Atmosphere is nice. Prices are a little high. The pork chop I got was a dry and overcooked. The cream of crab soup and the crispy brussel sprouts were amazing and the best part of the meal. Probably the best cream of crab I have had. Give that a try. Huge chunks of crab meat! Definitely will try it again though read more

New owner usually means an improvement. Not in this case. The Brunch i raved about that brought this place to 3 stars.. Over.. Now new owners "breakfast menu" is 5 items, one including 2 eggs, toast and breakfast hash. The funny thing is the hash was on every item, and the waitress informed us that a few corrections to the menu included being out of that type of hash. Also out of sausage gravy, which brought the total number of menu items to 4. I guess go for dinner if you just want passable, usual bar fare. But be prepared to spend like you are paying for a upscale meal. UPDATE: New owners didnt take over yet, bad experience was the old ownership. Sorry Manor Tavern read more

(8/11/2015) The Manor Tavern has been a long standing tradition in the family, we saved it for celebrations. It was formal, yet still cozy, out in the country, secluded, some place special. At least that was my memory of it. In 2011 the tavern was sold and the new owners revamped the place, it still has a somewhat pastoral feel (ersatz fox and hound decor, to be expected by dilettante restauranteur dentists, the Mitcherling twins who also own An Poitin Stil) and a decidedly hipster update to the menu. Guess what they've got now...roasted brussels sprouts, truffle fries, kale chips, cocktails in mason jars, "provisions", and a farm named for every piece of food you can describe on a menu. Per tradition, we came to celebrate a birthday, and it happened to be Baltimore County Restaurant Week. I made note when I booked the reservation we were there for a celebration, but no one heeded it, had to point it out blatantly. The bar was bustling on a weeknight (so much so that someone passed out in the hallway). We were promptly greeted and seated, but the remainder of service was painfully slow and inattentive. Two of us had essentially the same meal with uneven results. Grilled Lamb Lollipops were well-seasoned, marinated, scented with rosemary and came with a nice chimichurri-like herb sauce, on tartly dressed greens and cherry tomatoes as a good foil. Lamb was rare and rather sinewy, but savory and with good flavor. The Center Cut Pork Chop entrees were less successful. The portion sizes of the chops differed significantly, but luckily for my dining companion, his was smaller and better cooked. My chop, while very large, was raw throughout. I do like a medium rare beef steak, and although I know the FDA lowered the intact pork muscle guidelines to 145F, that temp puts it at a little pink, not raw. I waited for an eternity before our server checked on us again to send it back for more heat, by that time, most of my table was done eating when I got my plate back with a tepid, condescending apology from the manager. If you're into having pork at some temp that oozes blood, be my guest, but I wasn't given the option, would rather have been warned or asked how I wanted my chop if it's the standard here to serve pork underdone. The apple, raisin, and bourbon chutney was a good try, but overly sweet and lacked the pungent tartness of a really good chutney and could've given the chop some zip. The birthday girl thoroughly enjoyed the Rainbow Trout Almondine, that seemed to be very well cooked (overdone for fish, rather dry and chewy for my tastes). The accompanying pilaf made for a rather wan plate, but she was happy with it, and that's all that matters. The burger was deemed "very good," but the fries not worth the calories. Desserts were really an afterthought, and lacked much effort. The upcharge for a regular creme brulee over the RW Chocolate Raspberry hardly seemed worth it at this point. We went with chocolate. It was tasty, not too sweet, undercurrent of bittersweet and hint of raspberry flavoring. It was the least offensive of the desserts. The Lemon Cheesecake was dry and pasty, lacked good lemon flavor (if you would've said regular cheesecake, I'd believe you). The Strawberry Shortcake was a very cold, very stale, dry salty biscuit with macerated, overripe, bruised, quartered berries (this must be where they put the leftovers) and a stingy dollop of whipped cream. I barely choked down a few bites before giving up. We did eventually get a birthday bonus, very cold, very stale, very commercially bought yellow cupcake with that sugary whipped shortening frosting you find at the grocery store bakeries, but it was festive and had a candle. The birthday girl was delighted, all that matters. Only saving grace for us for a return visit is Thursday Crab Cake Night ($16/$30 single/double). They do make a damn fine crab cake, and this being Maryland there's some stiff competition. Overall, though, on any other night, not worth the money. NOTE: weirdly, we were bombarded by a swarm of gnats throughout our time at the tavern, I killed at least 5 that landed on me and swatted away several that hovered. Same for the dining companions. And there were houseflies around. Eww. read more

