This is my second return here in a while to see a empty Extacy Mike and Shawna . This lace is a good place to come to across the street from yhe Burtonsville Shopping Center. Across the street from McDonals and other businesses . This is Restaurant 198 . This place has my people in love the Spanish. Over here o order Empanadas, The ooh Ooh steak and cheese . I love the different pies and cakes they have . My aunts I have here have always been protective of me since I was a child . I hope to get a job here someday to own up to my spanish heritage someday soon . I've ran away too long from who I was . I dont care what other Americans think anymore with this crooked administration. This place has a huge parking area and as yoy see they have a huge back porch area . Insidevthey have a huge barista arwa where they serve all assorted drinks including exotic drinks, To sodas , And others , iced tea too . .This is a relaxing place to come to to embrace my mixed heritages again . Theu have huge 8ndoor dining areas hist stage arwa neat the front door . They have a somewhat open concept kitchen where they perform their magic to make your best foods you could ever want and cant find anywhere else. They have great menus as well . One thing disappointing no wifi plugs to charge cell Phones. I will be filling out job applications here hand in my resumes . I hope they let me work here someday to be the bridge between other Americans and the Spanish to undue the mistakes of the past including the Covid Pandemic . That was thecwirst of Mankind's Mistakes that should have never have happened . This place hss always been good to me and my family . This is a place highly recommended. I love coming to this place to restaurant 198 . I hope I keep coming here someday. If you love this place as I do this lace is for you. We hope to see you all very soon once again. read more

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Our drinks took forever Our food took forever After we ordered, the waitress came back to say one of the dinners wasn't available. Then she left without taken a new order. The food was mediocre, the drinks were watery, the portions were quite small. Apparently they don't understand what happy hour is. They took a couple dollars off the price and gave you 1/2 the amount. I asked for tartar sauce. They gave me 1000 Island dressing. I asked again and got some other kind of salad dressing. So, either both waiters didn't know what tartar sauce is or the restaurant doesnt serve fish and chips without tartar sauce. There also was no lemon. The bill took about 1/2 hour. Really suggest you avoid this place It was nice atmosphere until some entertainment started setting up and then we couldn't hear. They were playing, just setting up and made an insane amount of noise read more

We came for dinner on a Monday night. They do trivia in a part of the restaurant where we were seated at first. It felt a little loud, and also off when there was a whole portion of the restaurant that was empty where they weren't doing trivia! We asked to move and were reseated promptly. I ordered the mussels in a garlic-wine sauce. I knew this could be risky because I wasn't sure that's what they were known for, but took the chance anyway, They came out quickly. The server also brought another bowl for the shells with a small fork and spoon. I tried one that had a broken shell and it tasted...off. Like the mussels weren't fresh off. I tried a bite of bread in the sauce and the sauce tasted like nothing. It was very bad. I flagged over the server, explained what was wrong. She promptly took it away and took it off the bill. She asked what I wanted instead, so I went basic and got the 198 burger. It came out a couple minutes later. The burger itself was really tasty, well cooked and well seasoned. It could have used some additional sauce that wasn't mayo but that's personal preference. It came with fries. They were blah, very soggy and greasy, so they were basically untouched. My advice - go simple, and it'll be fine. I'd go back again for another burger, wings, etc but wouldn't go out on a limb again with something more adventurous. read more

Restaurant 198 - Route 29 Mussels - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burtonsville, Maryland

Great restaurant with homey vibes and cool decor. Check out the painted cat mural on one wall and shelves filled with trinkets and cute home decor. The service matches the friendly atmosphere. The menu is mostly classic America comfort food with some Latin American fare (empanadas, burritos, nachos). They have a comprehensive breakfast and drink/bar menu. They also have gluten free and vegan items marked for easier identification. I had the orange spice crispy tofu sandwich with a garden salad instead of the usual fries. The sandwich was on a warm soft Kaiser roll with lettuce, onions and tomatoes. The tofu slab was breaded, fried crispy (but greaseless) with a citrusy creamy dressing. The salad had red onions, cucumbers and romaine. All items were crisp and fresh. The dressing on the side reminded me of a crema sauce. It was filling and tasty but not heavy. They also have live entertainment and trivia nights on certain days of the week. read more

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I when there with my BF we order drinks and several entries to kill time while we was having a business conversation the taste of the entries was like old food not good at all read more

