If you want a "just average" eating experience you should skip Rock Salt…read more It was fantastic. But, get there early, make a reservation, or be prepared to wait. My brother and I wanted something for lunch after going to a car swap meet. We landed on Rock Salt Grille. I'd eaten there several times before. We arrived at 11:45 AM (Saturday) and there was a 30 minute wait, so we grabbed two comfortable seats at the bar. A good call. I had the Rock Salt Oysters, broiled with bacon and parmigiana. Delightful. I also had the cream of, and Maryland crab, soup combination. My brother had the crab cake sandwich. I'd had it before, but wanted the oysters. His crab cake sandwich was double the size of any I'd ever seen, without exaggeration. He guessed it was 8 ounces or more, without exaggeration, with no visible filler, (Broiled). I had a few beers and we split the Bread pudding with Grand Marnier sauce. It was enough for four. The bar and food service was spectacular with "tag teaming" to make sure we didn't wait for anything. I'd like to thank the bartenders who served us perfectly: Kelsey and Nikkea. Award winners. Rock Salt is not inexpensive, but the quality of the food and the great service justify the premium. I'll be back more often

There was a wait inside and outside We went to the bar area…read moreand a couple was leaving and offered their seats, bar area was clean , well stocked and the bartender was attentive (forgot his name).. drinks were delicious and flavorful, food was appetizing and full of flavor, the 1/2 & 1/2 crab soup had flavor but was watery. Blue point oysters were good but very small. We will visit again, thanks for a great date night on a cool evening.

Our party of 3 arrived at 4:10 last night a Saturday evening. We did have to wait 10 minutes as the…read morehostess stated a table was currently paying their check and they would get the table cleaned as soon as possible. As we were being led to our table I noticed many empty tables and 4 empty booths. I asked if we could get a booth rather than the table but she said no as they were reserved..okay. We had MD crab, cream of crab, and scallops wrapped in bacon for appetizer. All excellent! My soft crab sandwich and side of onion rings all cooked to perfection. My friends had shrimp and grits and stuffed rockfish, both meals exquisite. For dessert lemon tart and the chocolate peanut butter cake. Yum, the only thing that could have made that better was a scoop of vanilla ice-cream. Kudos for using a local company for their desserts, Bertuccos Bakery and giving them credit on the menu. Love it, supporting other Carroll County businesses. To top of the entire evening we had Blake as our server, the absolute % best. From the introduction, use of beverage napkins under our drinks, clearing of dirty dishes, and to the dry humor he engaged us with us throughout the evening. Thank you! In today's society many servers are handing me my bill before I even finish my meal and dont bother to clear away dirty dishes. What a pleasant evening out with friends with great food and quality service. We left by 530pm and the entire time we were there, at least 3 booths and a couple of tables were consistently vacant. Your hostesses need to work a little better at seating people without long wait times. The couple behind us were told a 45 minute wait. This is not our first time at Maryland Mallet and have been turned away at 4pm on a Saturday before due to no seating available because of reservations. Growing up in the hospitality industry, I would say that you may be losing some potential revenue. Just a thought! Kudos to Blake and your kitchen staff!

OK!!!! my second time around I ordered jumbo crabs maybe 2 out the dozen where actually jumbo but…read moreHeather was the worst server ever!!! because i ordered at 12 noon to guarantee my jumbo crabs . I was told by Heather " the next time don't order from carryout to eat over HERE!!" and was treated horribly once i arrived . She placed paper for me to eat my crabs served me one blue moon and never returned with a crab bucket !! Then I proceeded to order some food 20 minutes later it came 30 minutes later by then I was livid. when i ordered i asked if i could eat my crab on the dining side the gentleman over the phone asked his manager he replied that was fine, so i proceeded to make my way from Baltimore Woodlawn area to LITTLE TOWN TOWARDS UNION MILLS GETTYSBURG in far end of Westminster TO be treated WITH UNDIGNIFIED PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE DISRESPECT never again!!!!

I called ahead of time to place an order and the person had a very great customer. Service voice…read moreand I picked up my crabs and they were amazing. It was quick and I can't stop thinking about grabbing more crabs during the season. The ambience was always excellent.

Great food, horrible counter service. Rude, unfriendly and miserable. She definitely was bothered…read moreto have to wait on us and even more frustrated at minor questions. When my order was ready, still the same chip on her miserable shoulder. The sign no crabby attitudes on the wall is funny, because the order person was definitely crabby! King crabby! The counter person would prevent my business, because who wants to pay 100.00, to be treated like crap. Hopefully it was just a bad moment or rough day for her. I get it, I understand, life can be hard, but she couldn't be inconvenienced from watching a video on her phone, so it probably was normal behavior. If you don't like people, don't work in a customer based job.

My waitress VANESSa was amazing very attentive the food was delicious!!! I ordered four clusters of…read moresnow crabs from the lovely older gentleman from the carryout he mentioned it was lobster night so I indulged by eating in !!! The ambiance is well coordinated .

