late for cocktails & karaoke.

4937 Hazelwood Ave (Baltimore)

Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.

1995 E Joppa Rd (Baltimore)

Local diner chain with a retro vibe & a menu of comfort-food classics like burgers & steaks.

9010 Belair Rd (Nottingham)

Old-timey joint offering diner classics from pancakes & triple-decker sandwiches to American mains.

9605 Pulaski Hwy #1405 (Middle River)

Local diner chain with a retro vibe & a menu of comfort-food classics like burgers & steaks.

10741 Pulaski Hwy (White Marsh)

Generous portions of Persian cuisine in a quaint strip-mall hideaway decorated with local artwork.

8815 Orchard Tree Ln (Towson)

Steaks & seafood are on offer in a leather-and-mahogany setting, with a casual bar serving pub fare.

1201 Shawan Rd (Cockeysville)

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510 York Rd (Towson)

This casual choice with a photo mural of grannies offers Southern dishes & live jazz on Fridays.

9712 Groffs Mill Dr (Owings Mills)

Pho Saigon Hanoi is dialing up prime comfort with richly layered broths, a stone-bowl special pho loaded with all the good bits, and fresh…

9613 Harford Rd Store K (Parkville)

When your weekday needs something fresh, Farmhouse Greens builds legit bowls with locally sourced veggies, sushi-grade poke, noodles,…

730 Frederick Rd #1 (Catonsville)

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1809 Reisterstown Rd (Baltimore)

Craving a no-fuss feast this week, hit Kanji Sushi All You Can Eat. Pick your favorite meats, seafoods, and veggies, watch the chefs cook…

8200 Perry Hall Blvd (Nottingham)

BBQ joint offering pit beef sandwiches, smoked ribs & a casual, neighborhood vibe.

11950 Falls Rd (Cockeysville)