I had a great experience at Union Hill Craft Bar & Kitchen! The food was absolutely…read moreamazing--everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The drinks were just as good, with a nice selection and great taste. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the service made the experience even better. I'll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal and delicious cocktails!

Union Hill Kitchen & Craft Bar is truly one of the gems of Baltimore. The food and cocktails feel…read moreintentionally crafted, and you can tell there is serious talent in that kitchen. From the shrimp carbonara to the steak to the craft cocktails, everything I've had has been excellent and consistently prepared with care. The bartenders are always warm and friendly, and the outdoor space is such a nice place to sit, eat, and enjoy a drink. The chef is easily one of the best I've experienced in the city. Just really, really good food and drinks every time.

Food immaculate. Don't be fooled by the Mac and cheese appearance…read more Little parking outside so you will be searching. Service was great. We were one of two other parties in the establishment. Bathroom is upstairs, unfortunately. But the place is pretty big despite the outside appearance.

I really enjoyed Judy's Island Grill. Fridays happy hour included food and drink specials with a…read moreside a Karaoke. The food was delish and flavorful, the space is lively with friendly staff. Derricka kept the vibes going, Big Up!! I will definitely be back!!

After seeing many reviews of this restaurant and it's Fried Chicken dish, I had to go see for…read moremyself what the fuss was about. As a self proclaimed Fried Chicken connoisseur, I have to check all claims. First...let's talk about City of Baltimore and dining. Parking can be an issue. But not here! Can't tell you how pleasantly surprised I was to see that they have their own parking lot with plenty of spaces. I went on a Friday night, after 8pm, and was expecting a wait. Nope - came in, was greeted & seated immediately. I'm loving this place already. After being seated, I was greater by my Server, Bella. For me, the Server can make, or break a dinning experience. Well...Bella was awesome. Since I was dining there for the 1st time, I had questions. Plenty of them. She didn't get impatient, and engaged with me, making me feel welcome and that I wasn't a bother. Bella is super dope. Now let's get to the food - I came for the Fried Chicken and it was good. Fried to crispy delicious status. Now, let me be clear - it's a Cornish Hen. However, it was still very well prepared. Fries are served with it and they were done well too. It's accompanied with Pickled Radish. I've never had this & didn't know what it was (thanks Bella for the pickled radish help!) and it was really good. I do not venture out & try new foods but this was something I'm glad I tried. I tried dessert to top off a good evening, going with their Banana Bread Pudding. I'd like for them to take another look into this dessert...I think it could be Better. Overall, an awesome City of Baltimore dining experience & I'd definitely go back.

I recently visited Motte Restaurant & Bar, and it was such a great introduction to Korean-American…read morefusion cuisine. The restaurant has a modern, inviting atmosphere that works well for a date night, dinner with friends, or even celebrating a special occasion. We started with the Honey Garlic Wings, which were perfectly crispy and coated in a flavorful sweet and savory glaze. The Crispy Fried Shrimp Balls were another standout--crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and paired with a spicy mayo that complemented them really well. One of the biggest surprises of the night was the Hot 'N' Sweet Shrimp Pizza. I wasn't sure what to expect, but the combination of breaded shrimp, sweet chili, mozzarella, and scallions worked surprisingly well together. For our entrées, we ordered the Bulgogi, which was tender, well-seasoned, and served with rice, pickled radish, and white kimchi. We also tried the Motte Fried Chicken, a whole fried Cornish hen served with fries and pickled radish. The chicken was incredibly crispy while staying juicy inside, making it one of my favorite dishes of the meal. To finish, we shared the crème brûlée. It had a perfectly crisp caramelized sugar topping with a smooth, creamy custard underneath--the perfect way to end dinner. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Motte. The food was flavorful, portions were generous, and the menu offered a fun mix of familiar comfort foods with Korean-inspired flavors. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu.

