Seafood is a go-to for a lot of reasons. Growing up in the Midwest seafood wasn't good being the…read moremain one. The first time through Mays was appetizers. With seafood places it is often interesting to start with their appetizers. The crab Pretzel was simply amazing. The shrimp (bang-bang) was delightful as well. Although the shrimp was just a tad dry. Mays is on our places we will go to again list.

Waitress Jody was cool. Food was ok but for the money spent I expected better. Atmosphere was quiet…read morewhen I was there.

(4.25) ~ Very good Overall food & Service. Note: There's a Parking Garage a block away on Church…read moreSt. DRINKS: ** Non-Alcoholic Sangria (see photo) = (4.25) Very tasty & Unique ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) FOOD: ** French Fries (shoestring) = (4.5) Very Tasty! ** Focaccia & Butter (see photo) = (4.35) Very tasty! ** Lobster Potatoes = (4.25) Very tasty & Shareable. Recommend adding any leftover butter from the Bread & Butter course;) ** Lemon Creme Brulee = (4.25) Very creative ** Halloumi = (4.15) very good, would be better cooked in a style that's not fried... ** Dry-aged Burger = (4.15) Very good ** Crab Salad (see photo) = (4) very creative, needed more flavor though... ** Sticky Toffee Pudding = (4) very good ** Coffee = (4) very fresh

We had a great time!! Everything went amazing. We had a reservation and it was way to come in a get…read moreour table, greeted and given waters pretty fast. Parking is garage parking or street parking, all close by. We had gotten the crab dip, steak, and crab cake, Ceaser salad, and dessert. It was our wedding anniversary and they gave complimentary Champaign for us to celebrate (very cute and set the tone, it's small things like this that add to the experience!) Everything was The steak was cooked perfect, super tender and delicious!! Honestly the best steak I had in a long time and the chimichurri sauce was a great compliment. Solid 5/5 The crab cakes were also meaty and good with minimal filling. 4/5 The Ceaser salad was a standard Ceaser, but the croutons were stale and unpleasant 2/5 bc of the croutons The crab dip appetizer was pretty good, good amount of cheese, not too salty, could've used more crab but good overall. 3.8/5 Overall we were very pleased with our time here and loved our food!!

Marylander born & raised... however this is the first time in a significant amount of years where…read morethe blue crabs were cooked to perfection, SUPER heavy, and delicious sweet meat. The AYCE was large males for $65. We will absolutely be coming back here when we want to pick crabs. Everywhere else that offers AYCE seems to fall short. I loved that it gave the classic crab shack vibes. Service was fantastic- super quick on everything, and other staff were aware of shell dumping. GREAT place! Best crabs we've had in a LONG TIME!

Local family's restaurant with excellent service, fresh seafood in DMV…read more Found this by some FB recommendations after dine-out seem outrageous by jump up $$$ and poor service. an hour drive from my home and got the real deal. Save $20-40 a dozen compare to another's. The most important was quality of blue crab was 5 stars.

Been having great lunches now I can add a great dinner at @bentztown. As with the lunches…read moreeverything was a great time. Chicken salad sandwich and fish and chips #bentztownfood #bentztown

On my first visit to Bentztown I was impressed with the vast space available in the various areas…read moreand the trendy decor that ties it all together. The space seems to go on and on with plenty of seating and spaces to gather. We were there early on a week day so we took advantage of the happy hour they offer. Their drink and food specials are good deals and their food is amazing. I had two types of wings and the slider trio to feast on and a margarita thst was huge for a happy hour offering. I visited on a Monday and they have 6$ Margaritas all day! The food was all wonderful and perfectly prepared and they offer an extensive variety of cocktails and draft beer. The music and dance area is quite large in Addition to all of the seating in the dining and bar area so weather your there for food and drinks, a dinner with friends or a music event, Bentztown has it all covered,

Come on...this place is a hidden jewel. I have hit this place more than 7 times ensuring I'd have a…read morechance to try everything before reviewing. First the atmosphere is like stepping off of the beach into your favorite spot. Staff and chef are top notch with perfect execution. Okay the oysters are as fresh and tasty as the sea.

