Rams Head Tavern

We came here to eat dinner before a show next door. We ordered the chicken sandwich and blackened fish tacos. The food was pretty standard and nothing stood out about them. We did get the s’mores dessert and that was great! The employees were very nice. It was a pretty good restaurant.

The food here was amazing! I got the Tavern Steak Sandwhich, and it was genuinely one of the best things I had ever eaten. Very laid back and calming atmosphere, and the staff was very sweat and considerate. The prices were incredibly reasonable, and the food all looked and tasted delicious. It's definitely worth the visit!

We stopped in for lunch while staying at the Graduate. I had the Irish Shepherds Pie and It was delicious. The meals were served fairly quickly. The server was fast and very friendly.

Came here for the first time for my friends birthday! Our server, Alissa, was probably one of the best wait staff I've experienced. I got the Smash Burger and it was damn good. I usually don't eat the full burger, I eat half and take the other half home, but the Smash Burger was too good. Overall great experience!

Stopped in on Christmas Eve for a few drinks. The atmosphere is amazing and the servers were doing a great job considering how busy there were with festive customers. What was disappointing was the alcoholic drink sizes and the strength of the drink. Also seemed overpriced but was expected in a tourist town. Overall, it was a good experience and our party had a nice Christmas Eve.

We had dinner and drinks here prior to seeing a show at Rams Head On Stage because they sent an email offer to ticket holders. This was on a Thursday in late August. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. Our server was personable and attentive. The food was very good. The atmosphere was upbeat and easy going. They had live music in the patio. Drinks were good as well. The tavern is connected via a hallway to On Stage which was nice and we appreciated the special offer. I’d go here again before another show.

Came to Rams Head Tavern for lunch and decided to try the Dynamite Burger with candied bacon and fried jalapenos. Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect with the fried jalapenos, but I definitely didn't expect an entire fried jalapeno sitting on top of my burger. It wasn't very appetizing, especially since the jalapeno was cold, which was a bit of a letdown. That said, the burger itself was really tasty! The candied bacon was spot on--crispy, sweet, and salty--just the way I like it. Despite the jalapeno surprise, I'd still recommend this burger for the bacon alone!

Our visit to Rams Head Tavern in Annapolis was amazing. The food wasn’t just good — it was outstanding. Both of our boys had the fish and chips and were ecstatic. My wife ordered the fish tacos and loved them. My daughter and I each got the barbacoa tacos. I’m very particular about my food, and when I asked for a few items on the side, the kitchen went above and beyond — they gave me a fully deconstructed version so I could build my tacos exactly how I wanted. The steak was fork-tender, flavorful, and the toppings were fresh and delicious. Service by Catherine S. was top-notch: friendly, attentive, and professional. The draft root beer was another highlight — rich, cold, and full of flavor. Food came out fast, but we never felt rushed. The whole meal was relaxed and comfortable. Rams Head Tavern delivered an outstanding experience from start to finish. Five stars, no hesitation. We’ll definitely be back! Highly recommend for families or anyone looking for a great meal in a relaxed setting.

Came to Rams Head Tavern for lunch and decided to try the Dynamite Burger with candied bacon and fried jalapenos. Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect with the fried jalapenos, but I definitely didn't expect an entire fried jalapeno sitting on top of my burger. It wasn't very appetizing, especially since the jalapeno was cold, which was a bit of a letdown. That said, the burger itself was really tasty! The candied bacon was spot on--crispy, sweet, and salty--just the way I like it. Despite the jalapeno surprise, I'd still recommend this burger for the bacon alone!

We visited on the day of the Military Bowl as it was on the parade route and recommended by the gentleman at the Visitor's Center. Let me first say that very few places get a 5 review as I feel that says "no room for improvement." It was a good meal! Nice atmosphere for sure! Busy and seemed a bit understaffed for the events of the day. We started with the pretzel appetizer. The mustard was fantastic. I almost didn't order it bc of the bleu cheese and bourbon sauce (don't care for bleu cheese) but it did not taste of bleu cheese. Would have been better with queso, but they would not sub. Comes with 3 medium sized pretzel sticks. My son had a kid's pizza and fries. They gave him the fry crumbs from the bottom of the basket. As a fry-lover that, of course, made him sad. I had the Annapoli-taco. I'm still not sure what I think lol. It was good, but the crab dip on bottom was too rich for the taco, needed to be less. I ended up scraping most off of my second taco. My husband had the special Cheesesteak - I believe it was Chipotle Cheddar or something? He said it was good, but couldn't pick it up so ended up not eating the bread. The fries were skin on fries just FYI. But they were decent. Our waitress was kind and fairly attentive. She was just busy and a bit forgetful. Error on check had to be corrected when I noticed mistake. Waitress didn't take much initiative with drink refills, we had to ask for them. It was an $80 meal after tip which is a bit steep for what we got in my opinion. All in all, I would eat there again and if I was local, I'm sure it would have a chance to redeem itself above

