The food was great and customer service was awesome. We went after church on a Sunday and arrived…read morejust before noon. There was a 30 minute wait though there were a lot of empty tables. Not sure if they were reserved or if the were short on servers. We decided to eat at the bar rather than wait on table seating. The bartenders were great and very knowledgeable about the menu. Our meals were delightful! The ambiance was great. They had a cool vibe.

Sadly, we had a disappointing Mother's Day experience. While the restaurant was extremely busy,…read morethere were a few highlights. The truffle popcorn was excellent, our child enjoyed the shrimp and fries, and the fresh tuna appetizer was flavorful, although overly sauced. Unfortunately, the scallops with risotto were unacceptable. Both entrees had a strong ammonia-like taste from the first bite, which was immediately noticeable to both of us. We were unable to get much attention from our server due to how busy the restaurant was, but the dishes were left mostly untouched for a reason. For a $40 entrée, we expected much better quality and execution. Sadly, The Food Market did not deliver.

Came for a casual dinner. Had a great time. Lively…read moreatmosphere, they were pretty crowded at around 4pm already. Decent portions of food, tasty and flavorful . We ordered pasta, burgers, sides and cocktails. Price is on the $$$ side but you get what you pay for. Quality of meat and pasta was wonderful. Service was attentive and friendly. Adriana did a fantastic job. Convenient location with ample private parking spots. Will return. Highly recommend.

Another great visit. We love coming when there is live jazz. We had a nice table in the corner and…read moreour waitress was sweet and attentive. Fast service is a Godsend, especially when you're hungry. My NY strip was cooked correctly and had a great flavor. I opted for spinach and green beans, which were decent. Hubby had a very good bistro steak salad. The winner that night was the dessert-apple pie! It was deep dish style in a small cast iron and topped with a huge scoop of vanilla ice cream. Lots of caramel flavor which was great again the slight tartness of the apple. We were even able to take a little bit home it was so large!

Brunch at Elliott's Craft Kitchen: A Promising Start With a Few Missed Beats…read more.. I recently visited Elliott's Craft Kitchen a fairly new spot that my group of four decided to try out for brunch. We were hoping for a fresh experience, but our visit turned out to be a mixed bag. Ambiance and First Impressions... When we arrived, the restaurant was surprisingly empty, which was a bit of a head-scratcher for brunch time. Even though we could hear staff chatting in the back, it took a good five to eight minutes before anyone came out to seat us. Once we were seated, we noticed the lighting was so dim that we actually had to whip out our phones just to read the menu. Not exactly the cozy brunch vibe we were hoping for. The Food: Hits and Misses... On to the food. We started with the cream of crab soup, which was just okay--nothing to write home about. The Brussels sprouts were a bit of a letdown. They were tiny and mostly just fried leaves rather than the hearty sprouts we expected. So if you're imagining those classic roasted Brussels sprouts, this wasn't it. The chicken and waffles were decent in flavor, although the presentation could have used some polish. The pita bread for the crab dip could have been toasted or something more firm and doesn't taste like it was immediately pulled from a bag. Surprisingly, the star of the meal ended up being something as simple as the French fries. They were really tasty and stood out more than some of the fancier dishes. Service and the Final Stretch... Our server was kind and polite, which we appreciated. But the big hiccup came at the end. Their payment system went down, and we ended up waiting over 30 minutes just to settle the bill. After sitting for about 15 minutes we informed our server that we would like to wait in the lounge area to get more comfortable as I understand.... things happen. Although while we waited for about 20 minutes there were no offers of water or anything to make the wait less awkward (not to mention asking for payment without even presenting a bill). It felt like they were more focused on turning the table than making sure we were okay during the delay. Although maybe it was an awkward start to the morning. I will say our server did her best to work things out with the technology she was given. So, I still provided her a fair tip, not her fault. Value for Money... In terms of pricing, it felt pretty average overall, but there were a few eyebrow-raisers. For instance, the avocado toasted croissant--topped with over-easy eggs, baby spinach, and Grana Padano--was $19, which felt a bit steep for what it was. In comparison, a pork schnitzel dish was around $21. So, while the pricing wasn't outrageous, some items definitely made me pause and question the value. Overall Thoughts... In the end, my experience at Elliott's Craft Kitchen was a bit of a letdown. So I'm surprised by some of the reviews (maybe because it was not dinner). While there were a few highlights (like the fries and a well-made Old Fashioned), the service hiccups and the underwhelming dishes mean I'd probably think twice before going back. Definitely not for brunch but I would really consider Dinner after some more reviews. Hopefully they'll iron out the kinks as they get more established.