So, it was my first time here and I came solely to enjoy the delicious empanadas! It is the word on the street! I was greeted by friendly and warm customer service. The ambiance is very diner-esque, it feels like a cozy diner back in the 1950's! Now, let's get onto the empanadas! I ordered a shrimp empanada which came with a tasty romulaude sauce, and a chicken and beef empanada that came with a delicious salsa verde style sauce. The empanadas were seasoned perfectly, filled with juicy filling, bountiful in size, and delicious to the soul! My favorite was the beef empanada! It had a special signature touch, cheers to good eats! read more

Restaurant 198 - 198 Empanadas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burtonsville, Maryland

Hey friends! My boo and I came for Valentine's Day breakfast. We wanted something cooked with love. What better place to get that from than a Mom & Pop restaurant?! Restaurant 198 is a locally-owned restaurant that focuses on farm-fresh ingredients & lively environments. They have live music, bingo & other fun events weekly. I ordered the 198 Iris platter: eggs, French toast, smoked bacon and hash browns. The entire meal was delicious! I loved the generous portion of eggs, I could taste that they were farm fresh. French toast was beautifully cooked and had an amazing vanilla-forward flavor. My only distaste is that I wish the hash browns were crispy. My fiancé enjoyed his omelette! -Customer service was great! -Plenty free parking -Prices are average. Our entrees were about $20/each. -Restaurant was clean. I love the rustic decor. I'll be back for happy hour and live music! read more

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If you want good service and food. Give this restaurant a try. Their menu has a like for all your cravings. We've had breakfast and lunch on various visits, no complaints. I especially like the happy hour empanadas. Prices are reasonable too. Don't forget to see the cat mural. I did take photos. read more

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Restaurant 198 completely impressed me, becausehonestly from the outside I was skeptical. However, the moment we sat down, the staff made us feel right at home with their friendly service. The food was absolutely amazing! Full of flavor, beautifully presented, and honestly even better than I expected. What really sets this place apart is the dedicated kids' play area. It's such a thoughtful touch. If you're looking for great food, great service, and a spot that truly welcomes families, Restaurant 198 is a must-visit! read more

Restaurant 198 - Beef empanada - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burtonsville, Maryland

John and Mario Angel are very professional, personable owners of an Icon restaurant (Formerly known as Sybel's). They have done an amazing jog of transforming the restaurant into what is 198. Live music, good conversations and mature people. The wait staff is attentive and and respectful. Great experience read more

Ladies and Gentlemen, I didn't want to write this review. I wanted to gate-keep one of the best margaritas in the DMV and bring a select few to enjoy it. The owner shared that it's a family recipe, now it's only fair that I stop being selfish and tell everyone :D I love the kitten on the wall, the decor, the seating, and how clean everything is. The food is a blend of American and Latin with a few dishes to represent MoCo (look at the salads)! There's also a vegetarian menu boasting tacos, enchiladas, and burgers; so everyone can be happy! My personal favorite has to be the Smashburger and those empanadas. All the empanadas. 5 stars for the following: Beef Picadillo Black Bean/Corn Crab&Shrimp** Plant-based Beef/Potato Mushroom&Cheese (kinda tasted like a calzone) and 4.5 for the Shredded Chicken. Tiny little pockets of happiness served with cilantro ranch (so tasty) and good vibes. The only one I wasn't fond of was the Chorizo/Jalapeño. The Paint Branch Cheese dip should be the standard for queso and those wings were phenomenal. I'm talking crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. Loved their chicken tenders and fish bites too. I would love to see how the mussels and whole rockfish taste :D Overall, this is someplace to bring family, friends, colleagues, and a date with 100% confidence they'll walk out satisfied. Enjoy! read more

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Came across this place on yelp and decided to try it out. It was pretty empty in there for a Sunday afternoon. I ordered the cream of crab soup which was very good!! I would recommend that. They have shrimp and grits, but sauce is overpowered by the taste of tomato. You can't taste the seasoning if there was any. 4 large shrimp but they were overcooked and the sauce to grits ratio wasn't that great. I will say the steak and cheese was really good! Our server was nice but she was slow. For it to not be crowded it was really slow service. I ordered steam shrimp as well to go. The shrimp was a nice size but sadly they were over cooked as well. Wish I looked at it before I left. They have a lot of specials and karaoke night I saw as well but unfortunately in my opinion the food wasn't good enough for me to want to return. read more

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Dined here recently and the food was very tasty. I really enjoyed the mocktail and the nachos. Atmosphere gave off a homely vibe. There were literally toys for kids to play with. Service was ok but could stand some improvement. Our server forgot quite a few things and swore at least 3 times. read more

