Joined a couple friends for brunch on a Saturday - not my first visit. There's so much to love about BLK Swan. It's urban, upscale, grown n sexy but still family friendly and casual on a Saturday afternoon. There's live music or a DJ and I always appreciate that it's not so loud so that you can't hear your table conversation. My friends and I decided to do something a little different and order some different things to share. The country buttermilk biscuits and jam were heavenly, with that pan crisp on the bottom too? Next up was the cheesesteak egg rolls - very flavorful and the sauce was good. We did crispy roasted brussels sprouts with bacon. YUM. We also did the dirty south chicken and grits, which was exciting for me bc I'm allergic to shrimp, and it's almost always shrimp served with grits. Our server was personable and knowledgeable about the menu, and checked on us consistently throughout our meal. As mentioned before, it wasn't my first visit and it certainly wont be my last. read more

Food and ambiance were on point. The wait was a little longer than expected for food and our waitress may have forgotten about us when it was time to checkout. We had the angel eggs, Brussel sprouts, and cinnamon rolls for appetizers. The mimosas were delicious As were the skillet, pancakes, omelet with short rib, and chicken and waffles. read more

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Beautiful space inside with fun vibes. I've been here a couple times in the past and remember drinks being better. This time, the Blk Swan cocktail tasted like cough syrup but at least my next drink (a Cosmo) was good. My friend and I ordered their Spicy Pepperoni and Hot Honey Pizza to share which was quite tasty. Staff here are ok. Best part is the ambience and live DJ's they have. read more

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The BlK Swan is a amazing place to eat. The ambience is great and upbeat and the service is excellent. From greeting to seating to eating the experience is special. The music is upbeat and the cocktails are top notch. My favorite appetizer is the chicken box, be warned it is very filling and should be shared. The chicken I seasoned just right and fried l. The fries are well seasoned and crispy. The Stuffed shrimp and grits are very good. The shrimp are served in a hollandaise sauce and complement the grits perfectly. My only issue is that I would have like a little more spice and perhaps more than just two shrimp. Otherwise, another home run! read more

BLK SWAN - This is the Chicken Box appetizer - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Visited recently for the first time for what my girlfriend and I refer to as our regular rotation girl dinner! We made reservations and arrived on time. We were seated immediately. We parked in the neighboring garage as the open lot across the street was for monthly pass holders only, bummer. There were a lot of parties in the establishment and several birthday's. I did feel like we were a bit stacked on top of each other. Service was pretty good and our food was delicious! I had the short rib which while delicious, I wished I had a leaner cut of meat. A good portion of it was fat. I also had a side of regular Mac and cheese. Everything was hot, fresh, and seasoned to perfection. My friend had the lobster pasta and we shared a stuffed shrimp appetizer which was literally 2 shrimp. Get the PWA drink! So good! The blk swan was nice too but not better than the PWA! Dessert menu was small so we grabbed it elsewhere. Would definitely return. read more

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I was looking forward to visiting this restaurant but I was sincerely disappointed with the service we received. The good: decor and ambiance! Extra plus for the dj! The bad: when we arrived we saw that it was busy which we were fine with! We were seated within 5 mins but that's when things started to go downhill. The restaurant seemed to be understaffed and to their credit they were doing the best they could. Our waitress, though nice, seemed to be EXTREMELY overwhelmed. It took us over 2 hours to get our food! We asked our server for an eta and it took her 40 min to come back. We noticed that there were tables larger than ours that came in after us received their food and drinks way before us. We flagged down a different server and as suspected our server forgot to put our order in! Within 10 mins of flagging down someone else y were able to get us our food. But even that was a disaster, two of our plates were flat out cold! They did remake them and took the off bill but the entire experience left a sour taste in our mouth. The original server could've just simply came over, apologize for the oversight and offered us a beverage or something that would've been better. She came over AFTER, we had finished to say she was overwhelmed-- that was too little too late. We were visiting from out of town and this was our SECOND bad experience at a Baltimore restaurant read more

