What a wonderful addition to Eastport. Cannot say enough about the food and atmosphere. Richard and his talented team were spot on. We were luckily there on Mohito Monday. The Mohito flight was a big hit with our party. Highly recommended, I rarely leave reviews. read more

Great spot for foodies! Both service and ambience were amazing. Will be back to try rum flights, brunch and tasting menu! read more

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With a party of eight, we were running late and had to change our reservation from 12 till 12:30. I like the fact that it was an effortless process, some restaurants are pretty strict on reservation changes. Brunch was good, drinks were great and service was phenomenal. The host was energetic and very engaging with patrons and Sophie our server was amazing. Sophie handled all eight of us with no problem. She gave great recommendations and was very knowledgeable of the menu, preparations and drink options. I recommend a visit. I'll be back soon. Thank you! read more

The drinks were amazing, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was great! Definitely will go back.

Great experience, but the room when I went was very full, and very loud but, that's to expected in the main dining room I guess. Great service and food, and I wasn't sure about the no-tipping policy, but the servers seemed cool with it so I bought extra drinks to bump up the house numbers and made sure to not act like a db to the food servers. read more

Visited here to celebrate. Our server Nate was excellent. Very helpful for our first visit and very freindly...his energy was great don't have anything bad to say. Food was on point and came fast and hot...drinks were even better. The owners son Jonathan came and greeted us on this snowy day as well his mom and my wife share a bday.Rumhouse gets a 10/10 from us. Will definitely be returning read more

One of the best restaurant experiences we have ever had. Our group tried every cocktail on the menu - and they were all amazing. Not an exaggeration, the three of us each had three cocktails and we sampled each-others - and they were so good. For appetizers and mains we did the same, all sharing food family style and it was outstanding. The scallops, the dumplings, the lamb, etc. We also had two desserts and they were so good. But let me tell you, the quality of the service was what really stood out. Every individual was so nice, so friendly - yet still completely professional. Their timing and pacing was perfect. They explained everything just enough. A perfect balance of presence - and they were all such great people. The ambiance was wonderful, the place is beautiful and very nicely done. The dining room was fantastic and the patio is comfortable and quite pleasant. The prices are not super out of line for the area, and portions are what you would expect from fine dining - but given the quality and value we felt it was absolutely worth every penny. Even the bathrooms felt special. We are so glad we walked across the bridge and tried this place out, it was the highlight of our visit to Annapolis. Looking at some of the other low scoring reviews, I am not sure what is up with those people. The tipping policy is clearly communicated, I saw it right away? It's not the restaurants fault if you're not paying attention. Our server did ask us how we wanted the lamb cooked, and they prepared it perfectly. Our reservation was made only 30 minutes prior to our arrival, and they seated us quickly with no concerns. In fact - the party in front of us had a problem with their reservation and the restaurant still took care of them figuring out a solution - and the staff was super accommodating and friendly for them. The flavors were sometime bold and sometimes subtle. We have frequented many Caribbean restaurants - both domestically and in the actual Caribbean - and I feel this places cuisine was brilliant. Not everyone prepares every dish exactly the same - but these folks nailed ours! read more

Rumhouse - Caribbean Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

This place is a 20/10 .. be ready to come back once you step inside. Food & Drink were immaculate, I'm not even exaggerating and the service was A1 thank you Nate, the Chef and all the staff for accommodating my special request before I arrived. This is probably top 3 restaurants I have been too in my life. Every bite of every dish and sip of every drink I was acting like the tenderisum guy. read more

Amazing time tonight! Valentine's Day! We sat at the Chefs table... the couples we were with were outstanding we made new friends... the Food was outstanding and the service NATE NATE NATE! Was outstanding this is our second time having Nate waiting on us! NATE IS THE MAN! Thanks Guys we met the owner to night... she was so nice we will see you guys again real soon! read more

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The staff was professional prompt and courteous The food was delicious and well seasoned The best was the Rum cake 10 out of 10 read more

