Love the retro atmosphere and wonderfully friendly service. Great beer selection. Everything we've tried has been really good from Reuben's to burgers to salads to corned beef hash - all great! read more

What we got: Angel Hair Hornets Nest Parmesan - 5* Donnies Orange Chicken,.upgraded to fried rice - 3.5* almost a 4 but it didn't quite hit the orange chicken taste I was craving. The chicken was cooked really well, but not as battered and fried as I would've expected. The sauce was good. The fried rice was okay but not my favourite, I couldn't peg the taste. Pig Skins - 3* "they're good," said my partner. I thought they were just okay myself. read more

Hornets Nest Grille - Donnie's Orange Chicken - American Near Me - Damascus, Maryland

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We really loved the pub food at the Hornets Nest. I had their cream of crab and boy was it delicious and in addition to the crab already cooked in the soup, they add another scoop on top!! How great is that? And delicious to boot. My husband also had the flakiest cape of cod. Really moist inside and crunchy on the outside and not greasy at all. I snuck a few and helped myself from his generous serving. I was so full that I barely took two to three bites of my Reuben sandwich and took the rest home. The Reuben as a leftover for next day lunch was not a disappointment at all. It just took about 2.5 minutes in the air fryer to warm up and the rye was crunchy on the outside and the meat and sauerkraut was perfect and not soggy at all. Overall a beautiful experience for a day out after seeing the Dentist. read more

Hornets Nest Grille - fish and chips - American Near Me - Damascus, Maryland

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I wasn't sure if we were going to get seating on a Friday night as we could not make reservations. As we entered, there was a group of five people waiting for a table. But luckily for us, a tiny table fit only for two was available. It was all the way in the back! But that was totally fine. We liked our little corner. The place was definitely packed but our server never forgot about us. Back in our little corner were memorabilia from the local schools dating back to the 90's from what I can tell. It really had a nostalgic feel. To start we got the crabby rolls from the specials menu. It was more creamy than crabby. I tasted more of the cream cheese than any crab. For entrees we ordered the fish and chips and main street Madeira. The fish came in small filets that were the size of chicken tenders. Not a huge fan of the portion. The fries were soggy but glad that the coleslaw came in a lettuce pocket. At least that prevented the coleslaw liquid from seeping onto the fish and fries. The chicken madeira was fantastic. I almost never order chicken breasts fearing that it would be dry but this was not. The two breast meat was cooked in a madeira wine sauce topped with mushrooms and a mozzarella, fontina, and spinach cheese blend. The chicken was juicy and flavorful. I can taste the lovely wine. Served along the dish was red mashed potatoes. I love red mashed potatoes because it has a bit of the skin. I liked this dish a lot! Service was attentive, friendly, and fast. This place is a neighborhood gem. Not sure about parking. There was some street parking and there may be a lot next to the restaurant but from the direction that we came, we ended up parking across the street. A tricky crossing because the crosswalk was up the block. read more

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Great food great service don't go as often as I'd like cause they're on the other side of town but every time I have a chance, I enjoy them highly recommend that you go for a moment read more

Friday night is hopping at Hornet's Nest Grille! Wanted to try a new spot and landed on this one in Damascus. Got there at about 7pm and most of the inside was already spoken for so we sat outside on the front patio. We had Megan as our server and she was really nice and attentive. She even offered tasters for beers we wanted to try before getting a full glass. We got the side Cesar salad and side Garden Salad to start, which were really good, and then ordered the Double Sting Burger w/ onion rings and the Blackened Chicken Alfredo for our main entrees. Both were good! Megan recommended the chocolate lava cake with ice cream for dessert and I would go back again just for that. It was hot and delicious! Overall a really nice experience. Would recommend for great American eats. read more

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Checked it out after a game with the kids and we were pleasantly surprised. The burgers were spectacular and so good! Figured it was a safe pic because it's a typical American food place but we were surprised it would be this tasty. We all got different burgers so we could taste different kinds. Will definitely be back because that jalapeño burger was too good to only have once this year. The service was quick and friendly. The ambiance was calm For a Saturday afternoon. read more

