Very good service. Clean…read more portions were huge! Defiantly shareable Food was super fresh good chicken Fries could use some seasoning. Over all solid 4/5. Food prices would go back again!!

We've been coming to Looneys for a long time. Service is always great, food is great. We love the…read moreseasonal menu changes. I don't want you to go there because I like it when it's not busy!

First time checking out happy hour at The Hall in College Park and it did NOT disappoint…read more The vibes, the space, the options and don't get me started on that Big Bag o' Fries-- they really meant BIG. Plus those mozzarella sticks? Elite. If you're looking for an affordable spot to catch up with friends, this is it. Happy Hour: Wed-Fri 4-7pm $5 off apps $8 crushes ($6 refills)$2 off drafts, cans & bottles$5 green tea shots

Says open on yelp but then you go there and it's closed !…read more I can't comment on the food, service or vibes because we didn't get to go! Also the website was not working

Came it for a birthday party. Its a nice laid back bar. Great place to watch the game. Staff is…read morefriendly and welcoming. Food is typical bar food. It decent, not expectional. But economical which makes it better.

Go Here for a good time. I wasn't a Cstone propent till tonight. I lost my Iphone 17 and the…read moresecurity helped me find it. I found it in 15 minutes no problem thanks to them. Drinks here are relatively cheap. I got a LIIT for $12. If you want a good time go here they will take care of you like they did me. Like I said, I wasn't a believer till tonight and they made me one.

The building from the outside may be a little odd, but this place has a rather legendary history…read more Santa Fe was the biggest college bar/club scene around UMD, and unfortunately I only got to experience it on its last night of operations, right before Terrapins Turf took over. I didn't come to this place right away when it opened, but when I did, it was for brunch. At $10 for bottomless mimosas, and reasonably priced breakfast options, what could possibly go wrong? So I met a friend there, and I was surprised to see how empty it was! If I recall, my friend and I were one of maybe two or other parties in the entire place, and it's pretty spacious! If you go with the bottomless mimosa option, they leave a pitcher on the table and refill it as soon as you're done. I got an omelet and some bacon and was quite satisfied. And with no one around, it just felt really chill. Fast forward to my most recent visit several years later, it really hasn't changed! We were literally the only party in there, but they were playing Caribbean music the entire time. I was definitely in my zone. And this time, I can give a big shout out to the dude who really took care of us: Mike. The mimosa pitcher came quickly, and he graciously took food orders. I had 4 fluffy and filling pancakes and sausage, and was quite stuffed. I left without even having to pay $20, but I can't help but wonder... when is the place crowded??? Why doesn't anyone take advantage of their rather outstanding brunch deal? Well... it's not too late to change that.

Came for deals they posted on social media and the waitress said that the person that runs it…read morealways posts wrong stuff and didn't honor the deal so we ended up paying a lot more for terrible food, drinks, and service. It was also really awkward ambiance because the place was practically empty.

I was a little skeptical about this place because the reviews were mixed. However, we were very…read morepleased!! The vibe was great, the service was friendly and most importantly the food was good! We started with the pretzel bites! They were very good! Served with three sauce options and there were several bites!! Next, I had the Santa Fe (chicken sandwich). It was very good. Didn't come with fries like I would normally expect but since I had the pretzel bites I didn't mind. The other diners in my party got a burger, sliders and fries and the swole chick burrito. Everyone was satisfied!! I will definitely come back!!

Service: Not helpful. First time coming to this establishment to grab a drink and bite to eat…read more Since it was close to a college campus, I would've thought there would've been more people but it was basically empty. The service aspect was also lacking with no help with explaining what they would recommend on the menu. Dog policy: Does not truly abide. On the website, it mentions that dogs are welcomed. Workers said "technically they are allowed inside but we would rather have them outside". It was off putting to advertise being dog friendly but not allowing them into the establishment. Food: Rootbeer Corndog - Mid. It tasted like a regular corndog with no additional root beer flavor. Drinks: Daquiri - PASS!! This tasted like drinking sugar water with no alcohol. Frozen Margarita- Pass. Tasted like drink straight sour mix. On to my next adventure....

While attending a conference in College Park, some colleagues and I looked for a 'traditional…read morecollege bar/restaurant' for a quick lunch before our meetings began. With a couple of vegetarians, some picky eaters and a wide variety of tastebuds, there weren't many options but we landed on R J Bentley's. And it was fine. We chose the restaurant because it was featured on the Big Ten Network once for Campus Eats at the University of Maryland. Honestly the food was unremarkable but good enough for lunch. The vegetarians had salads that were 'ok' there was a burger choice, some fried pickles, a crab dip and a giant crab covered pretzel. I had the nachos with chili as a main entree. It was pretty good, but the chili was a bit sweet for a nacho covering. The pretzel stole the show for me, and I fully admit to loving it. The atmosphere was exactly as expected - college bar casual. It was nice to see that, and our server was a current student. He was fantastic (Hi Cole) we enjoyed chatting with him and learning about the area, the university and his studies. He probably wanted us to leave him alone but it wasn't crowded so we just enjoyed chatting with him. He did a great job as a server and ambassador for the U. Three stars feels about right. If I was there at night for a full college bar experience I'm betting the place would make it up to four stars, but for lunch I think 3 is right on the mark.

