large and spacious with plenty of seating inside, at the bar and outdoor patio…read more food is good portions. available multiple stalls bathroom inside. good amount of free parking in the lot. located right off the lake.

Great location and wonderful atmosphere with a lake view and outdoor seating available. Our party…read moreof 5 was seated immediately and our orders were taken but we ended up waiting 45 minutes for our food. Our party ordered the shepherds pie, the blackened chicken sandwich, the oven roasted herb chicken, the salmon and the wedge salad. Everyone's food was delicious and the shepherds pie was mentioned as being excellent. When it was time for dessert, I wanted to order the affogatto but their espresso machine wasn't working so we skipped dessert. The food and ambience were good but the time it took to get our food and the espresso machine being broken knocked what would've been a 4 star review to a 3.

We were there Monday night and had a great experience until a table was seated with a very…read moreobnoxious man. He was cussing and yelling at the staff. At one point he verbally threatened to shove a sandwich up a staff members ass. The staff maintained professionalism while dealing with that man's BS. Kudos to the staff. If you don't want to wait for food don't go out and ruin everyone else's evening.

The food was excellent. The service was excellent, and the audience is fun!! It's a big place!…read more The vision that the owner has is truly amazing with the menu!! . There's something for everyone. We were very pleased with everything that we ate. Can't wait to go back when we are in Morgantown!! And try some more of that great food!!

Friendly help, good food, great view…read more Your review needs at least 85 characters. Add a few more thoughts to post review.

Late spring may not be high season in the Deep Creek Lake area but that doesn't mean that the area…read moreisn't beautiful. I've spent a bunch of time in the area in the other seasons but seeing it spring was new for me. So was lunch at Firewater. I enjoyed both. As you might think from the name, Firewater is all about the drinks. Not only do they look beautiful but they punch above their weight in a tourist mecca. My Baby Got Daq was so much better than one would imagine for a cocktail on tap. Served in a coupe, this traditional daiquiri was made with anjeo rum, which gave it a gorgeous brown color. The simple (traditional with a twist -- pineapple!) recipe (lime and sugar) allowed all the ingredients to sing and you would be hard-pressed to tell that it came from a tap, rather than a bartender's careful hand. Drink in hand, the food menu acquitted itself just as nicely. My large (Southern) party made short work of the deviled egg appetizer. Likewise, my brisket sandwich (on gluten-free bread and served with a side of grits) was filling, smoky (with a crunchy bark) and deeply-flavorful.My group took advantage of the nice weather and are outside, enjoying the lovely water views and pleasant service. With a population the size of a New England liberal arts college, odds are if you're patronizing Firewater you're not a local. That's fine. Tourist cities need tourist dollars. Spend yours here. While in Deep Creek, this will become a trusted lunch destination. I'm just surprised I 'discovered' it so late after multiple trips.

There are no words that can adequately describe how delicious Craig's food is. I am not joking when…read moreI say every one of my wedding guests raved about the food. A few family members asked for their number to cater their 4th of July parties. We ate the leftovers for days after (so don't worry about your guests not getting enough at the buffet) and the chicken and turkey were still as moist as the day they originally made it. My husband and I live on the west coast and are devastated we can't come to eat at their restaurant every week. Charlie was also so wonderful to work with! She was very communicative and accommodating. We had a few guests with allergies and they were easily able to find a solution. They were even able to hire a few bartenders from their staff. The beer is delicious, so also consider order their kegs for your special event as well. Who doesn't love a one stop shop for food and drinks?? We love Brewery and the Beast!

We visited Brewery and the Beast this evening, and unfortunately, the service left a lot to be…read moredesired. Our children's meals came out quickly, followed shortly by the adult entrees. When my meal arrived, it was clearly Tikka Masala rather than the Chicken Marsala I had ordered. When placing the order, the waitress and I had specifically discussed the Chicken Marsala, as she said it was on special, so she hadn't tried it. When I asked if the dish delivered was Tikka Masala rather than Marsala, she initially told me it was what I had ordered. A few minutes later, she came back and acknowledged that the order was wrong, saying she "actually doesn't know the difference between them," and told me the correct meal would take about another 10 minutes. It ended up taking approximately 25 minutes. When someone from the kitchen finally brought my meal, they apologized by saying, "Sorry for your server's incompetence." By the time my meal arrived, my family had already finished eating and had been waiting in the car for more than 15 minutes. Our server later came back to process the bill, but no compensation or meaningful effort was made to address the situation. When I explained how disappointing the experience had been, the apology felt very half-hearted. I completely understand that mistakes happen. What was frustrating was the lack of urgency, communication, and effort to make things right. A simple ordering mistake could have been handled much differently. The food itself seemed good, which makes the experience even more disappointing. I hope the restaurant takes this feedback seriously, because good food can only go so far when the customer service falls short.

