Our family of 8 stopped in for lunch. The bartenders promptly greeted us and directed us over to the hostess, who sat us in their Tea Room, which was a lovely surprise. My father and I are both hard of hearing, so the quiet environment was a big plus for us. We were right next to their outdoor dining area, and they have a gorgeous, natural tree branch awning (see picture). I thought it added a lot to the ambience. My mom asked about how spicy their enchiladas were and they actually brought out a small sample of their enchilada sauce with a few chips for her to be able to try it. (Verdict: it's a bit spicy, but good, so she ordered it.) My sister was pleased that they had quite a few vegetarian options. Half of us ordered their Tavern burgers and were very pleased with them. And one person ordered the Mac and Cheese Quattro with crab and loved it. They're a little bit pricey, but all in all, it was a lovely dining experience! read more

Rams Head Tavern - Outdoor awning - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Came here for happy hour! Sat by the bar area and food and drinks were served promptly. Was a great place to start the night and get a quick drink! read more

Rams Head Tavern - Crab Crabby Tots - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

We love coming here! The food is consistently good and so is the service. We started with the crab deviled eggs on bacon. I don't understand why they don't give an even amount of eggs...5 doesn't make sense. The cream of crab soup is excellent! It's not too thick and has a good amount of crab. My partner loves the fish and chips. I do too. The fish isn't greasy and the portion is big enough to share. The coleslaw is sweet, fresh and creamy. This time we ordered the crab flatbread. It wasn't so great. It seemed like it had been sitting and wasn't prepared fresh. There was plenty of crab. The cheese wasn't warm and melty. This was very disappointing. But since we like a lot of other things on the menu it wasn't a big deal. My partner loved the cheesecake special of the day. I didn't think it was that great but he loved it. I had the peanut butter chocolate pie. It was pretty good...not the best and not the worst. It wasn't especially peanut buttery...a lot of creamy fluff on a really good chocolate cookie crust. We like the vibe. It's very relaxed with friendly servers. We like the small room off of the larger eating area. If you get a booth on the wall you can hear the music in their venue next door. The music venue is awesome! We love it! They always have great acts. We had a good dinner and then a great show. read more

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A mixed review here. The food at RHT is solidly mediocre; perhaps even below average. The burgers and a few of the apps/small plates are good but just about anything more ambitious is adequate but unremarkable, and the menu's kind of stale. Were it not for the convenience of the music venue next door, I wouldn't send anyone to eat here. Ram's Head on Stage, the live performance hall that shares space with the Tavern, is a great place for live music, which slides my review to 4 stars from 3. Get your tix early so you're in front of the stage and not to the side (the larger part of the space to the left of the stage). The sound tends to be muddy to the side. And a note to on Stage from this child of the 70s who grew up on very loud music - sometimes the volume level at on Stage is simply deafeningly loud - painfully so - the New Year's Eve party is an example. Subtlety and musicianship get lost in the distortion and the ear's inability to process it all. Taking it down a notch or two to show off the music and not your speaker system would be both welcome and appreciated. read more

Food was horrible. Underwhelming.....Salmon & chicken was severely overcooked we couldn't even eat it. Don't waste your time eating here. read more

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We ventured to Annapolis for The #Shamrockstroll unfortunately our server did not know about this promotion. Rams head is known for their ultimate bloody Mary which is a delicious bloody Mary that has crab, shrimp, bacon floating on top! They are roasted Brussel sprouts with bacon and blue cheese cannot be described it's so delicious. The crabby tots are a large shareable serving of tater tot's covered in a crab sauce with chunks of crab old Bay seasoning and is delicious yet messy. Service is good social distancing is enforced and it is a good idea to start a pub crawl at the top of the hill. read more

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The salmon blt was very good. A little on the expensive side and average portion sizes. The service was friendly and got us our food in a reasonable amount of time. We sat downstairs which is a little tight, but overall a cool environment. read more

Rams Head Tavern - Salmon BLT - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

