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.

Service was fine. Not bad but not great. I wasn't greeted when I came in and when I walked up to…read morethe register to order I wasn't acknowledged. We just awkwardly stared at each other until I started ordering. The ambiance was the same. It was loud and mostly clean. There was an "odor" in the air that I was not able to identify but I think it was the smell of old grease. Now the burger. I don't know if the meat is frozen or fresh, but it's a good burger. Was it an $8 burger? Not even close. I also purchased a small fry. They were cooked fresh, but I paid $4.75 for what I am fairly confident were frozen fries. The kind you would get a Wendy's. Speaking of, I think I would have rather had a Wendy's burger. It would have tasted about the same and been cheaper. In total, with a tip, I spent $19.52. A single patty cheese burger with American cheese and a few toppings. I travel all over the east coast for work. I love finding small local places to eat, but I won't be back to this burger chain.

Friendly service, really good fries, m'eh burger…read more There's a place in Ocean City, MD, known for their fries--because that's all they do. I feel like Boardwalk Fries & Burgers started out that way (they've been around in MD for a while but I can't recall how long). They maybe should have stayed that way. The fries are good but not worth the trip. Fresh cut, skin on fries. Keep it this simple, which they did, and you can't go wrong. The burger, which was supposed to be 1/4 lb seemed on the small side. The pineapple slice (got the Hawaiian burger) was almost tasteless such that I had to check a couple times if I there was still any in my burger. Also, the restaurant was very cold! I happened not realize that the thermostat was on the wall in front of me and it was set to 66°. That's probably fine if you're popping in to pick up an order but not fine at all if you're eating there.

The burger and fries were OK. Service was actually really good. Although employees did keep eyeing…read more which I think signaled my order was ready so maybe I was holding them up but the atmosphere was actually great it had music in the background it was just a really great time overall 4.2/5

I am a fan of FIVE GUYS, but this location has left a bad taste. After verifying my order twice…read morewith the "order taker". Our order came out wrong. When we try to address the situation, the order taker and another "employee" decided to udder derogatory comments to myself and my party. Restaurant was clean, simple. But had to get general manager involved twice to get orders right. She did apologize and offered gift cards to counteract our dissatisfaction, but the employee manning the fries station continues to utter derogatory remarks. I tried to address it in front of the general manager, but the employee just rolled their eyes with a "Whatever.." stance. It is sad for a company with such good reputation as FIVE GUYS have employees who operate under sub-par standards. I do hope the manager does address the issue and not "brush it under the rug"

Hours are not up to date. Drove here at 1pm on Sunday and it was closed. So no way to know when…read moreit's open. I wouldn't risk coming here if you live 15+ minutes away.

4.5/5 star experience…read more This particular Five Guys has a good quality burger and fries every time. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Nothing special but good food and never had a bad experience so far.

It's finally open! I've been waiting for a good quality fast casual burger joint to open in…read moreEllicott City since Smashburger closed down during the pandemic, and when I saw the signs this was opening up, I was excited. What was my first visit like? Perfect. It's just a good burger place man. The ingredients are fresh and food are made to order, and anybody thats had five guys before know what it should taste like. This location meets those expectations. Now we could debate who has the best fast casual burgers, but five guys is certainly in my opinion, among the top choices. Now just know inflation is A thing, and also you're paying for quality. My order of little bacon cheeseburger, regular fries, and drink came out to $18 and change, but I rather have this than your average run of the mill fast food burger franchises littered all over route 40. I don't care how many coupons they throw at you. There's plenty of people behind the counter preparing your food, it's clean, and there's plenty of seats. This location also has milkshakes. Show some love to the newest kid on the block. Cheers!

I drive by this spot in the BP parking lot on 40 almost every day, and I finally tried them out…read more Suffice it to say I will be back! When taquería-trucking, I always go for tacos and pupusas if available; they had both and I tried to get one of every flavor (don't judge me and my foodie FOMO). The pupusas were all great, probably the largest pupusas I've ever seen. The bean and cheese were my favorite. Only critique is the cabbage slaw wasn't what I'm used to. It wasn't bad; I'm just used to a slaw that's a little thinner, not quite as crispy, and carries a slightly unnatural orange color. But at $2 a pupusa, they're still good. The tacos were all fabulous. My favorites were the lengua (rich and tender), and carnitas but the al pastor, carne asada, and barbacoa were all decent as well. My only complaint is that Mexican street tacos usually have two tortillas, and some of these tacos tore a bit with their solo tortilla. Going to be honest, not sure how much English they speak, but they do speak at least a little bit (ordered on the phone in Spanish, spoke both when picking up). Their prices are reasonable and the food is tasty and filling, so I will definitely be back!

These are the BEST tacos.. PERIOD!!! Always fresh and good customer service. I go all the time. I'm…read moreon my way there now

Great place for hamburgers french fries and wings. Got to watch my daughter's boyfriend play. It…read morewas a fun night.

A lively dive bar with almost nightly live-music…read more I used to frequent Morsberger's in the old days. Now it's a brighter livelier place, still showing off it's divey decor. You can enter on Main Street, or from the back patio. For the full dive-effect, I like to come directly from the old iron staircase in the back, halfway up to the patio, past the original tiny old restrooms and the ice machine. (There's nicer restrooms on the performance / pool-table side.) I looked in on the pool-table side where bands play regularly. There's seating there for around 30, mostly used when bands are playing or by pool-players or when the bar side is full. There's some benches out on the patio for warmer weather and for smoking. The walls are covered with old rock memorabilia, and i love the bar side where there are old albums on the ceiling too! Plus a collection of old stuff over the years that defies description. The bar seats maybe 15. I always sit on the bar side, where it's usually dimly lit. You can get basic mixed drinks and some premium spirits, and plenty of varieties of beers, some craft, some old regulars. They have a small kitchen, too. I usually just get a cold Natty Boh and watch some sports on their several tvs, or talk to anyone I know, or anyone who happens to be nearby. This time i got there on a Thursday after 5 and it was pretty quiet, between the regulars who finish around 4pm and the music-lovers who come after 6 or 7. This time I was one-and-done. I've been here for some rock, and mostly for a more Catonsvillian variety of punk and metal, sometimes every night!, though usually not Mondays. Sometimes there's a cover. It's usually good bands, with a lively crowd, some from the nearby college. There's a small number of parking spaces straight out back, only on their side of the alleys, and leaving the spaces behind the deck for the apartments to the east. The out-front street parking is pay at-the-meter or by-app during Mon-Sat 8-6, and otherwise free.

I used Islington Kitchen as the caterer for a private event I hosted in January, and let me tell…read moreyou... the food was SO good, I didn't even get a plate! Yes, at my own event That alone should tell you everything! Every single guest was raving about the food all night, especially the Rasta Pasta, which was a clear favorite. Kemar was exceptionally professional from start to finish. He delivered everything ahead of schedule and made sure the chafing setup was correct and ready to go, which made the entire process stress-free for me. What really stood out was the attention to detail. I had guests with dietary restrictions, including pescatarians and vegetarians, and Kemar handled everything with care. There was no confusion or crossover, and my guests definitely noticed and appreciated it. I truly can't express how satisfied I was. Not just with the service, but with how happy my guests were. That's what matters most when hosting. I would absolutely recommend Islington Kitchen for any event, and I'm already looking forward to stopping by the food truck to support again! ****************** Catering Order: - Snapper - Barbe-Fried chicken - Jerk wings - Rasta Pasta - Fried plantain - Yellow Rice ****************** Thanks again!

The Escovitch Snapper with cabbage was delicious. I added a side of spices that took it to another…read morelevel. Thanks for the great customer servicel