Mt. Washington Tavern

Mt. Washington Tavern sits in one of Baltimore’s cutest pockets, and it was the perfect place to break a 40-hour fast. I started light with a Maryland crab soup that hit every note—rich, comforting, and exactly the kind of bowl you’re grateful for after two days without food. A gin soda followed, then a Chipotle-Lime Chicken rice bowl that had me quietly giving thanks for the simple blessing of eating again. My friend ordered the short rib grilled cheese, and although I was dying for a bite, I stayed committed to easing back into food (she swears it was fantastic). Our server was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience easy. One suggestion: the Happy Hour seating rule is… unnecessary. We were first sat in the back room, only to be told Happy Hour didn’t apply there, and had to walk back to the front to switch tables. A small inconvenience, but a silly one. That said, my friend loved her Happy Hour margarita, so the drinks themselves get a pass. Overall, great food, great service, and a place worth revisiting— just sort out that seating quirk. Thank you!

Must visit! Best place in town! The Mt. Washington Tavern has an amazing atmosphere, delicious food, crafty cocktails, and superb staff. Sunday brunch is exceptional, and Cathy & Jason are so attentive and welcoming, along with all the staff and management. We continue to return because of them and the positive vibes. This place goes above and beyond. The second floor bar and outside terrace is phenomenal, especially with the cool fall football weather. Come out and support this local tavern!

The place is absolutely beautiful and the service was pretty good too. However, the food was very, very bland. The drinks was good just way too much ice. Now when it came to dessert you seemed to be out of everything our party wanted. I had to order dessert 3 different times for them to finally have a dessert.

Haven't been to the Tavern in a while and I'm very happy I stopped back for dinner. My lady and I decided to stop in and grab a quick bite. I ordered the crispy chicken thigh sandwich and damn it was tasty. Backed it up with some sweet potato waffle fries, and to wet the whistle...I ordered the blueberry mojito. What made the dinner even better was our waitress...Teaira was fantastic. She was upbeat, genuinely friendly, and pleasant. She offered her favorite ideas and was on top of checking back with us. We enjoyed dinner and the atmosphere so much, that we called friends who lived close by and they came for drinks. Definitely give this place a look and ask for Teaira

“This was my first time visiting, and it was a fantastic experience. The employees were incredibly nice, and the management was just as welcoming. I loved the atmosphere, and the food and desserts were absolutely top-notch. I’d definitely come back!”

5/26/25 - Another disappointing dining experience. I now remember why I stopped coming here 13 years ago. Yup, 13 years ago. The restaurant itself is still fun and inviting with cheery staff. Our waiter started off great. He informed us that Happy Hour was about to begin. He offered us menus, and drinks were ordered. Long Island Iced Tea - made properly Truffle Fries were dark, hard, cold, and seemed like they had been sitting for quite some time. The seasoning of the fries were straight on point. Tavern Burger - Flavorless. It was ordered medium rare but was served medium well, which is perfect for me but not the person who ordered it. The sliced pickles were tasty. Regular Shoe String Fries - These fries were so much better than the old Truffle Fries received previously, albeit not good. They would have been great if they weren't fried too hard. Tavern Burger with Fries were thankfully 1/2 off Korean Short Rib - bland and desirable aspects with Mashed Potatoes that didn't taste freshly made with String Beans that were seasoned perfectly, but didn't match the meal, in my opinion. Keynote - I asked to replace the string beans with spinach, but was told that I would have to actually pay for a side of spinach because this restaurant will not swap out vegetables. I remember this quirk from 13 years ago. The most upsetting issue with this dining experience was that everything that was served was luke warm to simply cold. Our waiter had the audacity to serve the Short Ribs in a cast iron skillet on top of a plate that was cold. How can a waiter not even check to see if serving dishes, especially cast iron, is warm to the touch. I didn't even want to leave a tip because this definitely offended me as someone who has worked as a waitress. We all know that fries look at a certain way once finished. Waitstaff should definitely know the timing for appetizers. I included pictures of the dining area, which was empty. We arrived at 3:45pm. We we entered there was a table of 3 who were finished their meals and another table of 4 who were finishing their meals. There is no logical reason why our meals were all cold because the restaurant was empty.

