Good Food Good Service - Our waitress was Kristin…read more She was friendly and attentive. I liked the chill ambiance as well.

It was my first time dining at True Kitchen, and everything was great. I ordered the jambalaya…read morepasta and it was delicious. This kids loved their meals also. Paris was our server and he provided excellent service. We'll definitely be back.

We really appreciate the great service & delicious food. Lovely presentation & atmosphere. When…read morecan we come back? Thank you Leo!

Went here with friends on a Saturday night after listening to live music. We didn't have…read morereservations and waited for a table. We didn't have to wait long as a family with a baby was about to leave. I looked around and the space is modern and clean. There is a bar area that is well lit and inviting if I was dining by myself. The menu isn't your typical Italian menu. There was a chicken fried tofu appetizer, steak frites, smash burgers and snakehead. I don't know what snakehead is so ai went with the catfish carbonara, my friend had the steak frites and my other friend had the Brussel sprouts appetizer and pear salad. We also shared a bottle of red wine. Our dessert was a deconstructed sundae with cannoli bits and delicious. Our server was Brendan and he was fantastic. He answered our questions and checked in and chatted with us for a bit. Highly recommend this restaurant.

I visited Coopers Hawk recently for a tasting with my wife. Cat was a wonderful server. She…read moreexplained the wines well, and really made us feel welcome. Cat recommended a sweet wine, and I thought I wasn't going to like it, and I loved it! We live across the bridge so the wine club isn't great for us, but we're definitely going back. Always enjoy happy discoveries.

Not really a major wine drinker but thanks to my server Carli I decided to join the wine club she…read morewas so knowledgeable an helpful. I'm looking forward to bringing my friends back to this establishment. Thank you Carli

Stopped by Pearl for a quick lunch and grabbed a seat at the bar. It ended up being such a nice…read morelittle spot. I had the tuna tartare with blood orange and a side of Parmesan fries. The tartare was really well balanced and fresh with just the right hint of citrus. The fries were also tasty and hit the spot. Our bartender was friendly and very accommodating, which also helped make the experienced. Overall, a great quick stop and I would definitely come back.

Tiki bars are in short supply around here, so we decided to check out Pearl for an early drink on…read moreFriday evening. The hostess was helpful and explained that you can get the tiki drinks from both the Pearl and Ponche menus at the tiki bar upstairs, so that is what we did. It was 6pm and still pretty quiet. My partner ordered the caipirinha and I got the Baja blast. We both agreed that they were solid but not amazing. He also ordered a pour from their decently long rum list, which he enjoyed. I would come back if in the neighborhood to try more of their drinks.

Great people, great atmosphere, and prices that are actually fair, which is rare these days. This…read morespot fills up fast, so if you're trying to walk right in and sit down, get there early. Trust me, it's worth it. They've got a small bar area that seats about 4-6 people, which is where I sat, and honestly that's the move if you like a lively vibe. Now let's talk about the pizza--amazing. Fresh, flavorful, and one of those meals where you catch yourself still thinking about it later. I enjoyed every bite and could've easily gone for another round. Overall, this place delivers: good energy, good food, good people. Definitely a spot you want to keep in your rotation.

