Upon walking inside you are greeted by an environment which makes you feel comfortable and welcomed. The bar was full, tables mostly full so I would recommend to call ahead and reserve a table. Service was good, if you are on a schedule allow time for your meal to be prepared. I ordered beef tips in peppercorn sauce with mashed potatoes and fried green beans. DELISH! The portion was hearty and I was unable to finish so a takeout tray was needed! Enough to fill the belly one more time! So yes a great place to stop, especially if you are traveling through as I was. read more

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Sat at the bar at 2pm. Eggplant appetizer was excellent. Bit into bacon wrapped day scallop & it was cold/raw on the inside which turned me off I didn't eat anymore - just that bite. Bartender was friendly but stood with other employees on other side of bar while they ate so she never asked me how they were. She asked me if I wanted a box after I asked for the bill. I said no even though I had taken one small bite out of 1 scallop & she never asked if everything was ok, just brought the bill. I put a $100 bill on the bartop with the check to pay my bill & she loudly made comments /jokes about oooh ok big bill etc & she really shouldn't do that. I'm a woman traveling/dining alone for business & I don't want to call attention to the fact that I'm carrying cash. & it's a steakhouse not a dive bar. read more

If you look at any of my previous reviews I hope you'll notice that I've mostly left 5 star reviews so I hope this adds some credence to this low rating. We went to this restaurant with a group of 6 looking forward to a good meal and nice experience but ended up with one of the worst nights out ever. We ordered drinks upon arrival and were surprised to see my standard old fashioned show up in a brandy glass full of soda ice. When I tasted it, it had some sort of club soda in it and was nothing close to what I had ordered. No big deal (yet) as the waitress politely took the drinks back and exchanged them for a straight bourbon we asked for as a replacement. We then ordered two appetizers - a sushi roll which was ok and some very good pork belly slices. When they arrived we ordered our salads and main dishes. After waiting for over a half hour after we ordered, we started to notice that 3 tables who arrived after us had received their meals (which were similar to our steak orders) and one was already getting dessert. When the waitress finally reappeared we asked about our salads but were told they were coming with the main dishes(???) which was strange. Another 15 minutes passed and one of our party asked to speak with a manager as we were clearly unhappy with not being served and wanted to see if there was an issue. ANOTHER 10 minutes passed and no one came out to talk to us (the main dining room was not full so no it wasn't a crazy busy night) so, fed up, we decided to leave. It's then that the manager came out, and was the most rude and unprofessional restaurant employee we've ever dealt with. Instead of coming out to see why his customers were upset, he directed us to sit down and when we pushed back, he threatened us with calling the police if we didn't stay and pay for the meals (which were just then being brought to our table). We brought up some of the issues we had - one, the bad drinks, with his response stating we got what we ordered (even when we told him that old fashioneds don't come with club soda etc.) and that the replacement drinks were premium bourbons (we ordered Rabbit Hole Cavehill - a very good brand but not premium, and we never asked for them to be free or discounted!) so we should be grateful. Again, never one apology or inquiry into why we were upset but just aggressive and insulting treatment. When we mentioned the long wait and how at least 3 tables who arrived after us were eating and finishing their meals before we were even served, he said it was due to our two appetizers (???) or what we had ordered (we ordered steak in a steak restaurant, and one of the tables who came later and were served first even had a time consuming tomahawk steak served and eaten before we saw our ribeyes). All information from the manager was relayed to us in an aggressive manner. Having had enough and just wanting to leave at that point, we asked that they box up all of the food that they just brought out and we paid our bill (we didn't ask for any discount or comps and of course, the manager never offered one). On the way out we asked for the name and number of the owner, and to our further shock, the manager who had treated us so poorly was also the owner! In summary, if this guy had just come out and said he was sorry for what had occurred and let us know what the issue was (even if it was just something simple as the waitress not getting our order in), we would have understood and sat down and enjoyed our meal, but the owner failed as a manager and as an owner who should take responsibility for what goes on in his establishment. read more

Friends of my frequent this restaurant at least once a week! We had the opportunity to join them recently and sat at the bar. The service was great and the bartender made numerous specialty cocktails. I had the steak tips dinner and a Caesar salad. All of the food was fresh and delicious. I highly recommend. read more

Love love love the atmosphere and the quality of the steaks. Quiet and able to have a conversation. This isn't a McDonald's so don't consider it with crying children and strollers. read more

