Very consistent as far as diners go. Their menu is expansive, nearly 6 pages. I've never had bad service here. Everyone, even their cleaning/bus staff, is pleasant and efficient. read more

I regret to report back that this place was just not good. I've been to places I would say are "mediocre" or maybe just having a bad day, but this was just not a good experience and I found many areas of improvement. I ordered the salmon benedict. The fish itself was fine but lacked any kind of flavor or seasonkng. The benedict sauce did not taste right. It tasted as if it was from a can or something and it wasn't fresh. The "home fries" where just a pile of potatoes cut up and boiled with no seasoning or pan frying. It was not worth it and I felt like there was no care put into this dish. The service furthermore needed improvement as well. This might be a small thing for some people, but as a first impression, I notice when people don't say "good morning" or smile at you. They weren't "rude" per se, but I definitely didn't feel welcomed. Service gave off a cold vibe, if that makes sense. I do want to come back one day and try something different. Maybe this dish is not the way to go but perhaps there's something else that's good? I want to come back and give this place another chance, but for now I think it needs some serious improvement. read more

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I'm not a personal fan, but my parents love it! I think this place depends on your taste buds, so definitely try it for yourself! Staff is very friendly though! read more

Had lunch at the Nautilus today the food was horrible from the salad, which was iceberg lettuce with more bad stems then good one worst lettuce salad I ever had. than I ordered barbecued rib dinner with spinach/cream mix, baked potatoes with butter, sour cream roll and cornbread. all was the worst food ever. Barbecue meat seem foreign tough meat, not pork or beef meat foreign meat replacement from a freezer boiled it and slap sauce on top. The baked potato was dry not Russel potato, but the worst to serve anyone, couldn't eat even the bread, cornbread looked nasty without tasting. And the Giner ale drink was weak watery no soda taste. Don't ever go there for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Cheap food but high price. Same your money cook at home!!!! read more

In my original review I wrote, "After passing by this location for many years, and drooling over photos of their baklava cheesecake on Instagram, we finally decided to review their check it out for ourselves...." During that visit, we ate so much brunch, we skipped the cheesecake, this visit, we went only for the baklava cheesecake. Unfortunately, it was all photo hype. The cheesecake portion itself wasn't impressive, it lacked the creamy moist quality one loves in a cheesecake & the baklava tasted a bit on the stale side compared to a honey moist juicy crunch. We've came, we tried, we will move on to other diners now. read more

The Nautilus - Dessert time - Diners Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

Had a late lunch here with a small group at about 3pm this past Friday. we got seated fast and the server came right over but she did not seem to want to serve us right from the beginning. We had to wave her over to get her to come back and she was very fast about wanting us to place an order, we had to tell her one person in our group needed a few more minutes to look. The two meals I had a taste of were the open faced ruben sandwich and a montecristo on french toast. Neither of the sandwich's were above a 3 star the flavor just was not there. We asked for chocolate chip pancakes for the child in our group and the chocolate chips were sprinkled on top of the pancakes. The price of the food for the quality is too high for a diner. Especially to have a server act displeased by my presence when we are at one of the two tables that are going to be tipping her... read more

3.8 rating. I've been knowing about this place for over 10 years, I've only been twice before. I've never been blown away with my meals, however, this is a solid diner to get a wide variety of meals. Oh, and by wide variety, I mean the menu has at least 500 items. It can be a bit overwhelming and troubling if you have difficulties making decisions. Who can choose between Belgian waffles and shrimp tacos?! I settled on the crab cake dinner, skeptical about the integrity of the crab cake--the waitress assured me the meal was a hit. My boyfriend got the crab stuffed mushroom and lamb chop dinner. The crab cakes were very large and delicious! Well seasoned and little filler. I would say they were a bit on the wet side, more mushy than I'm used too. So, if you want a more solid crab cake with a crunch, these aren't for you. My bf seemed to have trouble chewing his lamb chops. The broccoli that came with both meals was bland and tough. I also ordered a sangria that wasn't great. The small glass was full off fruit, meaning there was hardly any wine. Overall, solid dinner. I'd suggest toning down the menu. Stick to making less meals better! read more

