Catonsville

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Glenwood's

Glenwood's

4.7
(4k+)
• American (New) • Scratch
$0 delivery fee • 7.0 mi • 44 min
"The Mac and cheese was absolutely amazing! The only problem being that it was $15 and for the size that I got that wasn't worth it being that price, I feel like I should have gotten a bigger portion for its price. Other than that everything was good and tasted great."
"This place used to be a go to, reliably great place. But food quality here has gone down while prices have gone WAY up. My Crabcake Sandwich was so heavy on mayo that I could barely taste the crab, absolutely not worth the price. the size of the crabcake itself was also TINY for the price. My picture is from a crabcake in the same order (I ate mine, I was hungry!) but it was the same size. The Key Lime Pie has changed, it was runny and lacking the same depth of flavor it used to have, along with the price increase. The Mashed Potatoes were dry, the Iron Skillet Cornbread is way more floury than it used to be."
Chicken Pot Pie
Traditional pastry crust filled with rotisserie chicken, carrots, peas, and potatoes. No modifications available.
$26.04
"The Stanford" Cheeseburger
Grilled angus beef topped with monterey jack and cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, bread & butter pickles, mustard, and mayonnaise on a toasted bun. Served with french fries.
$26.49
Fire-Roasted Rotisserie Chicken
Slow roasted to bring you maximum flavor. Served with mashed potatoes and green beans.
$31.82
Barbeque Pork Ribs
Slow cooked and fall-off-the-bone tender. Served with french fries and coleslaw.
$45.43
Nash & Smashed

Nash & Smashed

4.7
(700+)
• American • Halal
$0 delivery fee • 4.1 mi • 42 min
"One of my favorite restaurants I got all the time. I wish they would add back the option to customize the burger and I would go back to buying all the time for now I don't get it anymore because they took off that option. So be aware of that."
"Considering this meal for a second, this is probably the highest quality thing I've tried so far. The taste is absolutely amazing, with so much to offer. I underestimated how big the chicken tenders would be, as this is enough to feed an entire family. Would possibly order this again, preferably with a different sauce (buffalo is way too spicy for me haha)."
The Classic Bull Burger
Smashed beef patty with smashed sauce, lettuce, tomato slices, and melted American cheese.
$12.23
Original Nashville Sandwich
Nashville chicken with signature sauce, pickles, and house slaw. Choose your heat level.
$11.63
Honey Butter Buzz Sandwich
Nashville chicken with signature sauce, honey butter, and melted American cheese.
$11.86
The Beast Burger
Smashed beef patty with smashed sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickles, crispy onion strings, turkey bacon, and melted American cheese.
$14.73
Facci Ristorante

Facci Ristorante

4.6
(100+)
• Italian • American
$0 delivery fee • 6.4 mi • 42 min
"The Veggie Flatbread with gluten free cauliflower crust is delicious and I love that they have gluten free pasta that you can substitute. Pappardelle Bolognese with gluten free pasta is great and I have no issues as someone with celiacs."
"With regards to the Pappardelle Bolognese and Baked Ziti Rigate, the pasta was great but the sauce lacked a lot of flavor. Didn't taste cohesive, especially for the price. But the Polpette Casserole (4) was very yummy."
Pappardelle Bolognese
House-made creamy bolognese sauce with House made pappardelle pasta **Contains Egg, Dairy***
$31.16
Seafood Marebella
Penne rigate / blend of 3 cheeses / zesty d.o.p san marzano marinara sauce / fresh basil.
$43.2
Baked Ziti Rigate
Perfectly proofed dough, Selected D.O.P San Marzano Tomato Sauce Parmigiano Reggiano, House Made Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basilico Riccio, EVOO
$29.02
Margherita
Lightly breaded and fried chicken breast, d.o.p. marzano marinara sauce, melted parmigiano reggiano.
$24.17
Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel

4.1
(9k+)
• Dinner • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 5.2 mi • 44 min
"I love this place !!! The Peach Tea is My Absolute Favorite tea and the Carrot Cake is the Best Cake Around. They Always have delicious food and lots of it. The Momma's Pancake Breakfast® was definitely tasty and the Sausage & Egg Hashbrown Casserole was amazing!!! All those flavors together make for a great meal. Thanks Y'all for making wonderful meals!!!"
"You can't go wrong with this Campfire Chicken!! Idc what state I am in... it's always good! The portion was enough for me and my daughter's lunch! Good and freshly prepared! Will be eating these all summer!"
Momma's Pancake Breakfast®
Three buttermilk pancakes with two eggs* and choice of breakfast meat. Served with 100% pure natural syrup and whipped butter.
$16.91
Momma's French Toast Breakfast®
Shredded potatoes, Colby cheese, chopped onions, our signature seasoning blend, salt and pepper baked together.
$17.5
Two Buttermilk Pancakes
Four buttermilk biscuits.
$7.23
Buttermilk Biscuits (4)
Second only to mom's. Made with a hearty blend of beef, onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Served with two or three classic sides and buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins.
$3.83
Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

4.4
(3k+)
• Seafood Restaurant • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 8.1 mi • 39 min
20% off on $40+
"Dasher was polite and on time. The food was correct temperature, fresh and tasty.The shrimp could have been cooked a few minutes less, but they were still refreshing and delicious. The portion and weight was on point as well as price."
"Will i regret spending that much money later? Probably. Was it delicious and did it hit every craving i had? Also yes. The lobster left something to be desired, but the rest was amazing. I got shrimp, new zealand mussels, and added a pound of clams, noodles, egg, and sausage. Plenty for leftovers. The noodles in the seasoned garlic butter were insane."
Large Catch
Half pound of seafood to get your feet wet includes corn (30) and 2 potatoes (232). don't forget to pick your sauce, spiciness and add on the extras
$52.12
Small Catch
1st choice: choice of snow crab legs (2 clusters) or snow crab legs (1 cluster) and 1 lobster tail. 2nd choice: 1lbs of clams, shrimp, new zealand mussels, black mussels, or crawfish. includes corn and 2 potatoes. no substitutions. items added or modifications made through special instructions that require an additional cost will not be prepared.
$34.18
Mini Boil
Breaded or plain. 6 pieces (870/560 calories), or 12 pieces (1750/1120 calories). choice of: bbq (70/140 calories), cajun (5/10 calories), buffalo (10/20 calories), or lemon pepper (0/0 calories).
$17.54
Shell Shocker
1/2 lb crawfish (200), 1/2 lb black mussels (390), 1/2 lb head-off shrimp (270). select your sauce choose from dry (old bay only): dry rub or sweet paprika, cloves, cardamom and dry mustard; original cajun: the og sauce with a hint of spice from cayenne, paprika and green onion; garlic butter: a creamy buttery sauce with a garlic punch; seasoned garlic butter: our garlic butter sauce tossed with bay leaves and other seasonings; lemon pepper: a citrus sauce with an infusion of peppercorns; hook & reel special blend: the h&r signature - our most requested a robust and flavorful sauce with our special seasoning blend.
$38.18
The Beaumont

The Beaumont

4.7
(10+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 600 ft • 24 min
BBQ Lamb App
bbq rubbed lamb chops, white peach bbq sauce, pickled onions
$30.68
Creme Brulee
red wine demi glace, crispy fried onions, mashed potatoes, roasted baby carrots
$14.04
Braised Short Rib
twin broiled crab cakes, roasted yukon gold potatoes, roasted asparagus
$44.9
Mac & Chz
8oz Filet Mignon
$11.7
Curry & Pie

