I have been going to GL Shacks for maybe 15years, as it was down the road from our ministry, and…read moreoffered good food at decent prices. I moved out of state but returned to the Catonsville area last week and stopped in for lunch. I had the reuben sandwich and have to say--all nostalgia aside--it was the best it's ever been. The corned beef was tender and stacked high, it was not over-sauced, the kraut was sweet..it was simply fantastic. My brother got the basic burger and fries and I couldn't believe how thick the pattie was and the plate overflowing with fries. while some establishments can get lazy in their hometown familiarity, GL Shacks seems to only be getting better!

We really enjoyed our lunch at this quaint little restaurant. The service was attentive, and our…read morefood came out fast, which is always a plus. I went with the Half Soup/Half Sandwich combo, the Shrimp Salad Sandwich and the Ham & Navy Bean Soup was delicious. The shrimp salad was really good with big juicy shrimps; really well-prepared and seasoned perfectly. The soup had great flavor with way to much ham (yes I said, to much ham) I would loved to have more beans in the mix! My husband ordered the Shack Burger (medium rare with cheddar and bacon) and said it was a total winner. He loved the char-grilled flavor and said the patty was a great size. He did mention his hand-cut fries could have been a little hotter, but the texture and crispiness were spot on. We're already planning to come back to try other dishes, hopefully on a Monday to catch "Burger Day"!

We went to this tap house because their happy hour was over at 8pm. We really didn't need happy…read morehour prices because this place was affordable. They had so many beers on tap I couldn't make up my mind. The bartender was super friendly, they knew we were from out of town because the majority of the customers are regulars. The regular customers were friendly and giving us suggestions. I actually felt like I was at home. There is no food but they have snacks, peanuts, cheese balls and pretzels. So eat before you get there.

This was our first time here and I loved it. As a long time bartender the most overwhelming thing…read morewas how clean it was. No funky smells no flies, bathrooms were prestine for both women's and men's and the bartender and people were great! Def going back next time were at the dog park.

A great open space with amble seating options-hightop, table or barstools…read more Screens everywhere to watch any sport/activity. Had multiple servers helping us, so taken care of. The breakfast burger was delicious and they accommodated my dietary changes (no hollandaise sauce). Bloody Marys hit the spot on a lazy Sunday morning. And a huge plus for us coming from Colorado-easy curbside parking!

Guilford Hall: Profs & Pints…read more I went to the Profs & Pints event that's hosted at Guilford Hall. So this is a 2 in 1 review. Food: Black Garlic Truffle fries: really great balanced flavors. My only complaint is the fries could've been a little crispier but that could be due to the long line of orders, it may have been waiting under the lamps because the kitchen is filling orders for both upstairs and downstairs. The truffle sauce was like an earthy, Smokey bbq sauce. I really enjoyed the flavor. Reuben Eggrolls - BOMB! So juicy, perfectly fried. I tried it with and without the house mustard sauce. It's good on its own but the mustard sauce kicks it up a notch. I've seen so many versions of cheesesteak Eggrolls, crab egg rolls, etc it's done to death in my opinion. But a REUBEN EGGROLL ?? amazing, that's the innovative thinking I like to see. And if you don't like grilled Reuben's .... Grow up House salad: I added grilled shrimp and the house creamy ceaser dressing. The shrimp was grilled perfectly, great flavors, not too salty or over seasoned. Just right. The dressing was a solid Caesar dressing and same for the salad itself. A solid house salad. I love the new menu design, so much more elevated and well thought out. If you're not a beer drinker or don't know a lot about beers, the menu provides you with recommended beer pairings for each item. They also have a new chef. I loved the old chef, I had so many personal faves on the menu so I was a little bit hesitant. But I'm intrigued about some of the new items they've added to the menu. And although I've only tried a few things tonight, I'd say so far so good. I'll be back. Ambiance: Guilford Hall is honestly a hidden gem. The venue and architecture is gorgeous. You have the main restaurant downstairs and the event space upstairs. They host so many different events as well so I would recommend checking out their events page. Service: I'd they the service was the only gripe I had. And I don't mean the servers themselves, They're great and work very hard. My gripe is with the lack of adequate staffing for the event. They only had two servers taking orders for a very full event. So unfortunately it took a long time to get your order taken. You can order at the bar but the bartenders always insist that you order at the table, which again can take forever, so people go to the bar ...... lol it's a losing game. So I'd say get there at the very beginning before the venue fills up and get your food order in or don't go on an empty stomach like I did Now for the event itself. If you've never been to profs & pints I highly recommend. There's so many interesting topics to choose from. Speaker: Dr. Todd B. Kashdan Topic: The Science of Curiosity He was a very personable and engaging, and had great delivery with the perfect balance of insight and humor. He incorporated break out sessions to encourage the audience to interact with the people at their tables. It's open seating so great for connecting with strangers. I loved his perspective. He had great presence and took a relaxed/humble yet confident approach to public speaking. A key take away for me is to remember to turn your curiosity inward without judgement. Like what would you if no one was watching and you weren't thinking about what other people think. Your initial impressions of people are often wrong and you close the door too quickly. Assuming perspective instead of getting someone's perspective because you're seeing this as a representation of one monolithic idea as opposed to understanding who they actually are. This was in relation to a question someone asked about Race and who defines what is vs what things could actually be. And how when we have more of these conversations instead of avoiding them that leads to a more open world with less isms, bullying, prejudice, etc. All in all a great night. I highly recommend.