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We had wanted to stop in here for a while and tonight it worked out where we could finally do it. We beat the dinner rush, thankfully. The waitress came by immediately to take our order of drinks, appetizers and mains. She brought the drinks quickly but sadly that was the last time we saw her until she brought the check. The appetizers took seemingly forever to come out and they were okay. When the mains finally came out they were also just okay. My wife had the salmon which she wasn't too excited about and I had the veggie burger which was also just okay. Don't get me wrong, I was glad they had a lot of nonmeat options, but still, even Wegmans has a more flavorful veggie burger. I hate to say it but the best part of the meal was the french fries. read more

Happy hour wings are 10/10 especially on the nights where there is live music. The service was also on point! Love every bit of this local gem. read more

First time visiting and wished it was better. I ordered the fish and chips and they were over battered bites. The service was good and the bathrooms were clean. My friend said his burger was good. read more

For family friendly breakfast diner vibes I give it a 5. We came with a good size party and they did great for breakfast. I think everyone enjoyed their meals. The kids liked the play area. It was very bright and homey and artsy inside. I had the chilaquiles (beans tortilla and eggs). Hubby had the cinnamon toast French toast which everyone eyed. read more

Restaurant 198 - Paint Branch Chips Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burtonsville, Maryland

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Nice family restaurant by the morning and day. It is close to the Burtonsville shopping center. Easy parking. In the pm hours turns into a nightlife place read more

Cute place to eat! We went for brunch and my daughter got happy face pancakes, my husband got French toast and bacon, and I got paint branch chips chilaquiles. My mea was wonderful! Avocado was fresh, looked the beans and sauce on top w goat cheese. Lovely. My daughter really liked her side of rice she ordered. They forgot my husbands grits but it wasn't in the bill so no harm. Servers were kind. Love the cat mural. Helpful that they have a small play area for toddlers and a changing table in the women's bathroom. read more

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Always happy to enjoy local food. I'm in a happy food coma. Kid and big group friendly. I like the diversity of the patrons that come here as well. They also do monthly community events. read more

Restaurant 198 - Blue Corn Huevos Rancheros and a Denver omelette. No blue corn today but still delicioso - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burtonsville, Maryland

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Unfortunately I've not had great experiences here. I've been twice and both times the food was just not very good and the service wasn't good either. There are so many great places in Burtonsville, I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

The food was hot, incredibly delicious, and perfectly seasoned. First time tryin' this restaurant read more

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From the moment we walked in, the staff was warm and accommodating. Angel, the manager, did a great job getting us situated. Now on to the food: it was flavorful and hearty, and you can tell it didn't come prepackaged from the freezer. The empanadas were spectacular, and had a great home cooked feel to them. We took some home but we'd have ordered more if we'd have known how bomb all the food would be. This place is now easily in my top 10 restaurants. This was our first time eating out since we had an our newborn & it was a delightful experience. read more

I love this diner that serve Mexican food. It was great! The service was very friendly. The food was very tasty. We both got burgers and they were delicious. Can't wait to go back again!I read more

I came here to meet with a friend for lunch. They have free parking but the lot was surprisingly full for a weekday. They have additional parking in the back. Restaurant 128 is like a modern diner. They have a dessert case (though desserts weren't being showcased) and advertised several community events, including live music and bingo nights. The brunch menu is available until 2pm. They have a sizable plant-based menu and happy hour is Monday - Friday from 4-7pm. We came on a Friday afternoon and there were several tables of senior citizens enjoying brunch. There was ample seating. Service was lovely, but the food was just ok. We started with the mussels for our appetizer (~$16). The mussels were slightly overcooked and chewy. The first mussel that I had was gritty. There were also a few empty shells with the mussels missing (and they weren't at the bottom of the bowl). The lemon sauce was tasty overall, but could've used a dash more salt. It is also served with two pieces of garlic bread which was perfect for sopping up the sauce. The size of the appetizer is good - if you wanted to, it could pass for an entree. For my brunch entree, I ordered the Huevos Rancheros (~$13). It typically comes with breakfast potatoes as a side, but I was able to substitute the breakfast potatoes for the hash browns instead. Kudos to the waitress and kitchen for their attention to detail and executing our modifications as requested. The Huevos Rancheros dish was nothing to write home about. The fried egg was too fried for my taste - they were over hard/well done as opposed to my preferred over easy, but I also didn't specify. Similar to the mussels, the dish was also light on seasoning. The table does have the typical condiments - ketchup, hot sauce, salt and pepper, etc. - to jazz it up yourself. The dish wasn't offensive, but I don't think I would order this again. Restaurant 128 has a nice community ambiance, but the food I ordered didn't wow me. Service was pleasant. I would come back to try the happy hour menu, but I'm not in any rush to return. read more

Restaurant 198 - Blue Corn Huevos Rancheros (~$13) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burtonsville, Maryland

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Food is good and the service is pretty good. The ambiance is good also. Prices are very high.

