The best Restaurants in Ellicott City ranking of March 2025
207 restaurant menus in Ellicott City, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"Found Eggspectation while trying to find a new place to eat. It was 1 hour from our house and well worth the trip. This is a very busy restaurant. We..."
Auguste
"If you visit on the weekend plan to wait about 30-40 mins. This location is new, I like the black and white themed decor. It is bright and airy. The..."
Simone Lawrence
"Very nice brunch place. The food was on the salty side - kind of typical of American food, though :) Our server was very kind and welcoming. The..."
Mila
"Great food. Server was very polite. Menu is somewhat boring. Appreciated the mimosa flight! That was the highlight. Nice presentation. Hostess were..."
Eb G
"There is wait for being seated but food is fine. Their food presentation is nice, although maybe not that healthy :)
All that fried stuff and eggs..."
Nau Nz
"Everything was AMAZING!!! Eggspectation was highly recommended & exceeded my expectations! We only had a 20 minute wait & the food came really fast...."
Renée Myrie
"Portions were small for the price. The food was good and it was busy and humming inside. Great vibe. Have eaten locally and gotten a better value...."
"I've been here twice in the last two months and the burgers are great. I can't speak to how the food was when the place first opened but now it is..."
Arik D. Brown
"Burgers are good. Great fast food kind of place. They do charge separate for everything so no combo..."
"Brendan was an awesome server..attentive and friendly..Safety procedures were in place with cleaning..sanitizing and spacing and had a great dining..."
Indigo
"Shepard's Pie = Yum! Service was also very professionally and made just the right number of rounds when checking up on us. Will be..."
Ting Sung
"Kelsey's has been a go to staple in Ellicott City for many years. We were concerned when the pandemic hit how this popular bar and restaurant would..."
Chip H
"Surprisingly upscale food with good service and a friendly vibe. A great neighborhood Irish place. Hi,..."
Geddy Lee
"Great neighborhood restaurant. Not your typical Irish pub. It offers an array of selections sure to please any palette. Daily specials are a huge..."
Dave Albert
"Always a good idea to eat at Kelsey's Restaurant! I love this place. Everything on the menu is delicious. Can't go wrong with anything you order. I..."
"Great meal on opening night. Meats were tasty - steak tacos and lamb spare ribs both perfectly executed. Kale Caesar salad is a favorite too. Servers..."
Jeff Goldscher
"This place is wonderful, the menu is so worldly and eclectic, I feel like I could be dining around the globe all in one dining experience ......"
Tori Wall
"Great spot in Howard county! Forget Baltimore, got the veal for two...one of the best things I have ever eaten! Great location, bar, atmosphere and..."
Patrick Michael Fingles
"Awesome new spot! Beautiful decor and atmosphere. Love the large open bar area. Menu has so many great options, I can’t wait to go back and try..."
Pamela Strassman Chin
"It’s a beautiful restaurant. As a group, we tried quite a few things on the menu tonight, and everything was great. Some standouts for us: shrimp..."
Lori Robinson
"Ali Sadeghi and his team have struck gold once again! Their hard work, focus on excellent food, and a commitment to high touch service is a winning..."
Guy Silas
"Just ate here the other night. Great food. Extensive beverage menu. Great atmosphere and service. Very nice addition to the area. My son loved his..."
Laura Ritter Bateman
"This place is exactly what Howard County was missing!
Can’t wait to make Mad chef Kitchen & Bar my new regular..."
Hannah Hollis
"Food and service were great! If you like a variety of food via small plates and unique cocktails - this is the place for you..."
Barbara Hubbell Cadogan
"Excellent food and service! Can’t wait to go back and enjoy the..."
Beth Maer Magden
"Enjoyable atmosphere, nice interior design and friendly staff. Delicious food and adult beverages. Cool logo, at least this graphic designer’s..."
Alexandra Crisostomo
"Greeted, and seated by a polite, intelligent young lady named Morgan! Had a Great Knowledgable friendly server named Amanda! Beautiful restaurant..."
