Bread & Circuses Bistro & Bar

The Bohemian Grove mocktail was great and they turned a crabcake menu item into an interesting but tasty crabcake sandwich!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just a poor experience. The menu didnt really have what's online when you look the place up. Believe other reviewers when they say that the wait staff seats you and brings the food but in between visits are rare. D- for the waitresses staff. At least they are friendly. The bathrooms smelled like urine which if I was only there with my GF I woulda left. Holes in the steps in bar area. Terribly over priced...ordered a $18 Cheeseburger that was litterally a slider. Got a salmon sandwich which shoulda been like 14-16 but was $22 with a $4 upcharge that the waitresses neglected to tell us and the portion was like a child's portion too. So $26 for a sandwich and fries 😲🤔 $69 for 2 sandwiches, 2 drinks +1 alcoholic drink. WTH!? The decor of the place is depressing...its a mis mosh of middle eastern, Baltimore City Indian...Nobody at the table knew WTH it was supposed to be. Some silverware had food still stuck on it 🤮. None of our party will ever go back here again. I dont advise you do either. Place is not enjoyable...

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2

Came here on a Saturday. Apparently they had a big party inside, but there was not a single other person in the restaurant. We were not warned that there may be a wait due to the party inside. We waited 35 minutes before getting appetizers, and then sat there for another 30 minutes before just asking for the check so we could go elsewhere. We asked multiple times when the food would be coming, and kept being told very soon. Even when it was clear that we were not happy, no attempt was made to make it right.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

This was our first time dining at this restaurant, and we were looking forward to the experience. We chose to sit at the bar and began with margaritas, which were the Tuesday special. Unfortunately, they were among the least enjoyable we’ve had, which made for a rough start. I switched to a Manhattan, but the bartender was unfamiliar with the cocktail and needed to look up the recipe. The result was disappointing and not reflective of what I would expect from a classic drink. My wife ordered a gin-based cocktail, which she described as just average and not something she would order again.

Turning to the food, my wife ordered a pasta dish and was dissatisfied, noting that the sauce tasted canned. I ordered the filet mignon, but it did not resemble the cut in quality or tenderness. It was overcooked, lacking the requested medium-rare doneness, and was quite tough. By that point, the overall experience left us feeling underwhelmed, and I chose not to send the dish back.

In total, we spent approximately $200, and unfortunately, the food and drinks did not justify the cost. While others may have a different experience, ours was disappointing, and we do not plan to return.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

GO TO BREAD AND CIRCUS!!! the best food i’ve ever had! Definitely get GINO to hook you up! He’s the best! Best food and drinks i’ve ever had!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had been there several times and the food and service was good. A group from my office had lunch and it was great. My daughter after graduation party had brunch and it was good. I took friends from the office on about 5 or 6 occasions and it was good. But today I went with a friend who specifically requested that place because I had taken him there before. The food was horrible. The cheesy appetizer was very salty and inedible. The Mykonos dish was so bad the chicken breast was raw from the inside and the burger was cold. He didn't eat any of it. When I pointed out the raw chicken the waiter said he didn't know what temperature it was supposed to have. I said chicken is not done in temperature, it's plain raw. He said he would replace it. I guy whom I think is the chef came out in jogging shorts with the plate and apologized. I didn't bother to have it. Needless to say having been there so many times, I was very disappointed today. Everything was poor.

Sad experience. Stopped in on a Wednesday night (maybe that was the problem?) and when we first walked in we noticed an overwhelming musty smell. That should have been our first sign to leave but we kept on.

We ordered two appetizers at the bar: 1. peach burrata flatbread and 2. Jumbo popcorn shrimp

Peach burrata flatbread wasn’t a flatbread at all. It came out on slices of french bread not even toasted. The peaches were freezing cold and had zero taste. I would have been better off stopping by a local fruit stand for peaches and making this at home. It’s August - why not use fresh peaches.

Jumbo popcorn shrimp was also small and tasteless. They tasted like it just came out of a frozen bag.

We then decided it was time to go. No entrees.

The stars are for the bartender service. He gave my husband a small taste of the second beer he was deciding between.

Very disappointed! We ate there years ago and it was a lovely experience.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

Top notch service from Emily and the team!!!! They are super nice and chill -- overall a great vibe. Loved the food (fruitti di mare, catch22 halibut, brie and truffles, bread pudding). Maybe rework the fried green tomotatoes so they shine a bit more? Id like to try in future: chicken mykonos, short ribs, diver scallops. Huge credit to who came up with this incredibly thoughtful menu! Probably the 2nd best dinner menu ive ever seen.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This was the perfect spot to catch up with my friend—great atmosphere and even better service. Our server, Campbell, was fantastic and made the evening extra enjoyable.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Food was amazing, service was excellent.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Having frequented Bread numerous times over the years, I have always loved the vibe, the service, and the food. Had lunch there the other day. The service was on point, amazing. Thank you, Kevin! I ordered the fried tomatoes with crabmeat and it was deluxe. The sauce was lemony, lightly spicy and addictive. My friend had the Caesar salad with blackened salmon and she loved it. I was lucky to meet the kind and energetic owner beloved by his staff and regulars.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It's a delightful experience and the food is good. The price on the other hand, makes this an occasional destination. But you have to try it at least once!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Brought out of town family here based on my past experience (albeit several years ago). It has really fallen off. Similar complaints as others: musty, sub-par steaks, and a little slow.(Ordering and my food was cold) No bread was served. Guess this will be my last time.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Food was amazing and deserved 5 stars. However our service on the other hand deserved a 1 star. She was the only server in the entire restaurant on a Saturday evening. I know she was stretched thin however she only checked on us after we had been there 15 minutes and never came back again. We had to ask the hostess for boxes and the check.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 1

Horrible service as terrible, bathrooms dirty food fair never avain!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1