We visited here since they were really dog friendly, according to Bring Fido. We were super disappointed they got rid of their doggy menu, but more so that three requests for water for our pups yielded nothing. I was so disappointed in my meal that I almost told the waiter. I've never done that before, ever. I ordered the crispy duck tacos. They weren't crispy, but the four pieces of duck (two per taco) were soaked in a sickly sweet teriyaki sauce to the point where you couldn't taste duck. The vegetables on the side were also a soggy, soaked mess that tasted only of the teriyaki and slopped on top of rice. My boyfriend got the fish and chips; the fries were ice cold and the fish lukewarm. The Brussels sprouts were great, but not worth a visit.

Good food, good location down town, concert venue with ticket. Concert seating is by table and can feel tight.

Food was horrible. Underwhelming.....Salmon & chicken was severely overcooked we couldn't even eat it. Don't waste your time eating here.

Good happy hour. Lots of food on discounts. A cool vibe inside love historical buildings

A mixed review here. The food at RHT is solidly mediocre; perhaps even below average. The burgers and a few of the apps/small plates are good but just about anything more ambitious is adequate but unremarkable, and the menu's kind of stale. Were it not for the convenience of the music venue next door, I wouldn't send anyone to eat here. Ram's Head on Stage, the live performance hall that shares space with the Tavern, is a great place for live music, which slides my review to 4 stars from 3. Get your tix early so you're in front of the stage and not to the side (the larger part of the space to the left of the stage). The sound tends to be muddy to the side. And a note to on Stage from this child of the 70s who grew up on very loud music - sometimes the volume level at on Stage is simply deafeningly loud - painfully so - the New Year's Eve party is an example. Subtlety and musicianship get lost in the distortion and the ear's inability to process it all. Taking it down a notch or two to show off the music and not your speaker system would be both welcome and appreciated.

I've heard this place mentioned by many people who live around the Annapolis area and decided to give it a try. I went on a weekday for happy hour and surprisingly there was a good number of patrons there. It looks like any regular dive bar and the bar area is pretty decent. The service was a bit slow (or maybe it was cause I sat in the corner near the bar) but the staff kind of forgotten about me a couple of times. I ordered wings, a cocktail, and the soup of the day and it was ok. Nothing that would make me want to come back.

Stopped in for dinner on a Tuesday night and it was close to empty. We got a cozy seat next to the fireplace for two and it was kind of romantic! Our server Kaitlyn was amazing and very attentive. The burger was juicy and large and the fries were addictive. The crab cake was paired with fried green tomatoes which lent a nice tangy flavor that paired will with the Cajun remoulade. The only thing I would change is heating the cast iron so that the corn and really the whole dish stayed warm longer.

We made a reservation to eat here before a show at Rams head live and we were seated immediately on a Saturday night. We sat indoors and the service was slow. The server apologized for it taking so long however everything took a long time. Ordering took a long time. Getting our drinks and food took a long time. From the time we ordered to getting our food it was easily nearly 45 minutes. Our food wasn't very warm and the fries were all soggy and cold. At 6 pm on a Saturday night the restaurant wasn't too loud which made it easy to converse with our group of 6. Our entries which were supposed to include avocado did not come with avocados and after multiple requests it never came. Our appetizer arrived with our dinner and we ordered it with our drinks. It's a convenient place to go for a pre show bite just plan ahead because our experience was that it was slow.

Came here for happy hour! Sat by the bar area and food and drinks were served promptly. Was a great place to start the night and get a quick drink!