We are so proud of the staff here! They're trying so many new things, and doing a terrific job at it! The burgers, Cobb salads, empanadas, avocado toast, mussels, all are delicious. The environment is great; we usually get to sit near the outdoor garden, which has a fountain in it that the birds love to sit and take baths. I know it sounds stupid, but what a wonderful view while you're having dinner! It beats the holy tar out of a TV screen showing something that I really don't care about! If you REALLY want me to complain about something, the only thing I can complain about is that the blue cheese dressing for my salad tastes OK, but it doesn't have much if any blue cheese in it. Yet it is not ranch dressing either. read more

Restaurant 198 - An unusual and tasty choice - a Cobb salad, add steak. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burtonsville, Maryland

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This was my second time trying restaurant 198 and it's a nice addition to the burtonsville area. I'm a big sucker for diner food so I first recommended my boyfriend and I try it out. I like their classic 198 breakfast (2 eggs the way you like it, hash brown and your choice on toast). Service is very good, they're quick about seating you and it's a casual and very family/friend oriented restaurant. read more

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Restaurant 198 is a fantastic local place with delicious food. I'm a big fan of the brunch pancakes and French toast. They used to have these amazing mango ribs on their appetizer but they're no longer available :( but their mango wings are a formidable replacement. depending on the day, the service varies. but I always go back and would recommend it. read more

Amazing food great service. Manager angel was super nice and convinced us to come for Monday trivia. Excited to see it in action! Good combination of breakfast to wake you up and lunch/dinner cocktails to lighten your mood read more

A friend and I opted to meet here for a late breakfast. What a wonderful surprise and a great place to catch up! We were seated quickly and our server was very pleasant. My friend is a vegetarian and was SUPER excited that they had an entire menu section for her (it might have been vegan, but I'm not 100% certain). There were at least a dozen options for her. There were plenty of Sunday Brunch options at fair prices, which was good. I had a western omelet. It tasted fine but there was also nothing special or outstanding about it. The hashbrowns and sour dough bread were great though. My friend enjoyed her street tacos. It was a great place to catch up with friends. Our server was incredibly kind and patient with us as we took our time finishing our meal. read more

Restaurant 198 - Breakfast menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burtonsville, Maryland

Food: Looking at the menu, it looks there is something for everyone. 1) Mussels with a side of fries - mussels were good and the lemon creamy seafood sauce was definitely lemony. Fries were on the soggy side. I like them to be crispy. 2) B-Fast burger - also good and as expected. Noise Level: Somewhat loud because of the partial open kitchen. Not as loud as other places so somewhere in between. Probably not the best place for a quiet conversation. Parking: Enough spaces but can get filled up at busy times. Service: Very good. Our server was able to handle our group of 8. Temperature: Too warm inside. Needed more air conditioning. It was a crowded Sunday brunch and extremely hot outside with 90 plus degrees so it was too warm on the inside. Our table had to ask for multiple glasses of ice because the ice just melted away in our drinks in seconds. Bathrooms: I can only comment on the ladies room. Clean but nothing fancy. read more

Restaurant 198 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burtonsville, Maryland

