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Bare Bones Grill and Brewery

9150-22 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
410-461-0770
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Ranked #23 of 101 restaurants in Ellicott City
Price range: S$13 - S$38
Cuisines: Barbecue
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
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Pensacola, Florida
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133 reviews 133 reviews
89 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

I happened to be visiting Maryland and upon seeing this place and remembering that my late grandfather worked there 30+ years ago, I decided to go. The food was decent but nothing special. The service was also lacking a bit as it took quite some time to be seated and have our orders taken despite the fact that it was... More

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See 7 more reviews by Chris A for Ellicott City
Baltimore, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We always enjoy our trip to Bare Bones. I have had many lunches, dinners and special work events there. Always fun and always good.

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See 2 more reviews by Jamie0212 for Ellicott City
Ellicott City, Maryland
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We dine at Bare Bones regularly. They have a wide selection and the food is pretty good. The prices are reasonable. Love the prime rib and the crab dishes. My sons love the burgers.

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See 4 more reviews by Cyndi253 for Ellicott City
Baltimore, MD
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31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

the microbrew they claim to make there isn't anything special. and the food wasn't that great either, probably won't be returning

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See 4 more reviews by CherryBlossom85 for Ellicott City
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62 restaurant reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013 via mobile

It had been awhile since we had been to this establishment so we thought we would have a good experience. Once seated we ordered beer. After the waitress watched tv for 5 minutes while the beer got warm she decided to bring it to us. We got a Barebones salad which was good. After some time we got our dinner.... More

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BareBones G, Manager at Bare Bones Grill and Brewery, responded to this review
22 April 2013

We would like to apologize for your recent experience. We have been serving Howard County for 25 years and have always prided ourselves on exemplary customer service. Sadly, we have missed that mark with you during your last visit. Please allow us another opportunity to regain your business and faith in our company. Without customers bringing these types of issues... More

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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

The food was excellent. Burgers and ribs are must tries. A nice atmosphere, though I advise the dining room for family, not the bar, even though the bar does allow kids. The service is a little slow and it's not exactly cheap, but it's worth it. I would recommend it.

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See 5 more reviews by Zcggcz2 for Ellicott City
Baltimore, Maryland
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5 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

My husband and I and another couple recently ate at Bare Bones Grill. Overall the food was good. The ribs were very nice and things were fresh. Our problem was with our server. She acted very young. The first thing she said was she hoped we were a nice table and then proceeded to tell us two other customers had... More

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Mount Laurel, New Jersey
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

Best ribs ever, consistent food, sometimes long waits. Service is good, could be better, sometimes slow, but overall pretty decent.

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Ellicott City, MD
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22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

With beer brewed on the premises, starting before it became the latest trend, and good ribs, this is an Ellicott City mainstay. Their seafood is also good, and I love their Bare Bones salads. A lot of people like their Happy Hours in the enclosed bar area. These feature a free buffet including wings which get progressively hotter during the... More

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See 8 more reviews by HospitalitySeeker for Ellicott City
Catonsville, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2012

They have the best tasting ribs, with consistent quality, served in a great atmosphere. The corn fritters are especially good as a side dish.

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