Really cool bar in downtown Ellicott City! They have a good selection beers and also a full bar for…read morethose that might not like beer. The bartender was friendly and the space was cool with a small outdoor area downstairs. They also have upper floors, but we just stayed downstairs on this visit. They serve food, but we'd just eaten, so next time! Overall, it's a great little spot and I'll definitely return next time I'm in the area!

Let me just say it is NOT The Judge's Bench of days past. The food selections are extremely limited…read moreand consist basically of mediocre frozen food. I would equate it to cafeteria food. If you are with a handful of friends and you are looking for a casual place to sit, gab, and drink, Judge's Bench might be ok. Otherwise, I'd take the short walk to The Manor Hill or several other Old Ellicott City offerings. The Bench has seen better days.

Delicious food, good service, fair pricing. My wife, daughter a d I started with cocktails at the…read morebar, some nice warm pretzel bites. Very good taste. The bartenders were friendly, and it pushy. Drinks were good (crushes and a draft). We then met my parents for dinner in the dining area. The food was on point! The brussel sprouts and Irish egg rolls were great to start. The. Russel's sweet a huge portion and super tasty! The entrees - chicken pot pie, Sheppards Pie, meatloaf, scallops, and fish and chips were all delicious - so very good. So good! Delicious. Excellent food, great service, fair pricing... will return again. And again. And again! So good!

Despite living in the area for 25 years, I just had the pleasure of dining at Kelsey's for the…read morefirst time this past weekend. Given the choice of dining room or bar seating, we opted for a high top table in the bar. Our waitress was excellent. Our choices included their Irish Crush, Old Bay Honey wings, a Reuben sandwich and their Black and Bleu steak salad. Everything was amazing and we cant wait to return. This place will be in our regular rotation. They have a great menu that we are excited to explore.

I have been here in the past for a meal but last night my friends and I came for cocktails in the…read moreupstairs bar which was super cozy. They had dirty martinis and I had the Dill-licious gimlet which let me tell you was AMAZING! It's the perfect mixture of dill and mint and it tasted like summer in a glass. I want to go back for more!! Our servers were great too they did a phenomenal job making the cocktails and waiting on us. Definitely recommend!!

On my first night in DC, I had a shandy that I thought was pretty yummy, and the bartender told me…read moreit came from a brewery in Ellicott City, so on my drive into Baltimore, I took a detour to check out Manor Hill Tavern. Apparently the tavern is connected to but not owned by the same folks at the brewery. It's also seemingly one of the only spots in town that's open seven days a week. Finding parking was surprisingly difficult on a Sunday night, but I circled around until I found a spot. The place seemed pretty packed, with folks waiting for tables, but since I was just there for the beer, I was sent upstairs to the bar. A couple of really nice bartenders were on duty and helped me right away. I got an amber beer which went down smooth, and I opted to get a pizza too. Heads up: If you're vegan you can basically sub out any pizza for a vegan option, but be certain to ask about ingredients, as no one pointed out the white sauce isn't vegan until I asked. I like spice and smokiness, so I opted for the Holy Smoke -- Alabama White BBQ, Tavern Blend Cheese, Cheddar, Smoky BBQ Sauce, Pulled Chicken, Pickled Jalapeños, Corn, Hardwood Smoke -- according to the menu. The pizza came out super quickly and it smelled like a campfire... in a really good way. The pizza was tasty and the crust was also realllly good. I ate half of it and took the other half to go, which ended up being another meal. And I can confirm it tastes good cold too! I'd definitely come back here, particularly on a warm day when the patio is open (it was raining pretty hard when I was there, so sadly, no outdoor seating). The people are super friendly and the menu definitely has a lot of options. If you're in Ellicott City, put it on your list!

Cozy atmosphere with dim lighting and lots of booths! Gives a Korean bar feel at night. The food is…read morehearty and authentic. We loved the bossam and sauces, hand pulled noodles of the seafood noodle soup, and the boneless fried chicken with green onion. Screens are located at each table for self ordering. Efficient service.

We got takeout from Rainpia. Right when I walked in to get my food, I knew I would love this place…read more It reminded me of a Korean pub and they even had iPads to order off of. The food was ready early when I got there. Everything was a knockout. I've never had a Korean rice ball but it was stuffed with bulgogi. If you have never had that def go for it! The Spivey and sweet boneless chicken had a great flavor and also had rice noodles in it. Give this place a try and you will be happy!!!

