Restaurants & Bars

Best Outdoor Dining Restaurant In MD: OpenTable's 2019 List

OpenTable has released its annual "100 Best Al Fresco Restaurants in America"​ list. Is your favorite Maryland spot on the list?

This is the top al fresco dining spot in Maryland, says OpenTable.
This is the top al fresco dining spot in Maryland, says OpenTable. (Image via Shutterstock)

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Now that summer temperatures have arrived, it's prime season for outdoor dining, OpenTable has released its "100 Best Al Fresco Restaurants in America for 2019" list. OpenTable, the online restaurant reservation system, compiled its list based on more than 12 million reviews submitted on the site for more than 30,000 restaurants in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

"Whether it's corn on the cob or a glass of rosé, summer is finally here and it’s time to dine outdoors. Our 100 Best Al Fresco list for 2019 highlights restaurants that offer stunning views, delicious menus and above all else, incredible outdoor dining experiences worth the trip," the website said.

The selections highlight restaurants that offer stunning views, regional cuisine and, above all, fabulous outdoor dining experiences, the website says.

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The list of honorees came from reviews all submitted by verified diners.

Only one Maryland spot is on the list:

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Carrol's Creek Cafe, 410 Severn Ave. in Annapolis.

"We dined in the shade of the balcony terrace and had a wonderful view of the boats and water below. Loved it and what a great waiter!," wrote one reviewer.

Not surprisingly, the dinner menu runs to seafood dishes, including jumbo lump crab cakes, grilled salmon, herb encrusted rockfish fillet, and grilled swordfish.

See the full 100 Best Al Fresco Restaurants in America for 2019 list from OpenTable.


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