It was a girl's night out in Annapolis and we wound up at Ram's Head watching the Georgia game at the bar. Ya know, it's not easy watching a Georgia game outside of the state of Georgia. I had a knife pulled on me... twice... I THINK he was joking. Anyway, my friend and I sat at the bar where we got great service from Rob, the bartender. He even risked his life to change one of the TV sets in the bar to the Georgia game. And by risked his life, I mean he asked permission of his manager if he could change the channel off of the Ohio State game. Ram's Head has their own draught and beer glasses. Each glass has something quirky written on it for your amusement. And if the guy who's trying to talk to you about the weather in Georgia is boring, you can change the subject by pointing out the little quirky sayings on the glass. Or, if that doesn't work, start yelling at the game, which is what I did, and soon he will walk away, which is what he did. He may have had a shot if he hadn't stood between me and my Dawgs. The layout of Ram's Head rambles around and there's plenty of dining space, as well as banquet rooms, should you have the need to host 40 of your friends. The interior is dark and rich, as a tavern should be. There's also a Ram's Head On Stage concert venue next door with lots of interesting upcoming events, like Margaret Cho, Gaelic Storm and the Bacon Brothers. Am I the only one who is surprised that Gaelic Storm would sell out before the Bacon Brothers? I liked Ram's Head a lot. The staff was awesome and the clientele was hilarious. Next time I'm in Annapolis, I'll meet you there! read more

Since moving to Maryland last summer, I had only seen live music in DC (Blues Alley, Utopia, other great spots on U street, etc...). When one of my colleagues suggested a double date at Rams Head Live in Annapolis, I was thrilled! We went on a Sunday night and saw Ricky Skaggs and had a great time! We had never been to a bluegrass concert but I love live music so I was open minded! As soon as we got there, they allowed is in to find our spot and order drinks. Honestly, there isn't a bad seat in the house! The stage and room is small which makes for a great intimate concert setting! Even though we were the youngest people in the room, we had an absolute blast! Great tunes, great service! What more could you ask for in a concert? I cannot wait to go back for more concerts in the future! read more

I've been here many times, mostly for the great live music. The food? "Meh" says it all. We started with onion rings, which were huge -- enough for 6 people, at least. Nice and crispy with spicy chipotle aioli (my new favorite condiment!) And beer, of course: their own brews are fairly decent, especially the lager, which is reminiscent of a Yuengling. Hubby ordered the lobster special. "What does it come with?" he asked the waiter, who answered, "if anything, it would be a baked potato." Huh?! Thankfully, it wasn't just a plate of lobster, though the baked potato was pretty blah -- room temperature and mealy. (The lobster was good, though lobster is pretty hard to screw up.) After this puzzling exchange, we privately dubbed the waiter Shorts McGee based on his attire and attitude. My salad was really terrible. "Mixed greens" means, apparently, limp iceberg lettuce. "Blackened" shrimp were steamed with a really salty spice mixture and dumped unceremoniously on top. Dressing was also salty (thank goodness I ordered it on the side!) and the avocado was a suspicious color that seemed to signal a long time away from the peel. I picked at it, but couldn't get very far. Service was okay, though we waited a long time for the check (it was Friday and one of the first warm spring nights, so I'm being generous with two stars.) Bottom line: eat before the show -- somewhere other than Ram's Head. Enjoy your free beer afterwards (it's only a half-pint) and then take the party elsewhere. read more

