Crush Best Restaurant

510 E Belvedere Avenue, 443-278-9001
The restaurant knows how to do things right. It's got drinks covered, from creative cocktails to an interesting wine selection. (The name refers to the point during harvest when grapes are crushed to make wine.) Add a modern, casual décor, and you've got a great atmosphere for the local designer jeans crowd to meet for drinks. Crush is more than just an upscale happy-hour venue, though. The menu includes serious, taste-driven dishes, like the shrimp, grits, and andouille appetizer, and tender chicken, served on the bone with a tangy red-pepper purée over creamy mushroom risotto. There's a touch of whimsy, too—try the bison sliders (adorable and flavor packed) and the old-school root beer float with cookies for dessert. And don't skip the truffle fries—the scent alone will have your mouth watering and your dining companions begging for a taste.