This was a return visit for me and our women's group…read moreselected The White Oak Tavern for our monthly dinner outing. Overall it was a pleasant experience with good food and a welcoming atmosphere. Parking was easy and conveniently located directly in front of the restaurant. There is also outdoor seating available during good weather, and they even offer a dog-friendly menu for your four-legged companions. I would recommend calling ahead to confirm whether the dog menu is available year-round or only when the patio is open. Inside, the dining area is spacious and comfortable, making it a good option for both small and larger groups. They offer daily and weekly specials in addition to their regular all-day menu. Tuesday wing specials seemed to be especially popular with several members of our group. The food was the highlight of the evening. Everything brought to the table looked fresh and flavorful, and I did not hear a single complaint about anyone's meal. A few people ordered the wings and thoroughly enjoyed them. The biggest challenge during our visit was the service. Our server was friendly and clearly trying his best, but with a larger group and separate checks, things became a bit scattered and confusing at times. Orders and checks needed a few corrections before the end of the evening. In fairness, the general manager stepped in to help resolve an issue with one meal, which was appreciated and helped improve the situation. Overall, despite a few service hiccups, the quality of the food and the comfortable atmosphere made this a worthwhile visit, and I would return again.

Tons of free parking. Accepts cash and credit card. 3.6 out of 5…read more If you are looking for a great place for social gatherings, this place is definitely it. Located in a busy shopping is the White Oak Tavern. We wanted to give this place a try. Their burgers were okay but felt like they were on the smaller side. The prices were okay. Their Mac and cheese is very kid friendly. As a place known for their burgers, we felt it was a let down. Maybe it was the time of day when I ordered as they were very busy. The staff here were very friendly.

My dad and I accidentally ended up here instead of at the Tavern in Historic Ellicott City, but we…read morewere so happy to find this hidden gem. The land the brewery sits on is so gorgeous. It's got goats and chickens in the back, which really made my day! They have a nice selection of beers and seem to have a lot of weekend events that are family friendly. We talked the the owner's daughter for a few minutes who told us more about their family business. She was super nice. I am looking forward to attending the upcoming book event at the end of the month!

We stumbled upon Manorhill, looking for a place to grab some food after lacrosse games. There was…read morean oyster festival going on. We were able to park walk right up. There was a long line for beer, but the line moved fast. I'd recommend ordering the pizza from the trolley with the QR code 1st as it did take about 45 minutes. We ordered Caesar salad which they ended up being out of, but replaced it with the spinach dip, which was fantastic. Definitely recommend it. Low-key easy place to have a beer and lunch with kids.

The ambience is quiet nice,…read more Service also was good. Fast and helpful and friendly... Food was ok but I was expecting the fried oysters a bit more tasty and a bit crispy... Mozeralla pearls was ok

All of the food was delicious. Each meal had good flavor, good portions, and good happy hour deals…read more Victorias is a great place for a dinner out, date night, or any kind of occasion. Prices are reasonable for the quality you get. The chocolate pecan cake was absolutely fantastic. My only complaint is that the kids menu is not for kids. Looking at the menu the options are fine, but the pizza uses spicy sauce, the chicken nuggets are overly crispy and adult-ish, and the fish and chips is just a smaller portion of the adult version. The fish is overly identifiable for a kid. Perhaps this is my picky eaters, but the kids menu is for a near adult kid in my opinion.

One of the managers reached out to apologize for my previous experience and my next visit was a…read moremuch more pleasant one. There is the caveat that I ordered carry-out instead of dining in this time and it was a much more seamless process. I placed my order on their website (which is powered by Toast) and it was ready perfectly in time with my designated pickup time. My order came out ready and hot and all the pizzas and garlic bread came out great. In retrospect, I don't know that I would've ordered the garlic bread because I was expecting more of a garlic breadstick situation instead of a sauceless cheese pizza, but that's more of my own fault for not looking at any pictures first. All in all, it was a much more positive experience and I appreciate the management for working so hard to fix any road bumps in service.

