Well, I'm not sure that I've ever experienced a turnaround and complete need for a reevaluation of…read morea restaurant the way I did at Marta tonight. As you can see from my previous review, we did not have the best experience the first time. But tonight was absolutely amazing. I think we must've just caught them on an off day the last time. This time everything was perfect. The entire staff was kind, warm, welcoming, and helpful. Our waitress, Greeta, was absolutely amazing. And when I say amazing, I mean really stupendous. We got the chicken fingers for my youngest daughter, and they came with a marinara sauce. But of course she wanted ketchup. We asked Greeta if they had any ketchup and as it turns out, they did not. But Greeta went to another restaurant nearby and brought back some packets of ketchup. If that isn't going above and beyond, then I don't know what is. The food was absolutely stellar. We got a lot of things and shared them, but some favorites even amongst all the deliciousness were the whipped ricotta, the Caesar salad, the chicken marsala, the diver scallop entrée, and the tuna appetizer. The cocktails and wine were also fabulous. Absolutely deserving of 5 stars and now we can't wait to go back!

I recently went to Marta hoping for a great experience. I saw the chef was recently nominated for…read morethe 2026 James Beard Award: Mid-Atlantic. Whenever I see a local restaurant/chef nominated for such an award, I try to get there to see what it is all about. Unfortunately, my first visit was not good. It began with our seating. For this outing, I was with my wife. We arrived and were immediately seated at a small two-seated table directly in front of the main entrance. The restaurant was extremely busy, and the table we were seated at was basically at the crossroads of all the traffic. Also, the location was very cramped and made it hard to move. With that, the worse of the problems was actually being so close to the main entrance on a cold evening. The door was constantly opening and closing allowing blasts of frigid air each time. That made our seating exceptionally uncomfortable. I can sometimes look past bad seating, understanding that it is important to get as many people in so the restaurant can make money. Many times great food can make up for shortcomings in other parts of a restaurant. Moreover, amazing service can really make me forget about those seating issues. To start, we got the Arancini Funghi appetizer. To my concern, it seemed to come out exceptionally fast: about 4-minutes after we ordered. And wouldn't you know it, the arancini was frozen most of the way through. It took a decent amount of time for the server to return, he was very nice, and took the frozen appetizer away. It took over 10-minutes for a new one to come out. At that point I was agitated. When I tried the new arancini appetizer that was brought out, it was cooked well, but had almost zero flavor. Needless to say, I was done for the night. After another long break of waiting for the server, who was very attentive to a four-top a few tables away, came back, I told him to cancel my order. My wife did get hers. Now, back to the service. We went for long intervals without our server coming to see how we were doing or trying to actually remedy the situation. He was constantly focused on the four-top that I guess was going to be the better tip. I guess since I had canceled my main course, he knew the tip would not be as good. In any case, the service was lackluster for the whole evening. My wife got the Ricotta Cavatelli that came with lobster. To me, it looked too soupy. She said it was a little soupy but was good. Personally, I did not try it and was ready to go. In the end, we were also charged for the arancini appetizer that had to be re-fired. I was not happy about that. If a restaurant makes a mistake, the customer should not be charged for it even if they receive a re-fired replacement. Our server, even though very nice, was not very attentive to us and more worried about a four-top. The frozen arancini was frustrating. The re-fired replacement was flavorless. Our table was in a terrible location and we were constantly blasted by gusts of cold air the whole time. In the end, the experience was not good. Will I return to give Marta a second chance? Yes. I don't like writing negative reviews, but the experience was bad enough for me to write one. When I return, and the experience is much better, I will write a new positive review. Until then, 2 stars is all I can give.

This place is getting five stars for the food and the service. The plates are subtle and innovative…read moretwists on some classics as well as tried a true brunch and breakfast items. I was just in a convo at work about sweet potatoes and I gave my very non-popular assessment that I don't think the nutritional difference is enough to move me from a traditional potato. Let me tell you, I ate my words this weekend because the Chorizo and hash made me do a complete 180. The sweet potatoes made this classic dish even better! The sweet and savory of the dish was perfection. Accompanied by a glass of sparkling wine and my brunch was complete! My husband had the veggie omelet and really appreciated the kale swap for a traditional veggie omelet that would include spinach. We both cleaned our plates- portion size was perfect. I would definitely stop by this place next time I am in town. It was the perfect brunch before walking through Patterson Park to enjoy the kite festival.

Great neighborhood spot just off the park. It's a cozy, casual atmosphere with great outdoor…read moreseating in the summer time. Their menu is always fantastic - I almost always order off their specials menu. Does not disappoint. I often come here for NFL games because their bar is nice and laid back.

This place is pretty chill. Evolved dive, has some ambiance…read more I was pleased with the beer selection and ordered a craft variety. Additionally I went with the meatloaf for my entree. Both beer and entree were really good and I'm looking forward to my next visit where I'll try another entree out (or maybe have the meatloaf again, TBD!).

