Cook Out Locations in Maryland
Maryland has a single Cook Out restaurant, in Salisbury on the Eastern Shore. It is the northernmost location in the entire chain, sitting closer to the Virginia border and Salisbury University than to Baltimore or the Washington suburbs. It takes drive thru and walk up orders, with delivery through the main apps.
Maryland holds exactly one Cook Out, in Salisbury. That makes it the smallest state footprint anywhere in the chain and the northernmost point Cook Out has reached. Salisbury sits on the Eastern Shore, closer to the Virginia line than to the rest of Maryland, which is why it fits the chain’s geography at all.
Salisbury University explains the placement. The late hours suit a university city, and the same pattern repeats in Blacksburg, Athens, Oxford and everywhere else the chain has gone. Nothing reaches Baltimore, Annapolis or the Washington suburbs, so for most of Maryland the nearest restaurants are the Virginia locations south of the border. The Salisbury page here carries its address, phone and full week of hours.
The menu is identical to every other state. A tray starts at $2.99 with a main, two sides and a large drink. A Plain Hamburger is $1.19, a hot dog $0.99 and a BLT Sandwich $0.99. Chicken nuggets run $0.99, and the 36 milkshake flavors start at $2.79, each priced by flavor rather than size.
Doors open at 10:30 AM and the full menu runs until closing, typically 3 AM with Friday and Saturday later. There is no breakfast service and no reduced overnight board. Since this is the only Cook Out in Maryland, the seven day schedule on the Salisbury page is the schedule for the whole state, and it came from that restaurant’s own listing.
A tray is a complete meal on its own, which makes ordering for a group straightforward. Cook Out runs no catering program and publishes no catering menu, so anything large is arranged by calling the restaurant with some notice. The Salisbury phone number is on its city page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Cook Out locations are in Maryland?Exactly one, in Salisbury on the Eastern Shore. It is the northernmost Cook Out in the entire chain.
Is there a Cook Out in Baltimore or near Washington DC?No. The Salisbury restaurant on the Eastern Shore is the only one in Maryland, and nothing reaches Baltimore, Annapolis or the Washington suburbs. The nearest alternatives are in Virginia.
What time does the Salisbury Cook Out close?It opens at 10:30 AM and typically closes at 3 AM, running later on Friday and Saturday. The Salisbury page carries the full seven day schedule.
Why does Maryland only have one Cook Out?The chain grew outward from Greensboro, North Carolina and has stayed regional rather than going national. Salisbury sits at the far northern edge of that range, and Virginia is the last state with meaningful coverage.
What should I order at the Salisbury Cook Out?A tray from $2.99 covers a main, two sides and a large drink, which is the best value on the board. All 36 milkshake flavors start at $2.79. The full menu has every price.