Food - very good Service - very Good Ambiance - 1960-ish, but knew what to expect Haven't eaten there all that often, perhaps three or four times over the last 20 years, everything is consistent. read more

What a fun evening! Attending a surprise birthday party for a friend, I found myself really digging the Pepp! Sure, sure, there are jokes about this place being "heaven's waiting room," but I must say septuagenarians know how to party before they get there. The event was held in a private back room with full-service bar and a pre-selected menu. White linen tables were arranged for comfortable viewing of the birthday boy at a center table. The service was amazing. Drinks were flowing and the meal was delicious. The Filet Mignon was cooked to order and came with a tasty baked potato and green beans, side salad and sauteed mushrooms. I indulged in a few amaretto sour cocktails and freshly baked hot rolls. I wouldn't have really considered hosting a party at the Pepp before, but I sure will now. Everything from the location, service and meal was perfect for a celebration. read more

Really good food, a nice location and atmosphere, and a great hostess, but we had a mediocre waitress. We arrived a few minutes early and were seated, and our server quickly took our drink orders and then our food orders. My soup came out piping hot and really good, and our food came out shortly after. My soft-shell crabs were perfectly done and delicious; the others got liver, and one ordered it medium, but it came out more like rare. She ate it, but when she questioned our server, she only said that's how she put it in, even though it wasn't cooked as she expected. She didn't send it back, but she did show the server, and the server brushed it off. We asked the server another question, and she brushed it off as well. We will ask someone else to go back next time. Other than that, everything else was as expected and really good. read more

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Great dinner for three! We had the soft shell crab, pork filet and fried chicken. Maryland crab soup to start and coconut custard cake for dessert. Always reliably good food, lots of choices. Friendly professional staff who were attentive and informative without being overbearing. Dining room seating was comfortable and oh my did I mention hot buttered rolls to start? Love the Peppermill! read more

I was invited to this place by my sister in law after a special event to celebrate. This was my first time at this restaurant apart of a group of 12. We were all seated at a large round table but, there was not enough room for us to fit at the table comfortably. The food is bland and terrible all at the same time. This restaurant is definitely for the much much much older crowd. The decor looks like a nursing home dining room. Food came out lukewarm. Parking is open and accessible outside of the restaurant. Ummmm, I did not plan on returning even if someone treated me to a meal. read more

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Had lunch and it was great! Chicken salad sandwich was fresh and simple-not junked up. My wife had a turkey club and it was turkey sliced off a breast, not deli slices-she really enjoyed it. She had a salad that was fresh and hit the spot. We shared a slice of coconut cake that was creamy and light. Service was quick and we were checked on frequently. What started the whole experience off on the right foot was the hot rolls...not warm, but hot. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch and the relaxing atmosphere. We will be back! read more

The interior is a bit dated, but the menu is on the cheaper side for good food and good service. It starts with some nice dinner roles. They have some daily specials, but I went with a broiled crap cake which was tasty and decent-sized. The seasonal vegetable was Brussel sprouts and was kind of bland though. The South Breeze Shrimp and Scallops was a good dish and had a nice breadcrumb coating and buttery sauce. The sweet potato was only okay as well. Honestly with inflation, this place is really a great value even if it was mostly appealing to older people when we went. There was plenty of parking. I can see why it was popular in the early evening. read more

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Our friends had arrived before us and were already seated when we arrived at the Peppermill for lunch. I was surprised that the waitress did not bother to introduce herself when she came to the table to ask us what we would like to drink. She returned later to take our order. I ordered a cup of the Cream of Crab soup with sherry on the side and a Turkey Club sandwich which I explained that my husband and I would split. My husband also ordered a cup of the Cream of Crab soup, and I said he would like the sherry as well. When she brought the soup, she only brought one sherry, I had to ask her to bring one for my husband. We were both disappointed in the soup. Normally, it is a thick soup with lots of lump crab meat - this soup was very thin, and it had less than the normal amount of lump crab meat. It was very nice that the kitchen split the Turkey Club and gave us each half with a bag of chips. Our friends ordered the French Dip and the Bourbon Salmon, which they enjoyed. Both of our husband finished their lunches with a sweet ending of their homemade Coconut Cake for dessert. read more

