I think, one of the best crab cakes I have ever had. As if there are no fillers. Huge and amazing…read more Ambience is old country. Service is prompt. Had the seafood sampler and crab cakes....all was amazing and worth many more visits. In the sampler there is garlic shrimp...not on the menu but can be ordered. Amazing. The scallops too was good. Will surely stop by the next time I am in Cockeysville.

Date: April 25, 2026…read more I visited Papas (Side Bar) on April 25, 2026, and unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. First, the food quality has declined compared to my previous visits over the years. I have been a loyal customer for a long time, and what I received was not consistent with how the dish has been prepared before. When I politely asked the server (Katie) to take the plate back because it was not as expected, she became upset and responded in an unprofessional manner. She questioned what was wrong and stated that the dish would come out of her check. I calmly explained that I have been coming here for many years and that the preparation was different from before. Her response was inappropriate--she mentioned that "Mr. Papas died in November," which I found disrespectful and unnecessary. Regardless of any internal changes, this is not something that should be communicated to a customer in that manner. I then asked to speak with a manager and explained the situation. Unfortunately, the server continued to behave rudely while I was addressing the issue. This experience did not reflect professionalism, respect for customers, or the standards I had come to expect from your establishment. I hope this feedback is taken seriously and used to improve both service and customer experience moving forward.

What a fabulous find! This place is a must try. It is connected to a comedy club (Magooby's Joke…read moreHouse). There's plenty of parking. If you park on the upper side there are extremely steep steps. Park on the same side as the post office/entrance to the comedy club and there are no steps. There is an outside seating area as well. The inside has moody vibes and says speakeasy but out in the open. The inside isn't large, but comfortable with seating at the bar and several high tops. There are a gazillion bourbons and they even have flights. There's also a fully stocked bar for any drink you want. They have 2 beers on tap and tons of bottle/can options. However, I strongly encourage you to try the cocktails. These are elevated cocktails in the sense that the combination of liquors and mixers really make great pairings. The side car was great. We also tried the Naughty and Nice (perfect blend of spice and sweet), Port of Manhattan (the addition of the port takes this classic to the next level), and the Corpse Reviver #2 which was our absolute surprisingly favorite. The glass is washed with absinthe (see photo). Not only was it super cool to see, but the after taste after each sip was amazing with this addition to the drink. We are not gin drinkers but this was delicious! Venture off of your normal order and explore these incredible crafty and well thought out cocktails that you will thoroughly enjoy and appreciate for the art that they are. The menu was very good as well. The chorizo queso was delicious and the German Sausage Platter was tasty. The portions were good. People around us ordered burgers that were generously portioned with all the fixings. They have lots of specials like burger of the month, Wednesdays are burger night (half price) and the drinks are so reasonably priced! The service was immediate and constant throughout our entire visit. Very friendly and eager to make your experience enjoyable. Seriously, venture out to this place and have some terrific drinks and food. You will want to tell everyone about it! Such a great vibe and atmosphere, as well as a great value!!

Speakeasy type vibes here Most people come here and catch a…read moreshow next door. Great date ideas

Craving a crabcake sandwich had me at Mother's on a Sunday night. Excellent service by Tag. He…read morewas attentive, personable, funny and professional. Three of us sat on the patio and enjoyed some sports on the big screens and about 4 dogs who were joining their people for dinner. Very casual and comfortable patio with plenty of seating and great service. Delicious cheesesteaks and crab cakes here.

My job held its holiday party here last night. I've had food from here before so I was looking…read moreforward to the party. It was held on the patio bar area. I loved the space created for the event and I appreciated the warmth from the heat lamps. Service was great. The bartenders were excellent. The drinks were delicious (I had the Blackberry Bourbon Smash and the Cider Margarita and I think the margarita was my favorite of the two). I gave 3 stars because of the food. I was overwhelmed with the taste of the selection. I enjoyed the shrimp cocktail and the pulled pork sliders the best. The Greek pasta salad and the pretzels weren't too bad. The chicken tenders needed salt in the cooking process because they were bland and the honey mustard didn't do any favors. The crab dip was disappointing. I've had their crab dip before and I liked it but this time, it just tasted off. I feel like I tasted more cream cheese than crab. For this shindig, the drinks were the clear winner. The food was basically there to soak up the liquor because I didn't enjoy it. I wanted to love it but my taste buds were very sad.

We stopped in for drinks & appetizers. We were seated outside it has an Ocean City atmosphere. Our…read morewaiter was very friendly and attentive. We had drinks, crab dip, & a hot chicken sandwich. The food & drinks were just ok.I probably wouldn't come back .

