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    18th & 21st

    4.3 (298 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Some views of the long bar, plus the wine tower, all well-stocked with a great selection, hosted by friendly attentive creative bartenders
    Rich S.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a fine jazz club tucked in behind a nice restaurant. Have yourself an evening of sublime music, delicious foods, amazing crafted drinks, great bartenders, and good company at 18th & 21st.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We made a last-minute decision to try for some of the nightly jazz (except Monday) at 18th & 21st on a Friday evening (Oct 2025), hip-ly named for the prohibition amendment and repeal :-)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There's a free parking garage right across from the entrance of the building they share with a sister restaurant, Cured. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We arrived in the bright seasonally-decorated welcoming lobby about 7:50pm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ought to have made reservations, but in under 10min, the reception staff took us to the more intimate room towards the back where we were seated at at the bar, which is really what we wanted. When we arrived, the 6pm jazz band had just gone on break, so we felt free to chat with friendly regulars and with the bar staff. They have a changing list of ten craft beers from $6 to $21, plus one $6 non-alcoholic brew. Five of the $14-$35 per-glass vintage wines from their list of 17 are preserved with the "corovin" system that keeps air out, so they are never "corked". We focussed on their list of 11 crafted $13-$22 cocktails plus 5 non-alcoholic ones, all made with quality ingredients, each naming the staff member(s) (and guests) who formulated the recipe! We found Alex's $16 Fernetinez sublimely sweet: of bitter fernet amaro, Frederick-based locally-sourced award-winning McClintock One Last Time gin (exclusive for 18th&21st), smooth Luxardo liqueur, and a sweet vermouth. We loved the aroma and flavor of the classic Smoked Old Fashioned of bourbon from Kentucky's 10th-oldest distillery, Green River, moved to a mild well-rounded sweetness by brown sugar simple syrup, smoked in front of me by Mike (if i remember), with added richness from smoky bitters. They have a creative menu of $30 to $65 entrees, plus salads, small plates, apps, and sides, and they have a changing menu of small plates. We really hadn't planned on eating, but we couldn't resist. The $17 duck bao buns had thin tender filets with a sweet lightly-salty apricot-soy glaze and a tangy crunchy pickled cucumber slaw on a soft folded yeasted slightly-sweet white-flour bun. The $12 pair of fried fresh-tasting oysters were sweet and juicy with a light-flavored crunchy crust. They were so yummy, and easy to enjoy with our cocktails. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Rodney Kelly's jazz band was excellent, playing with spirit, joking with each other and the audience, even staging a song or two with a skilled member of the restaurant staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Afterwards we had brief moments with some of the band members, like an intimate jazz club. Later in the evening, i also had a Turkish Sunset, a Manhattan-variation created in a collaboration among the staff and a guest (Well-done Ozzie!). I love Elijah Craig, and wanted to try their dry toasted rye, with housemade allspice dram syrup, Small Hands grenadine, and bitters. By now, i felt very much at home with the staff, and when i learned that one of them had helped formulate this beverage, i confided that its amazing complexity was, for me, just a touch too dry. Alex (if i remember) considered the ingredients and the target flavors, and added just a touch of a sweet lemony liqueur, perfectly complimenting the recipe's flavors! Real-time crafting goes above and beyond, Thank you! (And when they next update the menu, maybe they'll have a custom option named for me :-)

    Chef's Cheese and Charcuterie
    Jo G.

    Hello everyone I had the pleasure of dining at 18th and 21st. [[HIGHLIGHT]]What a wonderful place to have a date night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The entrance reminds you of a speakeasy hidden away as you walk through Cured.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The doorway reveals elegant seating, a full bar, and stage for live music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was fortunate to enjoy the live jazz band for about an hour before the restaurant closed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bartenders came ready to serve and prepared amazing cocktails. I encourage you to get them to have fun and make you a cocktail of their choice off menu. The appetizers and food did not disappoint one bit. I throughly enjoyed the charcuterie spread which is al a carte. The more you order the more you save in a way with the single item cost of $8. Go for the Serrano and Chorizo. The tempura was fresh, crispy, and plentiful. It did arrive a bit greasy which was ok because it came directly out of the fryer and very hot upon arrival. It would be nice if it were paired with a dipping sauce. The main course was a home run and honestly you can't go wrong between the lamb or short rib. The lamb was well seasoned and grilled to the perfect temp. Don't be afraid to place the utensils aside and go for it. The short rib gives you at home comfort food made with care. The beef flavor was bold, savory, and had an amazing tenderness. Honestly you could eat it with a spoon. Overall 4.5 of 5 [[HIGHLIGHT]]I do recommend guest to arrive early to take in the ambiance, capture photos, have a cocktail, and prepare for the live music entertainment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Also know that gratuity 20% is automatically included despite the amount of guest in your party. I'm excited for my next visit. Thank you

    Lobster roll
    Angel Z.

