The ambiance is quite dashing, food is well-prepared, but the customer service is horrible. During an evening in Annapolis reuniting with some incredibly successful Academy classmates we decided to beaten off the "certain" path of DTA by the waterfront and frolic up towards Harry Browns for an 8pm dinner reservation. Upon arriving early, since our table wasn't ready we strolled up the staircase to the bar where we were met by the most disgruntled bartender who limited his interactions with us to grunts, no's, and "I don't have the time to make that drink" type of responses. After conferring with my group of classmates (albeit diverse + well dressed), we settled for house drinks as to add on to whatever stress he had endured for the night. We collectively comment on his disrespectful tone & "tude", but don't let it get us down as the night was still young. On or about 8pm, the hostess comes to retrieve us and we are promptly escorted down to our table. Upon arriving at the table it takes approx 15 minutes to be asked for drinks + starters, to wit they did not return for another 15-20 mins, which thankfully we had all nibbled at tailgates and the federal house before arrival. Becoming more and more aware of this lapse in customer attentiveness, I try to keep it simple and order the chocolate temptation dessert. A+ for look and culinary design, C for taste (i believe they hazelnut topping had gone bad). I ushered for a waiter, diplomatically shared my feedback and request for the standard lava cake (can't go wrong with a lava cake, right?) and was met with yet another attitude about how she wasn't sure I could take it back and would have to check with our designated waiter. 5 mins later, a waiter returns with what we deduced was a unsatisfactory stale, completely melted + runny dessert. ** I look up and notice quite a few of the staff from the back came out to the main room chuckling while observing my reaction to receiving such a disastrous replacement. Completely fed up with this run of the mill experience.. 15 mins later when our waiter does return (moreover in an attempt to avoid our immediate disgruntlement since there were barely any full tables) and though now nauseated at the sight, I politely ask him to remove the cake from the bill. Our friend takes the bill and ironically overtips for the experience. We hustle out and realize returning to HB will no longer become a tradition for our group. My overall observation is the caliber of waiters/waitresses on the floor do not reflect the reputation, nor perceived pedigree of HB. Please do better management.. hire better quality... to ensure the experiences of fellow alumni from USNA, whom I'm sure kept the business afloat from over the years, continues to recommend and more importantly feel comfortable and well-received at your "fine dining" establishment. **Conferred with my group prior posting this feedback to ensure there were no subjective sentiments shared** read more

Great ambiance, great GREAT food. Perfect place for dates, celebrations or get together.

The best meal I had in Annapolis! The waiter Pete was incredible. He was very pleasant, attentive. & knowledgeable about the menu items. The service was impeccable! I had the crab cakes. They were delicious & pure lump crabmeat with no breaking. Yum! read more

Harry Browne's - Crab cakes. Minus one that I ate. Yum!! - New American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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We really enjoyed this spot. We stopped in for dinner but sat in the bar area upstairs so that we could indulge in the bar food menu. I sampled a stout which was delicious but then ordered a Belgian Wheat that was ok. Should've went with the stout. The girls had sodas but unfortunately they both tasted a little skunk. I think the lines needed to be cleaned out but the beer lines were fine I ordered a burger that was dare I say almost perfect! They put onion rings on it and I chose the jack cheese. I forgot to order it medium rare like I like but luckily(for me anyway) it came out medium rare and was delicious. The girls ordered the sliders and chicken quesadillas which I got to sample. Both were very good. In summary, we will definitely stop back for another meal. Maybe dinner one night in the fancy downstairs dinning room for date night. The ambiance upstairs was very much quintessential annapolis. Very old world and I could just imagine George Washington sitting in the same spot as me years ago looking at the same view of the Governor Calver House Hotel while enjoying a bacteria free pint of beer lol read more

The service and food is beyond compare. We love the atmosphere at Harry Browne's and always enjoy everything from cocktails to dessert!

