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    The Bistro at South River

    3.7 (9 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Closed 4:00 pm - 6:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    All American Steakhouse - Brownie sundae

    All American Steakhouse

    3.9(247 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Hidden gem alert....finally I've tried All American Steakhouse...it took a while...I mean this…read moreparticular location gets a lot of traffic...I decided to try this restaurant on a random Wednesday, lucky for me there was no wait. The 5 of us were easily seated, and quickly served. The menu is pretty diverse...for some reason I felt like a kid again at chilis so I randomly ordered the steak fajitas....it was my sons turn to order the appetizers and would you believe it if I told you AAS has some pretty decent calamari? It was my youngest bday dinner and the ice cream sundae they provided was indeed the size of his entire head. Several managers stopped by and I was sure to let them know it was my first time...surprisingly they were happy to have new customers...I left with a please return appetizer gift card. I am told there are other AAS' in Maryland but for me...this will be the only one I will visit. Great customer service, and attentive staff. If in the area...don't hesitate to try...sports bar and restaurant with a little something for everyone on the menu

    We had a lovely meal here during burger night on Monday. All burgers were $10 and draft beers were…read morehalf off. The burgers and fries were excellent and highly customizable and the server was charming and efficient. The beer selection is a little sad - you won't find a craft beer here. However, the overall experience was great.

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    The Crab Shack -Edgewater - 4oz Crab Cake and fries

    The Crab Shack -Edgewater

    3.8(97 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    I had crabcakes from four places during my visit to the area. The Crab Shack's were the Best by…read morefar (G&M: wasn't as lumpy in the good way, Jerry's: was good but didn't have me returning, and Full On's: Grilled Cheese Crabcake was entertainingly decadent but the crab was dry). If I were still in the area, I'd be back at The Crab Shack in a heartbeat. I don't think I've every had such huge lumps of crab so lightly coated in a delicate sauce. Amazing! and the Crabs were Heavy! So good. Look for Scott, he really took care of us :)

    Update as of 4/5/2026. One of my favorite places has let me…read moredown for the last couple of orders. Prior to placing the online order, I called the location and spoke to David. I wanted to confirm that the crawfish was fresh and not frozen. I had noticed in some previous order that food didn't taste fresh. David kindly confirmed it was fresh and this was the prime time to enjoy. (David was helpful) I ordered the Fish basket that comes with fries and coleslaw. You have the option to select cat fish or rock fish (selected the rock). I also got Cajun boiled that comes with potato, shrimp, corn. I included three orders of the crawfish in the boil. The family was disappointed, many of the crawfish was NOT fresh and many of the tails were mushy. It's like it was frozen and overcooked to the point of texture was ruined. Out of all the crawfish three were fresh. Highly disappointed. The flavor We got was the shack medium spice but it was flavorless. The rockfish was extremely dry from the inside but crispy from the batter. The French fries had to be place in the air fryer and add our own seasoning. The coleslaw was the best out of everything. I would like to know what happen? I used to order from here all the time once it opened. The food was fresh and you could tell. Who ever made my food when I first review this spot. Please let me know because I need them back.

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    Vivi's Chicken 'n Mac - Menu in store

    Vivi's Chicken 'n Mac

    3.7(18 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Not gonna lie, I was originally planning to go to Five Guys next door but at the time, there were…read moreless customers at Vivi's. The staff greeted me at the door and told me to take my time upon ordering. While I was deciding what I wanted, the cashier told me that another location was opening within the county which is exciting for the franchise. Howeeeeever, I believe as others have mentioned.. I would like for them to work on their flavor. I ordered the Vivi's Sandwich, swapped the fries out for mac and a single Jumbo Tender. Their mac&chz, I prefer to order from.... Chickfila. Their chicken was eh, decent. Kinda bland. The jumbo tender itself is big yes, but I'm not sure about $3.99 big... BUT their sauce was to die for!! I left with I believe Thai Chili and one of Vivi's Signature sauces and both were great. One suggestion I have is to expand their drink options. Overall.. I would try again if someone else wanted to go. I went on a solo trip but their menu is loaded with other options! If/When I return, I will surly update!

