Food was good, service was good, prices were actually better than expected. We went after mass on Saturday evening. My wife said it was pretty good food, but also a bit expensive (her work had brought some food in from there previously). She ordered the fish & chips, I had a bacon cheeseburger. Food was great, good portion size, tasted like it should. The only thing that was even slightly negative was that I ordered a Stone Hazy IPA, and it was only 12 oz. Generally expect a full pint when it's on tap... 12 oz is for cans. But with two beers (wife ordered a cider that was really good) and two entrees, the whole meal was still only $46, before tip. So it ended up being a good value. read more

Good beer selection but the food was just awful. Co-worker and I both got pizzas and they were worse, or they might have been, frozen! Super cheap though with happy hour Monday's but I am not going back. read more

The service and food are horrible. I will never visit again. The ambiance is dark and uninviting.

Stopped in on a Tuesday night; it's our first visit. The place was relatively quiet and there were not many visitors. It's a very clean establishment and the staff that greeted us were professional and very friendly. We perused the menu and decided on Thai chili mussels and cheesesteak egg rolls for apps, water and a fig martini for our drinks. The egg rolls came with marinara dipping sauce which was different. Both appetizers were good but lacked in flavor. They were both missing an umami flavor that would have elevated them. The eggs rolls specifically could have benefited from more cheese, a better quality of steak (the menu described it as having rib eye but it was very chewy..I know good ribeye has a nice fat cap but this wasn't that), and salt. The mussels had the spice from the red curry paste but again was missing salt. Sea salt or even soy sauce being added would have elevated that dish. It could have also benefited from some fresh garlic and a fresh herb like Thai basil. To note my martini was very sweet. It was comprised of fig vodka which intrigued me but it just wasn't for me. Our mains were the double crab cake dinner and I ordered a Caesar salad with cajun salmon. My salad was executed okay but with one exception: the dressing. I don't know what it was but it was definitely not a classic Caesar dressing. If you love a good Caesar salad you know the dressing is a crucial element to that salad and as much as I was looking forward to this dish, it failed. The salmon was cooked perfectly, there were shards of parm and not shreds which was a welcome addition and the romaine lettuce fell a bit short as well as it wasn't crisp. Overall I finished the salmon but not all of the remainder of the salad. It was just ok but the salmon definitely saved it. My husband had the crab cake dinner and he enjoyed it very much. There was not much filler in them and they were made with lump crab meat..I venture to say maybe even jumbo lump. I tasted them; they were seasoned very well. The dinner came with fingerling potatoes and coleslaw. I didn't get to taste the potatoes because my husband devoured those..so I guess they were good. I had a bit of the coleslaw and it was dressed well and flavorful; the celery seed in it was pronounced and it wasn't overly dressed in sauce which was good; the cabbage and other vegetables were able to retain a nice crunch. All in all we agreed although some things about our meal could be improved, we would certainly come back. There was a nice vibe in there, that allowed for a great laid back early week date night. read more

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Good food and service. Kind of spread out, but that's OK. If these guys were in a better location or had slightly better visibility, I feel like they'd be a lot busier. Chill vibe inside. Regardless, it's a solid place for a meal or to get friends from work together. Thumbs up! read more

Ale house has been a favorite when I'm in the area, but this last visit was just okay. Service was good. It wasn't too crowded inside, and orders were taken fast and the food came out just as fast. It has a chill bar vibe, which is perfect for a lunch stop. The food however just wasn't doing it for me this time. The chicken pita was flavorless and my wife didn't enjoy her sandwich much. With that, the apple pie is still the bomb!! I will keep this on my list as a dessert option if nothing else. read more

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Went to this restaurant with some friends. The kindness and attentiveness of their service at this restaurant was a great environment to be around. I either got the patty melt or the Ale House Burger (I'm only uncertain because I thought I got a burger but it came with sandwich bread) along with ale house fries. The fries were enjoyable and plenty to share with others. The sandwich/burger was okay but the bottom bread was very soggy as well as the fries that were served with it. My friends got wings and another regular looking burger which they seemed to enjoy. read more

Pax River Ale House - Ale House Fries - New American Near Me - Lexington Park, Maryland

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Pax River Ale House in Lexington Park (basically California area) is a decent local hangout if you're into craft beer and pub grub--nothing absolutely mind-blowing, but it gets the job done. They've got a solid tap list ...Wings, burgers, Cajun pasta, and fish n chips, etc. Vibe is casual neighborhood bar: laid-back, clean enough, good for watching games or grabbing a quick bite after work/base stuff. Service is usually friendly and quick, even when busy or during weird weather. It's spread out, so it can feel a bit empty at times, but that means no waiting forever for a table. read more