My husband has been here several times, however, this was my first visit. We ordered the crab dip,…read moreshrimp, and fries. We sat at the bar to eat lunch and the bartender was very attentive to our needs. Food was delicious and the owner, Stanley, stopped by the bar to chat with us. Very impressive since it was obvious he was busy. Lighting was dim which made our experience even more enjoyable. Great lil tavern to hang out and relax!

Our experience was terrific. Only hiccup was that both their draft stout and draft porter were…read moretapped. However, the barkeep hooked me up with a perfect Guinness pour so all forgiven. Wife got the Hot Beef. 5 I got the Cream of Crab 4.5 and the shrimp and scallop over risotto appetizer 5 Will ABSOLUTELY be back to have the mussels and a dark draft.

Girls Day outing, What a great day! All 5 of us were happy with our food, absolute delish, I had…read morethe yummy Maryland crab soup & scrumptious Crab Egg Rolls. Topped it off with Nutty Irishman Coffees! Our waitress "Allison was wonderful, she added to our perfect day..

It's the nicest dining experience I've ever been associated with…read more My opinion only: This venue should be reserved for the most special occasions and for you, it may be simply waking up for the day. During our visit we heard several birthday cheers, noticed a retirement gathering and for us it was to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. To our surprise, the restaurant created a special dining menu noting our last name and our celebration. I was taken back with that gesture and acknowledgment although it's a testament to the service and care you will experience. This venue and team do the little thing right and will exceed expectations! Regarding the service, it was second to none with multiple staff and waiters at your side. The Smokehouse offers several dining options and host large parties and even weddings. The restaurant is huge and in associated with the historic Atrium 1844 hotel and property nestled on about 25acres. To the food: There are a few options to order from the menu and if you like wine pairing this is the spot. I chose the pairing option for my duck appetizer, scallop dinner and desert although didn't opt for champagne that complemented the surprise chef offering or my dinner salad. My wife had the beet salad, cod entree, dinner salad and orange cake. Every dish was incredibly prepared with no complaints. I envision the kitchen being hustled like the Netflix series, BEAR with echos of, "yes Chef". This was truly a special dining and something I strongly recommend if it's in your budget. The ambiance of the old early American estate is breathtaking and the piano puts you in a calm for the evening of wonderful indulgence. Again, and my opinion reserve this venue for a special affair. Total bill was $270 minus tip. Sounds crazy but if you have the time and wish to create a special touch to a special occasion, the Smokehouse is a sound choice. Note: reservations were 7:15 and we walked out at 9:45. Might want to consider staying at the Atrium at this point.

Beautiful place with amazing food and wonderful service. Highly recommend for an anniversary or…read moreromantic date.

This restaurant is a local hub of activity, this is a restaurant and sports bar…read more We actually were celebrating my mother in laws birthday here. The staff is down to earth and friendly. I had the hot crab dip appetizer. Cheesy, crabby goodness. My main course was the Maryland Crab cake with corn and broccoli, with a sweet tea. Everything was delicious. Cash/Credit/Debit are accepted here. There is ample parking near the entrance of the restaurant.

I wasn't impressed. The crabs were ok. The food was good. Service was mid ....we sat and no one…read morecame over to us for a lil minute I got up to see who was serving our table and the waitress I asked came on over and helped that was a plus but I was turned off from that moment . The ambiance was any typical crab house. Not near enough to me for me to return much better options down my way.

Always great food and excellent service Pricey but you get…read morewhat you pay for. Always eat their for special occasions Great Ambiance

What a great anniversary dinner. I'm living in a Hallmark Movie! After living in California and…read moreTexas, I moved back to Maryland after 54 years, and married my High School and College Sweetheart. We wanted to celebrate our First Anniversary. We chose Fratelli's in Hampstead, having eaten at the one in Middletown a year ago. It was fantastic. Our Server, Colter, was engaging and perfect in his attentiveness. My wife had the Lobster Ravioli with Vodka Sauce. Prepared with lump crab and shrimp on top. Delightful in every aspect. I had the Veal Parmigiana prepared in the traditional design with a generous side of Spaghetti Marinara. I ate every morsel. As a surprise, Colbert brought out a slice of Chocolate Spoon Cake. So rich that we hated leaving a few bites on the plate, (it was decadent). We had a full carafe of the House Merlot, and it was excellent. We were shocked at the total bill, and double checked to make sure they hadn't missed anything. We've spent more on lunch! I hope that you have as great an experience as we had last Saturday at a 4:30 seating. You're in for a treat. May I suggest that you make reservations for as early as possible. You'll be glad you did. Of course we will be back soon... way too many items on the menu that we want to try out. A great place for happy people.

Actually need to add crab. Mostly seasoned bread. Most disappointing crab cakes. Don't waste your…read moremoney

The crabs are always fantastic but the fried items specifically the fried fish were so greasy I…read morecouldn't eat it. Tried it twice

My husband and I came here for a quick drink date- they have such an expansive menu & I'm amazed…read morethe reasonable prices for quality delicious drinks. The bartender was fantastic about making a small substitution- and the drinks were beautiful. Enjoyed the entire experience, will be back!

Had the most wonderful pizza and cocktails! Stopped by after wedding dress shopping for my sister…read moreand had an enjoyable time with family! Definitely recommend the brick oven pizza! Atmosphere was so cozy and fun!