I have taken company to dine with me at the Iron Rooster. They offer a nice variety of items which are seasonal, fresh, and delicious.

Saturday, 12:30ish, there was a 30 minute wait, but it was worth it. Just walk around and window shop. Food & Drinks: So many options I couldn't decide. I tasted everyone's plate. I got the eggs Benedict with green tomatoes which was different and yummy! The home fries were perfectly crispy. I tasted the chicken and waffles and the grits and shrimp. I'm sure I'll get one on those on the next trip. Ask for milk in the chocolate. The Apple pie sangria was tasty, nothing that will give you a buzz but the taste was there. We were too stuffed to get the poptart. That's a must for next time! Service: Have patience, it's homemade and fresh. Well worth the wait. Glenn was great! Gave suggestions and was attentive. Definitely coming back!! read more

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Food was good but the pop tarts--excuse me, RoosTarts--were to die for!! I've never been a huge pop tart fan and have never been impressed with any homemade / restaurant-made pop tarts but theirs really went beyond my expectations! I got the Boston Cream RoosTart which was one of the flavors of the day and it was absolutely delicious. Recommend! read more

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Came back to Annapolis before heading back to Chicago. Loved the town . Was trying to decide what to eat and where to go. Settled on Iron Rooster based on Yelp reviews. Service was fast, restaurant had a nice decor and feel. Food was average. Menu was limited to my liking. I went with the crab Benedict , our friend crab hash, and my wife a California omelette. It is very pricy and honestly the flavor didn't match up to the bill. It filled my stomach , but I wouldn't be making this a destination eating stop if I were to go back to Annapolis read more

First time visitors and we weren't disappointed. Neat decor, and excellent service. Ambience is definitely unique. Run Rooster Run was especially good. read more

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Okay, we had a terrible experience at one establishment, found out that a different one was closed, went to Iron Rooster instead, and it was fantastic :) We were seated promptly by the host, and got to chill outside before our server came and greeted us kindly. Ally went through the menu with us (2/3 of us being out of state) and got our drink orders in quickly. She seemed to be one of two servers outside, and she was definitely running around, but she handled the stress in the most graceful way possible. The drinks were delicious, including the homemade iced coffee, the espresso martini, and the mimosa! Ally got our food orders in and made a wonderful effort to personally connect with our table. The food we ordered was also great, and Ally made sure to accommodate any allergies and preferences our table had. The atmosphere was really great, pretty quiet, and we loved that dogs were allowed in the patio area. All in all, we had a great time, and we are so grateful to the service industry employees who made our experience here worth while in Annapolis. Ally is awesome, and I really hope Iron Rooster recognizes it. read more

I was asked to book the restaurant for my quarterly professionals in Clin Research Girls Night Out so I chose here as I had it bookmarked on Yelp for a while. Booking via Open Table was easy however, the restaurant needs to update that free valet is no longer available. Parking is available in front of the restaurant as well as street parking. However..... dude to the restaurant being located in a very popular area, finding parking can be quite a task. It can take upwards to 30 mins to find a spot. I'm also told that there is also a parking lot on Main Street. Although the reservation was for 6:30, we (party of 6) weren't seated until 7p. As an apology for the wait, we were offered two of their homemade poptarts on the house. Btw, yummy! And thank you!!! We were served by Jordan and I found him to be friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. We really appreciated that food was actually served to us rather quickly after we placed our order. That's impressive. You don't even get this level of quickness from McDonald's! Now, the food. Errrrmuhhhgaawd yasss daddy!! First off, breakfast all day?! Yessir or ma'am!!! Yes, yes, yes!! Everything was amazing. One person in my party is vegetarian and so she was able to eat the veggie patty. Sadly, that was all she was limited to... but she did attest that she enjoyed it. All the signature drinks contained strawberries. As that's not an issue for me, I had a person in my party who was allergic so she had to pass on the drink. I'd suggest having at least one signature sans the strawberries for those who are allergic and for those who don't enjoy the taste. I did notice that the menu was standard, no chef specials. I found that slightly odd. As far as the entrees, all of those that claimed to have contained lump crab actually did and not only did it have lump crab, it contained a lot of it. No backfin!! The desserts were amazing. My only grievance is to educate the servers to provide spoons, not just forks when dessert is presented. I'd come here again. I cringe thinking about parking, but I'd come here again. The food is just that worth it. The Restaurant (Service & food) was actually 5 stars. I took one star away because the area is in hire demand which in turn makes parking situation is atrocious. read more

