Phoenix Upper Main

Food is delicious and affordable. We ordered takeout for 5 people and all orders were correct.

A Nostalgic Return to The PhoenixIt had been a while since I visited The Phoenix, especially after their big move from the bottom of the street to Upper Main. I used to frequent the original spot for trivia nights and happy hour specials, so nostalgia brought me back to check out the new location.The atmosphere is fantastic--if anything, it's even better than before. The larger space offers more comfortable seating and expanded bar seating, creating an inviting and lively vibe.While a few nostalgic touches are missing--like the legendary beer card challenge and some happy hour staples like the tuna wrap and shrimp plate--the essence of The Phoenix is still very much alive.The beer selection remains impressive, with an extensive list on tap and an equally notable variety of cans and bottles that honor their roots. My Roasted Toasted Crab Dip Sandwich was a delicious nod to Maryland flavors and a satisfying reminder of what makes this place special.All in all, The Phoenix delivered a great experience, blending the best of its past with exciting new updates. I'll definitely be back--and more often this time.

Following a concert weekend in Baltimore, I had some time to kill before dropping off a friend at DCA. We wanted a light lunch, and at 1:30 PM, the place has quite a bit of business. Looks like the local hangout and has an upper floor open at night.My friend is from out of state and from a landlocked state, so she wanted seafood. She got the cream of crab soup bowl. There was lump crab on top of her soup and I am taking off one star because apparently there were some shell or inside cartilage attached to the pump crab. Not knowing how to eat it, she just stirred it and complained about "something chewy and pointy" in her soup. I got the Phoenix chili, zero complaints there. The chili smelled and tasted incredible with the accompanying chips. Reasonable prices for 2024. Service was nice and attentive.

So overall, good experience. The service was top notch (prompt and very friendly). The margaritas were super tasty. The menu is very limited, however each thing we had was delicious with the exception of the kids pasta where the sauce was very bland. My burger, which I ordered medium rare was cooked to perfection and my wife's crab quiche was fantastic. We will definitely return.

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.

I stopped by Phoenix Upper Main for a quick lunch before my haircut appointment. I sat at the bar, and ordered a beer and some fish & chips. Fish was really good. Thin, crispy crust covering perfectly cooked piece of fish. Beer was great. Service was excellent. The bar area is a really nice space. The upstairs area is really nice too. Buy why do you start the tip suggestions at 20%??? I've always been a good tipper, but this tipping culture needs to change.

My niece brought me here for a birthday lunch, and I really enjoyed it. Seating is in a small room right next to the bar, and though it was getting busy, we were sat right away and had menus brought to us. I had scoped out the menu online, and was surprised to find what I was there for - crab cakes - wasn't actually on the menu. Fortunately, it was a special of the day, so both my niece and I decided on that. I love that they have other options than just french fries for a side dish - I went with a side salad.We started with the Bavarian Pretzels, which came as an order of three, with homemade beer cheese and house made horseradish mustard. These pretzels were delicious! And clearly very popular, because we noticed them on every table around us. Nothing like a fresh hot pretzel.The crabcake came out shortly afterwards, and this also was excellent. Chock full of crabmeat and not filler. The side salad was just okay - I'm not a fan of arugala, so I didn't end up eating it.All in all, a wonderful lunch with a friendly efficient server and delicious food.

This venue is an excellent choice for watching a Ravens game with friends. The service is commendable; our server, Paul, provided attentive and friendly service, and our food was served promptly. A popular menu item is the Gordon Ramsay fish and chips, known for its perfectly crispy batter and piping hot fish. The beer selection at this location is impressive, and they offer well-priced happy hour drinks. Additionally, after the game, visitors can explore Historic Ellicott City and enjoy the pleasant autumn weather.

The food and service was excellent! We had the fish and chips, steak and cheese, mussels, and lots of other dishes. It's like bar/pub food but it has a twist in the flavors and it was delicious! Definitely would come back again!

Visited Phoenix Upper Main for the first time earlier this week, and it did not disappoint! This restaurant has 3 floors: top, middle and basement. We were seated on the top floor, which was great for a nice dinner with friends. Our server was very friendly, attentive and helped give us some recommendations! I had Black Raspberry Bramble to drink which very good. The table started off with Bavarian Pretzels, Jalapeño Mozzarella Sticks and a Cream of Crab soup. Everything was out quick and tasted delicious, but my favorite was the Jalapeño Mozzarella Sticks which came with ranch and marinara for dipping.For entrees, our table ordered the Mac & Cheese, Mussels and Fish & Chips. Again, everything was great here as well! Fish and fries crispy, macaroni was creamy and the mussels had a flavorful sauce. Only complaint is that I wish the fries for the mussels were separate just because some of them got very soggy in the sauce. We finished off the night with the Oreo Pie and the Peanut Butter Bomb, both tasty and a sweet way to end the night. Looks like we found another Howard County favorite to add to our restaurant rotation! Can't wait to be back!