Cured 18th & 21st

This is a fine jazz club tucked in behind a nice restaurant. Have yourself an evening of sublime music, delicious foods, amazing crafted drinks, great bartenders, and good company at 18th & 21st. We made a last-minute decision to try for some of the nightly jazz (except Monday) at 18th & 21st on a Friday evening (Oct 2025), hip-ly named for the prohibition amendment and repeal :-) There’s a free parking garage right across from the entrance of the building they share with a sister restaurant, Cured. We arrived in the bright seasonally-decorated welcoming lobby about 7:50pm. We ought to have made reservations, but in under 10min, the reception staff took us to the more intimate room towards the back where we were seated at at the bar, which is really what we wanted. When we arrived, the 6pm jazz band had just gone on break, so we felt free to chat with friendly regulars and with the bar staff. They have a changing list of ten craft beers from $6 to $21, plus one $6 non-alcoholic brew. Five of the $14-$35 per-glass vintage wines from their list of 17 are preserved with the “corovin” system that keeps air out, so they are never “corked”. We focussed on their list of 11 crafted $13-$22 cocktails plus 5 non-alcoholic ones, all made with quality ingredients, each naming the staff member(s) (and guests) who formulated the recipe! We found Alex’s $16 Fernetinez sublimely sweet: of bitter fernet amaro, Frederick-based locally-sourced award-winning McClintock One Last Time gin (exclusive for 18th&21st), smooth Luxardo liqueur, and a sweet vermouth. We loved the aroma and flavor of the classic Smoked Old Fashioned of bourbon from Kentucky’s 10th-oldest distillery, Green River, moved to a mild well-rounded sweetness by brown sugar simple syrup, smoked in front of me by Mike (if i remember), with added richness from smoky bitters. They have a creative menu of $30 to $65 entrees, plus salads, small plates, apps, and sides, and they have a changing menu of small plates. We really hadn’t planned on eating, but we couldn’t resist. The $17 duck bao buns had thin tender filets with a sweet lightly-salty apricot-soy glaze and a tangy crunchy pickled cucumber slaw on a soft folded yeasted slightly-sweet white-flour bun. The $12 pair of fried fresh-tasting oysters were sweet and juicy with a light-flavored crunchy crust. They were so yummy, and easy to enjoy with our cocktails. Rodney Kelly’s jazz band was excellent, playing with spirit, joking with each other and the audience, even staging a song or two with a skilled member of the restaurant staff. Afterwards we had brief moments with some of the band members, like an intimate jazz club. Later in the evening, i also had a Turkish Sunset, a Manhattan-variation created in a collaboration among the staff and a guest (Well-done Ozzie!). I love Elijah Craig, and wanted to try their dry toasted rye, with housemade allspice dram syrup, Small Hands grenadine, and bitters. By now, i felt very much at home with the staff, and when i learned that one of them had helped formulate this beverage, i confided that its amazing complexity was, for me, just a touch too dry. Alex (if i remember) considered the ingredients and the target flavors, and added just a touch of a sweet lemony liqueur, perfectly complimenting the recipe’s flavors! Real-time crafting goes above and beyond, Thank you! (And when they next update the menu, maybe they’ll have a custom option named for me :-)

I vaguely remember my experience at Cured 18th & 21st many years ago, so when a colleague suggested we meet there for lunch the other day, I was happy to try it again. I love that there’s a parking garage nearby, so that’s nice. The service was very friendly and I enjoyed my meal. I had the fish and chips, and the fish was served fresh and hot with fries and coleslaw. I’m not a coleslaw girl, so it wasn’t for me. My colleague had the Caesar salad and added salmon, which is her usual go to. Overall, it was a great Columbia spot for lunch.

My mom and I had early dinner at 18th & 21 earlier in January 2026. We didn't have a reservation but staff got us a table within 10 min, I guess we got lucky. It was a fancy and relaxing atmosphere with live music (Friday evening). Everything we ordered was delicious. I would come back again!

The restaurant hosted the local ladies of the Goldman Sachs - One Million Black Women in Business for our first in person meetup since most of graduated in December 2024. The food, the atmosphere, and the service were WONDERFUL. As one of the organizers, I was impressed at how easy they made it to find a private space, choose the items in our buffet, and pay. We will definitely be back!

I had the most beautiful experience here celebrating my 5 year anniversary with my boyfriend. Our waitress Amanda, was extraordinary! She was extremely sweet and accommodating. My boyfriend has severe nut and shellfish allergies and she was able to make us feel at ease and knew the menu well. The food was delicious! The burger was juicy and flavorful, and my boyfriend loved the chicken sandwich. We will be back!

