5 Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Ellicott City

5 restaurants available nearby

1. Linwoods

4.9

Exceptional(4768)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Owings Mills

Booked 20 times today

It all began with a love story and a dream. Linwood, a chef, and Ellen, a reporter, met 36 years ago in a restaurant of course! They married and began to envision that someday they would open a restaurant of their own. The restaurant’s first business plan was written at their dining room table on an electric typewriter. In 1988 Linwoods opened its doors, and it has been a labour of love for more than thirty years. Linwoods’ cuisine consists of the freshest ingredients, and inventive preparation. Our service is warm and attentive. We have developed a reputation for consistency an attention to detail. These qualities are key to our catering business as well. Our team has worked hard to connect to our community, and we value our customers. These values have been central to Ellen and Linwood’s vision, and we hope are felt by our customers each day.

2. 18th & 21st

4.8

Exceptional(1523)

Price: Expensive

• Speakeasy • Columbia

Booked 8 times today

18th & 21st brings something fresh and classic to Columbia, Maryland. Named after the Constitutional Amendment that enacted Prohibition and then subsequent Amendment that repealed it, 18th & 21st promises to bring back a bygone era through an elevated, tailored evening experience. Our food and cocktails reflect the feel of prohibition supper clubs. This not to say we're stuck in the past, but rather that we try and emulate the style of that era. That means beautiful presentation, careful crafting, and perfect pairings to keep your night on beat. Combined with live music, this creates an unparalleled experience for the discerning and adventurous looking for a sophisticated evening. Due to the nature of the experience at 18th & 21st we request that all diners be over the age of eighteen.

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3. The Prime Rib Maryland at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland

4.5

Awesome(2862)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Hanover

Booked 29 times today

A Baltimore institution since 1965, The Prime Rib is renowned for tender cuts of USDA Prime steaks, the freshest seafood selections, an expansive wine list, and an atmosphere that is as elegant as it is comfortable.This critically-acclaimed restaurant has been honored with multiple awards such as “Best of Baltimore” by Baltimore Magazine; a Zagat rating as the #1 steakhouse in Baltimore, Philadelphia and DC; designation as one of the Top Five Romantic Restaurants in the U.S. by Food and Wine; and a coveted place on Esquire magazine’s prestigious list of Top Twenty Steakhouses in the United States. In 2024, The Prime Rib was awarded Wine Spectators Award of Excellence for their wine list.

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4. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Pikesville

4.7

Exceptional(3206)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Pikesville

Booked 24 times today

Expect nothing less than an extraordinary meal and first-class service from one of the most outstanding prime steak houses in the world: Ruth's Chris Steak House. Among the most distinctive dining destinations in the area. At Ruth's Chris Steak House your service will always be first class-attentive but never fussy.

5. Citron

4.9

Exceptional(2204)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Towson

Booked 5 times today

Casually elegant, romantic American Waterfront Dining in Baltimore County with lovely outside dining on the lake. Repeat winner BEST of BALTIMORE, OpenTable Diners' Choice, Wine Spectator Awards. Owned and operated by Susan and Charles Levine. Enjoy a seasonal menu of highest-grade center-cut steaks, chops and seafood with expert preparation led by Executive Chef Mary Hersh and exquisite sushi by Chef Alan from Hong Kong; plus craft cocktails, and many of the world's best wines and spirits. Everything made in-house. Al fresco dining in peaceful nature or indoors in elegant ambiance. Parties of 7+ or private events please contact us 410-363-0900 reservations@citronbaltimore.com Exquisite venue for food lovers, with fireplace; subtle TVs in upscale bar. Our 8 private dining rooms and private event venue, The Cove, feature Hi-tech AV, inside/outside Lakefront spaces for large social and corporate events. Heated outdoor terraces year round equal nature lover's paradise. Free parking.

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Linwoods

2. 18th & 21st

3. The Prime Rib Maryland at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland

4. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Pikesville

5. Citron

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