I like a neighborhood dive bar, and Nuzback's met the standard wonderfully…read more I've been here a few times now, always on a Saturday evening after 7ish. The bar has a nice buzz about it but isn't overly crowded. This a bar which seats 10ish guests, plenty of 4top seating, and a pool table in the main area of the bar. There is also outdoor picnic style seating set up outside; it seems like that outdoor seating is sometime available but also sometimes not (maybe depending on the weather or what staff is available). The food is solid; I've had the old bay wings, clam strips, and fries. My girlfriend really loved the clamstrips (and that's saying something because she's had so many from different spots). The wings were good but not the best I've ever had. We got mostly well drinks on our most recent visit; they were all well made and were at a great price point. I'll gladly come back for the laid back vibes, simple food and drink offerings, and friendly service

I heard the wings here were pretty good. I decided to come here for lunch and was pleasantly…read moresurprised! It gives "family bar vibes". They have great selection for their lunch special with really good prices! I couldn't decide between wings or shrimp so I got both and I was not disappointed! Since it was lunch time it wasn't a lot of people in there which was fine by me lol. The bartenders are friendly as well. I hear they have a great happy hour as well so I plan on going back to see what that's like. Oh they have a a few pool tables in there too!

This has become one of my favorite go-to spots whenever I'm in Laurel. Over the years, the…read morerestaurant has made several updates and improvements, which I appreciate. It's clear they're committed to evolving and enhancing the customer experience. The food is consistently delicious and offers great value for the price. On my recent visit, I ordered the shrimp and grits, while my sister enjoyed the fish with macaroni and cheese and sweet potatoes. Everything was well-prepared and flavorful. The space is spacious and efficiently managed. Overall, it's a reliable dining choice, and I look forward to returning.

Loving the vibes and intentions behind this restaurant. It's a takeout-style, order-at-the-counter…read moresetup that almost feels like an elevated cafeteria concept. There are alcoholic beverages available--either ready-made or made to order--and plenty of seating. The concept itself is honestly brilliant. That said, the food was a bit mid for me. I ordered the catfish plate with collard greens and black-eyed peas. The fish was fried perfectly, but overall the meal could've used more soul food seasoning and depth of flavor. I'd definitely come back to try their desserts and other menu items, because the atmosphere and idea behind the place are strong--it just didn't fully hit on this visit.

My mom raves about this spot so I had to check it out. They offer halal/kosher Nashville style…read morechicken sandwiches and bubble teas. Their food is certified halal. I ordered the mega sando which comes on a brioche bun topped with cider slaw, pickles and hangry sauce. It is so good, I will definitely come back again. The staff are nice and the restaurant is clean. You get a lot of food for the price. There is plenty of parking available.

I had a very upsetting experience today with a female employee who has a tattoo near her eye. Her…read morecustomer service was completely unprofessional. While I was speaking to her, she laughed at me, rolled her eyes, and refused to give me her name. When I asked again, she actually reached for her phone as if she was going to take a picture of me. I come here every week, and I've never dealt with anything like this. I watched her roll her eyes at customers on the phone as well. The attitude, the disrespect, and the lack of professionalism were unacceptable. Food is expensive, and people deserve to be treated properly when they spend their money. When her behavior was pointed out, she became even more combative instead of adjusting. Another employee eventually stepped in to help, and I appreciate that. But I will be reporting this incident to the manager because this was a terrible experience, and it needs to be addressed.

Trash, Awful, Terrible, BAIT AND SWITCH. I saw the Instagram which made the food look good but this…read moreis far from good. The name "Soul Boat" definitely lured me in but instead I got canned greens and uncandid yams. I was beyond disappointed the moment I walked in but decided to give them a shot anyway because I was hungry. My wife and I ordered the following: Whiting Fish Platter, Shrimp Platter, along with fried Calamari. The platters come with two sides. The whiting platter I ordered I chose collard greens and candid yams. You can tell the greens came out the can. The amount of stems and blandness annoyed me from the first bit. The candid yams have nothing sweet about them. The fish was unseasoned can tasted like a filet that was just dumped in a deep fryer and pulled out. I threw most of this away outside of the fish. My wife ordered the shrimp platter with mac and cheese and greens. The shrimp are LARGE. Same problem with the greens. The Mac & Cheese just wasn't giving. I also ordered a side of Calamari. I took one bite and the trash that went as well. This didn't appear to be seasoned or cooked as well. The food here is awful. No clue how people eat here. Living off the soul name is ridiculous as mostly everything felt like it came out of a can. I'll never come back here and I'd advise you save your time and money. The only thing good about this place is the staff and the fancy bags your food comes in. I do not recommend.

I'm glad they closed permanently. They need to be.I walked in on the guy sneezing on his hands and…read morestill putting the chicken in the batter like it didn't even matter.

I can't believe I haven't written a review... Maybe I'm trying to keep it to myself…read more Such good fried chicken. It'll surprise you. Their chicken sandwiches are bomb! The honey garlic and the honey butter are both good (a good combo on the sandwich too). Fries are always bomb. I think they would do well with a better bun and toppings but still a really good sandwich. A Laurel favorite and after church go-to. Grilled chicken and fried chicken wraps are also good. Food takes a little long... And service isn't the most friendly. Several tables to sit at and the place is clean but we always just eat in the car. (Who doesn't love a good car meal?)

