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.

This is a dive bar on the water in Dundalk. The decor is kind of kitschy and cute. It was a hot…read moreday. Otherwise I would've enjoyed seeing on the patio. They have a huge variety of crushes, though they are relatively sweet for the amount of alcohol in them. I got the grilled chicken sandwich, blackened, and it was delicious. You can switch out your sides, and I opted for onion rings, which were good. I also got aside your fries, which were the variety which are my favorite. Overall, I really enjoyed the food. Our server was really sweet as well. They had live music on a Sunday, which added to the vibe.

I highly recommend this restaurant. Jumbo lump crabcakes, crabs are always fat and heavy. Orange…read morecrush is yummy. I've been going here for awhile. When I want really good seafood I drive an hour from Montgomery county to go to Costas..

We stopped at Costas Inn tonight on our way north, hoping to find some great Maryland crab dishes,…read moreand we were not disappointed! Right from the start, our server, Chuck, made us feel welcome. We mentioned a food allergy, and while he wanted to make sure he understood everything correctly, he quickly brought over his manager, Maria, to assist. Maria was incredibly thorough and went above and beyond, even showing me ingredient information to ensure everything was safe. That level of care and attention was greatly appreciated. For dinner, we ordered the Maryland crab soup, which was hearty, thick, and packed with flavor--not watered down at all. We also shared a side salad that was surprisingly huge and fresh. The crab cakes were outstanding, loaded with lump crab meat and served with delicious sides. We also tried the rockfish special, which was almost like a crab cake made with fish--unique, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Unfortunately, we were too full for dessert, but the desserts we saw being served to other tables looked amazing and definitely worth trying on a future visit. Both Chuck and Maria were attentive throughout our meal, and Chuck's friendly, kind personality made the experience even better. Excellent food, outstanding service, and great attention to customer needs. We will absolutely be back the next time we're in Baltimore!

Ok, I totally get the hype. This is one of Baltimore's best hidden gems. This 1950's inspired soda…read moreand deli shop is located in Drug City, which is a pharmacy/liquor store in Dundalk. I grabbed a seat and ordered a strawberry milkshake and some Old Bay/Maple chips. The service was absolutely outstanding. My server Chuck was extremely friendly, talkative, and helpful. He was able to give me great recommendations and made sure I was always attended to. I watched them make the milkshake, which included hand scooped ice cream, strawberries, and strawberry syrup, which was then blended to perfection. They have me the milkshake glass, then the container they mixed the milkshake in that had extra ice cream--I basically got two milkshakes in one! The chips came out and were warm, well seasoned, and there was a TON of them. I liked the sweet and spicy combo of the Old Bay and Maple. They also have an old school jukebox, which is completely free to use. I chose a song and it played for the entire shop, so cool! Between the amazing service, endless flavor combos, and the retro atmosphere, this place couldn't be better. Highly recommend!

This is a charming little restaurant "hiding" in a drugstore. The food is good & the milkshakes are…read moredelicious! It's a soda fountain vibe with a historic jukebox. Very friendly staff & servers.

Three of us came, we got smashburger and cheesesteaks. Everything was wonderful. Fries are…read moreperfectly done with salt and pepper...the cheesesteaks were not very greasy, fresh pit beef used to make. The burgers are always great

I was in the Dundalk area by chance and decided to give Smokin' Joes Grill a shot after seeing…read moreothers' reviews. I think it's worth mentioning that I've never had pit beef before so I am by no means an expert as to what's good or not. I will also say however, that what I ordered, the open face pit beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy was ok. The entire plate was swimming in gravy so that took away from what could've been a better meal. I did ask for gravy on the whole sandwich and the mashed potatoes (because the picture on their website looked like gravy only came on the mashed potatoes and I do like a little extra) but I wasn't expecting a to-go box literally full of gravy, so that's probably my fault. The texture of the beef mixed with all the gravy and mashed potatoes was a bit unpleasant and soupy and I periodically had to pick burnt bits and foil out my mouth so that also took away from the experience. They seem to have a pretty vast menu and I had no idea what I was going to get when I walked in. The young lady that took my order was very friendly and helped me come to my decision so the customer service was good and I appreciated her patience with me. As far as ambiance goes, while I was waiting for my order, there was an older man waiting for his order that was yelling at the tv about how Joe Biden hasn't done anything for this country and that Trump only told the truth. I try not to get caught up in politics with strangers because it really can be off putting but what can you do. I wouldn't do the gravy with a side of open face pit beef sandwich again but there's so many other options I'd like to try in the future should I find myself in the area again. A man that was also waiting for his order said he really like the ribs.

