We had a great dinner here with Hannah as our server. The place itself is upscale but cozy/comfortable without feeling overly stuffy. The view of the lake is great if you go when there is still daylight. Hannah took great care of us. All of our food was fantastic as well. We started with the garlic shrimp which were very tasty as well as the fried pickles which were quite good. The chicken pasta and salad were incredible, and others in our party enjoyed their chicken sandwich and burger. Lastly the creme brulee was great and a nice touch to celebrate my friend's birthday. They have a good drink menu as well. We would definitely come back! read more

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Really good cocktails! Great place for lunch. There's a dock so you can easily boat up to it. More casual than some of the other boat in dining options on the lake. Their patio is not pet friendly (our rental agency gave us a dog friendly restaurant recommendation list that included Aces, but it wasn't accurate. They're quite a big rental company in the area so just an FYI). read more

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We started with the cheese curds as an appetizer and were not disappointed. The sauce they come with has a little spice and tastes really good. My husband had the burger and enjoyed it but wasn't standout. I ordered the beet salad and added salmon. My meal was SO good and I'm weird about seafood sometimes but the salmon was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious. We ended the night with the banana Nutella bread pudding and it was okay, a bit too soggy for our liking. Service was great! read more

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Marsh burger is the best in McHenry. The shrimp appetizer is also fantastic. The service was excellent and the place is extremely clean. read more

Ace's Run Restaurant & Pub - Marsh burger and the shrimp appetizer - Pubs Near Me - Oakland, Maryland

Charlotte was our server and she did an excellent job. I loved my roasted chicken with green beans and carrots. My table mates also enjoyed everything. The decor is definitely in need of an upgrade but overall it's a great spot. read more

The location is great. We stayed at Will o the Wisp, and so didn't need to leave the building to get to the pub. I had a delicious warm beat salad with goat cheese and a delicious bowl of vegetable chowder. My nephew had the beef stew, which he said was excellent. Our waitress was great. We sat in the dining room, which has amazing floor to ceiling windows facing the lake. Highly recommended- although I wouldn't have ordered an entree because the prices were too high. read more

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The restaurant was located conveniently to where I was staying. The food was also pretty good. A few standouts were the shepherds pie and the seafood pasta they had. Service was quick and friendly. The interior was nicely displayed. read more

Ace's Run Restaurant & Pub - Pubs Near Me - Oakland, Maryland

Delicious food. I placed a to-go order and it came out quick. I absolutely loved the cozy ambiance of this place to go during a snow storm. If you're stopping by Deep Creek Lake for a few days, don't miss this spot. read more

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September 2024: Took family from Chicago here & they proclaimed tonight's dinner as best of the week. The roasted chicken & maple glazed carrots & roasted redskin potatoes were excellent. So much good 3 of 4 of us took home leftovers. That was a lot of chicken! The shepherd's pie is made with brisket, sirloin & short rib & was very good. Lentil soup & mushroom soups also got rave reviews. We definitely recommend Ace's Run! read more

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The view was nice and the food was good (not exceptional). Our biggest issue: We went at 8 PM and they wouldn't take a reservation for a group after 6 (even asked the manager) and we found this odd especially for a big celebration. They said we would have to come in person to put our name on a list. This felt odd for a restaurant. The shrimp appetizer was overcooked. They likely reheated the shrimp which caused this. The two cocktails we ordered came in cans not glasses. We assumed they were made behind the bar since they were labeled as cocktails. GF cornbread was a little dry and the honey butter on top was small dollop - could have used more. All the portions were huge. Pork chops were good, Shepherds Pie was delicious, Salmon was average, and Reuben was average. Scallops on rice was salty! View was nice but not directly on water - a few trees in the way and on a hill. All in all would return but there are some better restaurants. read more

We ordered take out and it was delicious. The gentleman that got my order ready was extremely courteous and helpful. The only reason I dropped a star was the ahi tuna was a little overdone on the tacos but to be fair, it was takeout so it probably continued to cook in the to go container. When in Deep Creek, do yourself a favor and checkout Ace's Run! read more

Ace's Run Restaurant & Pub - Ahi Tuna tacos, fried fish sandwich, buttah shrimp and roasted veggies. - Pubs Near Me - Oakland, Maryland

OK food in an OK restaurant for a higher price than you would expect to pay... The service was great though. No ambiance to speak of... read more

