Location: Gambrills
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Gambrills refers to two neighboring places in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, in the Baltimore metro area: the unincorporated community of Gambrills, and the Gambrills census-designated place (CDP). The original community of Gambrills is now part of the Odenton CDP, while the Gambrills CDP lies to the northeast of the original community. The area was named for Augustine Gambrill, plantation owner. The population of the CDP was 2,800 at the 2010 census, up from 1,759 in 2000. Gambrills is served by MARC, the Maryland commuter rail service. There is a busy MARC station in the neighboring town of Odenton, with regular rail service to Baltimore and Washington, DC.
Things to do in Gambrills
1. Mamma Roma Incorporated
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By jgdw - Maryland
My husband, daughter and her children, and I had an early dinner on a weekday late afternoon. We often eat here, several times a year. Food is always consistently good, and if you have special requests about your order, they are willing to accommodate those requests. Pizza (excellent, NY style and Sicilian) are wonderful, and pizza by the slice is available only during lunchtime. Large selection of pasta dishes. They also have calzones, which not all Italian restaurants serve. I often get the rolled eggplant with spinach and cheese, and pasta comes on the side. Portions are plentiful, and there are always leftovers for lunch the next day. Veal dishes are also excellent! Delicious!
2. Namaste Fine Indian Cuisine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By 197stevee - Odenton, Maryland
We did the buffet on Sunday, for lunch with a group of friends. I have to say the staff and service was one of the most friendly experiences I've had. They welcomed us pleasantly but weren't too overbearing. The prices weren't bad, and while the restaurant wasn't packed, it had a good number of people there. The buffet itself, was very tasty. I do wish they had some more options, but they might not have enough patrons to make having more options cost effective. What they had was delicious and filling. The atmosphere was warm and almost like eating at a family table. I would definitely come back here, and want to get take out sometimes. Safe travels!
3. Otani
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
I would think of the area as Crofton, not Gambrills. Adjacent suburbs
Reviewed By CharlesFinley - Washington DC, District of Columbia
Had dinner there one evening based on a friend's recommendation; glad I did. The service was attentive without being overly intrusive, and the food was excellent. Very good portions for the money, and the hot tea was a nice addition to the sushi flavors. Clean restaurant.
4. The Hideaway
Overall Ratings
4 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By Babzkk - Baltimore, Maryland
Really enjoyed a meal with some colleagues - sports bar feel but the menu has all kinds of yummy items....I split the cornbread stuffing waffles with pulled pork! and some pulled pork pierogies...They were sooooo delicious! Who even thinks of "cornbread stuffing waffles"? Truly delicious...and a little bit of cranberry on the side. The atmosphere is very much that of a hideaway / sportsbar...and the waitstaff is great...
5. Hunan L'Rose
Overall Ratings
4 based on 107 reviews
Correct name is Hunan L'Rose, but I've heard it called Hunan Rose. It's in Odenton Shopping Center and has been there over 20 years
Reviewed By 1971hippiebus
Has been here, as well established eatery for quite some time and have enjoyed over the years.This place never disappoints no matter what you order on the menu! A must stop for great food when in the Odenton Area!
6. Thai at Waugh Chapel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By David_PA1 - York, Pennsylvania
We decided to take my wife's mother here for a mother's day - a day early since she lives 1 1/2 hours away. It was her mother's first time having Thai food.
We started off with a couple of appetizers - dumplings and another one with chicken. They were quite spicy, but good.
While we were waiting for our entrees to arrive, the wait staff frequently came by to fill our drinks and ask if everything was ok.
Our dishes arrived - at first glance we already pretty convinced it was going to be good. My wife got a seafood fried rice curry served inside a hollowed-out half pineapple - very attractive. My mother and I got vegetable delight, she with shrimp and me with chicken. The veggies were large-cut, cooked just the right amount and in ample amounts. The sauce had the flavors of peanuts, coconut, and lemongrass. It was delightful. The shrimp and chicken portions were ample. My wife curry rice was really good. She couldn't finish it and is having the rest for lunch right now. Unfortunately, I gobbled all mine down to the last grain of rice yesterday.
We each had dessert. My wife had fried bannanas with coconut ice cream. The ice cream had flakes of toasted coconut throughout. Very tasty!! My mother-in-law and I had stick rice. It was just the right sweetness and had a slight taste of milk. There was a green topping on the rice. Pretty sure it was a been curd. It was mildly salty and cut the sweetness of the sticky rice.
The wait staff was attentive throughout the meal, refilling our drinks without our asking, clearing dishes right away whenever we moved them to the outside of the table. And, very pleasant and professional.
We loved and would happily go back again.
7. The Crab Galley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By jgdw - Maryland
We got 1 dozen of their largest crabs, and they were wonderful! They actually gave us a baker's dozen which made it even better! Crabs were full and fresh, expensive, but definitely worthwhile!
Place looks like a hole in the wall, but don't let that deter you from buying here! Crabs were perfect!
8. Fat Boys Crab Shack
Overall Ratings
4 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By ndntelliott - Upper Marlboro, Maryland
About 13 of us came here for my birthday. We sat down and waited for the waiter or waitress. We were shocked to find out that they don't have wait staff. You have to order and pay for your food at the front and then they bring it to you. The food came out quickly. It was tasty and hot. The crabs were on the pricey side however they were good and meaty.
9. Pachanga Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By HappyTraveler1202 - Maryland
This is such a surprising little Mexican restaurant. I've been several times and I've never been disappointed. The food has may flavors and they use fresh ingredients. They are also not shy if you ask for spicy. I have a picky palate and they will cook to order. The salsa is some of the best in the area. This place is small and gets very busy so be prepared to wait -- it'll be worth it!
10. Wegmans
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By Kaitlin S - Arnold, Maryland
I've heard such good things about the food here at the cafe that we had to try it. It's a little pricey for a grocery store buffet. The food was good, though, and I enjoyed the Asian food selections. The cashier over charged us, however, because she did not factor in the weight of the container like the self-scales do. It's not really worth the drive to eat here, but the grocery store itself is very nice and the kindness of the employees is second to none.
