As voted by the readers of Howard magazine:
Alfresco
Clyde's of Columbia
10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia
410-730-2829, clydes.com/columbia
Honorable Mention:
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
Facci Ristorante
Leelynn's Dining Room & Lounge
Ambiance
Luna Bella
6420 Freetown Road, Columbia
410-531-0250, lunabellarestaurant.net
Honorable Mention:
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
The Kings Contrivance Restaurant
Stanford Grill
Asian
Sushi Sono
10215 Wincopin Circle, Columbia
410-997-6131, sushisonomd.com
Honorable Mention:
Asean Bistro
East Moon Asian
Hunan Manor
Bar food
Victoria Gastro Pub
8201 Snowden River Parkway, Columbia 410-750-1880, victoriagastropub.com
Honorable Mention:
The Ale House
Bare Bones Grill & Brewery
Looney's Pub South
Breakfast
Eggspectation
6010 University Blvd., Ellicott City
410-750-3115, eggspectation.com
Honorable Mention:
Double-T Diner
Mimi's Cafe
Brunch
Victoria Gastro Pub
8201 Snowden River Parkway, Columbia 410-750-1880, victoriagastropub.com
Honorable Mention:
Eggspectation
Portalli's
Clyde's of Columbia
Buffet
Royal Taj
8874 McGaw Road, Columbia
410-381-1111, royaltajmd.com
Honorable Mention:
House of India
Mango Grove
Wegmans
Burger
Victoria Gastro Pub
8201 Snowden River Parkway, Columbia 410-750-1880, victoriagastropub.com
Honorable Mention:
The Ale House
Five Guys
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
Chef
Luna Bella (Celeste Gebler)
6420 Freetown Road, Columbia
410-531-0250, lunabellarestaurant.net
Honorable Mention:
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar (Sean Riggs)
Portalli's (Keith Holsey)
Bistro Blanc (Marc Dixon)
Tersiguel's (Michel Tersiguel)
Chinese
Hunan Manor
7091 Deepage Drive, Columbia
410-381-1134, hunanmanorrestaurant.com
Honorable Mention:
Hunan Legend
Asean Bistro
Peking Chef
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
Coffee
Starbucks
Multiple locations, starbucks.com
Honorable Mention:
Mad City Cafe
Bean Hollow
Sidamo Coffee and Tea
Crab cake
Clyde's of Columbia
10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia
410-730-2829, clydes.com/columbia
Honorable Mention:
Shanty Grille
Shannon's Saloon
Leelynn's Dining Room & Lounge
The Corner Stable
Cupcake
Kupcakes & Co.
6010 Meadowridge Center Drive, Elkridge 443-552-3033, kupcakesco.com
Honorable Mention:
Touché Touchet Bakery
Cooks 'N Cakes
Oh, What a Cake!
Deli
Charter Deli
10700 Charter Drive, Columbia
410-715-2272, charterdeli.com
Honorable Mention:
Bon Fresco
Jason's Deli
Wegmans
Dessert
Luna Bella
6420 Freetown Road, Columbia
410-531-0250, lunabellarestaurant.net
Honorable Mention:
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
Cheesecake Factory
Tutti Frutti
Fine dining
The Kings Contrivance Restaurant
10150 Shaker Drive, Columbia
410-995-0500, greatfoodmd.com
Honorable Mention:
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
Tersiguel's
Portalli's
Elkridge Furnace Inn
Happy hour
Bare Bones Grill & Brewery
9150 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City 410-461-0770, barebonesgrill.com
Honorable Mention:
The Ale House
Victoria Gastro Pub
Healthful menu
Great Sage
5809 Clarksville Square Drive, Clarksville 443-535-9400, greatsage.com
Honorable Mention:
Panera Bread
Mango Grove
Ice cream/Frozen yogurt
The Meadows
6470 Freetown Road, Columbia
443-296-6100, meadowsfrozencustard.com
Honorable Mention:
Cold Stone Creamery
Rita's Italian Ice
ScoopAhhDeeDoo
Indian
Royal Taj
8874 McGaw Road, Columbia
410-381-1111, royaltajmd.com
Honorable Mention:
House of India
Mango Grove
Akbar
Italian
Luna Bella
6420 Freetown Road, Columbia
410-531-0250, lunabellarestaurant.net
Honorable Mention:
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
Facci Ristorante
Portalli's
Late night dining
Clyde's of Columbia
10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia
410-730-2829, clydes.com/columbia
Honorable Mention:
Pub Dog
Victoria Gastro Pub
Honey Pig Korean Grill
Stained Glass Pub
Live entertainment
Bare Bones Grill & Brewery
9150 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City 410-461-0770, barebonesgrill.com
Honorable Mention:
Rams Head Tavern
Looney's Pub South
Nottingham's
Locally made beer
The Ale House
6480 Dobbin Center Way, Columbia
443-546-3640, thealehousecolumbia.com
Honorable Mention:
Ellicott Mills Brewing Co.