On a busy weeknight, I wandered into Vin 909 with my partner. It's a small seeming place, on the…read moreside of a relatively quiet road, with ample parking. It's supposed to be a wine bar, I guess, and the wine is their main focus, though they are also apparently well known for their pizzas. Despite it being busy, we were seated pretty quickly in the back area, and were served quickly. Our waitress was great, and offered a lot of good drink and food suggestions. I love the way the wine is broken down. They've got three categories, which are snarky grouping by price. I am drawing a blank on the names of the categories, and they're not on the website, so .... they were something like, "Wallet Friendly Wines," "I can splurge a little," and "Money is no object to wine!" Theirs were probably better and more creative -- dock me one star as a reviewer for not remembering. :) The wines were good. I tried two different ones, including an unusual "orange" wine, which is a white wine left to contact the skins. It was a little fruitier than I usually like in a white wine, but it was good still. The food for me was where it fell down. I ordered a charcuterie plate, which was honestly kind of skimpy for the price. I also got a burrata, which is served with "harissa roasted carrots." The harissa was incredibly spice forward, and... burrata is a delicious, but delicate cheese. The carrots and harissa basically contaminated it and overpowered it. They might as well have dipped it in coriander and cumin. That's fine if you want to eat coriander and cumin, but not if you want burrata. My pizza was the biggest let down. It's a "rustic" style pizza, but it frankly translates to "poorly made." It's a good size, roughly oval pizza, with very thin, crispy crust. Like a giant cracker. It's then cut into 16 pieces (give or take, don't quote me). Some of those pieces had /nothing/ on them. Like, just crust. No cheese. No sauce. No toppings. Others had just sauce. I'm not a big fan of pizza, but when I eat it, I expect every piece to have sauce, cheese, and toppings on it... if I wanted to eat just crust, I'd just ask for a pile of aperitif crackers. Great atmosphere, good drinks, fair price, but ... terrible food. If I lived nearby, I'd stop by for a drink now and again, but I wouldn't eat there.

I'm a parent to a Naval Academy student, so I don't come to Annapolis often. But I remembered…read moredining at J. Alexander's once before, and it was good enough for me to come back--and it did not disappoint. For this area, the cost was surprisingly budget‑friendly, especially considering the quality. The town center around it has clearly changed, with several stores and restaurants closed and even the old adjacent parking lot gone. But once we walked inside, the experience was excellent. Our server was friendly, helpful, and honest with her recommendations. My daughter and I both ordered the Chicken Palermo, and it was outstanding--fresh, tasty, and served in portions that rival anything back home in Texas. The broccoli was delicious, and I swapped one side for Brussels sprouts, which were just as good.

I was really disappointed with this J. Alexander's location. The Caesar salad was completely…read moreoverloaded with dressing, making it feel careless and unbalanced. For a restaurant with a full bar, it was surprising they had no mezcal and were supposedly out of top-shelf bourbon, yet still served me a drink that tasted overly sweet and nothing like the premium bourbon I ordered. Another letdown was the lack of bread service. Other J. Alexander's locations usually serve croissants, so having none available took away from the experience. The food didn't make up for it either. The steak lacked flavor and felt low quality for the price. The "fried chicken platter" was basically oversized chicken tenders marketed as an entrée, and the mac and cheese was watery and bland instead of rich and creamy. Overall, the experience felt inconsistent and poorly executed. Between the missing staples, questionable bar service, and underwhelming food, this location did not feel worth the cost.

Came last night with my family for dinner. There were 5 of us, only had to wait 15 minutes for a…read moretable. Our waitress was very attentive and sweet. We started off with biscuits for the table- they were very warm and not too dry- served with a spicy jam & some honey butter. They were sooooo delicious. My main meal was the smoked fried chicken, it is A LOT of chicken lol I got the spicy dry rub on the side to try and it was really good- would recommend trying it if you like a little kick with your chicken. For sides I got the Brussel sprouts which have bacon, goat cheese and some type of nut in them. They were really good and flavorful. I also had the hush puppies which are served with the same butter that came with the biscuits. They were nice and crisp but not over cooked. I recommend both sides. My family seemed to enjoy their dishes as well. My friend had the burger with pork belly on it, my father had the Cajun seafood pasta & my mother had the blackberry thighs. Overall everything tasted great. We got dessert to go, I had bread pudding which I later ate- and it was phenomenal. The sauce they serve with it really brings it together nicely. Definitely heat it up prior to eating if you have it to go. Overall was a good experience and I'm glad we ended up eating here. Would recommend

I walked in, ordered to go at the side counter this time. I ordered the Southern Fish and chips…read more This came with two catfish filets, fries and a little bit of coleslaw. It took about 10 minutes to get my food and I was on my way. I drove about 15 minutes away. My food was still pretty hot and fresh. You could only order from their brunch menu, so I was happy to find the catfish as I came in wanting it.

