Clandestino has grown up, literally. What began as a small operation in Frederick has moved into a…read morelarger space, and the expansion suits them well. This is Puerto Rican pitorro, also known as ron cañita, made with care and intention rather than gimmickry. Many local liquor stores now carry the brand, and it is well worth picking up a bottle, but visiting the distillery is an experience in itself. The founder is a fellow Puerto Rican born retired military member, a background I share, and like me, he has put down roots in Maryland. That story is reflected clearly in the brand's own framing, "Puerto Rican born, Maryland made." The space feels grounded and unpretentious, and that sensibility carries through to the hospitality. We arrived late on a Saturday and were still welcomed warmly, never rushed. We were taken care of by the founder's daughter, who was exceptionally kind, attentive, and knowledgeable. She guided us through a flight that included the traditional pitorro, almond, pineapple, coffee, coconut chai, and several seasonal offerings. The flavors were thoughtful and well balanced; even the infused expressions retained a clear rum backbone rather than drifting into novelty. We enjoyed them enough to leave with several bottles. This is artisanal pitorro done right, rooted in Puerto Rican tradition and confidently made in Maryland. Buying it locally is convenient, but going to the distillery is where the people, the story, and the spirit fully come together.

The Clandestino Speak Easy at Zen West is open Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm to 12pm. It's also…read moreavailable for events and private parties.

You need to stop scrolling and give me your eyes cause you got to read this review…read more ***Special edition, excited Southerner best food by far in Maryland to date*** It's Friday night, we wanna try something we haven't gone to yet..we end up in Perry Hall and we go to Lib's Grill.. so this location is right down from Liberatore's Ristorante A glass of Cabernet, J got a lemon basil crush Split 6 LGO MD raw oysters big juicy and so flavorful Got the crab deviled eggs, eyes rolled back in our head y'all.. But Here's where it just got interesting Vodka chicken Parmesan.. sounds simple right I Cannot Express the TBO J and I both had with our first bite.. When I tell you that the Pasta, I mean the noodles y'all, the pasta was the best pasta we've ever had...amazing and then the chicken Parm was juicy, crisp on the outside, baked cheesy on top... just probably the best chicken Parm we've ever had.. put two of them together and I just can't even finish thi..... Okay just kidding, I've got to finish to tell you about the amazing people behind the incredible food.. We told Patrina that we weren't from around here and it was our first time at Lib's.. She was the best first impression you could have had... told us the history of the Lib family how they are the Perry Hall staple of the area. Vic was our server and he was wonderful, answering questions and very knowledgeable. Michelle was the mgr on the evening we were there and came out when we wanted to rave over the meal... when she found out we were new to the area, she came back to the table with her top picks for dining in the area. Really... wow! The deck was enclosed but was an open space that made you feel like you were outside without the draft. I could go on and on, but really, stop reading and navigate here Right now What makes you think I'm kidding Put down that mediocre food This is way better than what your stuffing your face with Y'all

2/15/26 Update!…read more Lib's Grill has become our regular pit stop on the way to D.C. We have become "regulars" and our server that we ask for every time, (Brenna) is a bright light and always provides us with amazing service that keeps us coming back! We all enjoyed our lunch and I have to say, Lib's Grill was rocking! It was President's Weekend Holiday and every table was taken for brunch/lunch. Our meals, once again were all really good and service was top notch. Thank you, Brenna, (and team), for making our meal a memorable one, once again. I'll provide some updated photos to keep this review as fresh as the food and service! :)

Good food, great service, and a reasonably priced happy hour are a just a few things The Local has…read moregoing on. I popped in to The Local with one of my friends for a much needed happy hour and we were both in consensus we had to come back to try some other menu items and specials. $7 for the house Sangria and a mule of the day, was a great start to the evening and quite tasty. We both dined on the burger and fries and enjoyed the dish. I would've like a bit of seasoning on the burger patties and maybe a cheddar or American cheese, but that's my personal preference. I asked for the black truffle aioli on the side and that was definitely the way to go to really be able to taste the black truffle. And might I say the aioli was delicious. Our waitress was great and very attentive. The Local offers different specials on various nights and even does live music on Friday nights. This is a great place on the Avenue to enjoy dishes made with ingredients from local businesses and enjoy a delicious meal.