Riehl Stacey
"Great concept! Food is creative and eclectic and the drinks match! We sat at the bar and it was gorgeous! Definitely plan to..."
Maureen Gardner
"Awesome place and just what Howard County needed! Food was fantastic and drinks were amazing. Looking forward to going back to try more..."
"I freaking love ramen. Probably my favorite dish in the whole world. Ive tried every ramen resturaunt downtown. I walked into Uma Uma thinking that I..."
Emily Pan
"This was our first time at Uma Uma, completely exceeded our expectations! Everything was great, the food, the service, the atmosphere. We will 100%..."
Jason Ace Cujdik
"I had dinner tonight at Uma Uma for the first time at the suggestion of my future tattoo artist. It was so amazing. Great, attentive, and kind..."
Brittany Padma Davis
"Had a lot of consideration for first-timers and one in the group that had allergies. The head chef (and owner, I believe?) had come out to make sure..."
Jessica Love Tatum
"I come and eat here every weekend, I love the food that much. I'm a particular fan of the spicy miso ramen (level 4) and the green tea mochi ice..."
Sean O'Donnell
"I've never been to a Ramen place before, but this was great! Good service and..."
T. Chris Johnson
"I have been craving good ramen for years! My boyfriend and I visited yesterday for lunch and the owner of the restaurant greeted us and sat us down...."
Rachel Marchowsky
"Delish!!! Visited for the first time yesterday and had great service, delicious ramen and the portions were just right!! The soft boiled egg was..."
Leslie Brew
"I ordered the miso ramen. The best thing I have ever tasted in my life. Will be returning, often. Wonderful service as..."
Lee Sa
"I've been looking for a good Ramen shop since I left Japan in 2001. I finally found it!!! Had the Miso Ramen and it was fantastic!! If you can see..."
Sean St Pierre
"AMAZING food!! absolutely loved the atmosphere and the staff was very accommodating and knowledgeable about the..."
Tabitha Howard
"Our Ramen place! Service and food are amazing!
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Jojo N Lyndsay Abrenica
"Tonight was my first time eating real ramen and the food was AWESOME! Everything was super yummy! I'm definitely coming..."
Brianna Kauffman
"such a nice place! plenty of parking and very easy to find as it’s right off of route 40. walked in and we were greeted right away, the waitresses..."
L. H.
"Uma Uma is one of the few Ramen places around me (so far) but they do it very well. You have a few choices in the menu, along with some appetizers,..."
Nicole Mancilla
"The service and food were great! We got the fried calamari, the octopus pancake balls, two kinds of ramen, and dessert. Then we went to the Korean..."
Valerie Snyder
"Delicious Tonkotsu ramen! I added level 4 spicy and could definitely do 5, but 4 is perfect to still drink the broth afterward. The fish cake and..."
Cori Sims
"Excellent, our table had three different types of ramen, and everyone was incredibly pleased with their meal. The service is great, and there is..."
Mark Barlet
"One of the best places for ramen in the DMV!!!
I love the ramen and appetizers in this restaurant.
Very tasty and very delicious.
The staffs here are..."
Pete
"Best ramen in MD and rivals places in DC.
Great customer service and enough though there is not a lot of options the ramen was next level good.
The..."
Jovon Leblanc
"I had the fried octopus and Miso Ramen, it was delicious. The food was very flavorful and the prices were pretty..."
"This is the only full service Starbucks on my way to work. I stopped one day to grab a bagel and it was sooo fresh, I felt like they hooked me. I..."
shameek marseille
"It's good, starbucks has consistent quality. Of course it's a really expensive way to get your..."
Daniel Moylan
"Too pricey foe the FOOD (small portion, WAAAY to small, taste good but not that amazing).Fast service. Staff on top of things &looked motivated to..."
Danielle pan
"Recently moved and had to check out my new local Starbucks during the work day morning rush. Though I would prefer a drive thru option for bad..."
"Happened to be in the area and found this place. Eattini has great food, nice staff, and an awesome atmosphere. If you like Thai food, this is the..."
