Linwoods

"This is the model of fine dining. Everything, that's everything, is absolutely delicious. Service is excellent. Class act. The new owner is personable, checking on every table for satisfaction. You pay for quality and this restaurant is worth the price. Enjoy."

"I came in for a quick bite after the Ravens game and sat at the bar. Katherine and Royd were in work attendance and were a pleasure to have dinner with. I ordered the French Onion soup (first time) loved it... I will definitely recommend this place to anyone who has been under a rock and didn't know it existed..lol Seriously, this place is top-notch, and I will definitely be back for full course"

"LET ME START OFF BY SAYING.. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I always feel like places like this has the potential to be pretentious with mediocre service. However, maybe we lucked out with our server, but she was AMAZING! Very attentive, quick, great recommendations, and very friendly! I honestly cannot say the last time I received this kind of service anywhere. Next, the food... most of our table ordered the main seared tuna and it was DELICIOUS!! It was paired with crispy rice cake and ginger. Great flavors and cooked perfectly. My boyfriend got a pizza and despite it being thinnnn it was still crispy and chewy somehow while maintaining it's form. We also ordered a variety of apps and our favorite was the octopus. Perfectly cooked, not too chewy and paired so well with the hummus! The drink and wine selection was top notch as well! I got to try a variety of martinis and drinks throughout our dinner and it was well balanced. I almost forgot I was sitting in a restaurant in the middle of Owings Mills! The ambience was perfect too, not too quiet like most fine dining places and it looked like a lot of regulars were in attendance that night."

"TLDR: Wonderful dining experience on all fronts. Fine dining service with a easily approachable menu. Come for the pizza and the apps. Vibe: 5/5. Located in a small business park in Owings Mills, Linwoods is not what you would expect in a sea of chain restaurants in the heart of suburbia. When you walk in, the ambiance is welcoming and elegant, not stuffy in the least bit. White table clothes, oversized plush booths and wood accents adorn the entire restaurant. Linwoods has both small and large tables, as well as a bar so all party sizes are welcome. Service: 5/5. A true fine dining experience when it comes to the service. Our waitress did a remarkable job at making our dinner service special. Some of our party was running a little late, so our waitress took the present groups drink orders and periodically checked in until the rest of the table arrived. When it came time to order, the waitress did a great job making recommendations and even helped us with ordering the ricotta ravioli appetizer. The appetizer portion only came with 3 raviolis, however we had 4 people dining with us Fortunately she worked with the kitchen to add one more to the portion so everyone could have one. Meal pacing was spot on with all apps were served together as well as mains. We were celebrating a birthday, so the staff was made aware and presented a delicious s'mores cake to the table. Overall, perfect service all around. Food/Drink: 5/5. Linwoods presents an interesting menu that could be deemed elevated American bistro food. Their menu definitely focuses on sharing and family style dining, with a heavy selection of appetizers and their infamous gourmet pizza. During my visit, my table ordered apps such as the charged octopus, brussel caesar and the ricotta ravioli. All 3 were amazing, with the brussels being some of the best I have ever had due to the seasoning. The octopus was also fantastic, pairing perfectly with the red pepper hummus. For mains, we ordered several of their peppered tuna dish as well as a mushroom margarita pizza. The pizza, which is an odd thing to have on a fine dining restaurant menu, was superlative. Leaning towards the thin crispy side of the pizza spectrum, the texture was spot on and paired nicely with the toppings. The tuna dish was also excellent. The rare ahi pepper tuna worked nicely with the crispy rice cake and sesame soy sauce. One must not forget about the bar program at Linwoods, as every cocktail we ordered was expertly prepared and balanced. A favorite of the night was the Horse with No Name, which is a bourbon based cocktail that uses green tea simple syrup, lemonciello and mint to make a drink that sips like a mint julep meets Arnold Palmer. Make sure to leave room for dessert, as the banana cream raspberry pie is a fun take on the classic as well as the s'mores cake. Overall, if you find yourself looking for a laid back, yet elevated dining experience without having to drive into the city, Linwoods has you covered!"

"We have regularly dined at Linwoods whenever we are in town, but had not been back since the change in ownership. It is still the best restaurant in the Baltimore area. The four of us loved all of our dishes, particularly the goat cheese ravioli, the soft shell crabs, and the salmon. My salad with soft cooked eggs was extraordinary! Blueberry desserts were amazing. Our waitress, Sister, could not have been more friendly and helpful! Linwoods is still the place to go for awesome food, and a fun time!!"