The food was on point and the ambience great. Very good seafood options. I sat on the terrace overlooking the street. Waite staff could've been a tad bit more attentive. They were very friendly nonetheless. I will definitely revisit.

The hostess and server were both wonderful. Greeted us with smiles and were kind and attentive throughout our visit. I ordered one of each of the grilled oysters, they were all chef's kiss!!! The Charm City Punch is a MUST HAVE 😋

Customer service was 10/10, the atmosphere and ambience was amazing! The food was delicious as well!

I just wanted to say Patrick is amazing very charismatic, very helpful, very professional definitely makes me want to come back. the crab in the restaurant is best I ever had hands down definitely will be coming back for more and I suggest everybody who's debating on coming just come because u won't regret it I guarantee it!

The crab soup was top notch. The service from Patrick Wesley was even better. Can't wait to go back.

had an amazing experience at Mt. Washington Tavern on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. I stopped in specifically for their Wednesday special, but they had just run out. A little disappointing at first, so I switched gears and ordered the Tavern Wings and a salad. Both were fresh, flavorful, and honestly as good as wings and salad can get. But what truly won me over was the service. The manager came over personally to apologize for the special being sold out and surprised our table with a half slab of ribs and sides to share. Completely unexpected and incredibly thoughtful. The ribs were tender, delicious, and the gesture alone took the night from "good" to "outstanding." That kind of customer care is rare. Mt. Washington Tavern has definitely earned a loyal customer -- I'll be back again and again. Highly recommended!

Our server Patrick Wesley was absolutely amazing 100/10 for the service Very attentive very helpful and willing to go above and beyond Thank you for a wonderful service Patrick you are awesome

Came back for brunch and I'm so glad we did. Everything was delicious. We sat in the sky bar again. It was a beautiful day and weather for it. They had the Sunday football games on with $5 crushes! I ordered the Monte Cristo Waffle Sandwich. It was so tasty. I loved the berry compote that came with it. The Chesapeake omelet that my mom ordered was amazing. I can't remember our servers name but he was friendly and had great energy.

Mt. Washington Tavern has been a local favorite and staple in Baltimore since 1979, I'm so glad I finally got to check it out. I sat on the Skybar, which is a covered deck on the second level and enjoyed the breeze. I had amazing service from Jamar! He was insightful, helpful and checked on me frequently through dinner. It's lots of seating available on both first and second floor, even a room for events! The Chesapeake Rockfish is Parm-crusted and topped with jumbo lump crab, lemon beurre blanc sauce and is def a must try! I also really enjoyed the Tavern Wings and the Delmonico steak (though not cooked to my exact temp preference) it was still very tasty with their housemade steak sauce. For cocktails the Strawberry Rose Spritz was very light and refreshing, def recommend it.

A staple for the community. Great bar, fine restaurant and more. Happy Hour is 4-6 and one special a day. Wednesday is prime rib which is excellent. Fries are thin and perfectly golden. Nachos are huge(half order is plenty and on the happy hour menu) and come with a side of goopy cheese. I wasn't happy with the nachos. Drinks are either weak or strong. Not consistent. On the light rail. Nice walking path by the Jones Falls in front.

I'm so glad I didn't let the reviews steer me away from this place. I stopped by with a few friends on a Friday evening- we hoped to catch the oyster happy hour but were a few minutes too late. We ordered oysters, thai chili wings, crab dip and a Caesar salad. We also ordered the special lemon drop and a dirty martini. The food was delicious and oysters were huge. The restaurant is a nice size and we were seated immediately. Service was friendly and efficient. Overall, I'm shocked the rating is so bad and hopefully more people will visit and post about their positive experiences.

This place is fantastic! Character, charm, clean...old school vibe, newer feel. The building has at least three original walls...which gives it such a warm, cozy feel. Hostess was lovely. Waitress was great! I had the tuna poke bowl with cauliflower rice! So damn good! The menu is huge, lots of choices! Can't wait to go back! Such great people!!