We've been here a few times, especially during the holidays (Thanksgiving & Christmas), when there's nothing else open. The service can be a little lacking, but I imagine there's a limited staff on those days. The worst was one Thanksgiving when our waiter ended his shift and didn't seem to pass us on to someone else in a timely manner, so we asked over and over for sauces and new drinks that didn't arrive. He actually actively ducked us when we tried to wave him down, maybe because he was trying to leave? They do offer a Thanksgiving dinner for a fixed price that has a lot of the traditional offerings, like turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and pie. They pare down the rest of the menu but there's a still a reasonable variety of things, ranging from chili to fish tacos to crab tots. On Christmas, which fell on a Sunday this year, they offered not only the full menu, but a variety of NFL specials and even their $5 Sunday burger deal, which is pretty awesome. They had a few Christmas-ish specials (like a NY Strip) but nothing like the Thanksgiving dinner. Their cream of crab soup is pretty good, with nice lumps of crab meat scattered on top of a very rich soup. The crab cake sandwich, on the other hand, is kind of stringy and sad -- not lump -- and doesn't taste like much. Their mac and cheese is huge and pretty good, especially if you get it topped with crab. Their burgers are properly cooked (which seems like it shouldn't be hard to do, but a lot of places ask how you want it and seem to completely disregard it) and their homemade chips are crispy and delicious. I recall their Thanksgiving plate wasn't too bad when I had it last year but the stuffing was oddly sweet. The mac and cheese on that plate is different than their usual (why?) and not as good. They've got plenty of beers on tap but it's a bit of a hassle to figure out what's available. The waiters don't always know and it's easiest to just to survey the taps at both bars to decide. They should really do a chalkboard with the options! read more

Terrific happy hour. Great draft specials and free food on weekdays near the entrance to the music hall. The overall beer selection is excellent too -- a friend and I are working our way through the "World Beer Club," where you drink 100 different beers listed on their "passport" and get drink specials for life once you graduate. On tap they emphasize the Fordham beers, which don't necessarily thrill me, but they have rotating selections and plenty of other drafts to keep me happy. The atmosphere downstairs is quieter and pretty chill, so that's usually where we go. Although the patio seating is nice too, and when it gets cold -- heat lamps! read more

I really enjoyed the "Granny" a chicken sandwich with apples and cheese. My friend liked her fish and chips. Other individuals at the table's dishes were not what they expected, the "straw and hay" and the "96er" (which I kept calling the 69er-oops!), but they liked them just the same. For some reason I was obsessed with the fries. Decent service, nice selection of food and drink! If it was so darn hot outside I would have enjoyed the outdoor seating. read more

The Rams Head Tavern in Annapolis is a nice looking micro-brewery. We went to Rams Head because of the $10 all-you-can-drink Bloody Marys. For a New Year's Day and a Sunday they were open and steady with business. Our waitress Alexandra was a sweetheart even though she was wearing a Raven's jersey and my die-hard Bengals beating boyfriend was screaming and yelling at tvs all day, she didn't hold it against him. The menu was egg driven for brunch with Maryland style brunch options. (Read crabby crab crab....) So when in Rome...ahem Maryland I ordered the $10 Bloody deal and a Crab cake w/ eggs over easy and a toasted English muffin and fruit. The crazed Bengal dude had eggs Benedict cause he wasn't feelin' crabby. My crab cake was delish & went perfectly on the muffin w/ a little runny egg. Bengals dude's was standard Benedict, nothin' he's going to be writing to Cincinnati about. He did try the Rams Head's IPA which was balanced with a hint of malt and not overly hoppy. (How's that for a Beer review?) Overall, I think if you're in the neighborhood, stop by the Head and have a beer and a bite. You'll not be disappointed if you're looking for a relaxed bar and beverage. Cheers! read more

My husband and I were in town for New Year's weekend and came here for brunch on New Year's Day. We were greeted and served promptly, and the food was delicious. We each originally wanted a dish with brisket in it (I wanted the hash and he wanted something else), but they were out of brisket. So we both got eggs benedict instead. The presentation was pretty and the eggs were cooked properly. I would definitely come back here for another meal as well as brunch. Hopefully to try that hash that sounded so perfectly appetizing. read more

Rams Head Tavern - Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

This place is very deceiving. We entered in the basement which makes it seem like just a small hole-in-the-wall pub. Upstairs, we were shocked by how large the tavern was. The tavern was packed on early Sunday afternoon for brunch. We sat in the windowed room overlooking the patio, which looks like it would be a great place to have a drink during the summer. To be perfectly honest, I want to go back to Ramshead just so I can sit in another room--they all have a lot of character. In the corner of the room, a band played jazz music while we ate. I was a little disappointed by the laminated brunch menus that reminded me of Denny's menus. The selections were very interesting, but I found myself wishing for an option of pancakes or something more traditional. I "settled" (ha!) on a crab-filled omelette and cofee, and my mom ordered the eggs benedict with a mimosa. The mimosa was a little heavy on the OJ, but acceptable. Both our brunch entrees were delicious, and the portion sizes were huge! My omelette must have had at least 4 eggs in it, plus generous portions of crab. The coffee wasn't very flavorful and slightly burnt. The potatoes were my favorite part of the meal. They were perfectly cooked: Nice and dark without being greasy or burnt. YUM! Rumor has it that the crab dip is out of this world... I will have to go back soon to try it! Also, Ramshead seems to offer a lot of specials--and a lot of beers! We've been looking for Copperhead for a while and I will definitely be back to get some! read more