As a out-of-towner, came here based on research on social media. Despite the mixed reviews, I really enjoyed my visit. Except for the entrance door. The door to this restaurant's entrance door is the heaviest door on the planet!! We made a reservation for a Saturday night. We appreciated the beauty of the entrance with accompanying social media light for pics and boomerang and a mural. The place had a beautiful ambiance and vibe to it. Felt like a must visit place for anyone in Baltimore. They had a female Dj there that night and she did a great job with the biggest Hip Hop and R&B hits from the 90s through today. They had a fully stacked bars with plenty of seating and televisions. Food - For the three of us, we ordered the crab cake fritters (which was a bit salty), a Caesar salad, a chopped salad, shrimp pompadour, Brussel sprouts and steak bits. All in all our food was pretty tasty. The brussel sprouts had a good helpig of bacon and steak bites were cooked perfectly. The shrimp pompadour was really good, made in red sauce but was not heavy at all. The shrimps were a really good size. We ordered the smoking mirror drink, which was good. But our margarita was a bit tart and had to request some additional agave. Service was okay. We had to track our waiter down at times, but it was still good overall. Our bill split into three was about $77 each. read more

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Visited for the first time and it won't be the last time!! The food was yummy. I had chicken and waffled with a side of smoked cheddar cheese grits (melt in your mouth)z the drinks were on point and the service was great!! read more

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I remember visiting Blk Swan when they first opened. I had a good experience. But it seemed to fall off. Well they are BACK!!! The food was flavorful, hot, and overall very satisfying. The staff was friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. And the vibe gives grown and sexy. They now have a jazz brunch every 2nd and 4th weekend of the month. Will definitely return. read more

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Based on reviews more so for the ambience and vibe, I drove from Philly to this restaurant and was highly disappointed. I tried to add more photos however something must be wrong with Yelp I was unable to. It's a nice location. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and has a lot of historical and meaningful photos. There was also a live DJ playing some really good music. The food is overpriced, and the portions are small. All of the food was unmemorable. The server suggested Bronzino, which is a fish. I generally enjoy however this fish lacked any flavor or any interesting notes. My husband had the short ribs. He was not impressed he tasted a little and boxed it up, and took it home. It was tender however the portion was extremely small and was just short ribs. Nothing special. One really good thing were the appetizer crab balls Our server was okay except he bought the check before offering a dessert menu. I asked about it and they said "oh usually no one wants the desserts. We only have two things on our dessert menu." Huh? Would I recommend or go here again? Hard No! This is one of those places that young people over-inflate and hype up as a hotspot and there was really nothing special going on as far as dining. read more

BLK SWAN - Crab balls - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Great food, amazing service by the owner himself who checks on you very often. The vibe here is everything we went on a Sunday hoping for the soulful Sunday menu but was told that it wasn't that Sunday which quite a few ppl thought so because we kept hearing them ask. But anywho that just gives us a reason to go back! read more

BLK SWAN - Steak and eggs (no eggs) sub grits which were absolutely amazing the potatoes were just as good. - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I went to Blk swan on Friday night. There was a good well dressed crowd. I had the trout scampi. It was delicious. It came with rice and broccoli. My friend ordered the pepperoni pizza. The hot honey took a minute for her to get use to. The service was good, especially for a busy night. read more

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Checked out BLK Swan for the second time. First time I took away a jerked pizza which was okay. Very light on jerked chicken. The second time was to dine in. I tried several options. The cinnamon bun, chicken and waffles, sausages and Caesar salad. The cinnamon bun didn't taste of cinnamon, but of butter and a mild orange/weak citrus. The glaze lacked flavor, just mildly sweet. The sausages had what I think was a coating of maple syrup but crusted on. Both of these weren't finished. The Caesar salad was okay, but nothing special. My dining partner partially enjoyed the Chicken and waffles but didn't finish them. There was some disorganization during ordering which may have been due to service understaffing. Ordered items being forgotten, etc. Ambiance and vibe was nice which we both enjoyed. We both agreed that this is more of an appetizers and drinks spot. Probably more the later. Overall, while there is a vibe and cool ambiance, I cannot recommend for entrees and full meals, but more of a happy hour option at most. read more