Food: Meh. Service: What service? We were a party of two in a group of 20, plus more coming and going. A reservation. Early, on a not-so-busy Saturday night. In all fairness, the group number did ebb and flow, but it wasn't a "packed/hectic" scene. There would be an automatic 22% gratuity. We were seated at a table and we were told we had to order from the bar. So, I got our drinks, and a little later, ordered our meals. Later, my sandwich came, a reuben, delivered to the table by a kitchen staff who asked around the table to find out whose order it was. Same thing for the second meal--kitchen staff brought it to the table; asked around the table again. Now, multiply this by the number of people in our group. While others who ordered after me were served, my sandwich took a long time to come out of the kitchen. It was room temperature. Dry meat. Sparse house coleslaw. Hard toast. A mountain of strange, dark, hard waffle chips. Very disappointing. I bought more drinks at the bar. Over time, I cleared our area of our plates and glasses to the bar. Then, I went to settle the tab. Eric, behind the bar, was indicated on the bill. I'm angry that this gratuity went to one person. I think the automatic 22% gratuity is lopsided and unfair. Eric had dispensed 2 sodas and 3 draft beers. Other people served our food. I placed the food orders and bussed the table. Just downright shabby. Had I known going to The Mt. Washington Tavern meant "you place the orders, you get the drinks, you bus the tables, you pay a gratuity to someone who did almost nothing," I would not have gone.

That was bad. They didn't have sherry but 4 Oz of sherry wouldn't help the "cream of crab" soup. Bland lumpy tasteless 11 dollar bowl of regret I tried this place again because I work in the building across the street. I would patronize every Friday if the food were decent. Go try the Peppermill cream of crab and REVISE that recipe. Taste your food leaving the kitchen. Food is very expensive.

We stopped here for a drink on the way to a concert. Such a cute place so close to Pimlico. The menu looks fantastic. We will definitely be back to enjoy the outside seating and try some things.

I've been to Mt. Washington Tavern a couple of times, most recently last week for a group dinner. The tavern is nice - cozy, comfortable, casual - and the service is very good. They have a broad variety of drinks (beer, wine, cocktails). I enjoyed their house dirty martini when I was there last week and found it to be a very good version. I think their food is just so-so. We shared several apps: Nachos Grande, Truffle Fries, Bavarian Pretzel Board, and chicken skewers. Definitely standard pub fare. The nachos were disappointment - lots of chips, not much in the way of toppings! Felt very dry and bland. It needed a lot more on it to make it work. It's not a bad place for a casual, pub-traditional meal, but I haven't really enjoyed their food on the occasions I've had it. It's in such a great spot, so I'm sure I'll be back - probably for drinks and a burger!

Atmosphere was great. The food was good. Outside of them being busy and it became hard to catch Kathy service was good. We actually stopped to catch happy hour before heading to the Os game. The menu stated the appetizers were mini appetizer but it was big portions. The drinks were really good. They have an upstairs and downstairs. They also do private events, which a wedding event was going on so the were busy.

My group of 8 all had great sandwiches expect for mine. Based upon another review I ordered the hot crab dip. This was very tasty, plenty to eat, but instead of having the crab mixed in with the dip, it was in top and there was very little of it. Service was fine

5-Star Review for Patrick at Mount Washington Tavern I want to highlight the amazing service and kindness we experienced from Patrick. He visited our Planet Fitness location in Timonium, Maryland, and immediately complimented how clean the gym was and how friendly our staff members are. Then he surprised us with a variety of their delicious soups -- including their incredible chili and Maryland crab soup. The flavors were amazing, and it truly brightened our entire day. Patrick went above and beyond in a way you don't see often. He represents Mount Washington Tavern with genuine kindness, professionalism, and a great sense of community. Thank you, Patrick, for your thoughtfulness and outstanding service. You definitely deserve five stars!

Great Food ( Maryland crab soup is amazing ) Great ambience. friendly: knowledgeable staff ( Ask for Patrick )

Love the experience Definitely will return Long Island did the job Real deli mustard Oysters a $1 4-6pm

The food tasted homemade, the space was great, and Patrick was fantastic. I am so glad we went! ~Priscilla

I hadn't been to MWT in years, but when I found myself hungry after a party that was lacking in snacks, I ended up there. It was late on a Monday night, but the bar was open, so I hopped right up and homed in on some Monday night football. I ordered the chicken quesadillas which were just okay. The chicken tasted reheated, but the tortilla was nice and crunchy. Next, I tried the chicken nachos, which looked like a huge portion, but was deceiving because they come on top of a bottom plate and are surrounding two sauce bowls in the center. They were much better than the quesadillas, so I was content with that. Had a nice chat with the bartender, a very friendly guy who gave me some history of the place. Not sure I'll make a trip down to MWT anytime soon, but next time I'm in the area I might stop in for something other than the mediocre bar food.

