We recently hosted an office gathering of about 15 people at Octobar, and everything was…read moreoutstanding from start to finish. The food was exceptional. Our favorites included the salad, roasted carrots, tuna steak, chicken kebabs, and tacos. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor. The desserts were equally impressive, plated beautifully and absolutely delicious. The staff was attentive, accommodating, and provided excellent service throughout the evening. They made sure everyone was taken care of and helped create a wonderful dining experience for our team. If you're looking for great tapas, creative dishes, excellent cocktails, and attentive service, Octobar is definitely worth a visit. We look forward to coming back!

Came here for Baltimore Restaurant week during brunch for the $25 bottomless buffet special. Its…read moreusually hard to get a breakfast buffet wrong but unfortunately this buffet experience was lackluster. They offered a variety of items: deviled eggs, scrambled eggs, chicken and waffles, beef and chorizo quesadillas, sausage, home fries, and French toast. They advertised fruit salad on the menu but they didn't have it out on the day we went. For starters, the food was lukewarm. Everything could have tasted so much better if it was warm. Even when they would refill the pans, everything was still not warm enough. The restaurant was not packed but they were slow to refill for the parties that were there. When we tried to go back for a second plate, most of the items weren't replenished and the line was getting longer. It was so bad that one group asked to pay for their drinks and leave because they weren't able to get any food. My option of each item: Deviled eggs- yolk mixture was on the drier side and bland Scrambled eggs- they were ok. Just needed to be warm Chicken and waffles- it was giving "chicken tender on eggo waffle" chicken was better than the bland waffle. It also didn't help that the syrup they had was cold and thick. It made the waffle (and French toast) colder and hard to swallow. French toast- the first batch was (with the exception of being cold) perfectly cooked and dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar. The refill batches were so burnt and hard to chew and they didn't bother putting powdered sugar on them. Again, the cold syrup didn't help. Beef and chorizo quesadillas- they may have been a crowd favorite because getting a second serving was hard because they kept going quickly and took a while to replenish. They just needed to be warmer and served with sour cream. Home fries- great with the peppers and onions. Just need to be warmer. Sausage- my least favorite thing because it didn't taste like Sausage. It was very dry. Sadly, the food was a epic fail. This may be a great place for cocktails because the bartender mixed our margaritas perfectly. They had a Build Your Own Margarita menu with many different flavor options. I opted for the watermelon margarita with a Tajin rim. Delicious! My friend had a pineapple mango margarita with sugar rim and he was impressed also. The drinks earned them an extra star because otherwise, I think the food and the slow refilling of the buffet earned it 2 stars.

I am still thinking about that food... The snapper, the crab fried rice...especially those wings…read morethat melted in my mouth, the drinks were on point, and the service was phenomenal! Cute for a date night and vibey enough with friends!

The Host, Maia was phenomenal. She was very attentive to us as guests. She approximately checked…read moreour table to see if we needed anything. The shrimp and grits was outstanding along with the potato wedges. The Mojito tea was a first for me- it was delicious.

LOVE COOKHOUSE…read more Stopped by on a whim and snagged the last seat at the bar. The space is so moody and beautifully decorated. Perfect place for a date night but plan ahead, it's very small so a reservation is recommended. I got the mango sticky rice cocktail and WOW. So yum. Whoever thought of this is a genius. I also wanted to try their collab cocktail with Equitea and my goodness, so strong haha. It was good but far too strong (alcohol taste) for me as someone who's not much of a drinker. For food I kept it simple and got the wedge salad and wings. Both were absolutely delicious and I'm thinking about that salad with drool coming out of my mouth as I type this. 100% make your way over and sit at the bar, Gabe is an amazing bar tender!