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My better half knows the DMV like no other so while on our little mini staycation in Bmore we headed to Blk Swan for brunch. It's so pretty on the inside! Kudos to whomever decorated this place. Service was a bit off, our waitress was not too busy but she was hard to find. She also forgot to take off an item that was ordered but not available. This mishap lead to a manger having to reimburse my honeys credit card for the item we didn't get. In my humble opinion, cell phones were out and attention to patrons was amiss because of it. Well let's get into it! Avocado Toast - Topped with Cajun Shrimp this was delicious! MD Crab Cake Benedict - Delicious! Bacon - Good! Overall, the food was good and I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu! There were some misses and hopefully on my return they can do better! read more

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This was unfortunately not a great dining experience. I requested to be seated away from the bathroom but was told it wasn't possible, despite the restaurant not being busy during brunch. The espresso martini I ordered came out looking like chocolate milk and had to be sent back. We also ordered the mimosa bucket for six, which is supposed to include pineapple, orange, and cranberry juices--however, they were out of cranberry and just brought two orange juices instead. Food quality was disappointing. The croissants tasted stale, and the honey drizzled on top was bitter. The biscuits were also hard, topped with the same honey and powdered sugar. I ordered catfish and grits but was served fried salmon instead, and our server was unaware of any menu change. A friend asked for an omelette with peppers but received jalapeños instead. The shrimp and grits lacked flavor. Service was slow. We also paid $26 for just three small chicken wingettes over a box of fries, which felt unreasonable. On top of everything, there were discrepancies on our bill. The manager and staff tried their best, but there were simply too many issues to find anything positive from this visit. The server let us know things are different from what they used to be. Managers are quitting. The overall morale is not what it was. While we really didn't need to know that, it's unfortunate to hear. The manager offered us free appetizers if we were to come back, no thank you. read more

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Celebrated my birthday with dinner at BLK SWAN in Baltimore and the vibes were immaculate! The ambiance is upscale, modern, and perfect for a special night out. From the music to the lighting, everything felt chic and celebratory. The service was great and the food and cocktails were delicious and beautifully presented--but be prepared: prices are definitely on the higher end. You're paying for the full experience, and while it's worth it for a special occasion, it's not an everyday spot. Perfect for birthdays, date nights, or when you're feeling a little fancy. Just bring your appetite--and your wallet! read more

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We were recommended to try out BLK Swan, offering brunch, HH, dinner, and late-night options, if we were in the B-more area. We came here for an early dinner, and were seated promptly - we started off with: +The Chicken Box - fried chicken wingettes, served with pomme frites and ketchup, hot sauce, and mambo sauce; considered as one of their Signatures. we thought this was just 'okay' +the Crab Pies - buttermilk crust filled with jumbo blue crab dip with cheese and spices, then dusted with Old Bay +and, the Fire Roasted Lamb Chops - with pink peppercorn and served with a chermoula herb green sauce; these were more on the bland side For our mains, we decided to share: +the Fried Lobster Tail with Lobster Mash - this came with an 8 oz Maine lobster tail, honey butter, lobster pomme puree, roasted asparagus, and a sambal chive beurre blanc; note that you can opt for a broiled version rather than fried; the lobster was a bit overcooked, so it was rubbery; the subtle flavor of the truffles was a nice touch +the Lobster Pasta - bucatini pasta with lobster tail, bechamel, Parm, garlic, and lemon zest; this was well-sauced, but we felt that the portion size was more on the smaller end +the Jumbo Shrimp & Crab Fried Rice - seasoned rice with carrots, scallions, shrimp, and MD crab meat; honestly, we had better ones from Thai takeouts +and, the 30 oz Creekstone Farms Tomahawk Premium Chop - served with garlic butter pomme frites, charred broccolini, and a merlot steak sauce reduction; we enjoyed the broccolini, but wasn't digging the chop Service was friendly, and the place is dim-lit with the neon lights. Make sure you have reservations, as this place does get busy! Garage parking available. +reservations recommended +garage parking available read more

