I've been here a few times and loved it! Went here for a date once and got the short rib grilled cheese and it was delicious. Went their for brunch with a friend and again, delicious. I had the short rib Benedict and it was good, though it came out on a sandwich bun which I wasn't expecting, but was still ok with. My friend and I got the bottomless mimosas, which we could choose between mimosas, sangria, and bloody Mary's, which was really nice. Overall, good food, drinks, and atmosphere and I live close by so I'll definitely be back! read more

AJ’s on Hanover - Short rib eggs Benedict with home fries - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I don't write a ton of reviews on here, but felt compelled to warn people. One of the worst meals I've had in Baltimore. The most pitiful steak I've ever had in a restaurant. The cut of meat looked appropriate for a high school cafeteria, and despite ordering medium rare was burned to a crisp well done. Nice bar area for drinks, but keep your expectations low on the food side. read more

I love this place. The food and drinks are consistently good. They never miss the ball. Favorite drink is the blue basil and they're now serving dough boy fresh pretzels and taharka bro ice cream. Love the support for local businesses! read more

AJ’s on Hanover - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Good food. Really like the breakfast Crunchwrap with a cool beans(expresso martini). Friendly staff

I tried AJ's as part of Restaurant Week last night and left disappointed. We were excited for the potential of this restaurant as Fed Hill food options could use a "mid casual" food spot. We were seated promptly for our reservation and it was quite busy. We ordered the brussels sprouts and kielbasa meat balls as apps. The sprouts were fantastic and the meatballs were okay. We waited a very long time for our entrees and even longer after one of the dishes was not correct. The veggie risotto was very good as a plus. The short rib tortellini was borderline inedible. There was a bad smell/taste to the short rib that made even the pasta unappetizing. The desserts we ordered came out at room temperature (ordered creme brulee and bread pudding) which left us feeling very sad. The only positive of the desserts was that I could no longer taste the tortellini. Overall, I hope this restaurant continues to improve. Until then, I would recommend eating elsewhere read more

I ordered the BYO omelette and asked for egg whites and veggies. I got my omelette and they weren't made with egg whites and when I opened it up there were just raw vegetables thrown in there. Needless to say, an easy breakfast that fell extremely short of my expectations. I was hoping the veggies would have been sautéed and mixed into the egg but the spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, and onions were all cold and thrown in the middle of a spongy yellow egg envelope. Server was nice and friendly but my food was awful. read more

AJ’s on Hanover - BYO omelette - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The food was amazing & the service was even better ! They are great . I got the brisket sandwich & it was perfect ! I'll have to come back to try the crab eggrolls they were out when I came . read more

Great food and great atmosphere. Just moved here from Wisconsin and will definitely be coming back.

The bartender (KP) was great. She was friendly, beautiful smile, nice personality, and made my drink perfect. I ordered the steak tacos. They were salty and tough. I think they needed a sauce to pull the flavors together. My friends had the crab cake that was room temperature and she impressed with the taste. The wings were good and everyone liked the fries . I think they were sprinkled with sea salt. read more

The first thing I noticed about AJs on Hanover is the atmosphere. There's something very relaxing in the light gray and blue rustic vibe which is punctuated with appetite affirming decoratives urging "eat" and "gather." It is very clean, plus it boosts the added benefit of every picture taken there looking social media ready. My husband and I have been here on several occasions and enjoy the menu. It has a little something for everyone. I haven't gotten the chance to explore brunch, but it is on my to do list. From the moment we step foot in the door we are welcomed by the friendly staff who take care of us from hostess stand to tabletop. It's a newer establishment so not every visit has been completely seamless. There have been some hiccups regarding pacing of food, and such, but all in all it is a perfectly wonderful place to visit. I will continue to invest in AJs as it embarks upon its inaugural year, and look forward to what's to come. read more

THE LOBSTER MAC N CHEESE AND TACOS WERE FIRE! So much deliciousness going on at one time. I was very pleased with both dishes. Def would recommend your establishment to all of my friends. A+ for Everything! read more

Went for Saturday brunch with a party of 7. Half the group got bottomless mimosas/ sangria/ bloody Mary's. Great drink value- for $16 you get bottomless drinks and can switch between the three drinks. One complaint is the consistency of the blood Mary's. The first few Bloody Mary's we ordered had lemons/ limes and celery with an old bay rim but as we ordered more they would bring the Bloody Mary plain, without all the extras. Also, as the Brunch went on they took longer to bring the refills. The food was amazing. The crab cake eggs Benedict had one of the best crab cakes we have ever had. Omelets were hot and delicious. They also have this cannoli cream that is amazing ( we ordered some on the side). What was weird was there was about a 5 min wait time between half the groups meal delivery and the other half. The waitress said it was to make sure everything came out hot but it left half the group waiting (while their food got colder) until the test came. Overall, a great experience for a leisurely meal. Prices were reasonable with good value. Would recommend and would come again! read more