We recently made reservations at Harry Browne's in Annapolis, Maryland, for New Year's Eve. We were a party of two. When we were greeted by the hostess we asked for a four-top table and she said that we could only have a two-top because they would be very crowded that evening. When we looked around we did see a party of two sitting at a table for four. So we took our seats at a small two-top table. Shortly after we were seated, another couple came in and they were seated adjacent to us at a four-top table. When the waitress asked them if they were alone they said yes they were only a party of two. We let the hostess know about this but she did not change our table. We had a very nice waitress who then brought us our drinks. These were the most watered-down drinks that I've had in a long time. My date had an old fashioned and I had their special bourbon and fig vodka. We paid for our drinks and left to a place where we would get much better service. read more

This is the second time I have been to Harry Browne's. Took my partner and parents there to celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary. Unfortunately, I probably won't be back. The salmon I had was mediocre. The drinks were great. The steak was overcooked. The grouper, and scallops and shrimp were great. What left a bad taste in all of our mouths was that my partner left his cap on the table and went back 2 minutes after leaving. The table was bussed and no one knew where the cap was . . . . . We definitely left it there as we saw it while we were eating - it is pretty likely that a staff member took it from the bussed table. Bummer - especially after spending $450 for a dinner for 4! Bottom line, although the food and drinks were good, the theft of a belonging was disappointing and we probably won't be back. . . . . read more

Delicious food, friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere, dinner was memorable. We can't wait to go back when in town next.

Our family of 4 ordered from their Sunday midday menu had a variety of options to chose from and we all really enjoyed our meals. Would definitely recommend and would go back if ever visiting the area again read more

My friend and I decided to try the bar located upstairs. The bartenders waved to us as we entered, so they knew we were there. We sat at the corner of the bar for 15-20 minutes with no service. We could not get the bartender's attention. Several people who sat at the bar after us were immediately greeted and helped by the bartenders. My friend and I decided to cut our losses and leave. It wasn't until we were putting on our coats and getting ready to leave that a bus-boy was sent over to us to make sure we didn't want anything to drink. This is the second time that I've tried to go to this bar and I had a similar experience both times. I've never left a negative review before, but the vibe has not been welcoming. Maybe both times I've tried going, it wasn't a good night. read more

Wonderful service, best lobster ravioli I've ever had in my life! Request a table by the window! Great view of the capitol building!

This resturant is the best place to host an intimate gathering or spend a date night. The staff is incredible and the dishes are to die for. I was stuck between the limoncello chicken and vegetarian spaghetti and meatballs, our server Shelby told me to go with the spaghetti. It was the best advice ever. I loved the combination of flavors and it was all cooked to perfection. I thought it looked small when I was served but I ate until I was full and still had leftovers. I suggest making a reservation if you are looking to dine here because they often have larger parties renting out! read more

Harry Browne's - The vegetarian spaghetti and meatballs. It's spaghetti squash with falafel. Delicious!! - New American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Used for rehearsal dinner and ate in an upstairs room. Nicely accommodated our group of 20-25. Great antipasto, baked Brie and hummus appetizers. Crab cakes the way crab cakes should be made! Excellent mushroom risotto and a great chicken preparation. Enjoyed petit fours for dessert. Staff was friendly and attentive. On the expensive end of the spectrum but food quality was excellent! read more

Upstairs bar was great. Good drinks. Friendly bartender. Felt more local than tourist. Had filet mignon and it was good not great. Mashed potatoes were good but not great. read more

What a gem of a find. Classy is an understatement! Bar opens upstairs at 4 pm Worth the wait. Look for Patrick, the bartender. He is super friendly and won't steer you wrong on drinks and food choices! Both the bar menu and the restaurant menu will fit your vacation budget! Heard through the grapevine that the crab cakes are exceptional! Enjoy! read more

Very poor experience compared to the reputation. It was completely poor on the service side. I would describe it as almost contemptuous, which was surprising given they repeatedly forgot our order. 40 minutes for food to come out, and they openly ignored us when asking for the check until I demanded it. It was not itemized. Food was ok. Cocktails were small and nothing special. I was staying at the Historic Inns Of Annapolis and can say there are much, much better establishments nearby. read more

