I love the extensive menu here! Never eat the same thing here too many good meals to chose from! I also feel like the food is priced just right. The have a nice happy hour menu that you can deals from depending on the day of the week. The crab cake I had was tasty. It was on the small side but again it was priced right for that. Service was stellar. I loved how the manger himself was on the floor helping the customers. The music was on point! I will be back here again..of course! Lol
(5)
Eboni B.
First time visitor here! We met some out-of-town guests here for dinner. I had the sliders and fries and a baked sweet potato. I thought the food was great. Sliders were cooked to perfection and they were only $3 and came with fries. This was great because if you decided to do so, you could get one of each type of slider. I only had the cheeseburger sliders, but they were great. A slider with all the fixings...yummy! Oftentimes, you will get a slider that you can add only ketchup and mustard. Sometimes you want a "real" burger but the quarter of the size. This place delivered just that. One of our guests had the duck fat fries and made the statement that they were good but nothing to rave over. I did not try them so I do not have an opinion. Service was outstanding. Not too much of a pain but not too distant either. If we are ever in the area again, I would surely do a replay. PS. The sliders and fries warm up nice for lunch the next day too!!!
(5)
Tony F.
The service by the waitresses is why I gave this place a 4. I went in with my son for an office lunch & my son was taken care of before anyone else. Ladies, I really appreciated that. What I ordered was not so great. I had the BLT Mac n Cheese, which had a smoke flavor. However, the fact that the Mac and cheese, the toast, and everything else had the same flavor which made the meal uninviting after the first two bites. I'm not sure if it's the norm for the meal, but it made the taste very bland.
(4)
Liz J.
DuClaw Brewing seems to be a good go-to place if you're not really sure what you want. They have a wide variety of food and drinks, and spaces to sit in the bar area in addition to the restaurant. I ordered the sangria, and it was pretty good, but sweet enough that I didn't want a second. The food was fine - nothing special, but this isn't the type of place you're going to go for great food. You go to DuClaw to unwind after work, relax, and maybe get some food because it's convenient. I got the veggie sub, which was heavy on bread, light on veggies. I also had to take it apart and cut the asparagus with my knife, because it was too difficult to eat long pieces of slightly undercooked asparagus on a sandwich. The BBQ chicken flatbread was a little heavy on the BBQ sauce, but was otherwise nothing to scoff at. Both the chicken and the crust were cooked evenly. I would go again, it's convenient and pretty reasonably priced with decent service.
(3)
Marion D.
They are decent. Foods are decent. They have some decent beer collections too. But recently when we went there, the waiter didn't show for like 25min. We sat there looking like a bunch of idiots lol
(3)
Nicole H.
Had not been to DuClaw in years....went to the movies and decided to give it a try...happened to be the time of day that is Happy...yes...Happy Hour!!! A lot of nice choices for food...ordered the crab pretzel, which could have stood to have a bit more crab meat on it for my liking but was still very flavorful and the pretzel bread was extremely soft...ordered the beef short rib panini and a side of fries (really wanted the cobb salad, but my companion looked at me like I was crazy when he saw the beef short rib panini...it was delicious!!!!...My mom makes a fabulous pot roast and it sooo reminded me of it...sandwich was so plentiful that I took most of it home and had it for breakfast...companion ordered the carne asada and the meat was fabulous!!!! A previous yelper commented that this place serves nothing but bar food...well this was the best bar food that I have ever eaten!!! The only thing that I did not like at ALL was the autumn sangria...was not worth the $7 and did not taste like anything...should have gotten the raspberry cooler instead...
(4)
Booze B.
Menu had lots of pub food but not many healthy options beyond salad (gotta save the calories for booze!). Unfortunately they were out of the Neon Gypsy IPA so I went light with the Bare Ass Blonde Ale. Beer was refreshing but not amazing. Only had time to try one brew but they had lots of different beers on tap - all brewed by Duclaw. Ordered the Kale and Quinoa entree. Good but I hate when kale hasn't been properly prepared. Kale still had stems. Service was friendly but they over served one patron who was asleep at the bar a few seats down. If you are in the area I'd give it a try over the chain restaurants. Or you could always check out the Medieval Times a few doors down.
(2)
Elaine H.
Food is not all that great....need is not bad but they really need to work on the menu. The sliders are all disappointing. The Cuban sandwhich is huge but still not great.
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George N.
It is happy hour all day Tuesday. This is a great place if you like beer. They only serve their own beer and there is always a large selections. The bar area is nice to watch tv and grab a quick bit. The dining area is great if you want meet with clients or just have a little privacy.
(4)
Gerald H.
This place is located near the cinema and buffalo wild wings in the Arundel Mall. The place deserves 4 stars. The service was excellent. It was a slow night but she knew her menu, could articulate the beers and was attentative throughout the dining.The BBQ flatbread pizze was good. Nothing amazing but good. The bread was also good but didn't quite like the "thousand island" style butter it came with. I also ordered the BBQ raviolis. Be warned those raviolis pack some heat! This place has some creative draft beer selection. I recommend the baby Jesus peanut butter chocolate lager beer! Overall a decent place to dine other than the food court.
(4)
Joe K.
In 2013 I ate here and was barely impressed with the dishes I had - there was a lot of potential, but the kitchen's inconsistency made reconsider this location. However, during my most recent visit I was pleasantly surprised by the food. I order the American dip, a dish I have tried a couple of times, and noticed an overall improvement from the kitchen. The fries were prefect and not too crispy or soggy and the au jus paired with the dish was largely improved. 5 stars.
(5)
Darlinda M.
My friend and I stumbled upon this place after a night of shopping. We got the duck fries as an appetizer, and it was amazing. Our waiter suggested that we get the additional $3 option, which adds some duck meat. I am so glad we did that! It was definitely the highlight of the night. We also got burgers - I had the one stuffed with goat cheese and bacon. Needless to say, that was great as well. I deducted one star, though, because I was not a fan of the beer - at all! But I will also say that I am not a huge fan of beer, so maybe that was why.
(4)
Taylor V. S.
It's about the beer. Remember that. It's all about the beer. I've been frequenting DuClaw for nearly five years. I've consistently found the food disappointing, but the beer absolutely incredible. The menu has improved within the past year or two--a bit more expensive, but significantly more palatable. Still, if they were out of beer, I'd find another restaurant. Nevertheless, for happy hour alone, I think they earn a solid 4 stars.
(4)
Shaakirah D.
Food was mediocre, service was decent, atmosphere was pretty chill. I don't drink beer so I can't speak to that aspect but the coctails weren't too special. I probably wouldn't be enthused to go back but would if someone else paid. lol.
(3)
Anie C.
Food is great. I guess it's your typical american-ish bar food ranging from wings, burgers pastas, and "meat slabs". I def. recommend the portobello fries if you haven't before. Service is even better. The drinks were really great and Bartenders Tim & Rob were fantastic and super friendly.
(5)
Andrew H.
I used to be a big fan of DuClaw about 10 years ago, but I went back today for lunch and it seems to have really gone down hill. Or perhaps their lunch time chef just doesn't know how to cook? The two appetizers we got (crab pretzel and stuffed artichoke) were very bland and just plain bad. They tasted like DuClaw had bought them from the mall food court, froze them for weeks, and then re-heated them. Then the burger which I ordered medium came out bloody red in the middle. I'm not a big fan of getting food poisoning from E Coli, so that's the last time I eat at this place!
(1)
Amanda K.
This place was extremely crowded on a Saturday night even in the bar area. My husband and I had to stalk people at the bar like prey as soon as we saw them getting up from their seats to score a place to sit down. If you never been here and have no clue on what beer to try I would recommend (like my husband and I did) the sampler. Wow, this was the best because we got to try all their beers and I found more than one favorite. Also been a healthy eater I had to try the duck fat fries. Umm...this is why I wonder why I eat healthy. It was AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!
(4)
Scott T.
We had a terrific dining experience at DuClaw Brewery tonight. Not only was the food excellent, or server Amber was outstanding and made the meal fun. My wife and I shared the goat cheese stuffed burger and a chef salad. Both were excellent and portion sizes were substantial. Others in our party of eight had similarly good meals and enjoyed the time. Oh yeah; and the beer was great too. I had Serum and my wife had Sweet Baby Jesus. We enjoyed them immensely! Thanks Amber!!!
(5)
John D.
Let me start of saying the food and drinks are good. Now for the problem. Came in Saturday night knowing everywhere would be busy but went in to see how long for a party of 8 and was told that they are not accepting any more wait list for a party of our size. I was very taken back by this and went to find my family another place to eat since we had kids with us. Hostess very rude should have suggested we split our party to be seated rather than practically refuse service to us. MUST BE NICE .
(1)
Dawn B.
Don't eat here. From the moment we sat down to order dinner to the time we left, we were disappointed and disgusted. Issue 1: My hubby ordered a lemonade and it came with long black hair swirling in the drink. Gross. Issue 2: SLOW service. After we made our waitress aware of the hair, we didn't get another drink until 20 minutes later and after our appetizer came out. No one ever bothered to refill our drinks through the entire service. Issue 3: My entree was TERRIBLE. I ordered the lime chicken and it came out so dry, I couldn't eat it. It was worse than jerky. Issue 4: When we told the staff about the situation, they told us that they'd heard complaints about the chicken dish before. Which, you know, gives me a world of confidence that they're trying to fix it. I'm not a complainer and I rarely give bad reviews. This was just really, really bad.
(1)
William S.
The service was horrible I mean they brought us cold food, over cooked steaks because the undercooked it and we had to pay for it though it wasbt even eaten. This place is the worst. No more going to a reataurant by the look decor and plates.
(1)
Grecia O.
Their food is amazing, the crab cakes are to die for and you have to get the duck fat fries! It's a little pricey but the service is great and the food is totally worth it. Go go go!
(5)
Guillermo M.
Service sucked, beer was lukewarm, food was ok, price fair(Tues. All night happy hour). But, not impressed. Service sucked...
(2)
John S.
My friend and I stopped at DuClaw for the first time before I dropped him off at BWI. We both ahd the crab cake sandwich. I had the duck fries and he substituted the fries for a salad. The service was very good, we were even offered samples of the beers before making a decision. I'll be back!
(4)
Kim B.
I'm extremely disappointed in DuClaw Brewing Company. My family stopped here last night on our way home from a road trip. Traffic was really bad, so we figured we'd stop and get a bite to eat and walk around the mall to escape rush hour. I'm more disappointed in our service, over the food, but still not thrilled with the food. Our server (according to our receipt, was Billy) although he never introduced himself by name. It took him quite a while to come to our table, although we arrived around 4:30, so the restaurant was dead. He took our drink order, and I asked him about the Happy Hour specials- the menu states that Happy Hour is all day Tuesday, but I wanted to confirm that they were available in the dining room, not just at the bar. He was misinformed on the Tuesday times, so I had to show him what the menu said in regards to HH- and he confirmed it was in the dining room as well as the bar area. Okay great- we ordered the crab pretzel and the wings as appetizers for the table. I asked for a recommendation between two dishes and he recommended the short rib ravioli for me. I asked if it came with a side dish and his response was that he could bring dinner rolls to the table if I'd like. Um, yes, but that doesn't answer if it comes with a side dish or not. My husband ordered the shrimp and scallops and my children ordered kids meals. One ordered the macaroni and cheese and the other ordered a cheeseburger with blue cheese instead of american. Our rolls came out and they were not good- almost like they had been frozen and reheated? or just not cooked enough. The bottom of my roll was super gummy and weird. The wings were big, and cooked nicely. The pretzel also tasted dense and just like it had been frozen and reheated. It just wasn't great. Fast forward to our entrees coming out. My husband got his dish and I got mine, which were brought out by food runners. A few seconds later, our server came by and checked on us. I told him it looked good, but we really hadn't tasted much yet. Then he disappeared. And we still hadn't gotten our kids meals yet. My ravioli was good, but I didn't get to completely enjoy it because I kept wondering where my kids' food was. And I shared a bunch of it with my kids. My husband said the best thing on his fried shrimp and scallop plate was the fried banana peppers. That pretty much says it all. I had assumed that the kids meals were coming right behind the adult meals, but they never came. After about 10 minutes of not seeing the kids meals or our server, I got up and had to ask where the food was. He had no idea it hadn't come out, and went back to check. After 5 more minutes, he comes out and gives the ridiculous excuse that the kitchen accidentally put blue cheese dressing on the burger instead of crumbles and they had to recook it. I found this excuse ridiculous because he had NO IDEA that they never got their food. So I'm going to assume that their food sat up there for 15 minutes or so and had to be redone. Which wound up taking another 10+ minutes. My husband and I were completely finished with our meals when my kids' meals finally came out. He came over and asked how we were doing and I expressed my frustration. He apologized and said it was his fault and that he'd take care of the kids meals. That wound up removing a whopping $8 from our bill. He then asked if we'd want boxes, and I said no, that we had a long drive ahead of us. 5 minutes later, he arrived with boxes and asked if they would be an okay size. By this point, I was very annoyed and answered that I said we didn't want boxes. He walked away- and a few minutes brought our bill. It was over $45 including the comp'd kids meals. - for what we had, I just don't think it was worth it. We won't return here if we're passing by the area. I think we would've been much happier at Chevy's across the way, and that makes me sad, considering their menu is very interesting!
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Vannessa S.
Went here with a group of 12 for a work lunch. Made a reservation, but they said they didn't have it when we arrived and there were no tables to be found. We all ended up sitting in the bar area which was pretty nice. We weren't approached by a server for 20 minutes and when we were, he became flustered by the size of our order. All of the food came out at different times, and mine came out after everyone else had finished their food (awkward!). I took one bite into my wings and they were raw. Took another 10 minutes to get the waiter's attention and tell him about the problem. He handled the situation very well, removed the wings from my bill, and packed me an order to go. Thanks, waiter guy! At the end of our lunch, I left feeling hungry and anxious. I never got sick from biting into that raw chicken, but I'll never go back.
(1)
Mirranda H.
I always love their food and beer and the staff is always very wonderful. Sometimes the staff isn't the best but my last waiter was amazing. I really appreciated the beer samples he brought me based on the type of beer I like. I could tell he loved beer and wanted to spread that love to his customers. I wish I could remember his name to share this great experience with the company but I have a horrible memory and can't find the receipt either. He's a great waiter so I know I'll see him again.
(5)
Miriam B.
Just had a wonderful lunch here. I was impressed by the variety of the menu. I tried the ny strip steak, chipotle and bacon wrapped corn on the con, the flash fried artichokes and my personal favorite the duck confit gravy fries( aka gourmet poutine). They have great happy hr specials on food and drink during the week as well. I just had a baby two weeks ago and I had my first cocktail at the restaurant today in 9 months lol. The grapefruit crush was a perfect balance of sweet and sour with grapefruit infused vodka, sprite and grapefruit juice. Very refreshing on a warm day. So good I actually had two which I rarely do :-). I would have given the place four stars but our bartender was not that friendly. This will be a good go to place for anyone looking to grab a bite when going to The movies. Of all the dishes I tried tonight I would recommend the fries they are to die for.
(4)
Maurice R.
I have mixed feelings for DuClaws. This is probably one of the best places to eat at Arundel Mills. You like beer? They have beer (I recommend getting the sampler.) Some items are delicious (wings, burgers, couple entrees) and some are just OK. My biggest gripe is that menu is constantly changing (find something you like and it may not be there next time), but it's understandable I suppose. I find myself going less and less due to the casino crowd. Can't really fault them for that though. I wish they had more dessert options.
(4)
Michele K.
My boyfriend and I stopped in after a weeknight movie. Apparently they were just minutes from closing the kitchen. Our server was extremely friendly and helpful though and did not make us feel rushed. I feel the hostess should have indicated the bar would be open later but I couldn't find business hours when we left. The sliders were tasty but I think the shrimp slider should at least have two to three shrimp on it. It had one shrimp which looked lost on the slider bun. We tried the shrimp, mahi mahi, and crabcake. The crabcake also was solo, no lettuce, tomato, dressing which seems odd when the others were fully dressed. Good beer!
(3)
Franklin F.
I sat at the bar with a couple of friends for a few beers while we watched the NBA playoffs and the orioles on the TVs they had in the bar. I didn't eat any food during this visit. The house draft beer was pretty tasty. I have nothing bad to say about my experience at DuClaws.
(5)
Danielle K.
When we were moving to Baltimore, I came out here on a house hunting trip. Staying in the area I looked up this place and wanted to try it, but when I got here my realtor took me somewhere else and she was paying, so I didn't object! Fast forward a month later and we've been here just a day and are exploring our options. I suggest DuClaw for the family since my hubby loves beer (and I'm coming around) and we don't usually let our kids pick where we eat. (sorry kids!) We were here on a Wednesday afternoon for a late lunch/early dinner. Walked in from the mall and stopped at the hostess desk. Two ladies were there, both with their backs turned. After what seemed like an abnormally long time of waiting (but not so long that we decided to leave) and a waiter actually calling their attention to us, we were acknowledged and seated. We walked past the bar area, which seemed to be hopping and the place to be at that time. The place overall is clean, well-lit and nice. We were seated at our table and waited for our server. And waited. And waited. About 30 seconds from leaving, he shows, gets our drink orders and food orders because by that time we had already perused the menu and decided what we wanted. My husband order buffalo chicken strips, I ordered crab cake with slaw and caesar salad and both of our kids ordered mac n cheese. We really like mac n cheese in our family. Neither of my kids liked it, I tried it and thought it was pretty good. If I remember right it's more of a white cheese and that wasn't mentioned on the menu, which would have been a deciding factor for us had we known it was white prior to ordering. My crab cake was pretty good although I've been told since then to NOT order crab cakes here. Newbie mistake! My bad! My husbands chicken strips were good, although obviously not breaded in house and therefore not fresh at all. Standard American chain restaurant stuff here. The bread basket was really good! Fast forward a few hours and I am SICK. SICK SICK SICK. Puking, body aches, burning in the throat and stomach, diarrhea. SICK, dude. SICK. My husband had one of my crab cakes, so it wasn't that. No one else in my family got sick, and we were in very close quarters in a hotel room until our house was ready, so someone else would have gotten it if it were a virus. My final choice in the matter is the caesar salad. Which sucks, because caesar salad is one of my favorite things in the whole world, and now that's ruined. Sorry, DuClaw, we won't be back. And for the patrons, save your money and go elsewhere, unless you're looking for beer, the beer was actually good. Or maybe the bar side has better service and atmosphere, you could try that.
(2)
Bill H.
The worst microbrewery restaurant we've been to in years. Their porters are more crisp like IPAs and lack the traditional mouth feel. Both the Sweet Baby Jesus and the Bad xxx Porter included. In fact they actually were bitter. Where's the brewmeister? The crab cake had a bit more dark meat than expected. Sauce was a bit too spicy, but the same can be said for the chicken sandwich with bacon the DW had. We asked for unwiggly bacon and they burnt it as they didn't manage it on the grill, even after a second request. Should have taken a picture. Somewhere it must be written that the kitchen manager should be the restaurant manager, really? Maybe someone at the brewery should take notice of the lack of returning guests. Some day all the locals will have been through here once or know someone who ate here and were less than impressed. Though the chicken sandwich was removed from the bill, that is not enough to have us return. Hopefully they have a better meal and beverage provision in Columbia at the brewery.
(1)
TJ P.
I stopped by DuClaw for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Their spicy chorizo soup special was fantastic. Spicy, cheesy, with crisp tender vegetables and edamame, like they made it fresh for me. I also had a caesar salad with grilled chicken. So many restaurants screw up a simple caesar salad, but DuClaw didn't. Beer: good. Service: cheerful, polite, helpful.
(4)
Aleah M.
I come here so often and I just think the beer is FANTASTIC. Craig is the best manager ever and so attentive :) I love the staff and always have a good experience! Try the duck fat fries. Those suckers are banginnnn.
(5)
Tiffany H.
Service - Not bad Ambiance - I like the private little booths Food - Crab cakes had quite a bit of filler, which was disappointing. Price - Seemed a little high for what you get. Overall, this place was forgettable.
(2)
Molly T.
My husband and I have a little tradition: Drive to the mall, do a little shopping, head to DuClaw for food and drinks, then go to a movie across the hall at Cinemark (gives time to sober up after a DuClaw Sampler). I love DuClaw beer. Always unique and delicious choices to choose from. Really wish the brew house was closer to Baltimore City and not in the 'burbs.
(4)
Amy H.
We went at an off-peak time so the restaurant was pretty empty. This worked out great for us as our server was very attentive. We tried the sampler of all the beers and it was really, really great! I am particularly fond of Dirty Little Freak and Sweet Baby Jesus! - they were amazing!! The food was quite good as well and was complimented by the beer. All in all, a great experience.
(4)
Sarah P.
Restaurant was not busy at all yet still waited 40 minutes for food. When food did come out it was cold. We let the waitress know about the food and the wait to which she provided a flippant response and couldn't care less. Will not return.
Unlike my friend, Jessica F, I'm not much of a beer snob. However, I do have a love thing for Belgian beer. With that being said, I stopped in Duclaw Brewing Company for the first time after a rewarding day at work. What I did not know at the time was that Duclaw was going to debut a new beer called Repent. In case you are wondering, the Repent came with its own movie trailer. I'd give the trailer 3.5 out of 5 stars. While I did not get the Repent on this day, I ordered the Sawtooth, which is my favorite beer here for the moment. This Belgian White Ale comes with 4.8% abv alcohol content and is pretty smooth if I say so myself. I also got the chance to try out the Bare Ass Blonde Ale (5% abv), which was OK in my opinion. Oh yeah, that Repent beer I was talking about: 14.6% abv. That will be my first beer to try out upon the next visit. Since it was happy hour, the Crab Pretzel ($6.99 HH price) was a must, and it did not disappoint. The Crab Pretzel is a Bavarian soft pretzel smothered in crab dip and cheddar cheese then baked to perfection. Man, that appetizer went well with a couple of beers. I would definitely recommend the Crab Pretzel to those would like pretzels already. Next item on the conquered list was the Misfit Wings, Old Bay style. To put in bluntly, I was not a fan of the wings. Maybe it was the seasoning, but I would not get those wings again. That's OK though, the Crab Pretzel already won me over as far as food went. I will be back sometime soon, as I have other things I want to try out. Also, the employees were attentive and courteous, which is always a good sign for return business.
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Denise D.
I go to this brewpub/restaurant quite often, because it's thisclose to the Cinemark Egyptian and I go to a lot of movies. I used to absolutely love this place.... Don't get me wrong, the staff is great. Absolutely, positively fantastic, in fact. All the waiters and bartenders I've been served by have not only been friendly, but they're knowledgeable. (Seems the owner gives staff info sheets on new beers. Good idea, with the monthly new releases, but more on that in a bit.) Their burgers are lovely. The Arizona is my favorite, but there's a lamb-n-feta burger that may top it. BBQ blackberry wings are yummy, and they're a great deal during happy hour. As are the beers. This place gets really crowded on weekends, as you'd expect for a mall restaurant. It's bar area also gets packed during their monthly new release parties (usually the 2nd or 3rd Wednesday & Thursday of the month). But outside of those times you can pretty much grab a table anywhere. Then why only 3 stars? Two reasons, each one knocking off a star: 1) Menu Roulette: you like something on the menu other than the burgers and wings? It may not be there next time you visit. I'm guessing that a new chef has been going a little crazy with new ideas, but they introduce something (truffle oil popcorn, baked sweet potato, soft pretzels, yada yada)...and like the old song, "pffft, you were gone." Or, they start a new item like their smoked salmon flatbread, only to shave the amount of salmon bit by bit and switch to a deep fried flatbread instead of a warm flatbread. Yes, deep frying will warm anything up - stick your hand in a Fry Daddy if you don't believe me - but greasy flatbread only serves to remind me of the tastier flatbread that had gone before. 2) The apparent shift in management view of the place from cool brewpub to upper-crust brewpub. It's getting pricier and pricier to come here and eat. With all the other offerings in and around Arundel Mills Mall (not to mention around their other locations as well), they're edging close to pricing themselves out of the game. Oh, and they have a Pint Club: a great idea in theory, but at $65 bucks a year you need to drink a lot. I do. Don't judge me. (You can judge my DuClaw belly all you want, though.) However, the ads boast "special Pint Club member events", an annual members party.... Nup. Pity. My advice? *Definitely* sign up for their monthly release details, especially if you like freebies (sometimes a tshirt, sometimes a cool beer-related thing, but lately pint glasses), hit 'em during happy hour, and don't get attached to anything on the menu. Or you could just drink. Because the beer? Is awesome.
(3)
Jeremy M.
DuClaw is the BEST! If your like beer, this place is a must! My all time favorite is the Sweet Baby Jesus (chocolate peanut butter porter)!!!!!! The bbq wings we had were awsome and so was the chorizo and beef burger!!!
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Anna B.
Ok, I've been to at least 15 great places since my last review and I had to miss out on my sleep so I could rush home and give a detailed review on how bad it was. I am hoping this is just a one-time deal but I wouldn't know because we will never step foot in here again.... even for just beer. It's principle.... plain and simple.OMG I am soo tired but I must finish this. I will let everyone I know of my bad experience. I have no biases against this place... I wanted to love it. The diverse foodie menu so close to my house plus the brewed beer on site. What's not to "possibly" love, right? WRONG! Our waiter seemed like a very nice person but he seemed confused, like his head was somewhere else. He was very patient at first with us since my husband took his sweet-ass time trying to find something he wanted. We ordered our entrees and one for our 2 yr old girl. At the last minute we ordered an order of "Stupid Hot" wings to have come out before our entrees. The first thing that came out was my daughters buttered spaghetti noodles with Parmesan. Simple right? They came out with a pile of cold spaghetti noodle with Parmesan and 2 pats of individual butters..... yes, for us to mix in ourselves into the cold noodles. WTF? She's 2, otherwise I would've sent that back. Then our wings came. Big, hormone added wings came... nice flavor... medium heat but soggy and cold. We asked the waiter if this was the hottest. He basically said they they weren't "technically" the hottest but this heat was "pretty much" the same as "stupid hot" only stupid hot has "Siracha, or something." So out waiter didn't ask us but took it upon himself to give us something we DID NOT order. He "seemed" nice..confused... like I said so I didn't feel like complaining at this point so I didn't. Then my husbands bratwurst sandwich came (recommended by our waiter over the seafood cannelloni). The bun he said was rock hard, mustard was nice, sauerkraut reminded him of his childhood, and brat was dry. Then my burger came... looked awesome but when I assembled it with the chipotle aioli...took a bite, sooo dry. The meat was coarsely ground and although I ordered it "med well"... it still shouldn't be dry... I can cook, I know. so I had a big thick piece of dry burger meat. My Gouda wasn't even partially melted...WTF!? Game over! My fries couldv'e been warmer but they had a nice flavor. The vinegar aioli is recommended. Ok, so if my food review wasn't bad enough... here comes the worst part. Of course the waiter comes by and asks how everything is? My husband put it upon himself to let him know what's up... politely, of course. My husband explained how dry the burger was and before he did, explained that he didn't want any hand-outs.. just let someone know not to do it again. Our waiter seemed too be confused as if he didn't know what to do. At this point we were done and ready to go... waiter left...10 flipping minutes went by and nothing. I had to get up and find someone to find him for us. So finally he meets us at our table and says "Has my Manager come by your table yet?" My reply: "Umm, no" My husband is visibly upset and tells him he wants to pay now and leave. It took us at least 7 mins for us to leave to pack all our stuff up and go to the restroom...etc You would think this waiter would jump out of his skin to find the manager and save redeem himself. I mean, we didn't ask you to call your manager over but if you're going to tell us that we should've expected him over a long time ago and he's a no-show.... that just adds insult to injury. My Husband was more in a bad mood then I was over it that it ruined our very rare family night out of a normally busy work week. We are done with this place.... would've loved to have romanced this place longer but we will not be back nor will our friends or our business lunch/dinners. Way over priced for such obvious execution flaws and poor service. I just wasted 45 mins on this review. UGH!
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Kris L.
This was my first time at a Duclaw and I was very impressed. I expected a lame chain at a mall with bad service, but instead the bartenders were attentive and friendly and the drinks were great. Who can argue with Sweet Baby Jesus AKA the perfect beer representation of a peanut butter cup?! Overall I would come back late night at the bar if we were in the area. I had a great experience at Duclaw!
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Eric L.
I went here after shopping with friends at Arundel mills. Cheese cake factory was totally full, so this was the next best option for us. It's a beer place so we got a $10 sampler which had 6 little sample cups. We enjoyed sampling different types and we confirmed the guys like manly drinks, and the girls like girly drinks. It was good, but we didn't finish our drinks. The chocolate ones were too weird for us. We got a table and I felt like they made us wait forever, maybe it's because they can't even see us. We all ordered sliders and great appetizers. But when they came back like 10 minutes later and said they ran out of things. How do you run out of cheeseburgers and duck fries and tuna? Those are the most popular things! So you should know that they might run out of food on a Saturday night. It's tasty good but I felt like it was too expensive for the sliders and appetizers.
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Kat L.
So disappointed. Last time I had been here, about a year ago, the food was great! Today, I had suggested that a friend and I go there for lunch. We were the only customers and somehow, it took a good while until our food showed up. My duck fat fries were soggy and soaking in a pool of grease. My Arizona burger, bacon not fully cooked. My friend wasn't all too impressed either. Never again.
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Christine N.
I've been here a handful of times and the selection of food a great. The happy hour specials they offer are also decent. If you're indecisive about the beer, I would suggest getting a sampler with some friends. It's $10 with your choice of 6. If you like IPA drinks, like me, I recommend getting the HellRazer. There's also a XX IPA that is decent called XX Serum. The only bad quality in this restaurant is the service. I have no idea why, but it takes a long time to just get water... So if you are seated, look over the menu and decide on what you want. If you are undecided, you can't go wrong with their wings. I generally like to indulge in the beer and snack on appetizers when I come here. All in all, I would still come back because their beer is really good.
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Darrell K.
Good choices; but I always seem to steer to the hamburgers since I haven't got a bad one yet. Never tried any of their entree's since I like their sandwiches.
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Ashley G.
Been here a few times always great service!! Just noticed today the menu has been expanded. Tried the chorizo burger (spelling ?) Was so good would deff get it again. Very clean and great place to eat.
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Daisy C.
I'm not a huge beer fan, but DuClaw was a convenient choice when I was in the area for work travel. The food was on the oily side, but it was ok. The location is pretty awful however. Driving around the mall is a pain, and the movie theater crowd makes it difficult to find parking.
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Ololade A.
The service sucks!!!!! Didn't get seated for 10 minutes. We just stood their as this elderly host took care of this customer. It wasn't until he brought the manager came out did I mention that I wanted to be seated and the manager directed him to do so. About another 10 minutes went by before the waiter came out. Took our drink orders then left. He came back pretty quick. Then we ordered apps which the crab pretzel was bomb. A little filling but I got a box!!! I got the lunch special (1/2 sandwich& soup or salad) I got the steak with chimicurri sauce which was awesome and the ceaser which was awful and they gave me another dressing. The waiter then at the end was prompt in giving me boxes and extra sauces and such. A down fall is only 3 desserts which was a bummer. I might go back one I turn 21 to try the famous beer. Another thing I would like to try would be the calamari!
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Ashley W.
Atmosphere was separated into dining and bar area, so noise level didn't drown out the other. It was decorated well, and staff knew their stuff! Food was on point with so many creative options to choose from. I'm not a beer drinker but they had so many options I almost became one! They all had interesting names, flavors, logos, which would make any drinker happy. I'll definitly go back again, I have a few more menu items to try... overall, it's like a classier, more creative FRIDAYS menu.
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Angela R.
What can I say, awesome beer options AND veggie friendly food? I'm in! Only downside I've noticed is the food can be bland or "not so fresh" on some days.. but definitely always worth coming here for the beer. Waiters are friendly as well. If there is ever a line during busy hours, they will text you when your seats are ready, gives you some time to browse the mall :) Try the beer sampler!
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Sylvia B.
I always get the Arizona burger. Very good indeed. Presentation and the bacon is very crispy. It go very well with the duck fat fries. Will be trying the beer next time. Gotta love the names and variety.
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Rose A.
Came here a few weeks ago, forgot to take pictures. The service was great, our waitress was very knowledgable and helpful. Food and beer on the other hand were disappointing. Duck fat fries with gravy was too salty. Bruschetta was pretty good, not traditional style but still good. Turkey burger was mushy and grimy. My steak was ok, but too sweet. I got the beer sampler, too. Besides the bruschetta, we didn't even finished any of our foods or drinks. Should have listened to my friends and skipped this place and go to Victoria's instead. Needless to say, we went in hungry and left hungry.
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Dan H.
I love this place. Great beer, good food and respectful, friendly service. In my opinion, this is the best place to go in the mall.
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Scott M.
Had a long delay at BWI and ate Bfast and Lunch here. Mel(issa) was the supervisor and was very tolerant of me hogging a table for 10 hours. Beer was good. A lot of house brews I recommend the IPA. Had philly cheesesteak. A little dry but good, especially with the IPA. Friendly staff, all into sports and turning the game up.
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Quinton S.
Everything I had was good. I had the fish and chips meal. The fish was fall apart good and the drinks were tastes. Great movie theatre feel to the place with a great atmosphere. I definitely will be returning.
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Keith R.
There isn't a better place around that I've been to where u can watch the game, have a beer, and eat non bar food. The ahi tuna salad has too much pepper for my liking but is still good. Bacon jalapeños are delicious and any spot with duck fat fries is great. Beers are awesome especially the sweet Jesus.
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Lauren A.