I luv kids...butttt not at this restaurant! I go here to get away from the chaos of the day. The atmosphere is chill...we order drinks to relax and reconnect...creative and tasty apps. and "maybe" another drink arrives to get the palette going. The staff seamlessly removes dirty dishes, glasses, utensils and crumbs while placing the meal you chose in front of you with perfect timing....now imagine this with screaming kids. if your children can NOT walk into a fine dining restaurant and behave accordingly, get a sitter! this is less about kids and more about reading the room....you will be where we are some day! Now I'm hungry for a Tomahawk with no salt (IYKYK) cheers read more

One of the best steak houses in Maryland, I'm not one to really believe any negative reviews because anyone can get online and do that, but this place is second to none. read more

I am lucky enough to get to live in this small town that this amazing restaurant is in. You cannot beat the amazing food. It's to die for! The servers are always top notch. I love it here so much I'm moving my salon next door so I can attend more happy hours read more

Stopped in last minute for dinner and spotted seats at the bar. We ordered cocktails and the crab dip. Drinks were good and the dip came out hot and bubbly. Loved the cheese, crab meat and the buttered toast. It was a little salty but very good. For dinner I had the Steakhouse Pit Beef & Fries and my husband had the Ribeye. My Pit Beef was so tender and the au jus was very good. The Ribeye was cooked perfectly - he loved every bite. We decided to share The Big Fat Carrot Cake - wow! Every bite was amazing. The biggest slice of cake we have ever had. We enjoyed our dinner and dessert. From start to finish our service, drinks and food were perfect. Looking forward to coming back for brunch! read more

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My wife and I went to Steak & Main for a quiet romantic dinner knowing we would have a great experience. As usual they delivered. I can't tell you how many times in our travels we've had dinner in similar fine restaurants only to have our experienced ruined by being seated by a table of unruly children whose parents couldn't be bothered by trying to control them. read more

Food, service, ambiance 5/5 Loved this place. My husband got the bison special and I got the filet. Both were outstanding and so were our cocktails & desserts. read more

The rating on this place is a travesty, it's the main reason I'm leaving a review. It's the only nice restaurant in North East. Ive had dinner here many times and each time it's amazing. You get what you pay for though, that's the only downside. But the steaks are great. Service has been good in my experience as well. When you walk in and you see how busy it is that should speak to the quality. Restaurants in town are rated higher, but some of them are downright terrible. Yelp in Northeast is upside down. read more

This restaurant pleasantly surprised us. It has two sides - a loud bar side that is fun, and a quieter restaurant side, where we dined. They have a large menu and the food we ordered was delicious, from steak to sushi! The presentation of the food was also very beautiful. Highly recommend a road trip to the cute town of North East to check it out! read more

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AMAZING! This place is pricey but worth every penny. Hands down the best steak I've ever had. My husband is also super picky about his cut of steaks and how they're prepared and cooked, and he couldn't stop talking about it! Very cute inside with a bar and nice seating. Low light ambiance, perfect for a special date. The only thing I wasn't super keen with was the ala carte menu. Besides that the food and drinks were delicious!!! This is a must try! The service was also friendly and very professional. read more

Steak & Main - Steakhouses Near Me - North East, Maryland

This diner/steakhouse was a gem we inadvertently found when making a stop from New York to Virginia. The steakhouse was attractive, but a little dark and needed an update. Our waitress, Maliyah, was a delight. We could not have asked for a nicer more accommodating person to serve us. She made sure that everything we ordered was made to perfection and periodically checked up on us to ensure everything was as we requested. The food was exceptional. We ordered a steak which was one of the best we have ever had. Not only was it cooked as ordered but was delicious. My husband had the fried oysters which were excellent. Even the baked potato was great. Not too hard, not too soft, just right. I would highly recommend this steakhouse and our waitress. It was a great stop for us and hope it will be for you too!!! read more

