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    Light House Bistro

    4.5 (350 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    LIGHT HOUSE BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Blueberry pancakes
    Teresa B.

    If you are happy and you know it, raise a fork! This place keeps getting better and better. I'm absolutely SHOCKED and how FAST the food came out when the place was PACKED with Groups. They need to write a handbook. As, a former server who trained other servers, in my past life, Evan was just EXCEPTIONAL! Constantly coming back to the table to make sure we were okay. The order came out exactly as we ordered it. Applause! Applause.

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    Ray F.

    Breakfast with friends here recently while in town one weekend. We sat outside on the morning of our visit. Our server was kind and friendly. The coffee was good and was refilled often. They also have pineapple juice on the menu, and it was a great addition. The Choose the three scramble, with mushroom, cilantro and sausage with potatoes and rye toast. My scramble was pretty good, freshly prepared and a generous portion loaded with mushroom and sausage and a good amount of cilantro really helped push the flavor on this breakfast. The potatoes were nicely grilled and crispy, a good touch. The rye toast also as expected, and it met my needs that morning. All in all a good choice for breakfast, the place is small and busy most days. They take reservations as well, and they are necessary on busy days and weekends. 4 Stars definitely worth a visit 01097

    Chocolate chip pancakes were only $2, omelette tasted perfect. Poached eggs were good.
    Samantha V.

    Food and service were excellent. We went back multiple times during our stay in town. Prices were good and the employees were awesome. Bring your appetite the plates were so filling. Will be back again.

    Melody A.

    If you come here, you have to get a seat by the window. Nothing like drinking a mimosa while looking out the window enjoying the Downtown Annapolis city life. I love Annapolis. Make sure you make a reservation because it gets crowded.

    French toast
    Kenny J.

    Ordered: - Crab cake Benedict (5/5): A bit heavy for breakfast but perfect for brunch! My girlfriend loves brunch dishes and thinks the Benedict here was really tasty. Crab cakes were perfectly balanced with their nicely made hollandaise sauce and the English muffins soaked it all up well. Wish there were sides other than potatoes which added to the heaviness but otherwise enjoyed the dish. - French toast (3/5): The French toast wasn't very remarkable, but my girlfriend was very into it. - Crab dip (3.5/5): Enjoyed this as our first ever crab dip, but we've had more crab dips since then so in retrospect it was just ok. The chips also tasted a little stale. Overall (4/5): All in all, a pleasant experience. We had a reservation so seating was quick, and service was also great. As someone that's not that big into brunch the food here wasn't too heavy for my liking, which is a plus one in my book.

    Bistro Breakfast with English muffin and scrambled eggs
    Lynne S.

    Tommy was our server and he was absolutely phenomenal! Very attentive!! We had the chicken and waffles - SOOOO GOOD!!! Also had the blueberry pancakes which are ridiculously YUMMY and melted in our mouths!! We immensely enjoyed the service, FOOD, and ambiance !! This is a MUST while in Annapolis!! Ronniece the GM, was so sweet and came by to receive the positive feedback we had for our meal and service!!! She was very gracious and appreciative of the feedback. Excellent all around!! See ya when in Annapolis again!

    L-R water with lemon, Moscow Mimosa, coffee with cream, blackened shrimp avocado toast
    Laura D.

    Light House Bistro is not only there doing good work for the people by giving folks who need some support a great opportunity to learn the restaurant industry while making money, they're also making really great food. I've been there on my own for breakfast and sat at the counter, I've been there with one friend to catch up over a meal, and I've been there with groups of friends to eat and during local events going down West St. It's always casual but nice, the food doesn't disappoint, and the service is not only good but actually went above and beyond for is one important time when another customer had been excessively rude to our party. This is a great little spot to grab a meal.

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    John M.

    Good food, large portions, including Eggs Benny, lots of Béarnaise, but it was not sharp, and the Crab Cake, made of just lump crab, Sandwich. A full bar, but extremely limited wine list. We had a reservation, and were kept waiting so long our reservation was canceled; the hostess did not manage walk-ins and reservations well. Service at the bar was good, in spite of the full house. The ambiance is casual.