After a few visits, I can say it's not all it's cracked up to me by the general consensus. I've come here and gotten a few different menu items, including a couple different burgers and their appetizer sampler. I haven't been impressed with much of anything. Not to say the food was bad, just nothing special at all. If I were looking for a place in the area with exceptional food at a reasonable price, I wouldn't come here. That said, I think this place is better suited for beer enthusiasts. I shared the beer sampler with a friend. Although it wasn't pricey, I wasn't stoked about any of it in particular. Service varies...I had a great server two visits ago, and a terrible one with a bad attitude the most recent trip. Nice atmostphere...sub-par everything else.
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Cheryl K.
I came here for dinner on a weeknight. There was a short wait but we were seated quickly, in 10 minutes rather than the 20-25 minutes that the hostess told us. Once my friend and I got to our booth we were ignored... for a very long time. Like, nearly 20 minutes. No one stopped by to get our drink order. Eventually, we got a hold of the manager who assigned a new waitress to our table. She was absolutely awesome- very attentive, quick, and friendly. Our entire meal was complimentary and I really commend the manager and waitress for turning an awful dining experience into a great one. The food was pretty good, but the beer was even better. Sweet Baby Jesus? Heavenly. We had the mezze appetizer, with stuffed grape leaves, hummus, pita bread, olives, and feta cheese. It, along with the pho we spotted on the menu, seemed a little out of place among the sandwiches and entrees, but whatever, it was delicious. For my entree, I had the grilled chicken sandwich with just lettuce, tomato, and onion (no sauce) and the chips. The sandwich was perfectly flavored and the portion was just right. The chips were fantastic as usual, perfectly salted and a great compliment to the sandwich. My friend had a half chicken, with fries, that came with a little dish of Sweet Baby Jesus-based barbecue sauce. My friend remarked that the chicken was great, with or without the sauce. In all, the food was good, the beer was great, and the management clearly wants all patrons to have a good dining experience.
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Ken N.
3 words - DUCK FAT FRIES!!! With that out of the way, onto the review - the beer, it was ok. I've had better, but I have a certain bias to beers brewed in the Pacific Northwest, and this was no where near their quality. With that said, the beer was good to drink, and I had 2. The best part of the experience for me was the food though. I had a Ahi Tuna slider and a Duck confit slider, with the duck fat fries. The fries were some o fthe most amazing fries I have ever had - the Ahi tuna slider was pretty amazing and the duck confit slider was only ok. The service was good, never leaving us wanting. Would I go back, since I'm only traveling here, no, but if I lived here I might stop by from time to time.
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Christy H.
This has been a fave restaurant of mine since we first moved here. The beers are excellent. You can't go wrong with their fresh chips and a burger. The crab pretzel is a little too salty for my taste. Good place to go!
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Gary H.
Wow. They have really stepped up their menu since the last time I visited. It's a bit more expensive, I think, and some of their old "favorites" are not longer on the menu, but overall it has changed for the better. The beer is still incredible. The food is better. DuClaw is now arguably my favorite place in Hanover. A little secret: You can still order some of the now-off-menu older items, such as the As Yet Unnamed Crab Cake Sandwich.
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J. Paul W.
Great beer, great food, great service. Their growler fills are reasonably priced as well
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Nina U.
This is a Bel Air, Maryland microbrewery so even though it's in a commercial huge outlet mall, I'm a fan! There are four locations in the state. I like the outside patio and bar area. Service is always good, drinks are good and food is delicious! Beer is pretty good too but I'd rather have the mixed drinks. I wish they would re-do the inside seating area. It seems very closed off when you're sitting against the window and service can be hit or miss because they can't see you and forget about you. The wait can also be super long on a busy night which is why I usually end up on the bar side or outside. All of the food I've had is pretty good but I always go back to my favs, Seared Ahi Tuna and Bruschetta!
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Erin R.
This is a review for their BWI location. I came early to the airport to have time for a decent lunch. I'm glad I gave myself two hours before my flight because lunch did take a full hour even with only me ordering an entree salad. My salad was so disappointing! Grilled chicken with pecans, apples, blue cheese over greens. What really bummed me out was the greens. Iceburg lettuce! No self respecting restaurant serves an entree salad with only iceburg lettuce. The chicken portion size was good, but the seasoning was lacking so overall it was an extremely bland salad. Not worth the $12.
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Lee S.
I'm on the road a lot and every time I'm in the Baltimore area I stop here for their happy hour. I usually get whatever is on nitro, but prefer the Porter, which is bold and not too hoppy. They make their own beers and some of their seasonals can be quite adventurous. They also sell cool looking growlers and I see lots of regulars getting them refilled. I love their wings. They are big and the sauces have a nice blend of flavor. I usually get the hot and carolina sauces. The blue cheese dipping sauce appears home made with large pieces of blue cheese. Celery is always fresh. If you want to experience a nice, inexpensive happy hour after a hard day of work I highly recommend this place. The only thing that prevents me giving it 5 stars is its location - Arundel Mills can be a brutal place to find parking and you may have a substantial walk to get there from the parking lot.
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Les C.
I was relocated to an unspecified location near the DC area for several months during the election period of 2012, and let me tell you.... Once I found DuClaw's I wanted to take up a permanent residency! I mean right there in the restaurant!!!! on the floor even, it didn't matter! I was in love from first sip! Mysterium ended up being my poison of passion. And when football is on any of their 548 TV's, any burger on the menu is a measly $5 and the home fried chip basket is never ending! Go to this place, go often!! One word of caution... Have a good workout regime already in place, cause this fine establishment will reek havoc on your waistline!! Oh yea, buy a growler and take the goodness home with ya! try not to drink it on the way home though. It could get costly, or worse.
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Sarah S.
This is my stop while in Baltimore, but am amazed at how it's slipping. Food isn't cooked, waitstaff over worked to the point it took 20 min to order my beer on a Wednesday night. Think I may need a new routine.
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Tee B.
Been here many times. Its solid "B" for basic. Not bad//not great -- clean, easy to get to (but jammed in a crowded mall). Food basic.
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Joe M.
Went for lunch to meet a friend. We got there at 1:30. There was no one at the host stand. A few minutes went by before a server walked through and said she would be right with us. Another several minutes passed before someone finally sat us. From there the service just stayed slow. My friend ordered chicken tacos and I ordered the fish tacos. I also ordered portobello fries as an appetizer. After about 30 minutes our tacos came to the table along with some sliders we didn't order. I explained this to our server and she promised to get us our portobello fries right out. By the time they arrived we were done with our meals and I asked for them to be boxed up. Our server offered an apology, but didn't offer to take them off the bill. I think that would have been the right thing to do. When it was all said and done, I spent $48 on two iced teas, two orders of mini tacos and an appetizer we never ate. This was a very unsatisfactory.
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Kimberly M.
Nice and attractive but not always attentive servers, good selection of drinks, decent food. I probably wouldn't return. Its way too loud for me to even have drinks with friends.
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Jeffrey H.
A nice brewpub with a tasty standard selection of American food, with a wider, more creative selection than your standard chain restaurants. A great choice if you are in the Arundel Mills area, although nothing that would be worth driving from farther away specifically to go to.
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Cybil S.
This place is great! Some friends and I hit this joint before a movie and all had stellar meals and service. The slider menu is epic. I had the Ahi, Mahi Mahi, Turkey, and Crab Cake (I was in MD of course I did!). The crab cake wasn't my favorite but was good. The other three was stellar though. I recommend removing a lot of the inside of the bun. It's too dense for the amount of meat on the slider, but once you gut it it's perfect bun to burger ratio. For $1.50 I upgraded to the duck fat fries OMG!!! I snagged some of my friends au jus from her French dip and it was magical. I'm from LA so I can't speak to price of the area, but the food was cheap compared to what I'm used to for the quality. I'd totally go back.
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Erika T.
Duck fat fries! Duck fat fries! Three words that sounded like music to my ears and heaven on my tongue. My kids and I had dinner here before our movie for the first time and we loved it! The fries with their three dipping sauces, my favorite the white truffle were delightful! The Brewhouse burger was juicy and with bacon (an additional cost) was worth the 6 miles I did the day before! My sons grubbed on the calamari and LOVED it. Their wings were great, but the mild was too spicy for my kids, but were fine for ME! And then the beer, Euforia, a brown beer with a toffee finish to it was wonderful. I am going back to buy this for my own drinking pleasure. Service was awesome and Colin our waiter was great! For being inside a mall, I was impressed. DuClaw has a kids menu, but my kids did not eat from it because it was boring and frankly, they preferred the appetizers I ordered for them as their meal. Beer, fries, burgers and wings, this girl calls that heaven!
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Bethany L.
I found the apps more appealing then the menu itself. Was not impressed with the beer myself, but that's not to say it isn't decent. This isn't a place I would return to.
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Supriya M.
Friday night and a party of 6 - you better call ahead! There was a line when we got there but our table was ready. The service was very good. The beer selection is pretty good. The grapefruit margarita on the other hand, needed to be less sweet - MUCH less sweet. It was like I was drinking sugar water. We ordered one of each slider - the blackened mahi and crabcake ones were the only ones that were good. The sweet jesus burger was below average - the patty was a costco patty with a slice of safeway cheese (I buy that gouda all the time!). The duck fat fries were good and so were the regular fries. All in all, everything was ok, nothing memorable.
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Allen B.
Good menu and good beer.
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John E.
Decent beer at decent prices which is a good start. Beer release parties are what earn this place four stars. My opinion is the food needs to come down in price or the portions need to be bigger for 5 stars.
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Nate M.
There aren't many other great bars in the area since its so built up with chain restaurants, but this place really stands out. Not only is it an oasis in the sea of mediocrity, but their beers are excellent. Its great to be able to go there on a random night and sample from an ever rotating lineup of customly crafted brews. I'd highly recommend going for one of their beer releases. They have a release almost every month (wed/thurs night starting at 6pm), and if you sign up on their website and join their mailing list (for free), you can print out a barcode and get a free gift. Its usually a glass- the deal is awesome! My whole cabinet is full of the glasses from DuClaw- and each is branded with the beer and the year.. so even when they re-release an old beer, you get a newly styled glass. I've only gone for dinner a couple times, but the food has been decent. The happy hour food specials are good, but the happy hour beer prices are even better. I'll be back! Parking kinda sucks at this mall, so try to go a bit early to give yourself some time to find a space.
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Niecey P.
I have never been to a restaurant where they send you a text message to let you know your table is ready! Their food was delicious. I had the crab cake sliders they are practically perfect. I didn't quite care for the dijion mayo sauce they put on them (and it was quite a bit of the sauce; it was on both parts of the bun) but other than that I'd recommend this place! They also have quite an interesting selection of beers such as the Sweet Baby Jesus; a chocolate peanut butter porter
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J C.
The beer here is most excellent, especially their Sweet Baby Jesus (a peanut butter chocolate stout). The food here is pretty mediocre. I'd recommend sticking to the cheeseburger or the wings for the best value.
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Jessica M.
I've eaten at DuClaw a number of times and generally the food is really good. However the last time I went with two of my coworkers a roach climbed up the booth. The waiter (who was great from start to finish) was understandably embarassed, but the manager just seemed annoyed that we cared there was a health hazard. When we explained what happened (because she approached us saying "what's the problem ladies?") she said it was a known problem. So if you KNOW about something as disgusting as roaches, why would you not take care of that. That will make people SICK. It makes me sad because I will never go back even though I like the food. I just can't risk unsanitary conditions.
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Todd B.
We landed in Baltimore after a long flight with no food. Near the airport yelp had good reviews of this brewery. Nothing sounded better than good local beer. Let's start with the beer deserves 5 starts. We had the sampler - 14 brews and they were excellent. Usually a brewery has 6 or so beers and only a few are good. In this case 12 were great, 2 were ok. The only problem was we were hungry too. Pretzel appetizer, Miso Tuna, Ahi Salad, and the tacos. My 11 year old thought the tacso would have been great if they left out the chicken. I just call that bad food. Bottom line: if you want great beer, go here. Just don't go hungry.
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Leah L.
This place was great!!! the food was great and the drinks were great!!! if we are back in this area, we will eat here again!!! I am not a beer drinker, but Sweet Baby Jesus.. I could drink that beer
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J S.
Husband had the Stuffed southwestern peppers which were amazing! I ordered the special: salmon, but it wasn't fully cooked and I had to send it back. Took much too long to get it back; everyone was finishing up their meals when mine returned. Beers are really good! We had 11 people in our party and most were very happy with their food.
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Katie H.
Had lunch here in a Sunday. No problems with parking, got the 14 beer flight was quite good and so was the food!! If you get their exile beer, be warned it's experimental and ours tasted like toothpaste....
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Bruce F.
Blackberry wings were fantastic. Perhaps best i have ever had. Good bar and beer selection. Friendly staff. A+
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Shannon M.
I'm friends with some hardcore DuClaw devotees. They are far more into beer than I am, which may have explained the differential between their love for it and mine. The last few times we'd been I can't say I was impressed by the food. They must have a new chef or new management or something, because my experience over the weekend was a complete 180. Appetizers were the bruschetta, which my friend liked and the duck fat fries with gravy and cheese for us. It was basically a ducky version of poutine-lovely. Dinner was: the sweet potato flatbread and goat cheese salad for me. The flatbread was perfectly seasoned and the cheese and sweet potatoes' flavor worked so well together. The salad was nice as well. My vegetarian friend had the Beet Bourguinon and was extremely pleased with it. Not often you find creative vegetarian food in a non-vegetarian restaurant, so big points for that. My other friend had the pho, which she enjoyed. My friends had the beer, which I know from previous visits to be solid, But beer's not my thing, so I had the hot apple cider with caramel vodka and the salted caramel hot chocolate. Both were very tasty. I was really impressed at how much DuClaw has stepped up their game in the kitchen. In previous visits it seemed that their focus was all on the beer, with the food as an afterthought. The depth and creativity of the menu has really improved. I would definitely recommend a visit if you are in the area.
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Will G.
I've been here and had ok service in the bar area, but today takes it. Football Sunday. Waitress basically disregarded us once one of our two patrons said he would not have another beer because he had to drive. The other waitress was consumed with what was happening in the football games, and literally spent 7 minutes glued to one of the games. Unsat, to say the least.
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Annamaria B.
Amazing food pretty good service. Always busy, and the prices can be a little high. We will definitely be back. Crab flat bread is amazing.
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Yoo-Jin K.
The DuClaw Brewing company was a bit of a disappointment. In regards to menu descriptions and the reality of the dishes- DuClaw deceives and disappoints. I ordered the Brisket Sandwich, which was described as a sandwich with brisket, sriracha-blackberry sauce, onions, lettuce, tomato, on sourdough bread. What I assumed would be an elegant dish turned out to be an enormously portioned sandwich with two huge squares of thick bread (in which the bottoms were soggy from the sauce) with a bunch of brisket cubed up inside of it. The appetizers were a-okay, nothing special, and the general attentiveness and service of the waiter was sub-par and quite mediocre. Perhaps this is a place to go for some drinks and maybe some carefully chosen appetizers and duckfat fries, but for certain menu items I would give a head shake of disapproval.
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Courtney K.
Bottom Line: Good grub and grog but you have to fight Arundel Mills parking. DuClaw definitely has some good brews. I'm a fan of most of them and love that they offer flights so I can reacquaint myself with the brews on each visit if I so choose. Also, DuClaw does offer several seasonal beers at a time so the flight is a good way to check those out without committing yourself to an entire pint. Euphoria and Dirty Little Freak are among my favorites. I also find their food to be good overall. Since I usually fill myself up with beer I like to share the Crab Pretzel or nibble on a few of the sliders. I like that there are five or six sliders to choose from and you can mix and match - my favorites are buffalo shrimp and the classic cheeseburger. They even add a little stack of fires with the sliders which is a nice touch. DuClaw has indoor and patio seating. You can smoke cigarettes and cigars on the patio which is a total drawback for me but I suspect other people will really enjoy that. I would most certainly go to DuClaw more often if the closest one wasn't located at Arundel Mills. Not only is Arundel Mills a total cluster, DuClaw sits where the parking lot is "thin" (not very deep so very few spots out front) which means you need to be prepared to hike in. It's also located between Muvico and Chevy's and near Dave & Busters so there is lots of competition for parking. I find this to be a bad design on the mall's part and its unfortunate that DuClaw finds themselves situated here.
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Victoria G.
Service: On Point Food: Tasty and came out swiftly Price: Reasonable Now that we got that out the way, this place was nice. Before seeing "Straight Outta Compton", we decided to eat here since it was right next to the theater. I ordered a pink lemonade cocktail and Jason couldn't decide what he wanted to drink. Our waiter explained that they brewed their own beer and that they provide samples. Free beer samples! Who would turn that down? We didn't, but we should've. We are NOT beer drinkers and quickly realized that mistake after the first sample shot. Quick tip: if you love beer, come here for here free samples! (See picture below ) I ordered the soft pretzel burger ( without the ham and various cheeses ) and there homemade potatoes chips. Everything was delicious but the juices of my burger made my bread soggy :( (which is why I removed one star) Jason ordered chicken feta wrap it was tasty! P.S. his fries were off the chain. Bottom line : I would come here again, I would just order another bun to prevent soggy bread :)
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Jeremy K.
Food: I had the stacked pretzel burger and as a burger snob, it was freaking amazing. I put ketchup on every burger and this is the first one I ever had that was so full of flavor that I did not add any. Had the Mac and cheese bites as an appetizer and they did not disappoint. Price: comparable Service: our server, Maggy?, was super nice and attentive. They did miscook my wife's steak, but they corrected it and we're very apologetic about it. Atmosphere: this is in the Arundle Mills outlet mall, which is awesome, and we specifically chose this restaurant because it looked more laid back and less crowded than others around it. Very open and comfortable.
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Ruth C.
Three and a half stars for probably my second favorite brewpub in the greater DMV area. The chips and duck fat fries are almost equally addicting. Lots of seating, but especially crowded around TVs. Service was fine even though they were pretty busy, and the burgers were cooked to the requested temps. Future hit list: clams chorizo, portabello fries, fried peppers and pickles, crab pretzel, gravy fries, jerk chicken lettuce boats, crab / apple / white bean chili, fig & gorgonzola flatbread, bad moon pork belly sandwich, short rib pepperjack panini, cuban, french dip.
(4)
GT W.
Next door to the enormous Egyptian Cinemark movie theater inside the gargantuan suburban sprawl of the Arundel Mills mega mall complex. Interior is drab, undecorated, almost like temp space in the mall. Main dining room is sit-down only. There is a sports bar attached with patio seating. Not a complete dinner menu if eating at the bar area. Still, everything for food from burgers to paninis to buffalo wings. Had the eggplant panini. It was pretty decent. Beers can all be ordered within a sampler flight. Can do 6 at a time or all of them at once for $18 or something. Beers available were all house beers. Only 3-4 seasonals and then their year-round core brands. The Bad Moon Porter was light years better than their other offerings. Most of the beers were sweet and very alcoholic. Interesting place to drop by if unfortunately stuck in the mega mall complex.
(3)
Wai W.
The four of us came to shop and wanted to enjoy a meal here but unfortunately we stood at the host/hostess station for more than 10 minutes while staff walked past us like we didn't exist. Not a single person even asked if we were being assisted or a simple hello and someone will be with us shortly. We cannot give you a rating of their food or additional services as we decided to go elsewhere to spend our hard earned money where they would pretend to enjoy serving. As we began to leave the host finally appeared but it was too late as we just didn't care. The food and service most likely would be the same as the host/hostess is any restaurant's first impressions. I will never attempt to visit this establishment in the future as there are so many restaurants that would be happy to accept my hard earned money. Unfortunately cannot leave a no star since one is the minimum.
(1)
Kat W.
food is delicious and pretty diverse. I would give it a better rating ,but our server took, I kid you not , an hour to bring us refills on drinks and also got the orders incorrect. we didn't send the food back, because everything I've gotten here in the past is tasty and it didn't disappoint. but really. we were served food without even having beverages yet and the waitress made a point of ignoring us even though the drink station was directly behind our table. I'd stick to the bar area , it's friendlier and quicker.
(3)
Justin M.
Big portions of pretty decent food for a brewing company. Obviously the beer here is the thing to do so we opted for flights and were not disappointed.
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Charley C.
The Cuban Sandwich has some of the right ingredients, but really misses the mark with the bread. I though they use subway as a model. Very disappointing french roll. The rib appetizer was baked to tenderness and well sauced. The Stuffed Jalapenos were quite zingie! nice. All in all average.
(3)
Janine H.
Was shopping, so we decided to try this place. This is my first and last time at this place. The service was horrible, they ran out of sweet tea, messed up my brownie sundae with a stale brownie. Food not good at all. I dont know what the other reviewers were eating but IT WAS A VERY BAD EXPERIENCE
(1)
Thomas P.
Serum was a very good heavy IPA. Good bite. The high alcohol gave it a bit of a sweetness to it. Definitely didn't have a burn factor. Very nice. I ordered the Jambalaya for dinner. First, this thing was very spicy. Nice! I had a good sweat going. It was overall very tasty. Peppers, onions, rice, chicken, shrimp, and sausage. Now, the menu says andouille sausage and if it is, it's not a good version at all. It really just tasted like a generic kielbasa-type so that was disappointing. Also, I wouldn't call this Jambalaya. It was good. It had similar ingredients. But it wasn't a Jambalaya. Maybe call it a bunch of hot good stuff over rice. Either way I enjoyed it.
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Nancy N.
We went here once with our group of friends and enjoyed it every much. You can get a 16 beer sample of all their beers for about $20 and it's awesome. Definitely can share this with someone else. The food here is also good. Unique place. It just sucks it's far.
(4)
Johnson T.
I love craft beer. 4stars because the beer is amazing, however, when in the restaurant, service could have been a little better. Boo.
(4)
Jerry S.
Stopped in for needed refreshment after crawling the mall for a new wallet, and to watch the second half of the Skins game, Nice modern decor. Sat at the bar, where it was happy hour during game time. The bartenders were friendly and informative, so I got the $9 sampler. Should have done the numbers, 6 x 5 oz is almost two pints! All the brews were true to type, cleanly made, and tasty. My favorite was the Hellrazer IPA, hoppy with some additional flavors. Beware the Serum, tastes like a regular IPA but 9% alcohol! Sliders were 2/$5 so I got the ahi and the crab cake, respectively delicious and pretty good for a standard versus Eastern Shore jumbo lump. Pretty good fries, too. I noticed that six packs and growlers were also available. Very nice place, worth a stop after a tough day shopping.
(4)
Marisa B.
Had dinner at DuClaw last night. Overall a pleasant and fun experience but I do have a couple gripes. My husband and I arrived a little after 5:00 and the restaurant was fairly empty. We were seated on the side that shares floor to ceiling windows with the mall concourse. It wasn't horrible by any means, but we would have preferred the better seating within the restaurant especially considering there weren't many people there. Only other "complaint" would be that my crab pretzel was not good in my opinion. But other Yelpers have raved about it. Some things we loved about DuClaw: my husband ordered the short rib pepper jack panini and it was excellent. We shared the 14-beer flight of all the beers on tap, and we really enjoyed a lot of them. It was a great value at $19.99 for 14 5 oz. samplings. Our favorites were Sweet Baby Jesus, Misery, and Bare Ass Blonde. Our waitress was friendly, and service was great. Enjoyed a walk around the mall and to the casino after dinner. Would definitely return if we're ever in the Arundel Mills area again.
(3)
Amber R.
Had a great experience at DuClaw! Checked it out bc we wanted to avoid the big chains. Sat in the bar area and started talking to one of the employees who was in having dinner (good sign). He was great! He took us through a 6 beer sample! Beer flavors like you have NEVER tasted before! Food was good as well!! We had crab pretzel (the bomb). I had duck fat fries, a crab cake slider, and a shrimp slider for my meal. My husband had the pretzel burger. Food was flavorful, cooked well, and exceeded expectations. Our server left a little to be desired personality wise, but she kept up with the service. Great experience!! In fact, I'm back tonight for round 2 before heading home and remembered to write this review :)
(5)
Rahab K.
From the moment we walked in, we knew we had a right choice, this review is solely based on the bar alone, A++ for service! The bartenders here are extremely friendly and are very attentive! Even thought the bar was busy, we still got prompt service! And just for that and the wide selection on beer they have in stock, I will definitely be back! I had the sweet baby Jesus, the neon gypsy and the bare a** blonde, if you ever visit this place, the bar is definitely the place to be
(5)
Ashley K.
1 star only for good beer! Boyfriend waited 31 minutes from the time credit card was taken until he could actually sign his copy to pay. Ants everywhere, Chesapeake tots are some fried up tots you lose off your chopstick in a gross white swimming pool liquid with a little bit of cheddar cheese floating around you are supposed to dip it in. Crab flatbread would almost be good but then you remember you are in Maryland and this imitation type crab you are eating is an impostor! I suppose this is what you ask for by visiting a place attached to an outlet mall? I hope all other duclaw brewing places are better - do the beer justice!
(1)
Desbah B.
Did you know that I really do not care to shop? If and when I do, it's always for specific items, for I just don't waste my free time in stores. However, my teenagers love to shop. They enjoy it. Well as long as the kids are not in front of televisions, and if they are being social while having fun (in person I may add), then I tolerate them being in malls. But wait... It gets better. DuClaw Brewing Company in located in an outlet mall. So, while my daughters are able to buy skirts for litterally under three dollars, I can endulge in my five dollar brewrey beers! Then, it seems as if the whole Arundel Mills Mall is on sale, so every store that the teenagers were in had some sort of deal going on, and they were buying clothes and shoes that they actually could use. They can actually try on anything and every item their hearts desired. In the meantime, I could take my time sipping on the DuClaw flight of beers. My friend and I split the bill down the middle; we each paid under nineteen dollars. I was a happy customer. The only ones more elated than I was were my teenagers. Score. Happy kids. Content Mom. It's a win-win situation. Back to the review at hand: I liked this DuClaw location. The atmosphere is nice. The patio is clean. The workers are attentive. The beverages are delicious. Try as many as you can.
(3)
LR G.
Bar Tenders are the best thing about this place. We have been coming here for years. Beers are spot on. Food okay. Service always has been very good (in the bar). I watched the bar tenders juggling, but composed. Tim and Jason were amazing and actually cared. Too bad the tap take over was canceled. If it weren't for the them we would have walked. Let alone have dinner. Nicely done guys! !!! They get 5 stars
(4)
Rebeca F.
Love to stop in and try some craft beer. The menu is pretty good, too!
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Troy T.
Dish was perfectly prepared! Appetizers were extremely fast and delicious! John, the waiter was great and very knowledgeable. Our day started off trying to celebrate a great friend's birthday and was quickly going down hill. DuClaw turned it around!!! Great place; great service; try it!!! This was the Maryland (Arundel Mills location)
(5)
Tiffany L.
Awful. Rock hard French dip sandwich. Au jus was extremely dark and when I smelled and tasted it it tasted like soy sauce......... Roast beef and a slap of cheese in the middle. Irritated.the bread was rockkkkkk hard. We asked them to fix it, the bartender took it back. She said it happens often. Then when I get the new bread it was extremely soft.. Then a few minutes later it got hard again. I dunno if anyone else does this but I've had microwaved banh mis before and it'll be soft at first but then then rock hard. I couldn't help but think the French dip bread was microwaved. Extremely disappointed in my sandwich.
(1)
Charlie V.
I haven't received bad service at this location and will continue to go there when I can. Duclaw makes my absolute favorite beer, Serum, which is their double IPA, and the most unique double I have ever had. It's quite strong, and not to be trifled with (if Coors Lite is your favorite beer, Serum is not for you, but you might like the Bare Ass Blonde!) I would recommend Serum to any IPA lover. Duclaw is always coming out with new concoctions and most of them are very good. The growlers are a little expensive for the initial purchase, but they're nicer than most. Refills are reasonable, ranging between 11 and 15 dollars from what I recall, and they will refill a growler purchased elsewhere, no problem. Food- Entrees are hit or miss. I like the buffalo chicken panini, French dip, and most of the appetizers. Come for the beer and try the macaroni cheese balls or chicken tenders. Ya can't go wrong :-)
(4)
Skye A.
Really Bad! Stopped in here after hearing so much about it, seemed convenient since its at the mall and parking is free. For a place that it's supposed to differ from others and that represents the Maryland area, I was not impressed at all. From the minute you arrive, the ambiance is not great. Service seems unmotivated and not clean cut by any means. Service...well, there is something about a server with a very long and unclean beard. I really don't enjoy it, some level of personal hygiene and first impression concept should be considered. Food was plain, there is nothing extra ordinary about it. We ordered the burger and chicken, both were extremely, distasteful. Fries were soft, under cooked and unseasoned. Chicken, not cooked as well either, which is of concern. Beers are OK, nothing spectacular per say, there are better places in the city. Prices are reasonable, although, for over $15.00, bacon should be at least cooked nicely and crispy. Perhaps 2 strips would be good! Place is over prices and lacks quality, I certainly would not return.
(1)
SoCal F.
I like it: The beers are good; there a lot of choices so it helps to know what you like because the styles are risky they go big. This means there's a good amount of them you may not like at all, but there's also a good amount that you'll really like. The sampler is always fun to get. The food is creative too, mostly regular meals with some sort of twist that makes it interesting. Prices are average.
(4)
Daniel C.
This DuClaw location is located in Arundel Mills Mall near the movie theater. The main selling point is the beer, and they have many varieties to choose from and you should be able to find something you'll enjoy. Sweet Baby Jesus, a peanut butter porter, is particularly decadent but can be too much for some people. We were waiting for a movie so we sat down to eat in the large dining room. It is pretty nice with tall booths for privacy, although half the dining room does face the large windows on the mall side. The food can be really hit or miss here. The burgers and flatbreads are fine, but they seem to stretch themselves too far sometimes. We ordered some Hop Chips as an appetizer, which were very crispy and enjoyable, but we were almost done before we realized there was no flavor of Hops. Either they screwed up the order or they're not worth the extra dollar. The Catfish Fingers were pretty greasy and bland, and the tamales were unmemorable. But we did have several beers.
(3)
Vino L.
Called for take-out after nine and the rep seemed uncertain of how to accept and process a to-go pick-up order. After I hung up, I knew I should have requested that she jot down my name and number. I hurried in after a long day at the office just ready to pay and grab dinner. I was told they were out of one of the entrees I ordered, so I had to select another one. I had to sit at the bar and wait 20 plus minutes for my to-go order to be cooked. On an ordinary night, this wouldn't have been an issue but it kinda defeated the purpose of calling ahead, placing a to-go order, and picking it up.
(2)
Carolyn C.
Crab pretzel is the best here! Also, if you are looking to sit in the bar, please ask for Jason! He is the best bartender!
(5)
Kimberly K.
DuClaw gets 5 stars for dranks and 1 (very sad) star for food = 3 stars it is, ha! I came here the other night with a friend and got food for the first time. We ordered two apps to share: Buffalo Chicken Tenders (mild, hot, hotter, or stupid hot) and Mini Tacos (beef short rib, fish, or chicken). We ordered "stupid hot" tenders - mad disappointing! They weren't even spicy, and the fries they came with - I was super excited because I subbed duck fat fries - were disgusting. Double UGH. The fish tacos were ok. The waiter told us they were "incredible" so we had high expectations, but they were mediocre at best. THEM DRANKS DOE - soooooooo good. Expensive but WORTH IT! The Lemon Crush was ridiculous. I would've gladly dropped another $8 on that. Take my rec and skip the food! Go straight to the bar and hit up their AMAZING beer and cocktail selection.
(3)
Ben O.
I love their apps because they're perfect to share. They never fail to put out a good sandwich and fries (the chips are good too). Be sure to get a couple samples of their beer (they give 3 per table) to get the perfect one for your meal. I like beer and food and this place does them both right for me.
(5)
Chad C.
An antipasto with more pasta than an Olive Garden special. Waiter completely unapologetic. My first bad experience here but will be a lasting experience.
(1)
Jennifer R.
Went for happy hour. Had a excellent cider recommended by the server. Crab pretzel was only $5 which was nice for happy hour. It wasn't what I expected bc it wasn't pretzel shape but still delicious.
(4)
Perry K.
This review is for the beer only... If you are a beer fan, then you'll love this place but if you prefer hard liquor over beer, then you might not like this place. We did the 6 5oz samples of beer for $10 and one of it was the hyped up Sweet Baby Jesus which is made of chocolate and peanut butter. Chocolate and peanut butter, what isn't there to like? Well ... definitely not as a beer. If this is your first time here, I would recommend getting the beer sampler first before committing to a full glass of beer that you might not want to finish.
(3)
Chasatie H.
New to the area and love burgers and beer! Burger was delicious!! Great beer selection! We will be back!
(4)
Eric L.
I was pleased with everything. The service was on-point, the food tasted fresh and everything was served in a timely manner. I can't speak about the beer. I didn't have any. Prices were decent for the serving size as well.
(5)
Hannah H.
My husband and I stopped by here while wandering around Arundel Mills. We ordered the special, the Seiteki Hotto Shrimp, a Crab Pretzel (Bavarian soft pretzel topped with crab dip, cheddar cheese, and baked), the Fresh Misfit Chips (a basket of housemade potato chips), and a Pepperjack Charbroiled Burger. The crab pretzel was pretty good as the pretzel was soft and the crab dip, while a little on the salty side, was creamy and plentiful - very rich and a nice little spread for the pretzel itself. The shrimp was beer battered fried, and it had a tangy creamy sauce with it on a bed of greens. The chips were like kettle chips, and came with a variety of dipping sauces, but I preferred it with ketchup. The burger, I wasn't a fan of, as it was more on the bland side. Service was friendly, and I'm glad I was able to check this place out! +Crab Pretzel
(3)
Nichole N.
