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
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
Fox’s Den
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
Honorable mentions:
JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
GameOn bar+arcade
Parley Room
Coffee: Rise Up
Honorable mentions:
Bean Rush Crownsville
InGrano Bistro Bakery
Ceremony Coffee Roasters
Crabcake: Lures Bar & Grille
Honorable mentions:
Boatyard Bar & Grill
Edgewater Restaurant
G & M Restaurant
Deli: Giolitti Delicatessen
Honorable mentions:
Chick and Ruth’s
The Italian Market
Park Deli
Dessert: Lures Bar & Grille
Honorable mentions:
Always Ice Cream Co.
Black Market Bakers
JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Fine dining: Lewnes’ Steakhouse
Honorable mentions:
Leo Annapolis
JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Osteria 177
Food truck: Smash Up Burgers
Honorable mentions:
DMV and Beyond
JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Greek on the Street
Frozen treats: Always Ice Cream Co.
Honorable mentions:
Rita’s Italian Ice
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
Greek: Chris’s Charcoal Pit
Honorable mention:
Paul’s Homewood Café
Happy hour: JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Honorable mentions:
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
Fox’s Den
Latin: JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Caliente Grill
Señor Chile
Live entertainment: Ram’s Head On Stage
Stan and Joe’s Riverside
Lunch menu: Lures Bar & Grille
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
Pizza: Vin 909 Winecafe
Fox’s Den
Ledo Pizza
Place to take out-of-towners: Lures Bar & Grille
Place to take the kids: Lures Bar & Grille
Coconut Joe’s Bar & Grill
Seafood: Lures Bar & Grille
O’Leary’s Seafood Restaurant
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
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
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
Preserve
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