Good vibes, great time. Brought a big crew of friends and we all left well fed. Down home bbq…read morerestaurant. It was nice to talk to the owner and felt welcomed. Would recommend the ribs.

I was quite hungry and desperately needed some food. Archie's was a beacon on the road. I was…read moregrateful, they were open past 8pm. I went through the drive thru and enjoyed a much needed meal. They have an extensive menu of BBQ but I settled for a hot dog. It was perfect for what I needed. The service was very friendly and efficient. Hopefully next time I'm in the area, I can enjoy more of the menu and the dining room.

Terrible was on hold for over half hour placed an order online and picked it up while still being…read moreon hold in person service was ok they will put the order together properly after you say no sauce? No peppers? Then that finally gives them the boost to walk to the cooler while the phone still rings

First time trying it! We loved it! Will go again!…read moreVery fresh!! Like we like it!' we only got the pizza to try, comes with a pepper Cheney and some garlic sauce! Hopefully they are consistent so important!!

Craft beers, nice decor, good food, great staff, good for a group…read more About 12 of us wanted a meal all together in McHenry MD, and we all like craft beer and pizza, so the Mountain State Brewing Co. restaurant was an easy choice. (Jun 2026). It's a large brew pub with a cabin-like décor, out Sang Run Road just north of Deep Creek Lake. There's a little carved bear by the front door, and a kid-size huggable bear at the host stand. Photo ops! And fun for the kids! They seated us quickly and our server was quick in taking beer orders. They have plenty of soft drinks, and we got Lemonade and Apple Juice, Orange Fanta (a favorite), and a pitcher of Mountain State's own creamy MSBC Root Beer - made here! Beer-wise, there were 16 draft crafts plus a couple of old standards to choose from on a paper menu or by looking at their website or QR-code. Most were around 5% ABV. We had Pennsylvania's full-flavored grassy citrusy mildly-bitter Victory Summer Love golden ale. We raided MSBC's just-west-of-here West Virginia brewery of their creamy malty lightly-bitter Miner's Daughter oatmeal stout, and a lightly-bitter caramel Almost Heaven amber ale. New York's Hudson North brewed us some summery sweet Salted Watermelon cider. And we had some from home: Columbia MD's Black Flag Snozzberry Haze: a fruity piney hazy IPA, standing up at 7% ABV. Baltimore's Mobtown Fever Dream, a creamy flavorful somewhat fruity IPA, punching at 7.4% ABV. And Baltimore's Wico Street Yeah Brah, a strongly-bitter double IPA, clobbering us with an 8.5% ABV! A wonderful fermented tour of the northeast! Get ready to say "yum" out loud... From their wide range of bar foods and appetizers, we had fresh crisp tortilla chips with their medium-spicy cream cheese and homemade-ranch baked Buffalo Chicken Dip, elevated with blue cheese on top and an add-on side of chipotle! They made their own fresh-Spinach & Artichoke Dip with fresh basil, roasted red peppers, and an extravagant blend of cream cheese, feta, mozzarella, asiago, parmesan, and cheddar jack. The giant soft crust Pretzels & homemade Beer Cheese were notably popular with the kids. Salads? Yep. Tasty Lemon Herb Chicken Salad, crisp and crunchy Caesar salad, house salad with requested black olives, and cole slaw. And sides of orange segments and raisin-like cranberries for the little ones. And on to the main feast :-). Simple fried chicken nuggets and off-the-menu Pepperoni Pizza to be sure the younger crowd was satisfied. The Boars Nest sandwich was overnight-tender pulled pork with tangy Carolina BBQ sauce and fresh crunchy cole slaw on a lightly-toasted brioche bun. The spicier "wilder" Wild Boar sandwich had that low-and-slow pulled-pork awakened with bright jalapeños and spicy Chipotle BBQ sauce, topped with provolone on that toasted yet pillowy brioche. The fresh Caprese sandwich had firm ripe Roma tomatoes, tender baby spinach, and fresh mozzarella with requested added chicken. It was all dressed with bright basil dressing, drizzled with tangy sweet balsamic glaze, on crisp and soft toasted Italian bread. A well-made classic caprese re-invented by MSBC as a bright crunchy sandwich! Everyone liked those classic crisp pepperoni pies. From their world-class pizza recipes, we had the Supreme: pepperoni, sausage, onions, green peppers, their cheese blend, and black olives, drizzled with fragrant fresh olive oil. And the vegetarian so-tasty-you-wouldn't-guess it-was-gluten-free Yard Sale pizza: marinated artichokes, prosciutto, mozzarella, with an olive oil & garlic base, sprinkled with fresh basil and a dash of freshly-cracked black pepper. Mountain State Brewing Co. gave us a memorable spread of great beers and delicious creative foods. You know we enjoyed leftovers the next day :-) Our terrific server Claire was ever-attentive, and between you and me, made it seem effortless to host our full table of hungry adults and kids. We'll be back, especially for their wide-ranging ever-changing draft list and those amazing pizzas!