Great addition to the restaurant park in Columbia…read more We finally had a rare date night and decided to try this new spot. It was not crowded at 5pm so we were served very quickly. We enjoyed hot wings and bao buns as our appetizer and shared a black and blue burger for our meal. My dark and stormy was a great pick as well. Helpful attentive staff.

We had a nice meal with a couple bottles of reasonably priced good wine. Our server, Logan, was…read morevery accommodating to our party of four.

The Easter Sunday was great ! The food was cooked perfectly…read moreby Chef Alrick And the servers were very friendly Mel , Alice and Lily The manager Dimitri also stopped by to see how everything was Thank you !!

Came here to dine one night and had the beef & barley soup, Chesapeake Pasta, and Smith Island…read morecake. The Barley soup was average nothing amazing. The server informed me over half an hour later that the order for pasta didn't make it to the kitchen and put in a rush order, came out within 10 minutes and I think the manager served it. Chesapeake pasta was really delicious, the shrimp was well cooked, but sadly not a lot of crab, but overall good. The Smith Island cake was also good, it was the red velvet flavor, not too dry but wasn't as moist as I'd hope it'd be. The cake wasn't overly sweet which I've enjoyed immensely, hate overly sweetened cake/frosting. The pasta was definitely worth it on the half price pasta Wednesday special and might comeback and try some of the other pastas.

had dinner there on the evening of 4/22 to celebrate my daughter's birthday. We had a great…read moreexperience. The food was good and our server Chayla was prompt and on top of things making sure that we were having a good time. The restaurant has a nice layout and is in a nice area. We'll be back. JD

Had a great Mother's Day brunch at Grill 620. The food and service were both really good overall. I…read moreordered the steak and eggs -- the flavor was great, although I would've loved for the steak to be a little more tender. The espresso martini was excellent and definitely one of my favorite parts of brunch. My husband ordered the crab omelette and really enjoyed it as well. The atmosphere was nice for Mother's Day, and the staff provided great service throughout our visit. I'd definitely come back again -- especially to try the oysters and champagne brunch next time!

Ambience and food and service was pretty good. There is a…read morecouple of things that I can criticize but I do t want to. Because the energy of the place was really good. Servers was good too. May be big thing about service there was a hair on mango martini not on mine, on my friend. They Change it immediately. But I prefer not to see it here. I mean the place like this... Anyway. I still can go and have my meal here. I like the place .

Eggspectation - Merriweather District…read more My first visit to Eggspectation and it made a strong first impression. Located in the ever-growing Merriweather District, parking can be a bit of a mixed bag. There's a nearby surface lot that fills up quickly, but a larger parking garage within easy walking distance that makes things manageable--and a bonus for EV drivers, with multiple charging stations that are available. Just plan ahead, especially on weekends or when events are happening at Merriweather Post Pavilion. The space itself is modern and thoughtfully designed. One side of the dining room features floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light and offers peaceful views of Symphony Woods--a perfect backdrop for a relaxed meal or a little people-watching. There's also a covered outdoor patio that looks especially appealing for warmer days. Service during our lunch visit was excellent. Ethan struck that ideal balance--friendly, attentive, and accommodating without hovering. He handled menu questions with ease and was happy to make a few substitutions without hesitation. A seasonal spring menu is currently available, but the full menu being offered all day is a nice plus. We started with the Ginger Zinger--refreshing with just the right amount of zing. I went with the veggie omelette, customized to my liking, and it delivered: perfectly cooked and packed with fresh mushrooms, spinach, and asparagus. The Lyonnaise potatoes were flavorful, and the lightly dressed salad rounded out the plate nicely. My friends both ordered the Eggspectation breakfast sandwich, stacked high with thick-cut bacon and presented beautifully. Portions across the board were generous--we expected leftovers, but between the good food and even better conversation, most plates were nearly cleared. Prices lean toward the moderately expensive side, but that's fairly standard for this area--and the quality justifies it. If you're looking for a quieter experience, weekdays are your best bet. It's also a great spot to unwind after a walk around the nearby lakes or wooded paths. While there is ongoing construction in the area, the restaurant itself is well insulated from the noise. Overall, a very solid first visit. I'd gladly return to explore more of the menu.