The Nautilus - Diners Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

First off let me say that I've been here plenty of times but TODAY was the ABSOLUTELY WORST. My son took me here because it was my Bday yesterday and I wish I had of went to ANYBODY else!!! The burger my son had and also the one that I got my husband was HORRIBLE!! They had no flavor ,no taste just probably good for a stray animal and they don't even deserve what we had today. OH and let's not forget the spaghetti tasteless ,bland and not worth consuming. MY FAMILY AND I WILL NEVER EVER COME BACK AGAIN!!! FIX THAT BLAND TASTELESS ASS BURGER MEAT read more

Gabbys Service was excellent as always but Tony the manager was horrible. Despite 3 out of the 5 members of our party being trained culinary professionals he aggressively, rudely & disrespectfully told us we did not know what we were talking about when we stated our medium requested steaks were well done and burnt (absolutely no pink). It doesn't matter how many times I come to an establishment if I am not respected I will not come back and we come several time a week. Tony should not be allowed to deal with the public. read more

I wanna say this about our restaurant and I say our because Ive worked there for seven years. The Nautilus has great food overall, but we're not perfect we have our bad days. Things go wrong and servers and cooks are capable of error like anywhere, but again overall we have a high rate of return customers, and if you've been a victim of bad service I apologize, and ask you to come back,let us know, I promise we'll take good care of you. We're a family restaurant with a huge menu and lots of delicious desserts. If you really want dessert I suggest ordering it first, because our portions are HUGE!!! read more

The Nautilus - Fresh caught Whole baby Rockfish served with potato, vegetable, and soup or salad. - Diners Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

We come to the Nautilus regularly for our book club meetings. Service is always dependable and helpful no matter the size of our group which sometimes varies greatly. We meet here because the staff is great with separate checks and is always very accommodating. The food is good with a wide variety of selections on the menu. It's a nice place to meet, has a neighborhood feel, and there are always tasty desserts available! read more

Finally was able to get of the porcelain thrown, been on there since I got back from here ughhhh. I think I am done with this spot, my stomach can't handle it. Potatoes were just (sorry to say this) BAD. They were so dry no matter how much seasoning i added they just couldn't be revived. The pancakes absorbed the syrup so fast i had to remember if i even added the syrup lol. They were ok, needed the syrup to really enjoy. I'm a scrambled soft egg kind of girl and of course that was not done, disappointing. I gave them 2 stars because our waitresses was amazing. She made the experience great. To this end no more nautilus for me. They are kind of following COVID-19 rules except they had all the condiments on the table in a bowl piled high along with the salt and pepper shakers. read more

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On our way out of town, my husband and I stopped here for breakfast. This was about our 3rd or 4th time here. This visit reminded us that we didn't care to eat here anymore. The service is always great and the restaurant is open and clean. The pastries in the glass case as you walk in look scrumptious, but I must admit, I have been able to avoid temptation and can't tell you how they taste. The portion sizes are very good and they have an extensive menu. I find it to be a little to extensive, too the point of overwhelming. The problem for us is that the food lacks flavor. Durring this visit I ordered the french toast with Canadian bacon. The bacon was very bland and I didn't end up eating it. The French toast was very fluffy and had great texture but again, no flavor. If it wasn't for the Smuckers syrup that I had to drown it in, I wouldn't have eaten it either. My husband was also very dissatisfied with his scrapple omelet and home fries, which he felt was also flavorless. Needless to say this will be our last breakfast at the dinner; maybe we will try them in the future for lunch. read more

The Nautilus - French toast with Canadian bacon. - Diners Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

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Visited Nautilus from Breakfast, service was quick and food was great and very clean. Large sizes Ot was so good we returned the next day with our parents. read more

Ended up here on a whim, and it was about as much as you'd expect from a diner. I only ordered basic things (caesar salad, fruit) but they were both done very well. My partner ordered a soup that they loved. I had to knock it down a few though because of how unclean and unorganized this place is. The main seating area is clean enough, but the bathrooms are a whole other story. You'll thank me for not posting pictures of that. The staff also seemed a bit disorganized and I think that was due to understaffing. It seems that this is a high traffic restaurant, so you'd think management would plan that out better. I came during normal dinner hours and our waitress seemed to be taking care of nearly the whole place. read more

