Honestly, I don't know why anyone goes to Outback, Applebee's or CIP when we have so many excellent non-chain restaurants around here to choose from.

That's all - just wanted to lodge my complaint. :cheers:

Well, can you share your top three, Vraila?

Honestly, I don't know why anyone goes to Outback, Applebee's or CIP when we have so many excellent non-chain restaurants around here to choose from.

That's all - just wanted to lodge my complaint. :cheers:What exactly is the complaint? :lmao: And lets list them.

I like (in no order)


Clarks Landing
Ruddy Duck
OGA's
Salsa's
Leonardtown Pub
Happy Dragon

What exactly is the complaint? :lmao: And lets list them.

I like (in no order)


Clarks Landing
Ruddy Duck
OGA's
Salsa's
Leonardtown Pub
Happy Dragon


Corbel's? :shrug:

Corbel's? :shrug:

:yay:

The food there is excellent.

Cafe d artiste is another one as well. The entree I got there was fantastic... but their french onion soup was not good at all.

Corbel's? :shrug:I haven't eaten there yet but Cinder maks some yummy drinks.

Old Field Inn / P-Fred ............:yay:

I haven't eaten there yet but Cinder maks some yummy drinks.

They have a cool little bar in there....:yay:

Ruddy Duck
Thai Inter
Sake
Evans
Lenny's
Vera's
Saphron
Stoney's and the Pier
Bollywood Masala
Seabreeze

Those are the ones I always want to go to, but I like Ltown Pub, Clarke's and others as well.

Chef's American Bistro
Tides

Ruddy Duck
Thai Inter
Sake
Evans
Lenny's
Vera's
Saphron
Stoney's and the Pier
Bollywood Masala
Seabreeze

Those are the ones I always want to go to, but I like Ltown Pub, Clarke's and others as well.

Stoney's? hmmmm.........Not so sure about that..

Is the sushi at Sake good?

Ruddy Duck
Thai Inter :yay:
Sake:yay:
Evans
Lenny's
Vera's
Saphron
Stoney's and the Pier
Bollywood Masala:yay:
Seabreeze

Those are the ones I always want to go to, but I like Ltown Pub, Clarke's and others as well.

I agree about chain restaurants.
Where is Saphron?

Blue Wind
DB McMillians

CD Cafe
Dry Dock

Stoney's? hmmmm.........Not so sure about that..

Is the sushi at Sake good?

The owners are really nice, very accommodating when I was pregnant and the sushi was great for the price. :yay: Plus it's in a great location :rolleyes:

Must not forget Reluctant Navigator, which has the best fried chicken I've ever eaten. Yes, that would be better (and it feels like sacrilege to say this) than Chaptico Market. And they have an excellent Sunday brunch as well.

The owners are really nice, very accommodating when I was pregnant and the sushi was great for the price. :yay: Plus it's in a great location :rolleyes:

Where exactly is it? It used to be a McDonald's, right?

Where is Saphron?

Prince Frederick, next to Outback. I posted a glowing review about them a few months back. :yay:

Old Field Inn / P-Fred ............:yay:

blah...

I agree about chain restaurants.
Where is Saphron?



Prince Frederick, next to Renegades..near Outback.

Jerry's Place has Stoney's beat...hands down.

Is the sushi at Sake good?

I think it is. My lunch companions were underwhelmed, but I like the buffet. And a few of us went for dinner and ate like little piggies.

Where exactly is it? It used to be a McDonald's, right?

Yes, it's Millison Plaza, in front of Big Lots off of GMR.

Jerry's Place has Stoney's beat...hands down.

I keep meaning to try them since you've praised them so much.

Adam's Rib - I like it there, too.

blah...



Prince Frederick..near Outback.

Jerry's Place has Stoney's beat...hands down.

Haven't been to Old Field in over a year......It used to be good...:shrug:

I agree about Jerry's......None of the Stoney's are any good IMO.

And OMG how can I forget Casey Jones?? :notworthy

Christy and I had dinner there after Christmas shopping and it was outstanding!

I keep meaning to try them since you've praised them so much.

