I would give a minus 5 if I could. We arrived, the restaurant wasn't crowded. Promptly seated and…read moreplaced an order within 3 minutes of being seated. We ordered one cup of Maryland crab and two grilled chicken sandwiches. Twenty minutes go by and the waitress tells us our order will be out soon. The thirty minute mark hits and she comes back and apologizes, says she is new and the order wasn't submitted. The soup is ready and will be right out. At 40 minutes she brings us one cream of crab soup. We remind her it is suppose to be Maryland crab and she apologizes, takes it back with a woman with longer black hair. That woman with the black hair gives the table next to us (who were seated 15 mins ago) their food. She goes past us again to give them extra plates. I ask her, can we please get the soup? She knew we were waiting, she heard there was a mixup, did absolutely nothing to make it right. She's bringing extra plates to the table next to us. She comes back with another cup of cream of crab and two salads. We said we give up and left. At no point did anyone offer a roll or anything to us. Knowing they kept bringing the wrong thing or hating us wait for that long. We sat there and wasted 46 minutes to drink water.

Met my soldier here for lunch and as usual, the experience was delightful from the time we open the…read moredoor with a great host, server and the ambiance. This place is a gem and highly recommended for any meal!

Friendly & casual vibe with a counter set-up where you enter, grab a menu or look at well-lit…read morescreens above the action. You walk along counter admiring the selections of sides, deserts. You order at the end, and find a seat. Your name is called and you pick up at the side counter. The dining area has plenty of seating, a private room looks available to reserve? Dining area & restrooms are bright, clean and inviting. My brother ordered fried fish with a chicken wing,, cabbage and sweet potatoes. He loved the fish & chicken- well seasoned without feeling your blood pressure rise as you indulged- LOL. The sides were good. I did the smothered porkchops - WOW, best that I have had - really enjoyed the main entrée and my sides (greens, black-eye peas). Both meals came with cornbread (another option was a biscuit). I have to say the food, the Staff and the establishment has been my best taste of southern cooking in the DMV area. I ordered chicken wings (6) to go for wife & I to enjoy later. Definitely worth a visit, we will be back - The smothered chops are calling me already. Lunch for two with a take home order of wings & 2 deserts plus tip was around $100.

Been to the old location…read more Been to the new location. I don't get the hype. The food is basic at best. The fish (catfish and croaker) always tastes like it's been fried in grease that needs changing. There's no flavor profile in the food which is weird for a soul-food restaurant. The mixed veggies were absolutely disgusting-- gave them back. I paid $65 for fried catfish with two sides, fried croaker with two sides, a cookie and two drinks---and sadly, the only thing that was sort of worth it was the cornbread, but it tastes like it has coconut in it. I hate coconut. The item that was the most flavorful for me was the black eyed peas/hoppin John (minus the big pieces of fatty meat in them).

We order frequently because right now both of us are housebound. 50% of the time they get the order…read morewrong. When the food comes it looks like they stood back and threw the food into the container. Examples: The pot roast comes with mostly gravy with very little beef and the little carrots are hard as rocks. The All American BLT says it comes on grilled Brioche bread. WRONG! It comes on hard toasted regular bread. It states with Mayo. WRONG! Just dry bread. It is not on Brioche. Their bacon is a very poor quality. When I order unsweetened iced tea because I am diabetic, they send sweet tea. We have to constantly go on Door Dash to report missing items; to the extent that Door Dash constantly questioning why we ask for credits on missing food so often. I ordered a side of broccoli and it was three small overcooked flowerets to the tune of $3.79! I can't make this stuff up. These are just a few examples. Look and you'll see how many reviews they have with a 3.1 out of 5 stars. Obviously they don't care. Now I know why the Bob Evans up the road closed down.