Average, average, average. Saw the amount of reviews and thought, "must be good." I was so disappointed. Service was good, place is clean, but food is like typical bar food with fancy descriptions that lead you to believe it's not just bar food. Example: "Chesapeake dippin tots" = tater tots with a side of cheese sauce. "Mac N Chz bombs" = heavy battered, lightly flavored, fried balls mac n chz and "duck fat fries"= fries that taste no different than average fries. We had to send them back twice because they came out luke warm. Finally on the third try, they did come back hot but also a dark charcoal color. Finally, we got the "Misfit wings." Not sure why we decided to go on a fried frenzy this evening but that's aside from the matter. The wings were very average as well. We will not be back.
(2)
Ryan K.
Good beer, Horrible location! I recently visited this brewery just long enough to snap a quick picture while driving by. Needless I felt like I was at Disney World after driving around the mall area for over an hour trying to find a parking spot. I gave up as I was already pissed off over the parking. I mean having a truck I'm sure i could've went redneck and created my own parking spot after jumping over a few curbs, but then i'd be liable of getting my vehicle towed. I've never seen nor been to a brewery that was soo freaking packed in around everything else. I don't know when I will return for fear of driving 3 hrs from Virginia Beach only to not find any parking in the area again. Perhaps I'll continue to buy the beer from the local Total Wine and Beer. **Overall I don't know how much room they have inside but this place but it looks to be limited when it comes time for expansion due to being in the mall surrounded on all sides. They defiantly need to relocate to a building of their own to a not so crowded place. Happy Parking!!
(1)
Sara H.
The food was decent at best (a Cobb salad) but the beer was ice cold and the IPA was hoppy. The issue was poor (slow) service and at the airport that's never acceptable. I waited 25 minutes before flagging down the waiter to bring me a salad, and then he brought me the wrong one. Next time I'll simply do fast food inside the terminal rather than risk being late for my flight.
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John L.
Went here on a Tuesday before our movie. All day happy hour on Tuesdays is an awesome deal. They have a good selection of beers at a great price. The very knowledgeable and helpful waitress described the beers and even brought out a few samples for us. Just awesome service. Will be visiting again.
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Christine A.
Du Claw might be slightly confused about its identity. Is it a gastropub? Is it kind of gourmet. Are they trying to be a little edgy? I have no clue, honestly. I've been here 4 times in the last 4 years, and every visit I somehow psych myself up to there because I can't remember what I ate last time...but it must have been.... Maybe there is a reason why I never remember my experience. Maybe it's because most of their food has always been mediocre. It fills you up, and you get on with your day. It's not really some place where you tell your friends to go. Their brews are okay to pretty good. I always go for hefeweizen and stout-type beers, and this last batch of pints I got was spot on. If you're the kind of person that just likes any bar food with decent beer, try this place out. If you like great food and great brews...look elsewhere.
(3)
Crystal C.
I'm a huuuuuge fan of their craft beer . I love this location as well . The food is awesome and the menu changes seasonally. Great chill place to have a few brews and a bite to eat!
(5)
Chris T.
The food is pretty good here, there is never a long wait, and the beer is of course the main draw.
(4)
Michael B.
I was very surprised by my experience at DuClaw Brewing Co. I was only in the area temporarily, but people I know hyped of the places, so I actively sought out the restaurant. To my dismay I was thoroughly disappointment by my experience. The customer service mediocre and the food was so so. Not what I thought it would be with the hype it was previously given. Maybe I came on a bad night, but I don't know if I will patron the establishment again. Highly over priced for the illusion of standards they give off. If the service and food would have been on par I feel like that would have been my go to place while in Hanover for a month.
(3)
Dee M.
I liked how the bar was in a separate room from the seating area. We brought the kiddies along for Dave and Busters but didn't want to eat there. We got a six beer sampler which was very interesting. The crab cake burger was AMAZING. Our server was chill and very nice. One of the kiddies got a pizza that was less than appetizing, we told our waiter and he replaced it with chicken tenders. Happy kids, happy adults.
(5)
Margaret N.
Pretty spacious bar and seating area. And great happy hour deals. Tried the sampler $19 for 12 beers, which is a great deal! Love the misfit red! Had the happy hour buffalo style wings, which were soggy and bland- not crispy at all!
(2)
Irene M.
Duck fat fries were good however nothing to brag about, as a main entree I got the carne asada. I ordered it rare and it came out done very well done and impossible to chew. Service wasnt much to brag about either, staff congregated by the front doors talking. Beer of course without a doubt was excellent and the server was very knowledgeable on the beer. Will definitely give a second chance.
(4)
Uey R.
What a bunch of jerks. Sat at the bar and asked if they could turn the volume up on the tv in front of me. They replied with "we can only turn it up for games", apparently the nfl is not a game..... The bar manager then proceeded to watch me for 5 minutes as I watched a muted tv and then he purposely switched the channel. I waved at him and he shrugged with a dumb smile. What a moron.... Food was crap anyway and the service is insanely pathetic. Will never recommend or step foot in this place again. I hope your bar staff gets it together, for your sake.
(1)
Sean O.
I have rated Duclaw much higher before..but I guess with the good comes the bad. Tonight's entire experience was simply terrible. I specifically brought my family here tonight for the Seafood Paella. This dish seems hard to find and I wanted to try it. When it came time to order I was told they didn't have any. This was at a pre-dinner time so they must have been out for awhile. That was Strike 1. Strike 2 was when I noticed that 3 of the 6 appetizer dishes we were brought had caked and crusted food on them. Throughout dinner our server was slow but not entirely terrible. Then came dessert. My wife ordered the Red Velvet Strawberry Shortcake. When it arrived it was just red velvet cake with whipped cream. Not a single sign of a strawberry. We asked our server shouldn't a dessert with Strawberry in its name actually have Strawberries on it? About 10 minutes later she came back and said she discovered the problem. The Strawberry concoction (because it certainly wasn't fresh strawberries) they put on the dish was frozen and needed to defrost. So essentially, the kitchen staff decided to serve an incomplete dish rather than let us know that the dessert would take a little bit longer. Eventually our server brought us a dish with the Strawberry concoction..again it wasn't real strawberries but some sort of glaze. This entire fiasco was Strike 3. We were clearly not very happy with this night, however never once did our server apologize. A manager never checked on us. It was just all around terrible. An additional complaint is that the Children's Macaroni and Cheese is VERY VERY small. I'm talking about half the size of one of those Kraft Easy Mac servings. I'm not sure what child this would fill up...maybe a small toddler. Certainly not my rather small 7-year old girls. I'll eventually go back to DuClaw again...but not for awhile.
(1)
Sarah R.
Love going here! Service has always been awesome, and food is always great. There is sometimes a crazy wait on Friday nights, if you order food to go. Lots of different beers.
(5)
Vida O.
This place is getting worse every visit. Beer is the only good thing. The food is terrible and overpriced. The buns for my sliders were stale. The calamari was too salty and everything was so greasy I felt like I was going to puke afterwards. The only good thing was my son's grilled cheese sandwich.
(1)
Kyle B.
No wait to get seated! Took a bit to be greeted at our table but not bad. Took a little longer than usual to get our drinks. But from then on service was dead on. We wanted for nothing. The food was awesome. I got the reuben and it was on point. The Buffalo chicken tenders for an appetizer was delicious. The beer is amazing! I'm from the PAC NW and I know my beer..and this was awesome. But be warned...it is pricey. A growler with a specialty beer was $45.
(5)
Carolyn K.
Let me start by first saying that I'm still sitting in this establishment as I type this review. I'm here for my sisters birthday. We didn't have a party or anything, she just wanted to come and have fun and dinner. As far as the fun goes, we had a great time. As usual the games do what they're supposed to do. My only complaint about that would be when I went to look for a game tech because the game my daughter was playing didn't have any tickets, I basically walked all around the place until I found both of them inside the picture booth posin' it up... smh But after I finally got their attention, they went right to work and fixed the game in record time. The real issue came when it was time to eat. I promise, if it weren't for the waiter we would have went completely off! First it took about 5 minutes before we were even acknowledged, and then that person aid that they had to find a server for us, which took another 5-10 minutes. When the guy finally comes over he apologizes for the delay and takes our drink/food order (writing everything down) in record time. The real problem comes when the food FINALLY arrives. someone else brings the food out and we end up playing musical plates because she doesn't know who gets what. Then those who have food (myself and another person were still waiting after 20 minutes) dug in only to find that the food was either cold , rock hard or incorrect. When the guy comes back we voice our concerns. He apologizes continuously! Even taking back some of the orders (which meant we had to wait another 10 minutes) By the time my nachos arrived everyone else had finished eating. Needless to say, half our check got comped an we got a free desert for the birthday girl. the only reason why I'm giving this review 4 stars is because of the games and the waiter. He was absolutely great. Come for the game, not the food!
(4)
Len P.
For a restaurant inside of a mall this is a pretty good one. In fact, before they closed their location in Fells Point I went there regularly and I still make it back here when I get a chance. Not all of their dishes are winners, but a large number of them are and the ones that aren't are still respectable. They've recently changed their menu somewhat in what appears to be an attempt to go a bit higher end. I really don't know what that means or if they are struggling for some insane reason, I really don't know, but if you're in this area there's really no better place to eat if you want a chain-thats-not-a-chain. I hear their beers are good too, for what it's worth, but since I don't drink them I can't really attest to that. Guests have been quite happy though.
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Annie B.
There's a reason DuClaw Brewing Company wasn't all that crowded for a restaurant located in an outlet mall on a busy December Sunday just over a week before Christmas. My family and I really didn't care for this restaurant. When we asked for bread, the waitress brought us out this stale focaccia bread and told us that most people don't like it before she served it to us. We certainly didn't like it, but our expectations for the rest of the food became pretty low after her comments--we knew the rest of the experience must be bad if the waitress couldn't even be proud of the food there. She also brought my cousin the wrong type of soup and it wasn't replaced until toward the end of our meal. Neither soup was anything special; in fact, my mom likened hers to dish water. I'm not sure what the atmosphere of the restaurant was like because we were seated in an awkward booth next to the giant glass window that separated us from the mall and its loud neon colors. We were unable to see the rest of the restaurant because our booth had this big wall surrounding it that we were unable to see over. The only redeeming factor of DuClaw was its ribeye, which was nicely seasoned and cooked as ordered. However, even this was dampened by the very bland and chalky baked potato I ordered with it. I never thought it was possible to mess up a baked potato, but DuClaw has done it! They didn't even serve butter or sour cream with it; I had to ask for some after my food was in front of me. Don't waste your time or your money here. The DuClaw Brewing Company would need to greatly expand their menu and hire a new chef to get my return business.
(1)
Tiffany T.
Pretty disappointed in this place. Should have known since its a mall restaurant. Bread wasn't good. Service wasn't good. He forgot to put in our appetizer n we got it after we were done eating our entrees. And it wasn't even good. The crab pretzel app was not all its raved up to be. Has a weird hot spice. The charm city chk was not good. The prosciutto wrapped chicken was the only thing we had that was good. They didn't even take off our appetizer from our bill. Which was after our meal n we didn't even eat it cuz we were already full. Overall bad experience all around.
(1)
Melanie A.
Great place to go for food if you sit in the dining area; God help you if you sit in the bar area during Happy Hour. While their HH deals are surpurb, their low number of available servers makes it darn near impossible to get a server's attention when you need it, and on average it took 10 minutes to get a single glass of wine. All in all it's ok.
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Leah W.
Beer is pretty good, but the food is not great. I know everyone loves the crab pretzels- but hey are a bit too much bread and not enough pretzels.
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Dan S.
This place is good to chill out for drinks, they have variety of choice on beer which they brew on their own, would love to hang out with friends more often during summer, nice addition to Arundel mills area...
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AJ D.
I'm just reviewing the dining portion of this establishment: NOT impressed with this place and I'm saying that with an already low expectation going in. Their service is horrible. The food presentation looks like they blindfolded themselves and threw everything in the plate. If the food was great, I wouldn't complain but it had NO TASTE whatsoever. I would understand if the prices were lower, but definitely not worth it for what they're charging.
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Marvin M.
I'm not sure if they changed cooks or who does the cooking today 8/11/13 but my STUFFED goat cheese burger had no cheese. I took it back and the cook tried to tell me that the cheese "MELTED" into the burger. Mind you I have ordered this 4 times before and when I get the burger it is Stuffed with goat cheese. Goat cheese is very hard to melt... and when I got my order the second time... the goat cheese was not existent AGAIN! I didnt bother to bring it back because it was just a hopeless cause. Needless to say i will NOT go back. I just hate it because their food is excellent, I just wished their service was a little better.
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Courtney B.
Wasn't impressed. The beer was okay, but the food could've been better. I was expecting a great meal and was disappointed. I got the Chicken Chesapeake Burger and had a Venom beer. The chicken itself was okay and the chips were meh but I wasn't a fan of the bread. It tasted kind of stale. Also, the service wasn't that great. I felt like our server was trying to rush us out of there so she could go home. We had to wait for a few friends, and she didn't seem too happy about that. Once our friends got there, she rushed them for their order and hovered at our table. Uncomfortable.
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Stephanie M.
Great place for dinner or drinks. Reasonably priced, good food and atmosphere. Bar is separate from dining area that cuts down on noise.
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Jerul P.
Grabbed a quick bite with some girlfriends before catching movie. We ordered the beer sampler and shared. It was a good variety. We liked some more than others. We each ordered an appetizer and just shared it since they didn't have an appetizer sampler. The nachos were good, potstickers were good and the calamari was excellent. I would like to come back and actually order an entree. BTW, we were seated immediately, but felt as though our waiter was just waiting for us to leave right after we finished our food. Are we not allowed to sit and talk a little afterward?
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Bradley G.
How often can you find great food and more importantly great beer in a mall?!! Du Claw Brewing is a haven in the Arundel Mills Mall and is my favorite place to go when the wife and kids are shopping or seeing a movie.
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Larry G.
I've passed by this place many times...including the one in Bowie. However, I've never had the chance to dine there. ...until last night, when a friend of mine wanted to come here for dinner. I take it as a good sign when there's quite a wait...despite the fact it is located at a mall. We were told a 30-minute wait but actually got a table sooner than predicted. I got the Bare-Assed Blonde Ale or something like that. Mmmmmm! Delicious! Would definitely come back and try the other beer. The crab pretzel was a surprise as it was delicious with a little spicy aftertaste. I had the Homestyle Chicken which was breaded and fried and put on a serving of garlic mashed potatoes and accompanied with rice pilaf. Man! Lemme tell you...you better come here starving! Duclaw gives you a serving that reminds you of Cheesecake Factory. The waitservice was fantastic and friendly. Will definitely come back here!
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Lou M.
This place was hopping when we got there on a Saturday. We ended eating in the bar section, which reminded me of an airport bar. The food was decent enough. I had the andouille and cheese with bread appetizer. The service was good and the food was decent.
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Danny M.
We went here after dropping a friend off at BWI and wanted to grab a meal. Yelp reviews and the website made it look like a decent quality restaurant that might surprise with a bit of brew-pub charm. It was probably these strange preconceptions, but I was surprised to park at and walk into this chain, overly mass produced, cookie cutter menu'ed restaurant in the mall. The food was not over the top good, but satisfied me similar to how any TGI Friday's can. The Bloody Mary was better than many I have had in the District, but once again left me reminiscing for a midwestern bar that knows how to fix up a bloody with more than just an olive and a sandwich slice of pickle. All in all it filled my stomach, but left my imagination un-satisfied.
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Bill T.
This the DuClaw location I frequent the most. Great deals for Pint Club members; I highly recommend joining if you become a regular.
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Andrew G.
Been here twice, and I can I agree that I am not all that impressed with the food. The menu looks good, and the food is certainly edible, but maybe a bit overdone on sauces and spices. A couple things I had were ok, but others weren't. So choose carefully. I was lucky enough to go in for Monday Night Football, and was pleasantly surprised that beers were 2.49 each that night. The beers are pretty good too. Bottom line -- go for the beer, get something easy like nachos or wings, and if you can score a discount on beer, then you have done well.
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DAVID S.
expectations: Brew Pub, with decent pub fare results: was surprised that a brewpub was in a the mall, the reason for my surprise is that because of its location the business is FORCED to dumb down their offerings, What I mean be this is that they need volume and to appeal to the masses, not the typical brew pub crowds. Having said that, Beer was very good Service was fair, as when I arrived, it took close to 15 min to acknowledge my presence at the bar. Food: Underwhelming. ordered mini burgers and stuffed jalapenos stuffed jalapenos, should be taken off the menu, 3 peppers stuffed with what tasted like already chewed bacon and beef ( for $5 ). disgusting and overpriced mini-burgers: mini means mini. these morsels were about 3 inches in diameter, rolls were about 6 inches high ( and not so fresh). I have had mini burgers at bars and these were on the bottom rung of those I experienced. It might have been a result of what I ordered, but the food was truly not good. Beer was good Brew pubs need to do what they do best, beer and good food, not food for the masses. good day ;)
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Andrew K.
There was a 30 minute wait on a Thursday night here and I don't understand why. The menu is your typical list of salads, burgers and a couple entrees. The Thai mussels with curry sauce was really good for the appetizer. I also got the boursin burger which had this creamy cheese on top that was pretty good. I also tried the tuna with mango sauce and that was just ok. The service was ok and I'm not a big fan of beers but I hear they are pretty good.
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Jacqueline K.
Don't have to many choices. Waitress so lousy.
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Chris M.
Good selection of their own microbrews. Crabcake sandwich is awesome.
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Shelby N.
Du Claws is located in the arundal mills mall right across from one of my other favorite spots Chevys. If its crowded, than you still dont have a wait longer than 15 mins. I haven't tried the drinks here yet (i know i know) but the food is great as well as the prices. The staff all dressed neat and clean, and the atmosphere is nice. I frequent this mall about 3 times a month and so I am definitly a frequent eater here
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Elizabeth S.
I love their beer sampler. With all the unique beers they have on tap, the sampler allows you the opportunity to figure out which ones work for you. Fun atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating.
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Sam C.
Don't let its location in a mall next to a theater fool you. This place is a gem! Great beer and great food. What else do you need? As far as the food goes, the Thai mussels are the best you will ever find. I'm not much of a salad person, but the sweet pecan and the strawberry fields salads definitely fill you up and tastes great too. The other menu items are hit or misses so you have to choose carefully. Their beer selection changes, but there are six that never change. You can get a sampler that consists of one of every beer they have on tap for $1 each, which includes all six regular ones plus any seasonal ones. No substitutions, unfortunately. Too bad because Kangaroo Love gets no love from me. All others tastes great.
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Vicky E.
Their beer is really good, love me some Bare Ass blonde lol what a name but o so good. They have seasonal beers, which is awesome because you never know what to expect when you get there. Their happy hour is so cheap and I am a fan of the food. I've only tried theburgers here.What else would you expect me to try at a microbrewery pasta??nahhh
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Paul C.
It's a bar. In Arundel Mills. It does what it's supposed to do. Nothing special.
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Sean C.
I recently brought my family to this restaurant. It was the first time any of us has visited the DuClaw chain. The food was great. The service was great also. I could see a manager constantly roving, checking on customers -- to me, this is a good sign. It means things are under control and the manager is free to manage, and not fill in where there are problems. So, hats off to the management. The beers I tried were nice. Certain beers I wanted to order I did not because I was embarrassed at their off-color names, and did not want my children to hear them. i'd write them here but I'm afraid my post might be marked for deletion. The DuClaw people know what I'm talking about. Those names would be one suggestion for improvement.
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Frank O.
I enjoyed our excursion to Duclaw. I like that they allow you to sample ALL of the beers they have on tap in their sampler and not just a small select few like a lot of other brew pubs. There were a few on the menu that I did like, which is always a good sign. The food was average... we had the Chicken Baltimore and the Pork Puff Pastries. Both were good, although the chicken could have been seasoned a little more to let out more flavor from the meat. We had a nachos appetizer that was pretty good too, but the dessert was was awful. It was a rum cake...but it seemed more like bread pudding and the caramel was totally burnt and horrible. The service was good, and overall it was a good experience. It wasn't amazing, but it wasn't bad. Worth checking out if you are looking for a beer pub to investigate, and the stories behind the names of their beers are interesting too.
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Jonathan H.
DuClaw is a nice change from the Ruby Tuesdays and Chili's that are so prevalent in the North East. I ordered the most exotic thing on the menu, the $17 blackened catfish. It was well seasoned and a very large portion. The menu is extremely limited and a little pricey for this mediocre restaurant/smalltime brewery. Expect flagrant American variety such as burgers, cheeseburgers, chicken burgers and burgers. I have tried all the specialty beers here, and most are sub par. The Voodoo beer is my pick, but it's nothing spectacular. Twisted kilt is all right as well. Sadly, I would not make DuClaw a destination for beer. It's more of an "Oh, I've been there" kind of place. On the plus side, the main bar is completely separate from the restaurant, so the two atmospheres don't interfere with one another. Also, there is outdoor patio seating which is very spacious and nicely decorated, allowing for ample people-watching.
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Curtis B.
My 3rd favorite steakhouse in the DC area This is always a great place for me to go before or after a watching a movie at the Cinemark Egyptian 24 ( yelp.com/biz/cinemark-eg… ). Good service and I would highly recommend the calamari, cesar salads, and steaks (of course). Not a bad place to eat.
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Scott S.
Went here with my brother. It was a nice night, so we sat outside (self seating, but a waitress was there in about 3 minutes). Nice ambience outside, not too loud even with all the tables full. We had a couple beers before and a couple with dinner (I won't say which so I don't influence you away from trying anything) and the Buffalo Dip to start with. The beers were very good and the Dip would have been close to a meal for one person. I had the ribs which were pretty good (not the best I've had, but the meat did "fall off the bone" as it should). My brother had the Seafood Pasta with Vodka Sauce, which he loved, but it was very spicy. We both had leftovers for the next night. Only 4 stars because they didn't have any pint glasses/shirts etc. for sale (you can get stuff from their website though). Edit 2/23/12: Went back with co-workers. Everything was excellent - beer, food, service. I had the open faced steak sandwich which was excellent and the Serum. Everyone else was pleased with their meal as well (try the Seafood Pasta with Vodka Sauce if you can take a little heat). This place is tops on my list.
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Travis H.
Loved the turkey sandwich on pretzel bread
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Jennifer H.
I ate here maybe 2 or 3 times. Service was fine, but the food wasn't anything special. No WOW factor. Their beer is what keeps them popular. This place is definitely good for drinks and friends. It's just okay.
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Sarah M.
Duclaw is a great place, great food! Make sure you ask for Sarah as a server in the restaurant side! She's the best. :)
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Brooke P.
Ive been wanting to go here for a minute.. And when we finally did, I was highly disappointed.. The decor was decent, but the food was ok.. My boyfriend got the pasta with grilled vegetables, I opted for the portabella panini. Both were honestly similar to sysco flavors, and I was expecting more for the price, the server raved about crab preztal , but we passed on that.. Not too impressed, but I might go back and try something else on the menu ..
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Brandon B.
Burger with tumblweed fries, chili. Good stuff. Pretty cheap too. everything was delicious!
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Kevin B.
I went there since the restaurant is located right next to the movies and we were going to see a movie afterward. I was not too hungry when I arrived so I just wanted to order something small to hold me over until the movie ended. We sat at a booth and waited for our server. She came and greeted us and then proceeded to bring us waters. I ordered the blackened mahi, ahi tuna, and turkey burger sliders. My friend ordered a side Cesar salad and one turkey burger slider. After, about 30 minutes of waiting for our food, which is an enormous amount of time considering how small the sliders and salad are and how little amount of preparation goes into actually making the sliders and salad (I used to work here I know), it finally arrived. The food finally comes out and I go to bite into my blackened mahi slider and as soon as I lay my hand on it to pick it up I immediately realize the problem. The tiny quarter size bun is as hard as a rock. I could not tell if the bun was stale or burnt or a combination of the two. So I thought I would give it the benefit of the doubt and assume it was just a little burnt. When I bit into it, not only was the bun the stalest, most putrid piece of bread i have ever eaten, but the meat was flavorless too although drenched in sauce. However, I was still able to actually bite into it (more on this coming up). I turn to my ahi tuna slider and thought I would give that a chance. When I went to munch down on it, the bun actually slid out of my mouth because my teeth could not break through the stone they called bread. I was amazed to say the least. The food runner who dropped the food off initially returned with the hot sauce I had asked for minutes prior. I told him to touch the bread and tell me if he thought it was edible. I poked the bread to show him how indestructible it was. He took it back and came back with another menu. My friend's slider was the same and her salad was wet, wilted, and small. Our server finally reappeared and we just told her we wanted to leave and wanted a refund and that we would pay for the salad and that's it. She said ok and left presumably to come right back. After Twenty minutes of waiting for her to come back with a check for the salad she never returned so we just left. The final result of this hour long ordeal was that I was starving and missed the movie. Terrible food, terrible service, and this is coming from a former employee.
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Deborah B.
Great food - fried green tomatoes and crab cake sandwich on a pretzel roll is brilliant!
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Marlo E.
I came in from out of town and needed a nice joint to eat and watch some football. Well Duclaw was the perfect place. Sunday beer specials and an excellent menu, plus a ton of tv's (in the bar area) make for the perfect football experience. The beer menu looked pretty generic with your variety of beers similar to Gordon Biersch or BJ's. The food menu though was crazy delicious. I went with this one chicken dish topped with both jumbo crab AND prosciutto. All that was missing was a dead cow and the meal would've been complete. If you ever find yourself stranded in Hanover like I was, be sure to stop by this joint.
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Mark O.
Ok. It's Sunday, but to be out of the brew (13 degrees) that they are advertising throughout the place is not good plus our waiter telling us that he's being sent to another store for "supplies" just wasn't right. The food was good, the service was fast, but we were not impressed. Hoping that next time is better.
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Phil B.
I don't usually comment on American fare, bar and grills because they're usually all the same. But let me tell you, I love this place and take advantage of every opportunity to bring a friend or coworker here. I'm a very picky beer drinker, and I find that the beers here have great personality and flavor. Don't trust any negative comments about the beers, not everyone knows a good beer when they taste it. Even if they think they do. We all know someone like that, so trust me and give it a try. Each of them speak to you and make you stop and think about the flavors. You can tell the taste is intentional and the brew-master said exactly what he wanted. There are alot of flavors so there will be some you don't like or prefer but you'll still appreciate the skill which is far from lacking. My favorite is the Misfit Red and I highly recommend it. But definitely get the sampler. It's a good deal and you get to try a variety and find your flavor(s). The five stars are for more than just the beer. I always go to the bar because I feel that services are better there. So I won't comment on service, bar tenders are usually very friendly. Don't be mad at me if you go to the dining room and get a bad service. This is about the food. I've never seen a dish come out of the kitchen that wasn't carefully put together and I've never eaten anything here that wasn't cooked perfectly. I've been here enough times to know what I like, and I always get the "Fun Guy Kobe Burger". These are the JUICIEST burgers I've ever eaten. This one has marinated portabello mushrooms and provolone cheese on it. But they have a dozen different kinds of burgers. My wife got the french onion burger and that was delicious too. I ate there yesterday and my mouth is watering just writing this. My coworker yesterday got the pepper jack burger and he was in love with it. I did once get the steak fajita flat bread and that was awesome too. But if you go, you gotta get a kobe burger. Did I mention they were JUICY?!? Ok, two other recommendations. 1. Don't get the sliders, you're just wasting a precious opportunity to get the kobe burger. Go for the gold here ladies and gentlemen. 2. I love french fries, and I used to ALWAYS upgrade to french fries. But the french fries here are not unique or spectacular. They are the typical FF. But the potato chip are actually awesome. Save $.50 and get a better tasting potato. So to sum it up, this place is a real gem. Definitely one of my favorites of all.
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Donna C.
This place was fine. Short wait, abundant menu choices and interesting beers. We had the crab dip pretzel appetizer, a trio of mini burgers (that you could mix and match - definite plus) and a burger. The mini burgers were a real treat bc they basically had the regular sized burger choices as mini choices as well. We got to try a regular cheeseburger, salmon burger and one with pineapple and ham. Pretty good. They also had a turkey burger option and several other choices. The pretzel was good as well. The crab dip was creamy, a bit spicy and of course, decadent and highly caloric. I would stop in again if I ever go back to Arundel Mills.
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Jay L.
F-. I had never been to a DuClaw before and I don't see it happening again in the future. I normally avoid chains but it was a great day, the sun was shining, and I wanted to kill time as to catch Forgetting Sarah Marshall (actually really good). HOLE-E CHRIST does this place stink, and you wouldn't know it from the descriptions! Everything sounds good but what you get is a travesty to the ingredients. DuClaw is the reason other countries hate America. Seriously. I know we only had a burger and an appetizer but it was so subpar. A diner can and has done better. I've done better. Blind people cook better food. The beer was alright, they do have pretty decent beer and beer specials but everything "food" was horrid. The service wasn't bad but my delicious medium-rare burger tasted like char and looked like a 3 week old CSI corpse with piss poor toppings. Maybe I'm spoiled because I don't do chains much. Regardless, I wouldn't eat here.
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Jack P.
Its the awesome beer. The food was good, too. Will go again.
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Jen B.
So this is my husband's favorite chain restaurant. How in the world did that happen? I can't stand this place. I always get something super basic, because when I try their most creative offerings, I'm always disappointed. If I was a serious beer drinker I'd be happy because I'd just order the beer flight while he eats. Also, we go here when we're shopping with the kids, and at the end of a shopping day the kids aren't at they're best. What I can't understand are the people and staff who look at us all crazy like we're interrupting their 5-star meals. My kids at misbehaved at much classier joints, thank you very much. There also seems to be a sheen of grease on all the flatware for some reason. I thought maybe I was just being too harsh on the place until I brought my dad. He wouldn't even eat here. He just ordered an ice tea and watched the kids, lol! So yeah, 2 stars is all you get here.
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Christopher G.
I grew up in Bel Air going to Du Claw. My girlfriend and I loved the ahi tuna. Its honestly your biggest selling point. I moved away from home and found a DuClaw 20 minutes from home. Unfortunately for me and your wait staff, duclaw is failing in our eyes. The menu has been mutilated. Many regulars walked out because their favorites are gone and the prices have gone up by what seems to be an average of $7. The worst part is I sympathize with my waitress that she had to explain everything she can't serve me because the restaurant is sold out. The mezze platter was watery.The misfit cured salmon takes like drinking sea water. The brioche roll looks like it came from the bread isle at Giant, tastes like it too.I am disappointed, borderline angry. I cannot say whether or not I will return.
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Lauren V.
I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food and service was. The beer is worth the trip alone.
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francine s.
It's decent.
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Johnny K.
It's a 5-minute drive from BWI's car rental drop-off, so if you've got a flight in 4 hours and don't wanna risk Baltimore traffic, this is the perfect place for crabcakes and football - that's what Maryland does, apparently. I'm not real big on seafood and there's no football right now, but whatever. The place was full of March Madness bracket-ologists (myself included) since it was tourney time, and yeeeah buddy, the crabcakes were damn good. That annoying kid from Wedding Crashers might be right after all. I actually had a crab pretzel (soft pretzel smothered in crab meat) as an app too, and even if it sounds kinda gross, I HIGHLY recommend it. My beer was the Bare Ass Blonde Ale, which I also will recommend if you're into drinking good beers with ridiculous names. Truth be told, I think I ordered it just for the name, especially since I didn't feel like telling the waiter that weeee want the Funk (their 2nd most popular beer, most likely cuz it's fun to sing and you can't forget the words). It's located in a mall, which is kinda lame, but the mall itself does have some quality shops (Saks and Guess outlets, Best Buy, even an indoor Medieval Times haha) if you need anything - I can't stress enough how the convenience for car rental users is a huge plus.
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Lisa C.
Love this place! A great seleciton of craft beers, delicious food, and great service. The few times I have been there I've had the Crab Pretzel and the Shrimp & Crab Flatbread. I enjoy both of those items so much its difficult for me to try something new. I've only sat in the bar area and always received great service from either the bartenders or servers. If you haven't been there already you need to go!
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Craig R.
Duclaw has some of the best beer out there. Since it's summer, the wheat beer is in full effect and Duclaw knows how to party. A couple of friends with my wife and I decided to sit in the bar area before our movie so we could get served quickly. The place was packed (as is usual in Arundel Mills Mall) and we were lucky someone was leaving so we grabbed the table. Luckily, no one was smoking around us (it just smells nasty) and we ordered a round. We all started with the FUNK or 13 Degrees. 13 Degrees is the newest release so we had to try that. Needless to say, the beer was exceptional. They offer quite a variety if you're not into the wheat beer thing. The food was alright. They discontinued what I wanted (but still had it on the menu). I was pretty upset. I really wanted the Crab Pretzel (lumb crab meat over a soft pretzel). My wife and I both ended up getting the Buffalo Chicken Panini Sandwich with fries. It was surprisingly good. Our server was very nice, but he seemed to have a lot of bar tables so we didn't get to see him much. Our pints were never empty though. Good food. Good beer. Good times.
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Kathy C.
Service: fine. Seems to be a popular place. I didn't come to eat, just drink. We had the sampler and the bartender gave us 11 mini glasses of different beers. I was a bit confused, since other people also had samplers in front of them but only about 3-5 mini glasses. My friend said, "Maybe he just finds you two attractive." Who knows? But if that was the case, DuClaw loses some points in my book. The royal flush my other friend had and the Mai Tai I had were really good though. I wasn't there for happy hour, so all of that came out to a total about $27. I probably would find a better place for drinks next time, or come back here during happy hour.
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Lauren R.
DuClaw's was good, but not worth raving about. It beats most of the options in Arundel Mills I suppose. I can't report back on their brews but the ambiance was fun and the food was average. My boyfriend liked his wings and my friend had a good burger. My jerk tuna salad was probably just a bad ordering choice on my part, but the combination of flavors (jerk-seasoned rare tuna, spinach, watermelon, mandarin oranges, mint, coconut, tons of cucumbers) was weird it didn't leave me satisfied. At least all of the ingredients were nice and fresh unlike the experience of a few other reviewers. I'd go back, but I'm not in a hurry, and next time I'll be sure to try a beer or two.
