I pulled up for a Sunday brunch to hang with the cousins, a group of about 20, and let me start by saying--this is not a grab-and-go brunch situation. It's a Caribbean spot with a full brunch menu, so yes, the food takes a little time... but that's part of the experience, not a flaw. Given the size of our party, the service held its own. It was steady, attentive, and friendly without feeling rushed--which honestly matched the vibe perfectly. If you come in expecting lightning-fast turnaround, you're in the wrong mindset. Come to enjoy your time. Now let's talk food. I ordered the steak, and it did not disappoint--well-seasoned, flavorful, and cooked just right. But the real surprise? That biscuit and butter. Listen... I could've made a whole meal out of that alone. And the mimosas? Nice and light--exactly how our group likes them. I didn't get the oxtail and grits, but I didn't need to. One look across the table told me everything I needed to know--full-on bowl-to-the-chin action. If you know, you know. It wasn't overly crowded for a Sunday, but the weather had randomly dipped back into winter mode after teasing us with 80 degrees, so I'll give them that. Overall, great experience. Good food, solid service, and a vibe that encourages you to sit, sip, and stay awhile. Exactly what brunch should be. read more

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Well I have been waiting to try this place out. So glad I finally did. I met a friend here. We arrived at 05:30. They open at 5pm. There was only two other customers when we arrived. We were greeted and seated promptly. Our server name was Sunny. She said she was also the bartender. She was very attentive. Checked on us regularly and was very friendly. My drink was awesome! Not strong but just what I needed to take that drive back home. We both ordered the Po boy shrimp sliders. It came with fries. Also ordered the shrimp egg rolls. I hear they have performers here at times. Also would love to check out the drag brunch. Happy hour menu is very reasonable. Would love to return for the entertainment. Just keep in mind the restaurant is small. I could see it getting really crowded on a busy day. I still would return though. I enjoyed my visit. read more

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I hadn't been back since they initially opened years ago. I know! Shame on me. My initial visit had many hiccups and sadly I hadn't felt the desire to return. This time I sat at the bar and had great service from Cameron. The happy hour specials are decent. I enjoyed the watermelon lemondrop with vodka - there's an option for tequila! It wasn't too sweet and really couldn't taste the alcohol. I also got some jerk wings. They didn't taste very much like jerk. I probably wouldn't get them again. The space is nice and I'm sure brunch is fun. I'll come back for that. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night with reservations and was seated right away. When it first opened, it was rumored to be an "upscale" establishment, but in my opinion, it's more on the level of a regular restaurant or sports bar. They have huge TVs and were streaming the college football games. Initially, seated, the waiter was attentive, but after we placed our orders, I promise you, we didn't see our server again. While walking by to wait on other tables, he did apologize and said he had a big party come in... that party had six people. I ordered the pork chops because they were supposed to come with Granny Smith apples. I didn't get the apples (lol), and the pork chop wasn't seasoned at all! The potatoes were okay, but the star of my plate was the creamy spinach. That alone was an A+. My drink was pretty good as well. I don't have the desire to come back, but hey, I'll try any place at least once. read more

Blvck Cow - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

The snapper alone is worth the visit--beautifully prepared and bursting with flavor. Pair that with attentive service and an atmosphere that effortlessly delivers on both ambiance and vibe, and you've got a spot that truly stands out. read more

Blvck Cow - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

My first time here and for a birthday party. The vibe was ok, it's pretty standard lounge with Afro beats and ampiano music. On the other hand, the food was amazing! Between the whole snapper and seafood pasta, I was highly content. And the portions were just enough to ease my hunger without feeling overstuffed. Everything was well seasoned, not too salty, a lot of flavor and really took into account the cultural aspects of the dish. The service was standard as well but we always had someone constantly checking on us which we appreciated. This is a great place to satisfy any Caribbean or African cuisine craving and a patio for outdoor vibes where hookah is available read more

