Dining in Ellicott City’s Historic District

Bean Hollow

A local favorite offering the freshest coffee as well as tea, pastries, smoothies, ice cream, sandwiches, soup, etc.

8059 Main Street Ellicott City, MD 21043410-465-0233Visit website »

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9133 Red Branch Road Columbia, MD 21045443-615-3401Visit website »DHCLogo(h)

Ellicott Mills Brewing Company

A brewery restaurant nesteled in the historic district featuring eight craft beers on tap; serving wild game, seafood, burgers, salads and more.

Healthy Howard Certified Dining Establishment

8308 Main Street Ellicott City, MD 21043410-313-8141Visit website »

Johnny’s Bistro on Main

Cozy bistro specializing in rustic bread sandwiches, paninis, salads, tapas, gourmet pizzas and more.

Healthy Howard Certified Dining Establishment

8167 Main Street Ellicott City, MD 21043410-461-8210Visit website »

Judge’s Bench Pub

Howard County’s premier tap house offering hard-to-find craft beers and fine wines.

Healthy Howard Certified Dining Establishment

8385 Main Street Ellicott City, MD 21043410-908-7111Visit website »

LaLa’s Ice Cream and Hotdogs

A 1950’s style ice cream parlor serving high quality hand dipped, soft serve and custard ice cream and authentic Coney Island and Chicago style hotdogs. Seasonal hours through October.      

8054 Main Street Ellicott City, MD 21043240-593-6092Visit website »

Portalli’s Italian Restaurant

A unique restaurant nestled in a beautiful, historic streetscape that offers a nice mixture of traditional Italian dishes and Italian-inspired preparations unique to the talented Chef Keith Holsey.

8085 Main Street Ellicott City, MD 21043410-720-2330Visit website »

Tea on the Tiber

Enjoy the quiet elegance and refinement of a grand English Tea parlor in the heart of Ellicott City.

8081 Main Street Ellicott City, MD 21043410-480-8000Visit website »

Tersiguel’s French Country Restaurant

French-style cooking and rustic country fare reminiscent of the cuisine to be found in the Tersiguel’s original home of Britanny, France.

8293 Main Street Ellicott City, MD 21043410-465-4004Visit website »

The Diamondback Tavern

A Maryland style tavern offering pub-style comfort food serving lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch plus evening entertainment and game-day specials.

3733 Old Columbia Pike Ellicott City, MD 21043410-313-8530Visit website »