Delicious food and good service on a Sunday night for a private party. Crab cakes were really good, although they could have been cooked little more. The dessert was good too, Key Lime Pie and Chocolate Heath Mousse. A little pricey but for an occasional treat, it's worth it. read more

Great for family events! Food was above our expectation- we ordered ribeye, pork shank and half a dozen oysters. You can just taste they spend time on making their food as quality as possible. We were there for my dad's birthday and he is usually not a type of person who likes American food, but he said he would want to come again! read more

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Stopped in for an early lunch. Was planning on just having a soup and a drink but the bartender let me know it was restaurant week. Since it was my first time there I decided to give it a full try and let me just say, I don't regret it at all. First off I loved the ambiance, it was still pretty early in the afternoon on a Saturday but the bar was full. The bartender Faith was great! She was super attentive and just made me feel right at home. It was still restaurant week so I ordered the cream of crab soup which was deliciously creamy and FILLED with crab and the crab cake sandwich. I know crab cakes are taken very seriously in Maryland and I can honestly say you can come here and not be disappointed. It had very little filler and tons of lump crab. I'm already planning my next trip. I also had a martini while there and it too tasted great. No complaints at all, I left with a smile on my face and a full tummy. Can't wait to come back asap. read more

Never had a bad meal here. Service is good better if you make a reservation. Especially on weekends, or holidays. Atmosphere is great read more

Stopped in after a very long holiday traffic drive from NY. Had a reservation but decided to sit at a high top by the bar instead for a quick bite. $1 Ouster Wednesday! Perfect timing. Chesapeake Wild, was okay. Doesn't really have a deep ocean oyster flavor but for a buck...was okay. Ordered another app seared raw ahi tuna, it was really good. Lightly seared tuna with a side of pickled cucumber and ginger. I had a bowl of cream lump crab soup with sherry. The soup was very creamy, lump crab was a bit sparse. It was very salty to my taste. But the bread was nice and hot, buttery. Excellent. Our server was very friendly and was just delightful. Various staff team came by constantly checking on us. Wonderful. Will have to come back for dinner next time. read more

Bluestone Restaurant - $1 Oysters Wednesday! - American Near Me - Timonium, Maryland

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Went for restaurant week with a friend and the food was amazing. Big portions for appetizers and during that evening it was half price wine bottles. Main course and dessert was delicious. Waiter was attentive and engaging but not overbearing. Will definitely eat here again. read more

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We had a wonderful lunch yesterday and the service was exceptional. Our server was Mike and he took very good care of us! There were 4 of us and everyone enjoyed their meals. My crab cake club sandwich was excellent! I asked for the crab cake broiled rather than fried and it was not an issue. They are very accommodating! When I'm back in town, I will definitely go back read more

Sat in a corner away from view despite during not busy hours. Portions small and not hot. Not impressed. Waitress was rarely seen and forgetful. Wont be back. Birthday treat for my oldest friend was utter disgrace. read more

I went on a Tuesday after a hard day at work. The waitress was super nice. Because it was my first time she allowed me to taste the wine and food before I placed my order. I think that's the best customer service I've received in a long time. She suggested a great Riesling wine and let me tell you I finished the whole bottle. 1/2 price bottle of wine BTW. Needless to say I took a uber home. The food was also very good. I had a great experience. read more

BlueStone: First impression is it's located in an office park/ industrial area. Walk in and you see a modern, sophisticated decor, I'd call it "comfortably chic". I wore jeans but didn't feel underdressed for lunch. we were seated in an area that could easily hold a work luncheon/holiday party/family event. Our server, Jane, was professional, pleasant and prompt with everything, she checked in often enough but not hovering. Appetizers: fried calamari was delicate and not at all greasy, the seafood bake was creamy and decadent served with fried pita triangles (fried) crisped, chewy inside. Entrees: the two Crab Cakes were a hit - full of lump crabmeat, little to no filler and moist enough to hold together. The Steak Salad was delicious with plenty of blue cheese crumbles and lightly dressed, my only critique - I'd like another medallion of the beautifully cooked steak, please! The half price wines on Wed. We're a nice plus. The Tuna Two Ways was another fav! Nicely sized portions of tuna with a sesame crust and ginger glaze and the other blackened (but not too dry) with a cucumber wasabi sauce worth it. The Lobster Roll was very good and it may require a second trip soon. We will definitely be back! read more