No pictures but the club is amazing.. There was a party going on which had us concerned for our food but we were proven wrong.. crab dip with pretzel bread is to die for!! Service was on point and my tea never went empty.. very attentive to needs and made great recommendations.. definitely try the meatloaf.. overall clean place with a good atmosphere for meeting up with friends and having a few drinks read more

I t was my first time. It was clean and had great decor being near the Naval Air station. I love wings and they cooked it right. It was juicy and flavorful! It was perfectly fried and remained moist. I figure I should have some leftover at my hotel room so I over ordered. I'm so glad. My favorite was the Cajun Chicken pasta . The chicken was so moist and flavorful and with the thick spiral pasta it was amazing! Being in the Ale house, I have to get the Ale House Burger. It was so tasty! Highly recommend this place for food! read more

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Food was great! I had the best salmon Ive had a restaurant and all the food was delicious. The waitress was really sweet and everyone was kind, so I really liked the service overall. They have nice ambiance, with low lighting and some music that was the right volume. Overall, I would gladly come back again!!! read more

Interesting menu & everything I've tried has been great! The lemon blueberry bread pudding is outstanding!!! Good ambiance, great bartenders & servers. Excellent beer selection - only wish they had frozen Margaritas :) https://www.facebook.com/PaxRiverAleHouse/ read more

Pax River Ale House - New American Near Me - Lexington Park, Maryland

The Meet Your Maker drink is a MUST have! The feminine version of an old fashion at its finest! Crab dip app with soft pretzels for dipping were so good! 10/10 Y'all go ask for Trent. read more

I went here for a mini trip and I had the BEST CRAB CAKE SANDWICH a man could dream of it was fresh and tastes amazing. Our server was amazing attentive. And overall ambience was exceptional. 10/10 recommend. read more

Just okay. Beer is okay. Food is okay. Crowd is who you invite or bump into. Staff is nice. Place is fine. I'm looking for just a little bit more. Recommended if you're in the market for a beer or 2. read more

Pax River Ale House - New American Near Me - Lexington Park, Maryland

A decent pub, but don't expect anything amazing. The menu has classic pub fare with a Mediterranean flair. Nothing exceptional, but a good place if you need to host a large group of people. They have a large tap list, but lack a variety of local breweries. read more

Unassuming and unpretentious local watering hole with an excellent beer selection and surprisingly good seafood. Don't sleep on the crab soup or an extremely tasty cheeseburger. In an area known for chain restaurant hell, Pax River is a really nice alternative. A very solid four stars. read more

Has a menu of familiar comfort foods. Dishes are executed well. The catfish is yummy as is their Maryland crab soup. The burger is generous and grilled carefully. Great space, with large booths and nice bar; there's several TVs scattered about, good for watching sports. As their name implies, a varied amount of beers are on tap, and other alcohol-based drinks, too. Service is competent. Pretty All-American spot--Oorah! read more

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Wife and I were at Hobby lobby and looking to get some food so I went on Yelp to to find something different and this place came up so we decided to check it out. We sat at the bar, the waitress came over brought us water and asked if we wanted anything else. The menu is pretty big we ordered the beer batter onion rings was a little disappointed we thought they would be homemade the ranch sauce was excellent we shared the the chicken parm it was pretty good. We will come back and try something different next time. Over pretty good. read more

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I honestly don't get the attraction. I got the Maryland crab soup, the single crab cake meal for my BF and the rib eye steak for myself. I'm from Baltimore; I know crab soup when I taste it and this wasn't that. Really ODD flavor and the beef was in hard chunks, not tender and falling apart like it should. Did I mention it was crab soup? Hard to tell as there was NO crab in it that I could see or taste. The steak was medium rare but was very dry, tasteless, and chewy. I ate less than half before I gave it to the dog. The crab cake was good, just good, not even very good; I've had better, I've even made better. The fingerling potatoes were cold and relatively tasteless, the broccoli was way undercooked, the coleslaw needed to be run through the shredder. Big price, bad meal. read more

Amazing food and service. Crab cakes and the mile high meatloaf were both amazing. Wish we had a place like this where we live. Even the rolls were amazing! read more

Some of the bartenders there love to talk smack about the customers. That is totally unacceptable. And they are overpriced and their food isn't that great. read more

Saw this place on the side of the road while passing. The food was great and it has a nice selection of ales and ciders. The service left something to be desired. They dis have a big table, but I expected more of a bar setting. Overall, an ok place. read more

Pax River Ale House - a row of beer taps - New American Near Me - Lexington Park, Maryland

If you havent tried the Rubbed Rib eye, your missing out. Tons of steakhouses around, but bang for the buck? @ 28$ a pop the meal is whole, and delicious. Great steak portion and taste. They under sell and over deliver on this menu item. read more

