I've been a happy customer of both the retail store and the wholesale ops in the back since they…read moreopened. (Anyone want to know how to cold smoke 24 filleted salmon in a cardboard refrigerator box? Let me know!). I needed to find some Chesapeake Channa to make updated Baltimore Coddies for a tasting event. (IYKYK, hon). The Trouts were able to special order the fish for me - not easy to do because CCs are a by-product catch so not always available. Outstanding service! If you can get them you really, really should. Chesapeake Channa are an invasive species that are wreaking havoc in the Bay. The good news: they are incredibly tasty, with a firm, flakey flesh that's suitable for pan frying, roasting, poaching (and sous viding, my technique of choice for this event). Everybody raved about how great the fish was - even after I told them that Chesapeake Channa is more commonly known as "Snakehead". (Hey, it worked for Chilean Sea Bass, which used to be known as "Patagonian Toothfish"). So, thank you to Lighthouse for helping me introduce an old Baltimore dish to a new audience, and help save the Chesapeake Bay at the same time. Score!

This outer suburban, roadside business has been there for a while. It's part country market, part…read moreseafood and fishmonger and part restaurant seemingly specializing in carrout. On our first visit on a winter Wednesday, we were impressed with everything we saw. Being a self-professed seafood snob with extensive periods of my life living ( and eating) in coastal areas, we bought some fresh fish ("blue catfish" to be specific). We help the Chesapeake Bay by eating this endangered species. We also bought some homemade compound butter - they have several seasoning blends. The verdict was that the freshness was outstanding and the trimming (no bones or other waste) was perfect. And with fish, freshness is everything. The price was fair too for the area and the service was personable and helpful. (Note that the inner lining paper of the wrapper stuck to the skin too much - they should change that but I'm not deducting a star - the fish itself was that great). On return trips, we'll check the other faire (shellfish, prepared-on-premises seafood, dine-in options). For now, we are quite happy and the Lighthouse deserves more business.

FYI..... They no longer fry chicken..... We use to get fried chicken for a lot of our events. When…read morewe called last week to get a large order we were told they no loner do it.

Great seafood, great service! Delicious crab cakes…read more Swordfish and tuna top-notch. And they had Smith Island cake for July 4th. Simply the best

I wanted crabs this past Saturday and all the places I called only had small and medium crabs…read more Found this gem on google and sure glad I did. Bought xl crabs for $95 what a steal and they were full of meat. Sweet and filling! The people that own this are the sweetest!! They even placed the crabs in my car for me! Who does that these days? I will definitely be going back!

I ordered a dozen any a half large crabs. They were great! I ordered ahead of time and they texted…read moreto let me know when they were ready. I paid and they assisted me with carrying them to my car. They have very good customer service. I would definitely order from them again!

We were pleasantly surprised for an American Grill. They had a very nice choices of Irish cuisine…read morefor St. Patrick's Day. The service was outstanding. The place looked great, but I hear there's some big changes coming can't wait overall we had a very great evening and we will return.

I went mid-week around 4pm for dinner so it definitely wasn't crowded; people were in the bar which…read moreis visibly in the same room as the seated restaurant. Definitely a pub feel here. They have a big private party dining room that was being occupied. We got a booth in the big main room and my friend and I split the Asian shrimp for an appetizer. It was more deep fried than expected then i realized we're basically at a pub, so of course they'll have their share of deep fried food like fish n chips, which is on the menu. Our appetizer was coconut shrimp with a sweet/spicy sauce and was good. For the main, we both enjoyed their angus beef cheeseburger on a brioche bun with a veg side. And for dessert, we split the crème brûlée cheesecake which is a good mixture of tastes -- a sweet crunchy topping to the cheesecake but not overdone with sweetness. Nice time.

Was invited to dine in your restaurant by my friend's parents. It was a special birthday dinner…read more This was my first time visiting this restaurant. The restaurant is a very casual, laid back dining experience. The food was delicious and savory. We ordered lots of sides, crabs and I had a delicious crab cake. Micky, the waitress, was friendly, attentive and accommodating. She was the best! The busboy kept the table clean and he was energetic and friendly. My friend was pleasantly surprised by the birthday singing and the ice cream sundae she received gratis from the restaurant. I highly recommend this establishment. Was so happy to dine there. It was well worth the 2 hour trip there.