This place is pretty cool. They got a tea room and another pub downstairs. They got delicious craft beer on draft (I highly recommend the Key Lime Lager) and even root beer on tap! I went with the crab cakes and they are absolutely delicious. It's served on top of Green tomatoes (which I love) and roasted (not sweet) corn. Very good! Unfortunately, service here isn't that good. The first time I came here the bartender was not attentive at all and my crab cakes came out kinda lukewarm, as if sitting on the counter for a while. This was lunch time on a weekday so it was pretty empty. The hostess was away minding her own business and we felt largely ignored. I feel it's pretty frustrating when you are paying for parking and you need to interrupt your meal to add more time in the meter. All in all, the food and drinks are great, but they take really long so don't come here if you aren't patient. read more

Rams Head Tavern - Crab Cake (Double) - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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McKenna is the worst bartender not only did she provide poor service cuss at us but also harass and threaten us at another bar .. Went for beers and food we were told that the kitchen is close I ask what time they close McKenna clearly irritated says it's 12 " why you guys keep asking all these questions " She had friends at the bar based on her interactions with them and over sexual tone and inappropriate behavior been. displayed .. McKenna was rude condescending and overall. Didn't make us feel welcome .. she overshare and told us she can't drink as she has a alcohol monitor on her car . Not conversation you should have with a customer. We order pizza for delivery once she found out she began to ridicule us by saying "where are you guys from you can't do this ! " Granted we weren't aware we couldn't do this as the kitchen was close .. She spoke. To the manager who base on her body language came across just as rude and bad at her job as her employee .. We paid and after another confrontational attitude and passive aggressive conversation we left .. Went to another bar I heard "hope you got your pizza bitch " and F U .. McKenna and her crew from the bar yelling and. Screaming expletives at. Me and my friends Thankfully they left .I would rather eat cold fries from MacDonald then every visiting this place again ! We read more

Great beer stop. Very average food. They are adjacent to Rams Head where you get to witness great music in a small venue. Makes you feel like they are performing in your living room. I recommend RHT for drinks but get your meals elsewhere. Appetizers are okay. read more

Meal was excellent! 10% of because I had a Rams Head ticket for a show. Definitely coming back! read more

Rams Head Tavern - S'mores Sundae - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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During COVID, I called and had food delivered several times. Always the same order tater tots, and Rockfish fingers. The tights are always hot and flavorful, and I have to admit the rockfish fingers might be some of the finer seafood appetizers in Parole. read more

A few weeks back while in Annapolis for a conference some coworkers and I stopped here for lunch on two different days. I was pleasantly surprised at how amazing the food was. Each day I started with a cup of soup. Both were delicious! I had a salad with chicken for lunch one day and one of the special chicken sandwiches another. I cleared my plate both times and so did everyone else I was dining with. Although they were busy and short staffed, the service was not affected. The server we had at a table the first time was excellent and provided refills without having to ask. The bartender on the second visit was just as attentive and friendly. I do not live far from Annapolis so I will 100% be returning to Rams Head Tavern in the near future. This is one of the most solid places to visit for a meal while downtown. read more

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My only experience here was a lunch (no drinking at the bar) which was terrible. Driest piece of fish I've ever had in my life. You'd think being this close to the water you could get a decent meal but not in my case. Won't be back to eat here but the bar might work for me sometime. It looked nice! read more

Came here for their $6 burger night on Sunday. Good service and great beer but the burger I ordered medium was a bit dry and overcooked. read more

Rams Head Tavern - $6 burger Sunday - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

The food and drinks were fantastic! We highly recommend the Pear Salad with mango vinaigrette it was light and refreshing on a hot day. They provided a bowl of water for our service-dog. The service was attentive and good! The ambiance, well we had to sit outside likely for having a "dog" but no one asked for her paperwork.... either way good experience. read more

Really classy place for dinner and live jazz music on the patio. They have an impressive menu with lots of seafood entree choices. The musicians were terrific. read more

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UPDATE: Their Tavern burgers are great as well. A continued 5 out of 5 rating for me. read more

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Good food, good location down town, concert venue with ticket. Concert seating is by table and can feel tight.

