This is one of the best restaurant in HOCO. I've been coming here for years and kinda waited awhile to write the review to ensure they show consistency through out the year. Interior is pretty simple and clean. Service is always great. I haven't had a bad service once. Food is always delicious. I've had steak, fries, grilled octopus salad,seafood risotto, crab cake, soups, burgers, pastas and you name it. I've tried half of the menu and they were all delicious and portion is generous for the price. Definitely my favorite to go place in HOCO. read more

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Had a great Mother's Day brunch at Grill 620. The food and service were both really good overall. I ordered 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! read more

Ambience and food and service was pretty good. There is a couple 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 . read more

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We came here for dinner. My wife order the Pear Manhattan which was a different take on the drink with no Sweet Vermouth. I had the Old Weller Old fashion which equally as good. The calamari was perfectly cooked. We also had the Raw Bar sampler with a dozen oysters, shrimp cocktail and crab meat. One great thing about living in Maryland is the fantastic seafood. For our entree's my wife had the chefs pot with mussels, scallops, shrimp and fish in a broth with a crostini. I had the seafood risotto with crab, scallops and shrimp. Everything was perfectly cooked. My wife said if she didn't have seafood the rest of the year she would be perfectly satisfied. If you sit at the bar there are four TVs to watch. Very comfortable atmosphere. Michael our waiter encouraged us to visit on the weekend. I've eaten at some good places. This is up here. read more

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Grille 620 doesn't just serve food; they serve supreme culinary experiences that will leave you rolling out the door in the absolute best way possible. Whether you want to bask in the sun on their gorgeous outdoor patio or enjoy the sleek, comfortable indoor seating, the options are perfect. We came for a Sunday get-together, and the atmosphere was exactly the kind of relaxed luxury we needed to catch up and unwind. Our server didn't just take our order--he was confidently knowledgeable about everything. You know you're in excellent hands when the staff can answer every menu question without missing a beat and expertly guide you toward the best choices. We tried all the things... Crab Cake sandwich, wagyu burger -cooked to absolute perfection with beautiful grill marks, the classic truffle wedges. crab bruschetta, and steak strips. The cocktails was the liquid fuel we needed to keep the Sunday energy going--We ended with the chocolate chip bread pudding, and it was a decadent masterpiece. Thick, rich, and piled high with fresh strawberries and chocolate dust, accompanied by a dreamy custard sauce. Bring your fabulous friends, but more importantly, bring your appetite! #Enjoygoodpeople read more

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Came here for my birthday. First time here but definitely not my last. Everything was amazing. The ambiance the food and the drinks. Our waiter (Gabe P.) was very friendly and professional. Very knowledgeable of the menu. I'm coming back and can't wait. I dined sufficiently for my birthday read more

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Happy hour for the win! We came on a Wednesday, when they have EXTENDED happy hour til 7:30pm. Got some wine, some beer, some apps, and left with a happy belly! House wines for $8 was great, just wish they had a wider selection. Beers for $5-$6 even better. The wings were so good! The garlic parm came out crispy, like double fried Korean wings. The burger is a steal for $12 since it comes with fries! Fish tacos- a little skimpy but tasty. We also got the Thai shrimp since we saw so many others order it and it did not disappoint! Those boys were THICK! read more

