Food was delicious, service friendly and attentive. Great ambiance. Nice wine list. Manager and staff did a fantastic job dealing with a really creepy patron. read more

We had a wonderful meal. The food was tasty and the service by Victoria B was excellent!

10/10 always quality service and the music is always a vibe! the pasta is amazing and the charcuterie is my Go to !

5 Stars -- Absolutely Delicious! My three good-good friends/sorority sisters and I celebrated my birthday dinner at Smashing Grapes, and everything was excellent! We started with the buffalo cauliflower, crab dip, mussels, and wings--and every appetizer was a hit. For dinner, we had the lamb T-bone, crab penne pasta, ribeye, and a chicken pasta dish recommended by our waiter, Logan. We finished by sharing the blueberry bread pudding, which was the perfect ending! A special shoutout to Logan, who was AWESOME! He was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and made great recommendations. Great food, great service, and an even better birthday experience with my girls. We will definitely be back! read more

Thank you Zoe! I've tried their Crab Artichoke dip, Shrimp Lobster bisque, and their Mango Blossom mocktail! Their food tastes good, is cooked decent, and overall flavorful. I especially enjoyed the Crab dip and their Mango Blossom because the crab dip was seasoned well and sizzling throughout the dinner. The Mango Blossom was mixed well, balanced, and a good size. The space is large, clean, and customer service is excellent. Parking is easy. This place is a solid 4, maybe a 3 on a less than spectacular day. Overall I'd recommend! read more

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Celebrated my mom's 70th birthday over the weekend and had a wonderful experience. I booked the California room and it seated 24 people perfectly as a private event. The lobster bisque was delicious but it was a small portion and slightly disappointed about no lobster bites in the soup. I enjoyed my lobster ravioli though as that tasted delicious and to finish off with a chocolate mousse. I had a bite of the branzino and that was seasoned perfectly to my liking. Service was slightly backed up but I wanted to thank Denise and Victoria for waitressing and helping out with our event. They went above and beyond and even helped set up the room before the party began. Just something to work on would be the event coordination. I worked with Sam who was wonderful but initially it took a few phone calls and emails to finally reach him and follow up on a few things. Otherwise it was still a wonderful experience. Would highly recommend returning. read more

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Smashing Grapes in Columbia is a fantastic spot for a great night out! The restaurant is very clean, with a beautifully designed interior and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Our party was pleasantly greeted when we arrived, and the service throughout the evening was excellent. We really enjoyed everything we ordered, from the appetizers and entrées all the way through dessert. The cocktails were also very good and complemented the meal nicely. We didn't get a chance to try any of the wine, but there were plenty of options that looked worth exploring on another visit. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would definitely come back. Be sure to check out the photos for some of our meal recommendations! read more

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It was that time again where we needed to meet mid way between DC and Baltimore so we opted for Smashing Grapes in Columbia. We were seated right after checking in and our server immediately asked if she could go over the menu. Since it was my first time it was great hearing all the different favorites in each section. We got the steak and fish, which I forget which one, but everything came out great and cooked to our liking. read more

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Love the build-out of this location. It is absolutely beautiful and the food is excellent! Happy Hour on the weekends includes an earlier time and a late-night edition with live music. Customer service is great! I've enjoyed a white wine flight, where they not only give you a bit of the history of the 3 flights, but they also pull from the shelf and add to your experience of tastings. The avocado chicken dish is enjoyable, if you like a creamier milder version of a chicken alfredo. The wings and fries are done perfectly. The best spicy pizza I've had in a while was here. I could go on and on. We hosted a family member's graduation dinner at this location with a group of 10 pleased with the food and service. I love when I come to a restaurant and I can relax because the staff knows what to do without you asking. Also, they have a dinner party series with that runs for three hours. I don't typically sign up for restaurant emails, but because they are doing really interesting things here I definitely want to stay in the know! read more