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I would prefer to give this place a 3.5. I am rating a 4 because this may just be my personal taste here. Although we have lived in the area for a few years now, this was our first time trying. The service was friendly and very good. The outdoor seating option is nice on the sidewalk, but we dined inside. The inside is designed as a single dining room with the bar running the length of the space. There were some TVs with sports airing behind the bar. The prices were very reasonable. The food was good. The portions were large and the prices were good. I felt like the flavor was missing something with the fish and chips and the same with the zucchini side. The grouper was pretty good. The mashed potatoes were very good. Overall, it was a decent meal and maybe another visit trying different food will change my opinion for the better. read more

Hornets Nest Grille - Blackened Grouper - American Near Me - Damascus, Maryland

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We have been coming here for years. I have tried different things on the menu, and everything is amazing. Recently I have been hung up on the Main Street Madeira. I think the last 10 times, I have ordered it at least 7 or 8. Donnie's Orange Chicken is another one that I cannot get enough of. The staff is ALWAYS great and so pleasant to deal with. Fortunately, we are only about 25 minutes away, so it is convenient for us. However, I would easily drive an hour or so to come here and eat. They just do it right. read more

Hornets Nest Grille - Main Street Madeira - American Near Me - Damascus, Maryland

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We were looking for a place to eat nearby and came across this spot - we liked that they had great ratings on both Google and Yelp. Parking was on the side and in the back. As we entered, I noticed a "2024 Best of Bethesda (Magazine) Winner" sticker at the front door - even better. I looked it up later and saw it was for Reader's Pick for Best Restaurant in Clarksburg/Damascus - good to know. As we sat, I looked around and noticed that everywhere within the restaurant was all things Hornet's - I guess it is a community thing or maybe it is a school nearby (not sure). We got their menu and I decided to try one of their crushes. They had several flavors, and I decided on the Grapefruit Crush. It was tasty even with lots of ice which never watered down my drink - I will have that again. For food, I had the Build-A-Burger, cooked how I wanted, with provolone cheese, tomato, lettuce, and ketchup (which was on the side). The burger came with fries, which I didn't fancy too much even though I ate it. Note that the lettuce and tomato are upon request (per the menu). Our food specialist was Fiona who provided excellent service. If I am in the area again, I would stop by. Visited November 2024 read more

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Staff simply the best and everything on the menu is fresh, tasty and presented well! Friendly and casual, locals are nice too. read more

Hornets Nest Grille - Hive Burger with 1/2 lb. Beef, fries jalapenos, onion straws, pepper jack and spicy (secret sauce) aioli. - American Near Me - Damascus, Maryland

Came back with family and they all enjoyed their food. Not fans of the coleslaw but everything else hit the spot. We also had wings as starter and blue cheese sauce has blue cheese chunks in it which is great and adds to the flavor. Relaxed atmosphere and staff were attentive and friendly. read more

Hornets Nest Grille - Came back with the family Hornet's Nest Sliders; chicken tenders and Fish & Chips - American Near Me - Damascus, Maryland

You'll definitely get a feel for the Damascus vibes here with sports jerseys on the wall and lots of hometown pride. The servers here are also super amazing! Very attentive and friendly. Food variety is quite plentiful, ranging from sashimi tacos, French dip, burgers and salads. Price point is also very affordable especially for the DMV area. Stop by if you're in town! read more

Hornets Nest Grille - Damascus Dip - American Near Me - Damascus, Maryland

Always a good quality meal. Clean environment, friendly. But the real secret is the Orange Chicken! Amazing! Sometimes things happen and orders are messed up or "FORGOTTEN" but at The Grill, they make it right! On our carry out order the Orange chicken was not bagged up . Sadly we didn't realize until we got home,.... Called the restaurant,,... they checked the order and made it right. Went back and got it... and got a bonus discount from Molly for our next visit! Best Customer service ever. Thanks Hornets Nest crew! We appreciate you. read more

Hornets Nest Grille - Donnie's Orange Chicken - American Near Me - Damascus, Maryland

This is your every day bar and grille. Apparently, it is really popular with the local high school kids. The server was a little slow and the food took a long time to get to the table. I think it's more of a locals' joint. We ate there on a Sunday for lunch and it was somewhat crowded. I think we had to wait approximately 10-15 minutes for a table. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and fries. None of the food that we ordered should have taken as long as it did. The sandwich was average and wasn't anything special. I feel like I'd think more highly of this restaurant if I lived in this area. With all the other establishments around, I probably would choose somewhere else next time. read more

