Great option for fine dining American food. Great service and ambiance. Definitely need a reservation. Cocktails were a little strong for us, so I would get wine next time. Food: - tuna tartare was okay overall - scallops were the best I've ever had - lobster tempura was amazing - ravioli is highly recommended - solid crab cake - branzino was not as flavorful as expected - sea bass is their most popular entree read more

For years, Linwoods was the "go to" place in Baltimore when entertaining out of town guests. No longer. I went last night with three friends. Each of us had one of the worst meals we have ever had in a restaurant of that category. To begin with, I ordered a wine with which I am familiar. This particular bottle must not have been stored correctly and had an "off" taste-- loss of flavor, slightly sour....in any case, after calling a manager it was replaced with a better, different bottle-- (we take it for granted that their wines re overpriced). It was changed, but reluctantly, by an ungracious manager. I then ordered a Greek salad. Instead of a Greek salad, the waiter brought me a chunk of iceberg lettuce, covered with bacon bits. i sent it back. In its place came a salad with lettuce, small bits of tomato, and pracitcally microscopic bits of cheap feta. The whole thing was doused with vinegar (Greeks abhor vinegar and use lemon juice.) My final course was a plain fish-- plain is indeed the word, as it was absolutely tasteless. The service was as poor as the food. We could not wait to get out of the place. What a disappointment-- Linwoods was once a fine restaurant. I would have enjoyed my meal better at any number of fast food places. read more

Great meal, great service from all staff including busboy and server and hostess. The environment is quite nice and is not loud so you can hear the others in your party. The food is really good here though pricy. Was here for a birthday dinner. My mom and I shared two dishes, the Bronzini and the duck and scallop salad. We got the Brussels sprouts appetizer for the table. My relatives got the crab soup and a pizza with spinach and goat cheese for their meal. It looked good and filling. We all had dessert. I had chocolate bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and it was delicious. All in all, a good meal and a great evening. Highly recommend. read more

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Your paying top dollar but your getting the smallest bird sized portion, decent atmosphere and promot service just too expensive

I grew up in the Owings Mills area and did not realize this establishment has been hidden here all this while. Came here for dinner as a party of 5 and all of our entrees were great. Our table ordered mocktails, which were just okay. The service was excellent and we appreciated our server accommodating us given that the kitchen was closing shortly after our reservation time. read more

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It's been over a decade since I've been to Linwoods which is crazy because I drive past here everyday. A friend of mine gave me a Linwoods gift card as a wedding gift so hubby and I made reservations and went on a Friday night. Amazing service from Josh. The food and drinks are stellar. I can't wait to go back! read more

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I went to Linwoods as I have many times over the past decade. Let me lead with the service was and has always been top tier. There was a New York Strip special that I opted for and the first couple of bites were amazing but as I got into the steak the meat tasted as if it was frozen at some point. I spit out two pieces onto my plate because I couldn't eat it and made my server aware. She apologized profusely and stated their meat is never frozen and that the restaurant doesn't even have a freezer. When the manager came by I mentioned it to her and she too apologized. The steak was not up to Linwood's standard at all and that was highly disappointing to me because I have never gotten less than an excellent meal from that establishment. Hopefully that was a fluke read more

Linwoods - New York Strip with creamed spinach and fries - New American Near Me - Owings Mills, Maryland

This place checks every box--food, drinks, atmosphere, and the people. We always sit at the bar because that's where the energy is. The bartender is top-tier, and you'll even catch some of Baltimore's who's-who posted up, laughing, talking, and enjoying the night with everybody. And let me be real--the drinks are strong. Good, but strong. So take your time unless you want that buzz to hit you faster than you planned lol. The whole spot is just a vibe--good energy, good people, every time. If you're coming to chill, the bar area is the move. If you're on a date, the main dining area gives you that perfect laid-back, intimate feel. Either way, this place delivers. read more

Honestly one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The restaurant is beautiful with a view to the grill and dim lighting. This menu has a great mix of seafood, vegetable, and classic favorites with an inventive twist. I came with my husband for our anniversary and everything was a fantastic. Service was welcoming, kind, and fast. Our server Keri was so pleasant and offered great suggestions. We started with the spicy tuna tartar, it was a really interesting and tasty dish. The kitchen split in half for us to share and it was really thoughtful and this is a hard one to share! I ordered the shrimp and scallop linguine - spectacular dish. The seafood was definitely the star and so well prepared. My husband ordered the French onion burger and what a treat! The burger was juicy, and really tasted like French onion soup! It might be the best burger in Baltimore. I can forget the warm bread and butter you start the meal with, it was so yummy - I totally snapped a picture! They ended the meal with their s'mores dessert it was so thoughtful! This experience was top notch, so much so we are already planning to return! read more

