The best restaurants in Bowie
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Ledo Pizza
RestaurantsLocal favorite since 1955 for pies with a unique flaky, rectangular crust & Italian standards.
Ledo Pizza
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in wings & other chicken dishes, plus a variety of sauces.
Subway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsFive Guys
RestaurantsFast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Five Guys
RestaurantsOsaka Restaurant
RestaurantsTucked into a small storefront with a few Japanese flourishes, Osaka Restaurant keeps things simple with a straightforward menu and no-fuss…
Osaka Restaurant
RestaurantsPizza Boli's
RestaurantsDown-to-earth Italian chain restaurant serving up pizzas, sandwiches, wings & salads.
Pizza Boli's
RestaurantsMaiwand Kabob
RestaurantsLocal counter-serve chain featuring kebabs & other traditional Afghani dishes in a stylish space.
Maiwand Kabob
RestaurantsIHOP
RestaurantsLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
IHOP
RestaurantsUptown Deli
RestaurantsUptown Deli in nearby Greenbelt does the classics right, from Reubens and Italian cold cuts to cheesesteaks, tuna melts, and hearty…
Uptown Deli
RestaurantsGenerous Joe's Deli
RestaurantsNeighborhood deli featuring subs, salads, pizza & other items, plus delivery options.
Generous Joe's Deli
RestaurantsDMV Pizza
RestaurantsWhen dinner plans stall, Bowie folks can count on DMV Pizza in nearby Greenbelt for Halal pizzas, comforting pastas, crispy wings, seafood,…
DMV Pizza
RestaurantsArelis Cakery
RestaurantsArelis Cakery blends authentic Mexican antojitos with artisanal baking, so you can chase birria, tacos, burritos, or tortas with tres…
Arelis Cakery
RestaurantsOrchard Cafe
RestaurantsOrchard Cafe is the cozy Odenton spot where breakfast gets the star treatment, from fluffy French Toast to a Chesapeake-approved Crab Cakes…
Orchard Cafe
RestaurantsThai-Lao Garden
RestaurantsWhen dinner needs a little fire and funk, Thai-Lao Garden delivers with bright larb gai, crispy tangy nam khao, and all the Thai comfort…
Thai-Lao Garden
RestaurantsLa Tavola
RestaurantsThree decades in Little Italy and still bringing the good stuff, La Tavola leans into handmade pasta, family recipes, and a rustic yet…
La Tavola
RestaurantsVerache Lounge
RestaurantsVerache Lounge blends American comfort with West African staples like jollof, egusi and suya, then tosses in DJ and karaoke nights for…
Verache Lounge
RestaurantsUnion Hill Kitchen & Craft Bar
RestaurantsUnion Hill Kitchen & Craft Bar nails the cozy-meets-creative brief with handcrafted cocktails, an extensive whiskey selection, and plates…
Union Hill Kitchen & Craft Bar
RestaurantsThe Food Market
RestaurantsAn open kitchen in this former grocery store turns out creative American cuisine & cocktails.
The Food Market
RestaurantsWater for Chocolate Catering LLC
RestaurantsClever cafe eats with regional flair dished up in snug, laid-back surrounds for brunch & dinner.
Water for Chocolate Catering LLC
RestaurantsEggspectation
RestaurantsEggspectation keeps early birds and late risers happy with a lengthy, egg-forward breakfast lineup, then doubles down with classic American…
Eggspectation
RestaurantsBarfly's
RestaurantsEasygoing pub with traditional decor offering beer, cocktails, pizza & other Italian bites.
Barfly's
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsEasy like Sunday
RestaurantsCasual, modern restaurant known for its brunch offerings (including gluten-free options), pancakes, French toast and cocktails, plus…
Easy like Sunday
RestaurantsCopper Canyon Grill
RestaurantsWhen you want a laid back, family-friendly dinner that hits the spot, Copper Canyon Grill leans into classic American comfort with…
Copper Canyon Grill
RestaurantsMaggie's Farm
RestaurantsMaggie's Farm is that neighborhood standby where globally inspired, farm-sourced plates meet a cocktail program locals quietly brag about.…
Maggie's Farm
RestaurantsHuck's American Craft
RestaurantsBrewer’s Hill’s Huck's American Craft is a modern bistro doing breakfast all day plus playful tavern favorites like chicken and waffles,…
Huck's American Craft
RestaurantsSlim Chickens
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain specializing in chicken dishes, plus Southern sides & desserts served in jars.