Curry & Pie

4.7
(3k+)
• Pizza • Asian
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 37 min
"This place never disappoints! The pizzas are always delicious, no matter which one I get. The personal size is the perfect amount too. The Curry Pie: Chicken Makhni Pizza (AKA Butter Chicken) is my favorite of the Indian flavor pizzas, but I also love the Buffalo Chicken Pizza. Mozzarella Sticks (6pcs were so crispy too!"
" Samosas (3 pcs)are a 10/10! The sauce is also very delicious. The pizza was actually pretty good and very filling. The chicken naan was also good but not as good as the samosas or Mango Chicken Pizza . Good service overall. And great food. I also highly recommend the Mango Lassi 12 Oz drink! It was delicious! "
The Curry Pie: Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza
Fusion Pizza. Creamy tomato curry with chunks of boneless chicken.
$16.03
Chicken Momos
Classic Momo: Steamed dumpling. Served with our secret momo sauce. Jhol Momo: Steamed dumpling. Served with jhol achar (pickling soup). Chili Momo: Sautéed dumplings, tomato, green peppers with tomato sauce & spices.
$13.54
Samosas (3 pcs)
Classic spiced potatoes and green peas inside a flaky crust. Served with a selection of house-made chutneys.
$8.56
The Curry Pie: Chicken Makhni Pizza (AKA Butter Chicken)
Fusion Pizza. Butter Chicken Pizza. Creamy tomato curry and cashew paste with boneless chicken.
$16.38
Akira Ramen & Izakaya

Akira Ramen & Izakaya

4.8
(6k+)
• Ramen • Asian
$0 delivery fee • 8.2 mi • 46 min
"I like this Akira Ramen way better than the other location. The pork was perfect, not dried out. The broth was way more flavorful flavorful. The noodles were perfect, not over cooked, and had a lot of flavor, weren't bland. The Gyoza is very tasty and I like the Shrimp Tempura Roll"
"Sooo goooood...good prices on the sushi, which were very good sized and tasted fresh. The Akira Ramen (regular and spicy) were so good. I loved the sauce on the Chashu Bun and I just love that kind of bun. The Vegetable Spring Rolls were okay."
Akira Volcano Ramen-Spicy
Tonkotsu salt flavor with chashu, stir-fried beansprout with pork, egg, scallion, corn, bamboo shoots, wood ear, nori and black garlic oil with pork broth.
$18.12
Akira Ramen
Tonkotsu salt flavor with chashu, stir-fried beansprout with pork, egg, &scallion, corn, bamboo shoots, wood ear, nori and black garlic oil with pork broth .
$18.04
Gyoza
Skinny noodle with chashu, egg, fish cake, scallion, corn, bamboo shoots, wood ear and nori with pork broth.
$8.11
Tonkotsu Miso Ramen
Steamed buns with pork belly.
$17.64
Chin Xi'an Style Restaurant

Chin Xi'an Style Restaurant

4.8
(100+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 6.8 mi • 63 min
"THE BEST DUMPLINGS I HAVE EVERY HAD. I devoured so fast. The spice, the garlic was just a perfect blend. Nothing overpowering, but just a perfected balance. I wished I would have 2 orders of this. The CUmin hand ripped noodle are just as amazing. Had a chewy but tender texture. Don't know how they did it, but such a balance with the seasoned lamb on top. I got some chill oil to drizzle extra on top. I am in Spice heaven. In addition the chop sticks and the bag the food was presented in was so top notch and a wonderful touch and presentation. The restaurant has put thought into how their food is packaged and presented. I am blown away. This is now one of my favorite places to order from. This was my first time, but so happy I stumbled upon. The Pricing was so reasonable. I am excited to sample many other items on the menu. You will not be disappointed. "
"The noodles were great, but the pork was tough. Could have been a bit more tender. The flavors were subtle and the star was the chill oil was the star. I will probably order again minus the pork and choose a different protein. The broccoli was garlicky but not overpowering. steamed just right, Al dente, not over cooked. I am so hooked on the chilli oil dumplings. I can eat them every day and never get tired . "
C8. Xian-Style Hot-Oil Dumplings With Pork & Corn
Xi'an-style dumplings filled with juicy pork and sweet, crunchy corn are finished with a spoonful of sizzling chili oil.
$7.95
N6. Spicy Cumin Lamb Tossed Hand-Ripped Noodles
(Halal)Tender lamb seared with toasted cumin and chili, tossed through wide hand-ripped noodles — bold, aromatic, a little smoky.
$20.55
N8. Two-In-One Tossed Hand-Ripped Noodles
Springy hand-ripped noodles come with your choice of two toppings: hot oil, braised pork, zhajiang or savory minced pork.
$20.55
N5. Three-In-One Hand-Ripped Noodles
All three, please — hot-oil, pork zhajiang, and tomato egg. Wide, springy hand-ripped noodles built to hold every spoonful.
$20.55
Ernesto’s Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar

