I came at 5:00, a solo traveler looking for a bite. I sat at the bar and was greeted by a friendly bartender with an easy smile and ready with menu suggestions. I had a glass of house Chardonnay and the shrimp pasta. The pasta was good, if a bit oily. $11 for a house glass of wine and $29 for adequate pasta seemed a bit pricey. It seemed a friendly establishment. read more

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4.5 stars Sangria was nice and dry, not too sweet like some. More wine than fruit juice. Yea! I really liked it! Mac n Cheese w/bacon since we couldn't add crab. Very good! Crab cake Sandwich with fries. Excellent fries, would come back just for the fries. Crab cake was very good - any filler was imperceptible. Classic Maryland. Sweet crabmeat and Old Bay were the flavor. Tomato was a little overripe but most will just eat the crab cake without it. Shrimp Po' Boy - 4 jumbo shrimp in a tempura-like batter. Very good but I'm still partial to Gulf shrimp. Spicy remoulade made the sandwich. Chips were excellent. Can you tell I like carbs? Saw a preteen boy just *ignoring* the fries. There should be an age limit!! We oldsters know to appreciate fries like this. Added 5 Grilled shrimp because, well, I like shrimp. No shame in that. Again, I guess I'm still a Gulf shrimp gal. We'll come back if ever in this area again. read more

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The bar is high as soon as you walk in the door, greeted by twinkle lights, Chochin lanterns, interesting wall decor, packed into a small area filled with the patter a friendly diners, enjoying their meals, supervised by friendly wait staff. The outside porch was home to a four top with a magnificent Great Pyrenees at their feet- a sign of the accommodative nature of the owner/chef. Equally accommodative was a separate menu, highlighting all the vegan vegetarian elements called out specifically, but hiding within a broader well constructed main offerings . Our visit included specials of seafood, fritters, meatballs, and other worldly porcini mushroom soup. The theory goes like this, if they can knock it out of the park on soups, imagine what they can do on entrees. The hostess was on her game as she managed the walk-ins, as reservations are not accepted. After a short wait and some well executed cocktails, we were seated, taking in the view of a busy dining room in mid service. Flank steak with some well controlled heat from hot honey and chill crisp was a recipe worth stealing. Another diner enjoyed a rockfish topped with enough crab meat for two entrées. Both were delicious and made us want to return to explore other items on the menu. This is not an expensive restaurant, but rather a good value for quality food, served at a fair price, inside a room that makes you feel special for being a customer . read more

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A nice restaurant with a large outdoor seating area up front. Small parking lot but there is some street parking around. We had a bit of a small wait and there's some benches out front to wait but not too much shade. Unfortunately, there's no way to go explore or sit in your car since they don't text you to notify you. They only come out the waiting area to call your name. Small draft list but they do have cocktails which it seemed like most people ordered. We had the Crispy Lump Crab Deviled Eggs which were very good but they do only come with 3 so quite pricey for the quantity. For our entrees, we ordered the Famous Plany X Crab Cake Sandwich and the Eastern Shore Bahn Mi. Both were very good and great flavors. The fries that came with the Crab cake sandwich were alright, they weren't crispy at all. My Bahn mi came with old bag chips which were good. Overral good food and decent service. Outside seating is pup friendly. read more

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Service was excellent and food is fresh and yummy. I had the fish and chips. Sat outside on the patio. There was Just enough shade to keep it comfortable read more

We had an amazing server this weekend! Cannot remember her name but she was so sweet, kind and helpful. My boyfriend and I had been 2 years prior and really enjoyed the food, but this weekend they had an updated menu and it was just as good as before! Highly recommend this place to all who visit Berlin. The drinks were also super yummy! read more

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We can not say enough good things about this restaurant. The service was impeccable. From the hostess graciously and gracefully managing many guests and multiple demands to Peyton's attention to detail, excellent recommendations, and jovial conversation, we could not be more impressed. The food was: flavorful, creative, beautifully presented, and delicious. The drinks were liberal and the atmosphere fun. An enjoyable evening and most lovely meal. read more

Blacksmith Bar & Restaurant - Crab stuffed rockfish with asparagus, shrimp risotto with badil cream, lemon, and crispy artichokes - Bars Near Me - Berlin, Maryland

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I just need to say that the crab cakes here are A MA Z I M G. WOW. Chunks and flashes of crab throughout. WOW. Okay so back to the full review... The staff was friendly and welcoming which I loved. As far as covid, outside seating is permitted only and ask staff are wearing masks and gloves. The menu is a bit pricey but worth it. The food was really good, yes I raved about the crab cakes in the first line lol but honestly the red curry was surprisingly tasty and the sea bass and crab large plate was super flavorful and juicy. The only reason I won't give a full 5-star is because there are limited options fir those who don't eat dairy. I really wanted some of the signature dishes but they all had some type of cream or cheese. There are a couple of options for vegans but they're randomly paired with creamy grits for example which ya know, vegans can't eat lol. So, if they throw in an almond milk/tomato sauce/ veggie broth type of element to some of these it would be absolutely perfect! Stop in it in the area or if you love here! read more

