We were lucky enough to spend a weekend here with Sha-Ree as our host, and WOW -- she absolutely…read moreexceeded every expectation. From the moment we booked, she went above and beyond to make sure every detail was taken care of, anticipating our needs before we even had to ask. Her communication was exceptional, and she checked in throughout our stay with the perfect balance of attentiveness and warmth, making us feel genuinely welcomed and cared for. What truly sets Sha-Ree apart is her incredible gift for hospitality. She didn't just make sure our trip went smoothly -- she made it memorable. Her kindness, thoughtfulness, and enthusiasm elevated the entire experience and made us feel like valued guests rather than just visitors. As an added bonus, she gave us fantastic book recommendations, so fellow readers should absolutely seek her out! If every host were like Sha-Ree, travel would be a completely different experience. We can't say enough wonderful things about her and would return in a heartbeat. Moving on to the rest of the wonderful people we encountered during our stay! The bellhop, Andre, was friendly and welcoming. Claudiane got us checked in and situated with player cards efficiently. We met Rafaela on the floor and she must have recognized us as newcomers because she also came over to welcome us. Jeremiah was our server for brunch and went out of his way to make sure my husband (who is incredibly picky about coffee for someone who drinks Dunkin) had all of the accoutrements he needed. I also stopped by the spa while we were there, and had a truly incredible massage from Amaya. Last but not least, the bartenders, Ikeola and Merrill. They were both patient in running through all of the IPAs available, and Merrill was absolutely hilarious. Food time! The first night we got a bit caught up in gambling, so just grabbed food from the Orchid Kitchen. We had a slice of the meat lovers pizza, cheese pizza, a double smash burger, and their chicken tenders. The pizza slices were massive and the crust had a delicious garlic butter seasoning of some sort. The smash burger came with all of the right toppings, and the sauce really pulled it all together. If I could eat those chicken tenders every day, I could die happy. (It might be a premature death due to clogged arteries, but it would be worth it). We went to brunch at David's the next day and ordered the crab cake Benedict and avocado toast. As someone who eats avocado toast more than I care to admit, I have to say this was the best I'd ever had. The pesto added a wonderful element and really amped up the flavor profile. The crab cake was seasoned beautifully. It didn't overwhelm the delicate crab flavor, and the hollandaise had a perfect balance of richness and flavor. Lunch was the birria quesadilla at the FanDuel Sportsbook, and it was loaded with meat. It didn't have quite the punch of flavor I would expect from birria, but I was still pleased. Moving on to the pièce de résistance - dinner at The Prime Rib. Their bread basket (and butter) puts all other bread baskets to shame. A delectable variety of bread, rolls, and soft pretzel sticks. For dinner we ordered the seafood tower, and it was so good I immediately texted everyone I know about it. The mignonette provided a delicious pucker punch, and there was a regular cocktail sauce and horseradish one for a bit of a kick. The seafood itself (lobster, shrimp, crab, oysters, and clams) was flawless. Tender, flavorful, perfectly chilled...I'm drooling just thinking about it again. All in all, this was the best hotel I've ever stayed at. Between the staff, food, ambiance, cleanliness, amenities, and amazing casino, you will not find a better spot to spend a day...or week...or even a month, depending on how good you are at gambling. Truly an incredible experience and I can't wait to return!

REVIEW for THE HALL at LIVE ONLY!…read more Came for a date night concert. The Hall at Live is a decent size venue for concerts. We had floor seating and there really isn't a bad seat in the venue. The entrance is located in the casino. Upon entering the venue, they have a bar in the lobby area and one in the concert hall. If you have drinks from the casino in metal or glass containers you have to transfer them to plastic cups. The seating in the venue was not the most comfortable, but good enough for a less than 2 hour concert and they are connected and you can't separate them. During our concert, the sound was good for the first two acts but the main act was experiencing some technical issues in the beginning but the sound did get a little better, but not as good as the previous acts. The parking is the same as for the casino, which is a large attached parking garage with elevators and stairs to the lower level where the concert hall is. They also have valet parking available. All in all a good venue for concerts, but they need to work on the sound and I hope this was a once in a blue moon issue as I would like to attend more concerts here in the future.