Ernesto’s Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar

4.5
(1k+)
• Pickup • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 6.7 mi • 55 min
"Food was delicious, and fresh. Delivery bags were secured . I had the El Enchiladas De Camaron. Filled with plenty of shrimp. Will order again. "
"The hard shell beef taco was packaged wonderful so the shell wouldn't get soggy. Unfortunately, the beef was lacking flavor. The cheese enchilada... the green sauce tasted very sour and no other flavor. Couldn't even eat it. My daughter has the kids cheese quesadilla which was mid, but said the fries were nasty. Apple pie she said was mid, and tres leches was no bueno, also sour."
Quesadillas
Large flour Tortilla filled with your choice of protein and jack cheese served with sour cream and guacamole
$16.32
Pick Three
Served with Mexican Rice and Beans
$18.04
Bag Of Chips
Large flour tortilla filled with refried beans, rice, jack cheese, shredded cheese and your choice of chicken or beef fajita. Topped with queso. Served with sour cream and guacamole
$5.53
Burrito Grande
A large flour tortilla filled with ground beef or chicken and topped with zesty ranchero sauce or creamy queso and served with rice, beans, guacamole and pico de gallo
$18.28
MEET & FEAST RESTAURANT

MEET & FEAST RESTAURANT

4.1
(300+)
• Indian • Tikka
$0 delivery fee • 3.0 mi • 45 min
"Loved loved loved the food. The only authentic indian/Pakistani food in town. Chicken Biryani was fantastic, Beef Nihari was mind blowing and Muton Karahi was out of the world. Believe me I have tried all Indian restaurants one and this really is the ONLY authentic one. can't wait to order again."
"Their biryani never seems to disappoint! They packed the entire container with rice and it's always fresh every time I get it and I would definitely order this once every couple weeks!! if I could, I would order it every day "
Chicken Biryani ( 24oz )
A savory chicken and rice dish that includes layers of chicken, rice, and different spices that are steamed and slow cooked together. Served with Salad and Raita
$13.25
Fried Chicken Biryani ( 24oz )
One of our most liked Rice platters, Boneless pieces, of Chicken w/skin marinated in our house mild blend herbs, spices and breading. Served on seasoned and spiced rice, Comes with a Salad and Raita.
$18.3
Chicken Tikka With Bone ( 6 Pcs )
Marinated in our house special Tikka Chicken pieces with bone grilled over tandoor
$14.1
Chana Masala ( 16oz )
Chikpeas in spiced gravy
$9.61
Halal Kabab & wings

