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    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

    2.6 (755 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Mango iced tea
    Sharon W.

    We've dined here a few times while running errands in Waldorf. The day and time of your visit plays a part in how busy it'll be. Pros: Nostalgic and has something for everyone Respectable price point Has happy hour drink options Servers have positive attitudes and good energy Cons: Could use some improvement in cleanliness of tables, cutlery and seating Can get crowded, loud and hectic Overall, I would dine here again. The honey butter croissants are my favorite and you receive them complimentary at the start of your meal. On the latest visit, our server forgot but when asked, she boxed a fresh order up to go. I appreciate her for acknowledging the oversight and immediately making it right. The non-alcoholic drinks have add in options but I've found the syrup to be overpowering and optional. Portion sizes are appropriate for the price point and I've been happy with my choices thus far. Sign up for their emails if you want to receive notices of any promotions they have as well as a birthday freebie. Subject to change so read the offer carefully. There is booth seating, a bar and they do have alcohol based drinks. This is a good spot if you want to grab and go, have a date night, group gathering and solo dining. No automatic gratuity is added but the young adults do a great job and tipping appropriately is encouraged. I'd dine here again and I look forward to exploring more of their menu.

    Blackened lemon pepper, white fish with green beans and a Loaded Baked Potato W/ Bacon
    Donica T.

    However, for a Saturday lunch and as always, it's very delicious. The prices are always just right and you get a great selection for the price. It is a chain restaurant so the ambience is not much but we can at least watch the game in the bar area while you eat. Our server was really nice and the white fish that I had was blackened to perfection with the right amount of lemon pepper.

    Maxine J.

    Nothing NEW to report. Just another round of our favorite comfort food entrees from one of our old staple neighborhood restaurants. Always want to give credit, where credit is due. Thanks hubby for your support on this chilly afternoon: Monday, March 30, 2026.

    Grilled White fish with corn
    Eunice I.

    My boyfriend and I were looking for a new restaurant to check out other than our usuals. He recommended Cheddar's and I was eager to try somewhere new. We had looked over their menu beforehand, and were impressed by the options and price points. The menu was similar to a Friday's or a Chilli's. We got there on a Friday night, and despite the parking lot being full, we were seated right away. I did notice that quite a bit of tables had yet to be cleared off, but that was probably the only drawback I'd have for them. Other than that, our server was great. She was personable and kind. She offered us recommendations and checked in frequently. We started with the complimentary croissants and those were so delicious and just what I needed because I had barely eaten all day, so needed something to munch on. They were sweet and buttery. I honestly could have been good off of those. For dinner, I had the pain killer as my drink and that is definitely strong, so one of those will suffice. I did the combo with ribs, grilled shrimp, and two sides. I had the sweet carrots and the broccoli cheese casserole. I thought the broccoli cheese casserole was ok. I know my waitress said it's pretty popular, but I guess because I already had rice on the plate, I really didn't need to get another side with rice. The ribs were a generous size and the BBQ sauce was just right. My boyfriend got the white fish with sweet corn, and he thoroughly enjoyed the meal. For the price point and meal, we both agreed that we would come back.

    Shrimp & baked potato with "fully loaded" items on the side
    Alexis B.

    Cheddars has effectively carved out their niche in the Brandywine neighborhood. They've been going strong 10+ years and I know why! There's a relaxed atmosphere & you get to chop it up with familiar faces. That plus heavy pours, bar food, homestyle meals, & handmade desserts at a GREAT VALUE are part of their recipe for success. Before 2020, I used to visit with my coworkers during lunchtime. One of the guys in our crew always ordered chicken tenders & fried shrimp. They deliver a perfect crunch every time. I typically order the bourbon salmon with sides. I also order the salmon family bundles when there's no time to cook for guests. Service is a little slow when the restaurant is crowded except if you're sitting at the bar.

    Smitty S.

    I stopped by for a quick bite to eat for lunch. Left out with no complaints. The place is definitely cleaned. The service is good and the food is fair. I ordered a simple chicken tenders and fries, can't go wrong with that. I had no complaints.

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    Soul Sistas and the Brotha

    Soul Sistas and the Brotha

    3.6
    (40 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    You can find some good soul food in this restaurant. They have most of your favorite soul food…read moreentrees and side. It is located next to a convienance store and there is ample parking available between the two. The restaurant has a small dining room with a few tables and chairs. They have a large Connect Four and Jenga game in the dining area for customers to hang out and play. You will see a couple of televisions in the dining area. One was off and one was playing music from a music streaming service. The service started off a bit slow, but it picked up eventually. I ordered a Philly steak and cheese with a side of greens, French fries and Mac & cheese. It took about 25 minutes for me to get my food. With that being said, I recommend calling your order in ahead of placing it on-line. The owner, Kim, is awesome. She is very friendly and full of personality. She gets to know her regulars and loves her community. As for my food, there was a ton of it. The Philly was packed with meat. I really liked my sandwich. The Mac and cheese was delicious. Very cheesy. The greens were definitely fresh and did not taste like they were from a can. They were just like my mom use to make. There was a ton of food, and I could not finish it. I got a container, put my left overs in it and finished them off later that evening. I recommend checking this spot out for some decent home-cooked soul food.