It is a beautiful restaurant. It is also small. There is outdoor seating…read more I was told to go after 9PM, so then you can enjoy their cocktail program. The cocktails were good. You could probably not go wrong with any of the cocktails that they served, and I think that alone is worth trying this place. On Saturdays, it appears that they are open until 1AM for drinks. This is not really communicated outside of a circle on a menu, and I do not know this as a fact. Service is a little suspect. The hostess was able to seat two of us within 10 minutes, but then, no one checked on us for 15 minutes. There was a server working the tables around us, but they did not check in with us whatsoever. The hostess ended up doubling as the server, even though there was a server for the other tables. The hostess did not know the menu inside and out, and things had to be pointed out on the menu. Also, there was some misinformation. Some people were ordering food, while we were not allowed to order food. Why were some people able to get entrees, fries, and dessert after we were seated and had been waiting for 15 minutes? Someone got more fries after we were told we could not order food. We were also told that the reason why we were kept waiting was because there was something that happened outside of our view. Meanwhile, the server for the tables on either side of us kept coming out with water and taking more orders for those tables. That server even gave one patron a new drink since the one she ordered was not to her liking. This all happened while we waited, and we almost got up and left after 15 minutes. Two cocktails took one hour.

We stopped into NOLA Seafood and Spirits in Fed Hill on a Saturday evening for some delicious…read moretakeout. In the past we've had a Gimlet here, so we asked and they made us one while we waited, even though it wasn't featured on their online menu. Basically it's a pleasant gin with bright lime juice and probably simple syrup. Very refreshing, and served chilled with a slice of lime in an intricately-etched Nick & Nora coupe. I ordered a freshly-fried $16 Catfish Po' Boy, with lettuce and tomato and a little very lightly-spicy mayo-butter sauce on fresh French Bread. It's a generous enough sandwich that I ate it in two goes, and that bread really crisped-up beautifully flakey! Because we cannot resist, we also got an order of fresh-made deep-fried beignets, little randomly-shaped crispy pastry-dough treats in a sneezeable amount of powdered sugar. It came with chocolate dipping sauce, which was a fun addition. The food and drink were delightful, as were the staff.

First time here with a close friend. Right across from Cross Street Market. Came at 5 on "Fat…read moreTuesday" which is every Tuesday. Happy hour is 4-7 pm. Was great that you didn't have to sit at the bar to order it. We sat inside by the window and it was a great breeze. Chargrilled oysters and crawfish bread was very good. I order the seafood platter. Calamari and shrimp were fried a little hard for my liking. Catfish was more like bites instead of a filet. My friend got the crab cakes but said there was a lot of filler. There was a convenience fee added to my check but have no idea what that was for. Also, they automatically add 19% gratuity to the bill. Overall I would revisit to try some other things on the menu.

Greeting..5 stars Waiter 5stars…read moreAmbiance 5 stars Cleanliness 5 stars Taste Mac and cheese 5

We went here for our anniversary. We arrived during Happy Hour so I ordered a Margarita. My wife…read morehad a couple of French 75s with different gins. We had catfish nuggets which were perfectly cooked. All the apps were steaming hot. Our waiter Fabian was very good. We had a good conversation regardingHe suggested the curry chicken dip and encouraged us to slow down and eat the apps while they were hot. The French 75 was made with conniption gin. I ordered a Negroni and while they didn't have any Campari, Fabian got creative using some Aperol and St Germaine for an interesting twist. My wife had the lamb chops that was delicious. My steak was just ok. I say good diner steak. The vegetable de jour was a mix of onions, squash, carrots and peppers. The corn was a full piece on the Cobb. We also had butter toffee cake. I would say for a place with Kocktails in their name, need to up their ice game. Cool place; would come again!

My son actually found this delectable gem. First, the…read moreatmosphere was more lounge than restaurant, due to the environment and music As far as the food, the duck bolognese with homemade pasta was delightfully filling, yet light. However, the Southern fried chicken stole the show with the juiciest breast of chicken I think I've ever had in my life. If you're within shouting distance of the Harbor, definitely take the time to check them out.

I throughly enjoyed my brunch experience. I really like the variety of menu options as well as the…read morebrunch specials. I love breakfast at any part of the day, especially when donuts are involved :) I love most things passionfruit and lavender and Copper Shark did not disappoint. I enjoyed that the menu could be customized as much as the chef allows, which was appreciated. I would like to go back to try brunch again.

