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Hidden Gem in the Dundalk area. Nice vibes and nice atmosphere. Reasonably priced food and drinks and good quality drinks.
Food is always amazing, drinks too. Music inside can be incredible too loud it hold a conversation. Most of the wait staff are professional and attentive to the whole table, not just the men. Had several issues with one waitress in particular who would let everyone else's drink go empty but my husband. She knows she was wrong and now ignores the females all together at the table. We make sure not to get her anymore. Horrible customer services, being rude to female guests.... Everything else is A+
We visit a few times a year, short waitress had attitude but it was hidden. It was like "did she mean just say that or that was a little bit of tude " regardless we didnt have the best time, order a HY Cafe Salad with grilled chicken, $9 for salad, $7 more for the chicken, they serve it on a flat wide plate to make it look like more is there, your better off going to the diner. I had to stop by McDs on the way home. In the future when asked where should we go, the attitude and the salad will have me going elsewhere. For ambiance, the flies were distracting, I know the windows were opened and you could eat outside but maybe the management could provide salt guns to deal with the flies. There see got the ambiance in my review. Winning!
My last day in Baltimore I wanted to try this spot after having it recommended to me. I'm really happy it wasn't super hot or raining because they had live music which I'm not a fan of. I like to talk and joke when I'm eating with friends and family, the music was super loud ( Yes, I'm old AF ) so I'm glad we could sit outside. Everyone from the hostess, to the waitresses were all very friendly. Our waitress Tiffany was an absolute Gem. She had a great sense of humor and even tolerated my constant jokes and smart comments. :) Everyone enjoyed their food and we are everything that was served. I think there was like 3 fried pickles left and that was it. The food was great!!! I ordered one of the Fathers Day drink specials, which I thought tasted good, but could have used another shot or two of Tequila. Then again, I think a shot of Tequila needs more Tequila in it. :)
I heard about crushes in buckets and I was immediately sold. Came here for the first time and it was such a fun environment, somehow we happened to watch Preakness, an Orioles game, and Sumo wrestling all in one sitting. The Cran-Orange and Sour Berry crushes were my favorite and I shared the Nachos Grande + crab dip. I fear coming back for happy hour will be extremely necessary.
a trip to the hard yacht cafe isn't complete without getting one of the giant crushes and the ahi tuna nachos! the service there was pretty good except i was slightly confused on the rules of what to wear. while eating outside on the wooden dock on a hot day and busy day, nothing was said when i was wearing my shorts and bathing suit top but on a warm day when there was no one there, a guy told its not allowed while i was sitting over on the side picnic tables. other than that i really liked the food and atmosphere there!
Tonight a group of my coworkers and I joined together to have a good time out. One of my colleagues chose this location and we all agreed. It was an amazing time. We had a party of about 12 and we were together in the back behind the musical talent for the evening. The food was delicious and very filling. The service staff was very friendly and polite. I have now found a new place to go for lunch and dinner.
This place was so good, we ate here 2 nights in a row. The shrimp salad wrap was surprisingly good, the perfect amount of seasoning, the shrimp were plump and fresh and all wrapped perfectly. I would actually skip the conch fritters, I tried them because it looked like a novelty here, but it wasn't my style. The Baltimore Bomb dessert wasn't really my style either, for some reason it tasted like coconut to me, but I had to try it since it was a "local specialty." The steak in the steak quesadilla was really tender and flavorful. They were generous with the steak in the quesadilla as well. The shrimp taco was delicious also, the waitress (I think her name was Miranda) also put all the sauces and toppings on the side for my picky child. Service was great, Miranda was attentive and recognized us the second night we stopped by. They have live music and both nights sounded great, the singer/band was really upbeat and added some liveliness to the night. Glad I was able to find this place through Harvest Hosts while traveling.
I asked my husband to pick someplace for lunch we had never been before. That's how we arrived here, plus looking up the reviews. This restaurant is on the waterfront of Bear Creek, and wow! What a beautiful view on this crisp, clear day. Surrounded by yachts and boats still shrinkwrapped. There is plenty of outside dining on the pier Inside, it looks like a dive. I'm just thinking back to some old haunts from early college days. Lots of autographed dollar bills and all kinds of collectibles, come in and see for yourself. The music is soft rock and perfect for this type of bar. You know... Jimmy Buffet and so on. The menu is double-sided, straightforward, and not overly busy. I asked if there were daily specials, yes. Today was a NY strip steak with 2 sides. Come to find out they are listed by the entrance by the bar. My husband was true to form with his well done (yes, they will char it for you) hamburger. Add onion rings for $2. I had the Fisherman's Grilled Cheese, which is toasted bread, Monterey jack cheese, lumps of crab meat, and pieces of decently sized pieces of shrimp. It was really good! Just moist enough and not greasy. Added onion rings, too. We were too full for dessert. They have a card on the table top with them. Parking was a bit limited, and I can just imagine this is a hopping place in the summer with all the drink specials and the sailing patrons. Handicapped spots are available.