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Blvck Cow is located at Bowie, almost at the middle of the suburb so there will be ample parking. We made a reservation on a Saturday evening and so were seated immediately upon arrival. The ambiance is okay, I was expecting the inside to be a little bit more upscale but it was more casual than I expected. There is also outdoor seating but we opted for indoors on a hot summer night. If you like some heat in your food then this is your spot. We started with the oxtail flatbread, which was really tasty but I think the oxtail flavor wasn't distinctive enough, regardless I enjoyed it. I also ordered one of the pasta dishes which came with assorted seafood - the mild flavor had a kick, but the pasta sauce was so creamy and tasty. The portions were also pretty good, I ended up taking some of it to go. Service was really pleasant from staff, but slow. It seemed to get busier as the night went on so our waitress took a little bit before getting to our orders. If you're looking for nice Caribbean/ Jamaican food in the area definitely stop by! read more

Blvck Cow - Oxtail Flatbread - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

I went here on a Sunday evening to listen to some live music. The crowd was light, maybe 20 or so ppl. The band and singer were really good. As far as food, I only had lemon pepper wings and garlic fries. The fries weren't good. The garlic was a sauce and actual seasoning. They were soggy and tasted slightly undone. The wings were decent. If you want all flats then there's a $4 upcharge which means you're paying $24 for 8 wings‍. I ordered a glass of Rose which was flat and $18. I'll continue to go for the music. That's about It. read more

Blvck Cow - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

This was my first time at Black cow, and I was really impressed. The drinks were so good. I had a black raspberry martini, a peach lemon martini, and a watermelon lemon drop martini. My favorite was the black raspberry martini. I substituted the tequila with rum and it was delicious. For appetizers, I had the wings, a side of fries, and the oxtail pizza. That oxtail pizza was the star of the night. I would definitely recommend it and plan to come back. The bartender staff were so personable, fun, and hospitable, especially Martis and Madison. They really made the experience even better. read more

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I've been looking to try this spot for a minute. I ended up going at 5pm on Thursday so we were able to partake in happy hour. They had a decent variety of drinks to choose from that were approximately $10. The service was good, not 5 star but good. The food was underwhelming. We got the wagyu sliders which came with fries. They were decent, but not mind blowing. The shrimp and spinach quesadillas were tasty, but you were truly only given half of a quesadilla. The lamb chop lollipops were a good serving, but the seasoning wasn't great and they were overcooked which made them dry. I would go back, but it definitely wouldn't be a place that I put in regular rotation. read more

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I have visited this restaurant several times this year, and unfortunately the experience continues to decline. Most recently, I came for a holiday get-together with a group of friends. While our reservation exceeded the number of people who actually attended, it was still a relatively slow Friday evening, so there was enough space to accommodate. Because our group was so large (And because the space we were given was not large enough to accommodate the original reservation), we were pulling chairs from the party room just to sit down, which made it difficult for staff to move freely. Despite this the servers were kind, patient, and clearly doing their best to work around us. To help improve the situation for both our group and the staff, I politely asked the hostess if we could move into the party room, assuming there were no reservations. She had to consult with the manager and it took an unusually long time for the manager to finally come over. When she did, she had a noticeable attitude. I tried to extend grace because she appeared to be young and quite possibly overwhelmed, but the interaction quickly became frustrating. Instead of problem-solving, she focused on complaining about the original RSVP count, which I did not coordinate, even though the seating we were given could never have accommodated that number anyway. I calmly explained that I was simply trying to help find a solution that would make things easier for her staff and more comfortable for our group. She seemed confused by this, and said that we could not sit in the party room unless the entire group moved, which was unrealistic since some guests had already been seated for over an hour. Shortly after this fruitless exchange, a few of us, including myself, found ourselves eating our meals off the top of a short half wall separating dining sections. As a manager, that should have been embarrassing for her. About 15 minutes later, a few of us took a nearby empty table, assuming we would move if asked. The manager then approached us, visibly annoyed, saying she was trying to get the party room ready and that we needed to be patient. This was the first time she communicated that plan. She never sought me out to let me know, so there was no way for me to relay that information to the rest of the group. We should not have had to ask in the first place. A manager should be able to recognize obvious overflow and proactively offer options. What too many businesses failed to realize is that vustomers have choices, especially with the rising cost of food and dining out. A good manager would see a large group as an opportunity and work to ensure guests are comfortable so they continue spending money. Unfortunately, this manager seemed more focused on her own frustration than on leadership or hospitality. If she was overwhelmed, delegation would have been appropriate. I want to be clear that the servers were excellent. Christian, in particular, did a phenomenal job taking care of everyone in our large group despite the circumstances. However, based on this experience with management, I am not sure I will return. This is not the type of environment where I want to spend my money, especially if kindness and respect are lacking. This also was not my first negative experience here. During a previous visit in the hookah section, I left early because the staff member managing the hookah section was smoking weed while on the clock. Unprofessional and unacceptable. There are too many other Black-owned businesses in Prince George's County doing things right to continue supporting a place that delivers dismissive and unprofessional treatment. read more

