From soup to nuts, the meal was awful. The "Maryland" crabcake was loaded with filler and drowning in mayonnaise. As someone who knows what a real Maryland crabcake should taste like, this was embarrassing. My hamburger arrived RAW, and my daughter's wings were greasy, tasteless, and barely edible. The bill? $144. What made things even worse was the complete lack of customer service afterward. I submitted SIX messages through their website contact form over several weeks and never received a single response. I also reached out directly to management and was ignored. When I finally called them myself after nearly a month of trying to communicate, the manager simply said, "We didn't see anything wrong with the evening," and refused to refund even part of the meal. So not only was the food terrible, but management clearly could not care less about customer satisfaction or even basic courtesy. There are far too many good restaurants in Maryland to waste your money here. I will never return. read more

My husband and I each ordered the rockfish and it was overcooked and inedible. We told our server who just said "okay" and did nothing about it read more

This place is outstanding! The Silver Spring Mining Company in Bel Air has the ultimate best sour beef and dumplings. The dumplings were light, airy and melts in your mouth. The ginger snap gravy is without a doubt the best on the planet. The meat was perfection. I cannot say enough about this meal. Almost as good as my mother's. They have a special lady in the back that makes the potato dumplings. She's been there for 19 years and has perfected the potato dumpling. This dish is absolutely outstanding. I took crab cakes home and they were just fantastic. You cannot go wrong with their crab cake. Their raspberry walnut salad is undeniably fantastic. Raspberries, candied walnuts, Mandarin orange slices over a bed of lettuce topped with a homemade rather restaurant made raspberry vinaigrette which I could just drink out of the bottle. The crab pretzel was undeniably excellent. They have a nice big indoor fireplace which permeates heat throughout very nice. The service was great. Our waitress had been there for 19 years. Very well versed in the menu very sweet and likeable. This is the place to go to for all kinds of meals. If you haven't been there, you're doing yourself a disservice. This would be a place to take out of towners to for dinner. read more

We met our son and grand-children at Silver Spring to celebrate our son's 50th birthday. We had a made a reservation and they gave us a choice of tables when we arrived, which I really appreciated. We chose a round table close to the fireplace. It was a great choice - very quiet. Our son ordered the Ahi Tuna Appetizer Special, which was a generous portion of sesame-crusted tuna with two sauces. The sauces were Cusabi and Sriracha - both very spicy. For his main course, he had the Sizzlin' Steak Fajitas, which came to the table smoking - they were served with shredded lettuce, salsa, sour cream, Cheddar Jack cheese, and warm tortillas. His only complaint was that the tortillas were too small. Our grandson started with the fresh garden salad of mixed greens with cucumber, tomato and croutons with blue cheese dressing. He went all out and tried the Crisfield Burger Blackened that was topped with shrimp, crabmeat, grilled ham, Cheddar Jack cheese, and tiger sauce. It was enormous, and he devoured it all. My husband and my grand-daughter had the all-natural Black Angus Silver Spring Burger, one with gorgonzola cheese and one with American cheese. The burgers came with French fries and a pickle. They were very pleased with their burgers. I had the 1/2 portion of Sour Beef and Dumplings, but I requested a second dumpling in place of the Cole slaw. I have ordered the 1/2 portion at the other Silver Spring Mining Company location and got considerably more beef than I received this time. The flavor was very good. I was disappointed that the restaurant did nothing to help us celebrate our son's 50th birthday even though we told them when we made the reservation, and we told our server as well. Would have been nice to have offered him something! read more

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Our food was great! Service was good considering it was a Friday night and super busy. Going back again!!

Good food Sour beef and dumplings special with rice pudding was good Service was good also. I thought the ribs looked dry, but my guest loved them! read more

The food is great. Building is beautiful. Service is good and the managers Keith and Stewart are always checking up on everything. We always eat on the bar side and love the food. My wife almost always gets the salmon. I love the shrimp trio or crab trio. You can't go wrong eating here. read more

Hands down the best warm rice pudding and sour beef and dumplings we have ever had. Huge Caesars salad, with our sour beef , and rice pudding for dessert all for $18. Tyasia, our server was amazing, very professional and always there when we needed something. Will definitely be adding the Silver Spring Mining Company to our go to restaurants in Bel Air. Highly recommend. read more