The Ram's Head has a different vibe in every room. If you want a hang out spot, you have the front bar. You want a rathskeller, there's the basement bar. You want casual dining, there's a dining room. You want to sit outside on a nice day, there's the patio. I've never seen a show there, but it's also a concert venue. The Fordham beers are good, if you are a local you are probably already familiar with them. The food is alright. For vegetarians they have a black bean patty that can be substituted on any burger. My memories of Rams Head are less about the food and more about the experience. We hang out in downtown Annapolis a couple times a year and we usually stop in to have a beer and hang out. read more

Veggie burger and bun extremely dry. Service was average. Only thing decent were the appetizers.

Several custom beers on tap, can't remember which one I tried, but it was definitely good. Went with the crab cake roll - great sandwich with plenty of fries on the side. Will definitely return. read more

The Whiskey Ginger I got was HUGE and only $5, but that was the only plus of this place. In a span of 30 minutes, we had FOUR waiters/waitresses. None of them were very friendly or knowledgeable about their beers. I asked one waitress to describe how one of their drafts tasted and she had NO idea. She couldn't describe it. Not only that, but she made me feel stupid for even asking. The second waitress we got was competent, but didn't really do anything for us. Same for the third. We asked the fourth guy about the Ram's Head On Stage and he had no idea what the schedule of the ATTACHED PLACE RIGHT NEXT DOOR was and instead lied and said "there was no show." After a little more probing, he changed his story and said that a show may still be going on. Basically, the waitstaff here have no idea what they are talking about. After being so highly recommended, I was so disappointed by how unspecial this place was. read more

I really Like coming to Rams Head for a few of their daily specials. It's a nice local bar that has some great food deals. Sundays are $5.00 burgers, Mondays are $19.99 whole Lobster dinner, Tuesdays are $16.99 Prime Rib, All very good prices and the quality of food is way better than you'd expect. The atmosphere is a bit loud but quaint and friendly. I've brought friends and coworkers here for some of the specials and have never been disappointed. It does get crowded so plan ahead. The Lobster and Prime Rib are also limited so they can run out later at night. read more

I was there for breakfast with 8 other people on a Sunday. We arrived at 10AM, right when they opened, without having made a reservation. They accommodated us right away. They put us in the beer garden in the back, which was beautiful. The menu offered lunch items, as well. The food was very good. We had their version of a Mimosa, the Ramosa. It was very good. The service was excellent. read more

Rams Head Tavern - Front entrance. - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

brunch surprise! ambiance: try to get a table outside in back to enjoy the awesome live band. we were led out back to a canopy of trees for plenty of shade and breeze. very lively atmosphere food: had their fish tacos and crabcake Benedict. both plates were cleaned when we were done. the bottomless bloody mary got my husband singing along with the band! service: all friendly definitely a nice brunch spot and plan to visit when in the area again read more

Rams Head Tavern - here is a photo of the same guy in one of the photos posted at the same table 4 years later! way cool!! - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

After seating ourselves and attempting to flag down waitstaff for 25+ minutes finally got a menu. Patio was busy but not packed, about 60% full and we saw at least 6 servers. Another 20 minutes to get drinks, 10 more for water and well past the hour mark for appetizers. Gave up at that point and another 10 minutes just to get the check. Never again! read more

