Another year, another 5-star review! Johnathan yet again was the gem at the bar! Great service, drinks how we like them, and food worth another visit! Love this place! read more

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I enjoyed the food here and want to come back to try other dishes. I got the crab dip which was good, but you didn't see much crab. It also comes with fresh and hot baguettes which were enjoyable. I really enjoyed the Cajun pasta. It came with big shrimp and delicious noodles, extremely creamy too. The brisket sandwich was decent, but you could definitely get better brisket elsewhere. The brussel sprouts were really good. It had candied pecans, bacon, and feta cheese mixed in it. It's in a shopping center with plenty of parking. The restaurant itself is a pretty casual setting. Our server was also the bartender even though we didn't sit at the bar. She was also friendly. read more

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Julep is a favorite of my family. We love to take friends here since we can always find seating quickly and our food delivered with little wait. Most of their proteins are smoked meats so they have lots of yummy options for those that like southern comfort. We've been here loads of times and have never had anything we didn't enjoy. Most often we are too full to have dessert although we always try to leave room. I ordered a 1/2 rack! My husband was surprised by the portions. I always order their hush puppies (they come with a yummy honey butter). Their cream of crab comes with lumps of crab in their portions. Though we didn't get it this time, we've been known to enjoy their fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, chili (comes with brisket chunks in it), and blackberry chicken. Great place for families or gatherings of friends. read more

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Only visit at one time, but the food good and the service was great. We tried the dried hot rub and the naked wings along with the southern egg rolls. Different but good! read more

Julep never misses. The worst thing about this place is the long wait during peak times but it's always worth it. I've never had a bad thing on the menu. It is the type of place where you want to keep eating even if you're full. They have a large variety of southern specialities. They have the BEST hush puppies in the area, if not all of Maryland. So good I didn't even take a picture, just dove right in. Inside is a mix of industrial and southern kitchen. read more

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We stopped here on our way to spend the day in Annapolis. It was lunch time on a Wednesday when we visited, and I was surprised they didn't have a lunch menu. We got biscuits to share. The biscuits were buttery and fluffy. I got the chicken fried steak with green beans and mashed potatoes, because our server recommended the dish. I really liked the chicken fried steak. The gravy had a mushroom flavor that was really good, I usually don't love a brown gravy. The steak itself was perfectly fried. read more

Julep Kitchen & Bar - Chicken Fried Steak - Barbeque Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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Great cute spot! First time here was surprised and worried about such fast service on Saturday. Such a vibe! Loved this place--they just have a system. With in minutes of sitting we had drinks and ordered starters. By time I finished the tasty cream of crab soup, my jambalaya had arrived. Everything tasted soo good. Out server was super sweet and attentive. Will definitely be back Order: Starter: cream of crab soup and the buttermilk biscuits Me: Jambalaya Him: blackberry Chipotle chicken thighs with yams and Mac n cheese read more

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One of my girlfriends is from Annapolis. Born and raised. She introduced me to this restaurant. She wanted to catch an early lunch. I bought up the menu and reviews and said why not. Those fried green tomatoes had me intrigued. So glad that I tried it. It was topped with a sauce and the perfect sizable shrimp. It was very good and cooked and breaded perfectly. Our server checked on us regularly. I wasn't that hungry when we arrived so I stuck with the appetizer. With a refreshing glass of lemonade. I would love to return to check out their extended menu. Quite a bit caught my eye. Bonus there is plenty of parking available in the parking lot. read more

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Wow! Now I see why the young kids say "it slaps". That's most certainly what it felt like after the first bite of the smoked chicken...a literal slap to my taste buds. Sweet, salty, juicy, crispy, and everything in between! The entire Julep southern kitchen experience is pleasant. From the hosts, to servers, to the open dining space. The menu reads like a whos who's in southern cooking: chicken fried steak, meatloaf, shrimp and grits, jambalaya, fried green tomatoes. What's cool is Julep has also created thier own fun dishes like the blackberry chipotle glazed thighs and the waffles pig. The biscuits are massive....flaky and buttery. The Collard greens are superb, perfectly seasoned, something I'll admit the Mac and cheese lacked. Chicken is something that's so widely consumed, and in soooo many variations, that it's hard to find something this unforeseen. This dry rub is Unmatched! Yes the menu is great, but if you didn't get the smoked chicken, were you really here??? read more

