Bon Fresco Brings Great Bread and Sandwiches to Columbia

It took me a little while to get around to trying Bon Fresco, but once I did, it's been hard to stay away. The place makes great fresh breads baked on the premises in several varieties -- baguette, ciabatta, foccacia, a delicious plain white loaf, and my recent favorite, a soft, pillowy flatbread. We were recently offered a cinnamon bun that put the gloppy mall versions to shame.

Sandwiches at Bon Fresco are inventive with fresh, top quality ingredients including fresh roast turkey, pork loin, nice grilled vegetables and much more. The sandwiches come out hearty but not over-stuffed. You can feel good that you're eating well, but not eating too much. Sandwiches are served with a little side of lentils or cous-cous, which I like for a change of pace. But some folks really wanted chips, so now Bon Fresco offers a choice of good-quality potato chips if you get a drink, too.

In addition to the sandwiches, Bon Fresco has some terrific salads (the curried chicken salad is especially good) and you can choose your own mix of toppings and greens. They also have several freshly made soups that look great but I frankly haven't tried yet. The counter staff is friendly and eager to make suggestions to help you make the best choice. Bon Fresco has enough seats to eat right there or you can take your treasures back to your home, office, picnic or wherever.

Bon Fresco is precisely the type of fresh, home grown eatery that folks often say they want as a quality alternative to fast food chains. If you're one of those folks, seek Bon Fresco out and put your money where your mouth is. If you're not one of those folks, give it a try anyway and you may find yourself coming back, too.

Location
6945 Oakland Mills Road
Columbia, MD 21045
410-290-3434
(no website I can find)

From Snowden River Parkway, go west on Oakland Mills Road and take the first right into the shopping/office park. Bon Frescos is tucked in to the right, and they've put up a few small signs to help you find them. It's worth looking for!

Reviews

• How Chow has two positive posts (post 1, post 2) about Bon Fresco.
• Urbanspoon readers give Bon Fresco a 100% rating based on 19 votes and 3 user reviews (as of 8/11/09)
  
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• Yelp readers five Bon Fresco 5/5 stars based on 2 reviews as of 8/11/09.
  
• Chowhound has 5 comments about Bon Fresco as of 8/11/09.
  

B&O American Brasserie

We ventured into Baltimore last weekend to try the brand new B&O American Brasserie at the brand new Hotel Monaco Baltimore. This is a formidable restaurant with a high-powered chef, E. Michael Reidt, whose resume includes Food & Wine's Best New Chef of 2001 and top restaurants in Boston, Miami and Santa Barbara. It's a welcome addition to the Baltimore scene, and far more than a typical hotel restaurant, though it is saddled with the responsibility of offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The B&O American Brasserie is a destination in its own right and provides ample reasons for locals to give it a try.

The restaurant, located in what used to be the headquarters building of the B&O Railroad, has a handsome bar, lounge, kitchen and a few tables on the ground floor, with more seating in a loft area upstairs. We were initially seated at the rail of the upstairs loft, but found the noise and music from the bar area a little overpowering, so we moved further back into one of the more secluded banquettes. The restaurant wasn't full, so it was easy to move, but one wonders what the sound level might be like on a truly busy night. And it probably will get busy.

The focus here is on Chesapeake regional food and ingredients. The menu is not as extensive or adventurous as the Woodberry Kitchen, but there is a welcome emphasis on local farms and suppliers. As their website says, the restaurant is "committed to sustainable and socially responsible practices...[using] non-intrusive, high quality, eco-friendly products, ingredients and services as well as organic and local foods whenever possible." Their menu is not yet available online, but includes starters and salads, brick oven flatbreads ($8-11), sandwiches ($11-15), and main couses ($17-27, or up to $34 for a ribeye steak). You can also get a number of interesting-looking snacks at the bar from $6 up.

