This friendly little place called David & Dad's is great if you're looking for breakfast on the go. They offer a wide range of fresh-baked muffins; everything from blueberry to chocolate chip; as well as a good variety of breakfast sandwiches. They also do lunch, offering a large menu of deli and specialty sandwiches. Their Reuben is especially good - plenty of dressing and sauerkraut, without being too wet. There are a few tables, but most of the business is take out. Be sure to try a brownie.
Lebanese Taverna is a spacious restaurant with windows that allow the sunlight to brighten the entire space. The simple furniture helps add elegance to the restaurant. Being a part of a popular restaurant chain, Lebanese Taverna will not disappoint you. Their Shawarmas, Kibbeh and Tahini sauce are to die for. A number of gluten-free and vegetarian options are also available. A variety of dishes that are suitable for kids are also on offer. Discuss your private party plans with the management and have them cater to your celebration needs.
Savor a Mexican meal in Maryland at La Palapa Too. This traditional cantina features classic nachos, quesadillas and taquitas, and specialties like Carne Asada, Rainbow Trout Veracruz and Salmon La Paz.
Judging by its name alone, you can tell Mother's Federal Hill Grille wants to be liked. Its something-for-everybody menu and first-name-basis friendly staff confirm that desire. And, indeed, it is a likable place. From the Chicken Marsala to the Grilled Chicken in jerk marinade to the great crab cakes, the Italian/Caribbean/Baltimorean menu offers great fare. It's a great looking place as well, with polished hardwood floors and pressed-tin ceilings. And the aforementioned staff is energetically friendly without being overbearing, making this a great lunch destination.
Sonoma's is a reputed sports bar and grill located in Columbia, Maryland. Known for their super cheap happy hour prices on appetizers and drinks, this sports bar is great to catch a live game with friends or family. Apart from being a full-fledged sports bar with multiple gigantic TVs mounted on walls for the viewing pleasure of the patrons, the restaurant also hosts live music events, trivia contests and karaoke nights. The food menu is quite exhaustive and includes sandwiches, soups, burgers, salads, sides and starters, along with main entrees such as pepper steak, Maryland seafood pasta, New Orleans catfish and Chef's seared salmon imperial platter. This bar and grill serves draft and bottled beers, along with a carefully selected list of classic red and white wines. While the ambiance isn't much to write home about, it is quite spacious and combined with the pocket-friendly food and booze, it would feel inconsequential anyway.
If you're craving good old fashioned BBQ, ease on down to Smokey Bones Barbeque and Grill. Combining authentic American cuisine and a cozy, mountain lodge atmosphere, Smokey Bones is the perfect place to satisfy a big appetite. According to legend, this smoker produces some of the best BBQ in town! Try their award-winning Smoked St. Louis-style ribs, hand pulled pork or slow-roasted chicken drenched in their signature BBQ sauce for a delicious meal. Be sure to save room for one of their decadent desserts such as chocolate peanut butter pie, zpple cobbler a la mode and chocolate fudge cake. Draft and bottled beer, cocktails and blended drinks are available.