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This place was truly amazing. We went to celebrate my mother's birthday and from the moment we walked in, everything was great. The hosts at the front were super nice and took us to our table right away. The chef even came out to wish my mother a happy birthday and make sure everything was to our liking, which was such a thoughtful touch. The staff was wonderful. Our waitress, along with everyone who brought out food, was so nice and professional. We were a party of 5 and had a 9 year old with us. Our waitress was very accommodating and even went above and beyond to make a special sweet tea for the child. The food was AMAZING. We ordered steak, sea bass, scallops, and salmon and everything was cooked perfectly. The steak was soooo good that my dad finally understood why he should order a medium rare steak. It was cooked PERFECT. The drinks were also incredible. GET THE ESPRESSO MARTINI. It will CHANGE YOUR LIFE. It was PERFECTLY BALANCED, SUPER SMOOTH, and just DELICIOUS. Honestly, the BEST ESPRESSO MARTINI I have ever had in my entire life. My mom, dad, and sister all agreed it was amazing. We are already planning to come back JUST for that drink. Halfway through dinner we went to the restroom and saw more of the restaurant. The whole place was very clean, and even though it was busy and every table was full, it never felt too loud or rushed. The staff looked sharp, were very attentive, and the whole place ran like a well oiled machine. The restroom was spotless, modern, and fresh with no smell and no tissue on the floor. I also LOVED the open kitchen concept. They have a normal bar, but on the other side there is a bar that faces right into the kitchen. Next time I come, which will be very soon, I will definitely sit at the kitchen bar. And after that, I will sit at the regular bar just to see the magic that goes into that ESPRESSO MARTINI. I cannot wait to return. I 10000000% recommend. read more

Linwoods - Grilled Octopus - New American Near Me - Owings Mills, Maryland

My Mother treated me to a belated Birthday Lunch. She suggested this place, she's been here several times. This is my first time here. It's upscale with an open kitchen and a nice ambiance. We had reservations for 1:00 pm. They were fairly busy. I saw several guest celebrating Birthdays also. We were seated quickly. Our Server Josh kindly greeted us. We ordered quite a few things. Our food came out quickly. Everything tasted delicious. Our Server Josh was a delight, he was hospitable, charming and entertaining. He made our experience enjoyable. I highly recommend for quality service and great food. read more

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Yesterday,we were @ Linwood's.The food was first class and our waitress,Keri was simply amazing!! Joyce and Bob Lester

I had the worst meal ever on Friday June 19 Arrived for what we thought would be a good dinner of liver, our go to restaurant for this favorite of mine and my husband. Both ordered medium, my liver nice thick slices were rare; second time same rare, unacceptable and disappointed; ordered blackened scallops, they were cold, not blackened, burned and unappetizing, brought it home to take picture for this comment, definitely not to consume. Neither choice was on our check, however I was upset, disappointed and left frustrated over the quality of meal and chefs ability to prepare edible meals at the price of the meals. I am not sure if we will return. My meal was soup, bread, wine. Service was good however, we came for the liver. This was important, pre Father's dayI have not forgotten it. There are fewer quality restaurants in the Pikesville, Owings Mills area compared to 40-50 years ago. What happened to this place, one other time they were out of liver. Enough said. read more

Linwoods was very much an upscale restaurant to eat at. I was very pleased with the service. Ahme was my server and he was a perfect blend of attentive, funny, polite, and everything you'd like in a server. I ordered scampi and he gave me a spoon "in case i wanted to eat like the Italians". He had a great sense of humor and really made sure everyone was satisfied. The food was as good as you could expect. Everything tasted delicious and I was pleasantly surprised to find this spot after never having heard of it. read more

Linwoods - Dark Chocolate S'mores - New American Near Me - Owings Mills, Maryland

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There were three of us for dinner this Thursday night. As always, the food was outstanding and as always, the cocktail menu offerings were disappointing. The gazpacho with crab meat and the encrusted tuna were excellent. I tried something new and was not disappointed; scallops with duck salad and barbecue sauce were terrific. Service was attentive. Restaurant is comfortable. We were asked several times by staff about our meals. read more

Last I was there was a year ago. My brother took me out for my birthday. The food, as always, was excellent as was the service and ambiance.

