We visited Firewater Kitchen & Bar on a cool October evening to celebrate my wife's birthday,…read moremeeting up with friends for the occasion. While the hostess initially quoted a two-hour wait and came across a bit cold, things improved quickly. As we settled in with some truly delicious cocktails--a smoked old fashioned and a playful Plum-P Up the Jam--we ended up being seated in just about 20 minutes. Once at our table, the experience really shined. Our waitress was wonderful: warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly friendly. The food was excellent and beautifully prepared. I enjoyed the steak frites, cooked perfectly, while my wife had the scallops, which were rich, tender, and full of flavor. Despite the rocky start, the evening turned into a fantastic birthday dinner in a stunning part of Maryland. Firewater Kitchen & Bar delivered a memorable meal, and we were glad we chose it for the celebration.

We were in Deep Creek for a few days and I wanted to visit a spot right on the water so this was…read moreperfect! Gorgeous views. We went on a Thursday night and while it was busy, we were able to be seated right away. It just happened to be their "steak night" so that was a pleasant surprise. I got the filet and my husband had the cowboy ribeye. Each came with a salad and baked potato. My steak was cooked perfectly and it was delicious. We ended with the firewater pie which has an oatmeal cookie crust and a caramel filling - lemon bar vibes. It was out of this world! Definitely would recommend this spot!

Had an amazing meal here tonight. Service was super friendly, lots of space inside, every dish was…read moredelicious. The protein add-ons were on the expensive side, but portions were very big and we left full and happy. Will definitely be back.

Can't say enough great things about this local gem!…read more Every single item was beyond words delicious - we tried a variety of options and many didn't last long enough to grab a photo of. Our server was so kind and attentive - the location is beautifully situated and has plenty of indoor, outdoor, and covered seating. Fantastic ambiance. The crispy chicken skewers are award worthy But again, all of the food and beverages were phenomenal! Cannot wait to visit again!

Very cool little downtown bistro bar with the most welcoming staff. It doesn't feel stuffy at all,…read morejust chill and everyone is happy to see you! We came in for brunch and they had a small mix and match menu of all the staples with a few bigger plates. My son said it was the best melt-in-your-mouth French toast ever, I couldn't even get a picture before he demolished it. I had the sausage gravy and it was delish, no gloppy white paste, very fresh and tasty. Great thick sliced bacon, local breads and bagels, and it all looked and tasted great. So glad we wandered in while checking out all the little downtown shops. We would definitely go back, lunch menu looked just as interesting.

Decent little lunch spot. Seated right away and super friendly staff-but service was a bit slow…read more Started with the whipped ricotta dip-good but may need to ask for extra bread. The Reuben was decent and so was the egg sandwich.

My friends and I were staying up by Wisp and wanted to get dinner in the area, and found Moonshadow…read morejust down the mountain from us. They were very accomedating for a party of 9 making a reservation the day of. Though it did take a little while for out food to come out, everyone really enjoyed their meals. I got the black truffle burger which was amazing, I wish I had asked for some more aoli on the side. Our waitress Hailee was so kind to take the time to split our checks and to split the meal of our bday friend onto all of our checks. Great place to go if you're starving after a long day of skiing!

Very cute spot! Came here on a Sunday afternoon where it was getting crowded but not quite full…read moreyet. They asked if we could wait 15mins so servers could catch up and of course we were glad to do that. They have a cafe at the front that we were able to wait at and order coffee from. They then came and brought us to our seats. Very nice servers! By the time we left, the place was packed! Food was yummy, a little disappointed because they brought our appetizers and entrees at the same time. So I felt like we were a little rushed to finish the app first since both were some kind of dip that would be best served warm.

Honi Honi is an amazing spot @ Deep Creek Lake. The bar is lively and drinks fun and affordable…read morecompared to some other places and definitively more affordable than Boston. Some will balk at a tiki bar/hut off a lake, and to that I say "YEEHAW TO THE HATERS" because you can only have so many family restaurants and dive bars before you start wanting to get away from all that nonsense. Enter... HONI HONI!!! On the weekends there is always live music or some event planned, and the space is lively and the decor is spot on. It has the feel of somewhere Jimmy Buffet might have hung out in his earlier days, and the people are more than happy to let themselves be swallowed by the atmosphere. We were lucky enough to be there during the patio season where we sat just inside the open window doors to the music. I will caution the one downside to Honi is they do not serve food. You have to order from UNO (the pizza chain) across the patio and go pick it up. No harm, no foul, we knew that before we arrived. If that is gonna ruin your trip or time at Honi - probably best to stay home. However, if you can get over that one little wrinkle it is a MUST during your visit.

Place where we stop with the kids on the pontoon!! Free…read more Place to also stop to watch a band and have adult drinks!

The best food and drinks in town. FANTASTIC COCKTAILS Great…read morepeople, great friends. Try it!!!

Went here alone and was not disappointed. In MD for a wedding but live in PA. I needed something to…read moreeat and this was the first place I settled on. Walked in and atmosphere was great! It's small, quiet, and has a greenhouse attached to its which I assume is where they get most of their fresh herbs. They had an assortment of beer on draft. I got a Mexican lager which was fantastic. I settled on getting the asada tacos and I was not disappointed, the freshness and flavor was top notch. Not to mention my food came out only minutes after ordering. I ended my meal with a mint cocktail which I excepted to be like a mojito but it had a unique twist which was pleasant. Server/bartender was incredibly friendly and efficient. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for fresh food/ingredients along with an abundance of drink options.