What a gem. The patio space was ample and clean. The views were clear and lovely. The menu was very accessible with many salads, sandwiches and inventive entrees. The portions are huge. True of salads, sandwiches and entrees. Spiced Ahi tuna was very refreshing and inventive. Burgers, Reuben and fish sandwich also well-loved. Nice list of local beers, cocktails and wine. Our server Katrina was knowledgeable about the menu and was a ray of sunshine. read more

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Excellent service, extensive menu and food. This restaurant has very nice outdoor and well as indoor seating. I had the small beet salad and my husband had the wedge salad - both were absolutely delicious and a perfect appetizer before our main course. I had the teriyaki bean burger and freshly made potato chips for my entree and my husband had the scallop entree. The teriyaki bean burger was flavored well and was huge! I ended up eating only the bottom of the bun and used a knife and fork to eat it. The potato chips were crisp and salted perfectly. My husband's scallops were served over a nicely flavored rice and veggie mixture. The only drawback of the rice were the snow peas - really tough and inedible. Unfortunately we had no room for dessert! The service was efficient and unobtrusive. One thing I think Ace's restaurant needs to address is the signage. We stopped at the first sign we saw that said "Wait here for Service". We soon figured out that the sign was for the bar! Through the bar was a second "Wait here for Service" and that was for the restaurant. On our way out there was a long line waiting at the first service sign - I pointed out loud that restaurant service station was across the bar - and the line moved to the second station for restaurant service. read more

I cannot say enough positive things about our experience at Aces Run Restaurant in McHenry, MD last night. I have a severe garlic allergy. The chef, Samantha, cook, Bill and hostess, Anca did everything possible to make sure there was nothing in my food that contained or had been exposed to garlic. They were friendly, caring & professional. AND the food was custom made for me and absolutely delicious. Thanks to the whole staff who took care of us. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! read more

One of the best burgers I've ever had. Service and atmosphere fantastic. Solid kids menu. Combination of elegance and relaxed feel.

My family went for lunch on a weekday and the wait for food was about 45 mins which was ridiculous considering there were probably only 2 other tables at the time. Some of the food wasn't particularly hot which is disappointing considering how long we waited. While the views of the creek were nice, the meals weren't anything special. read more

Came here yesterday with a group of 7. We didn't need reservations but it was a Tuesday night. We would have preferred to sit outside to get the water view but the only two tables available were not together. They had plenty of great indoor seating which was nice too. Everyone was happy with their meals, even with a difficult to satisfy group. The service was great, as was the food. Kids ate mini sliders, Mac and Cheese, chicken tenders. I had the Blackened Pork Chop (excellent), husband had Shepherd's Pie (could have used a little more gravy but still good), adult friends had plain burger and crab cake entree. We also had the pretzel crab dip. It was very good too but beware that the crab dip is served on top of the pretzel, not a separate dip. I only mention it because the kids wanted the pretzel, which they ended up not touching, but left more for us! Lol read more

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Shrimp tacos are really good! Pasta night is fun also! Good service. Atmosphere is a bit dated but outdoor deck is great. read more

This was a really nice dinner experience with the girls on our relax and reflect retreat. The ambiance was chill, I wish there was a bit more of a dress up feel. With the price of everything and the excellent service, you would think it's a fancy restaurant but most people dressed down. I ordered the Mellon bucks, it was a little sweet but went well with the vodka. I started with the soup of the day - lamb chops and y'all it was so good! Just enough savory and potatoes with carrots. It was my fave part of my meal. Then had the seafood sauté with a Caesar salad. It came out as pasta in a drunken noodles style. It was really good with the tomatoes and spinach. Creamy for sure! We also celebrated my friends birthday early, they served her a crème brûlée with a candle. Our waitress was really nice, I didn't catch her name but she was at least 5'3 - 5'4 with blonde hair and glasses. I would definitely come back, I want to try the Atlantic salmon burger and the tropical tai. read more

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I now have been back several times and tonight was a Monday night. I had the pork shank and it was delicious! Toot vegetables, mash potatoes, topped with onion crisps! A nice side salad with home made blue cheese dressing! My friend had the Delmonico steak and thought it was perfect! A great meal and service ! Once again it's worth eating here! read more