We realized that it was basically parent's weekend in the city, so we make an early reservation. It's a lovely building reminiscent of my hometown of Boston. The service was great. My husband got the Ironsides pizza and I got the salmon with a mango salsa. We shared the calamari app., which was enough to share. The salmon was just slightly overcooked. I was expecting the salsa to have a bit of spice but for me it was perfect. It gave the salmon more flavor. My husband's pizza was delicious. Eating early worked out perfectly since the place was quiet and we never felt rushed. The have a lovely looking bar upstairs, which is where the bathrooms are located. Definitely I would recommend this restaurant. A bit on the pricey side. read more

I enjoyed a delicious lunch here on what may have been the most perfect warm, sunny afternoon. Sitting outside, at the foot of the State House, watching the passers by, and chatting with patrons at the next table was a lovely outing from a year of pandemic isolation. A newcomer to Maryland, this was my first visit to Annapolis and it was great to see the State House, the Governor's Mansion, and the charming and unique buildings on the streets surrounding the restaurant. I look forward to beginning, or ending, my next visit to Annapolis with another meal at this memorable restaurant. read more

Food was excellent, but service left a lot to be desired, unfortunately. Like other reviews cautioning about poor service, I must underscore, we did not feel welcome, nor properly tended to in any manner whatsoever. It ruined our night. I'm sorry I dined there. There are so many other options I could've have chosen for a great evening out. Hospitality is not their strong suit. All the ambience and prestige in the world cannot make up for that very sad fact. read more

We went to Harry Browne's today for the first time in many years, for brunch this time, and were gratified to find the experience still as wonderful as ever! We still love the space. My husband's Bloody Mary was excellent, flavorful but not too hot. Our fried green tomato starter was among the best I've ever had, with big lumps of fresh crabmeat and delicious sauce drizzled over. I had the lobster roll which was very nice, accompanied by startlingly addictive french fries (like slices of steak fries, wonderfully crispy-chewy). His sourdough waffle with hot chicken was delicious as well. Shout out to our server Katie who was very attentive and professional. Highly recommend, and we can't wait to go back soon for dinner. read more

Food was great! Small space and was a little crowded but our meal was fantastic! Service was solid

Sample take: I'd like to give you four stars Harry, but you only genuflected to Restaurant Week, and even then in an old-lady, barely a creaking knee dip, sort of way. I wanted you to embrace it and make me want to come back for a special occasion dinner. But you only did what was perfunctory. ****************************************************************************** It's Restaurant Week in Annapolis! The chance to try 3-course meals at some of the normally pricey establishments. I was off Presidents' Day, and invited friends to join us at Harry Brownes on State Circle. Had reservations for 12:30, but didn't really need them. The place started to fill, however, soon after we were seated. Lots of 2-girl tables fulfilling that promise of "let's do lunch sometime." The server didn't mention any Restaurant Week menu, so we asked and were disappointed to learn that there wasn't a special offering. But, that from the regular lunch menu we could order soup + Caesar salad or one of three sandwich choices + a beverage. That was the three "courses!" Since when does coffee or ice tea count as a course?! At $15.95 a person, it saved each of us two, maybe three dollars off of regular prices. Big flippin' deal! Except for some cold french fries that were quickly replaced with hot ones, the food and service were excellent. The French Onion soup had a different twist with sweet onions and a Gruyere cheese. My roast beef on rye was magnificently stacked, like Dolly . . . well, you get the idea. Everyone was happy with their meals, and an hour and a half passed before we knew it. The dining room has a Euro-feel to it. It's the paneled walls, Mediterranean landscape paintings, and light fixtures off an old cruise liner. Makes you not want to rush. I'd like to give you four stars Harry, but you only genuflected to Restaurant Week, and even then in an old-lady, barely a creaking knee dip, sort of way. I wanted you to embrace it and make me want to come back for a special occasion dinner. But you only did what was perfunctory. Left in this state of late-winter melancholy, I must write a Haiku to Harry: Haiku to Harry Harry, you failed me Only did the minimum Still missing a course read more