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We came here last Saturday around lunchtime to give this place a second try. We sat in a different section that the previous Saturday, and our waitress was killing it! She was running around, grabbing us drinks, making sure our food was good, etc. She was fantastic, so we gave her a nice tip and made sure to let the guy at the front know. I hope word got back to her that she was doing a great job. The food was also decent diner food again- we got the appetizer combo (mozzarella sticks and potato skins were mediocre, but the boneless wings and chicken tenders were great) and we both got patty melts (solid!). We shared a tiramisu for dessert, which wasn't exactly a tiramisu and a tad too sweet for my liking. Based on what we ordered, I think the food was slightly less good than our first experience, but the great service was night and day to what we had previously experienced. Bumping it up to 4 stars! The area could definitely use some more diners and we are hoping to be back again in the future. read more

Love the creamed chipped beef and the seasoned potatoes. Coffee is always piping hot and fresh. Service is always top notch. read more

Always good food, lots of variety, typical diner in a good way. Nice to get breakfast at dinner or lunch at breakfast. Never had a bad meal here. read more

This place caught my attention for chicken cordon bleu. But it turned out to be nothing like the traditional dish that makes it so great. Ended up getting a big plate of mostly slabs of ham and cheese and 2 slabs of chicken on top....not the normal ham and cheese inside a nicely seasoned cook chicken. Then, to kill it more, the food was drowned in a brown gravy sauce...the plate was full of it. After eating some of it, I had to quit and leave, it was that bad. I had a horrible after taste for the next half hour while I continued my road trip to my destination. I have no desire to come back there. read more

Sitting across from Blue Dolphin with the lights and oohs & ahhs of the Crofton area, this diner can easily be overlooked. A friend had recommended we try this spot and I. Am. SO. Glad. We. Did. Our waiter, I believe his name was Christopher, was great. He explained his recommendations, what was top-selling and my original plan of getting just shrimp turned into a HUGE (and delicious) crab cake sandwich, with TWO sides. I personally got fries and a Caesar salad. A meal with sides and 2 alcoholic beverages, $40. Simply put, I will be returning! read more

The Nautilus - Crab cake sandwich, corn bread and a Long Island. - Diners Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

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I have eaten here about 5 times so far. Jason is the server i have gotten the most and he is great! I get the chicken noodle soup every time. Last night i went and got the fried shrimp and scallops. The oreo cheesecake they have is also another favorite. The menu is so extensive and filled with breakfast lunch and dinner options all day long. read more

The Nautilus - Fresh chicken noodle soup - Diners Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

Food was good but the vibes were off. It took forever to get our food though. People that got there after us left before us .

This place 2has excellent service, great ambience, nice people watching and family friendly. The only problem is that the food is simply bland. Plentiful food, well displayed but if my home fries had a grain of salt on them I couldn't tell. Toast was great (hard to mess up toast) eggs were fine and cooked to my ask, corned beef hash was just fine. Not great. Not crispy outside. I will go back and try lunch or dinner and the dessert case looked amazing, but they just need a new cook in the back or to add a spice rack to the chef's toolbelt. I keep seeing the same types of critiques in these comments. Maybe the chef is a family member they can't change out but this place would be AMAZING if they did. I would be there a few times a month if the food was better. read more

Nautilus has been a staple for my meals for over 10 years. The menu is massive-- typical for a diner-- and their dessert display is filled with decadent sweets. They usually have somewhat of a crowd and seem pretty popular in the community. I love getting the turkey panini with onion rings. It has so much flavor. I've also enjoyed the tuna melt, cream chipped beef, baked chicken, and pancakes. Their eggs need some salt but that's a easy fix. The portions are huge and you won't leave hungry. The servers are amazing and kind. They bring you a water before you order & I've always liked when places do that. I love their Oreo cheesecake, strawberry cheese, and Boston cream pie cheesecake. It's a cute place and they have a full bar too. It's great for date nights, kids, and large crowds. They have a side room you can rent for parties. I've always loved this place and think you will too. read more