Located on the waterfront, this popular spot serves breakfast all day. I've tried the chicken & waffles as well as the Rancher's Benedict, both of which were tasty. On nice days there is a limited amount of outdoor seating outside the restaurant. There's also two levels of seating inside. You won't come away hungry from this place! read more

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After just one visit I can see why this place is one of the top rated restuarants in Annapolis. Located in downtown Annapolis within eye sight of the water, this quaint two story restaurant oozes with charm and aromas that will make your mouth water. The customer service was spot on, the establishment itself was spotless. AND THE FOOD. Hit. The. Spot. Large portions for great prices and brunch beverages made strong, what more could a girl ask for? To-go boxes, that's what. We cannot wait to go back and work our way through their diverse menu! If you have health/dietary restriction, they are able to modify several dishes to meet your needs and fulfill your every craving! read more

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Came for brunch on a busy Sunday. The line seemed long but we were seated in about 5 minutes. Impeccable service and delicious food. I honestly don't know how they do it but it seems like a very well oiled operation. Special shout out to Alex our server for being excellent. Thank you! read more

This place is terrible! I was okay paying $1.79 per wing if they were top notch but they were horrible! Don't waste your time with the boneless wings either! Over breaded and soggy... read more

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We where in town for a few days The food and service was VERY GOOD and fresh and friendly staff Will recommend to anyone in Annapolis read more

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This was my 2nd time visiting The Iron Rooster in Annapolis. We arrived for lunch around 2:00. While we waited in line to give our name, there was a woman in front of us who was unmasked. The gray haired host told the woman she needed to wear a mask and asked whether she had one. She said no. He said,"well, today is your lucky day because I have one here for you." He took out a mask and handed it to her. She took it from him, and because her one hand was full, she was trying to put on her mask with one hand around each ear. It wasn't going very well but she finally got it on. The host snapped at her,"you were lucky enough for me to give you a mask and you just grab it out of my hands ungratefully? The least you could do is say thank you!" His hostility at this customer made us very uncomfortable, afraid for a minute that he was going to start a fight with her. We had no idea where his hostility came from because she didn't snatch it from him at all and she was trying to put it on the best she could. She replied quietly saying,"I didn't snatch it." And he continued by arguing that she did. She didn't respond. He told her to "stand over there and wait" and pointed. At this point, we were nervous and uncomfortable and if we hadn't been so hungry we probably would have left. When we got to him, we told him that we had a dog and asked whether he had outdoor seating. He pointed to the heated tent outside and told us,"yes sure. We can seat you outside. It's a 40 minute wait." We thanked him and gave him our phone number and walked around the area for a bit. When we got called, we went inside to The host stand. A different man was there this ltime. We gave him our name and told him that we have been called for a seat. He started to seat us inside so we said, "we have a dog." He said, "I didn't know that" so he led us outside and without turning around, said loudly, "am I supposed to be a mind reader?" We were super uncomfortable at this point and couldn't figure out what we had done wrong. He sat us at the table and a while later asked our drink order. When waters came out, it was another half hour until he took our order and we had to flag him down. We ordered the homemade Boston creme pop tart. When it finally came out, they brought us the wrong one. We couldn't find our waiter, so a different waitress took it back. When the pop tart came, there was no cream at all. It tasted like a warm cookie. It took our food what seemed like close to an hour to come out. We had two burgers with chicken noodle soup and chicken on biscuits. The chicken and biscuit was very good and I recommend it. The potatoes were cold when they arrived at the table, but it wasn't a big deal. The burgers were ok. The soup was bland. We were pleased they brought out a dog bowl for the dog when we requested one. Our waiter informed us that the kitchen cooks were cranky and not in a good mood because they had been working for 5 hours by the time we got there for lunch. When our food arrived we'd been waiting almost 3 hours to eat and scarfed it down. When we finished eating, we asked whether the waiter could put two meals on one check and the third on a separate check and he said he would. When he brought out the check, he handed me two duplicate checks. We paid one and let him know he hadn't brought the other guests their checks but had rung me up twice. Without a word to us, he took the check back and brought us the correct bill. Final thoughts: From the time we gave our name until we left was a total of 3 hours. Most of the time was spent waiting for our order to be taken and waiting for our food. The hosts and male wait staff were disrespectful to customers who hadn't done anything to cause this and we were very uncomfortable during our visit. I thought perhaps because my cousin speaks softly, they hadn't heard him and that explained the errors, but they verbally confirmed everything he said, so it definitely wasn't his volume. We were polite and thanked them often, and when the waiter commented on the slow food and grouchy cooks, I said, "Ugh you must be so tired on your feet all day." He replied, "no, I just got here. I'm fine." So their hostility was nothing we had done. The food was ok but not worth the wait or the disrespectful treatment and awful service. This would have been a 4 star review had we not felt nervous that we would be yelled at in front of everyone the entire time we were there. Pros: dog friendly, heated outdoor tent, chicken and biscuits tasty, burgers cooked as asked Cons: hostile to customers, waiter errors on the order and bill, very long wait times for a seat, drinks to be taken, and food order to be taken. Very long wait times for food to arrive. We came for lunch and by the time it arrived, it was dinner time. read more

