Came to Woodberry Kitchen for a lowkey double date and shared a bunch of drinks and apps and entrees for a great evening! Since it was busy, we got seated at the bar, which was such a treat! Our bartender was so friendly and fun and offered great suggestions. The feeling of the restaurant is truly the definition of cozy and warm. The drinks were well made- Naked & Famous was a perfect mezcal drink and the Earl Grey Gin Fizz was delightful. The food was so interesting and flavorful, loved the crispy eggplant salad. Will definitely be back to try things that rotate into the menu!

It has been some time since we visited Woodberry Kitchen but we visited the other restaurant in DC in between. This time we found out that it has shrunken in sq ft and it is now called Tavern. We were early for the reservation and met the chef at the door it was so nice to meet the Chef Spike Gjerde, he is such a cool dude and in my opinion he is the top chef in MD. We had a short conversation with him and left for a walk when we returned, he gave us a bottle of my fav snake oil sauce. *heart* My Loire sauvignon blanc was perfect! We tried several appetizers: the chorizo baked clams so balanced in flavors and clams were fresh! The pork belly on polenta was amazing with that touch of relish that went so well with the fattiness of the belly. The beet salad was so delicious I could just eat that everyday! The beets so fresh and well prepared with some of the vegetables and the sesame tuille really had a great impact on the overall of the dish. We were surprised by the pork pate we wanted to order at first but it was alot of food, it was one of the best pate I had in US. The spicy mustard and sweet jam provided the perfect harmony to the pate truly remarkable dish. Our kid had the fish and chips the batter reminded me of the goreng pisang (fried banana) so delicately light yet crispy. Most batters I had are heavy and oily. The tartare sauce was freshly made it's amazing. We had the picanha steak and the rockfish they were fresh and good but felt like the earlier courses outshone them or we were just too stuffed. Still with food so good, we couldnt pass up the dessert, we decided to get the butterscotch pudding. It came in a little cocktail glass. It had a wonderful butterscotch and toffee flavor BUT not too sweet at all. That mastery isnt it? We knew why we miss Woodberry Kitchen and we were glad we were able to still savor such good dishes.

I thought I'd already experienced the best Bmore has to offer, and I was wrong. This was, without a doubt, one of the best brunches I've ever had. Everything from the quality, flavor, presentation, service, and ambiance was perfect. I was also happy to see they had multiple dutch baby options on their menu-I went with the sweet option and will return to try the savory one! If you can only try one place for brunch in the city, WK would be my recommendation.

Firstly, it's super easy to find good parking here. The space is warm and spacious, the terrace is especially lovely in the evening. The tavern's aesthetic was cute too. Service was polite and attentive. We ordered the crispy eggplant salad, rarebit, fried chicken, and grilled zucchini. Everything tasted very good, although I wish the zucchini was cooked a bit longer.

This was my first time dining at Woodberry Tavern and it was lovely! Grabbed a drink at the bar before our dinner reservation and were told by the attentive bartenders about their "Golden Hour" special. The Golden hour special gets you a complimentary charcuterie board with the purchase of any cocktail (including their zero proof beverages). Nice! The Tavern Board was delicious and featured deviled eggs, aged Gouda, salami, fruit, and trout rillettes. It was a perfect pre-dinner snack! Drinks were also really delicious! I got the blackberry basil lemonade and the cherry limeade as I am pregnant and not drinking and my friend got the garden party. Once seated we ordered the deviled eggs-because I needed more!!- and the crab pot for appetizer. The deviled eggs were the perfect texture and had the exact ratio of mustard to mayo that my heart desires. So good! The crab pot was equally delightful with large chunks of lump crab meat swimming in cheesy, creamy goodness. For dinner we ordered the crispy eggplant salad, the rockfish, the tavern burger. The obvious standout to me was the crispy eggplant salad! The Asian fusion flavors mixed with the various crunchy, crispy textures of the cabbage and eggplant really made my palate dance in excitement. It does have a bit of heat if you are sensitive to spicy foods but it's won't leave your mouth burning. Must try! The fish was okay but lacked flavor. I would have liked more seasoning, personally, and the table agreed. The tavern burger was juicy and had good flavors but didn't blow me away. For dessert we ordered the baked Alaska and the honey cake. This was my first time trying a baked Alaska so I was excited! To serve, rum was poured on top and then lit on fire. Unfortunately the fire did not burn enough of the rum off and left us with a mouthful of liquor. A bit of a disappointment because I couldn't really partake in this dessert because I'm preggo! But-The honey cake was amaaazing! Get it-you won't be disappointed! The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, open, and full of natural light. I couldn't get over the amount of detail put into the layout, pieces of furniture, and decor that really makes the ambiance of this place shine. I would come back just for the golden hour and I hope they keep the deviled eggs and eggplant salad on the menu because I could eat that every day! I will definitely be back to try more times on the menu that I missed.

So great to be back and check out the reconfigured space at Woodberry. They now have an events space (Gatherings by WL) and a tavern restaurant. Same great food and drinks and great service. We started with the oysters which were plump and fresh, and had a nice touch of chili oil which we loved. We also got to try their charcuterie board which was a nice mix. For our mains we had the rainbow trout that was fresh and dressed with nuts. The pie I had was also tasty but I did think it makes for a great lunch instead of dinner...this is more of a personal preference tho. The service was very attentive from our server to the host which refilled our waters a few times. Overall, still one of the best places to dine in Baltimore. Glad I came back for a visit!

The renovated version of this restaurant is spectacular, but the space reserved for general dining is actually quite small, while there is an event space nearby. The food was as good as promised. Service was not, and after being seated it was a struggle to figure out who might be willing to take an order and we spent ten or fifteen minutes casually talking and trying to flag someone down, listening to other tables get a warm introduction in the meantime, before someone got to us. This is one of the places that adds a service charge and makes tipping optional, and I was not so inclined. Notably, getting a brunch reservation was easier than getting a dinner reservation, which surprised me because it's a great brunch. The Carolina rice and beans dish they offered was resplendent, with fragrant rice, fresh vegetables, and a strong chili crisp complementing the robustly flavored beans. I've spent a fair amount of time in the Lowcountry but I've never had the distinctive rice varieties from that region prepared so well, including my own efforts. The salad waited until the beans were gone, but it was a fantastic set of greens with shoots and flowers and a delightful buttermilk dressing. Our search for something sweet yielded a board of pastries which provided delicious variety. The place has a variety of items that I wouldn't eat, but as a vegetarian I didn't struggle for choice. Returning for dinner would be a welcome event, but I could reasonably expect more attentive service if I did.

Woodberry brunch it back!!! Seems like right now it's on sundays. This is my first time in their new space which is SO cute! It's very cozy and comfortable. Everyone was kind and hospitable. We were late to our reservation, but they kindly sat us! Got the pear waffles and Turkish eggs which were both so good! Loved having the sweet and savory options.