8 Outstanding Restaurants In Maryland That Are Known For A Single Menu Item

Although it's mostly known for blue crabs, there are so many other iconic menu items Maryland has to offer, some of which are found in the most unexpected places. Get your taste buds ready because listed below are eight local restaurants that are known for one food in particular. See how many of these tasty dishes you've tried!

1. Thrasher's French Fries, Ocean City

Nearly everybody has tried Thrasher's famous boardwalk fries, which pair perfectly with vinegar. It's a must-visit Maryland restaurant, so when in Ocean City, stop by! For more information visit the Thrasher's French Fries website.

Address: 801 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842

Address: 401 S Atlantic Ave #1, Ocean City, MD 21842

Address: 203 2nd St, Ocean City, MD 21842

2. Faidley's Seafood, Baltimore

One of the best dishes in Maryland is arguably the crab cake. Baltimore's favorite crab cake can be found in the historic Lexington Market. This place has been around for decades and just gets better with age. For more information visit Faidley's Seafood's website.

Address: 203 N Paca St, Baltimore, MD 21201

3. Champs Pizza & Subs, Glen Burnie

This place is known for their their Champ's Ultimate Pizza, which is a massive 36 inches across! Grab a few friends and see if you can finish this saucy meal. For more information, visit the Champ's Pizza website.

Address: 7339 E Furnace Branch Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060

4. Jerry's Seafood, Bowie

This massive crab cake is known as the crab bomb. Think you have what it takes to finish the whole thing? Find it only at Jerry's! For more information visit the Jerry's Seafood website.

Address: 15211 Major Lansdale Blvd, Bowie, MD 20721

5. Sunshine General Store, Brookeville

This spot is a dive, but what's hiding inside is the best burger you've ever tasted. These thick and juicy burgers will soon become your favorite go-to. For more information, visit the Sunshine Store's Facebook page.

Address: 22300 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD 20833

6. WJ Dent & Sons, Tall Timbers

Only in Southern Maryland will you find this traditional stuffed ham, and nobody makes it quite as good as this grocery store and deli. There's nothing quite like it during the holidays! For more information visit the WJ Dent & Sons' website.

Address: 44584 Tall Timbers Rd, Tall Timbers, MD 20690

7. Grilled Cheese & Company, Catonsville, Columbia, Waugh Chapel

There all all sorts of grilled cheese varieties to try here, but an obvious favorite is the Crabby Melt. It's loaded with melt-in-your-mouth crab dip! For more information, visit the Grilled Cheese $ Co. website.

Locations:

500 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228

10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044

2624 Brandermill Blvd, Gambrills, MD 21054

8. Jimmy's Famous Seafood, Baltimore

You can find almost every seafood item imaginable here, but we recommend the bloody mary. I mean, the above photo speaks for itself. For more information, visit the Jimmy's Famous Seafood website.

Address: 6526 Holabird Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224

There are so many iconic menu items Maryland has to offer. How many of these dishes have you tried? How many more do you have to go? Better get started!