My boyfriend and I went here for the first time last night for our anniversary and we had a great time. The food and drinks were AMAZING! From the ambiance to the jazz band to the service - everything was just incredible. Our server, Angel, was awesome and knowledgeable. The vegetarian “steak” was phenomenal too! PLEASE don’t ever get rid of that menu item! It’s so hard as a vegetarian to try new restaurants and not have to end up just getting a salad. We will definitely be back!

Girls night out, celebrating a friend's birthday. 10 out of 10 on food, drinks, atmosphere, and service. Will come back again, most definitely! Hopefully on a date night next time LOL

I recently had the opportunity to visit your restaurant for the first time while attending an event. During the visit, I was given the opportunity to order from your menu. After seeing a photo of your lobster roll online, I decided to try it. Unfortunately, when the lobster roll arrived, it looked nothing like the picture advertised. I was very disappointed with the lobster presentation, the minimal amount of lobster, and most importantly, the taste. While the service was very good and appreciated, I am concerned about how the dish was approved to leave the kitchen given its quality. I chose not to return the meal at the time because it had been paid for by someone else, and I did not want to appear ungrateful or cause any discomfort during the event. However, I did want to share this feedback directly, as the experience did not meet my expectations based on your online presentation.

I would definitely recommend visiting 18 and 21st for great place , great good , nice ambience, and the live band was awesome.

what a fantastic experience. the food was good, the live piano was pleasant. the real difference maker for me was our bartender Able. he provided NEXT LEVEL service! I don't know what he's being paid but I'm positive it isn't enough! would 10/10 come back just to him!

This is a fine jazz club tucked in behind a nice restaurant. Have yourself an evening of sublime music, delicious foods, amazing crafted drinks, great bartenders, and good company at 18th & 21st. We made a last-minute decision to try for some of the nightly jazz (except Monday) at 18th & 21st on a Friday evening (Oct 2025), hip-ly named for the prohibition amendment and repeal :-) There's a free parking garage right across from the entrance of the building they share with a sister restaurant, Cured. We arrived in the bright seasonally-decorated welcoming lobby about 7:50pm. We ought to have made reservations, but in under 10min, the reception staff took us to the more intimate room towards the back where we were seated at at the bar, which is really what we wanted. When we arrived, the 6pm jazz band had just gone on break, so we felt free to chat with friendly regulars and with the bar staff. They have a changing list of ten craft beers from $6 to $21, plus one $6 non-alcoholic brew. Five of the $14-$35 per-glass vintage wines from their list of 17 are preserved with the "corovin" system that keeps air out, so they are never "corked". We focussed on their list of 11 crafted $13-$22 cocktails plus 5 non-alcoholic ones, all made with quality ingredients, each naming the staff member(s) (and guests) who formulated the recipe! We found Alex's $16 Fernetinez sublimely sweet: of bitter fernet amaro, Frederick-based locally-sourced award-winning McClintock One Last Time gin (exclusive for 18th&21st), smooth Luxardo liqueur, and a sweet vermouth. We loved the aroma and flavor of the classic Smoked Old Fashioned of bourbon from Kentucky's 10th-oldest distillery, Green River, moved to a mild well-rounded sweetness by brown sugar simple syrup, smoked in front of me by Mike (if i remember), with added richness from smoky bitters. They have a creative menu of $30 to $65 entrees, plus salads, small plates, apps, and sides, and they have a changing menu of small plates. We really hadn't planned on eating, but we couldn't resist. The $17 duck bao buns had thin tender filets with a sweet lightly-salty apricot-soy glaze and a tangy crunchy pickled cucumber slaw on a soft folded yeasted slightly-sweet white-flour bun. The $12 pair of fried fresh-tasting oysters were sweet and juicy with a light-flavored crunchy crust. They were so yummy, and easy to enjoy with our cocktails. Rodney Kelly's jazz band was excellent, playing with spirit, joking with each other and the audience, even staging a song or two with a skilled member of the restaurant staff. Afterwards we had brief moments with some of the band members, like an intimate jazz club. Later in the evening, i also had a Turkish Sunset, a Manhattan-variation created in a collaboration among the staff and a guest (Well-done Ozzie!). I love Elijah Craig, and wanted to try their dry toasted rye, with housemade allspice dram syrup, Small Hands grenadine, and bitters. By now, i felt very much at home with the staff, and when i learned that one of them had helped formulate this beverage, i confided that its amazing complexity was, for me, just a touch too dry. Alex (if i remember) considered the ingredients and the target flavors, and added just a touch of a sweet lemony liqueur, perfectly complimenting the recipe's flavors! Real-time crafting goes above and beyond, Thank you! (And when they next update the menu, maybe they'll have a custom option named for me :-)