    Crab dip
    Deanna C.

    It was just as great as the first time that I visited. My hubby loves pancakes, so I brought him here, and he loved it. I love any situation where I'm getting good food and helping to support a great cause.

    Funnel Cake Waffles
    Rae M.

    Three words for you...Funnel Cake Waffles! Yes, they taste as good as they sound! (Insert drooling emoji) We made reservations for a Sunday Brunch at Light House Bistro. Are reservations required, no, but I strongly suggest it. Located down the street from that other popular breakfast/brunch restaurant in Annapolis, LHB is packing them in with everything from crab cake Benedict's and avocado toast to FUNNEL CAKE WAFFLES and shrimp and grits. I ordered the funnel cake waffles, a side of bacon and a peach Bellini. All was delicious. The waffle was crisp and literally taste just like a funnel cake. It of course came with syrup and strawberry jam, but they're so good, you don't need any additional accoutrements. The service provided was warm and hospitable. Everyone we encountered were smiling and a pleasure to be around. Prior to visiting, I read some reviews and everyone said how they loved this restaurants mission, but no one ever said what it was. I did a little digging and read up about this restaurant and their mission and it made me love it even more! According to their website, "The Light House Bistro gives people with employment barriers the opportunity to learn while developing a resume and earning a living wage." So much more goes with this mission, take a look for yourself. Street parking is available, as well as a garage located down the street. Indoor and a few outside tables are available. The atmosphere was chatty and loud, but not overbearing. Just a great place to get an excellent quality meal and beverage. If they keep serving up those funnel cake waffles, I WILL ABSOLUTELY BE BACK!

    2 egg scramble w/ bacon + vanilla pancake @ Lighthouse Bistro
    Katrina G.

    Our server Alex was a delight. Me and my girl came in very hungry and ready for a good (late) breakfast. I had been once before and had fond memories of the vanilla pancakes. They are so yummy and massive!! Split those with Lynne S. and rounded out my meal with the 2 egg scramble and bacon. We also split the grits with cheddar and bacon special. Well seasoned and worth the extra carbs and calories. The place is popular on the weekends so reservations are suggested. And I've got to come here more often.

    Omelet with breakfast potatoes and toast

    The positives: The coffee was some of the best restaurant coffee we had. Also, we really appreciated that the waiter double checked with the kitchen about the ingredients in a dish and then told us. That info led to us changing our choice. The location is in a quaint area. The not so positive: The food itself was just "meh". Nothing was well-seasoned. The breakfast potatoes had no crisp and the onions were barely cooked. The omelet had only a bit of salt. I added the salt and pepper you see in the picture. The chicken and waffles - waffle was fluffy and tasted pretty standard. The fried chicken pieces were boneless, dry chunks of tastelessness. Also, the waiter did not return our credit card. When we pointed that out, he searched around and a coworker gave it to him. Now we will have to check for fraudulent charges since we don't know where and how it was misplaced.

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    Food, service, everything was great Highly recommend. The mission is also wonderful.

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    Food is excellent, service at the bar was great! Tami was in constant motion but always happy to help. Felt very welcome here!

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    We love this place for a brunch stop in Annapolis. It never disappoints. Great atmosphere, even better food.

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    Great brunch menu and the Bloodys and Mimosas are really good. Make sure to check out the home made granola!

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    Ask the Community - Light House Bistro

    Are there "plain ol' " buttermilk pancakes for my picky grandson?

    Absolutely! and Waffles

    Is the outdoor seating area heated?

    Not yet. But we are looking into installing heaters for next spring.

    Can I bring my dog?

    If it's a service dog they can come sit inside if it's a regular dog then there are outside tables as well with a doggy bowl for water as well if you ask.

    Where do we park?

    There are a few slots for parking behind the restaurant, but more on the street in front of the Bistro. If that fails, try the side streets or a nearby parking garage.

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