Great venue for concerts. The drinks are good and the room is a perfect size. Artists are up close. The sound is amazing. Probably not a bad seat in the house. Not sure how the servers can do their job because it's dark and crowded, kudos to them!

The salmon blt was very good. A little on the expensive side and average portion sizes. The service was friendly and got us our food in a reasonable amount of time. We sat downstairs which is a little tight, but overall a cool environment.

Meal was excellent! 10% of because I had a Rams Head ticket for a show. Definitely coming back!

My only experience here was a lunch (no drinking at the bar) which was terrible. Driest piece of fish I've ever had in my life. You'd think being this close to the water you could get a decent meal but not in my case. Won't be back to eat here but the bar might work for me sometime. It looked nice!

The food and drinks were fantastic! We highly recommend the Pear Salad with mango vinaigrette it was light and refreshing on a hot day. They provided a bowl of water for our service-dog. The service was attentive and good! The ambiance, well we had to sit outside likely for having a "dog" but no one asked for her paperwork.... either way good experience.

We love coming here! The food is consistently good and so is the service. We started with the crab deviled eggs on bacon. I don't understand why they don't give an even amount of eggs...5 doesn't make sense. The cream of crab soup is excellent! It's not too thick and has a good amount of crab. My partner loves the fish and chips. I do too. The fish isn't greasy and the portion is big enough to share. The coleslaw is sweet, fresh and creamy. This time we ordered the crab flatbread. It wasn't so great. It seemed like it had been sitting and wasn't prepared fresh. There was plenty of crab. The cheese wasn't warm and melty. This was very disappointing. But since we like a lot of other things on the menu it wasn't a big deal. My partner loved the cheesecake special of the day. I didn't think it was that great but he loved it. I had the peanut butter chocolate pie. It was pretty good...not the best and not the worst. It wasn't especially peanut buttery...a lot of creamy fluff on a really good chocolate cookie crust. We like the vibe. It's very relaxed with friendly servers. We like the small room off of the larger eating area. If you get a booth on the wall you can hear the music in their venue next door. The music venue is awesome! We love it! They always have great acts. We had a good dinner and then a great show.

It was my sister & I very first time to Rams head on stage & to the restaurant which was located next door. My sister & I purchased BBQ wings, brussels sprouts with gorgonzola cheese and bassamic vinegar, which was amazing, and blackened chicken tacos. The food was good, but the wings kinda lack of seasoning, but it was fried perfectly. The blackened chicken taco was really good. The chipotle sauce gave the taco a little heat. And the gorazola cheese on the brussels sprouts was amazing. I literally wanted to get a takeout order after the concert. The waiter was so welcoming & accommodating telling us about different Items on the menu. Everything just was a really great experience. I highly recommend.

I stopped by the bar to grab a quick drink. I ordered the margarita special since it was Cinco d Mayo. I tried the strawberry jalapeño margarita, sans the jalapeño. It was decent. I also order the crab dip. It was okay. The bartenders were attentive and friendly. I'd definitely return.

McKenna is the worst bartender not only did she provide poor service cuss at us but also harass and threaten us at another bar .. Went for beers and food we were told that the kitchen is close I ask what time they close McKenna clearly irritated says it's 12 " why you guys keep asking all these questions " She had friends at the bar based on her interactions with them and over sexual tone and inappropriate behavior been. displayed .. McKenna was rude condescending and overall. Didn't make us feel welcome .. she overshare and told us she can't drink as she has a alcohol monitor on her car . Not conversation you should have with a customer. We order pizza for delivery once she found out she began to ridicule us by saying "where are you guys from you can't do this ! " Granted we weren't aware we couldn't do this as the kitchen was close .. She spoke. To the manager who base on her body language came across just as rude and bad at her job as her employee .. We paid and after another confrontational attitude and passive aggressive conversation we left .. Went to another bar I heard "hope you got your pizza bitch " and F U .. McKenna and her crew from the bar yelling and. Screaming expletives at. Me and my friends Thankfully they left .I would rather eat cold fries from MacDonald then every visiting this place again ! We

Our family of 8 stopped in for lunch. The bartenders promptly greeted us and directed us over to the hostess, who sat us in their Tea Room, which was a lovely surprise. My father and I are both hard of hearing, so the quiet environment was a big plus for us. We were right next to their outdoor dining area, and they have a gorgeous, natural tree branch awning (see picture). I thought it added a lot to the ambience. My mom asked about how spicy their enchiladas were and they actually brought out a small sample of their enchilada sauce with a few chips for her to be able to try it. (Verdict: it's a bit spicy, but good, so she ordered it.) My sister was pleased that they had quite a few vegetarian options. Half of us ordered their Tavern burgers and were very pleased with them. And one person ordered the Mac and Cheese Quattro with crab and loved it. They're a little bit pricey, but all in all, it was a lovely dining experience!

