I had lunch at Blackwall Batn & lodge today. The food was great and the server, Serena was…read moreoutstanding. I look forward to my next outing there and I hope Serena is working. She is so uplifting and fun. Thank you Serena.

Yes, came into your restaurant and had a birthday dinner with one of my best friends. The food and…read moreservice was very good. Shout out to our server Lauren M, and her assistant. I could not remember her name. Great service.

Pleasantly surprised when I walked in the speakeasy type side door! Beautiful inside with a large…read morearray of bottles on the bar wall. Our bartender did a fantastic job making our specialty drinks! Bathrooms are super nice and are stocked with mints, gum, hairspray, pads, etc. so handy!!! Can't wait to go back again!!

Always a good drink (especially the rotating seasonal old fashioned specials) and every single…read morestaff member has a smile and makes you feel right at home. You will not be disappointed.

Okay this place wowed me. Last year, one of my best friends told me she went with either a…read moreco-worker or a friend, and had such a great time. I don't recall what item she got, but I always kept it in the back of my mind. I am rarely in this area. One of my best friends just moved nearby with his wife, and my girlfriend and I were hungry after visiting. On the way to another spot, I spotted it and we agreed to give it a try. There were some nice tables outside, but we decided to sit at the bar once we checked in at the host stand. At the time, there were only two empty ones on the end, but the people next to us soon left. There was a phone charging right in front of where I was sitting, it wasn't long before the guy belonged to politely unplugged it and said that we could use the charger if we needed to. I'm guessing he was the owner. We got menus I looked over what we might have wanted. I was a little surprised by how expensive the tacos were, I was like geez we're not even in DC haha. The drinks were first. They have a variety of margaritas, and I opted for the spicy hibiscus and it was fantastic. My girlfriend got the mezcal brandy one which was very strong. For food, I was debating between crab shrimp and mole enchiladas. I usually don't get them because I find them too cheesy (as a pizza lover, I know). But I was feeling adventurous. The lady said to try the seafood ones, so I did. That sauce was immaculate. I haven't had a lot of enchiladas, but I do know that these were the best I have had to date. We shared taquitos too which were good. Yeah, based on this experience I would definitely come back. I recommend it to anyone in the area too!

We had a lovely lunch here on a terrible rainy day. They have a great patio, which is probably…read moreworth coming back for. Everything we tried was tasty. The posole was excellent and almost as good as the kind your favorite aunt makes. The refried beans were creamy perfection. The tortillas felt handmade and the barbacoa was authentic. Even the brunch burger was a win. And of course, the margaritas, mezcalitas, and micheladas were excellent. The guacamole was a little one note, but the chips were thick and crispy and salty. This is also the kind of place that delivers squeeze bottles of red and green salsa with the meal, which is always a good indicator of a great Mexican place, in my opinion.

I pulled up for a Sunday brunch to hang with the cousins, a group of about 20, and let me start by…read moresaying--this is not a grab-and-go brunch situation. It's a Caribbean spot with a full brunch menu, so yes, the food takes a little time... but that's part of the experience, not a flaw. Given the size of our party, the service held its own. It was steady, attentive, and friendly without feeling rushed--which honestly matched the vibe perfectly. If you come in expecting lightning-fast turnaround, you're in the wrong mindset. Come to enjoy your time. Now let's talk food. I ordered the steak, and it did not disappoint--well-seasoned, flavorful, and cooked just right. But the real surprise? That biscuit and butter. Listen... I could've made a whole meal out of that alone. And the mimosas? Nice and light--exactly how our group likes them. I didn't get the oxtail and grits, but I didn't need to. One look across the table told me everything I needed to know--full-on bowl-to-the-chin action. If you know, you know. It wasn't overly crowded for a Sunday, but the weather had randomly dipped back into winter mode after teasing us with 80 degrees, so I'll give them that. Overall, great experience. Good food, solid service, and a vibe that encourages you to sit, sip, and stay awhile. Exactly what brunch should be.

Well I have been waiting to try this place out. So glad I finally did. I met a friend here. We…read morearrived at 05:30. They open at 5pm. There was only two other customers when we arrived. We were greeted and seated promptly. Our server name was Sunny. She said she was also the bartender. She was very attentive. Checked on us regularly and was very friendly. My drink was awesome! Not strong but just what I needed to take that drive back home. We both ordered the Po boy shrimp sliders. It came with fries. Also ordered the shrimp egg rolls. I hear they have performers here at times. Also would love to check out the drag brunch. Happy hour menu is very reasonable. Would love to return for the entertainment. Just keep in mind the restaurant is small. I could see it getting really crowded on a busy day. I still would return though. I enjoyed my visit.

