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
Honorable mentions:
JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
GameOn bar+arcade
Vin 909 Winecafe
Bakery: Black Market Bakers
Honorable mentions:
Carlson’s Donuts & Thai Kitchen
InGrano Bistro Bakery
Blondie’s Doughnuts
Bar food: Lures Bar & Grille
Honorable mentions:
JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
GameOn bar+arcade
Davis’ Pub
Barbecue: Pit Boys
Honorable mentions:
Adam’s Taphouse and Grille
The Hideaway
Mission BBQ
Bartender: Jamey Staley, JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Honorable mentions:
Jessica Cummings, Lures Bar & Grille
Amity Fernandez, GameOn bar+arcade
Meaghan Frisina, Lures Bar & Grille
Beer list: Lures Bar & Grille
Honorable mentions:
GameOn bar+arcade
Heroes Pub
Fox’s Den
Best overall: Lures Bar & Grille
Honorable mentions:
Leo Annapolis
JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
GameOn bar+arcade
Black-owned restaurant: Chick and Ruth’s
Honorable mentions:
Davis’ Pub
Blondie’s Doughnuts
Breakfast/brunch: Lures Bar & Grille
Honorable mentions:
Iron Rooster
Miss Shirley’s Cafe
Grump’s Cafe
Burger: Lures Bar & Grille
Honorable mentions:
Leo Annapolis
Five Guys
JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Chef: Ken Zellers, Lures Bar & Grille
Honorable mentions:
Matthew Lego, Leo Annapolis
Jesse Ramirez, JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Scotty Szekretar, VIN 909 Winecafe
Chinese: Jack’s Fortune
Honorable mention:
Golden DragonCocktail: Lures Bar & Grille
Parley Room
Coffee: Rise Up
Bean Rush Crownsville
Ceremony Coffee Roasters
Crabcake: Lures Bar & Grille
Boatyard Bar & Grill
Edgewater Restaurant
G & M Restaurant
Deli: Giolitti Delicatessen
Chick and Ruth’s
The Italian Market
Park Deli
Dessert: Lures Bar & Grille
Always Ice Cream Co.
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
The Point Crab House & Grill
Jalapeños
Stan and Joe’s Saloon
Healthful menu: True Kitchen
CAVA
First Watch
Preserve
Indian: Basmati Indian Restaurant
Namaste Fine Indian Cuisine
Italian: Osteria 177
Carpaccio Tuscan Kitchen & Wine Bar
Luna Blu Mezzanotte
Japanese: Joss Café & Sushi Bar
Fuji Hibachi Sushi & Lava Bar
Nova Sushi Bar & Asian Fusion
Nagoya Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar
Late-night dining: GameOn bar+arcade
Chick and Ruth’s
Stan and Joe’s Saloon
Latin: JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Jalapeños
Caliente Grill
Señor Chile
Live entertainment: Ram’s Head On Stage
Stan and Joe’s Saloon
The Point Crab House & Grill
Stan and Joe’s Riverside
Lunch menu: Lures Bar & Grille
Boatyard Bar & Grill
Harvest Thyme Tavern
New restaurant (tie): Blondie’s Doughnuts and RAR/Chessie’s Wharf
100 Lots
Adam’s on Fourth
The Goat
Outdoor dining: Lures Bar & Grille
The Point Crab House & Grill
Pizza: Vin 909 Winecafe
Ledo Pizza
Place to take out-of-towners: Lures Bar & Grille
Place to take the kids: Lures Bar & Grille
Coconut Joe’s Bar & Grill
Always Ice Cream Co.
Seafood: Lures Bar & Grille
Edgewater Restaurant
O’Leary’s Seafood Restaurant
Boatyard Bar & Grill
Server: Jackson Warriner, Lures Bar & Grille
Erica Taylor, JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Jennifer Yitts, JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Amanda Shelton, Petie Greens
Sports bar: Heroes Pub
All American Steakhouse
Stan and Joe’s Saloon
JB’s Severna Park
Steak: Lewnes’ Steakhouse
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
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
M Thai Kitchen
Thai at Waugh Chapel
Value: JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Vegetarian options: True Food
Preserve
Basmati Indian Restaurant
View (tie): Choptank and Severn Inn
Carrol’s Creek Cafe
The Point Crab House and Grill
Wine list: Leo Annapolis
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Grapes Wine Bar
Honorable mentions
Korean: Jongro KBBQ