The Lodge Annapolis

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Emma and Gabrielle are the most pleasant hostesses ever! Such a warm greeting - felt like home. We will be returning.
   

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   Calvin

   Baltimore1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

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

   The food and the service was top notch. Very relaxing atmosphere.......!!! This was our first time there, but will most definitely return. I live in Dover Delaware but it was worth the drive!
   

   The Lodge AnnapolisResponded on 4 March 2025

   Calvin, thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are thrilled to learn that you enjoyed the exceptional dining experience we strive for and you deserve and we can't wait to serve you again very soon! With Gratitude, The Team at The Lodge Annapolis
   

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   Steve VIP

   Washington DC19 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

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

   Food was good but not great. Service was mediocre. We were disappointed.
   

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   Samuel

   Washington DC2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

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

   I loved the idea of visiting a new restaurant; the decor was like a comfortable hunting lodge with antler chandeliers. We were greeted warmly and seated promptly; we arrived 5 minutes prior to our reservation time. I ordered from the Restaurant Week menu and my wife ordered from the main menu. The Caesar salad was very good with almost chopped/shredded lettuce and larger slices of Parmesan cheese vice sprinkles. The salmon (not on the main menu) was very light, flakey, and cooked to a delicate pink; it was served over a small bed of Orzo Salad and winter vegetables. My wife had the Shrimp and Grits, which she enjoyed, and we shared the Fried Green Tomatoes as an appetizer. Both of our dishes were only slightly warm when served - not hot. Which leads me to my chief complaint of the evening - the service. I couldn't tell how many tables our server had; but, we WAITED for everything - we were in the restaurant for 2+ hours. One table (2 persons), which had a different server, was seated after us and yet finished their meal (including dessert) and left before us. We waited so long for dessert, that when a manager brought it to the table, she apologized upfront and took it off the bill. We didn’t ask or say anything; she recognized it had been an unusually long wait for the dish and apologized. The restaurant is relatively new - as is the staff; I saw several 'runners' take dishes to the wrong table – I truly believe the table that left was mistakenly given our dessert, so we had to wait for another one. My wife and I have mixed views on whether we will return.
   

   The Lodge AnnapolisResponded on 4 March 2025

   Samuel, thank you for your review-while we are pleased to learn that parts of your dining experience with us were pleasant, we are sorry that it wasn't the 5-star dining experience we strive to provide. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback so we can work hard to improve, and we hope to have the chance to serve you again soon to prove we can earn those 5 stars! With Gratitude, The Team at The Lodge Annapolis
   

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   NJEric

   New York City11 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

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

   Went for my birthday with friends. They had the Restaurant Week special while I and my wife ordered from the menu. I really wanted Prime Rib. Our waitress assisted me to try and get the doneness I wanted (medium rare to medium). It still turned very under cooked. Sent it back ti cook more. Still came back underdone. The meat was not very tender as would be expected at that price level. Then we had a very long wait to get our deserts. Finally, the bill came where we were overcharged for an additional Prime Rib by mistake. All-in-all not a pleasant experience, I won’t be returning soon.
   

   The Lodge AnnapolisResponded on 4 March 2025

   Thank you for your review-we are disappointed to learn that you did not have the excellent meal we strive to provide, and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know so we can work hard to improve. If you would kindly email us at info@lodgeannapolis.c0m with a copy of your review, date dined & location, we will work hard to remedy this and prove we can do better. With Gratitude & Apologies, The Team at The Lodge Annapolis
   

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   Jerome

   Orlando1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 24 February 2025

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

   I took my wife here for her birthday! They made it very special for her giving her a gift card and put a candle in her dessert. The food was very fresh and flavorful. I hat the Snakebite pasta which was very tasty and the house salad was one of the freshest salads I have ever had. As a whole we all enjoyed it and will be going back.
   

   The Lodge AnnapolisResponded on 27 February 2025

   Jerome, thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are thrilled to learn that you and your wife enjoyed the exceptional dining experience we strive for and you deserve, particularly on such a special occasion! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your recommendation, and we can't wait to serve you again very soon! With Gratitude, The Team at The Lodge Annapolis
   

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   Sheila

   Washington DC2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

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

   My husband and I weren't as pleased as the first time. But we will try it again because the first experience was excellent, and the kid had no complaints. Maybe it was the food choice and the holiday rush.
   

   The Lodge AnnapolisResponded on 18 February 2025

   Sheila, thank you for your review-we are disappointed to learn that your most recent visit to us was not as excellent as your first, and we appreciate you letting us know so we can work hard to improve. Thank you, and we hope to have the chance to serve you again in the future to prove we can earn those 5 stars! With Gratitude, The Team at The Lodge Annapolis
   

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   Rose-Marie

   Washington DC20 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

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

   This restaurant is wonderful. Once seated, the service was excellent, as well as the meal and the pace of each course. However, I would like to suggest an improvement in time management between meals, specifically brunch and dinner. We had a 3:00 PM reservation on a Sunday but were not seated until 3:40 PM. All the 3:00 PM customers had to wait as the staff was busy breaking down the brunch setup, cleaning tables, and preparing for dinner service. I recommend the restaurant allow an hour grace period between brunch and dinner and not accept new reservations between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM. They should resume accepting reservations at 4:00 PM to avoid leaving customers waiting for long periods.
   

   The Lodge AnnapolisResponded on 22 February 2025

   Rose-Marie, thank you so much for your excellent review! We are so pleased to learn you enjoyed a wonderful dining experience with us and we appreciate your feedback regarding timing and our communications so we can address those issues and improve. Thank you, and we look forward to serving you again soon to prove we can earn those 5 stars! With Gratitude, The Team at The Lodge Annapolis
   

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   Darlene

   Washington DC1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

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

   Unfortunately, our experience at The Lidge Annapolis was disappointing. We had to wait longer than expected to be seated, which ultimately caused us to miss out on some menu items since brunch ended at 2 PM. Our server was rude and made it clear they didn’t want to make multiple trips to our table, saying, “Can I get everyone’s special requests now so I don’t have to keep running back and forth?” It felt unprofessional and dismissive. To add to the frustration, we were initially asked if we wanted to split the check, only to be told that separate checks weren’t allowed. When the bill arrived, it contained both a tip line and a separate gratuity line, which was confusing and felt unnecessary. Overall, the poor service overshadowed the food. We were hoping for a pleasant dining experience, but unfortunately, the service made it difficult to enjoy our meal.
   

   The Lodge AnnapolisResponded on 17 February 2025

   Darlene, thank you for your review-we are disappointed to learn about this negative service experience with us, for which we can offer no excuse, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback so we can address our team and improve. If you would kindly email us at info@lodgeannapolis.c0m with a copy of your review, date dined & location, we will work hard to remedy this and prove we can do better. With Gratitude & Apologies, The Team at The Lodge Annapolis
   

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    KEITH

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

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

    It was my first, food was great and I was seated earlier than my reservation which was at 7pm.Like the movie the terninator"I'll be back".
    

    The Lodge AnnapolisResponded on 16 February 2025

    Keith, thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are so pleased to learn you enjoyed a wonderful first dining experience with us and we are so grateful to you for taking the time to share your positive experience and offer your recommendation! Thank you, and we look forward to serving you again soon! With Gratitude, The Team at The Lodge Annapolis
    

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