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    Trish P.

    I had a great nonalcoholic cocktail! Remember it's a BYOB restaurant, so don't forget to bring your favorite bottle. The dinner was very good. The foie burger was hearty and the French fries were crisp with a great dipping sauce. Fish and chips were good. Service was excellent. It's a lovely, off the beaten path place. I noticed a group of folks coming in with their wine, gathering for appetizers at a comfy sofa and chairs. Definitely a nice atmosphere.

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    Great service and food quality. A hidden gem! We would recommend getting here early as it was surprisingly busy.

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    Great ambiance and food. The wait staff is very attentive. Less than 5 minutes from Main Street in Newark without the parking issues!!

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    Run. Don't walk. This place is amazing... the food is delicious ... and the owners / staff are incredibly gracious!

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    Everything is amazing! From the owners, staff, live music and the food, it is our new favorite place!

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    SmoQ-N-Meat BBQ - Smoq'd Spare Ribs

    SmoQ-N-Meat BBQ

    3.2(19 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    Brisket sandwich is just huge chunks of meat. It should be cut and shredded…read more And they microwave the meat to get it hot again. NOT FRESH BBQ and very few customers !!

    ***NEW LOCATION*** Inside Mount Vernon Marketplace…read more This is @smoqnmeat "Home of the Meat Slingers"...Where they slang that meat! And baby, let me tell you... Just as much as they were slanging it, me and @cousinkim_ was taking it! The service was amazing and it's inside the MV Marketplace which is perfect for family, friends, or a solo date! Here's what we had: -Slow cooked ribs w/ 3 different sauce options (Mothers, Bourbon, Nashville Hot) The Bourbon was my FAVORITE! -Rib tips -Brisket -Mac bowls (Bowl of GOOD mac and cheese topped with your choice of meat) -Pulled pork -Pulled chicken -Baked Beans (Sweet like I like'em) Y'all when I tell you this food was Head on over to @smoqnmeat inside of @mountvernonmarketplace and tell them Dani sent ya! Grand opening is Saturday, January 6!!! #baltimorefoodblog #baltimorefoodie #baltimorefoodfinder #baltimorerestautants #eatmorebmore #charmcityfood #charmcityeats #dmvfoodfinder #dmvfoodie #dmveats #dmvrestaurants #eastcoasteats #marylandeats #blackgirlblogger #blackgirleats #baltimorebrunch #baltimoredinner #baltimorebreakfast #newfoodfinds #boujieblackgirl #wherewebouttoeatat #bmorecity #bmorecityfood #bmorecountyfood #baltimorebbq

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    We Cater! Call to order for your next event!

    SmoQ-N-Meat BBQ - Our Chopped Brisket Sandwich

    Our Chopped Brisket Sandwich

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    Wonder - Greek Salad

    Wonder

    2.1(9 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    Stopping in for their soft opening for Wonder, "food hall" at the Grove for their opening special…read morediscount and meal. It's more of a fast food grab and go spot with 3 tables. I commend them for bringing different options to Newark that usually won't be found in the area. Service was quick and efficient with you ordering on the app at least 2 hours in advance. The website was user friendly and easy to manage adding food from 2 different restaurants for my lunch. I was expecting more of a food hall like DECO or The Chancery that invites you to sit around during lunch or dinner with friends and build community. The Grove Plaza continues to be built up so this is a nice addition but with only two tables to sit you'll find yourself grabbing your food and retreating back to your place. I ordered two different foods; BBQ and Mediterranean. Will have to update the review after trying the food. UPDATE Food was ok nothing crazy. The salad was big with toppings such as chick peas, croutons one container of dressing while the bbq was served on a sheet of parchment rather than a container with three thick slices of brisket and a trio of BBQ sauce that didn't really have a distinct flavor from each other. This set up is geared toward delivery, grub hub, grab and go and for the nearby Grove and UD student body. Those that prefer a spot to sit down and eat this isn't the place. Food hall is isnt.

