Our visit was on a Wednesday afternoon, and there was a handful of people there, all were enjoying the relaxed atmosphere. The owner came out and we had a nice conversation, this was a good sign to have the owner on the job, well not so. We ordered shrimp salad sandwiches with french fries b/c many positive reviews. Truthfully, the ff were supposed to be fresh cut and they had the shape of fresh cut. These were warm and over cooked. The sandwiches were just ok, mine was on rye and the bread was off fresh. So half of the sandwiches came home. Sorry no pictures. We probably won't be back. The service was good and plenty of free parking. ' read more

Johnny Dees Lounge - Front door - Seafood Near Me - Parkville, Maryland

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We made a dinner reservation at Johnny Dee's for a table in the back for 4 at 6:30 PM which was ready and waiting for us when we arrived. What we did not realize that on a Friday night, it would be so terribly noisy in the back that we could barely hear ourselves talk. Unfortunately, all the tables up front were reserved, so we could not move to the front part of the restaurant where we thought it might be quieter. Our waitress took our order and brought our drinks. We all had something different: Soft shell crab platter with green beans, Shrimp salad platter with a salad, Sour beef and dumplings, and another Shrimp salad platter with onions rings ($2 upcharge). Unfortunately, they brought my salad after my shrimp salad; I would have liked it before. The food is always delicious here. The noise level really took down our dining pleasure. read more

Johnny Dees Lounge - Green Beans - Seafood Near Me - Parkville, Maryland

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Amazing food , great service and awesome atmosphere. The place is a classic. Cool mid century vibe. The decor is awesome. Went there for St Patrick's day and four of us had corned beef and cabbage. Best I've ever had. read more

Return visit! Party of four! Two first timers! I was so impressed with my first visit I had to tell friends about this place. As a group, we finally made it happen! Nothing has changed since my last visit. Good thing. After adult beverages and two cups of chili, our orders included a Reuben, Sour Beef and Dumplings, Chicken Caesar Salad and a Shrimp Salad Sandwich. Everything was great and service was typically good. The house was reasonably busy for a Thursday evening and that's a good thing. Can't wait to tell others and hope it's not eight months before my next visit. Fingers crossed! read more

Johnny Dees Lounge - Soft shell heaven! - Seafood Near Me - Parkville, Maryland

Stopped here midday because I wanted a fresh turkey club and a good friend recommended this place. When I pulled up I saw two doors of entry. I wasn't sure which one to enter. Well, the door to your far right allows bar entry while the door on left allows you entry into the restaurant. However, you can walk between both from the inside. I entered on the restaurant side. A very polite woman asked if she could help me. I told her that I was there to place a carryout order. She offered me a menu and said I could either take a seat in the dining area or at the bar. I chose the bar side. I ordered Apple martini but, they were out of apple pucker. I then chose a long island iced tea which was made to perfection. I then ordered my turkey club to go. I sat and sipped on my drink as I waited for my to go order. There were two friendly gentlemen also sitting at the bar. We engaged in conversation as I waited. The food was ready in about 15 minutes. I had not finished my drink yet but, I had paid my tab. I fined my drink and headed for my car. I looked at my food when I got to my car. Let's just say the turkey club, chips and pickle slices didn't make it home. It was delicious. I will definitely be returning. This place is a hidden gem. You wouldn't even know it's location if someone has not told you about it. Well, now you know. Pay them a visit. read more

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Friendly service and a neighborhood staple. Known for their shrimp salad and sour beef and dumplings. Burgers are great. Daily baked turkey makes for outstanding sandwiches. read more

This is a great old school place. My mom has been coming here for years and was the one that first brought me here. The waitresses are super nice. The shrimp salad is amazing and it's the only thing that I ever order here. If you want a great shrimp salad sandwich this is the place to go. read more

Terrific local place. Pure Baltimore charm. The shrimp salads sandwiches are the best around. Highly recommended read more

Food and service were all great! I had the pizza.. thin crust and yummy... My "adopted mom" had the fried shrimp snd said it was yummy as well read more

Truly a hidden gem. Good food, cold beer - what's not to like? Look forward to going again.