A local's favorite spot, I used to be a local here and I still love coming back. The menu is "modern Chesapeake meets modern American," I'd say with semi frequent updates to it. The latest sandwich I got was Banh Mi and it was good but I've had better and I kind of regret it. Everyone else though was pleased with their dishes of Maryland Crab Soup, steaks, and various other entrees. Prices feel a little steep (but whose doesn't these days sadly) and the feeling of the place remains the same day after day and night after night - welcoming but not obnoxiously so. Service is attentive. read more

Been here a few times and today stopped in to grab a beer and a couple of appetizers. The food was very average - the meat on the flatbread was dry and not well seasoned. The crab dip was mostly soft cream cheese - very little crab flavor. High Points can be given to the beer - between the group we had a lager, a couple of amber ales and a cider. Everyone gave a thumbs up there. They have a lot of live music - go for the stage events - not necessarily the food. read more

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So - I would have given them 4 or 5 stars...because the location and the food are very good. However, last night, while I was eating at the bar - this happened: Within minutes of former President Trump being shot at a campaign rally, the female bartender - the one that always has an attitude and a nasty look on her face - stated, "That's all I need. I work until 2AM and now I have to listen to politics all night" while also being visibly annoyed that people were in shock and talking about the assassination attempt. This bartender reminds me of the person at Lincoln's assassination who lamented she wouldn't be able to see the rest of the play. read more

After going to a protest, we stopped in here for their happy hour. I had heard about Rams Head after doing a ghost tour and was super excited to check it out. The tavern is huge and can for large parties when it's not COVID times. They have both an outdoor patio in the back and tables set up outside in the front. We opted for the back patio which has really nice miss lighting, and were seated without a wait. The back patio has great lamps to keep you warm on chillier evenings, and I ordered some hot lemon water to go with my beer. Bae ordered a cocktail and the firecracker shrimp, tuna boats and wings as they had happy hour. The food was delicious and had really good flavor without any one spice or sauce over powering the dish. Our server was attentive but respectful of distance when checking in. She also made sure to around for last call and get a second order of drinks in. After our apps, we asked to see their basement where the ghost story remnents exist and see the bed post from the story. The bar area where the ghost story takes place is available for seating but the ceilings are super low so watch your head. Get a piece of Annapolis history while dining at Rams Head. read more

Rams Head Tavern - fire cracker shrimp and Tuna Boats - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

My girlfriend and I got the simple mahi mahi and the meatloaf. The mahi mahi was pretty nice but nothing interesting special. It was pretty much what the name suggest. The meatloaf on the other hand was great. The sauce was delicious, I would like to figure out now to recreate it at home! I also got a drink but it was just ok. I really suggest getting the meatloaf! read more

Rams Head Tavern - Simple Mahi Mahi - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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Seven of us had a late lunch here last Saturday. Annapolis was crowded for the Gun March, and we saw a lot of the marchers in the restaurant, so maybe the Rams Head Tavern was busier than it would have been for a normal March Saturday afternoon? So maybe the service we encountered here was adversely affected, along with the Annapolis traffic and parking? So besides the long waits for food, and befuddled servers wandering around (plates in hand) trying to locate the owner of the plate, we had a very nice lunch here. The food was very good. We ordered a variety of sandwiches and burgers and appetizers, and honestly, everything looked great. I mooched a fried pickle slice from my friend to the right and thought it was very good -a nice combination of crunch on the outside and salty fresh pickle on the inside. The menu description was ''Crisp dill pickle chips dipped in locally brewed Fordham beer batter, fried golden. Served with housemade ranch. $8.95''. Here's what it looked like https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Nv0x5oaEtvgkgV4PwmYcQQ&userid=cVrM2BvOvPV0Vi_rC8kepQ My same friend to my right ordered a Tuna Tower - a real beauty of a dish - Marinated raw tuna, cucumber, tomato, avocado, seaweed salad, coconut wasabi and Sriracha. Served with crisp fried wontons. $12.95 https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=7jBhATNrVfbQaMRYKdKPlQ&userid=cVrM2BvOvPV0Vi_rC8kepQ I ordered a Salad Fresca and loved it! How does this sound ' 'Mixed greens tossed in pineapple mango vinaigrette topped with jumbo shrimp, grilled watermelon and pineapple, roasted pears, strawberries, candied cayenne cashews and feta cheese. $13.95' '. How does this look? https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=q65N404DAb2WI2ftDLpGPA&userid=cVrM2BvOvPV0Vi_rC8kepQ For my beverage I went into their vast brewery choices and selected a Taste of the Taps flight. It was a sampler of six beers. Some of the beers were badly under-filled, and when I mentioned this to our server, she kind of shrugged her shoulders and said ' 'Oh well' '. The beers were good, all of them. Lightweight Lager, Grapefruit Ale (I loved that one), Oak Barrel Stout, Copperhead Ale, Gypsy Lager, and a Seasonal. There were plenty of plusses at the Ram's Head Tavern. The food was great, the menu was huge, and the beer choice was gigantic. But the service was definitely 'off', at least on the afternoon of our visit. I forgot to add that my friend to my left, who also ordered a salad didn't get a roll like I did with mine. We had to ask for it. Of course, the menu said all salads came with a roll. So maybe this was a one-time occurrence of substandard service? But that's the difference between 3 and 4 stars in my book. read more