    Wow, there's a lot of negativity surrounding Wonder. I realize that it's hard to reproduce the…read morelevel of quality as the original restauranteurs, so temper your expectations! For example, Di Fara's Pizza is an iconic Brooklyn pizzeria. Some polls have it as the #1 pizza in America. We tried an offshoot in Las Vegas (I believe Caesar's Palace) years ago and it wasn't close. Can you really expect Wonder to recreate that unique taste? So what is Wonder? It's a novel idea with a ton of different cuisines, some famous, under one roof. If you like variety, you'll like Wonder. Some items hit the mark, some miss. Some I wouldn't even try. Another case in point, I would never 'take out' a steak. A Bobby Flay steak in a recycled cardboard tray has never sounded appealing, so I'll save my money on that one. The joy is in the sampling. And with a family of four diverse eaters, variety under one roof might be the best option. As for the service, I've never had to wait long. Maybe I just have good timing, but my order has always been completed before I arrive.

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    Wonder - Self order stations with 12 different restaurants for choices and options.

    Self order stations with 12 different restaurants for choices and options.

    Wonder - Brisket and Greek Salad

    Brisket and Greek Salad

    Wonder - Near Crunch Fitness, down a walk from Del Pez and right across the entrance of the Grove apartment complex.

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    Near Crunch Fitness, down a walk from Del Pez and right across the entrance of the Grove apartment complex.

    Old South Smokehouse - Old South Smoke House ribs - No Visible Smoke Ring - Are These Steamed??

    Old South Smokehouse

    4.1(242 reviews)
    16.4 mi
    $$

    The food was outstanding you can make brisket fries by doing the barnyard fries but add brisket…read moreeverything was 5 stars.

    Great place for BBQ. Has all the things that you would think they would have. There is plenty of…read moreparking. They have a bar area, a dining area, and an addition with even more seating. We sat in addition where it was rather loud due to 5 kids at one table with their parents, and another party of 12 in there. The acoustics aren't terrific. Didn't ruin the experience, but just know in case you are sensitive to noise. Ask to sit in other areas. Very friendly employees! From the moment you step in. Hostess was nice and our server was terrific (shout out to Riley). She kept checking in on us and made sure that we had all that we needed. We ordered a margarita and I wouldn't recommend this at all. It tasted like lemonade and a some tequila. They also put sugar on the rim. It was subpar to say the least. It was nothing as described on the menu (fresh squeezed lime juice). We ordered the fried pickles for an app and I highly recommend them. The sauce that is served with them is great! For entrees, we ordered the Bone & Butt (ribs w/pulled pork) with a side of baked beans and a burnt ends meal with sweet potato fries. The ribs and pulled pork were absolutely great! Even the burnt ends were good too. However, I do like super wet sauces and they do come drenched in BBQ sauce. That was a me problem as I should have asked and I forgot. I should have ordered them plain. The corn bread was okay. We asked for butter for that. The fries were fabulous. The baked beans equally as good. There are two different sauces on the table for you to put all over the things. You can tell that they are making these things in house and take great care to make sure that they are good quality. The portions are terrific and the prices super reasonable. They have an extensive dessert menu. We didn't order as couldn't fit anything else. We even had to take to go boxes. This is located near Great Wolf Lodge! If you are staying there, this is super close and worth the drive. It's also not far off of 95 so if you are in the area swing by - worth the drive off of 95 (not far at all). Would for sure come again! Very tasty.

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    Dining Area

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    The Blue Crab Grill - Seafood quiche

    The Blue Crab Grill

    3.5(307 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    We wanted seafood for lunch and found this place pretty easily after a quick search. Entered the…read morerestaurant and it was empty, however it was a bit of a wait before we were greeted as there was no one at the hostess stand or on the floor. We had to wave down the chef in the kitchen and she was able to alert someone that we were there! Happy that we stayed because the peek in the kitchen we were able to see fresh bread being made and food being prepared that I wanted to eat! After this experience in the beginning, it was all uphill from there from the service of our waitress the big booth seats to the food experience. The only thing we did not enjoy was the French onion soup, which was kind of flavorless, but we took it to go, and I will definitely doctor it up and eat it later for sure. Go here!

    Years ago, my family and I tried this restaurant and we ALL loved our food…read more Next time, about 2y ago, my husband and I went, it was crowded, we ate at the bar, service was great and food and drinks were good. The last time, and I mean the last time, I went alone. The place was empty, only a few seniors there eating. my server was slow, and my food was the worse. I spent a small fortune with an appetizer and main entree... I left so disappointed that I spent about $75 was charged a service fee for using my debt card, and I did not enjoy any of my food.

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    The Blue Crab Grill - Newly redone interior.

    Newly redone interior.

    The Blue Crab Grill - Fish tacos (cod)

    Fish tacos (cod)

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