Best American Restaurants in Maryland

5 hand-picked American restaurants in Maryland — ratings, price ranges, addresses, and directions for each.

Our directory features 5 hand-picked American restaurants across Maryland. You'll find them in neighborhoods like Baltimore, Bethesda, Frederick, Silver Spring, from $$ spots to $$$ dining rooms. The highest-rated American pick in our directory right now is Woodberry Kitchen in Baltimore, at 4.5 out of 5. Every listing below links to a full detail page with the address, phone number, price range, and directions, so you can compare options and pick the right spot for your night out. We keep this list curated rather than exhaustive — each restaurant here was added to the directory on its merits, and the ratings shown come from our listings data.

All American restaurants across the DMV
Woodberry Kitchen

Woodberry Kitchen

MD

James Beard Award-winning farm-to-table restaurant in a converted mill in Baltimore. Celebrates Chesapeake Bay region ingredients.

Medium Rare

Medium Rare

MD

One-menu steakhouse concept serving culotte steak with secret sauce, hand-cut fries, and bread. The prix fixe simplicity and unlimited seconds have earned a cult following.

True Food Kitchen

True Food Kitchen

MD

Dr. Andrew Weil-inspired restaurant focusing on anti-inflammatory, nutrient-rich dishes. Seasonal menus feature vibrant bowls, salads, and creative vegetable-forward plates.

Wye Oak Tavern

Wye Oak Tavern

MD

A collaborative venture by celebrated chefs Bryan and Michael Voltaggio in their Frederick hometown, paying homage to the taverns of the past with a modern take on storied gathering places.

Copper Canyon Grill

Copper Canyon Grill

MD

Downtown Silver Spring restaurant with an open-air kitchen serving sophisticated American fare, from iron skillet cornbread and rotisserie chicken to barbecued ribs.