One of my favorite spots to grab food around Deep Creek, Maryland. No frills, great hoagies, bacon…read morecheese fries, mozzarella sticks, and other bar food/apps. Always very hospitable, kind, and attentive service

Still love their cheesesteak & recommended anyone who craves a big cheesesteak hoagie stop here to…read moreget one. They are now only open Thursday-Sunday 4pm-9pm. They do have TV's with sports & a pool table. They have redone the outside & re-painted the inside...disappointed they took down all their funny signage inside...I guess to make it tidier & less "divey" but that was part of the charm. They also now have an IPAs on tap, so I'm guessing they're trying to draw more people in this way. The garlic parm wings were good, but not quite as crispy or good as prior visits. I always go here at least once when in Deep Creek. Their website is jgspub.com & you can see menu and call ahead to order. Or they are on Facebook. They have homemade desserts. We had elderberry cake (that was unique) & apple strudel.

This is a nice clean, comfortable hotel with a funky vibe. You park outside your room. The bed was…read morecomfortable. The bathroom is nice and the shower has good pressure. They give you ear plugs in the room but I never heard my neighbors. The front desk is in the bar area. Everyone is welcoming and friendly. Bonus that you get 2 free drink tokens during your stay. Enjoyed my Old Fashioned and dessert. I would stay here again on my visits to Davis.

THIS IS TRULY TRAGIC. Holy crap, the difference an owner can…read moremake here... Full disclosure, this place has broken my heart and as a patron that has spent well over $10k here in the last several years I'm at a loss for words. I met my partner at the Billy - yeah that still happens - and its gutting and egregious to see such feckless owners swoop into this lovely Appalachian business and run this with the care one would expect from a a Wayfair adorned short-term rental. Yes, the bones are still good here, but the superficial facade of community runs as deep as the chipping yellow paint on the "Billy Arrow" outside. The new Billy, in my deeply storied opinion on West Virginia history, sees right through the propped-up idea of "community" and it equates to the long history of outside interest here in the Mountain State that saw countless greedy men move in to extract and exploit the resources of the good people of Tucker County. The good people of West Virginia. I see it everyday and its no more true then than it is now with the Billy Motel and Ish Kitchen. You can almost smell the lack of community awareness and grasp with every high priced pour of el Toro cocktails. Its sickening to see my favorite establishment in this state now owned buy careless ownership that at one hand talk about community, but stab their "own" in the back. Its not community focused. Big time. One would think an owner in a town of 600ish with about 15-20 potential employees that would work service would respect the roots laid out by those here. Those that came before. But, I digress, because as the former states, its all about making as much money as one can and screwing over the locals when one does swoop in as an out of state interest. Its so, so sad. I will no longer be spending a dime here and have canceled all future bookings as I had planned about $2k worth of lodging this Spring through Fall for work and leisure that brings me here from Fayetteville all the time. I am not saying its a bad spot and the locals there are doing their best, but just know this place is coal-baron full on and if they care so much about the community they so share I would love to see them put their money where their mouth is. But, as a native West Virginian, and if you know anything about the state, we all know that will not happen. Montani Semper Liberi (for the DC/AZ folks, that means Mountaineers are Always free )

I have really mixed feelings about this place. I stopped here a while back after some shopping in…read moreMorgantown. I was looking for a nice bar for a cocktail and appetizer by myself, and I found the Anvil and Ax (inside the Hotel Morgan) menu via google and decided to stop. Street parking is available all around. The doorman was so nice! There were several couples at the bar, so I sat at one of the tables near the bar. It took a while for the bartender to come over to me and give me a menu. I ordered the french martini and asked if there was a food menu available. She said they didn't serve food until later in the day, even though the online menu said otherwise. My martini was great. Service was subpar. She set my martini on the edge of the bar and I had to go up and get it- no big deal, I just thought it was odd since they weren't busy. The bartender never came back over to me; I went up to the bar to close out and pay my bill like 15 minutes after I finished my drink. There are certainly some kinks to work out, especially with service, but this place has potential to be very nice!

Adorable place with cute decor. I was hoping the crowd would match the vibe of the place, but (not…read moreunexpected for Morgantown) it was full of college kids taking shots and being obnoxious, so we left after one drink. The bartender was wrapped up with them and you had to walk up to the bar for drinks. Hopefully it was just an off night. I wanted to love the place.

We had a great dinner here with Hannah as our server. The place itself is upscale but…read morecozy/comfortable without feeling overly stuffy. The view of the lake is great if you go when there is still daylight. Hannah took great care of us. All of our food was fantastic as well. We started with the garlic shrimp which were very tasty as well as the fried pickles which were quite good. The chicken pasta and salad were incredible, and others in our party enjoyed their chicken sandwich and burger. Lastly the creme brulee was great and a nice touch to celebrate my friend's birthday. They have a good drink menu as well. We would definitely come back!

Really good cocktails! Great place for lunch. There's a dock so you can easily boat up to it. More…read morecasual than some of the other boat in dining options on the lake. Their patio is not pet friendly (our rental agency gave us a dog friendly restaurant recommendation list that included Aces, but it wasn't accurate. They're quite a big rental company in the area so just an FYI).