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Look no further. Eat here. Having visited twice now over the past 9 months or so, I definitely have a new #1 favorite go-to restaurant in the Baltimore metro area and it is Grille 620. It's not close either. On a rainy Tuesday night in Spring 2025, there was not a seat to be had in the spacious dining room by 6:30 and this alone should say something. Again on a cold and slushy Saturday night in January, our table for 4 was available at the 6pm reserved time, despite a jam-packed restaurant and bar with a crowd waiting for tables. Definitely make a reservation here. Definitely! Despite formidable competition in the very same parking lot (Facci Italian/Pizza and Mad Chef are venerable eating establishments in their own right), Grille 620 separates itself from all known competition by applying a simple formula with bombproof expertise: 1. Completely wonderfully fresh and ingeniously prepared seafood entrees (the landlubber faire may be equally great but I do not objectively yet know this); 2. Impeccably perfect serving staff, always watching and available but never intrusive. Yes their job is to turn tables and maximize profit, but they do it so superbly that a customer does not feel like a cog in a big business machine. There is no rushing, no pushing and no upselling. Just quiet competence, raised to a sublime art form. 3. Wow the customer at the margins. Two wow factors here - one was the branzino fish special - perhaps the most wonderful fish preparation I have had anywhere ever, and I eat a LOT of seafood. Our wow factor was decaf coffee, ordered as an afterthought. Petite personal french presses arrived on our table. A generous way to serve and fun too. It was all pretty cool. I ordered the fresh hake over linguini, after the best bowl of Maryland Crab Soup I ever had anywhere. My dining partner had the red snapper with mushrooms. Others at our table ordered the seafood medley over linguini. We both loved everything we ate, and we wanted to take our Spring 2025 waitress home with us, to be our personal serving congerie at every future restaurant we might visit. Ditto for Gabe during our January 2026 meeting. They either hire them right at Grille 620, train them right, or both. In spring 2025, the bill for the two of us approached $150. Our party of 4 spent $260 in January 2026, but was worth every penny. No Grille 620 certainly is not in everyone's budget. But if expertly prepared upscale seafood is what you seek, you can only do worse than here. You cannot do better; it is not possible Just cannot. Trust me. read more

Stopped in for drinks & appetizers. The staff were pleasant & helpful. The restaurant was very clean. We ordered drinks which were right on point. For appetizers we ordered the crab & artichoke dip which was delicious. Also we ordered french fries & Thai shrimp which were also delicious. We will definitely come back more often to this restaurant. read more

went to grill 620 for a girls meet up and I can truly say did not disappoint. The brunch menu was spot one not too much just enough to choose from in our waiter was a charm.. love the atmosphere very cozy and perfect place to be on a Sunday for brunch. read more

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Very poor service and the management doesn't seem to care. I have been coming here for more than a decade and never had service this bad. The food and drinks were still top notch. I hope this is just an aberration. read more

This spot right here is a must do!! Loving the atmosphere. Food was superb. Service was on point from the time we walked in. We didn't have reservations but we arrived around before 5pm on a Sunday and we were seated immediately. Our server came right over to introduce herself. She told us about the specials for the day. We both decided to go with the sea bass dinner. Can I say that was a five star meal. We both ordered soups. I had the lobster bisque. My friend had the crab chowder soup. We also had the grilled octopus. Which was also perfectly made. I am so glad that I had the pleasure to dine at this establishment. I definitely plan on returning. read more

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We had girls night here on Friday. And let me tell you, pulling up, it's not what I thought; it's located in a strip mall. However, when you enter you would never know. Smaller establishment but very nice ambiance and even better service. Starter: calamari 10/10 Entrees: seafood risotto 10/10 and branzino 10/10 Food and drinks were amazing! Definitely worth every penny *chefs kiss* Parking is sufficient, not the best for little kids, has an outdoor area read more

Grille 620 - Branzino with broccolini and loaded baked potato - Seafood Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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Best thing was my husband's rib eye sandwich. That was the only positive. Even though he had to ask for a steak knife and the salad dressing he ordered instead of the house that they brought. My Mediterranean medley was soaked in dressing. Grilled octopus rubbery and inedible. $17.95 for five small stuffed mushrooms caps. One example of questionable value. Worst was that it was my husband's birthday and I noted it in the reservation. They failed to acknowledge in any way verbally or an offer of a dessert. We will not be back. read more

We grabbed a high top table by the bar. Service was top notch. They had outside seating but it was a little too hot for me. My steak was good. It was cooked to order which is nice. The baked potato was ok. I should've gone with the veggie. The lobster/scallop pasta had a rich sauce. It was very good. I passed on dessert which I regret because I saw the strawberry shortcake special as we were leaving and it looked so good. Maybe next time. read more