Coming to Annabel Lee Tavern is to experience an Edgar Allen Poe themed restaurant. It's not very…read morebig, feels a little crampy, dingy, in a rustic neighborhood you wouldn't think had anything worthwhile. Then you find out about this hole in wall spot. My friend said I had to come here. We did. As soon as we stepped out of the Uber the adventure began. The building is so out dated but the entrance door held its charm. Neon lit Edgar portrait reading from a book his Annabel Lee. Complete with a bouquet of flowers. To the right more words of the writer surrounded with a few tables and chairs for those willing to chill in the cold. Inside was no different. Several crows, skulls everything you'd expect. And a well stocked bar. Many writings on the wall, articles, awards, etc all added to the vibe and theme. And of course dimly lit but you could still read the menu. We were guided to the back for our party of 5, in a corner away from everyone else. That made it easy for us to converse as we perused the menu exclaiming this and that of the dreadful names used and deathly ingredients mixed in. It definitely made it more appetizing. After working all day I was ready for a drink and settled on the To Isadore; gin, lavender syrup, lemon squeeze topped with segura cava. That hit the spot. Unfortunately, I had eaten quite a bit on this trip and forced myself to order the Chef Salad. Nothing more to say there. My wife, though, ordered the seafood lasagna. Never had that and it didn't sound like something I could get into. I was wrong. This is Baltimore. The seafood here is astounding. It was delicious and had to take a couple spoon fulls. My friend ordered the double beef patty burger. I was jealous until he offered me a bite. That was really good too, and juicy. If you're looking for an experience and are not too afraid you may want to visit Annabel's. I do recommend it and do insist coming after the sun has been well down.

You should come eat food here. And get a cocktail. Or a really good glass of wine. You won't be…read moredisappointed. The folks who run this really know what they are doing on all fronts. The vibe is like the sunroom at your coolest aunt's house in Boca. The people are lovely, the service is stellar, and the experience is a 10/10. Definitely get the tempura. I have no idea how they make it so good, but it is perfect. The dill daiquiri is also a delight, as is the burger. And basically everything else. Seriously. Come here. Become a regular. It will improve your life. Also - the kitchen is open until midnight Thursday to Saturday.

Delicious food, fun atmosphere, great service. Came on a…read moreFriday with reservations. Service was quick and helpful. We got the asparagus tempura - wow, I'd come back for this alone! Delish. Also got a smash burger and truffle fries. Both also amazing. We got some drinks too. In and out in under an hour or so. We will definitely be back to try more things but loved what we got!!

This is my new favorite place. From the drinks, to the food, to the service, we had so much fun…read morehere oh my goodness. It's so wonderful to come across genuine people who are funny and kind in this world. Our server and the owner were so fun and so funny and so nice. It truly felt like visiting a friends restaurant. The vibes are homey, almost feels like a library but not quite, very cozy very comfy. Food: Tomato Mozarella, this was my two fav things in one. Tomato and burrata/mozarella, and prosciutto and melon. Delicious. 10/10. Prawns: so good, so flavorful, and I typically am not a shrimp/prawn girl. Skirt Steak: this was such a juicy and moist (sorry) steak. I don't like chimmichurri (cannot spell that omg) but it was good! The fries were also a winner. Moroccan Hen: this felt like a cookout bbq to be honest but in the best way. It's super flavorful, very smoky, and SO juicy. Drinks: watermelon marg, orange espresso cocktail, and I cannot remember the blue drinks name but all delicious. I fear this is my fav espresso martini to date. Dessserts: the Poe's nest and the Ruby & Emerald. Delicious. No notes.

Good but just okay for the price. Food is hit or miss. Came…read morewith a group of 12 for a birthday. A few of us came early and got drinks at the speakeasy upstairs which I definitely recommend! It had a great drink menu and cool vibe. For actual dinner, the restaurant itself had an eclectic menu and swanky decor. The service was spotty. I had to ask for water refills 2x. Also for a group of 12, it took about 7 mins for everyone to be served food. Yes, this is a large party, so you must have several servers come bring the food when you're charging these prices. It should've been a seamless experience but we had several friends waiting on their food while others were halfway through. The food quality itself was hit or miss. The pork belly app was delicious! Crispy and tender. But the octopus was overly chewy and weird. We had 2 dishes with it and both were cooked like that, it wasn't good. The lobster poutine was delicious and went quick. Paella was okay - the shellfish was overcooked and seemingly dried up. Drinks were good and staff was friendly. Overall, there are a lot of kinks to work out. I'd like to come back but at the price point, I wish our experience was better and wish the food was more consistently good.