Slim Chickens
RestaurantsPorkey's BBQ
RestaurantsPorkey's BBQ is that Southern Maryland spot for baby back ribs, beef brisket, and legit North Carolina pulled pork, plus fried chicken and…
Porkey's BBQ
RestaurantsHarvest Thyme Tavern
RestaurantsHarvest Thyme Tavern keeps things casual and genuinely welcoming, with a family-run crew serving locally sourced plates and thoughtfully…
Harvest Thyme Tavern
RestaurantsAngeli’s Pizzeria & Bar
RestaurantsOld-school neighborhood spot for New York–style pizza & classic Italian fare, plus cocktails & wine.
Angeli’s Pizzeria & Bar
RestaurantsHana Japanese cuisine
RestaurantsWhether you're craving seared Tuna Tataki, crispy Shrimp Tempura, a classic California Roll, or a juicy Hibachi Steak, Hana Japanese…
Hana Japanese cuisine
RestaurantsThe Blackwall Barn & Lodge
RestaurantsIf the fridge looks uninspiring, The Blackwall Barn & Lodge in Gambrills is your fix for modern rustic comfort, from shareable starters to…
The Blackwall Barn & Lodge
RestaurantsOctoBar
RestaurantsOctoBar does Mediterranean tapas and specialty cocktails with a neighborhood vibe... think relaxed hangouts, Taco Tuesday or Pasta Night,…
OctoBar
RestaurantsChessie's Chesapeake Grille
RestaurantsWhen you need a no-fuss spot for American comfort food and legit local crab cakes, Chessie's Chesapeake Grille inside the Comfort Inn…
Chessie's Chesapeake Grille
RestaurantsThree Brothers Italian Restaurant Odenton
RestaurantsNYC-style pies, hefty subs, and comfort hits like Mama's Lasagna, Greek Chicken Salad, and the seafood-loaded Crabby Friday keep Three…
Three Brothers Italian Restaurant Odenton
RestaurantsRoaming Rooster
RestaurantsRoaming Rooster brings Nashville-inspired fried chicken sandwiches and nuggets that actually taste like chicken. Their grain-fed,…
Roaming Rooster
RestaurantsSlim Chickens
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain specializing in chicken dishes, plus Southern sides & desserts served in jars.
Slim Chickens
RestaurantsTokyo Sushi Bar & Hibachi
RestaurantsWhen you want legit rolls without leaving the couch, Tokyo Sushi Bar & Hibachi has you covered with expertly crafted sushi, sizzling…
Tokyo Sushi Bar & Hibachi
RestaurantsKechy Pizza Co
RestaurantsWhen your weeknight dinner needs a plot twist, Kechy Pizza Co turns out artisan, stone-oven pizzas with that crispy underside and airy…
Kechy Pizza Co
RestaurantsShake Shack Inner Harbor
RestaurantsHip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
Shake Shack Inner Harbor
RestaurantsLimoncello Baltimore
RestaurantsConvivial restaurant with a colorful ambiance offering innovative Italian cuisine, plus cocktails.
Limoncello Baltimore
RestaurantsAbbey Burger Mt. Washington
RestaurantsAbbey Burger Mt. Washington lets you go classic with 100% Angus or get adventurous with camel or kangaroo, plus legit vegetarian and vegan…
Abbey Burger Mt. Washington
RestaurantsMinato Sushi Bar
RestaurantsMinato Sushi Bar keeps Mount Vernon happy with creative rolls, highest-grade fresh fish, and inventive cocktails in an elegant room that…
Minato Sushi Bar
RestaurantsHeritage Smokehouse
RestaurantsHeritage Smokehouse does award-winning barbecue the old-school way, with everything made in-house from scratch and meats kissed by custom…
Heritage Smokehouse
RestaurantsWicked Sisters
RestaurantsNew American tavern offering burgers & crab cakes, with 20-plus beer taps, TVs & a game room.
Wicked Sisters
RestaurantsSotto Sopra
RestaurantsIn Mount Vernon’s art-filled townhouse, Sotto Sopra turns local seafood, handmade pastas, and roasted meats into Northern Italian comfort…
Sotto Sopra
RestaurantsTre Fratelli Italian Ristorante
RestaurantsUnassuming and casual Italian eatery serving pizzas, pasta dishes, salads and antipasti.