Wow! What a unique place. Came here for my anniversary dinner and had an incredible time! The menu is small and indulgent but everything we had was great. We got 2 drinks, 1 app, 2 entrees and it was about $200 including tip. Note that they do automatically include 20% on all bills. The music is at a perfect volume to enjoy and chat. We had the lobster fritters which had huge chunks of lobster and a butter sauce. If I had to be hyper critical, I'd note that the batter itself was tasteless (though crispy!) and the butter sauce was plain. I would've rather had more of a duck sauce with it. For entrees - my husband got the short rib and I got the scallops. The scallops were delish and came with 6, which I felt was a lot! I loved the pumpkin puree (I'm sure this is seasonal and would change) and the crispy prosciutto. My husband love his short rib, noting it was tender and fell right apart. We were also given a nice cupcake and card to celebrate our anniversary, which was very thoughtful. My only complaint is there was one couple who was more than a bit disruptive and staff did nothing to subdue them. For reference, there are house rules listed on each table, including noting for guests to use inside voices and not take phone calls. I guess these are optional "rules"? The woman was singing LOUDLY to the instrumental jazz music in this small restaurant. Later, the man took a FACETIME PHONE CALL, which is just absolutely outrageous. Our waitress went to give them their bill and didn't say anything to them...? Several tables turned to stare at them. Not sure why they weren't upheld to the standard of the restaurant but for the price we paid, and for the rules literally listed on the table, plus tip is automatically included, this was frustrating. In any case, everything was delicious, ambience was beautiful, and our service was great. We would return!

Food: - fries were seasoned well but not crunchy which was disappointing - smash burger was cooked well and flavorful - lobster roll was average and the sauce was too sweet/sour for our liking Service: - service was great and our servers were nice Ambiance: - the place is very casual

A true speakeasy-themed supperclub that transports you to a scene of Lady Sings the Blues. Dare I admit the tender Braised Short Ribs stole the show from my Life's a Peach cocktail. The Reyes Paloma served as a perfect close to the savory dish. After enjoying this region, it's hard to return and enjoyed Cured the same way.

Hello everyone I had the pleasure of dining at 18th and 21st. What a wonderful place to have a date night. The entrance reminds you of a speakeasy hidden away as you walk through Cured. The doorway reveals elegant seating, a full bar, and stage for live music. I was fortunate to enjoy the live jazz band for about an hour before the restaurant closed. The bartenders came ready to serve and prepared amazing cocktails. I encourage you to get them to have fun and make you a cocktail of their choice off menu. The appetizers and food did not disappoint one bit. I throughly enjoyed the charcuterie spread which is al a carte. The more you order the more you save in a way with the single item cost of $8. Go for the Serrano and Chorizo. The tempura was fresh, crispy, and plentiful. It did arrive a bit greasy which was ok because it came directly out of the fryer and very hot upon arrival. It would be nice if it were paired with a dipping sauce. The main course was a home run and honestly you can't go wrong between the lamb or short rib. The lamb was well seasoned and grilled to the perfect temp. Don't be afraid to place the utensils aside and go for it. The short rib gives you at home comfort food made with care. The beef flavor was bold, savory, and had an amazing tenderness. Honestly you could eat it with a spoon. Overall 4.5 of 5 I do recommend guest to arrive early to take in the ambiance, capture photos, have a cocktail, and prepare for the live music entertainment. Also know that gratuity 20% is automatically included despite the amount of guest in your party. I'm excited for my next visit. Thank you

What a cool spot! You have to walk through the connecting restaurant, Cured, before you go through the wooden door to 18th & 21st. It's dimly lit and creates a romantic vibe. A live pianist played at the beginning and throughout the evening, the music switched up a bit which was great to hear. A bit loud when the band played but really fun vibes. I first tried their Blueberry Mint Lemondrop cocktail which was a bit sweet but still good. For my 2nd drink I switched it to It's Daiquiri Thyme which was similar to a rum punch and very refreshing. For foods, we shared the Brussels Sprouts, Day Boat Scallops, and Maryland Crabcake. All the food were delicious but I definitely feel everything had so much sauce it was a little overpowering. The Brussels sprouts were smothered in it and the scallops with polenta had a lot as well along with the crabcake. The servers kept refilling my water glass multiple times given how thirsty I was from all the sauce and salty flavors of the dishes we ordered. Even though we couldn't finish our food and took leftovers, we still ended up sharing the Earl Grey Crème Brûlée for dessert. It was a bit sweeter than how I normally liked but still great. Such a cool restaurant to dine at for a good date night. I'll have to try something off the grill next time that might not be as sauce dominated. Otherwise, the ambience here is great.