So - I would have given them 4 or 5 stars...because the location and the food are very good. However, last night, while I was eating at the bar - this happened: Within minutes of former President Trump being shot at a campaign rally, the female bartender - the one that always has an attitude and a nasty look on her face - stated, "That's all I need. I work until 2AM and now I have to listen to politics all night" while also being visibly annoyed that people were in shock and talking about the assassination attempt. This bartender reminds me of the person at Lincoln's assassination who lamented she wouldn't be able to see the rest of the play.

Great burger! Very reasonably priced. Our server was very nice and she managed a large group really well. Fun and good food!

This place is pretty cool. They got a tea room and another pub downstairs. They got delicious craft beer on draft (I highly recommend the Key Lime Lager) and even root beer on tap! I went with the crab cakes and they are absolutely delicious. It's served on top of Green tomatoes (which I love) and roasted (not sweet) corn. Very good! Unfortunately, service here isn't that good. The first time I came here the bartender was not attentive at all and my crab cakes came out kinda lukewarm, as if sitting on the counter for a while. This was lunch time on a weekday so it was pretty empty. The hostess was away minding her own business and we felt largely ignored. I feel it's pretty frustrating when you are paying for parking and you need to interrupt your meal to add more time in the meter. All in all, the food and drinks are great, but they take really long so don't come here if you aren't patient.

Great beer stop. Very average food. They are adjacent to Rams Head where you get to witness great music in a small venue. Makes you feel like they are performing in your living room. I recommend RHT for drinks but get your meals elsewhere. Appetizers are okay.

please be careful before you order foof here. My son who loves burgers hated the stale pre cooked burger they served with wood hard fries. He got home and started feeling nauseous and he could only stomach eating less than half of what was served. The " Ahi" tuna tasted super salty and really weird and like it came out of a can. I am also not feeling well. the crab was not fresh. I will didnt return the food because the servers were nice but I am regretting not returning the food immediately specially since I am also feeling very sick from the food. I hope the chef gets an inspection soon because I am really doubtful about the food preparation hygien.

We ventured to Annapolis for The #Shamrockstroll unfortunately our server did not know about this promotion. Rams head is known for their ultimate bloody Mary which is a delicious bloody Mary that has crab, shrimp, bacon floating on top! They are roasted Brussel sprouts with bacon and blue cheese cannot be described it's so delicious. The crabby tots are a large shareable serving of tater tot's covered in a crab sauce with chunks of crab old Bay seasoning and is delicious yet messy. Service is good social distancing is enforced and it is a good idea to start a pub crawl at the top of the hill.

A local's favorite spot, I used to be a local here and I still love coming back. The menu is "modern Chesapeake meets modern American," I'd say with semi frequent updates to it. The latest sandwich I got was Banh Mi and it was good but I've had better and I kind of regret it. Everyone else though was pleased with their dishes of Maryland Crab Soup, steaks, and various other entrees. Prices feel a little steep (but whose doesn't these days sadly) and the feeling of the place remains the same day after day and night after night - welcoming but not obnoxiously so. Service is attentive.

A few weeks back while in Annapolis for a conference some coworkers and I stopped here for lunch on two different days. I was pleasantly surprised at how amazing the food was. Each day I started with a cup of soup. Both were delicious! I had a salad with chicken for lunch one day and one of the special chicken sandwiches another. I cleared my plate both times and so did everyone else I was dining with. Although they were busy and short staffed, the service was not affected. The server we had at a table the first time was excellent and provided refills without having to ask. The bartender on the second visit was just as attentive and friendly. I do not live far from Annapolis so I will 100% be returning to Rams Head Tavern in the near future. This is one of the most solid places to visit for a meal while downtown.

