Best Seafood, Foodie Cities, Most Scenic: Top MD Restaurants 2019

MARYLAND — The Maryland restaurant scene earned many accolades in 2019: Several prestigious Open Table and Daily Meal lists included Charm State eateries as the most romantic or scenic spots to dine at, or eateries with the most buzz and the top chefs. Now that 2020 has arrived it's a good time to review some of the rankings that gave high marks to Maryland food, from the best seafood to be found on the shore, great casual dining, the most scenic spots on the water, top coffee shops and one of the best new restaurants in the country. Bon appetit!

Here's a recap of Maryland standouts:

2 Best Foodie Cities In Maryland On WalletHub's 2019 List

If you love food and consider yourself a foodie, Maryland is a good place to be, according to a new report by WalletHub. The personal finance website ranked two Maryland cities among the top foodie destinations in the country

Darnestown Pizzeria Again Gets Spot On Essential Restaurants List

Darnestown's Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana has — once again — made it on Eater's list of 38 Essential Restaurants in D.C. for summer 2019.

Best Seafood Shacks In US: Maryland Restaurant Makes List

Maryland diners know their seafood, what's fresh, what's honest-to-goodness blue crab, and what restaurants serve 'em up best. The writers at Thrillist have tackled the topic, naming the Best Seafood Shack in America, and one Maryland venue made the list.

Valentine's Day In Maryland: See Most Romantic Restaurant

Antrim 1844 Smokehouse in Taneytown, the most romantic restaurant in Maryland, according to the foodie site Delish.

3 MD Restaurants Among Best Brunch Spots In US: OpenTable

Three restaurants in Maryland are among the best in the country for brunch, according to a new list from OpenTable.

2 Most Scenic Restaurants In Maryland: OpenTable's List

Diners looking for a restaurant with a view ought look no further than Baltimore and Annapolis, home to two of the "most scenic" restaurants in the nation. That's according to the online reservation company OpenTable

Baltimore Has One Of Best New Restaurants In U.S.: Esquire

Esquire Magazine recently published a list of 2019's best new restaurants in the country. One Baltimore business was on the list.

Best Chef, Restaurant, Bar In Maryland: 2019 List Of Winners

Maryland's favorite restaurants honored at the 2019 Stars of the Industry Awards include Phoenix Emporium, The Greene Turtle and more.

2 MD Coffee Shops Make Food & Wine's Best In U.S. List

Food & Wine magazine named two Baltimore coffee shops among the nation's best.

Baltimore Restaurant Among Top 10 New Eateries In US: Bon Appétit

A Baltimore restaurant has made it onto the elite "Hot 10" list compiled by Bon Appétit. The annual list honors the best new eateries in the country.

Here's The Best Steakhouse In Maryland: Daily Meal

It's hard to beat a juicy, flavor-packed, grilled-just-right steak for dinner. If you are yearning for a great cut of beef, the food website The Daily Meal has picked the Best Steakhouse in Every State.

And more top rankings for Maryland:

• This MD Restaurant Named Among Top Wine Spots In Country
• Best Casual Restaurant In Maryland: Where To Find It
• Best Sandwich In Maryland: Where To Get It
• One MD 'Hole-In-The-Wall' Restaurant Listed Among Best In U.S.
• 4 Baltimore Restaurants Nominated For Bon Appétit's 'Hot 10' List
• Maryland Restaurateur Of The Year Owns 2 Columbia Eateries
• Iron Bridge Wine Company Among Best Wine Restaurants
• Baltimore Restaurant Listed Among Most Romantic Eateries In US
• Towson Restaurant On Top 10 List For Romantic Dining: OpenTable