Pats Select Pizza | Grill

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7 months ago

Very nice pizza place. We drove to this area for other reasons and wanted lunch. Pat's looked good. And it was!! All four entrees we had were great. The waitstaff was very polite and proactive. The restaurant was quiet and comfortable. East to find, right off the main road. Highly recommended!!! read more

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Russell D.

1 month ago

Did not put sauce on my wings when it is clearly mark on receipt. Had old menus on the counter with wrong prices and wouldn't honor prices that were on menu. Bad management.Would not recommended this place at all. read more

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Austin L.

4 months ago

Amazing service and amazing food 10/10 There pizza was amazing not burnt or undercooked The restaurant was very nice as well very nice and cleaned up read more

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Keith H.

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1 year ago

The food is good. Nothing mind-blowing; just good. Service is fast and dining in is a pleasant experience. My team from work goes there several times a month. They deserve a solid four stars. However, they are now charging everyone a 3% service fee across the board. Unacceptable. I will not be returning until they remove this fee. read more

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Melissa S.

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1 year ago

Last night I was treated to a delicious pie from Pat's Pizzeria in Aberdeen, MD! The pizza was cooked to perfection & delicious! Thank you everyone. read more

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Rachel W.

1 year ago

Placed online order for a cheesesteak wrap and paid extra for bacon. When I picked up my order, checked wrap and saw no strips of bacon. I asked them to add the bacon, and the person at the counter brought the wrap back out to me and said it was on there, it's just the bacon bits that you put on a salad, they don't use the regular bacon like you would get on a burger on a cheesesteak. Ridiculous. And the bacon bits were so few, that I couldn't even see them when I checked the sandwich. The grilled onions and sauce I requested on the wrap were also missing. Not the first time receiving order with items missing. Between that and the "service fee" added to every order, even pickup and carryout, I won't be returning. read more

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Barry S.

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Cynthia H.

1 year ago

The food was deliciousànd the price was nice. The service was awesome. I especially like the cheese steak, pizza, and bread sticks. Yummy!!! The atmosphere is good. read more

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Imani B.

3 years ago

I've had food from this place twice now. The first time I had pizza which was good (it was ordered to go). But I'm still giving it two stars because of tonight's order. Tonight I ordered some sweet chili wings and sweet potato fries to-go. The food was ready early which was good. However, they managed to forget the dipping sauce (ranch). Fortunately, the wings weren't a dry rub; they were actually pretty good. The sweet potato fries were mediocre (don't even taste like sweet potatoes) and not worth $7. Overall, the food is overpriced for what it is and the quality is not the best. read more

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Joe T.

2 years ago

Fries and gravy are great. Southwest chicken salad was most like they washed the lettuce right before serving. Caesar dressing is watered down so much it tastes like nothing. Service and in side was an average chain atmosphere read more

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Daja E.

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5 years ago

I love ordering new pizzas from here. Got it delivered it arrived hot. I got the short rib flat bread it's bomb would recommend and the crunchy shrimp bau buns omg they were so good and the dipping sauce is tangy I love it wish I had ordered more than 3 order ( 3 come with each order ) would recommend for new pizza ideas read more

Pats Select Pizza | Grill - Bau buns and short rib flatbread no onions - Italian Near Me - Aberdeen, Maryland

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Stavros K.

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Inessa B.

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2 years ago

The wait was horrendous. It wants as clean. Our pizza was ok. Like any other pizza. Ladies with long hair did not have any covering.

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Sherita S.

2 years ago

Great service. With delivery to dinning in, this spot has you covered. Friendly staff, clean dining area, restrooms, and overall family friendly. read more

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Pita P.

3 years ago

Their food has always been delicious! The only reason I gave it four stars is because their breadsticks have gotten incredibly small over the years. read more

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Rachel C.

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4 years ago

I have come to the area quite a bit over the past 8 years. I always enjoy a pizza from Pats Select. I also tried the cheesesteak sub this time- it was pretty good. Their delivery drivers are always courteous. read more

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Timothy C.

2 years ago

This place is absolutely terrible. Not only is it extremely high priced but the food is truly disgusting. This experience was so bad that I made a yelp account just to try to help other ppl never order from here. I have had 2 separate TERRIBLE occasions. A few months ago I found a fingernail clipping in my crushed red hots. I immediately threw it away and chalked up 25$ as a loss. Today my girlfriend ordered food while I was running errands. I came home and it was PATS SELECT PIZZA.. I was hesitant but was also hungry so I gave it another try. There was a BUG! A SMALL BLACK/BROWN bug that I believe was either a GNAT or a ROACH. Absolutely foul!! BEFORE I noticed the bug I also tried the gravy fries..gravy was watery and resembled pond water. Brown and funky and just truly horrendous. My wife wasted 50$ this time for a CHICKEN SANDWICH..CHEESESTEAK.. GRAVY FRIES AND GRILLED CHEESE. HOW should 3 items come to 46.33$? This place is an absolute shit hole. read more

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Not Overly C.