Pretty good place for a burger and mac n cheese. I have been here a few times as it is not too far from my home and office and the Circuit Court. I have had a couple of their different burgers that were really good. They go with the half pounder which appears to be the trend. I still believe that an ideal burger should be about 1/3 pound. That being said, the half pounder at Ram's Head doesn't seem as thick and heavy as it is at some places. I have tried their Tavern Burger and the Fordham Cup. The Tavern Burger has blue cheese and bacon, probably my two favorite burger toppings. The Fordham Cup comes with an onion ring on it with some crab dip in the onion ring. It was tasty, but there may have been a little too much going on in that burger and with a half pound patty it was really heavy. One of the other interesting menu items that I tried was the mac n cheese with crab meat. The mac n cheese by itself is pretty good there. Adding some fresh lump crab meat just makes it better. Their mac n cheese uses penne pasta. The pasta was cooked well. There was plenty of creamy cheesy goodness to go around. Melted cheese and seafood is not a typical combination (other than McD's filet-o-fish) but after having this crab mac n cheese it has reaffirmed my opinion that cheese goes with anything. They also seem to have a very nice selection of beer, including several local brews. I am not a big beer drinker so this isn't much of a plus for me, but beer drinkers seem to enjoy their selection. The menu also offers recommendations for pairing a brew with a menu item which is nice for someone who isn't a beer connoisseur. For the bad, the fish tacos there are not very good. I also had a steak there once (can't remember which cut) but it was not very good. Not bad, but not very good. You may find it a little pricey, but it seems like every place in downtown Annapolis is pricey. Still, if the prices were more reasonable this place could probably squeeze another half a star or star out of me. Oh, my SO likes the salmon BLT. Overall it has pretty good burgers and is worth going to just to try the mac n cheese with the crab. read more

Came here on Saturday October 20th, after the Navy homecoming game for the most unorthodox date I've ever been on but yet still very much on point. Not only were we able to get a table right away (on a saturday night? yep!) but the staff, food and conversation was absolutely legit. As said in some of my previous posts on Yelp, I'm not usually up for the typical chain-style restaurants and bars however Rams Head surprised me and furthermore exceeded my expectations. I ordered the Count De Monte Cristo sandwich and "excuse my french", but... holy shit! Sliced turkey breast, bacon, ham and provolone cheese, all served on French toast? Umm.. I'm pretty sure that should be illegal. Breakfast AND Dinner of champions! My hope is to be back at this place yet again, for another unorthodox date. Stay tuned... read more

Great food, delicious beer, and awesome entertainment all in one place? YES! Wish I didn't live so far because I would frequent as often as I could! We saw Carbon Leaf there and it reminded me a lot of the Birchmere - which I also love. The beer is brewed off site but I believe used to be brewed onsite but has grown and is now brewed at a bigger location. If you like beer - try the doulble strong - doppelbach! DELISSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! read more

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I love this place! Went there today for a late lunch. They offered half price beers and beer cocktails. The Rams Head Brew pub beer was delightful so I had 2. Crab Dip With French bread was some of the best I have had. Ordered the Cubano Sandwich which was mouth watering! I usually get the superb Shrimp & Grits, but decided today to Order a sandwich instead and was impressed. Atmosphere is very good. attractive decor. Very helpful waitstaff and prompt service. My server even helped me by giving good directions to a hat shop I wanted to visit. read more

Really hoping that this was just an off day. Party of 6 for dinner. Waiter seemed to be lost right from the first contact. After twenty mins we were able to get our orders in, and about twenty mins later we received our food. I ordered a cup of cream of crab soup which was cold and old bay wings which were not very good. How do you screw up wings? Our party asked for a couple refills on drinks which we never got. The real fun began when we asked for the bill. Waiter said he did not want to split the check because he would mix up al the orders. He said he would prefer if we just split the check. Some paid cash others cards and he was unable to understand how to handle. I am very disappointed, and this was absolutely one of the worst meals. I will not be returning and will not recommend to anyone. read more

Love the live music and beer on the patio! Had the crab mac and cheese recommended by others in their reviews... I thought it was bland. But the baked Brie was great. read more

