Annapolis Restaurant Among Best In U.S. For Groups: OpenTable

ANNAPOLIS, MD — For Maryland diners planning group outings this holiday season, there is good news. One of the best restaurants for groups is right here in Annapolis, according to OpenTable.

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant was among five restaurants that made the list in Maryland. The eatery on Towne Centre Boulevard was lauded for its service to large parties.

"...when it comes to welcoming diners at these restaurants, it's absolutely a case of the more the merrier," said OpenTable Chief Dining Officer Caroline Potter. "These honorees each have a festive, energetic ambiance, warm hospitality, and crowd-pleasing menus that make them perfect for groups."

The dining review website compiled more than 10 million verified reviews from 2016 to 2017 to come up with the 100 Best Restaurants for Groups in America.

All restaurants with a minimum "overall" score and qualifying number of reviews were included for consideration. Qualifying restaurants were then scored and sorted according to the percentage of reviews for which "great for groups" was selected as a special feature, OpenTable explained.

Cooper's Hawk describes itself as combining "modern, casual dining with award-winning, handcrafted wines. Our menu features fresh contemporary-American fare infused with flavors from around the world. From appetizers to desserts, each dish on our menu is listed with a bin number to help guide you to your selection’s perfect wine match. In addition to dining, Cooper’s Hawk offers a full-service bar, private party spaces, and Napa-style tasting room with specialty gift store, where guests can enjoy sipping and sampling wines in a traditional winery setting. Sourcing the highest quality grapes from the best vineyards around the world has earned Cooper’s Hawk a growing list of more than 200 wine awards. Most recently, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants was selected as “Hot Concept 2010” winner by Nation's Restaurant News and MenuMasters winner for the category of “Menu Trendsetter” in 2013."

Here are the Maryland restaurants that made the list:

• Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Annapolis
• Maggiano's, Columbia
• Stanford Grill, Columbia
• Tower Oaks Lodge, Rockville
• Bluestone, Timonium

Click here to see the full list.

By Patch editors Kara Seymour and Elizabeth Janney
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