Marylanders are very passionate about food. The other week we shared 10 unassuming restaurants in Maryland that pack big flavor. Almost immediately, the comments section exploded with similar small restaurants with mind-blowing cuisine. So, here are 10 MORE hole in the wall restaurants in Maryland that may seem shabby from the outside, but step inside and you’ll experience spectacular food like no other.
- Sunshine General Store, Brookeville
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Yelp / Nick T. We’ve featured Sunshine General Store on two lists already, but they’re worth mentioning AGAIN because readers continue to rave about this place. Their burgers are huge, juicy, and unforgettable. Check out their Facebook page here.
- The Frying Pan, Lusby
Yelp / Cream Cheese C.
Yelp / Jim U. A favorite among locals, this place does breakfast right. The menu boasts such classics as corned beef hash, country ham and eggs, and pancakes. The parking lot is almost always full, and for good reason. Find the Frying Pan’s Facebook page here.
- Taco Bar, Gaithersburg
Yelp / A.R.P.
Yelp / Ching C. Authentic Mexican food and quite possibly the best tacos around. Once you visit, you’ll likely go back again and again for more. Try such favorites as the chicken, ground pork, or fish tacos. Tortas, soups, and burritos are also on the menu. Click here for the official website of Taco Bar Gaithersburg.
- Nick’s Diner, Wheaton
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Yelp / Heather M. Make sure to bring the green because Nick’s Diner accepts cash only. This old-fashioned diner has a menu jam-packed with delicious homemade food - from the hot roast beef platter to the Greek gyro. Stop by for breakfast or lunch. Check out their Facebook page here.
- Dolce, Hagerstown
Yelp / Chloe K.
Yelp / Steven K. Sometimes you can’t fight those cravings for carbs, and that’s when Dolce is the perfect place to go. It may not look like much from the outside, but the food will leave your insides satisfied. You’ll find a generous selection of pizzas, calzones, subs, and authentic European dishes. Click here for Dolce’s official Facebook page.
- Neptune’s Seafood Pub, North Beach
Yelp / Keith E.
Yelp / Gerard C. You’d normally head to a pub for drinks rather than seafood. However, Neptune’s has exceptional crab cakes and their steamed mussels are famous among locals. Find their website here.
- The Fill’Er-Up, Parkton
Facebook / The Fill’Er-Up
Yelp / Nikeita P. Come to this tiny place for the cream of crab soup, and you will not be left disappointed. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the quaint eatery offers something for every taste - from subs and hand-tossed pizza to homemade soups and juicy 1/3 pound burgers. Click here for the official website of The Fill’Er-Up.
- Mom & Pop’s Family Restaurant, Hurlock
Facebook / Mom & Pop’s Family Restaurant
Yelp / S.S. This is one of those restaurants where everybody knows your name. Great service and even greater food. Mom & Pop’s Family Restaurant, however, is perhaps best known for its hand-cut steaks and the freshest seafood around. Find their Facebook page here.
- Reggae Soul Cafe, Salisbury
Yelp / Tricia S.
Yelp / Brian B. Here you’ll find authentic Jamaican cuisine such as jerk chicken, curried goat, and plantains. You might also want to try such favorites as the sweet potato pudding and the cocoa bread. The phenomenal food will have you already planning your next visit. Click here for the official website of Reggae Soul Cafe.
- K Bar, Cumberland
Yelp / Aaron H.
Yelp / Aaron H. This dive bar has surprisingly great food at affordable prices. Try their cheeseburger and fries for a grease-filled, heavenly meal. Cap off your meal with a slice of homemade pie or homemade cake. Click here for the official Facebook page of K Bar.
Have you been to any of these hole in the wall restaurants in Maryland? What is your favorite item to order off of the menu? Feel free to share your thoughts. Your feedback just may help others discover the best food in the Old Line State. Love a good BBQ meal? Check out these five hole in the wall BBQ restaurants in Maryland.
