My wife and I have dined at the Rathskeller a few times now and we will definitely return; we even…read morebrought friends for their first experience. We started with Potato Cakes with crème fraiche, they had a nice crunch, a tender interior with subtle flavor. I'd never had them with crème fraiche, it was a nice change and the mild tanginess with the creamy texture complimented the Cakes well. I ordered the Main Street with Weisswurst, a Pretzel and plain Spätzle. It was my first, the veal's flavor is understated in comparison to Bratwurst or Knackwurst (not on the menu) and was a pleasant changeup. The Pretzel was little disappointing while it was a decent pretzel, it lacked the crisp crust and distinctive flavor I expected. As evident by the rating while worthy of note, it's not a game changer. I'd ordered a large plain Spätzle, which was two regular portions, but was served Spätzle with cheese I tasted it and it wasn't my thing, which is not to say it was bad, I just don't care for cheese in dishes like that. Our server swapped one cheese for plain (my wife had happily stolen the other) and enjoyed the replacement. I found that the grilled onions gave it a nice homey flavor. Mistakes happen and it turned out to be a win in the end. We shared a couple of desserts and by far, my favorite was the Black Forest Cupcake. It's on the large side, they might be able to cut on the weighty crème icing, the chocolate cake and soaked cherries were a delight. The cherries are a significant improvement over the Marchinos I had before, if only there were more. Rathskeller can get a little loud, as it is a relatively small space with hard surfaces so voices reflect, it wasn't packed this afternoon, so it wasn't an issue. Waitstaff dresses very casually, it pleasant and fairly attentive.

Ratskeller is exactly what you hope to find when you're craving a true German beer hall experience…read more If you're looking for great beer, authentic German food, and a fantastic atmosphere, this is the place. The food is hearty, flavorful, and everything you want from traditional German cuisine. The beer selection is excellent, and the lively atmosphere makes it easy to settle in and enjoy yourself. One word of advice: come hungry. The portions are huge, and you'll definitely get your money's worth. Whether you're stopping in for a quick pint or a full meal, Ratskeller delivers a memorable experience.

We dropped in with an old friend at Matthew's 1600 on Frederick west of downtown Catonsville (Apr…read more2026). This is a familiar place that updates the look and menu now and then, yet still feels like home. We often get a beet salad when it's available. Matthew's is scrumptious, with tender sweet juicy roasted beets, tasty grilled chicken, red onion slices and fresh spinach, tangy crumbled bleu cheese, and delightful candied walnuts, complimented by tart raspberry vinaigrette. By the way, it's gluten-free. We loved the rich cream of crab soup du jour, full of crab lumps and full of flavor, with a little spice from good old Old Bay. Delicious and dreamy. Their quesadillas were served a la carte as an appetizer, loaded with savory roasted chicken, heavy with a mild cheese and a lightly spicy flavorful thick red sauce, rolled in tender lightly seared flour tortillas. Generous and satisfying. Matthew's building dates from around 1862 as a station and hotel at the end of a horse-car line, before electricity! It's been through around 5 names over the years, and has been the Parsons family's Matthew's 1600 since 2004. We've felt comfortable and welcomed here for decades. It has plenty of free parking in their own lot. By the way, many of their already reasonable prices are discounted a little if you pay cash. That's a endearing way of keeping it real in Catonsville, only charging when it costs them.

First time visiting Matthew's 1600. It was packed when we visited but we didn't have a hard time…read moregetting seated. It seemed like a local favorite place. I for sure thought because of the business, the food had to be good! And it was!! I got the egg roll sampler and loved it. The pasta was recommended and I was not disappointed. The salmon Victoria was supposed to come with a chèvre cheese on it but it was forgotten. We were able to flag down our waiter and inform him of the error and he went to the kitchen to get some on the side. It wasn't on it as it was intended but it was still good. I would come back--especially for the eggroll sampler.

We really enjoyed our lunch at this quaint little restaurant. The service was attentive, and our…read morefood came out fast, which is always a plus. I went with the Half Soup/Half Sandwich combo, the Shrimp Salad Sandwich and the Ham & Navy Bean Soup was delicious. The shrimp salad was really good with big juicy shrimps; really well-prepared and seasoned perfectly. The soup had great flavor with way to much ham (yes I said, to much ham) I would loved to have more beans in the mix! My husband ordered the Shack Burger (medium rare with cheddar and bacon) and said it was a total winner. He loved the char-grilled flavor and said the patty was a great size. He did mention his hand-cut fries could have been a little hotter, but the texture and crispiness were spot on. We're already planning to come back to try other dishes, hopefully on a Monday to catch "Burger Day"!