Rams Head Tavern - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Stopped on our way back home (to NJ) from south Maryland. Have been here several times in the past and knew the beer to be decent. The 4 of us all had at least a pint, a chili/soup, and an entree. The following is a listing of positives/negatives: #The Beer# Positives - Well rounded beer with nothing that I particularly disliked. - Seasonal was a delicious Saison which was unfiltered. - The seasonal stout was not included with the sampler, however, the waitress obliged to allow us to sample it on the house. Negatives - Sampler is really small. Waitress advertised it as being equivalent to a point but it definitely did not look like 6 x 2.5oz glasses. - The alternative stout (which was marked as a seasonal) tasted nearly exactly like the Old Dominion - either they gave us the wrong sample or it is exactly the same. - No happy hour pricing or pitcher specials on Sundays. #The Food# Positives - Vegetarian chili is very tasty. - The fish tacos were requested split and they actually setup two separate plates with guacamole, rice/beans, etc. Negatives - Lump crab soup was uneventful and looked like Gerber baby food - ie, there were no lumps of crab. We contemplated sending both bowls back but did not. - Asked for extra Teriyaki Sauce with my Jerk Chicken and received a little container on the side instead. Simply, my request was not adhered because it looked like I received what one would normally get as there was no sauce on the Jerk Chicken. Asked for more Teriyaki after putting what was in the container on the sandwich. While tasting not bad, found the chicken to be somewhat dry and fries not very spicy - hence the need for more sauce. In summary, I have had better brewpub food but I have also had worse. Total bill for 4 people including beer was about 75$. read more

What's the best way to recover from a race? Heading to a low key tavern and tackeling a giant plate of goodness. I was a bit disappointed when, after reading reviews about the phenomenal chicken and waffles I was denied (not on the menu). But, any hard feelins quickly disapated when I found myself reading the menu and drooling (no, I can't blame the 6+ miles I just did). Also, any restaurant that offers a "Make It Yourself" Bloody Mary bar AND it's $10 for all you can drink, deserves all the love in the world. I will definitely be back for another round in the near future. I love stumbling onto a "find" and it becoming a must-go when we're in the neighborhood. read more

This was our 1st time here as a family and were not disappointed. I had the Farmhouse Bennie (ham on biscuits), the wife had The Annapolis Benedict (with lump crab cake) and our teenage boy had The Breakfast Bomb burger (egg, beef & bacon). Great portions, not insane amount of Hollandaise Sauce & DELISH flavors. The bar-made Bloodys are so-so... We recommend getting the 'do-it-yourself' $10 Bloodys, as they have a great table of goodies. read more

Rams Head Tavern - The Farmhouse Bennie! They have Cholula here! Boom! - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

We didn't get food at this pace, but the drinks were good. They had a great beer selection and the bartender was very attentive.

Went tonight for dinner and the Amy Grant show. Have been here numerous times and the meals have usually been pretty good but tonight was terribly disappointing. My chicken was literally too tough to even chew. Pretty sure it has been refried numerous times. Waitress was pretty inattentive (maybe because another patron was so particular with her meal that the chef came out to discuss and eventually deliver a special dish) and even sat us in the incorrect seats for the show. Fortunately, Amy Grant was amazing! Will definitely see more shows here but doubt if I ever do another meal. read more

I find Ram's Head to be just alright food-wise, and overpriced for barely surpassing standard bar food. The wait staff is always friendly, but the microbrews are just okay (Copperhead is the only one that lives up to the hype for me), and the dinner menu is surprisingly boring. Good place for a drink after work, but there are plenty of better options for lunch or dinner. read more

I reviewed Ram's Head once, before I was 21. Now, after going a lot more (almost every week) and really getting a feel for it, I love it. My favorite bar in Annapolis by far. Crowds are good, no cover, great selection of drinks and food, not too loud like most of the other bars, great service and bartenders. Everything about Rams Head is good. The best time to go is spring and summer, sitting out on the patio is the best way to go. read more

Best Happy Hour in Town. With something for everyone Ram's Head is my Happy Hour of choice. Happy hour prices run from 4-7 Mon-Fri and the food is served from 5-7. Your server will give you a couple of tickets for trips to the food bar which is different for every day of the week. Tuesdays and Fridays are my favorites, with Oysters and Mussels on Tuesdays and Wings Friday. With a couple of tickets on Tuesday you can have almost a half pound o mussels and 8 oysters with a $3 draft beer... Try to get that anyplace else. Alan and Teisha will take care of you most weekdays at the bar upstairs, or you might opt for the Garden seating under the old Wisteria tree... you might even prefer the cozy, rustic look and feel of the downstairs bar, unless you want the pub/restaurant feel of the dining area... If you cant' find a comfortable place at the Ram's Head Tavern, you just can't be pleased. Also not to be missed are the Release Parties for new brews coming from the Fordham/Dominion Brewery. Usually the first Thursday of the month the parties run during Happy Hour and feature a $5 pint with a special commemorative glass and $1 refills... Be there early, it'll be packed. read more

