The Owl Bar,

1 East Chase Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

"Food was pretty average but the aesthetic was great! They really went all out for Halloween which made this spooky fall brunch so much fun! I didn’t like the duck fat fries - especially for the upcharge. I’m not sure what about them I didn’t like, just that they kinda grossed me out. I tried the home fries and those were amazing!"

"We were looking for a 20s inspired bar that served food and had my favorite drink. This place was awesome! Not only was Bee's Knees on the menu, it was perfect. We had a chicken sandwich and the duck fat fries, and we were impressed. The music was great, and service was even better! I wish we lived in Baltimore to be able to visit frequently. You have 2 Texans who will definitely visit if we go back."

"The service was wonderful, the food good. The drinks fell flat, literally! The soda we ordered was flat and the soda in my drink was flat. For a speakeasy, you would not think that drinks would not be the One thing that lets you down. It’s obvious when there’s no carbonation in soda. There are no bubbles and that should’ve been obvious to the bartender otherwise great atmosphere just need to fix the carbonation. I will go back."

"Owl Bar is a great place in Mount Vernon for good food and great drinks. It's one of my go-tos if someone asks about a place that feels special and celebratory without feeling stuffy. You could easily meet a group of friends here, a cute date, or a group of coworkers for after-work drinks. Service and hosts here are always pretty busy-- definitely try to reserve your space ahead cause I think it also helps them plan for the night. Now, the interior is INCREDIBLE! The historic building is also a venue space that hosts large events like wedding receptions, but The Owl Bar is tucked in a separate part of the building. Prices for the bar are comparable to most of the neighboring spots, but the food is often hearty and I find it to be more filling (so more bang for your buck here). I have tried and enjoyed their MD Crab Soup, Duck Fat Fries, and house burger (cooked medium-rare)– all were very good! I'm normally cautious with crab soup, as I often find it too salty, but this wasn't too heavy on the Old Bay and had a good amount of crab in it :)"