Let me begin by pointing out that a tip is INCLUDED in the pricing, a practice I admire as it insures staff is properly compensated at all times! Now on to the restaurant... It is beautiful and delightful to experience the moment you walk in the door. It has a low key tropical vibe reflecting sophisticated and refined taste. The many interesting drinks are delicious and well made. Outstanding flavors and portions.. The food was excellent, full of flavor, fresh, and attractively presented. The service was friendly, attentive, and timely. I had Jerk lamb with a chefs salad, the lamb was cooked just right, spicy with a touch of heat; and the salad was fresh and slightly sweet, a perfect foil to the spicy lamb. My wife has crab dumplings in a cream sauce. She loved it. For desert we shared a passion fruit creme brûlée, also excellent, and I had rum cake, full of flavor but dry, a day or two past its peak freshness. Overall, we had a great evening and we recommend it highly. read more

Had a great dinner at the Rumhouse. Nice chill vibe. We started with the grilled prawns (amazing flavor!) and the crab cake with Venezuelan guacamole. Also ordered the crab and dumplings in a curry sauce, (very good) which were delicate and packed with a lot of crab and flavor. For dessert we got the rum cake with coconut ice cream - seriously one of the best desserts l've had in a while. Moist, rich, and that coconut ice cream was the perfect touch. Oh and the drinks were good as well.... they also make an in-house butter for the bread they give you, very good. Service was super friendly and on point. Highly recommend if you're into fresh seafood and chill vibe. Shout out to our server Alanna, she was awesome. read more

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Carribean atmosphere definitely the restaurant is beautiful, but cuisine not at all. The appetizer of grilled king prawns, were terrible the shrimp was mushy. The Oxtail croquettes were very dry, taste like they were previously frozen. The curried chickpeas, average. My main, escovitch whole red snapper was definitely not a snapper fish, it was under cooked and the pickled onions were not pickled. I will try back in a few months after they work out the kitchen kinks. read more

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We went for Brunch and had a great experience. As soon as you walk through the door, you will fall in love with the caribbean decor. We would recommend playing some steel pan music to give the ambiance a little extra. Then you will most definitely feel you've been transported to Sweet T&T. We ordered the Shrimp&Grits, Chicken&Waffles and two cocktails, everythingwas delicious. We plan to return and try a few items from their dinner menu. There were several dishes that caught our eye. Make sure to make a reservation before going. read more

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Amazing food! Amazing service! The owner is absolutely stunning! Perfect ambiance!!! Food was amazing !

The food, service, and atmosphere are great. The menu selection is fantastic. I ordered the gumbo and it was delicious. Nate was helpful, personable, and attentive. As a tip free restaurant, the prices make sense. read more

The food was good. The portion size small. I believe the place is still shaking out. The ambience good although the dining room was a bit loud for moi. Should a Rhumhouse run out of different rums and meals? Our primary server was very young and it showed but the other staff compensated. The no tipping rule was refreshing! I will return looking for improvements! read more

As I walked in I saw a beautifully decorated restaurant. We were a party of 7 who had made a reservation a week earlier and now we're sitting outside in the cold. Escorted by the host, we were told a few minutes. 45 min in the cold later, we were seated. The Price fix menu had lobster bisque which caused me eye strain. The strain comes from trying to find one little piece of lobster. None! And it was cold! Then dinner was served very staggered to 7. So we waited and food wasn't hot. Person next to me had rockfish and it was so burned it was sent back. Overall, the taste of the food was fabulous but the temps and service was very poor. I waited over a week to write this in order to check with others who had gone for dinner there. All had similar experiences, so that's why I posted this review. Expensive and a sad experience. read more

I enjoyed Rum House very much during my first visit in July 2025. I returned on February 21, 2026 and could have not been more disappointed. It was restaurant week but the food had zero Caribbean flavor. Even the beans and rice were totally bland. I ordered the special and my fish was raw. When I complained to the waitress she took it and then came back and wanted to know if I wanted it reheated. Of course, reheating raw fish would not take care of the problem. I'm pretty sure I won't return. The owner was present and she did not inquire about the problem at all. Three of us spent $279.00 on food none of us enjoyed. Totally different from our experience in July. read more

Everything was amazing! Scallops were the best we've ever had! Service was amazing. Ian was the best server ever! Definitely have to come back. read more

I enjoyed the verity of options on the menus. Something for everyone. Food was tasty, seasoned just right and attractive. The service was outstanding. Our server Nate was very knowledgeable about the menu. His suggestions were on point. Decor is classy and pleasant. Sat on the verandah (late Nov) we were supplied warming blankets which worked well. I will recommend RumHouse to anyone who is looking for a different dining experience. I will visit again read more

Been waiting for a restaurant like this in Annapolis for a minute...Everything from the drinks to dessert is next level. LOVED the madam coco cocktail but the jerk chicken and waffles probably stole the show. read more

