Grillmarx Steakhouse & Raw Bar

So just to give a little bit of context to my review I recently had a surprise birthday celebration here courtesy of my girlfriend and best friend coordinating a Birthday lunch.There are a few things to note which I later found out.1. If you have a large party they will ask that you sign a contractual obligation, so just keep that in mind if you're having say 30 people or so.2. The day we went we had a little bit of a challenge from the flies in our section, they do provide fly swatters but it's just something to note.3. All the staff I met upon arrival were very courteous and helpful. One lady ushered my best friend to the back while I stayed behind for a few seconds as my friends and family prepared to surprise me unbeknownst to me. Once everything was set the lady then came back for me and offered to take one of my presents off my hands to the back as we walked without me having to ask or being prompted. This was appreciated by both myself as well as my girlfriend and best friend who coordinated the event.Now onto the next piece of the review:1. Parking - They have a decent amount of parking available that does not appear to cost. This was helpful for both myself as well as my guests.2. Atmosphere - This place has a nice vibe to it with a level of modern sophistication in the decor. It feels upscale and gives a sense of high quality.3. Service - My girlfriend experienced no issues when booking other than the contract they made her sign due to the number of people that had certain stipulations, otherwise the day of our visit everything went surprisingly well. Our server was a nice gentleman that was patient and helpful throughout the whole time. He took everyone's orders in a timely manner and they even allowed us to bring in our own cake and have their chef cut it. This was a welcomed offer and everyone was thankful including myself that this level of assistance was offered. This helped to ensure that we didn't massacre the cake.4. Food/Drinks - The food here was excellent! They had something for everyone ranging from steaks to pastas. They even had the standard offerings like french fries. We ordered spinach dip, crab dip for our appetizers, others ordered various things. For my entree I got a filet mignon with french fries and a really great drink called The Haven & Hell which came with a fresh jalapeno that was spicy enough to almost bring me to tears LOL. The drink itself was well done and I would have ordered another one as it was a little spicy as well but also sweet. My steak was cooked just the way I like it and overall I feel everyone enjoyed this experience. I give it a 5 out of 5, while also taking into account the aforementioned points as this could be a deal breaker for some. - SupaFlyITGuy approved!

Babbbbyyyyyy why has it taken me so long to come here?Everything was amazing down to the bathroom soap a decor..... All the food was seasoned to perfection .... I should've asked for the chef he or she needed a separate tip. The only hang up was the walk to the establishment no valet or close parking for handicap and no kids menu or pricing but the food was so good I couldn't take a star away for that drop ur elders at the door and pay for them kids to eat.It's worth it just eat here that's all I can say. I'm

We did takeout. They were extremely prompt and the food was packaged well for travel. Very tasty. One of our favorites.

Went to Grillmarx for dinner with workmates. The service was very good. We had two varieties of oysters on the half shell for appetizers. Our dinners were very tasty.

While I enjoyed the service I'm unsure how a steakhouse would serve suck a bad cut of ny strip. The temperature was perfect but the untrimmed fat through the cut was bad. The tuna poke was served without as much as a chip or pita. Definitely not what I expected. I'm not having the best luck at GrillMarx. But a good time was had by all

The restaurant was nice and the bartender, Jess was super friendly! Came by on a Wednesday evening and they were on happy hour which is from 4 - 6, I believe. Ordered a grapefruit martini which was pretty good. I had 2. The only reason I'm giving this 3 stars is for my food. I had the mango habanero teriyaki wings which were a little underdone to my liking and the loaded mac which I asked for no scallions or drizzle sauce but I still got scallions and even white onions! I'm sorry, but onions should NOT be in mac and cheese. So I proceeded to pick through it.... I should've sent it back but I didn't. The bartender said the wings were grilled and then fried so I was expecting them to be crispy but they definitely were not. So yea, not much more to say. Check it out if you're interested.

Everything at this restaurant as far as food was 7.5/10 . Meaning the food was decent but you have definitely had better somewhere . We order grilled salmon decent had flavor , good sides ( mash and veggies ) , a dozen rockfeller oyster from the raw bar 9/10 !!!!! Very good . A burger with fries . Good burger . Was tasty , seasoned good and have a juicy mess too it . Atmosphere and ambiance 9/10. Very nice athletics . Service very slow !!

Grillmarx is definitely a great restaurant to visit in Columbia, MD. Their Sea Cucumber Martini is unique and tasty. The bartenders are patient, accommodating and skilled. Their food is always fresh, warm and delicious. I'm never disappointed. The ambiance is calm. If you want a live scene, sit at the bar. If you want a more intimate scene, sit in a booth or table. I would definitely visit again.

I brought my husband here for his birthday. The ambience and decor of the restaurant was top tier of my liking. Great setting for a date night or doinle date with friends. Our waiter was Fernan and he was very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu and very willing to offer suggestions and most served popular items. He provided our table with great service. The food came out timely which was good to see. The crab dip was delicious. I prefer it more with the chips than the baguette bread. The ribeye was cooked perfectly but lacked flavor/seasoning. My mash potatoes was lukewarm which sucked and the cream spinach was mid but okay for my liking. My husband felt the same about his steak but loved the Caesar Salad.Overall a nice place and would visit again but try other menu items.

Excellent food and customer service. The servers are very professional and friendly. The bartender on this particular day, not so much.