Julep Kitchen & Bar - Barbeque Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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I've only eaten at this restaurant, maybe two times before, but I was close by and hungry. I'm not a fan of to go food from quality restaurants because by the time I get home it's all cold. However, I called and ordered a salad and the southern fried chicken. It was very nicely, packaged, and service was wonderful. I would order from them again. read more

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This is actually my 2nd time coming here, and they never disappoint. The food is always amazing. The service is courteous, warm, and professional from the time you walk in; til' the time you leave. Our waiter was Jose and he not only gave us good service, but made it his mission to inform us of different food options if we were to try. So if you in the area of this particular Julep's... Treat your taste buds for an amazing feeling + they have a lot of gluten free options, if you're gluten free! read more

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Very nice inside. Cozy. Great staff. My favorite is the jambalaya. Nice bar too. 85 more characters needed. It's a good restaurant. Are you hungry? Go read more

Came last night with my family for dinner. There were 5 of us, only had to wait 15 minutes for a table. Our waitress was very attentive and sweet. We started off with biscuits for the table- they were very warm and not too dry- served with a spicy jam & some honey butter. They were sooooo delicious. My main meal was the smoked fried chicken, it is A LOT of chicken lol I got the spicy dry rub on the side to try and it was really good- would recommend trying it if you like a little kick with your chicken. For sides I got the Brussel sprouts which have bacon, goat cheese and some type of nut in them. They were really good and flavorful. I also had the hush puppies which are served with the same butter that came with the biscuits. They were nice and crisp but not over cooked. I recommend both sides. My family seemed to enjoy their dishes as well. My friend had the burger with pork belly on it, my father had the Cajun seafood pasta & my mother had the blackberry thighs. Overall everything tasted great. We got dessert to go, I had bread pudding which I later ate- and it was phenomenal. The sauce they serve with it really brings it together nicely. Definitely heat it up prior to eating if you have it to go. Overall was a good experience and I'm glad we ended up eating here. Would recommend read more

Julep Kitchen & Bar - Smoked Fried Chicken Brussels Sprouts side Hush puppies side - Barbeque Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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Stumbled across this great place while on business travel. Had a fantastic pulled pork sandwich and a couple of beers while catching the World Cup game... Service was friendly and fun to hang with. read more

Blackberry Chipotle Glazed Thighs This is my go to item. The sauce is fantastic. The thighs are giant and it's usually got a crispy outside with a juicy moist inside. Although this last time I went, it seems like the chicken was reheated and not freshly made to order for my to go order. Brussels Sprouts Brussels sprouts are beyond their prime, as they smelled and tasted old. Gave three stars as they are typically on point, here's hoping this visit was a fluke. I will update my rating on the next visit when I go. read more

When we last came to Julep, it was fresh off of visit from a nearby winery, and it was some place we stumbled on. This time our visit was intentional, but who knew it would take us 4 yrs to return. It wasn't because of the food, that's for sure - today we had the fish & chips, fried green tomatoes, southern egg rolls, beet salad, sampler, Waffled Pig, and flash fried chicken entree. Everything was delicious, everything was top tier, and to top it off, our server was knowledgeable, friendly, and just full of good energy. The vibe of the entire establishment was just super comfortable & we will definitely be back again. Hopefully sooner. read more

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I've come a couple times now. Food is phenomenal! Literally finger licking good. I have not had one bad food item from their menu. Best cornbread I've had in my life! I'd pass on the sweet tea, that tasted watered down. Staff is great, location is clean, bathrooms are impressive - they even have toilet rugs which are great for elderly folks or anyone if the floors are wet. read more

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Food and service were amazing. Ribs with greens and Mac and cheese. Also had smoked old fashion which was pretty decent. Not the best I've had but way better than I expected. read more

Julep Kitchen & Bar - St. Louis Ribs (1/2 Rack), greens, and Mac and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Actually, pretty good! The homemade biscuits were delicious, the fried ribs and the egg rolls were delicious. I'll definitely go again.. we for happy hour read more

Such delicious southern food! A real treat and the service is always wonderful. Highly recommend!

