I came to Annapolis for my birthday weekend and unfortunately had one of the worst service experiences here at the Fox's Den. Our server, Bobby M, was rude and dismissive from the start. When I asked if they had burgers, he tapped the menu and said, "We are a pizza spot!!!" which immediately set the tone. We decided to stay anyway, but things didn't improve. My husband ordered the braised short ribs, not realizing it came with a spicy sauce. When we brought it up, Bobby told us if it was remade, we'd be charged for both orders. No effort to check with the kitchen or involve a manager -- just a flat no. Then my husband ordered an Old Forester 1924, but was given the 1920 instead. The 1924 is highly allocated and hard to find. when he saw they had it, he really wanted to taste it. When we pointed it out, Bobby just said, "Oh, okay," and never corrected the drink or offered a solution. The only bright spot was the bartender, who was friendly and offered him a taste of the 1924; that was the only moment of good service all night. Really disappointing experience, especially for a birthday celebration. 1 star only because of the bartender. read more

One of the most under-rated restaurants downtown, everyone... meet Fox's Den! Something so easy to miss, but you'd realllly be missing out if you continued to walk. Their fat fries, brussel sprouts & pizza, is 100% 5-stars. My server, Alex was awesome too, ensuring I was satisfied nearly every chance she could. I've frequented this place before, and have no issue in returning for a third! read more

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BLUF: Fabulous gastropub tucked away underneath Main Street but it's typically busy and loud. Fox's Den has long been one of my favorite places to drink and eat in downtown Annapolis. When I first started going to this subterranean hang out it seemed very chill but now it's always packed, loud, and if you don't have a reservation then it's probably a long wait. Given that, I probably only go a few times a year but the drinks, service and food are consistently excellent. Given this is a small pub, I think it's best for smaller groups. As far as drinks go, I am drawn to Fox's Den for their good selection of craft beers but I've also enjoyed several of their specialty cocktails. I've tried at least half of the menu and I've never gotten something I didn't like. The deviled eggs, Brussels sprouts, salads and various pizzas are always delicious. For a heavier option, the braised short rip is also tasty. read more

Fox's Den - The FeBREWary tap line celebrates Maryland Craft Beers. This isn't the DTA view tourists come for but I loved it! - Gastropubs Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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After theater drinks and food were very enjoyable. The vibe is very chill, not super boisterous, and pretty low key for a gastro pub. And the food was surprisingly good. The sausage party pizza was great - good sausage, good sauce, crisp crust. The fig and pig pizza was very special, covered in thick ham slices, fig spread, and balsamic glaze. However, the duck fat fries were maybe the star of the night; they were seriously crispy and umami. If you love cheese, the stuffed shells are the right choice. And if you want a unique but familiar cocktail, the maple old fashioned was quite delicious. read more

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I must say while I didn't have a bad time, my expectations were higher! I have never been here before and was really excited to try it. The appetizers were much better than the pizzas. While the pizzas weren't bad, they weren't all that spectacular. And my whole table went most of our meal without water until the waitress finally came back w a jug for the table since we had to grab her to ask for refills twice which was helpful but i would've like the jug far sooner if she was busy. I really liked the Brussels sprouts and meatballs. My sister swears by the duck fat fries but they were a little too thin and crispy for me (but maybe we got the bottom of the cuts). I would have nothing against trying again! read more

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Another great visit to Fox's Den with out of town friends. It was easy to get a table as we strolled in at 5pm on Saturday -- by 6:30pm the Den was packed and a line was forming. As always, apps, pizza and drinks were solid .. making the host family look like culinary geniuses. HITS: Brussels Spouts with Goat Cheese, Duck Fat Fries, Kyle Jeffrey pizza read more

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I found Fox's Den on Yelp when looking for a dinner option in Annapolis that wouldn't break the bank but looked like it had good food. This really hit that mark! My husband and I were seated quickly on a weeknight evening for an early dinner. We decided to share the duck fat fries, lamb meatballs and a pizza. Everything came out hot and fast. We also ended up taking half the pizza home because the portions were a decent size. My husband liked his cocktail that had an interesting mint foam on it. Service was great and they had the AC cranking which was nice on a super hot summer evening. Would be back for sure!! read more

