We visited Firewater Kitchen & Bar on a cool October evening to celebrate my wife's birthday,…read moremeeting up with friends for the occasion. While the hostess initially quoted a two-hour wait and came across a bit cold, things improved quickly. As we settled in with some truly delicious cocktails--a smoked old fashioned and a playful Plum-P Up the Jam--we ended up being seated in just about 20 minutes. Once at our table, the experience really shined. Our waitress was wonderful: warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly friendly. The food was excellent and beautifully prepared. I enjoyed the steak frites, cooked perfectly, while my wife had the scallops, which were rich, tender, and full of flavor. Despite the rocky start, the evening turned into a fantastic birthday dinner in a stunning part of Maryland. Firewater Kitchen & Bar delivered a memorable meal, and we were glad we chose it for the celebration.

We were in Deep Creek for a few days and I wanted to visit a spot right on the water so this was…read moreperfect! Gorgeous views. We went on a Thursday night and while it was busy, we were able to be seated right away. It just happened to be their "steak night" so that was a pleasant surprise. I got the filet and my husband had the cowboy ribeye. Each came with a salad and baked potato. My steak was cooked perfectly and it was delicious. We ended with the firewater pie which has an oatmeal cookie crust and a caramel filling - lemon bar vibes. It was out of this world! Definitely would recommend this spot!

Super hole in the wall type of place. If you're looking to take out a date for a quiet atmosphere…read morethen this is the spot. It's fairly esthetic, lots of things to look at around the place. Very interesting stuff in the room. Best part is that it's quiet, you can easily hold a conversation without having to talk loud.

Great place to hang out with friends or a date night. We loved the laid back atmosphere and…read moreeclectic decorations and the drinks were delicious. My type of place.

Had an amazing meal here tonight. Service was super friendly, lots of space inside, every dish was…read moredelicious. The protein add-ons were on the expensive side, but portions were very big and we left full and happy. Will definitely be back.

Can't say enough great things about this local gem!…read more Every single item was beyond words delicious - we tried a variety of options and many didn't last long enough to grab a photo of. Our server was so kind and attentive - the location is beautifully situated and has plenty of indoor, outdoor, and covered seating. Fantastic ambiance. The crispy chicken skewers are award worthy But again, all of the food and beverages were phenomenal! Cannot wait to visit again!

Friendly staff, nice ambiance, great food and drink…read more We love their sandwiches - The Jam (prosciutto, fig preserves, & arugula) is sophisticated and good, and their club sandwich is great. And then, not only do they have beers, but also high quality sodas, like San Pellegrino. What's not to like?

What a fun vibe! We stopped in on a Friday evening and found it to be a happening scene. We grabbed…read morea spot on a couch up front. The beer list is quite solid. Hubs opted for a Fonta Flora from NC and I did the Dewey on draft. Feeling peckish, I ordered a That's My Jam. The waitress was kind enough to point out it's now peach chutney (no problem). The sandwich was larger than anticipated. The baguette was lovely, chewy but soft at the same time. We opted for vinos next. I thoroughly enjoyed my Malbec. At this point, Hubs gets peckish and we ordered a pick 3. The Spanish peppers and goat cheese were amazing. The olives are softer than expected but still delightful. The baguette comes out warm and the fig jam with goat cheese is amazing! Highly recommend checking The Green Room while in Staunton! It's a fun spot and the staff are really kind!

Great local and small business tavern. Enjoyed my time, food, and the people. Nicely decorated.read more

Cute spot with many drink offerings. Staff are very friendly. I had a blueberry mule and it was…read moregood. They offer different food specials throughout the week, but I did not try any food on my visit. Others at the bar recommended the burgers.

My wife and i stopped by this place after a family function in Crozet and we could not have been…read moremore happy! The food is not just "vegan trying to mimic real food" but fantastic cuisine in its own right. The tacos were wonderful but the crabcake was in a world of its own: crunchy, rich, and tasted exactly like crab. The service was also on point, knowledgeable and timely. Add to that the rooftop views of the town and nearby mountains make this place a must-visit.

Amazing atmosphere, great service, immaculate vibes!…read more Thank you, Bar Botanical! I'll be checking out your Charlottesville location next.