Had my 30th birthday dinner here at Bluestone! Service was great, and my family and friends didn't have any complaints about the food! Crab cake was amazing, lump and had amazing flavor! I will be back soon! read more

Post Christmas luncheon. Great service as always. Food was good; I ordered the Sam Adams Braised Short Rib with a side salad which was positively delicious. I heard minimal comments / reviews about the crab cake, the muffuletta, and the burger from my other three guests. As much as I enjoy dining there, our dining room was packed and awfully loud so I felt our conversations could be heard equally as we were trying to be heard by one another. read more

The perfect place to lunch with the ladies. The seafood Cobb is my favorite. Highly recommend!

Greetings I have to say it's a nice place,however it's not a standout. The biggest compliment I can give is the staff from the moment we walked into the door to our waiter who was attentive to our needs.I made my reservations early and got a seat in the back like I was a last minute walk-in To this I was upset and it doesn't effect this review. The food is good and you can tell it not assembly line cooked,they took their time and with the best ingredients My filet minion with crab cake was good And well prepared. My date had the ocean and sea platter portions were small And the scallops were so good I started to make a take home on it. The reason they were soooooo fresh. The food needed to be hotter The cream of crab was good it just needed to be hotter and more meat All in all a good place but it just doesn't stand out to me especially for a 100.00 I can think of more better places. read more

Amazing service. Tasty appetizers. We tried the little crab jumbos, salad, fried green tomatoes , cream of crab soap, flatbread and short ribs. Try the half off Monday specials on all appetizers. Quality experience. read more

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Went with some friends during Restaurant Week. Unlike other places (cough you suck Ruth's), the restaurant week menu isn't limited to the 3 cheapest and most boring dishes. They open their whole menu. Drinks (not part of restaurant week): Mojitos were served strong and in a pint glass. Great mint flavor. Very nicely done. Gin and Tonic was standard and good. Apps: 3 Berries and a Mango Salad was a hit. A friend and I had this dish, and it was great. Star of the dish was fried goat cheese. Texture was great, as was the freshness of the big berries and mango. Maryland crab soup - Friend said it was full of flavor. Just wished it was bigger. It was just a small cup of soup. Entrees: Friend who had the two crab cakes was very happy with it. Looked very big with little filler. The sea scallops looked perfectly cooked. Very happy with that. The only bad spot of the night was the wild salmon. It was noted that it was a bit dry. I had the cod with crab. Cooked perfectly, flaky, with lots of crab. Desserts: Baked brownie with ice cream was standard, but good. Key Lime pie got high compliments. All in all, highly recommend this place on any night, but a true bargain during restaurant week. All of our 3 course meals were $35 each. Worth every penny. read more

Came here for Restaurant week and had a steak and crab cake. The steak was done well and the crab cake was decent but not as good as Pappas (just down the road in Cockeysville). It's American cuisine which means there isn't very much variety. I was actually taken aback at how few selections, especially for vegetables, there were on the menu. It seemed to be asparagus and potatoes or nothing! I might come back but would rather try to find another place first since it is a little on the pricier side (I prefer meals under $20). read more

nice ambiance but tuna tasted metallic. The Caesar salad had really great fried avocado, never stumbled upon that before! If I could do it over again, I'd get the ahi tuna medium-rare because it was too metallic tasting to really enjoy. The brûlée dessert was delicious. read more

Bluestone Restaurant - Crab cake and ahi tuna - American Near Me - Timonium, Maryland

