Best Casual Restaurants in Ellicott City

26 restaurants available nearby

1. Manor Hill Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(1002)

Price: Moderate

• American • Ellicott City

Booked 20 times today

Manor Hill Tavern occupies the historic Taylor’s Row in Old Ellicott City. Our bar and dining areas feature original architectural elements such as exposed stone walls, barn doors, and vaulted ceilings. Local artwork hangs throughout the Tavern’s many rooms and a mural adorns a main wall, a nod to the eclectic and vibrant artistic community of Old Ellicott City. The result is a unique and memorable atmosphere unlike any other.Our Head Chef strives to use seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible, including herbs and vegetables from our farm. Our distinctive menu is highlighted by a custom-built brick oven for neopolitan-style pizzas and more. We serve lunch and dinner 7 days a week, as well as brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.We proudly serve beers from Manor Hill Brewing, Howard County’s first farm brewery. Manor Hill beers are hand-made on our farm using original and unique recipes. The result is aromatic, hop forward farmhouse style beers.

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2. The Collective Offshore

4.2

Awesome(110)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Columbia

Booked 6 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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3. Kelsey's Restaurant, Irish Pub, Banquet Room

4.4

Awesome(503)

Price: Moderate

• Irish • Ellicott City

Booked 2 times today

Serving Irish Hospitality in Ellicott City, MD since October 17, 1994, Kelsey's Restaurant has been family-owned and operated since the very beginning. Every day we strive to provide excellent food, courteous service, and let's not forget beverages in a friendly, neighborhood pub-style environment. NEW PRIVATE ROOM for all your catering needs! Call our event coordinator today! Over the past 28 years, we have made every effort to live up to these standards and are proud to be known as "Your Neighborhood Meeting Place!"

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4. Tino's Italian Bistro

4.5

Awesome(1268)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Columbia

Booked 2 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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5. Victoria Gastro Pub

4.6

Exceptional(3070)

Price: Moderate

• International • Columbia

Booked 17 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. Mad Chef Kitchen & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1097)

Price: Expensive

• American • Ellicott City

Booked 12 times today

The alluring boutique restaurant, mad chef kitchen & bar, offers a modern take on traditional cuisine in a welcoming and intimate atmosphere. Featuring fresh ingredients and influences from various modern cuisines; This gastro-pub houses a wide selection of diverse spirits, fine wines, signature cocktails, and craft beers. The new American cuisine paired with gracious service provides an extraordinary and memorable affair. Whether you're mixing your own cocktail in our industrial bar area or gathering around a table in our rustic dining room – together we turn our creative energy into a spectacular dining experience. yes, chef.

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7. Alexandra's at Turf Valley

4.2

Awesome(1002)

Price: Moderate

• American • Ellicott City

Booked 7 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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8. Syriana Cafe & Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(11)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Hanover

Booked 1 time today

Where East and West MeetSYRIANA CAFE & RESTAURANTIndulge in a unique fusion of flavors, tunes, and vibes

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9. The Periodic Table Restaurant & Bar

4.0

Excellent(64)

Price: Expensive

• American • Columbia

Booked 2 times today

The Periodic Table Restaurant & Bar is "Formulating Flavors Daily”Our goal is to find the perfect, ‘symbiotic’ relationship between food and spirits! Our team, led by Chef Steven C., makes great quality dishes from all over the world with a twist like our Korean Nachos, MD crab dip, Mediterranean spiced tuna, as well as creative apps, unique bar bites, sandwiches, salads, and entrees of fresh seafood, quality meat, and dietary options (GF, V). Brunch service and Weekly Specials. Our talented team creates amazing specialty cocktails, mocktails and drinks using bourbon, whiskey, gin, tequila, vodka, rum, as well as wine, and over a dozen beers on tap and bottle. The Table has a spacious dining area inside and a large patio or our expansive, separate bar area with high-top tables. Come for a quick bite or drink, date night, special family event, gather with friends, or attend one of our fun, clever events (i.e., live music, Trivia Wed, Drag Brunch).We look forward to serving you soon!

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10. Atwater's Catonsville

4.6

Exceptional(45)

Price: Moderate

• American • Catonsville

A gorgeous coffee shop vibe in the heart of downtown Catonsville. Stop by the Atwater’s Farm Stand inside for fresh seasonal and local produce. An upstairs private event space is available for reservations. Celebrate showers, birthdays, retirements, graduations, or work events with us! We offer fast casual breakfast and lunch options during the week with brunch table service available on both Saturday and Sunday. Reservations for pop-ups and other experiences are limited! Check back often to see when our next wine tasting, class/workshop, pizza pop-up, or community dinner is!Our main dining room for table service is located on a second floor walkup, with elevator access easily available. We strongly encourage guests to notify us of any special requests, access, allergies or accommodations upon booking a reservation.

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Steven
Baltimore / Maryland •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Had a wonderful brunch experience. Food was delicious and overall, was a good meal.
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Victoria Gastro PubPrice: Moderate• International• Columbia
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4.6
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nessavip
Baltimore / Maryland •28 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
Always great drinks, a great meal and amazing service. The only complaint is that the lights over the pizza station were super bright and shining right towards our table. Might want to rethink the direction of them. Otherwise, as usual, a great experience.
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Manor Hill TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Ellicott City
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4.6
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Jessica
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
Tino's is an unexpected delight tucked into a corner of a little shopping center. There are many gluten free options and the chef was willing to make some of the items not marked GF into a similar option without gluten. I have had the GF ravioli with a cream pesto twice and the only thing I would change is my alternating between salmon and chicken for the protein.
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Tino's Italian BistroPrice: Expensive• Italian• Columbia
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4.5
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Heidi
Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 27, 2024
Everything was terrific! Joya was AMAZINGGGG! So sweet, so attentive, very accommodating. The table right in view of the water was great. Everyone was super nice and I loved everything I ate. Half off the bottle of wine was STELLAR!! I will definately be back. Great first visit. Thank you !!
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The Collective OffshorePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Columbia
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4.2
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Genevip
Baltimore / Maryland •61 reviews
4.0
Dined on Aug 3, 2024
Service was great and food was good. Always enjoy Kelseys.
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Kelsey's Restaurant, Irish Pub, Banquet RoomPrice: Moderate• Irish• Ellicott City
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4.4

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26 restaurants available nearby

1. Manor Hill Tavern

2. The Collective Offshore

3. Kelsey's Restaurant, Irish Pub, Banquet Room

4. Tino's Italian Bistro

5. Victoria Gastro Pub

6. Mad Chef Kitchen & Bar

7. Alexandra's at Turf Valley

8. Syriana Cafe & Restaurant

9. The Periodic Table Restaurant & Bar

10. Atwater's Catonsville

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