The food was AMAZING!!!! Everything we had was A+! Strongly recommend this place . The service could have been better . They had a DJ which was cool also. The ambiance is somewhat lounge type. read more

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Joining some friends here tonight for a celebration of ribbon-cutting in DC. We had such a great time with the live music. The food was good, but the service was even better. I mean service to the level that I can't even explain from the host of the bartender to the server everyone was so attentive and the place was so well managed and organized. I dropped my knife on the floor at one point during dinner and the staff was so attentive that before I could move to pick it up, someone popped up out of nowhere, grabbed my knife, took it to the back and brought me a new one within seconds. We will be back. read more

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Yes, what a beautiful place. I love the decor. I came during Happy Hour and I'm so glad I did. I love their Happy Hour menu. You can get small plates for affordable prices. My favorite were the lamb-chops, seasoned and grilled to perfection. Next time, I want to sit outside, the set up is beautiful with the greenery and flowers. I need to get the girls together and enjoy a nice summer breeze night at the Blvck Cow! read more

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Staff was nice Food not so nice - wet jollowannabe rice, mystery meat tossed in a sweet chili sauce.. like I literally couldn't tell if it was fish or chicken... if chicken it was definitely cooked in fish grease. Parmesn eggplant was bland and the Parmesan was hard, the oxtail pizza tasted like ground beef the cheese was super thick. The best thing was the toss salad. I then ordered a lemon drop brought back a strawberry lemon drop.. didn't taste like anything I then ordered an old fashioned and it was horrible. One of the bartenders remade it,2nd best thing. The DJ was good and the outside setup is nice just need some fans cause baby stagnant hookah cigar filled air was awful. I see why theyre rebranding... maybe a new chef should come with the rebrand. read more

As of Feb 8 2025, there has been a lot of changes . . I made my way to for their Saturday Brunch 'N Beats event hosted by @djsmuuv and it's a whole vibe! What We Reviewed: Drinks Travel to Paradise Winter's Kryptonite Bottomless Mimosas Brunch Eggs & Bacon Lamb & Grits Brown Stew Snapper & Grits Dessert Butter Cake They've made some AMAZING chef, management, menu, and service enhancements, and I was thoroughly impressed. If you're looking for a fun & vibrant spot with amazing cocktails, delicious food, look no further than You can call them and dm them on ig at blvckcowgrillbowie They have a private room available for use. It's a great place for date night , groups or a gathering . I'll be back read more

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The waitress was very friendly, patient and helpful. The atmosphere is lively on Friday and can be loud when dining from the music in bar area. The snapper was prepared well. Don't bother with the brown stewed sauce, it was bland chunky gravy. The creamed spinach was good with a seasoning that makes it distinctive from the standard. The braised cabbage and Mac and cheese (very chresey) were pretty good. The rasta pasta was good with a little spice. read more

Blvck Cow - Red snapper - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

The food was not good! It was a party of four. We went during happy hour and ordered jerk shrimp flatbread, wagyu jerk burgers, shrimp egg rolls, shrimp quesadillas, and two salmon salads. Warning!!! This is not Caribbean jerk. I had two sauces that were supposed to be jerk, one tasted like barbecue sauce and the other was a sweet sauce. I personally had the flatbread, burgers, and quesadillas. They all were flavorless. The others in my party had the shrimp egg rolls and salads. I was told the food is mid, not flavorful. 2/5 Our waiter was nice. Service 4/5. The place appeared clean. 4/5 Oh, drinks! Only one person ordered drinks. She had a peach margarita and regular margarita. She said the peach was 3.5/5 and the regular was 2.5/5. read more