Grille 620 - Lobster/ scallop pasta - Seafood Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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We went here for brunch, The place looks very nice. The vibe was chill. The young man at the front of the house could've actually looked like he cared about his job. My waiter was phenomenal. My kids liked their sliders and their chicken fingers. And here's the big but section. My wife had the shrimp and grits and I had the 620 omelette. It took at least 40 minutes for us to get our food if not longer. My wife said the grits were horrible. It was like the first time somebody ever cooked grits. The shrimp were fresh and plump, but was unenjoyable because the grits were horrible. The 620 omelette was full of seafood, which should be no problem, except there was an overwhelming fish taste, which was unpalatable. However, the deep-fried home fries were well seasoned. I will never come back here for brunch. Maybe they're better for lunch or dinner. read more

Great Contemporary American. Excellent food, excellent service and excellent drink options. This location is extremely clean and my party was thoroughly impressed. Be back sooner than later. read more

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Lobster Bisque - 3/5 - lobster overcooked and a little stinky. Would've liked the bisque a little creamier but flavor was good. Seafood Trio - 4/5 - seafood cooked well. Tastes like a nice, healthy meal, if that's what you're looking for. I thought the vegetable medley would be warm which threw me off a little. Service - 5/5 - our guy was new and very attentive, nervous, and sweet. read more

After reading several complimentary reviews of Grillle620, I convinced one of my foodie friends to travel a bit outside our usual comfort zone to see how this place in western Howard County compared to other favorite steak and seafood establishments. We were glad to have a reservation as the restaurant and bar were both nearly full, the atmosphere was lively and festive. We were promptly seated and our waiter, Tony, quickly arrived to greet us. Throughout the meal, Tony was attentive, knowledgeable, and courteous. He even called after we left as we accidentally left our card with the bill. We were able to return promptly to retrieve the forgotten card; highest kudos are given for his service and much appreciated.   I started with the mango martini, which was delicious and transformed my mindset back to sunny, warm Mexican beaches while my friend sampled several of their extensive craft beer selections. We started with a half dozen oysters and the grilled beet salad, selected the ribeye and seafood fettuccini for our main dishes, and finished with the chocolate chip bread pudding and goat cheesecake. The oysters were chilled to perfection and were accompanied with all the fixings - quite tasty. The beet salad was a true palette pleaser and quite delicious. I did find the fettuccini to be a tad bit spicy for me, but my companion enjoyed it. The portion was generous and was loaded with seafood. The steak was well seasoned and perfectly cooked. While the cut may have been a bit tough in parts the flavor was superb. The desserts were also well proportioned and very yummy. We both agreed that the goat cheesecake was delightful and with its accompaniment of honey and walnuts, a perfect ending to a wonderful evening.   The atmosphere is lively and friendly much like a local's regular haunt; the service prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable - thanks again to Tony for his excellent service. The portions are generous; the price is in the typical range for a steak and seafood venue; the food is better than many brand name steakhouses. Grille620 is an exceptionally good choice if you are in the area and looking for honest, flavorful food and drinks. read more

Great Happy hour food. Lovely place to sit outside. Very nice staff and very good service .

Tasty seafood! We visited Grille 620 on a Sunday night, and it was mostly full but there were tables available. The restaurant occupies a small space with a modern American interior design and three televisions by the bar. I tried the spiced pear Manhattan to drink and the gnocchi and lobster as a main. Before our drinks arrived, our server brought some warm bread with a soft butter. The bread and butter were both tasty. The Manhattan was watery, and the pear flavor didn't really come through. The gnocchi and lobster were both cooked perfectly and were swimming in a creamy sauce. The sauce was pretty good but it wasn't nearly as rich as I expected. Overall, I would mostly recommend Grille 620 but not their take on a Manhattan. read more