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Run do not walk to Smashing Grapes. This place is phenomenal. To be brutally honest not on the menu was bad. Everything was delicious. Took a good friend of mine here to celebrate her birthday. This evening that had a really nice pre-fix menu called The Vines and Vibes dinner series in which you get 3 courses and wine pairings for $65 pp. Which was a really great deal. We also ordered a plethora of appetizers to share amongst the table. We had the hummus trio , charred octopus, summer heirloom tomatoes, zucchini fritters and the charred octopus. All of the appetizers were very good. The zucchini fritters were so good, we ordered a second order. For dinner pretty much everyone did the cast iron short rib with the puff pasty. That was basically Sunday dinner in a pan. The short rib was nice and tender and the flaky puff pasty to soak up the gravy. Very delicious. For my first course I opted for the ceasar salad, something told me to get that yellow tomato gazpacho. Two of my friends had gotten it and they said it was phenomenal. The birthday girl got the Bouillabaisse with the Chilean sea bass. She said that was absolutely delicious. The Chilean sea bass was cooked nicely and had a buttery taste. And for dessert we did the orange tres leche cake and the chocolate mousse. Both desserts were really good. The tres leche cake was really good and if you mix it with the chocolate mousse even better. This place offers so many options for dinner, from their weekly specials, where you get 50 percent off any bottle of wine on Mondays, bubbles and boards on Wednesdays, Thursdays they have a nice to go special, where you can pizza and a nice bottle of wine to go. Now who doesn't like that for a Thursday night. They also have a great happy hour as well . This place is great for a date night, girls dinner or just a nice night out to have a great dinner and listen to live music. I will definitely be returning either for dinner or brunch. Also I did want to give a tidbit about parking. It can get a lil crowded especially in the evenings and if there is an event going on at Merriweather Post, it's best to utilize their valet parking for an additional $10 fee. It definitely beats the headache if trying to find parking. SYOY read more

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Who doesn't love a good charcuterie? My BF and I were waiting for some friends to have dinner across the strip and decided to stop in here. No one was here around 4PM on a Monday. Was a bit skeptical, but for someone who hasn't drank wine in a while, I would definitely come back here just to drink wine! Half off a bottle on Mondays and the appetizers! We had the Charred Octopus and it was amazing! The way it was cooked with the tomatoes and also the flavors were to die for! We ordered two that day. The service was fantastic, the room was clean and cute on the bar side. I was so busy with my octopus and wine that I couldn't bring myself to check out the dining room! We did order the corn crab fritters off the happy hour menu - they were good, but they were not the WOW like the Charred Octopus. Even my boyfriend was impressed and he does not drink wine, but he was definitely all about the Charred Octopus. Now I'm worried since I'm telling you about it, they may run out of Charred Octopus the next time I go visit! I'm hoping to make this a normal Monday thing to have wine and charcuterie, since this place is so cute and awesome! Also, on the plus, I had to mention, the server heard we were celebrating my friends birthday and brought up champagne which was awesome and impressive. Now that is thoughtful service! Smashing Grapes - see you very soon! read more

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Just went to a surprise birthday party last night at this place. The private room was beautiful and the two lady servers and the one young man (sorry, forgot to ask their names) were amazing. They were attentive and super helpful. A BIG thanks to all 3 of them! The ceviche with pita chips & the bacon wrapped scallops were scrumptious. Vineyard salad was a bit on the bland side, could use more dressing on the side. Those guests who had Lobster bisque were a little disappointed on the tiny portion and barely lukewarm temperature Branzino was a big hit, nice presentation and taste yummy. Deserts were overly sweet and coffee was almost cold by the time we got it. It was a busy Saturday night with 20 plus guests, it's understandable not everything will be perfect. All in all, the restaurant was beautifully decorated, the guitarist was a nice touch. All staff were friendly and kind. I would recommend this place for any occasion. read more

We visited Smashing Grapes for my niece's birthday and had an amazing experience. The restaurant is beautiful inside, from the décor and atmosphere to the baby grand piano . It feels upscale but still very welcoming. The service was excellent, and our server was friendly and knowledgeable. We ordered a little bit of everything--the charcuterie board, mussels, buffalo cauliflower, short rib pappardelle, Wagyu burger, pizza, and cocktails. The mussels were absolutely incredible, and every dish came out hot, looked great, and tasted even better. Honestly, there wasn't a single thing we didn't enjoy. If you're in the Columbia area, I highly recommend dining in and experiencing it for yourself. We'll definitely be back. read more

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I gave smashing grapes of four star review due to the ambience and cleanliness of the restaurant. The food was something different than I've ever had. This was our first time in Baltimore and I wanted to go somewhere nice after our seven hour trip. I had made reservations an hour and a half before we got there, and although we were seated right away, they came back a half hour later to verify the name other reservation. Not sure if it was coincidental. But when we both ordered a glass of wine, we are both asked for our IDs. My mother is 70 and I am 55. So I'm not sure that was about. Onto our meals. I ordered the black and chicken avocado pasta but I asked that the chicken be grilled. It had pistachios in it and a Hand to jalapeño which was different. It was a different culinary experience. My mother had the steak frite. The sticks slices were served on slices of bread, which is too much for her to eat, but she said it wasn't bad. We split a house salad, which was good. We both like the vinaigrette that was mixed in. The server was knowledgeable and pleasant, and it wasn't that busy since it was a Thursday night. You'll have to park in the parking lot around the corner. Unless you use valet parking. For us, it was a super cold and windy night, but it was still a nice experience. read more