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Terrific brunch. Light on service. Perfectly nice and well done but could have done without having to seek help.

Food was AMAZING !!! Service by Margaret was outstanding !!! Highly recommend everything on the menu was great !! read more

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Nice atmosphere. Good staff. Great food. Can't complain! Highly recommend! Yum read more

The food was everything I imagined it to be. I was smart enough to make reservations in advance because of the holiday today. The 1-start deduction is because when I called to make a reservation, I asked the young lady on the phone if the restaurant is wheelchair accessible and she told me yes. Unfortunately my daughter (who is wheelchair bound) wasn't feeling too well and my mom wanted to stay in sure to the cold weather. Once inside of the restaurant, not ADA at all. The bathroom is upstairs and the staircase is very narrow. So if you're unable to walk up or down stairs or wheelchair bound, don't come here. read more

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Came in after a dinner for my birthday and the hostess greeted us very nice letting us they would be closing soon, we offered to leave and she said your more than welcome to have a drink at the bar so we sat, as we order drinks the bartender mumbled cuss word under his breath and glared at us as we sat, very unwelcoming and unsettling. read more

Always amazing, food, staff and atmosphere. I highly recommend Iron Rooster if you are in the Annapolis area.

I've been here twice and both times easily earned 5 stars. Great food and drink, super friendly staff, and great interior design/ambiance. The Crab Benny (crab cake eggs Benedict) & a Bloody Mary made a perfect combo. read more

I love Iron Rooster. Like, I love it. I have found excuses to go for the Corned Beef Hash. Family is visiting? Iron Rooster's Corned Beef Hash. It's Wednesday? Iron Rooster's Corned Beef Hash! Guess what though? They took it off the stinkin' menu. Not sure why they've seemingly downsized (example: they only offer two kinds of omelets now) but I was pretty dang disappointed. They've expanded their Annapolis location by opening a little shop next door to their restaurant that sells Iron Rooster polo shirts and carry out Roostarts, so maybe they had to cut costs somewhere and their menu was the way to go? I digress. We all ordered their bloody Mary's (absolutely lovely). One of my counterparts ordered the Chicken and pancakes and said it was okay and he wished he had ordered something different. Then I along with my husband ordered the Chicken Benny -- they were delicious with exception to our poached eggs being overdone (mine were slightly overcooked, but not runny at all, whereas the others were far too overdone). I just think they were super busy and they were doing their best to keep up today. Aside from that, the chicken was delicious and the potatoes were lovely. All said, I can't help but desire to return again and again. But with the Corned Beef Hash axed from the menu we are sure to visit less frequently. read more

