Best Restaurants & Dining in Harford County, MD

Havre de Grace owns the waterfront scene. MacGregor's Waterfront and Tidewater Grille both sit on the Susquehanna where it meets the Chesapeake, with decks built for sunset dinners. Joppatowne's marina-side crab decks along the Gunpowder River are the other local go-to in season.

Steamed blue crabs by the dozen show up on menus at the Havre de Grace waterfront spots like Tidewater Grille, at the seasonal crab decks around Joppatowne, and at the county's neighborhood crab houses. Call ahead in peak summer — bushel pricing and availability move with the catch.

Downtown Bel Air packs a lot into a few walkable blocks: The Local for upscale American and date night, Vagabond Sandwich Co. for craft sandwiches and coffee, and Main Street pubs for a casual night out. Broom's Bloom Dairy, just outside town, is the classic farm lunch and ice cream stop.

Broom's Bloom Dairy is the easiest win — farm setting, picnic tables, and ice cream. Buontempo Bros in Abingdon is kid-friendly with wood-fired pizza, and the Havre de Grace waterfront restaurants offer open-air decks with room for strollers and a view to keep everyone occupied.