We visited Cured 18th & 21st the night before Valentine's Day. This speakeasy-style spot offers a refined dining and bar experience with live jazz and an inviting atmosphere. Our server, Eyasu, was knowledgeable and attentive, making helpful menu recommendations. While reservations are recommended for the restaurant, we dined at the bar and enjoyed excellent appetizers before moving to the restaurant area for drinks and live music. It was the perfect start to Valentine's weekend, and I highly recommend Cured 18th & 21st. Brussels Sprouts-Excellent Lobster Crispy Rice-Excellent Philly Cheese Steak Roll- Excellent Duck Fat Fries-Great Cram of Crab Soup-Excellent Forest Mushroom Soup-Good

I Went here for retirement dinner. We were in the private event room which was really. There was soft music playing the wait staff was excellent. The food was amazing we had a food choice of salmon the quarter roast chicken or the filet mignon I chose the salmon which was delicious. The dessert was also delicious. I would definitely come here for dinner again.

Service was extremely slow. Food was baaad (owned by Copper Canyon). Generic middle of the road churn and burn menu.

I enjoyed my visit. The atmosphere was sexy and gave speakeasy vibes. I enjoy live music so that's why I wanted to visit. The bartender was great in his recommendations and really friendly. My meal was good. The vegetable that came with the short rib was amazing. I'm not sure what It was(looked like a broc/cauliflower hybrid) lol. I've never had an old fashion on tap and was skeptical at first to try but I'm glad I did. It was really good. I never get dessert but I felt like being greedy and ordered this apple pastry which was delectable. I'll definitely return when the full band is there to perform.

I came here to celebrate an anniversary dinner, and I have to say, it really feels like the place to be on the weekend. It's tucked away between buildings. You'd never know it was there, which seems to be a Columbia thing, honestly. We checked in and waited about 10 minutes before being called back, then another 10 minutes at our table before a waitress came by. A slow start for sure, but once she arrived, everything picked up. The drinks were AMAZING. Strong but you couldn't even taste the liquor, which made them dangerously good. As for the food, my lamb chops were delicious, and the salad came with whole sardines, which was a nice surprise. My partner wanted the crab cakes but they had already run out, so she went with the pasta instead, which was decent but nothing too special. What really brought the whole evening together was the live music. They had a great mix of songs and even though we were probably younger than most of the crowd, we still had a timeeee. We also got complimentary champagne and cake to celebrate, which was a really nice touch. It looks like their menu changes from time to time, so I'd definitely come back to see what else they have.

Wonderful place. My wife and I went for our anniversary. We didn't even know this place existed so I searched for "upscale restaurants" and up popped 18th & 21st. The food is fantastic. We had the Brussel Sprout app, and the Lamb Rack and Scallops for our mains. Prepared and tasted great. The waitstaff was incredible. Attentive but not at all overly so. In the background they had a jazz pianist playing, adding to the already-nice ambiance. Yes this place is expensive but you get what you pay for. Definitely well worth it, especially for a special occasion.

Ambiance, service and live music are very good. The servers are very pleasant, patient and helpful. The food items selected this time weren't as good as my previous experience but fair. We had the braised short rib, which wasn't as tender as most places and the sauce was missing a richness in flavor. The pork chop was tender but would be enhanced with a richer sauce. The Brussels were good. Dessert we tried the bread pudding which could use a bit more moisture and/or a sweet sauce. The brownie is warm, more fudge based and was very tasty paired well with some berries. If you add some actual pecans/nuts (per request) aside from the bacon crisps it would be dynamite!

Alex was a great server. The staff is knowledgeable and quick. We did bar service. I got the Irish espresso martini and swapped the Glendalough for Uncle Nearest 1865. In addition, the summer solstice fell a bit flat. The ambiance here is wonderful though so I am interested in trying the entrees as well as the other side @ Cured.

