I feel terrible for starting to eat my dinner before thinking to snap a pic as the presentation was…read morereally nice. Everything was bright fresh and inviting. But the taste is what really matters and Grilled Sesame Salmon didn't disappoint. Wow!! I thought British food was supposed to be flavorless. The Salmon was both sweet and spicy with the teriyaki bang-bang glaze. The jasmine rice cakes added the perfect amount of crunch and the vegetables were as fresh as they appeared. The pub side of the restaurant feels British with ornate wooden features and sounds of laughter from all around. The bartender are knowledgeable and engaging. Most importantly they made me a proper Makers Mark Manhattan filled to the absolute top of glass to top off an outstanding dinner.

So this review is going to be short and sweet, but with one VERY important note. Those of you who…read moreread my reviews know I typically review either really good or really "not so good" restaurants. I'm breaking my own rules, because I feel the 3.9 rating is pretty accurate, with one 5 star + exception. This was a business lunch and a convenient location so there we were. The duck fries as an appetizer were good but needed to be seasoned with a little more salt. I had a strawberry salad with some grilled chicken that was good with the greens, but dry as the desert with the chicken and borderline inedible. Here's the twist!!! My two compadres both had the grilled cheese and lobster sandwich. They both looked at me sheepishly and said, you f ed up!!! William was kind enough to break off a substantial bite and let me try it. Angels sang, children wept, and I almost passed out! It was the kind of perfection we all agreed we would have eaten 5, maybe 6 of these unnaturally awesome sandwiches until we passed out! 3.5 Star service, 4 Star ambience, and some 10 Star bites! Cheers, JimG

I love Trevor! He's adorable, attentive and a great bartender. Manager and s the right job for him.read more

great food! great service, Sophia was so kind and helpful. will be back. loved the wine options and…read moresalmon blt

Friday 7:30pm Reservation…read more JUNETEENTH A Blind Date on Juneteenth? Umm Heck Yes My date ... ok My Sugar Daddy Date made arrangements at Lak per my request. I wanted to try something new from the Collection blog written by fellow Elite member Kendall. There was a Juneteenth celebration happening in the area of the restaurant so parking was tight . But when you have a sugar daddy , premier handicap parking is always available This restaurant is located inside the Merriweather Lakefront Hotel. There is a parking garage directly across the street for you regular ppl. Anyways ... this location is kind of in a cul-de-sac. So the Juneteenth celebration made a lot of foot traffic traveling from Whole Foods to the parking garage. This is a great place to have a staycation. The entrance is beautiful and once you enter , you see the nostalgic concert posters and music related artwork . The bathroom was clean . The hosts were attentive and polite. Madison , a beautiful blonde , greeted us and gave us the option to sit outside or inside. I chose outside so we could have a view of the lake. Madison cleaned the 6 seat table I wanted . Seats were comfy btw. A little dirty from crumbs for an upscale restaurant. It was the perfect day to sit outside. Ppl would look up from the trail, pointing, and wondering what restaurant we were eating at. The bugs were minimal. Brendan was our server. Yall This place is so dang on PEACEFUL. My date and I sat and chatted for 4 hours. Truly a great first date. The servers did not rush us out at closing time. I think that the hotel allows the guests to sit outside after hours because we did not leave until 11pm. We ordered several drinks of Bonanza ( RED NAPA VALLEY WINE) Despite the beautiful time we had , I gave this place 3 stars because my dang on plate was lukewarm. We didn't come here to be cheap . A lukewarm plate of short rib and chicken Milano is deplorable. I mean, as a server if you don't see the steam coming off the plate why would you bring it out ? We did not order appetizers. I didn't complain because I didn't want to be "bitchy" but they brought my food before they brought my drinks. That really confused me. Cold food ? Late glasses of wine ? I'm not sure what was going on inside. I would go back . But I will speak up next time because this is considered UPSCALE. No pictures. My IPHONE was full and I decided to live in the moment.

Wow! Now THAT'S a crab omelette! Amazing! The picture says…read moreit all! Great coffee. Great service!

Cute little spot. Service was great. My husband had the potato soup and raved about it. He also…read morehad a burger and he loved it. It was cooked to his liking. I didn't find much on the menu I really want. I ordered the tilapia, it was well cooked but I'm not a big tilapia person because I don't think it has much taste no matter how it's cooked. The pomegranate spritz was awesome.

Came here for dinner on a Sunday evening and it was pretty empty, quiet dimly lit spot. Their red…read moresangria is pretty good, made with blackberry moonshine which you don't see at most spots. Love when they have unique cocktails. Tried their aviation cocktail as well- it's made with cherry liqueur so has a reddish color, wasn't bad though taste wise I prefer the classic version as it's a little less sweet. The small plates were a bit pricey, though a decent portion- had the arepa and crab orzo, both tasted great and couldn't finish either of them- 2 small plates gets you the equivalent of an entree portion. My husband tried the chicken Alfredo pasta, it wasn't bad but the Alfredo sauce was thin and watery instead of creamy. Ordered bread on the side and it was some sort of crumbly bread which made it hard to dip in the oil. Service was good.