What a wonderful place. It's way off the beaten path in the Dundalk area of Baltimore, but if you can make your way out here via Uber or other means, check it out. Service was terrific, bartenders were friendly and great, drinks were strong and prices were reasonable, all on a great waterfront atmosphere. Next time I'm here - and there will be a next time, give me a nice orange crush with some Jimmy Buffet playing.
First off, check in. You'll get a 10% discount which HYC will honor. After learning that our favorite on-the-water spot, the River Watch, had been bought and transformed into something more yuppie-sounding, which is often an unwelcoming vibe for me, we've been on the lookout for a new waterfront luncheon place. We took my mom to HYC this week. This was her first time, but Jeremy and I have been once before, in the winter, to see some band play. That experience was fine, but yesterday's lunch was a real winner. My mom hadn't even ordered yet and was already talking about what she was going to try next time. We arrived around 1:30 and it was packed out on the deck. I mean, it was 85 degrees and absolutely gorgeous on the water, so it's no surprise that the only tables that were empty were the ones in the sunshine. By 2 it had cleared out quite a bit, so I think next time we'll come a tiny bit later so we won't need to sit in the sun. The appetizer menu is amazing, so that's all I ordered. I got the HYC eggrolls, which are filled with crab dip and some shrimp. It comes with a sweet thai chili sauce. They are delightful. I also got the conch fritters, but weren't so pleased with those. I boxed them up and sent them home with my mom. No harm, no foul. I like trying new things and sometimes it doesn't work out. Such is life. My boyfriend got the clam strips, which were so fat and delicious that they could not have possibly come out of a box. They came with cocktail sauce. And he had a lb of snowcrab legs, with butter, which he really seemed to enjoy. Personally I don't see the point in eating crab without Old Bay, but it is fun to watch others wrestle with those long legs. My mom had the Shrimp Melt - a sandwich with provolone and mozzarella and bruschetta. It was a decent sandwich. She enjoyed it. Next time I'm totally getting the fried pickles and a pulled pork sandwich. See? Next time. Such a great atmosphere. Would recommend
2 months ago
We were looking to sit outside on such a pretty day and this place was perfect. Enjoyed the view from the patio, the live music and the interesting huge white gooselike birds floating nearby. Started with the cream of crab soup which had a nice scoop of crab meat on top but surprisingly absolutely no flavor. Do not recommend. Then split the Steam pot of snow crab legs, shrimp, mussels and boiled potatoes. This was yummy and will definitely order again. Service nice but spotty. Our food took about 20 minutes to arrive which is awhile and since no one ever stopped by in that time we started to wonder if they forgot us. I would like to come back and try other things. read more
This is a dive bar on the water in Dundalk. The decor is kind of kitschy and cute. It was a hot day. Otherwise I would've enjoyed seeing on the patio. They have a huge variety of crushes, though they are relatively sweet for the amount of alcohol in them. I got the grilled chicken sandwich, blackened, and it was delicious. You can switch out your sides, and I opted for onion rings, which were good. I also got aside your fries, which were the variety which are my favorite. Overall, I really enjoyed the food. Our server was really sweet as well. They had live music on a Sunday, which added to the vibe. read more
Food is always amazing, drinks too. Music inside can be incredible too loud it hold a conversation. Most of the wait staff are professional and attentive to the whole table, not just the men. Had several issues with one waitress in particular who would let everyone else's drink go empty but my husband. She knows she was wrong and now ignores the females all together at the table. We make sure not to get her anymore. Horrible customer services, being rude to female guests.... Everything else is A+ read more
3 months ago
We visit a few times a year, short waitress had attitude but it was hidden. It was like "did she mean just say that or that was a little bit of tude " regardless we didnt have the best time, order a HY Cafe Salad with grilled chicken, $9 for salad, $7 more for the chicken, they serve it on a flat wide plate to make it look like more is there, your better off going to the diner. I had to stop by McDs on the way home. In the future when asked where should we go, the attitude and the salad will have me going elsewhere. For ambiance, the flies were distracting, I know the windows were opened and you could eat outside but maybe the management could provide salt guns to deal with the flies. There see got the ambiance in my review. Winning! read more
10 months ago
My last day in Baltimore I wanted to try this spot after having it recommended to me. I'm really happy it wasn't super hot or raining because they had live music which I'm not a fan of. I like to talk and joke when I'm eating with friends and family, the music was super loud ( Yes, I'm old AF ) so I'm glad we could sit outside. Everyone from the hostess, to the waitresses were all very friendly. Our waitress Tiffany was an absolute Gem. She had a great sense of humor and even tolerated my constant jokes and smart comments. :) Everyone enjoyed their food and we are everything that was served. I think there was like 3 fried pickles left and that was it. The food was great!!! I ordered one of the Fathers Day drink specials, which I thought tasted good, but could have used another shot or two of Tequila. Then again, I think a shot of Tequila needs more Tequila in it. :) read more
