And The 2026 Best Of Severna Park Winners Are…

Nearly 3,500 people cast their votes in this year’s Best of Severna Park contest from February through March. Categories represent the best community amenities, services, restaurants and other businesses, and more as chosen by residents of Severna Park, Arnold and Millersville.

Congratulations to the following winners:

COMMUNITY

Most Desirable Community To Reside: Chartwell

Best Community Beach: Linstead on the Severn

Best Community Pool: Chartwell

Best Club/Organization: Green Hornets

Best Nonprofit Organization: SPAN

Best House of Worship: St. John the Evangelist

Best Pastor/Church Leader: The Rev. Erik Arnold — St. John the Evangelist

Best Preschool: Woods Child Development Center

Best School: Severna Park High School

Best Business To Open In 2025: Always Ice Cream

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES

Best Activity Center: Severna Park Community Center

Best After-School Program: Kwon's Taekwondo

Best Children’s Dance Company: Creative Force Dance Center

Best Day Care: Vineyard Child Care Center

Best Music Instruction Program: Theater in the Park

Best Educational Services: Mathnasium

Best Party/Special Occasion Venue: Eco Adventures

Best Playground: Kinder Farm Park

Best Summer Camp: Creative Force Dance Center

Best Sports Facility: Kinder Farm Park

Best Youth Sports League: Green Hornets

BEAUTY & FITNESS

Best Fitness Club: Park Fitness

Best Hair Salon/Barber Shop: Split Ends Beauty Spa & Wellness

Best Martial Arts Program: Kwon's Taekwondo

Best Place For A Massage: Face It! Spa and Wellness

Best Nail Salon: VIP Nail Studio

Best Spa: Face It! Spa and Wellness

Best Weight-Loss Program: Park Fitness

HEALTH

Best Medical Practice: Inspire Integrative Medicine

Best Physician: Dr. Mariaileen Sourwine, Inspire Integrative Medicine

Best Women’s Specialty Practice: Inspire Integrative Medicine

Best Chiropractic Practice: Fare Chiropractic

Best Dental Practice: Severn River Dental Health Center

Best Orthodontic Practice: Spivak Orthodontics

Best Eye Care/Ophthalmologist: Severna Park Eye Care

Best Audiologist: Hearing Solutions Audiology Center

Best Pediatric Practice: Annapolis Pediatrics

Best Pharmacy: Park Pharmacy

Best Physical Therapy Practice: FX Physical Therapy

Best Mental Health Care: Brady Mental Health & Wellness

Best Veterinary Practice: Severna Park Veterinary Hospital

Best Senior Living Facility: Brightview Severna Park

Best In-Home Health Care: Lean On Dee Senior Home Care Services

Best Health Care Provider Outside Severna Park, Arnold and Millersville: PT Solutions — Glen Burnie

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Best Accountant: Cassilly & Appel Group

Best Insurance Agent: Moran Insurance

Best Investment Adviser: Jason LaBarge — LaBarge Financial

Best Lawyer: Rachel Muñoz — Muñoz Estates & Trusts

Best Mortgage Lender: Main Street Home Loans

Best Real Estate Agent: David Orso — Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PenFed Realty

HOME SERVICES

Best Fence/Deck Contractor: Fence & Deck Connection

Best Cleaning Service: CheckMark Power Washing

Best Home Improvement Contractor: Landmark Roofing

Best HVAC Contractor: Cornett Heating & Cooling

Best Electrician: HGW Electrical Construction

Best Interior Designer: Severna Park Kitchen and Bath

Best Kitchen/Bath Remodeling Service: Severna Park Kitchen and Bath

Best Landscape/Lawn Service: Homestead Gardens

Best Pool Service: Goudy Pools

Best Plumbing Contractor: Dwyer Plumbing

Best Home Service Outside Severna Park, Arnold and Millersville: Himmel’s Landscape & Garden Center

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Best Auto Repair: Severna Park Automotive

Best Bank: M&T Bank

Best Car Wash: The Great American Car Wash

Best Dry Cleaner: Admiral Cleaners

Best Marine Repair: South Shore Marine

Best Pet Care: Fieldstone Animal Inn

RETAIL/SHOPPING

Best Overall Customer Service: The Cottage

Best Art/Photography/Frame Shop: Side Street Framers & gift gallery

Best Bicycle Shop: Pedal Pushers Bicycle Shop

Best Consignment Shop: Savvy Consignment

Best Clothing Store/Pop-Up Shop: The Cottage

Best Florist: Wildflower Stem + Sundry

Best Garden Center: Homestead Gardens

Best Gift Shop: The Cottage

Best Grocery Store: Harris Teeter

Best Hardware Store: Park Hardware

Best Home Décor: The Cottage

Best Jeweler: Traynham's Jewelers

Best Liquor Store: Dawson's Liquors

Best Toy Store: Franklin's Toys

ENTERTAINMENT

Best Place For Family Entertainment: Severna Park Lanes

Best Live Music Venue: Severna Park Taphouse

Best Happy Hour: Park Tavern

Best Place To Watch The Game: JB’s, Severna Park

Best Provider Of On-The-Water Activities And Experiences: The Point Crab House & Grill

Best Place To Take Out-Of-Towners: The Point Crab House & Grill

Best Entertainment Venue Within 25 Miles: Rams Head On Stage

FOOD/DINING

Best Restaurant Overall: Cafe Mezzanotte

Best Wait Staff: Cafe Mezzanotte

Best Breakfast: The Breakfast Shoppe

Best Lunch: Park Tavern

Best Dinner: Cafe Mezzanotte

Best Kids’ Menu: JB’s, Severna Park

Best Barbecue: Adam’s Taphouse and Grille

Best Burger: Park Tavern

Best Coffee: Rise Up Coffee Roasters

Best Crab Cake: The Point Crab House & Grill

Best Bakery/Cakes: Nothing Bundt Cakes

Best Dessert: Always Ice Cream

Best Ice Cream/Frozen Treat: Always Ice Cream

Best Pizza: Squisito Pizza and Pasta

Best Salad: Park Tavern

Best Sandwich/Sub: Jersey Mike's Subs

Best Seafood: The Point Crab House & Grill

Best Wings: JB’s, Severna Park

Best Fast Food: Chick-fil-A

Best Asian: Thai Paradise

Best Italian: Cafe Mezzanotte

Best Mexican: Mi Pueblo II

Best Gluten-Free Menu: Cafe Mezzanotte

Best Vegetarian Menu: Mezeh Mediterranean Grill

Best Caterer: Be My Guest Catering

Best Bar: Severna Park Taphouse

Best Food Truck: Greek on the Street

Best Special Occasion: Cafe Mezzanotte

Best Outside Seating: The Point Crab House & Grill

Best Restaurant Outside Severna Park: Two Rivers Steak & Fish House