New owners at Judge's Bench! Same comfortable atmosphere, same nice crowd of faces you know. Great…read morecraft beers on tap. Some powerful IPAs. Nice spirits, too. Street parking is tight, but there's plenty more in Lot F just across Main Street below the wine store's lot.

Really cool bar in downtown Ellicott City! They have a good selection beers and also a full bar for…read morethose that might not like beer. The bartender was friendly and the space was cool with a small outdoor area downstairs. They also have upper floors, but we just stayed downstairs on this visit. They serve food, but we'd just eaten, so next time! Overall, it's a great little spot and I'll definitely return next time I'm in the area!

Nine of us decided on American food, so we searched around and chose this restaurant because my…read moremother‑in‑law loves crab cakes. She always says most places don't make good ones, so she was hesitant to try them here. We ordered Irish egg rolls, crab bakes, crab cakes, shepherd's pie, mac and cheese with chicken, Reubens, and more. Every single one of us loved the meal, and my in‑laws told me this restaurant is the best. Thank you for a wonderful dinner and excellent service. And I absolutely love the cloth napkins!

6/10/2026 Can you really go wrong with a drink at an Irish…read morepub ABSOLUTELY NOT. A watermelon crush to start and a round of oysters for the lucky lady. Drink was refreshing and did the job getting me to loosen up just before an event. The oysters were a bit of another story, smashed with a hammer to get em open so it was shell in every bite and an added bonus a little crustacean moving around in one! Not very juicy of as fresh as I would have wanted. Mark the bartender was great really working the crowd that slowly filled, telling jokes, refilling drinks and really making everyone feel at home. Looking forward to visiting again to try a bit more

Manor Hill is always at the top of my EC list. Between the sangria, brews, street fries, pizzas,…read moreand birds the word...you can't go wrong! Service is always all smiles and attentive. I recommend making a reservation on Friday and Saturday nights to avoid long waits.

While I have been coming to Ellicott City with friends for years. However, recently recently…read moreinstead of hitting Syriana (you can check my review), my best friend and I decided to hit up Manor Hill Tavern. A nice old building of stone and dark wood my friend and I perused the menu: very New American with lots of Maryland seafood classics. I ordered the crab cakes with fingerling potatoes and coleslaw. The crab cake, though small, was mostly lump crab meat with very little bread crumbs and served with a remoulade. Very moist and flavorful. The coleslaw was slightly bland, but I enjoyed it none the less. And the fingerling potatoes were cooked and salted to perfection. However they were lacking any real fat: no butter or oil. Now, it just so happened that my friend had purchased a bottle of Rosemary infused olive oil a mere half-hour ago. A drizzle of this turned these dry potatoes into something of a revelation, but I really shouldn't have had to doctor the meal I pay for with outside condiments to make it truly enjoyable. My friend enjoyed a hamburger with caramelized onions that was cooked precisely to her order and she enjoyed it a great deal. So, clearly, not all menu items needed as much help. The server taking care of us was very on top for job and kept our drinks filled and us happy. I really wanted to give this place a higher score, but there were too many little things off. I think with a few tweeks to some of the menu options this could be a really excellent restaurant. But currently, it's just "fine." For the price (think thirty dollars for a typical entree) I expected better.

If you are craving late night Korean food in Maryland best come to RAINPIA and get the combo B menu…read more! I was craving the padak and bassam and notice they got a combo menus so got the army noodles too. Omg the portions were big for two people. Definitely look for your Polaroid photo out here! Every booth has a different theme. We had the Italian courtyard look while others had skyscrapers of other major cities. Thanks Jin for the wonderful hospitality and will be back again!

Had the boneless spicy garlic chicken and it was surprisingly... disappointing. I've never had a…read morebad experience with KFC on any pocha but here it was so batter heavy that it felt like a general tso's chicken from a Chinese restaurant. Now thats not a bad thing but just not what I expect from a pocha. Other dishes were also mid or underwhelming. We had the tteokbokki and the rice ball. Maybe that bad impression of that chicken just soured our impression of the rest of the food. Nice place though. Well lit and decorated and nice cozy vibes.

This was a return visit for me and our women's group…read moreselected The White Oak Tavern for our monthly dinner outing. Overall it was a pleasant experience with good food and a welcoming atmosphere. Parking was easy and conveniently located directly in front of the restaurant. There is also outdoor seating available during good weather, and they even offer a dog-friendly menu for your four-legged companions. I would recommend calling ahead to confirm whether the dog menu is available year-round or only when the patio is open. Inside, the dining area is spacious and comfortable, making it a good option for both small and larger groups. They offer daily and weekly specials in addition to their regular all-day menu. Tuesday wing specials seemed to be especially popular with several members of our group. The food was the highlight of the evening. Everything brought to the table looked fresh and flavorful, and I did not hear a single complaint about anyone's meal. A few people ordered the wings and thoroughly enjoyed them. The biggest challenge during our visit was the service. Our server was friendly and clearly trying his best, but with a larger group and separate checks, things became a bit scattered and confusing at times. Orders and checks needed a few corrections before the end of the evening. In fairness, the general manager stepped in to help resolve an issue with one meal, which was appreciated and helped improve the situation. Overall, despite a few service hiccups, the quality of the food and the comfortable atmosphere made this a worthwhile visit, and I would return again.

