Lysonia P.

Mother's Day was celebrated at Rumhouse and it was a really nice time. They serve a brunch menu on Sunday so please look at my picture of the menu. I love the restaurants decor and quaintness. The tropical wallpaper was everything and the all pink bathroom was so cute. The soca music playing was a delightful bonus. I ordered the monkey bread with Dubai chocolate, an Old Athens cocktail and the shrimp and grits. My daughter had the Trini plate which consists of stewed chicken, macaroni pie and calaloo. Her Trini plate was really good and tasted authentically Caribbean. I was married to a Trinidadian so I know. I enjoyed the overall taste of my shrimp and grits. I actually may start using polenta like them to make mine at home. The one thing I will say is that it could if had 1-2 more shrimp. It comes with four and there was so much polenta left it needed more shrimp. My cocktail was the truth and I loved the lemon balm in it. Service was amazing from the reception desk to our server who took our pictures for us at the end of our meal.

Sydni R.

A friend put me onto this spot, so I decided to check it out. Let's start with the good: the service was excellent; our server was friendly, patient, and happy to answer all my questions. The space itself is small but super cozy, which I liked. Oh and I enjoyed my cocktail which was a warm spiced rum drink. Now...the reason I came because I was really looking forward to the oxtail croquettes, only to find out they're not available during brunch . So instead I ordered the jerk chicken and plantain waffles. The chicken? Absolutely delicious, flavorful, and juicy. The waffles, however, missed the mark for me. The plantain waffle paired with the nutmeg syrup was just too much nutmeg, which made it taste gritty and slightly bitter. Overall, I'll be back to try their lunch/dinner and make a final decision.

Bernadette C.

Amazing Caribbean Restaurant in Annapolis The service was phenomenally good, the staff were friendly, clever and extremely knowledgeable about the food. The main dinning room was beautifully decorated in a very elegantly demure tropical style. The selection of drinks was perfect...with wonderful mojito selections, rum flights and other tropical drinks. The brunch offered familiar foods like chicken and waffles but with a Caribbean Twist. If you are bored with the same ol' life and the same ol' food, I suggest you visit this amazingly delicious restaurant in Annapolis, MD.

Rana G.

The foodn& service was top tier. We were served by a gentleman named, Guy. Guy was fantastic! Very pleasant and knowledgeable of the menu. This was a 5 star experience. ​

Ashley O.

From the moment you walk into Rum House, you're immediately transported to the islands. The ambience and atmosphere are simply beautiful--laid-back, colorful, and effortlessly tropical. You can tell they put a lot of thought into creating a vibe that feels like vacation. The service? A thousand out of ten. Every staff member we encountered was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. It's rare to feel so well taken care of from start to finish. Now let's talk food. The oxtail croquettes and the doubles are an absolute must-have--packed with flavor, perfectly seasoned, and a great way to kick off the meal. And if you have a sweet tooth, do not leave without trying the rum bread pudding. It was rich, indulgent, and full of that warm, spiced rum flavor that ties everything together beautifully. The only reason I didn't give it a full 5 stars is because the entrées fell a little flat--they were on the dry side and lacked the bold flavor I was expecting, especially compared to how great the starters and desserts were. I wouldn't recommend them. That said, the price point for everything was very, very reasonable, especially for the quality and experience. I'll absolutely be back--but next time, I'll be sticking to small plates, drinks, and dessert!

Brian B.

Rumhouse is a small and beautiful house restaurant in Eastport, right over the bridge from Downtown Annapolis. The menu features unique Caribbean/Jamaican dishes with "flare". The service was very good, and the atmosphere is chill and eloquent but at the same time lively. They stay busy as patrons go in and out, it's a great place to people watch and have a drink or two, and hang out with friends or a date night. Overall the food was above average but not out of this world, that was my disappointment. Especially with the prices, it's not cheap. The drinks were B- and for that it's worth another visit to try another drink but choose wisely because like the food the drink are beyond overpriced. The bread pudding is made to order which is cool, I didn't have the rum cake but my friends did and loved it. Will I go back. Hmm...yeah they deserve one more try and maybe an updated review but we shall see. For now this is definitely a generous three star establishment. No shade to anyone that goes over three stars...they must not get out much or travel. lol. Until next time Rumhouse. I'll be watching and tasting...by the way those two pieces of shell in my crab and dumpling curry soup not cool. Don't rush the technique.

