Woodberry Kitchen

It was our first dining experience here, and it lived up to the online reviews. Service was fast and attentive......thanks Char! Tried several seasonal cocktails, and they all were enjoyable. The food was flavorful. The stuffed eggplant stood out by itself. The coppa steak could have been plated with a starch and the savory crab pie with some greens. The choices for table sides were limited. Definitely will be back!

I absolutely loved it for brunch! This is our new favorite date spot! We brought our family back a second time a few weeks later, and he menu and decor had changed to fall-inspired! Definitely make a reservation. It's street parking, but there's no issue for weekend breakfast/lunch.

Fantastic service and food. The tables in the center of the restaurant are fine, but a little too close together for my taste. The drinks were fantastic and fresh. The steak was incredibly flavorful and it was cooked perfectly 👌. I actually got a second steak because it was so good! The overall experience was fantastic.

Very interesting experience. All the food was uniquely prepared and good quality. Lamb tenderloin was exceptional, have not had better. We also had rainbow trout, oyster pie, clams & grits, all were very good. Roasted oysters and asparagus salad were very nice appetizers. The Alaskan bake and chocolate Basque cheesecake were very nice way to end dinner. The service was very friendly and attentive.

Haazam and the staff at Woodberry Kitchen outdid themselves for a wedding I attended at their venue. If you're looking to impress your guests with some of the best food I've had a wedding make this a top pick for your special date. 10 out of 10 Superb!

This was our first visit back to Woodbury in over five years… And a lot has changed and some things have stayed the same. Still great form the table cuisine very interesting and eclectic menu from the wasabi bites, which is basically a scrapple on sushi, to an amazing, fried eggplant salad, to more delicious entrées than can be mentioned. Service continues to be spot on and professional. But… Here are some changes since we’ve been there post Covid. They took their foot off the pedal for being a restaurant and restaurant now a gathering place where they hold weddings. Which means the really lovely post industrial loft look that space is now for weddings. All the other dinners are now served in the tavern, which is rustic, and always felt like an afterthought when we would go to the restaurant and was seated there as though it was their spare room. Also, service was incredibly slow… Not the service they were there, but food coming out of the kitchen. I can only surmise this is because they are now doing weddings and when you have 125 people in one room and literally no more than 30 in the other room, I’m thinking the wedding gets your kitchens, main attention so a wedding delivery snafu there trickle down to the restaurant patrons. Which was us. This is the only reason I could not give it a five. Shame on me because I should’ve known or looked up that they were now only serving in their formerly “spare room.” It is still absolutely a restaurant worth visiting and supporting. Just know if you were there on a Friday Saturday or Sunday, your meal may be competing with the wedding.

My 1st time did not disappoint 🙌. Had oyster mushrooms as appetizer, excellent. The pan fried trout crusted with pecans was superb!! Bread is made fresh daily in their kitchen...divine. Serene atmosphere with live soft guitar music. Only complaint is parking shortage, but I was there early, which helped. Highly recommend.

I thought I’d already experienced the best Bmore has to offer, and I was wrong. This was, without a doubt, one of the best brunches I’ve ever had. Everything from the quality, flavor, presentation, service, and ambiance was perfect. I was also happy to see they had multiple dutch baby options on their menu–I went with the sweet option and will return to try the savory one! If you can only try one place for brunch in the city, WK would be my recommendation.

It has been some time since we visited Woodberry Kitchen but we visited the other restaurant in DC in between. This time we found out that it has shrunken in sq ft and it is now called Tavern. We were early for the reservation and met the chef at the door it was so nice to meet the Chef Spike Gjerde, he is such a cool dude and in my opinion he is the top chef in MD. We had a short conversation with him and left for a walk when we returned, he gave us a bottle of my fav snake oil sauce. *heart* My Loire sauvignon blanc was perfect! We tried several appetizers: the chorizo baked clams so balanced in flavors and clams were fresh! The pork belly on polenta was amazing with that touch of relish that went so well with the fattiness of the belly. The beet salad was so delicious I could just eat that everyday! The beets so fresh and well prepared with some of the vegetables and the sesame tuille really had a great impact on the overall of the dish. We were surprised by the pork pate we wanted to order at first but it was alot of food, it was one of the best pate I had in US. The spicy mustard and sweet jam provided the perfect harmony to the pate truly remarkable dish. Our kid had the fish and chips the batter reminded me of the goreng pisang (fried banana) so delicately light yet crispy. Most batters I had are heavy and oily. The tartare sauce was freshly made it's amazing. We had the picanha steak and the rockfish they were fresh and good but felt like the earlier courses outshone them or we were just too stuffed. Still with food so good, we couldnt pass up the dessert, we decided to get the butterscotch pudding. It came in a little cocktail glass. It had a wonderful butterscotch and toffee flavor BUT not too sweet at all. That mastery isnt it? We knew why we miss Woodberry Kitchen and we were glad we were able to still savor such good dishes.

This was my first time to Woodbery Kitchen since the rebrand from Woodbery Tavern. I had only been once before for brunch and really enjoyed the meal during the pandemic. This time I was a little disappointed. I was very excited to go back but we all felt a little ill after the meal. The ambience is amazing. It's super cute and intimate, and the ceilings are high and it just feels really classy. The servers are lovely but the food really lacked. The martini and wine I got was also mediocre. The highlight of my meal was really the burger and I'd love any place that does a really good high end burger. I was also really excited about the Baked Alaska as I've never had the scissor before, but the rum wasn't burned off correctly and there was just too much raw liquor. We should have a lot of different things so I feel like I got a pretty good idea of their cuisine. I had a great time with friends, and the staff was really friendly, but honestly, the meal was really average, but I would probably come back for the burger and the vibes.