Average food, average service, loud and surprisingly lots of kids for a Tavern , but then again…read morethey do have a kids menu. they do have a lot of gluten free options tho, including desserts , so good for folks who don't eat gluten. We had fried chicken sandwich and shrimp salad sandwich , cheese parmesan fries and fried calamari appetizer and GF brownie - all typical bar food and nothing to write home about. we stayed away from fresh vegetable due to the cyclosporiasis outbreak in the news as we were traveling this week ;)

I have no idea why it took so long to make it to Manor Hill Brewery. I have been to the Tavern in…read moreEllicott City numerous times and love their food and especially their craft beers. The Brewery is a fantastic place with all of the great beers and a very clever converted trolley serving great pizzas and pretzels. What makes the Brewery special is the setting. Situated on a working farm, it is the perfect place to chill. Lot's of room to sit or play. Local live music and did I mention excellent beer?! It is only open on weekends. My only nitpick is they don't allow dogs, but I understand why.

My dad and I accidentally ended up here instead of at the Tavern in Historic Ellicott City, but we…read morewere so happy to find this hidden gem. The land the brewery sits on is so gorgeous. It's got goats and chickens in the back, which really made my day! They have a nice selection of beers and seem to have a lot of weekend events that are family friendly. We talked the the owner's daughter for a few minutes who told us more about their family business. She was super nice. I am looking forward to attending the upcoming book event at the end of the month!

Victoria's Gastropub pioneered the gastropub concept in this area! They created this beautiful…read morefamily-owned business, and the owners are regulars here, maintaining high standards for the food and ambiance. My night is half-price bottle-of-wine night! There are occasional passed hors d'oeuvres during happy hour, beer-club nights, whiskey-discount nights, and one i want to add to my workout routines: a 3.4-mile run club that finishes with a free mimosa! Great owners, great staff, pretty-darn-good guests :-) Great elevated pub-food.

I feel terrible for starting to eat my dinner before thinking to snap a pic as the presentation was…read morereally nice. Everything was bright fresh and inviting. But the taste is what really matters and Grilled Sesame Salmon didn't disappoint. Wow!! I thought British food was supposed to be flavorless. The Salmon was both sweet and spicy with the teriyaki bang-bang glaze. The jasmine rice cakes added the perfect amount of crunch and the vegetables were as fresh as they appeared. The pub side of the restaurant feels British with ornate wooden features and sounds of laughter from all around. The bartender are knowledgeable and engaging. Most importantly they made me a proper Makers Mark Manhattan filled to the absolute top of glass to top off an outstanding dinner.

Love pub dog! Their garlic sticks are amazing. The variety of pizza is so good, something for…read moreeveryone! I love their beers and love that you can mix them! All the employees are so friendly and welcoming! I also am really enjoying that they're doing special pricing on the 25th of each month this year!

Visiting the area and decided to get takeout. Saw great reviews of the restaurant and food - and…read moreafter reviewing what they had was extremely excited to try it. The front staff was extremely nice and accommodating when picking up my order, however, both pizzas were extremely undercooked; as in cheese was not fully melted/cold, the pizza dough was doughy/floppy like it had been in the oven for maybe less than 5 minutes. They forget side sauces we had ordered and because of how undercooked the actual pizza was the topping were falling off as there were so much piled on it. Wanted to love it, but considering we had ordered it at a non-busy time with barely any people in the restaurant I can't imagine the excuse of serving something that inedible.

Drinks: loved all the beers I tried! Big Truck Cherry Wagon was a delicious sour, Allagash white is…read morealways a hit, Devil's Backbone vienna lager was pretty solid, and the Rogue Honey Kolsch was smooth. Food: please try the crab dip pretzels, they were 5/5! In terms of the wings: the size for a $1/wing Monday special (starting at 20 wing orders) was great, but I wanted more buffalo sauce on my buffalo wings. The buffalo garlic parm mix was awesome (you can mix and match flavors), and the sweet heat was also 5/5. Please add a lemon pepper option! Service: 5/5 server was personable and attentive for my party of 9, no issues at all. Ambiance: for sports, this place is solid; there are a bunch of TVs, even one in the bathroom so you don't miss a single play! This place is family-friendly, and there was this one group of kids that was super rowdy but otherwise the ambiance was great. Not too crowded.

I put this in the Dive Bar category. A little hard to find. It's in the back of a small shopping…read morecenter. The staff is super friendly and hustles the whole time. Plenty of TVs for a sports bar vibe. I saw a deck outside but the threat of rain kept us indoors. The food is what you want for a bar food menu. I had the Pub Burger with fries (Thurs special $15) it hit the spot. My wife went with the Horseradish steak wrap. She ate half and brought the rest home for lunch tomorrow. There was a decent Thursday night crowd. We got there an hour before the NFL season kickoff. Next time I come will be for the Monday wing special. 20 wings $20, dine on or take out. Can't beat that

The bartender was fantastic and let me sample everything they had on tap before I made my choice. I…read moreeventually settled on the Heller Weizenbock Plank at 7.5% ABV, which, in hindsight, may not have been my best decision for lunch, but it sure was a good one! I paired it with a bratwurst on a pretzel bun and roasted broccoli. The whole combination made for a hearty and satisfying lunch. Great beer, good food, and a bartender who clearly knows how to make you feel welcome. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. It's not a large place by any means, but the coziness adds to the atmosphere. Next time I'm in the area, I will be back here, dragging coworkers along with me!

A pleasant taste of Germany in Baltimore. I enjoyed a hearty platter and a Hefeweizen outside in…read morethe beer garden, followed by coffee and dessert. It was a relaxed, satisfying visit with plenty of character. Four stars from me: very good overall, even if there is always a little room to improve. And yes, after travelling from Europe to the US, I somehow ended up ordering German food. No regrets.