3 years ago

I stopped in because the building was nicer than any other ones in the area. The ambiance was nice. The lobby was clean and inviting. The two young ladies at the register were attentive and nice. They recommended a cheesesteak. It came out hot and tasted good. The fries were good as well. The food was good, but nothing amazing and nothing that really stood out from any other cheesesteak I've had. I would recommend this place simply for the cleanliness and friendly staff. The food I got tonight was good, but not great. Overall a nice experience. read more

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Nicole H.

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5 years ago

I'm fully understanding why they changed their title from Pat's pizza to Select. This is my second time ordering the whiskey burger and this is the second time it was delicious!!! Occasionally they have forgotten my dressing for my salad or the specifics of my requests but the food I have had has all been good. Burger, Greek Salad, spaghetti - all good. And their pizza isn't bad either. Check your order before you leave or the delivery person leaves but otherwise enjoy the food. read more

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Sherry J.

4 years ago

Ordered pizza slices and they were old and over cooked. The slices were just luke warm and we were very disappointed. We used to count on this place when we wanted a nice hot, cheesy slice of pepperoni pizza. Today's product was terrible. It's just amazing how much the food has gone downhill in the past year. Pats... you can do better... much better. read more

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Stavros K.

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Donna D.

2 years ago

Absolutely best service, help and we are BIG FANS of Pats here in Aberdeen. I descended on them with 40 hungry kids and this crew headed by Billy, served them up tasty pizzas ( even gluten free that i'm now a fan of) cheese sticks, mozzarella sticks and had it all ready to serve. They were kind and fun to be around! You need a great place to eat with a team, choir or big family? THIS IS THE PLACE!! THANK YOU PATS PIZZERIA!!!! read more

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Michelle H.

2 years ago

came here from out of town and the food was great , the inside was very clean . The service I received from your worker Anita was excellent. She was very pleasant and she made sure we had everything we need. I will definitely be coming back again! read more

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Canei H.

7 years ago

The manager is the worst. I had a delivery order that they completely messed up. I asked for ketchup and a cheese cup because there was no list for condiments. Instead I got actual shredded cheese in a cup instead of cheese sauce and ketchup all over a grilled cheese sandwich. Like how does that make sense ? If you were confused about my online order than call that's what my number is there for. Although, I don't think there was anything confusing about it. To top it all off he said he could remake it and send a driver out when he has another order going to riverside. So that's could be hours, I said no cause I waited long enough. He said I can give you a $5 dollar credit to which I laughed because I spent $25. Then he said he will give me a refund and send a driver to come and pick up the food? How tacky! Not that I am eating it but you can send a driver out here to retrieve food you already sent and messed up but you can't send a driver whenever to bring me new food? Never ever ever again. read more

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Mattison A.

2 years ago

There's never an issue with my order. The food is always hot and fresh. It's always a comfortable environment. The service is always great.

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Mia D.

2 years ago

I love it here! This is my go-to food option, as the prices are great and food is always amazing. Staff is also very welcoming and kind, as well as patient with kids. read more

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Pri P.

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6 years ago

Ordered pepperoni pizza for mom and my daughter. It was decent pizza. Cheese was firm yet stretchy, pepperoni was flavorful. I ordered a chicken wrap with side Cesar salad. It came in a cute container but unfortunately the warm wrap warms the salad. I prefer my salad cool. But it was still edible. Chicken wrap was delicious. read more

Pats Select Pizza | Grill - Pepperoni pizza - Italian Near Me - Aberdeen, Maryland

Pats Select Pizza | Grill - Chicken wrap w side Cesar salad - Italian Near Me - Aberdeen, Maryland

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Melissa S.

3 years ago

My husband & I ordered for the first time and we are very impressed by the service, and the food was absolutely delicious!! huge portions, we definitely will be ordering again!! we had the chicken lettuce wraps, chicken Stromboli & chicken Alfred!! yummy read more

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Heather T.

130

9 years ago

Disgusting. Steak Stromboli with uncooked dough unmelted cheese and onion peels. 16$ worth of garbage. And I asked for it to be well done. jeez. Great way to get food poisoning. read more

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Kimberly D.