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I was really looking forward to this place. The menu is well conceived overall with unique flavors to try another time like lemon flan and there are many items like that or bananas flambées I can eat even with my allergies. And it's great to be able to bring a vegetarian or vegan person along. I also liked that once we arrived we didn't have to wait to be seated even though it was prime brunch time. I wouldn't say we had Customer Service so much as response to requests. What I mean is we would ask for something but the server wouldn't listen to everything or would get something slightly wrong or forget. All that happens when there is lots to do. Sometimes though the server would leave without hearing everything we had to say, and so they would go and come back repeatedly. If they were listening instead of reacting, would've probably been less frustrating. Some parts of the food were great and some parts less so. Other people liked the chicken sausage. I really liked my huevos rancheros. My preference is not to have salsa verde, but that's all they had. I also like that they served the eggs and beans on two big gordita type of blue corn tortillas instead of chips or a soft tortilla. Someone ordered tea and they only mentioned black or green tea. This person did not want any caffeine. Upon leaving, we saw very big rack full of herbal, chai and different flavors of tea. Why didn't they tell us or just bring us the tea to choose? Water was also not hot so they basically paid almost $4 for some warm water that they didn't want. One thing about the menu is that you would be paying almost $20 for pancakes, eggs, and meat. That seems unreasonable. The 198-scrambled eggs and omelette had zero seasoning: no salt or pepper or anything. So I could tell people around me did not enjoy it as much. The hashbrowns were pale, undercooked and a little greasy. We put all the hashbrowns together to get recooked. They came back light brown, but were ok. We got them to go so we could griddle them properly at home. My sautéed potatoes were amazing, fresh potatoes cooked in very fresh oil. Not greasy at all and very enjoyable. Others enjoyed the pancakes, warm, toasted bagels and eggs after explaining what Sunny side up meant. We had to ask for water an hour into the service and get a coffee refill when we got the bill. Unfortunately the bill also left a bad impression on me. I noticed the items ended in a different amount and didn't match the calculation done in my head. Upon review at least four items cost more on the receipt then printed. I felt this was in bad faith because it's only going to be corrected if the customer sees and asks. They could have put a sticker on menus that there was a 5-10% up charge on final bill. But that was not done. So until the restaurant updates its menu prices or tells you the receipt will include up charges on everything, you may want double check before paying. No one I was with gave it a full thumbs up. But I might give them a try for happy hour or lunch/dinner. read more

Restaurant 198 - Huevos Rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burtonsville, Maryland

Came here to pick up a small cater for a nearby event, and was impressed by both the service and the food! The spencersville area does not have the most options, but I thought this was solid. Other members agreed as well. read more

Restaurant 198 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burtonsville, Maryland

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I haven't been here in a year or so, but I went dozens of times while I lived in Laurel. The ambiance is a mixed bag (what's with the cat murals?), and the menu flexes a lot, but they have some solid staple items, and an owner who is working hard to know his customers and make it work. Go for the mango chipotle ribs or crap soup to start, try the burgers (excellent, with true ground beef), the whole rockfish, or a salad (fresh, not pulled pre-made from a frig), and check out the desserts in the cabinet out front. Good daily specials on drinks and food, and plenty of veg options. A heads-up: Frequent live music. Not really my thing while I'm eating, but if you dig it, all the better. read more

Had a lovely evening with entertainment. The service was excellant, and the food was good. Plan on coming again when there is live music. read more

Restaurant 198 - Live Music @Restaurant 198 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burtonsville, Maryland

Sunday Brunch! Food was very good. Great twists on classic brunch items. Spicy chicken and waffles....the waffles were tender and flavorful. Chile con queso Benedict with perfectly poached eggs. The cheese was a great substitute for hollandaise. A comfort food staple. The plant based menu was full of variety too. The veggie scramble was delicious. Best of all they are dog friendly! read more

The live music in the far side of the building has been great the past 3 times in the evening. Food is great and fair price. Give a good look at the dessert window to know what they have. Avoid disappointment by the menu choices not in stock. The main portion of the restaurant had large and small groups. Kids have a really nice play station. The Staff are young energetic professionals. We will keep returning. read more

If you're looking for a place that's as much about the experience as it is about the food, Restaurant 198 is a family-owned gem that delivers! From the moment you walk through the door, you're greeted with the warm, inviting atmosphere that only a family-run restaurant can offer. The owners--who are often there interacting with guests--bring an authenticity and passion to the space that makes it feel like you're not just another customer, but part of the family. The décor is casual and cozy, with vibrant colors and fun, quirky details that make it feel like home, including giant cat murals! It's the kind of place where you might see the kids running around, or hear laughter coming from the dining room as families and friends gather around tables. There's a real sense of community here, and that welcoming energy is part of what makes Restaurant 198 such a joy to visit. read more

I hate to 1 star any restaurant. I have some food service experience so I know there may be creature features in any kitchen. What had happened was, we were greeted by a six-legged guest on our table just as we placed our order. We got up from the table and left to eat somewhere else. Keep in mind it is broad daylight in the dining room. I cannot. I really hope they take care of the pest problem. My friend was excited to bring me me here. We were having a great time otherwise so I gave them a 2. read more

Restaurant 198 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burtonsville, Maryland