One of the surefire kid favorites when you’re going out to eat is a warm bowl of gooey macaroni and cheese. If your family is looking for restaurant options and you have little cheeseheads in tow, here are our top picks for a bowl of mac:
Mission BBQ
2101 Somerville Road, Suite 105 | Annapolis
This casual barbecue joint has locations throughout the area (including Annapolis, Gambrills and Glen Burnie) and its mac and cheese offers the perfect balance of cheese-to-pasta ratio and comes with a beautifully browned top.
Iron Rooster
12 Market Space | Annapolis
You probably already know Iron Rooster’s specialty for comfort food right in the heart of downtown Annapolis, and when you’re not taking advantage of the breakfast served all day, you need to try its oh-so-comforting mac and cheese. It has the creamiest cheese sauce and pairs perfectly with one of the healthy kid-friendly sides like applesauce or broccoli.
Chad’s BBQ
158 W. Central Ave. | Edgewater
If you’re into the creamy factor of mac and cheese, look no further than Chad’s BBQ. This intimate little Edgewater restaurant serves mac and cheese that is practically legendary, thanks to its melt-in-your-mouth creaminess.
Park Tavern
580 Ritchie Highway | Severna Park
A family-favorite restaurant, Park Tavern has mac and cheese that will appeal to kids and adults alike. It pairs cavatappi pasta with flavorful cheddar cheese sauce, and if your kids are adventurous enough, they might choose to pair it with a specialty topping like bacon or chicken.
Julep Southern Kitchen & Bar
2207 Forest Drive | Annapolis
With the flavors coming out of Julep, you would never know you’re not in the Deep South, and Julep’s signature Southern-style baked mac and cheese is no exception. Just make sure you pair it with a side of cornbread for the full experience.
Adam’s Taphouse and Grille
921 Chesapeake Ave. | Annapolis
Adam’s might be known for its ribs, but kids ordering off the kids’ menu (or even Mom and Dad considering a side option) will love the tantalizing comfort of mac and cheese served straight from the crock.
Tsunami
51 West St. | Annapolis
How adventurous are your kids? More and more Gen Z and Gen Alpha eaters are willing to experiment with global flavors, and if that rule applies in your family, you won’t want to miss the Sriracha mac and cheese served at Tsunami.