Silver Spring Mining Co. had a rather empty business for the time of day we went in, about 5:30pm and my mother and I had the restaurant to ourselves for the most part. I always get the crab pretzel, so I already knew what I wanted; and my mother got a type of burger (I don't remember). Crab Pretzel was soft, not over cooked, and very on the spot well done with the crab meat and cheese and the pretzel because I have had some before with not enough crab meat, too much cheese, and burnt pretzel. My mother said her burger was done just right as well with very juicy flavor, just rightly cooked for how well done she wanted it, and she wouldn't change a thing for how she asked for her burger done. We also had our drinks changed a few times at just the right time as well. read more

Silver Spring Mining Company - Menu Side 1 - New American Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

Great experience at 6 PM on a Thursday. Greeted by a friendly hostess immediately and led to a table that made sense for us with young children, without having to ask! Quickly greeted by a professional server, Brian. Throughout the entire visit, he was appropriately attentive, never annoyed (did I mention i had my kids with me?) We initially ordered 2 kids meals and a soup. I was double impressed with the expo delivered my soup because it was ready first. Having hot food hot is an phenomenal experience and should be recognized. Our entree salad and wings came out as expected. Brian was attentive and anticipated our needs before we did! We also ordered food to-go which was well packaged for travel. This was a top-notch experience in restaurant saturated Bel Air. read more

Our waitress was Sue. She was awesome. Never let our drink get dry, very polite, courteous service. Food was excellent. I got a crabcake, and my husband loves their sour beef and dumplings. My sister got a club sandwich. All of us were very very happy. Even my broccoli was cooked to perfection and my iced tea was great unsweetened. Highly highly recommend read more

Service was good , apps were ok , but I ordered honey bourbon ribs & they were literally ribs with yellow mustard , absolutely disgusting ! We waited for our food for quite a bit but understandable as there was a staff issue that's not a big deal to me but I didn't even wanna send the food back and have to wait longer so I had my server get me bbq sauce and sit and wipe the ribs as clean as I could with napkins . Still didn't mask the overwhelming mustard taste . If you go here do not order the honey bourbon , it is in fact NOT honey bourbon . Probably my first and last time there . But again staff was great ! Just food didn't live up to the price point read more

Food was good and the service was great. Great place if you like that sports bar feel. read more

My family of 4 went to Silver Spring Mining Co on a Sat afternoon for an early dinner. The dining area was mostly empty. the server took our drink order and it took one drink ordered from the bar 20 min to get. We had to ask for our appetizers of a crab pretzel which came out burnt and soup twice in 15-20 min and got it in 30 min! Our dinners came out in about 35-40 min and were terrible!! The 2 Reuben sandwiches were burnt dried up bread, dried up meat, hardly no sauce or sauerkraut. We could not eat them! My husband ordered sour beef and dumpling along with a side of Cole slaw and got no Cole slaw and 2 dumplings. The young lady that served it had a real attitude when questioned about the error in the order. The chicken fajitas came out without chicken which took another 15 min to come out. My daughter in law had to sit and watch us eat staring at a plate of shredded cheese, lettuce and two little cups of condiments! The chicken was cold and tough along with cool greasy fried onions! She could not eat it! We all complained and the server said they were busy! We complained to the manager who said he would adjust our bill. He credited me less than the cost of one sandwich! We wasted $98 on inedible junk! read more

The crab pretzel is A++. The rest of the food was so-so. The softshell crab sandwich seemed very uninspired. I likely will not be back.

Closest tasting Sauerbeef to my Grandmom's family recipe and we love it. Comfortable atmosphere, great waitress, and great food. Who can't like it? read more

Crabby Tots, French onion soup and Burger were standouts but all the food was good. Prices are good. I can't wait to go back. Had some takeout ribs for dinner the next night and they may be the best I've ever had. Service was slow that day and they weren't busy. read more

I personally love silver spring. I think their food is good, especially their crab pretzel. You can't beat their happy hour specials (buy one get one for a penny, whaaaat?!) I've always had good, fast service, everyone is friendly, and I always enjoy myself when I come here. read more

Flavorful food. Ok service. We had an issue with the food server putting his thumb in the food but promptly replaced the food. The manager was helpful stating he was new and she would take care of the mishap. The sour beef and dumplings are not bad but the meatloaf burger was at best fair. We don't go here often but will go back and keep an eye on the food server fingers. read more

Silver Spring Mining Company - Meatloaf sandwich - New American Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