I heard about crushes in buckets and I was immediately sold. Came here for the first time and it was such a fun environment, somehow we happened to watch Preakness, an Orioles game, and Sumo wrestling all in one sitting. The Cran-Orange and Sour Berry crushes were my favorite and I shared the Nachos Grande + crab dip. I fear coming back for happy hour will be extremely necessary. read more
3 months ago
a trip to the hard yacht cafe isn't complete without getting one of the giant crushes and the ahi tuna nachos! the service there was pretty good except i was slightly confused on the rules of what to wear. while eating outside on the wooden dock on a hot day and busy day, nothing was said when i was wearing my shorts and bathing suit top but on a warm day when there was no one there, a guy told its not allowed while i was sitting over on the side picnic tables. other than that i really liked the food and atmosphere there! read more
1 year ago
Tonight a group of my coworkers and I joined together to have a good time out. One of my colleagues chose this location and we all agreed. It was an amazing time. We had a party of about 12 and we were together in the back behind the musical talent for the evening. The food was delicious and very filling. The service staff was very friendly and polite. I have now found a new place to go for lunch and dinner. read more
3 months ago
This place was so good, we ate here 2 nights in a row. The shrimp salad wrap was surprisingly good, the perfect amount of seasoning, the shrimp were plump and fresh and all wrapped perfectly. I would actually skip the conch fritters, I tried them because it looked like a novelty here, but it wasn't my style. The Baltimore Bomb dessert wasn't really my style either, for some reason it tasted like coconut to me, but I had to try it since it was a "local specialty." The steak in the steak quesadilla was really tender and flavorful. They were generous with the steak in the quesadilla as well. The shrimp taco was delicious also, the waitress (I think her name was Miranda) also put all the sauces and toppings on the side for my picky child. Service was great, Miranda was attentive and recognized us the second night we stopped by. They have live music and both nights sounded great, the singer/band was really upbeat and added some liveliness to the night. Glad I was able to find this place through Harvest Hosts while traveling. read more
7 months ago
Good food, great service. Staff very friendly. Music is always good. The place to watch the baltimore games wether baseball or football. They have great breakfast too. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
I asked my husband to pick someplace for lunch we had never been before. That's how we arrived here, plus looking up the reviews. This restaurant is on the waterfront of Bear Creek, and wow! What a beautiful view on this crisp, clear day. Surrounded by yachts and boats still shrinkwrapped. There is plenty of outside dining on the pier Inside, it looks like a dive. I'm just thinking back to some old haunts from early college days. Lots of autographed dollar bills and all kinds of collectibles, come in and see for yourself. The music is soft rock and perfect for this type of bar. You know... Jimmy Buffet and so on. The menu is double-sided, straightforward, and not overly busy. I asked if there were daily specials, yes. Today was a NY strip steak with 2 sides. Come to find out they are listed by the entrance by the bar. My husband was true to form with his well done (yes, they will char it for you) hamburger. Add onion rings for $2. I had the Fisherman's Grilled Cheese, which is toasted bread, Monterey jack cheese, lumps of crab meat, and pieces of decently sized pieces of shrimp. It was really good! Just moist enough and not greasy. Added onion rings, too. We were too full for dessert. They have a card on the table top with them. Parking was a bit limited, and I can just imagine this is a hopping place in the summer with all the drink specials and the sailing patrons. Handicapped spots are available. read more
5 months ago
11 months ago
What a wonderful place. It's way off the beaten path in the Dundalk area of Baltimore, but if you can make your way out here via Uber or other means, check it out. Service was terrific, bartenders were friendly and great, drinks were strong and prices were reasonable, all on a great waterfront atmosphere. Next time I'm here - and there will be a next time, give me a nice orange crush with some Jimmy Buffet playing. read more
