While I haven't personally been to Goldberg's in years, I have had their bagels at other people's…read morehouses and was always pleasantly surprised. My bagel now was no different. Fresh, tasteful and full of flavor. It hit the spot. The latte was amazing, and I even opted for sugar free vanilla (an uncommon choice for me) and was very pleased with how much I liked it. The straws were more for a smoothie though. The inside is definitely run down, and I would opt for carry-out but ordering was convenient and easy; both with the ladies working and the kiosk. It is exactly what you would expect out of a bagel shop, in the best way possible.

In years past this place was always lively and full of folks but the vibe has changed. The place…read moreseems a bit dirty now and unorganized. The bagels themselves are still good but the prepared stuff not so much. If you're not getting your bagels to go and just bagels I might advise to go elsewhere. I'm not returning anymore.

Came in on a Sunday after church with my dad. There was plenty of parking and plenty of seating…read moreavailable in the dining area. They had delightful music playing to provide a relaxing atmosphere. While my dad took a seat I went over to the deli counter to place our order. After that I had to go over to the cash register to render payment. I ordered a protein platter that came with eggs, two meats, and a cup of fruits my father ordered a short stack of three pancakes and a side of bacon. We both ordered the Mimosa special beverage for $5.00 each. The food came out quickly. The staff were so nice. I ended up spilling one of the mimosas . The staff was understanding and cleaned it up quickly. For was delicious and filling. We were both able to finish our meals without any leftovers. Definitely will return.

Maker of that rarest of commodities, good home fries. Food is good, I think I might have been…read moreaccidentally double charged for my juice? I was in a bit of a hurry and didn't realize it until later. But it's a nice place with good food, a market with some nice stuff, and a pleasant interior that's good for meeting a friend.

Finding the restaurant itself was easy, but parking was another story -- the one‑way street and…read moresmall lot made it a challenge. When we walked in, the cashier immediately asked whether we were dining in or taking out. We chose to dine in. We ordered the roast beef sandwich and the pastrami sandwich, along with potato pancakes. They brought out a full assortment of pickles and pickled vegetables. Unfortunately, they only offer one diet option: Dr Pepper Zero, no other diet sodas from the fountain or in bottles. The potato pancakes were a disappointment -- mostly batter with very little shredded potato. The pickled vegetables also lacked flavor and didn't really taste pickled. Our table wasn't cleared at any point during the meal, and the waiter stood nearby waiting for us to finish, which felt a bit uncomfortable. The desserts looked amazing, but we were too full to try them. We also couldn't take anything to go since we had plans for the rest of the day and didn't want it sitting in the car. Next time, we'll come back specifically to try the desserts.

I am from Philadelphia and grew up on AUTHENTIC NYC style Jewish Delis. I moved to B'more in 2015…read moreand was shocked how lacking the Deli scene was; especially considering it's Jewish population. When Essen FIRST opened I was relieved...finally a solid Deli. However, as you know it slowly deteriorated until I stopped patronizing it. I was initially happy to see it changed ownership. Reading the reviews however, it seems it is continuing to be SUBPAR! The Management apologies are scripted(cut & paste) for goodness sakes!! I think I'll pass! Fortunately, when I go back home periodically, I have several solid authentic options.

My Wife and I went to the one in Hampton VA. We truly liked it. The food was great. The service…read morewas great.

Convenient kosher dairy restaurant next to Ruth's Chris…read more Breakfast and lunch. Soup was great! Eggplant parmesan was easily two meals. Enough space to eat in although lots of people taking out.

Came here for brunch and enjoyed every bite! Food portions are pretty big and the menu might make…read moreyou drool Even when slightly busy they have a nice sense of urgency and the atmosphere of the restaurant is beautiful. The lemonade is also delicious but no refills for that, or cranberry or orange juice which is the only bummer. This location is a hidden gem and i will be back anytime im in Baltimore to try more food!