My friend heard amazing things about this place and we decided to take a trip up to Baltimore for it. The day of, I had a few people give me mixed reviews but I wanted to experience it for myself. We arrived and were seated when majority of our party was there. The restaurant is a bit smaller than I had imagined but overall a great use of the space. For appetizers, we ordered the Caesar salad, lobster ravioli, and the cornbread. Caesar was like any other Caesar. Ravioli was creamy and delicious and the cornbread definitely hit the spot! For main, I ordered the shrimp and grits. The grits could have been cooked a bit more and felt very hard. The shrimp was well seasoned. Overall, the food was good but honestly didn't seem to match the price we paid. The portions weren't that large and I felt slightly underwhelmed by the whole experience. I would give it a solid 3.5/5. Not bad but I'm sure there are places where you can get more bang for your buck or where the dollar matches the vibes. read more

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I think this burger might be one of the best burgers I have ever tried!! It was immaculate, and juicy. It came with truffle fries and they were perfectly crispy. Staff were kind and welcoming and I love the decor. It's giving chic. Can't wait to try their other offerings! read more

BLK SWAN - BLK Smashburger - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Black Swan's 4 for $40 is Baltimore elegance done right -- amazing food, classy ambiance, and exceptional service. Perfect for a date night or girls night out, read more

Ok so food was amazing! Ambiance great! Service was good as well. I had the chicken and waffle. So bomb... The thing that I couldn't wrap my head around was their pricing. I went in January during Baltimore restaurant week. Their restaurant week prices were more expensive than their regular menu items. When we asked why the server said they just have the restaurant week menu to support restaurant week in Baltimore. That didn't make sense to us so we just let it go and ordered from the main menu. read more

BLK SWAN - Chicken and Waffle - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

My visit to Blk Swan was during a Night Brunch. I arrived at the specified time, but my friend was a little behind and I had to wait for her to arrive to be seated. I was able to observe the venue which is mostly dark and moody, grown and sexy you might say. After we were seated, a waitress came to take our order. We were given a glass of free bubbly, which was lovely. We went with the cauliflower appetizer and I had the burger for my main. The cauliflower app was AMAZING! I thoroughly enjoyed it and would return just for that. The burger...well, it was a lot. It had too much cheese on it (I pulled off 2 slices and there was still more left on the burger). Additionally, the burger was super moist and had soaked through the lower bun. Something about it really ruined my appetite and I was only able to eat half, and all the fries which were pretty good. After we ate, we moved to the bar and that was a much better experience all around, not due to service but from a social standpoint. While at the bar, my friend and I ordered dessert, an ube pound cake, maybe? It was delicious. Overall, good visit. I'll definitely return and plan to sit at the bar. read more

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Everything was nice I would pay another visit. The calamari was cooked to perfection.

The decor and ambiance were definitely on point. I went on a Saturday morning at 10am--right when they opened. I had a reservation for 10:15AM Many of the things I wanted to order were unavailable, so that was frustrating. But the service was good. Music was great but too loud. I'd come back but I would call in advance to ensure they gave what I want. read more

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I've been to BLK Swan twice and both times, I have not been impressed. You're paying for the name and the ambience because the food is mediocre and the service isn't great. Is the restaurant gorgeous? Yes. I love the decor and it feels like I'm dining in style. The presentation of the food is pretty but I wasn't wowed by the taste. Also, the portions aren't very big. Both visits, I've left paying a huge bill and was still hungry. The only thing I enjoy is their cocktails which are still pricey. And also, why are they charging an entertainment fee?? As much as I want to support Black owned businesses, I feel there are other Black owned restaurants that deliver so much more than the experience of BLK Swan. read more