Johanna Kristine
"Wow. Awesome place! Owner "Ken" and staff are super accommodating with food suggestions and conversation. Never really enjoyed Thai food until this..."
Mark Leone
"Amazing Thai food in HoCo FINALLY! The decor is way cooler than you'd think it would be based on the strip mall in which it is located. The food was..."
Tracy Stanzi
"Best service and great food all around. Would..."
Sonny Shah
"Excellent food, reasonably priced, lots of choices. The outstanding service is friendly, prompt, and unobtrusive. We've been twice, now, and have..."
Sloane Fried Kinstler
"Excellent service and friendly !!! I went yesterday for lunch and today for dinner and the food very testy so Yummy 😋 I want to try different..."
Anochar Kae Kae
"Great food + Good quality pretty good place and awesome Thai..."
Chonticha Musigate
"Fabulous food, especially the vegetable curry puffs! Also, the service was just right, not pushy or too friendly, very thoughtful and kind. I'll..."
Susan Chen
"One of the best Thai restaurants in Howard County,..."
Mary Morrissey Donegan
"Excellent food and the service was great. Reminded me of my year in Northern..."
Tim Ruland
"A great addition to the neighborhood! I stopped in to order carryout for dinner last night, and they were very welcoming and friendly, helping make..."
Angela S Giraldo
"Perfect for weekend lunch with the kids...."
Ellen Stein
"Awesome! We got takeout and it was DELISH. Will def go back! It's a really cute restaurant and I would definitely go for a date..."
Sarah Settle
"I just found this place from Google search. My sister wanted Thai food for her birthday. So, we checked out this place since it has good ratings...."
Heidy Patterson
"Good pace. Good food. Covid protocols met except the waiter don’t know how to wear make. His mask was below his..."
varghese joseph
"one of my favorite Thai restaurants in Maryland. Really good service and the curry is made from scratch. My favorite is the green curry spice level..."
Sid
"I’ve been here several times and the food is always delicious. The drunken noodles is phenomenal and so is the chicken fried rice. See attached..."
Jeff W
"By far, the best Thai restaurant in Ellicott City, if not all of Howard County. Drunken noodles are amazing, as is the Pad Thai, vegetarian curry..."
Nikhil Kumar
"Sent my grub hub order over with chicken instead of tofu, I called the store and they immediately remade and delivered the correct order themselves...."
Rebecca Karner
"Excellent Thai place with superb food and excellent staff! The pineapple fried rice actually has the pineapple properly fried into the rice unlike..."
"Great food and reasonable! Service is great, fun and lively atmosphere. It's worth giving them a tip over the top. I have eaten there for years and..."
Willie Du
"Host was amazing at the door and the wonderful experience kept going until we left! Lunch service on Thursday was on point, food was amazing at our..."
Sharon Rocco
"To start with the best Moscato...Rosatello
Strawberry Rose Sangria.....also a hit
Chicken Parm.....very good
Veal Marsala.....excellent
Ian our..."
Pat Muir
"Tried new items instead of our favorite classics and they were fantastic! Large portion of chicken parm lasagna! Carrabbas is a great restaurant for..."
Todd Morton
"The food was great the waitress was good too but most of all the company was..."
Judy Lamberti
"No complaints. Good food, good..."
Alexander Thomas Austin
"Our dinner was delicious, wine was wonderful, and our sever Ryan was..."
Wendy Wiseman Woods
"You gotta come here great food great service ! Awesome..."
Jay Tinman
"The steak was cooked perfectly!! Loved the angel hair with tomato sauce. The sausage and lentil soup is a personal favorite. Definitely a hit. Will..."
Amanda King
"My family and I stopped in to have dinner last night and our expectations were blown out of the water! I ordered the chicken Marsala and it was..."
Cheryl Bloomquist
"Got something different today, the Mahi Woulf quite good and good for you. Service was good as well and he retained when I requested no straw. Hubby..."
