Reviews for The Periodic Table Restaurant & Bar in Columbia, MD

Super tasty food. We got a NY strip steak, a beef pie, and chicken tenders (for our kid.) Everything was well seasoned, fresh,... and hot. And the prices were not totally outrageous. Our waiter (Harry) was pretty nice and attentive. Unlike other reviewers,we didn't experience long wait periods -- probably because we went in the middle of the week for early dinner :) If you want tohave a drink, don't miss their happy hour and the daily specials. They have a decent beer and wine selection. If you have kids,go on a Wednesday. On Weds, kids can get a free dish from the kids' menu if you get a $14+ entree. Read more

Heard about the Periodic Table, indecisive about where to have dinner, long work day, Also, received a $10 coupon in the mail,... bonus, let's try here. Outdoor presentation looked appealing, with welcoming hostess sat me at my preferred table. Many seatingchoices, the restaurant was not buzzing. Casual wait staff, not on point, proceeded to take orders, and returned with lukewarm,good cream chicken chowder. I prefer this type of soup HOT ! Flatbread favored more like a pizza, loads of cheese. Chickensalad sub, better suited on sliced 12 grain bread. Curiosity, has been established. Read more

Food and drinks were great; American with some Asian fusion food. The atmosphere was cozy. On Saturday nights they have... bands/musical entertainment. The night I was there, "Three's A Crowd" (Richard Walton on guitar & vocals) were performing -always excellent! Read more

I really wanted to like this place but the best I can muster is that it was interesting. The bourbon chicken was ridiculously... sweet, the cocktail was interesting but not worth having again, and the carrot cake was dense but had decent flavor. Overall,not that great. Read more

I had high hopes, menu looked good and a friend that went said it was good. My experience was not so great. Food/Drinks: husband... got the battery acid, he liked it, it was supposed to be set on fire for a little show, our sever couldn’t get it to work, Ihad the sangria is was good. “Osso bucco wings” were enjoyable, I’d order them again. I got the “French Dip”, it wasjust ok, roll was flavorless I think if it was griddled it would of been 100% better. The gravy that come with tasted like itcame out of a jar or powdered mix. I subbed onion rings for fries and they were amazing, maybe the highlight of the meal. Myhusband had a burger, he ordered it medium but came well. He said it was ok and didn’t want to reorder. Came with fries thatwas lackluster. Service: the best way to describe it was bare minimum. We went on a Monday at like 6:30pm, maybe 3 other tables,and a couple people at the bar, several servers, host and bartender. Our server was not very knowledgeable, asking any questionslike soup of the day, specials, was like pulling teeth. Our entrées came out five minutes after appetizer. She didn’t checkon us after entrees were dropped. I had to stare her down to get refills on my drink. She also charged me for 3 drinks eventhough the menu said free refills, when I brought it up she was like “oh is it?” (Maybe padding the tab of a better tip?!?)Summary, it has potential food wise but with all the great restaurants in HOCO I don’t think it’s worth a second chance. Read more

food was amazing. the ambiance & decor was so cool! staff was super charming. went around dinner tine and it got super busy.... looked like a band was setting up too...when our food came it was gorgeous. taste lived up to they hype. brisket grilled cheese,Korean nachos, chicken rice bowl all great! price was relative to the quality of the foos. we were not disappointed. drawback -super short staffed. wait time to order was long, and a few things came out wrong...wait time to order dessert was so long weskipped it, that was followed by another wait for the check.. I don't hold wait times against any location that has a helpwanted sign outside especiallywhen the food is righteous and so was our waiter. Read more

Great ambiance, good variety of food options. Staff was very friendly. Food can be a little on the over-spicy side, so order... carefully. I love the changing menus, and enjoyed our meal. Would definitely come back. Read more

We tried Periodic Table for the first time and the food was just simply amazing. We ordered the wings and nachos for appetizers... and the crusted Salmon and fish and chips. Everything was mouthwatering and delicious. Our server Megan was also very helpfuland attentive. Will certainly be going back. Read more