Maryland crab cakes are my favorite meal. I never miss a chance to indulge when I travel through…read moreMaryland. I was excited to see great reviews for JB Seafood, located only a mile off US70. The shop is in a charming small historic building. We found parking behind the building. There was a steady stream of people going into the market. They sell fresh seafood to go and a selection of dine-in options. Many of the seafood prices are listed as Market Price. The crab sandwich was $23 with tax and there is an up-charge for use of credit card. The crabcake is thick with lump crabmeat. My sandwich was perfectly seasoned and prepared in authentic Maryland style. The bun with lettuce and tomato fresh were and tasty, too. The sandwich was perfection. The service was efficient. The clerk didn't waste time with pleasantries. The food takes awhile to prepare. I waited about 15 minutes after I ordered as they fresh bake the crab cakes. A tip jar sits by the cash register. The place is cute inside decorated in a harbor/seafood theme. There are 5 tables inside and 2 counters that seat 4 people each. It's the kind of place that you'd meet a friend for lunch and a beer and hang out. There are a couple of Adirondack chairs out front. A tv monitor was playing basketball reruns. The crab cakes can be purchased unbaked to go (along with a host of other seafood). There is a small full bar and coke products. They also serve ice cream, which is what many of the families were stopping for on this hot summer day. I will make JB's a regular stop on my way through Maryland. Well worth a visit.

My friends and I love trying different restaurants in Frederick, and this was our pick for our…read morelatest outing. The restaurant has two levels, with the upper level overlooking the main dining area, giving it a warm and inviting atmosphere. The service was wonderful from start to finish. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, and everyone in our group was happy with their choice. I ordered the Lemon Fried Chicken Sandwich with a side of sweet potato waffle fries. When our server asked if I wanted apple butter with the fries, I said yes--and I'm so glad I did! The combination of the crispy sandwich, perfectly cooked sweet potato waffle fries, and the apple butter was absolutely delicious. I would definitely love to return and try more items from the menu!

Overall we've hit a lot of Gaithersburg, Rockville, Germantown and Frederick Restaurants over the…read moreyears. This was our first Fire and Oak visit. 1. The wings were exceptinally good. The Buffalo sauce was good but not horribly spicy. 2. The deviled eggs were awesome, add crab meat and i was ready for more! 3. The meatballs were awesome (yes were those people doing appetizers only) Overall the food was solid. This is definitely on our places to wander to again list!

