We went there for lunch today. We were happy to see how diverse the menu is. We each got a glass of wine and I ordered the Soft Shell Crab in a corn 3 ways sauce. The wine was a big red and the crab was enormous. The sauce was very well thought out and delicious, a perfect pairing with the crab. My wife got the mushroom risotto. I was impressed that the chef used Maitake and trumpet mushrooms in the preparation. The portion was quite large. The wines they sell are fairly priced and they have ratings on some of the wines.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shelley Kushner
Was told the appetizer was small when in reality it was very large so I ordered another appetizer. The calamari was burnt and disappointing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Courtney Lai
I have to recommend the crab gnocchi special that I had tonight. It was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
eddie c
The old bay wings were decent (but not exceptional) and the service was attentive.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Char
This place was awesome. Great to come chill with a glass of wine, also great spot to go with the kids. 10/10 will return!
Matt Taylor
Very much like Knowles station. The environment is nice and the staff are very friendly. Would love if they added more vegan options to their menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Patricia Poe
Delicious mussels and chicken liver pate'. Beer is always good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack
We got to go there for the first time in December when relatives took us there. We did not have to wait long and got a seat right off although the place was busy.They had a great beer selection and the plates we split were excellent as was our server.They had a great 'take-out' selection of craft beers. I checked many of the expiration dates, and unlike many of these specialty beer stores, their selection was current as well as varied, I want to go back again during our next visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben Mendelsohn
Beer good, nice staff, food is bad. Reminded me of cafeteria
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
Heather Adelsberger
I am hesitant to leave such a poor review of a local restaurant, but in this day and age, when so many restaurants are struggling, you’ve got to do better. Cafeteria grade food, and terrible service. Waitress left her shift during my meal which would have been fine if anyone had picked up the table.
Not cyclist friendly. This used to be one of my favorite local places to meet up with friends for food and/or drinks. A few weeks back I rode my bike there to meet up with friends. The patio was empty, but the manager did not want my bicycle anywhere nearby. Very disappointing. I biked over to BabyCat where they are more laid back with their outdoor space.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
shannon s
I love this spot! The menu is different. A little appetizer-like but also lunch items. The service was excellent. It’s intimate. We’ve had lunch several times. Always enjoyable.
Albert Myers III
One of my favorite spots in kensington. Food is great, good selection of beers.Just had dinner here again and it was great. Love the charcuterie, and aracini especially. Beers change frequently but they are always good and local.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Sandwich
Erin F.
We've been twice to Knowles Station and are big fans! It's such a cute little wine shop- a bit pricier than others in the area but you're also getting curated selections from around the world that you can't find at your local beer and wine store. On Mondays they have no corkage fee so go in, pick a bottle, sit down and enjoy! Their menu is pretty spot on. Big big fan of the fried calamari- it's light and crispy and comes with two of the best sauces I've ever had (siracha honey and old bay aioli). The steak frites we had ordered came out waaaaaaaaaayyyy over cooked and I was planning to still enjoy but the bartender noticed and insisted he get it redone (or less done!). It was perfect the next time. Things happen- and they fixed it- all that matters to me! A bartender we had one time (I wish I had gotten his name but he had a septum piercing) was phenomenal in recommending different glasses for us. I love when they do that! I mean it's a wine bar- explain what and why I should drink that one! Definitely a place we will return to, and it's a great addition to Kensington!
Maia M.
Inconsistent managing decisions. I have had two incidents where I was unfairly targeted after getting permission from management, just to have another manager decide to make a power grab.
We went there for lunch today. We were happy to see how diverse the menu is. We each got a glass of wine and I ordered the Soft Shell Crab in a corn 3 ways sauce. The wine was a big red and the crab was enormous. The sauce was very well thought out and delicious, a perfect pairing with the crab. My wife got the mushroom risotto. I was impressed that the chef used Maitake and trumpet mushrooms in the preparation. The portion was quite large. The wines they sell are fairly priced and they have ratings on some of the wines.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was told the appetizer was small when in reality it was very large so I ordered another appetizer. The calamari was burnt and disappointing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
I have to recommend the crab gnocchi special that I had tonight. It was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The old bay wings were decent (but not exceptional) and the service was attentive.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
This place was awesome. Great to come chill with a glass of wine, also great spot to go with the kids. 10/10 will return!
Very much like Knowles station. The environment is nice and the staff are very friendly. Would love if they added more vegan options to their menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Delicious mussels and chicken liver pate'. Beer is always good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We got to go there for the first time in December when relatives took us there. We did not have to wait long and got a seat right off although the place was busy.They had a great beer selection and the plates we split were excellent as was our server.They had a great 'take-out' selection of craft beers. I checked many of the expiration dates, and unlike many of these specialty beer stores, their selection was current as well as varied, I want to go back again during our next visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beer good, nice staff, food is bad. Reminded me of cafeteria
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
I am hesitant to leave such a poor review of a local restaurant, but in this day and age, when so many restaurants are struggling, you’ve got to do better. Cafeteria grade food, and terrible service. Waitress left her shift during my meal which would have been fine if anyone had picked up the table.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Not cyclist friendly. This used to be one of my favorite local places to meet up with friends for food and/or drinks. A few weeks back I rode my bike there to meet up with friends. The patio was empty, but the manager did not want my bicycle anywhere nearby. Very disappointing. I biked over to BabyCat where they are more laid back with their outdoor space.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
I love this spot! The menu is different. A little appetizer-like but also lunch items. The service was excellent. It’s intimate. We’ve had lunch several times. Always enjoyable.
One of my favorite spots in kensington. Food is great, good selection of beers.Just had dinner here again and it was great. Love the charcuterie, and aracini especially. Beers change frequently but they are always good and local.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Sandwich
We've been twice to Knowles Station and are big fans! It's such a cute little wine shop- a bit pricier than others in the area but you're also getting curated selections from around the world that you can't find at your local beer and wine store. On Mondays they have no corkage fee so go in, pick a bottle, sit down and enjoy! Their menu is pretty spot on. Big big fan of the fried calamari- it's light and crispy and comes with two of the best sauces I've ever had (siracha honey and old bay aioli). The steak frites we had ordered came out waaaaaaaaaayyyy over cooked and I was planning to still enjoy but the bartender noticed and insisted he get it redone (or less done!). It was perfect the next time. Things happen- and they fixed it- all that matters to me! A bartender we had one time (I wish I had gotten his name but he had a septum piercing) was phenomenal in recommending different glasses for us. I love when they do that! I mean it's a wine bar- explain what and why I should drink that one! Definitely a place we will return to, and it's a great addition to Kensington!
Inconsistent managing decisions. I have had two incidents where I was unfairly targeted after getting permission from management, just to have another manager decide to make a power grab.