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We have eaten here for many many years and even endured different owners. Wife and I had dinner last Thursday and everything was just OK. My issue is/was with the Caesar salad. To my amazement it was one of the worst I ever had in a fine dining arena. What are they thinking?? The dressing tasted bottled....and I would be amazed if the bottle said "Caesar Dressing". If it was $2 I would not say a word....frankly if you can't make it... don't serve it read more

The Manor Tavern has always been a welcoming place for our family to celebrate holidays and special occasions. But our most recent experience there has jeopardized my status as a future customer. I work in a profession where my clients (customers) can be very demanding and I go out of my way to make them happy. So I decided to write this review not to warn away others, but to emphasize to the Manor Tavern's owners, managers and staff the importance of customer service. The food was very late arriving to our table. OK, if the kitchen's busy or a chop was burned, I understand. But when will service managers and staff learn that lying to the customer is not acceptable. If the food is delayed, do not keep saying it will be here "shortly" or "in five minutes." Tell the truth and you'll find customers can be understanding. Except... in our last visit there, when the food arrives lukewarm, or when the meat is tough, or when there is a hair in an entree. Now, these circumstances require another level of customer service. When these matters were brought to the attention of the manager, he was apologetic. I appreciated his admission that the dining experience we received was not in keeping with their usual standards. Appropriately the check arrived minus the cost of the entree with the hair. Thank you. But as a customer who wants to come back, I felt that our bill should reflect their contrition. So I asked that the drinks (about $25) be taken off the bill and I would pay that amount. The manager informed me he simply could not do that. Perhaps Maryland law prevents the discounting of liquor or wine... I'm not sure. But in my opinion, the manager should have offered to reduce the bill by the cost of an entree. The cost is remarkably small when it comes to salvaging a relationship with a valuable customer. Alas, no further discount was offered and I dutifully paid the bill. Regrettably, at that moment I was determined to have a measure of satisfaction. So I did not leave a tip for our waitress to send a message that we were extremely displeased. On later reflection, I should not have withheld the tip because the waitress was just doing an admittedly very hard job. But the lesson to be learned is that unhappy customers are going to make your staff unhappy... and unhappy staff don't stick around, or else they lower morale and a circle starts with more unhappy customers. To the owners, managers and staff of this usually good establishment... please read up on how crucial customer service is to your business. Understand that special situations call for extra action and care on your part. You may have to take a hit on a diner's check, it may lower that night's receipts, but it will be an investment that returns many times over. read more

Off the beaten path but well worth the drive. Excellent food and service. Staff was very attentive, but not smothering. Quiet and quaint, out in horse country. The food was deliciously well prepared. Price is a little on the high side, but worth it. I'll be going back. read more

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What an incredible dinner with a gluten free menu too. Great service and wine in a lovely relaxed environment read more

The Manor Tavern - Absolute delicious and gluten free options - American Near Me - Monkton, Maryland

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As the other two reviews stated this is the place for an older crowd, not that it's a bad thing. However the list of bad things are: Erratic service - App and Entree were out a little too fast. Then dessert and coffee took over 45 minutes. Erratic food quality - The entire table ordered apps and some of them were very well made while others were either not hot or were way over salted. The same was the case with the entree's some were served lukewarm even though the server made a show of presenting a hot plate (which was barely warm). Desserts - Really cheesecake and creme brulee are what serves as quality desserts? Chances are the cheesecake came straight out of a box. For the prices the Manor Tavern is charging I would expect better service and more inspired food. Also if the staff wasn't so interested in moving you out of the restaurant they could have easily gotten another round of drinks out of our group, if two additional rounds. Maybe it's time for a new GM, just a thought.... read more