Our meal started with Summer Corn Chowder soup that was a smooth and satisfying beginning. Smoked Carolina Trout was good, not great, but complemented with a wonderful potato salad that left us wanting more. A Ricotta Flatbread with asparagus and a fried egg on top was a disappointment, with the bread coming out tough and too crunchy, and the flavors nondescript.

Our entrees were top-notch. The Chesapeake Rockfish was well prepared, but the smoked shrimp-pea risotto with arugula pesto upon which it arrived was a dream. BBQ Beef Shortrib was succulent with a delicious, smoky barbeque sauce and rich, creamy potatoes. The Culoutte Steak from Vande Rose Farms (in Iowa, not exactly local, but plenty good) was cooked just right, as were the accompanying Duck Fat Fries which put all others I've had to shame. The Rice-Crusted Diver Scallops were fine and recommended by the waitress, but were frankly were the only entree that didn't competely win us over. The Garlicky Spinach we had as a side was certainly fresh, but not very garlicky.

The desserts were inventive and we couldn't resist trying a few. My daughter had a lot of fun with a Pop Rocks Root Beer Float. Apple Tart with Honey Ice Cream proved to be a mini apple pie that would have been a meal in itself (most of it's still in our fridge) but the honey ice cream was very satisfying. Another dessert, which I can't recall, featured Pepper Ice Cream. We ordered just a scoop of the ice cream and it was a revelation -- I've never had that combination of ice cream sweetness with black pepper tang. I'll be on the lookout for it again.

The restaurant has not yet completely found its feet. Our server was pleasant, but it took a while for utensils and other items to appear. Music volume and lighting levels seemed to vary up and down through the evening. And one last quibble: there's only a single unisex bathroom for the entire bar and restaurant. That's going to be a problem that I hope they can soon remedy.

The B&O American Brasserie is located at 2 N. Charles, between Baltimore and Fayette Streets. Valet parking is $5 for restaurant guests. Take a few minutes and wander up the marble steps to the lobby of the Hotel Monaco -- there's a very nice lounge area and it's great to see this landmark building restored.

Location
2 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
443-692-6172
www.bandorestaurant.com

Kloby's Smokehouse

For quite a while, I've been wishing for a respectable local barbeque place, and in Kloby's Smokehouse I've found it. It had taken me a little while to get to Kloby's, partly because I was confused about its location due to the Laurel address (or is it West Laurel, North Laurel, or North Maple Lawn...and what ever became of Scaggsville, anyway? If Scaggsville's been marketed out of existence, someone should change the exit sign on I-95...but I digress). Thanks to positive comments from HowChow and loyal reader John Boyle, I finally made a little effort and was pleasantly surprised by Kloby's convenient location and easy access from Rt. 29, just south of Rt. 32 at the Johns Hopkins Road exit.

Once inside I was even more pleased with the casual, friendly vibe of the place, and it smells great. It's place-your-order counter service, but there are plenty of tables and a couple of TVs in a seating area festooned with NASCAR banners. I liked the separate Hershey's ice cream counter, too.

People get very fussy about ribs, and I'd say Kloby's baby backs are very good -- maybe not lights-out great, but real good and better than the beef ribs. You can choose mild or spicy sauce; both are smoky, and while the spicy is still pretty tame, there are bottles of hot sauce at the ready to make adjustments. The real winner for me was the pulled pork sandwich and the sides. The Carolina-style pulled pork was fresh, moist, and handmade with a tasty dab of cole slaw. The BBQ beans, red-skin potato salad, and boardwalk-style fries were all above average. I haven't had the brisket yet, but it looked good and gets a lot of positive comments. The specialty burgers, loaded up with pulled pork, brisket or other BBQ toppings look positively dangerous. And there's also chicken, turkey, spicy sausage, wings and St. Louis style ribs that will have to wait for future visits.

