Reviews for Manor Hill Tavern in Ellicott City, MD
5-star service, 3-star brunch. This was my first visit to Manor Hill, and I went specifically for brunch. Everyone was... really-super-wonderfully friendly, from the host to our server to the food runner. If I could give them 10 stars, I would!It’s rare, lately, to work with genuinely friendly servers, and I’d go back just for that experience. Yay! The patio issmall, shady, and quiet. A lovely little spot to eat and chat with friends! The patio is at the back of the restaurant andappeared to be accessible only by climbing two flights of stairs. Fine for me, but definitely not ideal if anyone in your grouphas mobility challenges, so be aware of that if you’re expressly looking for outside dining. I ordered fried eggs andbacon—both excellent!—and their “pearl waffle.” The waffle was quite sugary and oddly dense and dry, and after a couplebites I asked to swap it for toast. I’ve never had a waffle like that before, so I’m not sure if it’s a regional thing ora Manor Hill thing…? It was so dense I had to saw at it with a knife to cut it. The server was super chill about my requestand brought me an order of toast instead. I asked for jelly or jam but the runner told me they didn’t have any…? My sis gotthe avocado toast, which she gave 3 stars. The avocado was thinly smeared on the bread then topped with a LOT of onion andchopped bacon and a drizzle of what tasted like thousand island dressing. It was good enough, but less like avocado toast andmore like an open-faced bacon sandwich, if that’s a thing. The coffee and mimosas were solid, if forgettable. I’d like togo back for lunch or dinner to try their main menu. The terrific service warrants a second visit, even if their brunch fair wasonly average. Plus they have a cute “beer garden” patio across the street from the main entrance. Thanks so much for thefriendly service, y’all! Read more
Nice beer garden in Old Ellicott City! It's located across the street from the tavern, but you'll get table service (a server... will come to deliver your order.) The menu includes typical pub-style dishes (burgers, sandwiches, pizza, fries, salads) and ofcourse lots of Manor Hill beer options. The food is good, but not spectacular. We enjoyed the brisket and the crab sandwiches.Their IPA beers are good too (if you like IPAs), just know that the individual beers served at the restaurant are more expensivethan the carryout 6 packs. We'll probably come back here because of the ambiance. It's pretty nice to sit outside near thetrees and have a good conversation with friends while listening to live music being played nearby. And this is a friendly placefor dogs and kids. We saw several canine patrons being served fresh water and treats. And kids seem to enjoy playing with therocks and the trees. Stop by if you need to quench your thirst or if you are looking for a nice spot to have food with friendsand family. Read more
It is a charming old tavern worth visiting if you're visiting Old Ellicott City. Two friends and I went for a weekday lunch and... split a salad, an appetizer ("Maryland State Fair" - funnel cake & crab dip), and a pizza, and ate to our hearts' content. Saladwas amazing and the pizza was delicious. The dip was a little on the salty side (to be expected of a crab dip) but the frieddough to be dipped was a bit dry and underwhelming. I also tried the draft beer flight and it was lovely. Overall, the meal wasvery pleasing and the service immaculate. We'll be back! Read more
Great restaurant. This was the second time we were here and everything was great. Our server was super friendly and food was... delicious, Especially the crab dip! I am so I had the raspberry hard cider which was one of the best I’ve had. Definitely stophere if you are in the area. Read more
Not a bad place to eat! Ellicott City is pretty, and the restaurant’s atmosphere is kind of fun. We sat near the bar... upstairs I ordered the chicken sandwich with street fries. The fries were fantastic, and the sandwich was fairly decent. I alsotried the Buffalo Brussels sprouts; I didn’t care for them, but my friends thought they were great Service could’ve been alittle better, but it was fine, and the price was reasonable enough Read more
This is a must eat! The staff was fantastic and every single thing we ate was the best thing of the night. We started with... Bacon Fat Fries and ate them so quickly, I missed taking a picture of them! The kids LOVED every bite too. Stop in and and graba beer and some fries at the very least!!! Read more
Great food, beers, and atmosphere. Loved the food pairings and the beers tasted great with my brisket melt. My husband got the... tavern burger which he loved and my daughter’s chicken sandwich could have used three buns instead of one to wrap around themassive chunk of chicken on her sandwich. Other dishes being served (pizza and salad) looked just as tasty. Would definitelyrecommend Read more
Super cute tavern with a decent size menu. Great Bloody Marys with a lot of frill. The crab dip with mini funnel cakes was yummy... and different. Their chicken sandwich and bacon fries are mouth watering! Everything was delicious. Honestly you can't go wrongwith Historic Ellicott City. Read more