Jerry D's Saloon

We were here last weekend to soak up some local ambiance and check in with the Jerry D. crowd which is Oh so similar (& yet different) from the Racers crowd across the street.On a Friday, if you arrive at 5pm the bar is already full. This appears to be a popular spot with tradefolk clocking out early to get some liquid refreshment.I had the chili and half-pound of shrimp. The husband had a bison burger with french fries. Everything was de-lious as always. Thanks, Jerry D's! We will of course be back.

We went to Jerry D's as it was half-priced burger night, and we were craving some good cheeseburgers. I had called Jerry D's yesterday for a 5:30 pm reservation. When we arrived, there was no table reserved for us. Frankly, this is not the first time a reservation has "disappeared" at Jerry D's. (If you do make a reservation, it is wise to call again on the day of to confirm they have it.)The dining room was almost full, but we did find an open table. Sitting down, we immediately noticed that Jerry D's was short of waitstaff. Only Carl, the manager, and one waitress were waiting on tables. And, it looked like a lot of people were waiting to place their orders or to be served. About 10 minutes after we arrived, Carl came by and said he would be back shortly. After another 10 minutes, we decided to leave, recognizing that one waitress cannot serve a full dining room by herself.On the way out, Carl asked us why we were leaving. We told him he did not have enough waitstaff, and we felt we would not get our food anytime soon. Being short of waitstaff seems to be a common problem at Jerry D's.

We weren't too sure if we were entering the right place, a huge brown door that looks like it belongs in a scary movie. So we opened it and it was the bar portion. Whew!We walked to the back into a spacious dining room, beautifully decorated and lots of natural knotty pine on the ceiling. Truly well done, and the ambiance there gave a homey feel. Some of the tabletops were cross sections of huge tree trunks. A nice touch.The menu was not overly ambitious. Simply breakfast and lunch. And there are daily specials. Our server, Cara, was well skilled and took care of the whole dining room with ease.Drinks and ordering were quick. My husband got the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy. The potatoes were real potatoes and not the packaged type. I ordered the open faced hot turkey sandwich, and it came with fresh cut fries. I love fresh cuts. They made my day!Good food, good service, and the kicker was very reasonable priced meals, enough to take and enjoy again. The kitchen was quick and accurate. Everything was hot and fresh.We got out of there with 2 entrees and a soft drink for $21 and change, including tax.There was a larger group near us, and I loved to see all the dishes coming their was, I can say it was impressive. They do have an upper floor with tables and chairs, probably for parties.We were a bit unsure about where to park, so we parked at the corner on a lot in front of a crab house. The lady at the bar inside of JD' s Saloon said it was ok to park there. Street parking requires you to pay to parkNo doubt we'll be back.

Every few weeks or so, some friends and I visit local joints, quintessential to the Baltimore experience. There are usually four of us and it was my turn to pick the destination and I selected Jerry D's. The room, the mood, the food and service make the spots we have visited to this point unique. Three of the four of us arrived and were promptly seated and started off with draft and bottled beers. The former, $3. The latter $3.25. Not yesteryear prices but pretty darn impressive! Two of us ordered bacon cheeseburgers with small Caesar salads to start , and the other chicken and Murphy fries which have been a house staple for years! Long story short, the burgers were fresh and tasty and the chicken with the fries was 9.95. Burgers? 8.95! Fries in lieu of chips? Just 2.00! This place is a throwback to a simpler age and, to me, that's comforting. Almost like a club basement. Lest I forget, Tuesday means half-price burgers at this iconic spot!!

Poor management leads to poor customer service. Food has gone down hill. More of a watering hole for drinkers than a restaurant for consistent food & service. Sad.

Can't rave enough about this meatloaf. Definitely a great Sunday dinner. And no other place you can get loose cannon bottle for $3. Cheap good food with great people.

We met some friends at Jerry D's for dinner. It is a very cozy and friendly environment. The menu is pretty diverse for a small venue. Between the 4 of us, we had 2 appetizers consisting of coconut shrimp and steamed mussels. They both were good portions and properly prepared. I got the Fish and Chips, which consisted of 5 nice size portions of battered fish and fries plus cole slaw. My friends got the Hot Turkey Sandwich and the Shrimp Salad Sandwich. Both were loaded and very filling. My wife got a Soft Crab Sandwich. The soft crab was of good size. The prices are very reasonable and I will be heading there every other week from now on.

I will preface my review by stating that I have never had prime rib in my life, but damn was this a good meal. The prime rib was delicious and any time a restaurant has Rolling Rock you know it's gonna be a good restaurant. Love the prices and the ambiance, Jerry Ds is a lovely establishment.

If you order a burger here, you will get it one of two ways: burnt like a hockey puck or so RAW it's barely edible. Don't bother going to this place for food as you will be wasting 45 minutes to a hour just to get served something you can't eat.

I had high hopes for this restaurant based on the reviews. However, my experience was subpar at best. My Mom and I came here for lunch on a Tuesday. When we arrived the bar area was pretty full, however, the dining room had only one other table occupied. There was one server and the owner was holding court in the bar area. Our server was pleasant. My Mom ordered the 8 oz crab cake, French fries and a salad ($32) with a draft Coors Light beer. Her beer was cool and fresh. I ordered the 4 oz crab cake ($16) and a bowl of MD crab soup with a Diet Coke. My soda was in a can versus a fountain soda. No big deal, just a surprise. I prefer fountain sodas. Our food took approximately 30 minutes to arrive. In the meantime, 8 other tables were occupied. The server was by herself with no help from the owner. Service at that point was very slow. Again, not a big deal but if your are trying to have a quick lunch, this is not the place to. I never received my soup, our crab cakes were very salty and full of filler. It was the worst crab cakes we've eaten in Maryland. The French fries were limp and not very hot. The salad was a nice portion and was very fresh. The blue cheese dressing was mediocre. I wasn't able to get our server's attention to ask about the soup I ordered. After tasting the other food, I decided I probably wasn't missing anything. If you want to hang at a bar and have a cold beer, this is the place for you. If you want a nice meal, go somewhere else.