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Nice place for lunch or dinner in Berlin, MD. Liked the patio dining area. Bar is small. Predominately seafood menu. Has some unique vegetarian options. Vegetarian crab cake (artichoke instead of crab) was interesting. Looks like a crab cake, but does not taste like one. Did not reallly care for the veggie burger. read more

From splitting the ceasar salad and pork bao buns to our cocktails and the main course, everything was soooo tasty! I can't remember the last time we went out and everything was flawless. Our waitress was personable and attentive as well! There is always a cozy vibe and they are beautifully decorated for the holiday season. This is our favorite restaurant and we are never disappointed! Worth every penny! read more

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Pleasant surprise to start off of the year. Best patio I have seen since coming back to east coast. Excellent music choices. Super dog friendly staff and delicious food and drink. Had the Maytag blue cheese salad- mix of savory and a bit of sweet from the dressing/grapes/raisins, rose and bubbles for the new year! read more

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Quaint setting. A little boho. Very accommodating staff. Food was good. Our group was there for lunch and had a lovely time. I would definitely go back and I had recommended it to others since. read more

Delicious meal for dinner consisting of Short Ribs with Grits, Steak Frites & House Cheeseburger. Our waitress, though busy, treated us with importance, she explained all the evening specials with great details and everything sounded wonderful. I inquired about two items & decided on the short ribs, but the waitress honestly revealed there would be a little fatty spot, but her favorite meal. I did find a couple fatty spots which I easily removed & had plenty of tender meat that was very filling & delicious. We were seated in the tented outdoor deck which was nice atmosphere, but could have been little warmer. A busy night since we went to the Ice Ice Berlin event, but service & food quality did not disappoint. I'd return for sure, but would love to try the lunch menu too. read more

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Blacksmith is one of the areas best restaurants. Fabulous menu that appeals to all types. One of the only places that has a real vegan menu. Service is terrific. Highly recommend. read more

The food and service was great. One of the best places to eat in Berlin. There is enough parking located behind the building.

We ordered the nashville chicken appetizer, curried chicken salad, and a daily special of soft shell BLT with fries. Our favorite was the nashville chicken- it was juicy and not too spicy. The chicken salad was good, although personally it became a little one toned with the curried flavor halfway through. The soft shell BLT was delicious but the fries were a miss- too few of them and not crispy. Overall this was still a great meal. Service was fine, vibes are chill for a weekday lunch. There is a small parking lot outside but if it's full there is some street parking. read more

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Really excellent fresh food just a short drive away from ocean city. It was some of the best food we had all week on vacation.

I can give Blacksmith 5 stars they deserve! I Had lunch at Blacksmith today. Everything was perfect and they have definitely redeemed themselves since my visit in January. The 'famous house burger" on the toasted brioche bun, with house sauce, and homemade pickles rocked!! The fresh beach fries tasted of summer with a splash of malted vinegar. The service was outstanding. My friend got the cod fish tacos, they were out of rockfish, and kept saying how fresh the fish, cilantro, and crema tasted. I can't wait to go back again and enjoy their food! Still my favorite restaurant in Berlin. read more

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A wonderful experience from start to finish. Jeanette seated us and within 5 minutes we were great pals. She is so warm and personable, and readily picked up on my husbands accent ! She gave great guidance on the menu, and we both genuinely enjoyed our meals. The shrimp tacos were delicious, served fresh and hot, and the hand cut cheesesteak was excellent. We totally enjoyed everything about our lunch from start to finish, and Jeanette is just the best. Thank you so much for an enjoyable experience start to finish. read more

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This was our second visit to Blacksmith and probably our last. The server was excellent and very knowledgeable. The crab bisque was very good as were the deviled eggs. However it went downhill from there. My husband ordered the steak frites, which was little more than flank steak on a bed of French fries. Very disappointing. We were hoping for a quiet anniversary dinner but not long into our meal a mother and a 4 year old was seated right next to us in a mostly empty restaurant. That was followed by another family with several small children right on the other side of us. With this it was time for us to leave without coffee and dessert. Very disappointing. read more