The Peppermill is an old school local restaurant that reminds me of my grandmother in a good way. Old time bar area with many locals handling out. Friendly and welcoming to anyone. Crab soup was clearly homemade with large pieces of crab. One of the best I've had. The broth was spiced well for my taste and the bonus was Old Bay came with the cup. My wife had cream of crab and she loved it I'm not a fan of cream based soup but I tried it was silky and full of crab. For the cost and friendly staff this is Just a great experience all around. read more

Peppermill Restaurant - American Near Me - Lutherville, Maryland

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I've dined here 4 times and never had a bad meal. Nice decor with plenty of parking. It's very popular with an older crowd. They have the best homemade chocolate cake with buttercream icing and coconut cake. Their crab of crab soup is very tasty too. read more

London broil special was not so special today. Reminded me of the average meal one might expect at a diner. Meat was tender, but fatty. It came with mashed potatoes and a gelatinous gravy. Steamed broccoli was the side vegetable and it needed help...many some butter or cheese topping. To ease the disappointment my wife and I ordered their spectacular onion rings as our "dessert." Service is always good. Lunch time is always crowded. read more

Peppermill Restaurant - a man at the counter - American Near Me - Lutherville, Maryland

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Food is good- basic but similar to home cooking. Ambiance does not change often but we always enjoy. The costs are reasonable staff are friendly and after a few visit's they know your orders. Guests are usually older- so you feel young. That in itself is fun as my grays are now present. read more

Mortuary jokes aside... I'm now in their prized demographic. A buddy and I went for lunch today. Lunch crowd was pretty much my age group and beyond! This is the place boomers and GenX'ers bring their parents to for a night out. It won't be much longer until the boomers and GenX'ers are brought to the Peppermill by their millennial offspring or grandkids. Several friends frequent the joint and have nothing but great things to say about the Peppermill. This was just my third visit since 1989! And it was good. In fact, very good! Menu is loaded with all kinds of options at competitive prices. My buddy ordered an appetizer as his entree. A half pound of steamed shrimp, PEELED BY THE HOUSE. Considering the clientele, I get it. He ordered sides of fries and Coleslaw. This item was today's showstopper! Peeled steamed shrimp plated with onions and old bay is a pretty awesome presentation. I was jealous and remarked this item would be my choice next visit. Very impressive! I ordered the Reuben. I like their preparation which is like grilled cheese on marble rye but you have the thinly sliced corned beef, Swiss cheese, 1000 island and sauerkraut between the bread. In lieu of chips I ordered fries and a dill pickle quarter was included. The sandwich was not the best I ever had but was still very good. To tempt fate I had a slice of their famous coconut cake. Well worth trying. So, my visits average one every twelve years. Shame on me. So close to home but rarely a consideration. That will change as I am their key demo!! And that steamed shrimp appetizer is calling my name!! read more

Stop all the comments about too many old people eating there . With age comes EXPERIENCE and KNOWLEDGE. Ate there last night with my wife and my brother. We got the stuffed lobster and the fillet ( medium rare) paired with the crab cake . Both come with a side at no extra charge. Good place to have dinner and conversations. There's a reason the parking lot is always PACKED. read more

Baltimore Landmark since 1982, and all the original patrons and their parents are still coming. Ambiance of darkened elegance mixed with light comfort actually works. So the bar has heavy furniture with lots of light so you can read the menu with glasses and magnifying glasses. Wife walkways for walkers (when I came there was a walker jam at the front door). So people can get by with walkers, wheelchairs and other assistance devices (some people only used canes). Food was good! Crabcake had lots of crab and the 5 oz'er was perfect size for a meal since bread was complementary. Cole slaw was good and desserts were definitely sweet enough. Bring your parents, grandparents and great grandparents and everyone will have a good time read more

