Rhubarb House

Stopped in for lunch while shopping with my mom. Great ambience. The Brussel Sprouts were delicious and mom loved her chicken salad. Street paid parking. Might have to park and walk. Service was nothing special. But the food was worth a stop. Will try it again.

The owner was the most accommodating and sweet lady. I have ever come across. She also ended up serving us. It was the best experience at a restaurant I’ve had in a minute. She was so sweet and kind and made sure we had everything we needed. She even let me charge my computer so I could get some homework done.

The food is so very tasty and everyone who works here is super sweet! If you're a fan of dessert, they make all their sweets every morning so it's very fresh. I definitely recommend you give the Rhubarb House a try if you're in the area!

Charming local restaurant in downtown Hagerstown with nice touches all around on food, atmosphere, and service. Worth the trip. The chicken salad is outstanding. Highly recommend, and I return whenever traveling through the area.

Food is always good so there have been many return trips. For a nice casual laid back lunch this is a good option. Service is usually good but every once in a while slows down somewhat during busy times. Had the crab bisque this time which is frequently on the menu and it was superb. Also tried the seafood flatbread which is a new addition since my last visit and it was quite tasty and arranged beautifully.

We arrived just before the place filled for lunch. Very quaint and cozy. Attentive servers. Delicious food, particularly the soups and desserts, served with real whipped cream.

Had lunch today at the rhubarb house. Look at their menu online the ordered for pickup. They have Dine-in available. Their hours are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. they also offer curbside pickup if you prefer. We ordered a veggie melt sandwich, and the steak wrap sandwich. Both came with chips and a very nice fruit garnish a pineapple and strawberry. The young lady that took our order was very pleasant. And when we got there to pick up our order it was ready and waiting for us in a very nice cellophane bag with a red ribbon around it. The food was very tasty . I had the steak wrap sandwich and it was made with flank steak which is one of my favorites so I was very happy and the coleslaw was very good that was in the rap . My wife had a veggie melt sandwich served open-faced on focaccia bread with smoked mozzarella and grilled marinated vegetables it was very tasty and she enjoyed it greatly . This was our first trip to the rhubarb house and it will not be our last . The food and the prices are both excellent . Thank you for making a wonderful lunch for us . This is another local restaurant in Hagerstown that has been around for a while but still needs the locals to eat there or order food to help small businesses survive through this pandemic. As I've said in my other reviews we need to support all of our local restaurants and stores so that the money stays here in the community and helps out the people around us to keep their jobs and to be able to make an living and pay their bills. If we are going to go out and eat let's eat somewhere local and support our local restaurants.

Loved the warm inviting cheerful atmosphere. The food was wonderful and the desserts are amazing. It is only open for lunch Monday through Friday, but you should pop in if you can make it over on a weekday.

High prices, low quality!! Beware, they rob customers! I ordered and received a crab melt for $13.00 lol please see attached picture. The crackers were a joke. Small amount of crab for the price paid.

Interesting little bistro. Wide variety of sandwiches. I had the open face Tuna Melt. It was ok. Buddy got the Rueben which was much better. Excellent service by an outstanding waitress.

They're creamy Tomato Soup & Chicken Salad Croissant are the best I've ever tasted‼ Yummy deserts too!

Wide variety of food for some good prices. Have been here a few times now and each time I left full and happy. Nicely decorated and cute little place also.

Delicious and fresh food served in an adorable setting by THE nicest people!! My boyfriend and I stopped by for a late lunch, technically after hours, but they let us order anyway! The crab bisque (soup of the day) was SO flavorful and had big chunks of crab. The smoked turkey wrap and strawberry spinach salad were also delicious with generous portions. Flavor, value, and freshness were all on point! The best part was just how nice the people were though. Besides letting us order after the kitchen was technically closed, they filled up our water bottles and chatted with us while we waited (only 10min) for our food. After finding out we were roadtripping cross country, they even packed up some homemade desserts for us free of charge! The brownie is sooo thick and chocolatey. We love Rhubarb House and would go out of our way to visit again!

