Howard County restaurants

October 25, 2007

Aida Bistro and Wine Bar // 7185-A Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, 410-953-0500. Italian, Mediterranean and small plates. Entrees $10.99-$29.99. L Monday- Friday, D Tuesday-Saturday.

Akbar // 9400 Snowden River Parkway, Columbia, 410-381-3600. Northern Indian. Entrees $10.50-$18.95. L, D daily.

Alexandra's Fine Dining Restaurant // Turf Valley Resort and Conference Center, 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, 410-465-1502. Continental and eclectic. Entrees $21-$41. B, L, D daily.

An Loi Pho // 104 Minstrel Way, Columbia, 410-381-3188. Vietnamese. Entrees $5.95-$11.95. L Monday-Friday, D daily.

Avanti's // 8801 Washington Blvd., Jessup, 410-792-0355. Italian American. Entrees $5.95-$22. L, D daily.

Bangkok Delight // 8825 Centre Park Drive, Columbia, 410-730-0032. Thai. Entrees $10.99-$26.99. L Monday- Saturday, D daily.

Bare Bones // 9150 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, 410-461-0770. Barbecued ribs and chicken. Entrees $12.79-$22.99. L, D daily.

Blue Pointe Grille // 9445 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, 410-461-4990. Seafood. Entrees $15-$26. L Monday-Friday, D daily.

Bombay Peacock Grill // 10005 Old Columbia Road, Columbia, 410-381-7111. Indian. Entrees $12-$18. L, D daily.

Cacao Lane // 8066 Main St., Ellicott City, 410-461-1378. American and continental. Entrees $23-$28. L, D daily.

Cafe de Paris // 8808 Centre Park Drive, Columbia, 410-997-3560. French with a crepe café. Entrees $16.95-$29.95. L Monday-Friday, D Tuesday-Saturday, B Saturday-Sunday.

China Legend // 10040 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, 410-750-8880. Chinese. Entrees $7.95-$12.95. L, D daily.

Clyde's of Columbia // 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, 410-730-2829. American. Entrees $13.95-$23.95. L, D daily, B Saturday-Sunday.

Coho Grill // 11130 Willow Bottom Drive, Columbia, 410-740-2096. American. Entrees $17-$25. L, D Tuesday- Sunday.

Crab Shanty // 3410 Plumtree Drive, Ellicott City, 410-465-9660. Seafood. Entrees $13-$25. L Monday-Saturday, D daily, B Sunday.

Donna's Cafe and Coffee Bar // 5850 Waterloo Road, Suite 100, Columbia, 410-465-2399. Mediterranean. Entrees $11.95-$22.95. L, D daily, B Sunday.

Eggspectation // 6010 University Blvd., Ellicott City, 410-750-3115. American, specializing in egg dishes. Entrees $4.99-$17.99. B, L, D daily.

El Azteca // 12210 Route 108, Clarksville, 410-531-3001. Mexican. Entrees $7.95-$16.95. L Monday-Saturday, D daily and B Sunday.

Elkridge Furnace Inn // 5745 Furnace Ave., Elkridge, 410-379-9336. Eclectic French. Entrees $16-$32. L Tuesday-Friday, D Tuesday-Sunday, B Sunday.

Elkridge Steakhouse // 6751 Dorsey Road, Elkridge, 410-796-7775. American. Entrees $12.99-$25.99. L, D daily.