Visited Loafers on a Friday around 5:30 PM for happy hour and it was very crowded with limited…read moreparking, but I found a spot nearby since it's in a shopping center. The atmosphere was fun with a DJ, and everyone seemed to be having a great time. Food was good. I had buffalo shrimp, wings, and a pepperoni flatbread. My drink was strong. Service was still fast even with the place packed. Prices were reasonable. I'd visit again, just not on a Friday.

Been going to loafers for years…read more It was better before the fire but they are finally fixing it. I like that they added outdoor patio this summer. My job had a holiday event and booked the bar closes to the door. The food was amazing that pasta wow it was so flavorful . the glazed salmon was good but the taste was flat. It needed some more twang.

I love their honey old bay wings and on Sundays I am so glad that we can go there and get alcohol…read moresince all the liquor stores are closed.

This is a neighborhood bar with good food and drinks. I had the salmon sliders. Omg they were sooo…read moredelicious. Definitely going to order some more on my next visit. Definitely a good chill spot with good drinks and food.

Delicious food, good service, fair pricing. My wife, daughter a d I started with cocktails at the…read morebar, some nice warm pretzel bites. Very good taste. The bartenders were friendly, and it pushy. Drinks were good (crushes and a draft). We then met my parents for dinner in the dining area. The food was on point! The brussel sprouts and Irish egg rolls were great to start. The. Russel's sweet a huge portion and super tasty! The entrees - chicken pot pie, Sheppards Pie, meatloaf, scallops, and fish and chips were all delicious - so very good. So good! Delicious. Excellent food, great service, fair pricing... will return again. And again. And again! So good!

Despite living in the area for 25 years, I just had the pleasure of dining at Kelsey's for the…read morefirst time this past weekend. Given the choice of dining room or bar seating, we opted for a high top table in the bar. Our waitress was excellent. Our choices included their Irish Crush, Old Bay Honey wings, a Reuben sandwich and their Black and Bleu steak salad. Everything was amazing and we cant wait to return. This place will be in our regular rotation. They have a great menu that we are excited to explore.

This is one of my favorite casual local spots to hangout to meet up with friends for drinks. From…read morePool, darts, Cornhole. There is a variety of things to do. On Thursdays and Saturdays they have Karaoke from 8:30pm -12:30am. Daily Specials. I love the chili and Lemon Pepper Wings. The bartenders (Wendy, Matt, Jane, Heather, Jess, Fee, and Tish) will take good care of you.

This place looks a bit sus but dont be disuaded. Triple Nines has very chill vibes, plenty of solid…read moretables with good prices, and the friendliest crowd I've ever met. The staff made me feel like a regular within five minutes, the drinks were strong, the food was surprisingly good, and the music was on point. What started as let's just check it out turned into we're definitely coming back next weekend.

Yard House at the Hanover location is a solid spot with an excellent selection of both local and…read morecraft beers, along with a surprisingly good cocktail menu. Whether you're looking for a casual beer after shopping or a full dinner with drinks, there's something for everyone here. The menu variety is one of the biggest strengths. There are plenty of options ranging from handhelds and salads to wings, tacos, and much more, making it easy for groups with different tastes to all find something they enjoy. One standout dish is the Korean Bulgogi Cheesesteak, which is incredibly unique and very well executed. Also, for a place that focuses heavily on beer, the smoked old fashioned is actually really good and worth trying. We've visited this location several times and appreciate how convenient it is being attached to Arundel Mills Mall. Even though parking can get busy around the mall during peak times, there always seems to be a spot available eventually. The restaurant itself also offers plenty of seating, including a patio area and large bar section. The only downside is that service can be a little hit or miss during busy hours. Wait times can sometimes get long and create a bit of frustration, but overall the atmosphere, drink selection, and food quality keep us coming back.