This place had amazing ratings online so I decided to check it out for my birthday!! This spot is…read moretucked away located in an unsuspecting location. The interior is beautifully decorated, golds and greens with gorgeous lighting & a fireplace. We were greeted by Laurie who seemed to be both host and server! She was really sweet and super personable. The food was amazing. I loved my chicken Marsala, the chicken was cooked perfectly. The fries were delicious, the extra crispy kind that you can't find many places! The cream of crab was so good, I don't like when there are chunks of onion in it and this one was smooth and thick. The steak was awesome and so was the whipped feta! The wine flight was a nice touch, they have a ton of wines and cocktails for everyone else (also a full bar)! For my birthday the chef prepared a berry sorbet with candles! It was the best sorbet I've ever tasted and I wish I could have more now! The prices were very reasonable and they do happy hours all day on certain weekdays! We will for sure be back!

Old Line Kitchen & Wine Bar is the perfect lowkey, chill vibes spot for great food and friendly…read moreservice. Whether you're planning date night, catching up with friends, or looking for the perfect first stop before a concert or show at Maryland Live, this spot sets the tone for a great evening. The menu may be limited, but trust me, you'll still find something tasty and fulfilling. Every dish feels thoughtfully prepared, and the relaxed atmosphere makes you want to sit back, sip, and stay awhile. If you're in the Columbia, MD area, Old Line Kitchen & Wine Bar is definitely worth adding to your list.

Had a good time here, the people are super friendly and laid-back. I got the Philly steak and…read morecheese, which was tasty, came with fries, which were good. The dirty banana milkshake was just right, they tell me they have 4 ounces of alcohol in them, in all of the milkshakes, but I wish it did have a little more ice cream. That being said, really nothing to complain about. Good menu, standard American fair, fountain sodas, nice people, high and low seating, just a nice place.

We had been a few times after they opened and were frankly less than wowed. On a whim, we decided…read moreto try Notch 8 again. What a difference. First the craft beers were significantly improved and the partnership with Pepperjacks for food is inspired. While we didn't try the boozy shakes, we will definitely partake next time. Love the friendly staff and the wide roll up doors on a nice evening. It was hopping, but not crazy on a Thursday night.

Sonoma's Bar & Grill is a smallish restaurant and bar with good music, food, drink, and staff…read more We know someone in an all-woman Beatles-cover-band, Magical Mystery Girls, so we followed them to Sonoma's here and found a standing-room-only crowd! (Apr 2026). We hunted among filled tables until we found a one-seat open high-top and managed to beg another seat from elsewhere. We had a great view of the stage. We ordered beers directly from the bar because our table was sort of improvised. We got a Burger Shark draft, a smooth malty amber ale from Odenton's own Crooked Crab. And a good-old ice-cold bottled Natty Boh lager. The drinks were served right away. And in those few minutes, staff (it looked like a hands-on chip-in manager!) took us on at our invented table, and got our out-of-order food-order to us pretty quickly. We had a piping-hot sweet tender Yuengling-Beer-Battered Cod Sandwich on a brioche-textured bun, with a classic thick-yet-light crispy batter, american cheese, lettuce, and lightly spicy ranch. And a savory Grilled Smoked Portobello on a thick pretzel bun, piled high with roasted red peppers, onions, provolone, and lettuce. Both delicious and inexpensive. The band was lots of fun! Of course we knew every song. The band landed every riff and musical phrase that you know and love, yes they can hit Paul's high notes! And they bring enough original touches to each song to make the music their own. Tonight was their quartet (not their 6-piece band), and each musician had the lead in at least one song. They are loud, filling the room even with all the people soaking up the vibes. I almost didn't mention that Sonoma's keeps a dance-floor open in front of the stage, and we rocked all evening! We had a great boisterous, thirst-quenching, tasty, welcoming evening. I would expect this shopping center to re-grow around this popular long-time restaurant-bar music-venue (since 1996!). TLDR location info next, but it might save you a trip to the wrong shopping center. You'll find Sonoma's in the "Owen Brown Village Shopping Center" on the south arm of Cradlerock Way circle off Broken Land Parkway. This is the Center with the gas station, not the center next door with the big-chain grocery, and not the smaller center with the convenience store around the north arm of Cradlerock. This center is somewhat sleepy these days, so there's plenty of parking. There's more parking in a northeast lot, too. From the main lot, you walk by the nail salon, then turn between the buildings where the Chick 'n Friends chicken-shop used to be. (Best Pressure-fried Chicken and delicious catfish now at a different location!) It's a short walk southeast to Sonoma's on the right, with outdoor tables and a bright blue-and-yellow hard-seltzer ad facing the Lake Eikhorn trail and the back of the grocery. The actual Sonoma's sign above the entrance is subtle compared with the bright window ad.

Taking in Sunday NFL Funday at Sonomas Bar and Grille Located…read moreIn Owen Brown Village Center. Food was great with plenty of cold beer Great Place to catch NFL action

First time visiting this restaurant on Main Street in Laurel, and it was a pleasant surprise. It's…read morea quaint spot with a friendly, welcoming staff. The food and drinks were surprisingly good, and the drink prices were very reasonable. The décor has a classic neighborhood tavern feel, making it a comfortable place to relax. Overall, it's a great spot to stop in for a quick bite and a drink. I'd definitely come back.

I was in there and saw the own lose his temper and mind at a table that their 4 year old son had…read moremade a mess. His mom was cleaning up after him. The owner was yelling at the mom that she should be embarrassed for mess. It was crumbs from chicken tenders from what I saw. The owner was cussing he took the broom and swept it into the pan and then dumped in front of the child and then told them to get out of his place. I saw the family and found out by talking to them the child had autism. The family even tipped the waitress 30.00. My heart breaks for them. I will not be going back. Autistic children have a hard enough in life they don't deserve this. The owner should be ashamed of his self. If I could give a zero I would.