Came to Woodberry Kitchen for a lowkey double date and shared a bunch of drinks and apps and entrees for a great evening! Since it was busy, we got seated at the bar, which was such a treat! Our bartender was so friendly and fun and offered great suggestions. The feeling of the restaurant is truly the definition of cozy and warm. The drinks were well made- Naked & Famous was a perfect mezcal drink and the Earl Grey Gin Fizz was delightful. The food was so interesting and flavorful, loved the crispy eggplant salad. Will definitely be back to try things that rotate into the menu!

I had heard great things about this restaurant from friends and colleagues who visited before the pandemic, so I decided to give it a try for brunch. Unfortunately, my experience didn't live up to the hype. First, it was surprisingly difficult to find the front entrance, and parking was a nightmare. After some confusion, a helpful person directed me to the door. Once inside I was seated in the clamped area that felt more like a crowded subway car than a comfortable dining space. The tables were packed too closely together, making an atmosphere uncomfortable. When I mentioned that was my first time dining here and asked for recommendation, the waitress simply directed me to the menu-no additional guidance or suggestions. While the food itself was delicious, there were many issues with both the service and the ambience. To top it off they automatically added a 20% tip and I didn't feel that the service justified it. Although the food was Excellent!! I wouldn't come back:(

The renovated version of this restaurant is spectacular, but the space reserved for general dining is actually quite small, while there is an event space nearby. The food was as good as promised. Service was not, and after being seated it was a struggle to figure out who might be willing to take an order and we spent ten or fifteen minutes casually talking and trying to flag someone down, listening to other tables get a warm introduction in the meantime, before someone got to us. This is one of the places that adds a service charge and makes tipping optional, and I was not so inclined. Notably, getting a brunch reservation was easier than getting a dinner reservation, which surprised me because it's a great brunch. The Carolina rice and beans dish they offered was resplendent, with fragrant rice, fresh vegetables, and a strong chili crisp complementing the robustly flavored beans. I've spent a fair amount of time in the Lowcountry but I've never had the distinctive rice varieties from that region prepared so well, including my own efforts. The salad waited until the beans were gone, but it was a fantastic set of greens with shoots and flowers and a delightful buttermilk dressing. Our search for something sweet yielded a board of pastries which provided delicious variety. The place has a variety of items that I wouldn't eat, but as a vegetarian I didn't struggle for choice. Returning for dinner would be a welcome event, but I could reasonably expect more attentive service if I did.

So great to be back and check out the reconfigured space at Woodberry. They now have an events space (Gatherings by WL) and a tavern restaurant. Same great food and drinks and great service. We started with the oysters which were plump and fresh, and had a nice touch of chili oil which we loved. We also got to try their charcuterie board which was a nice mix. For our mains we had the rainbow trout that was fresh and dressed with nuts. The pie I had was also tasty but I did think it makes for a great lunch instead of dinner...this is more of a personal preference tho. The service was very attentive from our server to the host which refilled our waters a few times. Overall, still one of the best places to dine in Baltimore. Glad I came back for a visit!

Woodberry brunch it back!!! Seems like right now it's on sundays. This is my first time in their new space which is SO cute! It's very cozy and comfortable. Everyone was kind and hospitable. We were late to our reservation, but they kindly sat us! Got the pear waffles and Turkish eggs which were both so good! Loved having the sweet and savory options.

We came here to celebrate my husband's birthday with a quiet dinner. I made reservations well in advance! Parking is a little tricky. It didn't help it was raining and dark already. It was a little hard to find the entrance of the place, too. Once we got in, it was very cozy and well decorated for Christmas. We were seated right away. The hostess was super nice and quick to bring us water. Our waitress was fine. We ordered drinks (I got the winter swizzle, and my husband got the old fashion). We ordered the fried cornmeal oysters and the scrapple musubi for an appetizer. Then the mushroom pie, the maryland style fried chicken with gravy and the pork & beans for entrees. The drinks did take a while to get. They showed up a little after our appetizers. I wouldn't get the scrapple musubi again. I think I'd much prefer rice than the room temp. grits in a musubi - but that might just be a preference thing. The oysters were fantastic. It was our favorite bite of the night. It came out super hot and fresh. Well seasoned. We wish we had more. The mushroom pie came out pipping hot. Loved the crust. The filling itself lacked flavor. It was just salt. Like another reviewer said, the Oyster pie is probably the way to go. The fried chicken was good, gravy was super salty. I liked the amount of gravy it came with, enough to smother the waffles and dip bites in it as we went along. The pork and beans was okay. The porkbelly was very very hard to cut into. Which we've rarely seen with a pork belly cut. The dish was on the verge of being too sweet. We had also added on a side of fries and that was the best part of the main courses. They're thick cut fries and they come out freshly fried. Wow were they good. I was hesitant on getting dessert because it took so long to get the dessert menu/to have the waitress come back to take our dessert order - but I really wanted to try the baked Alaska. It came out much quicker then anticipated. I love the show they put on with the tableside candle. The food runner was great! He also came with a birthday dessert for my husband, which was super sweet of them. The baked Alaska was delicious - I almost wish we had gotten more desserts! I think I expected to be more wowed by the food after hearing such good things about Woodberry. Service got extremely slow at the end. It took forever to get our check and pay.

I thought I'd already experienced the best Bmore has to offer, and I was wrong. This was, without a doubt, one of the best brunches I've ever had. Everything from the quality, flavor, presentation, service, and ambiance was perfect. I was also happy to see they had multiple dutch baby options on their menu-I went with the sweet option and will return to try the savory one! If you can only try one place for brunch in the city, WK would be my recommendation.