This is my first visit to 18th and 21st and it's always solid! If you're looking for a dining experience that combines a speakeasy vibe, live music, and elevated cuisine, look no further than 18th and 21st! It's hands down one of our favorite spots in Maryland. The Vibe: Always classy, always a vibe. Perfect for a night out or a special occasion. Don't miss the live music--it sets the tone for an unforgettable evening. Pro tip: Ask for Adam at the bar for a stellar cocktail experience! Drink: * Smoked Old Fashioned (a smoky, bold masterpiece) Appetizers: * Coconut Shrimp * Tuna Tartare Entrees: * Braised Beef Short Rib (melt-in-your-mouth perfection) * Salmon (cooked to perfection) This is perfect for date night or catching up with friends.

TLDR: Go for live music, drinks, and green curry mussels. Skip the Branzino and croquettes. I was so excited to visit this speakeasy with my friend. The speakeasy itself is really cool and has a fun moody vibe. The music and drinks were also really great. What was not great was the service and some of the food. When we tried to order appetizers our server said that the table was smaller so she recommends ordering all the food at once ( which doesn't make sense). When my friend said we would still like to order, she just repeated that the table was really small. The order wasn't put in until the rest of our order was placed. What to skip: Branzino ( it hurts my heart to say this because I love Branzino). The Branzino was only ok and the rice wasn't cooked at all. It wasn't al dente- it was severely undercooked. When I told the waitress she told me jasmine rice is harder than other rice ( ). I explained that I've had jasmine rice before and that this was not cooked. Instead of taking the plate she made me scrape off the rice on to an appetizer plate. I never send this back unless something is very wrong and at almost $50 for this entree, severely undercooked rice shouldn't be on the plate. What to get: -Green curry mussels - this was phenomenal. - pork chop -Brussels sprouts I'd definitely come back for the drinks and mussels.

It was so nice to get fancy from time to time and the ambiance was perfect. While waiting for our meal, live jazz filled the room. Although we were in the back tables with soft sofa booths, the staff was very attentive. We felt special and taken care of.

After realizing both Cured and 18th & 21st was in the same building. I needed to give this establishment another try! This time it was to 18th & 21st for dinner. I was a little skeptical about the whole "Speakeasy" vibe but after being escorted to a location, you would never actually find walking around on your own, it definitely fits the description. I love the 60s Supper Club feel, it's like the moment you walk through the door, you are thrown into a time of sky views , Jazz and fine dining. The waiter was very attentive and knowledgable about our options on the menu, there was a lot to choose from. This is definitely a grown and sext date night event and not cheap, although every thing we ordered was great, I am not sure if our food was worth the price. If you ever just want to sit in someplace nice, with live jazz and a great atmosphere, this would be the place to check out!

Excellent service, great drinks & food. BBBBLT sliders: sooooo good! The bacon is thick, juicy & salty. The bacon reminded me of a thick piece of pork belly. If they had this as an entree, I'd order this every time Crab appetizer: a bit too floral for me but overall was okay. On the other hand, the crabmeat was juicy and quite sizable. Ribeye: I ordered this medium rare but came out more medium well. It was a little expensive but most steaks are nowadays. I ordered it with the truffle butter which was the perfect option. Mac & cheese: wow, this was really cheesy! It has a huge cheese pull effect Mushroom pasta: this was good but not as creamy as I thought it would be. Corn chowder: I loved this desert! It wasn't overly sweet and had a bunch of delightful surprises hidden inside. I'd def order again!!

Absolutely loved that speakeasy vibes. The cocktails were delicious and the apps we got were delicious. The live jazz music really made this an evening worth remembering. Looking forward to going back to have a full dinner. Not pictured: the most delicious sweet heat Brussels I've ever had. We inhaled them. Excellent service.

Good drinks and ambiance but disappointing food. We visited 18th & 21st on a Wednesday night. We visited 18th & 21st on a Wednesday night, and it was under half full. The dining area is cute with a ceiling mimicking a city skyline, nice furniture, blue lights, and a piano player playing live. I tried the until next time to drink, we split the lobster and vegetable tempura as a starter, and I tried the mushroom pasta as a main. My drink was excellent with a great combination of flavors. The dish was served as a chunk of lobster in the middle of the plate, vegetables surrounding the lobster, and a thin, sweet sauce on the bottom. The vegetables in the tempura were tasty with the sauce. The lobster was chewy, and it was difficult to get any sauce on the lobster. The mushroom pasta was bland with a thin watery sauce. Overall, I would recommend 18th & 21st for the drinks but not for the food.