Kloby's has a good backstory, too. The pitmaster and owner, Steve Klobosits, is a former paramedic/firefighter who shifted to culinary school and put in his time at high volume theme restaurants before opening his own place. Kloby's Smokehouse is well worth seeking out, and you'll probably find it very easy to keep coming back.

Reviews

• Howard County Times article on Kloby's Smokehouse from 4/16/09.
• HowChow has three posts about Kloby's Smokehouse with 5 comments as of 5/22/09.
• Urbanspoon readers give Kloby's Smokehouse a 100/100 rating based on 9 votes, with one review (HowChow's) as of 5/22/09.
  
  
• Yelp readers give Kloby's Smokehouse 3.5/5 stars based on 4 reviews as of 5/22/09.
• TripAdvisor readers give Kloby's Smokehouse 3.5/5 stars based on 2 reviews as of 5/22/09.
  
• Kloby's Smokehouse discussion on Chowhound with 5 replies as of 5/22/09.
  

Location
Kloby's Smokehouse
7500 Montpelier Road
West Laurel, MD 20723
301-362-1510
www.klobysbbq.com


Specials and Other Details

• Kloby's is open for Memorial Day and offering $2 off a full rack of St. Louis ribs or a whole chicken.

Dining Update: oZ Chophouse

We dined at oZ Chophouse recently and frankly I was a little worried because I'd read a few less than stellar comments on some of the local foodie sites (a downside of regularly perusing these sites). I'm happy to report that we had a fine meal and pleasant evening.

The waiter mentioned that they have a new menu, but frankly it looks very similar to what I recall from before and what's still posted on their website. That's not a problem as far as I'm concerned. The menu is still heavy on steaks and grilled selections, balanced with a page of house specialties that offer more variety.

Though I went in thinking of a steak, I was won over by the slow-roasted sea bass with baby clams and spinach in a saffron broth. The resulting dish looked beautiful and the fish was perfectly cooked, with little tempura spring onions over the top to boot. I wish the overall flavor had been a little more assertive, but the dish was mild, succulent and had the virtue of seeming healthy. Not that there was any shortage of calories at the table, mind you. Other diners really enjoyed their filet mignon and a roasted pork dish served with oZ's excellent mashed potatoes with cheese and bacon.

Among the appetizers, a martini glass full of ahi tuna tartare was also excellent -- superbly fresh with a hint of citrus and a slight wasabi kick. It reminded me of comparable dishes in Hawaii. Slightly less successful were the Vidalia onion rings, a prodigous display of thick-cut rings that looked great but had little taste, paired with a creole sauce that was also too timid. That didn't stop us from plowing through them, though.

Service was friendly and efficient throughout the evening, and the ambiance of the restaurant is very pleasant. We found ourselves once again too stuffed for dessert, but we were very pleased to have had a fine evening at oZ's.




See our original thumbnail post on oZ Chophouse.

oZ Chophouse makes our list of Howard County's Best Restaurants.

oZ Chophouse makes our list for Best Steak in Howard County.

Bistro Blanc - Dining Update

I've had the pleasure of dining with friends at Bistro Blanc several times in the past few weeks and thought I'd give a report. The news is good. The restaurant's been busy each of the weekday and weekend evenings we've been there. Reservations are certainly suggested for the weekend.

The food is consistently very fine, with Chef Marc Dixon's menu selections varying slightly depending on the fresh ingredients he finds each day. The menus online are indicative of what's served, but not necessarily what you'll find any given night. And even though restaurant week is just starting, Bistro Blanc has been offering a $30.95 prix fixe menu for several weeks now.

Among the starters, the flatbreads (either mushroom or prosciutto) are definitely winners, and we thoroughly enjoyed the grilled shrimp with grits, "pork 'n beans", and mussels with a very light curry sauce. We just wish it was easier to get extra bread to soak up the curry sauce; the bread is evidently finished in the oven for each order and takes a little time. Soups and salads have been good, but not as memorable as the other starters.

