Small, cozy setting with a intimate vibe. Look out for nights with music too if that's your thing…read more The food is amazing and service is great. Small place so call ahead to make sure you can get a seat.

02/20/26 5 Stars **…read more Wife and I were in Annapolis for a doctor's appointment, and afterwards she asked, "Where are you taking me for lunch?" I jumped on Yelp and started searching. I had heard about a seafood place in Severna Park, but I wasn't in the mood for seafood. That's when I came across Betty Lou's. As soon as I looked at the food photos, I knew that's where we were headed. It was about a 20 minute ride from Annapolis not bad at all. Betty Lou's is located in a shopping center. There were a few cars in the lot when we pulled up, but I wasn't sure if they were there for the restaurant or other businesses nearby. When we walked in, there was one person sitting at the bar. We asked if we could sit there, and the bartender (don't remember her name) was very pleasant and welcoming. She thanked us for coming in, and when I mentioned I found the place on Yelp, she explained that everything is made fresh to order. They have an excellent selection of craft drinks on the menu, the assortment of cocktails and wines that look very good. My wife ordered an iced tea, and I had the Jimmy Red Old Fashioned. The drink looked fantastic, and she took her time carefully measuring each ingredient. That's how cocktails are supposed to be made balanced and flavorful, not just tasting like straight liquor. If I wanted that, I'd just order bourbon neat. For lunch, my wife ordered the meatloaf with collard greens and roasted potatoes. I had already decided on the chicken pot pie after seeing it online. I did find it a little strange they don't offer mashed potatoes as a side with meatloaf, that would've made it a home run in my opinion. When the food arrived, everything looked excellent. The pot pie was larger than I expected compared to the pictures, and the meatloaf was a generous portion as well. After the first bite, I can honestly say it was one of the best chicken pot pies I've had loaded with tender chicken, carrots, onions, celery, and a rich, flavorful gravy. And the pastry crust? The BEST I've ever had. It was big enough that I had leftovers for dinner. My wife's meatloaf was tender and flavorful, and the collard greens were packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The roasted potatoes were just okay again, mashed would've put it over the top but that's just personal preference. She also had plenty leftovers for dinner. The food was great, the décor was nicely done, and the service was excellent. If this place were closer to home, it would definitely be a regular spot for us. We need something like this down in Calvert County. Overall, if you're looking for a great meal and well-crafted drinks, Betty Lou's is absolutely worth the drive even if you live a little ways away.

First time going here. Wanted to try the sausage gravy & biscuits. Gravy was excellent, biscuits…read morewere very buttery. Hash Browns were fried potatoes, done fresh. Eggs tasted like they were farm fresh, too. Staff are very efficient, with out being intrusive or annoying. The ONLY down side is the noise level. There are no soft surfaces, or white noise generators, to dampen the sound. The shoppe is clean, and homey. Very pleasant. You just have to be prepared to yell across the table to be heard.

So to start, the two stars are because of the great service. Seated quickly, no wait, no hassle…read moreabout waiting for one more to show up. Otherwise, this would have flatlined. The prices are a tad steep for what I'm used to for breakfast meals. The menu is short and not many choices. I had the Benny's Bonanza which is a kind of sampler. The eggs were OK, done to order. The bacon was dry and overdone. The sausage was mealy. The biscuit crumbled when I tried to take a bite. The waffle had a crunch and the pancakes tasted stale. I'm glad I had a gift card, otherwise I might have been unhappy. If this is their standard food quality, I'll pick somewhere else.

Reilly was the best waitress we've ever had! She was polite and continued to check on us…read morethroughout our meal. She was attentive and did a phenomenal job!

Our waitress and her trainee was amazing. Food had a great flavor and came out hot. Haven't tried…read morethe drinks yet, but if the party next to us was any indication, they were a hit. Nice private rooms for parties too.

Service, menu and taste were All on point…read more I had Kitchen counter seating and it was comfortable. Really cool to see how the operation works and the cook really had his act together. A true professional. The people who assisted the cook performed like a well oiled machine. The Owner is fully involved and has a nice personality. Given the menu is pretty varied, and that the service is good and the food is good, I highly recommend this place. Bonus: Daily Dinnet Specials. I will return.

Had the Turkey dinner here with mashed potatoes and stuffing and it was so good! Nice portion sizes…read moretoo. Nice diner atmosphere and pleasant staff.

If you are looking for a really great meal that's a bit upscale but not too stuffy this is the…read moreplace. Staff is warm and friendly. Great service all around

I've come here for a late lunch on several occasions. It has a nice selection and a happy hour…read moremenu. My go to item is the pear chicken salad. I really wish it wad served with goat cheese vs blue cheese. However this salad that's about $23 is very memorable. The Pecans and the grilled chicken and dressing are great. I rarely come for the happy hour here, but appreciate that they have one. If I recall correctly most items are in the $12-$15 range on happy hour and most entrees are in the $20-$40sh range. Lots of casual bites to select from. There are many options in this plaza as well, so it's worth giving it a try.

