Mountain Branch Grille & Pub

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   NJgal

   Baltimore

   29 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   29 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Went for lunch yesterday to meet a friend. Very disappointed from the start as all we could have was the Sunday brunch. No lunch menu was available which was not clear from the website. Have been there before for lunch on the weekends so we were surprised. Food was so-so. The shrimp were way over cooked and tasteless. I had the baked cod and a mini greek frittata which were fine. The green beans were excellent. I also had the green salads which were fine. The buffet table was not kept clean of spills etc. Spills happens at buffets. Our server was young and not trained well or lazy. He just didn't seem to want to be there.

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   BobD

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 15, 2022

   overall3food3service2ambience3

   Service was slow. Food was okay. Lots of improvements could be made with the food. The french toast was odd as a cut up baguette. No eggs other than the omelets. The carving station ran out and no additional beef appeared available. The rest rooms look as if they were last clean when they were new. Wall paper hanging off, waste paper on the floor, no paper towels.

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   SteveJ

   Baltimore

   26 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined on May 13, 2022

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   Food was great and drinks were honest. Our server Jordan was great and checked in frequently. Great experience as usual.

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   Sandy

   Baltimore

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on May 13, 2022

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   My birthday

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   Betty

   Richmond

   7 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on May 10, 2022

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   Porkchop way too thick. It was not tender inside, it was crunchy and hard to cut. Other meals were good. Regular coffee was hot and good. Decaf was barely warm and very strong. I've had flourless chocolate cake and it was the texture of cake. What I had last night was like a hunk of hard icing.

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   Mothers

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 7, 2022

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   The waitress did not make us aware of any menu items that were unavailable, seems annoyed by any questions we had about the menu and wasn't very friendly until she brought us the check. The food was not hot when it was brought out, just barely warm. The fries were cold. This was not the service or menu I have had at Mountain Branch twice prior to this visit. I was extremely disappointed this visit.

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   lindah

   Baltimore

   26 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   26 reviews

   Dined on May 5, 2022

   overall4food5service5ambience3

   The music outside was too loud. Bea was fantastic!

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   KarenC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 29, 2022

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   April 2022 I had an excellent meal here with out of town family members. The family members also mentioned how good their meals were!

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   BOBS

   Baltimore

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on April 21, 2022

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   B, our server was energetic and kept us busy. Great lunch. Awesome Reuben and shrimp salad. Bonus was happy hour starts at 3. We went to the bar for a closing brew.

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    Amanda

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience3

    I usually love brunch at Mountain Branch. This time around was not so good. All of the food trays were empty when my friends and I went to fill our plates. We had to wait for about 20 minutes for them all to be restocked. Our waitress was not very friendly. We ordered momosas, coffee and water and she acted like we were ordering too much and looked like she rolled her eyes. She then forgot our waters twice, each time returning without them. She took a while to get back to us for refills (we sat with empty momosas for half an hour at one point.) I know accidents happen and I would never leave a bad review for an accident, but she spilled her entire tray of three drinks on our table and laps left a wet rag for US to clean it up and never even apologized. Maybe she was embarrased but a simple "I'm sorry, let me switch your tables (the entire back section was empty) but nothing! I was not happy and will rethink our next restaurant to have girls brunch.

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    JenniferN

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2022

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    All four of use enjoyed our meals immensely. The food here never disappoints. Was quiet for a Wednesday night. Mountain Branch is a restaurant we will continue to visit.

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    LyndaK

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2022

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    We went to Mountain Branch for my daughter’s birthday and it was wonderful! The waiter was knowledgeable and checked back often to see if we needed anything. The food was delicious with generous portions. The wine is not ridiculously overpriced as it is at some restaurants. I can’t think of a single complaint and we will definitely be returning soon.

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    Batman

    Baltimore

    164 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    164 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2022

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    The service, food and view were excellent. The Maryland crab soup, Rueben, and club sandwich were very good and I would recommend them. This is a place to have a good business meeting, quiet along with good food.

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    LisaT

    Baltimore

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2022

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    My husband and I were celebrating Valentine’s Day, late. We asked to be seated outside after already being at our table. They moved us outside right away. Then the bugs came so we asked to go back inside and again, they seated us back in there no problem (I’m sure it was a pain for the hostess and our waitress). Our waitress Kendall was great and the food was great too. We’ll be back! Thank you!

