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    Pappas Restaurant

    3.6 (563 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    PAPPAS RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Dan A.

    We've been to a couple of other Pappa's locations but never to the original. We got here for lunch around 12:30 on a Wednesday and semi-busy. Sports Bar set-up with mixed seating- a Bar area, dining area and an area with a few TVs. Wednesday, they have $3 off Crab cake special. We ordered a Crab cake platter and a Burger. Crab cake was as delicious as I remember it. Side Caesar and Green Beans were very good. BYO Cheese Burger was ok. Beef had an after taste-not sure if it was the seasoning? Service was attentive and friendly. Would most definitely return for the Crab cake.

    Dessert menu
    Shirley L.

    Great service. Family friendly ambience. We went with the summer restaurant menu. The appetizers we chose were salmon cakes (came on a bed of mixed greens & walnuts with a sweet dressing) and coconut curry mussels. The crab cake entree comes with 2 sides. The side salad portion was bigger than the potato salad. We liked the appetizer and entrees, as they were not overly salted like other places. The fenwick sampler for dessert came with 3 pastries. It was okay, not my favorite. Overall, it was a lot of food for a great price of $39.25 per person.

    Southwest Eggrolls and that sauce wS delicious
    Nicole G.

    ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT HERE!! So, I've Only had carry out from this particular location but I have eaten several times at the location in Glen Burnie. Needless to say it will not be the last time that I visit either of the restaurants. I love football season it's always a great time to fellowship with fellow sports lovers. And I am so glad I looked up this location to see what was going on for a Ravens game and it just so happens that they are also a Ravens roost location. The bartender was excellent all of them that we encountered and the food specials were irresistible!! Definitely check them out for game days and make sure you bring an appetite the specials started at about 7 PM and every half hour there was something different to try. Is well worth the inside experience!

    Crab cake platter with mashed potatoes and mixed veggies
    Simone L.

    This is our third time eating here. Everything was amazingly delicious. I had the lamb chops with asparagus and baked potato and my husband had the double crab cakes. Someone else in our party othered the chicken fettuccine alfredo and stuffed rockfish. Service was great. I think we had Patrick who said we could also request him again next time. We were a larger party so we had one of the long tables in the back right, which was nice and sort of secluded from the rest of the restaurant and we had a TV to ourselves as well. We had some family visiting from NY and they loved everything, said it was the best meal they had in MD.

    Crag Eggroll
    Hammed A.

    CRABCAKE EXPERIENCE: Overall an OK crab cake experience. The crab cake has a little too much filler for me and is broiled longer than my liking. I do appreciate their takeout order operation is a standalone outside on the side of the restaurant. The crab egg rolls also were a bit underwhelming as it seemed to have an imbalance ratio of filler to crab meat. For the price of the crab cakes here it is a good, cheaper alternative to some of the more expensive crab cakes in the region that are larger and better in quality. Give them a try.

    Salmon with baked potato and mixed vegetables
    Aaron B.

    Went here for a group Christmas dinner. Waiter and assistants were very attentive and made sure we had everything that we asked for within a timely fashion. There was a specific menu to choose from for your entree.all entrees come with a baked potato and family style mixed vegetables. I choose the salmon. Nice sized piece of salmon and cooked perfectly.

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    Lysonia P.

    This was my first time at Pappas restaurant in Parkville. The restaurant is to the left of the building and they have a sports bar to the right. I ordered one of the chefs specials called The Bay and Backyard which is their 8oz crab cake and a rack of bbq ribs. I didn't know ribs could be so lean and they weren't that tasty. The ribs were flavorless and the sauce was lightly brushed on and had no taste. The crab cake was total opposite of the ribs and was fantastic. I see why Oprah voted them the best crab cakes before. They do know how to make a great crab cake. I ordered an alcoholic drink called a watermelon refresher which was okay. It was very light watermelon flavor. I would like to try other Pappas locations.

    Crab cake
    Melanie H.

    One of the best crab cakes in Baltimore! I love coming here for dinner or to watch the football game at the bar during football season! Always exceptional service and a great vibe. Definitely recommend.

    Beautifully broiled Pappas crabcake.
    Richard M.

    One of our favorite restaurants, especially for crab cakes. Consistent JUMBO LUMP 8 ounce balls of flavor with little filler. Been there twice this year and taking Mom again for Easter! Get the 2 crab cake platter and take one home to enjoy later. (As Dan mentioned, crab cakes are $3 off on Wednesdays.)

    Crab dip- tasty but no lump and had a shell in it.

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    Beautifully decorated for the holidays provided nice holiday atmosphere, along with delicious food and attentive service by waiter

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    absolutely disgusting and above and beyond the worst service! worst crab imperial I've ever had

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    One of the best crab cake restaurants. This place never disappoints and the staff are always friendly .

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    4.0(667 reviews)
    7.2 mi
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    We went for the Tuesday night ribs special. Large portions, great service, excellent quality of…read morefood and reasonable prices. We will be back for the prime rib special!

    Date: April 25, 2026…read more I visited Papas (Side Bar) on April 25, 2026, and unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. First, the food quality has declined compared to my previous visits over the years. I have been a loyal customer for a long time, and what I received was not consistent with how the dish has been prepared before. When I politely asked the server (Katie) to take the plate back because it was not as expected, she became upset and responded in an unprofessional manner. She questioned what was wrong and stated that the dish would come out of her check. I calmly explained that I have been coming here for many years and that the preparation was different from before. Her response was inappropriate--she mentioned that "Mr. Papas died in November," which I found disrespectful and unnecessary. Regardless of any internal changes, this is not something that should be communicated to a customer in that manner. I then asked to speak with a manager and explained the situation. Unfortunately, the server continued to behave rudely while I was addressing the issue. This experience did not reflect professionalism, respect for customers, or the standards I had come to expect from your establishment. I hope this feedback is taken seriously and used to improve both service and customer experience moving forward.