Had a great time eating with a big group! They try to be so organized with ordering that they kinda…read morehad to "strictly" follow rules by the book. LOL. Like if they are doing it clock-wise, you can't switch giving orders with the person after you. I thought that was funny because when the orders came, they still had to ask "who's who." Anyway, overall would reco for a mall area. Jambalaya was a hit - white, brown or pasta and the meat was generous. I'd say most servings are pretty generous. Fair kids meal pricing too, with usual crayons and activity paper menu. If the server take nice group picture I would have rated 6! J/k. Only reason it's 4 is because I don't feel the servers have the "right" energy for that day. I would have understand if it was one of them but both of them were almost nonchalant. LOL!

Drinks: loved all the beers I tried! Big Truck Cherry Wagon was a delicious sour, Allagash white is…read morealways a hit, Devil's Backbone vienna lager was pretty solid, and the Rogue Honey Kolsch was smooth. Food: please try the crab dip pretzels, they were 5/5! In terms of the wings: the size for a $1/wing Monday special (starting at 20 wing orders) was great, but I wanted more buffalo sauce on my buffalo wings. The buffalo garlic parm mix was awesome (you can mix and match flavors), and the sweet heat was also 5/5. Please add a lemon pepper option! Service: 5/5 server was personable and attentive for my party of 9, no issues at all. Ambiance: for sports, this place is solid; there are a bunch of TVs, even one in the bathroom so you don't miss a single play! This place is family-friendly, and there was this one group of kids that was super rowdy but otherwise the ambiance was great. Not too crowded.

I put this in the Dive Bar category. A little hard to find. It's in the back of a small shopping…read morecenter. The staff is super friendly and hustles the whole time. Plenty of TVs for a sports bar vibe. I saw a deck outside but the threat of rain kept us indoors. The food is what you want for a bar food menu. I had the Pub Burger with fries (Thurs special $15) it hit the spot. My wife went with the Horseradish steak wrap. She ate half and brought the rest home for lunch tomorrow. There was a decent Thursday night crowd. We got there an hour before the NFL season kickoff. Next time I come will be for the Monday wing special. 20 wings $20, dine on or take out. Can't beat that

Today was my first visit to this location which is not near my home, and I was pleasantly…read moresurprised. I met a girlfriend for lunch around noon on a Monday. It was not very busy, so our server came over immediately to take our order and she checked on us frequently. They have mid day meal specials for $12.95. I ordered the blackened tilapia with broccoli and mushrooms for the sides. It was all very tasty. It was a rainy day so we decided to linger and we ordered dessert. The Bananas Foster cake was really tasty.

Taking out the niece, nephew, and grand nephew (Birthday Love). My niece highly recommended this…read morejoint. I've got mixed opinions. Myon was our excellent server. He was personable, professional, and knowledgeable of menu items, and any questions/issues were promptly addressed. Now for the food. The starter was Naked Steakhouse Wings with assorted sauces. It was fine. Caesar Salad with dressing, which was a little too vinegary for my tastes, so it was just ok. The entrees consisted of the FiIet Kebab basted with Teriyaki Sauce. The Teriyaki Sauce was reminiscent of cornstarch gravy - not a fan. The sauce was not tasty and seemed to have been poured over the kebab - not basted. Plus, it came out cold over undercooked Wild Rice. It was disappointing. However, they remade it without the teriyaki, and that was sufficient. My niece was not happy with the Parmesan Peppercorn Chicken. Wasn't at all tasty. It was tough and flavorless. My grand nephew ordered a Lobster Tail and a Center Cut USDA Sirloin Steak. The lobster tail came drenched in butter, and for some reason, Old Bay seasoning which was not requested. The Restaurant Manager, Mr. Hosane admitted a mistake had been made. The next Lobster Tail came out with too much butter and paprika. I'm sorry, I dont want Old Bay or Paprika on my lobster, period. The steak was cooked to order. However, it didn't seem to have been finished properly. Finally, the signature drink Blueberry Strawberry lemonade was not made with Stoli, but Smirnoff. I noticed a difference, so i ordered a second with a shot of Stoli on the side. It was then I was told that they did not have any Stoli. So. When I come back in the area, I will give them another chance--restaurants can have a bad day-- but in the meantime, the food was subpar. For me, consistency is key.