We arrived when they where changing shifts. The place was pretty empty. We were able to order a…read moredrink but was told we would have to wait to order our food with the next bartender who arrived late. When they arrived we continued to wait patiently for someone to take our order. About 20 minutes went by and no one had still come to take our order so we left. I will make an attempt to try to food at later date to update my review.

I just moved close to here, so I was excited to potentially find a new go-to spot. The…read moreserver/bartender was very kind and attentive, so I'd go back only for drinks. The food was not good. The burger buns were dry and cheap, and the patty was extremely bland. It probably was the worst burger I have ever had. The kitchen forgot to send my burger out with the onion ring that comes on it, so I had to wait to assemble it. There was barely any bacon on it. Fries were bland. The only redeemable thing was the cajun shrimp appetizer, which was actually quite delicious.

Shout out to Rachel at Wet City! This place is always a vibe. Great ambiance, head-bopping music,…read moregood drinks, and the food comes out quick and delicious. I've been here several times and honestly have yet to have a disappointing experience. Rachel definitely deserves a special shout out. She makes sure everyone is taken care of and you can tell she genuinely cares about the people she's serving. She's attentive without overdoing it and just adds to the overall good energy of the place. Wet City continues to be one of those spots I can come to and know I'm going to have a good time. Good food, good music, great atmosphere, and even better service!

I recently had the opportunity to visit Wet City while attending an Evening Ritual vinyl listening…read moresession. And I honestly don't know why I waited so long to give them a try. I loved the laid back retro-ish feel of Wet City. It reminds me of an everyday hang out, chill spot to grab a craft cocktail and a meal. Given the Evening Ritual event was sold out the bar and kitchen were pretty busy. So of course the wait to order at the bar took a bit of time as well as receiving food from the kitchen. Which was expected. Nonetheless every drink on the menu piqued my interested. I settled on two cocktails for the night and they were both delicious. Especially the gin and cucumber based cocktail. For food I decided on the Oklahoma burger. Which was 2 smash burgers, cheese, pickles, fried onions, and a fancy sauce. This burger was finger licking good. And I devoured the whole thing including the fries. Wet City has a nice menu selection and a vibe to match which are two things that will keep me coming back in the future.

Great atmosphere, very friendly staff and the owner Mr.Mike is the reason I always visit this…read moreplace. He's a very nice and friendly person. Mr.Mike also cooks and his wings are THE BEST hands down. The honey bbq wings are my go to every time I go there. The drinks are good (nice size shots unlike other places). I recommend anyone is the Essex, middle river or bowleys quarters area to visit this place if you never have.

We overheard a man talking to someone and he said he was going to go to the Middle River Inn for…read moresomething to eat. Hmmm... Never been there before and decided to try it, why not? It was weekday lunchtime. It was easy to fine and it looked dated from the outside, ample parking. The inside was even more dated, a true dive. It was typical of a sports bar, tv's playing sports, only this time your could actually hear the tv. Some of the audience appeared interested. Now for the food, my husband ordered the spaghetti with meat sauce, it was pretty good. I ordered 6 chicken wings with ranch, came with celery sticks. 1 soft drink, all was under $20. That day's special was 1/2 sub and chips...for $6.99. Go online to see the daily specials. Food was good! Cheap eats. Decent serving sizes. No draft beer.

I had a true 5-star experience at Nepenthe. A few weeks ago,…read moreI visited Nepenthe for a happy hour at work and had the chance to meet Chef Andrew. During our conversation, I mentioned that my wife absolutely loved a specialty burger from his previous restaurant. That restaurant closed several years ago, and the burger isn't on Nepenthe's menu. Without hesitation, Chef Andrew told me that if I gave him some advance notice and brought her in, he would get the ingredients and make it especially for her. So that's exactly what I did for her birthday. When the burger arrived, my wife was genuinely surprised. Chef Andrew even added a candle to the plate to make the occasion extra special. The burger was everything she remembered. She often says she compares every burger she eats to that one, but had resigned herself to the idea that she'd never have it again. Bravo, Chef Andrew. What makes this story even more remarkable is that I had only met him once before. This wasn't something I asked him to do--he was the one who suggested it. That's the kind of hospitality is something I'll never forget. The food at Nepenthe is consistently good, and the atmosphere is fun, lively, and full of energy. It's a great spot for happy hours, trivia nights, and group gatherings. I'll never forget the kindness and hospitality we experienced. This is Baltimore hospitality at its finest.

Nepenthe Brewing is a great place for vegans and non drinkers. Seem weird for a brewing company?…read moreMaybe, but they make it work well and that is why I'm a fan. Nepenthe Brewing has a rotating menu of inspired vegan dishes. This isn't your typical burger and fry brewery. We've visited for date nights, during vegan week, with kids and without. Each time, Nepenthe has not disappointed. Some of the dishes my family and I have enjoyed here are the Killer Tofu (top notch), Crispy Mushroom Banh Mi, Berry Smashed Mocktail, Lemon-Blueberry Cake and, for the kids, the fries with vegan pub dipping sauce. As long as Nepenthe keeps putting forth unique vegan food and mocktails, my family and I will keep it a part of our rotation.

I gave this place another shot and I'm so glad I did. I had the best time singing karaoke and…read moremeeting the regulars. The bartender was super nice and knowledgeable. The loaded tots were so good!!!! As were the mozzarella moons and the marinara sauce.

