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  • Paul H.

    Could it really be that nobody has yet submitted a Yelp review for this fine dining establishment here in northeast Maryland? I have been to the Fair Hill Inn perhaps a dozen times over the past ten years, (most recently in attendance at a catered dinner this past week) and have been repeatedly impressed by the ambiance of simple elegance and the creative menu that never fails to dazzle and amaze the most sophisticated palette! This time, my appetizer was a sort of lobster-cake in a (spinach?) cream sauce, followed by the beef entrée in two cuts, each perfectly tender and flavorful. Excellent though it was, I think I was even more taken of my wife's salmon; amazingly moist and of a melt in your mouth consistency. Located in an old farmhouse in the booming metropolis of Fair Hill Maryland (translate: a stoplight, gas station, and video store) there are several different dining areas in the various downstairs rooms, with a long bar center-stage that looks to be amazingly well stocked. We have yet to do one of their wine flight dinners, but the wine list is impressive and lengthy. This is definitely a $$$$ establishment, and most definitely NOT a BYOB, which elevates it on our scale to a 'special occasion' kind of place. Much quieter than so many commercial eateries these days, the calm ambiance lends itself well to special gatherings where conversation and conviviality are the top priorities.

    (5)
  • Kent K.

    What a gem. Had dinner here last night, prepared by new chef/owner. The food was outstanding. Best martini I've ever had. Perfectly prepared steak. Service was attentive and friendly. And of course, the intimate, well appointed dining rooms are lovely. Can't wait to return.

    (5)
  • Rick B.

    The Fair Hill Inn is our go-to restaurant when we are looking for an talented bartender, interesting and delicious cheeses and homemade sausage (salumi), a great wine list, and excellent food. If I could change any thing, it would be to just *tweak* the ambiance a bit toward the cozy side. Still, my wife and I have become regulars (at 3-4 times a year) in the last few years, and have never been disappointed. I think the description of the fare as American is about right. The key to the FHI is that they grow and prepare as much of their food as they can. In the summer, the greens are all grown on site. In the winter months - not as much greenery on the plate. They make all sorts of delicious air-cured sausage, serve local cheeses, and get much of their meat from nearby farms. The wine list is excellent, and if you liked classic cocktails, you just need to stop reading now and go. Excellent service and a farmhouse-setting round off a dining experience worthy of a special occasion, anniversary, or just a night away from the kids. Highly recommended. Update, 6/18/12: Had to drop my rating by 1 star because the awesome bartender has moved on. The food is still excellent, and our waitress did a good job making the cocktails we ordered during our most recent visit, but it is not the same experience unfortunately. Update, 3/23/13: Despite the lack of a full-time bartender, the waitstaff take their classic cocktails seriously. I haven't yet asked for anything they didn't know how to make. Unlike most places, where they have never heard of a Sidecar, Vesper, or Negroni. Here, you won't find 10 "martinis" that are really just dessert in disguise. Back to 5 stars!

    (5)
  • Alexandra S.

    Living in New England, I didn't think many places south of NJ had historic inn-restaurants with charm, class, and amazing food. Fair Hill Inn blows away any food I've had at a historic in before. We had the five course tasting menu and plenty of wine. The portions were just right and the service was spot on. Though we live far away, I want to come back to this place time and time again!! We'll just have to keep visiting our friends who live nearby.

    (5)
  • Peg B.

    This was the first time my husband and I went out to a fine dining restaurant and had a gourmet meal. From the moment I made our reservation to the end of our meal, it was nothing more than very friendly and professional. Valerie was the person who took our reservation and also served us our wonderful three course meal. The starter I got was a scallop tart that was delicious. The sauce that accompanied it was delicious. The plate looked like a work of art and tasted as good as it looked. They also give you freshly baked bread that my husband thoroughly enjoyed. I was trying to save room for my meal, but next time I will definitely try a piece. For the entree, my husband ordered the NY angus steak that sat on a bed of fresh vegetables surrounded by a delectable sauce. This was the best steak my husband ever had and he couldn't stop raving about it. You also get a pie shaped wedge of au gratin potatoes, which was delicious. The potatoes are thinly sliced. I ordered the herb crusted lamb chops which melted in my mouth...they were so tender and cooked perfectly. They came with the same vegetables and au gratin potatoes. After watching my husband enjoying his steak so thoroughly, I will definitely be trying that next time. After we were done with that delicious meal, we ordered dessert. My husband ordered the cookies and ice cream, which he devoured. He really enjoyed it. I ordered the Opera Torte which was a sponge cake with a choc. Ganache. It was wonderful. The perfect ending to our meal. Each dish was like a work of art...pleasing to the eye and definitely pleasing to my stomach. Lol. The portions may look small, however, you definitely leave there satisfied. You can take your time, enjoy the ambiance and savor each new creation that is put in front of you. But don't take my word for it...go check it out for yourself, you won't regret it. I will be visiting there again. It's not a place that I will be going to for only special occasions. I can't wait to see what Chef Fred creates next....