This was my first time dining at Woodberry Tavern and it was lovely! Grabbed a drink at the bar before our dinner reservation and were told by the attentive bartenders about their "Golden Hour" special. The Golden hour special gets you a complimentary charcuterie board with the purchase of any cocktail (including their zero proof beverages). Nice! The Tavern Board was delicious and featured deviled eggs, aged Gouda, salami, fruit, and trout rillettes. It was a perfect pre-dinner snack! Drinks were also really delicious! I got the blackberry basil lemonade and the cherry limeade as I am pregnant and not drinking and my friend got the garden party. Once seated we ordered the deviled eggs-because I needed more!!- and the crab pot for appetizer. The deviled eggs were the perfect texture and had the exact ratio of mustard to mayo that my heart desires. So good! The crab pot was equally delightful with large chunks of lump crab meat swimming in cheesy, creamy goodness. For dinner we ordered the crispy eggplant salad, the rockfish, the tavern burger. The obvious standout to me was the crispy eggplant salad! The Asian fusion flavors mixed with the various crunchy, crispy textures of the cabbage and eggplant really made my palate dance in excitement. It does have a bit of heat if you are sensitive to spicy foods but it's won't leave your mouth burning. Must try! The fish was okay but lacked flavor. I would have liked more seasoning, personally, and the table agreed. The tavern burger was juicy and had good flavors but didn't blow me away. For dessert we ordered the baked Alaska and the honey cake. This was my first time trying a baked Alaska so I was excited! To serve, rum was poured on top and then lit on fire. Unfortunately the fire did not burn enough of the rum off and left us with a mouthful of liquor. A bit of a disappointment because I couldn't really partake in this dessert because I'm preggo! But-The honey cake was amaaazing! Get it-you won't be disappointed! The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, open, and full of natural light. I couldn't get over the amount of detail put into the layout, pieces of furniture, and decor that really makes the ambiance of this place shine. I would come back just for the golden hour and I hope they keep the deviled eggs and eggplant salad on the menu because I could eat that every day! I will definitely be back to try more times on the menu that I missed.

I've heard great things about Woodberry kitchen before they rebranded and condensed into Tavern. I was very excited to try their farm to table type menu. I made reservations a few weeks in advance and we could only make a reservation for Thursday because thats how fast the tables go. Walk-ins a bit risky here since the restaurant is very small, maybe 15-20 tables max. The service was really great. Starting off with the appetizers we got sweet potatoes and leek soup, oysters, and crispy sweet potato salad. The soup was quite literally the most flavorful dish and best soup ive ever had; there were so many textures and flavors that well went together. Oysters and salad were ok. The burger has a homemade sweet potato bun (they use alot of sweet potatoes here lol) and it takes away from the fluffiness youd normally expect. Steak was absolutely incredible on the other hand. Overall 8/10 experience, would likely come back with a new menu but the pricing is on the higher end.

I was there for an event most of the food seemed over salted The staff was helpful the overall look of the restaurant was nice- I just couldn't get over the salty food

Came here for the first time for a friend's party. They reserved a room for the occasion and a set menu of charcuterie, salad, fried chicken cutlet, black pepper steak, vegetarian pasta, and a variety of desserts. What's hot - Food quality. I enjoyed most of their dishes. There were a few that missed the mark, but that's also dependent on flavor and preference. Out of the main dishes, I enjoyed their steak poivre the best. It was cooked around medium/medium-well, tender and well-seasoned. Out of their desserts, there was some sort of chocolate marshmallow cup that was smooth, rich and creamy that was wonderful, as well. - Food variety. There's something for everyone- meat, veggies and vegans. There were seasoned tofu on buns (don't remember the name of the specific dish), mushroom and duck on toast (again, don't remember the specific name of the dish); cheeses, their own popcorn mix, crab cakes, etc.... - Service. Because our group was a party with reserved space, it appears we had assigned staff to help us. Everyone was polite, prompt and helpful. What's not - Layout. It's a very industrial interior setting, which also means that sound echos. It's not easy to have a conversation with others because of how the sound carries. - Food layout. As previously mentioned, there were charcuterie boards and a variety of desserts. One of the drawbacks is their signage of the food. Specifically, everything was just on one sign, so it was impossible to determine what was what, especially given the layout of the food. It would have been helpful to have specific signs next to the specific foods. - Crab dip and fried chicken. I couldn't taste any crab in their crab dip, which was disappointing, especially because their crab cakes had a good amount of crab. Their fried chicken wasn't was tender towards the middle. - Parking. There is street parking nearby, but it can be difficult to find, especially depending on the day and time you come. The point is to be aware and prepared for when you come. Final Answer Willing to come back, but not a first choice.

The ambiance was very nice. We went on a Wednesday, and they have local artists playing from 6-9, which was really fun. The service was also good. We ordered 3 things from the menu, 2 smaller plates and one larger plate. The 2 smaller plates were very good. The steak tartare was a bit finer ground than I'm used to, more akin to a hamburger grind. However, it was seasoned very nicely and went well with the Dijon mayonnaise they provided. The pork belly was also good, it was tender and the fat complemented the meat nicely. However, the beans seemed slightly undercooked. While I did like the 2 smaller plates, I found the fish underwhelming. It was cooked perfectly, but I found it unevenly seasoned, with some bites having very little flavor. Also, the fingerling potatoes seemed to lack any seasoning. Overall, I was very happy with the other 2 plates besides the fish.

I was excited to try the reimagined Woodberry Kitchen! When it is not being used as an event space they do have dinner nightly from 5-10pm. The space is very intimate and cozy which I appreciated and liked. We had a reservation but decided to sit at the bar which I am Glad we did! Jessie was behind the bar and she is simply awesome! The whole staff was extremely attentive which was refreshing. Upon sitting down we reviewed the menu which has lots of great drink options both zero proof and alcoholic. Jessie made me the concrete rose with gin to start and teddy had the Negroni which smelled delicious. The CR was so so good! With our without the gin. I think ordered the oysters and the crab pot! Which was so good! The oysters were some of the best fried oysters I have had and the dip was so delicious as well. The crab pot was very fresh and the perfect balance of cheese and crab. I would have liked more veggies with the dip or maybe a softer bread but the dip itself I could have eaten the whole thing. Now onto dessert! Wow ! The baked Alaska was 10/10! Best I have ever had. I usually don't fit for it but the ginger cake and whiskey Carmel was so so good! Teddy had the toffee pudding which looked so good as well. This is such a cute place to take loved ones, have an intimate date night or just for some really good cocktails. Can't wait to go back !