What a vibe. It gives you that "Belly" movie feel. As soon as you walk in you are taken away by the…read morelighting and the beautiful artwork. Beautiful decor and scenery. Tv screens and a live DJ. Strong drinks and the jerk wings and Jollof rice, so delicious. If you enjoy spicy African cuisine and the nightlife, you will love this spot. You can buy bottles and even order hookah. Come enjoy this Afro-Urban style.

I came here with my friends from out of town after my girlfriend received an invitation to visit…read more This place is kind of far but we decided to make the trip anyways. The ambiance is on the dimmer side but lively due to the music spun by the dj. We were seated by the bar which I didn't care for (lots of kitchen traffic) but the staffers were very attentive to our needs. We ordered jollof rice and suya which was just okay, the rice could've used some more seasoning and spice. We enjoyed ourselves as the dj was playing all the feel good Afrobeats songs. I would visit again but mainly for vibes and drinks.

I've seen Pier 99 for years and after our plans fell through for Cinco De Mayo and needed to pivot…read moresomewhere close, lets grab a margarita at Pier 99. I was a first timer and she's been once before. Given the name, I figured it was a seafood restaurant. Although some seafood is on the menu, Pier 99 is primarily a Sushi/Asian food restaurant. I think a name change should be in order.. Lol! I literally had to switch up my taste buds to partake in some sushi! I ordered a seafood boil because I couldn't switch them up fast enough while she ordered sushi. I actually love the concept because so many people aren't sushi fans but most folks get down with seafood! The food was actually good and they pulled off both cuisines effortlessly! My margarita was as good as any chain Mexican restaurant, so that was additional plus given the Mexican holiday. The interior is on the smaller side, however, they offer booth seating and it has a decent size bar. If I lived in the Upper Marlboro/Bowie area like I used to, I'd come here often but since I don't, I'll occasionally stop in when I'm in the area! Good job Pier 99!

I know this place offers seafood and seafood boils but let's be honest if you're coming here,…read morethere's a good chance that you're here for the AYCE sushi! It's incredible! The pricing is great and it includes apps. The crab rangoons, mozz sticks, and gyoza are my favs! I enjoy the dinosaur roll and the crunchy roll as well! I would try other rolls bit a majority of them have avocado in them and I have an avocado allergy. Either way I find ways to get my moneys worth! Like ordering a lot of the sashimi especially the mackerel, red snapper, and white tuna!

If I could give more than five stars I would!! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the…read moreservice was excellent. The calamari was amazing and the goose bread was pretty good. I ordered the Cajun Shrimp and Grits which was divine! I usually don't like savory grits but these were the best I've ever had. My husband ordered the lamb and eggs which he said was amazing. We will definitely be back!!

I've been to this location a few times before and I've always had a pleasant experience!…read more I went with a friend and we were seated very quickly, and the service was great; the staff members are very attentive! The food was delicious! Including the Mimosa Flight, biscuits as an appetizer, and the Lamb Chops and eggs for my entree. The lambs chops were seasoned very well and the potatoes were cooked just right. I didn't have room for dessert so I guess I will have to come back again soon!

We were without power and wanted to try something new…read more Showed up at 8pm, kitchen closed at 830pm but they still sat us and served us. I had the create your own platter with the buffalo wings, fried deviled eggs and Philadelphia steak and cheese rolls. Everything was delicious! My husband had the salmon with the fries and Mac and cheese. He also got the Cajun cream sauce on the side because he was worried it would be spicy but it wasn't. Also delicious. The inside looks super fancy for a "southern kitchen" but it was bright and comfortable. Servers were very pleasant and attentive.

I came here with my family on Easter Sunday. I had previously been to Miss Toya's Creole House in…read moreBaltimore and had a great experience so I was excited to come to this location. I wasn't as impressed but the experience was still good. For starters, the restaurant doesn't look fully completed decor wise. They look like they are still painting the walls. Also, the floor was dangerous slippery. A few of my family members almost slipped on our way to the table. I appreciated that we were sat when half of our party arrived. Service was somewhat slow and we had trouble flagging down our waiter when we needed something. We also weren't given drink menus until we asked several times. Also, the waiter forgot to put my food order in so my food came later than everyone else's. The food: -Steak and cheese eggrolls- They weren't my fave. According to the menu, they were supposed to be served with Chipotle mayo but we were given a sweet chili sauce which didn't work with the rolls. -Can't remember the name of the drink I had which wasn't on the menu but it was pretty good. -Salmon BLT was very good! Fries were perfectly crispy. Overall, good food but not the best experience. I don't think I'll be back to this location.