The slow cooked, or sous vide, salmon is still a standout entree. Most recently it came topped with a little red caviar or roe that added an interesting crunch to contrast with the pillow-soft salmon. There's also a slow cooked chicken, which was fine, but the salmon seems to really respond to the cooking method. A scallop risotto entree was tremendous, with enormous fresh grilled scallops. Steaks were grilled just right, though the accompanying potato galette was a little too dense.

We've learned to save room for desserts at Bistro Blanc. The chocolate ganache with vanilla gelato is a warm and cool treat. The peach strudel in phyllo looks massive but seems to quickly disappear. And you can't go wrong with a cheese plate or sorbets. They're both handled nicely.

I think I've finally figured out the Enomatic wine machine, which dispenses a taste, half glass or whole glass of various red or white selections. It's still a bit of a gimmick, good for tastings and conversation, but you can do just as well from the full wine list, or choose a bottle from the retail shelves and add a $10 corkage fee. Friends have also loved the extensive beer selection.

Bistro Blanc is also open for lunch and Sunday Brunch. I haven't tried those menus yet, but I'm happy to face the challenge. It's a treat having this restaurant in the area. If you haven't been yet, come on out.


See my previous dining review and capsule description of Bistro Blanc.

Bistro Blanc is on our list of Nearly Best Restaurants in Howard County.

Bistro Blanc regularly holds special dining events, including cooking classes. Check for them in our Monthly Restaurant Events listings.

Coho Grill

The Coho Grill, located at the Hobbit's Glen golf course clubhouse, is Columbia's egalitarian take on country club dining. It's a pleasant public restaurant, open year round, with friendly service and a broad menu that's not just for golfers. The sandwich, burger and bar food choices are plentiful, but there are also good crabcakes, steaks and prime rib. The dessert menu and coffee choices are also above par (how can you resist a golf pun?). In good weather they have a nice outdoor area for dining, too.

The Coho Grill seems sometimes overlooked on the local scene, tucked away as it is in a golf course setting in a residential neighborhood. But it's locally owned, has a venerable track record and a loyal clientele. It's a solid choice for a casual lunch or dinner.

The Canopy Pit Beef

The Canopy is take-out only spot for good pit beef and pit turkey sandwiches. Their fries are also mighty good, reminiscent of Boardwalk's or Thrashers. The Canopy also has BBQ ribs and a few other items, but I frankly never get beyond the pit beef or turkey sandwiches and the fries.

If you look on the web, you won't find a Canopy web site, but you will find a lot of foodie discussions about the relative merits of Canopy vs. other pit beef places. I won't get into a religious war over whether this is the best pit beef in the area, but it is plenty good for me, especially with the right mix of toppings. It also helps to be able to get home in time to eat the fries while they're nice and hot -- once they cool they get soggy and it's not the same.

The Canopy in Ellicott City had a fire a few years ago and was closed for a long time, so it's good to have it back. There used to be some other Canopy locations in the area, but I think they're down to this one and Glen Burnie. In any case, I'm glad there's a year-round place for a good pit beef fix.

The Canopy
9319 Baltimore National Pike (Rt. 40), Ellicott City, MD
Tel: (410) 838-1201

Bare Bones Grill & Brewery

Bare Bones is built on ribs and beer, and they do a pretty good job with both. The ribs, pulled pork and barbeque sauce are smoky sweet. The onion loaf is sinful. Across the board the food is big, indulgent, and guaranteed to fill you up. The quality is a little up and down sometimes, but that doesn't seem to deter the crowds that often fill the place.

The eight or so local microbrew selections are a welcome alternative to the regular national brands. The bar is a major attraction at Bare Bones, and though it can get crowded and noisy with its own scene, it is walled off separate from the dining room. Bare Bones also has a take out counter if you don't want to brave the crowd.