1st off service this time was great. Unfortunately, the atmosphere is STILL completely lacking--no…read moremusic, no energy, and no real ambiance to speak of. It feels more like eating in a cafeteria than a seafood restaurant. If you're just after a straightforward meal and don't care about the vibe, it's fine, but for the price, I always expect a bit more character. You're forced to listen to the people talking next to you, hammers cracking, forks & knives clanking and cars driving by. Priced way too high for what it is. Crabs were decent not completely seasoned well. I'm baised as I'm an Old Bay die hard and would never put Jo's on crabs but that's just me. 3 stars if it were priced more appropriate, 4 if they're playing some music (crab house fun), if you combine atmosphere, priced more appropriate, and switch to Old Bay we're looking at 5 's. Fries, hush puppies, and coleslaw are excellent, did not try the soup. It's worth noting that I'm from Anne Arundel Co. Grew up going to crab houses my whole life in and around Annapolis. Many places mirror that vibe, Liberty Road just can't seem to get that part down or simply care not to, and that's fine. For me though it's an interval part of the crab house experience.

Great food, service and value. Hard to believe how long we had waited to try this place!…read more Had dinner with friends last night at Surah - at our friend's suggestion. We ordered hibachi and sushi rolls. Our meals came with soup, salad, fried rice, noodles, sautéed vegetables, and dessert (delicious vanilla ice cream). All the hot foods were cooked on the grill right in front of us, with the theatrics you'd expect from a Japanese Hibachi restaurant. Our chef was quite skilled with both the tricks and the cooking. All of the food was delicious, especially the filet mignon steak hibachi and the sushi rolls (a "Fire Crunch" roll with spicy tuna, cucumber, salmon, and spicy crab, and a spicy salmon roll). The wait staff checked on us frequently and someone even came running out of the restaurant after us to thank us for coming. Our part of the bill was around $50 (for one hibachi and two sushi rolls) AND we had leftovers. I expect we will be returning.

Nice ambiance with good service! The food was tasty and we enjoyed our chef. My steak was…read moreovercooked but besides that, everything else was good! I appreciate how they serve both noodles and rice as I haven't seen that at a Japanese steakhouse before. They also do a nice celebration for birthdays!

Lu & Joe's Restaurant!!! It is my pleasure and my privilege to review this wonderful little…read morerestaurant. Lu & Joe's looks like it has been there forever! It is old, unique, not cookie-cutter and certainly not a hint of pretense anywhere around. Is it maybe run down a little, a bit old? Maybe but who cares? Lu & Joe's is one of the most charming roadside diners I have ever been to. This one building has a dining room on one side and a bar on the other. Above the door to the bar hangs a sign that reads "Please no profanity in the dining room. Thank you. Budweiser." LOLOLOL Lu & Joe know that their restaurant is a dive and they lean into it heavily. The naugahyde upholstery is clean, in good shape and colorful - but it's still naugahyde. The floor is probably asbestos tile squares from the 1950's (I say probably because I actually do NOT know if there is asbestos in the floor tile - but it sure looks like there should be). And you know what? That tile floor is spotless like the rest of the dining room. The menus do not have one drop of tomato sauce or grease or dirt on them. Someone clearly is taking great care of this restaurant. The menu is huge! So much to pick from. Oh, and did I mention that either Lu or Joe must be from Thailand???? One or both of them must be because the menu includes a full Thai menu, not one Thai dish, not only Larb Gai, not just Drunken Noodles - A FULL THAI MENU!!! And the dining room has genuine Thai decorations like a painting of a Thai palace with real flashing lights, Siamese touches like archways here and there, a memorial to some Buddhist god or goddess (at least I assume it's Buddhist) - and all of this thrown in with 1950's Americana. Lu & Joe's is truly a slice of the American Dream mixed in with an old roadside dive bar in Mt. Airy! Okay so now let's get to the food. I had tofu basil which was outstanding. The tofu was perfectly fried (not greasy) and there was LOTS of it. The veggies were crisp and fresh. There was a great amount of basil. And the sauce was excellent!!! Easily as good as - and mostly better than - the same dish I have had anywhere in downtown DC and at a fraction of the price!!! Bravo to Lu or Joe or both of them! My spouse had a bleu cheeseburger and it was a game changer. Easily a half pound of the juiciest ground beef I have ever seen! The plentiful bleu cheese and sauteed onions were a great addition. The fries were beautifully cooked as well! I do not have one bad thing to say about this place. We each ate every bite on our plates - huge helpings all around - and, all at once, we realized that we had found a real gem of a restaurant!!! Our server was likewise great. She was friendly and charming and easy to talk to! Not friendly as in "I better be nice to get a good tip" nice - but genuinely nice and friendly. She was fast, she paid the perfect amount of attention to us. I only wish I had gotten her name so I could sing her praises here. But - to Lu & Joe - we ate at your restaurant on Friday, April 10, around 3:30 pm. Whoever was serving then is a great addition to your wonderful restaurant. I certainly will eat at Lu & Joe's again. There is no pretense - only good food in impressive quantities and at great prices - in a clean casual/dive-y dining room where the server treats me well. Is there really anything else you need from a dining experience? I think not. I highly recommend Lu & Joe's to one and all!!!