The last few times at the Bowie, Md. restaurant was not a good experience at all…read more The waitress spent more time on her phone, sitting on the counter and complaining to us and other staff about the manager yelling at her than doing her job. We could barely find her when we needed anything. My soup came out cold, and the coffee tasted like it had been sitting there all day, coffee went colder waiting on cream, never got drink refills. Then we were basically told to leave because they were closing in 15 minutes and she needed to cash out her checks/tips. Offering a "to-go box" while husband hadn't finished didn't change the fact that we were rushed out after already having a bad experience. After leaving I noticed they didn't close until 9pm and we were in the car at 8:41pm. We will think twice before choosing this location again. Well not another choice considering all the others have closed in my area. Maybe crap like this is why!

Decent menu with a variety of items to choose from. Loved the Maryland specials! Service was great,…read moreattentive server. Liked that the space was big enough you didn't have to shout even when the restaurant filled up - and it certainly fills up during dinner time!

Attended the Dueling Piano event this evening which I paid roughly $45 for two tickets. The event…read morewas said to be high entertainment, audience participation and a fun filled evening. The two pianist did no dueling at all; they did mostly duets or took turns taking requests. I was hoping to witness a musical battle. In addition the food was horrid. I ordered the stuffed shrimp with the mushroom risotto but twice my shrimp were undercooked literally gray lines still on the shrimp. When I asked for melted butter for my broccolini I was given cubes of cold butter. I then ordered the short rib having given up on the shrimp and the short ribs slow cooked would surely be done and savory however the carrots could not be cut with a knife at all. I returned the dish and decided to give up. My partner ordered the fish and chips but the fish and chips had a charred old taste as the grease was old and therefore the food had a Smokey taste. I looked at my surroundings and everyone pretty much ordered sandwiches and fries of which they left ample amounts of food untouched. As for the drinks the holiday margarita was mostly ice, very thin small glass and there was no edible glitter in it as promised per the menu. No beers on draft. U had spoke highly of this place after my experience with Chef Ahmad but since I regret I can no longer speak highly. Last but not least the grinch and Santa were the personality for the evening and carried the energy. The waiter due to me not having any food did not comp, send over a manager or right the wrong. I will not return nor recommend. Either do events well or food well; this event was a miss on both. We left early as the event was mediocre at best but also I was hungry and in need of food.

I can't believe I haven't written a review for Blue Sunday yet because I've honestly never had a…read morebad experience here. I was introduced to this spot by some friends, and ever since then it's been one of those places I know I can count on. Whether you're going to celebrate something special or just looking for good food and atmosphere, this place is solid The vibe inside is chill low but with upscale energy, but overall just a great environment. On my last visit, I went with sushi since that's what I was craving, and everything I ordered was hitting. Every item I picked off the menu was flavorful and well put together. The customer service was 10/10; polite, attentive, and moved really quickly. I didn't get a chance to try any cocktails, but their cocktail menu looked solid. I ended up sticking with wine for the evening, but I definitely plan on going back to explore more of the menu and try a few drinks because they have so many options to choose from. Overall, I would definitely recommend checking it out if you want good food and great service.

From the moment you walk in you can feel a upper scale restaurant. The lights are low with a black…read moretheme. Our server Efosa was quick to greet us and took our drink and appetizer order in. My girlfriend ordered a watermelon martini. Be careful the drink are strong but tastey at least according to her. For what its worth she a mixologist. Efosa checked back to see if we were ready to order but with all the great choices of what to order we needed a little more time. He gave us a few minutes and when I looked up and he seen me looking he was back to take our Spicey Curry Fried Rice and General Tso shrimp order. The appetizer Crab Dip that we ordered came out in record timing. Followed within a few minutes of or entrees. The was hot and were flavorful. Efosa made sure to look our way overtime we went by to see if we needed anything. This guy is not only a gentleman but gets the whole process of making sure the guest are taken care of. There was plenty left over and we took some to go. We will be back.

Due to the great service and immaculate food, the wait was around 25 minutes to be seated but WELL…read moreWORTH THE WAIT!!!! Wonderful space to come and have breakfast or lunch even with the crowds, was a nice atmosphere. Food was served at optimal temperatures and the only mishap was one of the drinks were not made correctly the first time but they remedied the situation. Definitely will visit again on my next visit to Maryland!