Very trashy & Unprofessional. No one washes their hands, after touching dirty dishes, hair or face. Disgusting

Had the best dinner tonight. The crabcake was as good as I've had outside my mom's house. Everything was really excellent and the staff was super friendly. Highly recommend. We'll be back for sure. read more

Johnny Dees Lounge - Crabcake and French Fries - Seafood Near Me - Parkville, Maryland

What an interesting restaurant/bar. The interior looks like a bad version of Mad Men. However, this version is just outdated and in poor taste. It's the type of setup I would expect in a cafeteria or retirement home. The overhead lights are just as painful. Beyond the interior, since that isn't everything, the food is eh. It isn't bad per say but I would not return especially considering the prices. Mozzarella sticks are $10.50. They aren't gourmet and there's nothing special about them but they are indicative of essentially everything else on the menu that is overpriced for the quality. I ordered the gnocchi and it was lackluster both in taste and texture. It was only half cooked - half way too cooked and other half not cooked at all. It was way too soft for my liking as I think gnocchi should be pillows of pasta but this was more a mushy consistency. You should make a reservation if you do choose to come here. We stopped by at 5 on a Friday and it was packed with only a few tables unreserved. The service is attentive but not the most friendly. I would have given it 2 stars but my partner loved his sandwich and thought the chicken was really well made. I was disappointed coming here as it was marked so highly on google maps. read more

Love this place! Old school, funky atmosphere that is comfortable and welcoming! Food is homemade and wonderful and offers different cuisine and specials.. servers are awesome! Big thumbs up! read more

Delicious food, reasonable prices and excellent service. I go there every week. A great ambience.

Baltimore, Maryland --- "Johnny Dee's" is an iconic neighborhood lounge/eatery known for their shrimp salad sandwich. Located in the lower back portion of a small neighborhood shopping center, there is plenty of parking options. The atmosphere is a bit too "sterile" for me, but some nostalgia memories pictures hanging in the lounge area. If in the area, it is a "nice" eatery with lounge area seating. Not a "dive-seeker" kinda bar. "Run-A-Way Bill" was here! #RunAwayBill #FoodUSA #FoodRAB #BARRAB 04.04.18 read more

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Holy, Moly, talk about a time warp...I thought I was in the Twilight Zone! I came here in the early sixties with my father who was quite the foodie and knew where to get the best food in town. This was THE place to go for crab cakes and hamburgers. When we moved back to this area and found that this tiny place still existed, I could not believe it... And then walking in and seeing almost all of the lounge furniture still intact, I was stunned. We enjoyed the food. I can't say that it has quite the same over the top perfection of old, but still good enough to go back from time to time. I hope it is able to continue on for many years. I recommend checking out this hidden little treasure that encapsulates a bit of Baltimore history... read more

My very good friend recommended Johnny Dees Lounge, we met them there today 9/17 and the four (4) of us had a great time together....no hurry waitress, with very comfortable seating. We previewed the menu online and the pictures were too good to be true....but we both discovered they were not equal to our served plates and the quality of the food we enjoyed today. We had the chicken parmesan, shrimp salad, meat load with turkey barley soup. All the plates were excellent! We will return often with friends and family to enjoy the comfort and quality menu Johnny Dees offers. read more

James Bond is licensed to kill. Johnny Dee's Lounge is licensed to serve fine food and beverages. It says so right on the door. It's not a restaurant. It's not a bar. It's a lounge. With a tacky mix of mid century modern and assorted 60's loveseats, tables and chairs. When you enter, you must choose between the tables in the latticed back room decorated to sorta look like somebody's back porch or the lounge with it's grandma sofas and cocktail tables from a half century ago. Wherever you choose, you'll sit beside many small brass plaques with the names of regulars who've kept this place in business since the 50's. Located behind and underneath a strip shopping center in Parkville, the place is nothing fancy-- just good food in a comfortable, relaxed setting. Set your GPS to 1705 Amuskai Rd, Parkville if its your first visit because you will not find it at its legal address on Joan Rd. (I said it was around back and underneath, remember?) If you can recall back when Frazier's was in the basement of a Hampden row home, not on the Avenue, then you'll know the vibe. John Waters could use this place as a set in his next movie. Shrimp salad and sour beef are the house specialties. But the menu includes crab cakes and burgers, a few Italian dishes and my mom's favorite, the open faced hot turkey sandwich with gravy. I tried their meatball sub a few weeks back and I'm still thinking about it. The balls were melt in your mouth tender! They even serve french fries with brown gravy here, just like in the movie about Baltimore in the 60's, Diner. This is old school Baltimore comfort food, hon. Its the last of a dying breed of restaurants that used to feed generations of Baltimorons. The atmosphere alone is worth a visit. read more

Johnny Dees Lounge - Licensed to serve fine food and beverages - Seafood Near Me - Parkville, Maryland

This restaurant has a big menu, and daily specials. The night I visited seemed to have regulars, and they ordered a wide variety of food. But the reason I go is for the shrimp salad. The sandwich was packed with perfectly cooked shrimp, and not too much mayo. We went during the height of Covid, and were able to take a table well away from the others. The staff all wore a mask with one notable exception. THE OWNER (manager?)DID NOT WEAR A MASK. He circulated from table to table asking how everyone enjoyed their food, and although he stood back from the tables I thought this was inappropriate. Now that the Governor has tightened mask rules, it would be interesting to see if he complies. read more