When it comes to eating out, I enjoy food, atmosphere, and the local community…read more I was worried from other reviews that I would spend hours upon hours waiting for food. For me, I intentionally spaced out my 3 courses and drinks and it took about 1.5hours. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the owner who exuded pride in his restaurant and the work put into renovations. I walked in late on a Saturday night and sat at the bar. The restaurant wasn't busy per se. I was truly torn about what I wanted for dinner. The owner spent time explaining the local connections, how things are prepared fresh (not from a bottle), the cocktails are consistent from night to night. How many times does a waiter or waitress take times to help you decide what to get. I started with the "empanadas" with lump crab meat crema. They were delicious beyond a doubt. I would say they looked and crunched like a fried won ton. There were four in an order. I should have got two with filet mignon and two with crab. That was my only disappointment for the evening. I followed with a Caesar salad and lump crab meat. (I was on a seafood kick). As the owner stated there wasn't Old Bay in the crab meat, which made it taste more original and fresh. Shocking! With the crab meat spread around and throughout the giant salad, I never noticed the minced anchovies. The salad was too huge for one person and is best shared! While my entree was being prepared, I would slowly pick crab meat pieces and enjoy their freshness. During my appetizer and salad, I went with the French 75. The sole waitress and duel bartender offered the fig infused gin. The fig notes were overpowered by the fresh squeezed lemon. I cannot remember a drink having fresh squeezed lemon bits in there. It was a bit distracting on the first sips, but mellowed out. I followed my French 75 with a side car. Without a sugar rim, that was a mightily delicious cocktail. It paired well with my entree and was a good sipping drink, which lasted throughout my entree. When I looked at the menu online, I was sure my entree would be the swordfish loin. Because I normally don't have restaurants that serve it. At the beginning, the owner had really explained why their scallops were amazing, including the bacon wrapped scallop appetizer (I probably would have gone to heaven if I got those). I was torn. The owner, his wife, and the waitress all instantly suggested the scallops entree when I asked what I should get. They were right! I got the spinach with the scallops instead of the grits, since those would have been a bit heavy for me to eat so late. The scallops, 4 of them, came perfectly seared/lightly browned surrounding the sautéd spinach in the middle. All were sitting in a thin layer of a white creamy sauce, which I honestly cannot describe. Other than I wish I had the recipe to make at home. The scallops cut like butter, had the right amount of seared crunch, and tasted fresh. Like the owner had caught them in the morning from the ocean. Many scallops that I have gotten have some "grit" in them. These were the size and thickness. So much that I didn't care there was only 4! Now the spinach was beyond good, it was "everything". Who really likes, cooked spinach, other than Popeye? Too many times it is soggy, bland, or slimy. As a kid, I disliked spinach, unless it was uncooked and in a salad. They got the spinach just right, like Goldilocks. Not too soggy, not too crunchy. And it had just enough sauce to not overpower or be overpowered. I skipped dessert because I was stuffed beyond capacity. Same thing with an after dinner drink. But they offered the gamut of those drinks, which probably would make me dislike Starbucks for a long time. On my way out, I was again greeted by the owner. He extolled the history, uniqueness, and things to do in Frederick. Maybe because it wasn't busy, or maybe he truly takes pride in his town, the building, the food, and restaurant? Probably both. I walked out wishing that my wife and kids could come, but I was alone on a business trip. They would have digged the place. I assume the meats, the pastas, and other seafood would have been top notch. And deserving of a 'French kiss'! As an aside, I can understand why other patrons may have a slower experience than ideal. With limited waitstaff comes longer time between interactions. Watching from the bar, I could see the waitress always moving. Making drinks, busing tables, taking orders, fixing orders, doing payments, etc. Would one more waitstaff be warranted, I don't know. It was a slow night though.

The food was delicious. Francis gave the best suggestions and was a pleasure to converse with…read more This is by far, top of the list in Frederick for me. You won't be disappointed.

Great food, service and value. Hard to believe how long we had waited to try this place!…read more Had dinner with friends last night at Surah - at our friend's suggestion. We ordered hibachi and sushi rolls. Our meals came with soup, salad, fried rice, noodles, sautéed vegetables, and dessert (delicious vanilla ice cream). All the hot foods were cooked on the grill right in front of us, with the theatrics you'd expect from a Japanese Hibachi restaurant. Our chef was quite skilled with both the tricks and the cooking. All of the food was delicious, especially the filet mignon steak hibachi and the sushi rolls (a "Fire Crunch" roll with spicy tuna, cucumber, salmon, and spicy crab, and a spicy salmon roll). The wait staff checked on us frequently and someone even came running out of the restaurant after us to thank us for coming. Our part of the bill was around $50 (for one hibachi and two sushi rolls) AND we had leftovers. I expect we will be returning.

Sometimes the best dining experiences happen by accident. We decided to give this little local spot…read morea try, and while we came for dinner, we left talking about the people. The couple preparing the sushi made us feel genuinely welcome when we walked in. There wasn't a lot of conversation, but their warmth and kindness spoke volumes. The highlight of the evening came after we had already left as she actually chased us into the parking lot just to say goodbye! That simple gesture made us feel less like customers and more like family. It's the kind of hospitality that's becoming rare and deserves to be recognized. The food was enjoyable too. My husband loved his generous serving of chicken yakisoba with fried rice. My sushi selections were beautifully presented. I'll let the photos speak for the food as what truly earned this restaurant five stars, was the heartfelt hospitality. In an area with plenty of dining options, it's the genuine kindness and welcoming spirit of the owners that will bring us back. Thank you for making us feel so at home!