    Have you ever been into an eatery, & the energy just felt good? This spot I went to felt like…read moreHOME!! Relaxing energy coupled with made to order good food...WINNING!! . Where I am: @soulsistasdc1 . Location Reviewed: 14123 Brandywine Rd., Brandywine M.D. . Menu Includes: Breakfast, Omelettes, Burgers, Cheesesteaks, Po'Boys, Salads, Wings, Pork Chops, Crab Cakes, Seafood Platters, Lamb Chops, Fried Fish, Fries, Desserts, & More!! . Items Reviewed: Their Scrapple Sandwich (with bacon-$3, scrambled eggs, & cheese on toast $8). STAMP!! Thick, with a crispy exterior on the scrapple, cheesy eggs, & bacon!! Perfect!! Their Seafood Platter No.2 (with Fried catfish, shrimp, no filler crabcake, mac n cheese, & collard greens $33). STAMP the shrimp, crispy, well seasoned, & thick!! The Catfish...LIKE THAT!! Huge, a cornmeal fish fry, & tasty!! The Crab Cake...LIKE THAT!! Truly NO FILLER, well seasoned, crisp outside, meaty, & fulfilling inside!! The Collard Greens...LIKE THAT!! A balanced saltiness, & hearty!! Their Mushroom Swiss Half Pound Burger (with sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, TRULY a half pound of ground beef, & hand cut fries $12). STAMP!! This burger was HUGE, delicious, well seasoned just everything I need a burger to be!! The hand cut made to order salt & peppered fries were everything too!! Their Sweet Potato Pie (with whipped cream $4). STAMP!! Like Nana's!! Homemade, soft, sweet & scrumptious!! . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: Decent!! . Recommendations: Everything I got!! . Music: YouTube-6/26/96 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

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    Homemade Fries
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    Matt and Tony's All Day Kitchen Bar

    Matt and Tony's All Day Kitchen Bar

    4.5
    (1.2k reviews)
    13.9 mi
    $$

    Hands down probably the best restaurant I have eaten at so far this year…read more Amazing food, friendly service, and a nice ambiance. The place can get quite busy so I would highly recommend making a reservation first. We ordered some cocktails which all tasted amazing, I enjoyed the espresso martini the most. Our table ordered the baked oysters and tuna tartare to start. The oysters were seriously so fricking good, I wanted to order another round! The tuna tarate was refreshing and tasted really good as well. I highly recommend ordering the fish curry or their scallop entree. I also got to have a bite of the chicken & waffles and the steak pasta but I would skip on those. Super excited to come back!!

    This was not what I expected to write after looking forward to lunch at Matt and Tony's for quite…read moresome time. But someone has to say it: the king isn't wearing any clothes. My wife and I arrived around 1:20 p.m. on a Thursday. The lunch crowd was still going strong, which only reinforced that we had picked a popular spot. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill almost immediately. When we walked in, there was no hostess to be found. After waiting about four minutes, she finally appeared and offered us a choice between a small table in the corner or one by the bar. Given how busy the restaurant was, we took the table by the bar. About seven minutes later, someone finally came by to offer us water and explained that our server was busy, but she would help us in the meantime. No problem. We ordered the Avo Goddess Salad and asked that it be split so we could share it. A few minutes later, our server arrived, introduced herself, and we let her know we had already ordered the salad and were ready to place our lunch orders. She was very helpful in guiding my wife toward the Old Bay Shrimp Burger. I was excited to order the Shrimp and Grits until I learned it contained Andouille sausage and, according to our server, couldn't be prepared without it. Since the restaurant highlights that everything is made from scratch, that surprised me. I ended up ordering the Ahi Tuna Salad instead. So far, so good. Then came the frustration. We spent the next 20 minutes slowly picking at our salad, growing increasingly hungry and confused. You know something is wrong when guests who were seated after you begin receiving their meals before you. Finally, at 2:10 p.m., our food arrived: my Ahi Tuna Salad and a Pulled Lamb Sandwich for my wife. Except my wife had ordered the Shrimp Burger. When we pointed out the mistake to what was now our third server, she quickly assured us it would be corrected. A few minutes later, our original server returned and took full responsibility. She explained that the lamb and shrimp items are next to each other in the POS system and she accidentally selected the wrong item. She assured us the Shrimp Burger would be out in two minutes and suggested we enjoy the fries that came with the lamb sandwich while we waited. Unfortunately, another ten minutes passed before the burger finally arrived. Here's where things became truly disappointing: the top bun was still cold--almost frozen. My wife ended up removing it entirely and eating the sandwich with just the bottom bun. At best, the Shrimp Burger was decent, but certainly not worth the wait and frustration. As for my Ahi Tuna Salad, it felt like something I could easily make at home, especially considering the $25 price tag. I'm also not entirely convinced the tuna was particularly fresh. I can't bring myself to give Matt and Tony's one star because the atmosphere is genuinely cool and inviting. So I settled on two stars--mostly for how I felt before the experience unraveled. And listen, I get it. Mistakes happen. We're all human. But as someone who eats out frequently, here's one piece of advice: when a restaurant makes a significant mistake with a customer's order, consider taking that item off the bill. Sometimes that gesture is the only reason a guest decides to come back.

