This local dive bar spot has great prices and excellent food. Don't let the small location for you…read more You will be well fed, and you won't have to break the bank to eat here.

This is a quaint dive with a new owner as of 6 months ago. Very clean…read more In a way we were lucky b/c we got there at 12:45, and learned that the kitchen opens at 1 pm. They have a laminated menu-front and back and a paper one with the specials. This made the selections very interesting, and many to choose from, without being overly ambitious. The owner/server was the one who helped us chose lunch. I got the hamburger, med rare with provolone, this came with french fries. I was a bit disappointed with the hamburger, it had a flavor of added seasonings or too low fat content, i am unsure. It was beautiful in the presentation, but the flavor and texture were off. I could eat about 1/3rd of it. The fries were perfect, fresh and hot. My husband who is easy to be pleased, he said his meatball sub, was pretty good and he would order it again. We will be back, sometime,

What a wonderful hidden gem tucked away off the beaten path in Essex--it's the last place I'd…read moreexpect to find something like this. My mom has lived just off Marilyn Avenue for years and had no idea it was here! When I came to visit, we were looking for somewhere outdoors with a relaxed atmosphere, and I was so happy we stumbled across this place. We came for lunch with my family on a Monday, and it couldn't have been a better day. Even though it was July, the weather was comfortable with a light breeze, plenty of shade, and almost no crowd--we practically had the place to ourselves. The outdoor space has three distinct seating areas, each with its own vibe. There's a grassy, creekside picnic area with cornhole, a central mostly covered picnic table section that's perfect for groups, and a stage and dock area that has a fun, laid-back beach atmosphere. The service was excellent. Both our server and the bartender were friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout our visit. The food was also surprisingly affordable for the quality and portion sizes. We shared a giant crab pretzel for $16, enjoyed $0.90 wings, and everything we ordered was delicious. One of my favorite parts of the experience was simply lingering after our meal with a drink in hand. It was peaceful watching the ducks and other birds and wildlife along the water--it really added to the relaxing atmosphere and made us want to stay longer. If you're looking for a casual spot to enjoy good food, reasonable prices, and a beautiful waterfront setting, this place is absolutely worth seeking out. We'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town.

Stopped by Brewer's Landing and really enjoyed the overall experience. The atmosphere is definitely…read moreone of the highlights. it's right on the waterfront with a great view, plenty of outdoor seating, four pool tables, and dartboards. The bartenders and servers were all incredibly friendly, kept checking in on us throughout, and everyone at the bar was welcoming. The $9 crushes were a great. They were made with freshly squeezed orange juice, which made them taste fresh and not overly sweet. The Italian cold cut sub was excellent, loaded with meat and very flavorful. The Maryland crab soup was okay. It tasted more like a vegetable soup with only a small amount of crab, and I think it could have used a bit more seasoning. I also tried the chili, which came with onions, cheese, and sour cream, along with tortilla chips on the side. It was hearty, but I thought it could have benefited from a little more acidity and cumin to really make the flavors pop. Overall, the food was good, but the friendly service, relaxed waterfront setting, and entertainment options really make Brewer's Landing worth visiting. I'd definitely come back for the crushes, the Italian cold cut, and to spend an afternoon enjoying the atmosphere.

We love Natalie! Smittyoke on friday nights is a great time. Place to be on the weekend for sure.read more

I started coming back to this place since I heard there were new owners. I was hopeful things…read morewould turn around. It looked promising there for a little bit with the new bartenders and new menu. However, I have been in lately and the new bartenders aren't there anymore and it seems to be back to the way things were before. I will say though, the food was good so the new menu at least lasted. Won't be going back!

Hella disappointed tonight beyond belief!!! I love this place but tonight I showed up a few minutes…read morebefore closed being as though I WALKED UP THERE about 10 minutes & it WASNT EVEN 2:00 I knocked on the door only to be greeted by some fat fucker that doesn't even work there only to be told I wasn't going to be served .... I would have been a lot more understanding IF IT WAS THE BARTENDER WHO TOLD ME I WASNT BEING SERVED. Didn't really appreciate a customer coming to tell me that... especially one that I see in the bar everyday & he was super combative like he wanted me to get out of line so they can do something to me or something terrible experience.