Blvck Cow is an absolute gem tucked away in Bowie, MD. The space is designed with a bar and DJ setup on one side and comfortable tables for dining on the other--perfect for whatever kind of vibe you're in the mood for. We stopped in for a date night on a Friday evening around 5 PM and indulged in the happy hour menu. From wings to lamb pops and a solid lineup of cocktails, there's truly something for everyone--and the prices were great. We tried the wings, lamb lollipops, and margaritas, and everything was delicious. The lamb was tender and perfectly seasoned, and the wings had just the right amount of heat and crisp. For dinner, we ordered the pork chop served with creamed spinach and rice & peas, and a cheeseburger with garlic fries. Both dishes were packed with flavor and clearly made fresh to order. Just a heads up--many of their dishes have a little kick to them, so definitely let your server know if you're spice-sensitive. Around 6:30 PM, a DJ started and our dinner instantly turned into a fun, laid-back jam session. The music elevated the entire experience without overwhelming the dining vibe. It was the perfect balance of great food and great energy. We're already planning to go back to try more from the menu--especially the pasta and lobster rolls! Highly recommend Blvck Cow for a night out with friends, date night, or just a solid happy hour spot. And the owner came over and spoke to us. Very nice guy! read more

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Came here with a girlfriend of mine and we had a great time! Great cocktails, very chill vibes (makes me wonder why I don't make time to come out to Bowie for dinner more often vs. dealing with the DC traffic/parking saga), and our waiter was very nice! For an appetizer, we shared an oxtail flatbread which was BOMB (the waiter told us ahead of time that it would be good for 2 people and he was right), and then I got the lamb chops with rice and beans. The lamb chops were delicious but the rice was reaaaaaally dry (I had to sip water to get a few bites down before I just pushed the dish away). Nonetheless, it's a great spot to catch a quick bite and have great convo over drinks and food. Plus they have a parking lot, so dealing with street parking is not part of the equation read more

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I came in this evening to speak with the Manager Martis their private dining room and stayed for Taco Tuesday. I sat at the bar where Kayla was my server, she was very attentive and made a great White Peach Margarita! I ordered the oxtail tacos, they were very tasty but the jerk sauce they put on it was a little spicy for my plain Jane taste buds lol but my friends would really enjoy them so we'll definitely be back soon! Thank you Martis and Kayla for your hospitality. read more

Blvck Cow - White Peach Margarita - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

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Visited for the first time on a Wednesday. Not an ideal place for a first date because there was live music lol but for a vibe, it's a good time! I got salmon with mashed potatoes and veggies. I wanted Mac and cheese but for whatever reason the waiter said I couldn't get that as a side... drinks were good as well. I'll definitely go back! read more

I really wanted to give this place a good review but my experience went from good to gross. My friend had a birthday brunch here on a Sunday for about 15 guests. We sat in the middle but they didn't seem prepared because as her guests were coming in, they had to keep adding tables at the end to accommodate guests. We had to shift a bit but it ended up working out. Because I sat next to my cousin, I can only review our food. I had the brown stew snapper and grits while she had the Hennessy French toast. I also ordered the bottomless mimosa which was only a $10 difference from 1 glass of it. We were given 2 options of cranberry or orange so I chose cranberry. The food was quite delicious and my cousin enjoyed her French toast. Now where it goes left is that we got up to take pictures of the birthday girl and although we were done majority of our food, the waiter or clean up staff took our plates. I came back to the table with hopes to take some leftovers to nibble on in the evening but our food was gone. Luckily we made it back to stop them from taking the birthday gals food. I was a bit disappointed but glad I enjoyed the majority of my plate. I then went to the bathroom and was grossed out on how dirty it was and the water was scorching hot when I went to wash my hands. We left to go to a nearby hookah spot so carpooled but when we returned to Blk Cow to get our cars, used their restroom again, 2 hours later the bathroom was in the same exact gross condition. I couldn't believe no 1 had come in there to clean it up. Between taking my food as if we were done and unsanitary bathroom, I won't be visiting this location again :( read more

Blvck Cow - Brown Stew Snapper Bites & Grits - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