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Abe F.
I went to Duclaws last night to meet up with a buddy and then head over the the movies, right next door. I took up a seat in the bar area versus the restaurant area. The place is decently updated, has plenty of TVs (but don't expect to hear anything with music coming in over the speakers), and as you can guess, it's own beer selection. There was a moderate crowd when I came in at 530p. My waitress took a little while to get to me, but once she did, she started out coming back often. The beer, as expected, as good. I ordered a simple cheeseburger and fries, and it was out in 10 minutes. The burger was great! The fries tasted like they'd been sitting out for a half hour. Cold and soggy... ugh. When my buddy arrived, we couldn't find the waitress anymore. Even when she came back, she gave a menu and disappeared for another 10 minutes. He ended up ordering at the bar. The waitress showed up shortly after to ask more questions about his order. If not for the burger and beer, I don't think i'd come back for much else. The pricing was a little more than i'd like. A burger and fries shouldnt cost me 8.49, but i guess thats pretty average.
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Becky G.
I used to be a fan. Love the BBQ sandwich but I'm very picky about beer. Apparently the ones I like are seasonal, so half the time I go it's a wasted trip. Waiters are slow sometimes. At least it is close if you're going to the mall anyway.
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Eddie P.
Great beer service was ok I wish the food was better.
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Sophia C.
The Food selection is not much but you know what you're getting and the service is ok. I prefer the Bowie location as it less traffic and the atmosphere is much nicer.
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Josiah L.
Great beer!!! I only go to the bar area since I can smoke, eat good food, try their new beers and watch tv. If you've never been to any of their bars, you HAVE TO GO!!!! Their homebrewed beers are amazing, and every now and then they'll have a new beer. Plus you can get to own a growler and get refills with different beers
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beckie h.
absolutely the worst restaurant experience I've had in years. the hostess was rude and nasty, our waitress took our order and never returned - someone else brought our food out. the salad I ordered arrived wilted, with too much dressing, overcooked chicken and garnished with stale won tons. I really couldn't hang tough and eat it. when the manager came over to take it off the bill, she actually argued with me that the won tons are made fresh daily...? I politely told her it just wasn't my favorite. by the way, this happened around 1pm on a Wednesday, so the experience wasn't because the place was busy.
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Jessica F.
I will admit that I am a beer snob. I never thought it would happen. I used to not even like it. Post college I spent over a year in Germany and quickly realized that beer could actually be good. And I do love a good microbrew. I had the chance to try their beer sampler with a friend and was really glad I did. The selection of beer was quite impressive which of course required a post on Facebook for proof. While I did not like all the samplings, I quickly found some that I highly enjoyed. Outside of their beer, they offer a decent menu. My friend and I shared a crab pretzel which was rich and tasty and probably enough for a meal. I ordered the sliders and I liked that you could select 3 from a list and even get a hamburger sampler. I would definitely not be adverse to coming back. The only downside to this location is it's location. Arundel Mills is not one of my favorite places to be on the weekend but we were fortunate enough that it was already late so obnoxious crowds were not a problem.
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Lisa K.
Staff was super nice, and the bar seemed popular. However, my fiance and I came for dinner, and I felt the food was not so great. I had the lamb burger, and it was EXTREMELY salty. The french fries were tiny and overcooked as if they'd given us the remnants of the french fry supply. I won't be back. Excellent server though.
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Kapo L.
Conveniently located in the mall and they have an all day happy hour special on Tuesdays (though it is only in the bar). Was seated in 10 minutes and the waiter was very nice, but the food took what seemed a bit long to come out. I got the bbq short rib ravioli which was very good, a little sweet with a spicy kick. I also tried the beer, Misery, a wheat wine ale. Very good, but be aware it is 11% and it comes in a smaller glass. You can also get growlers at the restaurants, $25 for the growler and depending on the beer ~$15 for a fill.
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Liv S.
Good food, great beer and friendly staff. We love the gravy fries with the duck confit. The mussels are good. The gyros are typical. The burgers look great, but I haven't tried them. I will definitely go again and would recommend. I liked the atmosphere inside, the separate bar area and the outside dining area... good layout. Cool place!
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Jeremy C.
The beer is always awesome although I would love to see more than just Sweet Baby Jesus representing the stouts/porters in the summer. The food is less than desirable and this is at any location I've been to, sure this is a place that specializes in beer but it seems you all are trying too hard with the food. Think simplicity, all of this elaborate food you all offer is over the top and reaching. Simple, delicious bar food for starters and then branch out from there. If the food were better...hell I'd be at Duclaw ten times more than I am for more than just the beer. Think Jasper's (Largo) tiger wings or P.J. Whelihan's hot and honey wings, Copper Canyon's (Glenarden) Fiesta Egg rolls for starters and that should get you in the right direction. Make your food better, revamp your menu, and Duclaw should always be packed. I've often wondered do you all taste the food that goes out. I tried the mussels yesterday and they were less than to be desired, the mini tacos were only edible, the hot wings are edible, the Stuffed Southwestern Peppers are just under edible, the BBQ Short Rib Ravioli is edible only, the crab pretzel and crab flatbread are not as great as ppl rant and rave about, the half chicken which was suggested to me was not a home run (see Lima's Chicken - Pollos a la Brasa or Copper Canyon's rotisserie chicken). Lastly, the pint club is expensive especially when at Iron Hill in New Jersey the membership is half of what Duclaw charges and you get a stein with the membership in addition to other perks...granted Duclaws beer in my opinion is better than Iron Hill's beer but if you are going to charge 65 or 75 bucks for a membership to draw customers in to get great beer but lackluster food at least you could say a dollar off of each item purchased. The goal is to get ppl to Duclaw and what I am speaking of is not as though you would be giving your beer/food away. If the menu doesn't improve I think you should cut your membership cost in half and if it does the cost if fine where it is just allow everything purchased to be one dollar off. I am not one who complains or critiques everything or returns food at establishments no less than once a month but the time before last when I was at the Bowie location and I returned the Ahi Tuna (see Bonefish Grills Ahi Tuna and bang bang shrimp) because I did not feel it was up to the standards it should have been...I am no sushi/sashimi connoisseur or anything BUT I do know when something does taste right...well the chef came out and asked what the problem was...I explained but not in such great detail as you see before you but Duclaw really needs to improve on its food.
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Rick S.
I love some of the beers they sell. My favorite is Mysterium. However, it's only a seasonal. I also am a big fan of Sawtooth. As for the food, I love the Surf and Turf Kobe Burger. It's an angus burger, with crab dip and cheddar on it. Goes together really well. My wife loves the French Onion burger.
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Amr R.
Fantastic menu with amazing Mediterranean items- Mezza and Gyro were exceptional! Keep up the great work guys!
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PJ B.
The servers were good. The food was...meh... Don't get the Queso Appetizer. For four people it was three peices of bread, broccoli?, and celery? and some microwaves cheese. Pretty gross. We didn't complain - just won't go there again...
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Sarah M.
We sat at the bar here a couple of nights ago for drinks and an appetizer. The service was top notch; very attentive and friendly. They let you sample beers before ordering a glass. I loved Sweet Baby Jesus, their chocolate peanut butter beer. It actually smells like peanut butter and tastes amazing. Dessert beer! :) my favorite was called Funk which is a wheat beer. Must try if you haven't!! I was never a beer person until my boyfriend got me hooked on good craft beers. If I love a beer, that's saying a lot about it! Really awesome brews. We also had the beer cheese dip; it came with Terra Chips, broccoli and celery! Delicious! If you're in the area, definitely check this place out! We will miss it when we leave town!
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Sarah M.
What moron changed the whole dang menu??? Everything that was good (well- almost the entire menu!!) got the kabosh. One visit led to a disgusting bowl of French onion soup that was mostly a congealed blob of melted cheese- in a bad way. And the next led to burnt, tasteless food that we were unhappy with.
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Scott R.
This is one of my favorite places in Maryland. Their strawberry salad is great, their pretzel bread is great, their kobe beef burger is amazing, and above all, their spicy jambalaya is one of my favorite dishes. THEY ALSO HAVE AMAZING SEARED AHI TUNA. HUGE PORTIONS TOO! The best ahi tuna I've had. The service is great, the ambience is great, the beer is great. EVERYTHING IS PERFECT. It's so good that when I was moving, I sent in a question to their comment line asking for the recipe since I wont get to have it weekly anymore. To my surprise, I was sent the recipe by a very nice marketing rep named melissa, and she offered to have a cook from the restaurant give me some pointers as well. Talk about awesome! Everytime I'm back in MD I make it a point to visit.
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Toya D.
One of these places that I enjoy, but always seem to forget about. Good bar food (and FREE glazed crossaints!), salads and sandwich selection. Nothing to write home about, yet nothing to totally count out. I like that all the locations are equal, so you always know what to expect. It's a good spot for a quick meal, convo and beer (if that's your thing.)
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Dan R.
Solid in every way. We shared a 6-beer sampler that included Bare Ass Blonde (What a GREAT name), Euforia Toffee Nut Brown Ale, Misfit Red, Sawtooth, and two of the Chocolate Raspberry concoctions. They were all good, but I liked the Toffee Nut Brown Ale best. The food menu is very ambitious - 17 appys, 6 salads, 24 sandwiches, 12 entrees and a good variety of sliders. We shared a grilled chicken salad for $9.99 (served with a soft pretzel stick), and the sliders. The slider dish was very cool - for $9.99 you get a mound of tumblewood fries (think soft potato sticks) and your choice of three sliders from a list of turkey burger, mahi, crab cake, salmon, tempura shrimp, cheeseburger, nacho burger, portobello, or tuna. We had turkey, mahi, and nacho -they were kind of small but were all good. All in all, a very satisfying lunch at a reasonable price.
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Bob L.
I used to go to DuClaw for two reasons, the beer and the pretzel stick appetizer. They still have great beer (among the best in the area) and they still have the pretzel stick app, well, they have something on their menu that they're calling a pretzel stick app. I'd still make the drive from the city for the beer, but that's about it. I have fond memories of the DuClaw pretzel stick appetizer. They used to arrive, a dark golden pretzel brown, split where they should be and coated in a glistening buttery sheen. They were soft pretzel perfection and I always looked forward to having them again. Now, they're a shadow of their former selves. They're more like some kind of dried out overly dense wheat bread torpedoes than pretzel. And they drizzle honey on them for some reason? Honey? C'mon. Once again, a restaurant has managed to screw up a menu item that didn't need to be screwed with. An utter disappointment. For those of you that never had them, be thankful you won't have to miss them. And for those of you that used to love the pretzel sticks of the past like me, you have my sympathies. The food is just this side of good bar food and relatively predictable. My wife got the candied walnut salad and I got the turkey melt sandwich. The salad was actually quite good, packed with chopped granny smith apples, candied walnuts and the requisite sugary dressing. The problem with the $3 you have to pay for four stips of rubbery chicken. Try the salad, skip the pre-made psuedo meat. The turkey melt was pretty good. It was served on a real pretzel roll (made me yearn for the aforementioned app) and accompanied by the house chips. The turkey was moist, the bacon was crisp, and the cheese melty. Overall, not a bad sandwich. The honey mustard dressing that came on the side helped to moisten it up a bit more. I still love DuClaw for their brews. They are one of the most inventive brewers in the Baltimore city area and their selection is one of the widest. I had their new Pax Nemesis imperial Alt-beer during my most recent visit. Fantastic. The food is pretty good and the service is what you'd expect for a restaurant that competes with the likes of Appleby's and TGIF. I mourn for the pretzel stick appetizer and wish they hadn't closed the Fell's Point location so I didn't have to drive all the way to Arundel Mills mall to get their beer. The restaurant is 2-stars, the beer adds another. BTW, the mall is freakishly crowded just about all the time and parking is a major pain in the ass, so be prepared to walk or partake in a lengthy spot searching mission.
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Magnus S.
I have the pleasure of visiting Baltimore several times a year, and I must say that I always make a trip over to DuClaw. They have a very nice selection of beers, including several really "strong" beers (well especially by Utah standards!). I like to pick up a growler to take back to the hotel for the week. Check this place out if you're in town looking for a brew. I've heard the food is good too, although I never seem to remember it :)
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S. Paul L.
How can you go wrong with DuClaw? Excellent beers, the service is always good, and the food is great. Chicken Baltimore is one of my favorite dishes there.
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A. P.
Unnamed Crab Cake sandwich on a soft pretzel roll for the win!! The beers are awesome, love the SERUM !!! Bring your growlers in.....
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Jonathan G.
I was impressed by the look of the interior and that's about it. I sat at the bar and the people were friendly enough. When I received the menu it was way too big for what they have. Not to mention that it was printed and dirty since it was made out of paper. After trying to read through the bar stains on the menu, I noticed that everything on the menu was way over priced. The main entrees are in the $20's and everything else is in the high $10's. It just seemed like you are going to spend a lot of money weither you liked it or not. I asked my bartender what they recommended and he said that everything is good (I hate that answer). He then continued with but the pasta has not been doing so well. I then asked about the Salmon salad and he said its hasn't been doing that well but some people like it. It's a good thing that I was really hungry because I ended up getting the Porter House steak. It seemed like the only thing that would be worth the money. The prices are crazy even the fish of the day (which is just cat-fish) was about $19. I would rather catch catfish myself than pay $19. So, when I asked for the porter house the bartender told me it was a good choice and that I had one choice of side because I was going to have a tomato salad with it. I ordereed the roasted red potatoes in hopes that it would be perfect. Every dish that crossed my eye was appetizer size and hamberger like. I wondered if I had made the wrong choice getting an entree. When I got the Porter House I had ordered it Medium, the meat was warm and looked grilled. I was happy to see it but the tomato salad on the plate didn't make any sense with the dish. I took a bite of the potatoes and noticed that it was half way done. They look more like they were sweating in the oven then baking and they were under-seasoned. I then went for the Porter House and after one cut the color of the meat told me to stop. You guested it, rare! It was not fully rare but rare enough to notice that it wasn't medium and on top of that the seasoning was not that great either. I asked the bartender to take it back and he did with no problem, he also apologized and I was glade to see hear it. I told him to make sure that they don't dry out the meat because I know they were just going to place it back on the grill. Once I got the steak back it was cooked to the right temperature. I would like to say that the meat was flavorful but it was missing that flavor. The potatoes and the salad were just lacking. The entire dish was just flat for me. I had to keep adding salt and pepper just to bring out some of the natural flavors of the steak and potatoes. I could have paid a lot less at a cheaper restaurant and got a better tasting steak. After I was done with my meal I started to look for my bartender. He had been around for a little while, I guess there was a shift change because he left without telling me that someone else would be taking care of my order. I don't like when my waiter or bartender leaves without informing because then I don't know who to look for. The new ladies were looking at me as if I were lost. I then flagged down one of the bartenders and she closed out my ticket. I notice at the top of the ticket the name of my bartender was a woman's name and not a man's, so that told me that he just handed me over. With that I left a small tip with my small service. As you can all tell I was not impressed by the service or food. The guy bartender was friendly but dropped the ball when he walked away. The pricing is way too high for the food quality. It's too bad that I don't drink beer because that probably would have made the food taste better or the pricing more reasonable.
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Jen L.
So this was the first micro brewery that I have ever been to. After tasting breweries across the country,Du claws is not the best, but its still pretty good. But I'm still a fan because of found memories, great food and beer! This is one of the few breweries that I have been to that has good food in addition to good beer! My favorite is probably the Chicken Baltimore. I'm also a fan of the seared blackened Tuna. So this is a great Happy Hour place in the summer when they open up the outdoor seating. Not so much fun in the winter, because we are all crammed in the bar area. A few years ago I had them cater to an office party to me and they did a phenomenal job with the food and the party. Unfortunately they closed their Baltimore location and the Anne Arundel location doesn't have a party room. It's very unfortunate because I thought they did an awesome job on the party. If they still cater, I highly recommend it!
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Jamie H.
I don't know why I keep coming back. I only like the spinach salad, pretzel sticks and funnel cake fries. I have never gotten fantastic service and usually my appetizers come out with my meal.
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Joo Bin Y.
First time at this restaurant. I got the pineapple boat and the noodles came out with the plastic bag that originally came with the noodles. I guess they cooked it with the plastic bag...? The service was nice and they did not charge me with the item but still... Not the greatest experience.
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Jeanine S.
I only go here if I'm shopping but if I lived near by, I'd come here more frequently. They have really good beer (Sweet Baby Jesus!) and great duck fat fries. I've only been to the bar area, a lot of TV's to view the sporting event of your choice and great service. They make really good beer so go!
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Hoyt H.
One of our post/pre movie options at the mall. I'm not a beer fan, so I can't comment on that, but the food is decent. They have a good variety of sandwiches and salads, with a few bigger meals on the menu as well. They have some interesting taste combinations on the menu. Service is hit or miss, and can be slow sometimes, even if it doesn't look crowded in the place.
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Jon B.
So good you forget you're in a mall. Exceptional service exceptional food remarkable brew.
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Courtney F.
Several months ago I would've given them four stars. But recently they shrank their menu, and since then they're food quality hadn't been as good.
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Chris B.
The wait was a bit long... but worth it! I had a garden flatbread, perfect for the vegetarian in me. It was amazing! The rest of family raved on and on about their burgers and fish, so the place was a thumbs up all around the table. The kids menu was perfect! The husband drinks micro-brews, so he was in heaven with some beer they had on tap. We always try what DuClaw has to offer at the Maryland Microbrew fest in Union Mills, so he knew what to expect. I, on the other hand, am not a big fan. I did try their Devil's Milk and it's possible I died for about 20 seconds. But I came back.
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George G.
DuClaw Brewing Company gets 2 stars for their beer. Had the EuForia (Toffee Nut Brown Ale) which I nursed. Food Had the Slow Roasted Brisket Sandwich which came out in literally 5 minutes. Judging by the speed and how it tasted, definitely a Sysco product and not made from scratch. The sauce was just bad and the sandwich was sopping in lard. The bun was shining so much you probably could have reflected lasers off it. The sandwich was also quite small and the amount of fries I received (normally you would get chips and need to pay for fries but more on that later). Not worth the 9.99$ in my opinion. Service I think everything about the service was meant to get more money out of you... - I was asked if fries would be OK with my sandwich. I had indicated to please have what it comes with and of course received the fries and a nice surcharge on my meal. - Ordered water with my beer and somehow the water was never refilled. I was however asked multiple times if I wanted more beer. - The food was dropped by someone other than our waitress and had to flag someone down to get some hot sauce. - We were ignored and told simply that "we are busy today". Funny, I wonder how inattentive they are when they actually are busy. There were open tables everywhere around. In summary, pricey for the insufficient quality of food and service.
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Jason P.
Happy hour all day Tuesday, I'll be back! Watched the MLB all-star game yesterday here and it was fairly nice. Plenty of TV's behind the bar and even more above the the bar for the viewers at the bar tables. I ordered the Louisiana chicken sandwich and it did not disappoint. Just the right mix of spice so every bite was savory and delicious. If you are in the mood for a sandwich, burger, or chicken sandwich, then DuClaws has you covered. A lot of the appetizers are $5 during happy hour and of course that price all day on Tuesday!
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Maria L.
After a long walk around the mall, we couldn't decide Chevys or Duclaw; and we made a not so good decision. We were seated at 6:00 p.m and no waiter/waitress came to our table to even ask for our drinks for 10 mins. Ordered the calamari as an appetizer. Came quickly but it wasn't that good. The calamari was soft, but it was bland and not crunchy. For entree my sister got the buffalo chicken sandwich, that was tasty. I got the spicy jumbalaya. The first bit was extremely hot and spicy. Then after the first bite, the entree seemed to be bland; I guess it was because my pallet got used to the taste, or it was actually bland. The portion was Bigg, and we took some home. The dessert brown & tan is good. Next time I head to the mall to eat, maybe I'll go to Chevys instead.
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Romain C.
im up for trying something unusual, but 'Sweet Baby Jesus!', a beer they carry, is a porter with a note of peanut butter and it's not bad, but couldn't go for a second. so I asked for the other porter. Since they were out of the Bad Moon, I asked for EuForia which was pretty good. I dared myself to order my usual diner food, a burger with fries topped in mozzarella and gravy on the side (sort of a 'disco fries', NJ represent!). But this time, since I'm in the Baltimorish area, I ordered the crab cake with their gravy fries. The fries were tossed in duck fat, but don't really taste much of a difference from regular fries. All was pretty good though, very close to bangin'. No problems with Jason, he's a pretty good bar server. Interesting to see this place in a big outlet shopping mall.
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Crystal B.
Went here tonight to kill time before dropping off my cousin at BWI. In a party of 5 (lol at my own corniness) we ordered 4 of their beers and they were all GREAT! WE ordered the Mango BBQ wings, nachos and buffalo tenders. I'm the Chicken Wing queen so I didn't even go for the tenders but everything was GREAT! Great food, GREAT service and fast. THAT'S WHAT I'm TALKIN' ABOUT!
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Ma-e M.
Move me; wake me up. This place is boring for a pub restaurant. My experience comes with a boring food. I had sliders: 3 tiny burgers with shoe string fries. How do you eat the shoe strings? The only way, fork it. And the raspberry iced tea was also boring. For a raspberry at $2.40, I expect real sweet berries floating on top and in the bottom of my drink to entertain me. I'm sleepy now but back to work.
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LaToya E.
Stopped in on a game day so naturally the crowd was over at the neighboring restaurant and seating was a plenty! Once seated our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and super attentive rather we wanted it or not. I ordered a burger that was cooked to perfection and the fries were awesome. Next time i visit i will have to try out the extensive beer menu.
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Frank G.
The more I come here, the more I like it. Maybe it's some form of Stockholm Syndrome, since this is our default location for happy hours, but DuClaw is really growing on me. As I've tried more of their seasonal brews, I think they are really hitting the mark on most of them. Plus, they swap them out regularly enough that there's almost always something new and interesting to try. The happy hour prices can't be beat -- a pint is well under $3. You can pay the same price for a bottle of Miller Lite at some places! There's a nice range of appetizers as well, and it's still a bargain if you go for a burger or something off the full menu. You'll definitely find me on a bar stool here more frequently.
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Ken M.
My wife and another friend came here after a movie at the Mall looking for a place that was quiet enough to hear ourselves talk and had decent enough food. We weren't disappointed. This particular DuClaw's (I've been to the one in Bowie Town Center, too) is nice with ample seating that is nice and roomy. I'm kind of a big guy so I tend to shy away from booths. However, these booths had plenty of room and the backs went all the way up so you didn't have to worry about the people right next to you overhearing your conversation or you theirs. We just went for the burgers which were good. I ordered mine medium which was a mistake on my part because it was really medium. I'm so used to other places overcooking their burgers but these guys cook it the way you want it. The toppings were good and they didn't make the burgers too sloppy like some places that just pile on the stuff to make you think you got a good deal. The service was quick and friendly. We aren't beer drinkers so the micro pub aspect of the place didn't matter. All in all, a good place to grab a bite if you happen to be in Arundel Mills Mall.
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Allison F.
Bring a few friends and enjoy a sampler! The food here is pretty good standard pub fare (definitely try the Misfit chips--we have friends who aren't potato chip fans that love them). The pretzels are good as well. Of course, DuClaw is best known in the Baltimore area for its microbrews, and if beer's your thing, you won't be disappointed. They have at least 6 of their own brews on tap all the time, including porters, ales, and IPAs. If you're afraid of commitment or want to try a few, the sampler is a good way to taste several of their brews. The atmosphere is casual, and the "fishbowl" seats looking out at the mall make for good people-watching. This is my favorite place to eat in the Arundel Mills area.
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Heather K.
This restaurant is all over the place. High-end menus and price, trendy plates, low-quality food and plastic spoons with our dessert....weird and tacky. We ordered the Euphoria Queso Dip. A man from the kitchen brought it out, put it on the table and said "How does THAT look?". It looked like someone had grabbed some broccoli off the produce stand at the Food Lion and put it on a plate with some celery sticks and a bowl of half melted cheese. The dip tasted good. The ends of the broccoli were black. I had to cut them off myself. It made me wonder if the broccoli had been washed or looked at all before they brought it out. My husband had the Arizona burger and he really liked it. My son had the kids cheeseburger and it was good too. I had the Tandoori chicken and was disappointed. For $13 I recieved three chicken nugget sized pieces of chicken breast that had no sauce...it looked like it just had seasoning rubbed on it. I also had some cold rice and a piece of flat bread....for $13. I was speechless. I had a pint of the Euphoria beer. It was tasty but at almost $5 a pint, I was not that impressed. At this point my husband asked to see a manager. The manager apologized for the appetizer and took it off of the check. He agreed that the Tandoori chicken was overpriced, wtf? He also gave us a free dessert. Not worth a second visit in my opinion.
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Rachel S.
Amazing! I haven't been here in awhile and I was pleasantly surprised at how awesome my lunch was. I started off with the autumn sangria which was very good. It had honey in it which gave it an amazing taste. I also ordered the crab pretzel which was also very good. I love crab dip mainly because I'm from MD and the crab pretzel didn't disappoint. Lets move on to my meal. I ordered the turkey panini sandwich with the duck fat fries. ALWAYS order the Duck fat Fries! They are amaaaaazing. I cannot even tell you how awesome these fries are. They are better than Boardwalk Fries and if you know me you would know that I absolutely love boardwalk fries. And the duck fat fries are better. WAY BETTER. If you like duck, which I do because my family hunts and we get duck all the time, you will absolutely love these fries. ORDER THE DUCK FAT FRIES!!!! Okay I think I made my point. Oh yea and my sandwich was pretty good too, I like the apple slices in my panini. And I just can't rave enough about these fries! Enjoy your meal of whatever with duck fat fries!
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Keita H.
So this was the first time that I have visited this establishment and I would definitely go back again. It was date night and after seeing Iron Man 3, we decided to try something new. While we waited at the bar for our name to be called, the bartender offered us a free sample of some special beers they had on tap. We chose the Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter and it was awesome! After only waiting about 5 mins, we were seated. Our appetizers were calamari. They were sooo tasty. They even had some that were whole octopuses(without the head) and I loved it! For our entrees, I had the seafood cannelloi and my date had the tandoori chicken. Both entrees we were deeply satisfied with and stuffed! We will definitely be coming back.
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Chelsea H.
I should have read the reviews before going here. Clearly this place is great for drinking and appetizers and perhaps i'll give it another chance. The waitress was very nice and attentive. I got the crab cake sandwich, which was good but the bread was too thick and the mayo was not noticeable. The duck fries were not as hot and crispy as I would like.No one attempted to eat them. My boyfriend got the brats but did not enjoy the mustard or the plate set up at all. My mother got the buffalo panini and enjoyed it
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Jessica S.
The beer is great. The location, um, so-so. Not the best place to kick back and savor some beers, with the chaos outside in the mall. Food is standard classed-up pub fare. While the quality of what we got seemed par for the course, it was not exceptional. Our dessert sounded way better on paper than appeared (and tasted) in person.
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Greg S.
Our server knew nothing about their beers. I would think that would be basic training in a brew house??? Food was ok, but nothing special. Prices were steep for what it was.
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Scott K.
Pros: Great happy hour prices, beer selection, and decent appetizers. Plenty of beer styles to satisfy most any palate. Love the crab pretzel, and the buffalo chicken tenders are a meal by themselves. Also enjoy the cubano sandwich for dinner. Cons: Parking can be crazy at times. Sometimes it is easier to park on the backside of the mall and just walk through to DuClaw, than keep driving around in front looking for an open space on a busy night.
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Bryan F.
This was our second stop on our night out and we went to the bar just for drinks as we had already eaten unfortunately at another restaurant. This was our first ever trip to DuClaw so neither of us knew any of their beers. The bartender was very nice and helpful in describing the different beers on tap. My wife and I both asked for a sample of the Misfit Red which we both enjoyed and ordered a glass each. The bar staff was very attentive and upbeat. I can't comment on the quality of food but from the look of it from those around us it looked very good. The price was very reasonable for our beers. We will be back for sure for food and drinks.
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Christine S.
I went to DuClaw Saturday mainly because I am a connoisseur of micro brews. I also wanted to try some seafood other than crab. I wanted to try the beer sampler but my boyfriend talked me out of it. We will definitely be back to try it, since he changed his mind after seeing it being served to a table across from ours. We started out with coconut scallops in a very spicy mango salsa. The salsa, and breading were great while the scallops were kind of rubbery. We also got the mussels, which I'd never tried before and I LOVED them. We both got the fish and chips, and while the fish was great, the fries left something to be desired. As far as drinks, I went with the Sawtooth Belgian White Ale...delish, and my boyfriend had the Blonde Ale.
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Wally F.
Great food $5.00 bacon wrapped gourmet burger, it was on special you won't beat it not even at Bobby Flays Burger Palace. Yummmm. Beer samples great. And food spot on. Great server as well. They OVER CHARGED for Sampler though so watch out for that...
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Bill R.
Whether you are looking for a great bar to hang out at, or you are looking for a good place to take the family for dinner, then look no further! DuClaw is not your average burger joint and has very reasonable prices. The staff is always friendly and helpful, the food is always good. Everytime I go I have a different beer and I am always impressed. I have yet to find anything at this place that I do not like!
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Mark G.
Tasty food, huge portions, good beer! AAA+ ebayer!
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Chris M.
We visited Duclaw for a friend's birthday and I thought it was good. I definitely enjoyed the beers that I tried. Their beer sampler seemed to be a very good value - you get like 10 decent sized samples for $9. It's a good way to try all of the beers and seems to be a lot of beer for the money (I would estimate that the samples summed to like 3 full-size beers). The food was borderline. I started with a salad and it was very bad - wilted lettuce and over-dressed. My wife and I split a couple of appetizers and they were good. We got the wings with sweet and sour sauce, which were very meaty. The sauce was very good. We also got the buffalo chicken dip; also good. I tried the ribs and they were ok. My main complaint about the food was that it was overly seasoned with black pepper. Black pepper is supposed to enhance flavors subtly, but it was overpowering the way they used it here. If they would back off a little on the pepper, everything would taste much better. Overall, we had a good time with all of our friends and enjoyed our night. I would probably come back for beer and appetizers.
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Kevin L.
I've gotta admit... DuClaw really exceeded my (admittedly low) expectations. Especially after our ten-minute ordeal trying to find a parking spot at the bizarrely packed Arundel Mills Mall. For a local chain brewery restaurant, and especially for one in a giant suburban mega-mall, they do things right. For starters, kudos to the staff for being extremely accommodating to our group of four... that became six... that became seven. Considering how busy the restaurant was, they could have readily said, "Screw you and the horse you rode in on," but they instead relocated us to a large booth that would fit us all. Yay! And the food is much better than one might expect, considering the genre and location of the restaurant. My Louisiana burger offered a great combination of spicy sauce with creamy bleu cheese. Onion rings were enormous and spot on. Admittedly, the medium patty I requested erred a bit on the side of well, but that's not an epic failure. If not for the recommendation of Balmer-based friends, I'd never have chosen to come here. Its proximity to BWI made for an extremely convenient pit-stop and fueling station.
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Kevin B.
The drinks are good to great depending on the bartender. The food is normally good but they have changed the menu so watch out. Somethings have been added for the better & others have gone down hill.
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Jordan K.
My first and only experience so far is during lunch hours. Service was fast and prompt. I had one of their bacon cheeseburgers and ordered it medium. It came out at the right temp and boy was it delicious!
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Helen W.
A few of us came here after shopping at the mall. There's a huge menu and variety of food. But after getting it, it was just ok. The drinks were pretty good. The service was good also.
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Joe K.
Yeah, we checked in via the iPhone app, went to the front desk, was told the dining room was closed, but full menu was waiting for us at the bar. We go in, score a table that was empty, but not bussed yet and waited patiently. We each took turns hitting the head to wash our hands. Each time telling the other what to order. Finally, after nobody greeted us in about 10 minutes, I bussed the table thinking it might ignite a spark...in someone. No go. So we move to the bar and are given late night menus. My friend says, "but the guy out there said it was full menu." "No bro. That's done for the night." "But..." "You can go to Friday's man. They have a better selection." OK! done deal. We've officially been told to eat somewhere else! All righty then! LOL. DON'T think I'll be coming back here anytime soon, and I don't recommend anyone else going unless tap beer is the ONLY thing your after!
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Sherrie M.
This place was very good. The food was delicious. We were mostly there to drink, but I tried the Pho. It was good, not like regular Pho though. So you are warned. We also go the crab pretzel, and the wings. They were both equally good. My husband an I both got our own flights. The waitress was helpful, and the beer was great. However, we were a little annoyed because we did not realize in order to get happy hours prices we had to eat in the bar section. That annoyed me, A because it was full so we couldn't get in, B because it was really loud in there, and C I wanted to have a date with my husband and not everyone else. Other than that it was a great place
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Christie P.
We walked up the hill from our hotel to have dinner at the Mall, and we were pleasantly suprised to find this place. My husband tried their microbrew beer smapler and liked several of them. I had two of their signature cocktails, both of which involved fresh strawberries, which were really good. Food was OK. Calamari appetizer was a little too salty, as was the cream of crab soup. I had rockfish, and my husband had fish & chips, both of which were good. Service was a little slow, but the place was packed on a Friday night.
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Ashley P.
Giving this place a 4 because of the beer. That's why we went after all, right? Huge selection of sampler beers. The food would have only gotten 3 stars. The "pretzel sticks" were not pretzels at all. Other downsides were that it was inside a mall and since we sat outside, we got to watch everyone from the parking lot walk in and out. Kinda lame, but whatever.