I had my retirement party at Bluestone which all was ideal. So my wife and I decided to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary there. We were lead to a table where if you ordered a couple of drinks, the table would be crowded. It also had a large puddle that the employee ignored so I had to grab a napkin and clean it myself. The seat was loose and felt like it was going to fall off if I sat too far forward. I am in my late sixties and the waiter in his early 20's kept calling me Bro and fist bumping me. A little inappropriate. We did not finish out flatbread appetizer so he laid a larger box on our table and walked away. when the girl brought our food, I told her I have no clue what to do with the box. She was nice enough to place it on a nearby shelf. As for the food, my wife said her food was good . I ordered the steak and cake. The crab cake was good but the steak was very dry, A steak knife would have been helpful. We decided to skip desert and call it a night. read more

Outstanding dinner. I truly enjoyed the ceasar salad, cream of crab soup, and the perfectly seasoned steak. My husband recreated the soup last night with sweet crab from Gibby's. read more

My oh my! What a hidden gem among warehouses in Timonium. It's always a good sign when the parking lot is packed. My husband and I dined here for a date night and I was overly impressed. The ambiance is romantic and the service is impeccable! The food is great, but it didn't knock my socks off, ya know? Overall, a great place for dinner and a great place to send folks to when they visit. I'll keep BlueStone in my list of favorites for sure. read more

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When I made reservations for my daughter and me, I specifically asked for a quiet spot. Perhaps the hostess equated 'small' with 'quiet.' We were placed in a corner, in a small room, right next to a large party, who were celebrating in quite a boisterous way. After our first course I mentioned to our server that I had requested a quiet area and it was very difficult for the two of us to have a conversation. The server said he would tell the manager. In any case, the party kept getting louder, and it was difficult to enjoy our meals, which were quite good. We never heard back from the manager...no apology or consideration as per the check. I've dined there before and enjoyed my meal. There needs to be someone who responds to customer's requests in a reliable manner. read more

We recently held a bridal shower at BlueStone, and could not be happier with how everything worked out. The Terrace Room was a perfect choice for our event. It was light, bright and roomy. The big windows and the indoor waterfall made for a lovely setting -- private, but open and inviting. The entire Bluestone staff was wonderful to work with. Cara, our primary contact, made the planning process easy and stress-free. Communication was always prompt, clear, thorough and courteous. When we arrived the morning of the event, Lauren took good care of us, bringing in extra side tables as needed, consulting on room layout, service timing, and making sure everything was arranged to our liking. It was incredibly helpful to have time before guests arrived to decorate and add our special touches to the venue. The hero of the day was Scott, who attended to our every need throughout the day. He worked with us during the decorating process, coordinated timing of the lunch service, offered suggestions as to what would work best, and answered every question and request. All of the food, from appetizers to entrees, was fabulous. The sangria was an especially big hit! The crab cakes and tenderloin both received great reviews from our guests. Several guests commented that it was the nicest shower they had ever attended. I would not hesitate to recommend BlueStone to anyone looking for a party venue or just a nice dining experience. read more

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Great place! Their seafood is excellent. I recommend the Ocean and Gulf; you get a big crab cake, shrimp, and scallops, which are all so good. The ambiance, service, drink selection, and menu choices are all quite nice for the area they're located in. I'll definitely be back! Rachel was my server; she was a pleasure to have taking care of us. read more

Love the service and love the food. Interesting tastes and wonderful menu that keeps me Coming back. I have been eating at this restaurant once or twice a month for 5 years and have had consistently excellent food. Favorite for me is their Crisfield entree filled with shell fish- but I have not had anything their I didn't enjoy. read more

Visiting from out of town and needed a quick lunch. The staff were friendly, accommodating and timely. The food was delicious. I had the crab cake sandwich which had the right balance of filler and lump crab meat. The shishi cauliflower was also good. Flash frying could result in an oily dish but there was a light taste to the cauliflower. Lastly, the meal was reasonably priced with a diverse set of options. I would recommend others to try if you're in the area. read more

The food is delicious and reasonably priced. The staff is professional and pleasant. Calm and beautiful ambience. A great place for lunch or dinner., read more

Great food and so glad they are open all 7 days again. Love their Sunday specials. Great place for group affairs too.