Well this is my second attempt at this restaurant. When I gave it a Two star I was being very nice…read more First they have a very small menu. The food to me have not been good. The service sucked as well. I won't be back.

Food is usually fabulous. Get the cream of crab soup and mix it with their vegetable crab soup (…read morehalf & half) you will live it! I tend to order the steak salad almost every time i have lunch. At night they have a seafood stew that my spouse orders always! The desserts are great- dont have any negatives at this point and have been going there for years! Ambiance is also nice! Enjoy!!! Service is occasionally rushed but staff are genuinely friendly. Bon Appetite !!! Parking is a nightmare! My only complaint

After stopping at the pet expo at the end of January, my husband and I stopped in for dinner. It…read morewas my first time at this restaurant and he could not recall if he had been before. We were seated on what appeared to be the enclosed patio. It looked like they probably have the ability to partially open it up in the nicer months. The server was friendly and attentive and explained the menu to us. When choosing an entree we were able to have a soup or salad and dessert. If you didn't want the dessert you could order soup and salad. I ordered the beef short rib and had the beet salad as an appetizer. He had the lamb chops with a Caesar salad and Maryland crab soup. The appetizers were good and he enjoyed his lamb chops. My short rib was not that great. The meat had a ton of fat in it and overall was not my favorite. Short rib is something I order often from various restaurants.

Best ribs you will ever have. Full rack with fries and you won't be disappointed. Childhood…read morememories of this place . Everytime i visit home i get some !

The first couple times we went here it was pretty tasty. Ribs were tender, great sauces, good…read moresides, and the crabcake was pretty decent! Second time we went for crabcake night and it was definitely subpar. We did go late night so im wondering if it was just like slim pickings? But it was dry and crumbly and flavor wasn't the same. The other entree we had was good and cinnamon apples were delicious. I'm hoping they can stay consistent with their crabcakes even on special nights. The server was good and brought us everything we needed. The restaurant itself is dated and could use a makeover.

Omg what a first experience! There was one bartender when I walked in-and about 11 people waiting…read more Jordan was doing an excellent job taking orders, making drinks, and serving. This guy was very professional, had great manners and didn't waste time. Food: Chicken tenders and fries. These was a side of Cole slaw included. Yes I know, my child orders this as well but the is these were not ordinary tenders. They were huge chicken breast cuts. The cooks(JT) did his thing. These tenders were cooked perfectly. Even the crinkly fries were bomb. The bar area was very clean. There is plenty of seating . I will come back to see what happy hour is like.

I stopped by Brass Tap after an afternoon of hard retail therapy…read more A bartender approached me after I sat and provided a menu. I sampled a few beers before settling on a high ABV cider. It was great and whet my thirst just right. Good visit.

I took the family out for lunch today and it was fabulous. We had the crab dip and wings as our…read moreap, then I enjoyed a crab cake sandwich and fries. Perfection!!! Service was great. We couldn't have been happier! Beautiful decor, both the owner and manager came by to check on us. Five stars!

This is a very good spot for lunch or dinner. From the moment we walked in, I noticed the decor and…read morethe sound (a quiet spot). They had tasteful holiday decorations. Great spaces for private parties. Our server was lovely. She checked in us a lot which can be annoying at times but it's her job. She clearly took it seriously. Now the food. I had the fish and chips. It was very well prepared and presented beautifully. The taste of the fish was a little lacking. I loved the CRUNCH but it was not seasoned very well. I would definitely go again though. I recommend you give it a try.

Abi was amazing! definitely come enjoy the vibe and ask…read morefor abi service was amazing

I really wanted to like this place, but the music was too loud and the drinks were super strong…read more The food was decent. I like the flavor on the buffalo wings. The salmon bites was a little too overcooked from my liking.

Baltimores best Reuben sandwich! Large space with lots of private spaces and a bar that's…read morefriendly. Specials are generally excellent. All the staples are here too. Bangers and mash, shepherds pie, beer on tap is plentiful from Harp to Sam Adam's and I didn't check but I'd be shocked it Guinness wasn't in large supply. Flavored bourbons and lots of Irish ones too.

I hadn't been back in quite a few years. Decided to give it another shot and remembered why it…read morewasn't worth going back too. Got salmon with skin still partially on it, rice that was hard has a rock. Their mule didn't have a drop of ginger beer ... the first time Ive ever sent a drink back in my life and was told "it's the recipe" . They did attempt To remake it but it tasted close to the same has the first drink. The green beans were delicious though. Everyone was polite and checked in frequently. the food and drinks came out very quickly and hot. The fries came out hot but soggy. The crab dip was good. I love the vibes and overall good service but the food and their drinks are not worth coming back for. Considering it was almost a 100 bill it's not worth the price at all. There's too many food joints in the area.