I took my wife out to dinner for Mother's Day (2026) - it was the first time visiting Grille 620 for the both of us - and we both thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our dinner. The service was impeccable, our waitress (apologies for forgetting her name) was attentive and very pleasant, and the food hit it out of the park. Additionally, one of the managers stopped by to ask if we were enjoying out dinner and we struck up a nice (and funny) conversation. I highly recommend Grille 620 for its ambiance and food....you will not be disappointed!! read more

This place looks amazing. Very clean and well put together. Service was great waiter was very informative. Food was good well portion. I had the crab cake, it either had horseradish or a mustard I don't like and the potatoes wedge. It was very filling. read more

Grille 620 - Crab cake and potato wedges - Seafood Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

My girlfriends and I usually go here for our birthdays during their happy hour. They have extended happy hour hours on Wednesday. Service was great and the food was yummy. More importantly, good food at good prices (for happy hour). Their regular menu for entrees and drinks are a little pricey for what you get. They also give you a free dessert for your birthday. We like celebrating here, they make it feel like a celebration. read more

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This place has consistently great food. Staff is friendly and capable. I always dining at this place.

I came here to treat my family to a special dinner. Food was delicious and filling. We really liked the interior as well as it wasn't too loud and had an upscale feel to the environment. Our server came to check on us and get us extra complimentary bread as well. I especially liked the ribeye steak and was perfectly cooked so that it was juicy and flavorful. The pasta had lots of seafood such as shrimp, scallops, crabmeat and the sauce was delicious!! Will come here again in the future. read more

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The food, service, and ambiance was a 5/5!!! We are planning another outing. Gab, you treated us well and we can't wait to see you again! read more

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Lamb chops are a MUST! Absolutely delicious. Service was awesome (I like sitting at the bar), & a great selection of wine as well. Highly recommend stopping in for happy hour or dinner. Can't wait to go back! read more

Grille 620 - Lamb chops, mac & cheese, broccolini - Seafood Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

My colleague and I were quite surprised by how delicious this place was! It definitely has a bar vibe but the food is great quality. The service was excellent and the overall vibe was friendly. I ended up getting the salmon but substituted the side for asparagus. I also added on a crab cake, which was amazing (could have been slightly more cooked in the middle but was still really good). The salmon was perfect and so was the grilled asparagus. The flash fried shrimp appetizer was surprisingly really good as well, even without the sauce, which we got on the side because it was an aioli. My colleague loved the sauce but I also loved the shrimp without it. I'll definitely be back here when I'm in the area! read more

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This intimate restaurant is absolutely perfect for a date night, celebration, or just a nicer dinner out in the Ellicott city area. I have been 3 times now and feel confident that I can close my eyes and point to anything on the menu and it would be phenomenal. The fish is always cooked to perfection, the drinks are like fruit juice that gets you secretly wasted, and the dessert is beyond words indulgent. I will be going back many time. read more

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The food and service were absolutely fantastic. Our waiter Donnie gave some great recommendations. For starters we got the oysters and steak strips. Oysters had a nice sweetness to them. The steak strips were perfectly cooked, I requested medium well. My main dish was the branzino and it was so delicious, the olives added a perfect amount of saltiness to the dish. My boyfriend got chefs pot which had different seafood in it , the sauce it was in was the star. Our son had Mac and cheese which he swears is the best he has ever had. Over all from start to finish everything tasted amazing. We will be going back to try other dishes. read more

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Great food, excellent service and a place to make in your night enjoyable Make this a must read more

This is a great spot for date night. It is a bit fancier on the inside than other restaurants so I loved going out for date night here or it could be good for girls night out as well. Parking up front can be a bit tough so I usually park in the lot that is a block away. read more

If I am in the mood for an amazing steak this is the place I immediately think of. The restaurant also has an amazing bar area and there is plenty of parking in the area. read more