Searched for the highest rated restaurant in Timonium and Bluestone came up. Overall, this is a large, definition of average restaurant in Baltimore Co. The atmosphere is blah, the lighting mismatched and too bright, the food ok, the drinks watery, the service ok. Ordered a salad and chicken entree; the wife had oysters and tuna. The drinks arrived well after the appetizers were finished; the waiter while keeping our water glasses full spilled water on the table Every Time! The waiter also insisted on committing our order to memory, then repeated our order out loud 10x...just write down the order!! The oysters were poorly shucked and the salad had more bacon than lettuce. Again, just an average restaurant read more

Very nice facility. Waitress was attentive and did well making sure we were ok. The food was good. My wife got the lamb and I got the Ocean & Gulf. We both enjoyed our meals. The lamb was falling off the bone and seafood was perfectly cooked. I would definitely eat here again. read more

I took my wife out for a belated Valentine's Day dinner tonight. I had to see patients all day yesterday, she had to teach, so we skipped the exact day of the holiday to be fully energized for our rare night out. I found this place online yesterday between patients and thought she'd like it. We aren't from here, so I figured I could trust the internet rating (silly me!) and try an unknown spot that would have food she would appreciate. That's the background, folks. Now for the experience itself, and trust me, it's not a magical one. They sat us in a back corner as if we had leprosy. Now, as a mixed-race couple who's driven through the South, we're pretty used to a little ignorance. But even Waffle House has good chow to go with the attitude you might encounter, you know? Whatever, we sat down and I enjoyed the setting sun blasting me in my eyes as we waited for our server. The wait wasn't excessively long, I will give them that. Mike, our server, showed up, made some small talk and took our intial order with no issues. We got an appetizer and a salad and relaxed in our corner like abused puppies on a Sally Struthers ad while we waited. I noticed the Maitre'd/house manager/whatever going over to various tables around us to say hello and see how the meal tasted, which is the norm at most places I have been to around the country. He didn't stop at our table, but I thought to myself that maybe it was because we hadn't had any food yet. Anyway, the appetizer and salad came and we dug in. My wife got a caeser salad, which she said was quite delicious. We split the seafood dip, which was...strange. They served it with some extremely salty fried pita chips and I swear I think there were potatoes mixed into the dip. Not a great start, but not terrible. No maitre'd yet, but maybe he was just pacing himself. Entree time. I ordered rockfish, she ordered garlicky shrimp linguine, which was described as having fennel as an ingredient. Bear with me now, I'm telling you that for a reason. My fish was a filet and it had a bone in it which almost killed me. My wife asked afterwards why I didn't say anything to her, and I explained that I was too busy trying not to die. Whatever, I am still alive and writing, so I guess I dodged a bullet. Her entree had pieces of onion that looked as if the chef cut them with his feet or while wearing casts on both hands. The shrimp were cooked well, but remember the fennel I mentioned earlier? Yeah, I kind of expect fennel to be chopped if you choose to use it in a dish. I mean, to me, it's only good for sausage, but what do I know? Anyway, they put a whole bulb of fennel in her dish and sent it on out to her. Wow, that was unexpected and no, she did not like it. By the time we finished, talked with Mike some more, decided against dessert, solved the problems of the world and finished our taxes, the maitre'd STILL hadn't made the attempt to drop by and check on us. I paid the tab, thanked Mike, and we made the move to the door. Guess who we ran into? You guessed it, faithful reader, the maitre'd. He was standing in the middle of floor telling some hapless employee that he needed to clean up a large spill of water and ice in front of him, which also happened to be the only way out of the restaurant. Did he speak to us? Ask about the experience or the food? No, he did not. He turned his head, looked my wife dead in the eye, and resumed his conversation with the employee. I'm no attorney, but I'm pretty sure that if you have no sign telling people to be aware of a fall hazard or can't be bothered to tell them to be careful, you're on the hook for some sort of lawsuit if they fall on their butts. There's a time where your lack of couth shouldn't be greater than your financial awareness, friend. Anyway, that's my take. Mike was great, the food was mediocre at best, and the auxiliary staff including said head honcho might be in need of some bias training or at least, a talk with risk management. read more