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We went to Harry Browne's for Restaurant week. I have not been there for over 15-20 years but it was as charming as I remember. They actually did not have a record of our reservation and I almost panicked, but the hosts were so pleasant and professional, they found us a nice table on a Friday at 8:30! The waitress was just as wonderful as the hostess. The standard menu looked so good we bypassed the "Restaurant Week" menu for some excellent meals. We started with the "Table side Cesar Salad for two" which was AMAZING! The presentation was very professional and she explained everything as she was going along. The cost was $25 but worth it. We then tried the cream of crab soup. It was very good. I should have skipped this because I was too full by the end of the meal. The main course was the lamb chops and the rockfish. I would say the lamb chops was one of the best meals I have ever tried! It was phenomenal. The portion was huge as well! My partner agreed! The Rockfish was excellent as well, but with the lamb chops on the table, it was difficult to compare! I definitely want to return and look forward to my next visit! read more

We stopped in here along with a food tour. We had soup and empanadas. Both of them were fantastic! I would certainly go back just to get them again. read more

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I will start with the service, because it was excellent! If the water came close to being empty, it was refilled. Food was brought promptly, and hot! The appetizer is where I really got turned off. The Calamari Fries, for the price are terrbile, and I am not sure thats describing them poorly enough. No flavor, a piece of calamari maybe shoestring wide, overfried, and it actually hurt my teeth to eat. The sauce it came with helped to soften it a bit, but there was not enough of that either. Main course, I had the crabcake dinner. I would certainly go back and have only this, as long as I could sub out the Fried green tomatoe side. I know thats what they called it, but I didnt detect any green tomatoe at all, again the batter was flavorless! Desserts looked small, so my wife said she would pass. I understand there is some tradition in this area and the restaurant is trying to cater to those people, but everything seems outdated and stuffy. The chair I sat in, I was worried if I moved wrong, it may fall apart. Also, use the valet, its $3 and well worth it!!! That area is Mission Imposslible to park!! read more

Hands down, Harry Browne's is my all time favorite place to dine in Historic Annapolis. A friend who went to the Academy introduced me to HB's and I've been a frequent visitor for the past nine years. Annapolis is a quaint city not too far from Washington and when you find yourself strolling around the State Capitol - in State Circle, treat yourself to HB's for an evening of elegant dining. Their famous cream of crab soup is a must try - it has a warm, creamy, bisque-like consistency with real lump crab meat. Their main entrees are all quite sumptuous - including the crab cakes, coq au vin, filet, or my favorite, their rack of lamb. Last time I had their rack of lamb it was encrusted with panko and Dijon and was paired with Ratatouille, chick peas, and a mint Persillade (a parsley-based sauce). There's a respectable wine list to complement your meal. What I like about HB's is that their menu changes to reflect seasonal ingredients - so the entrees are the same, but the next time you come back, the meal will be prepared differently. read more

Harry Browne's - Enjoy your favorite cocktail at the bar while you wait for your friends to arrive! - New American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

We went for Annapolis Restaurant Week recently and it was a very good experience. We were all so happy with our food choices that we visited the bar upstairs a week later to dine again. It is not a quick experience so go and relax and take your time. read more

I am a fan of their brunch. I have heard good things but I am sad to see all the less than glowing comments in the reviews. I am scared to go for dinner, but it's Valentines, and we wanted brunch. Free mimosa.. bonus. Brunch buffet was 18$, not too bad. We shared cheeses, crackers. I ate some french toast and some lovely baked goodies (muffins, scones... all delish and fresh and warm out of the oven). They also had lox, bagels and fruit. on the hot side of the house there was a lovely corn chowder, mussels, omelets made to order, sausage, bacon, french toast, biscuits and gravy... it was yum. They also offered a 5$ bloody mary bar and the full menu. I enjoyed it and the atmosphere. Very 50s, and they boast an upstairs party room. We enjoyed it and will be back for another lunch, another day. I suppose if we get adventurous we may come for dinner at some point. But with little Gus, well... we figured earlier the better, and he is pretty well behaved. read more