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The vibe and decor at BLK Swan are definitely a highlight, and the drinks? Solid. Our table tried a few, including the Jameellionaire (strong!), BLK Swan (very tasty), and Smokin' Mirrors (good as well). If you're coming for cocktails, you won't be disappointed. Service was good! Good suggestions and prompt service! As for the food: * Chicken buns - 7.5/10 The sauce is great, but the chicken itself is bland. * Pizza - 7/10 Thin crust. My friend said it was just "alright." * Broccolini - Pretty good. * Smashburger - Good, but very cheesy. * Truffle fries - HARD PASS. These are not the truffle fries I expected--no oil, garlic, or cheese, just fries with truffle flavoring. One major downside was the entertainment fee--which wouldn't be so bad if the entertainment was actually enjoyable. Instead, they kept playing the "birthday song" for people on repeat (3x while we were there), and the music was so loud that you could barely have a conversation. Overall, the consensus at our table was that the food was mediocre--nothing terrible, but nothing mind-blowing either. If you're coming for the aesthetic and drinks, it's worth a visit. If you're coming for the food, just know it's "aight." read more

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This restaurant is truly an experience. Although a few signature items were unavailable, the overall vibe and delicious food more than made up for it. Its definitely on the pricier side, but perfect for a girls brunch or a romantic date. The customer service was top tier, our waiter checked on us consistently and made us feel well taken care of. The decor strikes the perfect balance between lounge and party, creating a grown and sexy atmosphere thats both stylish and fun. read more

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Elegant and soulful from start to finish. We sipped on delicious, expertly crafted cocktails and enjoyed a hearty brunch set to a nostalgic playlist of '90s and 2000s hip hop and R&B. I had the crab Benedict, which was rich and flavorful, while my friend went for the shrimp and grits, which were just as good. Generous portions, warm service, and vibes! read more

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*i'm visiting from houston* We had brunch here on a Sunday afternoon, at noon to be more specific. The establishment was pretty empty as we were able to find parking and get seated right away. I like the decor of the restaurant. It's on the darker side but still light enough to see what's going on. The brunch menu, to me, was underwhelming but we had best of it. I ordered the cinnamon roll, that was pretty good along with the challah French toast with fried chicken. That was also good. I find it interesting that they didn't have mimosas listed on their cocktails, we had to ask our waitress. We order the 6 mini bottles with cranberry, orange and pineapple juice. It was worth it has their cocktails are on the more expensive side to me. I, too, was underwhelmed with the cocktails menu. Nonetheless, I overall enjoyed the food here. read more

First off I love how pretty the restaurant looks it can go from a super classy restaurant to a cute lounge with just the change of the lights and the dj. The food is super top tier but a little pricy. If you want to go and experience the menu on a smaller scale go to happy hour the prices are great considering the location the restaurant is in. The service is amazing the bartender manny is great! His drinks are amazing, his personality is unmatched and his service is great he's super fast with making them as well. read more

BLK SWAN - Truffle Pomme Frites - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Came here for a friend's birthday and overall it was a great experience. Waited to be sat, but we didn't have reservations so we were grateful for that. They have a cool photo booth when you walk in so that will keep you occupied! Haha! Food: Food was DELICIOUS! My favorite item was the cornbread, it was like a dessert! Had marshmallows on top. Oh my it was was so good. Mac and cheese was exceptional! Was baked in a small cast iron! SO yummy. Then my friend had a birthday dessert that was also very good. Service: Sat and waited about 20minutes for our server- no problem- it was busy. However, two stars are because her service was awful. She didn't Apologize for the wait, she was condescending when we asked for a drink menu. Never brought one and then after waiting she said what her favorite drink was in place of the menu. Lol. She rolled her eyes more times than I can count, and then got into an argument with the table next to us. Haha. She just didn't want to be there and it showed. read more

