The Annapolitan

First, the service was good, but the time between the appetizers and main meal was a bit long for me. Also, even though the place wasn’t full, it was still quite loud. Now to the food. I had the crab soup and seafood linguine while my wife had the muscles and chicken. The soup was a 5, but here’s where things slide. While the flavor was good, I think there should have been more seafood in my pasta and I think linguine was the wrong choice. I would have preferred angel hair or capellini. My wife didn’t care for the sauce on the muscles, and she thought her chicken was overcooked. Also, another party at our table had the pork medallions and he thought they were also overcooked. So, for the price, I’d consider going somewhere else.

Sunday brunch was amazing! The seafood served over grits was fabulous and perfectly cooked. I enjoyed a peach Bellini as a cocktail which was fresh and light. The waitress was friendly and everything was clean and neat. I will definitely return.

My friend and I had an exceptional dining experience at Annapolitan. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. I ordered the crab cakes and was able to substitute the sides for mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts without any issue. The crab cakes were made with true lump, sweet crab meat—exactly as they should be—with no unnecessary fillers or excessive toppings. The mashed potatoes were creamy and perfectly prepared, and the Brussels sprouts were equally well done. My friend ordered the ribeye, which was cooked medium as requested and served with green beans and macaroni and cheese. Each item was prepared to perfection and beautifully presented. My mojito was devine—refreshing, with the perfect balance of mint, lime, light sweetness, fresh berries, and carbonation. My friend’s margarita was equally impressive, both visually appealing and excellent in taste. What truly elevated the experience was the service. The staff was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Everyone, from the manager to the owners’ family, made a point to check on us and ensure we were well taken care of. A special thank you to Zack for taking the time to share your background and the passion behind the restaurant. We sincerely appreciated the hospitality and the opportunity to relax and fully enjoy our evening. I highly recommend Annapolitan and look forward to returning.

Horrible service. The waiter never asked us if we wanted any drinks. Never had any bread brought to the table. Hostess stopped by our table to see if the waiter had ever stopped by. Had to ask the hostess for our check. The table directly next to us left after waiting for their waiter who never appeared. Definitely not a place that I plan to return to. I recommend the restaurant across the street. Great staff, great food and amazing atmosphere. Give them your well deserved business not this place.

I live in the neighborhood and was waiting for this new restaurant to work out any “opening kinks” that have previously been mentioned. We were welcomed with a smile and a friendly greeting. We opted to sit at the bar. The bartender didn’t know what green chartreuse is, so she couldn’t make my drink of choice. Their IPA selection is slim to none. The food was served way too fast. It seemed as though the food was prepared in advance and then reheated to order. The bang bang shrimp special app didn’t compare to the original bang bang shrimp at Bonefish, but it was tasty. I never thought I’d complain about too much bacon, but the brussels sprouts were half bacon/half brussels and the wedge was overwhelmed with bacon and not served with enough salad dressing. The scallops were not seared well, but the taste was on point. The slaw served with the scallops was delicious. The prices are high for the quality/portion size. Overall, I would give this restaurant a “nice try, but needs improvement”. I don’t see this restaurant becoming a neighborhood gem. I hope the restaurant does succeed, but attention to detail, execution and prices need to be taken into consideration.

A buddy of mine has " high quality taste" with a history of being in the horse racing business and wanted to get " a bite ." So I made sure to hunt down such a place and The Annapolitan fit the bill. I'm not going to take an hour on this one but I will make it very clear, the service was absolutely top of the line.Our server was very attentive and made sure to check every box. Absolutly excellent. The food sadly, I wasn't impressed for the price. My salad was a grocery store head of lettuce cut into a quarter slice and laid on a plate with some ranch blue cheese and tomatoes. Bitter and unappealing unfortunately. The French onion soup was a little bland except the onions packed into the bottom. Otherwise appealing. I ordered the scallion , and shrimp risotto. The shrimp still had the tail on and unfortunately it just wasn't for me. There was not much of a difference between boxed uncle bens and what I was served. The sauce had the flavor of mayonnaise and ketchup mixed into a 50/50. Overall , I was disappointed for the price tag but maybe i simply ordered someone that just wasn't for me. The servers , greeters and manager made this a pleasurable experience even though I was not impressed with the food. I might give this place another try but it is unlikely.