The best thing about this place is the food and I had not had a burger that good in a very long time and despite being around the Metro DC area I absolutely want to go back as soon as I can to try other food. I had chosen to stop at this restaurant after finding a cheap place to fill gas after an event nearby and this looked like the best place to get food which I am very grateful for picking. The atmosphere isn't that great with it being an older bar restaurant type establishment feel and the outdoor patio in the front is very cramped but the great food easley over looks that. Staff was pretty good but at times the waitress cared more about chatting with co-workers rather than attending to customers but only a minor downside as they still were pretty attentive for most things and seeing if there were any other needs or such. All extra toppings were extra with the burger but it was still reasonably priced already and it was cooked perfectly. There is parking to the side of the building with a little bit of a walk and if Lucky there are a couple spots right in front of the restaurant as street parking. Depending on the severity of disability say a person using a cane then it is very accessible with flat entrances all on the ground floor. It is unfortunately a bit cramped so with disability mobility decrease say a walker or wheelchair would be a much more difficult time to navigate but still possible I rarely ever get 5 Star reviews but the food at hornet's nest grille was something I greatly look forward to having again so despite a number of negatives which I feel is impossible to avoid that they earned a high Mark rating which I rarely ever give due to the value towards the quality of food. read more

The more often I visit this fantastic local eatery, the more I am incredibly pleased. Tonight the specials included pulled pork many ways. I chose to create my own burger by taking their jalapeno burger and adding the pork. It was amazing. The fajitas are so good that my bride had them for the third visit in a row. The beers are served ice cold and if you have room for desert, try the eclair cake. Outstanding! The wait staff are lovely people that look after your every need. Love this place!!! read more

After visiting Art of Fire on Saturday (June 6th), my family and I stopped by Hornets' Nest Grille and had a fantastic experience. Our server, Kristin, was absolutely wonderful. She was attentive, highly knowledgeable about the menu, and made us feel right at home. The food was delicious, and we will definitely return after our next Art of Fire Glass Blowing trip. read more

Hornets Nest is the local watering hole & the first spot that comes to mind when cooking doesn't feel like the vibe. You'll feel right at home surrounded by Hornets gear and many locals, if you're from the area you'll more than likely run into a familiar face. The service is always great. The staff always have great attention to detail, are polite, and quick. The food is consistent and delicious. Hornets Nest fries with their ranch or their hornet sauce are a hard hitter. My go-to on the menu has got to be the buffalo chicken wrap, but it's hard to go wrong. Their burgers are great, and the rest of their sandwich list is as well. One of my favorites is their take-out. You can order from your phone and pay when you pick-up. So quick and easy, and really saves us in a crunch. read more

Needed someplace that had a gluten-free menu. This restaurant has its own gluten-free menu. I had chicken Madeira with mashed potatoes. It is absolutely delicious. Everyone in our group enjoyed their food. Would definitely go back there again. There is a sports bar so just be aware that it gets busy. read more

Bartender great! I couldve gotten a better pizza at 7-11 the one we got was so undercooked and gross, and old tator tots waahh

The food is excellent. The service was great well professional well mannered always checking on you as a great place to go. I love the whole aesthetic of the place. read more

Always a warm and inviting atmosphere. The servers know us now. That are very friendly. Their menu has a fantastic selection of all delicious food. read more

Hornets Nest Grille - Steak and Cheese Sub - American Near Me - Damascus, Maryland

I've visited this restaurant several times. Always busy and always good service and food. First time I've sat at the bar. I had a beer, she had the Mermaid Water and we shared the fried pickle appetizer. I had one of the specials which was the cheeseburger egg rolls. The pickles were flavorful and crispy. I wasn't expecting much from the cheeseburger egg rolls but I wanted to try them anyway. I was pleasantly surprised. They were quite delicious. The restaurant was clean. Love that the restaurant is themed around the local high school. The Hornets. The decor is on par! read more

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Their food! I have been there twice and it was disappointing both times. Sorry, but I'll have to stick with Coastal Flats. Their food is always excellent. read more

