PLNT Burger

My wife and I first learned about this brewery several years ago when they had a collaboration with…read moreAstro Lab next to us which became Third Hill. We love trying new breweries where we go and this seemed like the best one in Columbia we haven't been to. I had high expectations but they by far exceeded it. This may be the best brewery we have been to. They have so many offerings and we loved everything. Some of the stuff is barrell aged and expensive but worth it. We also loved their taco offerings which includes some fun vegetarian options like like spicy fried mushrooms and fried avocado as well as our first ever bison meat taco along with mahi mahi, chicken tinga, and carne asada. We did not expect it but it may be the best tacos we've had. We had their seasonal strawberry margarita which may have been the best margaritas we have had along with an excellent local rose wine. Ambiance is nice and upscale for a brewery and our service at the bar was very quick and some of the most attentive we have had. We certainly look forward to returning.

We were staying at a hotel not far from here and needed dinner and saw that a Mexican taco joint…read moreoperated out of this brewery (see separate review for Albura Taqueria - very good). The place was packed on a Friday evening and we eventually got two seats at the bar with the help of a friendly patron. The place is large, loud and lively. One of the side rooms is weirdly as bright as a school room. Speaking of weird this brewery is located in the back of an office park... The staff was friendly and hustling. I must say most of their beers are not my favorite. Too many sours and other beers that feel like they are trying too hard to be exotic. I tried their Shore pilsner and even that was a bit odd. I like lighter beers like pilsners, kolsches and hefeweizens so if I lived here I would try some of their non-beer options because I would be back for the food.

Tacos! Shrimp and barbacoa... both good!

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Private room in use for a birthday

The Food Market- Columbia

4.3(741 reviews)

0.4 mi

I have been to The Food Market a few different times. We came here for brunch. We ordered the…read morelobster fingers, cream of crab soup and French toast with a side of bacon. The service was great, the wait staff were nice. Parking is located in the garage next to restaurant. We definitely return

1. Salt and pepper tuna 5/10, not worth a try; 2. Grill…read morelamb, 3/10, do not try. Over grilled, and the yellow color sauce flavor does not match with the meat; 3. The grill chicken salsa, 4/10; it's easy to make same level salad at home, nothing above average; 4. Street tacos, 8/10, the only dish tonite worth it. I've been to the restaurant many times, at the beginning when just opened was pretty good, not anymore.

Sunstrokes

Big Ole' Mozzarella Sticks

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Beet Salad

Pupatella

4.0(99 reviews)

2.0 mi

Local spot, clean and open, friendly staff, delicious Neapolitan style pizzas and appetizers. Good…read moredrinks selections. Pizzas came out fast, hot, and tasty. Good place to get some yum yum while watching sports games. Highly recommend.

I find the pizzas here to be quite expensive- I tried a make your own pizza once with Italian cream…read moresauce, grueyere cheese, caramelized onions, and eggplant. It was an excellent combination. The eggplant is fried (or deep fried maybe) and has a really nice taste- the caramelized onions have a bit of spice to them and a reddish color and they go well with the Gruyère. The pizza is cut into 4 slices which are huge and floppy, that I need to fold it slightly, but it's still an enjoyable slice. The crust is really nice- usually I don't eat the whole thing but with this it's not overly thick or oily, and the ends are edible instead of being dense blocks of cardboard. The ambience inside is nice and it's best to come by for a pickup in the middle of a weekday when it's empty to get a quick order.

4.2.25

Bambi pizza

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Pesto pizza

Glenwood's

4.1(1.4k reviews)

2.6 mi

•$$$

We stayed in the area and decided to dine here for dinner. There was no wait to be seated and Abby…read morewas our server. She was absolutely fantastic. The decor is relaxing and comfortable. I ordered the rotisserie chicken (white) with green beans and mashed potatoes. Everything was soooo delicious. My daughter got the rattlesnake pasta, which she loved. We highly recommend.