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We stopped in after the Great Grapes Wine Festival, and we were glad we did. Awesome food, and really awesome drink prices. Buy a drink get the next one for a penny. Our table by the bar had its own tv and sound system. We split the huge crab stuffed pretzel, the chicken and shrimp scampi and the shrimp melt. All were really good! I would've given 5 stars but the waiter was at times either no where to be found or pushing us out the door. And the booths while entertaining but very uncomfortable hard wood to sit on. read more

Silver Spring Mining Company - Crab stuffed pretzel - New American Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

Only ever come to silver spring for fried pickles and they are now round and not as good as the spears they used to make. I'm not sure if it's a chain thing or just this location since I normally go to Perry hall but I am sooo disappointed in the lowering of quality read more

Great food and service. Why is this place always empty? They have specials every day and I have never had a bad meal. Prices are reasonable and the ambiance is peaceful making your meal that much better. Again, why is this place so empty? read more

Ordered the crab cake pretzel and the crab crab platter. Was so disappointed in the food quality. I don't believe they were using Maryland crabs. No flavor. The crab cake platter crab was flat and had a egg taste to it. They increased the prices of everything. Used to like the place. Will not be back. read more

I am pissed! Take my mom, in her wheelchair to dinner. We've been here a million times. She loves the food here. Many happy memories here- until today. We get through the first door. The second double door is difficult. Two hostesses stand at the counter ignoring us as I struggle to hold open the door with my foot and push her wheelchair through. Take her to the ladies room, which is falling apart. The doors and dividers between stalls are so loose and wiggly. Go back to the hostess stand to get a table and they take us to a booth. Really? She's in a wheelchair! Place was not busy so I had to explain why I needed a regular table with chairs that could be removed to accommodate her wheelchair. Duh! Food and service were ok. When we were leaving two hostesses stood at the front and didn't budge to help with the doors. I actually had to ask one of them to hold it open for us. Doesn't matter how your food and service are if your hostesses don't give a crap! Brought my dad ( in his wheelchair ) here with mom for years. Now it's her turn to go places this way. We have come here several times since she has been in the chair but not for several months. What changed? They used to care about their guests. Would have given negative stars if I could. read more

Fajitas are on point large portions at a great price. Great service and cool industrial look inside the dining area. The fire pit had a nice touch. Best quality for a more affordable restaurant! read more

The restaurant was practically empty but the door was opened before I reached out, greeted with a smile from both the hostess and for person. Shown quickly to a table and my drink order was taken. I one what I came for and as the drink quickly appeared the server did not expect me to be ready. I ordered the small sour beef. There was so much gravy on the plate it was like a bowl of soup. This filled my stomach because was the meat was so small not like the pictures here which are probably not the small. The meat was so tender you could cut it with a fork which is the way it should be. The meat though was tasteless. I will come again because the problem with my meal was that I ordered the wrong size. I'll know for the next time. read more

Thursday night and needed a place still open for a 10P dinner place and stumbled here. We were hungry and very limited places still open, it was here or nothing...should have gone with nothing. We were seated in a booth near the bar since the dining area looked closed already not that many people inside. As we sat down our arms literally were sticking to the table, never been wiped down or washed. We moved ourselves to another table that was less sticky, yes less sticky as no table was clean. We ordered the Thursday special, fajitas waited about 25 minutes for our food to come out. Don't really know if it took that long to cook the food or because our waitress was too busy eating at another table and just didn't care to get up and get our food. The fajitas came out, had a weird wine-teriyaki sweet sauce on it and simmering in a lot of liquid. The beef tasted spoiled. As hungry as I was could NOT eat that. Not coming back here. read more

Amazing food and service. They had music trivia night which was alot of fun for me and my date. Amazing Crushes

My mom enjoys the restaurant so we come often. I usually get whatever the daily special is Crabcake, Ribs or Fajitaa depending on the day. I've found all to be very good, though the Fajititas could use some spices/flavor. Lately, I have been ordering some of the comfort foods and that has elevated the restaurant in my mind. I absolutely love the Chicken Pot Pie - highly recommended. read more

Two texts saved me$5.00. Best sourbeef & dumplings ever. Rockfish w/ stuffed crab meat was awesome! Fast friendly service too! read more

Silver Spring Mining Company - Two texts saved me $5.00. Best sour beef & dumplings ever! Rockfish with stuffed crab meat was awesome! Fast friendly service too? - New American Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