First time here on Easter Sunday. The place was packed but service was good. Quality is seriously…read morelacking. Good variety of options but nothing that makes me want to go back.

Literally witness someone choking and the staff was just watching him choke they did nothing whats…read moreso ever and the guy fully passed out while his family was asking for help. If the food not been raw maybe he wouldn't of have to gone thru that hoping he is doing ok the food is bad and the floor are so slippery. The server we had was mean and awful. The place over all is very Much tiny and the place is not really clean.

This "restaurant" in the BWI Marriott was awesome for a hotel bar/restaurant. The service was just…read morea bit slow, but if you factor in ordering delivery or venturing out to another place for dinner, you're probably still saving some time. I ate here a few times and had some of the best wings I ever had. They were fresh and crispy, and had this Old Bay Honey sauce which was quite amazing. The wings stayed crispy the entire time too. I would have loved to try the buffalo too just because the wings themselves were so good. The Creamy Crab Soup was also wonderful. A bowl was $13 but it was a good size, piping hot, and loaded with chunks of crab! So good... and something I wanted to be crabby! The Crab Cake was great too. It wasn't lump crab (nor did it claim to be), but the exterior was crispy and the inside was moist and delicious. It was even better with the orange sauce (color, not flavor) that was brought out after. It might be the onion ring sauce, but the waitress wasn't sure. It needed it! I wanted to go to the bar a few times, but during the week, it was kinda packed without an open seat. Bummer! I'll guess it's a popular place with guests.

As a guest of the Hilton hotel next door and a disastrous experience at their restaurant the night…read morebefore, this was a delightful surprise. Wonderful service, excellent cocktails. The ribeye was cooked perfectly and the sides were delicious. My wife rockfish was excellent. Despite being a hotel restaurant, this was a steakhouse level experience. It was enough to convince me that it might be time to switch my commitment to Hilton over to Marriott.

Invited to try Mama Rosa with a friend for lunch I was pretty excited to learn theirs a Filipino…read morespot close to home. The restaurant has simple seating, buffet style views of some of their food items and features grocery items. It's nice to have a spot to grab different items to try while also sitting down for a little meal. In restaurant I tried the bbq chicken skewers with garlic fried rice. For my to go order I grabbed pancit and lumpia since those are my husband's favorite. We all enjoyed the flavor profile in each of these items and cannot wait to come back to work our way through more of the menu.

I had a pickup order and it was ready on the time I said I would come get it. They've been…read moreconsistent in the past and we always get their pork barbecue and lumpia shanghai, among others. This time, the pork barbecue looked a little dry. Missing some of the "taba" (fat) at the end which would have been nice. Taste is still ok and just dipped in vinegar so it's not too dry. The grilled fish we got was a little on the burnt side which made it difficult to eat on account of the bitter taste and it was in a place where it was difficult to separate the burnt part from the meat. Also, my one beef is that there was an added credit card surcharge of 3% which I was not informed of ahead of time. This is big as my bill before taxes was already over $135! If I knew beforehand, I would have prepared to bring cash because that surcharge was big and this was not even verbally offered at the time of payment. I have been a loyal customer for many years now but we don't come as often as we don't leave near. It used to be bag fees, and I brought my own bag in for groceries, but this surcharge left a bad taste. if this is to be standard, please put up a sign at the counter or on your website. Otherwise, I like the variety of food and grocery items offered, but there has to be better communication with customers.

Came here to get a seafood platter. We came on a slow afternoon. The ambiance was quiet and less…read morehectic than an evening or weekend visit. We entered the carryout area, were greeted by a pleasant lady, and ordered the Jewel of the Sea seafood platter (with crabcake, shrimp and scallops) two sides (baked potato and veggie). Timbuktu has seating in this area to enjoy your food here and also has a liquor store to purchase packaged goods. There was also a large TV for viewing and an ATM onsite. You could also purchase bagged snacks and cold nonalcoholic beverages as well. They also have a dessert case with assorted sliced cakes and pies for purchase in addition to ready to go salads and sandwiches. Our food was ready in a decent amount of time. The platter looked good and upon tasting, all of the seafood fresh: the crabcake was a smaller version of what you would get in a traditional crabcake platter, but still delicious with low filler allowing the sweetness of the crabmeat to shine; the shrimp were broiled and fresh; the scallops were cooked perfectly with a great taste. The sides were good as well. All in all, a good platter to purchase when you want to expand on a traditional crabcake platter.