    Update review as of 9.12.2025 This update is base on…read moretoday's experience. We brought visiting family to try this spot because we enjoy their food. We placed three different orders to dine in. Our visiting family received their order correct. (Thankfully) My oldest daughter had missing poppers. While my order and my youngest daughter's order never arrived. Eventually, we asked for an update and the guy was clueless to what we were talking about. We had to explain multiple times that we never received any of the items on our receipt. And at this point, we wanted a full refund, including the tip that we provided prior to the service. The gentleman eventually went back to the kitchen to verify. I overheard them speaking in Spanish and one of them saying you "mean the food that's been sitting there". They didn't realize I spoke Spanish. I didn't receive an apology from the guy who brought the food. Again, we still had missing items after waiting all this time. I asked the gentleman for my Greek salad and the sauce. (I would like include that this has happen in previous visits) The guy was taking forever to bring out the items. I tried getting someone else's attention, but I was ignored. When I started to speak in Spanish the man washing dishes looked my way. But was not helpful, the man eventually came out with the salad and the sauce. At this point, our party who received their meals had finished and the restaurant was getting ready to close. I just took the food and left with my party without enjoying a hot meal. Since the food was sitting out for so long it wasn't as hot. Plus we felt rushed, as they prepped to close. I'm sad to say I've experience other mild issues but not as major as this one. The restaurants continues to be kept presentable and clean. But the quality of service is not the best and you always have to check you get all your items within your order. We meet the owner when they first open and they seem to be good people. I never claimed the gift card they offered from the original post because I believe in support business owners. Especially when they try to provide good quality food. I'll rather show my thanks by always being a returning customer. But I'm sad to write today's review. Today with the previous experiences was my final decision to write an updated review. If you decide to visit for take out, please verify you receive all your items. If you experience delays, follow up with someone because there is a chance your food is sitting on the kitchen counter. Overall, food is still good.

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    Killarney House - Bean Soup Of The Day bean

    Killarney House

    4.4(283 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    On a chilly afternoon, I decided to check out the Kilarney House and am I glad I did. It's right…read moreoff the road in Davidsonville and easy to get to from the nearby nursery. The place is incredibly clean, nicely decorated, and just welcoming. I was seated promptly, and my waitress recommended the Irish stew, which is what I went with. She also recommended a very tempting tasting flight, and I'm not going to admit to enjoying that while on lunch break. I'm not denying it. I'm just not admitting it. The stew was fantastic and really hearty. It warmed me up almost as much as the flight of... tea did. I couldn't resist getting dessert. The bread pudding was delicious and worth going back for on it's own.

    12/19/25 My wife and…read moreI were heading to Annapolis and decided to stop at Killarney House for an early dinner. When we walked in, we noticed the specials board. My wife saw they had black bean soup and a pork special, so we decided to stay and were seated. Since our last visit about a year ago, they've made some changes. The seating has been updated, with a second bar added along with high-top tables and booths. The space looks very nice. Our server came over, took our drink order, and we asked for a bowl of the black bean soup. When he returned, my wife asked how the pork special was, and he said it was very good, so she ordered it. I ordered the cod fish and chips. When the food came out, everything looked good at first. Unfortunately, the fish and chips were very greasy -- it seemed like the fries were placed on the plate to soak up the grease from the fish. My wife's pork dish was worse. She was given two slices with connective tissue running through them that were so tough she couldn't even get a fork into them. The other piece was also extremely tough and difficult to cut, and the gravy had no flavor. When our server finally came back to check on us, my wife showed him the pork. His response was simply that he would let the manager know and take it off the bill. There was no offer to replace the dish or bring her something else to eat. After that, we never saw him again. My wife eventually asked another server for tea, which a different server brought. Later, another server came by to see if we were finished. I asked how much the eggnog was, and she quoted the price for a bottle, said I just want a glass, she said I'll get you a menu I explained to another waitress I just wanted a glass. Eventually, I got it -- though I asked for it without ice, and it still came with ice. At that point, I just drank it. The best thing was the bean soup. Overall, this was not a good meal and honestly the worst experience we've had in the 10+ years we've been coming here. Between the food quality and the lack of follow-up from our server, it was very disappointing. It will be quite a while before we return.

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    New seating areas in the main dining room

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    The Bistro at South River - tradamerican - Updated June 2026

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