I finally made it to IQ Bar And Grill to take advantage of their happy hour. They have one bar…read morewith less than 15 seats. When I walked in, the only seat available was on the corner and it was oddly placed and there isn't any counterspace for whomever sits there. The hostess offered me a two-seater table next to the DJ booth, so I sat down. I looked over their happy hour menu and decided upon a margarita because that is what I decided to go with prior to arriving since their spirit menu was lacking in variety of real tequilas. I walked over to the bar to look at what they offered and didn't see much either. The hostess is extremely extra and started calling me baby from our initial interaction . . . . ummmmm . . . . is this not a place of business, I wondered. It triggered me and reminded me of being asked, "You want hot sauce and ketchup on your french fries baby?" from the corner store lady when I was little. It's no now and was no then. I'm guessing some people find this as being extra friendly when talking to black people but I find it unprofessional and belittling. It took a minute before she came back to take my actual order and meanwhile, I noticed a lady that was behind the bar earlier, now walking around. I tried to speak to her multiple times but she ignored me. I wanted to ask how the blueberry syrup for the margarita was made since sir was behind the bar earlier. When my server/hostess finally returned, I asked her if she knew and she quickly responded by telling me how the margarita itself was made instead of how they made the actual blueberry syrup. I wanted to make sure there wasn't any artificial blue dye. I went ahead and ordered the margarita and it was ok. The lady who I saw walking around brought me a glass of water after I ordered my drink I said hello to her as she placed it down and told her thank you and she didn't even acknowledge me or say anything back. Very awkward. The young lady who was serving me seemed to be the only server for the entire restaurant. Because of this it took so long before she even came back to check on me. I wanted to order food but kept trying to get her attention that she was busy with other guests. As I sat there there were more people who came in and walked out when there was nowhere to sit at the bar and some chose to be seated at tables. I tried to order food at the restaurant next door by calling but was informed they were not the same and I would have to order from IQ. I needed to leave so when I got up to take a phone call and walk out, I came back in and my server was there waiting for me. I asked how long it would take for me if I ordered food and was she informed me 20 minutes I said no thank you and Jess to close me out and bring me the check. She run me up on the tablet and only showed me the price. I gave her my payment and ask for the receipt when I noticed that it asked me to give additional gratuity for single digit percentages. Knowing that only occurs when an automatic gratuity is added on to your bill, I asked to see the receipt. She wasn't able to show me the receipt because she already charged my payment. I asked if gratuity was already included and she said it was a service fee. And then asked how much was it and informed her I wanted to see what I was charged so she pulled it up on another device to show me how much the service fee was. Why did I have to ask and why was this not told to me ahead of time? I'm so over restaurants charging automatic gratuity or service fee, giving you crappy service, and then hiding the fact is already included. Don't show me how much I owe, show me everything that I purchased so I can make sure I was charged correctly. Now this was easy because I only ordered one drink. Also, it was not written on the menu that gratuity was automatically added either. Part of me is so over it.

Ambiance classy island vibe. The bartender was incredibly…read moreattentive. My friend and I started with the patties, they were served cut in 1/2 on a platter. Warm, flaky tender, deliciously seasoned - OMG GOOD GOOD NUFF NUFF - All yuh deese, GET SOME and GET SOME FUH CARRY HOME NUH. Sadly Conch Fritters were sold out - all the more reason to come back and try again. We had the $39 IQ Jamaican Platter which included ackee and saltfish, callaloo and saltfish, fried breadfruit, fried dumplings, and plantains. My friend had the bottomless Mimosas, she enjoyed them. Let me step back for a minute. Good People DO NOT SHOW UP HUNGRY BELLY ACTING A FOOL. Your food is made fresh when you order it. Now let me tell you THE Jamaican Platter is plenty of food, enough for two people. The food was delicious, served hot and seasoned just like backhome. Me greedy backside ordered the ox tail and grits and yes I did share some with my friend. Just so you aren't surprised you will be served GIANT Oxtail seasoned to perfection, it will have meat and marrow. The grits were more akin to polenta, creamy and delicious. There was a DJ and an MC the vibe was cool, relaxed and welcoming. The food delicious. I definitely look forward to returning and I hope they have Conch Fritters. Stop by and get some terrific, fresh, made to order food. You won't regret it. One Love!

I've been wanting to go here for a while since it's got a predominantly rum based cocktail list…read more But what caught me off guard was that roasted beet and goat cheese. It's a must have, and honestly brightened my day. The crunch from the pistachios, good olive oil, and golden beets? Hell yeah. Sat at the bar since I walked in onna whim, asked for a recommendation and ended up with a tiki drink that I didn't realize was maize liquor. (I hate maize/corn liquor) and I did my best to power through it. It honestly wasn't a bad mix, I actually enjoyed the other flavors and the garnish baby corn, but I think the bartender could tell it wasn't my speed and set me up with a beer and made my night. The beer selection here is pretty good, with a lotta local varieties. What cracked me up was the lady next to me cracking back a few lemonade natty lights. Cute date spot, but if you're looking for a nice lil cocktail at the end of the night, this is a great spot. If you're a group of 2 or more and you want a table, make a reservation. This place gets packed!