Hostess was amazing, very personable and friendly. Server wa slow, friendly very talkative, but addressed many regular patrons by name. The food came out in different times and heat levels. Some food was warm, some food was hot. The overall experience is a great meetup place but the food for vegetarians is average.

I recently had the opportunity to check out Mount Washington Tavern for the first time when I went for my SIL's rehearsal dinner. The interior was very bar/pub atmosphere, but we were in the event space on the second floor which was more upscale. I checked the Yelp reviews before coming and was a little worried. The food was good, but not great. Nothing I ate was bad, but nothing blew me away either. I did get one of their drinks, the Charm City Punch, and that was fantastic. Our server was also pretty good and the manager that helped me with my allergies was also knowledgeable and helpful, which I appreciate. It was really loud in there and I do wish someone had closed the doors to our event room. I don't think I'd recommend them for event level food, but I'd come again for a night out with friends for good drinks and average food.

A long time ago, I lived in Mt Washington and would do time at the MWT only to have to stumble into flight up Sulgrave - I climbed so slowly So good to be back after many yrs to the new and improved MWT Met up with an old pal for dinner. We didn't get the prime rib special but, if you like prime rib, I suggest their Weds prime rib special night. Looked tasty & a lot of prime rib is served. I got the yummy prime rib quesadilla. They have some pretty tasty oysters too. Nice bar area - the MWT has always had competent bartenders who know their way around the stick

Stopped here before an event. Hadn't been here in 15 years, love the rebuild after the fire. Great atmosphere with plenty of seating, but service was below average and the food was no better than average for a bar. We had a pretzel board to start, it was very good but took almost :30 min to come out. For meals we had smash burger tacos, prime rib quesadilla, and a rueben. Everyone loved their fries, but thought the rest of the meal was just ok. Sad part is it was hard to get refills on drinks because nobody seemed to want to work.

A cute tavern with great service . The shrimp po boy was highly recommended along with the tavern burger . Neither one disappointed. The place is clean with plenty of television to catch a game or two . They have an upstairs as well . I would come back !

The chili is DELICIOUS!!! My parents got the maryland crab and cream of crab soup and absolutely loved it. Patrick knocked it out of the park- I highly recommend the food and service at Mt. Washington Tavern!

This place has so much potential. But we came here for Thanksgiving and they were out of many items they promoted (and required a credit card for the reservation). Servers were rude when we asked very basic questions. They have a beautiful dining room and ambience- I hope they can get the food / hospitality together.

Chef Ryan made me a delicious vegan salad with the freshest veggies I could hope for! Patrick was passionate and helpful, and I could tell they care about getting people the best food and service possible!

I have been going to the Tavern for many years and was delighted to meet two friends for a casual dinner at a place that feels like the neighborhood hangout. The space is open and fun with lots of seating options. I ordered the veggie burger; it is in the top three veggie burgers I have had in Baltimore (and I have eaten a lot!). The burger is homemade by a local who uses natural and hearty ingredients. The bun and sauce were the perfect highlight combo. My friends had the poke bowls and a side of delicious fries. Our beer and wine pairings complemented the meal. Service was impeccable-we love you Erin! I am already looking forward to going back.

First time here as came with my sister for Saturday brunch. We got there about noon. There were already some ppl seated and eating. We came in on the side because my sister had to use the ramp for her walker. We were seating right away. There was a little wait on the food once we did order but didn't took that to mean it was made to order. Our waiter, sorry to forget his name was friendly and attentive when at our table. It started to get busy around 1:15 and we were kind of close to the walkway from the kitchen near the bar. So there was alot of traffic. A woman I assumed was the manager came over to ask if we were ok and needed some boxes. It was around that time I felt as if they were rushing us. We were in conversation but once we received our containers packed our food. Not long after that the waiter came with the bill and became more frequent than seeing if we were ready to pay. No one offered us bags to take our food in ironically. The food was very good and I'll return but maybe order more for a longer stay.

