BITES NEARBY: Silver Spring Mining Company

If you live in the Perry Hall area, you've probably already eaten at . It's been near Silver Spring Road and Belair Road since 1995 and has since opened up shop in both Bel Air and Hunt Valley.

It's an understatement to say that Silver Spring Mining Company's Crab Pretzel is their most popular menu item. It's dubbed a Maryland original and a must-order for first-time visitors to the restaurant.

Diners have lots to choose from all around—from appetizers and lunch items to dinner entrees and desserts. Plus, there's a kids menu. Everything's reasonably priced.

Upstairs and downstairs seating is available, along with a ground-level bar.

Silver Spring Mining Company's full menu is available in the gallery. 

Address: 8634 Belair Rd., Perry Hall

Phone: 410-256-6809

Website: SilverSpringMiningCompany.com

Brad Klipner, a Perry Hall resident, runs the website BeerInBaltimore.com, whose mission is to "preach good beer in and around Baltimore.. are worldwide craft beer promoters and local beer cheerleaders. Viva la Revolución!"