Came here for their $6 burger night on Sunday. Good service and great beer but the burger I ordered medium was a bit dry and overcooked.

Been here a few times and today stopped in to grab a beer and a couple of appetizers. The food was very average - the meat on the flatbread was dry and not well seasoned. The crab dip was mostly soft cream cheese - very little crab flavor. High Points can be given to the beer - between the group we had a lager, a couple of amber ales and a cider. Everyone gave a thumbs up there. They have a lot of live music - go for the stage events - not necessarily the food.

UPDATE: Their Tavern burgers are great as well. A continued 5 out of 5 rating for me.

During COVID, I called and had food delivered several times. Always the same order tater tots, and Rockfish fingers. The tights are always hot and flavorful, and I have to admit the rockfish fingers might be some of the finer seafood appetizers in Parole.

We have been coming to Rams Head since I was a kid. It has changed a bit since then, but it has always maintained gold service, good food, and great beer. Such a fun place for lunch or even a good place to start on a Friday or Saturday night before heading to Main Street.

The waiter was super friendly and very attentive, the food tasted okay, but when my husband and I got home we were fine for a little but then .... We started tag teaming the bathrooms in house. I just got a macaroni and cheese entree, without any meat...so this has to be a kitchen hygiene thing. I looked on here to see if there were any reviews about the cleanliness of the establishment and to my surprise someone else posted a review 4 hours ago today that said their son and them also are sick. Very upsetting. :(

Really classy place for dinner and live jazz music on the patio. They have an impressive menu with lots of seafood entree choices. The musicians were terrific.

My go - to. Great food. I always get the ol'bay wings & loaded tots. Service is great with friendly staff. Ambiance is mature but with a fun vibe.

My girlfriend and I got the simple mahi mahi and the meatloaf. The mahi mahi was pretty nice but nothing interesting special. It was pretty much what the name suggest. The meatloaf on the other hand was great. The sauce was delicious, I would like to figure out now to recreate it at home! I also got a drink but it was just ok. I really suggest getting the meatloaf!

Why come to Maryland and not get Crab? The crab chowder was very good. Also had a crabby melt. A bit strange on an English muffin but generous helping of meat. A fairly solid place

We sat at the bar first and that experience was definitely way better than our dining experience. Bartenders were super welcoming and kind. We headed over to the hostess stand and wow, completely different greeting ! I had a text confirmation of my dining reservation for 8 people at 5pm and they did not have my reservation at the hostess table. The older woman was incredibly nasty and flustered and had no idea what to do. The young man at the hostess stand offered several reasonable suggestion and she threw her hands up and said "I don't care!" We just stood there in disbelief as this unfolded. The young man took us to the table and apologized and said she is always like that. I think the owners may need to rethink who is greeting and welcoming their dining guests. Our dining service was okay. Most of our guests enjoyed there food- vegan tocos were a hit along with the pretzel app and burger. I had the Tuna Poke as pictured for $17 which was missing the seaweed salad and totally underwhelming in taste and presentation. Basically 1 avocado and two scoops of tuna with some sauce. If it wasn't for our waitress and the young man at the hostess table I would have left 0 stars. Hope Rams Head makes some improvements soon!

Loved the jazz trio and food was ok. The half & half soup and brats were good. Our server was cool bordering on rude. If he cracked a smile, we didn't see it. Disappointing really, as there were so many more places that we could've gone to...

After going to a protest, we stopped in here for their happy hour. I had heard about Rams Head after doing a ghost tour and was super excited to check it out. The tavern is huge and can for large parties when it's not COVID times. They have both an outdoor patio in the back and tables set up outside in the front. We opted for the back patio which has really nice miss lighting, and were seated without a wait. The back patio has great lamps to keep you warm on chillier evenings, and I ordered some hot lemon water to go with my beer. Bae ordered a cocktail and the firecracker shrimp, tuna boats and wings as they had happy hour. The food was delicious and had really good flavor without any one spice or sauce over powering the dish. Our server was attentive but respectful of distance when checking in. She also made sure to around for last call and get a second order of drinks in. After our apps, we asked to see their basement where the ghost story remnents exist and see the bed post from the story. The bar area where the ghost story takes place is available for seating but the ceilings are super low so watch your head. Get a piece of Annapolis history while dining at Rams Head.

