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!
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
Address: 801 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842, USA
Address: 401 S Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842, USA
Address: 203 2nd St, Ocean City, MD 21842, USA
Address: 203 N Paca St, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
Address: 7339 E Furnace Branch Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060, USA
Address: 15211 Major Lansdale Blvd, Bowie, MD 20716, USA
Address: 22300 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD 20833, USA
Address: 44584 Tall Timbers Rd, Tall Timbers, MD 20690, USA
Address: 2624 Brandermill Blvd, Gambrills, MD 21054, USA
Address: 6526 Holabird Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
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Iconic Menu Items In Maryland
February 17, 2021
Melissa Mahoney
What kind of food is Maryland known for?
Steamed crabs are perhaps the most iconic food here in Maryland and most locals know the best place to get them. Crab cakes are another popular item best made baked or fried. But it’s not all crab dishes the state is known for! If you want a sweet treat, try Berger Cookies which are made from a recipe from the 1800s. These cake-like cookies are hand-dipped in fudge icing and will be some of the best things you will ever have for dessert.
What are the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Maryland?
You can find so many great hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Maryland from Baltimore’s laidback L.P. Steamers that serves up steamed crabs to the cozy Peter’s Carryout in Bethesda, you can’t go wrong. Places like these are proof you don’t have to go somewhere fancy for an amazing meal.
What are some of the must-visit restaurants in Maryland?
The list of must-visit restaurants in Maryland is almost too long! Baltimore’s Woodbury Kitchen has become an icon with its unique flavorful dishes. Miss Shirley’s, which has locations in both Annapolis and Baltimore, has some of the best brunch and morning cocktails you’ll ever have. You’ll find out quickly why there’s always a long line outside on the weekends.
Address: 801 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842, USA
Address: 401 S Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842, USA
Address: 203 2nd St, Ocean City, MD 21842, USA
Address: 203 N Paca St, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
Address: 7339 E Furnace Branch Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060, USA
Address: 15211 Major Lansdale Blvd, Bowie, MD 20716, USA
Address: 22300 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD 20833, USA
Address: 44584 Tall Timbers Rd, Tall Timbers, MD 20690, USA
Address: 2624 Brandermill Blvd, Gambrills, MD 21054, USA
Address: 6526 Holabird Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
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Jamie Alvarenga is a writer and editor for Only In Your State.
She spends her time chasing around a curious toddler and going on coffee-fueled adventures throughout Maryland. Contact: jalvarenga@onlyinyourstate.com
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