AJ's (formally Blue Grass) really outdid themselves with this makeover. I came here to celebrate a friend's birthday over brunch with a couple of cool people. The service was outstanding and the food was delicious. I ordered the chicken pesto wrap, my husband had the short rib hash, and my friend had the short rib grilled cheese with a fried egg. The pesto sauce was phenomenal and the flavors came together nicely in the wrap. I tried my husband's short rib hash, which was seasoned perfectly but I would have enjoyed it with a little more meat. My friends raved about the grilled cheese too! We all did the bottomless brunch and had the sangria, mimosas, and Bloody Marys. You can't really beat it for 16 dollars unlimited. The drinks were quite strong and it was a perfect brunch get together on a rainy Sunday. I canThe only unusual thing was their condiments. They make fancier sauces like ranch with a tzatziki sauce which was good, but I'm not sure compliments all the dishes, especially for when people ask for a side of it. (Also I know I'm a weirdo that loves dipping fries into ranch and whatever condiments are available). Overall I loved this place and can't wait to come back and check the dinner menu out! read more

It's great that they're able to stay open during this COVID mess. I was there last night but unfortunately most menu options that I wanted were sold out so we unfortunately couldn't eat but the waitress was amazing and extremely kind. read more

This place is a neighborhood classic. I was there during restaurant week! The food isn't pretentious, just plain good! The balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts are wildly addictive and their porters earned a return trip to the Fed Hill area time and time again. Service is prompt and refreshingly honest. read more

We love this place! Great drink specials, awesome food and the bar service is always great. Glad to have AJ's in the neighborhood.

First trip to Baltimore and we rented a VRBO directly above AJs. We ate there multiple times and watched the 49er game there as well. The staff and the food were excellent and I would definitely eat here again. Both Katie's were awesome and kept us coming back. read more

Came for a night out with a friend and happy they had outdoor seating. We ordered the goat cheese balls and the truffle fries. Good food and friendly staff. Will be back to try brunch!! read more

Where should I start... Maybe it'll be the absolutely delicious shrimp salad wrap that I ate... Or maybe the unbelievable old-fashioned that Bryce makes. It really doesn't matter where I start because the experience at AJs is unbelievable! Jocelyn was our server and she was so accommodating it felt like we knew each other for years. I am uncomfortable with how much I like this place and how often I will be spending time here... If you have free time and extra cash and want an amazing experience please go to AJ's read more

AJ’s on Hanover - Bar - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I can't recommend AJ's enough, it's my go-to local spot! Great weeknight specials, happy hour drink and food deals, and local beer selection. Every food item I've tried has been delicious, I especially love their brussels sprouts app and all the sweet brunch entrees. They do some seasonal food and cocktails, so there is always something new to try. Service has been fast and friendly each time I've been, and the atmosphere is always fun and lively. read more

Went here on a Friday night for drinks and apps! For food we got the Brussels sprouts, fries with old bay, and the jalapeño lime wings with blue cheese. All three were perfect portion sizes for two people to share. The dressing on the brussels sprouts was SO good and they were the perfect amount of crispy. The first drink I got was the Willow, which was so light and refreshing and the perfect combo of flavors. I also got the Hanover mule, which was a creative twist on the classic drink that tasted so good. All in all it was a great experience, cute relaxed environment. I will be returning to try the cauliflower tots- they were not available that night. read more

Went back to this restaurant after several months and I was so glad that the quality and service continue to be great! We tried the Brunch menu today and really enjoyed the mixed berries pancakes and also the BYO omelette! Fresh ingredients with lots of flavor. A really friendly team and our server was spot on. We will definitely go back! read more

The place seems to have a lot of potential, however our experience was the most awful dining experience ever, and that's coming from someone who has worked in the industry for 10 years. Waited 40 minutes for appetizers, an hour and a half for entrees to come out- only for half of the table's entrees to come out COLD and we waited an extra 30 minutes to see if the rest of the food would come out, AND IT DIDNT. No manager in the building. Staff didn't seem to know how to handle the situation. Will probably never come back, which is a shame because that lobster Mac and cheese looked amazing. read more

Arrived at 6:25pm. Ordered drinks upstairs. Bartender did a great job and servicing our table. Ordered food at 6:35pm. At 6:45pm, we let bartender know we wanted to make it a to-go order. Took an additional 50 minutes to make a cheesesteak and a chicken wrap. "Thanks for your patience." Hard pass. read more

Most disappointing brunch experience I've ever had. Starting with walking in and waiting 15 minutes for any staff to acknowledge our presence, to the underwhelming food, to the seemingly invisible wait staff. I have never had such non-existent service - only interacting with someone when we ordered food and when the food was brought to the table. Typically, when a restaurant is very busy someone swings by the front to say "we'll be with you in a minute" or any form of acknowledgement. Typically, someone will come by after the food is served to check if anyone needs anything or if the food came as expected (never had the chance to ask for ketchup). Typically, someone comes by to refill drinks at least once during a meal. None of this bare minimum service happened, on top of eating the subpar breakfast food. The "short rib" Benedict was essentially sliced roast beef on 2 day old biscuit. The french toast platter was so pathetic I could have made it better at home and saved the money. Overall would not recommend. read more