Ace's Run Restaurant & Pub - Pork shank - Pubs Near Me - Oakland, Maryland

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My friends and I ordered separate orders of food to go. The Ace Burger was amazing--huge portion, excellent flavor, cooked slightly pinker than well done, and with the correct toppings. The meal was finished with a side of fresh/homemade kettle chips, which I always appreciate over the bagged kinds. My chicken sandwich was delicious and the slab of chicken was twice as big as the bun so I essentially had two sandwiches. The roasted garlic aioli made my mouth water even before I had ordered. I even ordered an extra side of the aioli because I knew it would be amazing. Bot entrees were superb. We had poor cell service where we were so I thought web ordering would be easier and not hog up their phone lines. However, the website was super-glitchy and wouldn't let me check out with the items I wanted (The Ace Burger and Grilled Chicken Sandwich, with some clickable modifications to both) and then kept clearing my payment info and order details. I tried two laptops, two phones, and two browsers, checking out as guest and as a registered user, and using different credit cards (I was persistent!), then ended up just phoning in my order. The person on the phone was friendly and polite. We'd definitely order from this restaurant again. Remember to tip for to-go orders, too! read more

Ace's Run Restaurant & Pub - Grilled Chicken Sandwich. Can't really see the chicken, but it's under all of these toppings. - Pubs Near Me - Oakland, Maryland

Delicious food. Well packaged. The sea scallop appetizer is juicy and chunky. Not stingy at all. The seafood saute comes with huge shrimps, scallops, lump crab, and basil, with salad on the side. This is a very pleasant lakeside restaurant. We came here for takeout, and had a good experience. After taking our order and before charing our card, the waitress even went into the kitchen to ascertain the wait time (25 minutes). We came on a weekend night at 5 pm. This restaurant is part of the Will O' The Wisp Condos by Deep Creek Lake. The bar area is so inviting. We almost felt like sitting down for a drink and dinner were it not for Omicron virus. Wish the pandemic would end already. read more

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The food was superb. The service was outstanding. Prices was excellent for the amount and quality of food. Would highly recommend.

Aces provided a fantastic Thanksgiving meal for my family yesterday. The chef provided a special Thanksgiving menu with all the fixings and the regular menu was also available. I have eaten there multiple times and am always pleased. read more

We visited Aces on Monday and our sever Kadi was spot on and so attentive to every detail. She had great conversations and was a warm light within the restaurant and really set the mood. Perfect! read more

This is a place that always makes you feel like your going home for dinner!! Everyone that works here is always so happy. We shared the Shepherds Pie and as always it was so good!! One of the best I've ever had We also had a soup of the day the Mushroom soup so filling and just an uplifting soup for a cold dreary day! The overall feel of the dining room is so cozy as well!! Also remember to ask for the rolls!! read more

Ace's Run Restaurant & Pub - Shepherds Pie - Pubs Near Me - Oakland, Maryland

We loved this place! In fact, we came the first night of our weekend in Deep Creek and then had to go back the second night because it was so good! Definitely a busy spot on a weekend night in season and they don't take reservations so you might have to wait a bit but we thought it was worth it. The service and food were both excellent. Many entrees come with a soup or salad too. I absolutely loved the sausage and bell pepper soup - it was amazing. I took an order to-go home with me because I liked it so much. Highly recommend! read more

Ace's Run Restaurant & Pub - Turkey burger - Pubs Near Me - Oakland, Maryland

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Got to sit outside with view of the lake. Staff is nice and hard working. The beet salad was good. The cornbread was dry. Brought me lemons. Forgot to bring rolls. read more

Our party of 8 arrived around 6 pm on a Monday night without a reservation. It was a short 10 minute wait for the best seat in the house-the corner booth. We had a great view of the lake. We ordered: crab sandwich, BBQ burger, 2 pork chop meals, warm beet salad, pasta with crab balls, and 2 kids menus (chicken tenders). Everyone loved their food. The highlights were the pork chop, the crab sandwich, and the maple balsamic dressing on the salad. The kids meals included a sundae for dessert which was so nice. I also recommend the aperol margarita. Chrissy, our server, was excellent! read more

A nice spot in Deep Creek. There was plenty of parking. Both indoor and outdoor seating, we wanted the latter but unfortunately the outdoor area was full. The indoor area was still very nice with a great view. Despite not being very busy, the service was pretty slow. They have a nice drink menu. Everyone I was with really liked their food, I had the "Catch This" sandwich which was great. Of note, they make all their dressings in house which was a nice touch, the ranch was fantastic. Prices are reasonable. Would definitely recommend checking them out. read more

Ace's Run Restaurant & Pub - "Catch This" Sandwich - Pubs Near Me - Oakland, Maryland

great food and service, took our group of 10 people with us and made a reservation beforehand