This is a restaurant with excellent sushi--and surprisingly poor hospitality. Let's start with what worked. The sushi was genuinely outstanding. Clean, fresh, thoughtfully prepared. The chef was knowledgeable and gracious, even explaining curing methods and fish sourcing. That part of the experience felt intentional and refined. Everything else felt transactional. Policies here are unusually restrictive for a restaurant charging premium prices: * No wine tastings--only half-bottles or bottles. * Wasabi costs extra. * Splitting a steak requires a $10 "extra plate" fee. But policies alone aren't what sank the experience. Service did. My wife approached the bar to ask a simple question about the Chardonnay selection. The bartender abruptly snapped at her to move away from the service area--no greeting, no explanation, just curt dismissal. When the manager arrived, instead of listening, he immediately defended the bartender, saying "everyone loves him" and that "there are two sides to every story." He then questioned us for not knowing what constituted a service area--despite there being no signage. There was scoffing, defensiveness, and zero apology. That's not how guest concerns should be handled--especially when guests are spending $70+ on shared entrees and being charged extra for plates. The octopus dish was cooked well but paired with a tomato sauce that felt mismatched and distracting. Execution without cohesion. If you go strictly for sushi and keep interactions minimal, you may enjoy yourself. But if you expect warmth, guidance, or accountability when service goes wrong, this place will disappoint. Premium pricing demands premium hospitality. That's where Steak & Main falls short. read more

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Nice buzz for a Monday. Nice Hostess. Pleasant server with good timing. Had sushi, sashimi, raw oysters and, oysters on horseback. All very tasty. He had the filet, I tried the duck. Both properly prepared. Cheesecake was large, outstanding, with generous graham crust and brûlée top. The only miss was the risotto was considerably undercooked, much more than al dente. I asked for a comp dessert and they declined. A little short-sighted considering our tab for 2 was $200. Will return but not right away. read more

Steak & Main - Steakhouses Near Me - North East, Maryland

Brought my wife here for her birthday. First time. Everything was great - service, special touches , apps, sides but I have to take a star off for my steak. This is supposed to be "the best steaks in the USA" and , with little alcohol, the tab was $300 including tip. I've eaten a proper NY strip and this wasn't it. I used my hand to signal to the waitress how thick I expected from a "steakhouse" and she agreed. I travel and entertain clients for work all the time so I know what a proper NY Strip looks like. I also always get my steak rare. It was a strikeout on both. Steak was definitely med rare and thin like the steak you get on a Friday special somewhere. My wife's rib eye looked great and it was her birthday so I wasn't messing around with sending it back. Other friends have said they've enjoyed other items here so maybe we will come back. Last thing - I love carrot cake. Shout out to the pastry chef - it was amazing. read more

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Delicious food, some of the best steaks that we have ever had! Service was stellar. We sat at a 2 person booth in the bar area on a Friday night, it was crowded but got to enjoy the bar specials plus the fine dining menu. read more

Steak & Main - Tiramisu and Irish coffee - Steakhouses Near Me - North East, Maryland

This was our second time to this bar and restaurant on Main Street in MD. This time however, we went for happy hour on the bar side of the restaurant. Enjoying a sampling of oysters, soup, a sandwich, scallops (which I absolutely loved), a salad and beverages. We wanted a taste of everything! We also had a ton of to go boxes to take most of this home! Our server was friendly and attentive. The ambience in the bar side obviously was a lot more laidback than the dinning side. We enjoyed the energy and the football games on the televisions which was perfect for happy hour and our early dinner. read more

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Absolutely disgusting experience. This restaurant treated my baby nephew horribly, and I will never step foot here again. They refused to give water so his parents could make his formula, which is not only heartless but completely unacceptable. When you treat a BABY like an inconvenience, you've already failed as a business. The staff was rude and nasty from the moment we walked in, making rude comments about the stroller as if families aren't allowed to exist in public. Instead of showing basic human decency, they acted annoyed, dismissive, and completely unprofessional. Customer service was nonexistent; no empathy, no kindness, no accountability. To make matters worse, the restaurant itself smelled absolutely horrible. Between the foul odor and the even worse attitudes, the entire place felt dirty and uncomfortable. Nothing about this establishment was welcoming, and the environment was not suitable for families or anyone who expects basic respect. If you have children; or if you simply value decent treatment; do not come here. There are plenty of places that understand compassion, cleanliness, and customer service. This is NOT one of them. read more

This restaurant rarely disappoints. We went tonight on the off season with no reservation (and that was our mistake). The place was slammed and staff was a little stressed when we arrive at 8:00, but after a short wait were able to get a seat at the bar. Place was filled with a lot of friendly regulars and locals and the food and service was spot on as usual. Had some specials off the special menu (pit beef sand, crab dip) and both were awesome as was the Maryland sushi roll. Definitely one the best restaurants in the area. read more

Went here with my mom during our trip back home. My food was okay but the service and decor was great, I would recommend this place

