The Most Delectable Beer Bar in Baltimore

Max's Taphouse

★★★★☆ 4 (699) • $$

"Max's is an old faithful of mine! I have been here countless times for nights out and to watch Raven's games. The food is decent bar food and they have a huge selection of beer, alongside cocktails and wine. They also offer karaoke on Friday night's which is a lot of fun as well. This is a good spot to hang with friends and family, and it's good for a large group!"

The White Oak Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.7 (463) • $$

"We celebrated a friends birthday here a little over a month ago and it was amazing. We had a pretty large party and were seated outside. The outdoor seating was pretty nice and had a chill atmosphere. The server made sure to get all of the kiddos orders out first which was appreciated.The food was outstanding. We had the fall risotto and ordered the harvest salad but ended up getting the fall salad. This is where things start to break down.The service wasn't the best. Part of the issue was that we had a single server for our large party and she wasn't dedicated to us. It's not at all her fault. She was doing her best to serve her other tables and us as well. The kitchen was also struggling to get orders out and keep them all straight. All in all it was enjoyable but there were definitely people that were just getting food their after a couple of hours."

Frisco Tap House

★★★★☆ 3.7 (398) • $$

"It had literally been nearly 10 years since my last review... and last visit here! I guess I meant what I said then, that I wouldn't be in a hurry to be back. But, I'm glad I was convinced to visit again. Things have changed, much for the better!This place is still a tap house first, but their menu seems to have been upgraded a good bit. I had seen photos of a massive mozzarella stick, which I had to try. You actually get TWO per order, each one being around a foot in length! They aren't tiny by any means, as they're pretty wide as well as long! But, they actually taste pretty good, as well.We split three starters in the end (no handhelds or entrées), and we still barely got through half of what we ordered! I had most of the crock of chili. It was okay, a good bit sweeter than I like it, and with beans included. I really don't care either way if chili has beans in it or not, but I know some of you do... so be forewarned! LOL!The real winner, though, were the chicken fingers. They are made in-house, hand-breaded, and there are three to an order. These aren't your small little chicken tenders, though. These suckers are HUGE! They're very well seasoned, too, and perfectly made. I know there's a lot of options for chicken nowadays, but I mean this when I say, Frisco might have some of the best chicken in town!The service was okay. Our server was good, but she started off visiting our table frequently, then less so after we got our food. We were kind of in a hurry by the end of the meal, so it was a tad frustrating trying to find her. But, it's not a huge complaint. Just... it was lunch time, and the place wasn't that busy, so it was a bit surprising, is all.I like what they've done to the interior as well. The previous décor was rather drab and bland. Now, it has a more modern chic appearance, at least in the main bar/dining room. The front dining area still looks like it could use some decoration, though. (Fortunately, we weren't sat there).Overall: I'm glad I came back. It's definitely morphed over the years and seems to have gotten better. True, it could still use some minor touches here and there, but I was very happy with this experience. I'll probably be back before another ten years this time... maybe within ten days!"

Wiley Gunters

★★★★☆ 4.4 (198) • $$

"I've been wanting to stop by for a while and I'm glad I did! We came on a weekend night and it was a little busy. Street parking was a bit hard to find, but we were able to find some behind the restaurant.I got the ciabatta steak and it was amazing-- the ciabatta was so soft and the steak bits were super juicy and cooked perfectly. The old bay fries were also so crispy and amazing! My friend got The Chesapeake burger and loved it! She said it was one of her favorite burgers in Baltimore. Great beer selection too.Atmosphere was lively. Would definitely come again and would recommend!"

Chad's BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.2 (191) • $$

"Yum! Why did I wait so long to eat here?? The place is adorable, the employees are super friendly, and the BBQ, meatloaf, & wings were delicious."

Los Compadres

★★★★☆ 4.3 (165) • $$

"Amazing food and great service. Any time I am in town to visit family, I make it a point to visit Los Compadres. They have great daily food and drink specials, plus you can't go wrong with any of their mix/match street tacos! Probably one of the coolest things that I witnessed here a few months ago was when a customer ordered a beer that they had run out of. So instead of saying they didn't have any, the manager causally left the restaurant and bought more at the near-by liquor store. The customer never knew this, but afterwards I struct up a conversation to learn how they valued their customers."

