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    Pairings Bistro

    4.0 (248 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Two Dry Aged Deer Creek Beef Sliders
    I-Lin L.

    Nice place to sit at the bar for some food and drinks. The dry aged beef sliders with fries are a great meal. I loved the bacon, caramelized onions, and creamy smoked cheddar cheese that came with it. Friendly service, and all the menu items come with a recommended wine pairing, but I don't drink alcohol, so I just got a Sprite instead.

    Salmon
    Donald C.

    I've lived in Harford County for 22 years and this is my first time eating in this restaurant. I'm kicking myself for waiting so long. this place has a bar outdoor seating and indoor seating. There's also a side area where you can buy wine I believe cheese and sandwiches. Upon entering the hostess was very friendly and cordial. We were seated very quickly. The waiter came. He was very helpful. Knew the menu very well. and gave us some menu recommendations that were all spot on. The interior of the restaurant is a dark wood kind of muted bar type look. It's not a very big area, but it's very cozy. We ordered the glazed chicken dinner and the salmon dinner. They were both recommendations of the waiter and he did not disappoint. Five stars for both dishes. The only thing I did not like really was the old-fashioned that I ordered. It was hardly any bourbon in it. But other than that, I highly recommend this restaurant. The food is excellent. The service was excellent.

    Bar Seating
    Maria W.

    This spot is a hidden gem! I can't tell you how many times I've drove past here and had no idea it was there, upon entrance, I definitely didn't think it looks the way that it does. The fact that on one side you can order ice cream and other finger foods, you can also purchase honey, etc, then the other side is a fully functioning bat included restaurant. It has this five dining vibe ... I haven't had the food, but it looks really good. Their drinks and service is awesome and it gives off very chill vibes!

    Scallops with Jalapeño Corn Bacon Hash
    Lawrence F.

    We made reservations for a wonderful planned evening. Our reservation was originally in the spacious dining area(s), but we grabbed a spot at the bar so we could also enjoy some great acoustic tunes! (Duo) We decided to get the 4 course (non wine pairing option), and we enjoyed a delicious bottle of wine. Service is fantastic! From the servers, to the bartenders, to the management, everyone is very nice! The best part about doing the 3 or 4 course meal, is that you can order as you go! (If you like) So we both started off each with Whipped Feta with hot honey and pita bread, along with Hickory Smoked Salmon ~ Next we had French Onion Soup and a Fried Chickpea Salad - And then we had the Steak with Truffle Fries, and Scallops with Corn Bacon Jalapeño Hash - For dessert we went with the ever so rich and delicious Caramel Peanut Butter Cheesecake and Crème Brûlée. Finished the evening off with an Espresso along with an Espresso Martini. Everything was fantastic! We enjoy our evenings at Pairings, and I hope this review helps you to go check it out!

    Thomas G.

    Happy Valentines! I typically only go to Pairings for special occasions and for dinner this was our 4th visit. We weren't impressed. First, Pairings has renovated and the place is stunning. As for seating the old barrel room seems to be still the coveted spot as there are tables inside, outside, at the bar and throughout the skinny main room. For us this evening we were lined up on the wall of the dining room and our impression was much like a vacation resort where you can't help but hear the neighboring tables conversation. Aside from the jam packed restaurant the food was lacked the luster of Pairings as we remembered and tonight was missing the wow experience. Our server did well but overall the food was mediocre with cream of crab and the beet salad being the best. Oysters Rock and bistro steak were very average. The Caesar grilled was half inedible salad core. Wine portions during the pairing were poured lightly. Will try again when the restaurant isn't in the weeds scrambling, tonight simply was missing overall quality.

    Cheesecake. So filling!!
    Mel L.

    We visited pairings on a date night per a recommendation. I made a reservation in advance so we were seated right away. There was a nicely lit room and a bigger "family style" looking room with lesser ambiance. They tried to seat us in the more family friendly room with screaming kids and I immediately asked to sit in the other room, which they seemed to not have a problem with. I wondered the whole meal why we were initially sat in the first room when the only people in there were a large family with screaming kids. Once seated, service was a bit sporadic. The server we had was very helpful in explaining how things worked and was patient in answering my questions. I did an a la carte with wine and my husband did a 3 course meal with wine. I ordered the cheese and charcuterie and he had crab soup. Both were good. The cheese board (pictured) was nicely put together and sufficient. For entrees we had sliders (pictured) and venison tenderloin (pictured). Sliders came with a large helping of very salty fries, which I enjoyed, husband doesn't like salt like that. His venison was cooked well but for the price, the portion was lacking. Since he hunts and grills his own venison, in my opinion that meal fell a bit short. For dessert, he refused to share with me so we each had our own cheesecake which he regretted because it was very filling (and so good)! Overall, the place was good. The only thing that was lacking in my opinion was the sporadic service. We didn't see our server as much as I expected and the courses each took a decent while to come out. It was a Saturday night though so... Lastly, the wine we had was excellent. Even the moscato with dessert. Our favorite was the Noble Vines and we bought a bottle for 10% off! The guy at the counter offered to show us the other part of the restaurant but the whole experience was 2.5 hours and I need a nap so we politely declined. We would definitely like to come back and do this again though!