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    LyndaG

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    We were a large group and our servers were efficient and pleasant. Our waitress was very professional. I don't remember her name.

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    DanSharp

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Beautiful place it’s a shame the service is horrible and the food even worse. Took waitress 40 minutes to bring drinks that were wrong and way watered down. After ordering an appetizer with drinks took another 40 minutes before that came out under cooked mussels inedible. Had to ask for bread while other tables were brought theirs. When main course was finally brought out all five meals were stone cold. Waitress was MIA the manager was very oh well sorry, did not pay for any of it. Don’t waste your time with this place. Wish we would have heeded warnings from others reviews

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    CelesteW

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Best service ever. Angel was fantastic!!

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    Foodie84

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    The food is excellent, the Greek salad is to die for, ask for extra dressing. The service wasn’t great because we waited almost 30 minutes after seated for a server. The server only came over because the hostess asked them to. The restaurant was not super busy on a Friday evening.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2022

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    Our reservation was at 7 and we were seated at a table in a side room with surplus chairs and cheap folding tables haphazardly placed. My wife had a glaring spotlight in her face. We waited for a server to greet us for 20 minutes until I returned to the hostess to let her know we hadn’t seen a server. The hostess didn’t offer an apology or a simple “I’ll let someone know”, she just turned and walked away. 5 minutes later what I assume was a manager stopped at the table and placed some bread and water at our table and walked away. No, “I’m sorry for the wait” or “can I grab you a drink while you wait for a server”, just turned and walked away. We waited 10 more minutes without so much as a “I’ll be right with you” and we left. 30 minutes sitting at a table without any service. No less than 3 servers walked through the room and not one stopped to ask if we had been helped. Needless to say, I can’t imagine we will ever return.

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    MGR3

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    We ordered the Duet. The crab cake was very good. The menu said lamb chops. They were lollipop lamb chops but that’s fine. However, they were under seasoned. Very little salt and that was it. My mashed sweet potatoes and green beans were very good. While we were eating several tables surrounding us were being cleaned with a spray cleaner that was very fragrant. Nobody wants to eat and smell cleaners at the same time. A solution is to spray the rag before you come out into the dining room to wipe the table. Beautiful finding room!

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2022

    overall2food5service1ambience3

    Service was horrible. Our waiter did not arrive until 30 minutes after we were seated. We didn't get drinks (at least water) and bread until we got our drink order- 45 minutes after we were seated. The hostess served water and bread to a table (party of 2) that were seated after my party (party of 4) right away, but not us. When our waiter arrived (he was nice), we placed our entire order since we didn't know when we would see him again. Good news is that our food arrived quickly and was very good! Sad news is that we won't be back because of the service. Mountain Branch used to be great, but it has gone downhill for serval years now- especially when they took away the Prime Rib night- on Tuesdays and/or changed management.

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    lynn16

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food here is absolutely outstanding. I’ve never been disappointed in any meal I’ve gotten here. The crab cakes were yummy! They had extended the three course restaurant week menu so I took advantage of that. Three courses for $35 dollars. It was doing a good business for a Sunday night. Our waitress was busy but everything was served promptly and with a smile. My husband loved his salmon also. We shared my cheesecake which was delicious. A wonderful meal!

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23. ML

    MaryL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    A friend treated me to dinner for my birthday & Mountain Branch was an excellent choice! As usual, food & service were top notch. We were pleasantly surprised to discover that we were dining on the last day of an extended Restaurant Week. Mountain Branch’s 3-course meal for $35 was a steal! We both ordered a cup of Maryland crab soup, I had crab cakes with homemade fries & my friend had salmon with green beans. We ordered one of each dessert choice (bread. Pudding & cheesecake). It was all delicious but too much food. I brought home one crab cake, some fries & the whole slice of cheesecake. Fabulous meal! I will return soon with my husband as he has never dined there.

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    MMGW

    Baltimore

    27 reviews

    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience3

    This was our first time here. It's definitely overpriced. Portions are generous, but most of the food was dry and/or bland. The Cajun chicken penne was good though.

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    RobertC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    Food was not very hot on the buffet. Need more choices for a buffet at this price range

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    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    We were a party of 8. The food was delicious. Our server was amazing and fun. And the drinks were tasty. No complaints.