The Broken Oar

★★★★☆ 3.6 (195) • $$

"Tucked away off the main path, The Broken Oar not only bares a unique name but truly a locals spot. It is exactly what you'd expect next to a small marina. The evening I got lost and found myself here, the place was bustling with patrons, and almost everyone opted for outside seating under the bright sky and crisp evening air. Menu offerings are seasonal, and drinks are solid! Calamari to munch with my drink came out crisp and hot. I also tried the pub fish and chips, and it was good! Cod was a decent size, but I dont care for too much grease. I prefer them flaky and flavorful. The chips were light and addicting lol! If you like smokey mezcal, definitely try their pineapple crush here. Strong 14oz. and great balance of sweet! I enjoyed the live music at the venue. The crowd here is full of locals and that vibe! Outdoor seating weather permitting is abundant, and I can see why it can get crowded. I appreciated the many well-behaved furbabies hanging out on deck the day of my visit!Accessibility is available to the outdoor space and bar. The ramp is located right before the steps to the restaurant entrance. Both indoor and outdoor bars are available.The marina is a tranquil place for after dinner walk. Please be mindful of the private spaces and boat slips at the dock."

Rams Head Dockside

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (217) • $$

"Amazing outdoor seating and in nice weather. In the summer, they have fans to keep away the insects.They also have a point system here for regular customers that gets added to your account every time you dine so that you occasionally get a free meal. The inside facilities are comfortable and clean and they have daily specials."

Phoenix Upper Main

★★★★☆ 4.2 (112) • $$

"They do trivia here on some weeknights and it is so fun! There are a lot of regulars so it can be tough to do well in trivia but nevertheless it is a good time. They have a great drink selection and the food was very delicious. We have always had good service here."

Coopers Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.4 (97) • $$

"I love eating here. I always find myself wanting to come here on a Monday but they are closed so I was finally craving it on a Tuesday, woo hoo! The first time I came here I got the French dip which is really good but since my first time I have repeatedly gotten the California Chicken Sandwich with a side spinach salad. The chicken sandwich isn't too heavy since the chicken is grilled along with other great ingredients (avocado, bacon, tomato, cheese) and all on a delicious ciabatta bread... yum! I'm normally not a bleu cheese fan but their dressing is really good on the salad though I opt for the grated parm cheese instead of bleu cheese crumbles. They make one of my favorite salads in the area.We also split the half and half soup today which as soon as they placed the bowl down, you could smell the old bay in there. Also one of the best half and half crab soups in the area... really good flavor.Other great dishes that my husband has gotten: Club sandwich-- massive but he loves it Cheesesteak-- Garlic or Parmesan fries-- both are good! Mushroom appetizer-- super goodWe usually sit at the bar with the tvs for us to watch sports and always have had wonderful service there. We love this place!"

PIGS BBQ Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (104) • $$

"Best ribs ever!!!! The chicken, brisket, and all the sides are amazing too!!! I've yet to be disappointed and we order from PIGS a few times a month. Now that says something."

Jilly's Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (168) • $$

"I went to Jilly's for lunch with a good friend recently. It was on a Friday afternoon around noon & it was surprisingly buzzing with patrons. I assumed that it would've been quiet because it was so early in the day, but it wasn't! The restaurant has street parking on the front, but it's probably best to park in the back. There's two lots behind Jilly's- one directly on the restaurant's grounds, and one across the road. Be sure not to park on the lots of the businesses next door- I definitely saw tow signs and I didn't want to find out if they actually did or not. Anyhoo, the restaurant on the inside is pretty much like the normal sports bar set up- a bar towards the front, tables and booths- nothing extraordinary. It was neat and clean. Kinda dark, but that wasn't a bad thing, just an observation. The tables weren't totally filled when we came, but by the end of our lunch, it was a packed house!I wanted something kinda light, so I settled for the half shrimp salad sandwich combo with chili (no cheese). My friend decided upon the shrimp salad wrap and fries. Everything WAS SO GOOD!!! The chili was meaty, fresh and so flavorful! The onions paired well, adding additional flavors. I tried a few fries & they were delicious and crispy. I dipped them into the chili-absolute chef's kiss! They were delicious and crispy. The shrimp salad was the star of the show! I had the salad on rye and it was just fantastic! Fresh, plump shrimp with juuust the amount of Old Bay & mayo. Ugh! I wish I had it right now! I'm definitely going back one day soon to get exactly what I had again, lol! Maybe I'll try the sandwich on a Kaiser roll next time. While Jilly's isn't on my side of town, I'll take a little ride over for that shrimp salad and that delectable chili. 5 stars across the board!"

Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (122) • $$

"I visited Los Amigos again while doing my taxes. Going to make this a tradition. Our waiter was amazing. She was extremely attentive did a great job tending to our table. Food was delicious."