Clyde's of Columbia

Clyde's, Columbia
A DC regional mainstay for decades, and a Columbia landmark since 1975, Clyde's continues to produce reliable, popular American standards. Clyde's holds one of the prime restaurant locations in Howard County, lakeside near the nominal heart of Columbia. It was one of the first places where we dined in the area, and is still an easy spot to meet guests for lunch, dinner or brunch. Their steaks, lobster, chili and crabcakes are consistently good, and their menu changes frequently enough to offer interesting surprises for repeat customers. The bar is big and often busy, and there used to be a notorious wait for tables. But now with reservations and OpenTable it's a much more convenient proposition to have a good time at Clyde's.

Clyde's of Columbia is on our list of Nearly Best Restaurants in Howard County.

Greystone Grill

Greystone Grill, Ellicott City

There are now four Greystone Grills in the region, but this Howard County location was the first. Located in a somewhat unlikely office building near Route 100, the restaurant serves good upscale American food. Grilled meats are best, and fish is offered with your choice of preparations and sauces. All dinner entrees come with a large fresh salad and choice of sides. Many of the appetizers are good for sharing, but the Blue Crab and Roasted Corn soup is our favorite. The wine list is deep, with a number of selections by the glass. The Greystone Grill has settled in as a reliable place for a business lunch or dinner, and a nice place to take friends.

Greystone Grill is on our list of Nearly Best Restaurants in Howard County.

Update: Greystone Grill makes our list for Best Steak in Howard County.

LeeLynn's

LeeLynn's, Ellicott City
LeeLynn's is one of our favorite neighborhood places in Howard County. Its space is divided into a dining room, lounge and (almost) all weather patio, but the menu is the same throughout. There's a nice selection of small plates, mostly under $10, from which you can easily build a meal. A limited but tasty set of entrees are supplemented by a variety of sandwiches and salads, and the crabcakes are worth seeking out. It's a fine destination for lunch or dinner. The lounge is a comfortable area with live music on Thursdays. LeeLynn's can get busy, but they do take reservations.

Update: LeeLynn's is on our list of Nearly Best Restaurants in Howard County.

Bistro Blanc - Dining Review

Bistro Blanc is a newcomer in the wilds of western Howard County offering fine wines and food. At dinner recently we experienced some of the delights of local ownership, a young staff and ambitious chef working to carve their own space.

The restaurant is in an unlikely little strip off Ten Oaks Road near the construction of new roundabouts and a bridge over Route 32. You may get lost in the roundabouts before you find it, but have patience. Once you do, the interior is attractive, with two seating areas slightly separated from the wine bar and store. You can browse the wines and liquor for sale while you wait, or sample wines from the automated wine tasting dispenser.

Chef Marc Dixon's menu at Bistro Blanc is seasonal and already ahead of what's currently posted on the website. It's New American cuisine with a focus on fresh ingredients and sometimes complicated sauces. There's a welcome emphasis on presentation and texture as much as taste. When all three come together, it's a real treat.

Highlights of our recent visit included a grilled flatbread appetizer with portobello mushrooms, gruyere cheese and caramelized onions that was pizza-sized and ample for sharing. An entree of slow cooked salmon paired with a lobster reduction was exquisite -- it simply melted in my mouth while the flavors were rich and complex. Other diners raved about their entrees of lamb chops and wild rockfish.

Not every dish is a knockout. The clam chowder, grilled shrimp and scallop appetizers have each looked wonderful when they arrived at the table, but were merely good, not great. None of the dishes were misses, exactly, but they didn't quite match up with our expectations.

The desserts made in-house and cheese plates appeared nearly as ambitious as the starters and entrees. We honestly didn't have room for them after this visit, but we'll give them a try in the future, for sure.

On some visits, the servers at Bistro Blanc were impressively professional and well informed about the menu and wines. On others, we seemed to hit the rookie squad. In time, I expect they will become more consistent.

