Fans of Lures Bar & Grille and JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen overwhelmingly voted their support in the readers’ poll this year.
More than 7,500 ballots were cast in 46 categories during this year’s contest — demonstrating that eateries are dishing it out like never before in 2024. There’s something for everyone, from fine to casual dining, food trucks to sit-downs, and familiar favorites to new on the block.
Editor’s note:Winners and honorable mentions were determined by popular vote. Readers were invited to nominate and vote online from May to June. The results are generated solely by readers’ votes. The Baltimore Sun does not take responsibility for the services offered or advertised by those listed.
Ambience: Lures Bar & Grille
Vin 909 Winecafe
Bakery: Black Market Bakers
Carlson’s Donuts & Thai Kitchen
InGrano Bistro Bakery
Blondie’s Doughnuts
Bar food: Lures Bar & Grille
Davis’ Pub
Barbecue: Pit Boys
Adam’s Taphouse and Grille
The Hideaway
Mission BBQ
Bartender: Jamey Staley, JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Jessica Cummings, Lures Bar & Grille
Amity Fernandez, GameOn bar+arcade
Meaghan Frisina, Lures Bar & Grille
Beer list: Lures Bar & Grille
Heroes Pub
Best overall: Lures Bar & Grille
Black-owned restaurant: Chick and Ruth’s
Davis’ Pub
Blondie’s Doughnuts
Breakfast/brunch: Lures Bar & Grille
Iron Rooster
Miss Shirley’s Cafe
Grump’s Cafe
Burger: Lures Bar & Grille
Five Guys
Chef: Ken Zellers, Lures Bar & Grille
Matthew Lego, Leo Annapolis
Jesse Ramirez, JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Scotty Szekretar, VIN 909 Winecafe
Chinese: Jack’s Fortune
Golden DragonCocktail: Lures Bar & Grille
Parley Room
Coffee: Rise Up
Bean Rush Crownsville
InGrano Bistro Bakery
Ceremony Coffee Roasters
Crabcake: Lures Bar & Grille
G & M Restaurant
Deli: Giolitti Delicatessen
The Italian Market
Park Deli
Dessert: Lures Bar & Grille
Black Market Bakers
Fine dining: Lewnes’ Steakhouse
Osteria 177
Food truck: Smash Up Burgers
DMV and Beyond
Greek on the Street
Frozen treats: Always Ice Cream Co.
Rita’s Italian Ice
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
Greek: Chris’s Charcoal Pit
Paul’s Homewood Café
Happy hour: JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Healthful menu: True Kitchen
Honorable mentions:
CAVA
First Watch
Preserve
Indian: Basmati Indian Restaurant
Honorable mention:
Namaste Fine Indian Cuisine
Italian: Osteria 177
Honorable mentions:
Carpaccio Tuscan Kitchen & Wine Bar
Luna Blu Mezzanotte
Japanese: Joss Café & Sushi Bar
Honorable mentions:
Fuji Hibachi Sushi & Lava Bar
Nova Sushi Bar & Asian Fusion
Nagoya Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar
Late-night dining: GameOn bar+arcade
Honorable mentions:
Fox’s Den
Chick and Ruth’s
Stan and Joe’s Saloon
Latin: JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Honorable mentions:
Jalapeños
Caliente Grill
Señor Chile
Live entertainment: Ram’s Head On Stage
Honorable mentions:
Stan and Joe’s Saloon
The Point Crab House & Grill
Stan and Joe’s Riverside
Lunch menu: Lures Bar & Grille
Honorable mentions:
JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Boatyard Bar & Grill
Harvest Thyme Tavern
New restaurant (tie): Blondie’s Doughnuts and RAR/Chessie’s Wharf
Honorable mentions:
100 Lots
Adam’s on Fourth
The Goat
Outdoor dining: Lures Bar & Grille
Honorable mentions:
The Point Crab House & Grill
GameOn bar+arcade
JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Pizza: Vin 909 Winecafe
Honorable mentions:
GameOn bar+arcade
Fox’s Den
Ledo Pizza
Place to take out-of-towners: Lures Bar & Grille
Honorable mentions:
Leo Annapolis
JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
GameOn bar+arcade
Place to take the kids: Lures Bar & Grille
Honorable mentions:
GameOn bar+arcade
Coconut Joe’s Bar & Grill
Always Ice Cream Co.
Seafood: Lures Bar & Grille
Honorable mentions:
Edgewater Restaurant
O’Leary’s Seafood Restaurant
Boatyard Bar & Grill
Server: Jackson Warriner, Lures Bar & Grille
Honorable mentions:
Erica Taylor, JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Jennifer Yitts, JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Amanda Shelton, Petie Greens
Sports bar: Heroes Pub
Honorable mentions:
All American Steakhouse
Stan and Joe’s Saloon
JB’s Severna Park
Steak: Lewnes’ Steakhouse
Honorable mentions:
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Tuscan Prime
Sushi: Joss Cafe & Sushi Bar
Tsunami Yama Sushi bar
Nova Sushi
Takeout: JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Lemongrass
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Thai: Lemongrass
Carlson’s Donuts & Thai Kitchen
M Thai Kitchen
Thai at Waugh Chapel
Value: JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Grump’s Cafe
Davis’ Pub
Vegetarian options: True Food
Basmati Indian Restaurant
View (tie): Choptank and Severn Inn
Carrol’s Creek Cafe
The Point Crab House and Grill
Wine list: Leo Annapolis
Vin 909 Winecafe
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Grapes Wine Bar
Honorable mentions
Korean: Jongro KBBQ