Give me a shout when you want to try it out. They aren't open every day though.

Adam's Rib - I like it there, too.

Been going to Adam's for years..never a bad meal.

And OMG how can I forget Casey Jones?? :notworthy

Christy and I had dinner there after Christmas shopping and it was outstanding!

Yeah, they have always been good.....:yay:

And OMG how can I forget Casey Jones?? :notworthy

Christy and I had dinner there after Christmas shopping and it was outstanding!
SxyPrincess and PixieGirl used to live there... but I never realized it was for the food. :yay:

And OMG how can I forget Casey Jones?? :notworthy

Christy and I had dinner there after Christmas shopping and it was outstanding!

I never think about them and their food is awesome!!

And OMG how can I forget Casey Jones?? :notworthy

Christy and I had dinner there after Christmas shopping and it was outstanding!

I have eaten dinner there twice since moving out here and the first time it was very good but the 2nd time it wasnt good at all :shrug:

Old Field Inn / P-Fred ............:yay:

My friend had her rehearsal dinner there last year and we were all really disappointed. The food was average, at best.

Honestly, I don't know why anyone goes to Outback, Applebee's or CIP when we have so many excellent non-chain restaurants around here to choose from.

That's all - just wanted to lodge my complaint. :cheers:

Thanks for starting this thread...Being new to the area...I love reading what restaurants the locals recommend :buddies:

I haven't eaten there yet but Cinder maks some yummy drinks.

Cinder is no longer there...

Cinder is no longer there...:yikes: What happened???

Who has the best steak in town? That is about the only thing I like Outback for and I enjoy getting my face around one of their 24oz porterhouse steaks. However, if I can find a non-chain steak that is as good or better, I'm all for it.

Suggestions?

:tap:

I'm gona open a restraunt soon. Hopefully it makes the list.

I'm gona open a restraunt soon. Hopefully it makes the list.You should learn how to spell it first.

I'm gona open a restraunt soon. Hopefully it makes the list.

what are you gonna call it?

Who has the best steak in town? That is about the only thing I like Outback for and I enjoy getting my face around one of their 24oz porterhouse steaks. However, if I can find a non-chain steak that is as good or better, I'm all for it.

Suggestions?

:tap:

http://www.theprimestreetgrille.com/

Who has the best steak in town? That is about the only thing I like Outback for and I enjoy getting my face around one of their 24oz porterhouse steaks. However, if I can find a non-chain steak that is as good or better, I'm all for it.

Suggestions?

:tap:

Outback steaks aren't what they used to be. I can fix a better steak at home. We still go there though...food is okay, not outstanding. Jaspers in PF has very good steaks. :yay:

Outback steaks aren't what they used to be. I can fix a better steak at home. We still go there though...food is okay, not outstanding. Jaspers in PF has very good steaks. :yay:

yuck Outback! We used to go there often and the last 3 or 4 times the food has just been terrible. It was so bad the other night that I literally could not eat the food. (someone must have switched the spices or something because it just tasted like cayenne pepper/fire) Someone had given us a gift card so I didnt complain at the time, but did send them an email a few days later and they sent me gift certificates to go back... but I really just dont want to. Like you said I can make a better steak at home.

Outback steaks aren't what they used to be. I can fix a better steak at home. We still go there though...food is okay, not outstanding. Jaspers in PF has very good steaks. :yay:

Well yeah, so can I...especially with venison, but sometimes I want to go and sit at a table, enjoy a beer and conversation with my wife while someone waits on us.

So, I ask again, besides Outback...who has a good steak in this area?

Would maybe hit Jaspers if I'm driving through, but won't go that far just for a steak.

Well yeah, so can I...especially with venison, but sometimes I want to go and sit at a table, enjoy a beer and conversation with my wife while someone waits on us.

So, I ask again, besides Outback...who has a good steak in this area?

Would maybe hit Jaspers if I'm driving through, but won't go that far just for a steak.

I said Japsers because I'm in Calvert. No clue what in St. Mary's or Charles. Best steak I've ever had was at Lewnes in Annapolis.

http://www.theprimestreetgrille.com/

Thank you, looks like a very nice place. I should have said "best LOCAL steak". Local being SMC in my case.

