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 »View location »

Ellicott Mills Brewing Company

A brewery restaurant nestled 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 »View location »

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 »View location »

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 »View location »

LaLa’s Ice Cream and Hotdogs

Authentic Coney Island and Chicago style hotdogs served street-side throughout Howard County. Seasonal hours through October. And coming soon to Ellicott City’s Historic District, a 1950’s style ice cream parlor serving high quality hand dipped, soft serve and custard ice cream!

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

Little French Market

A darling café featuring gourmet coffee drinks, smoothies, baked goods, and more!

3744 Old Columbia Pike Ellicott City, MD 21043410-465-5995Visit website »View location »

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 »View location »

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 »View location »

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 »View location »

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 »View location »