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Mad Chef Kitchen & Bar

Modern flavor. Warm hospitality.

mad chef kitchen & bar

The alluring boutique restaurant, Mad Chef Kitchen & Bar, offers Ellicott City a modern take on traditional cuisine in a welcoming and intimate atmosphere. With a menu rooted in familiar flavors and elevated with thoughtful, creative touches, Mad Chef creates a dining experience that feels both comfortable and refined. Guests can enjoy beautifully prepared dishes, handcrafted cocktails, daily specials, and warm hospitality in a setting made for everything from casual lunches to date nights, happy hour, and special gatherings.

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Maryland's best gastro-pub

Featuring fresh ingredients and influences from various modern cuisines, this Maryland gastro-pub houses a wide selection of diverse spirits, fine wines, signature cocktails, and craft beers. The new American cuisine paired with gracious service provides an extraordinary and memorable affair.

Whether you're mixing your own cocktail in our industrial bar area for happy hour, or gathering around a table in our rustic dining room – together we turn our creative energy into a spectacular dining experience. Yes, Chef!

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Whether you have a taste for great wine, craft beer, or handcrafted cocktails, our team at Mad Chef has carefully selected, created, and tested hundreds of products in an effort to deliver you the best quality libations Howard County has to offer. Our full menu is available for your dining pleasure.

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Mad Chef Kitchen & Bar

11085 Resort Road #404
Ellicott City, MD 21042

(410) 203-0327

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 11 am to 9 pm
Friday - Saturday: 11 am to 10 pm
SaturdayBrunch:11 am to 2:30 pm
Sunday: 11 am to 8 pm
Brunch:11 am to 2:30 pm
Dinner4 pm to 8 pm
Ellicott City, take your next craving outside. ☀️🍹 Grab a seat on the Mad Chef patio for bold, chef-crafted dishes, scratch-made cocktails, and a little fresh air. From happy hour and dinner with friends to a weekend brunch worth waking up for, everything tastes better outside. Follow Mad Chef Kitchen & Bar for inventive dishes, vibrant drinks, and whatever the kitchen dreams up next. #MadChefKitchen #EllicottCity #PatioDining #HowardCountyEats #MarylandRestaurantsA Philly-inspired starter, a Mad Chef favorite, and a whole grilled catch—this weekend’s specials cover every craving. 🧀 Philly-Style Arancini Saffron rice stuffed with shredded ribeye, Cooper White American, and bell peppers, served over Alfredo sauce. Pair it with a Hugo Spritz, Prosecco, or an Oriole. 🍗 Chicken Milanese Hand-breaded chicken over pappardelle with rosé cream sauce, spinach, capers, tomatoes, arugula, and Parmesan. 🐟 Whole Rockfish Flame-grilled and served over a fresh Mediterranean salad with crispy cauliflower and chipotle sauce. Available filleted upon request. Available this weekend while supplies last. Which one is calling your name? #MadChefKitchen #HowardCountyEats #WeekendSpecialsEllicott City, meet your next craving. 🔥 From bold, chef-crafted dishes to scratch-made cocktails, Mad Chef Kitchen & Bar puts a creative spin on every plate and pour. Follow Mad Chef for new menu creations, weekend brunch favorites, drink features, and whatever the kitchen dreams up next. 📍 11085 Resort Road, Ellicott City Hit Follow and come hungry!Comfort food gets the Mad Chef treatment this weekend. Here’s what Chef has prepared: 🍄 Mushroom Bisque A rich and creamy start to your meal. 🔥 Baby Back Pork Ribs Five slow-cooked ribs glazed in our house-made BBQ sauce, served with horseradish pickles and coleslaw. 🐟 Blackened Swordfish Steak Grilled swordfish served over green beans, topped with house-made pickled apple relish, and accompanied by a rich red pepper sauce. 🍝 Birria Carbonara Pappardelle tossed in a carbonara made with birria consommé, bacon, egg, cream, Parmesan, and cotija—finished with both cheeses and fresh gremolata. Available this weekend while supplies last. Which special are you ordering first? #MadChefKitchen #HowardCountyEats #WeekendSpecialsUpscale food shouldn’t require an uncomfortable evening. At Mad Chef, “upscale casual” means inventive food, thoughtful service, and a welcoming space where you can settle in and be yourself. Come for a business lunch, family brunch, date night, or dinner with friends. The experience is polished—never pretentious. Creative food. Thoughtful service. No pretense. Send this to someone who never knows what “upscale casual” means. #MadChefKitchen #HowardCountyEats #TurfValleyAll the craft, none of the booze. 🍹✨ Our bartender-crafted mocktails are made with the same care, balance, and creativity as your favorite cocktails — bright, refreshing, and perfect for sipping with dinner, happy hour bites, or a night out with friends. #MadChefKitchen #Mocktails #EllicottCityWeekend specials are here, and they’re made to be the reason you go out. 🍽️✨ Start with our Eggplant Parmesan, hand-battered and fried golden with mozzarella, homemade marinara, basil pesto, and fresh basil. Then settle in for chef-crafted entrées like Shrimp Imperial with sweet corn and crab succotash, or Miso Glazed Boston Seabass over spaghetti squash, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, and silken purple potato purée. Make your weekend plans with us at Mad Chef. #MadChefKitchen #WeekendSpecials #EllicottCityWine Wednesday is your sign to slow down and sip something good. 🍷✨ Join us at Mad Chef every Wednesday for half-price house wines by the glass and by the bottle — perfect for pairing with dinner, sharing with friends, or making the middle of the week feel a little more special. #MadChefKitchen #WineWednesday #EllicottCityAt Mad Chef, the experience fits the moment. ✨ Stop in for a quick happy hour bite with Beef Sliders, Calamari, and Birria Tacos, or settle in for a chef-crafted dinner with favorites like our NY Strip Sandwich or Teriyaki Citrus Salmon. From bold flavors to a warm, welcoming atmosphere, Mad Chef is where great food, good company, and the right ambiance come together. #MadChefKitchen #EllicottCity #GuestExperience
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