I've eaten here twice and both times very disappointed…read more First time I got what they call old bay wings definitely wasn't old bay spice so I thought that was false advertisement. Second time I went i got the hot roast beef and mash potatoes,when I went to cut a bite I had hard time cutting them I pulled out the bread it was toasted and burnt.Im 60 years old and never had open face beef with toast they have odd ways of cooking and do believe that will be my last visit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's a great local hangout lots of people that have grown up with each other. Lots of TVs to watch…read moresports bartenders that have been there forever.

Good chicken wings and sauce. (Got the spiciest) Local, few redbull vodkas that are cheaper than…read moreother local bars if you like a redbull vodka with wings, i do. Give this place a try for sure!

Went to Black Flag Social House today for lunch with work friends. My first time visiting. We had a…read morechoice to sit outside or inside so we chose to sit outside. It was a nice day and the patio dining area was surrounded by trees. There were patio umbrellas so the sun didn't feel so hot. Delaney was our server and was very friendly and helpful. She helped me pick out a beer. Everything in the menu sounded so good so I chose the pepperoni pizza. I liked that it was thin crust but probably I should have ordered the margarita pizza instead. The pizza was greasy due to the pepperoni. I was so hungry and the pepperoni description sounded good on the menu. I liked the ambience and the food. There are more food and beer items on the menu that I would like to try so I will definitely be back for another visit.

What a disappointing first impression. I honestly haven't experienced such poor service in a long…read moretime. From start to finish, our group felt unwelcome and unaccommodated for. We must have waited nearly 45min before anyone took our order, after waiting close to a half an hour at a dirty table before anyone came to bus/clean it. Our questions about whether we should order at the bar or not were met with annoyance and a dismissive attitude. Once we finally got food, the burgers and wings were enjoyed overall. As the vegetarian at the table, I was disappointed by the lack of options. I settled for the "Veg" board, which was fine but felt more like a "girl dinner" than anything else with an odd assortment of components. The absence of any cheese or other spreads beyond mustard and a jam on the board was also notable. Sadly, ever since the switch in head brewer, the quality of brews at Black Flag has continued to go downhill. The IPAs are missing the mark, while the rest of the tap list is consistently unremarkable. Unfortunately, not sure we'll be racing to come back.

This was a good experience, large portions, and very flavorful…read more For appetizers, we ordered butterfly shrimp,wings and burnt ends platter. Shrimp were good no wow factor, wings were good just plain but would have been better if they had a sauce and the burnt ends had more of a smoked bbq flavor which was different than usual but very tender and tasty. It was served with mixed vegetables and coleslaw. Veggies were ok and seasoned and coleslaw was to be desired. Not burnt ends is an entree on the menu. For entrees: crispy chicken sandwich with fries and chicken Mishkaki. Can I say, wow the portion required stretch pants! The sandwich; meat to bun is 20% more chicken than bread. It was seasoned and fried to perfection. The fries are in house cut and seasoned well too. The chicken Mishkaki is dish never tried before but reminds you of Nazan Halal's chicken with more of a rich tomato stew flavor with peppers, onions. It was about 8 to 10 skinless thin thighs seasoned and fork tenderness served in its own plate, then another plate with rice and the fixings. Think of a fajita sizzling plate and side plate of the fixings, same as this dish. I would definitely visit again! My pictures didn't save but here are few from other viewers which is identical to what was served.