We visited this location for my husband's birthday dinner. My husband really enjoyed his seafood…read morecombination platter, and our daughter loved her chicken pasta. My crab cake was flavorful and delicious. My steak was definitely overcooked, but to avoid ruining the birthday mood, I chose not to send it back. Overall, we had a wonderful time celebrating my King. The service was spot on--they even brought out a slice of strawberry shortcake for him in honor of his special day. Will definitely return.

6.26.26 It had been…read moreseveral years since my husband and I last dined here. On our recent visit, we came with my SIL and her partner around noon on a Friday. When we arrived, it wasn't too busy, so we decided to play some arcade games before lunch. That turned out to be a mistake because by the time we were ready to eat, there was a wait. We were told it would be about 15 minutes, but it ended up being closer to 25. The arcade room was quite dark, which made playing pinball difficult. When I asked a staff member if the lights could be turned on, she explained that the owner prefers to keep them off. I hope they reconsider, as better lighting would make the arcade much more enjoyable. There are single-occupancy restrooms near the arcade that were much less busy than those by the main dining area. Since our last visit, we also learned that the former liquor store next door has been converted into an overflow dining room when the main restaurant is busy, and it's also used for private events. Despite the wait, Angie, our server, was excellent. She was personable, attentive, and even happy to take a group photo for us. The food was great. I especially enjoyed the Old Bay wings, rockfish tenders, soft shell crab sandwich, and waffle fries. Overall, it was a very enjoyable meal, and we look forward to returning.

Food was good, a little pricy but tasty. Service was quick and friendly…read more The place is a dive which was just what I was looking for. If they run specials I would recommend this place

Wow is this place a hidden gem! So many sushi rolls and every one of them were delicious. My…read morefavorites were Da Bomb and The Wayne. The service was amazing andthey even gave a really good alcohol menu including soju.

The reviews sold me on this place, but if you're used to sushi in a major metropolitan area, this…read moreprobably won't impress you. It's an average sushi spot. I usually stick to nigiri and split a specialty roll with whoever I'm dining with, but this time I decided to try several rolls since they had a wide variety and so many people raved about the salmon. Unfortunately, the execution fell short. The rice was poorly cooked and under-seasoned, the seaweed was chewy, and the fish slices on top of the Crazy Salmon Roll were nearly 1/3" thick. While I appreciate generous portions of fish for sashimi, on top of a roll it felt bulky and threw off the balance. The crunchy salmon filling inside was also disappointing, with stale, sticky tempura that lacked texture. The "chef sauce" tasted like little more than spicy mayo with soy sauce mixed in. I ordered a side of spicy mayo to compare, and it tasted nearly identical. That said, I did appreciate the tablet ordering system at the table and the visual menu, which made ordering easy. Overall, the pricing felt fair for what you get.

This was hands down the best Indian food I've ever had! My husband has very limited taste buds and…read morerarely tastes much of anything, but he said this was the first meal he's truly tasted in a long time. Every dish was absolutely delicious. What truly made the experience amazing was the outstanding service. The owner was incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. Dolly, our server, was amazing--friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a great dining experience. The setting is authentic, and the energy was great.

My friend raved about an outstanding dining experience she had at Royal Taj over 2 years ago and I…read morethought that's just too far to go. Two years later I reminded her about her rave review and I would be on her side of town so we went yes! Happy to report the entire dining experience was outstanding! from the elegant atmosphere and the attentiveness of all the staff but especially Dolly! the description she gave of all of the entrees that I requested were spot on and the resulting selections were perfection. Yes the owner was very engaged with the guest and was very responsive! what a great experience and we shall be back again and again!!!