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Had a great dinner. Service was attentive and caring. Deliciously crafted food. Fresh ingredients. Upscale and comfortable ambiance. Large selection of wine and cocktails. Will definitely return. Highly recommend by the foodies of @winedinenvacay read more

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The food was delicious! I enjoyed our meal and the restaurant is very nicely decorated. The servers were friend but it did take a very long time to get our food. I enjoyed the brunch I had with my bookclub. read more

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First off the restaurant is beautiful! The staff is so polite. Rukiat waited on my friend and I today and made the experience 10/10. The food and drinks were amazing as well, I'd definitely return. read more

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I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience. From the time I walked in to my exit, I felt like a valued customer. Our server was attentive and made great recommendations. The food was fresh and delicious and the drink luscious. Their menu featured for every palette. The ambiance was perfect for a romantic date night, cozy dim lighting, it is a fairly large restaurant but the decor and layout make the space feel intimate. There is street parking and also a few parking lots nearby. The venue is located in a space where you can walk around or enjoy other activities. read more

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So I've been here twice and had a 5 star and 3 star experience today so combined we'll go 4. The first time we had great service and everything was excellent. No notes, very happy. This time was a bit more rough. Idk if it was because of wine in the woods, but they seemed off their game. First off I'm not sure why they were making people wait so long with lots of open tables. In some cases being told an hour. Especially with seating outside. Second once we got seated (still took about 10 mins with a rez), we waited maybe 20 minutes before I finally walked up to the host stand and said we haven't been seen yet. Then they went and got our waitress. It got better at that point, but still a rough beginning. The grilled octopus was good, and they have decent bread and dips. The shrimp pasta was okay but the short rib wasn't what we were expecting. Finally the chocolate mousse tasted super grainy and not "silky" like the description. Not like any mousse I had tasted before. read more

My husband and I visited Saturday afternoon, the waitress and the entires staff were fantastic. I will be back, the only tiny complaint, my halibut the sauce was a tad salty and the cocktail I ordered was a little too sweet. However I ordered, an old fashioned and it was delicious with just a hint of vanilla! My lobster bisque was amazing! We had the octopus, it was PERFECTION. Coupled with the great service we will visit again. read more

Atmosphere, service and food was on point, the octopus delish, the lobster bisque AMAZING!, Sea bass was delish, the drinks were a little too sweet but the old fashioned with a hint of vanilla was good, unfortunately my shrimp penne vodka was just meh and I would never order it again. Shout out to the hostesses, servers, and just the team in general. If my pasta was as good as the other food it would have been 5 stars, my wife and I will be back. read more

We went to lunch today. We started with the heirloom tomato appetizer and the buffalo cauliflower. The tomatoes were super fresh and flavorful. The buffalo cauliflower was so delicious! It was a unique dish with the fried cauliflower and buffalo sauce and blue cheese on the side. For entrees, we had the Bibb salad topped with steak. The salad was overpriced but tasty, and the steak was cooked well. We really enjoyed the grilled shrimp tacos. The server forgot the bread but we got it in the end - yummy olive oil dippers with a French baguette. The restaurant was modern and well decorated. read more

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Chelsea was amazing!! She made several amazing suggestions that turned out to be phenomenal!

Dinner at Smashing Grapes Kitchen + Wine Bar felt like it was reaching for something memorable but never quite got there. The lobster ravioli was enjoyable, and the wine paired with the steak was the highlight of the night--clearly chosen by someone who knows their craft. But the rest of the menu landed somewhere in the middle. The crab & artichoke dip was fine, though the crisps alongside it lacked the crunch and flavor you'd hope for. The steak and fries were decent, but nothing that lingered in memory. For the price, we expected a bit more spark. Instead, it was an evening of "just okay" dishes with one standout sip. Not a bad experience, but not one that pulls us back for a second visit either. read more