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I was there with a group of 10. Our sever Julio was friendly and done a great job. He wore the expression of *got damn it* on his face after I told him we wanted separate checks... lol, but he should've asked first. I order the stuffed mushroom with lamb chops, mash potatoes, brocolli & cream of crab soup. The cream of crab soup was delicious and had a nice amount of real crab meat in it. The stuffed mushrooms were good as well. Now.. the mash potatoes tasted like watered-down potato flakes.. eww. The brocolli tasted like rubber.. eww, and the lambchops wasn't lamb chopping. It was more like overly cooked pork chops with grease and fat... eww. Also, the women's restroom was absolutely disgusting. Someone literally blew chunks of shit out their ass into the back of the toilet and wall.. AND a clump of shit laid on the floor next to the stall. I'm wondering how the f* did someone manage to do this! Anyway, I won't be coming back here ever. read more

The wait time may have been a little bit longer then we preferred, but the food was worth it. I ate all my god, the corn beef hash was cooked very well, and the hah browns were delicious. I would come here again. read more

The Nautilus - Two eggs, over easy, with hash browns, corn beef hash, and white bread (toast). - Diners Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

This place ALMOST got a 2(sike)... too bad we didnt get drink refills from our server(had to get up and bring our drinks to the bartender for refills), server literally played on her phone while she was at the table(which is probably why she missed the 'no tomato' request in the omelet), and the fact that the kitchen served us a soupy pancake(it was literally a puddle of batter in our "pancake"). Needless to say, the worst 50$ we have ever spent. That server was a terrible waitress.... whatever her name was because she didnt bother to tell us that either. Do not visit this place, better off cooking at home... at least for breakfast. We havent visited for dinner and will DEFINITELY not be back. Jake n kev read more

Crofton, MD This restaurant has been hit-or-miss for the past 15 years I've experienced it. The spaghetti is frightening, the gyro platter is good. You just never know. I'd say the food is decent half of the time. The service is usually pretty okay, but don't count on that. Today was my last day patronizing Nautilus Diner. My friend and I were appalled, shocked even, by the treatment of the manager. I have to wonder if there wasn't something racial here, and I never make that assumption. I'm going to leave the details out, because I actually don't want to relive it. I said enough in the moment. What disturbs me the most is that someone in charge could treat customers the way we were treated. The general lack of professionalism, respect and regard was inexcusable. He should be ashamed of himself. And the guy who greeted us was so rude, one woman who worked their said to us, "He's weird." THEN WHY IS HE GREETING CUSTOMERS AND TAKING THEM TO BE SEATED? Trying to shake this experience off. I feel sorry for the staff after seeing what a moron that manager is. read more

Lunch was amazing as always I had the Tuscany Panini sandwich . They have a nice selection of food options and a nice dessert and drink menu. Very relaxing atmosphere nice view as well. I recommend this establishment. read more

The Nautilus - Diners Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

The service was excellent but this time the food left something to be desired. We ordered steaks and all of them were over done. When we spoke to the manager, we were told that the steaks were fine and not well done. We ordered the steaks medium and medium well. The manager argued with us until we told him that three of us were cooks and knew the difference. Given this experience, we probably won't return. We have been zing here once or twice week but won't spend our money where we are not responded. read more

I came here today with my almost three year old for lunch. When I walked in the manager (I think) was rudely walking up to the hostess and saying menus menus menus and told her to bring them back to the podium when the tables left. He was pretty misogynistic about it so I immediately was put off. We sat down and got our food and ordered and received quickly. But after that our waitress never checked on us. No refills. No are you ok. No nothing. So needless to say we won't be back. It wasn't the best experience. read more

If you're expecting plain old diner food, you will be very surprised! Full bar, endless menu and amazing food! But there's more! They have out of this world deserts! I was so confused as to what to order because there are so many choices! They serve huge portions with nice presentation! The staff were friendly and professional! Everything about this place was great. I hope your experience there is as great as ours was. Enjoy! read more