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The food on the menu is ridiculously yummy. It's a tough choice to choose which dish. Also, a great selection of beers and creative mix drinks. The staff is helpful and attentive and the underground bar is a nice spot for a date or outing with friends. read more

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A tale of two reviews: Fox's Den as a pizzeria and Fox's Den as a gastropub We came in on a recent Sunday evening - my wife and our two teenage boys. Even though it was the height of tourist season, Sunday night was the perfect time to arrive as there were no crowds at all. Let's start with the highlights. Fox's Den pizza is very, very good. We tried the Fig and Pig, the special of the evening, the Denethor, and the sausage party. All three were flavorful, with crust that had just the right bite and chew. We're dans of Timber pizza here in Annapolis (well, and DC) and Fox's Den definitely gives them a run for their money. And I think Fox's edges them out. (Blasphemy - cries my wife) Fox's Den for a cold brew. Also quite good. Which is excellent when having pizza on a hot, Maryland night. Fox's Den as a gastropub. Well, now we've hit a bit of a snag. Fox's tries so very hard to be an upscale gastropub and comes up short. And not really a little short. We tried their take on deviled eggs and my family, which adores deviled eggs were shocked into silence by the Fox's version. And not in a good way. One egg remained on the serving plate untouched. Normally, someone is in risk of losing a digit trying to get the last bite of any deviled eggs. The fried havarti was solid - and the carmelized onions try at came with it were likely the best non-pizza product at the establishment Poblano Caesar salad - Very very dry, with only a hint of poblano. Actually, only a hint of dressing. But it had maybe a pound of grated Parmesan cheese. This was the first item presented and the oldest boy looked at it and commented, unsolicited, "you would think a gastropub would have anchovies". And he was right - and that was a perfect sample of the menu failings. The only non-pizza entree we tried were the moules-frites. A huge bowl of mussels in a heavy broth, with duck fat fries piled on top. The fries weee decent, but as can be expected if piled onto a soup they quickly became just a soggy mess, losing their luster almost immediately. And the heavy brother was just missing something. It wasn't flavored well, and none of us could quite point to the missing ingredient(s). It was again a swing at an elevated dish that fell flat. The pizza certainly rated 4 stars. The gastropub only 3. And I feel that just a bit generous. However - the ambiance is spot on. The great vibe is a 5 star feel (again, not a crowded raucous night) so I'll average it out to a 4. read more

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Fox's den gives comfy, close, cozy vibes. You'll walk downstairs from the outside sidewalk into the bar. Good amount of seating but I imagine during busy season it can fill to capacity. Very good food, cocktail, and beer menu. Staff were friendly. Pizza is good and duck fat fries are delish! read more

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If you like dimly let places with great pizza and bourbon, this is for you. We got there right as it opened and it was pretty sparse, but within 30 mins it was full of activity. We ordered the Denerhor and the Fig and Pig, which really didn't take long to come out so that was nice. We sat next to the bar, which also gave us a great view of the pizza making operation and fancy oven. Both were great in their own ways so it was nice to have both of them to sample. The bourbon selection is nice as well, with a good variety of allocated and regular stuff. We will definitely be back to try new pizza. read more

Fox's Den - Denethor and Fig and Pig - Gastropubs Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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Elite pizza joint in downtown Annapolis. Great food. Great people. Great vibes. Super cool.

The food was absolutely delicious! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The servers were very nice and the service was fast and efficient. The vibe of the restaurant was very welcoming and the music was great! read more

Grrreat pizza! What a surprise. Also ordered some strong drinks from the full bar. Had some fish and chips. Those were ok. Will definitely come back great ambiance and servers read more

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Great take on leveled eggs always great food when ypu come here. Brussels sprouts always a staple to go too. read more

Fox's Den - Really good :) a different take on deviled eggs ! Always good food here ! - Gastropubs Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Eclectic pizza menu and one of the better values for food we found in Annapolis. Cool downstairs joint with excellent beer, cider and bourbon choices. Another restaurant in town recommended it to us. read more

Great pizza and cocktails. Fine craft beer selection and the best brown liquors you could want. I think the pizzas can use a hair more salt to liven them up, but they are crisp and the best in town. Nice selection of options or just look at the toppings on the specialty pies and build your favorite on top of the El Pres (cheese & red sauce) which is what I prefer. Other food is good as well. I think it is all better as shareable plates, but do what works for you. The place is easy to miss as it's a basement restaurant with nothing but a doorway poking up on to Main Street. read more