Frisco Tap House
Lunch menu
Luna Bella
6420 Freetown Road, Columbia
410-531-0250, lunabellarestaurant.net
Honorable Mention:
The Ale House
Mamma Lucia
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
Margarita
La Palapa Grill & Cantina
8307 Main St., Ellicott City
410-465-0070, lapalapagrill.com
Honorable Mention:
Azul 17
El Azteca
Xitomate
Martini
Victoria Gastro Pub
8201 Snowden River Parkway, Columbia
410-750-1880, victoriagastropub.com
Honorable Mention:
The Ale House
Clyde's of Columbia
Portalli's
Mexican
El Azteca
12210 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville
410-531-3001, elaztecamaryland.com
Honorable Mention:
La Palapa Grill & Cantina
Azul 17
New restaurant
The Ale House
6480 Dobbin Center Way, Columbia
443-546-3640, thealehousecolumbia.com
Honorable Mention:
Xitomate
Bonchon
Pizza
Luna Bella
6420 Freetown Road, Columbia
410-531-0250, lunabellarestaurant.net
Honorable Mention:
Coal Fire Pizza
Mamma Lucia
Ledo
Place to take kids
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
8640 Snowden River Parkway, Columbia 410-312-0214. redrobin.com
Honorable Mention:
Mamma Lucia
Chic-fil-A
Place to take out-of-towners
Clyde's of Columbia
10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia
410-730-2829, clydes.com/columbia
Honorable Mention:
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
Victoria Gastro Pub
Restaurant (overall)
Luna Bella
6420 Freetown Road, Columbia
410-531-0250, lunabellarestaurant.net
Honorable Mention:
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
Victoria Gastro Pub
Portalli's
Ribs
Bare Bones Grill & Brewery
9150 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City 410-461-0770, barebonesgrill.com
Honorable Mention:
Kloby's Smokehouse
The Corner Stable
Romantic
Tersiguel's
8293 Main St., Ellicott City
410-465-4004, tersiguels.com
Honorable Mention:
Portalli's
The Kings Contrivance Restaurant
Elkridge Furnace Inn
Seafood
Shanty Grille
3410 Plum Tree Drive, Ellicott City
410-465-9660, shantygrille.com
Honorable Mention:
Luna Bella
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
Crossroads Pub
Service
Luna Bella
6420 Freetown Road, Columbia
410-531-0250, lunabellarestaurant.net
Honorable Mention:
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
The Ale House
Tersiguel's
Sports bar
Champps Restaurant & Bar
10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia 443-367-0333, champps.com
Honorable Mention:
The Ale House
Looney's Pub South
Steak
Stanford Grill
8900 Stanford Blvd., Columbia
410-312-0445, thestanfordgrill.com
Honorable Mention:
Venegas
The Ale House
Outback Steakhouse
Sushi
Sushi Sono
10215 Wincopin Circle, Columbia
410-997-6131, sushisonomd.com
Honorable Mention:
Sushi King
Yama Sushi
Peking Chef
Takeout
Luna Bella
6420 Freetown Road, Columbia
410-531-0250, lunabellarestaurant.net
Honorable mention:
Maiwand Kabob
Mamma Lucia
Bare Bones Grill & Brewery
Tapas/Small plate menu
Ranazul
8171 Maple Lawn Blvd., #170, Fulton 301-498-9666, ranazul.us
Honorable Mention:
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
Azul 17
The Rumor Mill Fusion Bar & Restaurant
Value
Luna Bella
6420 Freetown Road, Columbia
410-531-0250, lunabellarestaurant.net
Honorable mention:
The Ale House
Mamma Lucia
Bare Bones Grill & Brewery
Vegetarian
Great Sage
5809 Clarksville Square Drive, Clarksville 443-535-9400, greatsage.com
Honorable mention:
Mango Grove
View
Clyde's of Columbia
10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia
410-730-2829, clydes.com/columbia
Honorable Mention:
Alexandra's Restaurant
Coho Grill
Wine list
The Iron Bridge Wine Co.
10435 Maryland 108, Columbia
410-997-3456, ironbridgewines.com
Honorable Mention:
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
Luna Bella
Bistro Blanc
Wine tasting
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
6741 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia 410-953-0500, aidabistro.com
Honorable Mention:
The Iron Bridge Wine Co.
Bistro Blanc