I got the cream of crap soup, easily the best soup I've ever had! Patrick recommended it and was on the money.

This place... sucks. Been trying it out 4-5 times over few yrs/months. The workers and how the place looks is amazing though!! Just- so the brunch menu changed and it's worse now lol. For a brunch menu it lacks waffles (only one option) or pancakes, and doesn't cater much towards kids/families. The food is just all mixed with other stuff that they are trying too hard it's missing the simple things like a caesar salad. Food is just okay for how fancy and priced these items are, but I could definitely go to a cheaper place with better food.

got some amazing crab soup from there!! Highly recommend the Maryland cream of crab soup mix!

Patrick was such a great server! Very sociable and sweet. He guessed our entree before we even ordered.

Consistent Excellent service and server- Patrick.. He guessed our meals before we even ordered!

Not only is the quality of the food amazing, Patrick was the most comical waiter, all around a great place with family and friends!

Bond with your dog over a hearty brunch. Very wooden inside, like a log cabin. There were dogs walking around, saying hello to people, making their rounds, going upstairs. We actually didn't even realize there was an upstairs until we saw a dog stroll by and head on up. Our visit was over the weekend during brunch hours. Both the brunch and normal lunch menus were on the table, both figuratively and literally. It's nice having options. I went with an omelet platter that came with a salad of all things. Someone else went with twin crab cakes. Nothing is off limits. Live out your fantasy. Start with wings, end with jumbo lump crab hash. Wash it all down with bottomless mimosas (or Bloody Mary's if that's more your thing). Fluffy eggs, hot coffee, good company, bright sunny mornings. You get all that here on any given weekend, any given day on this old chunk of coal rocketing through space to the edge of eternity. There's a parking lot on the premises, which is always nice. And the overall atmosphere is inviting to boozy brunchers, quiet coffee drinkers, and piggish pups all the same. I don't think I've ever seen anyone turned away, though there was one rowdy Shih Tzu that was given a fifteen minute timeout in the foyer, for he had been what locals could only describe as a "bad widdle boy."

If the multiple cockroaches didn't climb the wall at the end of our evening I'd give more stars..... Staff were kind but not super attentive. We ordered oysters to start but they never arrived. Our meals arrived and they were fine. Overall nice evening until multiple cockroaches began climbing the wall next to our table. That was gross. A kitchen staff member suggested moving tables but we were finished our meals. He gave us a 50% discount which was unexpected and appreciated.

Oh and yes went back to my favorite tavern, Mt Washington and well.... Jamar is the best bartender in Baltimore City. Food, service as it always is and we'll all delish. Jamar will not let u down. Trust. Or do not. I do. Trevor

Wednesday a little after 4 pm, we hit happy hour and the prime rib special. Outstanding! Not very crowded but pretty noisy. Much of the noise was coming from the staff employees. Sitting at the bar, the service was fine and friendly. Prime rib (18oz) was cooked, medium rare to perfection. Happy hour oysters were fat and juicy. Select beers were happy hour discounted. This outing could not have been much better.

We had a celebration luncheon there December 30th (for about 20 people- including adults and children). We were BEYOND pleased with our experience from start to finish. It started with quick and easy communication with Mary to book it. On the day of, the service we received was exceptional! Our waitress was attentive and responsive to all our requests. She was checking in (the right amount) and made sure everyone had drinks/was served. When we arrived, the room was beautifully decorated with hanging ornaments for the holiday season. The flowers were BEAUTIFUL that we got through Holly- seriously consider using her if you're going to do an event there! We also felt spoiled that they set up a small kids table for them to be entertained with coloring and games, and separate from the main luncheon table. It was something we didn't even think of and made a huge difference in making the luncheon much more enjoyable for the adults and kids. We had pre-ordered appetizers for them to be ready to go when we arrived. The biggest hits were the grilled oysters (we got the Rockefeller and Casino ones), tuna tataki, and crab dip. The kids loved the pretzels appetizers as well. Everyone got to order off the menu for our luncheon because we had a smaller crowd. Everyone was pleased with their meal. Standouts were the scallops, crab cake sandwich, rockfish, and the Chesapeake salad. Overall, we would highly recommend considering The Mt Washington Tavern for your events! (Sadly forgot to take pictures of our food because we really were enjoying ourselves and everything we were eating.)