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If you want an elevated dining experience with reasonable prices, look no further than smashing grapes! To start, I opted to get their mango mocktail. I love anything with ginger beer in it, and this mocktail was no different. For my entree, I ordered the smokehouse omelette. It includes bacon, beef short rib, and mushrooms. It came with home fries that were well seasoned and fluffy on the inside. I was intrigued by their dessert menu and ended up trying their house made donuts. They're donut bites covered in sugar, served with a cream sauce and dark chocolate sauce. The dark chocolate sauce was on the bitter side, so I stuck with the cream sauce. Overall, the dining experience was seamless and the staff is incredibly friendly. I will definitely return! read more

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This restaurant, part of the Titan Hospitality group, is very large with a wine theme. The couple of times I visited, the service was good, but the food was not. The menu is all over the place - dips, salads, pasta, pizza, burgers, tacos, steak, seafood, etc. including summer heirloom tomatoes year-round. I was expecting interesting small plates like at a tapas restaurant, but everything was very generic. The items I've tried were not good. The hummus was somehow chunky and watery, the crab dip was mostly cheese and cream with very little crab, the octopus was overcooked, their asparagus used the hard/chewy thick stalks. The pasta primavera with pesto was extremely bland and didn't have enough pesto to flavor the dish or vegetables, which were carrots and squash, an odd choice in the winter. They do have a kids' menu, and my son enjoyed his kids' cheese pizza. read more

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Still one of my favorite places in the Merriweather District! The customer service is always great despite how busy they are. Mel and the other bartenders/servers are amazing. Always attentive and engaging. I enjoy the live music on Friday and Saturday evenings! The late night Vine Time (aka Happy Hour) is awesome. Hope that sticks around! The food is really good! Thank you! read more

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Joined some coworkers for a late afternoon lunch here. I'm sad I discovered this place - they will take all my money. The short rib pappardelle was insanely delicious. I had to order it to-go! I will make the drive for that alone. We shared an order of mussels and they too were tasty. I had a bowl of the lobster & lobster bisque and enjoyed it. It was pretty quiet, but I guess I'm not surprised since it was a weekday around 3 pm? Regardless, the food was a big hit and the service was 10/10. The server was prompt, attentive and pleasant! read more

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Classy, elegant, and gourmet.... Smashing Grapes would be right at home if it was located at a vineyard. What a wonderful experience Smashing Grapes did a phenomenal job of building their team. Literally everyone was attentive and willing to come to your table despite being the primary server. Used dishes did not linger around on the table, new silverware and napkins brought, bottled water was poured for you, the list goes on. The server provided great recommendations for food which were tried. I really wished I recorded the presentation of the shrimp and lobster bisque. I'll leave you with this it was very unique and set the stage for the dishes to come. The layer flavor profile hit its mark. The seafood was cooked to perfection and a decent portion for the dish. I do suspect they stopped the cooking process by icing the seafood and brought back up to temp with the rich and creamy bisque soup. The Salmon Imperial was the chef special served with gold fingerling potato's and broccolini. I'm happy I got the opportunity to try a limited item, I do hope it can make the menu full time adding more to the already impressive seafood depth. The salmon was flaky with a crispy bottom, not overcooked, and juicy packed with mouthwatering flavor. The stuff crab meat was a perfect compliment to the salmon without overpowering the salmon. The new menu item beef tip pasta also came at a high recommendation and was also rather good. Unfortunately the sausage took main stage with this dish. The beef tip did not maintain its seasoning well and would benefit from more salting. No worries when you get the perfect bite of all the components of the dish it is well balanced. Lastly, the dessert selection was the chocolate mousse. I was actually interested in the blueberry cobbler but was truthfully informed it was closer the bread pudding than cobbler. I'm happy I heard the one of the managers (Demetrius I believe) suggests going for chocolate cake with baileys drizzle. To be honest I didn't hear him say the cake but I also wanted the mousse either way. Just know it still worked and see the video for reference. Smashing Grapes is more focused on its wine selection and pairing. This was not the desired experience for this visit but from the flight option I know wine lovers will appreciate what they have to offer. I'm very impressed with this experience and so happy I decided to dine in. Overall 4.9 out of 5 Smashing Grapes is part of the Titan Hospitality Group has an assortment of high quality restaurants. To date I've eaten at three of them. One carry out and the other dine in. Please see the respective reviews. read more

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Smashing Grapes is a well appointed restaurant, with professionalism abounding. Our excellent server, Denisse, was very helpful and an excellent enhancement to our evening, guiding us through the process all evening. The menu selection was so good it was pleasantly difficult to choose. The food was delicious and the presentation was impressive. If you like lamb chops...get them! read more