I used to love this place but that was a looooong time ago. I went bowling with some friends and afterwards they asked where we might go for a bite to eat. I thought of this place because of the decent quality food I remembered and the unforgettable club basement ambience. I was quite embarrassed with the outcome! I ordered steamed mussels with white wine/garlic sauce. They arrived cold and the first few mussels I ate broke in two when pulled away from the shell, and not just the part that sticks to the shell but right in the middle of the mussel. They DID NOT taste fresh and had a very mealy consistency. Then I noticed a big chunk of ice in the middle of this pile of mussels. When I picked it up, the ice was actually still attached to the mussels. That would explain the cold temperature. These were supposed to be steamed and I'm guessing they were frozen, then microwaved. Anyway, I sent them back. The waitress said they store all the shellfish on ice and that's why mine had ice on them...whatever!!!! The waitress suggested i order the house specialty of shrimp salad, which I did. It had NO FLAVOR and no seasoning, no Old Bay, didn't even taste like shrimp. The texture was unlike any shrimp i've ever had, I would describe them as GUMMY. I just chewed and chewed and never really got any discernable flavor. These came with an order of fries, which would have been nice if they had been cooked only once, but these "skin-on" fresh cut fries looked and tasted as if they had been dropped in the deep fryer at least 3 times, hard and no flavor either...just awful. I didn't want to be a troublemaker, so I just ate what I could and didn't make an issue of it. I almost always clean my plate, but I left quite a few of these inedible fries, and some of the gummy shrimp as well. My friends didn't seem to be as unhappy with their food as I was, but I will say that my partner ordered a special of "Chicken and Dumplings" and he said it was just okay. It looked awful to me, just a unidentiable glob in a bowl, as if it had been prepared a week ago and just popped in the microwave. It looked like any sauce had long since been absorbed by the contents of the dish....absolutely horrible presentation! Others ordered shrimp salad and seemed satisfied. The Cheeseburger looked like a typical diner cheeseburger, but I doubt if it was as good as you might get at the Bel Loc or Double-T. It doesn't look like they're doing much business in the dining room as it was empty when we were leaving around 8PM on a Saturday night! Overall I was extremely dissatisfied and I will never go back to this place. read more

The ambience alone is a great reason to try out Johnny Dee's. Add to that delicious foods, great service, and a decor like no other. When I'm on the bar side, I feel like I'm in an episode of mad men. On the dining side, you have your choice of normal table, or lounge seating - meaning dining on a sofa or an arm chair with a cool coffee table at the center. On this recent visit, I tried the seared ahi tuna with a sriracha aioli, and it was delicious. My husband had the bacon cheeseburger, and he said it was "a solid burger" and then went on to rave about the bacon. My father tried the Shrimp Salad Sandwich, which is a house specialty, and seemed to like it. He isn't as expressive. The 'regulars' are definitely an older crowd, but I think this place is well-suited to become a regular spot for us. read more

That's Italian!very good food,friendly service and a step on the past,low sidling, panel walls all around with the presence of usual customer,all greeted by their first name.Loved the tiramisu',freshly staffed cannoli. read more

I thought I'd give this place a try for my birthday. It felt like my grandma's basement, which was strange, but the staff was all very friendly. I may come here for a quick and cheap meal, but won't make a habit of it. Everyone at the table seemed okay with their meal, but my nephew was too uncomfortable to eat, and took his food home. read more

Been going to The Lounge since I was born, and I love that it looks the same now as it did then.. Yummy food and the best French fries ever.... Come back whenever we go "home" to Baltimore. read more

My wife and I went the 17 th got the special Lobster Cobb salad ,it was FANTASTIC and the service was even better . So we went back again the next night the special was brisket over m/potatoes the same person waited on us and ,,,,,,,,, its was even better . Love this place ! read more

Best Shrimp Salad Sandwich around. It says lounge bc that is what it is, straight outta the 1970's, early 70's. Owner is very friendly staff is good. Been going for years, wish I got there more often. read more

An Old School gem with the best burgers in town, great wait staff, friendly owner who came out to ask how our meal was...all at very old school prices! I would say that their bacon cheeseburger is my all time favorite! Will go back for sure and with the kids too! read more

Lunch of bacon cheese burger and fries. Enjoyed it. Wait staff very friendly. Relaxed atmosphere

Good food at good prices, easy to get discount voucher making it an even better deal as well. Has a comfortable atmosphere and is great all around. read more

OK, what can be said about service when someone comes outside and asks if wanted to order (learned they were not scheduled to open until almost 3 hours later) - FANTASTIC! Friend had suggested Johnny Dees for shrimp salad and sounded good. When arrived, discovered they were actually closed and not due to open until 4PM. While standing outside and trying to determine where might want to go, man came outside and while cook not scheduled until later, if wanted something 'light' and shrimp salad qualified, we could be served. It was perfect. Fresh seasoned and hit the spot. Great food and great service, a winning combination. read more