This was our first time to Woodberry Kitchen after its reopening and we enjoyed a delicious, cozy dinner there on a weeknight. The restaurant dining space is much smaller than before, owing to a portion of the place now set up for events hosting. The ambiance was magical, with soft lighting and rustic details at each table. Service was prompt and friendly. Our waitress was knowledgeable about the menu and helpful with selections. We began with an assortment of snacks, which were each delicious in their own ways. This set the stage nicely for their mushroom tortellini staple. The dish may have benefited from finishing salt but the mushrooms and pasta were otherwise flavorful and well prepared. The vegetarian curry was warm and inviting with its aromatic spices and seasonal ingredients. We came hungry and left satisfied and happy with our dinner. This intimate experience is perfect for a nice cozy date night and to celebrate special occasions!

The new, smaller Woodberry Kitchen is a testament to the power of refinement and intimacy. Walking in, you can feel the evolution--a cozy, inviting space that beckons you to relax and savor each moment. The miso gravy chicken was a revelation, a symphony of savory notes that lingered on the palate. The fish, with its perfectly baked crust and a hint of pecan, was a delicate balance of textures and flavors. And then there was the steak. Even under a blanket of sauce, it delivered an unforgettable punch of flavor that spoke to the skill and passion in the kitchen. The service, attentive and personable, added a special touch with a complimentary professional photograph and spot-on cocktail recommendations. This is a place where you not only eat well, but you feel well.

Ambiance: intimate with about 10 tables of varying sizes in a rustic environment/farm table vibe. Cute and good for dates and small groups of family/friends. Reservations: recommended; given popularity on some nights would be hard to walk in bc there's limited bar seating Food: SO GOOD. Classic and modern American with some influences around the world. Rotating menu as well. We have been twice and gotten different dishes. They try to maintain seasonal produce and create dishes. Recently we had 1) gazpacho 2) summer corn tortellini 3) crab service 4) baked Alaska for dessert. The tortellini and crab service were stand outs. Since the menu is rotating, come with an open mind and ask your server what they think are stand outs. Drinks: large variety of cocktails and a good wine list. We got the farmer's daughter, dust to dust and porch swing. Choose a liquor and you can't go wrong with the drinks. Service: always so good. Servers are knowledgeable about the menu and make good recs. Definitely a must as the rotating menu is hard to keep track of.

The atmosphere was beautiful - it was cozy, rustic and upscale. The service was great - our waiter was super knowledgeable and the food and drinks were paced out well. The cocktails and food were good. The tavern board was delicious. We had the trout and clams and it both were fresh and unique. We also shared the scrapple musubi and a side of fries, both of which can be skipped.

Was a bit disappointed in my dinner tonight at Woodberry Kitchen (or Tavern if they renamed it recently I think). For $44, I expected to get more than one crab cake, but it was only one! It tasted good and had a good crispy exterior, but it was not jumbo lump by any means-in fact the crab pieces were small and stringy. Not much filler at least though. I liked the corn and tomato side. Just didn't seem worth $44! The crispy eggplant was good but I was disappointed that there was so little eggplant in a dish called "eggplant")! It was mostly cabbage with a few pieces of eggplant. Flavorful, but not really what I was expecting. I don't think the waitress described this accurately when i asked about it. The tortellini were good but a bit dry and could've used more sauce. Did appreciate that you can order different size portions for this dish. We also had ordered a side of squash, but the waitress (or kitchen) forgot about it and it never came. The waitress didn't apologize and instead asked if "we still wanted it because it would be awhile"-aka they forgot it and never even started making it. Not great customer service and she didn't even apologize or comp anything on the check to make up for it. (We declined waiting for it--and then after all that, it still showed up on our check at the end!) Also, they didn't course out our dishes at all-all 3 plates arrived at once which was kind of annoying too-the eggplant was a salad dish and should've come out first. Not sure why nobody was paying attention to this. Lastly, we ordered a dessert to split-the Baltimore peach cake-and this was disappointing. There was barely any peach in it, the breading/cinnamon roll-like exterior was dry and hard to cut through, and the vanilla ice cream was just a bit boring/uncreative. We were celebrating my bday, and while I appreciate them bringing out an extra cup of ice cream with a "happy birthday" sugar decoration, this was also sort of non-impressive (and we already got plain vanilla ice cream with the dessert we ordered, so it would've been nice if they'd brought a different flavor, or just comped the dessert we'd ordered instead...) I don't mean to sound ungrateful for the comped ice cream, but maybe a little more thought into the overall course would've been helpful here-we ended up barely touching it and then I felt bad! Service overall was a big miss. Our waitress was the hostess I think, so clearly they were understaffed and just didn't seem very attentive. Water was left unfilled several times. Asked for a lemon to go with the crab and it took over 5 minutes (could've just gone to the bar myself faster). We walked out and nobody said bye. Also, there is no phone number for the restaurant?! We were running early and trying to call to see if that would be a problem, and there was literally no way to call and get ahold of a human. Crazy! Also, There was a very steep 23% service fee already tacked onto the bill, and although i always tip and still would've in this situation, I def don't think the service tonight was anywhere near 23% tipping caliber. So don't love that. Not rushing back anytime soon. The one positive thing I'll call out is that we arrived a good 30 min before our reservation, and they did seat us early instead of making us wait. So I appreciate that.