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Jenn K.
I got my chance and went back. Happy to report food was excellent- sad to report worst, slowest service EVER!
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Mary A.
Ate here last night. Food was good, beer was good, and came out pretty fast for this location in a mall. This mall is always busy on the weekends so most places you will wait in a line unless you are willing to spend some time and money. Chevy's is right next door and always crowded so has slower service sometimes. Service from our waitress was good too. She didn't harass us with too much customer service but checked on us at least twice to make sure we were happy. Entrance host was okay, but too many waiters talking to the host so don't wait for them to look at you, just walk up and get their attention. Also this place was not freezing cold but comfortable temperature to dine! I ordered the Cuban sandwich. Not as good as in Florida or a place I used to go to in St Louis, but still good. I will eat there again.
This place is great for having a beer after work, or sitting outside and enjoying the weather and people watching as the clients of the mall come and go. But the food sound wonderful on the menu, and then it comes to the table. The ingredients did not seem fresh or appetizing. My salad was floppy and mostly grass like lettuce instead of the type I would want to eat. My tomatoes were soggy and gritty... gross. My hubby at wings and he gave me the "eh" look and said he's had better. So go for the beer, the atmosphere, the bar, the outside patio, but it's in the mall and well.. could account for some of the food and service.
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Brian K.
I've been to many brewpubs in my time. You generally need to rate the food and beer in separate categories. Some places have fantastic beer and OK food (Dogfish), and others the reverse. Duclaw misses on all accounts. First, the beer. When I go to a brewpub or drink a microbrew, I expect quality. I expect a lack of filtration. I don't want to be able to see through my glass of beer unless its the lightest of light beers. I don't know what the brewmasters are doing here unless they're appealing to the Budweiser drinking masses with watery, overly sweet, junk. The prices are great, but the quality of the beer reflects that. What an utter disappointment. I think most people are distracted by the brewpub venue and think the beers have any appealing quality. Second, the food. Beyond some of the appetizers, the food is something I could get from Sam's Club or a major chain like Chili's. The quality is terrible, its not fresh, and you have to wonder in some cases if it can legally be considered food. Sorry Duclaw, you are by far the worst brewpub I've ever visited. I don't even want to call you a brewpub because you seem like a front for a Budweiser and McDonalds distribution center. I'll run by the local liquor store for a 6-pack of something that actually has character.
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M J.
I went here on a date and their food is soooo good! I had the turkey apple panini and I was in heaven. I will be back.
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Ms. L.
My friend and I came on a Thursday and was seated right away. We ordered appetizers. She ordered the taco sliders and I ordered mild wings. I ate one of her tacos, which was exactly what you would expect from a taco. Nothing special. My wings were really salty to me. Ok but again salty. We both ordered the sweet baby jesus new york strip steak. It's stated to be a steak marinated in this chocolate peanut butter flavored porter beer. I was excited about it because i thought i would experience a new flavor with my steak. The steak comes out and it doesnt have even a hint of those flavors in it. My friend said the same. The steak was cooked perfectly and was good but no sweet baby jesus. My steak came with two sides. I got the mashed cheddar cauliflower and the bacon wrapped corn. The cauliflower was lukewarm and just tasted bland. The bacon wrapped around the corn was barely cooked. I had to take the bacon off, something I've never done! The corn was advertised as cajun grilled, if i'm not mistaken. It didnt look grilled or have any cajun spices. Needless to say I wasnt impressed with the meal.
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Victoria L.
Do you like beer? Do you like decent bar food? Do you like these things in an outlet mall setting? If you said yes to at least two of those, then try DuClaw. I gave them three stars because I haven't been completely impressed but I haven't really been disappointed, either. I am not, by any means, a beer snob. I'm not going to drink Bud but I have been known to enjoy PBR now and again. Every time I've been to DuClaw they've been great about suggesting beers when I walk in and get the deer-in-headlights look because there are SO MANY beers to choose from. It's not like at Max's in Fells Point where they leave you alone to have a religious experience with the beer menu; they pretty much expect you to know what you want upon walking in. That's okay though - just tell them what you're looking for and they'll bring you a Tasty Beverage. Wait staff has been hit or miss. Sometimes they're very attentive, sometimes you have to all but send up a flare to get them to notice you. But, you're not really there for the atmosphere, are you? Oh- whatever you do, DON'T get a mojito. They do have a full bar, but you can tell their bartenders are not used to pouring anything that doesn't come out of a tap.
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James F.
Great hangout, near several hotels and huge theater.
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Kyle M.
Went here again last night to try some more beers. I had the Black Jack Stout, Misfit Red, and the Eup4oria again. All were excellent, and because it was a Tuesday night, it was all night happy hour, meaning my 4 beers cost me less than $15.
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Michelle P.
I wasn't impressed at all. My husband had the venom and chips. They substituted cod which was mushy and flavorless. The wings were decent but the jambalaya was terrible. I won't be returning EVER!
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Daniel C.
This DuClaw location is located in Arundel Mills Mall near the movie theater. The main selling point is the beer, and they have many varieties to choose from and you should be able to find something you'll enjoy. Sweet Baby Jesus, a peanut butter porter, is particularly decadent but can be too much for some people. We were waiting for a movie so we sat down to eat in the large dining room. It is pretty nice with tall booths for privacy, although half the dining room does face the large windows on the mall side. The food can be really hit or miss here. The burgers and flatbreads are fine, but they seem to stretch themselves too far sometimes. We ordered some Hop Chips as an appetizer, which were very crispy and enjoyable, but we were almost done before we realized there was no flavor of Hops. Either they screwed up the order or they're not worth the extra dollar. The Catfish Fingers were pretty greasy and bland, and the tamales were unmemorable. But we did have several beers.
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Eric L.
I was pleased with everything. The service was on-point, the food tasted fresh and everything was served in a timely manner. I can't speak about the beer. I didn't have any. Prices were decent for the serving size as well.
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Hannah H.
My husband and I stopped by here while wandering around Arundel Mills. We ordered the special, the Seiteki Hotto Shrimp, a Crab Pretzel (Bavarian soft pretzel topped with crab dip, cheddar cheese, and baked), the Fresh Misfit Chips (a basket of housemade potato chips), and a Pepperjack Charbroiled Burger. The crab pretzel was pretty good as the pretzel was soft and the crab dip, while a little on the salty side, was creamy and plentiful - very rich and a nice little spread for the pretzel itself. The shrimp was beer battered fried, and it had a tangy creamy sauce with it on a bed of greens. The chips were like kettle chips, and came with a variety of dipping sauces, but I preferred it with ketchup. The burger, I wasn't a fan of, as it was more on the bland side. Service was friendly, and I'm glad I was able to check this place out! +Crab Pretzel
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Nichole N.
Average, average, average. Saw the amount of reviews and thought, "must be good." I was so disappointed. Service was good, place is clean, but food is like typical bar food with fancy descriptions that lead you to believe it's not just bar food. Example: "Chesapeake dippin tots" = tater tots with a side of cheese sauce. "Mac N Chz bombs" = heavy battered, lightly flavored, fried balls mac n chz and "duck fat fries"= fries that taste no different than average fries. We had to send them back twice because they came out luke warm. Finally on the third try, they did come back hot but also a dark charcoal color. Finally, we got the "Misfit wings." Not sure why we decided to go on a fried frenzy this evening but that's aside from the matter. The wings were very average as well. We will not be back.
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Ryan K.
Good beer, Horrible location! I recently visited this brewery just long enough to snap a quick picture while driving by. Needless I felt like I was at Disney World after driving around the mall area for over an hour trying to find a parking spot. I gave up as I was already pissed off over the parking. I mean having a truck I'm sure i could've went redneck and created my own parking spot after jumping over a few curbs, but then i'd be liable of getting my vehicle towed. I've never seen nor been to a brewery that was soo freaking packed in around everything else. I don't know when I will return for fear of driving 3 hrs from Virginia Beach only to not find any parking in the area again. Perhaps I'll continue to buy the beer from the local Total Wine and Beer. **Overall I don't know how much room they have inside but this place but it looks to be limited when it comes time for expansion due to being in the mall surrounded on all sides. They defiantly need to relocate to a building of their own to a not so crowded place. Happy Parking!!
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Sara H.
The food was decent at best (a Cobb salad) but the beer was ice cold and the IPA was hoppy. The issue was poor (slow) service and at the airport that's never acceptable. I waited 25 minutes before flagging down the waiter to bring me a salad, and then he brought me the wrong one. Next time I'll simply do fast food inside the terminal rather than risk being late for my flight.
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John L.
Went here on a Tuesday before our movie. All day happy hour on Tuesdays is an awesome deal. They have a good selection of beers at a great price. The very knowledgeable and helpful waitress described the beers and even brought out a few samples for us. Just awesome service. Will be visiting again.
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Christine A.
Du Claw might be slightly confused about its identity. Is it a gastropub? Is it kind of gourmet. Are they trying to be a little edgy? I have no clue, honestly. I've been here 4 times in the last 4 years, and every visit I somehow psych myself up to there because I can't remember what I ate last time...but it must have been.... Maybe there is a reason why I never remember my experience. Maybe it's because most of their food has always been mediocre. It fills you up, and you get on with your day. It's not really some place where you tell your friends to go. Their brews are okay to pretty good. I always go for hefeweizen and stout-type beers, and this last batch of pints I got was spot on. If you're the kind of person that just likes any bar food with decent beer, try this place out. If you like great food and great brews...look elsewhere.
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Crystal C.
I'm a huuuuuge fan of their craft beer . I love this location as well . The food is awesome and the menu changes seasonally. Great chill place to have a few brews and a bite to eat!
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Chris T.
The food is pretty good here, there is never a long wait, and the beer is of course the main draw.
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Michael B.
I was very surprised by my experience at DuClaw Brewing Co. I was only in the area temporarily, but people I know hyped of the places, so I actively sought out the restaurant. To my dismay I was thoroughly disappointment by my experience. The customer service mediocre and the food was so so. Not what I thought it would be with the hype it was previously given. Maybe I came on a bad night, but I don't know if I will patron the establishment again. Highly over priced for the illusion of standards they give off. If the service and food would have been on par I feel like that would have been my go to place while in Hanover for a month.
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Dee M.
I liked how the bar was in a separate room from the seating area. We brought the kiddies along for Dave and Busters but didn't want to eat there. We got a six beer sampler which was very interesting. The crab cake burger was AMAZING. Our server was chill and very nice. One of the kiddies got a pizza that was less than appetizing, we told our waiter and he replaced it with chicken tenders. Happy kids, happy adults.
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Margaret N.
Pretty spacious bar and seating area. And great happy hour deals. Tried the sampler $19 for 12 beers, which is a great deal! Love the misfit red! Had the happy hour buffalo style wings, which were soggy and bland- not crispy at all!
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Irene M.
Duck fat fries were good however nothing to brag about, as a main entree I got the carne asada. I ordered it rare and it came out done very well done and impossible to chew. Service wasnt much to brag about either, staff congregated by the front doors talking. Beer of course without a doubt was excellent and the server was very knowledgeable on the beer. Will definitely give a second chance.
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Uey R.
What a bunch of jerks. Sat at the bar and asked if they could turn the volume up on the tv in front of me. They replied with "we can only turn it up for games", apparently the nfl is not a game..... The bar manager then proceeded to watch me for 5 minutes as I watched a muted tv and then he purposely switched the channel. I waved at him and he shrugged with a dumb smile. What a moron.... Food was crap anyway and the service is insanely pathetic. Will never recommend or step foot in this place again. I hope your bar staff gets it together, for your sake.
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Sean O.
I have rated Duclaw much higher before..but I guess with the good comes the bad. Tonight's entire experience was simply terrible. I specifically brought my family here tonight for the Seafood Paella. This dish seems hard to find and I wanted to try it. When it came time to order I was told they didn't have any. This was at a pre-dinner time so they must have been out for awhile. That was Strike 1. Strike 2 was when I noticed that 3 of the 6 appetizer dishes we were brought had caked and crusted food on them. Throughout dinner our server was slow but not entirely terrible. Then came dessert. My wife ordered the Red Velvet Strawberry Shortcake. When it arrived it was just red velvet cake with whipped cream. Not a single sign of a strawberry. We asked our server shouldn't a dessert with Strawberry in its name actually have Strawberries on it? About 10 minutes later she came back and said she discovered the problem. The Strawberry concoction (because it certainly wasn't fresh strawberries) they put on the dish was frozen and needed to defrost. So essentially, the kitchen staff decided to serve an incomplete dish rather than let us know that the dessert would take a little bit longer. Eventually our server brought us a dish with the Strawberry concoction..again it wasn't real strawberries but some sort of glaze. This entire fiasco was Strike 3. We were clearly not very happy with this night, however never once did our server apologize. A manager never checked on us. It was just all around terrible. An additional complaint is that the Children's Macaroni and Cheese is VERY VERY small. I'm talking about half the size of one of those Kraft Easy Mac servings. I'm not sure what child this would fill up...maybe a small toddler. Certainly not my rather small 7-year old girls. I'll eventually go back to DuClaw again...but not for awhile.
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Sarah R.
Love going here! Service has always been awesome, and food is always great. There is sometimes a crazy wait on Friday nights, if you order food to go. Lots of different beers.
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Danyelle J.
I love the extensive menu here! Never eat the same thing here too many good meals to chose from! I also feel like the food is priced just right. The have a nice happy hour menu that you can deals from depending on the day of the week. The crab cake I had was tasty. It was on the small side but again it was priced right for that. Service was stellar. I loved how the manger himself was on the floor helping the customers. The music was on point! I will be back here again..of course! Lol
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Eboni B.
First time visitor here! We met some out-of-town guests here for dinner. I had the sliders and fries and a baked sweet potato. I thought the food was great. Sliders were cooked to perfection and they were only $3 and came with fries. This was great because if you decided to do so, you could get one of each type of slider. I only had the cheeseburger sliders, but they were great. A slider with all the fixings...yummy! Oftentimes, you will get a slider that you can add only ketchup and mustard. Sometimes you want a "real" burger but the quarter of the size. This place delivered just that. One of our guests had the duck fat fries and made the statement that they were good but nothing to rave over. I did not try them so I do not have an opinion. Service was outstanding. Not too much of a pain but not too distant either. If we are ever in the area again, I would surely do a replay. PS. The sliders and fries warm up nice for lunch the next day too!!!
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Tony F.
The service by the waitresses is why I gave this place a 4. I went in with my son for an office lunch & my son was taken care of before anyone else. Ladies, I really appreciated that. What I ordered was not so great. I had the BLT Mac n Cheese, which had a smoke flavor. However, the fact that the Mac and cheese, the toast, and everything else had the same flavor which made the meal uninviting after the first two bites. I'm not sure if it's the norm for the meal, but it made the taste very bland.
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Liz J.
DuClaw Brewing seems to be a good go-to place if you're not really sure what you want. They have a wide variety of food and drinks, and spaces to sit in the bar area in addition to the restaurant. I ordered the sangria, and it was pretty good, but sweet enough that I didn't want a second. The food was fine - nothing special, but this isn't the type of place you're going to go for great food. You go to DuClaw to unwind after work, relax, and maybe get some food because it's convenient. I got the veggie sub, which was heavy on bread, light on veggies. I also had to take it apart and cut the asparagus with my knife, because it was too difficult to eat long pieces of slightly undercooked asparagus on a sandwich. The BBQ chicken flatbread was a little heavy on the BBQ sauce, but was otherwise nothing to scoff at. Both the chicken and the crust were cooked evenly. I would go again, it's convenient and pretty reasonably priced with decent service.
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Marion D.
They are decent. Foods are decent. They have some decent beer collections too. But recently when we went there, the waiter didn't show for like 25min. We sat there looking like a bunch of idiots lol
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Nicole H.
Had not been to DuClaw in years....went to the movies and decided to give it a try...happened to be the time of day that is Happy...yes...Happy Hour!!! A lot of nice choices for food...ordered the crab pretzel, which could have stood to have a bit more crab meat on it for my liking but was still very flavorful and the pretzel bread was extremely soft...ordered the beef short rib panini and a side of fries (really wanted the cobb salad, but my companion looked at me like I was crazy when he saw the beef short rib panini...it was delicious!!!!...My mom makes a fabulous pot roast and it sooo reminded me of it...sandwich was so plentiful that I took most of it home and had it for breakfast...companion ordered the carne asada and the meat was fabulous!!!! A previous yelper commented that this place serves nothing but bar food...well this was the best bar food that I have ever eaten!!! The only thing that I did not like at ALL was the autumn sangria...was not worth the $7 and did not taste like anything...should have gotten the raspberry cooler instead...
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Booze B.
Menu had lots of pub food but not many healthy options beyond salad (gotta save the calories for booze!). Unfortunately they were out of the Neon Gypsy IPA so I went light with the Bare Ass Blonde Ale. Beer was refreshing but not amazing. Only had time to try one brew but they had lots of different beers on tap - all brewed by Duclaw. Ordered the Kale and Quinoa entree. Good but I hate when kale hasn't been properly prepared. Kale still had stems. Service was friendly but they over served one patron who was asleep at the bar a few seats down. If you are in the area I'd give it a try over the chain restaurants. Or you could always check out the Medieval Times a few doors down.
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Elaine H.
Food is not all that great....need is not bad but they really need to work on the menu. The sliders are all disappointing. The Cuban sandwhich is huge but still not great.
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George N.
It is happy hour all day Tuesday. This is a great place if you like beer. They only serve their own beer and there is always a large selections. The bar area is nice to watch tv and grab a quick bit. The dining area is great if you want meet with clients or just have a little privacy.
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Gerald H.
This place is located near the cinema and buffalo wild wings in the Arundel Mall. The place deserves 4 stars. The service was excellent. It was a slow night but she knew her menu, could articulate the beers and was attentative throughout the dining.The BBQ flatbread pizze was good. Nothing amazing but good. The bread was also good but didn't quite like the "thousand island" style butter it came with. I also ordered the BBQ raviolis. Be warned those raviolis pack some heat! This place has some creative draft beer selection. I recommend the baby Jesus peanut butter chocolate lager beer! Overall a decent place to dine other than the food court.
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Joe K.
In 2013 I ate here and was barely impressed with the dishes I had - there was a lot of potential, but the kitchen's inconsistency made reconsider this location. However, during my most recent visit I was pleasantly surprised by the food. I order the American dip, a dish I have tried a couple of times, and noticed an overall improvement from the kitchen. The fries were prefect and not too crispy or soggy and the au jus paired with the dish was largely improved. 5 stars.
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Darlinda M.
My friend and I stumbled upon this place after a night of shopping. We got the duck fries as an appetizer, and it was amazing. Our waiter suggested that we get the additional $3 option, which adds some duck meat. I am so glad we did that! It was definitely the highlight of the night. We also got burgers - I had the one stuffed with goat cheese and bacon. Needless to say, that was great as well. I deducted one star, though, because I was not a fan of the beer - at all! But I will also say that I am not a huge fan of beer, so maybe that was why.
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Taylor V. S.
It's about the beer. Remember that. It's all about the beer. I've been frequenting DuClaw for nearly five years. I've consistently found the food disappointing, but the beer absolutely incredible. The menu has improved within the past year or two--a bit more expensive, but significantly more palatable. Still, if they were out of beer, I'd find another restaurant. Nevertheless, for happy hour alone, I think they earn a solid 4 stars.
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Shaakirah D.
Food was mediocre, service was decent, atmosphere was pretty chill. I don't drink beer so I can't speak to that aspect but the coctails weren't too special. I probably wouldn't be enthused to go back but would if someone else paid. lol.
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Anie C.
Food is great. I guess it's your typical american-ish bar food ranging from wings, burgers pastas, and "meat slabs". I def. recommend the portobello fries if you haven't before. Service is even better. The drinks were really great and Bartenders Tim & Rob were fantastic and super friendly.
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Andrew H.
I used to be a big fan of DuClaw about 10 years ago, but I went back today for lunch and it seems to have really gone down hill. Or perhaps their lunch time chef just doesn't know how to cook? The two appetizers we got (crab pretzel and stuffed artichoke) were very bland and just plain bad. They tasted like DuClaw had bought them from the mall food court, froze them for weeks, and then re-heated them. Then the burger which I ordered medium came out bloody red in the middle. I'm not a big fan of getting food poisoning from E Coli, so that's the last time I eat at this place!
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Amanda K.
This place was extremely crowded on a Saturday night even in the bar area. My husband and I had to stalk people at the bar like prey as soon as we saw them getting up from their seats to score a place to sit down. If you never been here and have no clue on what beer to try I would recommend (like my husband and I did) the sampler. Wow, this was the best because we got to try all their beers and I found more than one favorite. Also been a healthy eater I had to try the duck fat fries. Umm...this is why I wonder why I eat healthy. It was AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!
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Scott T.
We had a terrific dining experience at DuClaw Brewery tonight. Not only was the food excellent, or server Amber was outstanding and made the meal fun. My wife and I shared the goat cheese stuffed burger and a chef salad. Both were excellent and portion sizes were substantial. Others in our party of eight had similarly good meals and enjoyed the time. Oh yeah; and the beer was great too. I had Serum and my wife had Sweet Baby Jesus. We enjoyed them immensely! Thanks Amber!!!
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John D.
Let me start of saying the food and drinks are good. Now for the problem. Came in Saturday night knowing everywhere would be busy but went in to see how long for a party of 8 and was told that they are not accepting any more wait list for a party of our size. I was very taken back by this and went to find my family another place to eat since we had kids with us. Hostess very rude should have suggested we split our party to be seated rather than practically refuse service to us. MUST BE NICE .
(1)
Dawn B.
Don't eat here. From the moment we sat down to order dinner to the time we left, we were disappointed and disgusted. Issue 1: My hubby ordered a lemonade and it came with long black hair swirling in the drink. Gross. Issue 2: SLOW service. After we made our waitress aware of the hair, we didn't get another drink until 20 minutes later and after our appetizer came out. No one ever bothered to refill our drinks through the entire service. Issue 3: My entree was TERRIBLE. I ordered the lime chicken and it came out so dry, I couldn't eat it. It was worse than jerky. Issue 4: When we told the staff about the situation, they told us that they'd heard complaints about the chicken dish before. Which, you know, gives me a world of confidence that they're trying to fix it. I'm not a complainer and I rarely give bad reviews. This was just really, really bad.
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William S.
The service was horrible I mean they brought us cold food, over cooked steaks because the undercooked it and we had to pay for it though it wasbt even eaten. This place is the worst. No more going to a reataurant by the look decor and plates.
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Grecia O.
Their food is amazing, the crab cakes are to die for and you have to get the duck fat fries! It's a little pricey but the service is great and the food is totally worth it. Go go go!
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Guillermo M.
Service sucked, beer was lukewarm, food was ok, price fair(Tues. All night happy hour). But, not impressed. Service sucked...
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John S.
My friend and I stopped at DuClaw for the first time before I dropped him off at BWI. We both ahd the crab cake sandwich. I had the duck fries and he substituted the fries for a salad. The service was very good, we were even offered samples of the beers before making a decision. I'll be back!
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Kim B.
I'm extremely disappointed in DuClaw Brewing Company. My family stopped here last night on our way home from a road trip. Traffic was really bad, so we figured we'd stop and get a bite to eat and walk around the mall to escape rush hour. I'm more disappointed in our service, over the food, but still not thrilled with the food. Our server (according to our receipt, was Billy) although he never introduced himself by name. It took him quite a while to come to our table, although we arrived around 4:30, so the restaurant was dead. He took our drink order, and I asked him about the Happy Hour specials- the menu states that Happy Hour is all day Tuesday, but I wanted to confirm that they were available in the dining room, not just at the bar. He was misinformed on the Tuesday times, so I had to show him what the menu said in regards to HH- and he confirmed it was in the dining room as well as the bar area. Okay great- we ordered the crab pretzel and the wings as appetizers for the table. I asked for a recommendation between two dishes and he recommended the short rib ravioli for me. I asked if it came with a side dish and his response was that he could bring dinner rolls to the table if I'd like. Um, yes, but that doesn't answer if it comes with a side dish or not. My husband ordered the shrimp and scallops and my children ordered kids meals. One ordered the macaroni and cheese and the other ordered a cheeseburger with blue cheese instead of american. Our rolls came out and they were not good- almost like they had been frozen and reheated? or just not cooked enough. The bottom of my roll was super gummy and weird. The wings were big, and cooked nicely. The pretzel also tasted dense and just like it had been frozen and reheated. It just wasn't great. Fast forward to our entrees coming out. My husband got his dish and I got mine, which were brought out by food runners. A few seconds later, our server came by and checked on us. I told him it looked good, but we really hadn't tasted much yet. Then he disappeared. And we still hadn't gotten our kids meals yet. My ravioli was good, but I didn't get to completely enjoy it because I kept wondering where my kids' food was. And I shared a bunch of it with my kids. My husband said the best thing on his fried shrimp and scallop plate was the fried banana peppers. That pretty much says it all. I had assumed that the kids meals were coming right behind the adult meals, but they never came. After about 10 minutes of not seeing the kids meals or our server, I got up and had to ask where the food was. He had no idea it hadn't come out, and went back to check. After 5 more minutes, he comes out and gives the ridiculous excuse that the kitchen accidentally put blue cheese dressing on the burger instead of crumbles and they had to recook it. I found this excuse ridiculous because he had NO IDEA that they never got their food. So I'm going to assume that their food sat up there for 15 minutes or so and had to be redone. Which wound up taking another 10+ minutes. My husband and I were completely finished with our meals when my kids' meals finally came out. He came over and asked how we were doing and I expressed my frustration. He apologized and said it was his fault and that he'd take care of the kids meals. That wound up removing a whopping $8 from our bill. He then asked if we'd want boxes, and I said no, that we had a long drive ahead of us. 5 minutes later, he arrived with boxes and asked if they would be an okay size. By this point, I was very annoyed and answered that I said we didn't want boxes. He walked away- and a few minutes brought our bill. It was over $45 including the comp'd kids meals. - for what we had, I just don't think it was worth it. We won't return here if we're passing by the area. I think we would've been much happier at Chevy's across the way, and that makes me sad, considering their menu is very interesting!
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Vannessa S.
Went here with a group of 12 for a work lunch. Made a reservation, but they said they didn't have it when we arrived and there were no tables to be found. We all ended up sitting in the bar area which was pretty nice. We weren't approached by a server for 20 minutes and when we were, he became flustered by the size of our order. All of the food came out at different times, and mine came out after everyone else had finished their food (awkward!). I took one bite into my wings and they were raw. Took another 10 minutes to get the waiter's attention and tell him about the problem. He handled the situation very well, removed the wings from my bill, and packed me an order to go. Thanks, waiter guy! At the end of our lunch, I left feeling hungry and anxious. I never got sick from biting into that raw chicken, but I'll never go back.
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Mirranda H.
I always love their food and beer and the staff is always very wonderful. Sometimes the staff isn't the best but my last waiter was amazing. I really appreciated the beer samples he brought me based on the type of beer I like. I could tell he loved beer and wanted to spread that love to his customers. I wish I could remember his name to share this great experience with the company but I have a horrible memory and can't find the receipt either. He's a great waiter so I know I'll see him again.
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Miriam B.
Just had a wonderful lunch here. I was impressed by the variety of the menu. I tried the ny strip steak, chipotle and bacon wrapped corn on the con, the flash fried artichokes and my personal favorite the duck confit gravy fries( aka gourmet poutine). They have great happy hr specials on food and drink during the week as well. I just had a baby two weeks ago and I had my first cocktail at the restaurant today in 9 months lol. The grapefruit crush was a perfect balance of sweet and sour with grapefruit infused vodka, sprite and grapefruit juice. Very refreshing on a warm day. So good I actually had two which I rarely do :-). I would have given the place four stars but our bartender was not that friendly. This will be a good go to place for anyone looking to grab a bite when going to The movies. Of all the dishes I tried tonight I would recommend the fries they are to die for.
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Maurice R.
I have mixed feelings for DuClaws. This is probably one of the best places to eat at Arundel Mills. You like beer? They have beer (I recommend getting the sampler.) Some items are delicious (wings, burgers, couple entrees) and some are just OK. My biggest gripe is that menu is constantly changing (find something you like and it may not be there next time), but it's understandable I suppose. I find myself going less and less due to the casino crowd. Can't really fault them for that though. I wish they had more dessert options.
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Michele K.
My boyfriend and I stopped in after a weeknight movie. Apparently they were just minutes from closing the kitchen. Our server was extremely friendly and helpful though and did not make us feel rushed. I feel the hostess should have indicated the bar would be open later but I couldn't find business hours when we left. The sliders were tasty but I think the shrimp slider should at least have two to three shrimp on it. It had one shrimp which looked lost on the slider bun. We tried the shrimp, mahi mahi, and crabcake. The crabcake also was solo, no lettuce, tomato, dressing which seems odd when the others were fully dressed. Good beer!
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Franklin F.
I sat at the bar with a couple of friends for a few beers while we watched the NBA playoffs and the orioles on the TVs they had in the bar. I didn't eat any food during this visit. The house draft beer was pretty tasty. I have nothing bad to say about my experience at DuClaws.
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Danielle K.
When we were moving to Baltimore, I came out here on a house hunting trip. Staying in the area I looked up this place and wanted to try it, but when I got here my realtor took me somewhere else and she was paying, so I didn't object! Fast forward a month later and we've been here just a day and are exploring our options. I suggest DuClaw for the family since my hubby loves beer (and I'm coming around) and we don't usually let our kids pick where we eat. (sorry kids!) We were here on a Wednesday afternoon for a late lunch/early dinner. Walked in from the mall and stopped at the hostess desk. Two ladies were there, both with their backs turned. After what seemed like an abnormally long time of waiting (but not so long that we decided to leave) and a waiter actually calling their attention to us, we were acknowledged and seated. We walked past the bar area, which seemed to be hopping and the place to be at that time. The place overall is clean, well-lit and nice. We were seated at our table and waited for our server. And waited. And waited. About 30 seconds from leaving, he shows, gets our drink orders and food orders because by that time we had already perused the menu and decided what we wanted. My husband order buffalo chicken strips, I ordered crab cake with slaw and caesar salad and both of our kids ordered mac n cheese. We really like mac n cheese in our family. Neither of my kids liked it, I tried it and thought it was pretty good. If I remember right it's more of a white cheese and that wasn't mentioned on the menu, which would have been a deciding factor for us had we known it was white prior to ordering. My crab cake was pretty good although I've been told since then to NOT order crab cakes here. Newbie mistake! My bad! My husbands chicken strips were good, although obviously not breaded in house and therefore not fresh at all. Standard American chain restaurant stuff here. The bread basket was really good! Fast forward a few hours and I am SICK. SICK SICK SICK. Puking, body aches, burning in the throat and stomach, diarrhea. SICK, dude. SICK. My husband had one of my crab cakes, so it wasn't that. No one else in my family got sick, and we were in very close quarters in a hotel room until our house was ready, so someone else would have gotten it if it were a virus. My final choice in the matter is the caesar salad. Which sucks, because caesar salad is one of my favorite things in the whole world, and now that's ruined. Sorry, DuClaw, we won't be back. And for the patrons, save your money and go elsewhere, unless you're looking for beer, the beer was actually good. Or maybe the bar side has better service and atmosphere, you could try that.
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Bill H.
The worst microbrewery restaurant we've been to in years. Their porters are more crisp like IPAs and lack the traditional mouth feel. Both the Sweet Baby Jesus and the Bad xxx Porter included. In fact they actually were bitter. Where's the brewmeister? The crab cake had a bit more dark meat than expected. Sauce was a bit too spicy, but the same can be said for the chicken sandwich with bacon the DW had. We asked for unwiggly bacon and they burnt it as they didn't manage it on the grill, even after a second request. Should have taken a picture. Somewhere it must be written that the kitchen manager should be the restaurant manager, really? Maybe someone at the brewery should take notice of the lack of returning guests. Some day all the locals will have been through here once or know someone who ate here and were less than impressed. Though the chicken sandwich was removed from the bill, that is not enough to have us return. Hopefully they have a better meal and beverage provision in Columbia at the brewery.
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TJ P.
I stopped by DuClaw for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Their spicy chorizo soup special was fantastic. Spicy, cheesy, with crisp tender vegetables and edamame, like they made it fresh for me. I also had a caesar salad with grilled chicken. So many restaurants screw up a simple caesar salad, but DuClaw didn't. Beer: good. Service: cheerful, polite, helpful.
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Aleah M.
I come here so often and I just think the beer is FANTASTIC. Craig is the best manager ever and so attentive :) I love the staff and always have a good experience! Try the duck fat fries. Those suckers are banginnnn.
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Tiffany H.
Service - Not bad Ambiance - I like the private little booths Food - Crab cakes had quite a bit of filler, which was disappointing. Price - Seemed a little high for what you get. Overall, this place was forgettable.
(2)
Molly T.
My husband and I have a little tradition: Drive to the mall, do a little shopping, head to DuClaw for food and drinks, then go to a movie across the hall at Cinemark (gives time to sober up after a DuClaw Sampler). I love DuClaw beer. Always unique and delicious choices to choose from. Really wish the brew house was closer to Baltimore City and not in the 'burbs.
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Amy H.
We went at an off-peak time so the restaurant was pretty empty. This worked out great for us as our server was very attentive. We tried the sampler of all the beers and it was really, really great! I am particularly fond of Dirty Little Freak and Sweet Baby Jesus! - they were amazing!! The food was quite good as well and was complimented by the beer. All in all, a great experience.
(4)
Sarah P.
Restaurant was not busy at all yet still waited 40 minutes for food. When food did come out it was cold. We let the waitress know about the food and the wait to which she provided a flippant response and couldn't care less. Will not return.