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This restaurant is always busy! We arrived in Annapolis on Saturday at 11:15am and we still have to wait for 45 minutes! Was it worth the wait? I would say "yes"! My family and I enjoyed the food and each dish was delicious except for the chicken and waffle which was okay. It wasn't bad but I had much better ones in New York. read more

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Unique menu with interesting recipes. Love the staff, always friendly and keenly tuned to creating good experience and delivering tasty food. If you don't take home their in-house version of pop tarts, you missed out! read more

If your looking for good eats, great value and perfect lighting! This is your spot. The food was everything! The customer service was great! I'd visit again! read more

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One of the more reliable eateries in Annapolis. They are always busy and service is great. Super family friendly. They take all COVID precautions and have nice outdoor tented seating area. This place fits the vibe you'd expect. Really just a solid place to eat if you're in the area. read more

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My friend and I took a little day trip from DC to Annapolis recently, and one of the things on my friend's list to do was visit Iron Rooster for brunch. I adore breakfast and was pleased to see on their menu that they offer breakfast all day - already off to a strong start in my opinion. We got to Annapolis around 9:00 am on a Wednesday, so a lot of stuff on Main Street was just opening or wouldn't open for a bit, so we took a walk down near the marina for a bit. After that, with properly primed appetites, we found our way to Iron Rooster, which is conveniently located close to the water and close to all the Main Street shops. We were seated right away and all the staff were very friendly. It looked like there several regular customers sitting at the bar near us, which I always take as a good sign. Our server was great with offering recommendations and helped us both narrow down our choices, because unfortunately almost the entire menu looked good to me. I ended up ordering the breakfast burrito and my friend got the Rancher's Benny, both of which are (per our server) very popular picks. I can see why, because both were VERY good. My burrito was generously portioned, not soggy (like some breakfast burritos get) and the Chipotle aioli inside was a welcome bit of kick in contrast to the fluffy eggs and other fillings. I asked for salsa (confused the poor bus boy I think, until I asked if they had pico de gallo, which he graciously brought me), but honestly the burrito was so yummy the pico probably wasn't even necessary. The home fries were nice and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. My friend's Rancher's Benny was also delicious (one of the perks of your friends knowing you write Yelp reviews is they always let you try their food!). It was her first time trying fried green tomatoes, and really liked it! Also a hearty portion, so we rolled out of the restaurant afterwards and went to walk off the food on the main drag. The service was very friendly, my iced tea was refilled frequently, and the food was delightful. The only thing I would flag is that the restroom was upstairs, so if stairs are an issue, ask if you can use the smaller one downstairs near the kitchen. read more

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I finally made it to this highly rated restaurant to see what the hype is all about. Well, I have to say that it didn't disappoint!! Fortunately I came on a Sunday evening during football, so parking and finding a table was amazingly easy. I wanted to catch some of the game, so I was seated at a table in the bar area. Our server greeted us almost 30 seconds after being seated and took our drink order. Sweet tea was our choice (just okay) and we perused the menu. I selected the chicken and waffles, wondering how it would compare to my favorite (which will remain nameless in SoCal). To my surprise, the chicken and waffles were AHHHHH-MAAAAAZING!! The chicken was flavored and fried just right! The gravy was a perfect top to the cornmeal waffle and chicken. It was more like a hearty - dinner time kind of dish - No syrup needed! This dish made my TUMMY smile!! The portion was hefty, so I was able to enjoy it again the next day for lunch. I definitely recommend trying this dish!! My dining companion ordered the "Cakes on Cakes" and it was delicious!! Two for two at my new favorite spot! read more

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#1,316 to review. That says a lot about this incredible spot. My girlfriend is going to be moving to Portugal and this is her "go to" place even though she lives in the Eastern Shore. Seriously, i was blown away by this restaurant. Here's why: -drinking for lunch. Why not? A Paloma, especially refreshing and this one hit the spot. served in a mason jar with a generous orange slice and fresh lemon, it was downed pretty quickly . -Pamela is a FANTASTIC server. Checked in on us regularly and since this was my first time here and I don't eat meat, she made some great recommendations. So hard to make a decision! I opted for one of her faves: Salmon Avocado Toast. Let me tell you...this was delicious and packed with flavor. $14.95 - a bargain. Ate the entire thing! My gf had her 'regular'...Rooster & Biscuits. I ate all her home made potato chips though! What a treat. I wish we had a restaurant of this caliber in Old Town - seriously. Great views from upstairs - a special place. Very clean too - very spacious bathrooms - what is my obsession with bathrooms?! If they aren't clean, it says a lot about a place. This one was spotless! read more