Yelp / Ryan W.
Yelp / Nick T.
We’ve featured Sunshine General Store on two lists already, but they’re worth mentioning AGAIN because readers continue to rave about this place. Their burgers are huge, juicy, and unforgettable. Check out their Facebook page here.
Yelp / Cream Cheese C.
Yelp / Jim U.
A favorite among locals, this place does breakfast right. The menu boasts such classics as corned beef hash, country ham and eggs, and pancakes. The parking lot is almost always full, and for good reason. Find the Frying Pan’s Facebook page here.
Yelp / A.R.P.
Yelp / Ching C.
Authentic Mexican food and quite possibly the best tacos around. Once you visit, you’ll likely go back again and again for more. Try such favorites as the chicken, ground pork, or fish tacos. Tortas, soups, and burritos are also on the menu. Click here for the official website of Taco Bar Gaithersburg.
Yelp / Paul D.
Yelp / Heather M.
Make sure to bring the green because Nick’s Diner accepts cash only. This old-fashioned diner has a menu jam-packed with delicious homemade food - from the hot roast beef platter to the Greek gyro. Stop by for breakfast or lunch. Check out their Facebook page here.
Yelp / Chloe K.
Yelp / Steven K.
Sometimes you can’t fight those cravings for carbs, and that’s when Dolce is the perfect place to go. It may not look like much from the outside, but the food will leave your insides satisfied. You’ll find a generous selection of pizzas, calzones, subs, and authentic European dishes. Click here for Dolce’s official Facebook page.
Yelp / Keith E.
Yelp / Gerard C.
You’d normally head to a pub for drinks rather than seafood. However, Neptune’s has exceptional crab cakes and their steamed mussels are famous among locals. Find their website here.
Facebook / The Fill’Er-Up
Yelp / Nikeita P.
Come to this tiny place for the cream of crab soup, and you will not be left disappointed. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the quaint eatery offers something for every taste - from subs and hand-tossed pizza to homemade soups and juicy 1/3 pound burgers. Click here for the official website of The Fill’Er-Up.
Facebook / Mom & Pop’s Family Restaurant
Yelp / S.S.
This is one of those restaurants where everybody knows your name. Great service and even greater food. Mom & Pop’s Family Restaurant, however, is perhaps best known for its hand-cut steaks and the freshest seafood around. Find their Facebook page here.
Yelp / Tricia S.
Yelp / Brian B.
Here you’ll find authentic Jamaican cuisine such as jerk chicken, curried goat, and plantains. You might also want to try such favorites as the sweet potato pudding and the cocoa bread. The phenomenal food will have you already planning your next visit. Click here for the official website of Reggae Soul Cafe.
Yelp / Aaron H.
This dive bar has surprisingly great food at affordable prices. Try their cheeseburger and fries for a grease-filled, heavenly meal. Cap off your meal with a slice of homemade pie or homemade cake. Click here for the official Facebook page of K Bar.
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hole in the wall restaurants in Maryland July 10, 2020 Beth Price-Williams What are the best hidden gem restaurants in Maryland? How lucky are we to have so many hidden gem restaurants in Maryland? Uncovering them, after all, can be so much fun. Rube’s Crab Shack, for example, sits not too far from the Pennsylvania border and boasts some of the best crabs in Maryland. If you’re really hungry, order the massive steamed crabs. The menu also features such favorites as the soft shell crab sandwich and the huge shrimp po’boys. Oak Barrel Café, in Little Orleans, is another hidden gem. It, in fact, is hiding in a gas station and serves such delicious dishes as burgers, hot sandwiches, and wraps. Which restaurants have the best patios in Maryland? Some of the best restaurants in Maryland boast patios with sensational views. Mountain Branch Grill & Pub, in Joppa, features sweeping views of the lush green golf course. Make sure you ask for an outdoor table during the warmer months. Several tables features umbrellas to protect you from the sun. If you think the views are good, wait until you see the menu. Choose from such delectable dishes as slathered ribs topped with onions and paired with carrots and a classic pasta dish with shrimp. What are the best mom & pop restaurants in Maryland? If you ever get a mad craving for home-cooked food like mom and grandma used to make, you can’t go wrong with a visit to one of the mom & pop restaurants in Maryland. You’ll feel right at home at Grove Market, in Bishopville, a cozy and quirky mom and pop restaurant that’s full of surprises. Don’t expect a menu, because the eatery doesn’t have one. Instead, it offers fresh dishes daily, and each day is different. You might try such popular meals as fried greens tomatoes, scallops or scallops. Be sure to save room for dessert, too.