After seeing many reviews of this restaurant and it's Fried Chicken dish, I had to go see for…read moremyself what the fuss was about. As a self proclaimed Fried Chicken connoisseur, I have to check all claims. First...let's talk about City of Baltimore and dining. Parking can be an issue. But not here! Can't tell you how pleasantly surprised I was to see that they have their own parking lot with plenty of spaces. I went on a Friday night, after 8pm, and was expecting a wait. Nope - came in, was greeted & seated immediately. I'm loving this place already. After being seated, I was greater by my Server, Bella. For me, the Server can make, or break a dinning experience. Well...Bella was awesome. Since I was dining there for the 1st time, I had questions. Plenty of them. She didn't get impatient, and engaged with me, making me feel welcome and that I wasn't a bother. Bella is super dope. Now let's get to the food - I came for the Fried Chicken and it was good. Fried to crispy delicious status. Now, let me be clear - it's a Cornish Hen. However, it was still very well prepared. Fries are served with it and they were done well too. It's accompanied with Pickled Radish. I've never had this & didn't know what it was (thanks Bella for the pickled radish help!) and it was really good. I do not venture out & try new foods but this was something I'm glad I tried. I tried dessert to top off a good evening, going with their Banana Bread Pudding. I'd like for them to take another look into this dessert...I think it could be Better. Overall, an awesome City of Baltimore dining experience & I'd definitely go back.

I recently visited Motte Restaurant & Bar, and it was such a great introduction to Korean-American…read morefusion cuisine. The restaurant has a modern, inviting atmosphere that works well for a date night, dinner with friends, or even celebrating a special occasion. We started with the Honey Garlic Wings, which were perfectly crispy and coated in a flavorful sweet and savory glaze. The Crispy Fried Shrimp Balls were another standout--crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and paired with a spicy mayo that complemented them really well. One of the biggest surprises of the night was the Hot 'N' Sweet Shrimp Pizza. I wasn't sure what to expect, but the combination of breaded shrimp, sweet chili, mozzarella, and scallions worked surprisingly well together. For our entrées, we ordered the Bulgogi, which was tender, well-seasoned, and served with rice, pickled radish, and white kimchi. We also tried the Motte Fried Chicken, a whole fried Cornish hen served with fries and pickled radish. The chicken was incredibly crispy while staying juicy inside, making it one of my favorite dishes of the meal. To finish, we shared the crème brûlée. It had a perfectly crisp caramelized sugar topping with a smooth, creamy custard underneath--the perfect way to end dinner. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Motte. The food was flavorful, portions were generous, and the menu offered a fun mix of familiar comfort foods with Korean-inspired flavors. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu.

The food is superb, the service is warm, friendly, inviting and genuine. The experience mirrors…read moredinner at a family friend's home. The vision is community centric and the focus is contributing to the neighborhood. Bravo!!' We will be back - often! ** secret tip - Chicken Pot Pie Special only on Fridays is beyond description!!Take home a treasure next Friday!!!

I've been waiting to give Rooted Rotisserie a try since this opened. One Friday night my husband…read moreand I were kid-free, so we decided to give them a go. I was very pleased with my experience! The inside is small but cozy. I believe that it is a converted row home. Family pictures hang all over the walls, displaying a deep and strong legacy. Music floated throughout the restaurant and we could see the chef plating every meal. We were visited by what I assumed was the manager several times during the night, making sure we were enjoying our experience. The wait staff was very nice and personable. The chef was also a very nice gentleman and boy, can he cook! We ordered the duck confit, lamb shoulder, crab dip, and wings, and honestly, everything brought something different to the table.The duck confit was tender, flavorful, and cooked beautifully. The lamb shoulder was incredibly juicy and packed with flavor. The crab dip was rich, creamy, and definitely something I'd order again. And the wings were the perfect addition, crispy, seasoned well, and full of flavor. Rooted Rotisserie definitely loved up to the hype! If you're looking for a spot with elevated comfort food with plenty of flavor, Rooted Rotisserie is definitely worth checking out! You will not be disappointed! Note: Reservations are highly recommended.