Crappy Dive bar, almost no food!!…read more The category calls Skip's a restaurant... okay, you can eat a pre-made frozen pizza (you know the one that fits into the small 7/11 pizza oven) about 8in round for $6 or you can dine on chips, pretzels, or popcorn. That is the extent of Skip's delicacies. Skip's will let you bring takeout food into their place!!! That's the only thing going for them. The place is right off of middle river road, and while everyone calls it Skip's (look at my picture), on the sign you can barely see Skip's name in the fine print, but Checkered Flag stands out monumentally!!! This seedy little establishment has a humongous bar, a small packaged goods store, Internet capable jukebox, a dartboard game and a single crappy pool table. Alas it is that crappy pool table that brings Sheri and I here on occasion as this place is in our division for APA 9-ball. The beer and soda are overpriced (last night a bottle of Yuengling and can of diet coke cost $4.25, a bit much, unless of course you count the pristine ambiance of Skip's atmosphere, yeah right!!! You wouldn't catch me dead in here, except for once in a blue moon pool night. This is another rendition of: "If you don't expect much, you won't be disappointed"!!!

I will agree with most of the comments I have seen about the food. Everything that we have tried…read morehas been very good. The Chicken Parmesan sandwich I had last night was on point and my girlfriend had a very good chicken quesadilla as well. Prices are pretty reasonable. My only beef is with the service. The bar is a little "cliquey" from several observations. The regulars seem to get waited on immediately and a newcomer gets a "I'll be right with you". No placemats, no silverware, no napkins seems to be the norm. Had to ask for ketchup when my fries came out after getting chips by mistake. We will most likely go back though, especially since The Bird River Inn changed their whole menu and did away with most of our favorite menu items. Everything is smoked now and very salty. If you're looking for ambience, you may want to try somewhere else. The Dugout is a hole in the wall dive bar and has been for decades...just the way the regulars like it!

We stopped by this bar after kayaking at Mariner State Park on a Monday evening. Dugout Tavern is…read moreout of the way from the rest of the busy streets, but it is worth stopping by. They have one pool table where APA league members usually play, a shuffle board, and a number of TVs for sports games (although they are not HD). I could tell this was a local go-to for many of the customers at this bar especially since they all seemed to know each other. Our bartender was very friendly with helping us decide what to order. We got the Belly Buster Fried Fish sub ($8.99), with a side of fries (an extra $2) and Italian Cold Cut ($9.50), with a side of chips (free), along with a Loose Cannon ($5.00) & Grapefruit Crush ($6.00). The subs were pretty good. The fried cod (I believe it was) was nice and crispy and the tartar sauce paired perfectly to cut the richness of the grease. The portion was definitely money's worth. The cold cuts in my sub were fresh. There was enough acid to not make the bread soggy. The grapefruit crush was very icy. I noticed the bartender made it by blending a grapefruit fruit cup with ice and some grapefruit-vodka. When I was done with my first drink, she poured the rest of the mixture from the blender into my glass, which I thought was very nice. All in all, dugout tavern is a hidden gem that has great food and service. There is also parking on site and outdoor seating.

Was aiming for 4.5, but you can't do half stars. It's 5 stars for the kind of business that it is…read more Super-friendly, very welcoming, and great and affordable food. They even have good events like karaoke a lot! Used to come here all the time before I moved from the Baltimore County area. When I visited over Christmas, I got the Fatties Cheeseburger Steak Sub with corn on the cob and a sweet tea. I intentionally got the most expensive Fatties Sub because it wasn't that expensive; total of all that was about $17 (including the $3 drink that almost all bars charge that for).

We were greeted by Sharon when we first walked in, she was outgoing and very customer friendly. We…read morefelt welcome. Seating was fast and drinks were delivered with equal speed. Now onto the food...I ordered the chicken fingers and they were offered 2 ways, either crispy or regular, all from scratch, nothing pre-packaged. I ordered the crispy Panko breading, they were good, moist and tender, a generous portion. I asked for ranch dressing. My husband ordered the shrimp salad sandwich, it was fresh and seasoned just right for him. Again, a generous serving. It came with a pickle and a bag of chips. The homemade macaroni salad was perfect, complements. Later Sharon's husband (Mike-aka Chalupa) came up and introduced himself, what a character! He is a perfect complement to her and this place. We'll be back.