Honestly the bartender should drink with customers............Jordan was amazing & we loved his…read morecoworker malin!

bottomless mimosas! service was great…read morevibe was great i was turnt ordered the loaded has browns

This is so overdue! This is the 3rd time we've been here. I like coming here every time I'm in…read moreBaltimore. One of my favorite things about this place is the fact that they let us choose where we want to sit and the window seat is always open! Another fav is their mimosas. Better than bottomless is a decent price and a decent number of juice options! The lemon ricotta pancakes are so so good! They have something for everyone on the menu. We also love their avocado toast. Service is always attentive and friendly. The ambience is nice. The music isn't too loud and the temperature is perfect.

Union Hill Kitchen & Craft Bar has all the components of a restaurant you want. Excellent customer…read moreservice, amazing food, and they truly cater to their guests. I actually found Union Hill while planning my friend's 40th birthday dinner from another state, and from the moment I reached out, everything just flowed. I inquired about hosting a dinner and one of the owners, Matt, got back to me within a day. From there, the planning felt effortless. He answered all my questions, stayed in communication, and really helped bring the whole vision together. We had close to 30 people for the dinner in one of their private dining areas, and when I say the staff was impeccable... they were ON IT. My friend had no idea where she was going, so this was a full surprise. Once we gave the staff the green light, they were ready and immediately started accommodating everyone. Everything just flowed from there. We did family-style appetizers, which I loved because everyone got to try a little bit of everything. Everything was flavorful and came out at the perfect pace. For my entrée, I had the salmon and it was so good. And listen... I hosted the whole thing, ate there that night, AND still had leftovers to take home. That's always a win. They were also super accommodating leading up to the event. I was able to drop off the cake and cake pops the evening before, and I was even able to decorate the private dining area, which made everything feel really personal. What could have easily been a stressful experience ended up feeling seamless. The restaurant atmosphere is beautiful. The private dining area worked perfectly for our group, and they even have an upstairs outdoor area as well as a downstairs outdoor space, which I didn't get to experience this time but definitely want to the next time I go back. I'm so grateful I came across Union Hill Kitchen & Craft Bar. It made such a special occasion even better.

Anything from Snake Hill is delicious and service is always excellent. I would go out of your…read morecomfort zone and try the more exotic sausages.

I have had this place on my list for a long time, so I am excited to finally write a review!! The…read morevibes are COOL - this is a great spot to dish out over gossip and have some yummy food and drinks on a Tuesday night! This can also be a nice spot for an edgy date night. The bartenders and staff are friendly and welcoming. The service was smooth. I got the vegan pho hot dog, I LOVE the creative approach! The fried green beans *chef kiss* As a big fan of mac and cheese, I was not the biggest fan of this mac and cheese. I wonder if the Asiago cheese (?) was quite strong, overpowering in flavor, I would recommend a lot of old bay if you order it, or if you like a basier mac and cheese then you will be a fan! Nonetheless, I really like this pub, definitely adding it to my list of cool places I'd show to friends who are coming to Baltimore. I look forward to coming back again and trying other vegan hot dogs on the menu.

I stopped in on a rainy night to grab some dinner. I decided to sit in the dining room as the bar…read morewas pretty full and quite noisy. The man who waited on me was super friendly and checked in often to see how I was doing. Based on his recommendation, I decided to try one of their cheesesteaks, with sautéed mushrooms and onions, accompanied by sweet potato fries. The sandwich was piping hot when it was served. I'm not sure if I burned my tastebuds on the first few bites, but I found the sandwich to have very little taste. The nice man came back and pointed out the all of hot sauces, so I opted for a chipotle flavored one, which helped boost the flavor of the sandwich. The sweet potato fries were really tasty, but some were a little soggy. This place is definitely a local favorite in the Canton area and I can see why, with such friendly and attentive service.

This place is a true hole in the wall! I'm so glad I stumbled across this place. The food was so…read moretasty, beyond amazing! The prices for the entrees are really good. I'll definitely be back here--I cannot believe I didn't get here sooner. The service was quick and friendly. I'm not sure of his name who served us, but he was super nice and funny!!

Cool neighborhood bar in Canton! Great service here. Thank you Kelsey!…read more We visited this past Tuesday and enjoyed the rooftop! Several TV screens. I'm sure on weekends or game nights this place is packed! Parking wasn't terrible. Found a spot across the street. I like that they offer happy hour until 8. Since it was a Tuesday they had some specials on tacos and tequila based drinks! Woot! I liked the jalapeño line crush. It had a lil kick but wasn't overly spicy! I ordered some chicken tacos and they were just ok. I probably won't get them again! I would return for brunch! Any takers?

The Chasseur is a chill sports bar with good food and service (shoutout to Kayla!) I love coming…read morehere to watch hockey games. The bottomless brunch is one of the more solid, actually bottomless brunches in the city! The 2nd floor space is so nice for game days. Overall, a great spot in Canton.