Bistro Blanc is a young restaurant that is still getting its feet on the ground. If you come in with high expectations, you may find some disappointments, but you'll also find some dishes that really hit the spot and offer a solid foundation for growth. It's wonderful to see a restaurant of this quality in western Howard County. It's not yet one of the very best in the county, but it's already getting close. We're eager to see it mature and find success.

Starters at Bistro Blanc run between $10-15, while entrees are between $17-23. An extensive list of wines by the glass are available between $7-25, with most in the $10-14 range. The wine tasting machine works off a $20 card available for purchase, with pours of a taste, half glass or whole glass.

See our capsule description of Bistro Blanc.

Update: Also see our Bistro Blanc - Dining Update posting.

Update: Bistro Blanc regularly holds special dining events. Check for them in our Monthly Restaurant Events listings.

Bistro Blanc

A newcomer in 2008, Bistro Blanc is a wine bar, shop, and dining establishment a little along the lines of Iron Bridge Wine Company. In fact, Chef Marc Dixon was the original chef at Iron Bridge. We've been impressed with the menus and preparation at Bistro Blanc. The starters work nicely as appetizers or a small plates meal. The entrees are mouth watering. The Enomatic dispenser in the wine bar lets you sample wines at the click of a button, but it's a bit of a gimmick. I tend to prefer ordering a bottle or a glass, and the selection at Bistro Blanc is outstanding. It's great to have a quality restaurant in Western Howard County. It's worth the drive.

Reviews:

• We've written two detailed reviews of Bistro Blanc: see our Dining Review of Bistro Blanc and our Bistro Blanc - Dining Update posting.
• Bistro Blanc is on our list of Nearly Best Restaurants in Howard County.
  
• Urbanspoon readers give Bistro Blanc 91/100 based on 24 votes and has 3 user reviews as of 4/30/09.
• Yelp gives Bistro Blanc 4/5 stars based on 3 reviews as of 4/30/09.
• TripAdvisor gives Bistro Blanc 4/5 stars based on 2 reviews as of 4/30/09.
• The Business Review "Noshing with the Nagles" column reviewed Bistro Blanc in January 2009.

Location:
3800 Ten Oaks Rd
Glenelg, MD 21737
Phone: (410) 489-7907
Website: www.bistroblancmd.com

Specials and Other Details:

• Bistro Blanc is open for brunch Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.
• Bistro Blanc hosts monthly Wine Dinners featuring guest experts and wineries.
  
• Bistro Blanc has live entertainment most Saturday and Sunday evenings.

The King's Contrivance

The King's Contrivance, Columbia
Columbia's most venerable fine dining establishment seems to just keep rolling along producing surprisingly good fare. Extensively renovated over the past few years, the stately mansion is a pleasant step back in time. The menus also reflect a traditional take on good food, prepared and served well.

The King's Contrivance makes our list of Howard County's Best Restaurants.

Elkridge Furnace Inn

Elkridge Furnace Inn, Elkridge
This historic inn makes it worth the drive to the eastern corner of Howard County. Chef and owner Daniel Wecker and his family bring a personal touch to the restaurant's operations, and the results show their pride and care. Ambitious prix fixe and a la carte menus offer fine French fare. And now there's the option of a very good menu of small plates in the Tavern. The Inn also runs an extensive series of special events including afternoon teas, wine tastings, cooking classes and even murder mystery evenings.

This makes our list of Howard County's Best Restaurants.

Update: Elkridge Furnace Inn regularly holds special dining events. Check for them in our Monthly Restaurant Events listings.

Iron Bridge Wine Company

Iron Bridge Wine Company, Columbia
One of the most inventive and original establishments in the county (and now expanded to Virginia), Iron Bridge melds wine shop, bar, gourmet small plates and coffee lounge into one. It's a great place to relax and spend some time, but it can get crowded and busy, too. The wide selection of small plates and the few entrees are fun and usually very good. The staff knows their wine, too, and help with the appealing atmosphere.

Iron Bridge Wine Company makes our list of Howard County's Best Restaurants.