Craft beers, nice decor, good food, great staff, good for a group…read more About 12 of us wanted a meal all together in McHenry MD, and we all like craft beer and pizza, so the Mountain State Brewing Co. restaurant was an easy choice. (Jun 2026). It's a large brew pub with a cabin-like décor, out Sang Run Road just north of Deep Creek Lake. There's a little carved bear by the front door, and a kid-size huggable bear at the host stand. Photo ops! And fun for the kids! They seated us quickly and our server was quick in taking beer orders. They have plenty of soft drinks, and we got Lemonade and Apple Juice, Orange Fanta (a favorite), and a pitcher of Mountain State's own creamy MSBC Root Beer - made here! Beer-wise, there were 16 draft crafts plus a couple of old standards to choose from on a paper menu or by looking at their website or QR-code. Most were around 5% ABV. We had Pennsylvania's full-flavored grassy citrusy mildly-bitter Victory Summer Love golden ale. We raided MSBC's just-west-of-here West Virginia brewery of their creamy malty lightly-bitter Miner's Daughter oatmeal stout, and a lightly-bitter caramel Almost Heaven amber ale. New York's Hudson North brewed us some summery sweet Salted Watermelon cider. And we had some from home: Columbia MD's Black Flag Snozzberry Haze: a fruity piney hazy IPA, standing up at 7% ABV. Baltimore's Mobtown Fever Dream, a creamy flavorful somewhat fruity IPA, punching at 7.4% ABV. And Baltimore's Wico Street Yeah Brah, a strongly-bitter double IPA, clobbering us with an 8.5% ABV! A wonderful fermented tour of the northeast! Get ready to say "yum" out loud... From their wide range of bar foods and appetizers, we had fresh crisp tortilla chips with their medium-spicy cream cheese and homemade-ranch baked Buffalo Chicken Dip, elevated with blue cheese on top and an add-on side of chipotle! They made their own fresh-Spinach & Artichoke Dip with fresh basil, roasted red peppers, and an extravagant blend of cream cheese, feta, mozzarella, asiago, parmesan, and cheddar jack. The giant soft crust Pretzels & homemade Beer Cheese were notably popular with the kids. Salads? Yep. Tasty Lemon Herb Chicken Salad, crisp and crunchy Caesar salad, house salad with requested black olives, and cole slaw. And sides of orange segments and raisin-like cranberries for the little ones. And on to the main feast :-). Simple fried chicken nuggets and off-the-menu Pepperoni Pizza to be sure the younger crowd was satisfied. The Boars Nest sandwich was overnight-tender pulled pork with tangy Carolina BBQ sauce and fresh crunchy cole slaw on a lightly-toasted brioche bun. The spicier "wilder" Wild Boar sandwich had that low-and-slow pulled-pork awakened with bright jalapeños and spicy Chipotle BBQ sauce, topped with provolone on that toasted yet pillowy brioche. The fresh Caprese sandwich had firm ripe Roma tomatoes, tender baby spinach, and fresh mozzarella with requested added chicken. It was all dressed with bright basil dressing, drizzled with tangy sweet balsamic glaze, on crisp and soft toasted Italian bread. A well-made classic caprese re-invented by MSBC as a bright crunchy sandwich! Everyone liked those classic crisp pepperoni pies. From their world-class pizza recipes, we had the Supreme: pepperoni, sausage, onions, green peppers, their cheese blend, and black olives, drizzled with fragrant fresh olive oil. And the vegetarian so-tasty-you-wouldn't-guess it-was-gluten-free Yard Sale pizza: marinated artichokes, prosciutto, mozzarella, with an olive oil & garlic base, sprinkled with fresh basil and a dash of freshly-cracked black pepper. Mountain State Brewing Co. gave us a memorable spread of great beers and delicious creative foods. You know we enjoyed leftovers the next day :-) Our terrific server Claire was ever-attentive, and between you and me, made it seem effortless to host our full table of hungry adults and kids. We'll be back, especially for their wide-ranging ever-changing draft list and those amazing pizzas!