We stopped by for the pre fixe Valentine's Day dinner menu and walking in the outdoor area looked…read moreso beautiful I could tell it would be so gorgeous in the spring and summer warmer weather. The inside is really cute with lots of seating options. It looks like a home that was converted to a restaurant, so there's a fireplace and a beautiful walls and ceilings that add a lot of character but cozy feel. The food was really good. The pre fixe menu seemed to provide a flavor of what the chef could offer although it wasn't their regular menu. We had the most delicious focaccia with strawberry butter, chicken nuggets and caviar with whipped cream fraiche (interesting combo) for starters, amazing steak frites and baked lobster gnocchi as mains, and fried cheesecake and red grocer for desserts. The staff were so nice and attentive despite a full restaurant and willing to make recommendations when requested. We will definitely be bank when it gets warmer to try the outdoor space!

Food was ok but overpriced for what it was Service was ok…read more But not woth the price charged

I had another great experience dining at Pitaya. The service was awesome as usual. I went early…read morewith a friend who had never been there before. We ordered several appetizers, Ceviche and Avocado lime tartare. The Ceviche was one on of the best I have ever had. Amazing flavors with the lime juice dressing. I ordered the Pollo al Chipotle. It was tender and perfectly prepared with a creamy chipotle sauce over rice. No alcohol this time, instead lemonade-ice tea. Very good price/value relationship.

I love Pitaya! I find the service to be much more attentive and the food quality to be better than…read morethe popular local spot Mi Pueblo. The waitress' are always kind and the ambiance is nice! From time to time they host trivia and local singers. Give it a try!

It was early on Wed. But so relaxing. Attention to detail…read more Was great. Not cheap. Not expensive though.

Cypress restaurant offers creative and tasty cocktails, thoughtful and well prepared food, warm and…read morefriendly staff, and a really great value! We went recently and were very impressed, so when looking for a place to take my elderly parent, we decided to go back again. The staff were super kind and accommodating of his wheelchair, the drinks and food again-just super pleased, and I can't believe what a good value it is, especially at a time I find many restaurants to be overpriced! Highly recommend the tuna tartare and crab pretzel appetizers. The smoked fish and chips is seriously too much food (easily 3 meals)! And the salmon salad was also a huge winner. Honestly haven't been disappointed yet. I wish it was more popular, because it deserves a bigger crowd, but the space could get loud, so maybe I should be happy as it is. Definitely check it out!

Ok. I've been back many times since my first review. The service is always great here. Even at busy…read moretimes, I never have to wait for a table, the orders are right, and come out reasonably fast. Now the food. Always on point. I'm pretty simple, and they do simple well every time. The killer is the racetrack soup. It's an amazing beef base soup, that's not overly fancy. I always get at least a bowl, if not a bowl plus a take home bowl. Johnny's is on my regular rotation of diners in Pasadena for sure!!!

This was our second time visiting Johnny's. I didn't take pictures of the first time because we…read morewere at the sour beef and dumplings night that another Yelper was unhappy with and the friend we were with got the last order of that dish, so I do understand her unhappiness because my friend quite enjoyed the dish. Funny thing is the night they offered that, I had made it for my husband and he had the leftovers for his lunch, so he opted for a salad that night. In the restaurants defense, as someone that makes the dish, it takes some space to marinate the meat for a few days and maybe that's the problem....but honestly I tasted the gravy on her dish and it was great, so I understand her disappointment and maybe Jimmy's needs to reevaluate having that or finding a way to accommodate other diners. So we went for breakfast on a Sunday morning. We are always looking for places to eat on the weekends, and there are just not enough breakfast places in the area. We walked in at around 8 and they still weren't real busy. We got a nice booth and were served coffee and our server got our order pretty quick. Johnny's is diner like, so everything is on your table ready to go....and what I really liked is that I didn't have to ask anyone to get a Tabasco sauce for me. It was already on the table! Both my husband and I ordered sausage and swiss omelettes. They both came out cooked done and hot with just the right about of cheese. I know a lot of places we go seem to be skimping on that, but we want to taste it in our bite and we did! Our server refilled our coffee and was very pleasant. There is nothing like the hometown vibe that are in small restaurants and this one is no exception.

Would give it an extra star if I could…read more Location is perfect, absolutely serene on the water in a perfect cut out for an enjoyable dining experience. Very beautiful waterfront restaurant and bar setting with indoor and outdoor seating. Service was excellent with a very attentive staff who had great recommendations. The food was out of this world delicious - my only complaint is that I was so full and couldn't finish my dessert ; but worth it! The beverages were pleasantly creative and just as tasty as they were impressive; with a balance of flavors that pique interest and quench. Cannot wait to go back again!

Visited this spot for a family dinner, and it was okay…read more It was busy, and we added our name to the waitlist. However, there is nowhere to really stand and wait, so we had to wait outside in the freezing cold. The wait was also a lot longer than the estimate given that we almost left to go to another restaurant. Then once inside, it was so cold! There was only one area where the heater really warmed up the restaurant. You could tell everyone was just uncomfortably cold and wearing their coats and outside gear inside to try to stay warm. I got the chicken & biscuits as it was recommend by the server. However, it was so dry. It was hard to get through and eat. If I came back, I'd definitely get something else and wait until it was warm out.