Bravo Woodberry Tavern. We sat outside on a beautiful early evening and dined to the sounds of live guitar music. The service was hospitable with everyone sharing in the job and with a smile in their face. It felt like the food was made with love. We started with a gem salad of delicate and flavorful greens lightly dressed with little surprise bites of fresh herbs. Our other starter was a crispy pork belly over fried polenta and topped with a corn relish popping with summer flavor. Our next course was the crab pot - creamy lumps of crab with sweet pepper crudite and the best thin sesame crackers I've ever tasted for dipping. We were also provided a braided piece of fresh baked bread, served warm and lovingly wrapped in thick brown paper. For dinner, a plate of herbed gnocchi with trumpet mushrooms placed in front of me gave off a cloud of garlic that made me want to dive right in. The gnocchi were nice and light, not the typical belly bomb type, and the mushrooms were flavorful and plenty in number. I was happily surprise by the little crunches of flavor from pieces of fried leeks and topped with chervil. My dinner companion had the Tavern steak, cooked to the preferred temperature, served with potatoes that were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and dusted with seasoning. We rounded out the meal with a great vegan dessert of a maple spelt cake with peaches and whipped oat milk - it was surprisingly delicious! We ate EVERY bite of this meal and left feeling incredibly satisfied.

I just had a date night at Woodberry tavern and what an experience! I had not been to Woodberry Kitchen in years since they scaled down the restaurant. From the moment we arrived we were being waited on. Isn't that what going out to dinner is supposed to be? Hot mulled wine was a special and we each got a glass. It was delicious and set the tone for the rest of the night. It was snowing outside and we had a great table by these beautiful big windows. We choose the raw oysters as a starter and they were the cleanest oysters I have had in a long time. They had an Asian finish sauce and it really was clean and simple but highlighted the freshness of the oyster. They offered oysters three ways. I want to go back to try them all! The next course we shared was the white sweet potato soup with mushrooms. The flavor was deep and rich but at the same time a light soup that was a great second course and especially since it was snowing outside. For dinner my husband got the tavern burger and said it was juicy. He had to take half home it was so big. I got the rainbow trout and it was the best cooked fish I have had in Baltimore. It was encrusted with herbs and pecans. It's the next day I'm writing this and I can still taste it! Just perfect dish. We both said not one dish could we had could we have gotten anywhere else. That's a date night! Signature cocktails. Signatures dishes. Best date night spot! The scaled down dining room is doing well as they focus on the food and service. The tavern had every table full and not once did I look for a server. It was as if we had our own waiter. And not in a way that was invasive. The quality of service was top notch. I really want to highlight this fact. Well done Woodberry I can't wait to go back.

Ehhhh, the food was OK. The dishes seemed more about pretentious names than how the food tasted. The oyster pie was so flavorless and the vegetables were undercooked. The pie was served plain on a white plate with zero garnishes. Very odd and I can only describe the dish as vacant. There was a flavor in the Baked Alaska that didn't work. I couldn't put my finger on it, but I couldn't eat most of it as it left a bad taste in my mouth at the end of the meal. They dramatically reduced the size of this restaurant to only 25-30 seats since they reopened. There is another section reserved for events and large parties, however. After scaling back and with average food, they have some work to do in the kitchen. I hope they make it but I won't likely be returning anytime soon. Note to the manager, serve the water cold at the table, not at room temp. This isn't Europe. The service was great all the way around, however!

Full disclosure--my wife and I are friends of Woodberry, but I can say we truly enjoyed our dinner at the newly christened Tavern at Woodberry Kitchen. If you didn't know, the restaurant has been refashioned into an events space and a smaller tavern that allows for dinner at an intimate scale. The menu continues to highlight seasonal and regional cuisine. Service, which was attentive but not overbearing, begins with a board that includes amazing cheese straws, cheese, fresh pickles, as well as cured meat and trout rillette. For our meal, we went with vegetarian options. We started with the green salad (generous) and the rarebit, which was--if you've never had it--like the most decadent open-faced grilled cheese of all time, with a fluffy blanket of melted cheddar/ale. The salad comes with two dressing options, one of which was a pomegranate vinaigrette and likely vegan. The menu had one vegetarian entree listed, red pepper squash & house-set tofu (probably vegan), but we were pleased to learn a mushroom pie was also available that night, so we got both. The tofu in the first dish was akin to a silken tofu and was set in the serving dish itself. On top of the tofu was a drizzle of oil and spice that reminded me of tofu dish I had in Beijing once, perhaps a flavor akin to mapo dofu, and the tofu paired nicely with the strongly seasoned squash. The mushroom pie was richly decadent in a scrummy pastry. A selection of sides is brought to the table with the entrees. Ours included pommes pallaison, creamed kale, and roasted carrots. The creamed kale is practically a reason for going in itself--that's how delicious it was. I forgot to mention drinks--they have a nice selection of house cocktails that are great, so don't skip them. I tasted my spouse's Shenandoah and it was addictive. There are also wines by the glass and beer on draught. The whole evening we were transfixed by the sight of an uncut Lady Baltimore cake behind us, but when we finally got to dessert, we were stuffed and only could eat a forkful each; the rest is in my refrigerator and I can't wait to have it. The Tavern would be a great place for date night or catching up with old friends. I unabashedly recommend it.

i am so happy the reopened for service! I was taken aback by how much smaller the space is - reservations are necessary - but it's nice and cozy! The menu is rather small, but seasonally focused. We got both savory pies to share - the mushroom pie had great umami flavored but quite heavy on the salt! the oyster pie was surprisingly more light and filled with veggies as well. The steak was cooked to perfection. The service is superb. Polite, fine dining appropriate, and so friendly without being annoying. It is quite the experience and almost fitting for what Woodberry is: fine dining in a cozy, homey spot.