First off, check in. You'll get a 10% discount which HYC will honor. After learning that our favorite on-the-water spot, the River Watch, had been bought and transformed into something more yuppie-sounding, which is often an unwelcoming vibe for me, we've been on the lookout for a new waterfront luncheon place. We took my mom to HYC this week. This was her first time, but Jeremy and I have been once before, in the winter, to see some band play. That experience was fine, but yesterday's lunch was a real winner. My mom hadn't even ordered yet and was already talking about what she was going to try next time. We arrived around 1:30 and it was packed out on the deck. I mean, it was 85 degrees and absolutely gorgeous on the water, so it's no surprise that the only tables that were empty were the ones in the sunshine. By 2 it had cleared out quite a bit, so I think next time we'll come a tiny bit later so we won't need to sit in the sun. The appetizer menu is amazing, so that's all I ordered. I got the HYC eggrolls, which are filled with crab dip and some shrimp. It comes with a sweet thai chili sauce. They are delightful. I also got the conch fritters, but weren't so pleased with those. I boxed them up and sent them home with my mom. No harm, no foul. I like trying new things and sometimes it doesn't work out. Such is life. My boyfriend got the clam strips, which were so fat and delicious that they could not have possibly come out of a box. They came with cocktail sauce. And he had a lb of snowcrab legs, with butter, which he really seemed to enjoy. Personally I don't see the point in eating crab without Old Bay, but it is fun to watch others wrestle with those long legs. My mom had the Shrimp Melt - a sandwich with provolone and mozzarella and bruschetta. It was a decent sandwich. She enjoyed it. Next time I'm totally getting the fried pickles and a pulled pork sandwich. See? Next time. Such a great atmosphere. Would recommend read more
When you are driving to this location the closer you get the more you wonder if you are going the right way because there isn't really much in terms of businesses there When we arrived we weren't sure if we had arrived lol or where to park but once we figured it out and went inside it was packed! The food is super delicious! The wings are chunky big and fried really well! They have the good ball ice in all their drinks and the meatloaf had a Salisbury steak flavor which I liked! read more
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Me and my daughter also my wife were happy to try it and our minds were blown because it was a 10/10 we will definitely be back read more
3 years ago
Was looking for somewhere near Baltimore where I could eat some food by the water and just relax. Found HYC on yelp and was not disappointed! I got the Maryland crab soup mixed with the cream of crab soup and it was definitely unique but in a good way compared to other places. The bowl size felt more like a cup but it was still tasty. I also ordered a virgin strawberry daiquiri it could've been blended more and it seemed like there was some sort of carbonation in it which was odd. My friend got a mans crush which he said was delicious and devoured the chicken Chesapeake sandwich and fries! The prices were affordable, friendly staff, and they had live music. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Absolutely love this place! It can get busy so just be aware there may be a wait. Love their frozen drinks and the crushes. They also offer Malibu buckets. Right on the water and sometimes they have live music which is nice. It can get super loud there also ,if that really isn't your thing I would suggest coming during the day as it's pretty calm and quiet then Happy hour is from 2-6pm Monday- Friday and they usually run specials for each day also. read more
3 years ago
Overall, great place! The staff was friendly and was willing to change a mistake that I made when ordering. Very understanding and willing to do the change. The food was fantastic! I had the HYC build your own burger, and it was nice and juicy. I was able to add bacon, crab dip, and all of the normal things that you would find on a burger. My mother had the chicken bacon ranch sandwich, she said it was juicy and flavorful. The bacon wasn't overwhelming and neither was the ranch. The way into the place was quite interesting. You're driving through a neighborhood that turns into a marina. There aren't really any real parking spots, you just park in some stones pretty much wherever. The deck was nice, a little small. We didn't sit inside, but when we passed through it, it would be a great spot to sit if it were to rain or if it was too hot to sit out on the deck. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Why a nice little restaurant on the docks. The inside was decked out as what you expected. Something like a casual, Jimmy Buffett kinda place. I ordered the crab cake sandwich. It was good and the seasoning was not over powering. The fries were also good. The service was a little slow, but then again they were really busy. I would stop by again. read more
3 years ago
Great hidden gem!! Food was excellent and drinks were even better! Cute beach dive decor and service was great! read more
2 years ago
My friends and I stopped in for dinner for the first time a couple weeks ago on a week night. Even though this place isn't far from my house, I never knew it existed! The drinks were good and the food was decent. We split an order of wings and then I had the chicken salad wrap with fries. My one friend ordered the steak special they had which he thought was an amazing deal. The place was super busy so we had to wait about 15 minutes for a table but were able to get drinks from the bar while waiting. I would visit again! read more
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8500 Cove Rd
Dundalk, MD 21222
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Is there a outdoor seating, and if so, are well-mannered pets allowed? (Edit: Yes, they are.)
Hi! Yes there is outdoor seating...I'm not sure about pets I didn't see any during my visit. You may want to give them a ring and inquire.
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