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Why come to Maryland and not get Crab? The crab chowder was very good. Also had a crabby melt. A bit strange on an English muffin but generous helping of meat. A fairly solid place read more

Great burger! Very reasonably priced. Our server was very nice and she managed a large group really well. Fun and good food!

Good service. Good local beer selections. Loved the blackened fish taco. My son liked the Mac and cheese. Grilled romaine was good. Duck taco was too too sweet. Crab cake was good. Steak was very dry and no taste. Had to ask for A1 to eat with steak. read more

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Loved the jazz trio and food was ok. The half & half soup and brats were good. Our server was cool bordering on rude. If he cracked a smile, we didn't see it. Disappointing really, as there were so many more places that we could've gone to... read more

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please be careful before you order foof here. My son who loves burgers hated the stale pre cooked burger they served with wood hard fries. He got home and started feeling nauseous and he could only stomach eating less than half of what was served. The " Ahi" tuna tasted super salty and really weird and like it came out of a can. I am also not feeling well. the crab was not fresh. I will didnt return the food because the servers were nice but I am regretting not returning the food immediately specially since I am also feeling very sick from the food. I hope the chef gets an inspection soon because I am really doubtful about the food preparation hygien. read more

My go - to. Great food. I always get the ol'bay wings & loaded tots. Service is great with friendly staff. Ambiance is mature but with a fun vibe. read more

It's a great place for a intimate venue, but I don't understand why they serve crappy drinks!! It deters me from booking a show because I know while I'm watching a show and I really could get into it with a good glass of wine, that that's not going to happen. Seriously... The wine is sooooooo bad! Why would they serve gross wine at a place like this? For example, You can get Ecco domani for $8 a bottle why not make the wine more mainstream for a more enjoyable experience! Also I ordered an Irish coffee because I could not drink the wine! The coffee tasted old and whip cream had a stale flavor- yuk! I should have just drank the water alone since they serve so many carafes of it. Don't they want to make $ here or just serve water? Service was great though, very nice and attentive waitress! Please change the wine menu! read more

Lamp Soup was so delicious- meaty and flavorful The Crab Eggs Benedict is still my favorite for breakfast- changed a little but still my favorite spot in Annapolis read more

A solid meal. I can't say I found Rams Head to be extraordinary, but am tottering between giving it 3 to 4 stars. The food was fairly standard, although I did order a simple salad. My sweet potato tots were quite delicious, and the other members of my party reportedly enjoyed their dishes. However, none of us were especially wowed. The service was very friendly and timely, as well. They hosted a one-man guitar performance in the stage area that evening, which proved to be nice entertainment that my party briefly enjoyed. Families should note this stage area is reserved for those 21 years old and over, but Rams Head does have extensive seating for those with young ones. Overall, a decent dining experience. read more

Rams Head Tavern - Roasted pear salad without its customary bleu cheese - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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Located in Annapolis in between rows of restaurants, quaint shops, and bars on a cobble stone street. Rams Head is the go to venue for food, drinks, and music. We went there on a Saturday to catch a performance of the David Bromberg quintet. We first had dinner in the bar section. They have a great choice of bar food such as wings, nachos, crab cakes as well as sandwiches, pasta, steaks, tacos, salads, and soups. I wanted to try the bratwurst rolled in pretzel dough with a side of saurkraut and honey mustard but opted to split a reuben on marble rye which was quite tasty. My brother and his wife got the blackened fish tacos which was a generous portion with a side of beans, guac and pico. Amazing array of craft beers on tap, makes me want to be a beer drinker! For those going to the music venue, a seperate bar menu is available and you can eat at your seat as you listen to the music. Great place to eat, drink, and catch some men in uniform! read more

