Rod 'N' Reel

Rod 'N' Reel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. NB

   NancyB

   Baltimore7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 26, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We stayed at the hotel for the Christmas holiday, and were very pleased that the restaurant was open for both days, so that we didn't have to travel around searching for someplace to eat. The food was very tasty, the servers very pleasant and helpful, and everyone was alert to the COVID restrictions, so we felt safe and happy to be here!
   

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   JonathanE

   Washington DC2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on December 26, 2020

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Me and my family enjoyed our experience and will definately return again
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC1 review

   3.0

   Dined on December 24, 2020

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   Great service, bland flavorless food...
   

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   DeborahJ

   Washington DC4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 19, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The drive from Upper Marlboro was scenic. We enjoyed looking at the Christmas decorations on the median entering North Beach. The classic cars and touches of Christmas were lovely upon arriving at Rod N Reel. The food was delicious as always. Our steak and egg breakfast was perfect.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC1 review

   4.0

   Dined on November 15, 2020

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   So happy we could celebrate my daughter's 18th birthday and she could partake in the fun!
   

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6. LM

   LinwoodM

   Baltimore1 review

   4.0

   Dined on November 9, 2020

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   It was a great experience there. Looking forward to returning soon.
   

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   WilliamS

   Washington DC1 review

   4.0

   Dined on November 9, 2020

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Restaurant was not crowded and the service was quick and efficient. The atmosphere was mostly of a gaming establishment rather than relaxed dining. There are gambling machines everywhere around the dining room and although most people were being quiet, it detracted from the ambience I expected of a high priced restaurant.
   

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   oona VIP

   Philadelphia13 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on November 7, 2020

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Wouldn't go again for dinner. Lunch in the right weather might be ok. We had a reservation but had to wait while they cleared and cleaned tables. Our table still had sticky spots. Food ho-hum, certainly not worth the money they charge. Lots of crab dishes on menu. Most folks probably they assume they are getting local blue crab. I asked and was told that the crab comes from Thailand. They try to pass themselves off as a classy place but the proximity - noise and sights - from the slot machines detract from having a relaxing dinner in the ambience of an up scale restaurant.
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Charleston1 review

   2.0

   Dined on November 7, 2020

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   It was our first time to the location itself...we just went for brunch to get out of the house for the day — it just wasn’t at all what we were expecting, I guess?? We thought it was a stand alone restaurant, but it’s just a small section that’s actually attached to the Casino...Like the machines are a few feet away from the tables. It’s deff More like a holiday type breakfast situation, than a legit restaurant. It’s there for the hotel and Casino, but nothing I would recommend going to like we did on a whim just to eat. The food was nothing special...Kinda bland. The decor and restaurant area are very dated. Also not deep cleaned/maintained overall, for example: the ceiling tiles are longggg overdue for replacement. They are literally grey/black in all areas by the ceiling vents. Dust? Mold? The large windows and view of the water were nice...and our waitress was great/friendly! Again just not at all what we had envisioned.
   

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    ijromero VIP

    Washington DC11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 23, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    We had 7pm reservations and had to wait for our table to be cleaned. Bonus- it was a water view table so it was worth the wait. Server took awhile to bring us waters, my husband's ice tea and my awaited cocktail were served first. Rod N Reel has a boisterous crowd in the "Bingo" slots area, but overall the ambiance was mellow for a Friday night. My Manhatten came in a chilled martini glass and was delicious although not traditional. My husband got the cream of crab soup, which had a nice heap of hot crab meat on top. My husband commented that it was odd the soup was at a warm temperature and the crab meat must've been microwaved hot. I got the Ceasar salad, and since I have Celiacs, no croutons. The dressing was good and rich. We split the rockfish with crab imperial, which was the best part of the meal. The green beans cooked Al dente and the mashed potatoes were buttery. I also liked how the menu was easily labeled for food sensitivities.
    

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