My wife and I ate here after finding it on Yelp. We were in…read moreColumbia, Md. to see a concert at the Merriweahther Pavilion. We decided to have an early dinner before seeing the show. We started with the fried calamari. The breading was light and the calamari was very tender. It was probably one of the best calamari appetizers we have had out of dozens of restaurants we have been to. For the main dishes, we had the rattlesnake pasta. This is a pasta dish made with rotisserie chicken, mushrooms, red yellow and green peppers in a Cajun Alfredo sauce. The sauce was not too spicy with just enough bite. It was excellent. I don't usually care for mushrooms but this dish was amazing. The portion sizes were huge. Enough, that we were able to make another meal for the two of us with the leftovers. For dessert we had the cheesecake with oreo cookie crust. Our server was very attentive and pleasant. She was helpful with suggestions. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and spacious. It is decorated with beautiful wood trim. The booths can easily sit six people each. The dining area is huge. I estimate that it can sit anywhere from two hundred to three hundred if not more guests. Soothing music was played throughout the restaurant. There is a bar serving mixed drinks and beer as well as soft drinks. The restrooms are spotless and just as beautiful as the rest of the restaurant. The rotisserie chicken is made fresh and cooked in a rotisserie pit right next to the kitchen. We will be going back with family to try their prime rib. Prices are slightly above average but warranted. You are paying for an elevated dining experience with both the food quality and ambiance. There is ample parking in a large parking lot. The restaurant also offers a separate dining area for special events with outdoor dining. I highly recommend eating at this restaurant.

Steak frites

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Grilled Rainbow Trout

Victoria Gastro Pub

3.9(1.8k reviews)

3.0 mi

I feel terrible for starting to eat my dinner before thinking to snap a pic as the presentation was…read morereally nice. Everything was bright fresh and inviting. But the taste is what really matters and Grilled Sesame Salmon didn't disappoint. Wow!! I thought British food was supposed to be flavorless. The Salmon was both sweet and spicy with the teriyaki bang-bang glaze. The jasmine rice cakes added the perfect amount of crunch and the vegetables were as fresh as they appeared. The pub side of the restaurant feels British with ornate wooden features and sounds of laughter from all around. The bartender are knowledgeable and engaging. Most importantly they made me a proper Makers Mark Manhattan filled to the absolute top of glass to top off an outstanding dinner.

So this review is going to be short and sweet, but with one VERY important note. Those of you who…read moreread my reviews know I typically review either really good or really "not so good" restaurants. I'm breaking my own rules, because I feel the 3.9 rating is pretty accurate, with one 5 star + exception. This was a business lunch and a convenient location so there we were. The duck fries as an appetizer were good but needed to be seasoned with a little more salt. I had a strawberry salad with some grilled chicken that was good with the greens, but dry as the desert with the chicken and borderline inedible. Here's the twist!!! My two compadres both had the grilled cheese and lobster sandwich. They both looked at me sheepishly and said, you f ed up!!! William was kind enough to break off a substantial bite and let me try it. Angels sang, children wept, and I almost passed out! It was the kind of perfection we all agreed we would have eaten 5, maybe 6 of these unnaturally awesome sandwiches until we passed out! 3.5 Star service, 4 Star ambience, and some 10 Star bites! Cheers, JimG

Great people working here

1/2 baked with hot-honey sauce with waffles, and cream spinach.

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Lavendar Bees Knees

Glory Days Grill

3.2(271 reviews)

2.1 mi

Off US-40 near Centennial Ln. Generous comfort food. Welcoming staff. Sports-tvs everywhere!…read more We came here for an evening of easy decisions. Regular comfort food, good beer. Sports tvs. Easy prices. We grabbed a $6 Leinenkugel draft and a $4 Natty Boh draft. A couple of classics from their full bar. We grabbed a $13 Tri-Merica Burger & Ceasar salad combo special, and a $15 cheesesteak sandwich. With their app membership, we got 10% off the food. I love me a deal :-) They cooked the burger to medium as-requested: Juicy, savory, with American cheese, lettuce, chopped onions, dill pickles, ketchup and mustard. The Caesar Salad was fresh with crunchy lettuce and crunchy croutons. Just right. The Glory Days Cheesesteak is basically a Philly: tender thin grilled steak, grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, white American cheese, and an Amarosa bread roll. Great flavor with fresh toppings on a well-stuffed sandwich. It's a nice homey place. We ran into friends we hadnt seen in weeks! It was a pleasant relaxed evening, with good food, cold beer, sports, reasonable prices. (By the way, the street address on Yelp is correct: a strip-mall on US-40 just east of Centennial Lane. It's just about behind the diner. But the Yelp map shows the wrong location as of Jun 2026.)

Wow Glory Days hit the mark!…read more Make sure to grab the Friday Fish Meal ($11.99)!!! Great deal! You get a HUGE piece of crispy, golden, good fish with 2 sides. (They also have other weekly deals) My food was amazing! Full of flavor and a great portions. The price is beyond fair. Customer service was outstanding! Easy to order online. Fast pick up service. I can't say enough great things about this location. Last thing I will say is that's I'll be back soon!