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    Matt and Tony's
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    Rye Loaf with Spreads
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    Lefty's Barbecue

    Lefty's Barbecue

    3.8
    (297 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    I've seen Lefty's fish and chicken mix in the grocery store but I didn't know they had a…read morerestaurant. Lucky for me I was in the area for Thanksgiving and I had to check it out. To me it's the standard restaurant setup. You order at the counter for dine in or takeout. I ordered one pound of spare ribs, dark meat smoke chicken, sweet potato and Mac-n-cheese. All the food was good but I can tell the meat was cooked the previous day. To my surprise I didn't need barbecue sauce, the meat was perfectly seasoned and had good smoke flavor. Overall I enjoyed my meal and the prices are very good. I totally recommend this place if you're looking for barbecue in the area.

    Lefty's was a mixed bag for me. I had the fried fish catfish platter. For the sides I got the sweet…read morepotato soufflé and pork and beans. I also had cornbread and homemade lemonade. The lemonade was fantastic, some of the best I've ever tasted. I loved it! The cornbread and pork and beans were good too. The sweet potato soufflé had marshmallows on top and it was waaaaay too sweet. I couldn't even eat half of it. Some of the fish tasted good and other pieces were just meh and didn't seem quite done enough for me. The customer service was suspect. I was with a group of 6, and one person didn't get his meal until 20 minutes after everyone else. They also got a couple of orders wrong and just seemed disorganized. Some items were winners, but I think they can do better.

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    Lefty's Barbecue
    Lefty's Barbecue
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    Delicious sliced and grilled brisket
    Carolina Kitchen

    Carolina Kitchen

    2.6
    (327 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    I am writing this review to warn others about my experience at Carolina Kitchen in Brandywine,…read moreMaryland. I ordered the salmon dinner online, which included greens, potato salad, and a muffin. The meal cost $35. When I got home and began eating, I immediately realized the salmon was spoiled and inedible. I called the restaurant to report the issue and request a refund. Instead of allowing me to speak with a manager, I was told to contact Toast because I had placed my order online. Unfortunately, Toast does not provide customer service for this type of issue and directed me back to Carolina Kitchen. I was given the runaround, and neither the restaurant nor Toast accepted responsibility. What disappointed me most was the complete lack of concern for a customer who was served spoiled food. I was simply told there was nothing they could do, despite the fact that I paid $35 for a meal I could not eat. Serving spoiled food is unacceptable, and so is refusing to resolve a legitimate customer complaint. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend Carolina Kitchen. Save your money and spend it at a business that values its customers and stands behind the quality of its food.

    This might work for some people, but coming from a chef's perspective, it's not for me. When food…read moreis made in such large batches, it tends to lose its quality and personality along the way -- that mass-produced feel comes through in the taste. If you're into a cafeteria-style setup, this could be a fit for you. Just not the kind of dining experience I personally look for.

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    They must be giving away free food because this like makes no sense at all 635 pm on a Sunday. My food better be amazing
    They must be giving away free food because this like makes no sense at all 635 pm on a Sunday. My food better be amazing
    Fried Whiting Collard Greens Mac & Cheese
    Fried Whiting Collard Greens Mac & Cheese
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    Rucci’s Italian Kitchen & Grille

    Rucci’s Italian Kitchen & Grille

    4.2
    (331 reviews)
    7.3 mi
    $$

    Our server (Angelica) was friendly and generally attentive to us. The restaurant has a pleasant…read moreupscale Italian restaurant vibe. NOTE: It would be even nicer if they had a classier clientele instead of the types of people who were there during our lunch today. They had their phones on speaker and were talking loudly, with no regard for others around them. Another group had two young children who were running around for awhile. Really, Rucci's ought to have AND ENFORCE a no-loud-conversations policy so that people can enjoy their dining experience more. This could be a really nice place with that type of commitment to proper decorum. Our food was very good and portion sizes were big. I got the Tony Soprano sub and my partner ordered the Reuben sandwich. We both thoroughly enjoyed them.