Went to rams head this evening and sat at a table in front of the bar for about 10 minutes and not a single person came over and offered us service (the restaurant was completely empty) so we get up and leave and the bartender doesn't even say anything just watches us leave, joke of an establishment.

Good service. Good local beer selections. Loved the blackened fish taco. My son liked the Mac and cheese. Grilled romaine was good. Duck taco was too too sweet. Crab cake was good. Steak was very dry and no taste. Had to ask for A1 to eat with steak.

Seven of us had a late lunch here last Saturday. Annapolis was crowded for the Gun March, and we saw a lot of the marchers in the restaurant, so maybe the Rams Head Tavern was busier than it would have been for a normal March Saturday afternoon? So maybe the service we encountered here was adversely affected, along with the Annapolis traffic and parking? So besides the long waits for food, and befuddled servers wandering around (plates in hand) trying to locate the owner of the plate, we had a very nice lunch here. The food was very good. We ordered a variety of sandwiches and burgers and appetizers, and honestly, everything looked great. I mooched a fried pickle slice from my friend to the right and thought it was very good -a nice combination of crunch on the outside and salty fresh pickle on the inside. The menu description was ''Crisp dill pickle chips dipped in locally brewed Fordham beer batter, fried golden. Served with housemade ranch. $8.95''. Here's what it looked like https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Nv0x5oaEtvgkgV4PwmYcQQ&userid=cVrM2BvOvPV0Vi_rC8kepQ My same friend to my right ordered a Tuna Tower - a real beauty of a dish - Marinated raw tuna, cucumber, tomato, avocado, seaweed salad, coconut wasabi and Sriracha. Served with crisp fried wontons. $12.95 https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=7jBhATNrVfbQaMRYKdKPlQ&userid=cVrM2BvOvPV0Vi_rC8kepQ I ordered a Salad Fresca and loved it! How does this sound ' 'Mixed greens tossed in pineapple mango vinaigrette topped with jumbo shrimp, grilled watermelon and pineapple, roasted pears, strawberries, candied cayenne cashews and feta cheese. $13.95' '. How does this look? https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=q65N404DAb2WI2ftDLpGPA&userid=cVrM2BvOvPV0Vi_rC8kepQ For my beverage I went into their vast brewery choices and selected a Taste of the Taps flight. It was a sampler of six beers. Some of the beers were badly under-filled, and when I mentioned this to our server, she kind of shrugged her shoulders and said ' 'Oh well' '. The beers were good, all of them. Lightweight Lager, Grapefruit Ale (I loved that one), Oak Barrel Stout, Copperhead Ale, Gypsy Lager, and a Seasonal. There were plenty of plusses at the Ram's Head Tavern. The food was great, the menu was huge, and the beer choice was gigantic. But the service was definitely 'off', at least on the afternoon of our visit. I forgot to add that my friend to my left, who also ordered a salad didn't get a roll like I did with mine. We had to ask for it. Of course, the menu said all salads came with a roll. So maybe this was a one-time occurrence of substandard service? But that's the difference between 3 and 4 stars in my book.

Lamp Soup was so delicious- meaty and flavorful The Crab Eggs Benedict is still my favorite for breakfast- changed a little but still my favorite spot in Annapolis

Kristin is amazing! Super friendly and attentive. She advised us on the best apps and boy was she right. She also was super helpful in picking out beer for my boyfriend and made sure my wine glass never went empty. We sat outside in the street and there was a band playing a few doors down. Overall great experience and did I mention they have happy hour!

Have been coming to shows here but decided to have dinner. Absolutely, one of the WORST crab cakes I've ever had. No seasoning, and very little crab. I've had better at sub shops. You should be embarrassed to serve a crab cake of such poor quality in Maryland!

Stopped in with family for dinner on Saturday, Jan. 8th. 7 of us and we were seat in the back by the fireplace. Our waitress was pleasant and quickly attentive. All the beers we choose were great. I tried the veggie tacos - they were really good, with a nice side of rice and spicy guac. My daughter had the vegan sausage dish. She loved it and I thought it was very flavorful. My husband had the veggie flat bread and it was out of this world yummy!! I can't speak for everyone as I was really paying attention more to what we had. But there were no complaints. Oh, and the deviled eggs were a hit too! We will be back sometime in the summer!