Our party of 3 arrived at 4:10 last night a Saturday evening. We did have to wait 10 minutes as the…read morehostess stated a table was currently paying their check and they would get the table cleaned as soon as possible. As we were being led to our table I noticed many empty tables and 4 empty booths. I asked if we could get a booth rather than the table but she said no as they were reserved..okay. We had MD crab, cream of crab, and scallops wrapped in bacon for appetizer. All excellent! My soft crab sandwich and side of onion rings all cooked to perfection. My friends had shrimp and grits and stuffed rockfish, both meals exquisite. For dessert lemon tart and the chocolate peanut butter cake. Yum, the only thing that could have made that better was a scoop of vanilla ice-cream. Kudos for using a local company for their desserts, Bertuccos Bakery and giving them credit on the menu. Love it, supporting other Carroll County businesses. To top of the entire evening we had Blake as our server, the absolute % best. From the introduction, use of beverage napkins under our drinks, clearing of dirty dishes, and to the dry humor he engaged us with us throughout the evening. Thank you! In today's society many servers are handing me my bill before I even finish my meal and dont bother to clear away dirty dishes. What a pleasant evening out with friends with great food and quality service. We left by 530pm and the entire time we were there, at least 3 booths and a couple of tables were consistently vacant. Your hostesses need to work a little better at seating people without long wait times. The couple behind us were told a 45 minute wait. This is not our first time at Maryland Mallet and have been turned away at 4pm on a Saturday before due to no seating available because of reservations. Growing up in the hospitality industry, I would say that you may be losing some potential revenue. Just a thought! Kudos to Blake and your kitchen staff!

Cream of crab, crab dip, stuffed mushrooms imperial,cheesesteak and crab dip just horrible. Some…read morelocals there just couldn't get enough of this place but Im not going to yuk their yum. French fries, and chips were good

This place is definitely a local dive with some tasty seafood. Overall, the dive vibes are very…read moredivey, with a central bar on one end and long tables in the dining room on the other side that feel like a community hall setup. I wouldn't want to see a place like this go upscale, but it wouldn't be such a bad thing for the walls to get a fresh coat of paint, at least. My experience with the food was a little mixed. Loved the fresh, moist hushpuppies and the crab dip, but the tots themselves (crabby tots) were a little burnt. I ordered the coconut shrimp and while the flavors were delicious, the shrimp was kind of mushy. If I were to go back, I'd get scallops or crab cakes and crabby fries. The service was slow and I'm not sure why it took so long to get our fountain drinks when we first arrived, but we were there on Friday night so it may just have been a busy time. Our waitress was lovely and took good care of us, impressively remembering the order of each person in our party of 5.

Wow! Best crabs we ever had! We couldn't be happier! They were huge! We asked the waitress and…read morethey were Maryland crabs. definitely stop by for your fix!

So RockSalt is our go to. The staff is amazing and so are the patrons! It's like Cheers!! Everybody…read moreknows your name. We always have a great time. This is often our date night spot. Periodically they have new menu items but they have daily features so you can expect something different if you're in the mood! Dori, Douggie & Lee are great! They know what we like & it feels great when folks remember you & what you like. Tonight we had the fried shrimp, crab cake sandwich. Some special cocktail that Dori threw together.

Okay ... This place used to be a great spot. But ... it's really went the wrong way in a hurry. I'm…read moreguessing from the strain of buying out the original owner. The signature dish was and perhaps still is the Seafood club. Which for this who don't know is a club sandwich with a small crab cake, scoop of shrimp salad on a BLT. It use to cost somewhere around $25 and was a pretty good option at that price. Yesterday when I visited the prices were all inflated $40 for the same sandwich. I mean seriously ... didn't order it. Won't order it. What a ripoff ... Anyway we had the potato skins which were pretty traditional... cheese, bacon, scallions. Except rather than sour cream they offered some other sauce they call Rock Salt Sauce. I asked what it was and the bartender told me it was kind of like BBQ sauce. I passed on that and got the sour cream. They were perfectly acceptable as an app for the price. They did deliver a side cup of that sauce and it was terrible. It tasted like someone poured ketchup, Worcestershire, honey and some other stuff in a bowl for laughs. Another option that was shocking was steamed shrimp. $16 for half a pound or $32 per pound. C'mon ... Shrimp are inexpensive $10 or so a pound for some really nice size shrimp. Why don't you just serve them with a side of vasoline? For dinner I got the House burger. It's supposed to be a 1/2 pound burger with bacon, onion ring, cheddar cheese, and more of that special house sauce. I asked her to give me the burger, cheese, bacon , onion, and mayo. With NO RockSalt sauce. The male bartender said that it might come anyway because the kitchen guys do whatever they want. I had the fries with it. What I got was a 1/4 lb burger tops, I mean 4 bites tops. What's worse is it came with lettuce, tomato, on it beyond the stuff I ordered. Further they included a cup of the dreaded sauce and it had spilled and saturated about a 3rd of my French fries. The barmaid knew I was frustrated over it and helped with some bar napkins . My wife got the Salmon sandwich. It came with what seemed like 4-5 slices of bacon while my burger had 1 slice made into an X on top of the cheese. Anyway ... she said hers was okay. To the owner here Is my 2 cents. The pricing really is outrageous. And instruct the kitchen to follow the instructions and if the customer doesn't want the dam Rock Salt sauce then don't put it on the plate. Wastes product that isn't going to be consumed and only bad things can happen with it on the way to the table. I honestly don't see any reason to go back. Probably won't be long before the main stream crowd starts to turn to other options

A Must-Visit for History Lovers! Incredible Cellar Dinner. If you are visiting Gettysburg, The…read moreDobbin House Tavern is an absolute must-visit! This spot is a real treat for history lovers. The building itself dates back to 1776, and learning about the fascinating history behind it--including its role as a stop on the Underground Railroad--adds so much depth to the experience. We ate downstairs in the cozy, candlelit Springhouse Tavern cellar, which has an amazing, authentic colonial atmosphere. The food was just as spectacular as the vibe. The French Onion Soup: Absolutely amazing. It comes piping hot with a thick layer of perfectly melted, gooey cheese on top. The Drinks: I paired my meal with their bottled root beer, which was excellent and fit the old-school tavern feel perfectly. You get great food, incredible service, and a piece of living history all in one stop. Don't miss this place when you are in town!