3.5 stars. Before getting down to brass tacks I should note that I have been to Woodberry Kitchen several times but this review is the first time since they have re-opened as Woodberry Tavern. Ambiance- it was really nice, I enjoyed what they've done with the space since the remodel Drinks- I came with my parents and husband and everyone's drink was great! I got the "your cross to bear" and it was a contender for my favorite drink of the year so far. They also have an extensive and well-curated wine list. Service- a mixed bag. Our server was very nice, but the service itself was extremely slow. I know that there are staffing issues going on right now, so maybe that was what was going on? The hostess was noticeably taciturn, to the point of being borderline rude. Food- again, a mixed bag. The ingredients are obviously extremely high quality and very fresh. I particularly enjoyed the board, the smoked whitefish being a standout. I ordered the crab cake for my entree and it was quite large and there was virtually no filler, however, both my husband and my meal were a bit bland and under salted. For the price point, I was expecting a bit more.

I'll start out by saying that I love the ambiance at this place, it's really nice! Now on to the not so nice things. The service was slow at the end, had to wait forever to pay. And the food was ok for the most part, one dish was over salted, but our steak poivre was on point and really tasty. Also, parking could be a bit tricky to find, so keep that in mind.

We were here for a wedding and everything was so beautiful. The food was absolutely amazing and I would go back to Baltimore literally to eat here. Staff was fantastic and kept everything clean and organized.

Woodberry team, it was wonderful to be back dining with you for the first time since pre-pandemic! What a treat to be able to experience the reinvented space, while enjoying your characteristic exceptional service and cuisine. Our service was attentive, thoughtful and personable throughout the evening, with our server providing much appreciated guidance on navigating our indecision over an enticing menu. Taking a family style approach, we started with the Tavern Board and casarecce pasta dish. The Tavern Board came with just the right amount of components, offering diverse, flavorful bites. The casarecce pasta, with bright lemon acidity complemented by textural pops of crumbled cheese, and luscious trumpet mushrooms was a standout. For our main, we split the vegetarian version of the Chesapeake Curries with tofu and root vegetables. The curry was complex, evolving in flavor without much heat. I would say it was more summer squash than root vegetable forward, as written. The whole spelt rotis were a nice complement, though a bit dense, making any sort of tear and scoop a bit challenging. To top the night off, the kitchen provided desert on the house to celebrate my recent residency graduation! Delicious sweet cream ice cream with blueberries--the perfect treat to end the meal with. A few little areas for improvement here and there leave me at 4 stars, but I have no doubt that this reinvented train is on track to come into its own!

This is a great place to go and celebrate special moments. Ambience and food is wonderful.

Spike can be up, and way up; or he can be down, sinking to the bottom of the Mariana Trench. We experienced the latter. Our dinner reservation was at 7:15. We did not get seated for at least 45 min, even with my elderly father with us. That was strike #1. Menu selections were not brought to the table for almost one hour. Strike #2. We ordered a porterhouse steak for two. It was too aggressively seasoned with salt. We barely ate it. My father's pork chop was dry. My sister's chicken was average. Strike #3. We were too tired and frustrated to return the dishes to the kitchen. The server brought the bill and did not even ask if we cared for after dinner coffee or tea or libations, much less dessert. Strike #4. On other occasions, Woodbury Kitchen was satisfactory. But we will NOT be returning again.

Amazing food, bar, and location. I had salty butterscotch pudding that made me nostalgic for my grandma. Simple, farm fresh ingredients. Loved the tavern board. We just moved to Baltimore and this is our standout so far.

Woodberry Kitchen has reopened post-COVID but things are a little different! Now, it's a small, intimate restaurant - Woodberry Kitchen Tavern - and an events space (they just held a NYE party). We visited the Tavern for dinner on Christmas Eve and had a great time. We shared: Green Salad (young lettuces, herbs, shoots, and buttermilk dressing); white sweet potato bisque (crab, Worcestershire, hickory nut, and sage); "In a Savory Pie" (oyster, leeks, fish pepper, potato, carrot, and cream); and pork schnitzel (lemon, savoy cabbage, KP sauce, golden beets); and a slice of Lady Baltimore cake! Overall, the food was really good. I appreciated that the menu has something for everyone (including a house-set tofu entrée for vegetarians). There was enough on the small-ish menu that I wanted to try that I could go back this week and try all new dishes (rarebit, tartare, oyster service, ribeye au poivre)! The drinks menu was also great. My husband stuck with cocktails, and I had a glass of orange wine (they also have beers). The service was great (we sat at the bar and had such a great time chatting with the bartender working that night), and the restaurant is such a cool space - warm, cozy, intimate. It was a perfect spot for a winter dinner (well lit and cozy and warm). Since the tavern is pretty small, I definitely recommend you get a reservation (especially on a busy night). Overall, we had a really wonderful time, and I'd happily return soon.

The Pros: - Located in a repurposed and renovated brick building which was very nice - Live music was nice as well - Wait staff were very pleasant, though they were a bit overwhelmed as they seemed to be understaffed, a common scenario these days post pandemic. Now the Cons: - Ordered 4 appetizers including a crab and sweet potato soup, Crab dip, crispy eggplant and mushroom on toast. The appetizers were "acceptable" though they lacked any depth of flavor and the crab dip was extremely salty, which you will see will be a theme of the dinner. - I ordered the pork loin and my wife ordered the crab cake. The pork loin came plated with no vegetables or any accompanying items, so immagine 4-5 small, cut pieces of pretzel crusted pork loin on a large dish with nothing else to accompany it...lonely! The pork loin came cold (think room temp), extremely salty (like when your brine is just too salty or the pork sat in the brine far too long) and it had a bit of a gamey smell. The pork was so salty that myself and my brother-in-law, who was having dinner with us and ordered the same dish, had to send it back after our first bite. Very, very disappointing. - My wife's crab cake was over salted as well but not as extreme as the pork dish and lacked any other flavor though it was packed with crab. How does a well reputed restaurant not completely nail the crab cake dish in an area, Maryland, that is supposedly known for its crab cakes?!?!? Disappointing again! - Very pricey for what you get in quality and quantity, IMHO. The wait person did apologise and did not charge for the pork dishes but the damage was already done! Summary: Maybe they just had an off night or this is what is considered good in Baltimore area.