Local is Good....really good So maybe 30 plus years have elapsed from a prior visit to the Manor Tavern when it was a roadhouse with package goods, decent local bands and a dirt parking lot somewhere out "in the country". Fast forward three decades, a couple of owners, a building expansion and a fire and you'll have the latest version of the Manor Tavern and today its closer to manor than tavern. First up, some spirits were offered with a decently-curated wine list (albeit without vintages) with quite a few choices available by the glass and served in a single-serving carafe. Table tending was professional but relaxed with solid menu knowledge and an invisible "eye" on the table. Interestingly, our server had passed through the roadhouse as long ago as I and now had returned to make her living here with our common memories intact. The menu covers a good spectrum - some classis like crab cakes and steaks but also sandwiches and salads (with ingredients grown on site). Décor does not overdo the horse county kitsch but a do-over form the likes of an interior designer like Patrick Sutton might put this place on the pages of Food and Wine. Flash fried calamari was very good with the legs and rings separated and siracha aioli for dipping. Piping hot, greaseless and briny, they hit the spot. Entrées of soft crab over black bean and corn with a cilantro cream (delicately applied) made for a very nice summer special. The rack of lamb (eight chops) was cooked medium rare with asparagus, a sweet potato and brie gratin over a cranberry reduction. Dead good. Bread service was truly flat- sadly- as artisanal baking with local herbs would be a fine addition. The house specialty dessert was a flourless chocolate cake with local cinnamon ice cream - well paired for sure. So here's where the story gets good. Farm to table seems a bit easier when the product come from down the street or around the bend as the Manor Tavern procures meat, vegetable, cheese and ice cream from providers in their farm-bound neighborhood. The dozen- plus raised beds adjacent to the parking lot supply lettuces, herbs, swiss chard and the like and eggs will soon flow from the chickens and an apiary will produce next spring. In the height of the growing season it will be possible to offer virtually every farm item fresh- as in a couple of days or hours, making this a very local menu indeed. Management is attentive with nightly specials designed to be wallet and family friendly. Dining options are abundant with a bar, dining room, porch al fresco and a tented area for events. There is another room under renovation. The owners and chef are thinking (and acting) with respect to the diner's experience at their restaurant. The Manor Tavern - 30 years later has grown up - and is even more local which is good...really, really good. read more

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I visited The Manor Tavern for their Mothers Day buffet. We had reservations for a party of 6 and were seated promptly. Our waitress was a little rough around the edges. There were small glasses of water on the table when we were seated which was nice. When our waitress asked what we would like to drink (we were not given drink menus) my mom said she would like water with lemon to start. Our waitress replied "Well you've got water, I'll bring out lemons". We then asked for drink menus so we could actually see what was available and opted for the summer special which is peach sangria. The entire buffet was delicious. Every item we tasted was well prepared. The crab cakes were great! Our only complaint was that there needed to be a little more thought put into the buffet. We had to ask for serving spoons for 2 of the dishes and there was no butter for the rolls on the buffet station or on our table. Very minor things but that is my reason for 4 stars instead of 5. We will definitely be back! read more

Dinner out with my son and his best friend before they return to college. My son got the ribs, his friend got the 16 oz. Ribeye with Chimichuri and I had the 16 oz. New York Strip with Ciponelli butter. Each dish was superb. The vegetables were cooked in light sauces - fresh and tasty. We all left with half of our steaks in a box! What a nice night. read more