Had a really enjoyable brunch at First Watch. The food was flavorful, thoughtfully composed, and…read moregenerously portioned. The Chimichurri Steak and Eggs Hash was the standout. The steak was tender, the eggs were cooked just right, and the chimichurri brought a fresh, herby brightness that balanced the richness of the dish. The feta added a nice salty finish that pulled everything together. If I had one small note, the potatoes could have been cooked a little more for a crisper texture, but it didn't take away from the flavor of the dish at all. The overall taste was still very strong, and the components worked really well together. The pancake was another highlight. Huge, fluffy, and beautifully browned, with chocolate chips throughout and just enough sweetness to make it feel indulgent without going overboard. Simple, classic, and very well done. Service made the experience even better. Bria was personable, attentive, and genuinely pleasant throughout the meal. She kept everything moving smoothly and added to the welcoming feel of the visit. Overall, a very solid brunch experience with flavorful food, strong portions, and great service. I'd absolutely come back, and I'd order the Chimichurri Steak and Eggs Hash again.

I went to BJs last night for a late night date and the service was pretty slow even though they…read morewere not very busy. I arrived around 10 p.m. and honestly the highlight of my visit was the non alcoholic Blushing sangria. It was really good. I ordered the Steakhouse wedge salad, medium rare, but for some reason they were not able to deliver the steak at the temperature I requested. It came out medium well and the one piece I tried was extremely tough. I ended up sending the entire dish back. BJs does have a late night happy hour with some decent appetizers and drink options. They also offer a five dollars for five wings special, so I tried the dill pickle ranch dry rub wings which were actually good. That is all I ate for the evening. My date ordered the jambalaya which was okay and the lemon pepper wings. Service was the main downfall because everything took a while and our server could have checked on us more often. Overall the food was decent. P.S Bring back the Casamigos sparkling sangria.

Let's talk about the manager I believe he was the tall bald man he was friendly and so helpful…read more Came on a busy Saturday night and told him we had a reservation he got Precious to sit and serve us immediately. Ordered the creamsicle mocktail it was good taste was spot on. Ordered the burger and fries probably best fries 10/10 the burger was cool . Had the salted caramel cookie 10/10 tasted amazing could really taste every ingredient. Precious was definitely busy but still an amazing server. You could genuinely tell that everybody did their job well because of management. He was helping seat people, cleaning tables, and more. That type of support I notice and deserves respect because it was so busy in there. Place is perfect for a nice chill outing. I went with my bestie and enjoyed myself

Decided to visit this spot since it's close to me. It is exactly what I was expecting, bad…read moreservice, if any. This is a black-owned establishment and you would think in the Upper Marlboro area service would be a little better. I was planning to make this my weekly spot, but I think I'll find another local spot. Only reason I give it 3 stars is because the wings and fries were very good.

This place is certainly an experience. Went on Black Friday to grab a drink and listen to ratchet…read moremusic in a relative safe environment. The place reminds me of a juke joint in a rural town. Nothing bad, but all I could think of is this place could have been a second location in Sinners. Located on the side of 301 surrounded by tractor repair shops, auto repair places, and an oddly placed church. We walked in and the music was pumping and almost every table was full. No cover charge, no security screening, no ID check. The smell of fried wings, liquor, and too much perfume/cologne permeated the place. What was absent was the smell of any smoke, which is a huge plus. The place is homey and oddly cozy. The drinks seemed to be poured appropriately. The cups are plastic but the prices were low even for top-shelf cognac so it was a win. My friends had the wings and they loved them. Almost every high top and low table seemed to be enjoying the wings too. We didn't play pool but it seemed to be several pool tables that were in heavy use. The music was 90s and 2000s Hip Hop, Go-Go, and R&B. Solid play list played from a system with no DJ. A few people danced, but most folks were just talking, chilling, and vibing out. Nothing fancy or pretentious, just a cool scene. It is what it is, a juke joint/pool hall. Spartan but in a good dive bar way.

I pulled up for a Sunday brunch to hang with the cousins, a group of about 20, and let me start by…read moresaying--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.

I'm so glad I made the trip out of the city. This place is a whole vibe. Those ox tails were…read morefantastic! 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