Restaurants or Ribs Bars & Clubs

The Wharf Rat -

801 S. Ann St. - Baltimore (Fells Point)

You'd better bring your appetite when you step into the world of the Wharf Rat.

JD's Smokehouse -

3000 ODonnell St. - Baltimore (Canton)

Among the brick fronts surrounding Canton Square, J.D.'s stands out.

Deals & Specials:

• JD's Happy Hour

Ken's Steak and Rib House -

400 N. Union Ave. - Havre De Grace

Ken’s offers a menu of steak, seafood and ribs.

Phoenix Emporium -

8049 Main St. - Ellicott City

Phoenix Emporium has a traditional pub menu of burgers, seafood, and ribs.

Snapper's Saloon -

501 S. Baltimore Ave. - Ocean City

Patrons can wiggle their toes in the sand, play horseshoes or even shoot some pool.

The Greene Turtle -

408 York Road - Towson

The Turtle is a Maryland sports bar institution.

Deals & Specials:

• College Night
• Big Beer Fridays

Houlihan's -

621 E. Pratt St. - Baltimore (Downtown)

Houlihan's is known for its exotic food and drink specials.

Rub BBQ -

1843 Light St. - Baltimore (South Baltimore)

Rub BBQ brings Texas to Baltimore with signature dishes like BBQ wings, brisket and Texas corn pudding.

Ellicott Mills Brewing Company -

8308 Main St. - Ellicott City

With a fairly predictable menu and homemade microbrews, this makes for a chill enclave.