18th & 21st

This is my first visit to 18th and 21st and it's always solid! If you're looking for a dining experience that combines a speakeasy vibe, live music, and elevated cuisine, look no further than 18th and 21st! It's hands down one of our favorite spots in Maryland. The Vibe: Always classy, always a vibe. Perfect for a night out or a special occasion. Don't miss the live music--it sets the tone for an unforgettable evening. Pro tip: Ask for Adam at the bar for a stellar cocktail experience! Drink: * Smoked Old Fashioned (a smoky, bold masterpiece) Appetizers: * Coconut Shrimp * Tuna Tartare Entrees: * Braised Beef Short Rib (melt-in-your-mouth perfection) * Salmon (cooked to perfection)This is perfect for date night or catching up with friends.

I enjoyed my visit. The atmosphere was sexy and gave speakeasy vibes. I enjoy live music so that's why I wanted to visit. The bartender was great in his recommendations and really friendly. My meal was good. The vegetable that came with the short rib was amazing. I'm not sure what It was(looked like a broc/cauliflower hybrid) lol. I've never had an old fashion on tap and was skeptical at first to try but I'm glad I did. It was really good. I never get dessert but I felt like being greedy and ordered this apple pastry which was delectable. I'll definitely return when the full band is there to perform.

Ambiance, service and live music are very good. The servers are very pleasant, patient and helpful. The food items selected this time weren't as good as my previous experience but fair. We had the braised short rib, which wasn't as tender as most places and the sauce was missing a richness in flavor. The pork chop was tender but would be enhanced with a richer sauce. The Brussels were good. Dessert we tried the bread pudding which could use a bit more moisture and/or a sweet sauce. The brownie is warm, more fudge based and was very tasty paired well with some berries. If you add some actual pecans/nuts (per request) aside from the bacon crisps it would be dynamite!

Absolutely loved that speakeasy vibes. The cocktails were delicious and the apps we got were delicious. The live jazz music really made this an evening worth remembering. Looking forward to going back to have a full dinner. Not pictured: the most delicious sweet heat Brussels I've ever had. We inhaled them. Excellent service.

TLDR: Go for live music, drinks, and green curry mussels. Skip the Branzino and croquettes. I was so excited to visit this speakeasy with my friend. The speakeasy itself is really cool and has a fun moody vibe. The music and drinks were also really great. What was not great was the service and some of the food. When we tried to order appetizers our server said that the table was smaller so she recommends ordering all the food at once ( which doesn't make sense). When my friend said we would still like to order, she just repeated that the table was really small. The order wasn't put in until the rest of our order was placed. What to skip: Branzino ( it hurts my heart to say this because I love Branzino). The Branzino was only ok and the rice wasn't cooked at all. It wasn't al dente- it was severely undercooked. When I told the waitress she told me jasmine rice is harder than other rice ( ). I explained that I've had jasmine rice before and that this was not cooked. Instead of taking the plate she made me scrape off the rice on to an appetizer plate. I never send this back unless something is very wrong and at almost $50 for this entree, severely undercooked rice shouldn't be on the plate. What to get: -Green curry mussels - this was phenomenal.- pork chop-Brussels sprouts I'd definitely come back for the drinks and mussels.

It was so nice to get fancy from time to time and the ambiance was perfect. While waiting for our meal, live jazz filled the room. Although we were in the back tables with soft sofa booths, the staff was very attentive. We felt special and taken care of.

So you ever visit a place and wonder why it took you so long because the experience was so good? That was my experience at 18th & 21st. I went with a couple of my friends for our last book club session of the year and it was a pleasant surprise. We ordered the wings, brussel sprouts, crab pizza, mussels & egg rolls appetizers. Everything was so good (minus the pizza: we found the bread to be too thick) that we decided to order another round and ditch the main course. Our server was kind and attentive, checking on us every couple of minutes. We wanted to be able to chat about the book, so the ambiance was appropriate despite the music playing in the background. It wasn't too loud. It was a bit difficult to get reservations; we had to sit at the high tops cause that's all they had left, so book early!

I recently went to 18th and 21st for brunch and had an awesome time! The French toast, omelet with bacon, and sausage were all delicious. The coffee hit the spot too. Everyone else also enjoyed their meals. The shrimp and grits received rave reviews from my friends who ordered it. Our waitress was super friendly and gave great recommendations. We were celebrating a friend's engagement and the decor was perfect for photos. Overall, highly recommend 18th and 21st for a great brunch experience!

After realizing both Cured and 18th & 21st was in the same building. I needed to give this establishment another try! This time it was to 18th & 21st for dinner. I was a little skeptical about the whole "Speakeasy" vibe but after being escorted to a location, you would never actually find walking around on your own, it definitely fits the description. I love the 60s Supper Club feel, it's like the moment you walk through the door, you are thrown into a time of sky views , Jazz and fine dining. The waiter was very attentive and knowledgable about our options on the menu, there was a lot to choose from. This is definitely a grown and sext date night event and not cheap, although every thing we ordered was great, I am not sure if our food was worth the price. If you ever just want to sit in someplace nice, with live jazz and a great atmosphere, this would be the place to check out!

This is my new favorite restaurant! The hosts are unbelievably professional as well as the serving staff.