Very sorry to say that this is not the same Lu & Joe's we've known and loved for more than 20…read moreyears. First, the good... The onion rings are just as good as they've ever been. We've always come here for the Thai food, but years ago--while dining with a large group--we ordered the onion rings and discovered how amazing they were. They seem to be the one thing that hasn't changed. The seafood dumplings are very different now--no longer like shumai--and are quite chewy, but still taste good. The OK... The drunken noodles with pork are also not what they used to be and are now just "OK." The noodles are unusually long and wide, making them difficult to eat, and we missed the sauce. The not good... The Tom Yum Goong with shrimp is much darker in color and has a strong lemongrass flavor, but it's far too salty. The green curry with chicken is also overly salty, and the chicken pieces are dark meat with gristle. When we ordered a Thai salad with chicken, the waiter said he had to check with the kitchen to see if it could be made because the kitchen staff are "new" (as of three months ago). Although he confirmed that order, the dish didn't arrive until after we had finished eating, so we sent it back. At one point, a cup of water spilled onto the bench seat. While the waiter wiped it up, he did not replace or refill the water. Overall, both the food and service are not what they used to be. We will not be returning.

I tried this location on the busiest day of the year for them Cinco de Mayo. They did amazing. I…read morewant to see what it's like going back not on this holiday. Can't wait to try it again.

This is our favorite Mexican restaurant. The atmosphere is authentic and beautiful. Servers are…read moreso friendly always smiling, and take good care of you. The Original Marg with Fresh squeezed lime juice is delicious but a bit pricey. Tacos Al Pastor are the best and so tasty. Shrimp fajitas are Best around. Thank you for Quality experience all around !!!

I should have paid attention to the reviews. I ordered General Tso's chicken - a pretty basic dish,…read moreright? I've had good and bad Gen Tso's and unfortunately this was the worst. Mostly breading or whatever they coat the chicken in, and that's if there really was chicken in the dish. If there was, it was extremely flat, almost paper thin. I paid a little extra for all white meat but who could tell. I honestly couldn't tell it was chicken at all. Fora minute I considered the idea that it was chicken skin, I just think it was paper-thin chicken. The "sauce" was super thick and "gloppy" if that's a word. And it did not have a good flavor. The rice was too sticky. The broccoli was good though. I hate to leave bad reviews. I really do. Usually I just don't go back and I keep my mouth shut. Please this really wasn't good.

I ordered Szechuan chicken. It was not at all spicy. I asked to have it made spicy and their…read moresolution was to bring me some chili oil. No thank you. It needed to be re-made in the kitchen. But, apparently that was not an option. I will NOT return. I should have read the room, so to speak. No customers and no seeming prospect of customers.

Our group went for lunch & had the classic platter, the western omelette, & sausage gravy from the…read moreall day breakfast menu, which was all delicious. I had the grilled cheese on Italian bread with provolone cheese & the sausage & cabbage soup which a chicken broth base combo. We had cannolis & the cannoli cookies for dessert were all great. The place is very small with limited tables to sit after you order at the counter, & have a limited time of 60 mins to stay at your table. They bring the food to your table & have very friendly & helpful staff.

Amazing owners! Amazing food! There small and cozy inside but also have outdoor seating…read more Definitely will be back.