We've been to Barrel 9 a handful of times and every visit has been good from the food and drinks to…read morethe service. They have a great selection of craft cocktails and wine. I'm very particular about my martinis and I find they make one of the best dirty martinis in the area. We've ordered a variety of items off their menu and everything has been consistently good. The staff is always super friendly and offers up recommendations if you're undecided on what to order. There's ample parking as it's located in a shopping center but the space itself is relatively small. Just something to be mindful of since I'm sure it has the potential to get crowded later in the evenings. It's nice to finally have somewhere to go for craft cocktails and small plates. I'm a St. Mary's county resident and would love if we had something like this over here.

Contemporary victuals and libations. Small plates for all and hard to find spirits. Creativity…read moreabounds and I love it! Christine will stir it up at the bar and Shannon whisks it out of the kitchen.

Great environment, great staff, the Prohibitionist mocktail was Delicious! ~ ordered the baseball…read moresteak which was cooked to perfection and I esp. loved the low sodium rub they use. Carrots perfectly cooked and the pea salad was very good but could have used more cheese and red onion in it, it was mostly peas. Over all 5 stars, I would eat here anytime!

04.2026 Our first…read moretime here and it was a great experience! The servers were very sweet, attentive and helpful in explaining the different dishes. The atmosphere was light and lively...not loud. I would definitely make a reservation for it can be a very long wait. The steaks, the desserts, EVERYTHING we had was sooooooo yum! I highly recommend the truffle fries, truffle mac & cheese, and the any of the steaks.....sooooooo goood!!! The best dessert: the banana pudding!

Lighthouse was delicious as always. We started with bacon wrapped scallops and fresh shucked…read moreoysters. The medium rare filet mignon was on point and loaded baked potato was the best I've had in some time. Now to the libations - the drinks were fantastic. Their "crush" drinks were about as good as I've had. Great variety. The service was rapid but not hovering and the ambiance was just right n

Good option on Solomon's Island especially for a nice day on the deck. Beware, however, that their…read moreoutdoor seating is seasonal, and doesn't open right during the shoulder season. No reservations. They do put you on a waitlist and text you back when your table is ready. Service is always friendly, no matter how crowded. Never went wrong with any crab dish.

This is a charming winery in Southern Maryland with a great selection of whites, reds, rosés, and…read moresangrias. I enjoyed every one I tried! The staff is super friendly and helpful, and their event rentals are reasonably priced. There's lots of space inside and out, and you can even bring your own food and decorations! If you're looking for a spot for a bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party, etc..... this is it!

Great winery! We got to have a tasting with one of the owners and tried 5 different wines from…read moretheir menu.

Very nice place! The staff was very accommodating. We were close to closing and felt welcomed like…read morewe were the first people there. We were provided bread to start. It wasn't warm, but it was soft. It was served with an olive oil. Our table ordered the steak, four cheese ravioli, Caesar salad and pasta with butter for the kids. Everything was extremely well! We liked the pasta with butter the best and that was for the kids! Lol. The wine is charged by the ounce. It's almost like a tasting of wines where you can pour it yourself. It was great to allow a chance to try a variety of wines. We stopped in our way to the beach and would like to make it a staple! The steak is not served every night. It is a Thursday-Sunday serving, so it's best to check the special mains as it's not a staple item on the menu.

Interesting concept, but the execution is not quite there. The ambience is very nice, the service…read moreis good, but the food and wine were unfortunately nothing to write home about. The cafeteria style wine dispensers could have benefitted from somalier staff to explain what the various labels were and what the wines were about, as well as to recommend pairings. I don't like to be on my phone at a restaurant researching wines, trying to decide which values to explore when I'm unfamiliar with all of them. I think my server was too young to know that much about wines beyond the crib notes. I had the tonno crudo which was a lovely dish, but the olive oil had a bitter metallic taste to it, and since raw tuna and the olive oil were the only two flavors of the dish, the olive oil spoiled the flavor a little bit. I highly recommend McElvoy's superb buttery oil from CA. When you have very few ingredients or processes, as is the case in Italian cooking, each of the ingredients has to be over the top. Perfect . I also had the Pasta Medici with lobster and spinach wrapped up shushi-style in two small sheets of house-made pasta and served upended in a small box. The lobster was good, but the creamed spinach did not taste like Florence's best, and I could taste flour and butter in the undercooked pasta. For a signature dish, I would have expected five star efforts, but on this dish only the lobster was really edible. I really want this place to be a success, and I want to have a great experience there. It feels like a good, well-intentioned crew is still getting its act together and working out the kinks. For a very high-quality food experience the servers also need to be sophisticated to help Interpret the dishes and wine for the diners. Keep trying, Wardroom! You've got a very promising vision. If you could re-introduce humans back into the mix, italian-style, you might have a winner!