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Our server Amina (I think that's the spelling). She was so sweet and helpful. She was attentive and welcoming. Meeeh- The food was mediocre, but enjoyable. We ordered pancakes and lamb chops over grits. Pancakes did not disappoint- very fluffy. The "thick cut" bacon was comical. Lol. Main reason for 3 stars is we were denied bottomless mimosas....? Our sweet server advised us that her manager told her she couldn't fulfill the request because they "ended at 4pm". When we argued it was exactly 4pm now, she showed us the time she ordered the mimosas was several minutes before 4pm. It was a bit confusing and disappointing- as we were unaware there was a cut off time at all. We ordered a mimosa flight that came with 3 mimosas. Overall, the best part of our visit was the server. read more

Blvck Cow - Mimosa flight- flavors unknown as they were out of flavors listed on menu. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

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We had the private room for a birthday. Our server was nice, but the food came out in a strange staggered way. People who ordered last, got food first. People who had our in orders well in advance didn't get food until others were done eating. We made the best of the situation. Most ppl enjoyed their meals. read more

Ventured to Blcvk Cow with a friend for Saturday brunch, and the entire experience was a great vibe overall! Seated immediately. Easy, free parking. Well seasoned food. The DJ was playing great songs. Drinks ok, service ok. For service, there were some slight improvements we did wait a while for drinks like ~25-30 min and we both old fashions which is a pretty straight forward bourbon drink. I am a Kentucky girl, I love bourbon so for my drink I asked if they had Uncle Nearest bourbon, the waitress stated they had it so I proceeded to order. The drinks came out at different times, with mine about 15 additional minutes after my friend when she stated they did not have what I requested but they made it with Bullet bourbon instead but she could take it back if I wanted. After waiting 45 min and my friend was half done with her drink I just kept it. From a training perspective you should always go back and ASK beforehand so I could pick Woodford or something else. But our food came out quickly. After the food was delivered we did not see our waitress for a while. We planned to order a second round plus dessert but after so much time passed we just drank our water and when she did finally check in, we checked out. The food was yummy! I had the salmon bites & grits and my friend had oxtails & grits! We left clean plates! Next time I will get the oxtails as well. And did I mention the DJ was great! read more

Blvck Cow - Salmon bites & grits - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

A great way to cap off the day relaxing on the Patio of the Blvck Cow restaurant. Good music, great food, drinks and great conversation. Was very pleased to see the sponsorship of another business, GOLDLEAF. The service and friendliness of the staff....is an 11....yes, I know the scale is normally 1 thru 10...so, guess they break the scale. HATS OFF TO THE STAFF. read more

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I'm so glad I made the trip out of the city. This place is a whole vibe. Those ox tails were fantastic! tender, falling off the bone, and seasoned to perfection. And that curry goat? Some of the best i ever had. They're not playing around in that kitchen. But it's not just the food, the DJ was on point. Had a perfect blend of R&B, Afrobeats, and line dances. Energy was right, atmosphere was right, people were having a good time. Now I gotta be honest. I'm giving him a 9/10. That's only because my Go-Go loving heart didn't get its fix . DJ, if you're reading this, throw in some Back next time and you'll have me leaving a 10/10 Real talk, BCG is a hidden gem. Great food, great vibes, great energy. Worth the trip out the city, no question. I'll definitely be bacK read more

My fiancé and I came to Black Cow in Bowie for the first time to celebrate his birthday and his younger brother's graduation--and every single dish was a hit. The portions are generous (think Cheesecake Factory big), the food is incredible, and the vibes? Immaculate. I had the jerk salmon pasta--great flavor, not overly spicy, with plenty of salmon and perfectly cooked tricolor pasta. The jerk chicken flatbread was basically a mini pizza and packed with flavor. A family friend tried the jerk chicken with greens and callaloo and immediately said, "Somebody in that kitchen grew up in the Caribbean." She meant that as the highest compliment. The drinks were on point, and our server Anissa struck the perfect balance--attentive without hovering. We loved it so much, we started seriously considering switching our post-wedding dinner to Black Cow. So we came back to speak with the manager, and while we were there, tried the happy hour menu: the shrimp Po'boy (crispy and saucy in the best way), the Wagyu beef sliders (so flavorful they had me convinced that cow lived a happy life), and the chicken tacos--which were so good I had to pause and just savor the moment. It's rare to find a place where everything hits: the food, the service, the energy. But Black Cow Bowie delivers. We're officially fans, and we'll definitely be back. If you're in the area--or even if you're not--go ahead and make the drive. Totally worth it. read more