On our last trip to DCL, we went looking for a casual dinner brewpub where we could bring our pup…read more What a great find! We were able to sit out on the patio, have a great local brew and sample some absolutely great food, highlighted by some spectacular pizza. The pizzas were so good that, after a busy day the next day, we went back and got more to take home! Definitely a location to return to....

Ate here with the family while at DCL. Got a table fairly easily which was a feat in and of itself…read morewith the baseball tourney in town. Service was fairly prompt and knowledgable, our server did a great job of keeping our drinks filled and the food was brought out within a reasonable amount of time. The place has log cabin / frontier vibes, and it kind of works! Nothing super remarkable, but a solid meal that didn't break the bank.

Made a reservation for 12 recently and was very impressed. Making the reservation was incredibly…read moresmooth. Once we arrived, the hostess got us all to our table right away. Our server immediately got water to the table and our drink order. From there, the excellent service continued. Our group mostly ordered steak or ribs, with everyone being happy with their order. A lot of our party also ordered the crab soup, which seemed to be the star of the dinner. It's rare to be in a big group and receive such excellent and fast service. Emily and crew killed it.

What a fun little find! Picked up some delicious olive tapenade, a baguette and some cheese…read moresamplers from here. All of which were absolutely delicious! The food menu looked awesome and the coffee was also delicious. Staff here was very nice and seemed like they loved working here and enjoyed helping customers. Would come back here to see what else they offer!

This is a must-do stop when visiting Deep Creek. I always get the Paris by the Lake sandwich,…read moreothers in my party enjoyed the mushroom sandwich and the one with chicken. The staff are all friendly and you can call ahead for a later pickup.

stopped by Thursday evening for a quick bite and was pleasantly greeted by Wendy bartender/manager…read more Although it was nearing their closing time, we weren't rushed at all. Our order came out promptly and tasted great. their new deck renovations look like their going to be awesome. keep up the great job folks!

The food was disappointing, but the staff was polite. We waited over 50 minutes in an empty…read moreestablishment for our food with several small children, which wasn't ideal while on vacation. Our server was friendly, but we only saw her twice during the entire meal. Everything arrived cold--fries, wings, burgers, chicken, and the kids' mac and cheese was overcooked and dried out. The manager personally apologized and stated he was cooking. He took responsibility, explaining they didn't have a cook scheduled for the noon rush. I appreciate the honesty, but the long wait, lack of service, and poor food quality made for a disappointing experience. Photo is my "double burger" the size of a silver dollar and a boneless wing for reference.

Food was great and loved the atmosphere. Service was great. Will be back. My husband thought it was…read morethe best Reuben he has ever had.

My friends and I were staying up by Wisp and wanted to get dinner in the area, and found Moonshadow…read morejust down the mountain from us. They were very accomedating for a party of 9 making a reservation the day of. Though it did take a little while for out food to come out, everyone really enjoyed their meals. I got the black truffle burger which was amazing, I wish I had asked for some more aoli on the side. Our waitress Hailee was so kind to take the time to split our checks and to split the meal of our bday friend onto all of our checks. Great place to go if you're starving after a long day of skiing!

Food was amazing and all the sauces homemade. It was delicious…read more The Rueben was perfect and the house horseradish saucy was delicious.

Stopped by for lunch on our way traveling through the area. I saw that it had good reviews so we…read morewere excited to try it. The restaurant was nice, had a lot of seating and a large bar. Our waitress was friendly and attentive throughout our time there. We started out with the buffalo chicken dip with tortilla chips. The dip was good, but the stand out was the chips! They were light and crispy with just the right amount of salt. Two of us ordered the loaded Patrick's bowl with mashed potatoes, fried chicken, chicken gravy and corn. It was pretty bad. The chicken was overcooked and really tough to eat. The potatoes were super thin, runny, and most likely an instant potato mix. I was definitely expecting more and was disappointed by the dish. Maybe they were having an off day? The restaurant was really busy so maybe we just ordered the wrong thing. I would give it another shot.