Nice place to eat in The town of Berlin, nice patio, good service. We tried this place with friends during our holidays nearby (Assateague Island); it was a very good experience. The food was really good, we had different dishes, of which are worth recommending the Cheesesteak, the samosa and the Empanada. We also Tried local beers, we really liked the coffee milk stout. Prices were reasonable and in line with the food quality. The service was very nice and friendly, we were clearly the only tourists in the restaurant and the waitress made an extra effort to understand our accent :) Totally recommend and definitely coming back when visiting the area next summer. read more

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First time here was for lunch. We enjoyed our food! We returned a second time for dinner and were very disappointed. The crab bisque soup was gray in color and so thick it wouldn't fall off the spoon. We ordered crab stuffed rock fish. The fish was over cooked and luke to stone cold in temperature. The asparagus underneath looked old. The braised shirt ribs with shrimp also was over cooked and luke warm. We ordered bread that you pay extra for and it was so salty with old tasting garlic seasoning couldn't eat it. Wait staff was good and apologetic for our food. Without prompting the waitress took the soup off our bill and only charged us 50% discount on both entrees after manager approval. We will think twice before we return. read more

Everything we tried was excellent. Food, atmosphere,and service were wonderful. We had both vegetarian and vegan options everything tasted great. Hats off to the owner, chefs, and staff. read more

The blacksmith restaurant in Berlin is one of our Ocean City area favorites. They have something for everyone ,including a very nice vegetarian menu. It's a great place to take visitors because everyone will have a nice selection of items to choose from, and they be very happy with their meal there. We usually order their vegetarian selections, but I've also had their crabcake, which is the best restaurant crabcake that I've had in Ocean City. I pretty much rate that crabcake up with the Captains Galley, which is my go to favorite carryout crabcake in Ocean City. Always great service interesting drink selections delicious desserts highly recommended. read more

The deviled eggs!!! All food was delicious. The atmosphere is top notch and great service. Would definitely return.

The Blacksmith is one of my favorite restaurants in Berlin. It has a bohemian vibe, beautiful outdoor seating and delicious menu! We like that they update their choices and use fresh ingredients. Not just the usual meals that we can get anywhere. Try it-you will enjoy it all. read more

I believe our server's name was Jess. She was fantastic! So was the hostess. Jess recommended the Spicy Pomegranate Margarita and it was SO DELICIOUS!! We got the Crispy Pork Belly Bao Buns appetizer! For dinner we ordered the Boneless Short Ribs and Shrimp and Grits, the Hand-cut Pappardelle Pasta with Jumbo Shrimp and the special of Chilean Sea-bass with Shrimp with asparagus and scalloped potatoes. Dessert was Butterscotch Bread Pudding. Our entrees were delayed but we didn't complain but Jess made sure we had world class service and took care of us. It's a beautiful place to dine!!! You can eat inside or on the patio. Don't miss out!! read more

My first time at Blacksmith ! Loved the ambience but loved the bartender Zach even more. If you're looking for the perfect cosmo Zach is your man ! The burger was on special and was really good! I will be back! read more

This is a favorite restaurant of mine! Great indoor and outdoor atmosphere. Great seafood dishes. I've been 4-5 times and love every dish. If they have it try the bread pudding! They do a great job of rich Chesapeake fish dishes combining fresh fish, potato with creamy sauces. Mine was a fresh sea bass with shrimp. Presentation is great. Drinks are great. If you like bourbon try the Black Manhattan or Black Smith read more

This is one of the best dinners I have had in a very long time! The pork belly buns as a stater followed by the blue cheese salad both amazing but the boneless short ribs with shrimp and polenta was exquisite all paired with the perfect cucumber elderflower martini. This place is a must if you're in the area. read more

This was a stop on a roadtrip from NC to NJ and what an awesome find! This cute town of Berlin I had never heard of. Blacksmith has a super cute vibe, we sat outside. The drinks were really good and the food was top notch. Service was awesome as well! Our waitress was super sweet! read more

Best food we had in Berlin and Ocean City. Everything was tasty. Good vibe in the restaurant. Pet friendly patio. Shrimp and grits with generous portion of short ribs is to die for. Well seasoned, full of flavor. Cocktails are also very good. Good for the whole fam. read more

We love the Blacksmith for the ultra cozy-yet-chic ambiance, solid drink menu and good food. It stays pretty busy, so anticipate a wait.