Just can't say I've been at a better 'lil place. Don't need to drink. Food is good. Prices fair…read more Louie and the crew take good care of you. And the entertainment.....just imagine a house full of semi-inebreated folks thinking they can sing karaoke.....don't get me wrong, some can and that is entertaining, but the ones that can't, now that's sheer entertainment, really. Come on out!!!!!

We had a pleasant evening here. No curry eggrolls or wing appetizers as mentioned above. Menu…read morechanged I guess. It was too quiet on a Saturday so that was scary. The food was great, portions SMALL. Prices above average our total was over $100 and we don't drink alcohol and just 2 of us. Appetizer, 2 entrees and 1 soda 1 juice. It's a splurge and I wish it didn't cost so much. Waiter could've been more attentive by checking on us - I still tipped 15% a small ding for calling her over twice and no one else was seated. Maybe they had a rush after 8pm ? No live music no customers came while we ate. Hidden expensive gem for a Saturday.

I was excited to visit for the first time on the Friday jazz night but left underwhelmed. Upon…read morearriving, the entire dining room was empty. I made a reservation because I expected it to be crowded. We had to wait a few mins for someone to come and seat us. Upon seating, we were notified they were out of several items. There was 1 bartender & 1 waiter for the entire restaurant. The decor and music was really nice. We ordered drinks, they later said they were out of the non-alcoholic sangria, but we got another drink. The drinks were ok, there was an interesting taste to the lemon drop martini that I couldn't put my finger on. We had to flag the waiter for several things (napkins, plates, forks). He was nice but overwhelmed being the only person for all the tables. The Thai chili wings were amazing but there weren't many wings for $13. We both ordered the catfish meal. The catfish was delish, the greens were ok (needed more salt & vinegar but hot sauce helped). The yams were really good. The macaroni and cheese was not good at all. It had no flavor and no cream/roux. It was literally just melted cheese and noodles. The jazz night was just a solo sax player (she played a few great songs) but I was expecting maybe 2 or more musicians. I will not be returning.

Place was very trendy and comfortable. Staff was very nice…read moreand orders came up very fast . Food was great , they have a lot of choices but I think is a little overpriced, other than that food was good flavor

I'm leaving this review after making multiple attempts to address this matter privately and…read morereceiving no response. My husband and I visited Jilly's Bar & Grill in Pikesville on February 27, 2026. This was our second visit. We ordered several items, including stuffed shrimp, a Greek salad, and wings. There was an issue with the stuffed shrimp. The only stuffed shrimp listed on the menu is tempura stuffed shrimp, yet we were served broiled stuffed shrimp. When I calmly brought this to our server's attention, she acknowledged it was a mistake and suggested placing a new order, even though the kitchen was already closed. I did not ask for the food to be remade and only intended to point out the inconsistency. Shortly after, a woman who had been seated nearby approached me and asked about my order. She later identified herself as Chrissy, the General Manager. During the conversation, she stated, "We always try to correct customers." I explained that I believed the issue was with the menu, not the customer. I felt the interaction was handled in a way that was dismissive and uncomfortable, especially as it took place in front of others. The food quality also did not meet my expectations. The $16 Greek salad appeared to have lettuce and olives that were not fresh to me, and the wings were dry. We left most of the food uneaten. Despite this experience, we paid our bill in full and tipped 22%, bringing our total to $160.51. I also want to share how the situation felt from my perspective. My husband and I were the only young Black couple seated among a group that appeared to include staff or management. The tone of the interaction left me feeling dismissed and disrespected. That is my personal experience. After our visit, I sent a detailed email on March 2, 2026, and a follow-up on March 9, 2026. I did not receive any response or acknowledgment. I believe most businesses deserve the opportunity to address concerns directly, which is why I reached out first. The lack of response ultimately led me to leave this review. I have not returned since and hope ownership reviews both the service experience and management approach at this location.

Came here relatively late for dinner (after 9:30p) on a Saturday. The service was nice - bartender…read moreand server were very pleasant. I ordered the Jerk Half Chicken (8/10) and two cocktails: The Blue Lagoon (8/10) and the Fire Island (9/10). The jerk chicken did not taste at all like traditional jerk chicken. BUT it was well seasoned and well prepared (thoroughly cooked). I loved the saffron rice and beans. The entire meal was very flavorful. My only complaint is that the breast part of the chicken was a little dry. I think it's because it's the end of the day and I'm sure they're not making the chicken to order. The Fire Island cocktail is pretty spicy, so be prepared. I found the restaurant to be clean and comfortable. Very nice vibe inside. I'll definitely be back.

I feel beyond lucky that Pink Flamingo is in my neighborhood. For some time, we were lacking a spot…read morewith an innovative and upscale food and cocktail menu. When we have guests, Pink Flamingo is almost always the move and consistently gets high praise. The menu can be pricey, so it isn't in our weekly rotation, rather a special splurge spot. Here are things I like (in no order): Drinks - The HH daiquiri - Fire Island cocktail - it packs some HEAT and is truly one of my favorite cocktails - Dizzy Flamingo - Flamingo Cup (a great gin drink) - great local beer offerings Eats -Oxtail Dumplings - Big Kahuna Burger (a freaking MUST) the fries are elite also - Fried half chicken (carrots and biscuit are great that come with) - I haven't tried the wings but my neighbor gets the dry rub ones weekly and she has good taste, so ima throw that out there Go visit them, vibes are immaculate as well!