Judy Hagemann
"Their Pollo Rosa Maria dish is my favorite. The new truffle parm fries go great with it. I love the wood fire taste it has and the sauce it..."
"Very good food with lots of gluten-free choices. Good service and knowledgeable staff. Sports if you want it; conversation level ambience if you..."
Eric Henning
"Good American menu, excellent service. Shelby worked very hard to keep up with a..."
Robert N. Stokes
"Pleasant atmosphere food is always good and you don't half to wait long for your food the cornbread is so good!!!!!!! I just wish that the corn..."
Darlene Mclean
"I order from here all the time. Their burgers and chicken wings are great.
Problem is their pizza. I felt I got cheated twice. Their pictures are..."
Park Ville
"I always enjoy Glory Days. They've had better variety on the bet list in the past but it was decent enough. The pork belly special is surprisingly..."
Eric Ruck
"Great food choices and service. Food was quick and delicious. Fresh too. Great prices and atmosphere 👏. Our server Danielle was the best. I..."
"The food here is consistently good and the service is fast and friendly. I most recently had the reuben sandwich for the first time and was very..."
rnel8475
"food was good, especially the Reuben and other sandwich breads. the restaurant was a bit of a mess, could have used some more cleaning, napkins, and..."
"Great food. Wish it had not taken us so long to try them. Definitely need to make a reservation on Fridays and Saturdays. Lots of flavor, good..."
david quinn
"Everything was fantastic and the decorations, absolutely beautiful! Will definitely be visiting..."
Malia Schlichting
"New in town and found this gem. I got the chicken Parm and it was fantastic and a huge portion! Very friendly atmosphere and the owner personally..."
Mary Giuseppe
"Not your chain restaurant operation but a locally
owned and operated dependable Italian eatery.
The specialty dishes are unique and a delight. The..."
"My family and I dined here a few weekends ago. The food was good as expected. The restaurant operated smoothly during busy lunchtime..."
GregHD
"They got my order right the guy was so polite my food was hot and ready before the..."
Nayaree Bradley
"There is an older black gentleman that works there, and he needs a solid $22/hr for his customer service skills alone!! Food is always good, except..."
"Good service...Place is very clean enjoyed visit. Food was..."
Bob Buckholz
"Food was good; staff was great! The man working the front register was extremely friendly and professional. He had a smile for us the whole time...."
Todd B.
"Follow up review, the service has improved. The drive thru is moving faster. The temp of food or much better. Definitely will be "driving up" more to..."
Noel St. Jean (NoelSJ)
"The drive through person had a lot of patience as my 80+ year old mother was figuring out the BK app,
Thank..."
Jason Behr
"Oh my the new vegan burger tastes like real meat I didn't even believe it at start i mean it was the best vegan patty I ever..."
"Writing this review as I'm barely able to breath because I ate way too much food. It's too delicious. My wife and I loved the atmosphere on the top..."
Ayman El-Ghazali
"Syriana is one of our favorite places and visit it whenever we are on the Main Street of EC…the food portions are huge and the ambience is..."
Shriya Amit
"Great vibe! Small spaces = coziness. Wanted to try something different. The food was delicious. Traditional Mediterranean style dishes. Got the..."
Danielle M
"This place is an absolute gem!
We had the appetizer platter, chicken shawarma wrap and desserts. It was all delicious and filling. They’re staff..."
Nadeau Hahne
"Favorite place in historic Ellicott city. This place is a three floor Syrian café with amazing atmosphere and great café foods and drinks. There is..."
Juhi Pac
"Visited this cafe with my daughter. We got the chicken shawarma and fatouch salad. Both were delicious. We dined at the second floor heated outdoor..."
Dee Deigh
"Down a street full of cafes this one stands out as exceptional. The food is authentic and delicious as well as having some of the best coffee and tea..."
crexius
"Full experience was amazing, the ambiance was great as well. But the food and the service top quality. Our Server was so nice and accommodating. I..."
"Outstanding quality and service at every visit. Worth the drive from Dayton to treat ourselves each week to the thin-crust pepperoni..."
