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- PPeterWashington, D.C. Area •37 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoA lovely experience. Macy, our server, was attentive, kind and helpful. This was a typically great experience for us and I was happy to introduce some visiting family members to The Front Porch!More infoThe Front Porch - LeonardtownPrice: Moderate• Southern• Leonardtown•4.7
- CCynthiaWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoChristmas Eve dinner at OEG is a 24-year tradition for my daughter and me. As always, the food was awesome. My daughter and I were quite surprised and disappointed by the lackluster greeting and overall experience when we walked in. The word "dismissive" comes to mind. Because our previous experiences were fabulous, I will look at this visit as a "one-off" one. Merry Christmas and a Happy 2025!!!More infoOld Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.8
- TTaraWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe ate at IPM for Christmas Eve and though they were busy, everything was excellent. Our table was ready when we walked in the door. Food was hot and delicious and the wait was reasonable. Our server was knowledgeable and gave us just the right amout of attention. Highly recommend.More infoIl Piccolo MorsoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Leonardtown•4.7
- SSandyBaltimore / Maryland •4 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoWe love going to LA Vela, the food is always fantastic and the service Is great.More infoLa Vela Italian RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Solomons•4.8
- CChristianWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 20, 2024The food and experience were excellent! The ambiance was lovely, and the drinks had a great taste. Highly recommend!More infoThe Island HideawayPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Solomons•4.8
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Located southwest of the nation's capital, where the Patuxent River meets Chesapeake Bay, California, Maryland, is home to ample dining opportunities. Its proximity to the Atlantic allows local chefs to design menus tailored to take advantage of fresh fish and seafood from the cold ocean waters. With so many seafood restaurants to choose from, it won't be hard to find crisp fish and chips for lunch or fine dining establishments that serve upscale cuisine for dinner. American-style eateries abound, and you are never far from pubs that serve comfort food or a steakhouse that grills prime cuts of beef. For those seeking a more exotic experience, there are several California dining establishments that specialize in Asian cuisine, including Indian, Japanese and Thai.
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