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When I get old, I want to eat at the Peppermill Restaurant, like the old people who were there eating with me that night. Being old is going to be fun. Just going out, eating and stuff. Making fun of young people and whatever new gadget they happen to be using. The meal started quick - before I realized what hit me, a flurry of appetizers were ordered and being placed all around. Servers were coming in from all angles. Hot apps grazing your shoulder. Soups here, salads there. Then the pièce de résistance - clams casino. Each little jewel lay on a salt bed, that, while stunning, also served a practical purpose. In the oven, the salt acts as a kiln, ensuring quick, intense, and most importantly, even, cooking. When I go out to eat, I enjoy a fine roast. When said roast isn't available, I go for the next best thing - pasta of the primavera type. I'm talkin' loaded with veg out the wazzoo. But here, at the acclaimed Peppermill, they do something so INSANE it can only happen in Maryland. That's right, they added crab. And they didn't even call it pasta primavera. They said f- it, we're just gonna call it Pasta with Crab and they're gonna like it. And you know what? We did. We really truly did. Oh, I love how they note in the menu they use Barilla pasta. Like for my dish it said "... fresh mushrooms, scallions, and tomatoes, served over Barilla angel hair pasta ...". Is there something special about Barilla pasta I don't know about? I buy it at the supermarket because it's cheap. it was fun being part of the early dinner rush. This place screams, "Honey, it's 4:00 PM, let's get dinner so we can be home before the ruffians come out. Also, did you hear Barb's husband passed away? Yeah, Frank. He was a piece of work, eh? Haha. I'm tired." And to finally address your question - yes, they serve calves liver. It's $21.95 and sautéed in butter. read more

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They served me a lobster roll on a grocery store hot dog bun. Overall not worth spending money here if you're the kind of person that likes to go to a restaurant for the food read more

Friendly service, everything else is sub par, food , presentation, and taste. I won't be back anytime soon.

Good food, good service,reasonable prices!! especially love the Peppermill's crab soup and delicious crabcakes. Delicious chocolate cake!

I'm giving the Peppermill a solid grade for relatively low prices and friendly service, but the food quality and presentation for anything beyond sandwiches (and the drinks--generous pours) need a significant upgrade. Our dinners were a small piece of filet on a plate with a piece of parsley as garnish, and beef tips and 2 or 3 shrimp on rice with some bernaise sauce on top. Very ordinary. You get the feeling that the place is relying on its reputation among the "regulars" and is satisfied to prepare food that is good enough instead of satisfying and memorable. We'll hope for improvment but probably won't be back. read more

I've been going to the Peppermill for 30 some years. Recently the food has not been up to par. The past two times I ordered a baked potato and it was obviously cooked many hours before the dinner hour. Dry and shriveled up. The last time I had the lobster tail, it just didn't taste right and I couldn't eat it. My dining companion ended up eating it all. Not sure what's going on in the kitchen but I hope it evens out soon as I love this place. read more

Nice looking restaurant, service was pretty good. The food was very average, most of the people who were dining here were older and in the reviews the older generation loves this restaurant, candidly I think it's because the elderly people are losing their taste buds and they can't taste the difference between good quality flavorful food and cheap ingredients, poorly executed dishes. This place has the opportunity to truly turn around and be great but sooner or later your clientele will shrink and shrink unless if you decide to improve the quality of food. I wish that they would improve on the food as I would give them another chance if they did. read more

Lovely, warm, friendly, people. Exemplary service. Satisfying homestyle meals. Especially love Donna - She feels like family.