The DJ and the Barmaids are awesome,I love the drinks,but the 2 Tuesdays I been there it was…read morefights,that I don't like but that could happened anywhere.

I've been coming here for a year now and I noticed that the management is disrespectful of the…read morebartenders and belittles them in front of customers. Management needs to learn respect and people skills

We stopped by on the way home for a couple of reasons: it was close to home and they have good food…read moreand large portions, usually we get 2 days out of 1 meal. On this day they had some crabs left over and we took advantage of that. They are prepared by Lady Frances just down the road for $3 each. My husband loves corned beef, he just does not pick crabs. The ice cold Yuengling went down smooth. For future reference, order crabs ahead of time to make sure you get yours, they are there 1 day/week. We will be back next week.

Hostile Holy displayed no empathy or understanding to this customer who seeked shelter from…read morehurricane force winds, heavy rain, lightning, downed trees, and road closures. I explained I had come from a pool party thus only carried my drivers license and some cash. I brought this to Holy's attention voluntarily. She became rude, nasty, and called me a name. Turkey Point road was blocked from all traffic. I could not get home to retrieve my wallet. I explained that I was a neighbor and would return asap. She kept my drivers license as collateral. All over me being $13.00 short of payment. I walked home ducking downed trees and power lines. If this behavior is reflective of their "service", join me and stay away

The food & drinks are very good & it's a fun, eclectic setting. It is trying for a Key West vibe…read more It is nice to eat on the deck on the water. Its relaxing & pretty. Good service too. I'd recommend the BLT & salads.

We were looking to sit outside on such a pretty day and this place was perfect. Enjoyed the view…read morefrom the patio, the live music and the interesting huge white gooselike birds floating nearby. Started with the cream of crab soup which had a nice scoop of crab meat on top but surprisingly absolutely no flavor. Do not recommend. Then split the Steam pot of snow crab legs, shrimp, mussels and boiled potatoes. This was yummy and will definitely order again. Service nice but spotty. Our food took about 20 minutes to arrive which is awhile and since no one ever stopped by in that time we started to wonder if they forgot us. I would like to come back and try other things.

Definitely my favorite pit beef sandwich spot in Maryland. Came here on a recommendation from a…read morefriend and I'm glad it did. It doesn't look like much just like a shack on the side of the road but the food here was delicious. Plenty of parking and right next to a go kart spot. Walk up window with a small outdoor space to sit and eat. Menu is the basics of pit beef and other bbq meats you'd expect. The prices here are very reasonable and the portions are solid. The service here was friendly and welcoming. Ordering was simple enough. I got a turkey and pit beef sandwich and it was soo amazing. The pit beef was juicy and not dry at all, the turkey also well seasoned and juicy. Sandwich was a good size and filled me up. Will definitely be back when I have a pit beef craving and highly recommend especially over that other place down the road .

I was skeptical but my LOOOVE was more risk it all take a chance!!.. I'm glad he did! this place is…read morea hidden gem of a hole in the wall spot!. New to the area just finding something to eat! I'm more restaurant he's more I'll find something somewhere on somebody's menu!! . The spot is next to a go cart racing place off Pulaski you'll literally drive past the spot if your GPS isn't giving you exacts there's no signage just a small shack house like!. The service was great the guys were very nice!. The parking was smooth!, you go up like a take out but the menu is on the building!.. they have seating outside built on like a deck! It's different!... My LOOOVE got the Mega Sandwich which was Italian sausage, ham, turkey , beef (think it's pit beef) and cheese! On a roll!... Their sandwiches will put Jersey Mikes , Subway, jimmy johns and well know deli to shame! The way they pack it up Arby's would& could never!! The Meats are packed in!!!! And my skeptical ass had some! & ommmgeee LOOOVE how it's true to the charcoal name!! So flavorful, none of the meats were dry at all!! . and you get an oversized cup of soda! Beyond movie theater size!!.. it's safe to say I will be coming back for My Own! Sandwich Sub this weekend!! To take on vacation!! I told my LOOOVE this sandwich is so Fat but so him cause he loves a good sandwich and to go from not eating & losing weight because of two heavy diagnoses cancers to being able to enjoy food finally! I couldn't be mad!.. not sure what ima get tho!! Sooo many options!! For the Size it's worth the $$$$$ he had to eat it in spurts it's such a huge sandwich!!