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Brick oven pizza and for fox sake are by far my favorite items on the menu!! Delicious food! Cozy spot! Staff is friendly and nice! read more

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Good food. Really liked the onion soup. Service was excellent. Ambiance was relaxed & friendly. Will definitely be back. read more

Fox's Den - Woodfired 4 Onion Soup - Gastropubs Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Great food and a fun time at Fox's Den! We didn't have a reservation but only waited about 15 min. We grabbed a drink at the bar while waiting and that was perfect to pass the time. Between the 4 of us we shared a bunch of plates . My favorite was the mussels. Everyone else said their favorite was the steamed carrots. Shot ribs were good too. Meatballs and deviled eggs were good but would probably try something else next time. We also got the specialty pizza which had apple jams and prosciutto. All really great food and a fun spot! read more

Good, above average food that is HEAVILY seasoned. Great place for taste buds that have been dulled at bit from alcohol. Service was always very nice and attentive. Ambiance is dynamic, even chaotic. It's very popular, so very loud in there, which is part people and part the acoustics of the spot. read more

If you're not already worshipping at the altar of Pig Wings, you're doing dinner wrong. Foxes Den is where your stomach goes to write its memoir--chapter one? Pig. Freaking. Wings. These crispy, tender bites of porcine perfection should come with a warning label: Highly Addictive. May Cause Emotional Attachment. Every pizza I've tried here is a winner--whether you're going classic, the Fig and Pig or trying the newest concoction, the crust is consistently spot-on: crispy, chewy, and clearly built by someone who respects the dough gods. And then there's Tommy behind the bar, aka the Beverage Whisperer. Whether he's shaking up a smoky bourbon concoction or pointing you toward a beer you didn't know you'd love (but now dream about nightly), the guy's got serious talent and better vibes than your favorite playlist. The space has a cool, laid-back energy, the staff is on point, and honestly, it's the kind of place where you come for one drink and end up staying for dessert and round three. If gastro-heaven had a ZIP code, it'd be somewhere near foxes den. read more

My favorite spot in Annapolis. Great beer selection, fantastic food - I think some of the best pizzas I've had. Try the "pig and fig." The mussels and frites are sooo good. And perhaps the best part -- the cocktails. Everyone's favorite seems to be " for fox sake" - the bourbon cocktail is delicious-- but for me, the sneaky neighbor can't be beat! Anyway, stop by - you won't be disappointed. And I love the vibe. read more

Great atmosphere and food! Brussels sprouts were so yummy. I definitely recommend for a cozy and crowd-pleasing restaurant in Annapolis. Only negative thing was our server. She had terrible customer service and definitely needs some training. read more

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Service was perfect, however the food was the worst. Duck Butter Fries was over cooked (Fries) Wishing Blackwall and Hitch had them back on their menu. The Jerk Chicken Pizza was THE worst pizza I have ever tasted. The jerk taste was more like Smoke Chicken and Cumin very bland. The Tap IPA only thing that moved this Rating to, two stars Excluding the Server. He was excellent read more

Strong cocktail and really good duck fat fries but the pizza really missed the mark. The crust of the pizza was pretty flavorless and it was done around the edges but still very wet and gummy in the middle. Even our kids wouldn't eat it. read more

Came here for happy hour after seeing a few food bloggers I follow mention this place. It's a tucked in and can easily be missed. It appeared they are known for their pizzas (made in house and are part of the happy hour menu, I believe you get $4 off any pizza) and I can see why. As always, my party and I tried a little bit of everything and my favorite dishes so far is the pizza and the shrimp hush puppies. They also have a good IPA selection if that's you thing, you really can't go wrong with pizza and beer. I'll definitely be back. read more

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I've been to Fox's Den several times now. The food is always consistently good and the service great. It's easier to get a table during the week when it's not as crowded. The maple old-fashioned is a good drink to try if you like bourbon. The Brussels sprouts were amazing with feta and hot honey. The Vincent and Fig and Pig were the pizzas that we ordered and were delicious. read more