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My wife and I decided to take the trip up to MT two weekends ago. It's a beautiful drive up from the city and was a nice change of pace. MT has an expansive parking lot. First impression was good, they have a wrap around covered porch for outdoor seating and we were greeted by two super cute well dressed hostesses. We sat inside due to the humidity. Promptly greeted by a older waitress. She asked for drink orders. I wanted a stiff martini and she told me how great they are and how many selections they have. At the end they had no blue cheese stuffed olives. No big deal, I moved on to the beer list. Also expansive. The menu is big and almost too big. We started with crab dip which in Maryland should always be great! It sucked. It was runny and lacked crab and seemed reheated. My wife order the French dip or their version and I ordered the filet medium. It seem to take forever to get our food and the waitress became disinterested with us. This became the theme for the rest of the night. I noticed tons of young staff just standing around. Our food was finally served and my wife's sandwich was the better of the meals. Although no comparison to some of the others in town. The coleslaw was tasteless and served in a two ounce salad dressing cup. The au jus was spilled when the expediter passed the meal to our waitress so the sandwich was soggy. My steak came up rare, no even close to medium. This is fine by me, please don't over cook my steak. I politely asked them to warm it up. They threw is back on the grill and over cooked it. Simply unacceptable. The manager seemed to be walking around to every table, but he somehow missed ours. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Please pass on the word to STAY FARE AWAY!!!!!!!!!! read more

This is our family's favorite restaurant which we all agree has excellent food and service . On December 27th 2018 we experienced another evening of relaxation and good family time. Our party of 9 celebrated my daughters 50 th birthday Our waitress "Kelly" did a fine job of caring for our party and kept busy checking on us. We never lacked anything ... our drinks were kept full and Questions we had about the menu were answered with ease from someone who apparently cares about pleasing the Manor's clientele. George the Chef took time to visit our table which was very thoughtful. A very bright Gold Star for the delicious food prepared by George. We always request what we call the "old fireplace room (to the right as you enter the Hostess table) I took some time while waiting for our guests to visit the "new fireplace room" I was impressed with the presentation of the room... a large burning fireplace and a great bar. Drs John & Bill Mitcherling have demonstrated their abilities, ideas and pride in adding this new dining room to enhance the beauty of the Manor Tavern. The Manor Tavern is that Restaurant to visit when you want Great memories of a pleasant eating experience. Bill C Jarrettsville MD read more

Was back in Baltimore to visit family and was blown away how good this place has gotten...Eclectic mix of regulars and people celebrating a night out...Food was wonderful and the whole farm fresh concept is delivered upon...had the best kale chips ever followed by seared ahi...followed by a great creme desert...Service was way above par as both friendly and responsive..kudos to David and Alec and of course Angela the bartender who has her own signature drink read more

The Manor Tavern - Creme desert with chipotle chocolate top - American Near Me - Monkton, Maryland

We found this place while researching local wineries. Let me tell you that well be back again and will bring friends. Our waiter Alec was simply amazing. He may not have been completely polished but he was sincere and not overbearing. The food choices were great. I'd loved to see the kitchen be a little more adventurous but solid choices were offered. The wine menu was above part and the atmosphere simply amazing. Currently waiting on dessert. I'm confident it'll blow my mind. read more

The Manor Tavern - Date night. Sitting on the covered deck watching the storm pass us by - American Near Me - Monkton, Maryland

What happened to this place?? I dined there a few days ago and I noticed a significant difference in things....food choice,quality , price and portion size seems to have all changed....for the worse!! I was in a party of 4 and we were all disappointed...the ribs were dry and overlooked, shrimp salad was mediocre at best, the crab dip (for 12.95) had very little crab in it, a $25 chicken dish was full of bones and had very little meat, and a creole dish was served with a wet, tasteless brown rice... the only redeeming part of the meal was a $3 margarita ....which our hostess didn't recommend since it wasn't made with a more expensive tequila. I suspect this restaurant is now under new ownership. If so, they are changing things for the worse. Manor Tavern used to be a place that we enjoyed and looked forward to visiting....now it seems like something has been lost. We are not sure if we'll be back if our last visit is what we can expect again in the future. read more

Very limited menu, no steak or chicken. Watered down drinks. Very disappointed. Will not return.

31 years of great food, fun and memories.