Addy's Barbeque is one of those spots my IG algorithm would not leave me alone about. Every time it…read morepopped up, I thought, "I gotta try this place." I almost didn't though, once you dig past social media, you'll see a mix of good and bad reviews, and for a split second that gave me pause. Glad I ignored that feeling. We came on a Saturday around noon for lunch with the family. Addy's sits on the edge of a larger shopping center, nothing flashy, but easy enough to find. When you walk in, the counter is right there and the dining area is pretty small, maybe 8-10 tables total. We were greeted right away by the woman at the register, let her know we were dining in, and she handed us menus to take to our table. I had seen reviews mentioning clutter or stacked plates inside, but that wasn't the case at all during our visit. Everything was clean and in order. They had some jazz playing over the speakers, which gave the place a chill, quiet-to-moderate vibe. Lighting was average, not dim, not bright. Seating is a mix of booths and tables with chairs. I started in a chair, then slid over to the booth side of the table for more leg room. I was never uncomfortable either way. There was one person waiting on food when we arrived. We ordered at the counter and had our food in about 8 minutes, which felt quick. The same woman who took our order also brought the food out, smiled, and checked on us after. No complaints at all on service. It wasn't busy while we were there, but on our way out there was a line of about six people, so it clearly picked up. What we ordered: * Brisket Quesadilla - Shredded brisket with melted cheese in a tortilla, served with sour cream and salsa. The brisket was tender, well-seasoned, and had a light smokiness that came through nicely. * Beef Ribs - Fall-off-the-bone, smoky, saucy beef ribs with fries and cornbread. The cornbread came drizzled with honey, which honestly threw me off at first. I was like, this is either about to be really bad or really good, and it was definitely the latter. Almost cake-like, moist, and flavorful. I usually skip cornbread at BBQ spots, but this one hit. I can see how someone might feel the rib portion is a little light for the price, but not enough to stop me from ordering it again. * Mixed Mishkaki (Beef & Shrimp) - This might've been the standout. East African-style kebabs in a sweet and spicy marinade, served with rice and salad. The beef was insanely tender, I could've cut it with a cheap plastic fork. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and full of flavor, mixed with peppers and onions. It came out sizzling on a hot plate, fajita-style, which surprised us in the best way. Best bang for your buck for sure. This plate could feed two regular people... or one big back. I'm big back...lol * Cajun Chicken Tenders - I usually expect cajun to be dry-rubbed, but these were saucy, and still really good. Definitely coming back to try other flavors. Price-wise, meals range roughly from $9.99 to $24.99, and overall I thought the value was solid for what you get. Maybe some room for debate on the beef ribs, but everything else made up for it easily. Honestly, there wasn't anything on the menu I didn't want to try, and I don't even feel like I've found my go-to item yet, which is a good problem to have. As for the negative reviews I saw beforehand? I don't know. Maybe wrong day, wrong time, or they caught the place during a rough moment. Our experience was smooth, the food was fire, and the restaurant was well kept. Out of a few spots I've tried because of social media hype, this one was probably the most accurate to the hype. It made a big impression on both my wife and me. I live about 40 minutes away, and I'll definitely be back to dine-in or takeout, though I'd probably dine in so the food's hot. Great spot for a lunch date or grabbing takeout. If you've been on the fence like I was, go check it out.

I have been here in the past for a meal but last night my friends and I came for cocktails in the…read moreupstairs bar which was super cozy. They had dirty martinis and I had the Dill-licious gimlet which let me tell you was AMAZING! It's the perfect mixture of dill and mint and it tasted like summer in a glass. I want to go back for more!! Our servers were great too they did a phenomenal job making the cocktails and waiting on us. Definitely recommend!!

I came here on a Saturday and decided to sit in their Beer Garden right next to the river which was…read morea great decision since the weather was great and the background noises very relaxing. The server (I wish I caught her name) was very friendly and had great recommendations. I tried the "I Just Crush A Lot" sour beer and it was AMAZING!! For my entree, I decided to go with the Truffle Shuffle: Alabama White BBQ, Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Tavern Blend Cheese, Smoked Cheddar, Basil and Truffle Oil. It was pretty good! If I am ever back in the area, I would definitely come back!

Nine of us decided on American food, so we searched around and chose this restaurant because my…read moremother‑in‑law loves crab cakes. She always says most places don't make good ones, so she was hesitant to try them here. We ordered Irish egg rolls, crab bakes, crab cakes, shepherd's pie, mac and cheese with chicken, Reubens, and more. Every single one of us loved the meal, and my in‑laws told me this restaurant is the best. Thank you for a wonderful dinner and excellent service. And I absolutely love the cloth napkins!

Delicious food, good service, fair pricing. My wife, daughter a d I started with cocktails at the…read morebar, some nice warm pretzel bites. Very good taste. The bartenders were friendly, and it pushy. Drinks were good (crushes and a draft). We then met my parents for dinner in the dining area. The food was on point! The brussel sprouts and Irish egg rolls were great to start. The. Russel's sweet a huge portion and super tasty! The entrees - chicken pot pie, Sheppards Pie, meatloaf, scallops, and fish and chips were all delicious - so very good. So good! Delicious. Excellent food, great service, fair pricing... will return again. And again. And again! So good!