Tried the Rhubarb House recently with my sister-in-law. This is a great place for lunch. The atmosphere is relaxing. The food was delicious and fresh! Definitely will be back!

Great chicken salad and best atmosphere especially for a ladies lunch! Tomato soup is a must if you go! Very creamy and best ever!

I was happy with my first visit to the Rhubarb House with my friend Tootie. It's decorated nicely, is within an easy walk of parking, and has a good selection. I tried the soup and salad and got the soup of the day-cream of crab. Tootie got a chicken salad plate with greens. Both were presented nicely. I was satisfied after my meal. I definitely will go back. Oh, if you park in the metered lot, don't forget to put in your money BEFORE you walk to the Rhubarb House. Yes, I forgot!

This was a whim kind of outing with some good friends. My wife and I arrived a little late, but in time to have a drink while we were catching up and perusing the menu. The wait staff was right with us as soon as we sat down. As if in perfect rhythm, the tag-team wait staff (I think we ended up having four servers at one point, but one main one) brought our drinks, took appetizer orders (which were quickly delivered) while we sipped our drinks and continued chatting. Immediately after delivering the appetizers, our dinner order was taken. My wife and I shared the Seafood Nachos appetizer, which were pretty good. Not spicy hot, and they used a more fresh tomato-based salsa than I'm used to, although it wasn't runny or pedestrian-tasting at all. There was plenty of crab throughout, just enough cheese and plenty of chips, sour cream and flavor. I ordered the Grilled Salmon, which included a salad (with some delectable sliver of bread), sauteed green beans and boiled seasoned potatoes. The salmon was simply delicious, although just slightly overcooked (as it was just a tad tough), but still quite tasty... the grilled flavor and the glaze were sopping good. The beans and potatoes were very good and there was just enough. We were attended to quite well, with our server knowing just about when we wanted to move on to the next thing or needed refills on beverages. We had coffees & teas, and then ordered some dessert. I had a chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream (this was a five-start dessert) and it came as a HUGE slice with a big dollop of whipped cream and fresh strawberry. I had to take half of it home. The service was, again, excellent. The food was very good, and the quiet and laid back atmosphere (there are two sections to the restaurant, and we pretty much had the one section all to ourselves, while the other section was a bit more bustly and quite a bit more noisy). The pictures on their website do NOT do the place justice... it's much homier than those indicate. Overall, I was very pleasantly surprised.

Great relaxed atmosphere, delicious food, wonderful service. Definitely a favorite restaurant in Hagerstown. Strongly recommended.

Food is hit or miss! Chicken salad is great! When it's made fresh, depends when Imu go there bc at times it can make u have diarrhea or it's all good Price little high but not bad food

Great food and interesting atmosphere had one of the best Rubens I've had in a long time this is a great place for lunch with a few friends great ice tea

My wife and I had lunch there a few weeks ago. We sat at a high-top by the windows on a sunny day. The atmosphere was pleasant. We sat for about 5 minutes when the lone server got to our table. She took our order, our drinks came right away and we waited maybe 15 minutes for our sandwiches. The food was fair at best and the server didn't get back to check on us. There were may 3 other parties in the place that we observed, but the server seemed harried. It didn't help that a woman fell on the steps leading down to the dining area, but this was about two minutes before we were ready to leave. I asked the server if it was customary for only one server to be on at lunch, and she indicated that it was but today "had just been busy." I doubt if we'll try this place again as the whole experience was pretty ordinary.