Cheap wells and amazing chicken tenders. They also have good honey mustard and burgers.read more

JCK has been on my list for a while to try; glad I finally stopped through for happy hour on a…read moreFriday. Their HH runs Mon-Fri from 5-7 and include 5-7 cocktails, beer, and wine that they offer at $2ish off the regular price. We stuck with the cocktails and had their Blue Lagoons (which are essentially electric blue vodka lemonades) for $8ish. They were tasty and after 2 of them, we were definitely ready to party. Next time, I want to try the rum punch for $10 - though I noticed the rum punch was premade (vs being made fresh per order). Unfortunately, there are no food offers on the happy hour. The spot was very empty when we arrived, maybe around 5.30p - there was one other couple enjoying time at the bar. Outside of the 8-10 bar seats, they have some lounge level seating, as well as more standard 4-top tables. At the very front of the area, is a small stage where DJ's and karaoke specialists set up. The food was really good; I had the curry chicken plate for $16ish and my girlfriend had the shrimp rasta pasta for $19ish. The food was very flavorful and came out piping hot from the kitchen. I'd get the curry again, for sure. The environment and vibe was the most enjoyable part of my visit; the hip hop and top40's music gave the place a great energy (but wasn't so loud that you couldn't chat. The bartenders were energetic, lively, and friendly. There seemed to be alot of regular patrons who knew each other and the bartenders - that's a really good sign. The star of the show was karaoke which started around 8 (when the bar was getting much more crowded). The karaoke host was great; she kept the group energized and led some karaoke style games and activities that I hadn't seen before. We ended up stay out way longer than expected because we were having such a nice time. I look forward to my next happy hour at JCK. Pro tip: It looks like they have coordinated, promoted parties twice a month on Fridays. And on the other Fridays, they have the 'standard' karaoke nights. Check their IG for the official, promoted parties.

This one slipped under my radar! If you know you know -- JCK is short for Jamaican Country Kitchen,…read morewhich happens to be right next door. I am no stranger to them, having seen their truck at Savor Bowie almost every single time I've gone. And I've driven by their brick-and-mortar multiple times, but never stopped. This one crossed my radar when my friend invited me to a soca party, and I was like "JCK Bar & Lounge? In Hyattsville? How have I never heard of that?" And now it all makes sense -- some time last year, Jamaican Country Kitchen expanded, and now they've got this place, DJ booth, dance floor, bar, lounge, restaurant, all in one. And I gotta say, it was a vibe. The staff was nice and I loved the decor and feel of the place. Bar was cozy and it was nice to be somewhere this late at night that still served authentic Caribbean food. They have happy hour, so I am going to have to return and get a deep dive on how they feel on a regular weekday after work. And I gotta see how their food compares to my other favorites nowadays!

I spent a few evenings in this place, mostly out of necessity. It's located in the Greenbelt…read moreMarriott and as I was without a car, there weren't many other options. Luckily, it more than fit the bill. The atmosphere is definitely more like any other bar you'd go to rather than a hotel bar. A good L-shaped bar with plenty of seats, lots of tables of varying size and height. And plenty of TVs with a variety of games (in this case, college basketball, hockey, NBA). The food menu I believe had just been redone and was imaginative. The Cuban sandwich was a hit (outstanding bread, good size, plenty of meat, I could only eat half), as was the crab cake balls appetizer (worthy of the Maryland crab expectation). Seeing the other food that came out, nobody seemed disappointed. The portions per price wasn't the best, but it certainly was palatable (no pun intended). I might have wanted a few more evenings to sample the fare. The diversity of drinks was a plus, and a minus. They had a number of local bottles and taps, but seemed to be out of a few of them (or they were doing the "dreaded" keg change that rendered them foamy). Seems like a little bit better management here might help (it could very well be I just caught them on a few bad nights). Bartenders were very attentive and the service was quick. Most of the patrons were travelers, many by themselves so there were a lot making conversation for those who were solo. Would I make a special trip to this bar if I were in the area? Probably not. It would be a great place to meet friends after work and it was definitely a plus for someone like me without many travel options.

The new menu is anazing, you have to try the crab fritters and the portobello mushroom sticksread more

This place has been on my list for quite some time now…read more Marley's Bar and Grill is a great place to eat, and our experience there was excellent from start to finish. We had reservations at 9:15 PM and were seated right on time, which immediately set a positive tone for the evening. Will, our waiter was very welcoming, efficient and making our order process smooth and easy for such a large group. The food came out quickly, and everything was fresh and delicious. Overall, the service, timing, and atmosphere made for a really enjoyable dining experience. I would definitely recommend Marley's Bar and Grill and will be returning again with my homegirls.

I came with my best friend for the bottomless brunch, and the restaurant was super cute and had a…read moreDJ playing really good 90s r&b. Dennis was a terrible server. After taking our orders, the wrong appetizer came out, and we didn't see him again for 40 minutes. The food runner got us settled with the correct food, and it was good! The manager and other servers had to come refill our drinks. He never asked about his mistake, or how our food was, or if we wanted to try a different drink. I also had to wait an additional 12 minutes for sauce for my entree. For a 90-minute limit on seating, I would hope that servers would check in periodically and avoid mistakes that waste time. We had the lobster and crab dip, catfish and grits, and salmon with Mac and cheese and Brussels sprouts. The catfish and grits and the dip were both amazing! The salmon and sides were just okay. I would return, but I'd probably sit at the bar for better service.