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- TTrishaVIPBaltimore / Maryland •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoOne of our favorites but we hadn’t been in a while just due to life in general. So glad we got to come back. It was every bit wonderful as I remembered. No one does a chocolate martini like they do.❤️. Food is fresh and fantastic, specials are always clever and delightful. People are so welcoming and friendly.More infoThe Island HideawayPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Solomons•4.9
- CCaroleGreater Boston •19 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAlways a wonderful experience…delicious food, fantastic staff and a lovely atmosphere.More infoOld Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.8
- GGregBaltimore / Maryland •14 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 6, 2025We always count on a great dinner at La Vela. The staff are wonderful, and the food is exceptional.More infoLa Vela Italian RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Solomons•4.9
- AAnnieWest Palm Beach •1 review5.0Dined on Mar 4, 2025This was our first time at Il Piccolo Morso and it was AMAZING! Recommended by friends as a great date spot. To begin, we both ordered signature cocktails recommended by our server which were divine! We shared the Caesar Salad to start (may be the best I've ever had!!). My meal was the Spaghetti Carbonara (sooooo good!) and my boyfriend enjoyed the Baked Spicy Chorizo Rigatoni (he was raving about it!). It was so hard to choose because everything sounded delicious. We ended our meal by sharing the Limoncello Mascarpone which was recommended by our server, and it also did not disappoint (soooo good!) Overall cost is very reasonable for the portion sizes and quality of food (we definitely took leftovers and were extremely satisfied). We cannot wait to come back again - will definitely be back to try all of the delicious dishes on the menu. Thanks for the AWESOME service/hospitality!More infoIl Piccolo MorsoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Leonardtown•4.8
- GGingerSouth Carolina •3 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 3, 2025Our 3rd visit. Has become a travel stop favorite.More infoThe Front Porch - LeonardtownPrice: Moderate• Southern• Leonardtown•4.5
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Washington, DC, gives off the vibe that it’s 24/7 politics, but its date-night worthy restaurants all point to romance. A chilled-out winery with Anacostia River views is a first-date favorite. The wisteria-clad patio at a Mediterranean restaurant in Dupont Circle was made for intimate nights out. Korean and Southern flavors couple up at an anniversary hotspot in Penn Quarter. This guide pairs DC restaurants with romantic occasions from first dates all the way to milestone anniversaries. These are Washington, DC’s 12 best date-night restaurants.
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Located southwest of the nation's capital, where the Patuxent River meets Chesapeake Bay, California, Maryland, is home to ample dining opportunities. Its proximity to the Atlantic allows local chefs to design menus tailored to take advantage of fresh fish and seafood from the cold ocean waters. With so many seafood restaurants to choose from, it won't be hard to find crisp fish and chips for lunch or fine dining establishments that serve upscale cuisine for dinner. American-style eateries abound, and you are never far from pubs that serve comfort food or a steakhouse that grills prime cuts of beef. For those seeking a more exotic experience, there are several California dining establishments that specialize in Asian cuisine, including Indian, Japanese and Thai.
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