The ONLY place my parents and I eat when they visit. Fantastic food, great service, a wonderful…read moreblend of mid Atlantic and creole food. Delicious.

I had dinner with a couple of friends at Ethel's Creole Kitchen last week. It was my first time…read moreeating at Ethel's, and I was really impressed. It's been open since 1994, and it's easy to see why. Ethel's is really homey and cozy and comfortable. It feels like you've taken a little day trip to New Orleans. We each ordered a couple of drinks (something tropical with rum for me, a martini for my friend, and sangria for my other friend). We shared a few items from their menu: Creole Shrimp Boat (sauteed shrimp, mussels, jumbo lump crab meat, and the fish of the day simmered in a fire roasted red bell pepper sauce, with Creole rice and the vegetable of the day); Hot Cat Stack (fried catfish stacked with sweet and savory Andouille sausage cornbread, spicy crawfish red pepper meunière, honey chive compound butter, hot honey, and the vegetable of the day); a half rack of ribs (slow roasted ribs, Louisiana dry rub seasoning, mopped in BBQ sauce, mashed potato, and the vegetable of the day); and a strawberry bread pudding. Everything was delicious. I liked every course we had, but the Hot Cat Stack was wow. I've had a lot of bad to blah bread puddings in my life, but Ethel's wasn't bad or blah. It was delicious - and not dry at all. At all. The service was friendly but not the fastest (we waited a while for dessert) and maybe just a little scattered! But we eventually got everything we ordered, and the meal overall was wonderful: delicious, fun, casual. I'd love to return!

From the historic building housing Ture Chesapeake to the design OF the restaurant, it was the…read morebeginning of an experience. Phenomenal wait staff. The manager gave us the history and answered so many questions. The bar staff 10/10!! So the high note was definitely an amazing meal! The bone marrow made my LIFE. Everything was incredible. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Boy, do I want to like this place, but they make it SO difficult. To level set, I have interacted…read morewith the bar all three times I've attempted to dine here; I cannot rate table service. The first time was fine. The bartenders are always super harried, overworked, overburdened and it makes the bar stressful to sit at, but as a single diner, I hate tables so bar it is. The food was fine, drinks, fine, nothing interesting at all. The second time? Absolutely appalling. Drink was fine, nothing great, no banter, again, too harried, overworked, stressed to even make small talk so it is what it is. The problem was when I ordered the burger - no pink. I don't eat commercially ground meat at any temp other than well done, so this is what it is and as a paying customer, I expect to be treated with respect. The burger comes out, and it's raw. Bloody raw. I absolutely cannot eat it, so I ask them to send it back to cook it more; I didn't expect a new meal, just the meat done the way I requested. I wait what is, I swear, 25 minutes and the burger that comes back is BURNT. BLACK and CHARRED. Inedible. At this point, I've been at this place for nearly 2 hours, trying to just get a burger and a drink. During that wait, the bartender offers me a drink on the house but I've already had 2 with no food - how does that work when I'm driving?!? At this point, I wave over the manager because, WTF?!? She is apologetic and offers me anything I want but honestly? No way I am putting ANYthing in my mouth from that kitchen. We agree she's going to comp my bill and I'll tip and that's that. Fine. I go back two weeks later during happy hour to give them another chance. The inside bar is full except for four chairs that are reserved. I go back to the hostess and she says, well, you might be able to find a chair at the communal table...No offer of a table for myself, no attempt to help, nothing. It was clear she couldn't have cared less whether I stayed or walked out the door, which is exactly what I did. There is no way I'll go back here or would recommend it to anyone else. This is a failure of the bar, kitchen and management. This isn't hard - just be nice and friendly and don't have staff so overwhelmed they can't do their jobs. Never again. Which is unfortunate b/c it's a nice location.

Absolutely terrible experience. The owner KP, completely unaccountable and I WILL NEVER EVER…read morePATRONIZE THIS ESTABLISHMENT EVER AGAIN. I have video evidence of my avoidable, unprofessional, unacceptable experience. From entering a totally empty establishment that stayed empty, AFTER being told we purchased the last room was also let's say a red flag . Only one person/patron entered the entire 4 hours we were in the establishment. This was my families experience. Kavon is a wonderful/excellent and attentive waitress..

This place has potential. I came here for a "Link & Drink" gift exchange. When I drove up I was a…read morelittle confused. The sign from the street makes you think it's inside of the liquor store, however it's actually behind it. There is some street parking but if you can car pool or rideshare I suggest that. The concept is cute. There's I think 6 private rooms each being able to seat up to 7-16 people at once. Theres also an area outdoors that's would be great when the weathers nice. Each room has its own vibe and is color coordinated. The staff is very friendly. I took some points off for food. It took a really, really long time for us to get our meal, and one of the pizzas we ordered, we couldn't get because they didn't have the ingredients but we weren't told for over an hour. They have Salt & Vinegar wings which has become popular. Think Lemon Pepper wings with a twang. They also have cards and board games you can borrow. I would come here again.