I've been to 'The Nautilus' many times in the past and have had good times and good meals. 'The Nautilus' is similar to a 'Double-T' diner. This trip wasn't the best. Order iced tea ... what I got was less than colored water. Flavorless and tasteless. I guess someone forgot to add tea bags to the hot water tap. In the past, all the daily specials I've ordered were great. This visit I ordered the Chicken Scampi. Now I've always received AngelHair pasta with a scampi dish and usually scampi dishes has a lemon sauce and usually Chicken Scampi is a chicken breast. What I received was two baked boneless chicken thighs with yellow rice and no sauce. The chicken was tough and many pieces I just could not eat because of the cartilage. There was a light lemon flavor but... Also, the rice, while cooked, had sat out so it was crunchy and hard. Ordered second iced tea and made a comment on the first glass ... the waiter said it was light as it is a Green Tea. The second glass was lighter in color than the first and let me tell you ... this was not Green Tea. So, my visit to 'The Nautilus' was not a success but a dismal failure. read more

I never leave this place hungry! No matter what you order, your plate will "runeth over" with homemade style food. The menu is like a phone book...NO LIE! I'm a creature of habit and I almost always get the Cheddar Mushroom Burger with all the fixin's, fries, cole slaw, 2 onion rings, and a pickle. If it aint broke, don't fix it! I love their burgers!!! It's actually one of the best burgers I've had in the area. Some items that my family swears by are the broiled pork-chops that can also be fried (you get 2), the fried chicken (you literally get about 5 pieces for 1 person) and any of the burgers. They have such a variety of food that it really depends on the mood you're in. They have lasagna, chicken noodle soup, milkshakes, Philly cheese steaks, wraps, salads, and plenty of other choices. What would you expect, it is a diner ! Breakfast on the other hand is, blah! It is served all day, which is a plus, but in my opinion, I would wait until later to eat here. I haven't found a single item on the breakfast menu that I would want to order again. They make up for it with their Lunch and Dinner menus though. They have a full case of delectable desserts (chocolate cakes, pies, cheesecakes etc.) at the front entrance. In addition, they have a pretty sufficient bar that serves hard liquor, champagne, daiquiris and other beverages. Service has been almost impeccable. We have had a few servers that weren't that attentive, but that's with any restaurant. This is my go-to spot. I've never had to wait for a table and your order comes out promptly. I love this spot...just not for breakfast! read more

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I have come here a couple of times with my parents for breakfast or lunch on weekends, but that was several years ago. This was my first time back, and it doesn't seem like quality has deteriorated any! If you haven't been to this place, most of the booths have a functional old-school jukebox, and the overall vibe of the place is just "Classic Diner". For a diner, its' definitely on the large side, and in the middle of it are some scrumptious looking desserts! A host politely held the front door for me as I entered to meet my friends, and it wasn't long before Everett, our server for the evening, came by and took drink orders. Their drink prices are very reasonable. I decided to get a Tequila Sunrise and it was very good! Our party of 3 was only there for ice cream, so we decided to split the Banana Royale, which is just a fancy way of saying a Banana Split. It was delicious! The bananas were just the right texture and the amount of syrup was just perfect! Everett was very kind to us and even held some conversation with us as we enjoyed our time there (the restaurant wasn't busy at all). I can't speak for the other servers there, but if they are all like him, they have a good thing going. Will definitely return! read more

The Nautilus - Desserts! - Diners Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

There's one thing you can't fault them on: variety. I know that's kind of common for diners, but their menu is huge! And with breakfast all day, you shouldn't have any trouble finding something to fit your mood. I've heard some people complain about the price, but to them I say, have you ever gone home hungry? The portions are enormous, and you really get what you pay for. I see so many meals boxed up and taken home because there was just too much for one meal. I will say that I'm not s huge fan of the breakfast potatoes, which is a shame given their appearance on the ubiquitous breakfast scene. But they have other sides as well. There are a lot of up-charge options, but you can also find plenty to stay under $10. The food is pretty tasty overall. Their Greek specialties are great. The gyro meat is premade so I'm not a huge fan, but the stuff they make in house is excellent. Overall an outstanding diner as diners go. They are open late most days and 24 hours Friday and Saturday. Always a good meal! read more