Well yeah, so can I...especially with venison, but sometimes I want to go and sit at a table, enjoy a beer and conversation with my wife while someone waits on us.

So, I ask again, besides Outback...who has a good steak in this area?

Would maybe hit Jaspers if I'm driving through, but won't go that far just for a steak.

I don't care for the steak anywhere around here, I'll make my own. If I'm in range, there are a few places in Annapolis and DC that I'd go, but my favorite is the Aberdeen Barn in Charlotsville VA. Best prime rib ever.. :drool:

Sorry, not local, but that's my opinion on that!

:yikes: What happened???

Moved on to bigger and better things! --- National Harbor

Thank you, looks like a very nice place. I should have said "best LOCAL steak". Local being SMC in my case.

around here if it's within a 45 minute drive it is local.

So, I ask again, besides Outback...who has a good steak in this area?

You can get a good steak at Lenny's and Ruddy Duck. I'm sure there are other places and I'll post if I think of them.

Adam's Rib in PrFred has a good steak.

Honestly, I don't know why anyone goes to Outback, Applebee's or CIP when we have so many excellent non-chain restaurants around here to choose from.

That's all - just wanted to lodge my complaint. :cheers:

I love Outback!! Their petite sirloin with steamed veggies is sooooo good! CIP has a great chicken satay! :drool:

So, I ask again, besides Outback...who has a good steak in this area?


If you're willing to travel a bit, by far the best meal I've ever had! Lewnes' Steakhouse (http://www.lewnessteakhouse.com/)

If you're willing to travel a bit, by far the best meal I've ever had! Lewnes' Steakhouse (http://www.lewnessteakhouse.com/)

I had my best steak meal here for my 21st birthday. We went to Vegas w/ my brother and his wife and my parents. My parents treated all of us here :drool: http://www.nynyhotelcasino.com/restaurants/restaurants_gallagherssteakhouse.aspx

Adam's Rib in PrFred has a good steak.

Best ribs in SoMd. :drool:

I know its a chain but so is Outback, I think Texas Roadhouse in LaPlata has the best steaks, better then Outback IMO.

Szechuan Garden, Waldorf by Sears Auto Store, best Chinese I've had in SOMD. We got take out tonight and it was really great. General Tso and Sweet and Sour Chicken. Not cheep $24 for both meals but got way more that we could eat in one meal.

Ruddy Duck
Thai Inter
Sake
Evans
Lenny's
Vera's
Saphron
Stoney's and the Pier
Bollywood Masala
Seabreeze

Those are the ones I always want to go to, but I like Ltown Pub, Clarke's and others as well.


Not one of them cooks an English Cut Prime Rib as good as Outbacks..

Best ribs in SoMd. :drool:

I know its a chain but so is Outback, I think Texas Roadhouse in LaPlata has the best steaks, better then Outback IMO.

Best Rib's I've had yet is Smokey Joe's bar none..

Best Baby Backs, Best Beef Ribs.. I have caught them once on a bad day, but out of the 30 or so times I've gotten ribs there 29 times they have been AWESOME!!

Best Rib's I've had yet is Smokey Joe's bar none..

Best Baby Backs, Best Beef Ribs.. I have caught them once on a bad day, but out of the 30 or so times I've gotten ribs there 29 times they have been AWESOME!!

Where's Smokey Joes.:shrug:

Not one of them cooks an English Cut Prime Rib as good as Outbacks..

I disagree. Outback is merely okay, in my opinion. Lenny's and Ruddy Duck are much better.

Where's Smokey Joes.:shrug:

Rt 235 N, across from the Wyle/Hair It Is buildings (Exploration? Can't remember...) They have very good BBQ in general :yay: Much better than the place in Callaway, if you ask me.

Rt 235 N, across from the Wyle/Hair It Is buildings (Exploration? Can't remember...) They have very good BBQ in general :yay: Much better than the place in Callaway, if you ask me.

Their okay, but if I really want barbecue, Randy's ribs is the place to go.