The place is packed -making money hand over fist- but why only one wait person in a big room packed…read morewith people. Made for some really long wait times. On the plus side my family enjoyed the ribs and crab balls. On the negative side, the fish in my fish and chips was painfully thin and small. Normally you get a nice chunky piece of fish when you get fish and chips. Not only that, l've never had fish and chips where the skin was on the fish. I left most of the skin behind, but ate some of it because the portion was so small. I had to eat something. Please have the chef look up what fish and chips is supposed to look like. Despite being the only server, our wait person was outstanding - it wasn't their fault that they had to handle the entire dining room. . Also appreciated the carafe of water on the table - but why no ice -had to drink lukewarm water. Make sure to ask for prices upfront and verify-for a single crabcake entrée, we paid $63 when it's advertised online as 30. Let the buyer beware.. Wouldn't feel a need to return at this point, too many other better options.

It don't get much better than this Hamilton spot (downy street from Lauraville)--a friendly, easy…read morebar with ongoing music, fine food and drinks. Get an LP-covered menu, check the specials and order at the bar and take a number back to your seat. I LOVED the za'tar grilled chicken sandwich special with hot honey and grilled onions, with side of hot sriracha honey mustard (very hot!) and Caesar side (fries alternate upcharge). There are various music genre nights; tonight landing on 2nd Wednesday's' Jazz Jam--talented straight ahead jazz musicians! Magnifique!

Local spot that does casual neighborhood dining right. Good service, great happy hour deals, good…read morebar food, reasonable drinks prices and live music.

I have been to Dutch Courage twice and its definitely a fun experience. I enjoyed sitting at the…read morebar watching the production of drink making! As a non-drinker, the menu seemed unique. I asked for recommendations and trusted the bartender. My first drink was more like a spritzer and my second drink was reminiscent of a Kahlúa based drink. It was dense and strong. My partner's drink mirrored an old-fashioned and he really enjoyed it as well. It gets busy on the weekends however, you usually can grab a seat in the back or at the bar. There is heated patio space as well, which is nice for a larger size group.

What a wonderful spot to grab a drink and appetizer!! My friends and I stopped here prior to a…read moredinner reservation- though honestly you could spend quite some time here drinking and snacking if you wanted to. We ordered a blend of regular but also non-alcoholic (NA) cocktails, and we all loved the presentation and tase. Our server was also excellent, attentive, and gave great recommendations. The ambiance is super cute and feels very "Baltimore" eclectic while also being elevated and casual at the same time?! Hard to explain- just go check it out :)

Always outstanding service and food. Hands down my favorite spot to eat in Baltimore. The owners…read moremake sure everything is amazing every single time I go here.

Hadn't been here in years but it is still very good! The French onion soup, mussels and wings were…read morereally good. Very down to earth atmosphere. Service was good! Drinks was just okay but not bad. I don't remember what desserts were but I know I liked them!

Loveee the vibe, the atmosphere and the food/drinks!!! I'm so glad I found this bar. The got good…read morehappy hour deals and I really love their crab eggrolls, wings, and cheeseburger were really good. Great staff too!

I stopped by The Den on 11/26 (trying to sneak in a little alone time--needed a quick escape from…read morethe kitchen and family for a few minutes), but the visit turned out to be pretty disappointing. I don't drink, and in the past Mike has always taken great care of me and understood that. This was my first time dealing with the other bartenders, and unfortunately, it didn't go well. When I sat at a table and tried to order, the bartender wouldn't make eye contact and never came back after I mentioned that I don't drink. He focused on everyone else around me instead. I moved to the bar hoping things would improve, but it was more of the same--being looked past and ignored. The kindest moment of the night actually came from the chef, who brought my cauliflower bites out himself, still piping hot. He confirmed they were mine, smiled, set them down, and headed back to the kitchen. I had ordered buffalo bites, but they came out plain, and it took some effort to get the bartender's attention just to ask for the sauce--though once I had it, the bites were truly delicious. By then I was over it, especially as I watched him continue to cater to everyone else. I ate and waited for my bill. It was karaoke night, so I sang a few songs to pass the time, but still no check. Eventually, I managed to get the (still nameless) bartender to bring it, and I left. I've been here before and usually enjoy the place, but this visit wasn't great. I felt brushed off the whole time.

