Woodberry Kitchen

It has been some time since we visited Woodberry Kitchen but we visited the other restaurant in DC in between. This time we found out that it has shrunken in sq ft and it is now called Tavern. We were early for the reservation and met the chef at the door it was so nice to meet the Chef Spike Gjerde, he is such a cool dude and in my opinion he is the top chef in MD. We had a short conversation with him and left for a walk when we returned, he gave us a bottle of my fav snake oil sauce. *heart*My Loire sauvignon blanc was perfect! We tried several appetizers: the chorizo baked clams so balanced in flavors and clams were fresh! The pork belly on polenta was amazing with that touch of relish that went so well with the fattiness of the belly. The beet salad was so delicious I could just eat that everyday! The beets so fresh and well prepared with some of the vegetables and the sesame tuille really had a great impact on the overall of the dish. We were surprised by the pork pate we wanted to order at first but it was alot of food, it was one of the best pate I had in US. The spicy mustard and sweet jam provided the perfect harmony to the pate truly remarkable dish. Our kid had the fish and chips the batter reminded me of the goreng pisang (fried banana) so delicately light yet crispy. Most batters I had are heavy and oily. The tartare sauce was freshly made it's amazing.We had the picanha steak and the rockfish they were fresh and good but felt like the earlier courses outshone them or we were just too stuffed. Still with food so good, we couldnt pass up the dessert, we decided to get the butterscotch pudding. It came in a little cocktail glass. It had a wonderful butterscotch and toffee flavor BUT not too sweet at all. That mastery isnt it? We knew why we miss Woodberry Kitchen and we were glad we were able to still savor such good dishes.

This was my first time to Woodbery Kitchen since the rebrand from Woodbery Tavern. I had only been once before for brunch and really enjoyed the meal during the pandemic. This time I was a little disappointed. I was very excited to go back but we all felt a little ill after the meal. The ambience is amazing. It's super cute and intimate, and the ceilings are high and it just feels really classy. The servers are lovely but the food really lacked. The martini and wine I got was also mediocre. The highlight of my meal was really the burger and I'd love any place that does a really good high end burger. I was also really excited about the Baked Alaska as I've never had the scissor before, but the rum wasn't burned off correctly and there was just too much raw liquor. We should have a lot of different things so I feel like I got a pretty good idea of their cuisine. I had a great time with friends, and the staff was really friendly, but honestly, the meal was really average, but I would probably come back for the burger and the vibes.

Came to Woodberry Kitchen for a lowkey double date and shared a bunch of drinks and apps and entrees for a great evening! Since it was busy, we got seated at the bar, which was such a treat! Our bartender was so friendly and fun and offered great suggestions. The feeling of the restaurant is truly the definition of cozy and warm. The drinks were well made- Naked & Famous was a perfect mezcal drink and the Earl Grey Gin Fizz was delightful. The food was so interesting and flavorful, loved the crispy eggplant salad. Will definitely be back to try things that rotate into the menu!

The renovated version of this restaurant is spectacular, but the space reserved for general dining is actually quite small, while there is an event space nearby. The food was as good as promised. Service was not, and after being seated it was a struggle to figure out who might be willing to take an order and we spent ten or fifteen minutes casually talking and trying to flag someone down, listening to other tables get a warm introduction in the meantime, before someone got to us. This is one of the places that adds a service charge and makes tipping optional, and I was not so inclined. Notably, getting a brunch reservation was easier than getting a dinner reservation, which surprised me because it's a great brunch.The Carolina rice and beans dish they offered was resplendent, with fragrant rice, fresh vegetables, and a strong chili crisp complementing the robustly flavored beans. I've spent a fair amount of time in the Lowcountry but I've never had the distinctive rice varieties from that region prepared so well, including my own efforts. The salad waited until the beans were gone, but it was a fantastic set of greens with shoots and flowers and a delightful buttermilk dressing. Our search for something sweet yielded a board of pastries which provided delicious variety. The place has a variety of items that I wouldn't eat, but as a vegetarian I didn't struggle for choice.Returning for dinner would be a welcome event, but I could reasonably expect more attentive service if I did.

I had heard great things about this restaurant from friends and colleagues who visited before the pandemic, so I decided to give it a try for brunch. Unfortunately, my experience didn't live up to the hype. First, it was surprisingly difficult to find the front entrance, and parking was a nightmare. After some confusion, a helpful person directed me to the door. Once inside I was seated in the clamped area that felt more like a crowded subway car than a comfortable dining space. The tables were packed too closely together, making an atmosphere uncomfortable. When I mentioned that was my first time dining here and asked for recommendation, the waitress simply directed me to the menu-no additional guidance or suggestions. While the food itself was delicious, there were many issues with both the service and the ambience. To top it off they automatically added a 20% tip and I didn't feel that the service justified it. Although the food was Excellent!! I wouldn't come back:(

So great to be back and check out the reconfigured space at Woodberry. They now have an events space (Gatherings by WL) and a tavern restaurant. Same great food and drinks and great service. We started with the oysters which were plump and fresh, and had a nice touch of chili oil which we loved. We also got to try their charcuterie board which was a nice mix. For our mains we had the rainbow trout that was fresh and dressed with nuts. The pie I had was also tasty but I did think it makes for a great lunch instead of dinner...this is more of a personal preference tho.The service was very attentive from our server to the host which refilled our waters a few times. Overall, still one of the best places to dine in Baltimore. Glad I came back for a visit!