Not one of them cooks an English Cut Prime Rib as good as Outbacks..

Outbacks prime rib is pretty good....:yay:

Their okay, but if I really want barbecue, Randy's ribs is the place to go.

nope.........Lefty's.....:yay:

Outbacks prime rib is pretty good....:yay:

:yay:.... besides, my kid works there(SM). Tall, lanky kid with brown hair. Oh yea, he's got a round head too....:killingme Tip him well, CSM boy.

Who has the best steak in town? Suggestions?

:tap:

NOT the place in Tall Timbers..

NOT the Lexington..

Lately the best steak I've had is one bought at BJs, about 1.5 inch thick DelMonico. It was PERFECT!

Second to that: Ruby Tuesdays Cajun Ribeye..
.
I'm always on the look out for a PERFECT Prime Rib, and yet to find one.. but locally Outback has the best Prime Rib

I can't think of any local restaurant that makes a good steak, at least not one as good as I can make at home.

Rt 235 N, across from the Wyle/Hair It Is buildings (Exploration? Can't remember...) They have very good BBQ in general :yay: Much better than the place in Callaway, if you ask me.

HEY. that's TWO things we agree on!!:yahoo:

NOT the place in Tall Timbers..

NOT the Lexington..

Lately the best steak I've had is one bought at BJs, about 1.5 inch thick DelMonico. It was PERFECT!

Second to that: Ruby Tuesdays Cajun Ribeye..
.
I'm always on the look out for a PERFECT Prime Rib, and yet to find one.. but locally Outback has the best Prime Rib

I can't think of any local restaurant that makes a good steak, at least not one as good as I can make at home.

Just a heads up Bob, Nick's has Filet on sale, believe it was $4.99....cut it anyway you want it.

Just a heads up Bob, Nick's has Filet on sale, believe it was $4.99....cut it anyway you want it.

We did Nick's last year.. Bought the whole rack of Ribeye..

Isn't there a Nick's close by so I don't have to drive to PF? And speaking of buying steak to cook at home..

It's been awhile so i can't attest to them as of today, but when I lived in Solomons I only bought my steaks and roasts at Woodburns. GREAT steaks.. cut the way you want.

http://www.theprimestreetgrille.com/



ok that is close to me ... I am gonna have to check that out


:buddies:

Just a heads up Bob, Nick's has Filet on sale, believe it was $4.99....cut it anyway you want it.

Last time I bought Nick's $4.99 filet it was chewy and unpleasant and hardly filet-like at all. Also it was $4.99 whole. When I asked them to trim and cut it for me, suddenly the price went to $7.99/lb. Which is still good for real filet, but not for crap filet like that.

BJ's has the best meat at the best prices. :yay:

BJ's has the best meat

uhhhhh.....nevermind

Last time I bought Nick's $4.99 filet it was chewy and unpleasant and hardly filet-like at all. Also it was $4.99 whole. When I asked them to trim and cut it for me, suddenly the price went to $7.99/lb. Which is still good for real filet, but not for crap filet like that.

BJ's has the best meat at the best prices. :yay:

Damn, they trimmed and cut mine at no extra cost and I figure they cut a "little extra" off each order so they have real good burger to take home with them everyday. I go to Nick's of Calvert and don't have a complaint YET.

How is Jake & Al's these days for a steak?

How is Jake & Al's these days for a steak?

It's weird...owned by the same guy as Adam's. Well he's now at J&A's while another partner runs Adam's. It has always been hit or miss. One time a great meal and the next one sucks.

It's weird...owned by the same guy as Adam's. Well he's now at J&A's while another partner runs Adam's. It has always been hit or miss. One time a great meal and the next one sucks.

That's how I feel about Adam's as well (hit or miss)....

Last time I bought Nick's $4.99 filet it was chewy and unpleasant and hardly filet-like at all. Also it was $4.99 whole. When I asked them to trim and cut it for me, suddenly the price went to $7.99/lb. Which is still good for real filet, but not for crap filet like that.