5 years ago

Just ordered here for the first time as we are new to the area and always looking for that next foodie place. We ordered two flatbreads to go, one Buffalo chicken and one Margarita. Both were fantastic. Would have rather eaten at the establishment but no liquor license and they would not allow us to BYOB with wine. Will definitely be a repeat customer, but continue with takeout as wine just really compliments a great Italian dinner. read more

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Jason C.

4 years ago

This place used to be OK. Everywhere else a calzone comes with marinara sauce, this place charges $2. Straight garbage, won't order from this establishment again. read more

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Stavros K.

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Tanya C.

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17 years ago

The food is decent. I used to order it for delivery when I was too lazy too cook or go out, but the last time they forgot about my order and it came to cold and an hour late... Just updated... the delivery service here. It didn't want to go out so I ordered in and it takes an hour to get my food... I called them 20 minutes in since the Live status said that they didn't start making it yet, but they said it was on the way... they are not very organized... and I'm surprised that they get any repeat business. read more

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Becca H.

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Good food, decent prices and usually prompt. Always friendly. read more

Pats Select Pizza | Grill - So good! Garlic sauce, spinach, broccoli, mozzarella and chicken pizza. My own little creation lol. Delicious! :) - Italian Near Me - Aberdeen, Maryland

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Naomi P.

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8 years ago

I got an all American burger , burger patty was dry, thin and over cooked. Too much mustard on the burger, good thing I don't hate mustard. Also got a salad , dressing looked questionable and didn't have much taste. Fries were bland. read more

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Kristin M.

6 years ago

This place is ridiculous. There is no quality in customer service anymore, it's just quantity and who cares if your order is right or not attitude. Good service and good food is hard to find these days. It's one or the other never both. read more

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Magdala I.

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6 years ago

Always seems like a good idea unfortunately always a disappointment. Salad had old mandarin orange and spongey grapes. Chicken wings were nothing but soggy grissle. I'm so sick of it here read more

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Matthew M.

8 years ago

Went once and my girlfriend got ravioli and sauce. The sauce was watery and bland. Recently we tried to get delivery by ordering online. After placing the order we got a call saying "we can't deliver to your area"... we asked why and they told us that drivers have been robbed there too many times. I decided to check up on crime reports in the area... there hasn't been a SINGLE reporting in our area and never have I ever felt threatened while living here. We called back and asked the manager why they won't deliver when there have been no issues here. He told us "well my drivers won't go there"... last time I checked your employees should do their job. We got the food and it was not very good. We are done with them. read more

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Michael J.

6 years ago

Unprofessional staff especially management!! They messed up my order and refused to give me an replacement product when I told them my food was undercooked and I even told them I would send back the undercooked food but the two managers that run this location also cursed me out when I asked and told me not to come back!! Go elsewhere!! read more

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Britney G.

6 years ago

I don't think employees are getting hazard pay for working during a world pandemic. While other people are home getting extra 600$ a week. And I got 8 wings when I ordered 10 How disturbing read more

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S L.

3 years ago

I have been a regular customer at Pats Select (Pasadena MD location) for several years. All of my orders have been delivery only. I loved that their food was restaurant quality upon delivery with a fair price. Most recently, within the past year, their food quality has gone way below the acceptable rating. My order today was another in many long steps down a rocky path. I ordered a greek salad with salmon. The salmon had obviously been pre-cooked and then microwaved, for who it arrive the portion was hard and barely warm (no fault of the driver). The breadstick was the same...hard as a rock. No, I didn't contact the store because having done so on a few occasions; the manager is rude, mean, and doesn't want to be customer-friendly. I am not going through that again. They have lost my business and my many recommendations to friends. I do not write reviews very often...service needs to be extremely poor for me to do this. Beware of this location. I will not go into other bad deliveries, just suffice it to say that they have gone seriously down in quality, at least in my experience. read more

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Jennifer S.