4/17/2026 What a…read moregreat find! The Curio Staff was welcoming and friendly, from the gentleman serving as a "doorman" of sorts to the counter staff. I had just come from a hair appointment down the street and on my way back to my car, I noticed Sangria advertised on the mini sandwich board outside. I'm a HUGE fan of a glass of fruity Sangria on a hot day! The fact that it was Happy Hour with $5 glasses made it even easier to draw me inside!! When I explained this was my first visit, they explained the Curio concept, the various areas for sitting, sipping and gathering as well as the Curio Card process. They even had a small but really intriguing menu of various snacks, from charcuterie to flatbread and even dessert. The menu changes a couple times a month, making me want to plan more visits! The staff offered me sips of each so I could decide on a Sangria flavor. Despite not being a Moscato fan, I chose the Moscato Mule Sangria. It was light, refreshing and had the Moscow Mule flavors with the added sweetness of Moscato wine. I wandered into the cellar to explore more wine offerings and wound up running into fellow educators and their friends I had never met. We chatted like we were catching up and laughed about shared birthdays and teaching!! They invited me to hang with them, but I had to get home for Dog Mom Duty. We exchanged numbers so we could plan another "run-in" downtown SOON! If you haven't visited Curio, I HIGHLY recommend it. Bring a friend, or plan on making a few. Next time, I'll be ordering food with my wine and lingering much longer! Thanks for a great end to my week. See y'all soon! Cheers!

Curio was introduced to me by a friend and I am obsessed with this place. So many different seating…read moreareas to choose from, I always opt for the basement. The service is wonderful, with staff being very knowledgeable about the wines. What I love is the fact that you can taste as many wines as you want to once you've loaded up your Curio card. You can also choose a 2oz or 3oz pour instead if you already know what you want. I haven't tried the food here yet, but I'll definitely be coming back for the cinnamon spiced sangria and the mulled wine (must be bought from the bar. Not available on tap.) A must for all wine lovers.

We didnt have any issues with finsing street parking. Cute little restaurant with outdoor seating…read more We didnt have any problems walking in with the 4 of us and sat immediately. It was quite with some music. Service was friendly but just a little slow. We ordered a variety of dishes including: Chorizo al Vino Tinto, Spiendini, Patatas con Aioli, Croquettes, Gambas a la Plancha, Gambas al Ajillo, Albondigas, Carne Pizza, and Paella de Carne and the Zeppole for dessert. We loved the Chorizo al Vino Tinto and the Spiendini. Both were delicious and well seasoned. The Gambas a la Plancha had a very good chimichurri sauce and the Albondigas were very flavorful. The Paella came out quickly but it wasn't my favorite. It wasn't like a traditional Paella and there were olives and red onions. Overall still ok, and the Gambas al Ajillo had a sweetness to it. The Carne Pizza was good though. My friend ordered the cocktail Purple Rain and he enjoyed it. We did like most of the items ans would definitely come back to try the other dishes.

I love this place. It's got gorgeous views from the inside dining area and outdoor patio and feels…read moretucked away from the rest of downtown, even though it's one street away from all the hustle and bustle. Service: Always exceptional. I can't believe I haven't left a review before! We always come here for big occasions because there is so much choice and we love tapas style lunch/dinner: 10/10 Food: What isn't good here!? We always get the charcuterie board, the white pizza, the paella, and other small plates:10/10. Drinks: I've tried quite a few of their cocktails and have to admit the only thing I didn't love was the Bloody Mary but that is down to personal preference. Everyone makes theirs a little different and that's okay. Regardless: 10/10. Overall, a solid 5 stars for Tapa Rio. I'll keep coming back here for sure!

Just attended a packed Italian wine dinner at Winestyles. If you haven't been, you need to make it…read morefor thr next one. Perfect pairing of wine with appetizer, two mains and a dessert. Always well attended. Shout out to Arthur and Cher Michael as well as Fabio for the wines. Can't wait for the next one.

My friend and I met up at WineStyles and neither of us knew what to expect. Turns out it is a solid…read morespot! It is a wine shop connected to a restaurant. You can order food and/or drinks off the restaurant menu or elect to go shopping for a bottle in the wine shop, which we did. Our server was friendly and attentive. It was pretty empty as we were there on a weekday afternoon (not complaining!) but I could see this place getting more lively on the weekends.

I visited Coopers Hawk recently for a tasting with my wife. Cat was a wonderful server. She…read moreexplained the wines well, and really made us feel welcome. Cat recommended a sweet wine, and I thought I wasn't going to like it, and I loved it! We live across the bridge so the wine club isn't great for us, but we're definitely going back. Always enjoy happy discoveries.

I LOVE Cooper's Hawk in Annapolis! The food is consistently delicious! The service is great. Chris…read morewas our server on Saturday 4/11/26 and did an excellent job! We were a party of 10 and were able to enjoy each other in a clean and inviting environment. Prior to lunch, we enjoyed the winery. Victoria did a wonderful job of engaging and serving everyone in our party. Once again, Cooper's Hawk for the win!!!

Nice spot with an excellent cheese and charcuterie selection. Solid wine list…read morewith some local wines. Brandy made some great recommendations and explained the menu to us. Definitely try the house made mozzarella cheese prepared table side. The ricotta cheese with lavash bread is outstanding! The crab cake was delicious (full of crab meat ) but the accompanying salad needed a little more flavoring (olive oil or dressing ).

I've been wanting to check this place out for a very long time! When I heard they were changing…read moretheir menu I had to make the time to stop in. So glad I did. We dinned outside deciding to take full advantage of the last few warm days we have left. I'm a novice when it comes to cheese and really had no idea what to try. The menu was pretty expansive I really didn't know where to start. They had several boards that were curated by the monger or you could mix and match a few items. Our server was super helpful and asked a few questions. From there she was able to put together a very nice selection. A mix of fruit, cheese, meat and a few other accompaniments. I also got a corn and crab bowl. Really tasty and light. The crab to corn ratio was perfect. A very enjoyable dish. I definitely plan on visiting this place again soon.