Really Good food ! Staff was friendly and kind. The onion rings were good and I had the flame…read moregrilled chickenandit was verygood. I highly recommend! Great hidden gem.

I decided to give Mad Cow another try. I first visited when they opened and ordered the jerk tacos…read more(not sure if that's even on the menu anymore). Back then, I thought it was just okay. Today, I gave them another shot because Uber Eats was offering a buy one, get one free deal on the jerk chicken meal. I chose rice & peas with plantain for my sides. The chicken was cooked on the grill--which I love--because it really brings out the flavor in jerk chicken. I also requested my jerk sauce on the side since I prefer a dry rub style over a saucy one. The only drawback was the small bone pieces in the chicken and rice. That's something to be cautious about, especially if a child is eating the meal. The plantains were also inconsistent--some pieces were hard, while others were mushy. On the bright side, the coco bread was perfect and the Jamaican rum cake was phenomenal. Whoever baked that cake clearly took their time soaking it in rum. It reminded me of the way my grandmother used to make it--absolutely delicious. I would definitely order the rum cake again.

The is my first review of November so I'm behind but will be catching up soon...lol But back to Mad…read moreCow I came on yesterday (11/9/25) around 1pm to meet up with some friends for Brunch. Usually with brunch we would do the bottomless mimosas and all but because I was driving I decided not to participate in that. And usually I would get chicken and waffles but I was in the mood for a burger. So I thought because their name is "Mad Cow" the burger would be the bomb...but nope it was not good at all. So I prefer a beef burger cooked medium with blue cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and onions. When I burger got tot the table it was dry as a board. No blue cheese that I paid extra for and the burger was not cooked correctly it was cooked well done. Smdh. So the waiter brought me my blue cheese apologized about it and also gave me a mayo bottle. Even with the burger still was not good and the patty was so thick with no flavor not even salt and pepper was in it!! I tried their punch drink which was really good but for $15 a pop in a regular water glass was ridiculous. Make sure you don't get too tipsy as they already have like a 20% gratuity added on each of our checks no matter how small or big your group is which again is ridiculous! Will I come back...maybe only because I would like to try some Jamaican food they offer. But for brunch...it's a no for me!

Continuing runner-up alphabet series to get a local DMV business representing 2021, L is for Ledo…read morePizza. Since living in Russett, I've gone to my nearest Ledo in Laurel multiple times in the past 5.5 years. Their pizza is great. I've gone for their 3-topping lunch special on a few occasions, and their pizza is top notch. They are efficient with getting the order in a timely manner, but they aren't terribly friendly. I most recently had the $6 Tuesday calzone, which was good, but a lot of bread, which I left some behind last time on April 7. The thing about the Calzone special is that there are no substitutions or I don't want this or that. I don't eat pork, which eliminates the meatlovers one off the bat. I don't like onions, so I could get the chicken one, but I'd have to deal with picking onions out or dealing with a few, same with the veggie one. So, that left me the Buffalo one. I didn't want tons of Buffalo sauce as I just wanted plain chicken in the first place. It was pretty good, and it thankfully wasn't drenched in tons of Buffalo sauce. But I still would've just wanted plain chicken. I think no substitutions is fine, but I think subtraction of an ingredient should be allowed; they would make more money with one less ingredient. Overall, Ledo is solid in spite of a couple of flaws.

Ledo's in Laurel never disappoints. The pizza is always chef's kiss -- that signature thin, flaky…read morecrust with the perfect amount of crunch, sweet sauce, and bubbly golden cheese hits every time. You can taste the quality in every bite. What I love most is the consistency. Whether it's dine-in or takeout, the pizza always comes out hot, fresh, and loaded with toppings. The cheese is perfectly melted, the sauce isn't overpowering, and the crust is unique in the best way. The staff is usually friendly and efficient, even during busy hours, and the place has a chill, casual vibe that makes it great for quick meals or group hangouts. Overall, Ledo's Laurel is a go-to spot for reliable, satisfying pizza. If you like thin crust with bold flavor, this location definitely delivers.

My son and I came here to watch the Ravens game. They couldn't figure out how to change their own…read moretelevisions so halfway into the 1st quarter we had to move to another table. The food today was better than the last time we were here. I got the All American Cheeseburger (smash burger) and my son had a crispy chicken wrap. Nothing major to write home about. However, both our meals today were much better than the wings we got the last time we were here in September. Their big screens over the bar probably need to be serviced or upgraded. The one we were moved to was a little blurry. Also my son's sprite didnt have enough syrup. This was a mid experience overall, thus the 3 stars. Our "server" was a shining star though. She took good care of us.

This place was a disaster. The service was horrible, and it was half empty. Tables were left…read moredirty. We would have gone somewhere else but the game we came to watch already started. When the food finally arrived it was cold hahahaha. We had to ask for silverware and it took forever even to get that. It was so bad it was comical. I don't see how this place has much longer being in business.