The Independent

Dined at the Independent during an overnight stay at The George. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the drinks and conversation with the bartender. The food was slow to arrive but the customer service more than made up for it. The crab dip was tasty, but as a Marylander, I was looking for more crab. The flat iron steak was flavorful, and came sliced for a tender bite. Really enjoyed both the hotel, outside bar area and the Independent and would come again.

What a great experience at The Independent. Natasha was our server and no exaggeration she was one of the best servers I’ve ever had. The food was amazing—definitely recommend the deviled eggs, Parmesan fries, and Brussel sprouts. Our group had steaks, crab cakes, and shrimp and grits. Portions were perfect. The vibe was unmatched. From Jenn to Hunter to the gals running food/water and all the other staff we had an incredible dinner. Ended up outside at Eliza’s for some live music and a night cap. Highly recommend adding The George to your stop in Georgetown.

Everything from the atmosphere, to the servers (Natasha and Hunter were both AWESOME!!), to the food, was fantastic! My husband’s Pork Chop and my Ribeye were both perfectly cooked. The deserts were amazing! We enjoyed dinner so much, that we went back the next morning for Brunch! Once again, the food was amazing! My Shrimp & Grits and my husband’s Smashburger with a fried egg were FANTASTIC!

This restaurant is attached to Georgetown Hotel and our first night after travel was perfect! We ordered Crab Fingers, Blackened Swordfish with mashed potatoes and blue crab and the fish special; whole Red Fish! Our server Hunter did a great job!

We brought a large party of 13 to The Independent on a Sunday. Hunter was our server and he was exceptional. Obviously talented, experienced and knowledgeable, he seemed to genuinely enjoy serving and took pride in his work. We challenged him with a few dietary restrictions and special requests. He said he could "work magic" and did not disappoint. We had a variety of cocktails and a bottle of wine. The drink menu was varied with a nice mix of new creations and well executed classics. The cocktails looked as good as they tasted and some of them had smoked garnishes adding an aromatic quality. We had a wide variety of appetizers, entrees and desserts, each more scrumptious than the last. The music was soft but interesting, as were the lights, creating an atmosphere that was cozy without being stuffy. The kitchen was open allowing us a view of the staff as they worked calmly and quickly, as a confident and cohesive team of experienced professionals. All in all, it was refreshing to have such an exceptional and exquisite dining experience. My only regret is that we don't live closer. Thank you to Hunter and the entire team at The Independent for giving us such a lovely memory to take home with us.

Such a beautiful hotel and restaurant. We visited with 6 in our group and had a wonderful meal-the duck, scallops, crab cakes, Caesar salad, deviled eggs, and dessert-chocolate ganache cake, mango sorbet, and a citrus creme brûlée. Everything was so tasty. The service was impeccable and attentive. Short walk from Harborwalk Marina, for those fellow boaters.

The service and food were incredible! I recently took a friend to the Independent for her birthday and the staff went above and beyond for the celebration! Our server Tasha was so professional and helped us navigate both the drink and food menu. While the manager Jenn was also very attentive and checked on us personally throughout the night and even had the table decorated for the birthday celebration. It was truly an amazing experience and I cannot wait to return soon

Truly a fantastic experience from start to finish for a family birthday dinner. Service was impeccable and our server knew her menu very well, steering and guiding us in the right direction for entree choices. We showed up with ideas for appetizers and weren't disappointed in either the cornbread with the honey butter (so soft and with just the right amount of sweet) or the mussels, which were some of the best I have had. Our server also brought us the Fried Blue Crab Fingers and the remoulade with them was absolutely spot on. Our entrees were the scallops which are a slightly smaller portion, but delectable. Next was the Flat Iron, perfectly cooked at medium temperature for our taste. The Shrimp and Grits were a backup choice for one of us, but our server again cued us here, letting us know it was one of her favorite dishes and others as well. They were light and fluffy and packed with flavor. Lastly, the Red Drum was a highlight as well, having replaced the Flounder. Dessert was Mile High Key Lime Pie, home made vanilla ice cream and a newer dessert for fall with apple, cinnamon and vanilla ice cream that was like fall in your mouth! Oh and even the espresso was really delicious and I am saying this after having just gotten back from Italy 2 weeks ago. It is a little loud in the restaurant, but not nearly as bad as some other reviews made it out to be, though it was only about 2/3 full that evening since we were an earlier seating. You can make a really fun evening out of the experience though for sure and don't forget the outdoor bar at the back of the hotel, esp. about sunset!