This is my first time in the service was good. The waiter (Antonio) was very attentive and found out about my mom's dietary restrictions. We probably ordered a little too much food. I always like to try wings, especially if they are stated in the menu as award winning wings! I ordered the old baby wings and they were OK. I also ordered the pulled chicken sandwich with a side of collard greens, which was delicious The biscuits are incredible with the honey butter! And my mom enjoyed her fried fish (catfish). We also tried the fried green tomatoes with shrimp and they were good as well. I ordered iced tea half sweet half unsweetened and it was perfect! Everything came out hot! It's a great place to come with family. They do have a bar in front where people were watching the game. Looks like they have a great bourbon menu as well with specialty cocktails. They have indoor and outdoor seating. I highly recommend this place. It was just the wings that was a bit of a turn off. Perhaps I needed to order another flavor outside of old Bay. I'll certainly return next time I'm in Annapolis. read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants in Annapolis. Their soul food is authentic and my favorite are the sweet potatoes casserole and greens. And fried ribs!! read more

Overall I had a really great visit at Julep! it's a fairly big building with tons of seating options and nice ambiance. I could see it as a nice date night or early family dinner for those with little ones. We had a fantastic waiter who was alert to our needs, fun to chat with, and really insightful. His service alone truly deserved 5 stars. Now on to the food - we ordered the fried green tomatoes with shrimp. The $13 price tag for 3 fried green tomatoes was a bit steep IMO but it was delicious! They were flavorful and cooked just right despite the small serving size. For our entree, we both ordered the pork steak and our waiter said it's a fan favorite! After taking one bite, I could tell why! It was so tender, delicious, and big! I ordered a side of potatoes which was basic (and possibly powder potatoes). If you order this dish with potatoes, get the gravy on the side since the pork steak has a "sauce" that may clash with gravy. Lastly, I ordered the warm bread pudding and it was good. The hazelnut spread added a nice nutty flavor that taste delicious with the bread pudding. The only "Miss" for me was that it was serviced with basic apple sauce with a few apple chunks in it. It didn't really enhance the bread pudding taste and seemed like an aftermath addition. All in all - It's a solid place to grab food! But docking it a star for some (minor) misses along the way. And in my opinion, it was better than the sister location the Hideaway! read more

Julep Kitchen & Bar - Pork steak - Barbeque Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Great customer service and BBQ! An unexpected gem in Annapolis! I got the sampler since it was my first time and I couldn't decide on what to get. The sampler comes with two sides, so it's plenty of food and shareable. The Macaroni and Cheese was solid and the Greens were pretty good as well. I was too full for dessert, but will be back next time I'm in Annapolis as their desserts seem to be popular as well. read more

Julep Kitchen & Bar - Julep Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

My friends and I visited Julep for brunch today, and it did not disappoint. Everything we ordered--from the regular and seasonal blueberry biscuits to the pulled pork benedict and hangover cure omelet--was cooked fresh to order and arrived hot and flavorful. Everyone at the table commented on how much they enjoyed their meals. I especially loved my pineapple mimosa--refreshing and the perfect complement to brunch. Our waiter was spectacular and very attentive. There was an error with my meal and the chef came to our table to apologize for the mistake and offered to remake my meal to my liking. I appreciated that detail and excellent customer service. Overall, this restaurant is a 10 out of 10! Great service, good vibes, and food that hits the spot. We will definitely be back! read more

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Forget what we ate...I can't wait to go back! Rarely do I get excited about a menu, but Julep is different. I found it hard to choose the Waffled Pig during my first visit because everything looks good. We started out with appetizers and got the Big Bang Shrimp and Southern Egg Rolls. Shrimp were probably overdone slightly but the taste was incredible. Egg rolls were extremely tasty. Portions for entrees were large and everything was great. Service was excellent and server was attentive and friendly. Restaurant is a large space. We sat at a high top and they seated us quickly. Food came out quickly. We left full and look forward to the next visit. read more

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I walked in, ordered to go at the side counter this time. I ordered the Southern Fish and chips. This came with two catfish filets, fries and a little bit of coleslaw. It took about 10 minutes to get my food and I was on my way. I drove about 15 minutes away. My food was still pretty hot and fresh. You could only order from their brunch menu, so I was happy to find the catfish as I came in wanting it. read more

I've always wanted to try this place. So my friend and I went here to have dinner. We had missed the Happy hour. This place is very spacious in the inside and I didn't expect the food to be that amazing and the drinks The crab dip was a 10/10 The Brussels: I had to send them back Chili: 9.5/10 Mac: 9/10 Mash potatoes: 7.5/10 The service was great too. Definitely will be going back. read more