So you ever visit a place and wonder why it took you so long because the experience was so good? That was my experience at 18th & 21st. I went with a couple of my friends for our last book club session of the year and it was a pleasant surprise. We ordered the wings, brussel sprouts, crab pizza, mussels & egg rolls appetizers. Everything was so good (minus the pizza: we found the bread to be too thick) that we decided to order another round and ditch the main course. Our server was kind and attentive, checking on us every couple of minutes. We wanted to be able to chat about the book, so the ambiance was appropriate despite the music playing in the background. It wasn't too loud. It was a bit difficult to get reservations; we had to sit at the high tops cause that's all they had left, so book early!

I celebrated my birthday at 18th & 21st and friends and I have to so that is always one of my go to's. It's intimate, the service is always impeccable, food and drinks are DELICIOUS, never disappoints and the ambiance inviting. I love Wednesday nights as you get to enjoy live jazz. 18th & 21st always leave me with plans to return soon.

Fabulous spot. I've driven past this restaurant several times but finally ventured in. Not disappointed at all. We sat outside and enjoyed the music and wonderful weather. Maurice was awesome and made great recommendations. We will be back for sure especially to enjoy the green curry mussels!!!!

Yummy!! The layout is cool. There are several rooms so that all parties aren't in one place. The lighting is different in each and so is the seating. Parking is easy and close by. The food and drinks were very good. Our waiter made recommendations and we were not disappointed! I'd go back again and again.

.....amazing great sexy spot to chill on a date. Live music service was great Drinks are eclectic.

This place is a whole vibe! Perfect for a date night! The live jazz music was everything! Although they're no longer a "speakeasy," it gives those feels, and I love it! They're located inside Cured, and although it's considered a separate restaurant, you still have to check in at the Cured hostess desk! Convenient, free parking garage next door! Was here last night to celebrate a friend's birthday. We had 10 in our party and they were able to accommodate us! Our server, Shelly, was great. Thank you for making my friend's night so special. The drinks were great. My fave was the "do you see," and I recommend it! Restaurant Week was going on, but I couldn't eat most of the menu offerings, so I stuck to the main menu. At least they didn't require that the entire party participate in Restaurant Week as some places do. I got the braised short rib, and it was quite flavorful and filling. Everyone enjoyed their food! Overall a great evening, and I'd recommend this place for a special night out.

First time at this restaurant. It was great Ambiance is that of speakeasy Quiet. Romantic atmosphere. Big long bar Up front is just a regular restaurant. You walk through to another entrance. Very intriguing Service was amazing. Food served. Ontime. No long wait. Presented beautifully. And servers are super nice and efficient Food was amazing. I got mushrooms and squid and salad. All perfect My friend got steak and said it was cooked just as he desired I would recommend for sure Easy parking. It's a garage. Right across

Wow this is a very interesting place here. So there is a restaurant on the outside called cured. This part of the restaurant is hidden in the back and can only be reserved... no walk ins. The decor is vibrant it has a vintage allure. Food: omg!! The food was sooo goood! I had the beef rib with fingerling potatoes. It was perfect. I have to come back for it again. The icing on the cake was the band of live music! It was sooo good! I was delighted to discover this place and I'm looking forward to come again.

Babbbbyyyyyy those Shrimp and Grits were amazing. I was here for a private event that was buffet style. We had shrimp and grits, buffalo chicken sliders, bacon, asparagus quiche, French toast and fruit .... Our private bartender she was great very friendly. The room we were in was very cozy. Parking is garage parking . I can't wait to actually come back and order off the menu.

The food was good. I wouldn't say it was anything to brag about. But it had a good taste. For a starter I ordered the Brussels sprouts in a peanut sauce. The Brussels sprouts were delicious. They were very tender and flavorful. For an entree I ordered the ribeye with truffle Mac n cheese. The ribeye was cooked to perfection however it needed more seasoning. I was very dissatisfied with the Mac n cheese. It was not flavorful at all and it didn't seem as thought it was a truffle Mac n cheese. For dessert I ordered the crème brûlée which was good but how can you really mess that up honestly. For a beverage I ordered the smoke old fashioned which was good...just wish it had more of a Smokey flavor. The service was impeccable. The waiter was very friendly and attentive. He gave great suggestions and seemed very knowledgeable about the menu. The ambiance was superb. The aesthetic gave a fancy, class 1950's bar setting. They also had a live band which I throughly enjoyed. I would recommend trying this establishment especially if you are looking for a close local fancy bar in the area.

Visiting here for our anniversary dinner. Very nice ambiance. Pretty intimate setting. I didn't care for the pork chop due to lack of seasoning but my wife loved her dish. Our waiter was pretty good. Would return and try another entree.