The food specials are great. While I do miss the offerings from the previous chef who worked at…read morePink Flamingo (the fish and chips was more traditional), this new chef provides interesting twists. The drinks... oh, the drinks are so good. Mai tai Mondays are awesome. Once in a while, they do a rum education series, so they do want to educate their patrons about the various rums that they have available. The place is kinda small at first glance, but there is more seating upstairs. Sometimes, you have to wait to be seated. If it is slower, then you can pick wherever you want to sit. The staff is very attentive and friendly. I don't think I have had one bad encounter.

Ventured here for a chill Sat brunch...the bottomless option was amazing--AYCD mimosas, crushes,…read morebloody's, & sangria for $15?! yes...please! the food was delish--chix waffie sliders (more please!!), loaded fries (super yummy, plied high with toppings), bacon (duh), the fried chix sammy (crunchy, hot goodness)...!!! music was a vibe and so was the space!!! the service was stellar and friendly!! can't wait to go back and take my friends!!

So fun! Had some beers and watched the Os game! Will definitely be going back again soon! Service…read morewas great also!

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.

My friends and i had a great time Sunday @ "The Den". We got there around 12:30…read more McKenzie & Erin were spot on with keeping us sipping and bring us quick food service. Hospitality was Plus the music & atmosphere was a complete vibe. Please make sure you get the shrimp N grits. Plus the drinks will make you stay even longer

Such a cute atmosphere and super nice staff. The smash burger and lamb chops were so good. I also…read morerally enjoyed the lavender cocktail they had - had the perfect amount of lavender and was very tasty!

If you're looking for boujee on a budget, this might be it; very nice yet affordable…read more We really had no idea what we were walking into, but it was date night and we just wanted to sit down somewhere and enjoy the evening. Our server Alejandro took great care to describe menu items in detail and was attentive throughout the meal. I had grilled salmon over broccolini with potatoes; Autumn had the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and a baked mac. Flavorful and portioned well. For dessert, we had key lime pie and a brownie with a scoop of vanilla. The brownie is bigger than you think. Sweet enough; and not too much, not too little. It was a bit louder than I anticipated, but that would be more a single group to blame than the restaurant. It does seem to be inviting for groups, but some people simply just have no social awareness outside of their own bubble. After they left, it was a nice, moderate volume. All in all, I would say we'd come here again on occasion. -- Update, 8/23/25: Still loud in here, but you can expect as much on a summer Friday night. Their seasonal menu changed since our last visit. We ordered sliders, their "RST" burger, and the bluegrass salmon. Our food came out separately, but our server Tolu made quick work of apologizing on behalf of the runner and offered a complimentary appetizer while we waited for the last entrée. Dinner was had -- no photos of the clean plate club, though. I would like to give an honorable mention for their fries; crispy and flavorful. Closed the night out with brownies for dessert. They could probably forego the 2nd squeeze of whip, maybe an additional scoop of ice cream instead. Will continue to visit here from time to time.

What can I say - we love this place! Customer service…read more Ambiance Food It is becoming our go to spot when we want a quick bite.

Stopped by D'Jour on a Friday night for some wings and drinks. The music was booming, tvs on sports…read moreand news and the staff working as a team to make sure everyone is good. I ordered the lemon drop flight and the wing flight. They don't allow for any substituting of flavors on the wing flight. It came with honey old bay, lemon pepper and their house sauce. I only liked the honey old bay. The lemon drop flight had three different flavors and they were all good. Prices were on point. Only thing I didn't care for was the hookah smoking. Overall decent experience.

After homecoming, we decided to stop at this spot. We mostly ordered off of the Happy Hour menu. I…read moreloved the ambiance...it gave sexy and chic! Shai, our bartender and server for the evening made us delicious cocktails! However when served the food, we had to ask him for plates and utensils. The seafood quesadillas were packed with crab which we enjoyed. The lemon pepper wings were cooked to perfection! We ordered the seafood platter and it was good; I just wish they served more fries and mozzarella sticks.

I highly recommend the tacos here! They only offer them on Tuesdays but they are truly worth the…read moreweek of waiting. The shrimp was overloaded on my taco and had the perfect amount of avocado on top! Chef's Kiss! They also have lots of drink specials going on. They have BOGO shots! I do like the inside I would say that it is spacious since its multiple floors but I have seen it get really crowded here. They also have good DJ's so I always enjoy the music.

I really like this bar!!! The bartender is cool! Lots of deals on shots! And everyone was so…read morefriendly! I had a good time! Good vibes, good music! And the shots kept coming lol. Definitely coming back!!