What a great location! In the heart of the new apartments and down the street from Merriweather…read morePost Pavilion, this Eggspectations is in a professional building on the first floor. We had Claudia for our waitress and she was awesome! We were her only table at 2:45pm on a Tuesday and she treated us like friends. This was our first time at this location and we will definitely be back. The decor was very uptown professional meets industrial. High open ceilings with sleek black walls and marble looking tables. Very fun big bar as well. We got everything she recommended and it was so good! We got the Eggstravaganza (Brioche French Toast with two eggs, choice of meat and potatoes) and the Flatbread Sourdough Pizza with Pepperoni, grilled onions and peppers, and extra cheese. For drinks we got the seasonal Pistachio Latte and the Tropical Teaser smoothie that was a refreshing fresh fruit smoothie with mango, banana, pineapple and strawberries. When I say we enjoyed the food, I mean we couldn't stop talking about it. We are so happy we got Claudia for our waitress and will absolutely be coming back for more!

This is a fine jazz club tucked in behind a nice restaurant. Have yourself an evening of sublime…read moremusic, delicious foods, amazing crafted drinks, great bartenders, and good company at 18th & 21st. We made a last-minute decision to try for some of the nightly jazz (except Monday) at 18th & 21st on a Friday evening (Oct 2025), hip-ly named for the prohibition amendment and repeal :-) There's a free parking garage right across from the entrance of the building they share with a sister restaurant, Cured. We arrived in the bright seasonally-decorated welcoming lobby about 7:50pm. We ought to have made reservations, but in under 10min, the reception staff took us to the more intimate room towards the back where we were seated at at the bar, which is really what we wanted. When we arrived, the 6pm jazz band had just gone on break, so we felt free to chat with friendly regulars and with the bar staff. They have a changing list of ten craft beers from $6 to $21, plus one $6 non-alcoholic brew. Five of the $14-$35 per-glass vintage wines from their list of 17 are preserved with the "corovin" system that keeps air out, so they are never "corked". We focussed on their list of 11 crafted $13-$22 cocktails plus 5 non-alcoholic ones, all made with quality ingredients, each naming the staff member(s) (and guests) who formulated the recipe! We found Alex's $16 Fernetinez sublimely sweet: of bitter fernet amaro, Frederick-based locally-sourced award-winning McClintock One Last Time gin (exclusive for 18th&21st), smooth Luxardo liqueur, and a sweet vermouth. We loved the aroma and flavor of the classic Smoked Old Fashioned of bourbon from Kentucky's 10th-oldest distillery, Green River, moved to a mild well-rounded sweetness by brown sugar simple syrup, smoked in front of me by Mike (if i remember), with added richness from smoky bitters. They have a creative menu of $30 to $65 entrees, plus salads, small plates, apps, and sides, and they have a changing menu of small plates. We really hadn't planned on eating, but we couldn't resist. The $17 duck bao buns had thin tender filets with a sweet lightly-salty apricot-soy glaze and a tangy crunchy pickled cucumber slaw on a soft folded yeasted slightly-sweet white-flour bun. The $12 pair of fried fresh-tasting oysters were sweet and juicy with a light-flavored crunchy crust. They were so yummy, and easy to enjoy with our cocktails. Rodney Kelly's jazz band was excellent, playing with spirit, joking with each other and the audience, even staging a song or two with a skilled member of the restaurant staff. Afterwards we had brief moments with some of the band members, like an intimate jazz club. Later in the evening, i also had a Turkish Sunset, a Manhattan-variation created in a collaboration among the staff and a guest (Well-done Ozzie!). I love Elijah Craig, and wanted to try their dry toasted rye, with housemade allspice dram syrup, Small Hands grenadine, and bitters. By now, i felt very much at home with the staff, and when i learned that one of them had helped formulate this beverage, i confided that its amazing complexity was, for me, just a touch too dry. Alex (if i remember) considered the ingredients and the target flavors, and added just a touch of a sweet lemony liqueur, perfectly complimenting the recipe's flavors! Real-time crafting goes above and beyond, Thank you! (And when they next update the menu, maybe they'll have a custom option named for me :-)