Woodberry brunch it back!!! Seems like right now it's on sundays. This is my first time in their new space which is SO cute! It's very cozy and comfortable. Everyone was kind and hospitable. We were late to our reservation, but they kindly sat us! Got the pear waffles and Turkish eggs which were both so good! Loved having the sweet and savory options.

We came here to celebrate my husband's birthday with a quiet dinner. I made reservations well in advance!Parking is a little tricky. It didn't help it was raining and dark already. It was a little hard to find the entrance of the place, too. Once we got in, it was very cozy and well decorated for Christmas. We were seated right away. The hostess was super nice and quick to bring us water. Our waitress was fine. We ordered drinks (I got the winter swizzle, and my husband got the old fashion). We ordered the fried cornmeal oysters and the scrapple musubi for an appetizer. Then the mushroom pie, the maryland style fried chicken with gravy and the pork & beans for entrees. The drinks did take a while to get. They showed up a little after our appetizers. I wouldn't get the scrapple musubi again. I think I'd much prefer rice than the room temp. grits in a musubi - but that might just be a preference thing. The oysters were fantastic. It was our favorite bite of the night. It came out super hot and fresh. Well seasoned. We wish we had more. The mushroom pie came out pipping hot. Loved the crust. The filling itself lacked flavor. It was just salt. Like another reviewer said, the Oyster pie is probably the way to go. The fried chicken was good, gravy was super salty. I liked the amount of gravy it came with, enough to smother the waffles and dip bites in it as we went along. The pork and beans was okay. The porkbelly was very very hard to cut into. Which we've rarely seen with a pork belly cut. The dish was on the verge of being too sweet. We had also added on a side of fries and that was the best part of the main courses. They're thick cut fries and they come out freshly fried. Wow were they good.I was hesitant on getting dessert because it took so long to get the dessert menu/to have the waitress come back to take our dessert order - but I really wanted to try the baked Alaska. It came out much quicker then anticipated. I love the show they put on with the tableside candle. The food runner was great! He also came with a birthday dessert for my husband, which was super sweet of them. The baked Alaska was delicious - I almost wish we had gotten more desserts!I think I expected to be more wowed by the food after hearing such good things about Woodberry. Service got extremely slow at the end. It took forever to get our check and pay.

I thought I'd already experienced the best Bmore has to offer, and I was wrong. This was, without a doubt, one of the best brunches I've ever had. Everything from the quality, flavor, presentation, service, and ambiance was perfect. I was also happy to see they had multiple dutch baby options on their menu-I went with the sweet option and will return to try the savory one! If you can only try one place for brunch in the city, WK would be my recommendation.

This was my first time dining at Woodberry Tavern and it was lovely! Grabbed a drink at the bar before our dinner reservation and were told by the attentive bartenders about their "Golden Hour" special. The Golden hour special gets you a complimentary charcuterie board with the purchase of any cocktail (including their zero proof beverages). Nice! The Tavern Board was delicious and featured deviled eggs, aged Gouda, salami, fruit, and trout rillettes. It was a perfect pre-dinner snack! Drinks were also really delicious! I got the blackberry basil lemonade and the cherry limeade as I am pregnant and not drinking and my friend got the garden party. Once seated we ordered the deviled eggs-because I needed more!!- and the crab pot for appetizer. The deviled eggs were the perfect texture and had the exact ratio of mustard to mayo that my heart desires. So good! The crab pot was equally delightful with large chunks of lump crab meat swimming in cheesy, creamy goodness. For dinner we ordered the crispy eggplant salad, the rockfish, the tavern burger. The obvious standout to me was the crispy eggplant salad! The Asian fusion flavors mixed with the various crunchy, crispy textures of the cabbage and eggplant really made my palate dance in excitement. It does have a bit of heat if you are sensitive to spicy foods but it's won't leave your mouth burning. Must try! The fish was okay but lacked flavor. I would have liked more seasoning, personally, and the table agreed. The tavern burger was juicy and had good flavors but didn't blow me away. For dessert we ordered the baked Alaska and the honey cake. This was my first time trying a baked Alaska so I was excited! To serve, rum was poured on top and then lit on fire. Unfortunately the fire did not burn enough of the rum off and left us with a mouthful of liquor. A bit of a disappointment because I couldn't really partake in this dessert because I'm preggo! But-The honey cake was amaaazing! Get it-you won't be disappointed!The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, open, and full of natural light. I couldn't get over the amount of detail put into the layout, pieces of furniture, and decor that really makes the ambiance of this place shine.I would come back just for the golden hour and I hope they keep the deviled eggs and eggplant salad on the menu because I could eat that every day! I will definitely be back to try more times on the menu that I missed.