    (5)
  • Kevin D.

    Stuck out in the Wilds of Cecil County, it would be understandable if you never made it here. That would be a bloody shame. From the in house made salumi and cheeses, to the fresh from the garden veggies and herbs, to the organic game and meats, this really is about as good as it gets. This is not a cheap place to eat, but I've never walked away feeling like I didn't get what I paid for. The service is above average, but not exceptional. The wine selection is phenomenal, and the bartender has a rather extensive selection of cocktails, going back to the 1920's. Speakeasy nights are a blast. For most people this will not be an every day place to go. But if you want a real treat, or for a special occasion, put this on your list.

    (5)
  • Olga M.

    Ditto to the previous reviewer. I can't believe this place only has 1 review - the 2nd is on the way... The food is plain amazing, the resto is definitely a special occasion place. We went with their 5-course dinner with a wine pairing option. The pace (it took 3.5 hours for our group of 4 people to get though it), the portions and wine amount were just right. At first I wished that we had a little more food on the plates and more wine in our glasses but at the end of the evening I realized that I was neither super full nor drunk so the menu planning turned out to be genius. For my selection I had a salad, lobster/cauliflower souffle (super!), fois gras, antipasti and a grilled boar chop. Everything was extraordinary good. I did enjoy wine selection as well. Italian white that was served with a salad wasn't anything to write home about, the same with Merlot that was offered with the main course (boar), but the other three wines were great (I think it was South African Chenin Blanc with lobster, Alsatian Gewur with fois gras and some Italian red with antipasti). The location amused me, it's literally in the middle of the nowhere. We had to cross over 2 state lines to get there but it was definitely worth an hour and 15 min drive. Wish they were closer to us but we will be back.

    (5)
  • L B.

    Owners are lovely, detail oriented and execute a serious dining experience. As farm to table as it gets. The staff is well trained and very knowledgeable. Trust the chef to pair your wines and sign up for any wine dinner, prix fix or Sunday Supper. Sit back and enjoy the phenomenal flavors fresh ingredients can offer. Best of the best.

    (5)
  • Cathy K.

    We have enjoyed a meal at FHI one time prior and it was nicely done. Excellent selection of wines. Tonight was Easter dinner and we were seated right away, but waited 20 minutes for a waitress to show. None ever showed. We went to tell the hostess and so she waited on us, not knowing what else to do. When she arrived to take our drink order, she informed us of the numerous beers that were out of stock. When it came to the prix fixe dinner menu (choice of 2 appetizers, and choice of 2 dinners) they were out of one of the appetizers (salmon souffle) that was replaced with Rockfish, and the rib eye had now been replaced with London Broil that resembled pot roast. Portions small. When you send out an email to your customer base with your menu selections, your customers choose to have their holiday dinner based on that menu, not to find it was changed up by 50%. Poor planning, poor service. Will not be back.

    (2)
  • Christopher D.

    I was very surprised by the quality when compared with price. This is a hard area for a high class restaurant to stay around, but they've found the happy medium. I would've happily paid twice what I did. To top it off, the option of local wine (Virginia) is a very nice touch. The only complaint I have is that the wine was so good it should have came in gigantic bottles, ha! They plan on expanding the bar to a high larger high class wine bar and lounge. We'll be regulars if/when that happens!

    (5)
  • Steve M.

    New owners have done an outstanding job raising the bar on an already outstanding dining experience. Very friendly and portions are larger and even better than ever.

    (5)
  • Pammy K.

    I recently went to the Fair Hill Inn with friends. I was a good meeting place for people coming from different towns. I thought the food and service were outstanding. There were only 2 servers, and I could tell that they were busy. But, we felt relaxed and unrushed. We had 3-4 courses each. A very tasty experience. The food had the right combination of rustic and refined food. The atmosphere was historic and romantic. We look forward to going agin soon.

    (5)
  • William S.

    New ownership?? Very limited menu - 5 items? Half hour to get a drink, and it wasn't busy. Only small batch bourbon? Ordered an old fashion for $12.00 and it was that good. We were going to try dessert, but it took to long to get the waitress back. Watched another couple walk out after appetizers....never saw that in the past. We will try and see if they work the bugs out in a few months. Food was good.

    (2)
  • Chris L.

    This place is a jewel tucked away! My family has been in the restaurant business for a long time, and I can say this establishment has a quiet, elegant country feel with a fine dining creatively unique menu. Portions are generous, service is top notch, and prices are average for its class. If you are looking for a treat, want to take your time and have a wonderful experience this is a place to check out.

    (5)

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Opening Hours

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Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : No
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Dressy
    Ambience : Intimate
    Noise Level : Quiet
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

Fair Hill Inn

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