BJ's has the best meat at the best prices. :yay:

I shop there ALL the time and I have to say that I think the quality of their meat has fallen off a bit. I have NEVER had to pay for them to trim a whole filet or a whole strip, etc. Last NY strips were tough and not much flavor, I was really disappointed.

That's how I feel about Adam's as well (hit or miss)....

We've been going to Adam's since it opened, they know us..our family does 'service' work for them..so maybe we get special treatment. :lol: If Jaime is at J&A's we don't have an issue either.

We've been going to Adam's since it opened, they know us..our family does 'service' work for them..so maybe we get special treatment. :lol: If Jaime is at J&A's we don't have an issue either.

After he finds out that you said Jake & Al's is "hit or miss", we will find out how "special" your "treatment" is......:evil:

If you're willing to travel a bit, by far the best meal I've ever had! Lewnes' Steakhouse (http://www.lewnessteakhouse.com/)

And if you want to travel a little further.:lol:......Doe's Eat Place in Greenville, Ms.............best steak I ever had out.....:buddies:

After he finds out that you said Jake & Al's is "hit or miss", we will find out how "special" your "treatment" is......:evil:

He knows. :lol:

How is Jake & Al's these days for a steak?

Been there twice in the last 6 months or so. Food was ok, got Tuna once which was good but the service sucked both times, was enough to turn me off on them.

Been there twice in the last 6 months or so. Food was ok, got Tuna once which was good but the service sucked both times, was enough to turn me off on them.

Yeah, I tried getting fish there before but now realize why they are a steakhouse....:ohwell:

I shop there ALL the time and I have to say that I think the quality of their meat has fallen off a bit. I have NEVER had to pay for them to trim a whole filet or a whole strip, etc. Last NY strips were tough and not much flavor, I was really disappointed.

:yeahthat: They used to have the best steaks. Once their NY strips were ick, I started purchasing the filets. Now the quality of them has gone downhill. Speaking of steaks - we're having some NY strips tonight. They are from Nick's and I have had them in the freezer for a few months. I hope they're good.

:yeahthat: They used to have the best steaks. Once their NY strips were ick, I started purchasing the filets. Now the quality of them has gone downhill. Speaking of steaks - we're having some NY strips tonight. They are from Nick's and I have had them in the freezer for a few months. I hope they're good.

I might switch back to Bowens in Huntingtown. They always had great meats but they were more pricey and a bit further up the road.

Thank you, looks like a very nice place. I should have said "best LOCAL steak". Local being SMC in my case.

It's worth the drive :yay:

nope.........Lefty's.....:yay:

:buddies:

ok that is close to me ... I am gonna have to check that out


:buddies:

Definitely do, the food is really realllllly good. I had seared tuna and the man had idunnowhatkindaSTEAK :drool:

uhhhhh.....nevermind

:lmao:

Last time I bought Nick's $4.99 filet it was chewy and unpleasant and hardly filet-like at all. Also it was $4.99 whole. When I asked them to trim and cut it for me, suddenly the price went to $7.99/lb. Which is still good for real filet, but not for crap filet like that.

BJ's has the best meat at the best prices. :yay:

Gotta check out Costco. I thought BJ's had good quality meat... but Costco trounces them!!

If you're willing to travel a bit, by far the best meal I've ever had! Lewnes' Steakhouse (http://www.lewnessteakhouse.com/)

Holy crap my britches batman...they are proud of their stuff. I don't mind paying for good food, but man...

Just a heads up Bob, Nick's has Filet on sale, believe it was $4.99....cut it anyway you want it.

Its $4.69 through the 9th of Jan. I just left there about an hour ago.

Gotta check out Costco. I thought BJ's had good quality meat... but Costco trounces them!!

Costco is good.

Well, can you share your top three, Vraila?

DB McMillan's (formerly Petruzzi's) is by far one of the worst restaurants I have been to in this county. Don't go there! The Rebarcheck's are the worst restaurant owners ever!

DB McMillan's (formerly Petruzzi's) is by far one of the worst restaurants I have been to in this county. Don't go there! The Rebarcheck's are the worst restaurant owners ever!