Tre Fratelli Italian Ristorante
RestaurantsYama Sushi Bar
RestaurantsYama Sushi Bar keeps things simple in the best way, with familiar rolls, teriyaki, and tempura that just hit the spot. Easy dine in,…
Yama Sushi Bar
RestaurantsTavern at Woodberry Kitchen
RestaurantsOld factory turned hip, rustic-chic place for refined New American fare with a farm-to-table bent.
Tavern at Woodberry Kitchen
RestaurantsRice and Noodles
RestaurantsRice and Noodles is a go-to for Vietnamese comfort food, the kind of bright, herb-packed flavors that revive a weekday and reward a lazy…
Rice and Noodles
RestaurantsIndochine Restaurant
RestaurantsSmall and unassuming in the best way, Indochine Restaurant turns out Vietnamese comfort staples that actually taste like someone’s grandma…
Indochine Restaurant
RestaurantsClark Burger - York Rd
RestaurantsCraving crispy fries buried under gravy and squeaky cheese? Clark Burger - York Rd is the Canadian-inspired burger spot rocking all-natural…
Clark Burger - York Rd
Restaurants7th Street Burger Canton
RestaurantsNYC-born 7th Street Burger Canton keeps it refreshingly simple with made-to-order smashburgers and fries, smashed right every time. When…
7th Street Burger Canton
RestaurantsShoyou Sushi
RestaurantsCraving something beyond your usual tuna-avocado routine, hit up Shoyou Sushi in Federal Hill for classic maki and sashimi plus playful…
Shoyou Sushi
RestaurantsAngeli’s Pizzeria & Bar
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria and bar serving pizza pies (gluten-free and vegan options available) along with wings, lasagna, espresso and beer.
Angeli’s Pizzeria & Bar
RestaurantsFacci Baltimore
RestaurantsContemporary choice for housemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and other Italian dishes, plus open kitchen views.
Facci Baltimore
RestaurantsBurgerFi
RestaurantsStylish, eco-minded chain serving beef burgers, plus hot dogs, craft beer & wine.
BurgerFi
RestaurantsThe Habit Burger Grill
RestaurantsCharbroiled burgers star at this fast-food chain also offering deli-type sandwiches, salads & fries.
The Habit Burger Grill
RestaurantsHard Rock Cafe
RestaurantsRock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics.
Hard Rock Cafe
RestaurantsPie in the Sky
RestaurantsDough made from scratch, homemade sauces, and toppings chopped fresh make Pie in the Sky a legit go-to for both classic and creative pies.…
Pie in the Sky
RestaurantsBlue Sunday Bar & Grill
RestaurantsBlue Sunday Bar & Grill leans Asian American in the best way, pairing prime steaks with modern bites, an eclectic wine list, and…
Blue Sunday Bar & Grill
RestaurantsLime and Salt
RestaurantsLime and Salt was built on authentic Mexican flavors, community, and gathering around the table. Make it your easy go-to this week when you…
Lime and Salt
RestaurantsCoal Fire
RestaurantsCoal Fire keeps Bowie weeknights easy with crisp, coal-fired thin crusts, three sauce options to argue about, and an Italian-inspired menu…
Coal Fire
RestaurantsAmerican Wings & Pizza
RestaurantsAmerican Wings & Pizza nails the no-frills, big-flavor thing with saucy wings, handcrafted pies, burgers, and Italian subs made with fresh,…
American Wings & Pizza
RestaurantsThe PaperMoon Diner
RestaurantsFunky, knickknack-laden diner serving burgers, vegetarian food & traditional breakfast.
The PaperMoon Diner
RestaurantsSouthside Burger Bar
RestaurantsBar, Burger shack and eatery featuring gourmet burgers, hot dogs and subs, plus fries.
Southside Burger Bar
RestaurantsAmicci's of Little Italy
RestaurantsAn extensive menu of classic Italian dishes in a traditional setting with easygoing, rustic decor.
Amicci's of Little Italy
RestaurantsSUSHIBRUCE YA
RestaurantsSushibruce Ya keeps it intimate and rooted in the true tradition of Japanese cuisine, turning out pristine sushi, sashimi, and rolls with a…
SUSHIBRUCE YA
RestaurantsEasy Like Sunday
RestaurantsBreakfast and brunch staples with vegan options served in a cozy setting at the Village of Cross Keys.