There is fast abd friendly service! The pasta was amazing and definitely one of the best I've ever had! I also got a choice of soup or salad. I picked the beef teriyaki soup and it was amazing!! 11/10 recommend. Also you get a view of the lake while you eat dinner which is a plus. read more

Ace's Run Restaurant & Pub - Chicken and crab cake pasta with white wine sauce - Pubs Near Me - Oakland, Maryland

The prime rib sandwich was cold and grey. It looked like it had been microwaved just long enough to have the cheese melted over the top then was left to cool. Kid's chicken tenders were 2 small tenders served in a bowl (?) and a little single serve plastic cup of apple sauce. The kids menu items do come with a sundae which was nice. My wife did not enjoy the shepherds pie. It is listed as 3 types of quality meat, but she said it all looked and tasted like ground beef. The duck wontons were crispy on the outside and hot on the inside, but it was just corn, carrot, and some cubed meat in a white sauce. Passed as a high quality hot-pocket. The meal took a really long time. We got and ate the appetizer before even ordering the entrees. I don't blame the server. She was nice and seemed to be the only one working several tables. Still, it took over 2 hours to have a simple dinner for 3. The bill for what I would call a C- meal was close to $100. It left all of us disappointed and my daughter still hungry after her 2 chicken tenders. Some of the seating has a nice view of the lake. The tables were pretty close together, so don't expect to have any kind of privacy in conversation. I would give 2.5 stars if I could, but I can't, and I don't feel out of line by rounding down. read more

Solid grill and pub in and around Deep Creek Lake and Wisp. Ace's Run has a solid menu and amazing atmosphere. If a tourist staying a the attached hotel, it makes for a great view/bar in the summer or winter. Probably the thing that makes Ace's a great magnet is that you can dock your boat and walk up to the restaurant for lunch or dinner. TIPS: I recommend keeping your party less than 6 or so. We once had a party of 13 which made for a long wait. read more

Ace's Run Restaurant & Pub - Indoor dining room - Pubs Near Me - Oakland, Maryland

Ella our waitress was excellent. I was a little leery about ordering the cream of crab soup, however it far exceeded all expectations. It turned out to be the best cream of crab soup I have ever had - And trust me I have had lots of variations of cream of crab. Burger & Crab Sliders we're tasty. On a lighter note - they need to upgrade the table napkin selection. Flimsy paper not on par with the rest of atmosphere. read more

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We have been here many times as this is one of the best restaurants in deep creek. The crab pretzel for the appetizer is great. Tuna tacos....yum! Affogato was the best! read more

Excellent service Kadi!!! Hostess Anac is efficient and masters the dining room. We had a beautiful lake view. Food oh yes excellent taste, quality! Value is excellent you may not eat the large portion but the taste is such you will try. The Vegetarian even commented on how good the Sheperds Pie smelled and looked. Yep he missed out it was even better! Pork chop with buttered carrots perfection. Vegetarian there ordered the black bean burger that was nice, thick, tasty. Oh my the steak fries. Yes we enjoyed! 3 stars due to Ambience as loud. Caesar salad not tasty and crab soup very spicy should have passed on these. Thus overall earn an average 3. But rating the main courses alone that's a 10 collectively read more

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First time at Ace's Run, but won't be the last! Did it all tonight: drinks, app, meal and dessert. The Wild and Wonderful Strawberry Ale exceeded my expectations. It was light with a subtle strawberry finish. Very good! On to the cheese curd app. The seasoned breading and dipping sauce made these some of the best curds I've ever had. My entree was the prime rib knucklehead sandwich. It was very good. The prime rib was plentiful, but average. The melted cheese and horseradish sauce really made it a winning sandwich. A bit of a harder roll is recommended as the bottom fell out and I had to finish with a knife and fork. Be aware that fries are an up charge. Dessert was the banana Nutella bread pudding. I love a good bread pudding and this one was good. A bit heavy on the Nutella, but it did not stop me from eating it all. You won't get out cheaply, but the quality and service were worth it. read more

Ace's Run Restaurant & Pub - Wild and Wonderful Strawberry Ale - Pubs Near Me - Oakland, Maryland

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Went here recently after my wedding in Deep Creek. We had an absolutely amazing meal and excellent service! Everything was cooked to perfection and delicious. Please keep the ahi tuna taco appetizer on the menu - it's incredible! We will definitely be back! read more