I have been to DB McMillian's numerous times and it's been fantastic every single time. :shrug: The only trouble I have is trying to figure out what I'm going to order because everything I've had has been :drool:

Sounds like you have a personal bone to pick with the owners. :jet:

You can get a good steak at Lenny's and Ruddy Duck. I'm sure there are other places and I'll post if I think of them.

Adam's Rib in PrFred has a good steak.

Hubby and I still need to make it down to the Ruddy Duck. I'm sure he'll get a steak, he usually does when we go out. Is there a particular one that's really good there?

I shop there ALL the time and I have to say that I think the quality of their meat has fallen off a bit. I have NEVER had to pay for them to trim a whole filet or a whole strip, etc. Last NY strips were tough and not much flavor, I was really disappointed.

Same here. We used to buy NY strips at Nicks but we were disappointed twice with how tough they were. Now we buy the filet when it's on sale and freeze it. I have one of their pork roasts in the crockpot right now. :drool:

DB McMillan's (formerly Petruzzi's) is by far one of the worst restaurants I have been to in this county. Don't go there! The Rebarcheck's are the worst restaurant owners ever!

Disgruntled former employee?

DB's is fab, as is Lenny's. I eat at both of them all the time and have never had a bad meal or bad service.

Hubby and I still need to make it down to the Ruddy Duck. I'm sure he'll get a steak, he usually does when we go out. Is there a particular one that's really good there?

The only steak I ever eat is a ribeye, and the one at the Duck is outstanding. And their Cowboy Salad, with sliced steak and bleu cheese, is my favoritest salad in the world. :drool:

DB McMillan's (formerly Petruzzi's) is by far one of the worst restaurants I have been to in this county. Don't go there! The Rebarcheck's are the worst restaurant owners ever!

Disgruntled former employee?

DB's is fab, as is Lenny's. I eat at both of them all the time and have never had a bad meal or bad service.

You must be fast as well as hot, I thought Danny ate all disgruntled employees before they could get out the door.......

The only steak I ever eat is a ribeye, and the one at the Duck is outstanding. And their Cowboy Salad, with sliced steak and bleu cheese, is my favoritest salad in the world. :drool:

Thanks, looks like we'll have somewhere else to try around here. I keep meaning to get down to the Ruddy Duck but never think of it when it comes time for us to go out. I'll admit, I'm pretty picky when it comes to steak. If someone can cook it well done and it's still tender, I'm a happy girl. And I love a good salad.

You must be fast as well as hot, I thought Danny ate all disgruntled employees before they could get out the door.......

:lmao:

:yay:.... besides, my kid works there(SM). Tall, lanky kid with brown hair. Oh yea, he's got a round head too....:killingme Tip him well, CSM boy.

That describes half of the wait staff there. :lol:

Cowboy Salad

:kjo:

Who has the best steak in town? That is about the only thing I like Outback for and I enjoy getting my face around one of their 24oz porterhouse steaks. However, if I can find a non-chain steak that is as good or better, I'm all for it.

Suggestions?

:tap:

Prime Street Grill?

Prime Street Grill?

Thank you, but not local.

DB McMillan's (formerly Petruzzi's) is by far one of the worst restaurants I have been to in this county. Don't go there! The Rebarcheck's are the worst restaurant owners ever!

We went there on a rainy day. It was so cold inside and the food was so bad.

i went to petruzzi's once for lunch and got a raw piece of chicken i sent it back and they brought it back to me a minute later still raw so i sent it back again and told them i didn't want it and to take it off my bill. (they didn't so i paid and told them i would never be back) and I haven't gone back and never will as long as its still owned by hte same people that owned petruzzi's when it changes hands and goes to someone new maybe i will go back.

i went to petruzzi's once for lunch and got a raw piece of chicken i sent it back and they brought it back to me a minute later still raw so i sent it back again and told them i didn't want it and to take it off my bill. (they didn't so i paid and told them i would never be back) and I haven't gone back and never will as long as its still owned by hte same people that owned petruzzi's when it changes hands and goes to someone new maybe i will go back.

You paid for raw chicken? :lmao:

Thank you, but not local.

