Phoenix Upper Main

Name: Phoenix Upper Main
Address: 8308 Main St, Ellicott City, MD, United States, 21043
Telephone: (410) 313-8141
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4.0

132 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Phoenix Upper Main is the next incarnation of the legendary Phoenix Emporium in Historic Ellicott City. We have moved up the hill from our home of 40 years and merged with Ellicott Mills Brewing Company. Following an extraordinary renovation with Chef Gordon Ramsay, we have reopened as Phoenix Upper Main. Our menu offers unique fare combining the best of the Phoenix's comfort tavern fare with the European influences of Ellicott Mills under Chef Ramsay's guidance. Join us for an experience that combines all the best that Main Street has to offer.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(410) 313-8141
Website
http://www.phoenixuppermain.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Cynthia Valles

Location
8308 Main St, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Neighborhood
Hanover
Cross street
Merriman and Court
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 132 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
4.2Service
3.8Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

132 Reviews

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SavannahE
Baltimore
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
Portions were a little small but I’ll def go back again.
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TJMaryland
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Yummy food and lots of choices for my whole family. Brian was our server and he was awesome! We will be back soon!
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Kleindog
Baltimore
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2019
overall3food2service3ambience3
I was disappointed in this trip to the Brewing Company. While the service was very good, all of our plates came out at the same time, so we were trying to eat salads with entrees, even though we had asked the salads to come out first. I had a seafood platter which was lukewarm--but my husband said his steak was perfect. For what we got, I thought the food was overpriced. Not sure I'll go back again.
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jenniferh
Baltimore
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2019
overall3food3service2ambience2
Our lunch of 3 salads, 2 coffees and 1 hot tea totaled $60! The salads were fine but nothing special.
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Bgnort62
Baltimore
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience4
One of our favorites- we always look forward to the pumpkin beer at this time of year!
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John
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2019
overall4food3service4ambience4
Wish they have more choices for beer. The food is good. Ambience and location is excellent.
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Sdboyer
Baltimore
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful time!
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JustUs
Baltimore
65 reviews
vip
4.0
65 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
A great find. Service was great, and we enjoyed our meals. We will surely visit again when in the area.
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smallbutfeisty
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2019
overall4food5service3ambience4
Beer was pretty tasty, and so was the food. Pricey, but good ambiance. We tried some interesting dishes, like Cajun Alligator and a Lobster Melt. Service could have been more attentive, but our experience was good overall
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Sarah
Baltimore
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2019
overall3food5service3ambience4
Our waiter only had 2 tables on a Sunday evening and he wasn't very attentive at all.
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Danaflower
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
wonderful & romantic we had a great table as well as our server.
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ScottS
Baltimore
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2019
overall4food5service2ambience4
The menu and the food were both very good. Our server seemed overwhelmed and distracted even though it did not appear to be busy while we were there. I'm guessing there must have been a staffing or training issue that evening.
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HerveO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were a party of 5 for lunch and we had a great time. Beer selection is good and service excellent. Contrary to most places in the DC area, the noise level was moderate and you could actually have a conversation!
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lepearl
Baltimore
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The beer flight was outstanding and the food very good! Beautiful exposed brick building with nice wood working inside! Will definitely be back.
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Hugs
Washington DC
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience4
Food was not as good as last time. Had to send it back to heat up. Upstairs dining room is a great space.
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Anoneo
Baltimore
20 reviews
2.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2019
overall2food2service3ambience2
Our experience was just meh. It was evening, but the candle/lamps on the tables were not lit and we needed to use a flashlight on our phone to read the menu. My steak sandwich was ordered "medium", but the steak was way overcooked. The taste was good, however. But the rest of the food was nothing to write home about.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beer flights were good and the food as well as the atmosphere was excellent
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TonyG
Baltimore
57 reviews
vip
2.0
57 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2018
overall2food4service1ambience3
Food, as always, was very good but the service was terrible. Had to constantly call for server to take our order & remind to bring water to table. Also appetizers not delivered to table before entrees.
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Bgnort62
Baltimore
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience4
Always enjoy visiting Ellicott mills. We are big fans of the pumpkin beer, and the cinnamon sugar on the rim is a must. Always ask for the specials, as we find some real gems and favorites on this list which varies from visit to visit. A real family favorite!
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EKayH
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service. Good food. Good beer. Great for visiting with family.
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nd4600
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2018
overall1food1service3ambience2
PORTIONS TOO SMALL SIDES WERE EXTRA BOTH MEALS WE HAD WERE UNEXCEPTABLE WOULD HAVE LIKED TO SAY SOMETHING AT TIME OF MEAL BUT THAT THAT WOULD BE EMBARRASSING the food needs a lot of help
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JoeM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quick service and delicious food in a quiet setting. Perfect for a date night or family dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing. Best rolls I’ve ever had.
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JanN
Baltimore
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brian is the best server I have had in a long time. The food was excellent, the scallops and shrimp on rice was delicious, the steamed shrimp were perfectly seasoned, and the ribeye steak was cooked as ordered and tender! The dunkel bier is my favorite and did not disappoint. A great place for lunch, happy hour, and dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2018