Great spot. Enjoy live music with affordable prices on food and drinks…read more Real Parkville Tavern with an onsite supervision by the always friendly staff and the owner/manager .

We were there to listen to The Shrapnel's. There was a pretty good size crowd to listen to the…read moreband. The acoustics aren't quite good enough as it was very loud. We ordered glasses of wine and the pour was very generous! We had the edamame as an appetizer and they were very good. We each ordered a quesadilla. Mine was shrimp and my wife had the vegetable. They were both tasty!

My husband ordered a special Chicken Campanola and loved it! I ordered for the first time, the New…read moreYork Strip Steak cooked Medium w/side of grilled onions, coleslaw and an extra side of brussel sprouts. Steak was cooked perfectly! Loved the grilled onions, but the steak tastes really good without the onions. We didn't get any alcohol drinks this evening, but will be back again for our favorites (espresso martini and house red sangria). Buon Appetito is our favorite go-to for great food, drinks and conversations with others at the bar and bartenders as-well. Special thank you to manager, Jason, who checks on all of the patrons and we appreciate that! All of the servers are knowledgeable of the specials, menu list and quick service, but our favorite server by far is Alex R. He's awesome! Kudos to the chefs for making all of the delicious food. Shout out to bartender Londo! He is non-stop and love our mix drinks! Thank you Buon Appetito for impeccable service!

On probably the coldest night of the year the restaurant tonight in my opinion struggled to retain…read morewarmth. The food on the other hand was piping hot from the kitchen which quickly warmed the soul. Great dining experience tonight and our server was a treat and full of charisma. The house Sangria was delicious and loaded with fruit and chewy ice. The Lemon Drop and Espresso Martinis were inhaled with no complaints. Our party of four ordered the following: Chicken "polo" Marsala that I'd rate 8/10. My wife and Brothernlaw each order a daily special consisting of lobster, shrimp and crab that was in a buttery lite Mariana that was rated a 9/10 by one and just average by the other. My sisternaw gave her seafood Alayna 9/10. Great service overall and a good dining value. Go see the manager, Jason Taylor and he will set you up with his recommendations. We were too full for desert but we will no doubt be back again to try it. RECOMMENDED

We took a chance on a weekday night and walked in for dinner. Felt like getting ramen and I have…read moreknown of Toki for a while now..or well at least the DC location but never been. Mostly because the ramens came with pork or vegan broth and no poultry or fish broth options. Stalking their insta I saw a chicken broth tantanmen that looked delish. So here we were. We were promptly sat, service was quick and fast. My chicken tantanmen was delicious. The numbing sichuan chili oil with the crispy karaage, paired with a nutty miso broth was just perfect for an overcast day. My bf also thoroughly enjoyed his vegan mushroom ramen and appreciated the cook on the mushrooms as it wasn't just bland and spongy. Would absolutely come back if they keep offering non pork broth options. Or at least the ability to sub broths out. Interior was also decorated very cool.

The award winning Toki Underground from DC opened a small (like 30 seats) place in Baltimore City…read more I had delivery from there and the ramen broth was amazing. I was even more blown away. That is nori on the brussels A piece of pork belly was fired for my drink. The drink menu was small but a got a chance to try them all and there is a flavor profile for you. The ramen was filling and comforting as ramen should be and be sure to ask about the secret menu. I went for Baltimore Restaurant Week and was able to try so many things. But you can go for happy hour and try all the appetizers and drinks for a discount. While we are suffering a long cold spell right now and perfect for ramen, remember ramen is perfect year round. The service was wonderful and the place filled up quickly while we were there on a Wednesday night. I will be back. Oh I hear there is a good outdoor space, but I didn't get a chance to experience that with temperature in the single digits