We stopped into NOLA Seafood and Spirits in Fed Hill on a Saturday evening for some delicious…read moretakeout. In the past we've had a Gimlet here, so we asked and they made us one while we waited, even though it wasn't featured on their online menu. Basically it's a pleasant gin with bright lime juice and probably simple syrup. Very refreshing, and served chilled with a slice of lime in an intricately-etched Nick & Nora coupe. I ordered a freshly-fried $16 Catfish Po' Boy, with lettuce and tomato and a little very lightly-spicy mayo-butter sauce on fresh French Bread. It's a generous enough sandwich that I ate it in two goes, and that bread really crisped-up beautifully flakey! Because we cannot resist, we also got an order of fresh-made deep-fried beignets, little randomly-shaped crispy pastry-dough treats in a sneezeable amount of powdered sugar. It came with chocolate dipping sauce, which was a fun addition. The food and drink were delightful, as were the staff.

I decided to come out to Nola's to start my Thursday evening because this is the place that I…read moretypically frequent. Upon arriving, we asked to sit in outside/inside area and we were sat by the hostess. When we went to ask for drinks from the person who sat us, she informed us that she was not a waitress, and then our waitress would be coming soon. After quite some time, our waitress approach the table with quite an attitude asking for our order. We ordered RAW oysters, lemonade, and a lemon crusher. After about 10 minutes, we received our raw oysters which we consumed and about five minutes later, we received our food which consisted of mozzarella sticks and a catfish entrée. We begin eating our entrées and still had not received our drinks. I made my way to the bar and let one of the bartenders know that we had ordered a drink and not received it. She passed that message along to our waitress, and I was on the way to the bathroom when I saw the interaction. Our waitress seemed to be not at all interested in what the hostess had to say in pertains to our drink. I proceeded to sit at the bar and wait for our drink as I watched her take shots with other patrons in the establishment. I then went to the bathroom and returned to my table and two minutes later, she arrived with my very much watered down, lemon crusher. When we asked her for the receipt and told her that we didn't receive particular items, she rang us up and slammed the tablet onto the table. When we expressed this to the manager, we were offered free shots and while I do recommend this restaurant I would recommend it during hours when they have more staff.

My first time at Black Swan and I loved it! The food was fantastic. The service was great, and I…read moreloved the ambience and music. Our server was so attentive. We had the Black Swan Burger and the short rib Brussels sprouts. Both were delicious and good portions. I also had the Smoking Mirrors cocktail. The tequila and mezcal blend was perfect. Definitely a favorite of mine. Such a great experience. Can't wait to go back!

Great vibes, great people and a great time. Blk Swan never disappoints. My parents and I were in…read moretown for a convention and decided to try Blk Swan. I have been before for brunch which I loved so I knew that we would have a great time. The ambiance was beautiful as normal. I love their decor with the lights, the writing on the walls, and the photography of legends on the wall. The service was impeccable. The hostess was very friendly and polite when he took us to our table. The waitress was nice, and attentive. We went for HH so she shared the HH menu and made some great suggestions to save money. The food was great. I ordered the lamb chops with mac n cheese. The lamb chops were cooked to perfection. They were delicious with great flavor. The Mac n Cheese absolutely melted in my mouth. The seasoning along with the fresh cheese blew me away. For drinks I ordered the Off that Henny. It was so easy to go down and I could see how I can creep on you later. It was perfectly made and well balanced. Overall, it was a great experience as expected. If you are in the area I suggest you check it out. Cheers!

I had the catfish and shrimp plate and I was not disappointed! The catfish and shrimp were very…read moregood but what I really enjoyed was the toppings. I had the collard greens and mac n cheese. The Mac n cheese was perfect combo of cheesy and flavor. A lot of places mess up greens but these were just like having them at home. I got to try the yams and i definitely will be ordering all three next time. This place will see me again! I didn't get to dine in so I can't speak to service. But my food was ready when I got there (ordered online), the girl in the front was friendly, and the order was correct. Ambiance is casual, it's small in there. Love a good soul food place!