Had lunch here with my parents today; it's a beautiful space, service was nice, & we really liked the food (Maryland crab soup and some Reubens).

The hardest part was choosing one thing from the menu - and our server, Samantha, was excellent. I plan to ask for her in the future. Get the crab dip with the pretzel-they go together perfectly. We all loved our lunches (short rib entree, short rib grilled cheese, pork belly tacos, peach/burrata salad-get the salmon add on, and rockfish). Samantha kept our soft drinks full, cleared away something on every trip, and made our visit extra enjoyable.

I Was just here this past weekend and absolutely LOVED IT! We were seated immediately at the bar and met Jason, one of the amazing bartenders working. You can really tell how much he loves his job and interacting with the customers! Glen was the other bartender working that night and he was so sweet. He even made my mom and I these cute little roses! Dylan was also a very kind worker. We are not from the Baltimore area so he told us about where to park and all of that fun stuff. Every worker here we encountered were so nice! I could go on and on about the amazing service but let's talk food and drinks: I highly recommend getting cocktails while you're here because the bartenders know what they're doing. The cocojito and espresso martinis were a hit! They also can do crushes. I got the orange one and they squeeze the fruits right at the bar so it's Very fresh! We ordered the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer. I was skeptical because I've never had crab on top of fried green tomatoes before, but they were delicious! My mom and I split a beyond burger and we really enjoyed it! My brother ordered the smash burger and my dad got the shrimp tacos. They both liked their entrees as well! Looking at the past reviews of this place I am very shocked. This is one of the best experiences I've had at a bar restaurant. Everyone was so welcoming and accepting all types of people. There was a very diverse crowd when we went and everyone was enjoying themselves. I highly recommend to come to this spot if you're in the area.

Solid food, good service, and it's a nice professional and clean atmosphere. Good place to watch a game with a beer and something to eat. Really really good group space too if you want to plan an event (we did a multi-family post-grad party here that went so nicely!).

Good happy hour menu including tasty dollar oysters! Our server , Joe Brady was terrific. The tavern is very cosy.

After not having gone here in more than a year, we were pleasantly surprised by seeing that the menu had dramatically changed. It certainly seemed an improvement while keeping some of their more popular dishes from before. Unfortunately, the kitchen continues to remain stuck in not being able to deliver meals with even reasonable taste. The bone-in chicken wings were barely seasoned. My cream of crab soup was gloppily thick; the kitchen used far too much flour. The soup was thoroughly bland, lacking in crab flavor, and no splash of sherry to liven it up. My wife's Mushroom Bourguignon was barely edible. The mushrooms had been sliced too thinly and were lost in a cloying mess of what tasted like diced canned tomatoes. Did they even begin with a simple mirepoix? I doubt it. The kitchen would be advised to grill thick-cut portabello mushrooms instead of what small pieces of mushroom were swimming around in the awful tomatoey sauce. Oh! And don't forget to add red wine because that is what any dish labeled "Bourguignon" must have! By the way, the dish did not look anything like the website picture of the dish. Having three beers and the aforementioned dishes, the bill was almost $100 with a generous gratuity because we like our server and bartender. In summary, The Tavern continues to disappoint. If you just want beer, wine, or cocktail, and have a plate of raw oysters, it'll be fine. Please do not expect much from the kitchen, however. We'd rather spend $20-30 more and dine at Le Bistro du Village or Ethyl's Creole Kitchen, where I know we will dine well.

I ate here after a meeting I had nearby. It's one of the few restaurants open at 4 pm on a weekday. I had crab cakes and $1 oysters. The oysters were good (not amazing, but good). The crab cakes were salty and were absolutely not worth the $42 (a price they don't show you in the menu, so don't assume they're priced like the other entrees!). The server was nice, but was also the bartender and was busy because of this.