20 min from smc is local to me...:buddies:

20 min from smc is local to me...:buddies:

:yeahthat: I consider 30 minutes local to me. If it's within a half hour, it's fine with me. After all, any real shopping (other than the grocery store) is at least 30 mins from here.

You paid for raw chicken? :lmao:

rr i didn't want to go to jail for walking out of a place without paying for my food since they wouldn't take it off the bill as that is all that was gotten. As I have said before I haven't stepped foot back in that place and never will as long as I am alive and have a choice of where we go to eat.

rr i didn't want to go to jail for walking out of a place without paying for my food since they wouldn't take it off the bill as that is all that was gotten. As I have said before I haven't stepped foot back in that place and never will as long as I am alive and have a choice of where we go to eat.

:bitestongue:

I have been to DB McMillian's numerous times and it's been fantastic every single time. :shrug:

I've eaten at DB's once. My meal was good, but nothing that would make me want to go back. Lunch at Lenny's is always yummy and service is always fast. I had their breakfast once and will never go back. :lol:

DB McMillan's (formerly Petruzzi's) is by far one of the worst restaurants I have been to in this county. Don't go there! The Rebarcheck's are the worst restaurant owners ever!

Fired recently?

Been there twice in the last 6 months or so. Food was ok, got Tuna once which was good but the service sucked both times, was enough to turn me off on them.

Oh my who waited on you or do you remember?

Oh my who waited on you or do you remember?

Well it probably wasn't you because you were prompt and professional. :yay:

I can't remember the name of the waiter we had before, but he was quite possibly the worst server I've ever personally had. :lol: Saw him the next night at CIP and explained to him that he needs to explore other career options.

Well it probably wasn't you because you were prompt and professional. :yay:

I can't remember the name of the waiter we had before, but he was quite possibly the worst server I've ever personally had. :lol: Saw him the next night at CIP and explained to him that he needs to explore other career options.

Thank you V!:love: Ok so we only had a very few amount of Servers that are males. You got me wondering? OMG Did he say anything to you? That would of been a classic spit my drink out moment if I was there.

OMG Did he say anything to you?

Sure. He listened to my whole career counseling spiel and even bought me a beer. :lol:

Sure. He listened to my whole career counseling spiel and even bought me a beer. :lol:

I remember that.

"Can I be mean for a minute? Food service is not your gig because you suck at it and you need to find another occupation. Do you have any hobbies?" :lmao:

I remember that.

"Can I be mean for a minute? Food service is not your gig because you suck at it and you need to find another occupation. Do you have any hobbies?" :lmao:

:yeahthat: :roflmao:

Didn't he say he'd put in an application at SMECO? :lol: He was a nice kid, just a terrible server.

Didn't he say he'd put in an application at SMECO? :lol: He was a nice kid, just a terrible server.
Obviously he didn't get the job because he was bartending at :gossip: a few weeks ago. :jet: I sent a text to Vrai warning her but fortunately he was off duty by the time you guys got there. :lmao:

Had lunch at Catamaran's in Solomon's over the weekend. Chicken Carbonara was out of this world! Menu on website is NOT reflecting their new menu. Will definitely go back soon! Waitress was super, too!

Honestly, I don't know why anyone goes to Outback, Applebee's or CIP when we have so many excellent non-chain restaurants around here to choose from.

That's all - just wanted to lodge my complaint. :cheers:

I used to have this knee-jerk aversion to EVER going to a chain restaurant. Something in me just felt like their food came out of a bag or something.

But I can see a few reasons why I've gone. They almost always depend on WHO GOES WITH ME.

One is, I usually know what they have on the menu, and how much it will cost - and if I don't, I can find it online.

I can frequently get a coupon, gift card or some kind of discount there.

They usually have enough variety at the chains to accommodate odd food needs - children, people with allergies, parents with extremely fussy preferences. For example, I like CD Cafe, but I know a number of people I'd never take there - my mom for example would never eat their food. My dad doesn't like too many exotic foods, anything spicy or ethnic.