Easy Like Sunday
RestaurantsKooper's Tavern
RestaurantsKooper's Tavern is that Fells Point standby where the burger lineup runs from Angus and Kobe to lamb and black bean, backed by fresh…
Kooper's Tavern
RestaurantsThe Barn & Lodge At The Rotunda
RestaurantsFrom scratch-made Family Meals built to feed 4 to 5 to a legit Sunday Brunch, The Barn & Lodge At The Rotunda leans into locally sourced…
The Barn & Lodge At The Rotunda
RestaurantsPerry's Restaurant
RestaurantsFor a no-fuss night with real character, Perry's Restaurant brings Greek-leaning American comfort, 24 taps heavy on local craft, and…
Perry's Restaurant
RestaurantsAzumi
RestaurantsStylish Japanese restaurant with sushi, seafood, steaks, sake & cocktails.
Azumi
RestaurantsFrank and Luke's N.Y. Pizza Kitchen
RestaurantsFrank and Luke's N.Y. Pizza Kitchen nails that foldable, crunchy-chewy crust and legit sauce situation, with specialty pies that actually…
Frank and Luke's N.Y. Pizza Kitchen
RestaurantsFive Guys
RestaurantsFast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Five Guys
RestaurantsPizza Harbor
RestaurantsPizza Harbor is a locally-owned Federal Hill spot mixing Baltimore flavors with Ukrainian heart. Expect hand-kneaded pies including a…
Pizza Harbor
RestaurantsFestival at Woodholme
RestaurantsFestival at Woodholme is that easy off-the-beltway spot locals use for efficient errands that accidentally become lunch. Trader Joe's for…
Festival at Woodholme
RestaurantsBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
RestaurantsThe Outpost American Tavern
RestaurantsWith a dark-wood, cozy vibe and a menu that riffs on American comfort without getting precious, The Outpost American Tavern nails the…
The Outpost American Tavern
RestaurantsRuby's Southern Comfort Kitchen
RestaurantsWhen you want porch-swing vibes without leaving Bowie, Ruby's Southern Comfort Kitchen serves Southern hospitality in take-out form, from…
Ruby's Southern Comfort Kitchen
RestaurantsMilk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen
RestaurantsRelaxed, intimate cafe known for gourmet brunch fare with creative twists, plus breakfast staples.
Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen
RestaurantsThe Point In Fells
RestaurantsFor a quick Baltimore escape that actually feels worth the drive, The Point In Fells nails it with a waterfront patio, locally inspired…
The Point In Fells
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings GO
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings GO
RestaurantsWhen cravings hit, Flamen Roost Fried Chicken Sandwiches (HALAL) nails the crispy-juicy balance with buttermilk birds, Nashville hot honey,…
Tpot Hot Pot and Korean BBQ
RestaurantsCraving a night where everyone actually talks to each other? Tpot Hot Pot and Korean BBQ brings seafood boils, sizzling Korean BBQ, and…
Tpot Hot Pot and Korean BBQ
RestaurantsMISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsFeeling indecisive is a power move at Hungry Bowl Mongolian Grill Sushi & BBQ (AYCE), where you can pile a Mongolian grill bowl your way,…
Yellowfin Steak & Fish House sits right on the South River with sushi, steaks, and fresh-catch vibes that make weeknights feel fancy…
Mama's on the Half Shell
RestaurantsPopular tavern offering ample portions of stick-to-your-ribs seafood & a big oyster selection.
Mama's on the Half Shell
RestaurantsAmpersea
RestaurantsNew American fare (made partly with produce grown by local at-risk youth) in contemporary environs.
Ampersea
RestaurantsAbbey Burger Fells Point
RestaurantsLocal pub featuring all manner of burgers, from veggie to wild game, plus beer & spiked shakes.
Abbey Burger Fells Point
RestaurantsThe Farmhouse Gambrills
RestaurantsSkip the chain vibes and head to The Farmhouse Gambrills in Waugh Chapel Towne Centre for scratch-made plates, from deviled eggs that…
The Farmhouse Gambrills
RestaurantsFive Guys
RestaurantsFast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Five Guys
RestaurantsBarbecue Everything Co.
RestaurantsBarbecue Everything Co. keeps Bowie cookouts and family gatherings easy, grilling everything from jerk chicken to tomahawks, ribs to lamb…
Barbecue Everything Co.