You guys should really be following Covid-19 guidelines and keep your tables better spaced apart...a 2 ft distance from another table is not 6 ft. read more

Came here on a Tuesday with my boyfriend and had a great time. We made reservations for 5:30 and got there at 5:20 just because we were tired of walking around. The older lady that sat us didn't seem too happy that we were there, which I couldn't tell you what her issue was. Our server came over a couple moments after and was super great! He checked up on us well enough and offered good feedback on the foods we had questions about. I got the salmon and my boyfriend got the crab cakes. For an appetizer we got the mussels and for dessert the cheesecake and peach cobbler with cinnamon ice cream. Everything we are was absolutely AMAZING and cooked perfectly. The food is very expensive, just between the two of us we spent $95. It was worth it though. We had a groupon for $50 so if you are planning on going here I would look into that. Everything was great though. The inside was beautiful. read more

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We went for a girls night dinner during restaurant week and really enjoyed it. We all got the crab stuffed lobster as it just sounded amazing. The ice cream terrine was our favorite of the desserts. Our waitress was sweet and attentive read more

Harry Browne's - New American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

I hadn't been here in a very long time, and cutting to the chase, it will be another long time before we return. Several friends had said the food was good now, so we made a reservation for lunch the day after Thanksgiving. Let's hope our timing was the issue or perhaps it was because we asked for a table by the bar instead of the one at the front door where they first tried to seated us. The menu looked nice enough but getting the server to find us, get our order and get the food was more than painful. Finally, we had to wave down the manager! The sandwiches were OK, but cold when we they arrived. The "hand cut fries" were hard and greasy. My guess is they spent the right amount of time in a fryer that had JUST been turned on. This was all around a miss. More staff or less customers in the future may improve the next guest experience. PS This was for the restaurant on the ground floor. They also have a bar upstairs. read more

Perfect, perfect, perfect! Got a great Groupon deal $100 for $50 and had a blast with my wife. Got a window seat and literally the BEST server my wife and I have had in years. Her and I were both in the service industry and know what it takes to be considered great...this guy was the best! Got a little tipsy so I forgot his name :) but you can't miss him. Tall bald guy with a huge smile who has awesome presence. Great service can make all the difference in the world. Now the food...BANG, PERFECT! Got the Lamb and crabcakes and both were spectacular. The crab soup was flavorful and the calamari we ordered was one of the best we've had. My wife and I are Calamari EXPERTS. The locatyion is right in the main circle and near everything. Cool bar upstairs to hang out in after you get stuffed. If you need a place for a romantic date or even to celebrate with a group, this is the place in Annapolis! read more

Ok, they close at 3. Service stops at 2:30. Yikes. Do I need to say more?? We are still baffled by the "we are open until (name the time) but the kitchen closed 30 minutes ago." Having been a line cook and a head cook (before we were called chefs), this really baffles me. The "closed between lunch and dinner" is a bit lazy, too. I could prep, cook, and clean all at the sames time. People are just too lazy. We toured Annapolis and went home to great steaks and wine. Saved a lot of money. Eat well, tip well--if you get served. read more

Harry Browne's - Scene from the bar. - New American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Loved this place. This is a review of sitting outside on the patio. They are very pet friendly and donate 10% of the proceeds from outside diners to local pet charities. Our four legged friends had a nice water bowl and lots of attention. We enjoyed the crab dip, shrimp and corn chowder, shrimp roll sandwich, and the seafood cobblestone salad. The seafood cobblestone salad is a must order as it is chock full of lump crab, curried shrimp salad, and boiled & peeled shrimp. So good. Highly recommend sitting outside as you get a really nice view of the State House and the State House Circle is just a very pretty place to enjoy. read more

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Excellent crab cakes. Relaxing setting. Fun atmosphere; The governor of Maryland was enjoying lunch with his staff a few tables away.