Halal Kabab & wings

4.4
(300+)
• Halal • Indian
$0 delivery fee • 2.6 mi • 41 min
"Never go wrong with this spot its the best Indian ive had in a long time. The 46. Mango Lassi is the best not too sweet just perfect. The 15. Goat Curry is sensational, the Chili nan pairs beautifully with it all. Best gaming food!!!"
"My favorite place to order from, the 9. Butter Chicken is so flavorful the portions are very filling. Along with the rice that is included. Everything is always so fresh. The 67. Mango Lassi is absolutely delicious and I will always order again from this place."
41. Chicken Biriyani
Tandoori boneless best meat chicken delicately spiced with Indian herbs, then cooked in buttery sauce.
$23.01
8. Chicken Tikka Masala served with Basmati Rice(White Rice)
Goat stewed in an onion and tomato-based sauce, flavored with spices.Served with Indian basmati rice.
$18.93
9. Butter Chicken
Two pieces chicken leg marinated in yogurt with mild spices, roasted in tandoori clay oven.
$19.97
67. Mango Lassi
Pepsi and sprite.
$6.41
The Local Fry

The Local Fry

4.7
(1k+)
• Comfort Food • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 7.0 mi • 56 min
"Chicken Po Boy was delicious, perfectly cooked tender, very decent portion, and filling. Fries were great, too. Would recommend."
"I love this place! The wet Atlanta lemon wings are so good, a very different sauce than I've seen at other places. I also love the poutine which I have never tried before I started ordering from here which I cannot stop ordering! The food is fresh and great portion for the price. To my surprise they put in an extra 5 wings that said happy new year on the box! I can not say enough good things about this restaurant. I couldn't recommend more 10/10 everytime."
10 Wings
Our crispy and juicy wings with your choice of flavor *ONE FLAVOR PER ORDER*
$17.98
5 Wings
Our crispy and juicy wings with your choice of flavor *ONE FLAVOR PER ORDER*
$10.46
Korean Bowl (served with Gochujang Sauce on the side)
Rice topped with cucumber kimchi, pickled red onions, fried egg, scallions, nori, sesame seeds, sweet soy sauce and your choice of protein
$19.07
TLC Chicken Sandwich
Fries topped with Korean BBQ ribeye, soy garlic caramelized onions, cheddar jack cheese, crema, scallions
$14.44
Slo Roast

Slo Roast

4.2
(500+)
• Chicken • BBQ
$0 delivery fee • 6.9 mi • 55 min
"Solid Classic Rib-Eye*, well seasoned and good portion of meat and sides! Also affordable price for rib-eye, which many places charge $40 or more for just because it's steak *eye roll*. Pleasantly surprised and would purchase again."
"True rating is 3 1/2 stars....The prime rib was a decent size and the potatoes were disappointing. it's supposed to be cheddar cheese and I'm not sure what kind of cheese was in the cup. I was disappointed with the small amount of potatoes scooped. I was also disappointed with just one scoop of ice cream. The picture advertised 2 scoops of ice cream to go with the dessert. I will go back to Outback. The Cesar salad and mashed potatoes had skimpy portions. Don't feel like what I paid, was worth it. The prime rib was the best part of the meal. The au jus came out of the container but that was okay They could have sealed it better."
Classic Rib-Eye*
A juicy, well-marbled, 3/4-pound rib-eye steak accompanied by your choice of two classic sides.
$30.63
Herb-Roasted Chicken
2 plump, juicy chicken breasts perfectly seasoned and roasted with Big Poppa Smokers’ Desert Gold Rub. Accompanied by your choice of two classic sides and one delicious dipping sauce.
$15.99
Tri-Tip And Ribs*
6 oz. of mouthwatering, sliced tri-tip and a half rack of tender baby back ribs covered in savory peppered BBQ sauce. Served with your choice of classic sides.
$27.43
Half Rack Of Baby Back Ribs
Half rack of slow-roasted overnight baby back pork ribs smothered in BJ's peppered BBQ sauce. Served with crispy onion rings. Select two of our classic sides to complement your entrée.
$21.79
Harbor Tandoor Indian Dining & Bar

