The best restaurants in Columbia

When you want more than basic rolls this week, Sushi Call Japanese Restaurant covers the bases with crisp tempura, comforting ramen,…

7260 Montgomery Rd F, G (Elkridge)

When dinner needs a little fire and funk, Thai-Lao Garden delivers with bright larb gai, crispy tangy nam khao, and all the Thai comfort…

2324 Boston St (Baltimore)

Three decades in Little Italy and still bringing the good stuff, La Tavola leans into handmade pasta, family recipes, and a rustic yet…

248 Albemarle St (Baltimore)

Ananda is serving elevated Indian cuisine with a hyper-local twist, thanks to a farm just footsteps from the restaurant. Seasonal plates…

7421 Maple Lawn Blvd (Fulton)

The Iron Bridge Wine Company keeps things cozy with a constantly rotating, handpicked lineup of small production wines from around the…

10435 MD-108

Comfortable restaurant for New American eats featuring steak frites, burgers and tuna tartar.

938 S Conkling St (Baltimore)

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

6270 Columbia Crossing Cir

An open kitchen in this former grocery store turns out creative American cuisine & cocktails.

1017 W 36th St (Baltimore)

Clever cafe eats with regional flair dished up in snug, laid-back surrounds for brunch & dinner.

1841 E Lombard St (Baltimore)

Upmarket American cuisine served in a stylish bistro & a sophisticated lounge that share an address.

10980 Grantchester Wy #110

Easygoing pub with traditional decor offering beer, cocktails, pizza & other Italian bites.

620 E Fort Ave (Baltimore)

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

6478 Dobbin Center Way #300

Casual, modern restaurant known for its brunch offerings (including gluten-free options), pancakes, French toast and cocktails, plus…

1606 Whetstone Way (Baltimore)

Laid-back venue fixing up meat dishes, seafood, burgers & desserts, plus cocktails & weekend brunch.

10480 Little Patuxent Pkwy G150

Intimate bar & restaurant showcasing thoughtfully sourced, globally inspired provisions & cocktails.

4341 Harford Rd (Baltimore)

Hip hangout for creative American comfort food (& breakfast all day) with craft beers & cocktails.

3728 Hudson St (Baltimore)

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

8820 Stanford Blvd

Outlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.

6201 Columbia Crossing Cir

Green, white & red fills the casual dining room at this Italian option for pizza & pasta dishes.

5805 Clarksville Square Dr (Clarksville)

Dimly lit nook featuring Turkish food & weekend belly dancers.

9400 Snowden River Pkwy Ste 122

Relaxed restaurant in the Clarksville Commons Shopping Center showcasing Chesapeake Bay cuisine.

12250 Clarksville Pike Ste H (Clarksville)

Burger and hot-wing joint dishing up classic meals including cheesesteaks, steakburgers and fries.

7351 Assateague Dr Ste 110 (Jessup)

Old-school neighborhood spot for New York–style pizza & classic Italian fare, plus cocktails & wine.

413 S High St (Baltimore)

Lively neighborhood haunt serving as a bookstore, coffee shop & restaurant focused on global fare.

6251 Mango Tree Rd

Serving classic family recipes & an extensive wine list in casual strip-mall digs with bar & patio.

8775 Centre Park Dr

Casual, family-friendly operation with a patio serving breakfast, burgers, and other comfort food.

11707 MD-144 (Ellicott City)

A menu of elevated Indian dishes served in a polished restaurant that has a bar.

8335 Benson Dr

New American eatery & beer garden offering many craft brews on tap, plus locally sourced pub grub.

10030 Baltimore National Pike D240 (Ellicott City)

Comfortable restaurant featuring Mediterranean tapas, happy-hour specials, and specialty cocktails.

1400 Light St (Baltimore)

Informal venue for pizza, subs, Italian dishes, sandwiches and pasta made with fresh ingredients.

5325 Phelps Luck Dr

New York-style pies & slices, plus Italian mains doled out in this colorful & roomy pizzeria.

8630 Guilford Rd C70

Casual, family-friendly operation for hibachi grill dishes & sushi, plus beer, sake & cocktails.

6410 Freetown Rd

The plant-based fare at this bright organic outpost includes wheat-, soy- & nut-free options.

5809 Clarksville Square Dr (Clarksville)

NYC-style pizza, subs & other Italian-American staples are offered at this counter-service chain.

8872 McGaw Rd

Neighborhood Italian fixture offering traditional dishes, beer & wine, with weekday lunch buffet.

1350 Dorsey Rd Unit m (Hanover)

Modern bistro inside the Columbia Mall showcasing meticulously prepared sushi, plus a bar.

10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy Fl 2

Casual eatery offering Vietnamese fare such as banh mi and spring rolls in a shopping center.

inside The Common Kitchen Food Hall, 12250 Clarksville Pike Ste A (Clarksville)

Casual, clean eatery serving creative, wood-fired pizzas with crusts from thin and crispy to chewy, plus vegetarian options.

207 E Redwood St (Baltimore)

Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.