Kristin T.

Recommend Rumhouse! Our group of 4 dined Sunday, 11/2/25 and tried several different cocktails and brunch options and we enjoyed them all! The decor and ambiance give an elevated Caribbean feel. The cocktails were creative and well balanced. My favorite was the Madame Coco - so smooth! I loved the Chicken Roti and my husband had the West Indian Shrimp with coconut grits (shrimp were well seasoned but grits were bland on their own - they are obviously meant to be eaten together, but just an observation). My brother-in-law and sister-in-law had the Crab cake Benedict and Calypso Burger and said those were great too! Can't wait to try the dinner menu

Jennifer W.

For my husband's birthday , I took him here as he is from Trinidad as we were looking for Caribbean vibes! First, it's more of a Caribbean-inspired restaurant. I loved how it felt like dining in a lively house buzzing with energy. While waiting for our indoor table, we enjoyed amazing cocktails at the bar, and since the weather was beautiful, For drinks, we tried the Rumhouse Punch, Golden Mojito, and The Confidante, followed by appetizers of Island Ceviche and Doubles. For entrées, we had the Trini Pelau and Signature Escovitch, and we ended the meal with Coco's Rum Cake for dessert. Although my snapper portion was smaller than expected for the price and the flavors leaned more Americanized than authentic, the overall experience was enjoyable, and I would definitely go back to give them another try.

Mike C.

I had such high hopes for this new local joint, especially in a town that's been starved of creativity and cultural diversity in its dining scene. First, there were many aspects of our service that felt clunky and uninvested, including a sizeable wait upon arriving on time for our reservation, drinks dropping after food, and a lack of knowledge around many menu items. The menu is staggeringly overpriced, especially in the context of how small portions are. The Doubles were the biggest let down. I crave this delicious Indo-Trinidadian dish of pillowy soft bara (flatbreads) ladled full of chana and various chutneys. I was shocked to see the amount of food that landed on the table for $18 -- two thin, deflated almost crepe-like pancakes, lacking that elasticity, slight rise, and softness to sop up the accompanying curry. And as for that curry and the chutney, they barely filled 1/3 of the ramekins that carried them. All of the above was noticeably under seasoned. Look at the size of these Oxtail Croquettes with Microgreen Salad for $24....... Our server explicitly stated that the "Signature" Escovitch ($48) came without its head, which wouldn't have mattered either way to us--there's a lot of yummy tender meat in a fish head. But! What landed on the table was snapper with the head and the head was what composed most of the plate. The belly meat was meager, and had almost disintegrated because the entire thing was overfried, leaching all that flavor from such a delicate fish. The Trini Pelau for Two ($46) was the only saving grace and I'd like to commend the cooking of its protein. The chunks of chicken and beef in rice were tender and fall-apart. But the dish was nowhere near enough food for two people, and it lacked salt and depth. Furthermore, the pigeon peas were incredibly mushy. To find a half-ring of canned pineapple on the Chef's Side Salad ($16???) was the thing that sunk my heart the most. In theory, a restaurant touting traditional and creative takes on Caribbean cuisine is so sorely needed in this town especially since so many restaurants that boast something similar have menus that are pretty white-washed. But the price point Rumhouse currently sits makes it inaccessible for most Annapolitans. And our experience of a menu that didn't achieve the nuanced flavor and texture-, acid-, and heat-diversity these regional cuisines are known for shows there's a lot of room for this restaurant to grow into itself.

Very attentive service. Delicious homemade cocktails. Authentic Carribbean tastes - available also in Carribbean spicy upon request. Interesting to note, one of the very few restaurants that is Gratuities-free!

Shanila G.

