Top Best American Restaurants in Bel Air

"Chef/co-owner Spike Gjerde adheres to his locavore ethos whether he’s working with free-range chickens, homegrown spuds, or farm-fresh milk. House-made desserts include bourbon pecan pie with buttermilk sherbet, apple pie with maple custard, and fresh cream ice cream. Editor’s pick: The sour cherry and plum pie with brown butter buckwheat streusel, tarragon ice cream, and dulce de leche."

"This trendy farm-to-table restaurant is a Baltimore hot spot. While the vegetarian items on the menu are not as exhaustive as the non-vegetarian, it’s still absolutely worth a visit. You can find snacks such as roasted garlic with “adorable” toast, salads, flatbreads, and an entrée or two."

"The Woodberry takes everything the Chesapeake region has to offer, plops it into a former flour mill and creates culinary magic. The menu is a playful romp through the best of regional produce, seafood and meats,... American in Baltimore"

"If you have a sweet tooth in the morning, Miss Shirley’s should be your go-to for brunch. Here, the offerings read like a visit to Candy Land, tempting patrons with coconut cream-stuffed French toast, raspberry white chocolate pancakes, and enough cinnamon sugar to transport you to a time when calories didn’t count. Savory types can seek refuge in the piquant chicken and waffles or fried green tomatoes with jumbo lump crab."

"Where: Across from the Inner HarborFor: Breakfast, brunch or lunch. On a Friday afternoon Miss Shirley’s, a casual café with a distinctly Southern flavor, was a popular lunch spot for nearby office workers But it’s definitely kid friendly. Tiny Traveler’s chicken fingers and waffles with fresh fruit was a smaller portion of the same dish on the regular menu, which I like."

"A photo posted by Victoria Yang (@vyctoria11) on Apr 28, 2015 at 8:38am PDT. There’s a reason why the wait at Miss Shirley’s Restaurant can be 2 hours long on a Sunday afternoon. This ooey, gooey monkey bread is loaded with chunks of banana, chocolate, and pecans."

"Located on W 36th Street in the heart of Hampden, The Food Market is a smartly designed industrial-modern space that focuses on simple, serious comfort food, providing an unparalleled dining experience. Headed up by award-winning Chef Chad Gauss, the restaurant presents value-driven menus for dinner during the week and for brunch over the weekends, focusing on serving sustainable cuisine produced from locally sourced and farm-fresh ingredients. Brunch menus feature delights such as Amish soft pretzels, French toast dippers, red quinoa oatmeal, fried oysters carbonara, avocado and smoked salmon toast, and blueberry pancakes."

"My routine during quarantine has been for every 2-3 dinners that I cook, I grab carryout from one of my favorite spots, and that includes, of course, The Food Market. Their menu has been changing almost daily, but I can always expect to see some of my favorite dishes including the Amish Soft Pretzels, Roasted Beef Short Ribs, and Buffalo Pickles. Chef Chad and the team have also been throwing in some surprises with the occasional dinner special (last week there was a $20 crab cake)."

"I was visiting from out of town recently, and found this fresh and delicious place!. A seafood restaurant with a southern twist!. I had the best whiskey drink..."

"If you’re an art fan, make sure to check out Gertrude’s, a classic little restaurant located inside the Baltimore Museum of Art. Enjoy house-made soda flavours, such as blood orange or ruby red grapefruit, while enjoying an internationally renowned collection of 19th century sculpture on a serenely elegant patio. Charming décor and a relaxing ambiance provides the perfect backdrop for upscale Chesapeake cuisine, such as oysters on a half-shell or their renowned cream of crab soup."

"The Eastern Shore inspired Gertrude’sis named after owner and “chief cook and bottle washer” John Shields’s granny (do we see a trend here?). The beautiful patio is on the edge of the BMA’s Wurtzburger Sculpture Garden. The outdoor patio at Gertrude’s sits on the edge of The Wurtzburger Sculpture Garden at the BMA, shown above."

"Gertrude’s, in the Baltimore Museum of Art, has served as a bastion of local, farm-fresh Chesapeake Bay cuisine for more than two decades. Diners here rave about consistently good ..."

"You wouldn't believe it, but before Thames Street came along, in 2011, there was no place to send someone for decent seafood near the waterfront in Fells Point, which was a crying shame because everyone comes there expecting to see crabs and lobsters dancing on the cobblestone streets. So Thames Street, to its everlasting credit, filled that niche. Its best dishes traffic in fish such as hake and fluke, that are better known in New England than here in Maryland."

