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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Ellicott City, MD by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Manor Hill Tavern with a 4.6-star rating from 2,318 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Mad Chef Kitchen & Bar and Grille 620. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Ellicott City is 4.5 stars from 1,124 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Ellicott City 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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20
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4.5★
Avg rating
1,124
Avg reviews
Jun 1, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
Manor Hill Tavern
3733 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA
Mad Chef Kitchen & Bar
11085 Resort Road #404, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA
Grille 620
11099 Resort Road Suite 304, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Ellicott City, MD
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Manor Hill Tavern3733 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA | 4.6★ | 2,318 |
| #2 | Mad Chef Kitchen & Bar11085 Resort Road #404, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA | 4.6★ | 1,047 |
| #3 | Grille 62011099 Resort Road Suite 304, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA | 4.6★ | 1,073 |
| #4 | Yu Noodles Ellicott City9150 Baltimore National Pike #13, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA | 5.0★ | 143 |
| #5 | Kelsey's Restaurant, Irish Pub & Banquet Room8480 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA | 4.4★ | 1,662 |
| #6 | The White Oak Tavern10030 Baltimore National Pike D240, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA | 4.4★ | 1,228 |
| #7 | Tous Les Jours Bakery Cafe9380 Baltimore National Pike #111, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA | 4.5★ | 1,181 |
| #8 | Old Mill Cafe4 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA | 4.7★ | 784 |
| #9 | Bare Bones Bar & Grill9150 Baltimore National Pike #22, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA | 4.2★ | 1,664 |
| #10 | Leelynn's Dining Room and Lounge9495 Old Annapolis Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA | 4.4★ | 1,030 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Restaurants in Ellicott City
Yu Noodles Ellicott City
9150 Baltimore National Pike #13, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA
Kelsey's Restaurant, Irish Pub & Banquet Room
8480 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA
The White Oak Tavern
10030 Baltimore National Pike D240, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA
Tous Les Jours Bakery Cafe
9380 Baltimore National Pike #111, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA
Old Mill Cafe
4 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA
Bare Bones Bar & Grill
9150 Baltimore National Pike #22, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA
Leelynn's Dining Room and Lounge
9495 Old Annapolis Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA
Barrington Tap & Table
2050 Marriottsville Rd, Marriottsville, MD 21104, USA
Alexandra's Restaurant
2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA
Phoenix Upper Main
8308 Main St, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA
La Palapa Grill & Cantina
8307 Main St, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA
Ye’s Seafood House
9380 Baltimore National Pike suite 101, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA
mezeh
4394 Montgomery Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA
Stella Notte Italian Restaurant
8809 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA
EC Diner
10055 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA
The Trolley Stop
6 Oella Ave, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA
The Judge's Bench
8385 Main St, Ellicott City, MD 21043, USA
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