BLUF: Low key locals spot with good food and drinks and a private event space…read more Metropolitan Kitchen & Lounge is a solid choice for a few drinks and a bite to eat. It has an unassuming exterior so it would be easy to pass by its West Street location. Once inside, Metropolitan has a dining room on the first floor, a private event space on the second floor and a seasonal rooftop bar. Certainly not the fanciest or trendiest of spots on West Street or in downtown Annapolis and I like the casual, local feel. The crab dip and friendly service were most memorable.

Great spot for brunch and happy hour! Love the rooftop when the weather is nice! My fave is the…read morelamb burger! Soooo yummy!

Noticing two different listings for this same restaurant but I am only going to post here…read more Our crew has been here several times because one of the men in this group is such a fan and it was HIS birthday (Sat., 8/2/25) so we complied. Unfortunately, he's the only fan. I feel sooo bad being so critical so I'll make it quick. The decor/ambience is so uncomfortably in need of renovation (the wood paneling, sectional seating, and carpet, for starters). They're known for their crab cakes which did NOT disappoint (according to those who ordered them) and TWO THUMBS UP on the salad bar ... which we ALL absolutely appreciated. However, the other food was mediocre and the attached pics prove the simple, low effort, dive-bar quality. It wasn't a total wash tho'! Their portions are respectable. The birthday boy LOVED the carrot cake buttt, the scallops, green beans, crab dip and fried chicken were declared unseasoned and the rockfish bites (strips) were salty. The Chardonnay had vinegar undertones. The Tito's shot was $20 but this is not the type of establishment which can justify charging that! I'm going to stop there because I totally respect their long-standing "pillar of the community, local landmark, generational longevity" claim to fame. PLEASE visit for yourself and share YOUR opinion. When you go ... tell them you saw it on Yelp.

The Edgewater Restaurant has been a family favorite since my grandmother discovered it in the 70s…read more It is a small, family run business with a home style, comfort food menu straight outta the past. This is the kind of meal your mom would cook for, like, a graduation dinner, or if she was trying to impress someone. I've never had a bad meal here, but the crab cakes are the best in Maryland. I know everyone thinks they know where the best crab cakes are, but they are wrong, because the Edgewater Restaurant has them - a softball of jumbo lump crab meat, perfectly broiled with very few added ingredients so the crab shines through. All of the meals come with 2 sides of your choice, including potatoes served at least 3 different ways and a salad bar that isn't even trying to be healthy. Truly, there is no better place in Edgewater for dinner.

We really enjoyed dinner at Dry 85. We dined on a Friday night and the only negatives were that it…read morewas SUPER loud in there. My date and I could barely hear each other and had to yell to chat. Otherwise we loved it. The blueberry bbq ribs were awesome and so was the Mac and cheese. It was supposed to be seafood Mac but it came with only one solitary shrimp on top and we didn't taste any other seafood inside. Service was good, drinks were good and food was great.

After a long day of work (including a reception where I forgot to eat - too busy…read moreworking/networking), I needed a meal and a nightcap this past Wednesday night. I'd had Dry 85 on my list for a while, and it sounded just right on that cold, snowy day. I walked in, grabbed a seat at the bar, and was immediately welcomed and handed menus and given a glass of water. This welcome was consistent with great service throughout. I love sitting at a bar (especially for a solo meal), because it allows you to chat with the bartenders, and the bartenders at Dry 85 were great. I had one of their burgers and fries, and it was delicious. Add a bourbon cocktail and TVs playing college basketball, and I was a happy girl. Truly a good place for a meal or drinks. Cozy, warm, with solid food, drinks, and service. I'd be happy to return.