G.L. Shacks Grill

We went in on a Sunday around noon. Only person working the front was the bartender. Our experience was horrible! We sat at a table because our kids were with us. It was made clear we were not a priority. We waited almost an hour to receive our food. Pretty sure the bartender forgot or chose not to put in our order as others at the bar received food before us. No apologies for our food being exceptionally late. My husband’s food came out wrong. Someone was also allowed to smoke in the restaurant, which last time I checked is against the law. What a terrible experience! We will never return!! I would never recommend this place to anyone!!

UPDATE: Went back for a dinnertime visit. ALMOST everything was as good as the first time, EXCEPT karaoke was painfully loud most of the time Lost a star for this. Conversation was mostly impossible. Karaoke is fine, but I'm such a small venue, be realistic. Brandon was great - while he was serving a pretty heavy crowd, he kept attention on the table, too.

The young lady working as a server and behind the bar was WONDERFUL: great personality, helpful, gave us a good introduction for us 1st timers, and quick service, too. The food was very good, too.

Lots of people for a small venue. If you don't mind crowds then this place is for you.

My review of GL Shacks in Eldersburg MD. The good, the bad and the summary.
The Good
I was in the Princess Shopping Center to pick up my wedding band and when I finished up it was about lunch time, so I decided to pop into GL Shacks for a bite to eat which was next door to the jewelry store. I ordered a cheesesteak sub with fries and a side of coleslaw. The cheesesteak roll was very soft and fresh, as were the other ingredients that complimented the sandwich. The coleslaw was freshly made as well but it wasn’t quite to my liking. Absolutely nothing wrong with it, just wasn’t the type of coleslaw that I prefer but others should try it as it may be your style.

The Bad
The fries appeared to not be fresh cut fries, but out of a freezer bag. Which is ok, however the frying oil that they were fried in seemed to be a bit old and gave the fries a stale taste.

The Summary
The GL Shack cheesesteak sub was very good and well presented. If you like cheesesteak sub’s I definitely recommend that you try this one. The coleslaw was ok, but like I said just not my style, but please try and make your own assessment. The fries were ok as well but could be better with fresh frying oil. The one thing I really appreciated is that they had music playing in the background, but it was not too loud, and you didn’t have to shout to have a conversation. So many establishments don’t understand this, which degrades from the dining experience. Overall, I give GL Shacks 4 out of 5 stars.

Fun spot, good drinks. Amanda the GM went above and beyond to take care of our group.

Like it. Good prices. Used to go to Serra's but bartenders and staff went downhill.
Good place.

I just came for drinks and to enjoy our visit together. I noticed when I first came in, and for 15-20 minutes, that there was cold air coming in from the back of the bar and grill. It was freezing outside, but the air wasn't coming from the front. I eventually ordered a warm drink and hot tea to warm up. I tasted my friends' drinks, beer, sours, and wine. All was good, and the bartenders' service was excellent. Both were attentive and checked in regularly to ensure we didn't need anything.

This place has gone downhill ever since ownership changed. It's a shame too, because this place used to be awesome

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Go on Tuesdays. Burgers are half off

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger

Go on Tuesdays. Its half off burger night

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger

Different menu than other shacks.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Tuesday is burger night half price! They follow instruction to a TEE and the foood is absolutely perfect every time. Was accidentally charged for a fourth miller when I only drank three. When I brought it to the bartenders attention she swiftly took it off the bill for me no further questions. Every Tuesday I show up and each time is stupendous I love shacks!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The service was good but the atmosphere was a lil weird think it’s cause it was a “white bar” everyone was staring and a guy even mad a racial comment but I ignored it and continued drinking my drink I wanted to try the food but atp it was time to go but the girl behind the bar tried to make us comfortable

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 5

Love the bar, hate the food, and the food just keeps getting worse. This place could be the whole package if their food tasted better. The menu options are good, and they rotate specials, which is great. The taste is just bad. I keep hoping it will get better.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 5

Everyone was good very friendly and

Food: 5