I went with my mother in law on a Friday night. I was surprised it wasn't busier, but didn't mind really that it wasn't. My mother in law was ecstatic over their crab offerings, which I couldn't have due to an allergy, but she was really happy with both the crab bisque which she said was full of chunks of crab, and the crab quesadilla. I ordered the Thai salmon which came out decorated with a yummy Parmesan "fan" and a side of green beans and red potatoes. It didn't really taste very Thai to me, but it was really good, and the price wasn't bad either. They don't have a very extensive wine list, but they are small, so didn't expect them to. I had a decent Pinot Noir for only $5. We shared a nice brie and fruit appetizer. I definitely recommend that if you go here. I am sad that they have been open since 2002, and this is the first time I have gotten to go there. I am pretty sure I will go there again!

Amazing food , great place to meet friends, coworkers and family. They also do take out and curb side delivery. Try the chicken salad and any of their soups.

My wife and I were heading out for dinner and decided to try this place. They seem to have strange hours and are closed sometimes (I am not sure when) during the week. Anyhow, we like Bulls & Bears across Public Square and wanted to try something new. Service was prompt, polite and professional and the ambiance is great for casual, but nice dining. Two suggestions: add some background music for the dining area (Sirius Satellite, Pandora, etc;) as the wood floors and flat walls echo pretty significantly. Also, consider adding wi fi as my wife and I both were still "working" via smart phones and the building construction is not conducive to wireless. We're going back tonight, you should too!

from the outside, it looks quite nice. after partaking lunch with my family and close friends, utter disappointment...i was hoping for something a bit more promising, especially for a special lunch with out-of-town family. the service was slow. extremely slow. we were a party of five and one small child and we were a probably a relatively larger group than this restaurant usually has; but i was pretty much feeling, "can someone please at least take our drink orders?" what was even more discerning was the fact that a cheese plate appetizer came with ONE cracker and 1/4 of an apple sliced into itsy-bitsy slices. my husband and i looked at that plate and thought the same thing: "we are paying too much for this large plate of nothingness." if this review was based on the yummy tomato soup i got, it would be a solid 3-star; but the restaurant has to be better than just soup, right? my baby spinach salad was "eh, okay." i was just too turned off by the slowness of the service and the amount of the appetizer portions. i did not even finish the salad yet was ravenous. maybe it wasn't that great either. eh.

Wonderfully creative food in a beautiful historic building. The owner puts a lot of effort and time into decorating and keeping the menu fresh. More expensive than the average downtown lunch place, but well worth the money. I have had lunch here numerous times. My mother had her wedding reception here and everything was spectacular. If you are from out of town and want to experience downtown dining in a beautifully renovated restaurant with heaps of charm, the Rhubarb house is right next to the visitors center and in the square of downtown Hagerstown. Parking can be a challenge which is the only reason we don't frequent this superb lunch spot more often. There is very limited street parking and a couple of garages (fee) nearby but definitely plan on having to do some walking to get there. Outstanding salads, soups, and sandwiches.

Delicious mostly organic/local food in a warm and rustic setting. Their staff is very friendly, attentive and helpful. Their salads are delicious and the salmon was excellent.

The Rhubarb House has become somewhat of an instituion in Hagerstown, known for the delicious creamy tomato soup, and lovely desserts. I am a fan of the Chicken sandwiches, and love the house made chips. The atmosphere is very well done. Trendy, sophisitcated, with a country touch.

Went Valentines Day with another couple. The table was nicely decorated for the occasion. Our waitress was very sweet and friendly. This place has a great vibe. I ordered the steak and crab cake and both were amazing! There was absolutely no filler in the crab cake and the steak was cooked perfectly and very tender. I almost went back the next night ;) I'm looking forward to my next visit. I recommend this restaurant.

A little highfalutin' for H-Town, but it's pretty decent. Tomato bisque is good, but creamy. Prices a bit high, but it won't break the bank every once in a while. Probably could stand to lose a little pretension in the service and make it a little more friendly. I mean, this is Hagerstown, not Annapolis.

Rhubarb House is tops! They provide fresh, excellent quality food at a very reasoable price. I would highly recommend them for having a great meal but also for excellent catering. They are guarranteed to exceed all of your expectations!

