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Spectrum Lounge

3.6 (33 reviews)
Open 1:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)

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This is not Jolof Rice. Fried rice at best. But not Jolof.

It taste good. But it's not Jolof Service was to be expected at such an hour. Drinks ok. Fake bodies. Good music.

Literally right by the road
Priscilla B.

The food was really good and worth it for the price ! We couldn't even finish it all and took some home as well ! The place does have some parking space upon arrival but looked like it was limited cause it's close by the roadside The only problem we encountered was that our server gave us the old menu and prices were cheaper .. ‍ So, make sure you ask for the new & updated menu to avoid the confusion But overall nice place ! Bomb Suya ! Will be back

Antieke Stew with Fried Tilapia.
Theo J.

Antikeke Stew / fried Tilapia is to die for. I drive from NW , DC to have this a least once every week. The pepper is hot tonight!!!

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Ramatu I.

I really like this place especially since it's nestled in Beltsville. It's close to home I don't have to go to DC to have fun. I would've rated it 5 stars but the last time I went there, they had boxes piled in the corner. I almost thought they were either closed for business or not opened yet. Sadly, they were open and they were not bothered by having beer boxes on the side.

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Don't waste your time. The staff is rude af .. go spend your money somewhere else...........................................

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6 years ago

Spectrum's suya is everything and more. I love this place. If you come here pleaseeeeeeeee try it.

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5 years ago

Waited 1 hour for a food order that was ordered online prior. This don't make no sense. Won't be coming here again.

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8 years ago

This place just opened, and I must say already i Lovee everything about it! The food is fresh and well seasoned! Great job so far spectrum!

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8 years ago

Great food! Great atmosphere! Great service! Might be time to expand. It's a hot spot!

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Ask the Community - Spectrum Lounge

Is a brithday reservation available here for up to 20 guests?

Yes we can

What is the age limit?

I don't think there's an age limit to visit here. But for liquor yes. Show of ID

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TINY is one word that comes to my mind when I think of this place. SUPER TINY. It's newly renovated…read moreand has reopened. The website and advertisements say it's a hookah and cigar lounge. That's the main reason we decided to go. The two other people I was with smoke cigars. I don't do neither one (hookah or cigars) but was willing to check it out with them. The owner was super nice and answered all of our questions. So, I would say the service was fine. However, he quickly explained how it was not a cigar lounge because the furniture would not be able to withstand the cigar smell, only the hookah one. There were approximately 10 people in the lounge, which made it "crowded". One thing I noticed was the decor. Nice furnishings and absolutely STUNNING photographs hanging on the wall. It gave a sultry vibe. They don't serve real food there, just bites. However, we didn't really inquire or stay longer than 5 minutes to eat. We had eaten at another location. Overall, if you're into hookah and a lot of smoke everywhere (in a SUPER TINY) local spot, this is your place. I don't see myself returning. There's nothing there for me.

I visited Myste for a private event, and while the space itself is very aesthetically pleasing, the…read moreoverall experience was disappointing, mainly due to the food and service. The lounge is on the smaller side, which actually worked well for the event and gave it an intimate vibe. The owner was also very nice and welcoming, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, that's where the positives ended. The menu is extremely limited, and you pretty much have to piece together a meal from a few items. I ordered the jollof rice and six-piece chicken wings. The wings were overpriced, overcooked, and had no flavor at all. The only options were sauces on the side (honey, ranch, or blue cheese), and when I specifically asked for honey drizzled on top with blue cheese on the side, that request wasn't followed. Even more frustrating, our server never came back to check on us or make sure everything was okay. The jollof rice was honestly the worst part. Instead of that rich, smoky flavor you'd expect, it tasted burnt with a harsh charcoal aftertaste. I've had jollof rice many times before, and this was nowhere close. I ended up sending it back. Because I was hungry, I forced myself to eat the wings, even though they were dry and lacked flavor. Overall, Myste Lounge has a nice look and potential, but the food and service really need improvement. A revamped menu and better attention to guests would make a huge difference.

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I spent a few evenings in this place, mostly out of necessity. It's located in the Greenbelt…read moreMarriott and as I was without a car, there weren't many other options. Luckily, it more than fit the bill. The atmosphere is definitely more like any other bar you'd go to rather than a hotel bar. A good L-shaped bar with plenty of seats, lots of tables of varying size and height. And plenty of TVs with a variety of games (in this case, college basketball, hockey, NBA). The food menu I believe had just been redone and was imaginative. The Cuban sandwich was a hit (outstanding bread, good size, plenty of meat, I could only eat half), as was the crab cake balls appetizer (worthy of the Maryland crab expectation). Seeing the other food that came out, nobody seemed disappointed. The portions per price wasn't the best, but it certainly was palatable (no pun intended). I might have wanted a few more evenings to sample the fare. The diversity of drinks was a plus, and a minus. They had a number of local bottles and taps, but seemed to be out of a few of them (or they were doing the "dreaded" keg change that rendered them foamy). Seems like a little bit better management here might help (it could very well be I just caught them on a few bad nights). Bartenders were very attentive and the service was quick. Most of the patrons were travelers, many by themselves so there were a lot making conversation for those who were solo. Would I make a special trip to this bar if I were in the area? Probably not. It would be a great place to meet friends after work and it was definitely a plus for someone like me without many travel options.

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Ah ah...this one pained me small. I'm honestly disappointed to hear this place has closed. I went…read morethere about five times and the food was always good. Those wings? Delicious every single time. Now the music, hmm, it could be hit or miss, I will not lie. But when they got it right, especially with Afrobeats, ahh it was my vibe completely. The space itself was big, plenty seating, nice lounge feel. I even went once for a football watch party and the energy was there. But let me not pretend like everything was perfect. The service? Very, very slow. You can grow gray hair waiting. One time I even had a heated argument with the owner because it was just too much. But shhhh, we will not go into that matter today. Still, I found myself going back a few more times and enjoying the atmosphere for what it was. That is why it's even more sad to see them close. I just hope it is temporary because this place definitely had potential.

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