What a weird experience. First, we were first time diners at the Silver Spring Mining Company and it was early on a Wednesday afternoon, so the place was empty. We walk in and the hostess stares at us with glazed over eyes. After two attempts to get her to snap out of her fog, she asked, "what do you want?" After informing her we were there for lunch, she takes us to a table that hadn't been wiped down from the last customers. The waitress had us moved and she was nice and her service was good. The food was marginal, especially for the price. For two drafts and two sandwiches, the cost was $76. $18.17 for a cheese steak sandwich, outrageous. As we walked out, the hostess was staring at a blank wall. We gave it a try, but there are too many other good restaurants in the area that I don't think we will be back. read more

Let me first start with a little history. I have lived in Harford County for most of my life, so I am very familiar with this restaurant. My family and I have eaten here on numerous occasions. We usually haven't had any problems. Today was a different story. When my mom walked in, the host (a man in his 50-60's) said hello and offered my mom a sample of wine. She declined but I said I'd like a sample. The guy simply gave me a blank stare before asking how old I was. I said that I was 21. He responded by saying I "couldn't be more than 18." My mother joined in, saying I was turning 22 in August. He didn't appear convinced. Instead of commenting on his rude demeanor, I said that he was welcome to check my ID. He looked at my ID and then complained about how he had to do the math to figure out my age.. Worse part? This guy never even brought me my sample. Pure incompetence. If he didn't believe that I was 21, HE should have asked for ID. And when someone is of age, you should probably serve them.. Our waitress was inattentive and spent the whole meal chatting with friends behind the bar. When she provided us the check, she hovered and waited until my mom placed her credit card in the check. No courtesy at all (some people like looking over their bill before they blindly give their credit card away...) My shrimp melt was shrimp and cheese baked onto several small bread slices. It was very difficult to eat and wasn't memorable There's no reason to return to this restaurant with rude and incompetent staff. read more

Nice restaurant with more of a classy feel than a lot of the big box chains offering a similar experience. We went with a good sized group and no one even batted an eye. Good variety of food with standard New American fare but also local classics like sour beef and dumplings, crab soup, crabcakes, the crab pretzel!! Service was seamless. Been a few times and would def go back. read more

Really good, well prepared food. Fairly quiet for a Friday night. Always friendly staff, Lisa waited on us tonight. Great service! The crab pretzel is enough for 3 people. Good taste. This is a place I enjoy, but seldom visit due to large crowds. Had a really great meal and a wonderful cocktail. read more

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Best spot in town for some big fat juicy crispy wings!!! The service, without a doubt, outstanding. And for you sports fans, TV's everywhere. Always a favorite. read more

Silver Spring Mining Company - Bar with lots of TV's - New American Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

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Visited with 3 others. I was surprised at how high the prices were since my last visit -- a turkey club $12.75?? Are you kidding? I was just at the airport for business and ordered a turkey club for $9.25 and airport food is known to be overpriced! Service was extremely slow. It appeared the hostess and waitresses just wanted to gather by the hostess stand to talk. Pricing is way too high for the quality of mediocre food you are getting. May just be best to go for the happy hour drinks - buy 1 get one for a penny. read more

Great happy hour drink specials and "early bird" dinner specials! Draft beer: Buy one, get one for a penny! I arrived before 6pm on a Wednesday night and got to take advantage of a 3-course dinner special (there were about 5 or 6 options) of a cup of Maryland Crab Soup, sour beef and dumplings and rice pudding for dessert, all for $14. Excellent server! read more

Silver Spring Mining Company - Sour beef and dumplings - New American Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

We love coming here on Friday nights and typically sit in a booth within the bar area. You can't beat buy one get one for a penny domestic drafts! The loaded potato skins they make are so crispy and delicious! They almost seem twice-baked and the potato-to-cheese ratio is on point. Their fajitas always hit the spot and the manager told us how they have a special marinade for them. Our service is consistently excellent which is why we keep coming back! The manager in the bar area, Bryan, always stops by to say hello and check in on us during our meal. You can tell he truly cares about his customers. Looking forward to going back soon! read more

The food was great & service was even better! The bartender-Brandon was the best! He was attentive and makes me want to come back everyday! Thank you! read more

Worst service ever tonight. Went for the kids because they had Paw Patrol characters there tonight. Our waiter took forever to come to our table, forever with everything! We put in an order for our food which took about 45 minutes. We asked to speak with a manager, Kelly came to our table and said "did you need me"? SERIOUSLY you're the manager LoL!!! How rude. So we complained about the wait and she could have cared a less. Got our food and I noticed my burger as I was putting ketchup on it had a hair on it. Poooor service! read more