Mongolian Grill 8865 Stanford Blvd., Columbia, 410-290-0690. Asian cuisine. All-you-can-eat design-your-own stir-fry buffet bar, including soup and salad. Thai food entrées. Open daily. Special kids’ buffet price. L D $-$$
Morgan’s Restaurant DoubleTree by Hilton, 5485 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, 410-997-1060. Creative appetizers and entrées featuring steaks, poultry and pasta. Local seafood. Kids’ menu. L D $-$$$
New York Deli 9350 Snowden River Pkwy., Columbia, 410-290-3773, www.ilovethenewyorkdeli.com. B L
New York J&P Italian Restaurant 8305 Ice Crystal Drive, Scaggsville, 301-317-8444. Traditional Italian cuisine. Pizzas, calzones, strombolis, subs, salads, pasta, steaks, seafood, veal and chicken dishes. Open daily. Live music on Saturdays. Kids eat free on Tuesdays. Parties welcome. L D $-$$
Nichi Bei Kai 9400 Snowden River Parkway, Columbia, 410-381-5800. Japanese hibachi steakhouse with traditional cuisine. Sushi, sukiyaki, tempura and more. Table-side cooking. Full bar. Kids’ menu. Closed Mondays. L D $$-$$$
Niko Japanese Restaurant Normandy Shopping Center, 8450 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, 410-418-8400. Traditional Japanese cuisine; sushi, sashimi, tempura and teriyaki. Open daily. L D $-$$$$
Noodles Corner 8865 Stanford Blvd., Suite 103, Columbia, 410-312-0088. Pan-Asian noodle cuisine. Open daily. L D $
Noodles & Co. 6191 Old Dobbin Lane, Suite 930, Columbia, 410-872-3729. Chef-driven, globally inspired menu of healthful, indulgent, spicy noodles and other entrees. Open daily. L D $
Nora Café 8450 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, 410-461-6902. New York-style bagels served with gourmet spreads. Full-service breakfast; deli sandwiches, subs, Italian pastas, soups and salads. Eat-in or carryout. Open daily. B L D
Nordstrom Cafe 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway (Columbia mall), Columbia, 410-715-2222, Ext. 1610. Fresh made-to-order salads, pizza, sandwiches; pastries; specials. Open daily. Kids’ menu. B L D $-$$
Nottingham’s 8850 Stanford Blvd., Columbia, 410-290-0077. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches and pizza. Open daily. L D $-$$
(The) Olive Garden 8315 Benson Drive (routes 108 and 175), Columbia, 410-290-0040. Traditional Italian favorites; bottomless salad. Kids’ menu. L D $-$$
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina 8230 Gateway Overlook Drive, Elkridge, 410-312-1490. Mexican cuisine, margaritas. Open daily. Happy hour, weekdays, 3-7 p.m. L D $-$$
Outback Steakhouse 4420 Long Gate Parkway, Ellicott City, 410-480-0472. “Aussie-style” steakery. Cheerful ambiance. D $-$$$
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway (Columbia mall), Columbia, 410-730-5344. Traditional Chinese cuisine. Open daily. L D $-$$
Pachanga Cocina Mexicana 10291 Baltimore National Pike, 410-461-4266. Open daily. Separate bar area. Happy hour weekdays, 4-7 p.m. Carryout and catering available. L D
Panera Bread 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway (Columbia mall), Columbia, 410-730-9666; 6435 Dobbin Road, Dobbin Center, Columbia, 410-772-8634. Made-to-order sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries. B L D
Parsa Kabob 6590 Old Waterloo Road, Elkridge, 410-799-9191. Authentic Middle Eastern kebabs. Halal meat. Open daily. L D $-$$
Pasta Blitz 6010 University Blvd., Ellicott City, 410-750-7788. Pizza, pasta. Dine-in or carryout. L D
Pazani Trattoria Italiana 6060 Marshalee Drive, Elkridge, 410-540-5777, www.eatatpazani.com. Fresh, authentic homemade Southern Italian cuisine and hand-tossed New York-style pizza. Kids’ menu. Closed Mondays. L D $-$$