Blvck Cow - Jerk Salmon Pasta - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

Brunch is a vibe! Good food, drinks and tunes. Not too far from DC and for PG county folks. read more

Two stars: Where "Support Black-Owned" Meets "Should've Ordered Longhorn"** Let me preface this by saying I *want* to love this place. Supporting Black-owned businesses matters, which is why it pains me to write this review like I'm betraying my own soul. But alas, here we are. **First Visit (Halloween, 3 Years Ago):** Picture this: two bedraggled parents (yours truly and hubby), post-kid-handoff, stumbling into an empty restaurant dressed as "tired adults who forgot costumes." The staff eyed us like we'd tracked in raccoon grease. Listen, if your dining room is echoing with existential emptiness, maybe don't side-eye the only customers willing to grace your tables? The food that night? Let's just say it induced culinary amnesia--I forgot they existed until last week. **Second Visit (DoorDash Disaster):** Cue the steak and creamed spinach craving. I order: ribeye (medium), lobster mac, asparagus, spinach, cheesecake. *Fool me once*, right? I arrive at their location--a strip mall so abandoned I half-expected a coyote to howl as tumbleweeds rolled past. Inside, the staff gazed wistfully at Longhorn's parking lot (packed like a Beyoncé concert), while minefield-level ennui hung in the air. **The Plot Twist:** Cashier: *"We're out of lobster mac...tried to call?"* Spoiler: They didn't. Refund? *"Oh, no--call DoorDash!"* So now I'm in customer service purgatory, rage-typing at an app instead of eating. Bravo. **The Food:** - **Steak:** Ordered medium. Got "well-done Sahara desert." - **Asparagus:** Three sad spears. Did the farm have a drought? - **Creamed Spinach:** Shockingly sublime. The culinary equivalent of finding a diamond in a landfill. - **Cheesecake:** Basic, store-brand bland **Conclusion:** I'll support Black-owned businesses 'til my last breath, but this? Two stars for the spinach and the audacity. Pro tip: Partner with Longhorn. You handle the spinach; they'll handle the rest. read more

Blvck Cow - Does that teeny one even count? - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

Venue: aesthetically pleasing, I thought it would be bigger. Vibe: there was a DJ and the music was good. Mostly R&B hits. Food: good and flavorful. They did not have regular hot sauce which seemed odd. Pricing: typical inflated prices. Mimosa options: the menu states OJ and Prosecco which is false advertising. Brut sparkling wine was brought to the table. Champagne poured tasted flat. The flavors had an aftertaste. I'd prefer not to be told I'm getting Prosecco when I am not. Ended up returning the mimosa and deciding against the bottomless mimosa option. The waiter explained that individuals could order separately bottomless packages since we wanted different flavors. In that case we didn't both drink from one pitcher. This isn't typical because most restaurants require that everyone at the table purchase bottomless. This was either explained incorrectly or not something that actually offer because it proved problematic when the bill came. Bill issues: even though we only took a sip of our drink and sent it back, it was still on the bill. It showed that it was compensated by the manager but it was still taxed and calculated into ONE of our bills even though we asked for separate checks. The manager attempted to explain that the system couldn't split the mimosas which completely contradicted what the waiter explained. 20% gratuity is included for all tables/ checks. They charged my sister gratuity for her items. Put both the mimosa packages on my bill and then charged me gratuity on that was well as my items I actually kept. The manager tried to explain that he couldn't fix the way the system split the bill and the waiter should have put in two separate orders "but you guys sat together". If he really wanted to resolve the issue they could have refunded our transactions and replaced the orders, correctly. Service: the waiter was nice but service was slow. Same people bartending were serving the tables as well. Seems understaffed. Overall: 5/10 won't be back read more

I went for Saturday brunch and the vibes were great. The staff was super friendly and informative. The brunch menu was limited, but had good options. They offer parking in a spacious parking lot. The lamb and grits were my favorite. The drinks were decent to my favorite was that espresso martini. read more