Great food, great service, good time…read more I think that sais it all. But yelp is requiring me to add characters. I wonder if this is enough? Thank you all Bob.

On probably the coldest night of the year the restaurant tonight in my opinion struggled to retain…read morewarmth. The food on the other hand was piping hot from the kitchen which quickly warmed the soul. Great dining experience tonight and our server was a treat and full of charisma. The house Sangria was delicious and loaded with fruit and chewy ice. The Lemon Drop and Espresso Martinis were inhaled with no complaints. Our party of four ordered the following: Chicken "polo" Marsala that I'd rate 8/10. My wife and Brothernlaw each order a daily special consisting of lobster, shrimp and crab that was in a buttery lite Mariana that was rated a 9/10 by one and just average by the other. My sisternaw gave her seafood Alayna 9/10. Great service overall and a good dining value. Go see the manager, Jason Taylor and he will set you up with his recommendations. We were too full for desert but we will no doubt be back again to try it. RECOMMENDED

If you are Baltimore Co. craving some amazing authentic Mexican food, do yourself a favor and come…read moreto El Zarpape! Your taste buds will thank you! Service is always so good and super friendly. Such a cute place with a lot of love plant and beautiful decor.

Hands down BEST restaurant I have ever been to in Dundalk. Everything tastes incredibly fresh,…read moreflavors on point and big ole healthy portions. Literally never had a better torta in my life. Their fresh juices are to die for. Fantastic service and cozy dining ambience. Absolutely MUST TRY !

I already ate my food; so I have no photo to post. The Pizza is Legit! And this is coming from…read moresomeone who grew up in NJ. Also the cheesecake is fresh and delicious. 10 out of 10. Clean tables, clean bathroom and a friendly staff.

I normally go to this location for pizza, because I enjoy their cheese / pepperoni. I finally got…read morethe chance to order and get my wife to try it. She got the Bruschetta Pizza 10", was really excited for it because the menu photo had a ton of tomatoes. When we opened it up we saw a pizza with a small fraction of tomatoes compared to what was advertised. I was even excited to try something new. Very disappointed and let down by what we got. No sauce so it relied on the tomatoes, and without them it wasn't good. Sad part is, if it had the depicted amount of tomatoes, it probably would have been a really good pizza.

Went to Sunday dinner with some friends last week. Even though I live right down the street from…read morethis buffet, I hadn't visited it yet. I was wondering how it compared to Charm City Buffet, which I have been to several times. I assumed that it would be about the same, if not a tad bit worse, because it's smaller than Charm City Buffet. I am pleased to say that I WAS WRONG. Jeremy, Justin and I all thought that Best Buffet was better. The people cooking the food actually want it to taste good, instead of throwing whatever up on the buffet line thinking quality doesn't matter. I managed to eat two plates of food, which doesn't seem like a lot, but I had some big honkin' portions of meat. Everything was incredible, and I wish I could have unzipped my stomach and continued to eat. The roast pork was so tender and delicious. The spare rib meat came right off the bone and was sticky with that great hoisin-flavored Chinese sauce. The crawfish were spicy. All the Chinese dishes tasted like something you would get at a quality take-away. The sweet and sour chicken nuggets were crispy, and you get to sauce them yourself, so they stay that way. Jeremy couldn't get enough of the pepper steak and onions. Justin was the only one to take advantage of the hibachi - which he liked, but said it could use more vegetables to choose from. He would have liked some broccoli and mushrooms. I'm not sure if those things were available over at the salad bar, but if they were I feel like the manager of the buffet should consider moving the salad ingredients closer to the hibachi, so customers realize they have more choice. The shrimp were okay. I think I may be eating them wrong. I don't understand the seasoned coating on the outer shell. I peel off the shell, and thus all the coating, so why is it there? I ate half a dozen of them, though, so don't think I'm going to let my confusion stop me from eating shrimp whenever possible. Sharon, our other friend, wanted to pay for Jeremy and I, but didn't factor in the fact that prices are higher on the weekends and during dinner (she picked the time and day), so I ended up paying for myself because the price for two was already more than she expected to pay. Personally, I thought for the selection of foods, and considering it was dinner, the price of approximately $22 per person wasn't bad. I think this is the reason why she said that she preferred Charm City Buffet (when we paid), though she claimed that she thought the food tasted better at CCB. Her favorite item at Best Buffet was the coconut shrimp (which I regret not trying, but I couldn't fit anything else in my belly). I do wish that there was something seriously chocolatey, like a brownie, on the dessert bar. I tried to soothe my sweet tooth with a slice of cake with chocolate mousse on top, but it just didn't cut it. This is my top buffet choice (for now. There's a new one being remodeled on North Point, behind the mall, that I'm eagerly awaiting). I feel like I could go there every week, try new things each time, and be just as pleased as I was on Sunday.