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Fun, ambient spot underground in the heart of downtown Annapolis. I came with 5 friends and we shared the Brussels sprouts, duck fries, and 3 pizzas: fig and pig, sausage party, and regular cheese. The Brussels sprouts were definitely the best part, but everything tasted good and the pizzas were hefty. Server was very warm. Will be back next time I'm in DTA! read more

I really enjoyed The Vincent & a couple of bourbon Cocktails at HH. Mushroom pizza didn't have a good distribution of Mushrooms. But at least the bartender was cute. Nice to talk to & seemed kind. Almost an empty bar. Score! It's in a cute basement, great atmosphere, no touristy vibe for the location. I'd be back! They have happy hour too. read more

Fox's Den - The Vincent, could do better on mushroom distribution - Gastropubs Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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Everything was absolutely delicious! We got the duck fat fries, the sausage party pizza, and the foghorn ranch pizza. We were very happy.

Best Mocktail I've ever had-- the For Fox Sake was truly incredible and can be made with alcohol. The pizza was also phenomenal. We had the Tropic Thunder, which was so flavorful. With juicy jerk chicken, pineapples, and white sauce, this pizza had a really unique and satisfying kick. The fries and lamb meatballs were also very good. Our server was very knowledgeable, kind, and quick. The cellar bar feeling is quite cozy and makes for a lovely dinner. read more

Fox's Den - For Fox Sake - without alcohol ! SO GOOD - Gastropubs Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Good beer selection and nice pizzas in a subterranean environment on Main Street, Annapolis. $5 off specialty pizzas on Mondays is a nice surprise but I go for the El Prez (a shout out to Dave Portnoy's plain cheese pizza review, One Bite) to which the discount does not apply. Big winner for us is the duck fat fries which are not cooked in seed oils!! Tallow and/or duck fat are the best way to cook fries for health and taste. Thanks Mr Fox. read more

Fox's Den - This is the Jerry something pizza. Not bad but it ain't my bag, baby. The el prez let's the simplicity and ingredients do the talking. - Gastropubs Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

This is our second time at the establishment. First time was very busy and we only had drinks at the bar. We had food this time and was very good. Started out with the roasted carrots with whipped goat cheese and I have to say probably the best rendition of this dish we've had. We also had the maple old fashioned. While they were good, this is where I'm not giving it 5 stars. The old fashioned was on tap. It was well balanced, and pretty good, a little sweet for my taste. When I get an old fashioned I like the experience of them making it and tasting the craft of their work. We also had the Vincent pizza which was much better than we anticipated. Overall a great experience and we will be back! read more

Had reservations for 6 people on a Sunday evening. Our server was super nice and accommodated the picky eaters of the group (me). For apps, we ordered the duck fat fries and fried havarti with the bacon jam on the side. Both were delicious. For entrees, I split the El Pres with my fiancé. Really loved the crust of this pizza, it was light and perfectly charred. Others ordered the pepperoni and pepperoncini pizza which looked really good. Only con was that the food came out super fast, so it felt like we were in and out of the restaurant pretty quickly. read more

We asked for the rockfish and it was soooo goood If you're looking for to split it with someone this is a great choice read more

Fox's Den - Rockfish and for fox's sake cocktail - Gastropubs Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

This below ground restaurant makes amazing pizzas!! My family and I tried 3 different ones- they are all fresh and made to order, and you can watch them being cooked. Very cool vibe and a gem in DTA. read more

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My go-to for nearby pizza and beer. Right below Infernos, Frank's pizza and Puppatellas.

This pizza is by far my favorite in Annapolis. The staff is always very friendly and get your food out quick. Really cool atmosphere with TVs and a chill bar. Highly recommend. read more

Fox's Den - Aftermath of Sausage Party, Foghorn Ranch, Vincent, and Fig & Pig - Gastropubs Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

This is my favorite restaurant, period. And I've lived in a lot of places. Nice atmosphere, excellent service every time, and the menu is small but so good. There is almost always something new to try and their standard items are consistently delicious. Their short list of featured cocktails is amazing too. The first time I came here it was after being disappointed in my first course at another restaurant and I wished I'd come here first. You do have to arrive early if you don't have a reservation, so I like to make one or get there when they open. Even when there's a wait they'll just text you so you can enjoy shopping until your table's ready. read more