Creative, delicious, Caribbean-inspired food. Warm, casually elegant dining. My grandkids loved it. Kids welcome but would be perfect for dates too. Staff professional, helpful and friendly. Allergy attentive. No tipping policy nice perk in these days of gratuity extortion. read more

I would avoid the ceviche, it was very bland. The snapper is advertised as "whole", but it is really only half. A very small half, not even sure how the fish was of legal size. The fish and lamb were at least cooked well, but again very small. $170 for pretty presentation, but bland and small portions. Much better choices in the area. read more

We had an amazing experience. We visited the restaurant to support my wife's bday and brought a crew of Trinis with us. Everyone enjoyed the food, drinks, and ambience. The best part was the personalized experience with the table decor set up for her bday, the attention from the staff. the visits from the Director of hospitality, and the ease in setting the reservations and attention to details for a bday celebration. We will definitely visit again! read more

We enjoyed a broad variety of food (and prices)! Our waitress was excellent and the drinks and food were as well. Very tasty. Rumhouse punch and mojitos savored by all! Beautiful dining room. On the loud side, but happy. read more

While in town from Nashville for a funeral at Arlington, I made a point to stop at The Rumhouse in Annapolis--and I'm so glad I did. From start to finish, the experience was outstanding. The food and drinks were exceptional--fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. The staff were incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, and the bartender clearly knew his craft; every cocktail was spot on. What really stood out was the atmosphere. The aesthetic of the restaurant truly transports you straight to the Caribbean, making it easy to forget you're in Maryland for a moment. I can't recommend this place enough if you're in Annapolis. Whether for the drinks, the food, or simply the island-vibe escape, The Rumhouse is a must-visit. read more

Rumhouse - Greens - Caribbean Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

As someone who comes from a trini family, I was very happy to see a restaurant created by a Trinidadian chef! Immediately a must try because you don't see this cuisine much. We visited this restaurant on a Saturday evening for dinner and it was pretty good. We were late to our reservation but they were kind to still accommodate us. To begin, the restaurant is very cute! It's quaint and has a Caribbean flair. If you can't find parking there is valet available. For drinks we tried the daiquiri and classic mojito. Delicious! We started with the grilled king prawns which had the perfect amount of smoky flavor. We tried the doubles as well. For me, the doubles could use more flavor but they were still enjoyable. For entrees we had the jerk lamb and signature Escovitch. The lamb is a must try! It is spicy so be prepared for that. The Escovitch has an interesting presentation and is crispy and flavorful! For sides we had the rice and peas, island vegetables, and plantains. All great options. During our time here everyone was very friendly however, the service could be a bit more attentive. I know they are new but there were a few times that the waitress forgot to bring our drinks or new silverware. I would still recommend trying this place. I look forward to returning for brunch! read more

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This was our second time dining at Rumhouse, and it was just as enjoyable as the first. The food was outstanding with beautiful presentation, and the staff were attentive to our every need. It's refreshing to have a new restaurant in Annapolis that offers such a unique menu! Unfortunately, our evening ended on a sour note. When asking about how to tip, we were told that Rumhouse is a no-tip restaurant--though guests may leave something additional at their discretion. The disappointment comes from the fact that this policy was not communicated to us during our first visit two weeks ago, when we left a 20% cash tip on the full bill. I'm not sure we would have been informed this time either, had we not specifically asked about adding a tip to our credit card. The lack of transparency felt sneaky, which is a shame given how much we enjoyed everything else. I truly applaud Rumhouse for implementing a no-tip policy, but it needs to be communicated clearly--on the menu or when presenting the check--rather than hidden in the depths of the website. Patrons should never be left wondering or feeling misled. read more

