Some cities and towns in Maryland get all of the glory while others remain underrated. Luckily for our readers, we love featuring little known towns that deserve all of the attention. The following spot in Maryland is seemingly ordinary but one look at the restaurants, and you’ll want to take a foodie road trip asap.
Emmitsburg is located just south of the Mason Dixon Line. With a population of just under 3,000 residents and total area of 1.52 square miles, it can be easy to pass this town by.
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However, you may want to stay a while. Emmitsburg offers a downtown area filled with character as well as nearby scenery.
Facebook / Town of Emmitsburg
Perhaps what’s most unexpected is the number of highly rated restaurants found here. Check out a few of them below, all of which will provide you with a drool-worthy meal and great service.
- Rube’s Crab Shack
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Facebook / Rube’s Crab Shack This seafood spot serves up amazing steamed crabs, as well as unique side items that will have your mouth watering. The cozy atmosphere and friendly service is always inviting.
Address: 17308 N Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
- Ott House Pub
Yelp / Joanna W.
Yelp / Joseph J. I love a good pub and this one doesn’t disappoint. With a variety of brews and above average pub food, this place is perfect for a delicious evening.
Address: 5 W Main St, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
- The Palms Restaurant
Yelp / Lesley H.
Facebook / The Palm’s Restaurant in Emmitsburg Don’t let the seemingly ordinary exterior of this restaurant fool you. The food here is top notch, as folks rate this place as having the best food in town. Try it for yourself, and never skip dessert.
Address: 20 W Main St, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
- Carriage House Inn
Yelp / Carriage House Inn
Facebook / Carriage House Inn This charming place serves gourmet options, like the pictured brown sugar bourbon glazed pork tenderloin. What a mouthful! This place is great for a date night, or any night.
Address: 200 S Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
- Carleo Italian Pizza
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Yelp / Paula L. This unassuming spot will surprise your taste buds in the best way possible. The prices are reasonable and the scrumptious portions are generous.
Address: 101 Silo Hill Rd # 5, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
- Chubby’s Barbeque
Yelp / David K.
Yelp / Lexie M. This place is comfort food at its best. Meat lovers will go crazy for the wings, brisket, and more. The hard part is deciding which sauce to coat your delicious dishes in.
Address: 16430 Old Frederick Rd A, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
- Stavros Pizza
Google Maps / Shannon Steffes
Facebook / Stavros Pizza Another pizza place makes the list but this spot offers so much more than just pizza. Try the subs, stromboli, curly fries, and more. You can’t go wrong with anything on Stavros’ mouthwatering menu.
Address: 2 E Main St, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Have you dined in Emmitsburg before? What’s your absolute favorite restaurant here?
Facebook / Town of Emmitsburg
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Facebook / Rube’s Crab Shack
This seafood spot serves up amazing steamed crabs, as well as unique side items that will have your mouth watering. The cozy atmosphere and friendly service is always inviting.
Address: 17308 N Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Yelp / Joanna W.
Yelp / Joseph J.
I love a good pub and this one doesn’t disappoint. With a variety of brews and above average pub food, this place is perfect for a delicious evening.
Address: 5 W Main St, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Yelp / Lesley H.
Facebook / The Palm’s Restaurant in Emmitsburg
Don’t let the seemingly ordinary exterior of this restaurant fool you. The food here is top notch, as folks rate this place as having the best food in town. Try it for yourself, and never skip dessert.
Address: 20 W Main St, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Yelp / Carriage House Inn
Facebook / Carriage House Inn
This charming place serves gourmet options, like the pictured brown sugar bourbon glazed pork tenderloin. What a mouthful! This place is great for a date night, or any night.
Address: 200 S Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Google Maps / Gypsy G.B.P.
Yelp / Paula L.
This unassuming spot will surprise your taste buds in the best way possible. The prices are reasonable and the scrumptious portions are generous.
Address: 101 Silo Hill Rd # 5, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Yelp / David K.
Yelp / Lexie M.
This place is comfort food at its best. Meat lovers will go crazy for the wings, brisket, and more. The hard part is deciding which sauce to coat your delicious dishes in.
Address: 16430 Old Frederick Rd A, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Google Maps / Shannon Steffes
Facebook / Stavros Pizza
Another pizza place makes the list but this spot offers so much more than just pizza. Try the subs, stromboli, curly fries, and more. You can’t go wrong with anything on Stavros’ mouthwatering menu.
Address: 2 E Main St, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
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