Many friends recommended this place, and yesterday was my first visit with my family. I ordered the Delmonico--the sauce was a bit salty, but the steak was incredibly flavorful and tender. My husband was very satisfied with his 21 Day Dry Aged Bone-In Ribeye Steak. Side dishes required an additional charge; I enjoyed my Risotto, which balanced out the saltiness of the steak sauce, and the portion was generous. Since there were no kids' meals, my son opted for Bacon-Mac & Cheese and Tuna and Salmon roll. The fish was fresh, though the sushi rice was slightly firm. The environment was comfortable and clean, and the staff was friendly and professional. It was a great dining experience, and we'll definitely be back. read more

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What a nice place. Lobster sandwich was huge and all meat, well worth the price. Antipasto appetizer was fresh and delicious, he owns the Italian deli in town also. Steak burger was great. Very pleasant staff, eating outside was very nice. read more

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second time having dinner here! drive an hour. service good atmosphere everything was excellen!! i owned 2 restaurants. I'm in love with steak and main. we sat at the back bar. the ladies are spectacular! sushi girl super amazing. steak and main is one of my favorites. i will drive here every week read more

Had the most bizarre experience here last night. Went to celebrate a friend's birthday. Service felt disorganized from the get go. Example: two guys ordered old fashioneds. They were served in stemless wine glasses/fish bowls with a lot of crushed ice and maybe seltzer? Soda water? It was weird but let that go although they were sent back and asked for bourbon on an ice ball. Ordered one appetizer for a table of 6. Our reservation was at 6:15. We didn't dilly dally as one of us had to get to work at a hospital due to impending snow storms. 7:45 we still had no food. No other drinks had been ordered. A salad was ordered but never received but when we inquired were told they were going to serve it with our meal. I'm trying to keep it simple but also want to share relevant details. Watched tables seated after ours receive their food and move on to dessert so we are wondering what is going on. Ask to speak to a manager. More wait. Ask again. The manager comes out of the kitchen and this is where things get out of control. If you've ever been in this situation chances are the person comes out and asks what is going on and offers some kind of explanation like the kitchen is backed up (it wasn't busy), or the waitress was new, an order got lost, whatever...but this guy comes out clearly not in the frame of mind to talk through this. Aggressive and bully-like mentality from the get go. Honestly never seen anything like this. We explained the drink problem and his response was a derogatory, "You got what you ordered." To keep it short, we asked our meals to be boxed up (not a discount for anything btw), never an apology, just embarrassing and shocking. We all kept asking, "Where did this all go wrong?" We still don't know. Turns out the manager was the owner and head chef!!!! Positively dumbfounded with the whole experience. If he would have simply come out with an apology or simple "Hey guys. Sorry about this." things would have deescalated quickly. No accountability for the numerous things that had gone wrong. It's a birthday memory we will not forget (WHAT JUST HAPPENED!!???) but also abundantly clear we will never return. read more

Ok so I will start off that as we arrived (all 12 of us) we were told that no strollers were allowed in the dining area ok not a problem......as my buddy had his 7 month old baby with us......so he takes the stroller back to the car as the lady in the front said it cannot be kept in the waiting area....So we sit down going over the very overpriced menu but I was settling on a high-end cut of steak A hostess approached the table and stated that we had to leave and when we asked why she said you brought in a outside drink(8oz bottle of Poland spring water for baby formula)and that is against our policy. So when asked if we could just mix the formula and continue our night she again stated no you have to leave. At that time my buddy returned from his car and when we notified him of the situation he was in shock and could not believe what he was being told neither could I. read more

Really nice restaurant. I loved that you could dress up and have a date night or go casual and still feel comfortable. The special was a delicious - a chef's take on their Filet Mignon burger and I think it came with fries bit the burger was so amazing the rest of the food is a blur. I also had the Tongue Twister Oysters ( brown sugar bourbon something) were good as well. But the man who made the day was definitely Joshua A. He provided the best and friendliest service. My friend and I argued over who would tip him and we both did. need to go back and try the sushi. read more

Outstanding crabcake! The real thing! I won't divulge their secret to making it the most tender form of crabmeat I have ever eaten... great service, too. I came with local friends and absolutely recommend the crabcake. Best I have ever had. Broiled and all lump crab, no fillers like breadcrumbs. The REAL thing. A must try if you're in the area! We also tried the Oysters on Horseback. Delicious!!! Tender and perfectly prepared! read more

Oysters are amazing here! Had raw, had friend and had stewed. Amazing! There's a happy hour at the bar. As I recall on Thursday, oysters are half off. read more

