annabel lee tavern

this spot has been on my list for a long long time.  i have heard so manygoodthings, and this post will likely confirm your thoughts.  i like it here.  the bartenders are delightful, but not exactly gregarious.  the drink selection is exactly what you would expect at a bar in canton – a basic selection of wines and spirits, including hendricks and bulleit, but nothing super unique or inspiring like at bar liquorice or of love and regret, and they certainly do not use any egg whites.

in canton , i’ve heard plenty ofgoodthings about annabel lee tavern . it’s got a nice edgar allen poe vibe and in the same week i received two recommendations to try it there (in addition to the countless recommendations i’ve heard in the past.) my friend laura has also been dying to try  annabel lee tavern  so we made a plan to grab dinner on a friday evening. fortunately we were able to grab a seat at the bar even though the place was packed. tip, call ahead and make a reservation! annabel lee tavern after looking over the menu, we decided to split a few things. first was the duck fat fries. we had both heard plenty ofgoodthings about them and they did not disappoint. the portion was huge and they were spiced/seasoned well. they’re also probably one of the most suggested items on the menu. duck fat fries next, we decided to try an order of the crispy brussels sprouts. the brussels sprouts had a honey herb drizzle and were delicious. they weren’t over-fried and greasy, also the honey herb drizzle was nice and light and provided a nice sweetness to the vegetable. crispy brussels sprouts lastly, we decided to share the bbq chicken and applewood smoked bacon nachos. now this dish was ridiculous and one of the best things i’ve eaten in a while. for starters, this portion was massive, i took home leftovers and had it for another meal and a half. second, there was a ton of melty cheese covering all of the chips and the bbq chicken was well marinated and added a nice flavor. and then how could anyone go wrong with bacon. if you’re at  annabel lee tavern , do yourself a favor and order the nachos. bbq chicken and applewood smoked bacon nachos if you’re in the mood for something in  canton , try  annabel lee tavern . you won’t be disappointed. annabel lee tavern  is located at 

i've been wanting to try annabel lees for a while now and finally got my chance. the food was just asgoodas i was hoping. the atmosphere is great and the bartender could not have been more helpful with drink and food suggestions. we got the sweet potato fries for and appetizer and they were awesome! both of our meals were delicious too. i will definitely be going back!

great bar and great food. this is a wonderful casual place to get a meal and a drink with friends. this is an interesting place where you can see people dressed to the nines or people who are sometimes a bit too casual rubbing elbows. they all have something in common. they are having a hell of agoodtime here. i came by after a ball game with friends who introduced me and it has turned into my go to place after a difficult day, a ballgame or hey an anniversary.

nice place. i liked this place. cool and casual.goodfood.

hidden corner gem. from the outside, we probably never would have tried this place. but based on the reviews here and on zagat, we gave it go. really glad we did. initially, we picked it because it was on both websites' "romantic" list (in addition to overallgoodreviews). don't think we'd give it that same category because it is so packed and small / noisy, but that doesn't matter anyway because the food was worth the trip no matter what. we started with the bbq chicken & bacon nachos, because another review said they were a must try. they weren't wrong. savory, a little sweet, chips were still crispy (not soggy like many nachos), just the right balance. it was a huge portion, so buyer beware on that. then we moved to grilled wild boar and the mixed-seafood special for entrees. the boar was really tasty and perfectly cooked. however, just the two chops seemed pretty small for what was listed as a "rack" - but it was still worth it. the couscous it was served with was worthless and tasteless, but that didn't matter because ... they also had a honey grits special as well. we asked for a "appetizer" portion so that we could taste them and they happily accommodated us. so fortunately they were an easy replacement for the couscous and they are probably the best grits we've had anywhere save for maybe the ones down at georgia brown's in dc. they were sweet, perfectly cooked, and the real deal (not just mush like most places attempt). the seafood special was also tasty, but really rich and creamy (which the server clearly explained upfront). for dessert, we went with the bread pudding based on the server's recommendation. that was the only disappointment of the night. it tastedgoodenough, but it was pretty dry and seemed more like french toast than bread pudding. in retrospect, we probably should have tried the red velvet cake we saw at another table. that looked a lot yummier. finally, the cocktails are clever and cleverly served. we tried a few different ones and they were all winners (same for thegoodvariety of microbrews they had as well). you definitely need a reservation for a friday or saturday night. there are only a half-dozen, or so, small tables, so otherwise you're eating at the bar or the standing ledge that runs along the wall (not how i want to eat a $100 meal). granted we got three courses and multiple beverages, so you can eat here for a lot less, but everything looked so good, we went all out. would definitely recommend it and would go back. just get a different dessert next time :-)

this place is what baltimore does best and most unique. take an old corner bar (and what corner doesn't have one) covered in that abomination known as formstone that ruined canton and fells point, tastefully and simply fix it up and serve reallygoodupscale "comfort food". if you really want to succeed go beyond just pub food, don't try to be all things to everyone and play the greatest hits of a 50's milwaukee supper club on your sound system.

the food is terrific. the best the duck fat fries. for once you can actually taste the duck fat in these properly cooked fries. the salads are great with fresh clean greens, i especially enjoyed the flank steak salad with a nice mesclun base, mustard horseradish dressing and a crispy onion topping. (more steak please). i also recommend the madiera/orzo/mushroom soup. mostly, i like the fact that there are about 8 specials every night that keep the menu changing with the season? the chef's whim? i don't care.

brewers' art resurrection on tap and a fair cross section of beers from the world offset the poor wine list. i'm not a cocktail fan but i have to say i love the "into the maelstrom" a dark & stormy kicked up by 151.

the least helpful, the least attentive, the most dull and uninspired wait staff i have encountered. it was as if they were being tortured just taking our orders. the food/drink was good... but we won't go back because nothing ruins agoodmeal like bad company.