Family food and portions - more restaurant chains are providing senior discounts, senior portions and several carry nutritional information and Weight Watcher's sections. I even like that some of them carry smaller versions of the same entrees.

And in a lot of cases, they might even beat the prices of local restaurants.

I like the places that have been named here, and if I was going by myself or with a friend with tastes like my own, I'd do that all the time. That is almost never the case.

Had lunch at Catamaran's in Solomon's over the weekend. Chicken Carbonara was out of this world! Menu on website is NOT reflecting their new menu. Will definitely go back soon! Waitress was super, too!

I read that the new owner (or chef?) at Catamaran's was a contestant on Hell's Kitchen? Is that right?

I read that the new owner (or chef?) at Catamaran's was a contestant on Hell's Kitchen? Is that right?

Yes that's correct -- Robert Hess, although rumor has it that he's currently on vacation in Florida with his wife. Whoever he left in charge of the kitchen is good!

http://forums.somd.com/life-southern-maryland/196058-catamarans-hell-s-kitchen-anyone-go.html

hubby and I went to grand reopen. there was tons of the hells kitchen ppl there. It was good that night. But I could of sworn that he said he was only going to be there on the weekends and was contracted for a year! LOL That he is just training them in the kitchen to do their job. oh well:1bdz:



Here r some pics.

My favorites are:

Jasper's - wonderful food every time, no matter what we order.
Silver Skewers - OMG the chicken for lunch is incredible- light, filling... love this place- even for take out salad chicken, rice, vegetabls, bread all for about $12!
Szechuan Gardens best local place for chinese- hands down!

The lexington rest. sucks..on so many levels...don't even know where to begin..that place is such a joke! Can you say Bamma? Can't wait for them to close so people who know what they are doing can buy it and open something worth going to. We've all heard that expression "location, location, location" was everything? Well, not in this case, it ain't enough for me to let my dog eat there! Make sure your shots are up to date if you must go!:buddies::smack:

The lexington rest. sucks..on so many levels...don't even know where to begin..that place is such a joke! Can you say Bamma? Can't wait for them to close so people who know what they are doing can buy it and open something worth going to. We've all heard that expression "location, location, location" was everything? Well, not in this case, it ain't enough for me to let my dog eat there! Make sure your shots are up to date if you must go!:buddies::smack:

WTH is that :confused:

WTH is that :confused:

What's to be confused about? Beep Beep!:howdy:

What's to be confused about? Beep Beep!:howdy:

Bamma like BAM! from Emeril? WTH is a bamma?

Bamma like BAM! from Emeril? WTH is a bamma?

A "Bamma" is someone with NO style or class...on many different levels. Could be talking about someone's dress as well.:yeahthat:

A "Bamma" is someone with NO style or class...on many different levels. Could be talking about someone's dress as well.:yeahthat:

sounds like you.


first you rave about it then you bash it.

A "Bamma" is someone with NO style or class...on many different levels. Could be talking about someone's dress as well.:yeahthat:

I haven't heard anybody use that word since the 80's :faint:

I haven't heard anybody use that word since the 80's :faint:

I never heard anybody use that word in my life.

I never heard anybody use that word in my life.

:yeahthat:

You can get a good steak at Lenny's and Ruddy Duck. I'm sure there are other places and I'll post if I think of them.

Adam's Rib in PrFred has a good steak.

After living here for almost 13 years, we finally had dinner there. It was a really nice place. Husband had steak, I had pulled pork BBQ sandwich, oldest had a half rack of ribs and youngest had mac-n-cheese. We all enjoyed our meals.

Who has the best steak in town? That is about the only thing I like Outback for and I enjoy getting my face around one of their 24oz porterhouse steaks. However, if I can find a non-chain steak that is as good or better, I'm all for it.

Suggestions?

:tap:

Best steak in town is El Dorado, the spanish (not mexican) restaurant on Charles Street in LaPlata. You can get normal "mexican" type fare such as fajitas, tacos etc... but the spanish food is a charcoal broiled steak with steamed vegetables, rice, and beans. The Sangria is to die for! Best I have ever had. Prices are extremely reasonable.