This place has a romantic environment, no noise, although kids can come. In addition, the quality of service is outstanding five star service, Actually, it is a five star restaurant. Also, the food quality is a taste buds stimulators. I took a special offer in sunday night with a three courses for a $33.0 only!. And you may take from any entree which worth at least $36.0 !. I took cab creamy soup and it was cook in a perfect way that is should be. The main course was special tenderloin steak which was cooked so brilliant!. I recommend this restaurant for any one who would think for a date or couples. JUST GO !. BELIEVE ME! read more

Bluestone Restaurant - Tenderloin steak - American Near Me - Timonium, Maryland

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This was my first time eating here and was pleasantly surprised. We came for my godbrother's bday. The location is off of York rd in Timonium in the business park area across from the sports facility. We had a large, loud party so first off kudos to the waitresses for their patience. Secondly- the apps were AH-MAZING!! We had a white pizza flat bread ( not sure if that's what it's called) and then the crab artichoke dip! I ordered the cream of crab, salmon and creme brûlée. The cream of crab was a little sweet to me but otherwise good. The salmon with roasted veggies was spectacular! And the creme brûlée; it was perfect!!! I don't frequent the Timonium area often but I would definitely recommend and come back! read more

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Overpriced food is OK, but their rush to stop takeout and thereby become a Covid super spreader site all for a few more dollars, leaves us declining to visit. read more

BlueStone I was searching for something different than my usual preferred restaurants in the Hunt Valley, Cockeysville, and Timonium areas. Using Yelp, I found BlueStone. I reviewed the menu, pictures, and comments. One strange thing I noticed was the $$ price range as $11 to $30 found on Yelp's main page for BlueStone, after reviewing the menu. I am not sure how Yelp determines the price range, but I can guarantee you that the restaurant is $$$, not $$ as listed. The price range did not dissuade my verdict from choosing BlueStone as my dining choice. BlueStone is hidden in the midst of a corporate office park. BlueStone's reputation and advertising must be the driving force behind its popularity. My dining companion, Jim, and I elected to order a cocktail instead of a bottle of wine. From my previous reviews, you probably noticed that when I go to dinner, I usually drink one or more of three adult beverages besides water; Cîroc Martinis up with three olives, Johnnie Walker Black on the rocks, or a bottle of wine. Jim is easy to please. He will drink my choice of wine or a Bloody Mary if we are drinking adult beverages and cola and water, if not. Having reviewed the menu before I made the reservation, I noticed a drink under the heading, "Cocktails From The Troubled Minds Of Our Bartenders," titled, "Johnny Black," (johnny walker black, honey simple, dry vermouth, fresh lemon). Albeit, "Johnnie" was spelled incorrectly and perhaps intentionally, I ordered this drink. Jim decided to order a Bloody Mary with an Old Bay rimmed glass. Jim enjoyed his Bloody Mary. However, I was disappointed with the Johnny Black. The drink was overly lemony, completely overpowering the taste of the scotch and other ingredients. Jim ordered Maryland Crab Soup (eight vegetables, house spices {a bit spicy}) as an appetizer. The soup was beautiful in its presentation. It was what an authentic Marylander expects to see of Maryland Crab Soup. I tasted the soup, and although it was tasty, I do not believe Old Bay Seasoning was used, as described on the menu, "house spices." I ordered The Crisfield Stew (fresh fish, scallops, shrimp, mussels and potatoes simmered in tomato and vegetable broth, Italian bread) as my entree. Jim ordered the Ocean and Gulf (jumbo lump crab cake, deep-sea scallops, Gulf shrimp, honey-garlic beurré blanc, saffron rice, sweet roasted carrots) as his entree. The Crisfield Stew arrived at the table in an enormous bowl with a large chunk of Italian bread clinging to the side of the bowl. The stew was representative of a traditional fisherman's stew; generously filled with a seafood lovers delights. Each spoonful had a hefty helping of seafood and delicious broth. My only complaint is that the potatoes were not cut small enough to fit on the spoon; requiring the diner to slice the potatoes with the spoon which could be messy and dangerous because of the heat of the soup. The addition of the Italian bread was just the right touch. Tearing pieces of the bread and sopping the broth-up with the bread was perfect. The Ocean and Gulf was plated exquisitely. Each of the food items occupied its ​section of the plate. The deep-sea scallops and Gulf shrimp presentation, covered in the honey-garlic beurré blanc, was mouthwatering. The carrots added a colorful hue to the dish. Jim said that the rice was good, but, I thought the yellow rice on an otherwise gorgeous plate brought the level down a notch. I did not notice any unique red saffron pieces in the rice. I know that does not mean the rice was not flavored with saffron. I think a wild rice blend would have enhanced the dish. We were both full before finishing our meals, but, could not resist looking at the dessert menu. We both ordered a Cappuccino. Jim inquired about "Baltimore's Own Taharka Brothers Premium Ice Cream." Neither of us ever heard of it. The server briefly described the ice cream as a locally-made ice cream that is offered at select restaurants and markets. We both decided to try the Gravel Road (salty caramel, chopped almonds). The Cappuccino was good. The star of the night was the Gravel Road. The ice cream was a creamy caramel, with a slight hint of salt, and loaded with chopped almonds. We purposely ate it slowly to savor every bite. Before writing this review, I performed a little investigation into Taharka Brothers. There is not much information on their website besides the locations where the ice cream is offered. Yelp has two listings for Taharka Brothers. I am not sure which is the official site. It is worth watching a 22-minute video of their struggle to acquire donations to renovate a truck for their product at https://vimeo.com/127608534. BlueStone deserves my 5-star rating. The food is outstanding, the service could be a little better, and maybe it is on nights other than Saturday night at 5:30 p.m., the atmosphere is pleasing. read more