Boneless Short Ribs and Grits: Braised, Slow Cooked, Stone Ground Creamy Polenta, House Pickled Vegetables -- My only preference for this would have been to change the Polenta for actual Grits or possibly cheese grits with this meal! But the short ribs were delicious and the polenta was creamy Shrimp Red Thai Curry: Seasonal Vegetables, Jumbo Shrimp, Red Thai Coconut Curry, Jasmine Rice, Toasted Coconut, Crisp Wonton Sticks My wife enjoyed this very much and said it had just the right heat! My BIL thought his meal was delicious! Steak Frites: Classic French Flat Iron Steak, Hand Cut Fries, Truffle Oil, Blistered Tomatoes, Herb Compound Butter, Balsamic Famous Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Chefs Creamy, Stacked Potatoes Anna, Roasted Winter Vegetables, Home-Made B&B Tarter Served with a grilled asparagus my SIL thought they were a little underdone and crispier than she would have liked! She did say the Crab Cakes & Potatoes were delicious! The great tasting food is what makes this a hard one to lower the score but I also rate on the whole experience the service was slow and the hostess seemed more bothered than welcoming. Our server although seemed a little scattered or overwhelmed and only returned when delivering something but not checking back to see if things were satisfactory! Also the seating on the deck wasn't really comfortable with the tables the built in benches were to high and the chairs were to low with the table height! So the 3 Stars are really all about the Food,Taste, Quality & appearance! Kudos to the chef on thi read more

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Incredible Steak Frites, crab cakes and beef hamburgers. Awesome atmosphere in the enclosed deck/porch. Server was phenomenal and friendly! read more

What a great find on an unassuming road in an unassuming part of the bay area. One things that a good seafood restaurant needs to be on the water, but if you are in the Bay Area, there is always water not too far a drive away. After seeing some good reviews on Yelp I brought the family here for Mother's Day! My family, being originally from "the South" really enjoy a good fried fish. We were very pleased with the MASSIVE fish tacos (you need a fork....they are no joke)! We also split the Cioppino, because, one must, and an assortment of oysters (grilled and raw), grilled oysters and a grilled white fish. Everything came out piping hot and wonderfully fresh. The place was packed (another good sign) but it also gets a bit loud and crowded so don't come her for an intimate conversation, service needs to be flagged down since they are very busy, and there are too few bathrooms. THAT ALL BEING SAID, bring the family and order the whole menu! Everything was a hit. read more

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Food was excellent. Three of us enjoyed fresh seafood; the fourth a salad. All we're delicious. Server was attentive. Wait for the meal was longer that expected. Ambiance is relaxed and fun. Booths around the edge have faux fur backing. We enjoyed our lunch here. read more

My boyfriend and I were visiting Ocean City and read about checking out nearby Berlin while we were there (it was also on the way back from Assateague Island where we saw the horses!). Downtown Berlin is pretty small, but we were looking for a place with outdoor seating and a good menu. Blacksmith was perfect! It has its own parking lot and a very cute roofed outdoor deck. We waited for about 5 minutes since it was pretty popular (Saturday afternoon). It's clear that they take COVID and sanitation seriously, requiring masks and also have sanitizer for everyone to use upon entrance. And they take your temperature as well. The deck seemed relatively newly built (not sure if it was because of COVID), but it was chic with cute decor. The menu looked really tasty with more things that we wanted to try than we could physically eat. The specials were also enticing! They had a pretty unique list of drinks, and I loved that they had virgin mojitos. Perfect for a refreshing Saturday afternoon. I pegged this place as having traditional American food, but I loved seeing some Asian inspiration on the menu! We started with pork belly Killer Tacos as an appetizer (great price for these). Delicious! Then my boyfriend got the soft-shell crab burger special (never had anything like this before, so it was fun to try something new). I had to go for the Eastern Short banh-mi, which I loved. It was a large portion, so I had enough to bring home for the next day's lunch. My boyfriend had one more drink before going, and asked for a classic margarita. Tasted just like the perfect classic, but not in a classic glass. I died at the super tall glass that it came in. Overall a great experience, and I would definitely recommend! read more

The food and service were excellent. The closing time was confusing, our friend who lives in the area said 10 pm, I looked it up and website posted 9:30 pm, when we got there a sign said 9 pm. We were seated around 8:30, at 9:15, they were cleaning around us and then sat and watched us finish our meal. As we were leaving one person kept hollering "its 9 o'clock somewhere ". Even though the food and service were excellent we won't be back! read more

While camping in the Ocean City area we were looking for a "non touristy" kind of place so we consulted Yelp and came up with Blacksmith in Berlin. There wasn't much of a wait on a Wednesday evening. We sat outdoors on their spacious deck. Even though 75% indoor dining has been approved Blacksmith has decided to offer outdoor only. I assume that will change with the advent of colder weather. Not being real hungry I decided on getting the small plate version of their crab cakes. It was a single crab cake served with a sauce over a bed of salad greens. The cake was loaded with fresh sweet crab meat. Delicious. Prices are fair with a double hamburger going for $11. More innovative fare of course the price increases. We chatted with the hostess who was very nice as well as our waitress Megan. Variety of menu, great service, good atmosphere, delicious food, and a friendly vibe will have us return. read more