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Let me just say that I truly enjoyed being served by Diamond. She was the best. Very attentive, went down the menu in details, energy was amazing. Ask for her! The Dj was cool but I didn't know that I would be charged a 2.99 entertainment fee.. that was new lol. Seated right next to the DJ booth I was still able to hold a conversation without yelling and eardrums being blasted out. Now the food.. I wasn't blown away but I have nothing too bad to say about it.. the cinnamon bun and the croissant were both on the dry side to me, they were a shareable size. While my omelette was pretty tasty it was like warm. If it was hotter I think I would have enjoyed it a little better. My friend that joined me was not impressed with her meal. While she stated that the salmon was cooked to perfection she said her grits reminded her of cream of wheat rather than grits. Appearance wise they were definitely on the creamer side. As a first timer it was nice but I wouldn't run back. read more

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The lamb chops were my favorite thing we tried all night. They were perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked. The wings were also very tasty. I was disappointed in the amount of asparagus especially for the price. I will also say the drinks are really pricey and not much alcohol. The restaurant has really good music and a good vibe. The staff was friendly but the service was a little wonkey. All our food didn't come out at the same time and then we didn't get two of the drinks we ordered until we were done with our meal. read more

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Went to Black Swan at 11 AM on a Saturday. You definitely need reservations. It was not crowded. Service was good. Fried chicken was the bomb French toast loved it. Music was good. Drinks were OK. Would definitely go again if I came back to Baltimore there's definitely a soulful vibe here great place read more

BLK SWAN - Fried chicken - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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The service, ambience, and most of all the food was outstanding! The whole atmosphere and experience was 10 out of 10! Highly recommended. read more

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Last Saturday , to kick off my birthday weekend , I celebrated at Blk Swan. The place is beautiful and ambiance is on point. But, from the moment we were seated, it was a disaster. We sat and waited to be greeted and served. It looked like only 3 servers were working. It literally took like 10 minutes and we had to get the front door host to find our person . The place was buzzing with families, date nights, girl nights and those also celebrating birthdays. The drink "Pretty with an attitude" was not strong at all. It was beautiful nonetheless. What was surprising is that There wasn't a manager walking around , pouring water refills, or anything ! ?? Items reviewed: Jumbo Lump Shrimp Fire Roasted Lamb Chops Crispy Calamari Braised Beef Short Rib Grilled Asparagus Food was decent and very familiar. If you want a lit celebratory vibe, you will not be disappointed. I loved the birthday song , the cake, and the Photo Booth. If you are looking for quiet, it's not that. We parked at the hotel around the corner for valet service. read more

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We loved the atmosphere. The waiter was amazing. It gave a lounge like vibe with food and good music. read more

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This place is.....not for everyone. While I understand the concept, I absolutely hate the execution. We had a 10:30 reservation on Valentine's Day. This place was so overstimulating it was terrifying. Maybe it's me, as I'd worked a 12hr shift prior. But I didn't realize we needed "bottle girls" to serve entrees. I'm talking full on raging, blasting music, I could barely hear my partner speak. I ordered the fried oysters for my app and after ordering entree's, and waiting 20+ min for our drinks, they ended up messing my partner's entree up. It was at that moment we decided to just get our food packed up to go. We didn't spend more than an hour here. In fact, we were so ready to go that the *only* picture I got was off my appetizer. Just entirely too much going on, honestly. Pretty inside, but we definitely don't feel the need to go back. read more

BLK SWAN - fried oyster app - New American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Worst Service ever. Bartender wouldn't even look at me and kept going to other people even though there was only 4 other people at the bar. Was going to get another drink but ended up having to basically beg for my check because he wouldn't look at me. read more

Great drinks, food and ambiance. Service comes pretty quickly. Has good artwork and pictures. read more

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