I cant say enough good things about this place. We were here last weekend for dinner. They did a fantastic job. The food was cooked perfectly. Service on point. The filet was amazing! It's easy to be nervous going out to eat during Covid but I would highly recommend Harry Brownes. Servers were wearing masks and everything was very clean. read more

I'm giving this five stars because I came here twice in the same week. I was at the upstairs bar one night and the apps we ordered were really really good and the drinks were made well too. Service was really good. I went back later in the week for dinner and dined downstairs. I got one of the speciality burgers and it was really good. Temperature was right and the food was fresh. The service again was also really good. I'm hoping they bring back a happy hour soon once Covid restrictions are lifted. read more

I'm going to write this in a two fold fashion. First off I will start with the food, then move onto the service and management. Well, I take that back, I'm going with more of a three fold format, as I believe that food prep, management of food and storage is very important. I will say that the bar menu is pretty good. The burger is one of the best in town and a great value during happy hour. That goes to the basic Manhattan and martini as well, if you have the right bartender making it (I can't say that the drinks are consistent since the turnover at HB is the highest in Annapolis). A few other dishes on the bar menu are good. Love the chicken parm. The calamari is mediocre and the Thai sauce is deplorable, do yourself a favor and order it with marinara as a replacement. That all being said service will be slow up there for food as the bar staff is not supported by anyone. This means that they are expected to serve the bar, make the drinks for the dining room and any party/parties that may be going on. So I recommend a bit of patience at the bar as they are doing their best while being abandoned by managment/ownership. As for the kitchen, they have a good team in place that for the most part truly care about what they put out for their customers, I personally believe this is led by Dennis, whom is not the head chef. That beings said, Chef is a great individual, with a story and conviction for many things that is not my place to articulate. As for being a head Chef he is lacking on many different fronts. He has a flair for ideas, yet from my observation doesn't really know how to execute. This could because of many reasons, a) lack of talent or B) to much influence from ownership. I somewhat feel the latter is a big influence, but if you can't even make a soup and have to use a call a friend like who wants to be a millionaire, maybe you shouldn't be a head Chef. Also, honestly, as I touched on before you sous chef has more of a hold on your team. Maybe you would know that if you didn't leave shortly after 4 every night. I know I have gone a bit outside my 3/4 format, but at this point I'm pretty sure no professor is going to grade me (fingers crossed). Anyway, back on track. The one thing, oddly enough that bothers me is the treatment and storage of the food. If you love HB do yourself a favor and NEVER look into the two walk in fridges they have. One upstairs with you veggies and side residing on top of the beer kegs from up stairs, and downstairs all your fruit hanging out with all the fruit your parents may have wanted, back in 2000. Mold I'm talking about mold. Mold is the least of the problems in the basement. You know that lovely wine cellar? Ya it next to the sump pump that backs up and floods the room on a regular basis. I get it, it's an old building in historic Annapolis, yet it would probably be best to hire a professional rather that a random handy man whom doesn't have the capacity to fix what you need to have fixed ( Hence the ceiling floods all summer). Customers love having roof water pouring on them, it's a very interesting sales gimmick. In conclusion, this place has, and had a lot of potential. You can eat good food here in a great historic ambience. I truly believe that this place is being held up by two people whom don't get their due respect (or pay) Jason and Samantha. This goes to my point that a huge management shift needs to be made and, frankly I'm not sure that Mr. James Romo knows how to do it. My post script (ps) is this. Mr. James Romo has done so much for this community, and I commend and respect him for every philanthropic cause he has participated in or superheated. My opinions here are base just on a review of Harry Brownes. read more

Harry Browne's - Top notch. - New American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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We lucked into a 30 year anniversary special they were having -- 3 courses for $30....plus, a decent selection of bottles of wine at only $20. The grouper was a sizeable piece and prepared perfectly. The duck salad was unique and tasty enough to order for dessert. Speaking of dessert - a homemade blueberry sorbet was so good that the only complaint I have was that we were stuffed and couldn't finish everything!! Only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is that we felt the server was a bit stuffy (or hard of hearing or?) we just couldn't quite pinpoint it. But the food was great! read more