Our family normally enjoys the buffet. However if you go on a slow time. Food is nasty and old…read more As much as you pay for a family to eat out. The food should be good. So disappointing. Do better!

Since we got down there so late, we weren't sure who may still have decent sized crabs available…read more We never came here for whole crabs but, given the deliciousness of the food last time and seeing something online that says they have it available starting after like 3pm, I thought they would be a good bet. Called to make sure and luckily they had all sizes. So we headed over. It was later so a different vibe with a live music group performing (actually pretty good) the dj playing the rest of the night. As with the last time, the food was fresh, tasty and satisfying. Along getting the crabs, we ordered some calamari and mozzarella dippers to be our sides. I wasn't expecting the portion sizes for the apps, but I should've known better from the last time... We didn't complain though lol and glad to have a large portion than not.

This was our first time visiting this restaurant, and we had a wonderful experience! The food was…read moredelicious, and the service was great. My daughter especially enjoyed the complimentary bread basket served with Old Bay garlic butter and regular butter. The rolls were soft, warm, and absolutely delicious. I started with a cup of the half-and-half clam chowder, which was creamy, flavorful, and delicious. For my entrée, I ordered the stuffed shrimp with broccolini as my side, and everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly. My daughter devoured the Old Bay Garlic Butter Aged Steak with potatoes-it was definitely a hit! We also ordered the red velvet and John Smith cake to go for dessert, and we can't wait to enjoy them. The white sangria was fresh, refreshing, and tasty. Overall, this was a great first visit, and we really enjoyed our meal. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!

After you try a local, independently owned taco shop, you will never go back to Taco Bell again…read more.. okay, maybe if you're highAF and it's after midnight, but I frown on your decision making. Not because of the smoking, but because Taco Bell is trash. You're better than that. Tacos Tolteca is amazing. We've been trying some other local places recently, but made our triumphant return last night, on our way to do some laundry. I got the chicken chimichanga - fried. It comes covered in cheese sauce, with a glorious side of refried beans and some rice. Do yourself the favor and get a container of their freshly made pico de gallo, too. My boyfriend got the Gordo Burrito (Large burrito stuffed with grilled chicken, chorizo, refried beans, Spanish rice and pico de gallo. Covered with queso dip). And some nachos (Nacho chips topped with your choice of meat, queso dip, lettuce, sour cream, and pico de gallo. + .99 for Guacamole) to share - but we were too full up to eat them, so we brought them home. Those are gonna be great with a cocktail! Would definitely recommend!!

I used to love tacos tolteca and would go out of my way to get takeout there, as I do to their…read morelocation in Timonium as well, but the last few times I've been, it has really not been good. This last time, I tried their birria for the first time, which is my go to the last couple of years when eating Mexican, and was genuinely shocked by how bad it was. The meat, while tender, was flavorless, as was the broth and the cheese used for the quesabirria was American. I took two more tentative bites after the first one because I thought, there is no way they're using American cheese. No, they definitely are. I ended up calling because I was disappointed that I didn't have anything to eat for lunch (it was that bad, which is remarkable when you're talking about tacos), and the staff confirmed, with no irony, that they use white American and further, that they use it on all their dishes. Crazy. I'd also ordered lunch for the staff of a local business who had been really kind to me recently, so I can only hope their food wasn't anything like mine. I probably won't try them again, but hoping their sister restaurant, La Tolteca hasn't similarly declined.