Unlike my friend, Jessica F, I'm not much of a beer snob. However, I do have a love thing for Belgian beer. With that being said, I stopped in Duclaw Brewing Company for the first time after a rewarding day at work. What I did not know at the time was that Duclaw was going to debut a new beer called Repent. In case you are wondering, the Repent came with its own movie trailer. I'd give the trailer 3.5 out of 5 stars. While I did not get the Repent on this day, I ordered the Sawtooth, which is my favorite beer here for the moment. This Belgian White Ale comes with 4.8% abv alcohol content and is pretty smooth if I say so myself. I also got the chance to try out the Bare Ass Blonde Ale (5% abv), which was OK in my opinion. Oh yeah, that Repent beer I was talking about: 14.6% abv. That will be my first beer to try out upon the next visit. Since it was happy hour, the Crab Pretzel ($6.99 HH price) was a must, and it did not disappoint. The Crab Pretzel is a Bavarian soft pretzel smothered in crab dip and cheddar cheese then baked to perfection. Man, that appetizer went well with a couple of beers. I would definitely recommend the Crab Pretzel to those would like pretzels already. Next item on the conquered list was the Misfit Wings, Old Bay style. To put in bluntly, I was not a fan of the wings. Maybe it was the seasoning, but I would not get those wings again. That's OK though, the Crab Pretzel already won me over as far as food went. I will be back sometime soon, as I have other things I want to try out. Also, the employees were attentive and courteous, which is always a good sign for return business.
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Denise D.
I go to this brewpub/restaurant quite often, because it's thisclose to the Cinemark Egyptian and I go to a lot of movies. I used to absolutely love this place.... Don't get me wrong, the staff is great. Absolutely, positively fantastic, in fact. All the waiters and bartenders I've been served by have not only been friendly, but they're knowledgeable. (Seems the owner gives staff info sheets on new beers. Good idea, with the monthly new releases, but more on that in a bit.) Their burgers are lovely. The Arizona is my favorite, but there's a lamb-n-feta burger that may top it. BBQ blackberry wings are yummy, and they're a great deal during happy hour. As are the beers. This place gets really crowded on weekends, as you'd expect for a mall restaurant. It's bar area also gets packed during their monthly new release parties (usually the 2nd or 3rd Wednesday & Thursday of the month). But outside of those times you can pretty much grab a table anywhere. Then why only 3 stars? Two reasons, each one knocking off a star: 1) Menu Roulette: you like something on the menu other than the burgers and wings? It may not be there next time you visit. I'm guessing that a new chef has been going a little crazy with new ideas, but they introduce something (truffle oil popcorn, baked sweet potato, soft pretzels, yada yada)...and like the old song, "pffft, you were gone." Or, they start a new item like their smoked salmon flatbread, only to shave the amount of salmon bit by bit and switch to a deep fried flatbread instead of a warm flatbread. Yes, deep frying will warm anything up - stick your hand in a Fry Daddy if you don't believe me - but greasy flatbread only serves to remind me of the tastier flatbread that had gone before. 2) The apparent shift in management view of the place from cool brewpub to upper-crust brewpub. It's getting pricier and pricier to come here and eat. With all the other offerings in and around Arundel Mills Mall (not to mention around their other locations as well), they're edging close to pricing themselves out of the game. Oh, and they have a Pint Club: a great idea in theory, but at $65 bucks a year you need to drink a lot. I do. Don't judge me. (You can judge my DuClaw belly all you want, though.) However, the ads boast "special Pint Club member events", an annual members party.... Nup. Pity. My advice? *Definitely* sign up for their monthly release details, especially if you like freebies (sometimes a tshirt, sometimes a cool beer-related thing, but lately pint glasses), hit 'em during happy hour, and don't get attached to anything on the menu. Or you could just drink. Because the beer? Is awesome.
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Jeremy M.
DuClaw is the BEST! If your like beer, this place is a must! My all time favorite is the Sweet Baby Jesus (chocolate peanut butter porter)!!!!!! The bbq wings we had were awsome and so was the chorizo and beef burger!!!
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Anna B.
Ok, I've been to at least 15 great places since my last review and I had to miss out on my sleep so I could rush home and give a detailed review on how bad it was. I am hoping this is just a one-time deal but I wouldn't know because we will never step foot in here again.... even for just beer. It's principle.... plain and simple.OMG I am soo tired but I must finish this. I will let everyone I know of my bad experience. I have no biases against this place... I wanted to love it. The diverse foodie menu so close to my house plus the brewed beer on site. What's not to "possibly" love, right? WRONG! Our waiter seemed like a very nice person but he seemed confused, like his head was somewhere else. He was very patient at first with us since my husband took his sweet-ass time trying to find something he wanted. We ordered our entrees and one for our 2 yr old girl. At the last minute we ordered an order of "Stupid Hot" wings to have come out before our entrees. The first thing that came out was my daughters buttered spaghetti noodles with Parmesan. Simple right? They came out with a pile of cold spaghetti noodle with Parmesan and 2 pats of individual butters..... yes, for us to mix in ourselves into the cold noodles. WTF? She's 2, otherwise I would've sent that back. Then our wings came. Big, hormone added wings came... nice flavor... medium heat but soggy and cold. We asked the waiter if this was the hottest. He basically said they they weren't "technically" the hottest but this heat was "pretty much" the same as "stupid hot" only stupid hot has "Siracha, or something." So out waiter didn't ask us but took it upon himself to give us something we DID NOT order. He "seemed" nice..confused... like I said so I didn't feel like complaining at this point so I didn't. Then my husbands bratwurst sandwich came (recommended by our waiter over the seafood cannelloni). The bun he said was rock hard, mustard was nice, sauerkraut reminded him of his childhood, and brat was dry. Then my burger came... looked awesome but when I assembled it with the chipotle aioli...took a bite, sooo dry. The meat was coarsely ground and although I ordered it "med well"... it still shouldn't be dry... I can cook, I know. so I had a big thick piece of dry burger meat. My Gouda wasn't even partially melted...WTF!? Game over! My fries couldv'e been warmer but they had a nice flavor. The vinegar aioli is recommended. Ok, so if my food review wasn't bad enough... here comes the worst part. Of course the waiter comes by and asks how everything is? My husband put it upon himself to let him know what's up... politely, of course. My husband explained how dry the burger was and before he did, explained that he didn't want any hand-outs.. just let someone know not to do it again. Our waiter seemed too be confused as if he didn't know what to do. At this point we were done and ready to go... waiter left...10 flipping minutes went by and nothing. I had to get up and find someone to find him for us. So finally he meets us at our table and says "Has my Manager come by your table yet?" My reply: "Umm, no" My husband is visibly upset and tells him he wants to pay now and leave. It took us at least 7 mins for us to leave to pack all our stuff up and go to the restroom...etc You would think this waiter would jump out of his skin to find the manager and save redeem himself. I mean, we didn't ask you to call your manager over but if you're going to tell us that we should've expected him over a long time ago and he's a no-show.... that just adds insult to injury. My Husband was more in a bad mood then I was over it that it ruined our very rare family night out of a normally busy work week. We are done with this place.... would've loved to have romanced this place longer but we will not be back nor will our friends or our business lunch/dinners. Way over priced for such obvious execution flaws and poor service. I just wasted 45 mins on this review. UGH!
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Kris L.
This was my first time at a Duclaw and I was very impressed. I expected a lame chain at a mall with bad service, but instead the bartenders were attentive and friendly and the drinks were great. Who can argue with Sweet Baby Jesus AKA the perfect beer representation of a peanut butter cup?! Overall I would come back late night at the bar if we were in the area. I had a great experience at Duclaw!
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Eric L.
I went here after shopping with friends at Arundel mills. Cheese cake factory was totally full, so this was the next best option for us. It's a beer place so we got a $10 sampler which had 6 little sample cups. We enjoyed sampling different types and we confirmed the guys like manly drinks, and the girls like girly drinks. It was good, but we didn't finish our drinks. The chocolate ones were too weird for us. We got a table and I felt like they made us wait forever, maybe it's because they can't even see us. We all ordered sliders and great appetizers. But when they came back like 10 minutes later and said they ran out of things. How do you run out of cheeseburgers and duck fries and tuna? Those are the most popular things! So you should know that they might run out of food on a Saturday night. It's tasty good but I felt like it was too expensive for the sliders and appetizers.
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Kat L.
So disappointed. Last time I had been here, about a year ago, the food was great! Today, I had suggested that a friend and I go there for lunch. We were the only customers and somehow, it took a good while until our food showed up. My duck fat fries were soggy and soaking in a pool of grease. My Arizona burger, bacon not fully cooked. My friend wasn't all too impressed either. Never again.
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Christine N.
I've been here a handful of times and the selection of food a great. The happy hour specials they offer are also decent. If you're indecisive about the beer, I would suggest getting a sampler with some friends. It's $10 with your choice of 6. If you like IPA drinks, like me, I recommend getting the HellRazer. There's also a XX IPA that is decent called XX Serum. The only bad quality in this restaurant is the service. I have no idea why, but it takes a long time to just get water... So if you are seated, look over the menu and decide on what you want. If you are undecided, you can't go wrong with their wings. I generally like to indulge in the beer and snack on appetizers when I come here. All in all, I would still come back because their beer is really good.
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Darrell K.
Good choices; but I always seem to steer to the hamburgers since I haven't got a bad one yet. Never tried any of their entree's since I like their sandwiches.
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Ashley G.
Been here a few times always great service!! Just noticed today the menu has been expanded. Tried the chorizo burger (spelling ?) Was so good would deff get it again. Very clean and great place to eat.
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Daisy C.
I'm not a huge beer fan, but DuClaw was a convenient choice when I was in the area for work travel. The food was on the oily side, but it was ok. The location is pretty awful however. Driving around the mall is a pain, and the movie theater crowd makes it difficult to find parking.
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Ololade A.
The service sucks!!!!! Didn't get seated for 10 minutes. We just stood their as this elderly host took care of this customer. It wasn't until he brought the manager came out did I mention that I wanted to be seated and the manager directed him to do so. About another 10 minutes went by before the waiter came out. Took our drink orders then left. He came back pretty quick. Then we ordered apps which the crab pretzel was bomb. A little filling but I got a box!!! I got the lunch special (1/2 sandwich& soup or salad) I got the steak with chimicurri sauce which was awesome and the ceaser which was awful and they gave me another dressing. The waiter then at the end was prompt in giving me boxes and extra sauces and such. A down fall is only 3 desserts which was a bummer. I might go back one I turn 21 to try the famous beer. Another thing I would like to try would be the calamari!
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Ashley W.
Atmosphere was separated into dining and bar area, so noise level didn't drown out the other. It was decorated well, and staff knew their stuff! Food was on point with so many creative options to choose from. I'm not a beer drinker but they had so many options I almost became one! They all had interesting names, flavors, logos, which would make any drinker happy. I'll definitly go back again, I have a few more menu items to try... overall, it's like a classier, more creative FRIDAYS menu.
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Angela R.
What can I say, awesome beer options AND veggie friendly food? I'm in! Only downside I've noticed is the food can be bland or "not so fresh" on some days.. but definitely always worth coming here for the beer. Waiters are friendly as well. If there is ever a line during busy hours, they will text you when your seats are ready, gives you some time to browse the mall :) Try the beer sampler!
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Sylvia B.
I always get the Arizona burger. Very good indeed. Presentation and the bacon is very crispy. It go very well with the duck fat fries. Will be trying the beer next time. Gotta love the names and variety.
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Rose A.
Came here a few weeks ago, forgot to take pictures. The service was great, our waitress was very knowledgable and helpful. Food and beer on the other hand were disappointing. Duck fat fries with gravy was too salty. Bruschetta was pretty good, not traditional style but still good. Turkey burger was mushy and grimy. My steak was ok, but too sweet. I got the beer sampler, too. Besides the bruschetta, we didn't even finished any of our foods or drinks. Should have listened to my friends and skipped this place and go to Victoria's instead. Needless to say, we went in hungry and left hungry.
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Dan H.
I love this place. Great beer, good food and respectful, friendly service. In my opinion, this is the best place to go in the mall.
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Scott M.
Had a long delay at BWI and ate Bfast and Lunch here. Mel(issa) was the supervisor and was very tolerant of me hogging a table for 10 hours. Beer was good. A lot of house brews I recommend the IPA. Had philly cheesesteak. A little dry but good, especially with the IPA. Friendly staff, all into sports and turning the game up.
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Quinton S.
Everything I had was good. I had the fish and chips meal. The fish was fall apart good and the drinks were tastes. Great movie theatre feel to the place with a great atmosphere. I definitely will be returning.
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Keith R.
There isn't a better place around that I've been to where u can watch the game, have a beer, and eat non bar food. The ahi tuna salad has too much pepper for my liking but is still good. Bacon jalapeños are delicious and any spot with duck fat fries is great. Beers are awesome especially the sweet Jesus.
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Lauren A.
After a few visits, I can say it's not all it's cracked up to me by the general consensus. I've come here and gotten a few different menu items, including a couple different burgers and their appetizer sampler. I haven't been impressed with much of anything. Not to say the food was bad, just nothing special at all. If I were looking for a place in the area with exceptional food at a reasonable price, I wouldn't come here. That said, I think this place is better suited for beer enthusiasts. I shared the beer sampler with a friend. Although it wasn't pricey, I wasn't stoked about any of it in particular. Service varies...I had a great server two visits ago, and a terrible one with a bad attitude the most recent trip. Nice atmostphere...sub-par everything else.
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Cheryl K.
I came here for dinner on a weeknight. There was a short wait but we were seated quickly, in 10 minutes rather than the 20-25 minutes that the hostess told us. Once my friend and I got to our booth we were ignored... for a very long time. Like, nearly 20 minutes. No one stopped by to get our drink order. Eventually, we got a hold of the manager who assigned a new waitress to our table. She was absolutely awesome- very attentive, quick, and friendly. Our entire meal was complimentary and I really commend the manager and waitress for turning an awful dining experience into a great one. The food was pretty good, but the beer was even better. Sweet Baby Jesus? Heavenly. We had the mezze appetizer, with stuffed grape leaves, hummus, pita bread, olives, and feta cheese. It, along with the pho we spotted on the menu, seemed a little out of place among the sandwiches and entrees, but whatever, it was delicious. For my entree, I had the grilled chicken sandwich with just lettuce, tomato, and onion (no sauce) and the chips. The sandwich was perfectly flavored and the portion was just right. The chips were fantastic as usual, perfectly salted and a great compliment to the sandwich. My friend had a half chicken, with fries, that came with a little dish of Sweet Baby Jesus-based barbecue sauce. My friend remarked that the chicken was great, with or without the sauce. In all, the food was good, the beer was great, and the management clearly wants all patrons to have a good dining experience.
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Ken N.
3 words - DUCK FAT FRIES!!! With that out of the way, onto the review - the beer, it was ok. I've had better, but I have a certain bias to beers brewed in the Pacific Northwest, and this was no where near their quality. With that said, the beer was good to drink, and I had 2. The best part of the experience for me was the food though. I had a Ahi Tuna slider and a Duck confit slider, with the duck fat fries. The fries were some o fthe most amazing fries I have ever had - the Ahi tuna slider was pretty amazing and the duck confit slider was only ok. The service was good, never leaving us wanting. Would I go back, since I'm only traveling here, no, but if I lived here I might stop by from time to time.
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Christy H.
This has been a fave restaurant of mine since we first moved here. The beers are excellent. You can't go wrong with their fresh chips and a burger. The crab pretzel is a little too salty for my taste. Good place to go!
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Gary H.
Wow. They have really stepped up their menu since the last time I visited. It's a bit more expensive, I think, and some of their old "favorites" are not longer on the menu, but overall it has changed for the better. The beer is still incredible. The food is better. DuClaw is now arguably my favorite place in Hanover. A little secret: You can still order some of the now-off-menu older items, such as the As Yet Unnamed Crab Cake Sandwich.
(4)
J. Paul W.
Great beer, great food, great service. Their growler fills are reasonably priced as well
(5)
Nina U.
This is a Bel Air, Maryland microbrewery so even though it's in a commercial huge outlet mall, I'm a fan! There are four locations in the state. I like the outside patio and bar area. Service is always good, drinks are good and food is delicious! Beer is pretty good too but I'd rather have the mixed drinks. I wish they would re-do the inside seating area. It seems very closed off when you're sitting against the window and service can be hit or miss because they can't see you and forget about you. The wait can also be super long on a busy night which is why I usually end up on the bar side or outside. All of the food I've had is pretty good but I always go back to my favs, Seared Ahi Tuna and Bruschetta!
(4)
Erin R.
This is a review for their BWI location. I came early to the airport to have time for a decent lunch. I'm glad I gave myself two hours before my flight because lunch did take a full hour even with only me ordering an entree salad. My salad was so disappointing! Grilled chicken with pecans, apples, blue cheese over greens. What really bummed me out was the greens. Iceburg lettuce! No self respecting restaurant serves an entree salad with only iceburg lettuce. The chicken portion size was good, but the seasoning was lacking so overall it was an extremely bland salad. Not worth the $12.
(2)
Lee S.
I'm on the road a lot and every time I'm in the Baltimore area I stop here for their happy hour. I usually get whatever is on nitro, but prefer the Porter, which is bold and not too hoppy. They make their own beers and some of their seasonals can be quite adventurous. They also sell cool looking growlers and I see lots of regulars getting them refilled. I love their wings. They are big and the sauces have a nice blend of flavor. I usually get the hot and carolina sauces. The blue cheese dipping sauce appears home made with large pieces of blue cheese. Celery is always fresh. If you want to experience a nice, inexpensive happy hour after a hard day of work I highly recommend this place. The only thing that prevents me giving it 5 stars is its location - Arundel Mills can be a brutal place to find parking and you may have a substantial walk to get there from the parking lot.
(4)
Les C.
I was relocated to an unspecified location near the DC area for several months during the election period of 2012, and let me tell you.... Once I found DuClaw's I wanted to take up a permanent residency! I mean right there in the restaurant!!!! on the floor even, it didn't matter! I was in love from first sip! Mysterium ended up being my poison of passion. And when football is on any of their 548 TV's, any burger on the menu is a measly $5 and the home fried chip basket is never ending! Go to this place, go often!! One word of caution... Have a good workout regime already in place, cause this fine establishment will reek havoc on your waistline!! Oh yea, buy a growler and take the goodness home with ya! try not to drink it on the way home though. It could get costly, or worse.
(5)
Sarah S.
This is my stop while in Baltimore, but am amazed at how it's slipping. Food isn't cooked, waitstaff over worked to the point it took 20 min to order my beer on a Wednesday night. Think I may need a new routine.
(2)
Tee B.
Been here many times. Its solid "B" for basic. Not bad//not great -- clean, easy to get to (but jammed in a crowded mall). Food basic.
(3)
Joe M.
Went for lunch to meet a friend. We got there at 1:30. There was no one at the host stand. A few minutes went by before a server walked through and said she would be right with us. Another several minutes passed before someone finally sat us. From there the service just stayed slow. My friend ordered chicken tacos and I ordered the fish tacos. I also ordered portobello fries as an appetizer. After about 30 minutes our tacos came to the table along with some sliders we didn't order. I explained this to our server and she promised to get us our portobello fries right out. By the time they arrived we were done with our meals and I asked for them to be boxed up. Our server offered an apology, but didn't offer to take them off the bill. I think that would have been the right thing to do. When it was all said and done, I spent $48 on two iced teas, two orders of mini tacos and an appetizer we never ate. This was a very unsatisfactory.
(2)
Kimberly M.
Nice and attractive but not always attentive servers, good selection of drinks, decent food. I probably wouldn't return. Its way too loud for me to even have drinks with friends.
(2)
Jeffrey H.
A nice brewpub with a tasty standard selection of American food, with a wider, more creative selection than your standard chain restaurants. A great choice if you are in the Arundel Mills area, although nothing that would be worth driving from farther away specifically to go to.
(3)
Cybil S.
This place is great! Some friends and I hit this joint before a movie and all had stellar meals and service. The slider menu is epic. I had the Ahi, Mahi Mahi, Turkey, and Crab Cake (I was in MD of course I did!). The crab cake wasn't my favorite but was good. The other three was stellar though. I recommend removing a lot of the inside of the bun. It's too dense for the amount of meat on the slider, but once you gut it it's perfect bun to burger ratio. For $1.50 I upgraded to the duck fat fries OMG!!! I snagged some of my friends au jus from her French dip and it was magical. I'm from LA so I can't speak to price of the area, but the food was cheap compared to what I'm used to for the quality. I'd totally go back.
(5)
Erika T.
Duck fat fries! Duck fat fries! Three words that sounded like music to my ears and heaven on my tongue. My kids and I had dinner here before our movie for the first time and we loved it! The fries with their three dipping sauces, my favorite the white truffle were delightful! The Brewhouse burger was juicy and with bacon (an additional cost) was worth the 6 miles I did the day before! My sons grubbed on the calamari and LOVED it. Their wings were great, but the mild was too spicy for my kids, but were fine for ME! And then the beer, Euforia, a brown beer with a toffee finish to it was wonderful. I am going back to buy this for my own drinking pleasure. Service was awesome and Colin our waiter was great! For being inside a mall, I was impressed. DuClaw has a kids menu, but my kids did not eat from it because it was boring and frankly, they preferred the appetizers I ordered for them as their meal. Beer, fries, burgers and wings, this girl calls that heaven!
(5)
Bethany L.
I found the apps more appealing then the menu itself. Was not impressed with the beer myself, but that's not to say it isn't decent. This isn't a place I would return to.
(2)
Supriya M.
Friday night and a party of 6 - you better call ahead! There was a line when we got there but our table was ready. The service was very good. The beer selection is pretty good. The grapefruit margarita on the other hand, needed to be less sweet - MUCH less sweet. It was like I was drinking sugar water. We ordered one of each slider - the blackened mahi and crabcake ones were the only ones that were good. The sweet jesus burger was below average - the patty was a costco patty with a slice of safeway cheese (I buy that gouda all the time!). The duck fat fries were good and so were the regular fries. All in all, everything was ok, nothing memorable.
(3)
Allen B.
Good menu and good beer.
(3)
John E.
Decent beer at decent prices which is a good start. Beer release parties are what earn this place four stars. My opinion is the food needs to come down in price or the portions need to be bigger for 5 stars.
(4)
Nate M.
There aren't many other great bars in the area since its so built up with chain restaurants, but this place really stands out. Not only is it an oasis in the sea of mediocrity, but their beers are excellent. Its great to be able to go there on a random night and sample from an ever rotating lineup of customly crafted brews. I'd highly recommend going for one of their beer releases. They have a release almost every month (wed/thurs night starting at 6pm), and if you sign up on their website and join their mailing list (for free), you can print out a barcode and get a free gift. Its usually a glass- the deal is awesome! My whole cabinet is full of the glasses from DuClaw- and each is branded with the beer and the year.. so even when they re-release an old beer, you get a newly styled glass. I've only gone for dinner a couple times, but the food has been decent. The happy hour food specials are good, but the happy hour beer prices are even better. I'll be back! Parking kinda sucks at this mall, so try to go a bit early to give yourself some time to find a space.
(5)
Niecey P.
I have never been to a restaurant where they send you a text message to let you know your table is ready! Their food was delicious. I had the crab cake sliders they are practically perfect. I didn't quite care for the dijion mayo sauce they put on them (and it was quite a bit of the sauce; it was on both parts of the bun) but other than that I'd recommend this place! They also have quite an interesting selection of beers such as the Sweet Baby Jesus; a chocolate peanut butter porter
(4)
J C.
The beer here is most excellent, especially their Sweet Baby Jesus (a peanut butter chocolate stout). The food here is pretty mediocre. I'd recommend sticking to the cheeseburger or the wings for the best value.
(3)
Jessica M.
I've eaten at DuClaw a number of times and generally the food is really good. However the last time I went with two of my coworkers a roach climbed up the booth. The waiter (who was great from start to finish) was understandably embarassed, but the manager just seemed annoyed that we cared there was a health hazard. When we explained what happened (because she approached us saying "what's the problem ladies?") she said it was a known problem. So if you KNOW about something as disgusting as roaches, why would you not take care of that. That will make people SICK. It makes me sad because I will never go back even though I like the food. I just can't risk unsanitary conditions.
(1)
Todd B.
We landed in Baltimore after a long flight with no food. Near the airport yelp had good reviews of this brewery. Nothing sounded better than good local beer. Let's start with the beer deserves 5 starts. We had the sampler - 14 brews and they were excellent. Usually a brewery has 6 or so beers and only a few are good. In this case 12 were great, 2 were ok. The only problem was we were hungry too. Pretzel appetizer, Miso Tuna, Ahi Salad, and the tacos. My 11 year old thought the tacso would have been great if they left out the chicken. I just call that bad food. Bottom line: if you want great beer, go here. Just don't go hungry.
(3)
Leah L.
This place was great!!! the food was great and the drinks were great!!! if we are back in this area, we will eat here again!!! I am not a beer drinker, but Sweet Baby Jesus.. I could drink that beer
(5)
J S.
Husband had the Stuffed southwestern peppers which were amazing! I ordered the special: salmon, but it wasn't fully cooked and I had to send it back. Took much too long to get it back; everyone was finishing up their meals when mine returned. Beers are really good! We had 11 people in our party and most were very happy with their food.
(3)
Katie H.
Had lunch here in a Sunday. No problems with parking, got the 14 beer flight was quite good and so was the food!! If you get their exile beer, be warned it's experimental and ours tasted like toothpaste....
(4)
Bruce F.
Blackberry wings were fantastic. Perhaps best i have ever had. Good bar and beer selection. Friendly staff. A+
(5)
Shannon M.
I'm friends with some hardcore DuClaw devotees. They are far more into beer than I am, which may have explained the differential between their love for it and mine. The last few times we'd been I can't say I was impressed by the food. They must have a new chef or new management or something, because my experience over the weekend was a complete 180. Appetizers were the bruschetta, which my friend liked and the duck fat fries with gravy and cheese for us. It was basically a ducky version of poutine-lovely. Dinner was: the sweet potato flatbread and goat cheese salad for me. The flatbread was perfectly seasoned and the cheese and sweet potatoes' flavor worked so well together. The salad was nice as well. My vegetarian friend had the Beet Bourguinon and was extremely pleased with it. Not often you find creative vegetarian food in a non-vegetarian restaurant, so big points for that. My other friend had the pho, which she enjoyed. My friends had the beer, which I know from previous visits to be solid, But beer's not my thing, so I had the hot apple cider with caramel vodka and the salted caramel hot chocolate. Both were very tasty. I was really impressed at how much DuClaw has stepped up their game in the kitchen. In previous visits it seemed that their focus was all on the beer, with the food as an afterthought. The depth and creativity of the menu has really improved. I would definitely recommend a visit if you are in the area.
(4)
Will G.
I've been here and had ok service in the bar area, but today takes it. Football Sunday. Waitress basically disregarded us once one of our two patrons said he would not have another beer because he had to drive. The other waitress was consumed with what was happening in the football games, and literally spent 7 minutes glued to one of the games. Unsat, to say the least.
(3)
Annamaria B.
Amazing food pretty good service. Always busy, and the prices can be a little high. We will definitely be back. Crab flat bread is amazing.
(4)
Ashley K.
1 star only for good beer! Boyfriend waited 31 minutes from the time credit card was taken until he could actually sign his copy to pay. Ants everywhere, Chesapeake tots are some fried up tots you lose off your chopstick in a gross white swimming pool liquid with a little bit of cheddar cheese floating around you are supposed to dip it in. Crab flatbread would almost be good but then you remember you are in Maryland and this imitation type crab you are eating is an impostor! I suppose this is what you ask for by visiting a place attached to an outlet mall? I hope all other duclaw brewing places are better - do the beer justice!
(1)
Courtney K.
Bottom Line: Good grub and grog but you have to fight Arundel Mills parking. DuClaw definitely has some good brews. I'm a fan of most of them and love that they offer flights so I can reacquaint myself with the brews on each visit if I so choose. Also, DuClaw does offer several seasonal beers at a time so the flight is a good way to check those out without committing yourself to an entire pint. Euphoria and Dirty Little Freak are among my favorites. I also find their food to be good overall. Since I usually fill myself up with beer I like to share the Crab Pretzel or nibble on a few of the sliders. I like that there are five or six sliders to choose from and you can mix and match - my favorites are buffalo shrimp and the classic cheeseburger. They even add a little stack of fires with the sliders which is a nice touch. DuClaw has indoor and patio seating. You can smoke cigarettes and cigars on the patio which is a total drawback for me but I suspect other people will really enjoy that. I would most certainly go to DuClaw more often if the closest one wasn't located at Arundel Mills. Not only is Arundel Mills a total cluster, DuClaw sits where the parking lot is "thin" (not very deep so very few spots out front) which means you need to be prepared to hike in. It's also located between Muvico and Chevy's and near Dave & Busters so there is lots of competition for parking. I find this to be a bad design on the mall's part and its unfortunate that DuClaw finds themselves situated here.
(4)
Victoria G.
Service: On Point Food: Tasty and came out swiftly Price: Reasonable Now that we got that out the way, this place was nice. Before seeing "Straight Outta Compton", we decided to eat here since it was right next to the theater. I ordered a pink lemonade cocktail and Jason couldn't decide what he wanted to drink. Our waiter explained that they brewed their own beer and that they provide samples. Free beer samples! Who would turn that down? We didn't, but we should've. We are NOT beer drinkers and quickly realized that mistake after the first sample shot. Quick tip: if you love beer, come here for here free samples! (See picture below ) I ordered the soft pretzel burger ( without the ham and various cheeses ) and there homemade potatoes chips. Everything was delicious but the juices of my burger made my bread soggy :( (which is why I removed one star) Jason ordered chicken feta wrap it was tasty! P.S. his fries were off the chain. Bottom line : I would come here again, I would just order another bun to prevent soggy bread :)
(4)
Jeremy K.
Food: I had the stacked pretzel burger and as a burger snob, it was freaking amazing. I put ketchup on every burger and this is the first one I ever had that was so full of flavor that I did not add any. Had the Mac and cheese bites as an appetizer and they did not disappoint. Price: comparable Service: our server, Maggy?, was super nice and attentive. They did miscook my wife's steak, but they corrected it and we're very apologetic about it. Atmosphere: this is in the Arundle Mills outlet mall, which is awesome, and we specifically chose this restaurant because it looked more laid back and less crowded than others around it. Very open and comfortable.
(4)
Ruth C.
Three and a half stars for probably my second favorite brewpub in the greater DMV area. The chips and duck fat fries are almost equally addicting. Lots of seating, but especially crowded around TVs. Service was fine even though they were pretty busy, and the burgers were cooked to the requested temps. Future hit list: clams chorizo, portabello fries, fried peppers and pickles, crab pretzel, gravy fries, jerk chicken lettuce boats, crab / apple / white bean chili, fig & gorgonzola flatbread, bad moon pork belly sandwich, short rib pepperjack panini, cuban, french dip.
(4)
GT W.
Next door to the enormous Egyptian Cinemark movie theater inside the gargantuan suburban sprawl of the Arundel Mills mega mall complex. Interior is drab, undecorated, almost like temp space in the mall. Main dining room is sit-down only. There is a sports bar attached with patio seating. Not a complete dinner menu if eating at the bar area. Still, everything for food from burgers to paninis to buffalo wings. Had the eggplant panini. It was pretty decent. Beers can all be ordered within a sampler flight. Can do 6 at a time or all of them at once for $18 or something. Beers available were all house beers. Only 3-4 seasonals and then their year-round core brands. The Bad Moon Porter was light years better than their other offerings. Most of the beers were sweet and very alcoholic. Interesting place to drop by if unfortunately stuck in the mega mall complex.
(3)
Wai W.
The four of us came to shop and wanted to enjoy a meal here but unfortunately we stood at the host/hostess station for more than 10 minutes while staff walked past us like we didn't exist. Not a single person even asked if we were being assisted or a simple hello and someone will be with us shortly. We cannot give you a rating of their food or additional services as we decided to go elsewhere to spend our hard earned money where they would pretend to enjoy serving. As we began to leave the host finally appeared but it was too late as we just didn't care. The food and service most likely would be the same as the host/hostess is any restaurant's first impressions. I will never attempt to visit this establishment in the future as there are so many restaurants that would be happy to accept my hard earned money. Unfortunately cannot leave a no star since one is the minimum.
(1)
Kat W.
food is delicious and pretty diverse. I would give it a better rating ,but our server took, I kid you not , an hour to bring us refills on drinks and also got the orders incorrect. we didn't send the food back, because everything I've gotten here in the past is tasty and it didn't disappoint. but really. we were served food without even having beverages yet and the waitress made a point of ignoring us even though the drink station was directly behind our table. I'd stick to the bar area , it's friendlier and quicker.
(3)
Justin M.
Big portions of pretty decent food for a brewing company. Obviously the beer here is the thing to do so we opted for flights and were not disappointed.
(4)
Charley C.
The Cuban Sandwich has some of the right ingredients, but really misses the mark with the bread. I though they use subway as a model. Very disappointing french roll. The rib appetizer was baked to tenderness and well sauced. The Stuffed Jalapenos were quite zingie! nice. All in all average.
(3)
Janine H.
Was shopping, so we decided to try this place. This is my first and last time at this place. The service was horrible, they ran out of sweet tea, messed up my brownie sundae with a stale brownie. Food not good at all. I dont know what the other reviewers were eating but IT WAS A VERY BAD EXPERIENCE
(1)
Thomas P.
