Nine of us decided on American food, so we searched around and chose this restaurant because my…read moremother‑in‑law loves crab cakes. She always says most places don't make good ones, so she was hesitant to try them here. We ordered Irish egg rolls, crab bakes, crab cakes, shepherd's pie, mac and cheese with chicken, Reubens, and more. Every single one of us loved the meal, and my in‑laws told me this restaurant is the best. Thank you for a wonderful dinner and excellent service. And I absolutely love the cloth napkins!

Delicious food, good service, fair pricing. My wife, daughter a d I started with cocktails at the…read morebar, some nice warm pretzel bites. Very good taste. The bartenders were friendly, and it pushy. Drinks were good (crushes and a draft). We then met my parents for dinner in the dining area. The food was on point! The brussel sprouts and Irish egg rolls were great to start. The. Russel's sweet a huge portion and super tasty! The entrees - chicken pot pie, Sheppards Pie, meatloaf, scallops, and fish and chips were all delicious - so very good. So good! Delicious. Excellent food, great service, fair pricing... will return again. And again. And again! So good!

Went to Black Flag Social House today for lunch with work friends. My first time visiting. We had a…read morechoice to sit outside or inside so we chose to sit outside. It was a nice day and the patio dining area was surrounded by trees. There were patio umbrellas so the sun didn't feel so hot. Delaney was our server and was very friendly and helpful. She helped me pick out a beer. Everything in the menu sounded so good so I chose the pepperoni pizza. I liked that it was thin crust but probably I should have ordered the margarita pizza instead. The pizza was greasy due to the pepperoni. I was so hungry and the pepperoni description sounded good on the menu. I liked the ambience and the food. There are more food and beer items on the menu that I would like to try so I will definitely be back for another visit.

What a disappointing first impression. I honestly haven't experienced such poor service in a long…read moretime. From start to finish, our group felt unwelcome and unaccommodated for. We must have waited nearly 45min before anyone took our order, after waiting close to a half an hour at a dirty table before anyone came to bus/clean it. Our questions about whether we should order at the bar or not were met with annoyance and a dismissive attitude. Once we finally got food, the burgers and wings were enjoyed overall. As the vegetarian at the table, I was disappointed by the lack of options. I settled for the "Veg" board, which was fine but felt more like a "girl dinner" than anything else with an odd assortment of components. The absence of any cheese or other spreads beyond mustard and a jam on the board was also notable. Sadly, ever since the switch in head brewer, the quality of brews at Black Flag has continued to go downhill. The IPAs are missing the mark, while the rest of the tap list is consistently unremarkable. Unfortunately, not sure we'll be racing to come back.

I love this spot in downtown Ellicott city! With multiple levels the Phoenix is such a great place…read moreto drink with friends and enjoy great American pub fare! The guyere Mac n cheese was so good, I love that they use cavatappi pasta. The crab cake sandwich is a classic and my boyfriend always orders it here. The drinks always come out fast and they have such an extensive menu. The interior is modern and clean. Shoutout to Sarah the best bartender there!!! We will definitely be back!

Overall: typical pub food, draught beer, okay service, local decor, single stall gendered…read morebathrooms, high chairs available, steps to get in the front door Kids meals came out hot and fast. They were large portion sizes and costs $8. Adult meals took a typical amount of time. Portion sizes were huge. Prices were between $15-$30. I had the new cut burger. I asked for it to have no blue cheese but it still had blue cheese on it, so I didn't really enjoy it plus it was very dry. The market veggies (zucchini) were good but definitely smothered in fat. My partner's fried fish was excellent. The fries were just okay.

Really cool bar in downtown Ellicott City! They have a good selection beers and also a full bar for…read morethose that might not like beer. The bartender was friendly and the space was cool with a small outdoor area downstairs. They also have upper floors, but we just stayed downstairs on this visit. They serve food, but we'd just eaten, so next time! Overall, it's a great little spot and I'll definitely return next time I'm in the area!

Let me just say it is NOT The Judge's Bench of days past. The food selections are extremely limited…read moreand consist basically of mediocre frozen food. I would equate it to cafeteria food. If you are with a handful of friends and you are looking for a casual place to sit, gab, and drink, Judge's Bench might be ok. Otherwise, I'd take the short walk to The Manor Hill or several other Old Ellicott City offerings. The Bench has seen better days.

We were staying in the area for a couple of nights and were looking for an interesting casual…read morefrestaurant for dinner and saw the good reviews for MadChef. We called for a last minute reservation and when we arrived we opted for a hightop in the lively bar area. Our friendly waitress took our drink orders while we explored the menu. I ordered their sloppy mushroom burger medium rare with fries. The burger was perfectly done and the Old Bay seasoned fries were tasty. My wife got the salmon in a teriyaki glaze with a couscous and corn side. The salmon was done to her request of medium rare and the side dish was different and very good. Being a birthday dinner they comped our dessert of a cranberry bread pudding in a caramel sauce - delicious. The prices were reasonable. A big thumbs up!

Beautifully rustic decor so loved the style/vibe. Server Joey was very friendly and made decent…read morerecommendations. Crab and artichoke dip was tasty (preferred with chips as opposed to pretzel bites) the corn and crab bisque was an absolute miss (way too watery with a fishy flavor) shrimp tacos were decent as well (would have preferred blackened seasoning) but the pineapple salsa was a great addition. Yummy fries. I would be willing to try once more as they had a large menu including brunch on the weekends.

I have been here in the past for a meal but last night my friends and I came for cocktails in the…read moreupstairs bar which was super cozy. They had dirty martinis and I had the Dill-licious gimlet which let me tell you was AMAZING! It's the perfect mixture of dill and mint and it tasted like summer in a glass. I want to go back for more!! Our servers were great too they did a phenomenal job making the cocktails and waiting on us. Definitely recommend!!

I came here on a Saturday and decided to sit in their Beer Garden right next to the river which was…read morea great decision since the weather was great and the background noises very relaxing. The server (I wish I caught her name) was very friendly and had great recommendations. I tried the "I Just Crush A Lot" sour beer and it was AMAZING!! For my entree, I decided to go with the Truffle Shuffle: Alabama White BBQ, Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Tavern Blend Cheese, Smoked Cheddar, Basil and Truffle Oil. It was pretty good! If I am ever back in the area, I would definitely come back!

We love Oscar's -- it's one of our go‑to spots. We usually order the burgers, and they're always…read moredelicious. I typically get the Oscar's Alehouse Burger, and it's amazing. My husband gets the classic burger, which is also very good. Our kids usually get the pizza, tenders, or the butter noodles with Parmesan cheese. Their favorites are definitely the tenders and the butter noodles. The fries are very tasty, too. We also always get the pretzel and cheese appetizer, and it's a hit with all of us. The atmosphere is nice, and they have a great selection of draft options -- our go‑to is the Lucky 12. The staff is extremely friendly, and we always feel welcome. We'll definitely continue coming here.

Five stars means we really enjoyed our food, experience, and value at Oscar's. We are residents of…read moreEllicott City and live only 10 mins away. I'm surprised that we had not been there before. Since our first visit, I've been back two more times in two weeks. So far, we've tried their special burger, Caribbean chicken wrap, buffalo chicken sandwich, French fries, onion rings, and house salad. Everything was delicious. Service was friendly and fast. Prices were reasonable. Can't wait to go back.

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 .