This place is always great...as an outsider not from the area my only complaint is that the regulars at the bar aren't too friendly every time. But great food and drink nestled in the countryside waiting to be discovered! read more

The Manor Tavern - American Near Me - Monkton, Maryland

Good food, lovely plating, delicious cocktails/ wine, and a comforting atmosphere.  What made the experience was our exceptional server.  Dee was knowledgeable, friendly, & always hustling...yet never frantic with the guests.  She elevated the experience from solid to stellar. read more

received a gift certificate for this place from my nephews over 2 years ago before covid. of course was not able to use it because of the virus. went to try to redeem it yesterday. and they say its no good anymore. they even kept the card . so, where did the 100 dollars go then? I never knew cash money expired. I think its a scam they run on people there. do not ever buy any bogus gift cards from them. its a rip off. also the food came out cold and wasn't,t all that either. read more

Honestly, I was skeptical. The Manor Tavern is about 5 miles from my house but I've never felt compelled to eat there. Oregon Grille... Milton Inn.. blah.. good if you have never eaten anywhere outside of Northern Baltimore County... I guess. Anyways, the feel is farmhouse/country without the coolness of Fixer Upper. But, the staff is friendly and our waiter was polite and informed. Several times during our meal a manager checked in on us. The food is good.. fancy country club food. The fried green tomato oscar and the eggplant appetizers were really good. I feel the truffle fries needed a bit more time in the fryer to crisp things up. The soft shell appetizer was nicely prepared and the corn/asparagus hash was a nice complement. Overall, the experience is good. Casual with descent food and nice service. We will likely return. read more

This is our go-to restaurant for amazing food, drinks, and atmosphere! It's a great balance between dressed up and relaxed. There's options from really nice crab cake to a burger- so whatever you're in the mood for they have. We love it here! read more

Everything about this place is fantastic. The food is local and fresh (some even grown in house) and the menu is creative and unique. While the food is tasty, the desserts take the cake (haha, pun intended).. their pastry chef creates the most interesting (In a good way) sweet endings that are worth the calories. The Manor is definitely out of the way, but you won't regret the drive. read more

The Manor Tavern - Roasted Brussels sprouts with white bbq sauce (so good!) - American Near Me - Monkton, Maryland

Respectful and attentive staff with a cozy environment. Crab soup actually had jumbo lump which is hit or miss these days in Maryland.

Awesome meal Sunday night. We had the Coullete Steak and a burger for my son. The Ahi Tuna appetizer was rate the way it should be and the drinks were outstanding. Definitely recommend. read more

Good food but can be pricey. Daily specials are actually special. Love crab cake night, and of course half price bottle of wine night. Staff is usually friendly. If you're going during peak hours, reservations are recommended. read more

Manor Tavern has great food,atmosphere & service. Good stuff included French onion soup, BBQ pork sandwich, shrimp salad, Roseda beef burger, and anything chocolate. Surroundings are warm, rustic and well kept, befitting MT's roots as a 1700s era stable. Wait service is fast, smart and caring. Located in the heart of horse country, it's a great scenic drive. Hop on your pony/bike/car & go! read more

Their Monkton crab is FANTASTIC! Service is always great. Love how they serve local and have their own garden on site.

I've lived in Monkton most of my life and I've seen many iterations of this restaurant. The place smelled a bit like older people and the decorum fit the smell. The food was good. But the prices were just silly. A draft for $7? Guinness and a glass of wine for $9? And most of the entrees in the $30s. This is NOT Milton Inn or Oregon Grille. Charge appropriate prices for the food. read more

It's restaurant week this week and we had 3 course meals for a good app, great meal, and wonderful dessert!

