Craft beers, nice decor, good food, great staff, good for a group…read more About 12 of us wanted a meal all together in McHenry MD, and we all like craft beer and pizza, so the Mountain State Brewing Co. restaurant was an easy choice. (Jun 2026). It's a large brew pub with a cabin-like décor, out Sang Run Road just north of Deep Creek Lake. There's a little carved bear by the front door, and a kid-size huggable bear at the host stand. Photo ops! And fun for the kids! They seated us quickly and our server was quick in taking beer orders. They have plenty of soft drinks, and we got Lemonade and Apple Juice, Orange Fanta (a favorite), and a pitcher of Mountain State's own creamy MSBC Root Beer - made here! Beer-wise, there were 16 draft crafts plus a couple of old standards to choose from on a paper menu or by looking at their website or QR-code. Most were around 5% ABV. We had Pennsylvania's full-flavored grassy citrusy mildly-bitter Victory Summer Love golden ale. We raided MSBC's just-west-of-here West Virginia brewery of their creamy malty lightly-bitter Miner's Daughter oatmeal stout, and a lightly-bitter caramel Almost Heaven amber ale. New York's Hudson North brewed us some summery sweet Salted Watermelon cider. And we had some from home: Columbia MD's Black Flag Snozzberry Haze: a fruity piney hazy IPA, standing up at 7% ABV. Baltimore's Mobtown Fever Dream, a creamy flavorful somewhat fruity IPA, punching at 7.4% ABV. And Baltimore's Wico Street Yeah Brah, a strongly-bitter double IPA, clobbering us with an 8.5% ABV! A wonderful fermented tour of the northeast! Get ready to say "yum" out loud... From their wide range of bar foods and appetizers, we had fresh crisp tortilla chips with their medium-spicy cream cheese and homemade-ranch baked Buffalo Chicken Dip, elevated with blue cheese on top and an add-on side of chipotle! They made their own fresh-Spinach & Artichoke Dip with fresh basil, roasted red peppers, and an extravagant blend of cream cheese, feta, mozzarella, asiago, parmesan, and cheddar jack. The giant soft crust Pretzels & homemade Beer Cheese were notably popular with the kids. Salads? Yep. Tasty Lemon Herb Chicken Salad, crisp and crunchy Caesar salad, house salad with requested black olives, and cole slaw. And sides of orange segments and raisin-like cranberries for the little ones. And on to the main feast :-). Simple fried chicken nuggets and off-the-menu Pepperoni Pizza to be sure the younger crowd was satisfied. The Boars Nest sandwich was overnight-tender pulled pork with tangy Carolina BBQ sauce and fresh crunchy cole slaw on a lightly-toasted brioche bun. The spicier "wilder" Wild Boar sandwich had that low-and-slow pulled-pork awakened with bright jalapeños and spicy Chipotle BBQ sauce, topped with provolone on that toasted yet pillowy brioche. The fresh Caprese sandwich had firm ripe Roma tomatoes, tender baby spinach, and fresh mozzarella with requested added chicken. It was all dressed with bright basil dressing, drizzled with tangy sweet balsamic glaze, on crisp and soft toasted Italian bread. A well-made classic caprese re-invented by MSBC as a bright crunchy sandwich! Everyone liked those classic crisp pepperoni pies. From their world-class pizza recipes, we had the Supreme: pepperoni, sausage, onions, green peppers, their cheese blend, and black olives, drizzled with fragrant fresh olive oil. And the vegetarian so-tasty-you-wouldn't-guess it-was-gluten-free Yard Sale pizza: marinated artichokes, prosciutto, mozzarella, with an olive oil & garlic base, sprinkled with fresh basil and a dash of freshly-cracked black pepper. Mountain State Brewing Co. gave us a memorable spread of great beers and delicious creative foods. You know we enjoyed leftovers the next day :-) Our terrific server Claire was ever-attentive, and between you and me, made it seem effortless to host our full table of hungry adults and kids. We'll be back, especially for their wide-ranging ever-changing draft list and those amazing pizzas!

On our last trip to DCL, we went looking for a casual dinner brewpub where we could bring our pup…read more What a great find! We were able to sit out on the patio, have a great local brew and sample some absolutely great food, highlighted by some spectacular pizza. The pizzas were so good that, after a busy day the next day, we went back and got more to take home! Definitely a location to return to....

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!

This place has steadily gone down hill over the years. In spite of some small attempt at sound…read moreabatement it is still unbearingly loud. And if they have live music, forget it, your ears may bleed from the echos. Food used to fresh and well cooked but now, the quality has definitely dropped and obviously prepared by cooks who would rather be staring at their phones than paying attention to food prep. Sorry, cannot recommend. Stay away.

Tried it out for our first time here. Staff was great and they have a great selection of brews…read more Families welcome. Just note there is no food.

How did I NOT know this place was here the past 2 years??!! I had no clue, but glad it came up in…read moremy Yelp brew pub search this year. I stopped in & sampled the hoppier of the 2 IPA's they had on tap & enjoyed it. Friendly bartender. View of lake through back windows. TVs & couches. Not a big place & no food, but decent beer selection on tap & I think seltzers in cooler. They had 4 picnic tables out front. It's located on a plaza along road so kinda busy area, and parking can get crowded with other shops & restaurants. If you like brew pubs, I'd definitely stop. Dog friendly on patio, no dogs allowed inside per county rules.

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.

Best bar in Deep Creek! Great drinks and live music. Services usually very fast even if the bar is…read morepacked. I only wish they had good food- and not just the Unos next door

This is a fun lakeside bar with live music and good drinks. You can tell this spot is popular based…read moreon the crowds, but we never had any trouble getting a drink. Staff was nice and there are a few tables outside and nearby parking available.

The food was excellent. The service was excellent, and the audience is fun!! It's a big place!…read more The vision that the owner has is truly amazing with the menu!! . There's something for everyone. We were very pleased with everything that we ate. Can't wait to go back when we are in Morgantown!! And try some more of that great food!!

We came into Black Bear with a party of six and had a great experience. The burger was delicious,…read morethe beers were cold, and the ranch was amazing. Our server was extremely nice and even included a free birthday shot for me, which was such a thoughtful touch and definitely went above and beyond. The bathrooms and bar area were clean, everything was easily accessible, and the overall environment was really nice. We had a great time and would definitely come back!

Stopped at the Beverage Center twice during our visit to grab firewood and a case of beer. Both…read moretimes the service was very nice and helpful. They even offered boxes to help get the fire started, which was a great extra touch. They also gave us coupons for money off when paying with cash on a future visit, which we appreciated. Overall, a friendly and convenient place to stop!

I stopped in recently to grab some seasonal beers and some bourbon for dairy-free eggnog cocktails,…read moremmm! The employees were welcoming, friendly and very helpful. I was pleasantly surprised with their beer selection. I actually ended up purchasing several that I had never seen or had and they were quite delicious. The store was very organized and the atmosphere was very welcoming. I'll stop back in the next time I am in town. Thanks again for your help :)

What a lovely place! Firstly, the woman who picks the wines was on her way to the store when we…read morearrived.she got out and came in helping us choose a delicious beaujolais. The sandwiches were spot on. My husband ordered the italian and I ordered the chicken sandwich. We both gobbled them up so fast, we forgot to take a picture. Everyone was so friendly. Service was excellent as was the food. I highly recommend.

If you need something at Deep Creek Lake - it's probably here. Vegetables, band aids, alcohol -…read moreyou're in the right place.