Really cool bar in downtown Ellicott City! They have a good selection beers and also a full bar for…read morethose that might not like beer. The bartender was friendly and the space was cool with a small outdoor area downstairs. They also have upper floors, but we just stayed downstairs on this visit. They serve food, but we'd just eaten, so next time! Overall, it's a great little spot and I'll definitely return next time I'm in the area!

Let me just say it is NOT The Judge's Bench of days past. The food selections are extremely limited…read moreand consist basically of mediocre frozen food. I would equate it to cafeteria food. If you are with a handful of friends and you are looking for a casual place to sit, gab, and drink, Judge's Bench might be ok. Otherwise, I'd take the short walk to The Manor Hill or several other Old Ellicott City offerings. The Bench has seen better days.

Nine of us decided on American food, so we searched around and chose this restaurant because my…read moremother‑in‑law loves crab cakes. She always says most places don't make good ones, so she was hesitant to try them here. We ordered Irish egg rolls, crab bakes, crab cakes, shepherd's pie, mac and cheese with chicken, Reubens, and more. Every single one of us loved the meal, and my in‑laws told me this restaurant is the best. Thank you for a wonderful dinner and excellent service. And I absolutely love the cloth napkins!

6/10/2026 Can you really go wrong with a drink at an Irish…read morepub ABSOLUTELY NOT. A watermelon crush to start and a round of oysters for the lucky lady. Drink was refreshing and did the job getting me to loosen up just before an event. The oysters were a bit of another story, smashed with a hammer to get em open so it was shell in every bite and an added bonus a little crustacean moving around in one! Not very juicy of as fresh as I would have wanted. Mark the bartender was great really working the crowd that slowly filled, telling jokes, refilling drinks and really making everyone feel at home. Looking forward to visiting again to try a bit more

Manor Hill is always at the top of my EC list. Between the sangria, brews, street fries, pizzas,…read moreand birds the word...you can't go wrong! Service is always all smiles and attentive. I recommend making a reservation on Friday and Saturday nights to avoid long waits.

I came here on a Saturday and decided to sit in their Beer Garden right next to the river which was…read morea great decision since the weather was great and the background noises very relaxing. The server (I wish I caught her name) was very friendly and had great recommendations. I tried the "I Just Crush A Lot" sour beer and it was AMAZING!! For my entree, I decided to go with the Truffle Shuffle: Alabama White BBQ, Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Tavern Blend Cheese, Smoked Cheddar, Basil and Truffle Oil. It was pretty good! If I am ever back in the area, I would definitely come back!

If you are craving late night Korean food in Maryland best come to RAINPIA and get the combo B menu…read more! I was craving the padak and bassam and notice they got a combo menus so got the army noodles too. Omg the portions were big for two people. Definitely look for your Polaroid photo out here! Every booth has a different theme. We had the Italian courtyard look while others had skyscrapers of other major cities. Thanks Jin for the wonderful hospitality and will be back again!

This was my second time going here. I think this place was ok. It was a casual bar time place so…read morethey served a lot of typical Korean bar food. It's a bit pricey for the type of food served. I think the vibe makes sense if this is what you're looking for but food was meh.

This was a return visit for me and our women's group…read moreselected The White Oak Tavern for our monthly dinner outing. Overall it was a pleasant experience with good food and a welcoming atmosphere. Parking was easy and conveniently located directly in front of the restaurant. There is also outdoor seating available during good weather, and they even offer a dog-friendly menu for your four-legged companions. I would recommend calling ahead to confirm whether the dog menu is available year-round or only when the patio is open. Inside, the dining area is spacious and comfortable, making it a good option for both small and larger groups. They offer daily and weekly specials in addition to their regular all-day menu. Tuesday wing specials seemed to be especially popular with several members of our group. The food was the highlight of the evening. Everything brought to the table looked fresh and flavorful, and I did not hear a single complaint about anyone's meal. A few people ordered the wings and thoroughly enjoyed them. The biggest challenge during our visit was the service. Our server was friendly and clearly trying his best, but with a larger group and separate checks, things became a bit scattered and confusing at times. Orders and checks needed a few corrections before the end of the evening. In fairness, the general manager stepped in to help resolve an issue with one meal, which was appreciated and helped improve the situation. Overall, despite a few service hiccups, the quality of the food and the comfortable atmosphere made this a worthwhile visit, and I would return again.

Average food, average service, loud and surprisingly lots of kids for a Tavern , but then again…read morethey do have a kids menu. they do have a lot of gluten free options tho, including desserts , so good for folks who don't eat gluten. We had fried chicken sandwich and shrimp salad sandwich , cheese parmesan fries and fried calamari appetizer and GF brownie - all typical bar food and nothing to write home about. we stayed away from fresh vegetable due to the cyclosporiasis outbreak in the news as we were traveling this week ;)

I have no idea why it took so long to make it to Manor Hill Brewery. I have been to the Tavern in…read moreEllicott City numerous times and love their food and especially their craft beers. The Brewery is a fantastic place with all of the great beers and a very clever converted trolley serving great pizzas and pretzels. What makes the Brewery special is the setting. Situated on a working farm, it is the perfect place to chill. Lot's of room to sit or play. Local live music and did I mention excellent beer?! It is only open on weekends. My only nitpick is they don't allow dogs, but I understand why.