If your not over 70, then run...don't walk away. I get it, it's old school I like that kind of atmosphere. But this place also feels dirty and run down, it feels as if they furnished it from dumpster diving. When my hubs asked what type of fish they have, the waitress responded with oh I don't know, you know the square kind?!?! I was told that the tomato sauce here is the best, I ordered manicotti, typical tasteless frozen food but the sauce was as thick as water! We were very disappointed in the entire package here. But again I'm not 60 or 70 and I'm not a native Baltimorean. So that may be my dilemma. read more

I went to Johnny Dee's Lounge and what a pleasant surprise. I loved the relaxed feel to this restaurant. The couches and coffee tables created the "loungy" atmosphere. The food was amazing. The hot turkey platter was made with real turkey from the bird and not the processed turkey you get from other places. The french fries were cut from the potato and not frozen. We also ordered a pizza (as recommended by the waitress and was a new item on their menu) and it was amazing. The crust was thin and lightly charred and oddly shaped so you know it was hand tossed. We were told by the waitress that we also had to have the Shrimp Salad, which is what the restaurant was known for. This was without a doubt the best shrimp salad I have ever had. It was well seasoned and had huge chunks of shrimp with each bite. As far as the drinks, well I have been to many local bars and restaurants, and the drinks we ordered were well made and very inexpensive compared to drinks from other establishments. I had a very pleasant dining experience and can't wait to go back. I am looking forward to having my "plaque" made (as according to the waitress they have made for their regular customers). See you soon! read more

I have loved the Lounge since Herb Tyler's day. The food, atmosphere, charm are exactly the kind of qualities an adult can enjoy. This place is not for kids. McDonald's is... The wife and I enjoy The Lounge about 8 times a year. Nice to have a place to go to where one actually feels comfortable. Thanks Johnny D and Son... read more

This place hasn't changed in forever and that's a very good thing. The waitresses are terrific, friendly and with a good sense of humor. The fried oysters were big and meaty and moist. The hamburger was basic but good and the shrimp salad is always wonderful. It's not haute cuisine but good, reliable cooking. And the experience of the seating, clientele, and decorations are all of a piece. It's like a step back in time. read more

I travel for business and love to search for what I call the local "hidden gems". My customer guided me here and I LOVED IT. I ate in the bar area. The food was FANTASTIC. Shrimp Salad is one of their Specialties, Crab Soup was fantastic along with the French dip. I am excited to go back again when I am in the area, read more

Was there with friends on Monday night, entertainment was great, Irish dancer and Irish music played and exceptional singers. The group was known as the Shamrogues. I ordered a shrimp salad platter with macaroni salad. It was delicious. My friend ordered the special consisting of Salmon Cake, stewed tomatoes and mac and cheese, she was very pleased. Another friend order the ribs, he thought they were good. The atmosphere was very inviting and a good time was had by all.. Germaine read more

Everytime I've gone into this restaurant I've had a good experience. The staff is friendly and the food is fantastic. Last time I was in I had the ribs and my wife had the shrimp salad and both were delicious. read more

If you love soups you will love this place. I first stopped in on a whim. It was Friday and the bartender ( not only cute but very nice) told me the soup of the day was Shrimp Bisque. It was without a doubt the best Shrimp Bisque I have ever had. I left very happy and I felt at ease in a new place.. Because I had an excellent experience I decided to go back. That day the special soup was cream of chicken. I then fell in love with the place. But the nice and novel thing was when we were there the owner, Johhny (yes its really him) actually came out and spent time with us. It was refreshing and wonderful. They are known for their shrimp salad but what I've heard from patrons you can never go wrong with any specials you order.. I rarely ever recommend a place to my friends but I couldn't wait to bring my friends here. You can really tell that that everything here is made with tender loving care. read more

The atmosphere is outdated. The average age range for the restaurant was 65++. There was a bar area but I did not check it out. My 3 year old was with us. His food came out in a good time. Ours came out 30 minutes later. One hot dog was cooked well and the other was microwaved with dry shriveled ends. There was no kids menu. We ordered 2 hotdogs and French fries. That cost us 13.00 plus1.95 for a glass of juice. I had a club sandwhich that great with cold onion rings. My husband had a steak that was over cooked with macaroni salad drowned in Mayo. The best part was when they brought the food out for 2 of our friends the meals fell on the floor thanks to a balancing issue. Things happen we get it. But a simple and Senders apology would have gone a long way. When the ribs finally came out,my husband,son and I were finished eating. When the ribs came out they were steaming hot...microwave hot! We did have a coupon. However the manager didn't attempt yo take the ribs off the bill.really?! A simple gesture would have gone a long way. Avoid this place!! read more