We went for dinner on Thursday, crab cake night. The crab cakes are delicious. The service was great and our food was great. We really enjoyed our dinner and will definitely go back. A wonderful setting with great ambiance. Just one thing I would caution about. I asked to substitute asparagus for green beans. I was told there would be an upcharge. I thought $1-2. But it was $6 extra. read more

I've been waiting patiently to dine on a Tuesday night at Manor Tavern to try their shrimp and grits. I can see why their Chef is Maryland's top Chef for 2018. Absolutely delicious. My daughter had the crab dip. Both were great. Our waiter did a great job too. Looking forward to returning! read more

The restaurant has a good country setting if you are in the mood of little driving. Food is just ok, nothing to write home about it, loaded with fat and mayo. read more

While the reputation of this Baltimore County establishment has always been on the upside, I have to say we left with our $115 tab for two feeling rather disappointed. The patio setting was lovely, with strung lights and soft, background music. However, the food left much to be desired. The calamari was more breading and stringy pieces than the individual round pieces I'm accustomed to being served in other restaurants. And, when we were finished picking through it, we were left with a large pile of breadcrumbs as if they had just been dumped over top. I had the cedar planked salmon, which was mediocre and probably not as tasty as what I've had at TGIF. It may have also been slightly overcooked and was certainly not a portion size to warrant $25. My husband had the Manor burger, which looked okay. But, his accompanying chips were soggy. Our server was nice enough, bringing us bread in a to-go container at the end of our meal because we were never offered it during. But, there was a definite lag in between drinks being served. Overall, eh! read more

We made the mistake of going on father's day. We sat 2 hours and never saw our food. We were told it was coming I asked if I was coming ups or fed x. You would think that a business would prep for these holidays. It was a joke we left and will never go back again read more

Stopped on our way to DC for a lunch bite to eat....Wow! The bar area where we ate was comfortable & had lots of character. Love, love the menu & service is outstanding. We had the Bison Brie burgers. The toppings were so unique, we couldn't resist. Asparagus, spinach, brie & a cranberry reduction. Cooked to a perfect medium rare. It was delicious! Alena, our server, was friendly, accommodating & informative. All of the ingredients are fresh to the on site garden salad, homemade chips & bison from the Gunpowder Farm down the road. We will definitely return & it is deserving of five stars. read more

My boyfriend and I snagged a last minute reservation last night, and our meal lived up to the hype! Before choosing the restaurant, we scanned the menu and were very impressed. We started with the crispy brussels sprouts appetizer. The brussels sprouts were perfectly cooked and so well seasoned, and the white barbecue sauce was to die for! I ordered the cauliflower steak, and my boyfriend ordered the Manor Burger patty with the toppings from the bison burger, and upgraded to truffle fries. Both dishes were exceptionally prepared, and we switched plates twice to share! Our waitress was very attentive, and accommodating with the request for my boyfriend's burger. The Manor Tavern has officially made it onto my Baltimore restaurant list, and we can't wait for our next meal there! read more

Way too expensive for the mediocre fare. Waitress made nasty cracks when I decided not to order dinner after eating a lukewarm appetizer drowning in mayo. There were supposed to be asparagus tips, but it had mostly cut up stalks. read more

This is the second year we've brought the family to manor Tavern for our annual holiday dinner. Last year was OK, but this year we were not impressed. I had made reservations back in September for a date in December. Unfortunately I had to change the date in October to a different date in December. At the time I changed the reservation I requested a specific table by the fireplace and was told that was not a problem. Fast forward to the day of our dinner. Just by chance one of my daughter-in-laws called Manor Tavern to request a particular server she was friends with. She was told by Manor Tavern they didn't have a reservation for us but would make one. Unfortunately the table we wanted was booked by someone else. I called and complained and was told there was nothing they could do about it. When we arrived, I spoke with the young gentleman at the hostess desk and complained once more about Manor Tavern's omission of our reservation. The young man had the personality of a rock and was polite, but rude at the same time. I reminded him I had made the reservation on October 21 and he told me the party that had our requested table, made their reservation on October 2. I seriously doubt he had any clue when that reservation was made..... The service was fair, the food was mediocre (mine was luke warm), and the cost over-priced for what we got. With tip, my check was $607, which did include one bottle of wine. Most of my family suggested we not go back to Manor Tavern again, and honestly I doubt we ever will. read more