My dad and I accidentally ended up here instead of at the Tavern in Historic Ellicott City, but we…read morewere so happy to find this hidden gem. The land the brewery sits on is so gorgeous. It's got goats and chickens in the back, which really made my day! They have a nice selection of beers and seem to have a lot of weekend events that are family friendly. We talked the the owner's daughter for a few minutes who told us more about their family business. She was super nice. I am looking forward to attending the upcoming book event at the end of the month!

I feel terrible for starting to eat my dinner before thinking to snap a pic as the presentation was…read morereally nice. Everything was bright fresh and inviting. But the taste is what really matters and Grilled Sesame Salmon didn't disappoint. Wow!! I thought British food was supposed to be flavorless. The Salmon was both sweet and spicy with the teriyaki bang-bang glaze. The jasmine rice cakes added the perfect amount of crunch and the vegetables were as fresh as they appeared. The pub side of the restaurant feels British with ornate wooden features and sounds of laughter from all around. The bartender are knowledgeable and engaging. Most importantly they made me a proper Makers Mark Manhattan filled to the absolute top of glass to top off an outstanding dinner.

So this review is going to be short and sweet, but with one VERY important note. Those of you who…read moreread my reviews know I typically review either really good or really "not so good" restaurants. I'm breaking my own rules, because I feel the 3.9 rating is pretty accurate, with one 5 star + exception. This was a business lunch and a convenient location so there we were. The duck fries as an appetizer were good but needed to be seasoned with a little more salt. I had a strawberry salad with some grilled chicken that was good with the greens, but dry as the desert with the chicken and borderline inedible. Here's the twist!!! My two compadres both had the grilled cheese and lobster sandwich. They both looked at me sheepishly and said, you f ed up!!! William was kind enough to break off a substantial bite and let me try it. Angels sang, children wept, and I almost passed out! It was the kind of perfection we all agreed we would have eaten 5, maybe 6 of these unnaturally awesome sandwiches until we passed out! 3.5 Star service, 4 Star ambience, and some 10 Star bites! Cheers, JimG

Love pub dog! Their garlic sticks are amazing. The variety of pizza is so good, something for…read moreeveryone! I love their beers and love that you can mix them! All the employees are so friendly and welcoming! I also am really enjoying that they're doing special pricing on the 25th of each month this year!

Visiting the area and decided to get takeout. Saw great reviews of the restaurant and food - and…read moreafter reviewing what they had was extremely excited to try it. The front staff was extremely nice and accommodating when picking up my order, however, both pizzas were extremely undercooked; as in cheese was not fully melted/cold, the pizza dough was doughy/floppy like it had been in the oven for maybe less than 5 minutes. They forget side sauces we had ordered and because of how undercooked the actual pizza was the topping were falling off as there were so much piled on it. Wanted to love it, but considering we had ordered it at a non-busy time with barely any people in the restaurant I can't imagine the excuse of serving something that inedible.

Drinks: loved all the beers I tried! Big Truck Cherry Wagon was a delicious sour, Allagash white is…read morealways a hit, Devil's Backbone vienna lager was pretty solid, and the Rogue Honey Kolsch was smooth. Food: please try the crab dip pretzels, they were 5/5! In terms of the wings: the size for a $1/wing Monday special (starting at 20 wing orders) was great, but I wanted more buffalo sauce on my buffalo wings. The buffalo garlic parm mix was awesome (you can mix and match flavors), and the sweet heat was also 5/5. Please add a lemon pepper option! Service: 5/5 server was personable and attentive for my party of 9, no issues at all. Ambiance: for sports, this place is solid; there are a bunch of TVs, even one in the bathroom so you don't miss a single play! This place is family-friendly, and there was this one group of kids that was super rowdy but otherwise the ambiance was great. Not too crowded.

I put this in the Dive Bar category. A little hard to find. It's in the back of a small shopping…read morecenter. The staff is super friendly and hustles the whole time. Plenty of TVs for a sports bar vibe. I saw a deck outside but the threat of rain kept us indoors. The food is what you want for a bar food menu. I had the Pub Burger with fries (Thurs special $15) it hit the spot. My wife went with the Horseradish steak wrap. She ate half and brought the rest home for lunch tomorrow. There was a decent Thursday night crowd. We got there an hour before the NFL season kickoff. Next time I come will be for the Monday wing special. 20 wings $20, dine on or take out. Can't beat that

I had the best time at Rathskeller with our bartender Meadow! We were there for late night happy…read morehour. The deals were great, but the drinks were even better!!

The food was great and the platter was perfect for 4 people. Loved the ambiance and desserts were…read moreamazing! Our server Logan was kind, very helpful with the menu and friendly.