    Food: - fries were seasoned well but not crunchy which was disappointing - smash burger was cooked well and flavorful - lobster roll was average and the sauce was too sweet/sour for our liking Service: - service was great and our servers were nice Ambiance: - [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place is very casual[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Ren H.

    What a cool spot! You have to walk through the connecting restaurant, Cured, before you go through the wooden door to 18th & 21st. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's dimly lit and creates a romantic vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]A live pianist played at the beginning and throughout the evening, the music switched up a bit which was great to hear.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]A bit loud when the band played but really fun vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I first tried their Blueberry Mint Lemondrop cocktail which was a bit sweet but still good. For my 2nd drink I switched it to It's Daiquiri Thyme which was similar to a rum punch and very refreshing. For foods, we shared the Brussels Sprouts, Day Boat Scallops, and Maryland Crabcake. All the food were delicious but I definitely feel everything had so much sauce it was a little overpowering. The Brussels sprouts were smothered in it and the scallops with polenta had a lot as well along with the crabcake. The servers kept refilling my water glass multiple times given how thirsty I was from all the sauce and salty flavors of the dishes we ordered. Even though we couldn't finish our food and took leftovers, we still ended up sharing the Earl Grey Crème Brûlée for dessert. It was a bit sweeter than how I normally liked but still great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a cool restaurant to dine at for a good date night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll have to try something off the grill next time that might not be as sauce dominated. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Otherwise, the ambience here is great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Old fashioned
    Brooklyn C.

    I enjoyed my visit. The atmosphere was sexy and gave speakeasy vibes. I enjoy live music so that's why I wanted to visit. The bartender was great in his recommendations and really friendly. My meal was good. The vegetable that came with the short rib was amazing. I'm not sure what It was(looked like a broc/cauliflower hybrid) lol. I've never had an old fashion on tap and was skeptical at first to try but I'm glad I did. It was really good. I never get dessert but I felt like being greedy and ordered this apple pastry which was delectable. I'll definitely return when the full band is there to perform.

    Lobster pasta
    Kerlin M.

    I came here to celebrate an anniversary dinner, and I have to say, it really feels like the place to be on the weekend. It's tucked away between buildings. You'd never know it was there, which seems to be a Columbia thing, honestly. We checked in and waited about 10 minutes before being called back, then another 10 minutes at our table before a waitress came by. A slow start for sure, but once she arrived, everything picked up. The drinks were AMAZING. Strong but you couldn't even taste the liquor, which made them dangerously good. As for the food, my lamb chops were delicious, and the salad came with whole sardines, which was a nice surprise. My partner wanted the crab cakes but they had already run out, so she went with the pasta instead, which was decent but nothing too special. What really brought the whole evening together was the live music. They had a great mix of songs and even though we were probably younger than most of the crowd, we still had a timeeee. We also got complimentary champagne and cake to celebrate, which was a really nice touch. It looks like their menu changes from time to time, so I'd definitely come back to see what else they have.

    Jess L.

    Wow! What a unique place. Came here for my anniversary dinner and had an incredible time! The menu is small and indulgent but everything we had was great. We got 2 drinks, 1 app, 2 entrees and it was about $200 including tip. Note that they do automatically include 20% on all bills. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music is at a perfect volume to enjoy and chat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had the lobster fritters which had huge chunks of lobster and a butter sauce. If I had to be hyper critical, I'd note that the batter itself was tasteless (though crispy!) and the butter sauce was plain. I would've rather had more of a duck sauce with it. For entrees - my husband got the short rib and I got the scallops. The scallops were delish and came with 6, which I felt was a lot! I loved the pumpkin puree (I'm sure this is seasonal and would change) and the crispy prosciutto. My husband love his short rib, noting it was tender and fell right apart. We were also given a nice cupcake and card to celebrate our anniversary, which was very thoughtful. My only complaint is there was one couple who was more than a bit disruptive and staff did nothing to subdue them. For reference, there are house rules listed on each table, including noting for guests to use inside voices and not take phone calls. I guess these are optional "rules"? The woman was singing LOUDLY to the instrumental jazz music in this small restaurant. Later, the man took a FACETIME PHONE CALL, which is just absolutely outrageous. Our waitress went to give them their bill and didn't say anything to them...? Several tables turned to stare at them. Not sure why they weren't upheld to the standard of the restaurant but for the price we paid, and for the rules literally listed on the table, plus tip is automatically included, this was frustrating. In any case, everything was delicious, ambience was beautiful, and our service was great. We would return!

    Lobster Crispy Rice

    We visited Cured 18th & 21st the night before Valentine's Day. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This speakeasy-style spot offers a refined dining and bar experience with live jazz and an inviting atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server, Eyasu, was knowledgeable and attentive, making helpful menu recommendations. While reservations are recommended for the restaurant, we dined at the bar and enjoyed excellent appetizers before moving to the restaurant area for drinks and live music. It was the perfect start to Valentine's weekend, and I highly recommend Cured 18th & 21st. Brussels Sprouts-Excellent Lobster Crispy Rice-Excellent Philly Cheese Steak Roll- Excellent Duck Fat Fries-Great Cram of Crab Soup-Excellent Forest Mushroom Soup-Good

    Jacqueline A.

