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Mad Chef Kitchen & Bar, Ellicott City, MD

Mad Chef Kitchen & Bar

4.6
4.6
921 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
The alluring boutique restaurant, mad chef kitchen & bar, offers a modern take on traditional cuisine in a welcoming and intimate atmosphere. Featuring fresh ingredients and influences from various modern cuisines; This gastro-pub houses a wide selection of diverse spirits, fine wines, signature cocktails, and craft beers. The new American cuisine paired with gracious service provides an extraordinary and memorable affair. Whether you're mixing your own cocktail in our industrial bar area or gathering around a table in our rustic dining room – together we turn our creative energy into a spectacular dining experience. yes, chef.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (410) 203-0327

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Owned/operated by

    Middle Eastern

  • Catering

    For inquiries about catering your next event, visit our website madchefkitchen.com for order details and our contact form.

  • Private party facilities

    To book a private event or large party, visit our website madchefkitchen.com for booking details and our contact form.

  • Neighborhood

    Ellicott City

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 921 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Innovative

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  1. KirkL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mad Chef was fantastic! Great food, great service. Highly recommend!
  2. RosaS

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was awesome. Great customer service. We had a wonderful time.
  3. DavidP

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was great and service was very attentive. The Street Corn was amazing and the burger was fantastic. Highly reccommend.
  4. BndGrl

    Washington DC

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Mad Chef has always been one of our favorites. We’ve moved from the area so we don’t go regularly anymore. The food is consistent. Drinks are always good and we love the seasonal dessert specials. The overall energy of the place is notably different, however. Nothing that we can point out specifically but definitely different. And not a complaint but an observation. We did notice that the staff was disheveled in their appearance…untucked shirts, etc.
  5. CathyP

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food, ambiance and service was wonderful. We had a great time and certainly enjoyed the food & drinks!
  6. Fran

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and amazing food! Always a great experience
  7. AllisonB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We both had the Cobb salad with steak with the ceviche as an appetizer. The food was fresh and absolutely delicious. Service was outstanding. I can’t wait to go back!
  8. jules

    Baltimore

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mad Chef was simply amazing. The food was outstanding and the service was even better.
  9. cdm4885

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    The food was very good, we got the Black and Bleu burger and the Blackened Mahi sandwich. Both came out delicious and the Old Bay and Malt Vinegar fries were a great side. I thought the prices were good, not cheap but nothing crazy. The only critique I have was the service was a little slow. It was a busy night and the server was polite and helpful but things just took a little longer than expected.
  10. RaymondF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had the mussels, salmon and the fish and chips with a side order of the French fries. All of the food was good but those French fries were amazing. Service was good, food came quickly nice quiet atmosphere.
  11. Lexxiee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Truly enjoyed our time there. The food was great. The service was amazing! Serenity was the sweetest waitress ever!
  12. Margie

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were outside so we could not do the noise level. Outside was great.
  13. MaggieC

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was an awesome experience. I plan on returning soon!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visiting the area and mad chef came up frequently as a good meal and was definitely not disappointed. Would recommend it to anyone
  15. markr

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Started with the gyro tacos; please try. Had the pork chop for the entree; I would recommend. Wife had the half chicken; great flavor. Katie took care of us.
  16. PaulA

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    Fish of fish and chips were good. Chips were greasy. Salad with steak, salad was old with browned edges and steak was bland. Beet salad, is just a bowl of beets? No greens. We asked and we were charged for for a bowl or greens! Crab dip app was good with chips. Waitress was nice but spoke too low. Her zen needs to increase a little.
  17. Elyse

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ladies and I always have a great time at Mad Chef! The kitchen is very understanding of allergies and the servers are always attentive without being overbearing. My friends and I ended up staying WAY longer than normal and nobody ever tried to budge us out the door or anything. Mad Chef is always one of my favorite places to dine at.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Good service and food was good too, but the 2 top tables are way too close together. It’s uncomfortable to bump into someone on both sides every time you get up. Feels like a cafeteria instead of a nice restaurant
  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good service . Waitstaff was attentive. They need some brush up on what wine is there. Food was very good and different
  20. DianeS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best shrimp tacos and delicious cocktails. We will be back !
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was fantastic, personable and very fun, and their recommendations were on point. Food was great as always.
  22. Juno

    Washington DC

    61 reviews

    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mad chef never fails. Always great food, atmosphere and service. I was sad that Seafood Pot dish was not on the menu, hopefully it returns soon!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, service was excellent. We’ll definitely be back.
  24. ReneeD

    Baltimore

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have had lunch and dinner at Mad Chef many times. The food and service never disappoints. One of our favorite restaurants.!!
  25. PBalob

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Great appetizer (street corn). Great sangria. Husband loved the seared tuna. A little disappointed in the seared scallops over risotto as the scallops were very salty for my tast. Otherwise, will definitely go back and try other items on the menu!
  26. MichaelK

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We really enjoyed our visit. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. Our food was tasty and what we hoped. We are looking forward to another visit.
  27. JosephD

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the food quality is beyond expectations, drinks from the bar are amazing and the service is friendly and attentive.
  28. Joef

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Food generally good. Wine was served w/o the correct amount of wine glasses because they weren’t washed. They forgot about us until meal was almost done. We finally went to bar to get the wine glasses.
  29. AaronH

    Baltimore

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Tables for two were a bit close together. Lack of privacy for conversation
  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience2
    Food was great; however, was cold inside and very loud
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I enjoyed the experience dinning at this establishment. The staff was polite and efficient!! The waitress checked on us regularly, and kept the mimosas coming.
  32. BillY

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food was great; the service was terrific. Our only complaint was that it was very loud in there.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seafood and gluten free options were fantastic! Service from Jasmine was also very friendly and helpful. This is our second visit to Mad Chef, first time dining. We'll definitely return.
  34. BGM328i

    Baltimore

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We brought friends for their first meal, telling them that Mad Chef has a really good kitchen. The meal did not disappoint! Further, the Negroni cocktails that a couple of us ordered were excellent -- the barkeep has that drink nailed!
  35. Panda

    Washington DC

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The shrimp tacos are lovely and the churro ice cream sandwich was so good! I would go again.
  36. JHamet

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Came to the Mad Chef on Sunday with my wife to celebrate my son’s birthday. Ashley was our server and provided outstanding service. Food was decent but quality was wanting in some respects. The crab meat used for our crab cakes could have been better. No jumbo lumps in what was supposed to be a jumbo lump crab cake. Otherwise, all dishes were well prepared. The chicken taquitos were delicious and we fought over the accompanying potatoes to our breakfast dishes. This is our second time coming back to the Mad Chef, and we probably will return again.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great, the service was great, and I loved the decor.
  38. Bchgal44

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a date night with my husband and this restaurant was great. We loved the atmosphere and our server was awesome. We definitely recommend. We’ll be going back!
  39. JosephD

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food (appetizers, entrees and desert) and drinks, excellent service!
  40. IlanitB

    Baltimore

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious. The short rib was amazing! The service as always was great!

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Mad Chef Kitchen & Bar using the Order Online button. Mad Chef Kitchen & Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 203-0327.

Mad Chef Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 921 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Mad Chef Kitchen & Bar

11085 Resort Road, Suite 404, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Ellicott City

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Middle Eastern

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (410) 203-0327

  • Catering

    For inquiries about catering your next event, visit our website madchefkitchen.com for order details and our contact form.

  • Private party facilities

    To book a private event or large party, visit our website madchefkitchen.com for booking details and our contact form.

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