BALTIMORE, MD—As the moon rises over Maryland, a parallel economy of night owls, students, and shift workers keeps the state’s culinary scene humming long after most residents have gone to sleep. A new national survey by ACE.com has identified the top late-night dining destinations in the country, placing three Maryland institutions among the best “midnight menus” in the United States.
To map the nation’s after-hours ecosystem, the website surveyed more than 3,000 self-identified night owls to rank the best places to eat when traditional kitchens have closed. Maryland’s highlights include a historic Baltimore bar, a 24-hour suburban staple, and a versatile family-owned landmark.
Ranking highest in the state at number 15 is Frazier’s on the Avenue, located in Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood. A local fixture since the 1980s, the wood-paneled institution on West 36th Street is known for serving comfort food until 1:30 a.m. Survey participants highlighted the Marty Burger and the bar’s signature pizza tots as essential late-night fare…