Best Lunch Restaurants in Quarry Lake

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1. Cece’s Roland Park

4.5

Awesome(383)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Roland Park

Booked 80 times today

Cece's is an unparalleled dining destination that seamlessly blends sophistication with comfort. Guided by the exceptional talent of Michelin-starred Chef Sharpe, Cece's features an innovative, continental European menu with coastal influences, accompanied by house made pastas and pizzas. The open-air courtyard features a large bar, lounge and beautifully landscaped areas for al fresco dining.Cece's Roland Park dining room and Terrace are available for reservations through Open Table. Walk-in diners should visit the host at Cece's Roland Park entrance, located next to Always Ice Cream.

2. True Chesapeake

4.7

Exceptional(627)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Hampden

Booked 32 times today

True Chesapeake is a Baltimore restaurant born of an oyster farm. Executive Chef Zack Mills creates a seasonal menu that showcases oysters from our farm in St. Jerome’s Creek, Southern Maryland — raw, roasted, and in signature dishes like Classic Rockefeller and French Onion Oysters. But, the oysters are just the beginning. Our award winning menu celebrates the bounty of the Chesapeake region by using locally sourced seafood, meat, and produce to create exquisite dishes that evolve with the seasons. Chef Mills has been featured extensively for his use of invasive seafood species, a very delicious way to help the Chesapeake Bay. Don't forget to order the Blue Crab and Bone Marrow dip or handmade pasta. We have an expertly curated wine list, beer selection, and cocktails - both classic and creative. Ample bar, high-top, and terrace seating available for walk-ins on a first-come-first-serve basis.

3. Linwoods

4.8

Exceptional(4854)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Owings Mills

Booked 28 times today

It all began with a love story and a dream. Linwood, a chef, and Ellen, a reporter, met 36 years ago in a restaurant of course! They married and began to envision that someday they would open a restaurant of their own. The restaurant’s first business plan was written at their dining room table on an electric typewriter. In 1988 Linwoods opened its doors, and it has been a labour of love for more than thirty years. Linwoods’ cuisine consists of the freshest ingredients, and inventive preparation. Our service is warm and attentive. We have developed a reputation for consistency an attention to detail. These qualities are key to our catering business as well. Our team has worked hard to connect to our community, and we value our customers. These values have been central to Ellen and Linwood’s vision, and we hope are felt by our customers each day.

4. La Food Marketa

4.7

Exceptional(1905)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Pikesville

Booked 30 times today

Chad Gauss & La Food Marketa offer an up to par, down to earth restaurant experience in Quarry Lake featuring soul satisfying food from the Americas. Our focus is simply fresh, approachable, and fun! We are happy to accommodate your dietary needs. Our bar offers well thought out drinks and bangin' happy hour specials. Come in & smile! We will do the rest!Outdoor seating is currently available but not guaranteed. In the event of inclement weather, incoming reservations will be seated on a first come - first serve basis. Tables currently sitting will be allowed to move to another table if possible, but tables themselves cannot be moved under any circumstance. We have limited space under cover and cannot accommodate every one to be out of the weather. If you have already ordered food and choose not to stay you will be given boxes to go.

5. The Valley Inn

4.5

Awesome(2407)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Towson

Booked 55 times today

One of Baltimore County's most historic and iconic restaurants, The Valley Inn features flavorful food & a passion for friendly service in the heart of Greenspring Valley, with a nod to the rich history and notable past. The Valley Inn's extensive space features a main dining room, a one of a kind oyster bar and a beautifully landscaped outdoor patio with a full bar.

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6. Gertrude's - Baltimore

4.6

Exceptional(7206)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Charles Village

Booked 38 times today

IMPORTANT: If you want to reserve an OUTDOOR table, you MUST select the "Outdoor" seating option in Open Table. If Open Table does not offer that option, then that means they are all reserved. ("Standard" means an indoor table.)To our Indoor Diners: we are fortunate to have a very sophisticated small particle air filtration system in our dining room, thanks to the museum.If you encounter any problems with booking online, please do not hesitate call us at 410-889-3399 so we can personally assist you. Thank you!