On a recent, cold December evening, a friend and I decided to take a break to grab a quick bite to…read moreeat and agreed on Pub Dog in Columbia. We seated ourselves and the server came over promptly to take our drink orders while we perused the menu. The offerings are simple - a few appetizers, salads, and a wide variety of personal sized pizzas with numerous topping combinations. Our drinks arrived quickly we placed our order. My friend tried one of their craft beer offerings, Black Dog, listed as an Irish Stout, and mentioned it was good, but probably not memorable, lacking a depth and smoothness when compared to the classic Guiness, but drinkable and for a local product it was better than most craft brewery attempts at stout varieties.   We chose to split a Caesar's salad and chose the Spinach Pizza and Dog Pound Pizza for our main course. As we waited, numerous other staff came by to check on us verging on the edge of being annoying. While friendly in their approach, it seemed like a bit of overkill considering we had our drinks and were waiting for our pizzas. The place was less than half full, so they were probably just trying to be attentive and friendly. The salad and Dog Pound Pizza arrived soon after but there was no sign of my Spinach Pizza. If you'd like the salad before the pizza, I'd suggest you let them know in advance. After a few minutes we mentioned it to one of the servers checking on us, they went to check and returned saying it would be another 5 minutes or so - I think they forgot when they put the order into the kitchen.   The salad portion was quite large and was quite good for a Caesar salad and frankly, better than a lot of fancier establishments, plus there was enough for leftovers. We were a little disappointed with the pizzas themselves. The toppings were plentiful, maybe to a fault, and tasty but there was something lacking. For a specialty pizza place I would have expected a better crust - for both pizzas it was a bit soggy and difficult to lift off the plate for a proper bite. We ended up eating with a fork. Heartier appetites would finish the individually sized pizzas, but we had enough to take home for lunch the next day.   The atmosphere is sports bar like; the service prompt, courteous, and maybe a bit over-attentive; the portions and toppings generous; the price is extremely fair - a decent choice if you're in the neighborhood, but not quite a foodie destination establishment unless perhaps you're a beer enthusiast.

Drinks: loved all the beers I tried! Big Truck Cherry Wagon was a delicious sour, Allagash white is…read morealways a hit, Devil's Backbone vienna lager was pretty solid, and the Rogue Honey Kolsch was smooth. Food: please try the crab dip pretzels, they were 5/5! In terms of the wings: the size for a $1/wing Monday special (starting at 20 wing orders) was great, but I wanted more buffalo sauce on my buffalo wings. The buffalo garlic parm mix was awesome (you can mix and match flavors), and the sweet heat was also 5/5. Please add a lemon pepper option! Service: 5/5 server was personable and attentive for my party of 9, no issues at all. Ambiance: for sports, this place is solid; there are a bunch of TVs, even one in the bathroom so you don't miss a single play! This place is family-friendly, and there was this one group of kids that was super rowdy but otherwise the ambiance was great. Not too crowded.

I put this in the Dive Bar category. A little hard to find. It's in the back of a small shopping…read morecenter. The staff is super friendly and hustles the whole time. Plenty of TVs for a sports bar vibe. I saw a deck outside but the threat of rain kept us indoors. The food is what you want for a bar food menu. I had the Pub Burger with fries (Thurs special $15) it hit the spot. My wife went with the Horseradish steak wrap. She ate half and brought the rest home for lunch tomorrow. There was a decent Thursday night crowd. We got there an hour before the NFL season kickoff. Next time I come will be for the Monday wing special. 20 wings $20, dine on or take out. Can't beat that

First night in Maryland (mix business and visit family). Stopped by for dinner. About a 15 minute…read morewait which was perfect to browse the menue and beer list. Spent a few years in Germany in the service and this place gave the guesthouse feel. Down in a basement, decorated as such, with tight seating and a fun atmosphere. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Made us feel at home. Ordered potato cakes as an appetizer (no photo, ate them too quickly). Dunked and a Fastentbeer beer were great. Jagarsnitzel and a burst. Both fantastic. Authentic fries and curry ketchup. Even the Spitzer brought back memories. Looks like outdoor seating is available when it gets warmer. Really enjoyed our experience!

Enjoyed the party platter. The latkes were good and enjoyed all the sauces that came with the…read moreplatter. The German beers were also really good. Very casual vibes which we enjoyed and was baby friendly.