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.

Great service, excellent cocktail and mocktail selection, and delicious island-fusion cuisine!…read more I visited The Duchess during Restaurant Week and had a wonderful experience. The ambiance is beautiful, with a vintage yet elegant feel, a cozy fireplace, and stunning chandeliers. Tessa, the general manager, was warm and welcoming, and our server, Zoe, was kind, attentive, and very helpful in guiding us through the menu. The food was fantastic! I highly recommend the Short Rib Kare Kare, the broccolini, and the award-winning Crispy Shrimp & Corn Patties. For dessert the chocolate Namalaka was a fave!

We came here for the Mother's day course - overall pretty good but not impressive…read more Appetizers were okay, not impressive. Arepa was not that good, corn flatbread wasn't good and very dry. The crispy shrimp and corn patties were like a crispy takoyaki so actually pretty good and the Mac and caviar was like a cold macaroni salad also pretty good just not impressive for a nice dinner. Was really looking forward to trying their duck confit chilakiles, but they ran out unfortunately. A little surprising since it's many hours before they close. I was considering coming again to try the duck confit, but after trying everything else I'm not sure it's worth the drive here since I'm not from the baltimore area. Their grilled ahi tuna was done well and the sauce was really good. The garlic soy shrimp pancit had good textures and flavour as well. The nori butter tteokbokki was lacking in flavour a little. Missed a bit of acidity to balance out the cream. Desserts were also just okay. I'm usually a sweets person, but I was kind of disappointed. The carrot mochi cake was strange, the texture was good, but the flavours did not mesh well together and I was confused what I was eating. The latiya was dry. The shaved ice was pretty refreshing but not impressing. The Ube flan was good though!

Great atmosphere,excellent food and service,we had such a lovely fun times with friends!! We loved…read morethe amazing vibe and decor,we will come back again!!

Been here twice and both times loved it. It does get crowded but thankfully they have additional…read moreseating upstairs. Their whiskey cocktails are delicious and food was good. Definitely will go back when craving a night out with a whiskey cocktail.

Absolutely one of favorite places for a beer and comfort food in Baltimore. Very friendly staff.read more

Amazing sliders and one of the best cheesesteaks we've had - compares to Philly !!…read more Coleslaw & fries were okay. great spot to host friends on a chill night !

get. that. blueberry. pie. ! it's different and has such great flavor…read more one of the best pep pies ive ever had. toddler approved too. sausage and jalapeño was great too. can't wait to try more!

They have a vegan pizza w vegan mozz, beyond meat, and suprise tear drop peppers, and chives sounds…read moreamazing. The decour was colorful in wood. Brick gray, and aqua blue- will come back. For now settled for crispy brussels. The Accompanying sauce was thin in consistency, mild flavor, and a garlic white sauce or chipotle ailoi would have privoded the missing punch to the brussels. Service on a Sat midday although attentive, could be more friendly in conversation. No bags or utensils for carryout orders, unsatisfactory... But the restaurant is new opened Aug 2025. The growing pains come to all resataurants, how you address, pivot, and evolve determine the longevity

Huge open space with tables, a bar, and small bites. There is also a beer garden outside space for…read morenice weather. Came here for a meetup with friends and had a blast! There are so many beers to choose from and I got the Zadie's Lager on draft (which was a delicious light beer). They have windows into the brewing area which looks super cool, and they brew a lot of the beers on site! I ended up getting a six-pack of Mountain Girl beers to take home. Staff was quick and friendly. It was busy for a Friday night and there were some kids running around and being obnoxious, but other than that we had a great time. This is the perfect spot for an event or meet up with lots of friends. The space is huge!!

