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    4.5 (44 reviews)
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    Queso Fundido
    Chuck L.

    This place has it right. It's one of the best gastropubs we've been to, and now we're regulars. They have a great selection of beers and seltzers for every palette, and they are constantly rotating in new beers. The service is top notch. One of our favorite things about this place is that there is always something fun going on, almost every day of the week, and there's usually a pretty good crowd, which creates a party atmosphere. The menu and food are awesome, and there's something for all ages. My favorites are the queso fundido with homemade chips as an appetizer, and then either the Cuban panini, pulled pork flatbread, or the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. They have some pretty amazing specials too.

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    Deena T.

    Nice atmosphere. We were immediatley greeted for seating. Got the Cattail Honey Brown Amber Ale...three times. It is a tasty beer. Pretzel appetizer with spicy mustard and beer cheese was ok. The pretzel was too hard on the ouside. I had the grilled romaine salad with chicken. Good portion and the dressing was excellent. Hubs got Cajun sausage sandwhich and said it was aoutside. We disliked the plastic wrapped plastic spoon, fork, and knife. Real silverware please. Waitress was sweet and helpful answering our questions. Prices are very reasonable.

    Flight of 6!!!!
    Donna G.

    Wow! First time here. Beers all "top notch" (per hubby) and food out of this world. Great service! And we will eat the other half for dinner!

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    Santana H.

    Great local brewery! Good beers, service is always good. Can always count on good food. The only thing I am not a fan of, is how dark it always is in there. Other than that, you can always count on good food and good beer.

    Emily L.

    What a great little hidden gem. My husband and I have been trying to hit every brewery in Maryland and Bog Turtle has been on our list. We decided to check it out on a Saturday evening to grab a beer. Unfortunately we had just eaten beforehand because the entire food menu sounded incredible!!! I ordered the First Anthem and it was so yummy and refreshing. While we were hanging out in the couch area, the owner/manager stopped by to check in on us and she was so friendly and attentive. She even gave us cards for a free pint for our next visit which was so sweet and unexpected. She told us they are opening up a breakfast spot across the street sometime in the Fall so we can't wait to come back to try the breakfast and grab a pint afterwards ;) great place to hang out, grab some food and a great beer or few!! Can't wait to come back!

    Courtney B.

    Wasn't sure about this place till we walked in. Very nice and rustic, and relaxing atmosphere. Surprisingly it wasn't very busy on a mid Sunday afternoon. We did a beer flight and tried some hard seltzers. The beer was good, but the hard seltzer was amazing. Our server told us the have just a basic plain hard seltzer then add their syrups to them. The tropical seltzer tasted just like summer in a glass! We liked it so much we got a crowler size bottle to go with a smidge of blackberry. We will definitely be back!

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    Lisa T.

    We need to get back up to the Bog Turtle Brewery in Rising Sun, MD. Our first visit was just the best. The beer & food were fabulous. The service was super fast. People were having lunch and a kid was playing a game. Looks like they have a stage for entertainment. We were able to park directly in front. We visit Cecil Co every now & then. The other time we drank Bog Turtle beer was at a Dove Valley Winery craft show. We plan to be at the Blue Elk Winery on 12/4. I'm sure they are just as friendly as the other two.

    Italian Panini
    Frank D.

    Handles CCOVID very well - great food - had jerk chicken sandwich, filet sliders & Italian panini - beers are good - Bristol Witch & Deez Donuts standout - great vibe/decor inside- we'll be back!!

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    Fun and tasty! Great drinks ! Friendly people! Ten out of ten! Relaxed atmosphere!!!

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    The atmosphere is great, the music selection is solid and the fries are delicious. Hoping they expand their drink and food menus soon!

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    Tavern By Spring House Brewing

    Tavern By Spring House Brewing

    4.4(80 reviews)
    20.6 mi
    $$

    I stopped by here yesterday with my family for dinner. We had ridden the Strasburg Railroad earlier…read morein the day and were looking for a place to eat when I fired up Yelp and found the Tavern by Spring House Brewing. It is located on East Main Street in downtown Strasburg. The inside consists of a large main room with an L shaped bar, a number of TVs, and then a second dining room off to the side. Since no one was seated in the second room and we had twin four year olds with us, we chose that space. Unfortunately the TV in that room was broken, so we were not able to watch the Steelers game that was on. Aside from that, the room itself had a cozy and slightly eclectic feel. There was a decorated Christmas tree lit up in the corner near the staircase which gave the space a warm seasonal vibe. The walls were decorated with brewery signs and beer themed banners, and a bright yellow decorative mantel stood out against the darker wall colors. Overall it felt casual and welcoming and worked well for a family dinner. For dinner on this evening I went with the Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak while my wife chose the K Town Mac Bowl. The menu described my wife's dish as three cheese cavatappi pasta with smoked pork slaw, Korean BBQ drizzle, sesame seeds, and scallions. My sandwich was described as smoked chicken, American cheese, buffalo sauce, gorgonzola, onion frizzles, ranch drizzle, and a hoagie roll. I thought my sandwich ended up being good, especially since it was chock full of chicken. The hoagie roll was toasted and buttered nicely and added a good crunch, which the onion frizzles helped reinforce. The gorgonzola added a nice pungent pop of flavor. While I did get some buffalo flavor, I definitely could have used more. Because of that, the sandwich was a little on the drier side despite having cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch drizzle. My fries were seasoned and had a nice texture, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. As I often do whenever I visit a new brewery, I decided to go with a flight here. At Spring House Brewing, a flight consists of four beers and I chose the Cucumber Salamander, Backroads Shadows, Daily Planet, and Love and Rockets. The Love and Rockets ended up getting mixed up and I was instead served Grease the Poles. I started with the Cucumber Salamander, which is a sour. It was a bit tart right from the start and that carried through to the finish, with a little extra pucker at the end. Up next was Backroads Shadows, a lager with a crisp, clean start before the malts came through on the finish. This felt like a really good easy drinking beer. Third was Daily Planet, an IPA that had citrus up front followed by a solid hop presence that carried through the finish. Last was Grease the Poles, a pale lager that started off very clean before finishing with some lighter hop notes. Out of the bunch, the Cucumber Salamander was definitely my favorite. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Our food and drinks were good, and I would be interested in trying more of their beers.