overall5food5service3ambience3
Fun celebration for us tonight. Wait staff was attentive but did not rush us. They were training a new person and it was a little longer but that was ok. Good was delicious and price was fair.
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Embarrassed
Washington DC
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2018
overall4food3service5ambience5
Arriving late Sunday evening after a loooong drive from Chicago, our expectations were modest but we were treated as honored guests. The bartender/server/manager welcomed us enthusiastically and offered the full menu. Main courses ranged from fish to boar and venison. All were very good and reasonably priced. We shall return!
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disappointing
Charleston
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2018
overall3food2service3ambience2
The server was quite friendly and knowledgeable. Food came in a timely manner. There was an exuberant surprise party during our dinner. We asked to sit on the other side of the restaurant, but were told we couldn't because it was reserved. By the time we left > 90 min later, the quiet part of the restaurant was still empty. A toddler was allowed to run in circles inches from our table for ~20 minutes. The food was okay, but not worth what we paid. I would have gladly paid that price for excellent food, but it wasn't. All in all, a disappointing experiences.
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Built2eat
Baltimore
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The place was a pleasant surprise. This was our first visit and we were celebrating my daughter's birthday. The food was very good and the menu presented a nice variety of dishes. I would recommend this for just about any occasion. I would suggest getting an table upstairs if you prefer things quiet and relaxing. The down stairs is more active and geared more for a nice drink or lunch with friends.
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DRad66
Baltimore
398 reviews
vip
5.0
398 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great first experience at Ellicott Mills Brewing Company. The menu has a lot of interesting selections. The food we ordered was good. Our server Tim was excellent. Only issue was with the temperature in the restaurant - it was very chilly - and the upstairs bathroom was a refrigerator.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience5
I was in town for a conference and took a 20 min Uber to this great town in Baltimore area. The pretzels with crab dip is must order. My Greek salad was ok - nothing special. I also took a key lime to go. Was not a fan of the cinnamon in the crust. My server was excellent. Overall a 4 out of 5 stars for the venue
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Luv2eat
Washington DC
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service! This is a hidden gem in Old Ellicott City! Looking forward to our next visit!
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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2018
overall3food3service5ambience2
It was a rainy/snowy night but we had a 6:30 reservation & the roads were perfectly fine so we headed out for our girls night dinner. Only to get there & the doors were locked! We could see customers inside eating but still had to call the restaurant to ask to be let in. Once inside we were greeted warmly but they said they had no reservation for us but since it wasn’t busy, there would be no problem seating us. In mentioned I had made the reservation via Open Table & someone (a manager possibly) stated they hadn’t checked that at all. That was a bit disturbing seeing as I use the Open Table app quite frequently. Once seated, our waitress was great. Very attentive & friendly. Of course, we were her only table but nonetheless, we were happy. Food was okay, not great. The crab dip was delicious! I had the club croissant & my girlfriends had the Neptune salad, shrimp salad sandwich & the MD style lobster roll. None of that was anything to write home about. The ambiance was very nice and all in all we enjoyed our evening.
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CherylM
Baltimore
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had the Gator appetizer and it was pretty good, but we found it too salty. The Wild Boar Goulash had very little meat in it but was flavorful. The Argentinian steak looked very thin but the Chimichurri sauce was delicious. The beer my friends had was a hit
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BabyWaleJustOk
Washington DC
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2018
overall4food3service3ambience4
Beer was fantastic! The menu had lots of odd things like boar and alligator, but wasnt as good as the beer!
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Sisa
New York Area
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent place for lunch or dinner. Fun atmosphere. Excellent pub food. 2nd time we ate here.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2018
overall2food3service2ambience1
When making this reservation, I had thought it would be a hip, historic brewery for happy hour with my fiends. Upon arrival it was found to be a run down, average restaurant. The menus were plastic and sticky, the food was fine (though nothing special) and the beer options were lack luster. Overall the experience was average but nothing special and I will likely not return.
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Mark
Washington DC
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
We really enjoyed the beer selection. We had a flight and the beer was really good. The food was good as well. The bison burger was delicious. The calamari special was delicious as well.
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GreenDolphin
Washington DC
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
A group of four, we all enjoyed the food. I particularly enjoyed the Jagers Schnitzel - pork chops were extremely tender, with a rich, tasty sauce. I had the beer sampler - generous portions of four craft draft beers.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2017
overall2food2service3ambience3
Food was eh. We really love the place, and it has so much potential. We came in New Year’s Eve for dinner and the place was empty. They were out of some of the specials. And the waiter seemed to be in a big hurry. I’m not sure we will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience4
Ellicott Mills Brewing Company accomodated our party of 7. They had an extensive offering of specials. I ordered the BALT+more sandwich (bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and a crabcake on ciabatta) off the specials menu. It was fairly good, but the ciabatta made it a bit dry. My husband ordered the jambalaya -- one of Ellicott Mills Brewing Company's best dishes. He loved it. We ordered the thai chili calamari from the specials menu -- it was excellent! The crab dip was also very good and it was served in a sourdough bread bowl. My mother ordered the scallops from the specials menu and said it was bland. My brother ordered the steak and crabcake and said it was average. Their beer selection was a good seasonal and traditional German selection.
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Phoenix Upper Main is rated 4 stars by 132 OpenTable diners.

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8308 Main St, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Additional information

Cross street
Merriman and Court
Neighborhood
Hanover
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Cynthia Valles
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.phoenixuppermain.com/
Phone number
(410) 313-8141

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What 132 people are saying

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