Finally got to go try out the new Annapolitan restaurant tonight. Being an Annapolitan myself, I was so excited when they opened. It did not disappoint! The decor is very chic & classy. The staff are all very friendly and attentive. Service was great. For our entree, my friend and I ordered the Maryland Crab Cakes served with remoulade, shoestring French fries and fresh green beans. The crab cakes were delicious. Definitely full of jumbo lump crab meat carefully crafted without a lot of “filler.” Being a true Marylander, we know a good crab cake when we find one and this one was good! For dessert we ordered the 10 layer Smith Island cake. I couldn’t believe they had this on the menu. It’s a legend on the Maryland Eastern Shore and The Annapolitan’s offering was delicious! The ambience was so upscale and soothing. We didn’t get a chance to check out the bar area, but definitely plan on going back soon. If you’ve been wondering about this place, stop wondering and GO!!!! It’s a winner! Thanks to Joe & Stacy for bringing this wonderful place to North Augusta.

Dined there last night & felt disappointed by the food. First, we had the burrata bruschetta to start & it was tasty. But things went downhill from there. I had the crab cake appetizer & strawberry salad in lieu of an entree because I wasn’t in the mood for any of the 4 entree options. They’d also run out of the pistachio/Parmesan panko that was described with the fish entree (we arrived around 6pm) so that made it less exciting. The crab cakes lacked freshness & had an off-putting crab flavor. They seemed microwaved as they lacked a crispy outer layer. The salad was very basic - I think having a house made salad dressing would have helped, instead of what seemed like store-bought balsamic vinaigrette. We did have a good service experience however. And the restaurant seems to have a lot of potential, but we expected much better food for the price.

Sunday Brunch at The Annapolitan! Since we were originally from Maryland, and I read this article about this new restaurant replacing what was formally known as Bistro 55, in North Augusta - we thought we would give it a try since it features Chesapeake Bay-inspired steaks and seafood. Since it was brunch we ordered the crab cakes and a traditional eggs benedict. Both were excellent especially the crab cakes since it is rare that we can find crab cakes that equal what we had become accustomed to in

Terrible service, never received the correct order. After the food was brought to our table, we were never checked on for refill of our drinks or was able to report to them that we received wrong order.... Quality of food for the price was not good.... (Was told (short staff),,, yet the whole time 3 waitresses/waiters were standing the whole time.. Not busy

Everything is made from scratch and taken care with love!! This place has always been a family owned business and is never a place that will be forgotten about!

Great food, atmosphère is fantastique. Great place to dine or celebrate any event. My family and I dined in for my birthday and were treated with such attention and kindness! We will definitely be back.

I think the best word to express our experience with the cuisine is: underwhelmed. We tried various things and nothing had us rolling up our sleeves and fighting over the next bite. There was nothing so mouth-wateringly delicious that we scarfed it down until our bellies hurt. Ideally, I'd like the food to be so good I have to fight the urge to lick my plate. I want to leave thinking about when I'm going to come back. Instead we left with rather full plates of food and disappointed stomachs. :(

It must have been the B team because the service was horrible. The Cosmo we had to send back it was pure syrup.... The food was over seasoned. Maybe it wasn't a good night but I won't be back

We went as a large group with reservations to celebrate 2 birthdays. Our table was decorated with some happy birthday signs in addition to the reserved sign. I will say we went late at 730 on a Wednesday so it wasn't super busy. We ordered the crab cakes to share.....they were pretty big. For my entree I got the branzino with black rice and asparagus. 2 of my friends got the salmon and really enjoyed it. I did like that all the dishes did have some veggies with it. Someone in our group got the Mac and cheese and it looked to die for. Will definitely be trying it next time. At the end of dinner they brought out cheesecake for the birthday girls. Our server was super helpful and took our pictures outside for us.

I made an early Valentine's Day reservation for tonight at 7:30pm. My wife and I arrived at 7:25pm and were sat by the host right away. The restaurant was pretty empty. Twenty minutes go by and no one bothers to come even offer to fill our water glasses. Servers and what seems to be owner do walk past several times but no acknowledgement. We ended up walking out. Now we are at Craft & Vine where the food is excellent and the service is amazing.

