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9 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Turn House
4.1
Excellent(1878)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Columbia
Booked 13 times today
The Turn House is a premier fine dining restaurant offering contemporary American cuisine with a touch of French flair. Our award-winning culinary team, led by Chef Thomas Zippelli, utilizes the freshest locally sourced ingredients to create dishes that are both visually stunning and palate-pleasing. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a night out with friends, our warm and welcoming atmosphere paired with exceptional service is sure to make your dining experience one to remember.
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2. Salt & Vine
4.7
Exceptional(1236)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Olney
Booked 61 times today
Welcome to Salt & Vine Trattoria and Wine Bar at the historic Olney House in Olney, Maryland. Executive Chef and Owner, Thomas Zippelli brings exciting Italian dishes and unique brick oven recipes to Montgomery County. Chef Zippelli's farm to table style of cuisine keeps his menu local, fresh and seasonally inspired. We look forward to providing a unique and tasty dining experience for everyone who visits. Chef Zippelli's menu changes frequently and he is passionately sharing his message, EAT LOCAL! Enjoy outdoor dining on one of our patios or dine in our totally renovated and expanded restaurant.
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3. The Collective Offshore
4.1
Excellent(110)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Columbia
Booked 8 times today
The Collective, a local hospitality group, has brought two new concepts to life at the Columbia Lakefront. Offshore features innovative seasonal cuisine highlighting coastal flavors from Maine through the Carolinas. Guests enjoy the elevated casual ambience, delicious bites, carefully curated bar program, and sweeping views of Lake Kittamaqundi from the restaurant and outdoor patios. With a focus on community connectivity, detailed service and hospitality, Offshore brings a fresh take to this iconic location. Along with its sister live music and entertainment venue, Encore, The Collective anchors the rejuvenated Lakefront District in the heart of downtown Columbia.
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4. The White Oak Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(601)
Price: Moderate
• American • Ellicott City
Booked 5 times today
The White Oak Tavern is a family-owned business, operated by a brother & sister that are Ellicott City locals. The menu includes seasonal scratch made items, sustainable meats & produce from local farms and purveyors. The White Oak Burger is a community favorite and has been recognized as the best burger in Howard County for several years. The outdoor patio is dog friendly with a special dog menu. The bar has 42 rotating craft beers with a wide selection of styles with a free-to-join mug club. This includes a specialty cocktail menu with different seasonal ingredients along with a fresh mocktail menu. The Tavern offers brunch seven days a week with bottomless brunch cocktails and Sunday jazz brunch from 11am-2pm. On Friday & Saturday local musicians perform from 8-11pm. White Oak is located in Enchanted Forest Shopping Center in Ellicott City. Make sure to stop by & try the award-winning burger, draft beers and see what the makes The Tavern unique. Cheers!
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5. Victoria Gastro Pub
4.6
Exceptional(3069)
Price: Moderate
• International • Columbia
Booked 22 times today
Since 2007, Victoria Gastro Pub has provided an inviting pub atmosphere serving sophisticated, yet unpretentious food. The main objective of our kitchen is to serve innovative twists on classic pub fare that stress quality and freshness with every recipe, and every ingredient. The menu items draw from both national and international cooking traditions and remain in harmony with the seasonal availability of high-quality ingredients with many of the herbs and vegetables coming from our very own garden at Manor Hill Farm.
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6. Cava Mezze - Olney
4.8
Exceptional(1152)
Price: Moderate
• Greek • Olney
Booked 16 times today
Your neighborhood Mediterranean hangout, dedicated to shared plates and culinary excellence! Currently offering outdoor dining, and contactless curbside takeout and delivery.
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7. Vacation
5.0
Exceptional(0)
Price: Moderate
• American • Columbia
Vacation is an outdoor dining concept by Chef Chad Gauss located next to The Food Market Columbia. We take great pride in our inclusive and positive work environment. We love seeing our staff grow into new roles, while remaining true to their passions, styles and goals. We are thrilled to have another restaurant in Howard County because the people are wonderful and the community is welcoming.
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8. Tino's Italian Bistro
4.5
Awesome(1268)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Columbia
Booked 6 times today
At Tino’s Italian Bistro we strive for perfection. We promote the classic Italian approach to dining, where friends and family can gather in a world-class atmosphere. Our customers keep coming back because we offer the best Italian cuisine in the Maryland area, with personalized, polished service and fresh, high quality food at reasonable prices!
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9. Alexandra's at Turf Valley
4.1
Excellent(1002)
Price: Moderate
• American • Ellicott City
Booked 2 times today
Open to the public, Alexandra's American Fusion Restaurant is located in the heart of Turf Valley Resort. Executive Chef Brandon Wean brings a creative spin on classic comfort food & fresh seafood selections. From the atrium-style restaurant to private event rooms to outdoor dining with a fantastic view of the golf course, a unique dining experience awaits you at Alexandra's.

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  • Katie
    Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This is truly a one of a kind dining experience in DC. Some of the best service I’ve had. Our server was attentive, but didn’t hover and was so kind. We were able to get great recommendations on both drinks and food options. The beet salad, mushrooms, scallops, and shrimp were beyond delicious and I would highly recommend. For cocktail lovers the 3PM in Istanbul was excellent. We will certainly be going back to enjoy the atmosphere and to eat more of the tapas we were just too full to eat this time around.
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    Zaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter
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    4.7
  • Mark
    Philadelphia County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We went to tabard inn to celebrate our elopement earlier that day, and we were greeted with such warmth and excitement! The food was amazing; the cocktails were refreshing and thoughtfully crafted and we had an amazing time. The ambience was incredibly warm and cozy and we were even gifted some Prosecco and sweets as a congratulations!
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    Tabard InnPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Dupont Circle
    •
    4.7
  • Amanda
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The restaurant was hopping! We have been a few times and tonight enjoyed the specials. The food is always good but the specials along with wine pairings was excellent! It was fun to be able to taste wines ahead of time with the special wine tasting they were hosting. The fried artichoke appetizer from the regular menu is a favorite of ours as well. Can't wait to come back. This is quickly becoming one of our go to MoCo places.
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    Salt & VinePrice: Moderate• undefined• Olney
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    4.7
  • Melissa
    Philadelphia County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Beautiful experience from the friendly hosts, to the delightful server, to the food all of which was perfectly delicious. We ordered the skillet cornbread, spinach dip, vegetable sandwich, goat cheese burger and fried chicken sandwich. Absolutely no complaints and they got us in and out in a little over an hour so we made it to our event right on time.
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    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom
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    4.5
  • Bernie
    Coastal North Carolina •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Service was first rate Friendly and efficient Bar attendant also
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    The Turn HousePrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Columbia
    •
    4.1

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