We came to celebrate our anniversary on the first celebration of National Rum Day. My husband and I are both of Caribbean descent, so we were really looking forward to this. The ambience was absolutely on point--we felt like we were on vacation while out to eat. We were relaxed and enjoyed the complimentary cocktail provided. Since this was a special event, all tables were chef's tables. Because I don't eat beef or pork, they were wonderful about substituting what I couldn't eat. My husband even said he enjoyed my dishes more! I can understand why some people might say the food wasn't strongly Caribbean-inspired, but that doesn't mean it wasn't delicious. We especially loved the lamb and the prawns. I was hoping for the kick of scotch bonnet pepper in the ceviche, but that dish was a little disappointing since I expected more heat. We also tried the flights, and I was pleasantly surprised that they were full cocktails--each one was delicious. As for the pricing, the website clearly states that they price their menu to pay employees a livable wage with benefits. They are a tip-free company, and that was another reason we wanted to come out and support a Caribbean-owned business. We also ordered additional drinks outside of the flights, which we enjoyed--they were unique, and the rum selection is fantastic.

Mydalya C.

Honestly I wanna come back! Rumhouse marketing on IG definitely hooked me in. The aesthetics are superior, the decor, the staff are top notch, and the wait time with our reservation was next to nothing. We were pleasantly greeted at the host stand, Richard made sure we had adequate seating after realizing we had one more person than stated in our reservation, and our server (Theresa?...she had red hair) was more than accommodating with recommendations, her patience with a group of 7, and just overall very pleasant! Food, is on the higher end than my usual outings. But everything I tasted was delicious. I had the lamb chops which were great. The dipping sauce was a bit spicy I felt like it took away the other flavors so I opted out after one taste. It was supposed to be served with some radishes (featured in pictures on the website and Instagram). but sadly no radishes for me. For the price paid...I want everything that is supposed to come with it. The gumbo was ok, but I'm quite picky when it comes to Cajun/creole dishes (as a Louisiana girl, I know good gumbo.) I loved the okra garnish on top. The portion size felt a little more like an appetizer than an entree something to keep in mind when gaging your hungry meter! The crab cake... HANDS DOWN THE BEST I HAVE HAD IN MARYLAND. We honestly should've ordered a one for each person at the table. So delish!!!! The oxtail croquettes were another delightful appetizer but sadly they ran out and we were only able to enjoy 1 of the 2 that were ordered. They also ran out of other dishes, i.e., oxtail pasta and the crab dumplings. So although the lamb wasn't my first choice. I did enjoy it. The drinks were also stellar! I love the featured rum flights as well! I can tell that a lot of thought and planning went into every part of Rumhouse. I definitely would like to want to come back and enjoy some of the other dishes that ran out. If I have advice it's to check the menu to be sure when you get your food exactly what you've ordered with no missing components AND get an early reservation in hopes that they don't run out of food choices!

Kee J.

Well let's start by walking in. It is a very nice set up interior design money, well spent. The loudness of the establishment is pretty loud due to the small quaint size. now let's get into the servers, servers are pretty nice. No complaints there. Next we have drinks. Drinks were good. Average price $18 and up food. I personally ordered what the menu called whole fish. The waitress did say it was half fish but upon looking at the website and asking another waitress, it gave it was whole fish because we saw the head placement of the snapper on the website as well. when it got to our table it was not a whole fish. A slither imo. imagine taking one fish and slicing it down the middle to serve to two separate people, one person will have the head & Another person will have the tail for a whopping $45 no sides and less not speak on the pickled veggies that were not pickled. The guests next to me actually sent their entrées back and after reading her review, we had the same dislikes. I personally should've sent mine back as well, but ate the four bites of the fish that I was served. Will I be back? probably not on my dime. And the side dishes pricing should be lower bc portion size. My broccolini was burnt, so money wasted. No flavor either. Please note this is not an authentic Caribbean spot. It is inspired. Bill was $313 for 3 drinks, 3 entrees and 3 sides. Gratuity free restaurant. European salary concept in America ‍ My suggestion to establishment: change menu wording and/or pricing and actual plate sizes to accommodate what is served. My Homegirl said her crab and dumpling soup was delicious so that's a plus. Butter for bread was delish too. Patrons read the reviews before visiting, I didn't. Next day I went to another spot for $35 whole fish with side included