They just started serving lunch at Bistro 55, we came on a warm breezy Friday at 11 am. Service was polite and quick even though there was a steady number of people coming in. The prime rib French dip. the thinly sliced meat was seasoned well, the meat was soft, and then dipped in the au jus was delicious. The croque monsier was simplistic perfection. Ham, bechamel, melted gruyrere cheese between 2 pieces of bread topped with a yolky egg. So good! We've also been there for dinners a few times before. My favorite is the filet mignon. The steak is so juicy, and the sauce is very flavorful. I get mine cooked medium rare.

We recently had a birthday dinner at Bistro 55. From the moment we arrived, the staff was very inviting and professional. I had the prime rib and my husband had the filet. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. North Augusta needs more like this. We highly recommend Bistro 55 and look forward to our next meal there. Thank you for a great evening!

Yelp ratings currently is 5 stars with 5 people !! I like the building, its really nice inside. My mother in law had booked the table, she got a text asking to confirm that we were still coming for lunch. She confirms but when we get to the restaurant they have no knowledge of the booking at all. Luckily she had not deleted the text from the automated booking service and they seated us. Wife asked to start with coffee, it comes out and its cold, told waiter and he immediately corrects that. Side note another table came in while we were eating and the lady on that table had coffee and she sent it back because it was cold !!!! Wife's food should have had a green salad with it, it did not come out with it and had to ask the waiter for it. Drain in men's toilet had a lot of water coming up from it. All that apart the food was actually quite good, but for the prices the little niggles should be better. Restaurant opposite was packed, with just 3 tables full in Bistro 55 today.

We love to dine in at the Bistro 55 downtown North Augusta! So far is the best restaurant in the area. The food is delicious! The atmosphere is great! Loved the Christmas decorations! The owner is very nice and friendly, she always makes us feel welcomed when we go there. We continue to go there and highly recommend it. Thank you for the great food and service!

Celebrated my husbands birthday over the weekend. They decorated our table with birthday confetti (very nice touch). The dinner was amazing from the roasted chicken, steak, pork loin to the fish. The bri app and garlic shrimp were sooo good left me wanting more! They even provided a dessert of choice to my husband and sang Happy Birthday! The entire staff is very welcoming and attentive. This is the type of service I am accustomed to up North, and many times lacking in this area. The food takes a bit longer than most restaurants; but, you can't rush fresh delicious food! I would rather wait a bit longer and enjoy a great dish!. Keep up the great work Bistro 55!

Bistro 55 was a No-Show today! We had a lunch reservation, got a message this morning to confirm and confirmed. Showed up in time for our reservation but they were a no-show. Chairs still up on the table, doors locked, lights off. If they were closed for the holidays, or whatever reason, they should be managing their RESY account better. Can't comment on the food, service, nor atmosphere; all were non existent. Advice: make sure to call before you go.

I preface this with the fact that it is Masters week and all restaurants have inflated prices. I accept this if food is great. That is not the case here. Menu changes, bland food, and weak drinks are not acceptable. The service and setting are the best things going for this establishment. Maybe things change next week but buyer beware for now

Great restaurant and very beautifully decorated. The food was excellent. The service was very good. I will definitely go back.

We had a beautiful and delicious holiday Sunday brunch. Restaurant was light, festive, tastefully decorated. Bottomless mimosas delicious and a good price $11. I had a simple but excellent french omelette of gruyère with pungent fresh thyme. My friend loved her french toast with apricot preserves. We both liked that the serving sizes were lunch-appropriate, not an "avalanche of food" that would make us uncomfortable the rest of the day. Everyone from hostess to waitress to busboy was welcoming, friendly and helpful. Street parking very easy. Neighborhood is so pretty for an after lunch stroll. Look forward to returning for dinner.

As usual this place does not disappoint. Just had brunch here and it was amazing. I am not a fan of anything brunch but I would eat brunch here every single day! The service as usual is very friendly and personable. My favorite spot in the CSRA for dinner and now also for brunch. FYI.... Make sure you get a basket of the croissants! Yum yum yum!!

The service was very poor . We waited too long and it was after Master's Week . My Bistro 55 salad was almost non-existent for $14.00. But the Escargot, Duck and Salmon were very good .

