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The Best Restaurants in the Mid-Atlantic
These restaurants in the Mid-Atlantic offer an experience like none other.
The Best Restaurants in the Mid-Atlantic
In creating a list of the best restaurants in the Mid-Atlantic, it’s easy to go to Yelp! or search the Michelin Guide.
However, in creating a list of the very best restaurants in the Mid-Atlantic, few sources honor the restauranteurs and chefs who invest in local ingredients and stake their identity in the land in which they reside.
Below, in our list of the top restaurants in the Mid-Atlantic, we’ve identified restaurants that honor local ingredients, sustainable practices, and are indelibly anchored in the communities in which they live and serve.
In addition, these restaurants offer a sense of drama and place that separate them from the rest of the many great candidates — restaurants that may deliver a fantastic culinary experience and deliver a sense of ambiance only that of a full-service restaurant can offer.
The Dabney in Washington, D.C. Image courtesy of The Dabney.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
The Dabney
Located in Washington, D.C., The Dabney sources food from the Mid-Atlantic's finest farms and purveyors. Led by Chef Jeremiah Langhorne, The Dabney is set within a former row house in Blagden Alley offers a rustic, unpretentious, and delicious culinary experience.
Field & Main in Marshall, Virginia. Image courtesy of Field & Main.
MARSHALL, VIRGINIA
Field & Main
Located in the heart of Virginia Hunt Country, Field & Main offers hearth-inspired, locally sourced, farm-to-table cuisine in a historic setting. The creation of Chef Neil Wavra, Field & Main offers a charming yet upscale culinary experience featuring Southern-inspired food and wine.
The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia. Image courtesy of The Inn at Little Washington.
WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA
The Inn at Little Washington
Located in the town of Washington, Virginia, The Inn at Little Washington stands as one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most important culinary institutions. Founded by Chef Patrick O’Connell, The Inn at Little Washington boasts regular appearances on coveted lists such as the Michelin Guide and is often cited as the singular culinary voice of Virginia and the greater Piedmont region.
Three Blacksmiths of Sperryville, Virginia. Image courtesy of Three Blacksmiths.
SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA
Three Blacksmiths
Located in the historic town of Sperryville, Virginia, Three Blacksmiths represents one of the finest restaurants in the Mid-Atlantic. Featuring a fixed weekly dinner menu of local, seasonal, handcrafted foods from the Rappahannock County region, Three Blacksmiths features a spacious dining area with an open hearth and kitchen, typified by comfortable seating, candlelight and lavish wood finishes that create a relaxed, intimate dining experience. With just 20 seats and one seating time, Three Blacksmiths is a culinary experience unlike any other.
The Restaurant at Potowmack Farm in Lovettsville, Virginia. Image courtesy of The Restaurant at Potowmack Farm.
LOVETTSVILLE, VIRGINIA
The Restaurant at Potowmack Farm
Located in Lovettsville, Virginia, The Restaurant at Potowmack Farm is one of the first farm restaurants in the United States. Featuring farm fresh ingredients, New American fare is served in an elegant all-glass dining room with views of the Potomac River. For those who seek to “nourish the soul and excite the palate,” The Restaurant at Potowmack Farm does not disappoint.
Preserve in Annapolis, Maryland. Image courtesy of Preserve.
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND
Preserve
Located in downtown Annapolis, Maryland, Preserve is the creation of husband and wife duo Jeremy and Michelle Hoffman, two Culinary Institute of America grads. Featuring canned, pickled, and fermented produce, Preserve highlights rustic American cooking with fresh ingredients that make a trip to Maryland’s state capitol well worth it.
Thacher & Rye in Frederick, Maryland. Image courtesy of The Baltimore Sun.
FREDERICK, MARYLAND
Thacher & Rye
Located in a historic reform school building in downtown Frederick, Maryland, the home of celebrity chef Bryan Voltaggio, Thacher & Rye offers a refined take on Mid-Atlantic cuisine prepared with seasonal, local ingredients.
Ruse in Saint Michaels, Maryland. Image courtesy of The Wildset Hotel.
SAINT MICHAELS, MARYLAND
Ruse
Located in the historic waterfront town of Saint Michaels, Maryland on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Ruse embraces the unique history of Saint Michaels, Maryland while offering a fresh take. on local cuisine. Located in The Wildset Hotel, Ruse features an innovative raw bar featuring oysters and shellfish, as well as a diverse beverage list featuring small batch beer, wine, and spirits.
The Hunter’s Head Tavern in Upperville, Virginia. Image courtesy of Hugh Kenny.
UPPERVILLE, VIRGINIA
The Hunter’s Head Tavern
Located in the charming town of Upperville, Virgina, The Hunter’s Head Tavern provides a hearty vision into the very best of Virginia. Founded by Sandy Lerner of the famed Aryshire Farm, The Hunter’s Head Tavern features a menu inspired by the English countryside, including Shepherd’s Pie and Guinness lager. A favorite among the equestrian community in Virginia Hunt County, The Hunter’s Head Tavern offers rustic ambiance in one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most charming small towns.
Woodberry Kitchen in Baltimore, Maryland. Image courtesy of Woodberry Kitchen.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
Woodberry Kitchen
In Baltimore, Maryland, the iconic Woodberry Kitchen is among the finest restaurants in the Mid-Atlantic region. Regarded as the innovator behind the farm to table movement in the Mid-Atlantic, Woodberry Kitchen was opened in 2007 by James Beard Award winning chef Spike Gjerde with a focus on leveraging local ingredients and agricultural partners who focus on sustainable farming practices.
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