Beautiful upscale jazz restaurant located with Cured. I recommend dressing nice but it's not…read morerequired. They normally have live jazz, whether it's a band or a single performer. Service is exemplary. Plenty of food options, and some lovely choices. The octopus appetizer is the only thing I wouldn't suggest as it was rubbery and lacked flavor.

Previously been to the bar on random weekdays, bartenders always give great service. Most recently,…read morehusband took me here on a date on a Sunday. We were pleasantly surprised to find out they had a Sunday HH going on. Waitress was fantastic. Their smoked old fashioned was on point, and sangrias good as well. Had the Philly cheesesteak rolls and a salad entree, both delish. Will deff be back! PARKING: free public garage across the street.

I'm writing this from my car because I'm that angry! I came here after a long day of work to enjoy…read moredinner with my sister, and while the food was great, the waitress Sydney ruined our entire experience with her nasty, unwelcoming attitude and rudeness. She disliked us from the very start, it seemed, walking over unpleasantly, talking in almost a whisper, never introducing herself, no "you're welcome" to follow our "thank yous", and she never brought us silverware. (The food runner did) When we flagged her to ask for napkins, she said nothing, just spun around with unecessary attitude, came back, left them on the table, and walked off. When she finally refilled our water after refilling the couple's next to us. I said thank you as she poured, but she slammed the glass down, didn't say "you're welcome" and walked away. The couple next to us engaged us again, letting us know this wasn't all in our heads. We really tried to give grace thinking she was tired, but it was so unpleasant, we requested the manager instead of enjoying a dessert we were looking forward to. The manager and food runners were phenomenal! Adam, the manager, listened to us as well as the couple next to us who also saw her rudeness, and they even went as far as letting Adam know we were being really pleasant, and for some reason she just wasn't respectful to us. And please understand, all we wanted was basic respect and a pleasant meal. Sadly, that's not what we got. I have never experienced such nastiness, especially when we weren't being complicated customers. We sent nothing back, didn't complain about stuff, etc. I'm so grateful for the couple next to us for not just noticing, but for trying to help salvage our awful experience and speaking up when the manager came over. Thank you, kind strangers. As for Adam, thank you for listening and presenting us with a gift card. I am so put off by this experience, I can't imagine using it, but I'm grateful for your kindness. It really meant a lot.

The ambience is quiet nice,…read more Service also was good. Fast and helpful and friendly... Food was ok but I was expecting the fried oysters a bit more tasty and a bit crispy... Mozeralla pearls was ok

All of the food was delicious. Each meal had good flavor, good portions, and good happy hour deals…read more Victorias is a great place for a dinner out, date night, or any kind of occasion. Prices are reasonable for the quality you get. The chocolate pecan cake was absolutely fantastic. My only complaint is that the kids menu is not for kids. Looking at the menu the options are fine, but the pizza uses spicy sauce, the chicken nuggets are overly crispy and adult-ish, and the fish and chips is just a smaller portion of the adult version. The fish is overly identifiable for a kid. Perhaps this is my picky eaters, but the kids menu is for a near adult kid in my opinion.