Top Restaurants in Baltimore & Annapolis Vicinity

Rexxrobo   -   I eat her often, mainly because they are open at 2:30 AM. The food is good sometimes, and average at best others. However, i still eat here. if you ar ... more

Rexxrobo   -   I eat her often, mainly because they are open at 2:30 AM. The food is good sometimes, and average at best others. However, i still eat here. if you are hungry at 2 am and in Baltimore, it is worth the trip. Bookmaker is a staple and very good, although has gotten smaller over time. I like that you can do half orders. less

Rexxrobo   -   They don\\\'t even exist in Randallstown anymore, I grew up eating here all the time. They opened another location in Owings Mills, and Somewhere else ... more

Rexxrobo   -   They don\\\'t even exist in Randallstown anymore, I grew up eating here all the time. They opened another location in Owings Mills, and Somewhere else near Hammonds Ferry Rd, that has already closed. I used to love the food, but it has went down a lot in quality and the price is high. It lacks flavor other than salt, it doesn\\\'t even resemble Mexican Food. If you want ok food, eat here, if you want real Mexican food, don\\\'t let this place fool you. I tried the place near Hammonds Ferry Several times and it was scary, grungy kids cooking your food, that were more interested in watching TV than worrying about your order. All that is left is Owings Mills. less

lauramk   -   Honey Pig really is a small slice of South Korea tucked into the DC suburbs. From its dark and industrial-styled interior to its straightforward, unem ... more

lauramk   -   Honey Pig really is a small slice of South Korea tucked into the DC suburbs. From its dark and industrial-styled interior to its straightforward, unembellished service and the thumping pop on the sound system it feels like stepping into another country when one enters this restaurant. Tucked into a small shopping center the lines to get in can sometime wrap around the building. It’s mostly Asian and Asian-American clientele are also a credit to the authenticity of the food. When we visited, we were lucky enough to just walk in and be seated at a nearby table with a built-in gas range to cook our dishes on. After ordering from their simple but sufficient menu, we started with a nicely variant banchan consisting of Kimchi of both Napa cabbage and cucumber; a green salad with a spicy soy dressing; a delicate lightly sweet radish preparation that resembled pickled ginger but that had a light, refreshing flavor (Musaengchae); a spinach dressed with sesame oil, garlic and soy sauce (Siegumuchi namul); Kongnamul, the parboiled bean sprouts with sesame oil and something I’ve never seen before and don’t know the name, but it was sort of a Korean cole-slaw with what tasted like a dilute mayonnaise dressing. I’m going to find out more about this dish and wonder if it is a Korean-American creation. In addition to the seven banchan, they served a Gyeran Jiim of light and frothy steamed eggs in a hot pot that was heavenly. My husband and I split an ice-cold bottle of Bek-Se-Ju which if you’ve never had it is an herbed rice wine that tastes more like a slightly thickened chamomile tea than alcohol. It also contains the adaptogen schizandra. Utensils (sujeo) consisted of the Korean long-handled spoon and chop sticks – which for the kids still learning how to use them were connected at the top to make it easier for them to pick items up. Fresh lettuce leaves were also available for those wishing to wrap portions of their meals. We enjoyed the banchan and cajoled the kids into trying some while the wait staff prepared and started to cook our meals. The girls shared long looks when the waitress came over with a pair of industrial scissors to cut down the bits of cooking meat into bite-size pieces. Each dish was also cooked with plenty of thinly sliced garlic to heighten the flavor of the grilled dishes and there was steamed rice all round. My husband and I shared a delicious pork and octopus dish sautéed with onions and in red chili sauce (gochuchang), the girls shared a fiery chicken dish also cooked in red chili sauce and my son with his more delicate taste went for a marinated beef bulgogi that was gently flavored with a light soy-based sauce. My son also ordered Doenjang Jigae – a traditional soup that was gently flavored with on-the-bone beef and plenty of greens and onions, and we all sampled the Kimchi stew. I have mostly praise for Honey Pig, if there were issues, the octopus was a little tough – which could be easily remedied by cooking it less and I’d like to see a bit less red-chili sauce on the dishes – which were in my opinion, swimming in it. Next time we go – and there will be a next time – we’ll sample the more traditional galbi or short ribs and samgyeopsal – unsalted pork belly (bacon). For those living in or visiting the Baltimore/DC area, this restaurant is a casual taste of the food and food-culture of Korean peninsula and manages to be both funky and family friendly (and baby friendly based on the presence of the Korean baby at the table next to us) at the same time. I recommend it as the best suburban Korean BBQ I’ve been to so far, and hope that as their success builds, they begin to offer an even more varied menu. Always, I hope it remains a secret door into Korean food culture that one can experience without the thirteen hour flight time. less

fransdavis   -   I am italian and this is food that I was raised on. It is not cheap, but the food is excellent. It is northern Italian food, so some of the American I ... more

fransdavis   -   I am italian and this is food that I was raised on. It is not cheap, but the food is excellent. It is northern Italian food, so some of the American Italian dish you will not find. The veal wih peppercorn sauce my husband is still talking about. less

Marty H.   -   Without peer, the BEST place for pizza in the Harford and Cecil county area. And the other dishes are good as well. Gino and Antonella will make you f ... more

Marty H.   -   Without peer, the BEST place for pizza in the Harford and Cecil county area. And the other dishes are good as well. Gino and Antonella will make you feel right at home and the service is prompt and very friendly. Family friendly. My three year-old granddaughter has a special place in her heart for the Pizza Man (as she calls Gino)! less

Candace S.   -   I ordered Kung Pao Beef and it looked like pork. it was crispy pink strips of tough meat. I dont know if the budget has changed because I really use t ... more

Candace S.   -   I ordered Kung Pao Beef and it looked like pork. it was crispy pink strips of tough meat. I dont know if the budget has changed because I really use to love this place but the quality of the beef and the cook of the lo mein is not what it used to be. the egg rolls are skimpy now too. Wish quality was a priority! less

Baltimore P.   -   There is a bartender Chris who is possibly the best in Town. This reflects nothing on him... Having said that, This is the one restaurant that I would ... more

Baltimore P.   -   There is a bartender Chris who is possibly the best in Town. This reflects nothing on him... Having said that, This is the one restaurant that I would not advise anyone to go to ever, ever, ever even if you were starving or eating here, starve. Wait 15 minutes for your beer, not like its a black and tan or anything oooooh that needs a clean glass and 2 pours, but a Bud Lite in a bottle, wow, really? 15 minutes. Food is avg at best, poor for Columbia Standards, and Better than Second Chance which is where you'd go to get talked down to and mugged as you leave. Never-The-Less, Chris rocks, sadly tho he does not make up for the bad food, DIRTY bathrooms, and Terrible service of his fellow employees. less

Cindy P.   -   These Steamed Crabs are Jumbo Sized! The seasoning was just right and the order was delivered to my door. I've also had my sister's baby showe ... more

Cindy P.   -   These Steamed Crabs are Jumbo Sized! The seasoning was just right and the order was delivered to my door. I've also had my sister's baby shower at Ross' Restaurant and it was very nice. We had Maryland Crab Soup, Hot Crab Dip and a sandwich tray with wonderful petite specialty sandwiches. It was marvelous! Free Parking and Courteous Service. less