    Saron B.

    I've been to Pairings once before almost 3 years ago and I remember liking the ambiance of the place and their wine list. I went there this time with a group of 6, which we had reserved a table in their covered patio. Ambiance: I recommend dressing up a bit when you dine here, it has a fancy/classy vibe. It's a perfect spot for celebrating anniversaries/valentines/dinning with people visiting from out of town. They have great service. The waiters are very attentive and very formally friendly! Food: We went at dinner time so we chose from the 4 course menu (picture of menu added). Salads: I got the golden Beets for my salad: this was actually Ana amazing salad, I'm not a big fan of beets but the combination of the goat cheese and walnuts with the golden beets had perfect harmony. Soups: I had the cream of crab soup, came with a side of dry sherry, It was not bad at all but I wasn't a big fan, other cream of crab soups have that flavor that pops in your mouth, and this was lacking that flavor. Entree: I got the steak which came over a bed of truffle frites. The truffle frites were crispy and delicious, the steak on the other hand, which I done medium, was a bit chewy. Maybe if I had gotten it cooked differently, it would have been better. Steak was seasoned well. Dessert: I got the flourless chocolate cake. I love dessert that does not fill your mouth with taste of sugar so this chocolate cake was perfect for me. It had the right amount of sweetness and the right amount of creaminess. Definitely would get this cake again. Overall, Pairings is a really cute spot to visit. I only gave it 4 stars because my entree wasn't too impressive!

    Golden beet salad with goat cheese in front, lobster Mac and cheese back
    Lilli M.

    We came here for my husband's birthday. I highly recommend making a reservation, as this place appears pretty popular. The ambiance inside is very warm and inviting. You can either order a la carte or price fixe with or without wine pairings that they select. I like how they allow you some flexibility with price fixe, for instance, you can order two appetizers and an entree if you don't want a dessert (which is what I did). Since my husband prefers red wine in general over white wine, they also allowed this so all the wine pairings with his dishes were different red wines. I was a little disappointed by the golden beet salad. It consisted of arugula, golden beets, grapes, and some goat cheese. I feel like they could have added something additional or perhaps use something different than grapes to make the salad stand out more. My husband likes his lobster mac and cheese appetizer and it did contain chunks of lobster. I had the baked brie as my second appetizer, which may be seasonal. It came with some French bread and cranberry jam, with candied walnuts on top. I thought the combination of the baked brie and the jam was very tasty. I got the scallops for my entree. It came with 5 medium to large ones, cooked very well, with celeriac which apparently is celery root puree. Tasted great. My husband got the bistro steak. He didn't complain about it except to ask for salt and pepper but I thought it seemed overcooked since he asked for medium rare. Finally, we got the creme brulee for dessert. Overall, we had a wonderful experience here. Our server was good and I felt our questions were addressed adequately. It's not cheap so I would save this for a special occasion. My only gripe was the plainness of the salad and the steak tasting overcooked and a bit lacking in taste.

    Cream of Crab Soup
    Alicia F.

    Do not judge a book by its cover. This place is so cool inside. It is in a plaza but deserves to be a free standing place! We went at an off time like 2 pm so it wasn't all that busy. The bartender was our server. We had whipped goat cheese crab soup and a blackened chicken salad. The salad had fried capers. They were amazing. The food was the best! Will def be going back in July!

    Cream of Crab and Salmon appetizer
    Carson F.

    Went in for a small snack today and was pleased with what we got. The mushrooms in the salmon app were delicious. I also appreciated the fact that they serve the cream of crab soup with the sherry on the side since I don't prefer it. Both were delicious even with the small portions. Great ambiance and friendly staff. I will probably get wine and an entree next time as the menu was very extensive with a lot to choose from!

    Golden Beet Salad Rosemary Truffle Fries

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    Great food, service and beautiful patio. In from Utah for lacrosse tournament and sharing with everyone.

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    Pairings food and drinks are amazing! I love the espresso martini!!! The lunch specials are a great deal!

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