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4.5 stars. What an absolutely beautiful location. Besides our waiter taking longer than anticipated, it was a great meal. A coworker and I split the fried green tomatoes caprese at the beginning of our meal. In my opinion, it was good, not great. The crab hash that the waiter suggested over the crab cake Benedict. He did not lead me astray as that crab hash was delicious! The Bloody Mary was also a good one! read more

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I have been hearing how good this restaurant is for a while and was finally able to try it out for myself today. It is in a great location along the water with other restaurants and bars. They have outdoor (all seats are either under an umbrella or tent) and indoor seating. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful, ensuring that our experience was an enjoyable one. My boyfriend lives around here and says this is his favorite restaurant to come to. We were immediately seating and received our drinks quickly. We then ordered the shrimp & grits and the crab hash. The shrimp & grits had a wonderful flavor, however, I had to take the tails off which was a hassle. My one complaint is that we ended up waiting an hour to get our food, while other tables who came in after us got there food well before us. Our waitress explained that our entrees got lost in the mix of large parties coming in/ other orders. She was super sweet and ended up giving us a free berry RoosTart (what they are known for). It was sweet and delicious! Overall, it was a great restaurant with yummy food and friendly staff - I will definitely be returning! read more

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This place was great. We tried the homemade pop tart, both in Oreo and cherry flavored, and it was delicious if you like them on Facebook you get free bacon, which we did and it was also great. I will say getting the pop tart and a full meal is a bit too much, so I would probably stick to one or the other, or get the pop tart if you have more than four people. The service was great, you don't have to wait in long lines during the week, and it's in a great part of town. Will definitely come back every time I'm in Annapolis. read more

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18 bucks for a regular butt breakfast burrito is insane. I just moved from California. Don't pay more than 12 bucks, and that's a lot still. Go to a local truck or taqueria. read more

Love the food ambiance and cozy decor. The service is fast and efficient. Love the food and the view read more

Fabulous breakfast spot with friendly servers and delicious food!! I'd highly recommend the crab Benedict, amazing. The crab cakes were made with lots of real lump crab and the potatoes were cooked to perfect. This Annapolis staple is sure to make you strut like a rooster. read more

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Excellent food and our service was also very good! It was perfect outside on the patio. Highly recommend! read more

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One of my favorite spots in Annapolis for breakfast! Love the crab Benedict. Super busy on weekends, go early :)

I came to this place with a friend on a Monday morning. Emile was our waitress, she was bubbly and overall a great host. We ordered the entrees purchased below and it was amazing. The place is small and cute. It's a great alternative to Dc For sure. read more

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Decided to come here on a Sunday morning. My party of 3 arrived before 930am. (There is free parking in the area until Noon). We were immediately seated, the place wasn't packed but it wasn't empty either. Our waitress was accommodating through our entire seating. My niece ordered pancakes which she loved, my friend some type of burrito that she loved to and i got the breakfast nachos. The nachos were good, not necessarily a "filling" option if you are hungry, but i was not so it worked for me. And althoough it says the nachos are "shareable" portions they were not. The Tennesee punch was good. We left around 1030 and there was a line of people inside and a group gathered outside. I would suggest to get their early, esp. on sunday morning. I didn't see an unlimited Mimosa brunch option, but the place is rather small so they prob. try to push ppl in and out. read more

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Great spot to see the water. Outside seating also, long wait for seating as it is very popular. Ask for the pop tart flavor of the day, it's a thing. Seating for groups upstairs. read more

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Omg this place is amazing. The food is cooked with love. The drinks are just awesome. The staff is all kind and friendly and they all help each other out. Parking is hard but it's worth it! read more