Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Timonium

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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CantonCharles VillageDowntownFederal HillFells PointHampden

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

52 restaurants available nearby

1. Bluestone

4.6

Exceptional(6838)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Timonium

Booked 40 times today

Bluestone is a casual upscale restaurant featuring fresh fish & seafood. BlueStone also offers other meats such as Filet & Ribeye. Desserts are baked fresh on-premise daily. Open Indoor Seating & Curbside Service. Please order online or call us to place your order, 410-561-1100.

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2. Fogo de Chao - Towson

4.0

Excellent(175)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Towson

Booked 84 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

3. Michael's Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(2623)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Timonium

Booked 45 times today

Reinvention and attention to detail have kept us in business for 40 years. We are honored to serve our community. See what our team, led by Chef Santos and our General Manager Raquel, has to offer you. This restaurant is our home and we treat our guests with this philosophy in mind. Thank you!

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4. LIBERATORE’S Ristorante & Catering - Timonium

4.6

Exceptional(1100)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Timonium

Booked 7 times today

LIBERATORE'S RISTORANTE is a family owned restaurant since 1988. The Timonium location offers an extensive wine list from different parts of the world. Our menu include not only great Pastas with savoring homemade sauces, but we also serve 16oz. Steaks, Seafood, Chicken, & Veal. We also have great vegetarian dishes.LIBERATORE'S RISTORANTE is open for Lunch & Dinner ( Coming soon by popular demand SUNDAY BRUNCH)LIBERATORE'S RIATORANTE has four beautiful dining rooms to serve You with our friendly staff to make your dining experience a memorable one. LIBERATORE'S RISTORANTE also has private rooms from 20 guest up to 150 guest. Visit our elegant lounge for a cocktail or try one of our famous Martinis !!!Carry-out & gift certificates are available. We hope we can have the pleasure to serve You soon !!!

5. Towson Tavern

4.3

Awesome(747)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Towson

Booked 2 times today

The Towson Tavern offers an ever evolving Seasonal Menu featuring unique American regional cuisine and serving a premium line of wine and spirits as well as a craft beer selection. *Please enjoy Wine Down Wednesdays with us featuring half priced bottles.*Happy hour Monday-Friday from 5:00-7:00 at the bar. Half priced top-shelf cocktails, wines by the glass and all beers.

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6. Pappas Restaurant - Cockeysville

4.5

Awesome(2872)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Hunt Valley

Booked 15 times today

Welcome to Pappas Restaurant and Sports Bar in Cockeysville, Maryland! If you've been searching for the perfect crab cake in the Baltimore area -- or ANY area, for that matter -- look no further than Pappas's 8-ounce cake of glory. Packed with colossal lump crab meat, minimal filler, and a recipe blend that has had people coming back for more since 1972. This gem is why Pappas has been featured on the cover of Baltimore Magazine, appeared on Food Network, Cooking Channel, and Travel Channel, and has won over 20 awards in just a few short years. We proudly welcome guests to enjoy a sinful cocktail at our bar, have a quiet dinner with the family in our dining room, or host a party for up to 80 people in our private room. Pappas Restaurant and Sports Bar is fully handicap accessible, and only a stone's throw away from the Beltway, minutes from Hunt Valley and Towson. Make a reservation today!

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7. 7 West Bistro Grille

4.0

Excellent(626)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Towson

Booked 1 time today

Serving Mediterranean tapas, homemade soups and organic gourmet salads, authentic gyros, Angus burgers and Mediterranean-inspired entrees featuring fresh fish, seafood, steaks and chops alongside local Baltimore favorites. Whatever your craving, our menu has something to satisfy it. We pride ourselves with excellent food and exceptional service. 7 West is casual fine dining in a modern, elegant setting that is both intimate and relaxing. Our thoughtfully priced dishes allow the entire family to share a night out together. We feature an unbeatable Happy Hour from 3pm-7pm with half price tapas as well as late night dining and the After Hours Lounge. We offer Brunch every Saturday and Sunday till 3pm. We are the perfect location for your holiday or private parties. Reservations are recommended.

8. Kabuto

4.5

Awesome(84)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Hibachi • Parkville

Booked 8 times today

We are committed to serving an authentic Japanese experience to each and every one of our guests. From the atmosphere of our dining room to the dishes we make, we have constructed a Japanese-inspired restaurant people want to visit.Whether you prefer the excitement of our chefs cooking in front of you on our hibachi grill or the bursts of tangy flavor from our sushi rolls, you’ll have a dine-in experience that is unlike any other.

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9. Pappas Restaurant - Parkville

4.4

Awesome(1806)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Parkville

Pappas Restaurant in Parkville, Baltimore, is a popular spot for special occasions. As one reviewer puts it, 'This is our go to place when there are special occasions.' It's also praised for its 'deliciously good' food, 'excellent' service, and 'great atmosphere.' With its 'nice space' and 'original art work,' it's an ideal place to host a gathering or a romantic dinner. Plus, it's loved by locals and visitors alike for its 'finest, freshest seafood, steaks, and pasta dishes.'

10. The Ruxton

4.8

Exceptional(601)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Harbor East

Booked 49 times today

Curated by Aaron Taylor, Atlas Restaurant Group’s Corporate Chef & Chef Partner in this concept, the menu puts steak in the spotlight with over 11 cuts from Chicago-based meat purveyor Meats by Linz. The Ruxton will serve a mix of wet and dry aged prime cuts of Black Angus Beef, as well as dry aging Long Island Duck and Bison from Virginia’s New Frontier Farm in-house. To complement the steak options, seasonal shellfish and seafood entrees will be available including dover sole, Maryland rockfish, whole live lobster, king salmon, Chilean sea bass and more.Looking to elevate your dining experience, book your reservation in our beautiful wine cellar here: https://theruxtonsteakhouse.com/the-wine-cellar-experience/The Ruxton will serve lunch every weekday and dinner 7 days a week. Be sure to visit Atlas’ new world-class cocktail bar and lounge next door to The Ruxton called Order of the Ace.

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Angela
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Very nice restaurant. Food and service was excellent.
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Michael's CafePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Timonium
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4.6
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Nancy
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fun place for conversations and get togethers, great service & fairly priced good food
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BluestonePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Timonium
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4.6
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore / Maryland •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our waitress Tiffany was the best. I really enjoyed the food as well, my only complaint is that they should offer more sides at the market table. The ambiance and service was out of this world.
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Fogo de Chao - TowsonPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Towson
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Peggy
Baltimore / Maryland •45 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was delicious with excellent service. Very enjoyable evening.
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LIBERATORE’S Ristorante & Catering - TimoniumPrice: Moderate• Italian• Timonium
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4.6
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Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
I enjoyed our time, the Food was scorching hot and very delicious. Me and my lady will come back again for sure.
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Towson TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Towson
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4.3

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