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14 years ago

The first time I came in, two cashiers crowded around the one cashier that was taking my order because I'm enrolled in the Pat's rewards program. After trying my phone # & email addresses twice and not finding me in the system, they told me that although Pat's is a chain, the rewards programs are store-specific. Bummer. It took longer to order a cheese pizza than it took to cook it. After it was ready, I found out that this location didn't have red pepper flakes or Italian seasonings ready for customer use. (They couldn't find Italian seasonings at all!) The pizza came out quickly, but it was so greasy that the middle of the pizza was soggy. The grease leaked through the pizza and onto the trunk of my car. (I ordered it to go.) It was so bad that my dog wouldn't eat it. On a second visit, I ordered spaghetti and a salad. The portion was probably enough for three or four people, but it [again] wasn't tasty. Plain old pasta sauce out of the jar tastes better than what they serve. All of the other Pat's that I've been to have been great, but I should've know to have expected less than excellent here, based solely on their McDonalds style set up. read more

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220 S Philadelphia Blvd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
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(410) 273-1000
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http://www.patsselect.com/

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Hours

What time does Pats Select Pizza | Grill open?

Pats Select Pizza | Grill opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Pats Select Pizza | Grill opens at 11:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does Pats Select Pizza | Grill close?

Pats Select Pizza | Grill closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Pats Select Pizza | Grill closes at 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu 10:00 AM - 10:00 PMFri-Sat 10:00 AM - 11:00 PMSun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Pats Select Pizza | Grill take credit cards?

Yes, Pats Select Pizza | Grill takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Pats Select Pizza | Grill serve alcohol?

No, Pats Select Pizza | Grill does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Pats Select Pizza | Grill have TVs?

Yes, Pats Select Pizza | Grill has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Pats Select Pizza | Grill have bike parking?

Yes, Pats Select Pizza | Grill has bike parking.

Does Pats Select Pizza | Grill have outdoor seating?

No, Pats Select Pizza | Grill does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Pats Select Pizza | Grill have parking?

Yes, Pats Select Pizza | Grill has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Pats Select Pizza | Grill have free WiFi?

Yes, Pats Select Pizza | Grill has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Pats Select Pizza | Grill takes fast-casual dining to the next level in Aberdeen, MD. Whether for pickup, delivery, dine-in, or catering, our customers can depend on us for fresh ingredients, family friendly service, and gourmet cuisine. Our menu extends far beyond pizza, with a wide assortment of burgers, salads, sandwiches, pasta, and much, much more. Food is our top priority, as our kitchen managers work closely with our corporate chefs on each of our dishes. We take great pride in our design, both inside and out, to ensure a unique and comfortable atmosphere for all of our customers.

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5.0 mi

Small town bistro with an extensive wine list. The menu features a variety of shareable, small…read moreplates, and maybe six entrees. We had the short rib pierogis, spinach salad, and crab cakes. The ambience was nice and the service was decent. The menu, particularly the entrees, seemed a little pricey for the area but the food we had was all good. Havre De Grace is a small waterfront town, so I have to say that considering the context and location, our dinner was really quite good and exceeded my expectations. If you're in town, it's a nice place to come for wine and an elevated dinner.

