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The 14 Best Places in Columbia

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The best places in Columbia, according to the experts: AAA, the James Beard Awards, and Baltimore Magazine have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia comes out on top.

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Peter Chang and Sonesta Select Columbia hold the next two places. AAA shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with Baltimore Magazine next.

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  • Steakhouses
  • Seafood
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  • Sushi
  • Kaiseki
  • Yakitori
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  • Barbecue
  • Noodle Shops
  • Ramen Shops
  • Bakeries
  • Patisseries
  • Boulangeries
  • Bagel Shops
  • Doughnut Shops
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  • Ice Cream & Gelato
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  • Diners
  • Burger Joints
  • Sandwich Shops
  • Taquerias
  • Food Trucks
  • Bistros
  • Brasseries
  • Trattorias
  • Osterias
  • Tapas Bars
  • Vegetarian
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  1. Rank 1. Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

    The awards

    Address
    8320 Benson Dr, Columbia, MD · Columbia
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  2. Rank 1. Peter Chang

    Creative Chinese

    The awards

    Address
    6000 Merriweather Dr, Ste B175, Columbia, MD · Columbia
    Hours

    Open now, until 9:30 PM

    Tuesday 11 AM–3 PM, 4:30 PM–9:30 PM

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  3. Rank 1. Sonesta Select Columbia

    The awards

    Address
    8910 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD · Columbia
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  4. Rank 4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbia

    The awards

    Address
    5485 Twin Knolls Rd, Columbia, MD · Columbia
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  5. Rank 4. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia/South

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    Address
    7045 Minstrel Way, Columbia, MD · Columbia
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  6. Rank 4. Hampton Inn by Hilton Columbia

    The awards

    Address
    8880 Columbia 100 Pkwy, Columbia, MD · Columbia
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  7. Rank 4. SpringHill Suites By Marriott Columbia Fort Meade Area

    The awards

    Address
    7055 Minstrel Way, Columbia, MD · Columbia
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  8. Rank 8. Merriweather Lakehouse, Autograph Collection

    The awards

    Address
    10209 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD · Columbia
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  9. Rank 9. Iron Bridge Wine Company - Columbia

    Wine Bar

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    Address
    10435 State Route 108, Columbia, MD · Columbia
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  10. Rank 9. Royal Taj

    Indian

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    Address
    8335 Benson Dr, Columbia, MD · Columbia
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  11. Rank 9. The Food Market - Columbia

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    Address
    10480 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD · Columbia
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  12. Rank 9. Victoria Gastro Pub

    American

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    Address
    8201 Snowden River Parkway, Columbia, MD · Columbia
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  13. Rank 13. Dok Khao Thai Eatery

    Rustic Thai

    The awards

    Address
    6000 Merriweather Dr, Unit B155, Columbia MD · Columbia
    Hours

    Open now, until 10 PM

    Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM

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  14. Rank 13. Sushi King Japanese Restaurant

    The awards

    Address
    6490 Dobbin Rd, Unit F, Columbia, MD · Columbia
    Hours

    Open now, until 10 PM

    Tuesday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–10 PM

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    Website
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