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Grille 620

4.3(595 reviews)

6.3 mi

•$$$

This is one of the best restaurant in HOCO. I've been coming here for years and kinda waited awhile…read moreto write the review to ensure they show consistency through out the year. Interior is pretty simple and clean. Service is always great. I haven't had a bad service once. Food is always delicious. I've had steak, fries, grilled octopus salad,seafood risotto, crab cake, soups, burgers, pastas and you name it. I've tried half of the menu and they were all delicious and portion is generous for the price. Definitely my favorite to go place in HOCO.

Had a great Mother's Day brunch at Grill 620. The food and service were both really good overall. I…read moreordered the steak and eggs -- the flavor was great, although I would've loved for the steak to be a little more tender. The espresso martini was excellent and definitely one of my favorite parts of brunch. My husband ordered the crab omelette and really enjoyed it as well. The atmosphere was nice for Mother's Day, and the staff provided great service throughout our visit. I'd definitely come back again -- especially to try the oysters and champagne brunch next time!

Decor

620. Burger

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Exterior

Blackwall Barn & Lodge

4.2(542 reviews)

0.7 mi

•$$$

Celebrated my birthday at Blackwall Columbia. We ordered the crabcakes sandwich with house fresh…read morecut fries. Meaty crabcake not loaded with fillers. Calamari was flash fried, crisp not greasy. Naya our server was excellent. She has a pleasant demeanor and really cares for her customers. She took the time to take a good pictures of us. Thank you Naya.

Excellent meal and excellent service by Amelia. Great lunch or dinner restaurant! Good atmosphere.read more

Drinks Menu

New York steak

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I was told that the pot pie was very good and the person who consumed it didn't become sick

Smashing Grapes

4.5(476 reviews)

0.7 mi

Enjoy the food and love the ambiance. Live music is bonus. Really enjoyed the lovely service by…read moreGrace. Very thorough and helpful

Grace was amazing! She was very attentive and so helpful, I would definitely be back to see her…read more The restaurant was also really amazing, the food was great and the atmosphere was lovely!

Restaurant space

Short ribs

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Sinful chocolate cake

Mad Chef Kitchen And Bar

4.2(502 reviews)

6.3 mi

We were staying in the area for a couple of nights and were looking for an interesting casual…read morefrestaurant for dinner and saw the good reviews for MadChef. We called for a last minute reservation and when we arrived we opted for a hightop in the lively bar area. Our friendly waitress took our drink orders while we explored the menu. I ordered their sloppy mushroom burger medium rare with fries. The burger was perfectly done and the Old Bay seasoned fries were tasty. My wife got the salmon in a teriyaki glaze with a couscous and corn side. The salmon was done to her request of medium rare and the side dish was different and very good. Being a birthday dinner they comped our dessert of a cranberry bread pudding in a caramel sauce - delicious. The prices were reasonable. A big thumbs up!

Beautifully rustic decor so loved the style/vibe. Server Joey was very friendly and made decent…read morerecommendations. Crab and artichoke dip was tasty (preferred with chips as opposed to pretzel bites) the corn and crab bisque was an absolute miss (way too watery with a fishy flavor) shrimp tacos were decent as well (would have preferred blackened seasoning) but the pineapple salsa was a great addition. Yummy fries. I would be willing to try once more as they had a large menu including brunch on the weekends.

Bar area

Ceviche

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Pina colada crush and passionfruit jalepeno margarita = amazing!

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Samri N.

4 years ago

My fav place during fasting season. The best customer service and great food. Fair price. Chicken sandwich with herb fries and strawberry juice is my go to meal. I highly recommended for vegans. read more

Cathy E.

11 months ago

They are unappreciative of frequent customers. They dont respect their customers and the fact that the customers are how and why they are in business. read more

Hélen B.

3 years ago

Best vegan burger I've ever tasted in my life. There's no comparison, it's juicy, delicious and makes you want to eat it every day. I loved !!! read more

Thomas B.

3 years ago

Great taste treats ! Great Service. They young lady helping me cared. I purchased 2 other items because of her. read more

Angela H.

2 years ago

best customer service ever, the meals are delicious and it will keep you coming back for more! great job PB

Selina C.

5 years ago

Food is always amazing ! Fast service and made right in front of you.

Valisa D.

4 years ago

I absolutely love this place, food is always hot , fresh and fast!

Rickisa O.

5 years ago

Friendly service and delicious food! All while shopping. win win

Bre M.

5 years ago

I love this place. The food is always 100% good.

Imani C.

5 years ago

love this place! Vegetarians fast food dreeam.

Miracle S.

5 years ago

fast and easy to order. taste great

PLNT Burger - vegan - Updated September 2026

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