Had a reservation for six on a Friday evening. Overall the food is generally close to what it used to be. A few things were outstanding. A few things were just ok. Cocktails left a bit (maybe more than a bit) be desired. It was the service and ambiance that really left us wanting. Drinks took a very long time to arrive, bussing our table seemed to be non existent during the meal. The new tavern is in the small overflow space, while the old restaurant is now a sterile, uninviting private space (easily viewed from the patio) the old open kitchen is now hidden behind wood paneling. Overall, it seems like the "Tavern" is a pale comparison to the old Woodberry.

The only reason Tavern @ WBK is getting three stars is because we were very late because of an accident and they were so accommodating. For those who loved WBK, this is not it. They are now focused 90% on events and most of the old restaurant is an event space. I have gone here since at least 2010, and it has always been my absolute favorite restaurant in the greater DMV. I have celebrated many things here with friends and family. I moved to CA for a few years, and I was so excited about the "reopening." The best part about the meal were the included small bites at the beginning. I am a pretty good home chef, and, not to brag, but I make better schnitzel. I do not understand the raw cabbage with the schnitzel when braised cabbage is so easy and would've added so much flavor to a blah dish. My husband got the steak, and it was very thin, close to being over cooked and over sauced. I hope they do well, but I just won't be coming back.

This is an all time favorite- I can't wait for them to have a full menu again! Everything they make here is super delicious, fresh, and perfectly cooked. The service is always top notch. The whole staff is friendly and service is quick!

As a self-proclaimed foodie I love trying new restaurants, especially ones that are very popular. My boyfriend and I came on Friday, November 12th for dinner, and we left feeling disappointed. To begin, you are charged an automatic 20% gratuity even though you don't necessarily have a server. When you arrive, you scramble to find seating, which is basically first come first serve and then wait in a line to order. Afterward, you get a number to place on your table. Someone does come to bring water, but you have to get your own utensils and napkin. Overall service was ok but I'm not sure if it justified the 20% gratuity. I will try my best to be constructive, but the food was not good, and very overpriced for what it is. The spicy cheese dip was the only dish that we finished and was delicious. Our second appetizer, the fried sweet potatoes were almost inedible, it was drenched in soy sauce and huge chunks of ginger were left leaving a sharp tangy taste in your mouth. I am someone who loves sauce but this was even too much for me. For our main dishes, we ordered the bok choy for $22 and the Blue Catfish and Pork belly for $29. The bok choy I believe was supposed to be an interpretation of a Korean-Asian fusion dish. As an Asian-American, I understand how Asian food should be flavored. This dish was awful because the Bok Choy was the centerpiece, and not properly seasoned. The scallion pancake which the Bok Choy sat on was too large making the center undercooked. The pancake should be a thinner pancake in order for it to be slightly crispy and to have an even texture. This pancake felt undercooked and battery. And the flavor was not tasty. The Blue Catfish and Pork belly left me confused. The catfish was on a curry which separated could be delicious but combined together did not make sense. Combined with a picked piece of corn and a random piece of Pork Belly to the side? The pork belly was fine but the combination of these components was so confusing and then on top, there was a vegetable confit. These flavors do not blend together well. Finally, my boyfriend's drink was not good. I forget the name on top of my head but it was spicy and intense and sweet and not pleasant to drink. Most of all, our bill was $200 for two appetizers, two entrees, and a drink. We have had far better food for less. I hope this review is insightful, however, my boyfriend and I will probably not be returning or recommending our friends to this restaurant. I hope they improve their dishes.

We've had very pleasant experiences at WK over several visits the last four years. Their staff remains thoughtful to the occasion and time of year. Their menu changes frequently so keep in mind that the yumminess described below may not apply for your visit. I love their creative, seasonal menu that highlights local produce and pays respect to the farmers in the region. They always have a couple of gold star dishes that remain (i.e. their crab cake, which comes with prescription strength hot sauce and can be purchased by the ounce, up to 30 oz!). Their pizzas are some of the BEST and most creative in Baltimore, but are not always on rotation unfortunately. The last time we went was on a whim, towards the end of a gloomy, rainy day. WK had the fire going outside. We did not have a reservation so sat by the fire and listened to the live music. Given the poor weather, we were given a free appetizer of delicious deviled eggs on the house. We ordered two drinks the names of which escape me now but trust me, were delicious. We had an okonomiyaki style pancake with local oysters. Then, we split the Don Taco dish, which was more than enough for two people with all the fixings. For dessert we had a persimmon toffee pudding and a delicate panna cotta. WK's hospitality, toasty and ~~fun~~ drinks, and the delightful food was more than enough to keep my partner and I warm on the rainy day we visited. We highly recommend WK, for those looking to celebrate a special occasion or to escape for a whimsical hour or two of cocktails.

My girlfriends and I went here for a brunch. Friendly staff, delicious food and drinks, and great service.

Forget Washington D.C. and its surrounding suburbs. This is Baltimore! Save yourself the gas money and the stress of traffic, and parking. Do not feel like you have to leave Charm City for a pleasurable dining experience. Woodberry Kitchen offers quality food and a warm, vibrant atmosphere. This is a must-try for foodies. Woodberry Kitchen has an adventurous yet unpretentious southern-style menu. The 5 guests at our table each ordered a different meal. I was terribly indecisive and finally selected a savory pie with smoked oysters. The portion wasn't huge and neither were my expectations. But, beyond pleasantly surprised, I savored every single delectable bite of that smoky, flaky, creamy pie. The server recommended a Pilsner to accompany it. I was overcome with fried chicken envy as my neighbor unleashed a hearty erotic moan. She enjoyed the sauce: obviously. I watched as the man seated across from me, soft shell crab leg dangling from his mouth, beamed and eagerly nodded as the server asked him how he was enjoying his meal. The people at the other end of our table were impressed. They were smiling, speaking broken sentences such as "That was just" "that was mmmm" "God my I good.. food.." pointing at their plates "Can't...believe!" Asking, "Wanna try?" it was easy to see. They didn't want anyone to try their food. They were going to eat it: All. I am going back as soon as possible because now I have just got to taste that fried chicken. If you are looking for a special place to celebrate an important event or a milestone, look no further.