My coworkers put me on to this spot a couple of years ago, so shame on me for just getting around…read moreto my review... As others have said, this is a Black owned establishment that serves a community without many sit down options. I'm really pleased that they do a great job with service, food quality and price point. HSH doesn't have an extensive list of options, so they're able to do what they do pretty well. For appetizers, I've only had the fried green tomatoes. Pretty flavorful, especially with the sauce. In different visits, I've ordered salmon and grits, shrimp po boy, salmon and grits. All of them solid choices. At one of our "working lunches" we opted for adult beverages to take the edge off of an especially trying day lol. Sturdy drinks indeed. It's really a decent spot for a nice breakfast, brunch or lunch at a reasonable price. Definitely recommended.

La Food Marketa was a great place to try. Atmosphere was clean and providing. Food was made with…read morefresh ingredients. And the food was very good. I am definitely putting it in the rotation. The fajitas plate was excellent. Can't wait to try other things. The service was excellent.

I had quick and kind service from the young gentleman who took my order for a slice of key lime…read morepie. The interior was modern and quiet but empty because the patrons were outside enjoying the weather. The key lime pie was cold and delicious but a bit on the pricey side for a relatively small, single slice. I will definitely be returning but not for the key lime pie.

One of my close friends and I used to come here every week for happy hour. Over the years, though,…read morewe had heard that the place had gone downhill, so on a whim, my husband and I decided to give it a try. It was very quiet, with only two other customers there, but from the moment we took our seats, we were glad we came. The menu was expansive, and since it was Taco Tuesday, there were several taco options to choose from. The bartender was great and did an excellent job with everything we ordered. Out of everything we tried, the nachos and Long Island iced tea were my favorites. We will definitely be back. I'm glad I didn't let the passing years and less-than-great reviews keep me from trying this place again.

I attended a celebration at Fountainside. Its located inside of the Doubletree Hotel…read more The set up is great and plenty of tables with a bar. On this night they had a game activity going on as well. There was music and bar with seats. I wouldnt recommend this place if you do not have patience when there is a function or large crowd. I originally sat at a table with a couple of people, orders were placed for food that took about an hour plus. However, I ordered a salad and calamari and unfortunately with 2 hours being there I never received my food. I went to the bar and ordered 2 drinks and they too took about 45 minutes to an hour to receive. On the bright side I enjoyed the environment and the drinks were good. I just wouldnt recommend coming possibly on a day where a function is going on.

Our host recommended this establishment for terrific seafood. She was not wrong! I ordered the…read moreSeafood platter so I could try a variety- cream crab soup, jumbo shrimp, lobster tail, crab cakes, salmon. First, I am very particular about salmon. This was the best I've ever had! All excellent! My companions had the shrimp potato skins- huge and scrumptious, grilled cheese with crab, fish & chips. Portions are very generous. We all got to go containers. Service- exceptional. We were there at 2 pm, so not a rush time. Our waitress was friendly, just the right amount of attentiveness. She even laughed at my jokes :) The layout was nice, giving space between tables and even some private booths available. We didn't feel crowded and could enjoy conversation.

I stopped by on a Saturday for brunch, and one thing I liked was that it wasn't crowded, so we were…read moreseated right away. We ordered the shrimp and grits, oysters rockefeller, shrimp sandwich, french toast, crab cake benny, a coffee cocktail, and regular coffee. Overall, everything was just okay, not terrible, but not something I'd rush back for either. The biggest letdown was the shrimp and grits. It came with what looked like a spoonful of grits, which was disappointing. We mentioned it to our waitress, and she brought us some extra grits to go, which I appreciated. The crab cake benny was decent, but the crab cake itself didn't have much flavor. The $12 coffee mocktail also wasn't worth the price in my opinion. We ended up ordering the beignets for dessert, but had to send them back because they were raw in the middle. The service was okay but it could definitely be better. I will say they tried to fix the issues we brought up, which I appreciated. I've been to the O'Donnell Street location a few times, and honestly, I've had much better food and drinks there. If you're in the area and have been wanting to try this location, I'd still say give it a shot because everyone has different experiences. It just didn't wow me this time. Ratings: * ambiance: 8/10 * food: 6/10 * drinks: 4/10 * service: 5/10