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We decided to visit this establishment a second time after having a pleasant experience a couple of weeks ago. We had happy hour drinks and appetizers while enjoying a conversation and somewhat muted background recorded music. The vibe was total chill mode. A colleague shared they had been as well but their dinner was ruined after being served mushy shrimp in a dish, twice. Even so, we returned tonight for drinks and dinner. Major disappointment. It started from the time we arrived and joined several people looking helplessly around the restaurant because no one was attempting to assist them. A few of the people waiting suggested we should seat ourselves. Finally, one of us was able to flag down a restaurant employee to ask for help. His initial reaction was one of bafflement. He finally snapped out of it and seated the party in front of us and soon after, me and my dinner partner, as well. However, we were seated at a table that other patrons had asked to be move from because it was very unsteady; rocking like a cradle. Diners on both sides of us warned of its condition. We were finally moved after getting mixed signals - "we'll fix it", "don't know if we can move you" to "come with me". We were lead to a table that had been previously occupied by a larger group so once the adjoining tables were separated, it still needed to be cleaned and set. It was cleaned but not set. I'll get back to that in a few. Also, this is about the time we noticed the loud music. A lovely server approached our table and said she would get us some water. I asked for lemon slices on the side. Shortly afterwards we received our water. We noticed the restaurant was getting crowded pretty fast unlike the first time we visited. The party next to us was boiterous and annoyingly loud. We ordered wings and brisket sliders. We noticed the table of eight cackling women next to us had no less than 4 different servers delivering their food. And they all seemed to be bumping into each other. It was odd to watch. Now keep in mind, we ordered our drinks, their signature margaritas, 30 minutes ago. I notice a server walking towards us with two dishes on his tray. He makes eye contact with me and motions to ask if this was our order. I said the wings were for me and then he aked my dinner partner, I'm not kidding, "is this yours?". He sits the dishes down but we don't have any eating utensils or napkins. Remember, the table was never properly set. I ask for utensils/napkins and he brings us two sets of plastic carry-out utensils. I can't make this up. I had to request the proper utensils. In the meantime, forty-five minutes into this fiasco, we ask about our drinks. The nice server explains that they have a new bartender and they got all the orders mixed up. Not our problem. Almost an hour later, our drinks are served. The appetizers were just ok. The buffalo wings tasted like Tysons frozen wings, pretty boring. My dinner partner said the sliders were "different". We soon noticed that live entertainment had started. The sound decibels were elevated to the nth degree. We could no longer have a conversation without screaming. And even then, we could hardly hear each other. The band sounded great, had they been at a larger venue. Their sound literally swallowed the whole space. It was unbearable. I finally asked about the lemon for my water and the nice server admitted she had forgotten about it and went to get two slices. By this time the music is blaring, the cackling women are grooving and my dinner partner and I have aborted all efforts to communicate with each other. We ordered entrees but couldn't get what we wanted because they were out of curry goat, red snapper and oxtail. What kind of caribbean-themed restaurant is this??? Our food arrived, blackened salmon for both of us; mine accompanied by a "caesar salad" and theirs with mashed potatoes (chunky and dry) and creamed spinach (disgusting). I have never seen a caesar salad with cherry tomatoes and I had to ask for croutons. The salmon was decent but not served at the medium temperature I requested. And "blackened", NOT. Furthermore, the small soup bowl in which the salad and salmon were served was not functional. Every time I put the fork in it, either lettuce or salmon fell out the bowl. I had to ask for a larger dinner plate. All the while, the music is so loud it's rattling our brains. We planned to order another drink but it was too much confusion. Finally, we asked for our check. They comped the cocktails that were served almost an hour after they were ordered (gee, thanks). The bill included an automatic 15% gratuity on a tab for two! My friend paid the bill so I didn't review it carefully. Had I, we would have customized the tip. How dare the restaurant take the liberty of rewarding itself for such lousy service. Needless to say, we won't return. read more