Fallston Barrel House

★★★★☆ 3.5 (130) • $$

"Bidenomics. Stings everyone, everywhere and politicians don't care. They've forgotten they work for us and that we are a "free" people. I decided to descend on the FBH to take in some live music on a Sunday afternoon. Carl Filipiak and Jimi Jazz rocked the house. The show was in the FBH Cellar. So, what does one do when they go out to hear live music? Well, you eat and drink. And that's what a buddy of mine and I did today. Service here is very good and attentive. Food? Well, let's go back to Bidenomics. My first visit, reviewed here in Yelpland, had me order home style chicken tenders. Last year, four tenders ran $15. Today? Three for $14. Hmmm. Everything seems to be up at least a third from a year ago. Food. Energy. Fireworks. Food, retail and foodservice: we have the above example. And, even shopping at Aldi, $50 filled three bags. Now it fills two. On top of that, items are in smaller packages and prices are stratospheric. For the same amount of money a friend spent for his annual Independence Day celebration, he only got two thirds of what he bought last year. Enough of my rant. There's 81 million reasons why things are the way they are and I'm kinda tired of it. Oh, my $63 synthetic blend oil changes are now $107. All said and done, despite Bidenflation, FBH is a great dining and entertainment destination."

Oscar's Alehouse

★★★★☆ 3.9 (101) • $$

"We came in on a Saturday night for dinner and it was about 15 minute wait. The staff were friendly and attentive throughout the dinner. We ordered a few entrees and a dinner salad. Everything came out hot and fresh. We were able to pay for our meal using the QR code."

Illusions Restaurant and Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (67)

"I-LEW-sions!I'm in town visiting my boyfriend who lives in Glen Burnie and made brunch reservations here after finding it in TikTok. Our slot was 11-1 which they will cancel if you aren't there on time but even though we got there around 11:30, we were still seated and had plenty of time to eat. I did the brunch buffet option with the bottomless mimosas. Everything, and I do mean everything I got on my plate was bomb. Usually there's always at least one thing that isn't that great when it comes to buffets but I can honestly say everything I ate was a 10/10. For a split second I thought I was back in Texas the way the catfish was fried to perfection. If you're from Houston, this place is basically Phil & Derek's ala 2016. The DJ was great and our server was also very nice. They came around and passed out shots to all the birthday people and pm those celebrating with them. The buffet brunch was $55/person and $20 bottomless mimosas which is kinda pricy but if you consider food, drinks, and atmosphere it's worth it. I'd definitely come back especially for dinner next time."

Wingman

★★★★☆ 3.5 (84) • $

"Hubby and I have been wanting to try this place for a while and tonight was the night.The wings are def jumbo and they have a variety of flavors. We got a 20 piece bone-in wings fried hard and the two flavors we chose were Lemon Pepper and Golden BBQ.My husband ordered a regular size Sweet Potato Fry and I got a side salad.They also gave us 4 ranch dipping sauces and some celery on the side.The 4 ranch dipping sauces were very much appreciated because some places only give you 2 and charge extra for more.Here is the breakdown:Lemon Pepper- 3 out of 5 (flavor was lemon on the skin but nothing on the inside)Golden BBQ- 4 out of 5 (this flavor was my favorite, I am not a big fan of jumbo wings) Sweet Potato Fries- 5 out of 5, these were so good and my husband really enjoyed them Side Salad- 1 out of 5 (I had a lot of old lettuce in my salad but then again who orders salad from a wing place, I have learned my lesson lol)Ranch- 5 out of 5, BOMBOVERALL WE WILL RETURN TO TRY MORE FLAVORS AND THOSE SWEET POTATO FRIES."

Ricci Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (58)

"We love Ricci!! The best pasta dishes around, and the brunch is excellent, too! We almost always order the calamari and the chicken parmesan. The lox platter is my favorite brunch item - highly recommend! The bread and oil they provide at the start of service is so incredible. I love the outdoor patio on a warm day. Dining indoors is great, too, because they have a bar area, classic dining tables, and a high top counter facing the pizza oven. We will continue to come here!"

Amber

★★★★☆ 3.7 (56)

"Amber provided an evening full of solid shareables and a cool, relaxed vibe. Veggie and BBQ chicken flatbreads were even better than they looked, cheese board crostini's were soft yet sturdy and didn't maul the inside of your mouth. Deviled eggs were decent, honey balsamic brussel sprouts were solid, old bay wings were made with old bay hot sauce, so they def brought the heat!"

