Mad Cow Grill

Came in during Happy Hour with the family for dinner and I'm pretty sure we will be back; it was a great meal.Happy Hour is a great way to get a good deal on food and drink; I don't often see beer prices this cheap anywhere anymore, but they've got some good deals. I really liked the Mad Cow IPA, which was nice and citrusy and hoppy.We got the Brussel Sprouts appetizer to share - no notes, would get again. I got the Jerk chicken wings appetizer and they were delightful. Slightly smoky, with a bit of heat and spice made these a great start to the meal. Would get these again.For the mains, my wife got the Jerk Chicken sandwich on coco bread. The bit I tried was solid - good jerk spice and plenty of chicken. I got the oxtail (I know it's so expensive, but I'm a sucker for good oxtail) and it was worth every penny. Smothered in an unctuous brown gravy and meat that falls off the bone, it goes great with the rice. If I had to find any problem with it, it would be not enough plantains, delicious though they were.Child #2 got a burger from the kids' menu and devoured the whole thing. (Vegetarian) Child #1 ordered the Impossible Burger. Our waitress informed us they were out, but someone had run to the store to get more Impossible meat. That extended our wait for a bit, but he was happy. They also have a bean burger for those who don't eat meat.There's a solid selection of cocktails. I enjoyed the Thirsty Cow Rum Punch, which was sweet and potent, so I opted to not get another drink. Next time, I'd love to try some of their other good-looking cocktails.The inside is inviting and was pretty packed, though not so much that we needed to wait for a table. Loud music (mostly Bob Marley and the Wailers) blasting throughout. The prices are fair. The service could have been a bit faster, but besides that, no complaints.

I'll try to be fair and honest about my experience. The food was just average. My BF and I shared a ceasar salad and shrimp and grits. The salad was pretty standard as salads go. The seasoning on the shrimp and grits was ok but could be flavored a little better. I'm partial to coarse grits with texture (think Anson Mill), and these were more fine but seemed clumpy. It was served with a biscuit that quite frankly seemed to have been sitting out all day as it was hard as a rock. I had to drink water to soften it when I but into it. I was shocked that our drinks were served in plastic Solo type cups. I hope this is not the norm and maybe they had unexpected problems with this dishwasher. Seems like such waste. The menus were nothing more than photocopies of a typed up menu. The server was pleasant. Average service at best. I had a margarita that was tasty. I was extremely disappointed with the entire experience given the total on the bill. About $70 for the two of us! For a Sunday afternoon, I was also shocked by the music. Think the unedited version of My Neck, My Back blaring like we were in a club at 1am! I'm not offended by the music, but there is a time and a place. That's wild to me.For lots of reasons, I wouldn't go back to Mad Cow.

Their food is really good with a delicious blend of Caribbean and American cuisine. I love their jerk wings and the creative burgers, such as the "Breaking Bad" which has avocado and seasoned shrimp on top. The service can be just a bit slow, but the people working there are friendly. My only other issue is that sometimes they are out of multiple menu items at a time, which makes ordering difficult, but everything we have tried was good. For those who can handle heat, the scotch bonnet sauce is amazing. On weekends, they have a party brunch with good (loud) music, and it can get pretty crowded in the bar area.

I've had mix feelings about this place. The food is good, I wished they used different seasonings for the Oxtails. The Brussel Sprouts were alright, that's something I probably wouldn't order again though. The drinks were pretty good but also may be a little strong for those who don't drink. The service was pretty good, I was here for a birthday party so for a big group the service was good. This place I'll say is a straight vibe though. Once it hits like deeper into the evening, the dj was bumping good music, they busted out a little bond fire, people were dancing. It was definitely a good time to meet new people. I'd return for the vibes to be honest.

I got the jerk chicken (lunch special) and it was delicious. It was hot & fresh. The curry cabbage was different but amazing. The service is cool. The host is always inviting. The music played during lunch is always on point.