I was in the area on a business trip, Pax River Ale House was recommended by the hotel staff where we were staying and they didn't disappoint. I would go again if given the opportunity. It was yummilicious! Great food, nice setting and friendly service. read more

Met some coworkers here for dinner and we were quickly seated. I believe the lady waiting on our party was also the manager on duty that night. Regardless she was super friendly and got all our orders taken quickly. The crab cake was delicious. I just wish the portion was a little bigger (the crab cake not the potatoes as they served plenty of those). Overall, seemed like a decent spot and when we're back in town for work, at least I have a proven spot to return to. read more

Love to see local businesses coming back! Stopped in for a quick bite with friends and was pleasantly surprised at the menu, beer selection and service. Erica who was the bartender handled our high top crowd perfectly. She tolerated many beer demand from us with a smile. And she had a full bar to support too! Could not have been more thrilled to be here. We'll be back. The experience all round was just perfect. Thanks to Erica and the team. read more

Solid choice. It was our first day in town on a Saturday night around 9 and we finally got around to eating dinner. This place saved us and we loved it. Our server was Nemo and she was extremely friendly and attentive. We split a salad and a couple appetizers. We were a party of two adults and the amount of food ordered was perfect. No leftovers, but we left full and satisfied! We ordered the Caesar salad, which I recommend getting the dressing on the side because they really drench it. The Old Bay wings were perfectly crispy and seasoned - not too salty, which is easy to do with old bay. And the steak and cheese egg rolls - yum! They serve the egg rolls with a marinara sauce that I wasn't a fan of, but my husband enjoyed it. I actually ended up dipping my roll in the ranch dressing that came with the wings. Two thumbs up. The entire menu was very appealing and we can't wait to go back to try more dishes! read more

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Delicious. Got take out as I'm staying at a local hotel for business. Was told they had great crab dip and I agree. At least the take out version was huge. I also tried the fish and chips and was fantastic. Prices are reasonable. Would recommend. read more

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The food and drinks our party ordered were wonderful. If we had judged the restaurant solely based on our experience with the hostess, we would never return. She was sullen and unfriendly in the extreme. Our server, Autumn, was attentive and, again, the food and drinks were fantastic. read more

Wait staff was professional, Friendly, and thorough. Food was great! Ale House fries, steak salad, gyro, and hush puppies were all excellent. read more

The Cajun chicken pasta was very disappointing. The sauce was incredibly watery and the dish itself had no flavor, definitely no hint of "Cajun". The rest of my table had great food, I would just not recommend this dish at all. What's sad is that it was the #1 recommendation from my waitress. read more

Pax River Ale House - Cajun chicken pasta - New American Near Me - Lexington Park, Maryland

Alright, PRAH may not be the best in SOMD, but has a solid footing of ambiance, food, and spirits for each one of us. I (we) have been there over the past 2 years and the crew has sustained the engagement and quality expected of a bar/restaurant. Don't overlook PRAH as you enjoy the opportunity to have a conversation without yelling (you know the places...) and keep local, stay local strong! Keep PRAH on the short list! read more

Food and service was good. Went there for lunch and was happy with what I had and the service was really good too. The onion straws were a happy surprise on the menu! Excellent on a burger too! read more

Horrible customer service if you're calling to order over the phone . The crabcakes have gotten smaller, but the same price.!

Lucy is the best Bartender in the world! She is attentive and attractive. Slay bea!

First time in Maryland & wanted to try a local spot but was quite disappointed. Their cherry limeade cocktail & Philly egg rolls were tasty but the entrees and sides were def nothing to rave about. We got seated quickly but after that, the service from our waitress was all around poor. read more

Great food and service, management is consistent as well. We were seated promptly and orders taken timely read more

Pax River Ale House - New American Near Me - Lexington Park, Maryland

Yesterday was our first time visiting this restaurant. After searching for a restaurant using yelp we came across Pax River Ale House. We were impressed by the atmosphere the moment we walked in. The food and service were amazing. Jalen was our waiter. He was very accommodating, professional and attentive. Everyone in our group was very satisfied with their meals and we said how fresh and good the food was. We will be coming back again soon. read more

Eatery's were closed on the Juneteenth but not the Ale House. Hubby and I decided to stop in and get a bite after my sightseeing all morning. Located close to the Naval Base, it was a nice spot. It wasn't very crowded, a little after lunch like 1:00pm. Hostess seated us quickly and waitress took our drink order right away. I failed to get her first name but her last name was Perez. She was polite and asked me where I was from because of my accent. I'm originally from Hawaii...LOL. Anywho is, we ordered the Flight of beers, Crab soup, Cheesesteak Eggrolls and the Meat Lovers pizza. All of which was terrific!! And for dessert, I ordered the Blueberry Bread Pudding. Prices were also very reasonable. A definite place to stop next time. read more

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