Monica Williams
"Vocelli in Ellicott City just gave my wife and I LIFE! Ordered 2 pizzas at 7:20pm. It got here TEN MINUTES LATER, piping hot, delicious, and was a..."
Johnny Quid
"Quality food and friendly down to earth service. Great deals online with..."
Dave Mitchell
"I was impressed with the friendliness of the customer service. Nice people with very good food for my catering order. Definitely order from here..."
Swopnil Bhattarai
"I am happy to give 5 stars to the service and the quality of pizzas they serve. The pizza was fresh and tasty with generous amount of..."
Sadiksh P
"One of the best in the area. We've been in Ellicott City for over 30 years and Vocelli Pizza is by far the best when it comes to ordering food for..."
Johnny Alonso
"Good local pizza shop. The pizza is fast, consistent, and great every time. Pretty typical American style pizza. The buffalo chicken is really..."
Jonathan Ciriello
"In addition to the great tasting pizza and excellent customer service, this restaurant is a true community member. By supporting a wide range of..."
"BEST HIBACHI IN MARYLAND!!. All Sakura Restaurants have been an absolute joy to eat at. Can't wait till the next..."
Meisha Krutar
"It's not good. it is okayaaa. Not fully cooked rice (a turn off)Sushi are not best ever i taste, but good enough for simple sushi.I like..."
Hocogirl
"Best lunch. Lunch menu is great. You get same quality of great food quicker at real good price. Teppanyaki chicken with fried rice & vegetable is..."
Johny
"This is a absolute favorite of mine! The rice has to be the best part of the meal. The lunch menu is the best deal, the exact same food as dinner,..."
Chris
"This is a personal faveorite. They cook all they food in front of and do all sorts of tricks with it ( spinning egg making a volcano out of onions..."
Drew
"Good food and the kids had a..."
Kris
"Wow, food is awesome and the chef..."
Diego Martinez
"This is the Howard County branch of the regional Sakura chain, a teppanyaki and sushi staple. Crowded on weekends (though they do take reservations)..."
Billz
"I admire this venue a lot. there is a very special spirit. The cuisine is good. the service is powerful and the team is polite. The price is..."
Marcus Murray
"My family always has a good time here. We have visited this location and also the location in Hunt Valley. Both are great places to eat. Very good..."
Arik D. Brown
"Excellent food, kind staff members, constantly excellent ambience. They charge convenient prices and the food quality is good. Keep it..."
Larry Everson
"Great food great price spectacular..."
Cedric Warner
"I have been coming here since I moved here from california almost 15 years ago! The service and the food has NEVER disappointed myself and my family..."
Ms. FaithFull Jones
"Service was terrific we sat at single table food was delicious a little expensive now but worth every penny..."
Kathy Kovach
"They serve big dishes and for fair prices. welcoming owner. Will visit..."
"It was our first time and we’re able to catch the happy hour specials. This was a great introduction to the food and service and both failed to..."
John Taurozzi
"The atmosphere is nice. We went on a cold evening but could definitely dine outside when the weather is better. Very unique menu..ingredients are..."
Carline Presbury
"It started off rough. Our initial server (I wont say their name) wasn't friendly at all. We were excited to celebrate our friends birthday. However,..."
TraKisha S. McNeil
"Grille 620 is starting to become our go-to spot! The oysters are always fresh and delicious, and they always have a great variety of Chef Specials. I..."
Brandon Dickerson
"Friendly, inviting & clean. Find was delicious and service excellent! Quick seating with reservations. Great food close to home without needing to go..."
Kei P
"There was no space at the Mad Chef across the street, and we were very happy they were. We walked across to Grille 620 and had the best meal. I had..."
Rene Najera
"As soon as we walked in we were greated by the staff and manager. (That alone made our mind up to stay. We just wanted to look at the menu). ..."
Sonya Skinker
"After many meals at Mad Chef, we decided to visit Grille 620 on Valentine's weekend. It was a wonderful experience! The staff were all friendly and..."
"Absolutely fantastic all around restaurant and service!
We got the three meat platter and it came with all the fixings. The wait for a Friday night..."
Brandon Danganan
"We arrived for a late lunch and decided on BBQ.. Meats were delicious and tender with amazing side dishes. The Kimchi Jjigae was tasty and Udon as..."
Melissa Norton
"This is my family and several other friends go to spot for Korean barbecue. The food here is always delicious and high quality with several really..."
Monne Davis
"We love Shin Chon for Korean bbq. We went for a birthday occasion and made reservations, however, i think we would have had no problems being seated..."
Melissa G
"Didn't eat BBQ this time but the food is still good 😋 although not that many varieties to choose from as other Korean restaurant but they are..."
Claire Tseng
"So delicious! We were greeted quickly and kindly and shown to a table right away. The food and banchan (side dishes) were so yummy and worked well..."
Kimball's Corner
"They cooked the meat at the tabletop for us. Some may not like it but worked out well for us! We focused on the eating which was great for..."
"Local Hangout. With the plethora of ethnic restaurants in the strip mall paradise that is Columbia and Ellicott City, I made it my mission to find a..."
Sean Haynes
" Shannon's is nicer than you'd might ever expect from a restaurant in a Route 40 strip..."
DiningOUT In Baltimore
"Abundant, delicious and appetizing lunch, hot cream of crab cup Outstanding !
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solstice9ful
"Finally. A classic. Great food. Regulars. Comfort food. Busy bartenders. Sorry. Most restaurants I have eaten in Howard county Bminus. C plus. ..."
Duane Marshall (Dfmar)
"Food selection was a little limited but everything they have is very good and the prices are great. Super beer selection. And our server was great..."
Jeffrey Wolf
"Excellent food. The meat was so tender and the catfish was delicious. The desserts were divine - lemon meringue and 5 layer chocolate..."
Arlysse Furlow
"Great service, delish food, comfy and clean, too! Really nice brunch menu but their chicken sandwich is SO..."
Joel Baker
"Excellent service, delicious cuisine, and a comfortable and clean environment. I strongly advise you to give them a..."
b h
"Stopped here because we shared a name. Mark took such good care of us! And the food was so good! I'd give this place 10 stars if I..."
"Had a party of 14 for my brother's bday on a busy Friday night. All the food was just amazing, from the calamari to the pasta and the pizza. Finally..."
Gabrielle Nico Reyes
"I am a huge fan of Facci and a repeat patron. Love their food. Pasta never fails and the atmosphere is always so nice and romantic. The house made..."
Lin Dinh
"Delicious foods, prices okay. They have some homemade pastas. The Pappardelle allo Zafferano (pic) was fantastic, lots of crab meat.
Vegetarian wife..."
Ed Tracy
"Wow the seafood pastas are absolutely delicious with a huge variety of options.
Vegetarian friendly. All types of meats offered so it's the perfect..."
Alexander
"Brunch was absolutely amazing! The Eggs Benedict was perfectly cooked. In my experience its hard to find the perfectly prepared Eggs Benedict when..."
Stacey Tamaris
"First dinning experience here in Ellicott Maryland.
This is located in a small mall in Ellicott Town Square with other businesses and restaurants..."
"Nice casual restaurant, great service and excellent pizza! We had a large table for twelve which was quickly created to accommodate our party. We..."
Cindy Halsey Russell
"(Previously 2 stars Review) Last 3 times I've ordered, it took much longer than the website said. Whatever the system is you're using, it's less than..."
Johnny Quid
"I went to college in College Park where I had my first Ledo pizza. It was delicious then and it's delicious now. My waitress was very good. I will..."
Earl Deickman
"Awesome pizza. The server was..."
Ginger Reed Flinn
"We hadn't been I a while, and we really missed it. Kirsten really knocked it out of the park with her positive attitude and quality service. Food..."
Chris Sikora
"Great food, especially the pizza. Great staff special favorites are Ashley T. and..."
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