History class would've been a lot more interesting if it ended with onion soup and roast beef…read more The Dobbin House in Gettysburg isn't just a restaurant--it's a living piece of American history. Built in 1776, it has been a family home, the first classical school west of the Susquehanna River, a stop on the Underground Railroad, and even a Civil War field hospital. Today, you can grab an incredible meal while surrounded by centuries of history. If you go, eat in the basement tavern. The atmosphere alone is worth the trip. I kicked things off with the Baked King's Onion Soup, loaded with perfectly toasted cheese and a surprise twist--shredded beef that took it to another level. I followed that with the Spit Roasted Chicken Dinner, roasted the old-fashioned way over an open fire until the skin was perfectly crisp while the meat stayed juicy and tender. Because apparently I arrived with the appetite of all 19 Dobbin kids, I also ordered the Dobbin's Hot Beef Sandwich. Tender roast beef on a buttery brioche roll with rich au jus for dipping? Absolutely demolished it. Then came the roast beef club with Swiss, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo, plus not one... but two sides of potato salad. Pro tip: dip the potato salad into the onion soup. You're welcome. The Dobbin House proves that great food never goes out of style. They say you can't eat history... but after this meal, I'm pretty sure I did. If these walls could talk, they'd probably tell me to slow down next time.

Purchased 2 dozen large crabs May 22. Crab meat in half the crabs on big claws were dry. Meat in…read moresmall claws was hard in about a 4th of the crabs. Crabs Appearance was poor, which I'd consider dirty. Almost of of the Shells and small legs appeared chard black. See photos. Seasoning lacked flavoring; all you could taste was salt. This is the 2nd time in 10 yrs Purchased from Big Mike's, by times the crabs were light.

Well, this is my last review of 2025 and what a better place to conclude this year than Big Mikes…read moreCrabhouse ! We decided to stop in here as it's been a while since we last started here and the seafood is simply outstanding. The staff is very welcoming helpful and they will answer any questions that you may have and they make sure you're well taken care of. We had a pound and a half of the steam shrimp which are an extremely nice size and done to perfection and we also had the crabcake and two fried shrimp which were butterfly and the flavor is just incredible and the crabcake all crab and it was just amazing . The location is very easy. It's right next to the Hanover post office on the corner. There's plenty of parking along the street and in the back in their small parking lot and they are known for their crabs and there were people coming and left and right picking up their orders and they do a really nice business here. The inside is always very clean. Tables are clean and it's a small place but it's very relaxing and you can bring your own bottle as well. So if you're in the area and you're looking for some good crabs, shrimp and seafood give this place a try you will not be disappointed . Happy New Year !

We attended a celebration of life for a relative on July 31st. The staff was very accommodating,…read morethe food was very good and the private room upstairs was excellent. I would recommend The Carriage House.

Stumbled on this place but what a find. Wait staff was on top of everything. Crab cake was amazing…read moreand all crab, no fillers. Prime rib was exceedingly tasty and had to be bigger than advertised 14 ounces. Then the desserts were awesome also. Piano player made it nice and not too loud where you couldn't hear. Really great location and food. Keep it up.

GREAT crabs. I use to drive past this place all the time and it wasn't until I saw that they had…read moregreat reviews that I decided to stop in. I called to find out their largest crabs and placed my order and they were ready when I arrived 10-15 min later. Crab shack 2 is carry-out only so you can only get crabs to go. The crabs were cooked perfectly, heavy and meaty I also enjoyed the seasoning. I will be back!

Very disappointed! Since Covid, the crabs are running very light as a feather, I don't even see how…read morethey can sell those crabs for that price, as light as they are, ridiculous! very expensive. I keep hoping they would get better, but they've been bad for a long time. The taste is good, but the weight, they have no weight at all. Not worth the money.

Crabs ordered were correct size as ordered and were delicious. One of the few places that crabs are…read moresized appropriately.

My favorite crab spot here in Hanover great prices good flavor always heavy and full great customer…read moreservice and the owner Terry is the best cash only if you go

A Co-Worker recommended this restaurant. Upon arrival the restaurant was packed; However, The Bar…read morehad plenty of open seats. I ordered a Maryland crab soup to start and a beer. The food was delicious and the potato salad was surprisingly tasty. Definitely U will be back soon

Can I score it less than one star?Having moved to Maryland recently, my husband and I were very…read moreexcited to try Avery's. I'm sorry to say it was a tremendous disappointment and do not recommend it. We sent back two of three items ordered, and the one that we kept was not that good. The cream of crab soup was a cup of a thick mixture of flour and milk...it would have made good plaster of Paris. Out of curiosity, I did take a taste of the unpleasant looking cup of soup...it tasted as awful as it looked...flour and milk. I never saw a spoonful of soup sit so high on a spoon without spilling over. The crab topped pretzel was a fat pretzel with little crab dip on it...so dry. We ate a crab quesadilla, but it was lackluster. The paper plates, plastic forks and cups topped off our unpleasant experience. The server was lovely. The ambiance was so-so...the sticky floors should have been our first giveaway. Next try Liberty Road