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    Julep Kitchen & Bar

    4.4 (634 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    St. Louis Ribs (1/2 Rack), greens, and Mac and cheese.

    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.

    Dessert menu
    Veronica L.

    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.

    Chicken Fried Steak
    Katlyn H.

    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.

    Apple Crisp A'amode
    Krystal M.

    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

    Chili with cornbread. 07-10-25
    Sylvia A.

    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.

    Donald S.

    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???

    Happy Hour Menu - bar area only
    Crissie H.

    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.

    This was my wife's Salmon, Candid Yams and brussel sprouts, and their Brussels are delicious!
    Dwayne H.

    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!

    Smoked Fried Chicken Brussels Sprouts side  Hush puppies side
    Emma D.

    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

    Smoked Fried Chicken, Collard Greens, Hush Puppies & Honey Butter
    Jamar S.

    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.

    Crabby Fries
    Eimy B.

    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.

    Fried Green Tomatoes with Shrimp
    Sonya H.

    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.

    Pork steak
    Ashley K.

    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!

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    This one of go to places. The food is always as expected and the selection is good. Staff is friendly every time.

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    Happy hour tacos and rings were good. Had the pulled pork and the chicken thighs. Both were great..... but the sides were small.....

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    One of my favorite soul food restaurants in Annapolis. Been there a few times and the menu is great.

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    Ask the Community - Julep Kitchen & Bar

    Do the hush puppies have whole corn kernels inside?

    Yes, they are made with corn meal.

    Do you take reservations?

    They take reservations in the evening. Mon-thurs is not too packed so you can get a table by walking. However, the weekends you might want to reserve.

    How is the Karaoke there? Who is the KJ?

    Hi Lisa! Yes, we currently have karaoke Thursday nights starting at 9:00pm. Kelley, from Rising Star Entertainment, is our KJ.

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