Great Hostess and server. Ambience was excellent with appropriate music. Menu was well balanced and wine list had excellent choices. Everything we had was over the top great. Mussels, house salad, sole incredible and my Ribeye( which they happily sliced for me)was fantastic! Large 14 oz selection. My friend who had the NY selection was equally thrilled. We both cleaned our plates. French bread pudding through the roof. Did not expect this quality a restaurant. Maurice , Eveline and Paulette are to be congratulated for bringing upscale dining to our area.

This restaurant is located where another used to be. The inside has been completely redone and it is lovely! The staff was amazing and so was the food. I suggest starting with a drink at the bar and taking your time over dinner. Can't wait to go back!

Just finished Father's Day Brunch at Bistro 55. Every meal was a 10/10. Service was great. If you missed out this year, make sure to make a reservation for next Father's Day. Their food is always top notch.

Bistro 55. What is Bistro 55? Well in one word it is a fine food restaurant that serves French food and has good service and friendly. It is a place where people can relax and enjoy themselves. The food you ask? Well being a French restaurant that is what you can expect, good food made from the heart. I being vegetarian I had the Salmon that usually is made is mash potatoes but insteadd has fries and vegetables and salad nicoise made of green spinach tuna olives and eggs. Of course no eggs added for me. Don't get me wrong it is not a vegan restaurant it is French fine dining restaurant that offers more than just fish and is also open for brunch. The service and people there are friendly too. So if you live nearby or visiting a relative do drop by, you wont be disappointed

Food, service and the ambiance was wonderful. We sat outside for an early dinner this past Saturday. Ordered a lovely bottle of rose and enjoyed the surroundings. Great experience. The owners, chef and the rest of the team were delightful and very welcoming. Escargot was delicious, along with the sole, and the entrecôte. We will be back.

One of the worst restaurant experiences, felt like we were scammed. We showed up for a reservation on time and were asked to wait for 15minutes despite there being open tables (red flag but not a big deal). Then, I had to go back to the waitstand and when I asked again, they just cleaned a table that was open from when we first arrived. After sitting down, it took another 10-15minutes even for the menus to come. After ordering our food, it took almost an hour for our food to arrive. If our reservation was at 1pm, it is now 2:30pm before we even get to eat. They brought out 3 slices of stale french bread in a basket with a stained napkin while we waited because the "kitchen is backed up". When our entrees did come, it was pitiful and seemed like the kitchen just ran out of food. Croque monsieur is a sandwich (and says so on the menu), mine was served as a single slice of white bread, open face. I've never had a worse "sandwich" that cost me $20. Also, the "french fries" were just fingerling potatoes and were way over salted. My wife's $18 "waffles" were literally 3 pieces of bread grilled in a waffle iron, were tiny, and came with 2..literally, TWO...blueberries and no apricot jam that was mentioned in the menu. The food was not good and seemed worse than amateur. I don't know how to put it into words other than saying it seemed like somebody who either ran out ingredients or doesn't usually cook made our food. Because everything was incredibly late and unappetizing, we just took our meal to go and asked for the check. Overall, a terrible experience from food to service. I feel bad because I know the restaurant business is difficult but it was one of the worst meals I've had and was ashamed in front of family for the mother's day experience that they had. If you're in Hammonds Ferry, just go to the Larder or Manuel's.

My family and I dined at Bistro 55 for the first time tonight to celebrate my birthday and it was one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and the ambiance is wonderful. We were seated immediately and the owner and wait staff could not do enough for us. they took such special care of us and made certain everything was perfect. They have a wonderful menu and the food was outstanding. Our entire family enjoyed everything they ate. It's such a special place , we can't wait to go back.

We are thrilled to have this wonderful restaurant within walking distance of our home. It is nestled in the middle of our neighborhood and offers both indoor and outdoor dining in a beautiful setting. I have enjoyed amazing seafood and roasted chicken dishes there. Last night we had a crème brûlée cheesecake with fresh whipped cream and raspberry sauce and it was so delicious it brought happy tears to my eyes. One of the best gifts of dining here is the service. The owners go above and beyond to take care of their guests. Paulette is warm and makes every person there feel welcome and at home. Hammonds Ferry is so fortunate to have three outstanding restaurants (we are also big fans of Manuel's and Hammond's Ferry Larder) and we are so grateful to now have Bistro 55 as part of our neighborhood family.