Linwood has some amazing food, I highly recommend the lobster tempura and pistachios salmon! Not only is this a good place to dine at night , but also a great place to have lunch and still get that fine dining experience, I was highly impressed, the service was giving a upscale type of atmosphere! read more

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A Baltimore fine dining institution, Linwoods is the perfect place for a celebration! Rustic tables with white table cloths & friendly greeters from the moment you walk in. -Maryland Crab Soup has huge lumps of crab meat. -Soup of the day was this carrot curry soup with crème fraiche - 1 of the best soups I've ever had! -French onion soup had a subtle broth with fantastic gruyere cheese -Crab cake is exceptional with this delicious tartar sauce, old bay chips were a bit oily. -Korean beef tacos were enough for a meal with a soup -Warm apple tart a la mode with housemade pastry. Phenomenal service that truly made every moment of the meal feel special! read more

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I loved it here. The service. The ambiance. The food!! Everything exceeded my expectations. I started with the ravioli, which is so delicious. I got some to go For my main courseI had the braised short rib that was awesome. Great atmosphere. Great conversations with complete strangers. I will definitely be a regular read more

I had lunch and enjoyed a delicious beef tenderloin a beet salad and a couple drinks! The drinks were good- and they were more like a drink and a third with the shaker given to me along with the glass- the food was flavorful the steak was cooked to perfection the ambiance was nice- it was chill vibes for lunch read more

Linwoods - Beef Tenderloin - New American Near Me - Owings Mills, Maryland

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Two of us got the steak and it was delicious. We were there for a birthday dinner and were so disappointed with the food. Our appetizers and 2 of our 4 main courses were like nice airport food. The octopus appetizer was nicely grilled, then piled on olive tapenade and sweet pepper hummus. In trying to make it fancy, the flavor of the octopus was lost. The $18 Caesar salad was fine but kind of small and not special. The shaved Brussels sprout Caesar wasn't a salad. It was a pile of heavy, soggy, oily fried Brussels sprouts. The crab cake was good, but the fries were limp. The fries were chosen instead of the honey old bay chips. Those and the coleslaw were very bland for $41. The rainbow trout with crab imperial was saucy. The crab imperial was so saucy, from the mayonnaise I guess, that it overwhelmed the flavor of both the fish and the crab. Desserts and coffee were good. Service- The restaurant was busy, so we knew our waitress had a lot going on. However, all the servers and help would appear and disappear in a flash, making it hard to get someone's attention. For that much money, I'd rather have the flavors of their good ingredients highlighted, instead of fancy-looking food at the flavors' expense. read more

The food was delish, but I didn't care too much for the duck. (Even though it was something different to try with scallop) and the salad. The glaze was delish, our waiters were very attentive to detail, patient because we were seated right beside two older couples that were frequent flyers to the restaurant, but were super loud! Obnoxiously loud, and complained about how the veal wasn't cooked all the way, but still ate the rest of her plate?!... It's a restaurant where you should get dressed for the ambiance, and it's a nice little catty corner area that's hidden away but super popular and worth going to. The Chef personally came out and greeted us which I thought was nice. I gave it four because of the duck, it wasn't super warm and so it tasted a bit off from everything else that came with it. read more

Linwoods - Duck and scallops with the orange salad - New American Near Me - Owings Mills, Maryland

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I had dinner at Linwoods in Owings Mills yesterday to celebrate my sister's birthday. The service was amazing and food was really good. The only issue that arised during this dinner was the fact that I had a piece of glass in my mouth after biting down on a from my old fashion. This was very uncomfortable and could had really caused me harm if I swallowed it. I made the server aware of the incident and she got the manager. I was really stunned about the sharp piece of glass that almost harmed me I couldn't think right. All the manager said was he will take an appetizer and my drink off the bill. He handed me a new drink but I was shocked from the thought of that piece of glass in my mouth I was afraid to eat or drink anything else. This is definitely a fine establishment but for that mistake made by your staff the meal should have been on the house. I not telling you to not eat there but please be careful. I also posted the pictures. Linwood you could have done better. Veltjr782@hotmail.com if you need to contact me. read more

Linwoods - The glass is on the table wrapped in the cherry i chewed. - New American Near Me - Owings Mills, Maryland