Dinner for 2. Visited on a Saturday night in early March, had an 8 pm reservation. 18th and 21st is lovely and I would definitely come again for the drinks, jazz music, and ambiance. Had the scallops, red snapper, caesar salad, and mushroom soup. The food is ok, I'd rate it a 6 out of 10, although I had soft crab sliders which were so wonderful that I would rate 8 out of 10. I also had two delicious pear mojitos. Our server Abel was absolutely awesome. The band and music were perfect, and despite it being a place that offers live music, it never gets so loud that you can't hold a conversation. I would definitely go again.

A cute, classy, vibey jazz spot with delicious food and drinks. Went on a Friday night and was able to get seated quickly. I was pleasantly surprised since my previous attempts weren't successful without reservations. I highly recommend marking reservations. If you don't get seating at 18th & 21st you can still enjoy the restaurant portion at Cured. IF you enjoy truffles and scallops I definitely recommend their Truffle Croquette and Seared Scallops. And for dessert, try their Classic Creme Brûlée as it will not disappoint. The drinks were also good. They had some interesting concoctions and some twists on classic cocktails. The jazz show was really nice and captivating. I love jazz and speakeasy's so this is the perfect spot for date night, a celebration, or an outing with friends, or alone!

Great service! Great atmosphere! Great drinks! Great food! Great experience! Go just go!

Love this restaurant, delicious food and an amazing ambiance. It's on the pricier side but worth every penny! My friends and I received excellent service as well, loved our waiter!

A fine dining restaurant that no longer calls itself a speakeasy but still has all the vibes. Actually, a really high class speakeasy because it's bigger than your typical, has an elegant setting, and live piano music. You'd expect the cocktails to be great and they don't disappoint. But if you're a scotch or whiskey drinker, you are in for a treat. 600 bottles in stock. The food is really good; and exceptional by speakeasy standards (because many speakeasies only have light fare). Our waitress was really helpful at giving us suggestions and course correcting us if there was something better to try.

This establishment is only for the grown and sexy, okay?! We had dinner reservations here for a friend's birthday party. Upon entering and providing our party's name, we were taken to a back room where a live band and singer were performing. The space was dark, mysterious, but also very romantic. I loved the atmosphere here. I definitely recommend checking this place out if you're looking for a nice date night with live music. The singer also took requests, but of course she didn't know every song under the sun. Her voice was beautiful and having the live band really made it a night to remember. I am not an adventurous eater, so I kept it simple and ordered the burger and fries. It was cooked to perfection and was a great burger. If you're a fry conossieur like me, then you know all fries are not created equal. These fries were yummy! 5/5 I highly recommend this establish and would love to return soon.

I didn't get to stay for long but I had such a great time ! We were in a beautiful room with live jazz and a bartender they were very accommodating to our large party. There was not one thing that wasn't superb on this menu ! The Brussels the scallops all of it was so delicious I give this resturant a 12/10

I went here to celebrate a friend's birthday. It was a rather snazzy joint -- subdued lighting, intimate space, lovely decor. We went on a Friday evening and a small jazz band began playing around 6pm. They were great. They even took a small break at one point to play a happy birthday ditty for us. That was a nice touch. We also got a complimentary birthday dessert. Our waitress was attentive, kind, and not snooty at all. Overall, we had a great time. If you want to go, make a reservation well in advance. There are a rather limited number of tables. When I called 4 days ahead of time there were no Friday slots left from 5:30 - 8:00. Also, be prepared to spend a good chunk of change. None of the entrees are less than $30 and some of them are above $60, and the portions are "fancy". Meaning small. Everything was delicious, though. Would go again for a special occasion.

Love the name and vibe of this place. Who wouldn't love a speakeasy style restaurant (though we opted for an early dinner on the Cured side of the restaurant)?!?!? We also opted for a tapas style dinner of appetizers: bean and ham soup, duck fat fries, herbed falafel, and grilled chicken skewers with peach BBQ sauce and cucumber/radish salad. The bean and ham soup surprised us with a red base but was excellent. The duck fat fries were perfectly crisp on the outside and soft inside. Incidentally they were tasty with the Peach BBQ sauce. The chicken skewers were perfectly done. I was disappointed by the falafel. It came sandwich style in a pita pocket with 2 falafel balls in each half. The tzatziki was very unusual- finely shredded, long strips of cucumber mixed with what I assume was yogurt. It was very thick but also the yogurt had been watery and left small puddles on my plate. By the time it was delivered both the bottom sides of pita and falafel were soggy. I ended up pulling the falafel out to just eat them. They were soft and smoothly blended which is not my preferred consistency for falafel. They were also somewhat bland. For drinks I had the Cardi Peach which was very good! My husband, a whiskey guy, had a sampling of whiskeys. If you like whiskey they have a HUGE menu- almost 500 between the two sides. From all over the world. For dessert we had warm stone fruit clafouti and donut bread pudding. I would have preferred the clafouti with more fruit. The donut bread pudding was very good! It tasted just like a warm Krispy Kreme donut. Service was phenomenal. The bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable. I prefer to chat with bartenders about the alcohols and food I am tasting, history of the establishment, etc and they were very accommodating We will be coming back soon to try the 18th and 21st side of the restaurant. This was a great find and if you are a whiskey person, they have whiskey club that sounds like a ton of fun.

