Restaurant Recs....

mcbruzdzinski · Apr 19, 2021

Held my birthday dinner at Fisherman's Inn on Sunday. I had a great risotto of crab, lobster, and shrimp for $31.99. Patty had a stuffed Rockfish Chesapeake (crab and Smithfield ham), We also had two oyster appetizers (Queen Anne Style, Oysters Rockerfeller), a cocktail each and dessert. Great food, great service, and a lovely view!

dontpanic · Apr 19, 2021

Ekiben
Fells Point or Hamden. Not expensive but life changing.

https://www.ekibenbaltimore.com/

parttimer · Apr 19, 2021

Michigander08 said:
National Harbor

Grace's Mandarin is one. Pick other two that has $$$ for cost.

They make the best crab cake I have ever had!!!!!

Pale Ryder · Apr 19, 2021

Since you like Honey Pig, maybe try this.

https://bonchon.com/korean-fried-chicken-Waldorf-Waldorf-Market-Pl-MD/

h2u · Apr 19, 2021

Since you’re in southern PG, Galazio Restaurant in La Plata shouldn’t be very far.
Predominantly Mediterranean food.
You just have to get over the fact it’s in an old Pizza Hut. They did a great job of decorating the interior. Outdoor seating as well

https://galaziorestaurant.com/

The same family also runs a Brazilian Steakhouse in Waldorf - Lucianna’s. I enjoyed when first opened, but I haven’t been back in a year due to pandemic. They first closed down for COVID, but returned with a reduced menu a few months in.
https://luciannas.com/

Right on 214 in Davidsonville is Harvest Thyme Tavern. It’s a farm to table restaurant with a nice wine selection. Menu selection changes frequently with what’s in season or available.
****As a bonus per se, our favorite female competitive eater, Molly Schuyler, bartends here

https://harvestthymetavern.com/

If you like Latin food, I would highly suggest JesseJays Latin Inspired Kitchen in Churchton. They opened in 2019 and it immediately became my favorite local place. They just reopened sit down dining (inside and out), but were crazy busy with takeout through the entire pandemic. I would bet they actually did more business than regular.
I’m sure getting voted as having best tacos in the state by Yelp, with shoutout from Chef Rick Bayless, helped as well. This is where we held my wife’s 50th, pre-pandemic.

I was sad when my favorite biker/dive bar, The Swamp Circle Saloon shut down. But I honestly can say it was worth it for this little gem to take its place :thumbsup:

https://www.jessejays.com/

MaierApril · Apr 20, 2021

If you don't mind doing the drive to Baltimore, Woodberry Kitchen is a really good option.

You mentioned Korean bbq...if you want to do all you can eat, Iron Age in Rockville is a good option.Don't do the one in Catonsville, they purposely use lower quality ingredients and cuts.

If you want to do quality cuts of meat, Shin Chon down the street is good, but its not all you can eat.

Columbia has Stanford Grill that does good steaks and Victoria Gastro Pub does good Duck Fat Fries.

eruby · Apr 20, 2021

Berk Motley's Sirloin Room

JasonD67 · Apr 20, 2021

Michigander08 said:
So what are the best steak houses in MD? OK, don't laugh. I went to Chris Ruth in Chicago. It was good.

Lewes Steakhouse in Annapolis (really, Eastport). WAY better than Chris Ruth (interestingly, there is one across the street from Lewes). It ain't cheap, however.

Roksfr · Apr 20, 2021

Julep Annapolis, fantastic food and a great beer list. Everything on the menu is excellent.
https://www.julepannapolis.com/

Trumpet · Apr 20, 2021

Thanks for the rec's gents. Keep in mind that wherever we go, it'll be takeout (a whole family of introverts...lol).

I don't really want to go to B'more. We lived in Locust Point for years...way before it became "Locust Point" <---- to be said with teeth clenched like Thurston Howell III.

When we go up to PA, we still stop in our old 'hood for lunch at Hull St Blues.

But given the current "climate", I think a lot of cities will be sporty this summer, so I'm not hip on going to most of them...let alone taking my kids.

Anyway, keep the rec's coming.

bratgirllcp · Apr 20, 2021

Fisherman's Inn ,, Kent Island Eastern Shore
HAPPPPPPY BIG 50

Michigander08 · Apr 20, 2021

bratgirllcp said:
Fisherman's Inn ,, Kent Island Eastern Shore
HAPPPPPPY BIG 50

Is that Hemingway's Restaurant any good?

soco · Apr 20, 2021

I like Lures in crownsville a lot, but really you need to be aware of how the particular food will travel. Lots of restaurants have excellent food that will be "meh" if it sits in a container for 30 minutes while you drive home.

Alternatively, outside seating or setting up a table and chairs on a nice evening in a nearby park might help alleviate this?

JasonD67 · Apr 20, 2021

Michigander08 said:
Is that Hemingway's Restaurant any good?

No. Only reason to go is for the view, not the food.

Ammo Jon · Apr 20, 2021

Royal Taj (Columbia)

The Prime Rib (Baltimore)

Tio Pepes (Baltimore)

Bygone (Baltimore)

SkiPatrolDude · Apr 20, 2021

Tagliata is pretty much hands down one of the best restaurants in Baltimore. It's pricey but it's sure to impress the misses.

https://www.tagliatarestaurant.com/

I wanted to like Bygone so much but I had two back to back bad experiences. I go their for cocktails and views. Tagliata is right across the street so it makes a good little evening-hop with the lady.

SkiPatrolDude · Apr 20, 2021

Oh and if none of you have tried Ekiben, man you are missing out! It's counter serve steam buns, but it's legit the best friend chicken sandwich you may ever have. Their tempura broccoli is also incredible.

Started by two of my fellow UMBC brethren.. good peeps.

One location in Hamden and one location in Upper Fells.

Pretty sure you have to order online right now but it's well worth it.

accokeek · Apr 28, 2021

Restaurant recommendation

A decided +1 for Harvest Thyme in Davidsonville, but since you are in Southern PG consider crossing the river and trying Cedar Knoll in Alexandria. Good food and a great view of the River

KevinK · Apr 28, 2021

eruby said:
Berk Motley's Sirloin Room

Or maybe Blackie's House of Beef

:lol2:

John from MD · Apr 28, 2021

KevinK said:
Or maybe Blackie's House of Beef

One of my favorite restaurants back in the day when you could walk around the District without worrying if you were going to make it home or not.

I have so many good memories of DC, a c'est la vie. :sad20:

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