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One year ago, the Linwoods team (shout out to Sherri Levin!) played an instrumental role in creating our dream wedding. For our one year anniversary, we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than to dine with the team in house! Greeted by the front of the house and immediately by our server with the same warmth and attentive hospitality, we knew we were in for a special evening. The staff immediately brought out complimentary celebratory Prosecco for us to toast the occasion, while our server thoughtfully guided us through our indecision over the delicious fall menu. We started off with the goat cheese ravioli and pepperoni pizza. My meat-eating counterpart gave the pizza two thumbs up for its delicately thin crust and perfect cheese to pepperoni ratio. Let's talk ravioli. Imagine perfectly al dente pockets filled with bright lemon-forward goat cheese, lightly coated in rich brown butter, surrounded by expertly cooked asparagus, crispy shallots and shaved Parmesan. You could say I didn't hesitate in cleaning that plate! For our mains, we went with the crab cake and za'atar eggplant. Also standouts! The crab cake was generous in portion, paired with addicting thin, crispy, fresh old bay potato chips. The za'atar eggplant was a walk down memory lane, as a version was featured at our wedding. Just as unique and flavorful as I remembered! A true vegetarian dream dish. To top the night off, the team delivered a complimentary s'mores dessert on the house. A brûléed marshmallow rested on top of a decadent dark chocolate square with graham cracker base. The perfect sweet bite to end the meal with! Linwoods team, thank you for making our first anniversary such a meaningful and memorable one. Can't wait to dine with you all again! read more

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We visited Linwoods for diner service and it was amazing. The food was exceptional with the Brussels Caesar salad being one of my favorite dishes, ever. read more

Great food and service, what an incredible experience for my anniversary. They went all out

LET ME START OFF BY SAYING.. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I always feel like places like this has the potential to be pretentious with mediocre service. However, maybe we lucked out with our server, but she was AMAZING! Very attentive, quick, great recommendations, and very friendly! I honestly cannot say the last time I received this kind of service anywhere. Next, the food... most of our table ordered the main seared tuna and it was DELICIOUS!! It was paired with crispy rice cake and ginger. Great flavors and cooked perfectly. My boyfriend got a pizza and despite it being thinnnn it was still crispy and chewy somehow while maintaining it's form. We also ordered a variety of apps and our favorite was the octopus. Perfectly cooked, not too chewy and paired so well with the hummus! The drink and wine selection was top notch as well! I got to try a variety of martinis and drinks throughout our dinner and it was well balanced. I almost forgot I was sitting in a restaurant in the middle of Owings Mills! The ambience was perfect too, not too quiet like most fine dining places and it looked like a lot of regulars were in attendance that night. read more

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Perfect. Prompt, excellent service. Appetizers are delicious. Sea bass and wild mushrooms are perfect. read more

Linwoods - Sea Bass and wild mushrooms - New American Near Me - Owings Mills, Maryland

Incredibly delicious food - great service - couldn't ask for more. And the ambiance is very nice. Happy camper!

I came here for a celebration dinner and it was honestly one of the best meals I've had in a while. The space feels elegant without being too over the top. It's definitely a spot where you can dress up a little, but it still feels relaxed and welcoming. Our server (I forget her name =() was friendly, gave great recommendations, and never made us feel rushed, even though the place was packed. I ordered the short rib tacos to start, which were ridiculously flavorful. For my main, I went with the scallop linguine and it was incredible. The scallops had a great sear and the pasta was rich without being too heavy. My bestie got the espresso-rubbed ribeye and I immediately had food envy the second I tried a bite. This is definitely on the pricier side to me, but 100% worth it for a celebration or a night when you want to treat yourself to something really good. read more

Amazing restaurant with a ton of great options and excellent service. Fair pricing with an upscale and quaint ambiance. The food tasted so great and very fresh. It was pretty crowded, even on a Monday night, but I had a reservation and everything was perfect. read more

Linwoods - greek salad with chicken - New American Near Me - Owings Mills, Maryland

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Beautiful relaxed atmosphere with upscale ambiance. Excellent soup and all of our meals were spot on. Ordered the Liver as a challenge and it was spectacular! Highly recommend and the service was most attentive to our party. read more

What an excellent restaurant. Went for my birthday with my fiance. It seems like it's less and less often these days that you get a nice restaurant with an open kitchen, but that's what Linwoods does, and the staff take their jobs really serious--our waiter was friendly, knowledgable, and very accommodating. The food was excellent. The grilled octopus is a must-have--it's served with homemade pita and hummus, and the octopus itself was cooked perfectly. One of the best dishes I've had in a really long time. For an entree, I had the sea bass, which was excellently cooked and seasoned. A great spot for special occasions. read more