For real; don't let the nursing home vibes scare you away. Been coming here for years. The best oyster stew in the world. Simple, classic cooking that always hits the spots, well priced mixed drinks and super friendly staff. read more

Food was great- we got the prime rib and salmon florentine; service was friendly; and we only waited a minute or so before being sat without reservations. Yes, the clientele is older but I can ignore that point. We will be back for all of the above! read more

Their fillet mignon use to be the best around but lately the Peppermill is serving an inferior cut of meat! The fillet I got today to take out was the smallest, toughest fillet I've ever had! They added about a half pound of mushrooms I guess to cover up the smaller size streak. I wasted my $50 gift card my grandchildren gave me for Christmas on a very poor meal! I won't go back! read more

Service was top notch! Debbie was very attentive and provided quick service and was very knowledgeable, friendly, and had great recommendations! The ambiance was senior-oriented and costal decor! The food was great prices, perfect portions, and exactly what you would want. Crab cakes were a decent size (5oz) good ratio to crab and filling, orange roughie francaise was mild white flaky fish with balanced lemon butter sauce and nice fried egg coating, sirloin tips and shrimp bernainse was tender and cooked to order and was not very flavorful. The desserts were large - perfect to share! Chocolate cake was moist and rich with a buttercream icing and lemon meringue was traditional and what expect. Delicious! read more

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Ok I am not sure who is providing anything better than two stars for this restaurant. For starters, the clientele is on the older side and the servers are too. While this is something that could be overlooked , for me, it felt like I was eating a nursing home. Yes the clientele is that old. Second, the food was over priced for the quality. Maybe the chef/cook were accommodating the older clientele? But the food was tasteless and overcooked. I mean the broccoli in my shrimp stir fry was mushy, the rice was mush and even the shrimp I could bounce off the floor. Not worth the $25 they are charging for it. Being from out of town, my wife and I, were looking for a nice sit down restaurant. Not a nursing home and cafeteria style food. I would not recommend this place unless you were traveling with your grandparents. read more

Service was excellent. Unfortunately we came for the oyster dish but they were changing their menu over and were no longer serving it. That was very disappointing. read more

we had wonderful time at this restaurant. food was very good, service fast and friendly and price affordable.

Been to Peppermill Restaurant many times. Was disappointed on May 17th, 2025 - Ordered Crab Pasta - the pasta was overcooked - came with vegetable - tomato stew and it was semi cold. Restaurant very crowded ... read more

Besides that the food was just perfect.....our waitress was wonderful. All the staff at Peppermill is always very helpful and "listens" to their customers. We are all lucky to have the Peppermill to go to!! read more

We had a great time. Staff was super friendly and our food was good! This place definitely has regulars but we didn't feel out of place.

Ok need to try again before really saying yes! I got the cod fish (only 3 pieces not much and fried oysters and they were very small. I spent $40.00!!!! read more

Great food and prices. Go often. Staff really nice. Recommend it for all. Can't go wrong.

great customer service ! very kind owners ! everyone makes you feel at home ! Have been coming here for years and have always had great service and food ! read more

Ordered the crab cake entree and it was bland and small (size of a baseball almost) came with 1 side for $25 and opted for a garden salad and it consisted of iceberg lettuce, a few shredded carrots, 5 croutons and 3 sliced grape tomatoes. I added a lot of old bay to the crab cake and it tasted better. Mayonnaise-y filler. Some lump. When I opened the door I smelled old people. If you like bland, boring, old fashioned artery clogging food, bring grandma here. The cream of crab soup tasted like heavy cream and thats it. Vegetables? Not really. Carbs? Plenty. read more

Peppermill Restaurant - The crab cake entree (not pictured is a garden salad that came out before) - American Near Me - Lutherville, Maryland

As an older adult, I appreciate this Restaurant, two miles from our house. It is a perfect neighborhood restaurant. The food is better than a number of more expensive places. We like the quiet with carpet on the floor and a general sound deadening so we can talk together. Wate staff is efficient and friendly. We would feel lost without it. read more

The good at the Pepper Mill is always good and exactly what d you would expect. We have never been disappointed when eating there or getting take out. Also the staff has always been pleasant. read more

OK, this place has a reputation for serving mostly senior citizens and beside that evident fact everything else is basically good. Portions are usually sufficient that was at least up until last night. I'm especially fond of what they call a pork loin rib. But last night's portion was embarrassingly small. It was also overcooked and dry. I always request "medium, pink". It was neither. Service was exceptionally slow to top it off. Won't be going back to our "usual" place so quickly. read more