Booked a table here with a friend. They only had the Chef's table available. $150 for six (+) courses with tip already included in the price. We got a couple of drinks during dinner bringing our total to $180 per person. I had never been here before so I was hoping it was going to be worry the money. It was definitely worth it! 1. We got a spot out back, if you get there early enough definitely check out the parking directly behind the building, they have three spaces & 1 handicap space 2. The design is gorgeous. Exactly what you want for an upscale Caribbean feel. Breezy, bright, airy, rich. Kudos to the design team. It is a small space inside but they also have seating around the side of the building under a covered deck with ceiling fans. If you arrive early enough you could grab a drink and sit on the back porch under ceiling fans on wicker furniture. Music selection was also on point. 3. We were seated promptly at the chefs table. There was one couple already there and we were served drinks while waiting for the other couple to arrive. I wasn't sure how the shared table experience was going to go but it was amazing. It was fun to dine with new people and take a journey through the food with them. 4. Our waitress Stephanie was lovely. She made us feel welcomed and was very attentive. She definitely added to the warm, laid back but elegant vibe of the night. 5. My friend and I got the Madame Coco as our first drink and it was delightful. Floral, a little sweet, and very refreshing. It was a lovely light drink to start the night. I also got the punch during dinner and it was also great. 6. We started with the bread. Definitely try the white coconut bread! My friend and I didn't want to fill up on bread before six courses of food but damn it was good! It also came with a maple butter. So good. 7. Okay the food. Amazing!! I usually dine in DC and have been disappointed with some of the Annapolis restaurants quality. This food hit the mark for upscale dining. Chef DJ came out to the table and explained each dish. It felt like being on top chef lol. We got the story of how the dish came to be, his travels, his inspo, the techniques. If you're a foodie you must do the chefs table. Kudos to Chef DJ, really some of the best food I have had in a long time. I won't go into too much detail on each dish as the chefs table is an ever evolving menu and they are dishes not featured on the main menu. I felt bad for the other guests bc our dishes were amazing. Some of the stand outs were: The prawn with guasaca, hot sauce and a mumbo inspired sauce. The palate cleanser of guava sorbet with bubble tea pearls and pepper (sleeper) I usually don't like seafood bc it's done poorly most places but 4 out of the six courses were seafood and I cleaned my plate each course. All the sauces were divine. Most dishes had multiple sauces and one of the dishes had a sauce that took 14 days to make. You can tell Chef DJ takes pride in his food and is a true artist. 8. During the steak course we were gifted a drink of rum. It paired perfectly with the steak. After the dinner all the women were given roses and Chef DJ came out and introduced his team of chefs. You can just feel how much the chefs enjoy their jobs and how close knit they are. So long story short 5/5 stars: service, ambience, food, drinks and experience. Bravo Rumhouse!! read more

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Major PSA, the snapper is not a whole fish - a small half at best. Wish we read reviews before ordering. While some of the food is tasty, it's not worth the price and portions are very small - could have something to do with being tipless, and paying their staff fair wages, which is awesome - but customers are paying for it in overpriced food. 1 star for the vibes, 1 star for tasty cocktails. Will likely be a one and done stop for me. read more

Best scallops I have ever had... served with a delish carrot purée! Also enjoyed the grilled green veggies with a pesto sauce. The restaurant was lovely. Staff.. that worked as a team.. were friendly and very attentive. Do make reservations.. we didn't but didn't have to wait long for a table. In fact , we would have been happy at the bar..but it was filled with a lively crowd. Yes we will return. And thanks for exceeding our expectations! read more

I have been there twice- once for dinner and once for brunch. The food and drinks were great both times! I also really appreciate the sentiment behind paying the servers more so that there's no tipping. The entire staff seemed excited about the menu and when I asked about a coffee-based drink for brunch, they enthusiastically made me an espresso rum-tini that wasn't on the menu but should be. It seems like others have had trouble with the supply chain aspects of a new restaurant (and it should be noted that a few brunch drinks weren't available when we went) but the food and staff were outstanding when I went read more

Had a great meal and wonderful service from waitstaff Stephanie during Restaurant Week last March. We went again today to celebrate a milestone achievement and had a very different experience. Coincidentally, we had Stephani as our waitstaff again, and she was friendly, helpful, and enthusiastic. Unfortunately, after taking our order and serving it--a mere five minutes after we ordered--she disappeared, not to be seen again. I had to ask the dining manager to arrange a second glass of wine for me and also to arrange presentation of our final bill--no Stephanie to be seen. Maybe she died--terribly sad--or what???? The food was, as others have noticed, short on quantity and high on price. I don't mind that so much as the quality of the food, which was mediocre, at best. I'm on one of the diet drugs, so can't each much. I had the ox tail croquettes--two smallish, crispy lumps that were mostly stringy beef and nothing else flavorwise. I ate one, because I had to eat something, and took the second one home for my dog. I cut it up and put it on the floor and he refused to eat it. My dog has a refined palate, I guess. The $18 bread pudding was over browned, dry, and without merit, except for the scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on the side, probably from Breyers. We will not return to Rumhouse. It is woefully overpriced, the portions are tiny, the service was poor, and the quality of the food can be matched at any local carryout. read more

