When you feel like a home-cooked meal but don't want to do the cooking yourself, try heading over to Mid-Atlantic Seafood Restaurant. This Laurel eatery is a favorite among seafood lovers and landlubbers alike. The battered and fried haddock filet is a popular meal and can be ordered either as a sandwich or as a full dinner meal with a couple of side dishes (regulars recommend you try hush puppies, candied yams, and string beans). Value-oriented diners should consider ordering a combination platter, which allows you to mix fish, crab cakes, shrimp, oysters, scallops, and more in just about any combination you can imagine.

And if seafood just isn't your thing, don't worry. Despite its name, Mid-Atlantic Seafood Restaurant has plenty of non-seafood options, including a classic cheeseburger piled high with lettuce, tomato, and onion, hot Philly-style cheesesteaks, and delicately spiced lamb gyros served on a folded pita.

Mid-Atlantic Seafood Restaurant
13718 Baltimore Avenue
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 776-0805
www.mid-atlanticseafood.com/locom.php#laurel
www.yelp.com/biz/mid-atlantic-seafood-restaurant-laurel

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The next time you’re planning a fun night out with friends in Columbia, Victoria Gastro Pub is one of the best places to see and be seen. This hip, elegant pub is the perfect combination of comfortable and upscale, from its warm wood furnishings to its spacious bar and intimate dining tables.

While the wait can be lengthy on busy weekend evenings, it’s worth your patience to sample Victoria Gastro Pub’s creative American menu of duck fat French fries, lobster grilled cheese, and gourmet burgers with premium toppings. There’s always a selection of ever-changing seasonal favorites made with fresh, local ingredients, as well as a full bar with lots of spirits and other libations. You’ll find local IPAs and high quality craft beers, handmade cocktails, and fine wines that pair well with your meal.

With its lively atmosphere and decadent menu, Victoria Gastro Pub is the perfect place to kick back on the weekend!

Victoria Gastro Pub
8201 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 750-1880
www.victoriagastropub.com

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