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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Chicken Taco Salad
    Kim A.

    On our way to Fenwick MD for a long weekend and decided to stop for lunch. Saw their sign on the interstate so decided to give it a try. From walking I. Until we left service was friendly. I did the chicken taco salad and hubs did the burger. If in the area again will definitely stop here

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    Lloyd D.

    Bolder was recommended by a friend and it was a great one. Seems to be a local hideaway but very nice with great food at an affordable price for the offerings. We were seated quickly and met by a very friendly and knowledgeable server. He was quick to make recommendations and checked on us enough to make comfortable. It's a wine bar/restaurant unfortunately we couldn't try the wine as we had a drive to get home but others were and they seemed very happy. The menu is varied and diverse with meat, pasta, salads etc. it was a difficult choice but I had the beef medallions. They were perfectly cooked and very tender. The sauce and mushrooms were a great complement and more would have been better. I saw a few bad comments on the Brussels sprouts but they were crispy and tasty but I would add some balsamic that would have elevated them. Overall it a cozy restaurant and it appeared to have a nice bar area. We'll be back when in the area again. Thanks

    London broil
    Carlyn P.

    I do not need to return. Unappetizing main course meals. Very good service. We came here for Restaurant Week 2024. Our order included: * London Broil (tender sliced marinated London Broil / rustic mashed potato / red wine demi glaze / broccolini) - The mashed potatoes definitely came from a box. - The broccolini was a tough texture. - The London broil was very chewy; it was not tender. * Everything Encrusted Salmon (everything bagel seasoned salmon / lemon dill risotto / ratatouille) - Two people in our party ordered the salmon. Both of them returned it. Both salmon dishes did not have the "everything bagel seasoning" and it was dry. -The manager apologized and agreed that the salmon was not cooked correctly and did not have "everything bagel seasoning" which made the salmon dish unique. * Creamy Shrimp Bacon Corn Chowder: Grade B+ * Southwest Chicken Eggrolls avocado crema: Grade B+ * Red Wine Poached Pear Salad V/GF (red wine poached pears / goat cheese optional / mixed greens / carrots /pickled onions / candied walnuts / mushrooms / white balsamic vinaigrette) : Grade A+ * Dark Chocolate Crème Brulee - This is a unique take on creme brulee. I give them a B for offering a different perspective. It was very rich. * Carmello Custard Bread Pudding Grade: B+ Our table unanimously agreed that the mulled red wine was the highlight of the night. They served it warm with cinnamon sticks. Grade: Double A+. I asked our awesome server to show us the bottle. She brought it out and I took a picture (see attached). While our server was very friendly, the wait time and issues with the food was a blinding distraction. Unfortunately several of us had food poisoning for two days. Sick as a dog.

    Breakfast Burrito
    Jody M.

    Great place for brunch! My Bookclub has met here several times now in Sunday morning for brunch. The lunch menu is also available but the brunch is amazing! French toast and breakfast burritos and $3 mimosas! The coffee is good and the service is quick and friendly. We always enjoy our time here. There is an outdoor patio as well as indoor seating.

    Terrible masu.
    G M.

    It's funny I have never reviewed bolder before, it was a Go To restaurant in western Howard county, long ago. It was roughly a year since my last visit before doing restaurant week a few days ago. I had the best meals here in the past, but now it's a episode of Gordon Ramsay's kitchen nightmares. From the dated decor to the worn fixtures on the bathroom and undercooked or just plain bland food . I am sure it's now a Mecca for the old folks to love the dining experience. I will not go into details about my dinner as that book is too long to write. The bar cocktails were a hit and miss. But as I decided to take home the desserts, just to get out of there..... The apple fritter looks and tastes like a Sysco special and the tiramisu tastes like cardboard. I am reminded why I will not be coming back to bolder. Now what to do with the tiramisu, it's really hard to turn it down...

    clam

    i had the most delicious clams here 10 days ago. they had a broth of tomatoes, peppers and bacon. ambiance nice, but not any other single people. wish they had a friendly bar area!

    Cornbread chicken
    Lisa T.

    So I read a bunch of reviews before coming. We started with the Boda Bing shrimp or something like that. The sauce was a bit too peanutty for me but cooked well. The grab dip was like cream cheese (not my favorite) but the pita it came with were bangin! There were mixed reviews on the cornbread chicken. My husband took the chance at it was delicious! Lots of food and taste was great. I ordered the turkey sandwich which is fine. Probably would get something different next times The bread with what I am guessing is honey butter is also fanrasi

    Bolder burger, artichoke & crab dip
    Julia P.

    Ambiance is great (don't expect super fancy, but remember you're not in DC). Service is pretty decent, drinks are strong but good. Their food...is GREAT. Burger was SO JUICY. One of the best we've had in the area. If you're in the area (for farm, hiking trails) and need a place to eat & drink, highly recommended!

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    Bolder's: Where the prices are bold, but the flavors and service are not! Mediocre at best.

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    The menu is amazing, the portions are generous, tasted wonderful and the staff lovely. HIGHLY recommended!

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    Delicious food! The dining room was a bit overcrowded but great food and drinks. Popular spot with locals

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    Food, service and drinks are always outstanding!! Highly recommend for that special occasion with friends or a loved one.

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    Hi Tina V, Masks are required inside BOLDER till seated inside. Outside dining it is not necessary to wear a mask. Thank You Ellie

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    Cheers to this black woman owned wine bar in Rockville Town Center. I had been hearing amazing…read morethings and decided to check them out for myself. I visted on a Tuesday so it wasn't too busy. I found reasonably priced metered parking right outside. There's also a nearby garage. Demi was a pleasure to chat with and learn more about this business. I liked the self-serve option for tasting and/or a full glass. I was impressed with the selection of wines. My fave was the Castella D'Alba (a red blend from Portugal). They offer charcuterie options. It's not a large space so if visiting with a group, reservations are recommended! I can't wait to visit again.

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