Food was good, the oxtail croquettes and the doubles were very good appetizers. Drinks were very good. Service was good until our server knocked a beer over into my lap. Accidents happen, I understand. Didn't lose my mind or anything, but what put me out was that the management didn't remove the beer from the bill and didn't come over to our table. That really left a sour taste in my mouth. I had to ask to have that beer removed from the bill. Not cool. read more

The food was great and the service with ambiance was ridiculously nice! The seating outside was great also. read more

Three friends and I had dinner here last night. We are all of Caribbean descent (Jamaican and Crucian) and were so excited to have another Caribbean-inspired restaurant close by. From the outside, walking in, we gushed about how cute this restaurant is. Ambience and decor were reminiscent of a cute little restaurant on the beach. There was a mix up with our reservation (they couldn't find it) but they were super accommodating and we had a very short wait at the bar for a table to open up. While waiting at the bar, we tried the Old Athens cocktail-delicious! We got to our table, ordered a few apps and selected sparkling for our water choice. The sparkling water had NO sparkle to it-it was downright flat but our waitress did her best to remedy that for us however they were out of sparkling. Then our apps came out. We ordered the prawns and crabcake- again, delicious! In between our apps and main course we tried two more drinks- the Ti-time and Madame Coco. Again, very tasty. Where things took a sharp and confusing turn was at the main course. 3/4 of us ordered the Escovitch Snapper because duh, we are Jamaican and that is one of our most popular seafood dishes back home. Even now, as I type this review, I'm STILL not sure WHAT fish came to the table but I know for a fact that it was NOT a red snapper. The texture was more akin to catfish. It also was NOT a whole fish as advertised on the menu. Most definitely was a filet of...whatever it was supposed to be, posing as snapper. And I won't even get into what was labeled as the pickled veggies that adorned the top. Needless to say, but all three "snappers" went back to the kitchen after a passive aggressive conversation with an older woman whom we now know is one of the owners. My friend who opted for the crab and dumpling soup said she enjoyed it after a little doctoring with some pepper. I opted for the jerk lamb as my replacement and overall, it was tasty, in large part to the jerk marinade that they used. My other two friends circled back to the prawns as her main dish and the stuffed oxtail pasta... it was cheese ravioli in tomato sauce with oxtail meat sprinkled on top- wasn't great but wasn't terrible. I know this is a new restaurant and because we are Caribbean as well and I saw the big Trini and Jamaican flags boasted outside with a Trini chef in the kitchen, I JUST KNEW they would hit the mark but alas... Three stars for the ambience and drinks. I would recommend this place ONLY for drinks and apps. Go home and eat your own food after that. read more

This was my first time visiting the RumHouse and as a Caribbean girl I was extremely excited, we ordered: the Fish, Gumbo, RumCake, Scallops, Rice and Peas, and Plantains for drinks: The Classic Mojito, and two other signature drinks. Every single portion with the food was way too small although it was good. We dine out almost every weekend and try new places and I have never had such small portions even with fine dining. Ive also gone to places with small plate menus and still received way more food, Im not a big eater, but I was still hungry when we left which rarely happens. I cannot recommend this place because of this, it was expensive and it feels like they are rationing out the food, for example they came and offered us one bread roll and let us pick only one each, I am more accustomed to getting a small bread basket to pick from if that is offered. Other than that the vibe was great, the waitress was sweet and attentive and we enjoyed the ambiance. read more

The ambiance is beautiful, the service was timely, friendly as well as accommodating but the best part by far was the food and drinks! Everything we had was absolutely delicious. Thanks for a great evening at your establishment. read more

We only gave it 5 stars because that is the most allowed. It deserves more. The food, ambiance and decor make you feel like you are in the Caribbean. We shared some small plates around the table and ordered a variety of entres. No Red Snapper- no problem. The "Signature" Escovitch was a whole rockfish instead. The extra flavorful rolls were necessary to sop up the remaining sauces. And we were happy to support the Rumhouse mission of pricing to be "tip free" and provide health care, paid time, and better wages to its staff. It is a wonderful place, with a wonderful staff, and wonderful owners. Everyone needs to visit. read more