Our first visit to this restaurant. It was definitely worth the trip from Columbia to here. It was on a Saturday noon and not very busy. There were five adults for brunch. We were seated immediately in nice seats. We each ordered our drinks and chosen foods which all came out in a timely manner. For dessert I ordered my favorite key lime pie and was not disappointed. All the desserts were excellent. Now for my one complaint. I used a restroom at the end of my meal. I am physically somewhat handicapped. The door to the restroom was extremely heavy and almost impossible to open. I did manage to open it. Then I was faced with a toilet that was very low--more so than normal. I finally managed it, as well as reopening the door. I felt like I was battling an unmanageable situation. I finally was able to gather my wits and go to the car. My two suggestions are to change out the bathroom doors for more manageable ones, and more accessible toilets. Yes I am physically unable to manage some things but not bathroom doors and/or toilet seats. I encountered other individuals who were having the same issues as I was experiencing. Please look into changing these to make them more user friendly. I would like to return but these issues give me pause!!

My wife and I went to 18th and 21st tonight. We both had the filet mignon and both steaks were cooked perfectly. They were delicious. The service was wonderful with staff appearing even before they were needed. The piano player appeared as we started our meal and made the experience pretty close to perfect. I highly recommend this restaurant and plan to return soon.

If I lived near 18th and 21st, the staff here would know me by name. I was totally hooked the first time we decided to try this place out and although I live far away, I've been able to come back a couple more times since. Per usual, I was early, so I posted up at CURED, which actually shares the same space as 18th and 21st..sounds peculiar but trust me, it works. I was able to take advantage of the very nice HH specials that are worth the trip all by itself! Now it was time for the main event. We were led to the rear of the structure by a lady dressed in 1920's garb. While in tow, she was giving us a quick history lesson about 18th and 21st and how this concept came to fruition honoring the rise and fall of prohibition.. Paying homage to the 18th and 21st amendments respectively :) The formal dining area was actually shocking behind the velvet curtains. We couldn't belive we were in Columbia. Md. It literally was a throwback in time. The food, service and drinks are top notch. During my visits, I've had the NY Strip, Chilean sea bass, lamb chops, scallops and crab cakes and I left full and happy each time. There's live music in the background playing tunes from yesteryear. Although the band members aren't dressed to fit the occasion, they absolutely know what they are doing!! I wish the owners would open up a second location in Washington, DC, because I still don't know what Columbia did to deserve such a cool venue.. Lol!

We dined here during the holidays and it was cool to try for a date night. It was a little awkward trying to find the entrance. The live music was good, but made it really hard to carry on conversation, so not ideal if that is the purpose of your outing. The food was okay. They were out of one of the apps we wanted to try. The short rib was also just okay. The star of the evening was the crème brûlée. Our server was very nice and professional.

Hello. Beautiful date night experience, although it's great for any party. The venue is gorgeous. Many ppl were celebrating their bday. The food was good, although I would have liked more of a variety. Our host was good and attentive. The venue is a speakeasy located inside The Cured. You enter through an unmarked door. It gives 20's vibes. There is live music beginning at 6pm, the speakeasy opens at 5pm. It was a full house, reservations are suggested. There is street parking across the way and a parking garage. The venue is located inside of a business park. This was a really lovely experience.

I guess by now you've figured it out; this is one of my favs. And once again, they did not disappoint. I keep saying I'm going to try Cured (the other restaurant), but haven't yet. This time I had the squid ink scallops. Hey, you can't go wrong with scallops. My girlfriend had the rockfish and I was jealous! It was so good I wished I had ordered that instead. Either way, it's all good. And the drinks.... OMG! I have a penchant for craft cocktails and they have got theee best! I generally go with the Lavender Honey and Lions Mane cocktails. They are delicious! If you haven't been yet, what are you waiting for?