Rams Head Tavern - 138 plus different types of beer! - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Stopped in with family for dinner on Saturday, Jan. 8th. 7 of us and we were seat in the back by the fireplace. Our waitress was pleasant and quickly attentive. All the beers we choose were great. I tried the veggie tacos - they were really good, with a nice side of rice and spicy guac. My daughter had the vegan sausage dish. She loved it and I thought it was very flavorful. My husband had the veggie flat bread and it was out of this world yummy!! I can't speak for everyone as I was really paying attention more to what we had. But there were no complaints. Oh, and the deviled eggs were a hit too! We will be back sometime in the summer! read more

Bottom Line: A good spot to grab a beer or dinner before a show at the adjacent Ram's Head Stage. For the past 15 years I've enjoyed grabbing the occasional beer at Ram's Head. Initially it was their awesome selection of bottled craft beer that drove me to Ram's Head because pages and pages of craft bottle selections used to be much more of a novelty than it is now. These days I usually go for one of their Fordham brews which is kinda ironic because I didn't gravitate towards their own beer when they were still brewing it here. Something that is nice about Rams Head is that it is cut into several different spaces which reduces noise and increases the atmosphere. There is a front bar, the main dining room, the private tea room, a back patio/beer garden and subterranean tavern room. The front bar is social and kinda in the path of traffic so I prefer the quaint tavern room down the low-clearance, rickety stairs. It just feels so Annapolis and 1780s-ish. Aside from beer, Rams Head is an ok spot for dinner. I haven't eaten dinner there in years but I always remember it being good but not amazing. If you are venturing to West St. for dinner, there are better choices, in my opinion. Ram's Head Tavern can definitely get busy but I enjoy the slower times here when it really has a local feel. I also like that it is just steps from the Gotts Court Garage. read more

Rams Head Tavern - Literally a rams head hangs above the fireplace making this place feel like the quintessential tavern. - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Cool bar. Great happy hour 4-7. 1/2 price apps. I had crab dip and Brussels. Different special each night of the week. Saw some people eating prime rib that looked really good. Wanted to try the crab soup but I got too full. Will come back again. read more

Rams Head Tavern - Bourbonzola Brussels Sprouts - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

We sat at the bar first and that experience was definitely way better than our dining experience. Bartenders were super welcoming and kind. We headed over to the hostess stand and wow, completely different greeting ! I had a text confirmation of my dining reservation for 8 people at 5pm and they did not have my reservation at the hostess table. The older woman was incredibly nasty and flustered and had no idea what to do. The young man at the hostess stand offered several reasonable suggestion and she threw her hands up and said "I don't care!" We just stood there in disbelief as this unfolded. The young man took us to the table and apologized and said she is always like that. I think the owners may need to rethink who is greeting and welcoming their dining guests. Our dining service was okay. Most of our guests enjoyed there food- vegan tocos were a hit along with the pretzel app and burger. I had the Tuna Poke as pictured for $17 which was missing the seaweed salad and totally underwhelming in taste and presentation. Basically 1 avocado and two scoops of tuna with some sauce. If it wasn't for our waitress and the young man at the hostess table I would have left 0 stars. Hope Rams Head makes some improvements soon! read more

Rams Head Tavern - Tuna Poke - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

This is the bar / restaurant portion of the amazing stage of the Ram's Head Tavern. It is TONS of amazing, specialized beers, like anything you could want. But the food is fast and heavy. I had a great goat cheese burger, rare with awesome onions. My friend had a whiskey burger, awesome but a bit sloppy, Obviously, they are used to pre-show leaders who need their food fast so they can get to their seats. The Rams head Tavern is an institution in Annapolis, sporting many big-name acts (tonight I saw Crash Test Dummies) - see my review for Rams Head Stage. Bottom line: not bad but would not stand out we're it not for the stage. read more

Rams Head Tavern - American Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland