Must-see restaurants in Mid-Atlantic States

  • Faidley

    Baltimore

    Here's a fine example of a place that the press and the tourists 'discovered' long ago, yet whose brilliance hasn't been dimmed by the publicity. Faidley…

  • Mintwood Place

    Washington, DC

    In a neighborhood known for jumbo pizza slices and Jell-O shots, Mintwood Place is a romantic anomaly. Take a seat in a brown-leather booth or at a…

  • Del Mar

    Washington, DC

    Treat yourself to an impeccable meal at Michelin-star-winning Del Mar, Fabio and Maria Trabocchi’s latest culinary vision. Spanish cuisine is celebrated…

  • Press Room

    West Virginia

    This oft-recommended spot is housed in an old newspaper building, but the hospitable vibe and cozy decor evoke the home of a close friend. Fresh and…

  • Artifact Coffee

    Baltimore

    From the folks behind Woodberry Kitchen, Artifact serves the city's best coffee, along with tasty light meals, such as egg muffins, spinach salads,…

  • Sub Rosa

    Richmond

    In the residential Church Hill neighborhood, this wood-fired bakery serves some of the best baked goods in the south. Some of the treats on offer are…

  • Rasika

    Washington, DC

    Rasika is as cutting edge as Indian food gets. The room resembles a Jaipur palace decorated by modernist art-gallery curators. Top marks go to the murgh…

  • Bluegrass Kitchen

    West Virginia

    The West Virginia beers on tap pair well with just about anything on the menu at this welcoming spot, from the half-pound local beef burger topped with…

  • Ted’s Bulletin

    Washington, DC

    Plop into a booth in the art-deco-meets-diner ambience, and loosen the belt. Nana's biscuits and sausage gravy for breakfast, meatloaf with ketchup glaze…

  • Greenbrier Main Dining Room

    West Virginia

    Dazzling diners for more than 100 years, the columned Main Dining Room is a place to celebrate in style. Slip into your finest duds – no denim, natch –…

  • Mama J's

    Richmond

    The fried catfish may not look fancy, but it sure tastes like heaven. Set in the historic African American neighborhood of Jackson Ward, Mama J's serves…

  • Stardust Cafe

    West Virginia

    The magic in the signature Trust Me Salad is the homemade granola. Or maybe it's the just-right mix of chevre and avocado. Oh heck, maybe it's the hearty…

  • Boatyard Bar & Grill

    Maryland

    This bright, nautically themed restaurant with a big central bar is a festive and welcoming spot for crab cakes, fish and chips, oysters, fish tacos and…

  • Manor Hill Tavern

    Maryland

    This spin-off from popular Manor Hill Brewing – a farm brewery in outer Howard County – sprawls across a 19th-century livery in the historic district…

  • Un Je Ne Sais Quoi

    Washington, DC

    The smell of rich coffee envelops you when you enter this little bakery, where a couple of French expats bake merveilleux, their signature pastry plumped…

  • Blue Moon Cafe

    West Virginia

    There's a lot to love about this deli, with its collegiate and hippie staff, huge outdoor patio, indoor pub-like dining area and excellent menu of healthy…

  • Flavors of India

    Delaware

    To say this place is an unexpected delight would be an understatement. First: it's in a Super 8 Motel off the highway. Second: it's great. The standards –…

  • R House

    Baltimore

    This sleek spot is home to 10 gourmet food stalls featuring a global array of cuisine from up-and-coming Baltimore chefs. Take your pick of poke, tacos,…

  • Busboys & Poets

    Washington, DC

    Busboys & Poets is a local minichain of cool cafes. Each has a multicultural, opinionated, creative vibe, along with a lengthy menu of well-priced…

  • Stomping Ground

    Alexandria

    Did somebody say biscuit? Oh yes they did. And make that a homemade buttermilk biscuit piled with fillings of your choice (Benton's bacon, eggs, veggie…

  • Dolcezza

    Washington, DC

    The local mini-chain Dolcezza whips up the District's best gelati. Some flavors are unusual, such as blueberry lavender and Thai coconut milk, and change…

  • Heritage Chocolates

    Maryland

    Why yes, I would like a handcrafted sea-salt caramel in a cute little box. And go ahead and throw in a cashew turtle. And an almond cluster. And a…

  • Sip & Bite

    Baltimore

    Yes, you do want the grilled crab cake with two eggs, hash browns and toast. And no...don't even say the word 'diet.' No question, a hearty, appealingly…

  • Esoteric

    Virginia

    The menu at this joint lives up to its name, including everything from hummus to dolmades, tacos to gnocchi. At lunch, the gourmet sandwiches and craft…

  • Ethiopic

    Washington, DC

    In a city with no shortage of Ethiopian joints, Ethiopic stands above the rest thanks to its warm, stylish ambience. Top marks go to the various wats …

  • Ekiben

    Baltimore

    The 'neighborhood bird' at this Asian fusion box of deliciousness is a sight to behold, and then devour: a giant piece of curry-fried chicken practically…

  • Liquid Assets

    Maryland

    Like a diamond in the rough, this bistro and wine shop is hidden in a strip mall in north OC. The menu is a refreshing mix of innovative seafood, grilled…

  • Courtney's Seafood Restaurant

    Maryland

    This fish shack, which isn't that far in exterior decor from a bomb shelter (it doesn't get significantly better inside), is run by Tom Courtney, local…

  • Hellbender Burritos

    West Virginia

    They stuff the big burritos here Mountain State style – think blue-cheese dressing, Fritos, homemade pulled pork and other stuff that may not be Mexican…

  • Jessop's Tavern

    Delaware

    Tonight we're going to party like its 1679. On the Bill of Fare you'll find Dutch pot roast, a 'Pilgrim's Feast' (oven-roasted turkey with all the fixings…

  • Food Market

    Baltimore

    Award-winning local chef Chad Gauss elevates American comfort fare to high art in dishes such as bread-and-butter-crusted sea bass with black-truffle…

  • Chick & Ruth’s Delly

    Maryland

    A cornerstone of Annapolis, the-squeeze-'em-in-tight Delly bursts with affable quirkiness and a big menu, heavy on sandwiches and breakfast fare. Patriots…

  • Cheese Shop

    Virginia

    This gourmet deli showcases some flavorful sandwiches and antipasti, plus baguettes, pastries, ready-made meals, wine, beer and wonderful cheeses. Order a…

  • Zaytinya

    Washington, DC

    One of the culinary crown jewels of chef José Andrés, ever-popular Zaytinya serves superb Greek, Turkish and Lebanese meze in a long, noisy dining room…

  • Restaurant 55

    Delaware

    An all-ages crowd muscles in for the black-and-bleu burger and other gourmet patties at this hopping restaurant not far from Dover Air Force Base…

  • Pico Taqueria

    Virginia

    The ever-present line outside this roadside taco stand is proof of its awesomeness. The Maddox is a fried oyster taco while the Main Street is seared and…

  • Ellen's Homemade Ice Cream

    West Virginia

    Photos of kids adorn the walls at this bright ice-cream shop where the homemade flavors include Dutch chocolate, mocha almond and Oreo. Specialty flavors…

  • Iron Hill Brewery

    Delaware

    The spacious and airy multilevel Iron Hill Brewery is set in a converted brick warehouse on the riverfront. Satisfying microbrews pair nicely with the…

  • Vida Taco Bar

    Maryland

    The crowd is stylish – and getting its drink on – at this convivial spot serving fantastic street tacos and strong margaritas.

  • Black Sheep Burrito & Brews

    West Virginia

    The Flock of Tacos – your choice of three tacos – is the dish to order at this breezy craft beer pub and Mexican joint that's a favorite of lawyers, cool…

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