TLDR: Wonderful dining experience on all fronts. Fine dining service with a easily approachable menu. Come for the pizza and the apps. Vibe: 5/5. Located in a small business park in Owings Mills, Linwoods is not what you would expect in a sea of chain restaurants in the heart of suburbia. When you walk in, the ambiance is welcoming and elegant, not stuffy in the least bit. White table clothes, oversized plush booths and wood accents adorn the entire restaurant. Linwoods has both small and large tables, as well as a bar so all party sizes are welcome. Service: 5/5. A true fine dining experience when it comes to the service. Our waitress did a remarkable job at making our dinner service special. Some of our party was running a little late, so our waitress took the present groups drink orders and periodically checked in until the rest of the table arrived. When it came time to order, the waitress did a great job making recommendations and even helped us with ordering the ricotta ravioli appetizer. The appetizer portion only came with 3 raviolis, however we had 4 people dining with us Fortunately she worked with the kitchen to add one more to the portion so everyone could have one. Meal pacing was spot on with all apps were served together as well as mains. We were celebrating a birthday, so the staff was made aware and presented a delicious s'mores cake to the table. Overall, perfect service all around. Food/Drink: 5/5. Linwoods presents an interesting menu that could be deemed elevated American bistro food. Their menu definitely focuses on sharing and family style dining, with a heavy selection of appetizers and their infamous gourmet pizza. During my visit, my table ordered apps such as the charged octopus, brussel caesar and the ricotta ravioli. All 3 were amazing, with the brussels being some of the best I have ever had due to the seasoning. The octopus was also fantastic, pairing perfectly with the red pepper hummus. For mains, we ordered several of their peppered tuna dish as well as a mushroom margarita pizza. The pizza, which is an odd thing to have on a fine dining restaurant menu, was superlative. Leaning towards the thin crispy side of the pizza spectrum, the texture was spot on and paired nicely with the toppings. The tuna dish was also excellent. The rare ahi pepper tuna worked nicely with the crispy rice cake and sesame soy sauce. One must not forget about the bar program at Linwoods, as every cocktail we ordered was expertly prepared and balanced. A favorite of the night was the Horse with No Name, which is a bourbon based cocktail that uses green tea simple syrup, lemonciello and mint to make a drink that sips like a mint julep meets Arnold Palmer. Make sure to leave room for dessert, as the banana cream raspberry pie is a fun take on the classic as well as the s'mores cake. Overall, if you find yourself looking for a laid back, yet elevated dining experience without having to drive into the city, Linwoods has you covered! read more

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I have been going to Linwoods for many years to celebrate special occasions. I have always enjoyed the delicious food excellent service and beautiful ambiance. Today's experience was anything but good. I ordered a chopped salad with chicken and a cup of gazpacho which were tasteless and outright terrible. After spending $100 on a very disappointing lunch, I called the manager and was offered an insulting $30 gift card as recompense. I will not be returning for any occasion, let alone a special occasion, ever again. read more

Ordered the pan seared scallops and the portion was perfect as was as the taste. For entree we got the crab cake meal with fries and also the salmon Caesar salad. The salad needed a little more flavor but tasted pretty healthy and not overly cooked. The lights kept flickering inside, not sure what that was about. Staff was super friendly and attentive read more

Interior was beautiful, servers were nice, and food was delicious. Great portions for the price. Enjoyed the chicken meatballs and bread pudding dessert. Chicken was a little dry which was disappointing since that seemed to be their specialty. I would return to try other dishes. read more

Linwoods - Bread pudding - New American Near Me - Owings Mills, Maryland

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Our waitress was wonderful. Carrie was attentive and personable. She also knew the menu very well. My steak was perfectly cooked. Everything we had toneat was delicious. It was a great experience. I will definitely go back. read more

Stopped by for the first time on a Thursday evening after playing mini golf. Sooooo, I competely felt Underdressed here :) Most people were in button down shirts or dressed realatively nice. Indoor and plenty of outdoor dining. Had the Margherita Pizza - it was just okay. The pizza was also not hot when arrived. Coffee - I had 2 cups, delish! Beniets - For dessert we had these. Came out as a order of 3. Naturally, very sugary , warm and tasty read more

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Everything here is excellent. Definitely recommend. Very nice ambiance, great food and great service.