Excellent dinner, date, happy hour spot. I loved the atmosphere and ambiance of the Urban Oyster…read more The walls are painted a calming cerulean blue and it just feels like a chill spot. Food was excellent and everything I was expecting. Seafood tasted fresh and well seasoned. We tried a variety of the menu and it kept getting better. Drinks were bold which I love. The Bodega Kitty got the job done. Food we tried: - Moules Frites - Hot Honey Old Bay Wings - Lamb Chops - Volcano Charbroiled Oysters The food was great but my favorite part of the visit were the people. We sat at the bar on a Friday night and the service was excellent. Servers were attentive, asked and answered questions about the menu, gave recommendations of things to do in the city. Felt like I was talking to cousins. Polite and kind.

Although this was not my first time dining at Urban Oyster, this was my first dinner experience…read more The ambiance is cute with a little glamour but definitely intimate. I would recommend making a reservation for dinner, the staff were efficient, friendly, and seem to work seamlessly together. Of course we had the oysters, so yummy and fresh. They had a few east coast and west coast options on the menu. Had to try both especially since my date has never tried west coast oysters. (Sorry I don't recall the names). Additionally, we had the red snapper nuggets and the beet salad as our appetizers. Both were really good the beet salad was very fresh and well balanced with the burrata. As an entrée we shared the branzino which was a great size and well seasoned. The bean puree was a nice touch and inspired me to try it at try at home. They have a good wine selection and all of the cocktails seem to cover every spirit enthusiast likening. I would definitely return and recommend for everyone to try, especially if you enjoy oysters.

I recently returned to Dylan's for dinner this past week. I love the vibe here and wish I would…read morestop by more often. We were able to grab seats at the bar after a brief wait. We were right in front of the oyster shucking area which was entertaining to watch. We ordered a dozen oysters, six of two different kinds. The oysters are priced by the half dozen here just FYI. I feel like Dylan's has some of the freshest oysters in Baltimore. I love that they're not all huge ginormous dinner plates but some are small and petite with a light brine. We also ordered the french onion dip, potato skins, caesar salad, and brussel sprouts. The french onion dip had great flavor and went well with the potato chips (I subbed extra chips in place of the crackers to make it gluten free). I only wish the dip was served warm. The brussels were absolutely delicious with great flavor and texture, and not swimming in the sauce like some other places. The stern fern martini is one of my faves but I can't drink more than one and once the other salty dishes started coming out, I needed something different so I opted for the yuzu cider. That was really refreshing and delicious! The basque cheesecake for dessert was good but not the best I've had. Service at the bar seemed a bit rushed but it may have been because the place was packed. It was a Tuesday night but at 6:30pm, every seat was full. By 8pm the place really cleared out so we'll time our visit a little later next time. The owner, Dylan, was working the floor alongside his staff and was nice enough to offer us some of his home-made hot sauce. It was really good! My only wish would be for the menu to be better marked for gluten free options.

Excellent place for oysters, my favorite raw bar choices are from up north where the water is…read morecolder. Dylans has a variety of northern oysters that hits the spot, they also have a menu for some tasty bites too. The menu isn't very large but adequate for a bar with seafood. The seating is quaint and I like the loud vibe of the bar atmosphere there. I wish they had more menu highlights and choices, since I don't drink much. The parking was not too crowded on the street and very reasonable in cost. A small town location in a nicely lit neighborhood with a main street feel. If I am in the area, I will stop by again!

Mount Washington Tavern is tucked in an adorable set of streets in Mount Washington and the…read moreinterior totally matches the vibe! Very well laid out and decorated, while definitely busy there is plenty of space to spread out upstairs and downstairs. Our server Jaylin was very attentive even when there was a large party in the same room and things were clearly hectic. We definitely appreciated the service even more seeing how busy of a night it was! The crab dip was a crowd pleaser at the table and my pasta was also delicious and filling.

My friend pointed out a mouse that was in the dining area. We immediately left after that…read more.. If the above didn't happen, I would have only given them 2 or 3 stars anyway. The price is not worth the money. The MD crab soup had a spicy kick to it. So I didn't care for it, but my friend liked it better than the cream of crab soup. The crab cake had too much filler in it, but the taste was okay, could've used more seasoning... The fries were alright. The honey mustard sauce was good (tasted store bought). My friend said his meal was okay, but felt like the steak tasted more like a roast beef and he didn't like the sauce. He said the mashed potatoes were good, but didn't taste homemade. To me, the mashed potatoes looked homemade, but I didn't taste it due to a food allergy limitation. He didn't like the coleslaw. The service was good. The inside looked clean, but the mouse situation destroyed any clean thoughts.

Wicked Sisters was the perfect post-hike recovery stop in Hampden! We arrived around 1:15 p.m…read more without a reservation and were greeted right away by the hostess. We requested outdoor seating, request granted. The upstairs patio is spacious and comfortable; fans helping to cool the summer afternoon. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made the experience feel easy and relaxed. We ordered the Salmon BLT and the deviled eggs topped with lump crabmeat, along with (1) coffee, (2) mimosas and (1) white sangria- which was my favorite. Everything was delicious, and the patio was a great place to unwind after our hike. The music --a high-energy playlist from the night before (i assumed) still on an active loop. An interesting lunch sound treatment that didn't take away from a really enjoyable meal. Great food, relaxed atmosphere, and friendly service. I'll definitely be back!