We hit up Bertha's for some soul food and left full and happy. While it seems more like a take-out…read morespot, there are tables for dining in. My big girl (5 year old) enjoyed the catfish bites which were crispy and seasoned perfectly--definitely the favorite at the table. Mac and cheese was creamy with that baked top we all love, and the collard greens had that slow-cooked flavor that makes you feel like you're at someone's grandma's house. We also shared a cheesesteak, and honestly, it was solid. Cheesy, juicy, and messy in the best way. I enjoyed the mashed potatoes and the french fries tasted like they were made-in house. The vibe was super chill, and our server, Tasha, was kind and welcoming. Nothing too fancy--just good food that hits the spot. Def deserves another visit soon!

Caribbean Dynasty Restaurant & Lounge - Baltimore…read more I stopped by Caribbean Dynasty for a lunchtime bite, and the owner was pleasant. The restaurant is easy to find, with close-by paid parking. I tried the sample plate with curry chicken, white rice, and cabbage. The curry chicken was flavorful and tender -- truly delicious! The cabbage was seasoned just right, adding that authentic Caribbean touch. I was a little surprised to receive white rice instead of rice & peas (which I usually expect with Caribbean dishes), so that was a little disappointing. I was expecting $18 value platter but received a ($15) value platter. It appears it may come alive at night -- with a DJ, happy hour specials, and a lounge vibe. Overall, Caribbean Dynasty offers great flavors, friendly service for a grab a go lunch order .

I'll start with the positive. Our Waiter was nice. Very pleasant. But otherwise very disappointed…read morein this place. We are not native to Maryland but was Hungary after the R&B event on the Water. The Restaurant was not crowded when we arrived but had to wait over an hour for our food. Our order was simple. We had 3 order of Wingettes (Lemon Pepper, Honey Lemon Pepper, Thai Chili & Old Bay), Rice & Beans, Chicken Pattie and Coco Bread. Only Wingettes worth the time was the normal Lemon Pepper. They were Fried & seasoned perfectly. They also were a decent size. The other Wingettes were overcooked and lacking flavor. Maybe they looked so small because of how overcooked they were. We waited too long to send them back and risk waiting another hour!!! I've had some delicious Honey Lemon Pepper and this had no semblance of it. I tasted some Honey & it was from the plate and not the wingette. The Rice & Beans was dry. The Chicken patty was overcooked. Never saw a burnt one in a Restaurant or at least not served to someone. We wasn't drunk enough to enjoy the food. (I don't drink so... was not working for me ). The Coco Bread was good (probably because they didn't have to cook it). The worse part is we waited over an hour!!! Yes the Waiter was apologetic but it was NOT worth the wait. What a terrible representation of a business. I can't understand a bad night when this is what you do for a living. Just was not good. It's the worst restaurant I've been to. I do not recommend.

This was stop 3 on our Thursday adventure and we came just for the karaoke, at least that's what I…read morewas told until I saw the late night HH menu! Their Mixologist was on point! I questioned her about what she made best and was informed she could make whatever I wanted. She told no lies! Plus, she had to be on point if we were going to get up and sing. My friends and I chose some songs to sing and it was a good night. I would definitely go back for the vibes. I was surprised at how many people were coming in as we were leaving. This spot never ends with the fun

Went a here on a whim because we were hungry after the monument lighting. Come to find out they…read morehave a comedy open mic nights durning the week. That made the environment interesting to say to the least. Plenty of seating for it to be a bar which was refreshing for Baltimore. Service was so so. It took quite a bit to get the bartender's attention but they were doing a lot so I get it. Food was good. The wings had great flavor but a few of my wings were not wings. They were just chicken balls with bones. Seeing those kind of turned me off and I didn't want eat anymore. So essentially, I left 4 wings on the plate because of how they looked. We also ordered crab dip. That was fantastic! The pita bread they used was so good! Warm with a slight crisp to it. Overall it was a bar, so I wasn't expecting much. I will definitely be going back for the other events the have during the week for something to do this winter.