AJ’s on Hanover - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I'm not a yelp guy. But this place literally made me download yelp so that I could give it one star. Awful service with bad attitudes. Bad food. read more

Not terrible... ordered the chicken pesto wrap and the chicken had a huge piece of bone in it. The fries were hot but still soggy they needed to be cooked longer. read more

The food and drinks are both fantastic, we love going for dinner, brunch, or just some drinks and an app. The staff is super friendly and the food comes pretty quickly for a scratch kitchen. They're working hard to adapt to the post-Covid-19 business model (outdoor seating only, carry out options, etc.) and it shows. There is a decent amount of outdoor seating, and we've yet to have to wait for a table when arriving. read more

Went here for a late lunch/brunch and was not disappointed. Located in a trendy part of Baltimore, the restaurant is relatively isolated from other nearby spots but it's worth the trip. I got the shirt rib grilled cheese and my friend got the burger. Both portions were large and the food was great. Bottomless mimosas are pretty cheap, but be warned that when brunch ends at 2 on the weekends, so do the mimosas. (So be sure to either get there earlier or don't order it at 1:45). They have an extensive menu with classics and more trendy options. Also their outdoor seating area is small but very nice on a cool summer day. read more

AJ's is a welcomed addition to the neighborhood, but unfortunately the food has only been ok during our first 3 visits. The best thing I've had was the blueberry ricotta pancakes during brunch. The burger was well-done (ordered medium) and nothing special during my second visit while the fries were under cooked. I had the Grilled Chicken Pesto wrap on my first visit and it was oily and flavorless. I had it with a side salad that was good. My wife said her burger was only ok and complained about her fries being under cooked during this visit too. We live close so we'll probably go back a few more times, but if the food continues to disappoint we'll only get drinks. The beer selection is good and my wife liked the cocktails she's tried. read more

This was a great little find on Federal Hill - Brussels sprouts were outstanding and the grilled steak sandwich was awesome to say nothing of the cherry turnovers or desert. Good wine list and nice quiet sitting area - only challenge is parking read more

Loved bluegrass before it started to go downhill so we were hesitant when AJ's opened up in the same space. What a huge mistake waiting so long before coming. Buffalo chicken sandwich with the destiny sauce was outrageous. Wife had the salmon which she was thrilled with. We live down the block and this will be our new go to spot. read more

The drinks were cool. Our food came out scattered. We didn't see our server at all after our apps came out, but he made sure to add his gratuity before disappearing. Our appetizer came out as we were boxing up our meal, we received the wrong kids meal, and never got it fixed upon sending it back. It took 30 minutes to get the check from a completely different server who told us our server was gone (though he never mentioned leaving), only for us to see him walking up the stairs after we had paid. My crab cake sandwich was burnt, but the salmon is amazing! I wouldn't come back, but I'd order salmon to go any day! read more

Great food. Just opened so don't let the lack of reviews sway you away. We had a bunch of apps lime jalapeño wings, crab soup, tomato soup and grilled cheese, crab dip, meatballs, pub fries and Caesar salad everything was great. Not one thing was just ok!!!! Everything was tasty and well seasoned. Our server Brian was a great mix of friendly and helpful. Good luck on your new business, you are off to a great start! read more

Seth is possibly one of the best servers I've ever had

Awesome place ! Great environment, food and service !! Great specials and happy hours. Good variety !! Not sure why the rating isn't 4-5 stars. It just opened and no one is perfect right away when they first open, so I think people should cut it some slack. read more

I love AJ's! The food has consistently been great every time I have ordered, but what is really stand out to me is the staff. A few weeks back I had a small mix up with my order and got a wrong item, but when I let them know they quickly replaced the item and offered me a desert and drink on the house and were so unbelievably kind. I can't stress enough how little things like that make a person's day and will ensure that I'll be coming back even more! Also I love the Mac and cheese balls read more

Awesome new spot! Food is fantastic and cocktails are super yummy. Couldn't decide on a drink so Corey (best bartender ever) helped me decide on the Drunken Apple (do it, you won't be upset)...we will absolutely be back! read more

I really wanted to like AJs because it's so close to my house but the food is just not great. The service was good but the food is very iffy. The time i went I got the salmon wrap and it was over cooked, flavorless and had bones in it. I had to stop eating it because I kept finding bones. I shared a kale salad and they forgot the toppings, weird. I've also had friends go and have similar experiences with the food being bad. read more

New awesome place in Federal hill. This is just what the area needed... an upscale restaurant with a chill atmosphere. Draft beers and service were great. We got an order of the Mac and Cheese bites and Brussels Sprouts for appetizers. Both perfectly sized to spilt between 4 people. The Mac and Cheese bites have a crusted Cheeto outside which was very creative and tasty. For dinner I got the AJ,s wrap and my buddy got the short rib tortellini. Both delicious and I ended up eating the rest of his...the braised short rib was on point! No complaints seriously ! read more