Serum was a very good heavy IPA. Good bite. The high alcohol gave it a bit of a sweetness to it. Definitely didn't have a burn factor. Very nice. I ordered the Jambalaya for dinner. First, this thing was very spicy. Nice! I had a good sweat going. It was overall very tasty. Peppers, onions, rice, chicken, shrimp, and sausage. Now, the menu says andouille sausage and if it is, it's not a good version at all. It really just tasted like a generic kielbasa-type so that was disappointing. Also, I wouldn't call this Jambalaya. It was good. It had similar ingredients. But it wasn't a Jambalaya. Maybe call it a bunch of hot good stuff over rice. Either way I enjoyed it.
(4)
Jerry S.
Stopped in for needed refreshment after crawling the mall for a new wallet, and to watch the second half of the Skins game, Nice modern decor. Sat at the bar, where it was happy hour during game time. The bartenders were friendly and informative, so I got the $9 sampler. Should have done the numbers, 6 x 5 oz is almost two pints! All the brews were true to type, cleanly made, and tasty. My favorite was the Hellrazer IPA, hoppy with some additional flavors. Beware the Serum, tastes like a regular IPA but 9% alcohol! Sliders were 2/$5 so I got the ahi and the crab cake, respectively delicious and pretty good for a standard versus Eastern Shore jumbo lump. Pretty good fries, too. I noticed that six packs and growlers were also available. Very nice place, worth a stop after a tough day shopping.
(4)
Marisa B.
Had dinner at DuClaw last night. Overall a pleasant and fun experience but I do have a couple gripes. My husband and I arrived a little after 5:00 and the restaurant was fairly empty. We were seated on the side that shares floor to ceiling windows with the mall concourse. It wasn't horrible by any means, but we would have preferred the better seating within the restaurant especially considering there weren't many people there. Only other "complaint" would be that my crab pretzel was not good in my opinion. But other Yelpers have raved about it. Some things we loved about DuClaw: my husband ordered the short rib pepper jack panini and it was excellent. We shared the 14-beer flight of all the beers on tap, and we really enjoyed a lot of them. It was a great value at $19.99 for 14 5 oz. samplings. Our favorites were Sweet Baby Jesus, Misery, and Bare Ass Blonde. Our waitress was friendly, and service was great. Enjoyed a walk around the mall and to the casino after dinner. Would definitely return if we're ever in the Arundel Mills area again.
(3)
Amber R.
Had a great experience at DuClaw! Checked it out bc we wanted to avoid the big chains. Sat in the bar area and started talking to one of the employees who was in having dinner (good sign). He was great! He took us through a 6 beer sample! Beer flavors like you have NEVER tasted before! Food was good as well!! We had crab pretzel (the bomb). I had duck fat fries, a crab cake slider, and a shrimp slider for my meal. My husband had the pretzel burger. Food was flavorful, cooked well, and exceeded expectations. Our server left a little to be desired personality wise, but she kept up with the service. Great experience!! In fact, I'm back tonight for round 2 before heading home and remembered to write this review :)
(5)
Rahab K.
From the moment we walked in, we knew we had a right choice, this review is solely based on the bar alone, A++ for service! The bartenders here are extremely friendly and are very attentive! Even thought the bar was busy, we still got prompt service! And just for that and the wide selection on beer they have in stock, I will definitely be back! I had the sweet baby Jesus, the neon gypsy and the bare a** blonde, if you ever visit this place, the bar is definitely the place to be
(5)
Desbah B.
Did you know that I really do not care to shop? If and when I do, it's always for specific items, for I just don't waste my free time in stores. However, my teenagers love to shop. They enjoy it. Well as long as the kids are not in front of televisions, and if they are being social while having fun (in person I may add), then I tolerate them being in malls. But wait... It gets better. DuClaw Brewing Company in located in an outlet mall. So, while my daughters are able to buy skirts for litterally under three dollars, I can endulge in my five dollar brewrey beers! Then, it seems as if the whole Arundel Mills Mall is on sale, so every store that the teenagers were in had some sort of deal going on, and they were buying clothes and shoes that they actually could use. They can actually try on anything and every item their hearts desired. In the meantime, I could take my time sipping on the DuClaw flight of beers. My friend and I split the bill down the middle; we each paid under nineteen dollars. I was a happy customer. The only ones more elated than I was were my teenagers. Score. Happy kids. Content Mom. It's a win-win situation. Back to the review at hand: I liked this DuClaw location. The atmosphere is nice. The patio is clean. The workers are attentive. The beverages are delicious. Try as many as you can.
(3)
LR G.
Bar Tenders are the best thing about this place. We have been coming here for years. Beers are spot on. Food okay. Service always has been very good (in the bar). I watched the bar tenders juggling, but composed. Tim and Jason were amazing and actually cared. Too bad the tap take over was canceled. If it weren't for the them we would have walked. Let alone have dinner. Nicely done guys! !!! They get 5 stars
(4)
Rebeca F.
Love to stop in and try some craft beer. The menu is pretty good, too!
(4)
Troy T.
Dish was perfectly prepared! Appetizers were extremely fast and delicious! John, the waiter was great and very knowledgeable. Our day started off trying to celebrate a great friend's birthday and was quickly going down hill. DuClaw turned it around!!! Great place; great service; try it!!! This was the Maryland (Arundel Mills location)
(5)
Tiffany L.
Awful. Rock hard French dip sandwich. Au jus was extremely dark and when I smelled and tasted it it tasted like soy sauce......... Roast beef and a slap of cheese in the middle. Irritated.the bread was rockkkkkk hard. We asked them to fix it, the bartender took it back. She said it happens often. Then when I get the new bread it was extremely soft.. Then a few minutes later it got hard again. I dunno if anyone else does this but I've had microwaved banh mis before and it'll be soft at first but then then rock hard. I couldn't help but think the French dip bread was microwaved. Extremely disappointed in my sandwich.
(1)
Charlie V.
I haven't received bad service at this location and will continue to go there when I can. Duclaw makes my absolute favorite beer, Serum, which is their double IPA, and the most unique double I have ever had. It's quite strong, and not to be trifled with (if Coors Lite is your favorite beer, Serum is not for you, but you might like the Bare Ass Blonde!) I would recommend Serum to any IPA lover. Duclaw is always coming out with new concoctions and most of them are very good. The growlers are a little expensive for the initial purchase, but they're nicer than most. Refills are reasonable, ranging between 11 and 15 dollars from what I recall, and they will refill a growler purchased elsewhere, no problem. Food- Entrees are hit or miss. I like the buffalo chicken panini, French dip, and most of the appetizers. Come for the beer and try the macaroni cheese balls or chicken tenders. Ya can't go wrong :-)
(4)
Skye A.
Really Bad! Stopped in here after hearing so much about it, seemed convenient since its at the mall and parking is free. For a place that it's supposed to differ from others and that represents the Maryland area, I was not impressed at all. From the minute you arrive, the ambiance is not great. Service seems unmotivated and not clean cut by any means. Service...well, there is something about a server with a very long and unclean beard. I really don't enjoy it, some level of personal hygiene and first impression concept should be considered. Food was plain, there is nothing extra ordinary about it. We ordered the burger and chicken, both were extremely, distasteful. Fries were soft, under cooked and unseasoned. Chicken, not cooked as well either, which is of concern. Beers are OK, nothing spectacular per say, there are better places in the city. Prices are reasonable, although, for over $15.00, bacon should be at least cooked nicely and crispy. Perhaps 2 strips would be good! Place is over prices and lacks quality, I certainly would not return.
(1)
SoCal F.
I like it: The beers are good; there a lot of choices so it helps to know what you like because the styles are risky they go big. This means there's a good amount of them you may not like at all, but there's also a good amount that you'll really like. The sampler is always fun to get. The food is creative too, mostly regular meals with some sort of twist that makes it interesting. Prices are average.
(4)
Brian K.
I've been to many brewpubs in my time. You generally need to rate the food and beer in separate categories. Some places have fantastic beer and OK food (Dogfish), and others the reverse. Duclaw misses on all accounts. First, the beer. When I go to a brewpub or drink a microbrew, I expect quality. I expect a lack of filtration. I don't want to be able to see through my glass of beer unless its the lightest of light beers. I don't know what the brewmasters are doing here unless they're appealing to the Budweiser drinking masses with watery, overly sweet, junk. The prices are great, but the quality of the beer reflects that. What an utter disappointment. I think most people are distracted by the brewpub venue and think the beers have any appealing quality. Second, the food. Beyond some of the appetizers, the food is something I could get from Sam's Club or a major chain like Chili's. The quality is terrible, its not fresh, and you have to wonder in some cases if it can legally be considered food. Sorry Duclaw, you are by far the worst brewpub I've ever visited. I don't even want to call you a brewpub because you seem like a front for a Budweiser and McDonalds distribution center. I'll run by the local liquor store for a 6-pack of something that actually has character.
(1)
M J.
I went here on a date and their food is soooo good! I had the turkey apple panini and I was in heaven. I will be back.
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Ms. L.
My friend and I came on a Thursday and was seated right away. We ordered appetizers. She ordered the taco sliders and I ordered mild wings. I ate one of her tacos, which was exactly what you would expect from a taco. Nothing special. My wings were really salty to me. Ok but again salty. We both ordered the sweet baby jesus new york strip steak. It's stated to be a steak marinated in this chocolate peanut butter flavored porter beer. I was excited about it because i thought i would experience a new flavor with my steak. The steak comes out and it doesnt have even a hint of those flavors in it. My friend said the same. The steak was cooked perfectly and was good but no sweet baby jesus. My steak came with two sides. I got the mashed cheddar cauliflower and the bacon wrapped corn. The cauliflower was lukewarm and just tasted bland. The bacon wrapped around the corn was barely cooked. I had to take the bacon off, something I've never done! The corn was advertised as cajun grilled, if i'm not mistaken. It didnt look grilled or have any cajun spices. Needless to say I wasnt impressed with the meal.
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Shelby N.
Du Claws is located in the arundal mills mall right across from one of my other favorite spots Chevys. If its crowded, than you still dont have a wait longer than 15 mins. I haven't tried the drinks here yet (i know i know) but the food is great as well as the prices. The staff all dressed neat and clean, and the atmosphere is nice. I frequent this mall about 3 times a month and so I am definitly a frequent eater here
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Elizabeth S.
I love their beer sampler. With all the unique beers they have on tap, the sampler allows you the opportunity to figure out which ones work for you. Fun atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating.
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Victoria L.
Do you like beer? Do you like decent bar food? Do you like these things in an outlet mall setting? If you said yes to at least two of those, then try DuClaw. I gave them three stars because I haven't been completely impressed but I haven't really been disappointed, either. I am not, by any means, a beer snob. I'm not going to drink Bud but I have been known to enjoy PBR now and again. Every time I've been to DuClaw they've been great about suggesting beers when I walk in and get the deer-in-headlights look because there are SO MANY beers to choose from. It's not like at Max's in Fells Point where they leave you alone to have a religious experience with the beer menu; they pretty much expect you to know what you want upon walking in. That's okay though - just tell them what you're looking for and they'll bring you a Tasty Beverage. Wait staff has been hit or miss. Sometimes they're very attentive, sometimes you have to all but send up a flare to get them to notice you. But, you're not really there for the atmosphere, are you? Oh- whatever you do, DON'T get a mojito. They do have a full bar, but you can tell their bartenders are not used to pouring anything that doesn't come out of a tap.
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James F.
Great hangout, near several hotels and huge theater.
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Kyle M.
Went here again last night to try some more beers. I had the Black Jack Stout, Misfit Red, and the Eup4oria again. All were excellent, and because it was a Tuesday night, it was all night happy hour, meaning my 4 beers cost me less than $15.
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Michelle P.
I wasn't impressed at all. My husband had the venom and chips. They substituted cod which was mushy and flavorless. The wings were decent but the jambalaya was terrible. I won't be returning EVER!
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Marvin M.
I'm not sure if they changed cooks or who does the cooking today 8/11/13 but my STUFFED goat cheese burger had no cheese. I took it back and the cook tried to tell me that the cheese "MELTED" into the burger. Mind you I have ordered this 4 times before and when I get the burger it is Stuffed with goat cheese. Goat cheese is very hard to melt... and when I got my order the second time... the goat cheese was not existent AGAIN! I didnt bother to bring it back because it was just a hopeless cause. Needless to say i will NOT go back. I just hate it because their food is excellent, I just wished their service was a little better.
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Courtney B.
Wasn't impressed. The beer was okay, but the food could've been better. I was expecting a great meal and was disappointed. I got the Chicken Chesapeake Burger and had a Venom beer. The chicken itself was okay and the chips were meh but I wasn't a fan of the bread. It tasted kind of stale. Also, the service wasn't that great. I felt like our server was trying to rush us out of there so she could go home. We had to wait for a few friends, and she didn't seem too happy about that. Once our friends got there, she rushed them for their order and hovered at our table. Uncomfortable.
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Larry G.
I've passed by this place many times...including the one in Bowie. However, I've never had the chance to dine there. ...until last night, when a friend of mine wanted to come here for dinner. I take it as a good sign when there's quite a wait...despite the fact it is located at a mall. We were told a 30-minute wait but actually got a table sooner than predicted. I got the Bare-Assed Blonde Ale or something like that. Mmmmmm! Delicious! Would definitely come back and try the other beer. The crab pretzel was a surprise as it was delicious with a little spicy aftertaste. I had the Homestyle Chicken which was breaded and fried and put on a serving of garlic mashed potatoes and accompanied with rice pilaf. Man! Lemme tell you...you better come here starving! Duclaw gives you a serving that reminds you of Cheesecake Factory. The waitservice was fantastic and friendly. Will definitely come back here!
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Lou M.
This place was hopping when we got there on a Saturday. We ended eating in the bar section, which reminded me of an airport bar. The food was decent enough. I had the andouille and cheese with bread appetizer. The service was good and the food was decent.
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Danny M.
We went here after dropping a friend off at BWI and wanted to grab a meal. Yelp reviews and the website made it look like a decent quality restaurant that might surprise with a bit of brew-pub charm. It was probably these strange preconceptions, but I was surprised to park at and walk into this chain, overly mass produced, cookie cutter menu'ed restaurant in the mall. The food was not over the top good, but satisfied me similar to how any TGI Friday's can. The Bloody Mary was better than many I have had in the District, but once again left me reminiscing for a midwestern bar that knows how to fix up a bloody with more than just an olive and a sandwich slice of pickle. All in all it filled my stomach, but left my imagination un-satisfied.
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Bill T.
This the DuClaw location I frequent the most. Great deals for Pint Club members; I highly recommend joining if you become a regular.
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DAVID S.
expectations: Brew Pub, with decent pub fare results: was surprised that a brewpub was in a the mall, the reason for my surprise is that because of its location the business is FORCED to dumb down their offerings, What I mean be this is that they need volume and to appeal to the masses, not the typical brew pub crowds. Having said that, Beer was very good Service was fair, as when I arrived, it took close to 15 min to acknowledge my presence at the bar. Food: Underwhelming. ordered mini burgers and stuffed jalapenos stuffed jalapenos, should be taken off the menu, 3 peppers stuffed with what tasted like already chewed bacon and beef ( for $5 ). disgusting and overpriced mini-burgers: mini means mini. these morsels were about 3 inches in diameter, rolls were about 6 inches high ( and not so fresh). I have had mini burgers at bars and these were on the bottom rung of those I experienced. It might have been a result of what I ordered, but the food was truly not good. Beer was good Brew pubs need to do what they do best, beer and good food, not food for the masses. good day ;)
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Sam C.
Don't let its location in a mall next to a theater fool you. This place is a gem! Great beer and great food. What else do you need? As far as the food goes, the Thai mussels are the best you will ever find. I'm not much of a salad person, but the sweet pecan and the strawberry fields salads definitely fill you up and tastes great too. The other menu items are hit or misses so you have to choose carefully. Their beer selection changes, but there are six that never change. You can get a sampler that consists of one of every beer they have on tap for $1 each, which includes all six regular ones plus any seasonal ones. No substitutions, unfortunately. Too bad because Kangaroo Love gets no love from me. All others tastes great.
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Andrew G.
Been here twice, and I can I agree that I am not all that impressed with the food. The menu looks good, and the food is certainly edible, but maybe a bit overdone on sauces and spices. A couple things I had were ok, but others weren't. So choose carefully. I was lucky enough to go in for Monday Night Football, and was pleasantly surprised that beers were 2.49 each that night. The beers are pretty good too. Bottom line -- go for the beer, get something easy like nachos or wings, and if you can score a discount on beer, then you have done well.
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Vicky E.
Their beer is really good, love me some Bare Ass blonde lol what a name but o so good. They have seasonal beers, which is awesome because you never know what to expect when you get there. Their happy hour is so cheap and I am a fan of the food. I've only tried theburgers here.What else would you expect me to try at a microbrewery pasta??nahhh
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Paul C.
It's a bar. In Arundel Mills. It does what it's supposed to do. Nothing special.
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Sean C.
I recently brought my family to this restaurant. It was the first time any of us has visited the DuClaw chain. The food was great. The service was great also. I could see a manager constantly roving, checking on customers -- to me, this is a good sign. It means things are under control and the manager is free to manage, and not fill in where there are problems. So, hats off to the management. The beers I tried were nice. Certain beers I wanted to order I did not because I was embarrassed at their off-color names, and did not want my children to hear them. i'd write them here but I'm afraid my post might be marked for deletion. The DuClaw people know what I'm talking about. Those names would be one suggestion for improvement.
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Jennifer H.
I ate here maybe 2 or 3 times. Service was fine, but the food wasn't anything special. No WOW factor. Their beer is what keeps them popular. This place is definitely good for drinks and friends. It's just okay.
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Sarah M.
Duclaw is a great place, great food! Make sure you ask for Sarah as a server in the restaurant side! She's the best. :)
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Frank O.
I enjoyed our excursion to Duclaw. I like that they allow you to sample ALL of the beers they have on tap in their sampler and not just a small select few like a lot of other brew pubs. There were a few on the menu that I did like, which is always a good sign. The food was average... we had the Chicken Baltimore and the Pork Puff Pastries. Both were good, although the chicken could have been seasoned a little more to let out more flavor from the meat. We had a nachos appetizer that was pretty good too, but the dessert was was awful. It was a rum cake...but it seemed more like bread pudding and the caramel was totally burnt and horrible. The service was good, and overall it was a good experience. It wasn't amazing, but it wasn't bad. Worth checking out if you are looking for a beer pub to investigate, and the stories behind the names of their beers are interesting too.
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Jonathan H.
DuClaw is a nice change from the Ruby Tuesdays and Chili's that are so prevalent in the North East. I ordered the most exotic thing on the menu, the $17 blackened catfish. It was well seasoned and a very large portion. The menu is extremely limited and a little pricey for this mediocre restaurant/smalltime brewery. Expect flagrant American variety such as burgers, cheeseburgers, chicken burgers and burgers. I have tried all the specialty beers here, and most are sub par. The Voodoo beer is my pick, but it's nothing spectacular. Twisted kilt is all right as well. Sadly, I would not make DuClaw a destination for beer. It's more of an "Oh, I've been there" kind of place. On the plus side, the main bar is completely separate from the restaurant, so the two atmospheres don't interfere with one another. Also, there is outdoor patio seating which is very spacious and nicely decorated, allowing for ample people-watching.
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Curtis B.
My 3rd favorite steakhouse in the DC area This is always a great place for me to go before or after a watching a movie at the Cinemark Egyptian 24 ( yelp.com/biz/cinemark-eg… ). Good service and I would highly recommend the calamari, cesar salads, and steaks (of course). Not a bad place to eat.
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Scott S.
Went here with my brother. It was a nice night, so we sat outside (self seating, but a waitress was there in about 3 minutes). Nice ambience outside, not too loud even with all the tables full. We had a couple beers before and a couple with dinner (I won't say which so I don't influence you away from trying anything) and the Buffalo Dip to start with. The beers were very good and the Dip would have been close to a meal for one person. I had the ribs which were pretty good (not the best I've had, but the meat did "fall off the bone" as it should). My brother had the Seafood Pasta with Vodka Sauce, which he loved, but it was very spicy. We both had leftovers for the next night. Only 4 stars because they didn't have any pint glasses/shirts etc. for sale (you can get stuff from their website though). Edit 2/23/12: Went back with co-workers. Everything was excellent - beer, food, service. I had the open faced steak sandwich which was excellent and the Serum. Everyone else was pleased with their meal as well (try the Seafood Pasta with Vodka Sauce if you can take a little heat). This place is tops on my list.
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Travis H.
Loved the turkey sandwich on pretzel bread
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Brooke P.
Ive been wanting to go here for a minute.. And when we finally did, I was highly disappointed.. The decor was decent, but the food was ok.. My boyfriend got the pasta with grilled vegetables, I opted for the portabella panini. Both were honestly similar to sysco flavors, and I was expecting more for the price, the server raved about crab preztal , but we passed on that.. Not too impressed, but I might go back and try something else on the menu ..
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Brandon B.
Burger with tumblweed fries, chili. Good stuff. Pretty cheap too. everything was delicious!
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Kevin B.
I went there since the restaurant is located right next to the movies and we were going to see a movie afterward. I was not too hungry when I arrived so I just wanted to order something small to hold me over until the movie ended. We sat at a booth and waited for our server. She came and greeted us and then proceeded to bring us waters. I ordered the blackened mahi, ahi tuna, and turkey burger sliders. My friend ordered a side Cesar salad and one turkey burger slider. After, about 30 minutes of waiting for our food, which is an enormous amount of time considering how small the sliders and salad are and how little amount of preparation goes into actually making the sliders and salad (I used to work here I know), it finally arrived. The food finally comes out and I go to bite into my blackened mahi slider and as soon as I lay my hand on it to pick it up I immediately realize the problem. The tiny quarter size bun is as hard as a rock. I could not tell if the bun was stale or burnt or a combination of the two. So I thought I would give it the benefit of the doubt and assume it was just a little burnt. When I bit into it, not only was the bun the stalest, most putrid piece of bread i have ever eaten, but the meat was flavorless too although drenched in sauce. However, I was still able to actually bite into it (more on this coming up). I turn to my ahi tuna slider and thought I would give that a chance. When I went to munch down on it, the bun actually slid out of my mouth because my teeth could not break through the stone they called bread. I was amazed to say the least. The food runner who dropped the food off initially returned with the hot sauce I had asked for minutes prior. I told him to touch the bread and tell me if he thought it was edible. I poked the bread to show him how indestructible it was. He took it back and came back with another menu. My friend's slider was the same and her salad was wet, wilted, and small. Our server finally reappeared and we just told her we wanted to leave and wanted a refund and that we would pay for the salad and that's it. She said ok and left presumably to come right back. After Twenty minutes of waiting for her to come back with a check for the salad she never returned so we just left. The final result of this hour long ordeal was that I was starving and missed the movie. Terrible food, terrible service, and this is coming from a former employee.
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Phil B.
I don't usually comment on American fare, bar and grills because they're usually all the same. But let me tell you, I love this place and take advantage of every opportunity to bring a friend or coworker here. I'm a very picky beer drinker, and I find that the beers here have great personality and flavor. Don't trust any negative comments about the beers, not everyone knows a good beer when they taste it. Even if they think they do. We all know someone like that, so trust me and give it a try. Each of them speak to you and make you stop and think about the flavors. You can tell the taste is intentional and the brew-master said exactly what he wanted. There are alot of flavors so there will be some you don't like or prefer but you'll still appreciate the skill which is far from lacking. My favorite is the Misfit Red and I highly recommend it. But definitely get the sampler. It's a good deal and you get to try a variety and find your flavor(s). The five stars are for more than just the beer. I always go to the bar because I feel that services are better there. So I won't comment on service, bar tenders are usually very friendly. Don't be mad at me if you go to the dining room and get a bad service. This is about the food. I've never seen a dish come out of the kitchen that wasn't carefully put together and I've never eaten anything here that wasn't cooked perfectly. I've been here enough times to know what I like, and I always get the "Fun Guy Kobe Burger". These are the JUICIEST burgers I've ever eaten. This one has marinated portabello mushrooms and provolone cheese on it. But they have a dozen different kinds of burgers. My wife got the french onion burger and that was delicious too. I ate there yesterday and my mouth is watering just writing this. My coworker yesterday got the pepper jack burger and he was in love with it. I did once get the steak fajita flat bread and that was awesome too. But if you go, you gotta get a kobe burger. Did I mention they were JUICY?!? Ok, two other recommendations. 1. Don't get the sliders, you're just wasting a precious opportunity to get the kobe burger. Go for the gold here ladies and gentlemen. 2. I love french fries, and I used to ALWAYS upgrade to french fries. But the french fries here are not unique or spectacular. They are the typical FF. But the potato chip are actually awesome. Save $.50 and get a better tasting potato. So to sum it up, this place is a real gem. Definitely one of my favorites of all.
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Donna C.
This place was fine. Short wait, abundant menu choices and interesting beers. We had the crab dip pretzel appetizer, a trio of mini burgers (that you could mix and match - definite plus) and a burger. The mini burgers were a real treat bc they basically had the regular sized burger choices as mini choices as well. We got to try a regular cheeseburger, salmon burger and one with pineapple and ham. Pretty good. They also had a turkey burger option and several other choices. The pretzel was good as well. The crab dip was creamy, a bit spicy and of course, decadent and highly caloric. I would stop in again if I ever go back to Arundel Mills.
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Jay L.
F-. I had never been to a DuClaw before and I don't see it happening again in the future. I normally avoid chains but it was a great day, the sun was shining, and I wanted to kill time as to catch Forgetting Sarah Marshall (actually really good). HOLE-E CHRIST does this place stink, and you wouldn't know it from the descriptions! Everything sounds good but what you get is a travesty to the ingredients. DuClaw is the reason other countries hate America. Seriously. I know we only had a burger and an appetizer but it was so subpar. A diner can and has done better. I've done better. Blind people cook better food. The beer was alright, they do have pretty decent beer and beer specials but everything "food" was horrid. The service wasn't bad but my delicious medium-rare burger tasted like char and looked like a 3 week old CSI corpse with piss poor toppings. Maybe I'm spoiled because I don't do chains much. Regardless, I wouldn't eat here.
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Jack P.
Its the awesome beer. The food was good, too. Will go again.
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Jen B.
So this is my husband's favorite chain restaurant. How in the world did that happen? I can't stand this place. I always get something super basic, because when I try their most creative offerings, I'm always disappointed. If I was a serious beer drinker I'd be happy because I'd just order the beer flight while he eats. Also, we go here when we're shopping with the kids, and at the end of a shopping day the kids aren't at they're best. What I can't understand are the people and staff who look at us all crazy like we're interrupting their 5-star meals. My kids at misbehaved at much classier joints, thank you very much. There also seems to be a sheen of grease on all the flatware for some reason. I thought maybe I was just being too harsh on the place until I brought my dad. He wouldn't even eat here. He just ordered an ice tea and watched the kids, lol! So yeah, 2 stars is all you get here.
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Christopher G.
I grew up in Bel Air going to Du Claw. My girlfriend and I loved the ahi tuna. Its honestly your biggest selling point. I moved away from home and found a DuClaw 20 minutes from home. Unfortunately for me and your wait staff, duclaw is failing in our eyes. The menu has been mutilated. Many regulars walked out because their favorites are gone and the prices have gone up by what seems to be an average of $7. The worst part is I sympathize with my waitress that she had to explain everything she can't serve me because the restaurant is sold out. The mezze platter was watery.The misfit cured salmon takes like drinking sea water. The brioche roll looks like it came from the bread isle at Giant, tastes like it too.I am disappointed, borderline angry. I cannot say whether or not I will return.
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Lauren V.
I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food and service was. The beer is worth the trip alone.
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francine s.
It's decent.
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Johnny K.
It's a 5-minute drive from BWI's car rental drop-off, so if you've got a flight in 4 hours and don't wanna risk Baltimore traffic, this is the perfect place for crabcakes and football - that's what Maryland does, apparently. I'm not real big on seafood and there's no football right now, but whatever. The place was full of March Madness bracket-ologists (myself included) since it was tourney time, and yeeeah buddy, the crabcakes were damn good. That annoying kid from Wedding Crashers might be right after all. I actually had a crab pretzel (soft pretzel smothered in crab meat) as an app too, and even if it sounds kinda gross, I HIGHLY recommend it. My beer was the Bare Ass Blonde Ale, which I also will recommend if you're into drinking good beers with ridiculous names. Truth be told, I think I ordered it just for the name, especially since I didn't feel like telling the waiter that weeee want the Funk (their 2nd most popular beer, most likely cuz it's fun to sing and you can't forget the words). It's located in a mall, which is kinda lame, but the mall itself does have some quality shops (Saks and Guess outlets, Best Buy, even an indoor Medieval Times haha) if you need anything - I can't stress enough how the convenience for car rental users is a huge plus.
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Lisa C.
Love this place! A great seleciton of craft beers, delicious food, and great service. The few times I have been there I've had the Crab Pretzel and the Shrimp & Crab Flatbread. I enjoy both of those items so much its difficult for me to try something new. I've only sat in the bar area and always received great service from either the bartenders or servers. If you haven't been there already you need to go!
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Craig R.
Duclaw has some of the best beer out there. Since it's summer, the wheat beer is in full effect and Duclaw knows how to party. A couple of friends with my wife and I decided to sit in the bar area before our movie so we could get served quickly. The place was packed (as is usual in Arundel Mills Mall) and we were lucky someone was leaving so we grabbed the table. Luckily, no one was smoking around us (it just smells nasty) and we ordered a round. We all started with the FUNK or 13 Degrees. 13 Degrees is the newest release so we had to try that. Needless to say, the beer was exceptional. They offer quite a variety if you're not into the wheat beer thing. The food was alright. They discontinued what I wanted (but still had it on the menu). I was pretty upset. I really wanted the Crab Pretzel (lumb crab meat over a soft pretzel). My wife and I both ended up getting the Buffalo Chicken Panini Sandwich with fries. It was surprisingly good. Our server was very nice, but he seemed to have a lot of bar tables so we didn't get to see him much. Our pints were never empty though. Good food. Good beer. Good times.
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Kathy C.
Service: fine. Seems to be a popular place. I didn't come to eat, just drink. We had the sampler and the bartender gave us 11 mini glasses of different beers. I was a bit confused, since other people also had samplers in front of them but only about 3-5 mini glasses. My friend said, "Maybe he just finds you two attractive." Who knows? But if that was the case, DuClaw loses some points in my book. The royal flush my other friend had and the Mai Tai I had were really good though. I wasn't there for happy hour, so all of that came out to a total about $27. I probably would find a better place for drinks next time, or come back here during happy hour.
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Deborah B.
Great food - fried green tomatoes and crab cake sandwich on a pretzel roll is brilliant!
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Marlo E.
I came in from out of town and needed a nice joint to eat and watch some football. Well Duclaw was the perfect place. Sunday beer specials and an excellent menu, plus a ton of tv's (in the bar area) make for the perfect football experience. The beer menu looked pretty generic with your variety of beers similar to Gordon Biersch or BJ's. The food menu though was crazy delicious. I went with this one chicken dish topped with both jumbo crab AND prosciutto. All that was missing was a dead cow and the meal would've been complete. If you ever find yourself stranded in Hanover like I was, be sure to stop by this joint.
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Mark O.
Ok. It's Sunday, but to be out of the brew (13 degrees) that they are advertising throughout the place is not good plus our waiter telling us that he's being sent to another store for "supplies" just wasn't right. The food was good, the service was fast, but we were not impressed. Hoping that next time is better.
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Lauren R.
DuClaw's was good, but not worth raving about. It beats most of the options in Arundel Mills I suppose. I can't report back on their brews but the ambiance was fun and the food was average. My boyfriend liked his wings and my friend had a good burger. My jerk tuna salad was probably just a bad ordering choice on my part, but the combination of flavors (jerk-seasoned rare tuna, spinach, watermelon, mandarin oranges, mint, coconut, tons of cucumbers) was weird it didn't leave me satisfied. At least all of the ingredients were nice and fresh unlike the experience of a few other reviewers. I'd go back, but I'm not in a hurry, and next time I'll be sure to try a beer or two.
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Abe F.
I went to Duclaws last night to meet up with a buddy and then head over the the movies, right next door. I took up a seat in the bar area versus the restaurant area. The place is decently updated, has plenty of TVs (but don't expect to hear anything with music coming in over the speakers), and as you can guess, it's own beer selection. There was a moderate crowd when I came in at 530p. My waitress took a little while to get to me, but once she did, she started out coming back often. The beer, as expected, as good. I ordered a simple cheeseburger and fries, and it was out in 10 minutes. The burger was great! The fries tasted like they'd been sitting out for a half hour. Cold and soggy... ugh. When my buddy arrived, we couldn't find the waitress anymore. Even when she came back, she gave a menu and disappeared for another 10 minutes. He ended up ordering at the bar. The waitress showed up shortly after to ask more questions about his order. If not for the burger and beer, I don't think i'd come back for much else. The pricing was a little more than i'd like. A burger and fries shouldnt cost me 8.49, but i guess thats pretty average.
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Becky G.
I used to be a fan. Love the BBQ sandwich but I'm very picky about beer. Apparently the ones I like are seasonal, so half the time I go it's a wasted trip. Waiters are slow sometimes. At least it is close if you're going to the mall anyway.
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Sophia C.
The Food selection is not much but you know what you're getting and the service is ok. I prefer the Bowie location as it less traffic and the atmosphere is much nicer.
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Josiah L.
Great beer!!! I only go to the bar area since I can smoke, eat good food, try their new beers and watch tv. If you've never been to any of their bars, you HAVE TO GO!!!! Their homebrewed beers are amazing, and every now and then they'll have a new beer. Plus you can get to own a growler and get refills with different beers
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beckie h.
absolutely the worst restaurant experience I've had in years. the hostess was rude and nasty, our waitress took our order and never returned - someone else brought our food out. the salad I ordered arrived wilted, with too much dressing, overcooked chicken and garnished with stale won tons. I really couldn't hang tough and eat it. when the manager came over to take it off the bill, she actually argued with me that the won tons are made fresh daily...? I politely told her it just wasn't my favorite. by the way, this happened around 1pm on a Wednesday, so the experience wasn't because the place was busy.