This is one of those places that is really difficult to rate, which is why I went last Tuesday but am just now reviewing. There are times when I wish yelp would allow separate ratings for the individual parts that make up a restaurant experience!First, the food: excellent, 5 starsNext, the location/parking, etc.: excellent, 5 starsAmbiance: pretty good although I expect it can get really noisy. Music a bit too loud. Booth very comfortable and decor fun, 3 starsService: horrendous, 1 star.I arrived before my friend and instead of offering to seat me, the guy near the host podium gestured toward a nearby bench and brusquely said I could wait there. There were dozens of empty tables, and one with guests in. When she arrived, we waited a good 10 minutes without anyone coming to seat us. I mean, that guy disappeared and nobody else came.Once seated, the server brought water and menus, took my friend's drink order (cola) and then we waited another 10 minutes. Now the only reason they get 1 star at all for the service is that he was very nice, friendly and helpful.Then we waited fully 40 minutes for the food! I mean, if it was busy I would completely understand this, but with only 3 tables and a guy who gave up and went to sit at the bar, really?!? And when it arrived, it was minus the side order of sweet potato fries. Another 10 minutes and at least this time with an apology.So we both got jerk chicken with red beans and rice, and cabbage. All delicious, perfectly spiced and the chicken was melt in your mouth tender. Lots of food except the cabbage (surprised me) so I took home a good helping of the chicken and beans/rice, and a fair amount of fries. Another wait to get our check, long after we finished eating. The bill was around $45, which is reasonable. I left only a 15% tip and usually I will overtip if the service is good.So all in all, I won't go back. I realize every place can have an off day, but there are so many new places yet to try, this is a one and done for me.

Tuesday 7/16/2024Made a takeout order through DoorDash and got Rasta pasta $15, grilled jerk mad wings $17, half Slab of jerk bbq pork ribs with rice & peas and cabbage $25, jerk chicken flat bread $16, and a jerk chicken wrap $15 with truffle Mac n cheese $6. The Pickup and service process was nice and easy. - The Rasta pasta was easily my favorite dish: it was creamy and tasty.- The grilled jerk mad wings definitely could've benefited from a sauce as the wings were quite dry and $17 for 8 wings ($2+ per wing) is overpriced. Also there were still feathers on some of the chicken wings which isn't a great look.- The jerk bbq ribs were underwhelming: meat was tough to get off the bone and flavor was just alright.- The rice & peas were alright and the cabbage was a little disappointing but I've had better. - The jerk chicken flat bread was good but left me a little disappointed when there was zero green sauce or jerk bbq on it like I had ordered. Also the way they packaged the flat bread was messy and pathetic, it's like they just tossed randomly them in.- The jerk chicken wrap was decent.- The Mac n cheese was average at best and didn't have any seasoning or flavor that stood out for me.Overall, the food ranges from average to good but the higher prices for some of the items aren't worth it in my opinion. The best items like the Rasta pasta and jerk chicken wrap are some items that I'd recommend.

I had lunch at Mad Cow Grill on Saturday. The experience was disappointing. Upon entering, no one greeted me and there were three men at the register/front counter. We placed an order for the oxtail rolls as an appetizer. It never came out, even when we inquired again when our entrees were served. My friend asked for hot water with lemon at least three times, and that never came out either.In the past, the jerk salmon was marinated. This time it was just sauce smeared over the fish. It did not taste the same. I substituted the creamed spinach for curried cabbage because the last time I ordered, the spinach did not tasted good. My friend took one forkful of her spinach and said it tasted horrible. The rice and cabbage were delicious.When the check came, we were charged for the oxtail spring roll we never received. We alerted the waitress and she said she would remove it. Never apologized nor checked on us during the course of our meal. Thankfully, she removed my drink since my friend never got hers.The vibe is not the same. I honestly feel like this location got de-prioritized when the Bowie restaurant opened. Our waitress seemed overwhelmed. While exiting, I got a slice of the banana cake. It looked different than what I used to order. When I inquired if they've changed the cake vendor they previously used, I was informed the manager baked the cake. The cake tasted good, but not as good and as moist like the former banana pudding cake. Overall, I do not foresee myself returning anytime soon, and I wouldn't recommend for dining unless you only want drinks from the bar.

We came on a Thursday evening. The host in front told us to give him a minute and we stood there for a couple of minutes before someone else sat us down. Our waiter was okay. Within the hour and half we were there- he visited our table maybe 4 times. It took him a while to get our drinks. He was nice though.The food was also eh, nothing super crazy. My jerk salmon was bland. My greens tasted like nothing. My rice and peas were okay. I definitely wouldn't get this dish again. My friend got a burger and he said the meat wasn't seasoned. It is nice in there and can see why people come only for happy hour / the bar. Overall, I probably wouldn't come here again.

I went to Mad Cow Grill today and I was extremely disappointed. No one came up to seat us immediately. The friendly hostess arrived, and after a few minutes of waiting at our table, our waiter arrived. To our chagrin, they were out of many items on their extensive menu. The snapper that I ordered finally came and it was dry and overcooked. I was extremely disappointed. My husband ordered a bacon cheese burger, and he said it was just okay. The background music was good, but the service was slow, and the food was not that good. I enjoyed the Caesar salad and the sweet plantainsg were pretty good.