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    jubob

    Baltimore

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Dinner was fabulous, server was exceptional; however, the seats (both chairs and bench seats were extremely uncomfortable). That will NOT prevent us from going back. Hopefully, we can find seats that are more comfortable next time.

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    BGmomma

    New York Area

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My friends and I plan our annual Christmas brunch every year at Mountain Branch. For us, the location is perfect, but it checks all the boxes otherwise. The food and variety is fabulous, and the ambiance is cozy and comfortable with an amazing view. I must comment on the great service as well. We had a waitress for our table, but that didn’t keep other servers and the hostess from helping us while in the buffet line or when we looked obvious that we needed something. Always a pleasant experience.

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    DonnaM

    Baltimore

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Really enjoyed our meal of calamari, twin crab cakes with Fries and cheesecake for $35 during restaurant week. Don’t hesitate to try them. This deal is so great. Value and delicious Maryland crab cakes! Value in the same sentence as crab is hard to find!

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    YasmeenE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2022

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    Amazing service our server was awesome. It was our first time going the food was delicious my parents loved it.

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    JoeM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2022

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    Beautiful place. Server was excellent. Soups were underwhelming- MD Crab was very salty and Onion Soup had Italian Seasoning/herbs on top which distracted from the typical Onion Soup flavor. Entrees were excellent- Duet and Short Rib. Deserts were also excellent- Flourless Chocolate Cake and Bread Pudding. Will definitely go again.

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    Fabulous

    Baltimore

    114 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    114 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2022

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    Our server Margaret was outstanding and so personable! She chatted with us several times, not just putting food in front of us! The food was also delectable, the presentation of their seafood special tonight was wonderful and surprisingly very affordable considering it had a crab cake, shrimp, scallops, and catfish! It was my husband’s birthday and we were treated very well . Outstanding experience.

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    TomP

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2022

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    Freezing cold night but great service and food. Waitress was excellent (thanks Margaret). Had the fish

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    Stephanie

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Had a reservation & when we arrived we were asked if we “just wanted self-seating in the bar” even though they had 3 obvious open tables in the dinning room . We looked over and the bar area was overcrowded, so we opted for the dinning room. We were seated right away & sat there for almost 15 minutes with no one coming to take our drink order or even to say “I’ll be with you in a moment.” Four different servers passed our table still without acknowledging we were there. We had our drinks, appetizer, entree all picked out with the time we were waiting. Since we were never acknowledged, we got up and left and went to another restaurant.

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    mnelsona

    Baltimore

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2021

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    Morgan did a great job and the food was delicious. Steaks, BBQ ribs, short ribs, crab dip, Brussels, crabcakes and lamb were all good.

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    RayM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2021

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    The food and service were excellent. However, the bathroom needed repair and updating. The storage closet (?) should have, at least, had a curtain to hide the contents. It gave a less than elegant appearance to an otherwise very nice restaurant.

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    DonnaG

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience4

    As we were told by the shift manager, "If you want good food you need to be here when the brunch buffet opens because its gets worse the longer it sits." Yes, that is an actual quote. Our group of five adults arrived at 11:00am. The fresh made omelets were good. Everything else on the Sunday brunch line was mediocre to bad. Food was cold, over-cooked and not appealing. The steamed shrimp was not even deveined. Wait staff could not even explain the cost of the buffet or what drinks were available. Once we got drinks, refills were not offered. Restrooms had no toilet paper. The place has such potential. The restaurant is very attractive. It's just a poorly run operation that has not trained its staff and hired the cooks for the kitchen. A drive-through fast food breakfast biscuit would have been a better meal than what was served for Sunday brunch. WE WILL NOT GO BACK!

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    DanL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    The Brunch Buffet was overall very nice. However, a few items were a bit overcooked. Sausage, bread pudding, Eggs Benidict.

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    trvlgrl1

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2021

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    This was a Christmas lunch with the girls. The Grille was decorated for Christmas, very festive. We had a great table with a view. The waitress was very attentive and polite. The lunch was good and we were not rushed, even though we stayed for 2 hours after we were finished eating just to catch up with each other.

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    JoeV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was fantastic. The service was excellent as was the selections that were offered.

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