On our last trip to DCL, we went looking for a casual dinner brewpub where we could bring our pup…read more What a great find! We were able to sit out on the patio, have a great local brew and sample some absolutely great food, highlighted by some spectacular pizza. The pizzas were so good that, after a busy day the next day, we went back and got more to take home! Definitely a location to return to....

Ate here with the family while at DCL. Got a table fairly easily which was a feat in and of itself…read morewith the baseball tourney in town. Service was fairly prompt and knowledgable, our server did a great job of keeping our drinks filled and the food was brought out within a reasonable amount of time. The place has log cabin / frontier vibes, and it kind of works! Nothing super remarkable, but a solid meal that didn't break the bank.

Made a reservation for 12 recently and was very impressed. Making the reservation was incredibly…read moresmooth. Once we arrived, the hostess got us all to our table right away. Our server immediately got water to the table and our drink order. From there, the excellent service continued. Our group mostly ordered steak or ribs, with everyone being happy with their order. A lot of our party also ordered the crab soup, which seemed to be the star of the dinner. It's rare to be in a big group and receive such excellent and fast service. Emily and crew killed it.

10/10 Experience. We got our appetizers super fast and received excellent service from our…read morewaitress. Our New York style pizza was amazing, probably the best New York style around! Price is unbelievable for the quality of food. Will be back again.

Great food and fast service from this local establishment. Absolutely, the best steak sub in the…read morearea. The pizzas are top notch as well.

We have been to Don Patrons like 5-6 times. We love it there! The staff is always so nice and…read moreattentive. When we ask for adjustments they have no issues. The place is a normal Mexican style decorated restaurant with TVs for sports (Football, Soccer, etc) The food is good. We have tried a bunch of things on the menu and it's always good and fresh. I love the Shrimp burrito! But all of the menu is good. Lots of options and price points. Must try!

Stopped in here for a snack after hiking and split a Guadalajara Plate. The waiter is from Texas…read morelike us and we had a fun chat. The place is spacious and clean. The tamale and taquitos stole the show on the plate. We could just eat tamales if we went back. I would have liked a bit more salt on my chips but that is personal taste. If you are someone like me who has the gene against cilantro, it is NOT a heavy cilantro place. Overall, we can't find fault with this restaurant.

Very good food, nice atmosphere, and the prices are not too high! The food was quite tasty!read more

I love the food here. The location is perfect for anyone lodging as well. I would visit this…read morelocation again.

Friendly help, good food, great view…read more Your review needs at least 85 characters. Add a few more thoughts to post review.

Late spring may not be high season in the Deep Creek Lake area but that doesn't mean that the area…read moreisn't beautiful. I've spent a bunch of time in the area in the other seasons but seeing it spring was new for me. So was lunch at Firewater. I enjoyed both. As you might think from the name, Firewater is all about the drinks. Not only do they look beautiful but they punch above their weight in a tourist mecca. My Baby Got Daq was so much better than one would imagine for a cocktail on tap. Served in a coupe, this traditional daiquiri was made with anjeo rum, which gave it a gorgeous brown color. The simple (traditional with a twist -- pineapple!) recipe (lime and sugar) allowed all the ingredients to sing and you would be hard-pressed to tell that it came from a tap, rather than a bartender's careful hand. Drink in hand, the food menu acquitted itself just as nicely. My large (Southern) party made short work of the deviled egg appetizer. Likewise, my brisket sandwich (on gluten-free bread and served with a side of grits) was filling, smoky (with a crunchy bark) and deeply-flavorful.My group took advantage of the nice weather and are outside, enjoying the lovely water views and pleasant service. With a population the size of a New England liberal arts college, odds are if you're patronizing Firewater you're not a local. That's fine. Tourist cities need tourist dollars. Spend yours here. While in Deep Creek, this will become a trusted lunch destination. I'm just surprised I 'discovered' it so late after multiple trips.