I was slightly skeptical of some of the choices of this dish. Normally I'd like my toast softer and my eggs a little runnier, but I think they made solid choices on how this came out. Kudos to the baker, because this toast was DELICIOUS. The edges were right on the edge of too crunchy and the center of the toast was absolute perfection. I got double toast because I can't have potatoes. Normally I like my eggs a little runnier, but the consistency of these made it so they were spreadable on the toast without soaking the bread. Sometime when I order something smoked, it taste like liquid smoke instead of the wood of an actual smoker. The trout had a residual woody smoke taste that was beautiful. I think my only critique would be that more hollandaise would have been nice and I'd have loved more micro greens. No one told us you order at the bar and it's self serve for coffee. There were probably signs, but I must have missed them. Luckily my friends I was with had been before and knew the drill.

Seriously a well-deserved 5 star review! I went last night for an early valentine's day date and everything was amazing. Our original reservations were set at 5:30 PM but we had to push it out to 7:30 PM because we were running late and the staff were still able to accommodate to our needs. The atmosphere is rustic, modern and very intimate. You don't have to necessarily dress up for dinner, but you won't be looked at awkwardly if you dress up a bit either. This is seriously such a beautiful place to host a wedding as well! There's an open kitchen in the main dining area and a private room for additional diners. There's also a set of stairs for even more seating but note that this location is not handicap friendly. Their cocktails were just okay but I really like the variety in their wine list. I had a glass of moscato and it was so refreshing. We shared the Rustic Whole Wheat with butter and the carpaccio was absolutely out of this world (HIGHLY Recommend)! I had the rockfish as my entree and my date had the pork chops cooked with fresh apples. For dessert, we shared their bourbon biscuit with caramel and apples. Dinner and dessert was just so incredible. I would just say that for improvement purposes, I would love it if the chefs worked on plating their food a bit more. I would HIGHLY recommend anyone to experience dinner here at least once because my overall experience was amazing!

A group of six of us had reservations Friday evening. Unfortunately, all of us were disappointed. We have been going here for years and were excited to return. The new business model and layout just don't make sense. There aren't enough seats in the tavern. The food was hit or miss. There is an automatic service fee of 23% on the bill and that is shared with the entire staff which sounds thoughtful, until you're underwhelmed with the service, to put it nicely. Until things are worked out, we won't be coming back.

We are thrilled they are open again. We were unsure of what to expect. We had dinner at the bar, as reservations were hard to come by. Bartender had great recommendations. Literally everything was amazing. The mushroom savory pie was OUTSTANDING. When we come back, I'd like to try other things, but I don't know if I could. It was that good and I need it again. Service was great, ambiance was lovely. Food was exceptional. Worth the drive for us.

Came here not too long ago for a bridal shower brunch. Food was spectacular. The staff was so accommodating and friendly. Plus the space is nice. I remember when I used to go here before it closed and reopened. It still has the same Amazing food and flair.

Fine dining done right and an excellent venue space too. Went to a wedding here and it turned out to be a perfect location for a small, intimate, yet very upscale event. I assumed that this wedding would just be a dinner at the restaurant but it was a whole package. The ceremony was in a small area off to the side of the building, they had a standing cocktail area outside the main dining room, then after dinner the tables in the dining room were cleared for dancing. Most importantly the food was top notch. The dinner was served family style so there were lots of opportunities to try various things. The fried chicken was perfect, crispy outside juicy inside, and had a slightly sweet glaze that made it even better. The various vegetable dishes were all fresh and quite tasty. The mashed potatoes and salad were also quite nice and not too salty. Instead of a wedding cake this had a dessert table. The cookies were good but the only disappointment was the ice cream - I make my own ice cream so am a bit of a snob but it really didn't taste of anything aside from cream and sugar (no vanilla flavor at all). However I am a tough customer with sweets and this was a very minor blemish on an otherwise first rate culinary experience. Highly recommend as both a restaurant and event venue. This is also in quite a nice location, very quiet and secluded near the north entrance of Druid Hill Park but also very close to the light rail and I-83. Hope to come back here to dine again and would definitely take a good look if searching for a wedding venue.

Woodberry is still the special place you remember, but it's more intimate than ever, centering its best attributes: great food and the high art of hospitality. Cole and his team were incredibly warm and attentive without being intrusive. If the dining space is smaller, and it is, one never feels cramped or forced to eavesdrop. Nothing is lost, and really (thankfully!), not much about the dining experience has changed. One member of our party has a hearing impairment and her request to turn the music down was honored with unusual grace.

Woodberry is great! The vibes here are unbeatable. Located in an old mill turned into a restaurant, it's a very rustic-chic environment and a unique dining experience. An interesting fact about this place is that everything is farm to table and locally sourced through growers of the Chesapeake- and they really stand by this! The staff here is amazing. In particular, the bartender was quite friendly and when he noticed that we were intrigued by the various cocktail options, he explained the nature of the different cocktails to my friend and I, how they were made, etc. in order to help us decide! Very thoughtful! My friend and I both left with high spirits and decided to come back the next day, where we spent the afternoon tasting mead flights by their outdoor fire pit. Another great experience! I'll note that their dining is on the pricier side so I probably would not come here often for a casual meal, but I believe the atmosphere makes it all worth it to stop by every once in a while!