Abbey Burger Mt. Washington

★★★★☆ 3.6 (53) • $$

"We had dinner at Abbey Burger while on a recent trip back east to visit family. The place was inviting, clean, and warm. The staff were uniformly friendly and professional. Especially Harry the maitre'd and George our server.My wife had a build-your-own turkey burger which she described as omigod the best turkey burger she has ever had in her life - flavorful, juicy, and in an amazing pretzel bun. I had the game meat slider trio - one each of duck, boar, and bison - which were also excellent. Each slider had a different set of toppings which perfectly complemented the different meats. See pic. We finished off with vanilla and chocolate shakes. These weren't the best we've ever had. Rather, they were really good shakes to end an excellent dinner. We aren't booze drinkers, so can't comment on that part of the establishment. Visiting family in Baltimore for the holidays is a stress-filled chaos-fest at the best of times. Our dinner at Abbey provided a peaceful and tasty break from the madness. We will be back!"

Das Bierhalle Bel Air

★★★★☆ 4 (42)

"Wow, great German food and beer at great prices despite the rampant inflation. Arrive hungry and thirsty because you'll be imbibing and eating uncontrollably. Absolutely try out the sweet potato fries, pretty much every sausage is worth trying and while I've not tried the pretzels (will try next time), you can tell it's a must order. Do not come alone, and be prepared to yell at your friends to have a decent conversation. The place is lively, service is fast and detailed, and you won't break the bank stuffing yourself here for sure."

Jerk House Eatery

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (53)

"So authentic. True Jamaican taste. Great service and pleasant atmosphere. Love going back again and again"

TB3 Bar And Gril

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (43)

"Wings are delicious. The owners are personable and kind. The ambiance is chill. I'd recommend going on karaoke night! So much fun!"

CHX Premium Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (20)

"Loved the friendly and attentive customer service at CHX. While this is clearly a great choice for chicken tenders, it's their strawberry Basil lemonade and kneads bakery honey buttered biscuit accompaniments I thought were exceptionally good and worth returning for. The signature chx dipping sauce for the tenders was also pretty tasty but definitely get the lemonade and try the biscuits too"

Bierbath

★★★★★ 4.6 (16)

"A must try place! This place felt like home with wonderful service from Hector and an amazing selection of beers. Multiple rotating beers on draft to chose from, or sample 4 in a flight! Not into beer? They also have frozen lemonaid and wine slushes! & the awesome food from short ribs, little slider sandwiches and even a giant pretzel with beer cheese. Lots of comfy places to sit from bar stools to couches. Place is massive, def check it out! 5/5! Thanks Hector"

Biryani Joint

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (23)

"Amongst the most famous of all Indian dishes, brimming with flavor, scintillating spice, a dynamic texture - BIRYANI!I have sampled various biryanis for my review, and this establishment is fantastic. Salt of the earth mixes with the fire of peppers in a beautiful medley of flavors in each bite. The rice is majestic as a Hyderabadi Nawab and topped with a cooling raita and savory salan. Unique ingredients from the jungles of Andhra & Telangana are used which you will never find in more ordinary and unimpressive institutions.5/5 STARS - BIRYANI JOINT IS ON POINT!"

Pono Taco

★★★★★ 4.6 (9)

"New taco place where Ejji Ramen used to be. You order at the counter and they bring to you. Service was good and knowledgeable. (And they have beer!) Got the fish & beef tacos, black beans, queso/chips. My fish tacos were phenomenal, and I've eaten my fair share of fish tacos over the years. Spouse liked the beef tacos too. We got corn tortillas and they were cooked just right, not falling apart like with some corn "street tacos". Black beans were very tasty, queso & chips were a good version of the usual. Lots of toppings/hot sauces to jazz up your food. Did I mention beer? lol. Anyway, definitely worth a try if you're at Belvedere Square. I was very pleased."

Faidley's Seafood

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"I used to love Faidley's crab cakes. They were SO amazing and every time I travel near Baltimore, I'd stop there. Yesterday was the first time I've been in probably 7-8 years. Time has not been kind. I'm a native from the DMV so I've been eating crabs and crab cakes my whole life. The crab cakes here used to be so awesome because they used minimal binders. That has changed. They use a lot more binders in the crab cake and it really detracts from the overall quality and texture. The greens also used to be on point. But these were mushy and lacked flavor. The potato salad was slapping though. That hasn't changed. My boyfriend got the catfish platter and the fish was cooked to perfection. Sweet tea was very good as well. But $32 for a mid level crab cake and mushy greens? Not again."