Great little lunch spot especially if you can eat out on the terrace. It beautiful. My wife and I had a Count de Monte Cristo as one of our sandwiches which was incredible. We also enjoyed a sandwich special which was chicken bacon and crab dip served on a brioche bun, delicious. The servings were big and the cut potato fries were incredible. I definite recommend a a great lunch spot. read more

Rams Head Tavern - Beautiful outdoor dining terrace. - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

I love Rams Head! It's a place where there's seems to be a lot going on. It is busy, bustling and just so full of life! There's an outdoor sitting, a garden type area, a basement bar, a regular bar and of course the rams head on stage. I was not verry impressed with the food except of course for their different happy hour deals! My fave is the free oyster every Tuesdays with an order of a drink! Whoa, who can beat that? Anyways, if you want to just have fun in annapolis, this is worth checking out! read more

Rams Head Tavern - Free oysters every Tuesday - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

This was an amazing dining experience. I had a cup of Maryland Cream of Crab Soup (perfection), Maryland Crab Cake Dinner (so delicious) and a slice of key lime pie (tasty end to the meal). Sitting on the back patio was beautiful and the service was friendly. One of the best meals I have had all year. Will definitely be back for a perfect meal start to finish, I can't say enough how delicious the food was. read more

Rams Head Tavern - Maryland Cream of Crab Soup, outstanding! - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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What a fun menu. They have so many interesting options. We shared the chicken and waffles sandwich and the crabby grilled cheese. Both were outstanding. We had a debate over which one was better. I still am not sure which. One of those rare times where you are so glad you decided to share so you got to try multiple things. We also had grapefruit beers which were delicious. Kids had burger and chicken tenders, they both enjoyed their food and enjoyed sampling our food. The servers were great too, very engaging and helping us to pick from the menu. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Annapolis. read more

Stick with burgers and pub fare. Our meals were below average.

A very pleasant place for lunch time. I bet it's hopping at night. Mark started with a Rams Head IPA. I had a bloody Mary; both were quite good. Mark and I each had a cup of the crab vegetable soup. It has a nice flavor and lots of crab (although it seemed a bit like vegetable soup with some crab tossed in). Then we shared the Chicken Diablo special. Lot of flavor and my half was more than I could finish. Our bill was quite reasonable for two lunches and three drinks (Mark had a second beer) and our server was very nice. He did bring our soup and entree at the same time instead of soup first but we hadn't specified so I guess that was on us. I'd come here again. read more

Was very excited to try this restaurant, was seated pretty quickly but left after sitting for 20 minutes with no one coming over to our table . The place was empty, and we left hungry and disappointed. Won't be back read more

Took my girlfriend to a concert at the Rams Head Stage and had dinner at the tavern, what can I tell you, the place is great with a nice feel to the whole place. We generally get two different meals and share both between us. Kamelia went for one of the specials for the night, beer batter Rockfish with sweet potato fries which was out of this world in flavor and freshness. I had one of the standard meals, crab and macaroni and cheese. My meal was missing something and we decided it was the lack of CHEESE, in the dish. It was a water down version of an American classic. But the place was busy because a well liked up and up and coming local band was playing. Carbon Leaf from Virginia. Which was fantastic and finishing up the evening at the Rams Head Tavern and Stage made it a great date night for us. Yes, the food was almost great, the surrounds was perfect only a little cold and the band made the evening a perfect date night for us. read more

I am all about saving money and I think this place offers fair prices for their food and services. Since I love burgers, I highly recommend ordering their "Dynamite Grilled Chicken Burger." It is my favorite burger next to In-N-Out's burger. Moreover, the atmosphere is nice and there's plenty of room. read more