There are always new restaurants opening in Southern Maryland, here are several new ones either coming or recently opened. This gives everyone something to try now and something to look forward to. I will be checking out these places over the next couple of months. I will let you know my thoughts after I visit.
COMING SOON
Pho Town & Grill
746 North Prince Frederick Boulevard
Prince Frederick, MD
443-295-7409
Located in the near the Weis grocery store, this restaurant will serve Pho and other Vietnamese favorites. Pho Town should be opening very soon. They are in the final stages of the inspection/permit process.
Raising Cane’s
3295 Crain Highway
Waldorf, MD
Raising Cane’s will be taking over the Boston Market property in Waldorf. The Boston Market closed, and renovations should begin soon. With 600 locations nationwide, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is an American fast-food restaurant chain founded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1996. I don’t have a date for their opening yet.
RECENTLY OPENED
Tapas Ology
22845 Washington Street
Leonardtown, MD
240-309-4008
Open since November, this Spanish restaurant serves tapas (small plates meant to be shared) and other Spanish fares. I love tapas and can’t wait to dine at Tapas Ology!
Tapas Ology hours:
Monday through Saturday – 11:00am to 2:00pm and 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Sunday – Closed
Noli’s Italian Cucina
26005 Point Lookout Road
Leonardtown, MD
240-258-5005
Noli’s serves authentic Italian-style cuisine using high-quality ingredients and family recipes. Opening this week, the reviews from the soft opening have been great. The pictures of the food look fabulous! Reservations for Noli’s can be made through the Open Table reservation service. I will be dining at Noli’s soon!
Noli’s hours:
Tuesday through Thursday – 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Friday and Saturday – 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
Sunday – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (Brunch only)
Monday – Closed
Smoker’s Delight
4550 Crain Highway
White Plains, MD
240-349-2065
My friend, Brian Israel, has taken his amazing food truck BBQ and moved it to a storefront. His food can now be found in White Plains and can be ordered online or by phone. All his meats are delicious, and I love his baked beans!
Smoker’s Delight hours:
Wednesday through Saturday – 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday – Closed
Smoker’s Delight Facebook page
Bayou Girl Drink Factory
228 Rosewick Road
LaPlata, MD
757-617-4641
Bayou Girl Drink Factory has been open since October and is an over-21 shop serving New Orleans-style daiquiris. They have happy hour specials, beer on tap, karaoke nights, game nights, and so much more.
Bayou Girl hours:
Wednesday and Thursday – 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Friday – 5:00pm to 12:00am
Saturday – 3:00pm to 12:00am
Sunday – 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Monday and Tuesday – Closed
La Vela Italian Restaurant
251 C Street
Solomons, MD
410-326-4817
La Vela is an Italian restaurant that is getting great reviews. They have been open since November and use the Open Table reservation service.
La Vela hours:
Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday – 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday and Saturday – 12:00pm to 10:00pm
Monday – Closed
A couple updates:
Gios Restaurant in Bryans Road is now open for lunch.
Lucianna’s Steakhouse in Waldorf is now under new management.
Lucianna’s Steakhouse Facebook page