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    4.4 (693 reviews)
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    ANNABEL LEE TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE SANDWICH with SWEET POTATO FRIES (V)
    Vicky B.

    Enjoyed a delicious dinner in this Poe themed bar. The crab cake sandwich was wonderful, paired with the sweet potato fries and slaw... I left VERY full. Service was also great! We sat at the bar and the bartenders were friendly, attentive, and everything was quick. I'd love to come here again!

    Tiramisu
    Melody C.

    Do yourself a favor and stop by here! Since this was our first meal in Baltimore, we wanted to come back by for our last meal as well. I truly cannot recommend Annabel Lee Tavern enough to anybody because not only are the food and drinks amazing, the service is also so friendly and personable. Our favorite things we've tried are the brussels sprouts, duck fat fries, and crab cakes. Their sandwiches and any desserts are also great! We've tried many of their drinks and all are delicious, strong, and you really can't go wrong with any of them. We love the vibe here because it fits with what we expect from a restaurant inspired by Edgar Allan Poe. Inside is a darker atmosphere with themed decorations everywhere. If we're back in Baltimore, you bet that this will be the first stop we ever go to. It really set the bar high for everywhere else we went to in Baltimore.

    Sarah H.

    This is one of our favorite places to come for spooky season, but our recent visit fell short in terms of food quality. Before 2020, we lovedddd ordering the crab cake sandwich, then for awhile it was off the menu, so we were excited to see it back on again! It was pretty good (albeit a tad smaller than in years past), and we love the duck fat fries as usual. But the real downfall was the crab mac and cheese--it was honestly awful. It was basically a bed of seasoned macaroni noodles, topped with cold crab meat and cheese, and baked in the oven. Although the cheese was melted on the top, the crab was cold and there was literally no cheese throughout the noodles. Once the top layer of cheese was gone, it was just basically a plate of cooked macaroni. Also, the cocktail menu (while fun!) does not really deliver on quality. The "To Isadore" was a small champagne glass with a lavender lemon French 75 with a lemon wedge--I feel like the concept is sooo there, but the execution is giving dive bar. Would love to see this spot become a little more elevated!

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    Rob A.

    My wife and I had a great time. She had the risotto and I had the crab cake. For dessert I had the bread pudding and she had the pumpkin cheesecake. Service was good, as was the ambiance. Would definitely go back when we are in town again.

    REST MINI NACHOS
    Ellen H.

    We went on one of our very first dates here and wanted to come back to check out Restaurant Week. If you're looking to eat here, definitely make a reservation! It was packed on a Friday night, with lots of people dining and hanging out at the bar. We were seated quickly and all the staff we encountered were so friendly and attentive, even while dealing with a packed house. The wait time between ordering and receiving was long, but we completely understood as it was the first night of Restaurant Week rush. For cocktails, I had the Goldenbug, which felt like adult Butter Beer and was so yummy and warming. My husband had The Bells, a classic Old Fashioned, and he enjoyed it. Our food came out hot and fresh and it was delicious! The mini nachos were great but definitely could have used some layering for the topping, the bottom chips didn't get much but that didn't stop us from enjoying them all. The duck fat fries were absolutely delicious. My entree was the lemon herb chicken and crab with mashed potatoes and corn and it was amazing. I actually forgot it came with corn (dinner rush) so I took the picture before, but the corn kicked it up a notch! My husband had the grilled sirloin and it was cooked well, the sauce and mushrooms were a great complement, and the potatoes and veg were on point. For dessert, we had the tiramisu and the chocolate cake...and both were gone before our server came back, the perfect ending to the meal. I can't wait to come back and try some more dishes!

    Claire G.

    Had an amazing dinner at the Annabel Lee last night! Such a cool spot with gothic decor and great lighting. Our server was absolutely the best, really cool guy who chatted with us about Baltimore. Food was excellent. The mac & cheese with meatloaf was so good!! Everything was a hit. Seats outside next to the fire were a great touch. I can't wait to come back and visit again!