The food is good, the atmosphere is good, and the location is great. The prices are at the top of the reasonable range. The bigger problem is service: sometimes it takes a while to even be noticed, then a while to get a wait person, then a while to get the food. It's a place that seems to be intended for patient people who have time for a leisurely afternoon.

The best BLT I have ever had! Fresh tomato from the garden and thick cut bread and bacon. I love the cozy atmosphere here, it's like going to a friends kitchen for a great lunch or dinner. The staff is very friendly and the food is excellent! I have never had a bad meal here.

While traveling from DC to Cleveland, I searched for a place for lunch, something other than fast food. We were so pleased with The Rhubarb House. All 5 of us, including 3 teenagers, had outstanding meals for lunch and delicious desserts. The food was terrific, the place was darling and the staff was so friendly. It is pretty far off of the interstate but well worth the drive for a delicious meal.

I've been to Rhubarb House several times for lunch but went for dinner with my husband this past Friday night. The restaurant is a delightful setting. Care has been taken to decorate the interior. The server was very friendly but it looked like she had the entire restaurant to serve and that resulted in the service being slow...for us. Another couple came in after us, got their order taken and their food served before our drinks arrived (to be fair we did have to ask for a moment to decide on our drink order, but then the server didn't come back for awhile). Someone else mentioned in another review getting only one cracker with a cheese appetizer. We received two crackers for two large hunks of brie (which was fantastic). It was a little surprising to get so few crackers and so we just asked for more crackers. They were delivered...no big whoop. My husband ordered a burger with Gorgonzola and grilled onions. He said it was good. I order the salmon that someone else mentioned in another review. It was okay. I agree that it was overcooked. The sauce was tasty, however. I think the salmon dish might be slightly over priced given the portion size. I can completely overlook everything else because they fulfilled my special request to have their chocolate martini heated. (It was an especially cold and blustery night). My hot chocolate martini was perfectly prepared with chocolate chips in the bottom of the mug and sprinkled on the top.

My family and I spent a wonderful dinner at Rhubarb, with terrific wine, great healthy greens, hearty risotto, terrific filet mignon, and great atmosphere. Have a great meal here.

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and very good food. Crab cakes were excellent, and that's an item that I'm picky about. Generous, delicious desserts, too.

We have been looking for a place with a great french dip sandwich and saw the menu online and the mostly good reviews about this place, so we decided to give it a try. NEVER again! The menu online is wrong, they weren't serving that sandwich at that time but the waitress did check with the cook and he said he had some meat left to fix our sandwich. What we got was chunks of meat filled with gristle and fat. It was like chewing leather and that accompanied some poorly conceived excuse for Potato Chips covered with cheese. ICK! The staff was preoccupied with some function they were having in the lower half of the restaurant. The only thing going for them was the server, she was great. AND overpriced for the menu they offer. :(

Stopped in on our way down south for a quick lunch. Special quiche was wonderful accompanied by a fresh salad.

Had lunch here, sat outside. food was great service was good. great place for lunch.

This place has so much potential! Great location (downtown in the town square), adorable old building. Great menu. Need more wait staff, I've been three times and each time the waitress is about to pull her hair out and you have to chase her down she's so busy. I got a sandwich once with undercooked chicken; they didn't charge me for it. Another time I got a slice of cake with egg shell in the whipped cream. This place has the foundation to be a spectacular lunch spot, they have a solid menu, excellent food and drink... just needs more staffing so they aren't rushing through food prep and more staffing so the tables are waited on with worthy attention.

Cozy atmosphere with fun menu. The servers are warm and understand the menu items. It's a wonderful place for lunch and the dishes are priced appropriately.

Good bacon cheddar burger on a pretzel roll following a crab dip starter that was delish! The chicken salad is creamy and tasty with red grapes and pecans. Cute eatery with two cozy levels and street views. Clean, friendly service, some oversized seating for sitting and enjoying a hot drink. Highly recommended, return trip planned.