The restaurant looks very nice and there's a small patio for outdoor seating in nice weather. Our waiter was incredibly nice, just inattentive. The food ranged from okay to very good. Would not likely return due to service and price. I made a reservation earlier in the day and we were sat quickly. It took a while for a waiter to arrive. We asked for 2 appetizers (the Brie and octopus). It took a long time to get these, particularly because one was forgotten about. Unfortunately this was a theme of the night. There were 4 of us, but our food & drink orders kept getting forgotten. I do appreciate our waiter's honesty, however. I would suggest writing orders down. It took almost three hours from when we sat down to when we received our entrees. We rarely saw service and when we did we had to continuously reorder items that hadn't been brought out. The food was not worth this wait. The Butcher Block special was well received but the filet mignon was overcooked (asked for medium rare but it came out medium to well done). We were celebrating a birthday and planned on getting dessert but we all agreed it was much too late to wait another hour. If you decide to visit, and you don't mind some fat, I highly recommend the Butchers Block special. read more

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Food was excellent! Service was great also. The fettuccine was a bit salt for my liking but the duck rigatoni was the real pasta winner. Husband loved the ribeye sandwich. seafood trio- Shrimp was perfectly cooked! Tables were a tad close together but the ambiance overall was very welcoming. We will be back!! read more

We visited on Father's Day, I'd made a reservation about a week prior. Their Sunday menu is brunch until 2:30 and our reservation was for 2:30. We ordered and waited for the kitchen to change over because there were appetizers that we absolutely wanted. We started with drinks, I had the hibiscus jalapeño margarita, hubby had the old fashioned and our daughter had moscato. Our drinks were delicious. I don't normally like spicy things but the margarita was delicious. We started with raw oysters, calamari and crab dip. Everything was really good, especially the calamari; it was very fresh with just a light batter. The crab dip was good, a little too much cream cheese. While we waited for the kitchen to change over for dinner we had another round of drinks. We then ordered the steak strips, Caesar salad, grilled octopus and the potato soup. The octopus was grilled well and tender. The vinaigrette and vegetables paired very well with the octopus. The stark strips were larger than expected and grilled a perfect medium l, pleasantly surprising. The soup was very good, we added a little more pepper to it. Our server,Seth was very accommodating. He made suggestions and was friendly. The restaurant is small and may look crowded but there's plenty of space. The only thing I disliked was our seats at the booth were very close to the next family. Oh they have an expansive whiskey and bourbon selection which my husband loved. I will definitely be back. read more

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Best restaurant around. I moved from DC and I generally am not a fan of Columbia area restaurants. Ellicott City is ok for Asian but mostly dive-y places. This is the first place the service, ambiance and food were on point. The Thai shrimp are awesome. Same for their pastas and seafood. I'm not really a seafood person but all the fish we had were great. Steak was not bad either. Drinks are expensive but good. Easy parking (strip mall). read more

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Had a birthday party here last night with 8 people. Not an easy table! The timing with the waiter was wonderful, no rushing. Some notable things; appetizers were very good to include Thai shrimp, Brie, oysters, and calamari, all delicious. The ribeye and the burgers were very good; and the Seafood Risotto was excellent. We would have liked a better selection of vegetables and we didn't like the Brussel Sprouts (sent them back). The outside venue was really nice and clean! The service was good and we enjoyed our server. The homemade ice cream was excellent. read more

Came in for a fine dining experience and grill 620 didn't disappoint. It was a Friday night when I came in and around 7:30 pm it was completely packed. There isn't much parking out front but they have plenty of parking in the lot located behind the restaurant. I recommend making a reservation to avoid any lengthy wait. After seeing the hostess out front I was quickly seated and the waitress brought over water, then took my drink order. She also brought out some bread & butter while I waited for my drink and browsed the menu. I had an old fashioned that came out pretty quickly. For my meal I chose the center cut filet with the steamed lobster tail and a side of potatoes. I always order my steak medium but when I received it it was over cooked to well done. The waitress was apologetic and took it back and had a replacement prepared. It was nice that the manager came around to apologize as well and made sure the second steak was to my liking. It was on the expensive side so it's not a place I would go every week but for a nice treat once in a while. read more

Grille 620 - Old Fashioned - Seafood Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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