Service was amazing as all the servers have been great here. I got the tavern ham sandwich and you get one slice of crispy prosciutto and the rest ham. I love their steak burger. Will definitely order again. My problem was the server said after we ordered 2 glasses of wine that the bottle cost was of 2 glasses with a little extra. That wasn't the case. The bottle ended up being 40.00 and a glass was 10. I just feel telling customers this is so wrong. Please stop telling customers this read more

what a disgrace. first the say we can't bring the babies stroller in and them they say we have to leave cause we couldn't have a water bottle for the babies formula. A 7 month old baby I don't wanna hear about family atmosphere or anything. cowards work there. the children that work there berated my family as we left. bunch of clowns I hope someday some one refuses service to your family based on nothing. my kids don't understand why we had to leave a perfectly good restaurant read more

Was looking for a nice spot to have dinner while I was in the area. Restaurant is on a one way road, few parking spaces outfront but i'm sure you can find other parking. I arrived @6pm on a Wednesday evening. Sat down in a booth at the bar. The seat cushions were really comfortable and you sit rather high up. Ambience was nice! I had the steak teriyaki (medium) that came with mashed potatoes and green beans. Delicious! Quite a few TVs in the bar area. Also, a lot of outdoor seating. 4 stars because although she was helpful, as soon as my waitress helped me I saw her face dropped every time. Like she didn't want to be there or something. Fake it better lol, so I stopped asking questions about the menu read more

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Good service Great selection Nice dining room Only issue was cool whip served with dessert and garlic mashed potatoes lacking in garlic read more

Food sucks. Worst management ever and the prices are ridiculous. Won't be back here ever

Steak & Main is a really nice local restaurant in downtown North East Maryland. The restaurant is located on the main strip (S Main Street) and was probably an old house at one time. The interior has a rustic charm with dark wood and leather seating. The bar area is really nice. and has an old world look and feel to it. My Dad and I ate here last Wednesday (10-27). We arrived a little after 5pm and was seated immediately. The place had a few patron dining both inside and out as well as a few people at the bar. By 5:30pm, they were hopping and busy. My Dad and I opted for a dozen oysters. We got six that were local to Maryland, the other six were Blue Point. I don't remember the name of the local ones but, they were bigger, plumper and more briny. Both were fresh and tasty. My Dad then got a garden salad which he enjoyed. For dinner I got the Maryland Crab Cakes with two sides (A-La-Carte) which were steak fries and sautéed spinach. The cakes were a little small but overall they were really good. My Dad ordered the lobster tail and, he didn't realize that the 18oz was an 18oz, lol. He ended up finishing it anyway. It looked delicious (he didn't share lol). Overall the food was great and the service was good. The only "ding" is: my Dad is elderly, has a tough time hearing and his mobility is limited. The host sat us near the bar and in a booth that was a little high for him. For him he had to step up on the foot bar that is under the bench, which was difficult. . Also, the speaker was right above his head and the music was a little loud. Anyway, I asked to be moved and was told that all the other tables were reserved. I did see reservation signs on some and not others. We ended up staying where we were but I think the staff could have been a little more accommodating. When I asked the host seemed to be a little annoyed that I did. Not a big deal but just keep that in mind when you come here with an older person. Call ahead in advance and ask for a table and not a booth. read more

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Very upset to see this restaurant go so down hill over the years, to start we were seated directly next to the host stand, people were literally leaning on our table and seats while waiting to be seated. When asked for bread we were given only 2 small butt ends of a roll. I ordered a Double Filet Mignon burger, which was dryer than the Sahara desert. I've been ordering burgers here for 5 years, while this restaurant has been on a constant decline over the years, it has never been this bad before. The food runners/bussers looked like they hadn't been trained at all, and we complained about the burger, there wasn't a manager in sight. Do better read more

Was there tonight with family (6 including a child). Could not pull up a 7th chair to accommodate a booster seat because they have no high chairs! Wasn't allowed to "alter" tables. Had to put grandson on floor in seat like a dog! Sat out on deck. Not busy AT ALL!!! Said family with child left. Put booster on table next to us. Was told to remove it! Paid WELL over $450 to be treated with such disrespect and not one other table had people there! Moral...go to Chesapeake city with great fabulous friendly restaurants with a fabulous view!!! read more

food was melt in your mouth good! our server, josh was attentive and kind. will definitely be back! read more

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