Impressed! Ate here multiple times during my visit due to the quality and affordability of the food! We had take out and dined in, and the service was great! Highly recommend Also accommodating of allergies!! read more

Ambiance, service and food. Right they are serving holiday drinks. The Dirty Santa and Sugar cookie martini. I recommend them .

they've got world class line cooks back there. shrimp, and white meat chicken cooked to absolute perfection every single time. also the breakfast burrito (hangover wrap) you can get on sunday's is earth shattering read more

I've been here several times, and it's always "okay"...not great...but today I ordered the Avocado Cobb Salad and it would have been "okay" if the chicken wasn't hard and dry...way overcooked....I wonder if anyone noticed that all but two pieces of the chicken were left in the bowl. The cilantro lime vinaigrette was delicious, and the service was really good...but the chicken was awful. read more

Love the salad bowls but the Caesar salad was subpar and the fries got cold very quickly. Two others in party sent meat back off their salads. Not cooked as ordered and "refrigerator cold." Quite disappointed. read more

Checking in our first spot on the MoCo Passport! We dined in on a Friday evening around 7:30 - the patio was packed so we opted so sit inside for faster service. My husband enjoyed local craft brews with many taps available to choose from. We ordered the Tex Mex egg rolls as an appetizer. Very flavorful with an avocado ranch sauce. We devoured so quickly we didn't grab a photo. For dinner I enjoyed the cream of crab soup which had plenty of crab meat and no shells. My husband ordered Donnies Orange Chicken. It is served with rice and broccoli. The chicken was cooked well but he had hoped for more spice. Restaurant decked out in Damascus sports apparel and seemed to be a neighborhood spot. Staff was friendly and parking lot available. read more

Hornets Nest Grille - Maryland Cream of Crab - American Near Me - Damascus, Maryland

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Love this place. Food is great, staff is great, atmosphere is great. Nothing bad to say. Extensive menu and nothing disappoints. From the buffalo chicken wrap to the lettuce wraps! Sunday brunch is always good as well. Highly recommend stopping in for a bite. read more

Just ate the most delicious orange chicken I've ever tasted. Nice homey atmosphere with friendly folks. I'll be back to try the other goodies this place offers. See you there. read more

Chicken not cooked all the way. Food is usually good but this didn't look safe to consume. read more

Hornets Nest Grille - Main Street Madeira - American Near Me - Damascus, Maryland

We have gone to this place a couple times. Good bar food with some Thai/seafood/poke thrown into the mix. Their Fiesta Tots are ON POINT! Service has been good, even when we had a large party. It can get pretty crowded and loud, but that's to be expected. read more

Best restaurant in the Damascus, MD area! Everything tastes fresh, and they have a comfortable environment with a home town feel. Full bar and friendly staff. Sunday brunch is very popular. read more

We decided to take a week break from work, to recharge! In that week we decided to take day trips and get things done! Yesterday we decided to go shopping at the Clarksburg Outlet Mall. So, when you are shopping you get hungry. we decided to hit the Hornet's Nest for the first time. wow. The crab dip, is beyond amazing. Plus like a good Maryland Crab dip, you get all your favorite dipping possible! Carrots, Celery, Chips, bread oh yeah the dip was simply amazing! They have Goose Island on Tap, 'nough said! The food - my dining partner got the salad, I got the fish and chips was great. The only average thing in the whole meal was the cole slaw (but I am really picky about Cole Slaw). I was concerned at the end however. I was worried about getting the bill. Based on the name of the place, i was pretty sure the bill was going to hurt. But, i am most happy to report we did not get stung by the bill! read more

Great place for lunch or dinner ! Very casual atmosphere and good service! The food is very good lots of variety on the menu for almost every palate. Highly recommend ! read more

We arrived at 8p on a Fri evening, no wait. The service was very good. Miller lite draft is only $4,50. I had a Southern Chop salad which was surprisingly good. The restrooms were clean. I don't live close, but stopped by on the way home from somewhere else. I would go back. read more

100% some of the best food I've had. Mozzarella sticks are the best I've ever had and I'm a snob when it comes to them. Burgers were great too. Desert...also amazing. read more