RestaurantsTapas Teatro
RestaurantsTapas Teatro nails the shareable-night-out vibe with intoxicating red or white sangria, little-neck clams steamed in sherry, and a classic…
Tapas Teatro
RestaurantsDi Pasquale's
RestaurantsDi Pasquale's nails the Baltimore classic, a hefty Italian sub stacked with capicola, mortadella, salami, peppered ham, provolone, and the…
Di Pasquale's
RestaurantsIsabella's Brick Oven
RestaurantsCozy counter-service choice for handmade Italian grub such as brick-oven pies, panini & subs.
Isabella's Brick Oven
RestaurantsCarrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsChain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsUnderground Pizza Baltimore
RestaurantsCasual eatery with exposed-brick walls serving Detroit-style pizzas, salads & arancini balls.
Underground Pizza Baltimore
RestaurantsGunther & Co.
RestaurantsGunther & Co. serves Modern American cooking that’s globally influenced, craft cocktails, and an airy bi-level space with a patio in a…
Gunther & Co.
RestaurantsAnthony's Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
RestaurantsAnthony's Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar is a solid Bowie pick for fresh, hand tossed New York pies, Sicilian pan pizza, and classic pastas…
Anthony's Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
RestaurantsHomeSlyce - Mt. Vernon
RestaurantsLively, contemporary "pizza bar" offering specialty pies, beer, sports on TV & games for kids.
HomeSlyce - Mt. Vernon
RestaurantsB.B.U. Kitchen Bowie
RestaurantsThis week, let B.B.U. Kitchen Bowie handle dinner with hand-prepped soul and seafood classics like Boss Sauce Wingettes, grilled catfish,…
B.B.U. Kitchen Bowie
RestaurantsNonna Angela’s Italian Bistro
RestaurantsIf your week needs a reliable red-sauce reset, Nonna Angela’s Italian Bistro in nearby Crofton dishes out made-from-scratch pastas and…
Nonna Angela’s Italian Bistro
RestaurantsAmerica's Best Wings - Bowie
RestaurantsQuick, relaxed stop for chicken wings in lots of flavors, plus seafood, salads & classic sides.
America's Best Wings - Bowie
RestaurantsMISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamous Lounge Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsFrom suya and jollof rice to oxtail, Famous Lounge Restaurant & Bar brings big flavor with a grown-folks vibe and electrifying…
Famous Lounge Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsMaGerk's Pub & Grill | Federal Hill
RestaurantsWhether you're chasing an authentic cheesesteak, an Orange Crush, or wall-to-wall gameday with memorabilia everywhere, MaGerk's Pub & Grill…
MaGerk's Pub & Grill | Federal Hill
RestaurantsChaps Pit Beef Baltimore
RestaurantsChaps Pit Beef Baltimore does the thin-sliced, charcoal-fired pit beef right, plus turkey, pork, BBQ chicken and ribs alongside hand cut…
Chaps Pit Beef Baltimore
RestaurantsPho Bac
RestaurantsVietnamese sandwiches, soups & other comfort eats dished up in cozy digs with a few outdoor tables.
Pho Bac
RestaurantsFirst Watch
RestaurantsCafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
First Watch
RestaurantsBig Bad Wolf's House of Barbeque
RestaurantsCarolina, Texas & other styles of BBQ served from a small smokehouse specializing in takeout.
Big Bad Wolf's House of Barbeque
RestaurantsMiss Shirley's Cafe, Inner Harbor
RestaurantsHomey outfit dishing up creative American fare with a regional twist for breakfast & lunch.
Miss Shirley's Cafe, Inner Harbor
RestaurantsTinyBrickOven
RestaurantsWhen the slice craving hits, TinyBrickOven is the Federal Hill standby for crisp-edged, foldable New York-style pies and by-the-slice…
TinyBrickOven
RestaurantsBlue Moon Too
RestaurantsBlue Moon Too keeps breakfast fun with a rock and roll vibe, funky art, and plates that play with the classics. Order their famed Captain…
Blue Moon Too
RestaurantsTagliata
RestaurantsContemporary Italian steakhouse boasting steaks, fresh pasta & a massive wine list, plus live music.
Tagliata
RestaurantsVintage Views Bar
RestaurantsWhether it's a backyard cookout or a milestone bash, Vintage Views Bar rolls up with vintage camper or horse-trailer bars, pro bartenders,…
Vintage Views Bar
RestaurantsRams Head Roadhouse
RestaurantsRams Head Roadhouse keeps it local since 2004 with creative, elevated pub fare, a wide beer lineup, and the kind of warm hospitality that…
Rams Head Roadhouse
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