I'm a big fan of diners...coming from Long Island, NY, where there seems to be a diner on every corner in every town, I've been to quite a few and have learned of the obvious benefits of late night grease-filled goodness! This is your typical diner; that is a compliment. Its weird, that you could go to a certain type of spot and catch a vibe- my wife and I really like this place. We have only ever ordered breakfast here, so I cannot speak to anything else they carry on the menu. With that said, the food isn't the best you'll ever get (the bacon is sub-par, and be careful what you ask for- say 'well done' rather than 'crispy', otherwise you'll end up with bacon that was thrown in where the fries usually go- crispy and brittle with an oily finish is what you'll get) but it IS good, and the service is always friendly and professional. We prefer Jackie...she's probably their best waitress but we've had them all, no stinkers there. We always get breakfast when we go, preferring early Saturday mornings or mid Monday mornings when we go, and its like night and day. Its crowded on the weekends; if you don't get there before 10am, the line can get out the door but they do a brisk bit of business there. The longest we've ever waited was under 30 minutes- by the time you get in your car, drive to another place, park and go in, it would be about the same time so why bother, right? On Mondays it is much more relaxed, nearly empty in comparison and everyone moves about at a less frenetic pace. I prefer it on Mondays, actually. They know how to cook their eggs to order...can't tell you how many places equate 'eggs scrambled well done' with 'dried up with burn marks everywhere', but not this place. I typically order the London Broil with eggs, the steak's always tender, flavorful and juicy, the potatoes are standard diner fare- I order them well done as well, and they come with the crisped parts done nicely. The coffee is good here (I swear if I ever had bad coffee at a diner, I'd crucify them for it, there's just no excuse for that to occur), my wife loves the fact that she can get a mimosa with her breakfast if she were so inclined. The water they serve is just plain tap, and tastes like it. Generally speaking, I'd say this diner's on par with Silver Diner (which means WAY above IHOP), the only difference being SD is quite commercial and as such, feels less like a diner than an attraction; here the decor is comfortable, the wait staff excellent and the owner is quite friendly, when he isn't harried by a sudden influx of customers waiting to be seated and the pricing is excellent. The two of us normally cost about $25, you can't beat that. When we don't feel like making the drive downtown to the Komissary, we come here. We just got back a half hour ago, in fact. read more

Absolutely amazing!!!!!! The food came out fast and fresh . I came From DC and was very pleased read more

Came here this morning with my Family from out of town and we enjoyed our meal. I have come here with my Wife many times and we are never disappointed. We always order the same breakfast plates so they are consistent. Today I had the pancakes, sausage and eggs scrambled soft. A side of bacon was added for my Granddaughter. My Sister had the pork chop plate which was insane. 3 large broiled pork chops with two sides and a bowl of soup. Her partner had the banana French toast with eggs over easy and bacon and her Daughter had the SouthWest Omeletbwith homefries. My Granddaughter ate the complimentary cornbread that came with my Sister's meal along with some eggs and the bacon. She approved although she gave me no verbal feedback for this review her plate being empty gave me all the info I needed. I love the pork sausage fat links, the eggs were made soft like I enjoy them. The pancakes are fluffy and have a great flavor. The Southwest Omelet was good and the banana French toast made my future Sister-in-law happy. Them darn pork chops were great. Nice look, cooked perfectly, and tasted great. Did I mention how big they were. my Wife and I would have easily split the entire meal. I say you want good diner food. go here. Don't be afraid of the line waiting to be seated. They move quickly. Friendly attentive staff as well and your food comes out quickly. read more

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This diner is pretty good if you want to be seated relatively quickly, especially on a busy Sunday morning. The food and service is decent. I normally order scrambled eggs and bacon. The bacon was just okay - didn't taste like pork bacon for some reason and the eggs were fine too. I've also ordered the Belgian waffle in the past, and it's pretty average too. The great thing is this diner, like most, has everything you can imagine on the menu and they get your food quickly so that you can go on about your day. They also have an impressive display of desserts at the front when you walk in! I haven't tried any of the desserts but they all look delicious!! read more