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    Shara E.

    Absolutely wonderful place in Fells Point, especially if you are a huge fan if Poe like we are. Hubby and I came here to celebrate my birthday. Even though it was busy we were quickly greeted at our bar seats and offered drinks. I started with The Bells and worked my way up to the Edgar. As far as food, i had perhaps one of the best burgers I've ever had and hubby had fish and chips that he really enjoyed. If we lived local this would unquestionably be our regular hangout. Looking forward to more trips here!

    $40 fried seafood platter.
    CASSIE L.

    Meh. We had duck fat fries and crispy Brussels as starters. Small portions for 1) a shareable and 2) the price. Especially when it became clear the fries are food service fries. My friends enjoyed their entrees - seafood lasagne and a crab ravioli casserole from the specials menu - but mine was just ok. For $40 I did expect a more substantial fried seafood platter (also from the specials menu) but tempered that disappointment with the knowledge they're always bigger at a seafood restaurant. It was half a fried lobster tail, four shrimp, six mussels, small flounder filet, and a mini crab cake. The crab cake was easily the best part and I'm not even a crab cake girl usually. Shrimp were ok. Mussels were good but 2 of them didn't open so I really only got 4 edible. Fish was too fishy so I left it behind. Lobster had promise but was heavily overcooked. There was a small portion of fries as well. They were just ok as well. Dessert was when it got comical. My friends chipwich was had cold cookies she couldn't even cut through with her spoon. Our server (Maya, who was an absolute delight) noticed her face and pulled someone aside to bring her a replacement. Those cookies were soft, but also cold. My other friend and I ordered bread pudding and considered sharing. So glad we didn't. The sliver that showed up on our plates for $12 a piece truly had me wondering if I was being messed with. He laughed so hard he choked. I cannot believe anyone thought that was justified. I was on board for a second try, ordering off the regular menu, but after that I won't be back. Pity as it's so close to me and people seem to love it. I was underwhelmed and annoyed.

    Kimberly J.

    I've heard good things about Annabel Lee so I was excited to see them on the list for Baltimore City Restaurant Week this summer. I went with a friend and we ordered different items on the restaurant week menu and shared them. I ordered the mac and cheese and the lemon butter chicken and crab and my friend ordered the duck fat fries and the seafood lasagna. The mac and cheese and fries were so good. The fries were so perfectly crispy and flavorful. I also enjoyed my friend's seafood lasagna. The lemon butter chicken and crab was ok but was a tad bit bland. I enjoyed it as leftovers when I was able to add my own seasoning. Overall, I thought the food options were solid. The drink we ordered was sooo tasty and strong. I also liked the dim and mysterious feel that the bar ambience gave.

    The GOLDBUG & the MESMERIC REVELATION. Both excellent!  The duck fries were THE best French fries I've ever had in life.
    Ty J.

    This place is a gem. Food was very good. Drinks were awesome! Service was excellent. Nice intimate atmosphere. My only critique is the low top chairs weren't very comfortable. We will definitely come back.

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    Annabel Lee Tavern has a cool, friendly vibe and excellent food. Their crab cakes are legit!

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    The best in town. Food. Service. Ambiance. Drinks. You name it. Quaint. Intimate. Local.

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    5 years ago

    This place has wonderful food, fabulous cocktails and a charming atmosphere with various odes to Poe. Very cool!

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    5 years ago

    Cool place with fun historical decor. My waitress was crushing it with lots of tables plus bar work. Food was good too.

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    5 years ago

    Great place for a double date! There was a mouse! Not sure how common it is in Baltimore though. Delicious duck fat fries!

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    This place is the best! Great food, great service. I'm from out of town and had a blast! Krismus is the sweetest

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    Is this place ok for two older behaved children 10 and 12?

    I think so. We took our four year old daughter and sat outside over the summer. They have a wonderful kid's menu, with crayons and she loved it.

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