Wanted to share my most recent experience at smashing grapes! As always hands down great service and a big shoutout to our waitress Alexis! She was so attentive and provided some great suggestions for our table since I also came here tonight with two friends who had never been! The food was also excellent! We got the apple and go w/ prosciutto... EXCELLENT! We also opted for the zucchini fritters. I personally didn't care too much for it. They came in ball shape so the inside was a bit mushy for me. The Chesapeake pizza was excellent as always with large pieces of shrimp and crab! I highly recommend the octopus as well! It was well cooked and tender!! read more

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Everything was just ok. I got a salad with chicken and the chicken was just so awfully dry. Other guests got pizza, pasta and they said their dishes were OK. Very pretty inside but food is pretty mediocre. read more

Treated myself to a solo date to Smashing Grapes for the first time and honestly? I'm already planning my next visit. Started with a white wine flight (10/10 recommendation) and the Pie Mussels-- chef's kiss. Ended the night with their weekly special: a 10oz sirloin, fingerling potatoes, and broccolini (I able to swap). Everything was amazing and all the recommendations from Mel were spot on! Sometimes you really do just need a night with good food and your own company. read more

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I loved the first time I went there with a regular menu. The second time I went there though I had visited their website and called to make a reservation on Mother's Day. When we got there they only had a 3 course tasting menu $55 dollars per person and the options weren't even good or worth that price. The regular menu was not available. Wine was not included with the price. The website did not say anything about this being the only option for Mother's Day. Also when I spoke with people on the phone no one had mentioned it and someone even called to confirm the reservation a couple of days before and they didn't mention it. It was Mother's Day dinner and impossible to get in anywhere else around the area at the time. I was very disappointed. The soup was fine, the salad was lame, the shrimp scampi was good but not worth the price, and both desserts (red velvet smith island cake and a blueberry crumble) were pretty dry. They were out of the wine my sister in law wanted. read more

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Always wonderful food and excellent staff. Please bring back the Thanksgiving Buffet. Decor is lovely and warm , yet modern. You are transported to center city Philly with this vibe. We loved it! read more

I've dined at the Gambrills location once but never realized how extensive their wine selection is. About 130 varietals. Wow! Anyhow, let's get to the food. A friend and I had dinner at the Columbia location yesterday evening. First off the location is beautiful. You get the full polished fine dining experience here. Our waiter was very attentive and took the time to explain the specials. We ordered the appetizer wings and both settled for their salmon special which came with a side of mashed potatoes and string beans. The wi gs were pretty good. Our server stated that the dish tasted like the season with flavors that evoked fall and Christmas time ,and he was absolutely right. The salmon was grilled and prepared in an orange sauce, the mashed potatoes were fluffy and light and the string beans and carrots were sautéed in a blend of aromatic spices. It was delicious. We decided to split the sinful chocolate cake for our dessert. It was decadent and rich in dark chocolate. It wasn't too sweet at all and serving it with vanilla ice, strawberries, whipped cream, and a praline wafer was the perfect touch. It's all in the details and this place got it right. I didn't have a glass of wine this time but plan to on my next visit. read more

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This is my new favorite place. The service is fantastic. Our sever was great. She gave us really good recommendations and she checked on us often. Th guava grove drink was so refreshing and sweet. And the short rib sandwich on ciabatta was delicious. Perfectly seasoned with caramelized onions and mushrooms. My mom got the salmon special and she really enjoyed it. This is a really nice restaurant. Perfectly dimmed for a great date night. read more

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What a fabulous restaurant! My friends and I did not have a reservation. We were warmly greeted by Casseus, who also was our server. The restaurant itself is stunning. It is very upscale and modern. Casseus took the time to go over the menu with us. He was very knowledgeable about the various wines, the best dishes, and what items would pair well together. We were left waiting for nothing. Everything came out in a reasonable amount of time. The food was freshly prepared from scratch. The drinks were amazing. We ordered a lot of food because it was so hard to decide what to get. Everything sounded amazing. Smashing Grapes is my new favorite restaurant. I can't recommend this restaurant enough! read more

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Smashing Grapes is a must try restaurant. The food, service and ambiance is always top notch.

We had a fantastic dinner at Smashing Grapes in Columbia, and Emma made the experience exceptional. She was warm, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely pleasant from the moment we sat down. She anticipated what we needed without ever being intrusive, and her recommendations were excellent. Great food is one thing, but outstanding service can turn a good dinner into a memorable experience--and Emma absolutely did that for us. If you dine at Smashing Grapes, I hope you have the pleasure of having Emma as your server. She is fantastic and a real asset to the restaurant! read more