"Everyone from our server and bartender, to the food runner and host were accommodating and... (443) 449-7726Order online. Superb307 Reviews4.8"

"There’s much to love at Thames Street Oyster House, from its casual, classy bistro décor to its super-fresh seasonal seafood."

"A hipster diner with a handcrafted bar, Rocket to Venus is an irreplaceable secondary home for many local residents, especially for the owner. It was named after a story about three local men, the owner included, whose desire and determination to fly to Venus grew widely known throughout the neighborhood. In 1928, the three of them built a 24-foot tall, gasoline-powered spacecraft made of materials such as iron and sailcloth that totaled to be about $5,000."

"The hot wings challenge held Tuesday nights at Hampden’s retro-fabulous sci-fi eatery Rocket to Venus requires diners to eat chicken wings seasoned with some of the spiciest peppers in the world. Those who succeed in scarfing down the lot in five minutes without sipping a beverage afterward get a T-shirt, bragging rights and the mild hallucinations that come from eating something so freakishly spicy. 3360 Chestnut Ave.,Hampden."

"Rocket"" is a fun place with an unusual menu and a great mix of diverse people - how many places in B'more do you find brussel sprouts, fried…"

"Watertable, one of the most romantic restaurants in Baltimore, is a remarkable place sitting on the 5th floor of the Marriot Renaissance Hotel, offering tasty New American fare in the heart of the city. The impressive and classy restaurant has an onsite bar and a great food menu. Aside from the breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, the restaurant also has vegetarian options and great coffee."

"Celebrating your wedding at Watertable means stunning scenery, delicious cuisine, and a luxury experience designed just for you. #WeddingWednesday bit.ly/2sftboG. Located on the fifth floor of the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, Watertable offers the most spectacular view of the Inner Harbor of the city."

"The dining room may not have a nautical flavor, but the view and the food both showcase the glories of local waters."

"Annabel Lee Tavern is a small and cosy restaurant, known for its delicious food and white exterior. The interior of this restaurant gives off true American pub vibes, and the food takes care of the rest. Some famous dishes include Buffalo Mushrooms, Crab Cake Platter, Grilled Tuna Panini, and BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches."

"I don't know why it only has three stars in yep, it absolutely worths much more!. I ordered the duck fat fries, it's so unique and yum! I also love…"

"Not only is the monument itself awe inspiring, but you’re also surrounded by greenery and beautiful buildings. Why not make a day of it and explore a few of Mount Vernon’s other attractions?. The Walters Art Museum, Maryland Historical Society, and George Peabody Library are all within walking distance."

"Dedicated to the preservation of this historic home, the Mount Clare Museum House is a plantation home that is designated a National Historic Landmark for its amazing architecture."

"At the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House is a fun-filled experience where you and your entire family will become part of one of the most important stories of our nation’s history – the sewing of the flag that inspired our National Anthem. Here, you’ll meet Mary Pickersgill, the spirited woman who made the flag. You’ll learn what life was like in the 19th century and your kids can take part in activities that let them experience it for themselves."

"This museum is the former home of Mary Young Pickersgill, a Baltimorean who sewed the ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ – which flew over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. You’ll see antiques from that period as well as personal items that belonged to the Pickersgill family."

"A small family-friendly, casual diner, Golden West Café offers a vast range of American comfort foods that originate from the southwestern states of America, particularly New Mexico. The restaurant uses only local produces from nearby sources such as Cherry Glen Farm, Tanner’s Pickles, Springfield Farm and Zeke’s Coffee, and prepares each dish using only the best and freshest of the ingredients. Many customers visit for the unique gluten-free selections, vegetarian and vegan options, homemade specialties, traditional lunch menus, dinner favorites and homemade desserts."

"During the past few weeks, it has been interesting to watch some of the communities favorite dine-in restaurants suddenly transform themselves into take-out and delivery services. A Hampden staple, Golden West, has been no exception. Utilizing their take-out window as well as toast take-out delivery app, golden west has been able to serve a wide variety of delicious vegan and non vegan classic menu items to their customers."

"This Southwest comfort food spot has some of the best tacos in Hampden. Nearly everything on the menu is vegan or can be modified with vegan chorizo, cheeses, eggs and sauces. Don’t skip on the Mission Impossible Burger."