    Alex was a great server. The staff is knowledgeable and quick. We did bar service. I got the Irish espresso martini and swapped the Glendalough for Uncle Nearest 1865. In addition, the summer solstice fell a bit flat. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance here is wonderful though so I am interested in trying the entrees as well as the other side @ Cured.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Short rib
    Alexis T.

    Ambiance, service and live music are very good. The servers are very pleasant, patient and helpful. The food items selected this time weren't as good as my previous experience but fair. We had the braised short rib, which wasn't as tender as most places and the sauce was missing a richness in flavor. The pork chop was tender but would be enhanced with a richer sauce. The Brussels were good. Dessert we tried the bread pudding which could use a bit more moisture and/or a sweet sauce. The brownie is warm, more fudge based and was very tasty paired well with some berries. If you add some actual pecans/nuts (per request) aside from the bacon crisps it would be dynamite!

    Jennifer W.

    This is my first visit to 18th and 21st and it's always solid! If you're looking for a dining experience that combines a speakeasy vibe, live music, and elevated cuisine, look no further than 18th and 21st! It's hands down one of our favorite spots in Maryland. The Vibe: Always classy, always a vibe. Perfect for a night out or a special occasion. Don't miss the live music--it sets the tone for an unforgettable evening. Pro tip: Ask for Adam at the bar for a stellar cocktail experience! Drink: * Smoked Old Fashioned (a smoky, bold masterpiece) Appetizers: * Coconut Shrimp * Tuna Tartare Entrees: * Braised Beef Short Rib (melt-in-your-mouth perfection) * Salmon (cooked to perfection) This is perfect for date night or catching up with friends.

    My rice was not cooked at all. It wasn't al dente it was extremely hard and oily.
    Candace M.

    TLDR: Go for live music, drinks, and green curry mussels. Skip the Branzino and croquettes. I was so excited to visit this speakeasy with my friend. The speakeasy itself is really cool and has a fun moody vibe. The music and drinks were also really great. What was not great was the service and some of the food. When we tried to order appetizers our server said that the table was smaller so she recommends ordering all the food at once ( which doesn't make sense). When my friend said we would still like to order, she just repeated that the table was really small. The order wasn't put in until the rest of our order was placed. What to skip: Branzino ( it hurts my heart to say this because I love Branzino). The Branzino was only ok and the rice wasn't cooked at all. It wasn't al dente- it was severely undercooked. When I told the waitress she told me jasmine rice is harder than other rice ( ). I explained that I've had jasmine rice before and that this was not cooked. Instead of taking the plate she made me scrape off the rice on to an appetizer plate. I never send this back unless something is very wrong and at almost $50 for this entree, severely undercooked rice shouldn't be on the plate. What to get: -Green curry mussels - this was phenomenal. - pork chop -Brussels sprouts I'd definitely come back for the drinks and mussels.

    Patrise S.

    It was so nice to get fancy from time to time and the ambiance was perfect. While waiting for our meal, live jazz filled the room. Although we were in the back tables with soft sofa booths, the staff was very attentive. We felt special and taken care of.

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    Amazing food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Worth it. Iberrico steak was amazing. Wish I had 5 of them.

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    Service was extremely slow. Food was baaad (owned by Copper Canyon). Generic middle of the road churn and burn menu.

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    0.4 mi

    Loren was the best server! And the chili salmon special right now is super good too! Would come…read moreagain

    Run do not walk to Smashing Grapes. This place is phenomenal. To be brutally honest not on the menu…read morewas 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

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    Soluna Cocina + Tequila Bar

    Soluna Cocina + Tequila Bar

    4.3
    (128 reviews)
    6.4 mi
    $$

    This is my first review, and I must say this restaurant exceeded my expectations. I decided to sit…read moreat the bar, where I was greeted by a very nice young lady with locs. I don't normally drink when I go out but I was feeling a bit wild that night. She recommended a drink called "la suegra", I'm not to sure how to describe it but it was very nice. It scratched the back of my throat in a pleasant way, I had to order a second one. I then ordered food, which I was a little intimidated by the scale of their menu. The tacos asada were delicious, and the paired salsa was amazing. I ordered a red salsa against my better judgment and found to spicy, but the flavor was still spot on. Very impressed with the food and atmosphere, not used to such welcoming staff in Maryland. I just want to draw attention back to the wonderful bar staff, the young lady was very on it. Even in the rush she was very attentive and kept up her friendly attitude. I never got a chance to speak to the gentleman working with her but he was just as busy as she was. The customers he was assisting looked as happy as me. Great job soluna, you guys really live up to the name "tequila bar". Will definitely be back very soon and I suggest everyone in the area to come as well!!!

    THEE best FRESH and amazing margaritas! Order the 'Tommy'...omgoodness! No syrup crap, real fresh…read morelime juice....SO GOOD. Guacamole is also outstanding. Haven't had a bad experience yet!

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