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Great service and ambiance. It's great seeing the food prep area. Owner was very cool too. read more

I've been here for brunch but tried dinner this time. The service is excellent, the menu is good sized and they do sell out of specials though. Since I was in a hotel and wanted a smaller portion, I tried the fried green tomatoes appetizer (no shrimp as I don't eat it), and the crab and corn chowder which was awesome. The menu here is good but go with friends as everything is HUGE. I do leftovers, and if you do too this is the place. read more

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The food is amazing!!! Staff went above and beyond! Homemade dessert and ice cream was delicious! Everything was so good we had dinner there two days in a row! read more

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Food and Service were exceptional. Best Wings I've had and I'm an expert. Biscuits and Ribs were perfect texture! Flavors were Quite Surprising read more

Julep Kitchen & Bar - Moist Wings, Ribs, Biscuits and Crab soup. Great Flavor BarBQ sauces - Barbeque Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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The food was pretty good and the portions were great! I wouldn't go for the barbecue sampler. It was ok given that this isn't a barbecue place. However, everything else was better. read more

We can say we gave it a try. Took it on good faith that the food is good and service is 5 stars however we received mediocre food and 3 star service. The burnt ends plate was tasteless. Overdone, stringy and tough we were disappointed with this plate. One of us got the sweet potatoes and they were mushy and definitely not fresh. The other ordered Cole slaw and that was ok. Certainly disappointed with this experience and will keep on looking for a decent BBQ place. read more

This was my first time at Julep, and I'll definitely be back. I arrived just before the end of brunch, and there was plenty of seating available. It's a much bigger restaurant than I realized at first. I started with the cinnamon roll, which was AMAZING! It's made with their biscuit dough and topped with cream cheese brown butter icing. Seriously, it's the best cinnamon roll I've had! They have a pretty good cocktail menu, including adult slushies and several bourbon drinks. I decided to go with a margarita, which was fresh and well balanced. I ordered the chicken and waffles for my meal, which comes with pecan-smoked fried chicken. The chicken was super flavorful, and not your typical fried chicken. It comes with 4 pieces of chicken, which I think made the $20 price tag well worth it. The service was great from the moment I walked in. I was greeted right away by the hostess and then Ellie took over at the bar. She was super sweet and gave me recommendations, helped me decide on a drink, and kept checking in with me. read more

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I have visited this Annapolis location on several occasions. The food and service were good, as usual. Notwithstanding, at today's visit, I was alarmed, shocked, DISGUSTED and disappointed when I observed the cook - who was actively working on the grill - sticking food in his mouth while preparing orders of food. This is forbidden by food safety regulations as it is obviously a hygiene problem as well as contamination risk!!!! read more

The biscuits are 10 !!! Good place, with a unique menu. I had the smoked pork steak, it was not what I expected. It was a 3 inch thick slab of pork shoulder, more roast than steak, but it was delicious. My coworker had the brisket. Said it was really good. It had an awesome looking smoke ring. But the biscuits... Incredible!!! read more

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Had about everything on the menu but I have my selective "go to" favorites. My husband and I enjoy sitting at the bar. Service is always great , we even invited our family to join us for brunch. They couldn't stop talking about how much they enjoyed the place. It's in our neighborhood so we visit often read more

Julep Kitchen & Bar - Yolovelygirl - Barbeque Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Julep is definitely one of the best restaurants in the Annapolis area. We have been here dozens of times.....never a disappointment. The sampler was amazing today just like every other time I've ordered it. My wife's pot pie perfect as well. Only negative comment I have to say is I sincerely hope that the management will add the pork steak entree back to the menu! This is my all time favorite and I'm not the only one who wants it back! Management please do the right thing!! read more

A great place not to remember... Julep in Annapolis - meh, it's alright. If you like your wings dry enough to be used as sandpaper, you're in for a treat! The jambalaya was more like soup, so bring a ladle if you want to fish out the good stuff. And if you're claustrophobic, good luck - the seating arrangement is so crowded you'll feel like you're dining in a sardine can. All jokes aside because I'm sure some folks probably really enjoy this spot. So there is a bright side, it's in a great location! So, if you're planning to eat elsewhere and just want a place to rest your feet, Julep's your spot. Otherwise, adhere to my recommendation... Recommendation level - I would have to rule against it mainly because there are so many better options in the area. Also, the service was hit or miss. Good Luck! read more

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