I was sadden by BLVCK COW. I sent with some friends to celebrate my birthday, brunch style. It was recommended but a social group to hold a party at because it was a good vibe and to show support. Service was a little slow. One of my friends couldn't wait any longer for their meal and had to leave due to blood sugar being low :-( I usually order simple breakfast and stuck to the same this time : eggs, turkey sausage, grits and home fries. All of our food was under seasoned and some complained about temp and how dry some of it was like the French toast. Most of us order mimosas and ended up with headaches. I'm not too sure what type of champagne they use but was told this could be the culprit however at $31 for bottomless, one would hope for better quality. However, I don't know what was used and since I don't usually drink champagne I wasn't aware of what was causing it until discussing with it with friends data after. The inside is also a lot smaller then I had imagined. I feel snubbed and wish I had chosen a different restaurant to celebrate. My friends are great so they really made it fun. read more

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Visited here on yesterday for dinner and this was a second visit since they opened but the same outcome as before; overrated, overpriced, long wait, and poor tasting of good. For an appetizer; ordered the octopus which would have been better if there was charred grilled taste. The mixed salad served with it was ok but a lot of withered lettuce. Dinner took about 20 to 25 minutes to receive; the main part of the whole snapper was good and I went with the estovitch sauce. The two sides were jollof rice and braised cabbage and they weren't good. Rice was dried out and cabbage had a not so pleasant taste like burnt. Haven't loved and supported Mad Cow restaurant, I thought it would be a winner too. Two tries and it's a wrap for me NOT again. read more

Two Stars: One for Service One for Supporting my Local Community Blvck Cow oh how I wish I could rate them better! I've never been and I've had this place in my to-go list for quite sometime. It's unfortunate that is this my first experience. I came out today for HH. I walk in at 6:45 p.m. and there is about six people in the establishment. The bar didn't have several liquors so my friend couldn't get her drink of choice. The manager was SUPER respectful and apologetic about the inadequacy of the bar. She owned up and stated she understood the frustration. My drink was made incorrectly and I had to say something about it, they took it off the bill. Another mishap. We ordered the following: Sliders Shrimp Skewers Shrimp Po Boy They were all okay. Nothing to write home about. Will definitely try again as people have said the food is okay. read more

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I visited Blvck Cow this past Sunday, 8/4, for a friend's bday brunch. I'd never heard of the establishment before, and wasn't expecting it to be in a regular ol' plaza, but it was. The restaurant itself occupies a large space with one side devoted to tables and chairs and the other side a bar that spanned the wall, plus a lot of high top tables and chairs. Decent decor, though nondescript. Very clean bathrooms. First, there were A LOT of us. A LOT. Our server was a champ - I didn't get her name, but she's a small-framed petite woman with short blond hair. Anyway, excellent service from her. She kept her cool through multiple rounds of orders (drinks, apps, entrees) and all the questions from 14 women (and it likely got worse for her once we started drinking). I went with the bottomless mimosa, GM crunchy french toast, a side of eggs fried hard, and bacon (and possibly the potato hash, can't remember because of mimosas). I wanted the housemade corned beef hash, but they were out. Totally disappointed, I'm a corned beef hash connoisseur. Also, didn't love how all the entrees are a la carte. I feel the french toast should have at least come with eggs. All of the food was really good, but I'd say the french toast was pretty rich and I was unable to eat it all. I was nice and full and buzzed though, so no complaints. Again, our server was super helpful through the payment process. Blvck Cow doesn't split checks, but does take separate payments for large groups, so keep that in mind. Overall, excellent visit. I don't live out that way, so doubtful I become a regular, but good to know of decent spots to eat in various area codes! read more

Blvck Cow - My GM crunchy French toast and bacon - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

Service was excellent, and the waitress was very attentive and sweet. Ambiance: the place came alive once the DJ arrived, but that didn't help the food...**sips tea** Lamb lollipops were extremely overcooked! The steak was seasonless, the salad had a sprinkle of dressing, and the macaroni was on point! The butter cake tasted like wet flour.... The drinks stayed on the table. We just checked it off as "We tried it." Someone wake up the ancestors and send them to Bowie... read more

Last Sunday, my best friend and I enjoyed brunch at Blvck Cow. The venue impressed us with its pleasant atmosphere, stylish décor, and excellent customer service. Unfortunately, when we tried to order, our server told us they had run out of oxtail grits, lamb chop grits, and quiche--the main dishes we were hoping to try. Despite our disappointment, we stayed and picked other options from the menu. We ordered a mimosa flight, salmon bites with grits, and NY steak with eggs. While the food looked appealing, both dishes lacked flavor. read more

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