7. Dutch Courage

4.9

Exceptional(558)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Charles Village

Booked 18 times today

Dutch Courage is a gin-centric cocktail bar located in the historic Baltimore neighborhood of Old Goucher. Whether you are looking for an adventuresome cocktail or need a cold beer, our staff has you covered. With 150 bottles of Gin, Genever, Old Tom and Barreled Gin, along with a full spirit selections, there is always something new to explore and help you discover your courage.The Dutch Courage kitchen team lead by Chef Alec Jacobsen has a variety of food for you to enjoy while sipping beverages. From delightful boards of cheese, charcuterie and tinned seafood to small and large plates, the food at Dutch Courage is always a culinary adventure.

8. Citron

4.7

Exceptional(2253)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Towson

Booked 15 times today

Casually elegant, romantic American Waterfront Dining in Baltimore County with lovely outside dining on the lake. Repeat winner BEST of BALTIMORE, OpenTable Diners' Choice, Wine Spectator Awards. Owned and operated by Susan and Charles Levine. Enjoy a seasonal menu of highest-grade center-cut steaks, chops and seafood with expert preparation led by Executive Chef Mary Hersh and exquisite sushi by Chef Alan from Hong Kong; plus craft cocktails, and many of the world's best wines and spirits. Everything made in-house. Al fresco dining in peaceful nature or indoors in elegant ambiance. Parties of 7+ or private events please contact us 410-363-0900 reservations@citronbaltimore.com Exquisite venue for food lovers, with fireplace; subtle TVs in upscale bar. Our 8 private dining rooms and private event venue, The Cove, have Hi-tech AV, inside/outside Lakefront spaces for large social and corporate events 7 days a week. Heated outdoor terraces make a nature lover's paradise. Free parking.

9. Element

3.7

Very Good(0)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Lounge • Bolton Hill

Booked 3 times today

At Element, we are committed to creating an unparalleled experience where sophistication meets comfort, and inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do.Our mission is to provide a stylish urban sanctuary that blends exquisite design, signature cocktails, and exceptional service, offering guests a refined yet relaxed atmosphere to unwind, connect, and enjoy life’s finest moments. We celebrate diversity and foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered. Whether you’re here to network, celebrate, or simply relax, we strive to ensure that every guest experiences warmth, respect, and unforgettable memories.

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10. Birroteca - Baltimore

4.7

Exceptional(2432)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hampden

Booked 23 times today

Located in the Hampden/Woodberry area of Baltimore, we're the destination for modern, rustic Italian cuisine, crafted using ingredients sourced from local ranchers, farmers and local fisherman. Guests enjoy communal dining service in a refined, casual setting. We offer 20 craft beers on tap in addition to an Italian focused wine list, and unique craft cocktails prepared with artisan distilled spirits and house-made mixes.

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BonnieVIP
Baltimore / Maryland •34 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Delicious food! Excellent service and ambience! Linwoods is consistently great!
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LinwoodsPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Owings Mills
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4.8
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Carolyn
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The true taste of the huckleberry oysters was astonishing. Our waitress clearly explained the varieties, both from their farm and other oyster farms in the Chesapeake Bay. It was lovely to see the mutual support for the farming of oysters to filter the water, rebuild the aquatic biome, and create delicious food too. Other menu choices were cooked to perfection and delicious. The chunk crab cake sandwich, the oysters Rockefeller, and the apple galette were so well made and served at the right temperature. The setting is idyllic. Very nice interior design. It was just terrific.
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True ChesapeakePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Hampden
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4.7
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Herb
Baltimore / Maryland •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent service and the food was fantastic...Will be coming back often!!!!
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Cece’s Roland ParkPrice: Expensive• Modern European• Roland Park
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4.5
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Jennifer
Baltimore / Maryland •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 16, 2025
We will keep coming back! Delicious, consistent, great service & always something fun or new to try!
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La Food MarketaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Pikesville
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4.7
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Debbie
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 16, 2025
The good is consistently excellent with very friendly staff.
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The Valley InnPrice: Moderate• American• Towson
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4.5

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