Every town, burg, or community - however large or small - should be the proud possessor of at least…read moreone... Bistro, that is. A cozy little restaurant that serves up delightfully delicious food in a decidedly casual setting. And in Havre de Grace, The Vineyard Wine Bar fills this niche with a subtle sense of style. As the name suggests, wine has played a significant role in Vineyard's obvious success. So much so, in fact, that not only does the restaurant sport a superb compendium of vintages by the glass and bottle, its lunch and dinner menus are also divided into categories - Light Bodied, Medium Bodied, Full Bodied - that correspond to specific types of wines. Yes, wine is definitely the name of the game... But don't let that fool you. The kitchen also has a great deal to say... and all of it good. The food here is excellent in every respect, as is the service. If I lived in HdG, I have absolutely no doubt that I would be tempted to dine here every day of the week. The Vineyard is everything a great bistro should be - and then some. But I begin to digress... As you have undoubtedly surmised from the above remarks, our dinner here was an extraordinarily satisfying experience. My dining partner and I began by sharing the Bruschetta Trio. Bruschetta is an Italian appetizer that begins with grilled bread topped with garlic and olive oil and then adds a variety of toppings. In this case, the finishing touches consisted of a luscious garlic spread, sundried tomato and basil pestos, melted mozzarella, and house marinated tomatoes with a balsamic glaze. While most incarnations of bruschetta may be consumed manually, Vineyard's substantially succulent variations on the theme (as you will note from the photograph above) demanded the ministrations of both knife & fork and were well worth the effort... Incredibly and unforgettably delicious. As we moved on to what would be considered the entrée or main course, options were numerous and varied... from Cornish Game Hen to Crispy Skin Duck... Venison to Dakota Steak... Lamb Vindaloo to Pesto Bucatini... ... On this particular evening, however, matters piscatorial appeared to take precedence. My dining partner was absolutely ecstatic with her Tuna Bites. Which is precisely what they were... diminutive squares of blackened tuna luxuriating in a Creole remoulade (a creamy, mayonnaise-based sauce originating in France). A definite "wow" factor at work here. On the other hand, my Mango Glazed Salmon was equally up to the mark... First of all, it was wild caught, which I much prefer (with rare exception) to the farmed variety. Secondly, as with most species of fish, salmon tends to be prone to both over and under cooking. Here, however, it was perfectly prepared - cooked through but still moist and succulent at the core - superbly complemented by a slightly smokey red pepper coulis (a smooth sauce made from puréed and strained fruits or vegetables), and companioned by lemon & herb risotto and roasted asparagus spears. On to the wine... With regard to both taste and texture, tuna and salmon are certainly among finny fare's heartiest representatives. Thus, despite the oft-quoted dictum, "Red wine with meat, white wine with fish," and the gentle urgings of our server in that direction, I have always found that salmon and pinot noir are - somewhat akin to lamb and red Bordeaux - a match made in heaven. And, in this instance, the 2022 Lundeen Mon Père Pinot Noir from Oregon's Willamette Valley proved to be a perfect match for my companion's blackened tuna bites as well. Dessert was a special treat. Naturally, many of the usual familiar sweet endings were present and accounted for. And, given the superior quality of the cuisine thus far, I had no doubt whatsoever that they would have acquitted themselves with suitable aplomb. For some reason, however, my dining companion and I were both drawn to the Crème Brûlée Cheesecake (pictured), which we decided to share... and, which, as it turned out, proved to be one of the high points of our evening. This was an intriguing amalgam indeed: The sweetness of taste being more influenced by the former; the firmness of texture by the latter. It is - if you will pardon the seemingly psychological digression - what we might consider a type of "gastronomic Gestalt," in which the whole is greater than the mere sum of its parts. In other words, the components of Crème Brûlée and Cheesecake have been combined... and from this fascinating combination there has emerged a new dessert that is even more desirable than the components have been individually. Well... call it what you will. I just know that it was so incredibly delicious that I would return at a moment's notice just to indulge my taste buds once again.

The bar

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Wine education class

Ercole's Pizza & Pasta

4.6(105 reviews)

6.3 mi

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I brought my niece and nephew to Great Wolf Lodge for the night, and we were looking for something…read moregood to eat nearby. After a quick Google search, Ercole's popped up, and it was only about 7 minutes away. Located in a small shopping strip, this quaint little shop instantly gives you all the New York vibes. The gentleman who took our order was incredibly patient, friendly, and hospitable. Customer service was a perfect 10/10. We ordered cheesesteaks and fries, and when our food was ready, he personally brought it to our table along with some complimentary bruschetta for us to try. Let me tell you, the bread they make for that bruschetta was absolutely amazing, the roasted tomatoes and fresh herbs absolutely woke up your taste buds with every bite. 10/10. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and made with care. I'll definitely be stopping by tomorrow before heading home to grab more. The cheesesteaks were packed full and incredibly flavorful an easy 9/10. The fries were delicious too, and the portions were very generous. Overall, this was an excellent experience from start to finish. If you're staying near Great Wolf Lodge or just passing through Perryville, I highly recommend giving Ercole's a try. It's definitely a place I'd visit again.

Wow. Just wow. Spent the day in Havre de grace, and was headed to a pizza chain when I happened to…read morelook this spot up. Food was fresh, well cooked, and made with care. Steak and cheese were amazing and excellent portions for a "small". Bruschetta bread was a meal in and of itself. Service was fast, friendly, and you can tell it's family owned and operated. Will make this a consistent stop when we are in the area.

Cheesesteak

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Bruschetta bread

Casa Bistro

3.8(12 reviews)

1.5 mi

Had Gyros. Generous potion served with excellent fries. It was all hot and fresh and the service…read morewas friendly, pleasant and polite. I'll be back.

The worst rice bowl I ever had in my life. The salmon tasked like a week old and rice just mush…read more Skin was still on the salmon. Absolutely disgusting and expensive. Waste of money.

Crispy Chicken Salad

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Birria Tacos and fries!!

Nonnie's Brick Oven

3.7(79 reviews)

4.9 mi

Pizza crust was excellent! Nice local spot for some pretty good brick oven pizza. Hefty menu with…read moreseveral choices. Service was quick and friendly.

Big pizza slices. Ordered online and picked up. Took a bit to be noticed at the pick up counter but…read morenot more than 5 minutes. Parking wasn't that great.