I had a great experience at Lost Saint last time I was in town so I had to return to try more…read moreseasonal cocktails and food. The ambiance reminds me of the prohibition era as it is located in the basement of Tavern & Grocery. My husband and I met up with some of his co-workers and they had a 6 top table to accommodate our group. Service was also excellent this second visit. I had the Dilly Dally and the Roses Really Smell Like cocktails while my husband tried the Lemon Meringue Flip. For dinner we had the roasted cauliflower and pan seared cod fish. The roasted cauliflower had a nice flavor profile with shiitake mushrooms and castelvetrano olives. We were too full for dessert, but we will return.

We ducked in here on a Saturday night before our dinner reservation next door for a drink. After…read moreexperiencing this place I wish we could have stayed all night! Food/drinks (5/5): Amazing! The cocktails are a bit pricey but like nothing I've ever had. I had a spicy mezcal drink and it was just fabulous. Service (5/5): Lindsey is the best bartender! She gave us samples of some of the new drinks she's working on and it was so much fun! Ambiance (5/5): The dark cozy vibe is just amazing! I love the dark feeling of this place. Just the perfect place to warm up with some fun drinks.

I have really mixed feelings about this place. I stopped here a while back after some shopping in…read moreMorgantown. I was looking for a nice bar for a cocktail and appetizer by myself, and I found the Anvil and Ax (inside the Hotel Morgan) menu via google and decided to stop. Street parking is available all around. The doorman was so nice! There were several couples at the bar, so I sat at one of the tables near the bar. It took a while for the bartender to come over to me and give me a menu. I ordered the french martini and asked if there was a food menu available. She said they didn't serve food until later in the day, even though the online menu said otherwise. My martini was great. Service was subpar. She set my martini on the edge of the bar and I had to go up and get it- no big deal, I just thought it was odd since they weren't busy. The bartender never came back over to me; I went up to the bar to close out and pay my bill like 15 minutes after I finished my drink. There are certainly some kinks to work out, especially with service, but this place has potential to be very nice!

Adorable place with cute decor. I was hoping the crowd would match the vibe of the place, but (not…read moreunexpected for Morgantown) it was full of college kids taking shots and being obnoxious, so we left after one drink. The bartender was wrapped up with them and you had to walk up to the bar for drinks. Hopefully it was just an off night. I wanted to love the place.

Good place for a small group to hangout. In the downtown area so walking distance to a number of…read moreplaces. Prices are right in line and service is quick. Drinks are very creative especially with the infused wines.

Love finding a place with ramen and sushi in downtown Cumberland, just a few blocks of 68 where one…read moretypically shoots through town on runs out to DC for work. This time I was passing by at dinner time so checked it out. It was Trivia Night so I opted for outside at one of the small 3 patio tables. The street has an outdoor dining vibe with two other restaurants also with outdoor seating. You put in your order at the bar (at least this Wednesday night) with a welcoming bartender on easy check list for sushi and ramen. I was stopping on the late side and those finishing their meals were clearly enjoying themselves. Many knew each other across tables as lots of stopping by for chats among friends. The pork belly in the ramen was definitely my jam as it had a crunchy top with easy to come apart pieces. Definitely the highlight. Not nearly as big a fan of the Asian greens which fell into almost a paste, the mushrooms not looking like they were fresh (to be fair there is a shiitake option I missed), and the smoked eggplant a little too chewy. And I took a flyer on the "special broth" without asking what it was so that is on me. But the really dark perhaps cinnamon infused (don't hold me to it) version was not something for me. The noodles were ample but not plentiful and were legit. So I think I'd opt for Nori instead of Asian greens next time and go with more traditional toppings. But definitely endorse the pork belly. I tried a smoked eggplant sushi role as something new. Just fine, I've tried it but I'll try another combo they have next time. And I know the economics are tough these days and specialty roles are routinely low teens in cost, but I'd suggest a two tier pricing scheme rather than $13.00 for one with a single ingredient and just 6 rather than normally 8 for specialty rolls. Glad I stopped and I will again to try some of the other fare. Just may be a little more traditional in my choices next time.

I had the ramen. The broth tastes canned and not homemade and the noodles had been prepared in…read moreadvance.