Best Lunch Restaurants in Columbia

"Baby's on Fire is a bustling neighborhood spot that serves freshly brewed coffee, gourmet paninis in an inviting ambiance. Based in a beautifully restored Mount Vernon carriage house, the vibey record-shop café is owned by musicians David and Shirlé Koslowski, who bring their passion for music to the table by selling rare and vintage vinyl. The casual restaurant has a bright dining space with red accents, and album covers adorning the walls, black tables and bins of new and used vinyl records for sale dotted around."

"This husband-and-wife-owned business features dozens of bins of vinyl to flip through while enjoying your morning dose of caffeine at this Mount Vernon café. After browsing the musical selection, you can enjoy local roasts from Open Seas Coffee, breakfast pastries and lunch sandwiches on the front patio. Want to expand your own record collection?"

"The Corner Pantry is a relaxed, contemporary restaurant that serves a menu of locally sourced, modern British cuisine. Located in Lake Falls Village, just north of the Mount Washington, the British-inspired Corner Pantry offers high-quality, locally sourced cuisine in a casual setting and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and also offers grab-and-go fare. Breakfast is served Monday through Friday and features classic dishes such as avocado toast, croque madame, three-egg omelets, pancakes, egg soldiers, scrambled eggs, and quinoa bowls."

"One of the best brunch spots in Baltimore is The Corner Pantry in Mount Washington. Tucked away on Falls Road, this British inspired cafe is home to some of my favorite pastries and breakfast sandwiches with a regularly rotating specials menu. While everything always looks delicious, I always stick to my favorite when I visit – the egg and cheese sandwich."

"Corner Pantry has made a huge splash in the Baltimore food scene since it opened just a year and a half ago. Neil Howell is serving up some real deal British food at this eatery in Baltimore County. This place is so much more than fish and chips, though (which are not to be missed on Fridays)."

"Skillets steal the spotlight at this Hampden haunt that looks like a saloon straight out of the Wild West. Belly up to the lunch counter to feast on many varieties of breakfast hash—including raclette cheese with bacon and potatoes, or a spicy “Spaniard” version with chorizo, corn, and onions—topped with fried eggs and served in a pan. The menu also features sandwiches that hit the spot any time of day."

"Next up is SBIC's Shoyou Sushi, situated at 1450 Light St. With 4.5 stars out of 442 reviews on Yelp, the sushi bar and Japanese spot has proven to be a local favorite. In its new location since 2018, Shoyou Sushi features a signature dish of a fresh assortment of sashimi over sushi rice, salmon, Japanese snapper, white tuna and the chef's daily selection of fish. It also offers sushi rolls, appetizers and salads."

"In terms of the name of this restaurant, you already know which country the cuisine is in. Yes, of course, Japan. The touch of Japan is seen everywhere here, from the interior decoration to the food."

"When you’re looking for things to do in Baltimore this weekend, you should immediately set your sights upon the calendar at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Host to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, this concert hall has been adding to the cultural reputation of Baltimore, Maryland for almost 40 years. It’s one of the most majestic things to see in Baltimore."

"The Meyerhoff Symphony Hall is home to the Grammy Award-winning Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. The BSO, led by musical director Marin Alsop, performs over 100 concerts annually, ranging from full instrumental performances to special programs with vocal accompaniment."

"Located in the picturesque Inner Harbor, Baltimore Soundstage is a go-to venue for small shows from artists spanning genres including metal, hip hop, R&B and more. The floor can hold 1,000 people in its standing room only configuration or 500 in its tabled/seated set up."

"See a movie at The Charles Theater, which specializes in independent and foreign films, or a live perfomance at the Everyman Theatre, the Hippodrome, or The Lyric Opera House. If you're going to The Charles, make sure to grab two crêpes (one savory, one sweet) at Sofi's, a tiny restaurant right next door, before the show starts. (Yes, you can bring them into the theater.)"

"The Lyric offers a full range of entertainment options, including music, dance, comedy and educational programming. It also boasts stunning architecture, great views of the stage from any of its 2,564 seats, and plush, roomy seating you typically don’t find at performing arts centers of its size."