400 E Pratt St (Baltimore)

Convivial restaurant with a colorful ambiance offering innovative Italian cuisine, plus cocktails.

900 E Fort Ave Ste 101 (Baltimore)

Buzzy, casual eatery crafting burgers (beef and veggie varieties), beer-battered fried pickles, tater tots and sweet potato fries.

1604 Kelly Ave (Baltimore)

Creative sushi rolls are the draw at this hip, colorful haunt with a buzzing happy-hour scene.

1013 N Charles St (Baltimore)

Smoked, barbecue eatery serving up fried potato, sausage and brisket dishes alongside cocktails and rum-based drinks.

5800 York Rd (Baltimore)

Relaxed spot for build-your-own tacos and margaritas, plus a bar with creative cocktails.

6000 Merriweather Dr

Straightforward fixture for ramen with housemade noodles, plus sake, green teas and desserts.

10101 Twin Rivers Rd Ste C2-100

New American tavern offering burgers & crab cakes, with 20-plus beer taps, TVs & a game room.

3845 Falls Rd (Baltimore)

Farm-to-table contemporary Italian cuisine & wines are served in an art-filled, elegant townhouse.

405 N Charles St (Baltimore)

Sleek eatery & lounge offering an eclectic menu of international small plates, wines & cocktails.

6420 Freetown Rd Ste 120

Polished restaurant with a terrace serving pasta, meat dishes & seafood, plus cocktails & wine.

8850 Columbia 100 Pkwy

Unassuming and casual Italian eatery serving pizzas, pasta dishes, salads and antipasti.

1121 Light St (Baltimore)

Unpretentious stop for familiar sushi rolls & Japanese mains, such as teriyaki & tempura.

1030 W 41st St (Baltimore)

Old factory turned hip, rustic-chic place for refined New American fare with a farm-to-table bent.

2010 Clipper Park Rd Ste 126 (Baltimore)

Small, unassuming venue dishing out Vietnamese staples from spring rolls to pho, plus take-out.

1015 N Charles St (Baltimore)

Heaping burgers & poutine are served up alongside beer & milkshakes in a no-frills space.

5906 York Rd (Baltimore)

Japanese sushi specialist offering classic maki & sashimi, plus a large menu of creative rolls.

1450 Light St (Baltimore)

Casual pizzeria and bar serving pizza pies (gluten-free and vegan options available) along with wings, lasagna, espresso and beer.

1035 S Charles St (Baltimore)

Contemporary choice for housemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and other Italian dishes, plus open kitchen views.

414 Light St (Baltimore)

Stylish, eco-minded chain serving beef burgers, plus hot dogs, craft beer & wine.

6181 Old Dobbin Ln

Mexican-Latin food truck known for birria tacos, loaded fries and chicken quesadillas, plus friendly staff.

Banneker Building, Near

Rock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics.

601 E Pratt St (Baltimore)

Many varieties of pizzas, subs & wings are on offer at this casual, counter-service operation.

8835 Centre Park Dr #103

Casual option for large bowls of pho, with a lengthy menu of other Vietnamese dishes & a full bar.

9400 Snowden River Pkwy

Eatery & bar serving American fare & British pub grub & beers, with DJs & live music on weekends.

10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy

Easygoing, red-trimmed Italian eatery offering standard pies & sandwiches alongside wings & sweets.

716 S Broadway (Baltimore)

Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

6181 Columbia Crossing Cir

Local watering hole with a long bar & dining area serving up microbrews & hearty American eats.

8308 Main St (Ellicott City)

Basic, no-frills eatery for comfort food, including pizza, wings, burgers & Italian sandwiches.

2400 St Paul St (Baltimore)

Strip-mall stop for Vietnamese pho & Korean fusion fare plus beer & wine in simple surroundings.

7104 Minstrel Way STE 9

Informal pizzeria with boat-shaped pies, buffalo wings and other classics, plus vegan options and craft beers.

9400 Snowden River Pkwy #127,128

Funky, knickknack-laden diner serving burgers, vegetarian food & traditional breakfast.

227 W 29th St (Baltimore)

Bar, Burger shack and eatery featuring gourmet burgers, hot dogs and subs, plus fries.

1065 S Charles St Stall #122 (Baltimore)

Casual restaurant featuring build-your-own bowls alongside salads, soups and smoothies.

730 Frederick Rd #1 (Catonsville)

An extensive menu of classic Italian dishes in a traditional setting with easygoing, rustic decor.

231 S High St (Baltimore)

Sushi and sushi rolls are served at this Japanese restaurant with a cosy vibe, as well as sashimi.

1634 Aliceanna St (Baltimore)

Breakfast and brunch staples with vegan options served in a cozy setting at the Village of Cross Keys.

66 Village Square (Baltimore)

Relaxed destination offering generous seafood & steak dishes, plus Sunday brunch & cocktails.

10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy

Cozy spot highlighting burgers, including Angus, Kobe, lamb & black bean varieties plus beer.

1702 Thames St (Baltimore)

Located in the Atholton Shopping Center, this casual eatery serves pizza, subs, and breakfast.

