50 Best Bar & Grill near Essex

“The owners are nice , the drink prices are reasonable particularly the beer bucket specials. Everest also has great food at fair prices. I go whenever I can.“

“7-8-22 went to two guys for the 5th time tonight and I have to say everything we have ever gotten is delicious… tonight they had Kareoke so we did a smorgasboard of appetizers for the table of 3 crab dip coconut shrimp bruschetta shrimp toast onion ring tower rock fish bites it was to die for great food great service great crushes great atmosphere can’t wait to go back ?❤️??“

“Brewers Landing is a laid-back waterfront bar and grill that’s perfect for casual hangouts with friends or family. It’s got a lively vibe with plenty of outdoor seating where you can enjoy views of the water, live music, and a relaxed atmosphere that doesn’t take itself too seriously — ideal for enjoying cold drinks and comfort food.

The menu is pretty diverse for a bar spot, with classic American fare like seafood (steamed mussels, crab soup), hearty appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, and daily specials. Portions tend to be generous, and many regulars rave about the flavor and value here.

Service is friendly and the vibe is upbeat, especially on evenings with live bands or DJs. It’s not fine dining — just a fun, casual place to relax, enjoy a meal, and soak up the waterfront setting.“

“Stopped in for dinner on a Friday evening around 730pm, had a lively crowd, great music and extremely friendly staff. Our server Kasey was top notch, although extremely busy she continued to check on the table, was very personable, never seemed overwhelmed and really added to the great experience. The menu was pretty diverse, the food and portions were very good and Everything was very affordable. I would definitely stop back in and recommend others.“

“The food is very good, but It is a little pricey. I am disappointed to find out yesterday that they no longer have the French dip grilled cheese sandwich on their menu. Why not??“

“Definitely a great atmosphere nice to see something like this in my old neighborhood. Eric and Chad were phenomenal. Me and my girlfriend definitely enjoyed ourselves. I felt like I hit a time machine and went back to the 90s down fells point. It definitely gave me that type of vibe. 💯💯🫡“

“Very nice place ! Very friendly staff! Great food !! Great service!! Highly recommend!!“

“A wonderful find, just a short, safe walk from the cruise terminal where our ship had just docked on Monday night.Large choice of beers and a good, lively atmosphere with music and sports on the tvs. We didn’t eat but the food looked good.“

“Absolutely excellent in every way! Tavern in the Quarters exceeds all expectations -from the warm welcoming atmosphere to the outstanding service and delicious food. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a truly exceptional dining experience.“

“This is a great space for private parties, with a separate area in the private lounge with pool and ping pong tables. Savannah was wonderful, handling orders from multiple people while making sure food ended up on one tab and drinks on another, and frequently checking in with us despite a busy bar. Everyone enjoyed the food and drinks, and if I was local to Baltimore, it would definitely be a regular meet-up spot for me!“

“Thursday evening was my first time there. We made a reservation and were seated right away. We were there for steamed crabs. Our server immediately put our order in and brought our drinks. Our crabs came out pretty quickly. I can’t say enough about the two ladies that were serving us. They were very attentive but not to the extreme. Both were very friendly. Our crabs were excellent! Not one light crab. We will definitely go back again. If you’re looking for great food, excellent service and a very friendly atmosphere, Bird River Inn is your place to go. Their food prices are very reasonable and the portions are huge!“

“I was out running errands and instead of going for fast food or other popular restaurants, I went to this bar because they had corned beef and cabbage on St Patrick's day which was awesome so I tried their spaghetti and meat sauce. It took a while to get waited on, food was was good. The sides they listed on menu board were extra cost and do not come with your meal which I thought was odd. They didn't have any parmesan cheese for my meal which I missed having. They have plenty of tv's to watch the O's. Pool tables,shuffleboard, several beers on tap. I will go back because I try to support local bussinesses. I think I caught them on an off day thus the reason I gave 4 stars.“

“We discovered this place while visiting and it was great! Excellent atmosphere and the crabby tots were so good! Will definitely be back!“

“I absolutely love Poplar Inn. The bartenders are all amazing, the food is great, and the crowd is fun. They do a lot to keep the customers happy and it's a great place to watch the games...Orioles, Ravens, Caps, etc. Karaoke on Sunday nights is the best; everyone always has a great time. Oh, and the pickle shots...BOOM! I love it here.“

“Excellence Love Love Tim dale Phil“

“Stopped in yesterday for the first time!!! I have never felt more comfortable in a bar before. ..I can not wait to go back!! The owner is a wonderful person and the grilled cheese was one of the best I have ever had. I could go on and on....again I am already planning my next trip!!“