Came here to do some remote work and wasn't super impressed with my experience…read more We started out on the patio but quickly moved inside due to the heat. Although we were there on a Monday at lunchtime, the dining area quickly became busy and loud. We ordered some crab dip, which they were able to provide some gluten-free bread for. I really liked the crab dip! It was creamy and flavorful. After placing some salad orders, the food came out, but we were not brought utensils to eat. The meat was not cooked how we asked for it to be, and one of the plates had to be sent back to be cooked more. After around 20 minutes, we were finally given forks to start eating. I ordered the Ahi Tuna Salad and despite my fish being a bit underdone, it was pretty good. I wish there was more dressing on the salad though because it was a bit bland and dry. It also seemed like our waiter was super stressed as he was genuinely running through the restaurant at times.

I just discovered this place and went for dinner and I have to say it's the best Thai food I've had…read morein Baltimore. I had the tom yung goong soup, the pad see ew with shrimp, and the pork belly with basil sauce, and I added in broccoli to that. It was all absolutely delicious. Reminded me of the Thai food I used to have in San Francisco. The place is very nice. Tables are not crowded and the staff was nice and welcoming. I'm going to come back and bring the whole family for sure!

I placed a to go order at Chat Thai and had an approximate wait of 20 minutes. When I arrived at…read morethe restaurant my food was ready and the person at the front was very friendly and thanked me for my business. All of my food was great and I will definitely be ordering again. I started with the pan fried Chive dumplings, the texture initially threw me off a little as it's a little more doughy than a traditional dumpling but the flavor was amazing! My Kra Prow Moo Grob had the crispiest pork belly, and the sauce was a little spicy and little sweet and the perfect amount of umami. The egg was over fried in my opinion as it was difficult to tear apart, but this was my first time trying this dish and I'm not sure if that's how the egg is traditionally served. The mango sticky rice I ended up saving for another day but reheated very well. The mango was sweet and refreshing and the coconut sauce added a nice creaminess. While I didn't dine in this time I did notice that there is bar seating, traditional sit down space and an outdoor patio. I will be sure to return for my Thai needs and look forward to dining in. It's also worth nothing that currently they have a promotion for 20% off your first online order, so give them a try!

Woodberry Kitchen is such a great spot. The restaurant is beautiful, the service was outstanding,…read moreand the food really tasted like farm-to-table cooking. Everything felt fresh and homemade, but in that "someone actually knows how to cook" kind of way. I got the burger and it was simple but really well made. The table favorite was the fish dip, which disappeared pretty quickly. There's a 20% service charge included, and it's not gratuity, but honestly the experience was good enough that I didn't mind it at all. The restaurant is pretty small, so definitely make a reservation. The outdoor patio also looks like an awesome spot on a nice fall day. Their menu changes seasonally, so I'm already looking forward to coming back for dinner and seeing what they have next.

This is for their brunch experience! Woodberry Kitchen is one of those places where the whole…read moreexperience is 10/10! The restaurant is beautiful and cozy, and I loved how much the menu leaned into seasonal, local ingredients. I ordered the pork schnitzel from the specials menu, and it was delicious, but the surprise favorite for me was the pastry, the blueberry muffin. It tasted so fresh and homemade in the BEST possible way. We also brought our well-behaved 2.5-year-old, and they were so sweet and welcoming with her. They had a kids menu and even gave her crayons to keep her busy, which made us feel comfortable dining there as a family. Next time, I'll be back for dinner!

I came here to cowork over lunch recently. I hadn't been here in forever and actually didn't even…read morerealize they offered lunch during the week but was pleasantly surprised by the menu, prices, and atmosphere. We sat at the bar and were well taken care of by the friendly and attentive bartender. He kept the diet cokes filled and answered questions about the menu. I ordered Chef Chad's chicken caesar cobb without the croutons and with grilled chicken instead of fried (an easy gluten free modification they were happy to make). The bacon, pickled jalapeno, and celery really made this a standout caesar. We also got a side of rosemary parm fries which were yummy too. The whole meal was filling and under $30. Really not bad for lunch! This was a good reminder that The Food Market is still good and there's a reason they've been around for so many years.

Woah! Kinda blown away by almost everything we ordered…read more You can tell how intentional the chef and team here is. My happy hour assortment was phenomenal: one Amish pretzel with beer, cheese, one big old mozzarella stick, one cheesesteak steam bun, and one street taco. They were all phenomenal incredibly flavorful, and this assortment was filling as a meal My husband was a little disappointed by the preparation of the hot honey chicken on Happy Hour. Although the breading was phenomenal, the chicken was a bit tough. The FRIES were divine. I loved my virgin Watermelon lemonade and my husband enjoyed 2 sangrias. We will definitely go back to try their regular menu items !!!