Rumor Reel

Rumor Reel is tucked away in a marina and is a well known spot with the locals. The menu covers everything appetizers, salads, main entrees, including handhelds for those wanting a quick bite. Cocktails, wine, and draft are available. I've enjoyed several dishes during my visit to the area here. The calamari was served hot, however the serving was small. The fish and chips is an option as the cod was hefty and batter ratio was good. The cream of crab was good however after a few spoons, it was too salty. Maybe just the batch the day of my visit, but I couldn't finish it. The Buffalo shrimp salad was a perfect dinner size though I'm not sure how I feel about the diced tomatoes and chopped red onions. I prefer them sliced and the generous portion of bacon was a lot. Adding avocado and subbing the dressing to their Old Bay ranch served on the side was a bonus. If you love peanut butter, the Reese's pie is decadent to polish your meal.Being a marina the parking shares the yard with boats, heed caution when maneuvering through the gravel lot. There are ramps at the entrance for access. Fun place as they have live bands and screens throughout. The staff here have wonderful hospitality! Go see the Rumor Reel if you're in the area!

There is a nice ambience & the service was good. There is outdoor seating & a bar overlooking the water. I think this would be a good place if you want some drinks & a snack. My husband said his Nashville Hot boneless wings were fine, but not hot (spicy) as expected. One of our group said the fries tasted like the grease needed changing but his other food was "ok." My rigatoni bake was not bad, but needed more sauce & more flavoring in the sauce. The garlic baguette was a 4" portion of a very hard, dry, tasteless baguette. In general, our group thought the food was OK, but, as my Dad would say, nothing to write home about.

Good bar food and amazing music. Red Betty & The Ruckus are incredible. We really enjoyed our meal while listening to them play.

My first time at Rumor Reel. We dined here because we had a friend who came by boat. Unless you live in Pasadena, this is a restaurant I have never heard of and by the water. The parking lot is interesting because you park underneath a boatel. I'm sure this place is nice in the summer months because they have a large outdoor patio overlooking the water.When we got inside, I noticed the noise level was loud! We didn't have reservations and were the first ones there so they seated us in the back area. I noticed the band was setting up but didn't say anything to the hostess. I went to the bathroom and when I got back we were moved to a high top. Our friends arrived but they didn't want to sit near the band so we asked for a table in the other room. We just had to wait 10 minutes for a table.Our server Dawn was really nice and let us have separate checks. She gave us complimentary hush puppies and corn bread for the table and both were great! I ordered the shrimp salad wrap and my significant other ordered the buffalo shrimp salad. I enjoyed both of our dishes. The buffalo shrimp had a kick but was pretty tasty. The food and service were great. I gave it 4 stars due to the noise factor.

First, I must say, the waterfront and the atmosphere, are wonderful. Recently went with family and we enjoyed sitting outside and spending time here. The service was wonderful as well. Nice people work here.The food however, was very much not what I had hoped for. The mussels were good, although i believe were previously frozen based on the amount of shells falling apart into the food. I ordered lobster on a stick and it was terrible. I could not eat it. It was greasy, and very salty. The crabby patty was by far the worse attempt at a crab cake ever.If you go for drinks and atmosphere, by all means, please go and enjoy. If you are looking forward to a good meal, don't waste your money. I tried it and will not return. Totally not worth it.

I know this place is very popular, but I am not impressed. Being a place near the water they should have good seafood. Well , I had the special: oyster po'boy sandwich and it was not very good. I'm pretty much a seafood fanatic and have eaten seafood across the country and this was not fresh or wellMade. The only two things that were impressive out of many entrées and appetizers our party had were the mac & cheese, which was excellent and the nachos, which were very good. Prices are reasonable, but I really got turned off by some of the food and the service that was average at best.

Let's start with ambiance. Rumor Reel offers indoor and outdoor seating. First visit, for lunch, was during the summer, so we sat outside on the deck overlooking the marina. Depending on which table you're assigned and which seat you take, your view might not be as panoramic as expected. I was stuck facing the industrious building next door. Still, the soft lapping of the waves makes for a peaceful and relaxing experience; and when I turned slightly in my seat, I could look at the boats and the waterfront homes. Second visit was in the fall, later in the evening; a bit chilly so we sat inside at the bar. A singer/songwriter was performing in the dining area. Good performer, perfect volume so you could enjoy the music but still speak to one another. I generally like bars and restaurants that are cozy, warm and dark. Rumor Reel is none of those. It has metallic decor and bright lighting. Not exactly the nautical theme I'd expected for a marina bar. The food and the people, both staff and patrons, make this restaurant a keeper. For lunch, I had Mango Mahi, grilled, with pineapple rice. Fresh and delicious. The second visit, we had appetizers, including calamari and jerk chicken skewers, and an entree of sea scallops. Not a single complaint. Well, maybe one: asparagus is supposed to be stiff enough to eat with your fingertips, not limp. Regardless, the meal was thoroughly enjoyable. The staff is friendly and efficient. Patrons seem to be mostly locals who all know each other, yet everyone made us feel welcome. It's like a marina-based Cheers bar. A new local favorite for us.

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Food is great with a very inventive chef and crew. Always coming up with delicious, different entrees and apps. The bar is well stocked with almost anything you want. Including "Pickle shots". The bartenders are friendly and funny. The wait staff keeps your food coming and are attentive. The rest of the staff keeps your table clean and can get you incidentals. Best part? They support many fantastic, local bands with varying musical interests. Rumor Reel is a patron of the local music scene which gives you great music and a great time...oh, and they're on the water complete with Tiki bar and outside music pavilion. Get there!

Stumbled across Rumor Reel this past summer and it is now one of our new favorite places to go to in the Annapolis region. It is a hidden gem. The food is delicious. When it is nice out, sit out on the deck (plenty of shade) and outdoor bar. Plenty of seating inside. Feeling brunch? This is also the spot. Great brunch buffet. You will go home stuffed.