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    Oprah seats

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    Decided to try something new on a Saturday evening. I could tell it was gonna be good by the amount…read moreof people there. The drinks were strong and the service was good, especially considering how busy it was. I got a buffalo chicken wrap and my date got a cheesesteak. The fries were sooooo good. Like boardwalk fries. The cheesesteak was great too, I had a few bites of it. The buffalo chicken wrap was pretty good. I think it needed more ranch but otherwise it was alright. And the prices are super reasonable. Overall a nice time and I'd definitely go back.

    In our continuing adventure to visit all the dive bars on Harford Road, we visited Freddie's Sports…read moreBar and Grill last Friday. We sat at the end of the bar and had to wait a few minutes to order. They don't have a beer menu, so you will have to eyeball the drafts as you come into the bar. The music was loud old-skool hip hop, which I love. There was also some great R&B. They have two pool tables constantly occupied by players who had brought their own queues. It was fun to watch. I ordered the chicken quesadilla, the husband ordered wings and french fries. The chicken quesadilla was delicious, served with salsa and sour cream. The wings were a little dry but the fries were great. I was going to give Freddie's 4 stars until I woke up the next morning and saw the 18% gratuity charged to my bill. I had not seen it and had tipped 20% so my server got a large unintended tip. I will not be coming back to Freddie's but at least now I know how they roll.

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    Craving a crabcake sandwich had me at Mother's on a Sunday night. Excellent service by Tag. He…read morewas attentive, personable, funny and professional. Three of us sat on the patio and enjoyed some sports on the big screens and about 4 dogs who were joining their people for dinner. Very casual and comfortable patio with plenty of seating and great service. Delicious cheesesteaks and crab cakes here.

    My job held its holiday party here last night. I've had food from here before so I was looking…read moreforward to the party. It was held on the patio bar area. I loved the space created for the event and I appreciated the warmth from the heat lamps. Service was great. The bartenders were excellent. The drinks were delicious (I had the Blackberry Bourbon Smash and the Cider Margarita and I think the margarita was my favorite of the two). I gave 3 stars because of the food. I was overwhelmed with the taste of the selection. I enjoyed the shrimp cocktail and the pulled pork sliders the best. The Greek pasta salad and the pretzels weren't too bad. The chicken tenders needed salt in the cooking process because they were bland and the honey mustard didn't do any favors. The crab dip was disappointing. I've had their crab dip before and I liked it but this time, it just tasted off. I feel like I tasted more cream cheese than crab. For this shindig, the drinks were the clear winner. The food was basically there to soak up the liquor because I didn't enjoy it. I wanted to love it but my taste buds were very sad.

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    Chicken Cheesesteak w/ sweet potato fries

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    3.0(158 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    Came for a Drag Bingo event. This was on a Sunday so we were able to get street parking. The event…read morewas held upstairs, so we walked the two flights up. This was a nice and spacious event space with high top tables and chairs in addition to a long bar area. There were flat screen TVs mounted on the walls, so checking out the latest sporting events was not an issue. We got our bingo cards and dabblers and looked over the menu to order. There were two menus; the brunch menu and the traditional CVP menu. We got something from both: the CVP wings (mild), with tater tots from the traditional menu and paired it with the bottomless brunch drink package, which included your choice of house Bloody Mary, mimosa, screwdriver or Natural Light draft beer (you have to stick with one choice). The servers were pleasant and we placed our orders at the bar. The food arrived in about 30 minutes, but was warm, not as hot as I wanted. The wings were cooked well with a mild buffalo sauce and the tater tots came in a small metal bucket; enough for up to 4 people. They were fresh and not greasy, just wished they were hotter. For the bottomless brunch drink package, I chose the screwdriver and a pleasant server came over to our table and put a wristband on me so that I could walk up to the bar for refills. The vodka was well vodka, but I didn't have a headache the next day, so that was good! The upstairs area seems to be an event space. The downstairs area was the main bar with tables as well. All in all, CVP was ok for the event I attended and may visit again in the future.

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    Wings were tasty

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    4.5(19 reviews)
    3.0 miRosebank

    Clandestino has grown up, literally. What began as a small operation in Frederick has moved into a…read morelarger space, and the expansion suits them well. This is Puerto Rican pitorro, also known as ron cañita, made with care and intention rather than gimmickry. Many local liquor stores now carry the brand, and it is well worth picking up a bottle, but visiting the distillery is an experience in itself. The founder is a fellow Puerto Rican born retired military member, a background I share, and like me, he has put down roots in Maryland. That story is reflected clearly in the brand's own framing, "Puerto Rican born, Maryland made." The space feels grounded and unpretentious, and that sensibility carries through to the hospitality. We arrived late on a Saturday and were still welcomed warmly, never rushed. We were taken care of by the founder's daughter, who was exceptionally kind, attentive, and knowledgeable. She guided us through a flight that included the traditional pitorro, almond, pineapple, coffee, coconut chai, and several seasonal offerings. The flavors were thoughtful and well balanced; even the infused expressions retained a clear rum backbone rather than drifting into novelty. We enjoyed them enough to leave with several bottles. This is artisanal pitorro done right, rooted in Puerto Rican tradition and confidently made in Maryland. Buying it locally is convenient, but going to the distillery is where the people, the story, and the spirit fully come together.

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