“The atmosphere and food is Great a must return place“

“Family owned and kid friendly Riverside park staple. This place is a gem!“

“Excelente ambiente, variedad de comida y cervezas 👍🏼“

“Awesome venue. Friendly and fun staff. Their new pickle grilled cheese is amazing. Great prices on drinks and food.“

“Great shrimp, fries and drinks. Lovely people“

“Always a good time. Great drinks & food.“

“Small neighborhood corner bar with Great Central American food. Highly recommend“

“the food was so good and the drinks also Tiffany has great customer service 👌🏽“

“Fabulous food & drinks! Can’t say enough how much I enjoy going there. Entertained a large group upstairs last week and everything was awesome! Staff was magnificent too!“

“Wow leaving from City Line now 😢 friend recommended City Line for a Re Pass and City Line did us wrong Overcharged Everybody just because you never seen none of Us before we only live 20 minutes away but we are never coming back the waitresses make up their own prices DJ was good but we can't f*** with that“

“Excellent service with great tasting food“

“Me and my husband absolutely love this place. They have awesome service and great food. The atmosphere is such that you feel like you are part of the family. Everyone is so hospitable and friendly. I highly recommend Jimmy T's for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They never disappoint.“

“Great neighborhood bar. Staff is great food is great people are great.“

“Went there for a retirement party. Out of my neighborhood, but it's a fantastic place. Sorry, I should have checked out the actual inside. The outside area and pit beef were excellent. The staff was very attentive to the party guests and the regulars. Nice 👍“

“Stopped in on a whim and glad we did. Really loved the atmosphere here. Friendly service and good food. We happened to stop in on wing night so $1 wings was also a great deal. Don’t recommend the tuna, wasn’t bad but in retrospect it probably wasn’t the best choice to order tuna steak at a bar. Definitely plan on stopping in again.“

“Fun place to watch the Buffalo Bills games!!! Mel, bartender was friendly and very helpful! 🏈🦬“

“The server named Rain was the best server I ever had. Her personality was so fun and joyful.. She made sure that we were happy and that we had an amazing time. Her mock tails were delicious... Just the right amount of ginger and lime over that crushed ice.... mmmm We loved the food and it came just in time... The food was hot and tasteful... Prices were reasonable... Our server came back to check on us to make sure we were good. 5 stars.....Rain deserves a big raise.. Her service is worth it. She made the experience.. The Charles Restaurant is blessed to have her as a manager🙂❤️“

“Best food, drinks, karaoke and bartenders in town! Those ladies are fantastic! My friends and I always enjoy ourselves here.“

“The environment here was so welcoming. Had a blast here with my buddies sand meeting all of the locals and hearing their stories. The bar tender was a sweetheart and took good care of everyone that I was with. She kept the drinks coming and provided some good finger food when we asked her last min.“

“Love the food, Friends, and Fun!“

“Karaoke and live music all weekend long. They stay open later than most!“

“Amazing food and wonderful service.“

“Great place to drink, eat and watch your favorite games. Very clean!“

“Features: This establishment follow's COVID-19 safety protocol and practices to the letter and there for allowing people to be more comfortable and less worried so they can enjoy them selves to the fullest and have more fun for an evening out with friends and family. Well picked out and well deserved;!!!!??????????????️?️?️??? ??? EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR A NICE MATURE AND ELEGANT EVERYTHING WELL PUT TOGETHER, I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT TO YOU AND EVERYONE ELSE.....LOVED SIMPLY PUT.... GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE,???????️? ??????? ?????♥️♥️♥️♥️“

“We stopped on a whim today 7/20/25 for a bite to eat. Tony was our bar tender and had great recommendations. We had a cowboy burger and black mussels! It’s a nice clean place and atmosphere. We will be back! Krista & Brad“

“The best place to go to relax and have great service“

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“We went for a MSU Homecoming event. A very Nice place but the prices for drinks are outrageous. $11 for a beer and $15 for drink is crazy. 🤦🏽‍♂️
The Hookah lady was extremely pleasant.
Awesome music. Just drink before there and or after you leave.“

“As a Maryland native now living in New England I love Maryland cuisine and I know great seafood. The rockfish bites at the LB Tavern are off the hook good.....some of the best fried seafood I've ever had. But that's just the beginning. The rest of the menu is amazing, fresh food prepared perfectly. I'm just sorry I'm only here for one night! The service is off the charts. Ask for Joey!“

“I had a 50th Birthday party for my brother on Saturday, April 8th, 2023 in the evening. The atmosphere at the restaurant was amazing, food was fresh and hot. The best part was our server "Ciara R", she was excellent and provided the best service to my party guest. I would definitely have another event here and would request to have Ciara again. Overall, Great Time!!“