Update: Iron Bridge Wine Company regularly holds special dining events. Check for them in our Monthly Restaurant Events listings.

Update: Iron Bridge Wine Company is one of four Howard County establishments on Baltimore Magazine's Best Restaurants list.

oZ Chophouse

oZ Chophouse is now closed.
Below is our capsule review and links, for old times' sake.

oZ Chophouse, Maple Lawn
More great steaks! oZ helped inaugurate the Maple Lawn town center several years ago. It has a modern, comfortable dining room (though I still haven't figured out why the tree's in the middle) and an extensive menu of steaks and other favorites. You can choose styles and sauces to match your taste. oZ has a cool bar and specialty drink menu, too.

oZ Chophouse makes our list of Howard County's Best Restaurants.

Update: oZ Chophouse regularly holds special dining events. Check for them in our Monthly Restaurant Events listings.

Update: See posting oZ Owner's Email: Rumors of Closing Untrue.

Update: oZ Chophouse makes our list for Best Steak in Howard County.

Update: See our Dining Update review of a recent meal at oZ Chophouse.

Jordan's Steakhouse

Jordan's Steakhouse is now closed. Below is our capsule review, for old times' sake.

Great steaks are alive and well in Howard County. Jordan's lets you choose between prime and choice cuts of beef (the choice tastes great to me) along with terrific sides and appetizers. Located at the lower end of Main Street in the heart of historic Ellicott City, Jordan's has a private club ambiance with several different rooms and a cozy downstairs bar. With steaks as the headliners, an array of tempting appetizers and sides, and a heavy duty wine list, you can have a seriously good meal at Jordan's.

Reviews

• Jordan's Steakhouse makes our list of Howard County's Best Restaurants.
• Jordan's Steakhouse holds the top spot on our list of Best Steak in Howard County.
• Jordan's Steakhouse is one of four Howard County establishments and #48 on Baltimore Magazine's Best Restaurants list for 2009.
• OpenTable diners give Jordan's Steakhouse 4.2/5 stars based on 225 votes and 100 reviews as of 5/11/09. OpenTable ranks Jordan's #8 among all Baltimore Suburbs restaurants, #1 as a Special Occasion destination, #6 for Ambiance, #10 for Service, #6 for its Wine List, and #5 for Romantic restaurants.
• Urbanspoon readers give Jordan's Steakhouse 79/100 based on 92 votes, ranking it the #1 restaurant in Ellicott City as of 5/11/09.
  
• Citysearch users give Jordan's Steakhouse 4/5 stars based on 27 reviews as of 5/11/09.
  
• Rewards Network users give Jordan's Steakhouse 4.5/5 stars based on 143 responses as of 5/11/09.
• TripAdvisor users give Jordan's Steakhouse 3/5 stars based on 25 ratings and 17 reviews, ranking it #17 in Ellicott City as of 5/11/09.
• Yahoo! Local users give Jordan's Steakhouse 4/5 stars based on 20 ratings and 14 reviews as of 5/11/09.
• Yelp users give Jordan's Steakhouse 4.5/5 stars based on 10 reviews, ranking it the #1 restaurant in Ellicott City as of 5/11/09.
• BooRah users rate Jordan's Steakhouse 85/100 based on 82 votes, and ranks it the #1 restaurant in Ellicott City as of 5/11/09.
• Zagat has 45 member reviews of Jordan's Steakhouse as of 5/11/09.
  
• Examiner.com's Tamar Fleishman posted a lengthy review of Jordan's Steakhouse on 3/7/09.
  

Location
8085 Main Street
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Phone: 410-461-9776
Website: www.jordanssteakhouse.com

Specials and Other Details

• Jordan's is offering a Spring Prix Fixe menu for $35.
• Jordan's serves a range of $10 or less Bar Menu selections after 4:00 pm, including a Maine lobster roll, calamari and chopped tenderloin burger