Spacious. Amazing beers on tap. Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere and great for groups.read more

If you're looking for a similar but alternative from fine places like Garden & Grounds Bistro on…read moreClarkview Rd. (off the beaten path) or The Corner Pantry (too busy/noisy/cramped), both off Falls Rd--then Johnny's, further south but just outside the city on Roland is the place for weekend brunch/lunch or even dinner. Now perhaps they go a little overboard with people checking on you or upselling water preferences or bottomless mimosas (who am I to say, after all). However, their upbeat, information-sharing, food-accommodating efficiency slaps like a big city hotel fever dream! The menu is nicely sectioned into apps, lunch, brunch and sandwiches. I do wish they'd keep the coffee types in their own sections like my favorite cafés so I don't have to weed out such drivel as teas and lesser morning liquid mood enhancers. However, I was thrilled beyond belief that although it wasn't on the menu and the server didn't know what a flat white (my favorite "new" caffeine drink) was, the barista who came over did and their version was fine. Mom and I ordered an eggs Benedict and BLT--both with avocado and a side of modest mayo-y coleslaw with celery seed, a chai latte, flat white and a mimosa (other flavors exist as well). Unexpected treat: On-the-house almond pound cake (from a local bakery) with butter as a starter was SO good! Besides great food, great service and a great price for what we ordered, there are ample rooms and tables inside and out, affording minimal or no wait times and relatively medium noise to carry on a conversation. Notes: In nicer weather dining outside is great--and for special occasions, literally around the corner is Petit Louis Bistro, a Baltimore/Roland Park French food fav! Also, almost forgot: we got two strawberry shortbread cookies to go among several sweet selections from their bakery case!

Went there on a special occasion for a friend…read more Food selection (on paper) was great! I appreciated many vegetarian and pescatarian options. Atmosphere in the room adjoining the bar area is also good. Service was lackluster (2/10)- initially attentive but once orders were in, disappeared and had to be flagged down. Server also seemed very inexperienced, which is fine, except when they do unusual things like reach in front of you and so on. Food quality was OK, but not great. 6/10 maybe? Our group was also quite surprised to find tips included on the checks but the server somehow :eyeroll: forgot to mention that. Good thing someone saw it. Would hate to tip 40% on bad service. 20% is bad enough. Not eager to return. Shame.

Went on a Tuesday and it was great. Chill staff, delicious food, great drinks and they played my…read morefavorite music

Popped into Nepenthe last night for the first time in a long time and I was reminded that I need to…read morecome here more often! It was close to closing but we were able to snag a bar seat and grab one round of drinks. I got the spiked hot cider cocktail and my boyfriend got a pint of the mallet beer. He was able to try a few tasters of the kolsch and lager before choosing, which was nice. The bartender, John, was super friendly and helpful. The space is huge and would be great for a large group gathering. I was impressed with how vast the food menu was and how delicious everything looked - I definitely need to return to give the food another chance. Items were clearly marked vegan and gluten free, too. The vibe could easily have swayed towards bro-ey, if you catch my drift, but the music balanced things out with Britney Spears, Marina and the Diamonds, and Lady Gaga. Kudos to whoever was on aux. They have all night happy hour on Tuesdays and other events like trivia. I'll definitely return for a proper meal and would enjoy hosting friends here, too!

Stopped by on a Friday evening and had a great experience! There was a live saxophonist playing who…read morewas really good. The bar was filled and it looked like they only had one bartender so it was a little slow getting or drinks but with the wait. I got the cognac espresso martini. Strong and good! Highly recommend. Then we ordered the catfish tenders and the curry chicken egg rolls. The catfish tenders were great! I'm not even really a curry chicken person but I was pleasantly surprised at the egg rolls! Can with great sweet/spicy sauces. Got an entree, we split the Rasta pasta. That actually turned out to be perfect because after the two appetizers, we would not have finished a full entree by ourselves. Everything was delicious. Definitely returning.

The restaurant is in a good location but the inside left a lot to be desired. Our table for two was…read moreactually a side table. We had to sit to the side because the underside was blocked off. Not to mention it was wobbly. My best friend and I came here for my birthday and I was disappointed. It was a Friday night around 7pm. It wasn't packed but my drink took a while to come out. It was okay but nothing special. I don't remember the name. Although my waitress didn't ask how I wanted my lamb chops, they were too rare for my liking. So, I didn't eat it and decided I'd cook it more at home. The Mac and cheese was very dry. I didn't eat all of it and did not enjoy the texture. The greens were not good at all. I think wayyy too much vinegar. Oddly enough when I got home I put a lot of hot sauce in it. It enhanced it a little but still not " good". Overall, I was disappointed in my meal and I don't think I would return. I think they were supposed to to have live music but it was just two people setting up/ DJing. I was just underwhelmed by the food and the decor.