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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Columbia, MD by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Royal Taj Restaurant with a 4.8-star rating from 5,655 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ and Blackwall Barn & Lodge Columbia. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Columbia is 4.5 stars from 2,236 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Columbia range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated June 1, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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4.5★
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2,236
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Jun 1, 2026
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Top Rated Restaurants
Royal Taj Restaurant
8335 Benson Dr, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
8865 Stanford Blvd #109, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
Blackwall Barn & Lodge Columbia
6000 Merriweather Dr Suite B140, Columbia, MD 21044, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Columbia, MD
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Royal Taj Restaurant8335 Benson Dr, Columbia, MD 21045, USA | 4.8★ | 5,655 |
| #2 | Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ8865 Stanford Blvd #109, Columbia, MD 21045, USA | 4.7★ | 1,172 |
| #3 | Blackwall Barn & Lodge Columbia6000 Merriweather Dr Suite B140, Columbia, MD 21044, USA | 4.6★ | 1,516 |
| #4 | Cured 18th & 21st10980 Grantchester Wy #110, Columbia, MD 21044, USA | 4.5★ | 1,609 |
| #5 | Smashing Grapes Columbia6200 Valencia Ln c125, Columbia, MD 21044, USA | 4.6★ | 929 |
| #6 | Seasons 5210300 Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 3150, Columbia, MD 21044, USA | 4.4★ | 2,707 |
| #7 | Glenwood's (Stanford Grill - Columbia)8900 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD 21045, USA | 4.6★ | 4,568 |
| #8 | The Food Market10480 Little Patuxent Pkwy G150, Columbia, MD 21044, USA | 4.5★ | 1,499 |
| #9 | Medium Rare Restaurant6000 Merriweather Dr Suite B100, Columbia, MD 21044, USA | 4.7★ | 734 |
| #10 | Maggiano's Little Italy10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy #3160, Columbia, MD 21044, USA | 4.5★ | 2,771 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Restaurants in Columbia
Cured 18th & 21st
10980 Grantchester Wy #110, Columbia, MD 21044, USA
Smashing Grapes Columbia
6200 Valencia Ln c125, Columbia, MD 21044, USA
Seasons 52
10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 3150, Columbia, MD 21044, USA
Glenwood's (Stanford Grill - Columbia)
8900 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
The Food Market
10480 Little Patuxent Pkwy G150, Columbia, MD 21044, USA
Medium Rare Restaurant
6000 Merriweather Dr Suite B100, Columbia, MD 21044, USA
Maggiano's Little Italy
10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy #3160, Columbia, MD 21044, USA
The Turn House
11130 Willow Bottom Dr, Columbia, MD 21044, USA
Busboys and Poets - Columbia
6251 Mango Tree Rd, Columbia, MD 21044, USA
Old Line Kitchen & Wine Bar
6741 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD 21046, USA
GrillMarx Columbia Steakhouse & Raw Bar
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044, USA
Cazbar - Columbia
9400 Snowden River Pkwy Ste 122, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
Victoria Gastro Pub
8201 Snowden River Pkwy Ste D, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
The Iron Bridge Wine Company
10435 MD-108, Columbia, MD 21044, USA
The Cheesecake Factory
10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044, USA
The Collective Offshore
10221 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD 21044, USA
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
6181 Columbia Crossing Cir, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
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