    Service was lacking. Waitress seemed annoyed and not happy. Wait was not long for a table but…read morewaited quite awhile to be greeted. Looked like there was only 2 servers for the entire place which was busy. My husband liked his chili, so that's the two star review. He said it had a lot of flavor. I had the brisket sandwich which was very small for the price with not a lot of meat. The meat had no flavor at all. Was not served with the au ju, which I had to ask for. Unfortunately, the au ju did not make it any better. The Cole slaw had a good flavor and was not sweet, so that was the best part of the food.

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    Tavern By Spring House Brewing - Main restaurant and bar area.

    Main restaurant and bar area.

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    Tavern By Spring House Brewing - More of the bar

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    Mad Chef Craft Brewing - Housemade pickles

    Mad Chef Craft Brewing

    4.3(411 reviews)
    31.3 mi
    $$

    We were in town and did a little brewery hopping. One of the places we went recommended Mad Chef as…read morethe place we should eat and they did not steer us wrong. The French Dip I had was the best I have ever eaten and my wife loved her Beef and Cheddar. The service was great. You order from a kiosk and then they bring it to your table. It was pretty busy for a Sunday afternoon and we could see why with the quality of the food.

    This was my 2nd time coming to Mad Chef!…read more The first time I came here was about 2 years ago (before doing yelp reviews). I was not very impressed. This time around I cannot complain! Their specials are all revolving around the Masters which was unique! We tried the Pimento, Fried Green Tomato, Chicken Sandwich (The Pimento Birdie). This was a delicious sandwich that just screams Georgia! We also tried the Madfather Chicken Sandwich! Pesto, Vodka Sauce, Mozzarella, this thing was outstanding! The fries are always a highlight here! We got the bucket (had a bigger group) and it came with 3 sauces. 1 tiny little knock on the fry bucket....the entire bucket was not filled with fries. The bottom of the fry bucket had about an inch or 2 of crinkled up paper..... All of the food was outstanding. The beer was good. Tons of space and seating. Very easy ordering process. Go up to the counter, tell them your table number, and your food arrives shortly! Prices are high here! Expect a larger number on your check if consuming both food and alcohol!

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    Mad Chef Craft Brewing - The dining room closest to the brewery.

    The dining room closest to the brewery.

    Mad Chef Craft Brewing - Reuben w/ Fries ($17)

    Reuben w/ Fries ($17)

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    River Trail Brewing - Fish Tacos

    River Trail Brewing

    4.2(32 reviews)
    35.9 mi

    Besides a terrific server who ran her legs off, they have a dedicated fryer for fries! I was so…read morejazzed I never asked if the bleu cheese was vegetarian friendly, but I had on my black and bleu bean burger anyway. It was delicious! The place was quite busy for a Saturday dinner rush, but we were lucky to get a table. I did not really notice decor, but bathrooms were clean and well stocked. Side parking lot had a bit of a wet hole in the gravel and one handicap spot, but we squeezed in anyway.

    Stopped here on a whim because we were in the area and we are so glad we did! It's always a toss up…read morestopping at a brewery with kids (we have 3) and they were SO accommodating, even gave us kids cups for water! The bar staff/wait staff were very friendly. The atmosphere was nice and there is a huge back section outside with rocks that the kids were able to play in since no one was seated there. They have a covered patio as well as an open area closer to the bar- lots of outdoor space. The food took a little bit to come out but they were understaffed. The food was DELICIOUS! We had mild wings, pretzel sticks and the famous PB burger. Everything was fresh and hot and perfectly seasoned. I'll say these were the best wings I've had in PA! Great spot, we will be back for sure, I highly recommend stopping in!!

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    River Trail Brewing - I think this fella is a one man show tonight.

    I think this fella is a one man show tonight.

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    River Trail Brewing - River Trail strawberry banana. (Hmm, paw paw flavored?)

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    River Trail strawberry banana. (Hmm, paw paw flavored?)

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