Atholton Shopping Center, 10400 Shaker Dr

This sprawling watering hole offers dozens of craft brews on tap & a wide-ranging American menu.

6480 Dobbin Center Way

Stylish chain serving a lengthy egg-focused breakfast menu, plus American lunch & dinner fare.

6100 Merriweather Dr Ste 120

Stylish Japanese restaurant with sushi, seafood, steaks, sake & cocktails.

725 Aliceanna St (Baltimore)

Inventive rolls are the specialty of this Japanese kitchen with sashimi, cooked fare, beer & sake.

8640 Guilford Rd Ste B - 80

Pizzas inspired by a Ukrainian heritage are served in a family-run pizzeria.

2 E Wells St (Baltimore)

Casual Korean BBQ place serving prime-grade meats and other traditional fare, plus drinks.

7002 Arundel Mills Cir (Hanover)

Shopping mall with a mix of retailers and dining options, including Trader Joe's.

1809 Reisterstown Rd (Baltimore)

Mexican comfort food, traditional dishes & signature margaritas in a relaxed strip-mall cantina.

12210 Clarksville Pike (Clarksville)

Easygoing operation specializing in personal gourmet pizzas & house-brewed ales.

8865 Stanford Blvd #101

Casual restaurant offering seafood dishes such as lobster ravioli, plus a wine list.

6200 Valencia Ln c125

Homey pub serving inventive American comfort food in a dark-wood space with playful details.

1032 Riverside Ave (Baltimore)

Modern, roomy restaurant with fireplaces serving innovative seasonal fare, plus golf course views.

11130 Willow Bottom Dr

Bi-level bar & restaurant pairing regional American fare & drinks with harbor views from its patio.

1738 Thames St (Baltimore)

Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.

7700 Hearthside Way Ste 7 (Elkridge)

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

3701 Boston St (Baltimore)

Restored 18th-century manor home offering a posh, Colonial backdrop for elegant New American dining.

5745 Furnace Ave (Elkridge)

Popular tavern offering ample portions of stick-to-your-ribs seafood & a big oyster selection.

2901 O'Donnell St (Baltimore)

New American fare (made partly with produce grown by local at-risk youth) in contemporary environs.

1417 Thames St (Baltimore)

Relaxed, family-oriented, pizza joint serving up pies, wings and sandwiches, plus Indian dishes.

5810 Robert Oliver Pl

Local pub featuring all manner of burgers, from veggie to wild game, plus beer & spiked shakes.

811 S Broadway (Baltimore)

A variety of hot bowls of noodles and soup bases served in a restaurant equipped with clean seating for groups.

7106 Minstrel Way Ste g

Compact cafe next to the Charles Theater offers an eclectic selection of tapas as well as drinks.

1711 N Charles St (Baltimore)

Gas-station eatery offering Mexican fare such as tamales, plus pupusas, and enchiladas.

6425 Dobbin Center Way

Italian food specialty store, with a cafe serving homemade soups, sandwiches & pizzas, beer & wine.

3700 Toone St (Baltimore)

Cozy counter-service choice for handmade Italian grub such as brick-oven pies, panini & subs.

221 S High St (Baltimore)

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

6191 Columbia Crossing Cir

Casual eatery with exposed-brick walls serving Detroit-style pizzas, salads & arancini balls.

30 Market Pl (Baltimore)

Airy bi-level venue with a patio serving globally inspired New American dishes & craft cocktails.

3650 Toone St (Baltimore)

Lively, contemporary "pizza bar" offering specialty pies, beer, sports on TV & games for kids.

336 N Charles St (Baltimore)

Casually stylish restaurant with a patio featuring contemporary fare along with live jazz.

8900 Stanford Blvd

Popular & unpretentious Japanese restaurant featuring sushi shuttled by servers in traditional garb.

6490 Dobbin Rd Ste F

Casual Mexican restaurant specializing in fajitas, tacos and steaks and served by friendly staff.

8874 McGaw Rd

Popular neighborhood eatery for breakfast, lunch, and brunch dishes including waffles, eggs, pancakes and mimosas.

6010 University Blvd (Ellicott City)

Semi-upscale chain for classic Italian fare served family-style in a relaxed, polished space.

10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy #3160

Simple spot for NYC-style slices or whole pizzas, plus sandwiches & calzones made-to-order.

2622 Annapolis Rd (Severn)

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

8825 Centre Park Dr

Casual spot for fried chicken sandwiches, tenders and burgers at varying spice levels.

7090 Deepage Dr

Sports bar lined with memorabilia & TVs turns out Philly-style cheesesteaks & pub grub.

1061 S Charles St (Baltimore)

Popular pit-beef outlet serving namesake sandwiches & homestyle sides in a strip-club parking lot.

720 Mapleton Ave (Baltimore)

Vietnamese sandwiches, soups & other comfort eats dished up in cozy digs with a few outdoor tables.

700 S Potomac St (Baltimore)

Casual eatery featuring traditional Thai dishes as well as beer and wine.

6000 Merriweather Dr Ste B155

Chain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.

8640 Snowden River Pkwy