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Great food, great service & we had our company Christmas party there last year and they were fabulous & a real charm to work with, very accommodating! Extremely satisfied! read more

The service and atmosphere is great. We got 1/2 dozen oysters on the hall shell and they were shucked to perfection. My husband got the Crisfield Stew and it was bursting with seafood and flavor - we took half home. I had the porterhouse pork chop-so tender and the mango chutney was perfect. We will definitely be back. read more

We went on a Sunday, so for $30 we got a soup or a salad, entree, and a dessert. I started with the fall house salad, which was absolutely phenomenal. The dressing was very light and the flavor of the apples and the grapes really added to it! For my main meal I had the tuna which was cooked rare. The presentation was great and the taste was even better. I was full by the time the dessert came out, but tried a taste of it. Just like everything else it was great! The service was okay. It took a while for the server to come around to refill our drinks. read more

Bluestone Restaurant - American Near Me - Timonium, Maryland

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We enjoyed a delicious dinner for our anniversary. Since we specified our anniversary on Open Table, they set us in a very quaint and quiet corner and ended our evening with a chocolate drizzled plate spelling out "Happy Anniversary. " It's all about the experience and our first one won't be our last. read more

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Always searching for a new place to dine and this was truly a hidden gem! Apparently this place is super popular and we just did not know about it. We were meeting another couple for dinner as we usually do and this was a great choice. Lots of parking, friendly staff and tons of space which always matters to me. They have weddings here often it seems so they are used to accommodating to large crowds. Noted for future events. The food options are many, not too expensive but there are tons of options to choose from. We had multiple things on the menu. All were good for the most part. We ordered desserts but we weren't too impressed. Everything else was good. Our server was attentive and kept things flowing at the table. There is also happy hour, unfortunately we showed up to late so we do plan to go back at another time to see what HH is about. Overall, a great first that is hidden in the Timonium area. We plan to go in and dine for more. read more