Harbor Tandoor Indian Dining & Bar

4.7
(1k+)
• Indian • Tikka
$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 58 min
"Yummmy!! Butter chicken + Butter naan combo was delicious! Spicy level is perfect, a kick but very bearable. Definitely favorite Indian spot in the area. Portion is nice, enjoying leftovers for breakfast!"
"So flavorful packed with spices to the touch everything was fresh you can tell it was made to order so filling too I was full off of two bites of each chicken and bread lol will definitely order again believe me when I say its worth your money."
Chicken Tikka Masala GF
Fan favorite dish, tender chunks of chicken marinated in spiced yogurt then grilled in tandoor and coated with an incredibly flavorful spiced creamy tomato sauce **Contains dairy **Comes with 16 oz Basmati Rice
$20.1
Butter Chicken GF
This Murgha Makhani super easy dish where the chicken is marinated in a mixture of yogurt, lemon juice and spices in an incredible creamy curry tomato cashew nut-based sauce. **Contains dairy & cashew nut **Comes with 16 oz Basmati Rice
$20.09
Punjabi Samosas VE V
A vegetable patty filled with savory and spiced potato, green peas for a hearty, delicious snack, served with tamarind & mint chutneys
$8.44
World of Beer

World of Beer

4.4
(4k+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 9.7 mi • 64 min
"Absolutely love this place. Unfortunately they don't have an option to order a side of beer cheese, but I asked in the comments for a side of some. World of Beer is literally the only restaurant on Door Dash that listens to the comments and I couldn't be happier. They care about their customers and I look forward to ordering again from them!"
"My first time getting the crispy chicken salad and I must say that I was extremely disappointed. The salad portion was small, the greens were limp and starting to brown. The crispy chicken pieces were small and dry. This dish was not worth the money. I usually love the food here, but this one was forgettable and I should have asked for money back. I will not order this again. Sorry."
WOB Jumbo Wings - Traditional
Served with celery and carrots, and your choice of house-made blue cheese or ranch.
$19.68
BYO Burger
100% Fresh Angus beef, toasted brioche bun. Choose your toppings below:
$18.76
Mac & Cheese Bites
Award-winning bites made in our kitchen daily! Spicy pepper jack Mac & Cheese hand-rolled in herbed panko breadcrumbs & fried crispy, Sriracha-Lime Aioli.
$13.23
Boneless Bites
Tender brisket, mozzarella cheese, red onion, cilantro, corn & flour tortilla, spicy beef consommé. This is available in half and full sizes.
$18.11
Sabatino's Italian Restaurant

Sabatino's Italian Restaurant

4.3
(2k+)
• Seafood • Italian
$0 delivery fee • 7.1 mi • 51 min
"We love Sabatino's. We frequently dine in & love to order the comfort food via delivery too. We love eggplant parmigiana, ravioli, and gnocchi. This order they did not give us any bread! Very disappointing as bread is always included. Oh well. Also, the garden salad is delicious with the house made dressing. Everything is good at Sabatino's! "
"So disappointed. Sabatino's was my old school fav but the quality has gone down so much, I won't be ordering again. The Spaghetti w/meat sauce was terrible. The Meat Sauce tasted as if someone heated some browned meat and tomatoes together, stirred, then poured a ton of wine in it, stirred again, and poured it over bland/overcooked noodles. The wine made the meat taste sour/spoiled. You can smell the alcohol when you open the container. The Meatballs were dry and dense. Their texture had a mouth feel like bad falafel but the sauce was good. Decent portions for price (although I used deals)."
Bookmaker Salad
A traditional garden salad topped with lightly seasoned shrimp, provolone cheese, genoa salami, hardboiled egg,green and black olives, red onions, tomatoes and pepperoncini topped with our delicious house dressing.
$16.21
½ Garlic Bread (2 Slices)
Italian bread topped with Sabatino's award winning blend of butter, fresh garlic, grated cheese and fresh spices.
$5.24
Chicken Parmigiana
A boneless breast of chicken lightly breaded, pan browned, topped with melted mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.
$22.1
Fettuccine Alfredo
Homemade fettuccine served in a delicious homemade blend of butter, cream and cheese.
$18.77

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