    Service was amazing. This place is like a little second family, even if you aren't family. You can…read moretell the folks that eat here and work here love being in the restaurant. Our service was fast and easy. The server was very kind and helpful. As for food, I got the meatball and chef salad which were both exactly what I'd been hoping for, but with a little let down. (Causing the star drop) The meatball was a great flavor. It came with a beautiful red sauce and bread on the side (would've liked for it to have been warm and toasted, with garlic butter). I think it may have been slightly colder than it was hot, but the flavor was still wonderful. Salad was fresh, crunchy and a hefty dinner portion. Perfectly layered, very well done salad. Filling and satisfying

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    A view of the dining room from our table.
    A view of the dining room from our table.
    Short rib and creamy risotto with Brussel sprouts
    Short rib and creamy risotto with Brussel sprouts
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    Marie's Diner

    Marie's Diner

    4.1
    (645 reviews)
    11.3 mi
    $$

    I was pleasantly surprised and impressed by the quality and quantity of fresh and delicious food…read morethis evening at Marie's! I ate one of the most tender and moist fried chicken breasts that I have ever tasted. the mashed potatoes were fresh, hot and creamy, two types of gravy were offered and both the cornbread and biscuits were tender, flavorful and delicious. The broccoli was steamed but not not floppy and the green salad was a generous portion of green goodness. I could only eat about half of the offerings and the price was less that $12. from where I was sitting, my daughter's bar be que chicken and Mac and cheese looked great and my granddaughters child portion of turkey dinner was as delicious and generous as the adult meals. We will return here again! absolutely amazing!

    To me Marie's has the best breakfast in the area. I haven't had any issues. The wait isn't too bad…read moredepending on when you visit. Service is always great and I have never had a bad meal. You get nice proportions and food isn't too salty. I have no complaints and I rather go here over Cracker Barrel! Fight me... Lol!! I usually order the pancakes or French toast. The only complaint I do have is the size of the onions they cut with the potatoes they could cut them a little smaller. Lol! I bit into what I thought was a potato and nope.. It was a damn quarter sized onion lol!

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    1 of 2 dining rooms.
    1 of 2 dining rooms.
    Ribeye steak and scrambled eggs with home fries and an English muffin.
    Ribeye steak and scrambled eggs with home fries and an English muffin.
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    Vibes Southern Cuisine

    Vibes Southern Cuisine

    4.5
    (161 reviews)
    11.5 mi
    $$

    At last, after years of seeing them place in the local top places to eat, I finally paid them a…read morevisit. They're usually closed the days that I'm in the Upper Marlboro area, but not this time! It's in the same Plaza as the Amish market, so there's plenty of parking. I stepped inside and there were a couple of chairs for waiting along the window. Otherwise, it's a small open space and there are desserts on display, I'm in you to read, and very polite staff behind the counter. I decided to get the blackened salmon and shrimp entree with collard greens and mac and cheese. I got their salts at caramel banana pudding for dessert. I decided to use my insulated bag and wait until I got to my friend's house to eat. I love the shrimp and the salmon. They were seasoned well, but not to a point of tasting too salty, which can happen at a lot of soul food restaurants for me. Unfortunately, despite the good flavor, this was the case with the collard greens, whew. Also, there is turkey in there, so don't get it as a vegetarian option! The mac and cheese was good... Not sure where I would put it in my rankings, but I enjoyed it. That banana pudding.... Whoa. It was the perfect dessert, and I would happily get it again. The salted caramel and banana balance surprisingly well. Their top rankings are well deserved, and I am looking forward to trying their wings and other items next time!

    Spent this afternoon at one of the local wineries and was in the mood for some fried fish…read moreafterwards and stopped here on my way home. The fish was seasoned very well...my fried shrimp were tooooo salty...the mashed sweet potatoes were ok...greens bland, Mac & cheese-eehhh & the potato salad disgusting. Smh...this place has definitely fallen off since I remember...WHAT HAPPENED?! lol Isn't the saying: "things get better with time" ??? Not in this case... Oh & my hush puppies were ok...& that caramel banana pudding was tooooo freaking sweet for me... I was disappointed... was rooting for this spot! I remember when the owners were first beginning... not too many good local soul food spots that have good potato around here... & the customer service needs help! Happy Yelping!

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    Wall of Affirmations and Encouragement
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    Good food going back for more DOPENESS
    Vibes Southern Cuisine

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