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hole in the wall restaurants in Maryland
July 10, 2020
Beth Price-Williams
What are the best hidden gem restaurants in Maryland? How lucky are we to have so many hidden gem restaurants in Maryland? Uncovering them, after all, can be so much fun. Rube’s Crab Shack, for example, sits not too far from the Pennsylvania border and boasts some of the best crabs in Maryland. If you’re really hungry, order the massive steamed crabs. The menu also features such favorites as the soft shell crab sandwich and the huge shrimp po’boys. Oak Barrel Café, in Little Orleans, is another hidden gem. It, in fact, is hiding in a gas station and serves such delicious dishes as burgers, hot sandwiches, and wraps. Which restaurants have the best patios in Maryland? Some of the best restaurants in Maryland boast patios with sensational views. Mountain Branch Grill & Pub, in Joppa, features sweeping views of the lush green golf course. Make sure you ask for an outdoor table during the warmer months. Several tables features umbrellas to protect you from the sun. If you think the views are good, wait until you see the menu. Choose from such delectable dishes as slathered ribs topped with onions and paired with carrots and a classic pasta dish with shrimp. What are the best mom & pop restaurants in Maryland? If you ever get a mad craving for home-cooked food like mom and grandma used to make, you can’t go wrong with a visit to one of the mom & pop restaurants in Maryland. You’ll feel right at home at Grove Market, in Bishopville, a cozy and quirky mom and pop restaurant that’s full of surprises. Don’t expect a menu, because the eatery doesn’t have one. Instead, it offers fresh dishes daily, and each day is different. You might try such popular meals as fried greens tomatoes, scallops or scallops. Be sure to save room for dessert, too.
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The OIYS Visitor Center
How lucky are we to have so many hidden gem restaurants in Maryland? Uncovering them, after all, can be so much fun. Rube’s Crab Shack, for example, sits not too far from the Pennsylvania border and boasts some of the best crabs in Maryland. If you’re really hungry, order the massive steamed crabs. The menu also features such favorites as the soft shell crab sandwich and the huge shrimp po’boys.
Oak Barrel Café, in Little Orleans, is another hidden gem. It, in fact, is hiding in a gas station and serves such delicious dishes as burgers, hot sandwiches, and wraps.
Which restaurants have the best patios in Maryland?
Some of the best restaurants in Maryland boast patios with sensational views. Mountain Branch Grill & Pub, in Joppa, features sweeping views of the lush green golf course. Make sure you ask for an outdoor table during the warmer months. Several tables features umbrellas to protect you from the sun. If you think the views are good, wait until you see the menu. Choose from such delectable dishes as slathered ribs topped with onions and paired with carrots and a classic pasta dish with shrimp.
What are the best mom & pop restaurants in Maryland?
If you ever get a mad craving for home-cooked food like mom and grandma used to make, you can’t go wrong with a visit to one of the mom & pop restaurants in Maryland. You’ll feel right at home at Grove Market, in Bishopville, a cozy and quirky mom and pop restaurant that’s full of surprises. Don’t expect a menu, because the eatery doesn’t have one. Instead, it offers fresh dishes daily, and each day is different. You might try such popular meals as fried greens tomatoes, scallops or scallops. Be sure to save room for dessert, too.