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Carolyn C.
Crab pretzel is the best here! Also, if you are looking to sit in the bar, please ask for Jason! He is the best bartender!
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Kimberly K.
DuClaw gets 5 stars for dranks and 1 (very sad) star for food = 3 stars it is, ha! I came here the other night with a friend and got food for the first time. We ordered two apps to share: Buffalo Chicken Tenders (mild, hot, hotter, or stupid hot) and Mini Tacos (beef short rib, fish, or chicken). We ordered "stupid hot" tenders - mad disappointing! They weren't even spicy, and the fries they came with - I was super excited because I subbed duck fat fries - were disgusting. Double UGH. The fish tacos were ok. The waiter told us they were "incredible" so we had high expectations, but they were mediocre at best. THEM DRANKS DOE - soooooooo good. Expensive but WORTH IT! The Lemon Crush was ridiculous. I would've gladly dropped another $8 on that. Take my rec and skip the food! Go straight to the bar and hit up their AMAZING beer and cocktail selection.
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Perry K.
This review is for the beer only... If you are a beer fan, then you'll love this place but if you prefer hard liquor over beer, then you might not like this place. We did the 6 5oz samples of beer for $10 and one of it was the hyped up Sweet Baby Jesus which is made of chocolate and peanut butter. Chocolate and peanut butter, what isn't there to like? Well ... definitely not as a beer. If this is your first time here, I would recommend getting the beer sampler first before committing to a full glass of beer that you might not want to finish.
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Chasatie H.
New to the area and love burgers and beer! Burger was delicious!! Great beer selection! We will be back!
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Ben O.
I love their apps because they're perfect to share. They never fail to put out a good sandwich and fries (the chips are good too). Be sure to get a couple samples of their beer (they give 3 per table) to get the perfect one for your meal. I like beer and food and this place does them both right for me.
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Chad C.
An antipasto with more pasta than an Olive Garden special. Waiter completely unapologetic. My first bad experience here but will be a lasting experience.
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Jennifer R.
Went for happy hour. Had a excellent cider recommended by the server. Crab pretzel was only $5 which was nice for happy hour. It wasn't what I expected bc it wasn't pretzel shape but still delicious.
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Vino L.
Called for take-out after nine and the rep seemed uncertain of how to accept and process a to-go pick-up order. After I hung up, I knew I should have requested that she jot down my name and number. I hurried in after a long day at the office just ready to pay and grab dinner. I was told they were out of one of the entrees I ordered, so I had to select another one. I had to sit at the bar and wait 20 plus minutes for my to-go order to be cooked. On an ordinary night, this wouldn't have been an issue but it kinda defeated the purpose of calling ahead, placing a to-go order, and picking it up.
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Nancy N.
We went here once with our group of friends and enjoyed it every much. You can get a 16 beer sample of all their beers for about $20 and it's awesome. Definitely can share this with someone else. The food here is also good. Unique place. It just sucks it's far.
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Johnson T.
I love craft beer. 4stars because the beer is amazing, however, when in the restaurant, service could have been a little better. Boo.
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Yoo-Jin K.
The DuClaw Brewing company was a bit of a disappointment. In regards to menu descriptions and the reality of the dishes- DuClaw deceives and disappoints. I ordered the Brisket Sandwich, which was described as a sandwich with brisket, sriracha-blackberry sauce, onions, lettuce, tomato, on sourdough bread. What I assumed would be an elegant dish turned out to be an enormously portioned sandwich with two huge squares of thick bread (in which the bottoms were soggy from the sauce) with a bunch of brisket cubed up inside of it. The appetizers were a-okay, nothing special, and the general attentiveness and service of the waiter was sub-par and quite mediocre. Perhaps this is a place to go for some drinks and maybe some carefully chosen appetizers and duckfat fries, but for certain menu items I would give a head shake of disapproval.
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Vida O.
This place is getting worse every visit. Beer is the only good thing. The food is terrible and overpriced. The buns for my sliders were stale. The calamari was too salty and everything was so greasy I felt like I was going to puke afterwards. The only good thing was my son's grilled cheese sandwich.
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Kyle B.
No wait to get seated! Took a bit to be greeted at our table but not bad. Took a little longer than usual to get our drinks. But from then on service was dead on. We wanted for nothing. The food was awesome. I got the reuben and it was on point. The Buffalo chicken tenders for an appetizer was delicious. The beer is amazing! I'm from the PAC NW and I know my beer..and this was awesome. But be warned...it is pricey. A growler with a specialty beer was $45.
(5)
Carolyn K.
Let me start by first saying that I'm still sitting in this establishment as I type this review. I'm here for my sisters birthday. We didn't have a party or anything, she just wanted to come and have fun and dinner. As far as the fun goes, we had a great time. As usual the games do what they're supposed to do. My only complaint about that would be when I went to look for a game tech because the game my daughter was playing didn't have any tickets, I basically walked all around the place until I found both of them inside the picture booth posin' it up... smh But after I finally got their attention, they went right to work and fixed the game in record time. The real issue came when it was time to eat. I promise, if it weren't for the waiter we would have went completely off! First it took about 5 minutes before we were even acknowledged, and then that person aid that they had to find a server for us, which took another 5-10 minutes. When the guy finally comes over he apologizes for the delay and takes our drink/food order (writing everything down) in record time. The real problem comes when the food FINALLY arrives. someone else brings the food out and we end up playing musical plates because she doesn't know who gets what. Then those who have food (myself and another person were still waiting after 20 minutes) dug in only to find that the food was either cold , rock hard or incorrect. When the guy comes back we voice our concerns. He apologizes continuously! Even taking back some of the orders (which meant we had to wait another 10 minutes) By the time my nachos arrived everyone else had finished eating. Needless to say, half our check got comped an we got a free desert for the birthday girl. the only reason why I'm giving this review 4 stars is because of the games and the waiter. He was absolutely great. Come for the game, not the food!
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Len P.
For a restaurant inside of a mall this is a pretty good one. In fact, before they closed their location in Fells Point I went there regularly and I still make it back here when I get a chance. Not all of their dishes are winners, but a large number of them are and the ones that aren't are still respectable. They've recently changed their menu somewhat in what appears to be an attempt to go a bit higher end. I really don't know what that means or if they are struggling for some insane reason, I really don't know, but if you're in this area there's really no better place to eat if you want a chain-thats-not-a-chain. I hear their beers are good too, for what it's worth, but since I don't drink them I can't really attest to that. Guests have been quite happy though.
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Annie B.
There's a reason DuClaw Brewing Company wasn't all that crowded for a restaurant located in an outlet mall on a busy December Sunday just over a week before Christmas. My family and I really didn't care for this restaurant. When we asked for bread, the waitress brought us out this stale focaccia bread and told us that most people don't like it before she served it to us. We certainly didn't like it, but our expectations for the rest of the food became pretty low after her comments--we knew the rest of the experience must be bad if the waitress couldn't even be proud of the food there. She also brought my cousin the wrong type of soup and it wasn't replaced until toward the end of our meal. Neither soup was anything special; in fact, my mom likened hers to dish water. I'm not sure what the atmosphere of the restaurant was like because we were seated in an awkward booth next to the giant glass window that separated us from the mall and its loud neon colors. We were unable to see the rest of the restaurant because our booth had this big wall surrounding it that we were unable to see over. The only redeeming factor of DuClaw was its ribeye, which was nicely seasoned and cooked as ordered. However, even this was dampened by the very bland and chalky baked potato I ordered with it. I never thought it was possible to mess up a baked potato, but DuClaw has done it! They didn't even serve butter or sour cream with it; I had to ask for some after my food was in front of me. Don't waste your time or your money here. The DuClaw Brewing Company would need to greatly expand their menu and hire a new chef to get my return business.
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Tiffany T.
Pretty disappointed in this place. Should have known since its a mall restaurant. Bread wasn't good. Service wasn't good. He forgot to put in our appetizer n we got it after we were done eating our entrees. And it wasn't even good. The crab pretzel app was not all its raved up to be. Has a weird hot spice. The charm city chk was not good. The prosciutto wrapped chicken was the only thing we had that was good. They didn't even take off our appetizer from our bill. Which was after our meal n we didn't even eat it cuz we were already full. Overall bad experience all around.
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Melanie A.
Great place to go for food if you sit in the dining area; God help you if you sit in the bar area during Happy Hour. While their HH deals are surpurb, their low number of available servers makes it darn near impossible to get a server's attention when you need it, and on average it took 10 minutes to get a single glass of wine. All in all it's ok.
(3)
Leah W.
Beer is pretty good, but the food is not great. I know everyone loves the crab pretzels- but hey are a bit too much bread and not enough pretzels.
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Dan S.
This place is good to chill out for drinks, they have variety of choice on beer which they brew on their own, would love to hang out with friends more often during summer, nice addition to Arundel mills area...
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AJ D.
I'm just reviewing the dining portion of this establishment: NOT impressed with this place and I'm saying that with an already low expectation going in. Their service is horrible. The food presentation looks like they blindfolded themselves and threw everything in the plate. If the food was great, I wouldn't complain but it had NO TASTE whatsoever. I would understand if the prices were lower, but definitely not worth it for what they're charging.
(1)
Jessica F.
I will admit that I am a beer snob. I never thought it would happen. I used to not even like it. Post college I spent over a year in Germany and quickly realized that beer could actually be good. And I do love a good microbrew. I had the chance to try their beer sampler with a friend and was really glad I did. The selection of beer was quite impressive which of course required a post on Facebook for proof. While I did not like all the samplings, I quickly found some that I highly enjoyed. Outside of their beer, they offer a decent menu. My friend and I shared a crab pretzel which was rich and tasty and probably enough for a meal. I ordered the sliders and I liked that you could select 3 from a list and even get a hamburger sampler. I would definitely not be adverse to coming back. The only downside to this location is it's location. Arundel Mills is not one of my favorite places to be on the weekend but we were fortunate enough that it was already late so obnoxious crowds were not a problem.
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Lisa K.
Staff was super nice, and the bar seemed popular. However, my fiance and I came for dinner, and I felt the food was not so great. I had the lamb burger, and it was EXTREMELY salty. The french fries were tiny and overcooked as if they'd given us the remnants of the french fry supply. I won't be back. Excellent server though.
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Toya D.
One of these places that I enjoy, but always seem to forget about. Good bar food (and FREE glazed crossaints!), salads and sandwich selection. Nothing to write home about, yet nothing to totally count out. I like that all the locations are equal, so you always know what to expect. It's a good spot for a quick meal, convo and beer (if that's your thing.)
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Jeremy C.
The beer is always awesome although I would love to see more than just Sweet Baby Jesus representing the stouts/porters in the summer. The food is less than desirable and this is at any location I've been to, sure this is a place that specializes in beer but it seems you all are trying too hard with the food. Think simplicity, all of this elaborate food you all offer is over the top and reaching. Simple, delicious bar food for starters and then branch out from there. If the food were better...hell I'd be at Duclaw ten times more than I am for more than just the beer. Think Jasper's (Largo) tiger wings or P.J. Whelihan's hot and honey wings, Copper Canyon's (Glenarden) Fiesta Egg rolls for starters and that should get you in the right direction. Make your food better, revamp your menu, and Duclaw should always be packed. I've often wondered do you all taste the food that goes out. I tried the mussels yesterday and they were less than to be desired, the mini tacos were only edible, the hot wings are edible, the Stuffed Southwestern Peppers are just under edible, the BBQ Short Rib Ravioli is edible only, the crab pretzel and crab flatbread are not as great as ppl rant and rave about, the half chicken which was suggested to me was not a home run (see Lima's Chicken - Pollos a la Brasa or Copper Canyon's rotisserie chicken). Lastly, the pint club is expensive especially when at Iron Hill in New Jersey the membership is half of what Duclaw charges and you get a stein with the membership in addition to other perks...granted Duclaws beer in my opinion is better than Iron Hill's beer but if you are going to charge 65 or 75 bucks for a membership to draw customers in to get great beer but lackluster food at least you could say a dollar off of each item purchased. The goal is to get ppl to Duclaw and what I am speaking of is not as though you would be giving your beer/food away. If the menu doesn't improve I think you should cut your membership cost in half and if it does the cost if fine where it is just allow everything purchased to be one dollar off. I am not one who complains or critiques everything or returns food at establishments no less than once a month but the time before last when I was at the Bowie location and I returned the Ahi Tuna (see Bonefish Grills Ahi Tuna and bang bang shrimp) because I did not feel it was up to the standards it should have been...I am no sushi/sashimi connoisseur or anything BUT I do know when something does taste right...well the chef came out and asked what the problem was...I explained but not in such great detail as you see before you but Duclaw really needs to improve on its food.
(2)
Rick S.
I love some of the beers they sell. My favorite is Mysterium. However, it's only a seasonal. I also am a big fan of Sawtooth. As for the food, I love the Surf and Turf Kobe Burger. It's an angus burger, with crab dip and cheddar on it. Goes together really well. My wife loves the French Onion burger.
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Amr R.
Fantastic menu with amazing Mediterranean items- Mezza and Gyro were exceptional! Keep up the great work guys!
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PJ B.
The servers were good. The food was...meh... Don't get the Queso Appetizer. For four people it was three peices of bread, broccoli?, and celery? and some microwaves cheese. Pretty gross. We didn't complain - just won't go there again...
(2)
Sarah M.
We sat at the bar here a couple of nights ago for drinks and an appetizer. The service was top notch; very attentive and friendly. They let you sample beers before ordering a glass. I loved Sweet Baby Jesus, their chocolate peanut butter beer. It actually smells like peanut butter and tastes amazing. Dessert beer! :) my favorite was called Funk which is a wheat beer. Must try if you haven't!! I was never a beer person until my boyfriend got me hooked on good craft beers. If I love a beer, that's saying a lot about it! Really awesome brews. We also had the beer cheese dip; it came with Terra Chips, broccoli and celery! Delicious! If you're in the area, definitely check this place out! We will miss it when we leave town!
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Sarah M.
What moron changed the whole dang menu??? Everything that was good (well- almost the entire menu!!) got the kabosh. One visit led to a disgusting bowl of French onion soup that was mostly a congealed blob of melted cheese- in a bad way. And the next led to burnt, tasteless food that we were unhappy with.
(1)
Scott R.
This is one of my favorite places in Maryland. Their strawberry salad is great, their pretzel bread is great, their kobe beef burger is amazing, and above all, their spicy jambalaya is one of my favorite dishes. THEY ALSO HAVE AMAZING SEARED AHI TUNA. HUGE PORTIONS TOO! The best ahi tuna I've had. The service is great, the ambience is great, the beer is great. EVERYTHING IS PERFECT. It's so good that when I was moving, I sent in a question to their comment line asking for the recipe since I wont get to have it weekly anymore. To my surprise, I was sent the recipe by a very nice marketing rep named melissa, and she offered to have a cook from the restaurant give me some pointers as well. Talk about awesome! Everytime I'm back in MD I make it a point to visit.
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Courtney F.
Several months ago I would've given them four stars. But recently they shrank their menu, and since then they're food quality hadn't been as good.
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Chris B.
The wait was a bit long... but worth it! I had a garden flatbread, perfect for the vegetarian in me. It was amazing! The rest of family raved on and on about their burgers and fish, so the place was a thumbs up all around the table. The kids menu was perfect! The husband drinks micro-brews, so he was in heaven with some beer they had on tap. We always try what DuClaw has to offer at the Maryland Microbrew fest in Union Mills, so he knew what to expect. I, on the other hand, am not a big fan. I did try their Devil's Milk and it's possible I died for about 20 seconds. But I came back.
(4)
Kapo L.
Conveniently located in the mall and they have an all day happy hour special on Tuesdays (though it is only in the bar). Was seated in 10 minutes and the waiter was very nice, but the food took what seemed a bit long to come out. I got the bbq short rib ravioli which was very good, a little sweet with a spicy kick. I also tried the beer, Misery, a wheat wine ale. Very good, but be aware it is 11% and it comes in a smaller glass. You can also get growlers at the restaurants, $25 for the growler and depending on the beer ~$15 for a fill.
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Bob L.
I used to go to DuClaw for two reasons, the beer and the pretzel stick appetizer. They still have great beer (among the best in the area) and they still have the pretzel stick app, well, they have something on their menu that they're calling a pretzel stick app. I'd still make the drive from the city for the beer, but that's about it. I have fond memories of the DuClaw pretzel stick appetizer. They used to arrive, a dark golden pretzel brown, split where they should be and coated in a glistening buttery sheen. They were soft pretzel perfection and I always looked forward to having them again. Now, they're a shadow of their former selves. They're more like some kind of dried out overly dense wheat bread torpedoes than pretzel. And they drizzle honey on them for some reason? Honey? C'mon. Once again, a restaurant has managed to screw up a menu item that didn't need to be screwed with. An utter disappointment. For those of you that never had them, be thankful you won't have to miss them. And for those of you that used to love the pretzel sticks of the past like me, you have my sympathies. The food is just this side of good bar food and relatively predictable. My wife got the candied walnut salad and I got the turkey melt sandwich. The salad was actually quite good, packed with chopped granny smith apples, candied walnuts and the requisite sugary dressing. The problem with the $3 you have to pay for four stips of rubbery chicken. Try the salad, skip the pre-made psuedo meat. The turkey melt was pretty good. It was served on a real pretzel roll (made me yearn for the aforementioned app) and accompanied by the house chips. The turkey was moist, the bacon was crisp, and the cheese melty. Overall, not a bad sandwich. The honey mustard dressing that came on the side helped to moisten it up a bit more. I still love DuClaw for their brews. They are one of the most inventive brewers in the Baltimore city area and their selection is one of the widest. I had their new Pax Nemesis imperial Alt-beer during my most recent visit. Fantastic. The food is pretty good and the service is what you'd expect for a restaurant that competes with the likes of Appleby's and TGIF. I mourn for the pretzel stick appetizer and wish they hadn't closed the Fell's Point location so I didn't have to drive all the way to Arundel Mills mall to get their beer. The restaurant is 2-stars, the beer adds another. BTW, the mall is freakishly crowded just about all the time and parking is a major pain in the ass, so be prepared to walk or partake in a lengthy spot searching mission.
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Magnus S.
I have the pleasure of visiting Baltimore several times a year, and I must say that I always make a trip over to DuClaw. They have a very nice selection of beers, including several really "strong" beers (well especially by Utah standards!). I like to pick up a growler to take back to the hotel for the week. Check this place out if you're in town looking for a brew. I've heard the food is good too, although I never seem to remember it :)
(4)
S. Paul L.
How can you go wrong with DuClaw? Excellent beers, the service is always good, and the food is great. Chicken Baltimore is one of my favorite dishes there.
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A. P.
Unnamed Crab Cake sandwich on a soft pretzel roll for the win!! The beers are awesome, love the SERUM !!! Bring your growlers in.....
(4)
Jonathan G.
I was impressed by the look of the interior and that's about it. I sat at the bar and the people were friendly enough. When I received the menu it was way too big for what they have. Not to mention that it was printed and dirty since it was made out of paper. After trying to read through the bar stains on the menu, I noticed that everything on the menu was way over priced. The main entrees are in the $20's and everything else is in the high $10's. It just seemed like you are going to spend a lot of money weither you liked it or not. I asked my bartender what they recommended and he said that everything is good (I hate that answer). He then continued with but the pasta has not been doing so well. I then asked about the Salmon salad and he said its hasn't been doing that well but some people like it. It's a good thing that I was really hungry because I ended up getting the Porter House steak. It seemed like the only thing that would be worth the money. The prices are crazy even the fish of the day (which is just cat-fish) was about $19. I would rather catch catfish myself than pay $19. So, when I asked for the porter house the bartender told me it was a good choice and that I had one choice of side because I was going to have a tomato salad with it. I ordereed the roasted red potatoes in hopes that it would be perfect. Every dish that crossed my eye was appetizer size and hamberger like. I wondered if I had made the wrong choice getting an entree. When I got the Porter House I had ordered it Medium, the meat was warm and looked grilled. I was happy to see it but the tomato salad on the plate didn't make any sense with the dish. I took a bite of the potatoes and noticed that it was half way done. They look more like they were sweating in the oven then baking and they were under-seasoned. I then went for the Porter House and after one cut the color of the meat told me to stop. You guested it, rare! It was not fully rare but rare enough to notice that it wasn't medium and on top of that the seasoning was not that great either. I asked the bartender to take it back and he did with no problem, he also apologized and I was glade to see hear it. I told him to make sure that they don't dry out the meat because I know they were just going to place it back on the grill. Once I got the steak back it was cooked to the right temperature. I would like to say that the meat was flavorful but it was missing that flavor. The potatoes and the salad were just lacking. The entire dish was just flat for me. I had to keep adding salt and pepper just to bring out some of the natural flavors of the steak and potatoes. I could have paid a lot less at a cheaper restaurant and got a better tasting steak. After I was done with my meal I started to look for my bartender. He had been around for a little while, I guess there was a shift change because he left without telling me that someone else would be taking care of my order. I don't like when my waiter or bartender leaves without informing because then I don't know who to look for. The new ladies were looking at me as if I were lost. I then flagged down one of the bartenders and she closed out my ticket. I notice at the top of the ticket the name of my bartender was a woman's name and not a man's, so that told me that he just handed me over. With that I left a small tip with my small service. As you can all tell I was not impressed by the service or food. The guy bartender was friendly but dropped the ball when he walked away. The pricing is way too high for the food quality. It's too bad that I don't drink beer because that probably would have made the food taste better or the pricing more reasonable.
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Dan R.
Solid in every way. We shared a 6-beer sampler that included Bare Ass Blonde (What a GREAT name), Euforia Toffee Nut Brown Ale, Misfit Red, Sawtooth, and two of the Chocolate Raspberry concoctions. They were all good, but I liked the Toffee Nut Brown Ale best. The food menu is very ambitious - 17 appys, 6 salads, 24 sandwiches, 12 entrees and a good variety of sliders. We shared a grilled chicken salad for $9.99 (served with a soft pretzel stick), and the sliders. The slider dish was very cool - for $9.99 you get a mound of tumblewood fries (think soft potato sticks) and your choice of three sliders from a list of turkey burger, mahi, crab cake, salmon, tempura shrimp, cheeseburger, nacho burger, portobello, or tuna. We had turkey, mahi, and nacho -they were kind of small but were all good. All in all, a very satisfying lunch at a reasonable price.
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Jen L.
So this was the first micro brewery that I have ever been to. After tasting breweries across the country,Du claws is not the best, but its still pretty good. But I'm still a fan because of found memories, great food and beer! This is one of the few breweries that I have been to that has good food in addition to good beer! My favorite is probably the Chicken Baltimore. I'm also a fan of the seared blackened Tuna. So this is a great Happy Hour place in the summer when they open up the outdoor seating. Not so much fun in the winter, because we are all crammed in the bar area. A few years ago I had them cater to an office party to me and they did a phenomenal job with the food and the party. Unfortunately they closed their Baltimore location and the Anne Arundel location doesn't have a party room. It's very unfortunate because I thought they did an awesome job on the party. If they still cater, I highly recommend it!
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Jamie H.
I don't know why I keep coming back. I only like the spinach salad, pretzel sticks and funnel cake fries. I have never gotten fantastic service and usually my appetizers come out with my meal.
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Joo Bin Y.
First time at this restaurant. I got the pineapple boat and the noodles came out with the plastic bag that originally came with the noodles. I guess they cooked it with the plastic bag...? The service was nice and they did not charge me with the item but still... Not the greatest experience.
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Jeanine S.
I only go here if I'm shopping but if I lived near by, I'd come here more frequently. They have really good beer (Sweet Baby Jesus!) and great duck fat fries. I've only been to the bar area, a lot of TV's to view the sporting event of your choice and great service. They make really good beer so go!
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Hoyt H.
One of our post/pre movie options at the mall. I'm not a beer fan, so I can't comment on that, but the food is decent. They have a good variety of sandwiches and salads, with a few bigger meals on the menu as well. They have some interesting taste combinations on the menu. Service is hit or miss, and can be slow sometimes, even if it doesn't look crowded in the place.
(3)
Jon B.
So good you forget you're in a mall. Exceptional service exceptional food remarkable brew.
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George G.
DuClaw Brewing Company gets 2 stars for their beer. Had the EuForia (Toffee Nut Brown Ale) which I nursed. Food Had the Slow Roasted Brisket Sandwich which came out in literally 5 minutes. Judging by the speed and how it tasted, definitely a Sysco product and not made from scratch. The sauce was just bad and the sandwich was sopping in lard. The bun was shining so much you probably could have reflected lasers off it. The sandwich was also quite small and the amount of fries I received (normally you would get chips and need to pay for fries but more on that later). Not worth the 9.99$ in my opinion. Service I think everything about the service was meant to get more money out of you... - I was asked if fries would be OK with my sandwich. I had indicated to please have what it comes with and of course received the fries and a nice surcharge on my meal. - Ordered water with my beer and somehow the water was never refilled. I was however asked multiple times if I wanted more beer. - The food was dropped by someone other than our waitress and had to flag someone down to get some hot sauce. - We were ignored and told simply that "we are busy today". Funny, I wonder how inattentive they are when they actually are busy. There were open tables everywhere around. In summary, pricey for the insufficient quality of food and service.
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Jason P.
Happy hour all day Tuesday, I'll be back! Watched the MLB all-star game yesterday here and it was fairly nice. Plenty of TV's behind the bar and even more above the the bar for the viewers at the bar tables. I ordered the Louisiana chicken sandwich and it did not disappoint. Just the right mix of spice so every bite was savory and delicious. If you are in the mood for a sandwich, burger, or chicken sandwich, then DuClaws has you covered. A lot of the appetizers are $5 during happy hour and of course that price all day on Tuesday!
(5)
Maria L.
After a long walk around the mall, we couldn't decide Chevys or Duclaw; and we made a not so good decision. We were seated at 6:00 p.m and no waiter/waitress came to our table to even ask for our drinks for 10 mins. Ordered the calamari as an appetizer. Came quickly but it wasn't that good. The calamari was soft, but it was bland and not crunchy. For entree my sister got the buffalo chicken sandwich, that was tasty. I got the spicy jumbalaya. The first bit was extremely hot and spicy. Then after the first bite, the entree seemed to be bland; I guess it was because my pallet got used to the taste, or it was actually bland. The portion was Bigg, and we took some home. The dessert brown & tan is good. Next time I head to the mall to eat, maybe I'll go to Chevys instead.
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Romain C.
im up for trying something unusual, but 'Sweet Baby Jesus!', a beer they carry, is a porter with a note of peanut butter and it's not bad, but couldn't go for a second. so I asked for the other porter. Since they were out of the Bad Moon, I asked for EuForia which was pretty good. I dared myself to order my usual diner food, a burger with fries topped in mozzarella and gravy on the side (sort of a 'disco fries', NJ represent!). But this time, since I'm in the Baltimorish area, I ordered the crab cake with their gravy fries. The fries were tossed in duck fat, but don't really taste much of a difference from regular fries. All was pretty good though, very close to bangin'. No problems with Jason, he's a pretty good bar server. Interesting to see this place in a big outlet shopping mall.
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Liv S.
Good food, great beer and friendly staff. We love the gravy fries with the duck confit. The mussels are good. The gyros are typical. The burgers look great, but I haven't tried them. I will definitely go again and would recommend. I liked the atmosphere inside, the separate bar area and the outside dining area... good layout. Cool place!
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Crystal B.
Went here tonight to kill time before dropping off my cousin at BWI. In a party of 5 (lol at my own corniness) we ordered 4 of their beers and they were all GREAT! WE ordered the Mango BBQ wings, nachos and buffalo tenders. I'm the Chicken Wing queen so I didn't even go for the tenders but everything was GREAT! Great food, GREAT service and fast. THAT'S WHAT I'm TALKIN' ABOUT!
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Ma-e M.
Move me; wake me up. This place is boring for a pub restaurant. My experience comes with a boring food. I had sliders: 3 tiny burgers with shoe string fries. How do you eat the shoe strings? The only way, fork it. And the raspberry iced tea was also boring. For a raspberry at $2.40, I expect real sweet berries floating on top and in the bottom of my drink to entertain me. I'm sleepy now but back to work.
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LaToya E.
Stopped in on a game day so naturally the crowd was over at the neighboring restaurant and seating was a plenty! Once seated our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and super attentive rather we wanted it or not. I ordered a burger that was cooked to perfection and the fries were awesome. Next time i visit i will have to try out the extensive beer menu.
(4)
Frank G.
The more I come here, the more I like it. Maybe it's some form of Stockholm Syndrome, since this is our default location for happy hours, but DuClaw is really growing on me. As I've tried more of their seasonal brews, I think they are really hitting the mark on most of them. Plus, they swap them out regularly enough that there's almost always something new and interesting to try. The happy hour prices can't be beat -- a pint is well under $3. You can pay the same price for a bottle of Miller Lite at some places! There's a nice range of appetizers as well, and it's still a bargain if you go for a burger or something off the full menu. You'll definitely find me on a bar stool here more frequently.
(4)
Scott K.
Pros: Great happy hour prices, beer selection, and decent appetizers. Plenty of beer styles to satisfy most any palate. Love the crab pretzel, and the buffalo chicken tenders are a meal by themselves. Also enjoy the cubano sandwich for dinner. Cons: Parking can be crazy at times. Sometimes it is easier to park on the backside of the mall and just walk through to DuClaw, than keep driving around in front looking for an open space on a busy night.
(4)
Ken M.
My wife and another friend came here after a movie at the Mall looking for a place that was quiet enough to hear ourselves talk and had decent enough food. We weren't disappointed. This particular DuClaw's (I've been to the one in Bowie Town Center, too) is nice with ample seating that is nice and roomy. I'm kind of a big guy so I tend to shy away from booths. However, these booths had plenty of room and the backs went all the way up so you didn't have to worry about the people right next to you overhearing your conversation or you theirs. We just went for the burgers which were good. I ordered mine medium which was a mistake on my part because it was really medium. I'm so used to other places overcooking their burgers but these guys cook it the way you want it. The toppings were good and they didn't make the burgers too sloppy like some places that just pile on the stuff to make you think you got a good deal. The service was quick and friendly. We aren't beer drinkers so the micro pub aspect of the place didn't matter. All in all, a good place to grab a bite if you happen to be in Arundel Mills Mall.
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Allison F.
Bring a few friends and enjoy a sampler! The food here is pretty good standard pub fare (definitely try the Misfit chips--we have friends who aren't potato chip fans that love them). The pretzels are good as well. Of course, DuClaw is best known in the Baltimore area for its microbrews, and if beer's your thing, you won't be disappointed. They have at least 6 of their own brews on tap all the time, including porters, ales, and IPAs. If you're afraid of commitment or want to try a few, the sampler is a good way to taste several of their brews. The atmosphere is casual, and the "fishbowl" seats looking out at the mall make for good people-watching. This is my favorite place to eat in the Arundel Mills area.
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Heather K.
This restaurant is all over the place. High-end menus and price, trendy plates, low-quality food and plastic spoons with our dessert....weird and tacky. We ordered the Euphoria Queso Dip. A man from the kitchen brought it out, put it on the table and said "How does THAT look?". It looked like someone had grabbed some broccoli off the produce stand at the Food Lion and put it on a plate with some celery sticks and a bowl of half melted cheese. The dip tasted good. The ends of the broccoli were black. I had to cut them off myself. It made me wonder if the broccoli had been washed or looked at all before they brought it out. My husband had the Arizona burger and he really liked it. My son had the kids cheeseburger and it was good too. I had the Tandoori chicken and was disappointed. For $13 I recieved three chicken nugget sized pieces of chicken breast that had no sauce...it looked like it just had seasoning rubbed on it. I also had some cold rice and a piece of flat bread....for $13. I was speechless. I had a pint of the Euphoria beer. It was tasty but at almost $5 a pint, I was not that impressed. At this point my husband asked to see a manager. The manager apologized for the appetizer and took it off of the check. He agreed that the Tandoori chicken was overpriced, wtf? He also gave us a free dessert. Not worth a second visit in my opinion.
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Rachel S.
Amazing! I haven't been here in awhile and I was pleasantly surprised at how awesome my lunch was. I started off with the autumn sangria which was very good. It had honey in it which gave it an amazing taste. I also ordered the crab pretzel which was also very good. I love crab dip mainly because I'm from MD and the crab pretzel didn't disappoint. Lets move on to my meal. I ordered the turkey panini sandwich with the duck fat fries. ALWAYS order the Duck fat Fries! They are amaaaaazing. I cannot even tell you how awesome these fries are. They are better than Boardwalk Fries and if you know me you would know that I absolutely love boardwalk fries. And the duck fat fries are better. WAY BETTER. If you like duck, which I do because my family hunts and we get duck all the time, you will absolutely love these fries. ORDER THE DUCK FAT FRIES!!!! Okay I think I made my point. Oh yea and my sandwich was pretty good too, I like the apple slices in my panini. And I just can't rave enough about these fries! Enjoy your meal of whatever with duck fat fries!
(5)
Keita H.
So this was the first time that I have visited this establishment and I would definitely go back again. It was date night and after seeing Iron Man 3, we decided to try something new. While we waited at the bar for our name to be called, the bartender offered us a free sample of some special beers they had on tap. We chose the Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter and it was awesome! After only waiting about 5 mins, we were seated. Our appetizers were calamari. They were sooo tasty. They even had some that were whole octopuses(without the head) and I loved it! For our entrees, I had the seafood cannelloi and my date had the tandoori chicken. Both entrees we were deeply satisfied with and stuffed! We will definitely be coming back.
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Chelsea H.
I should have read the reviews before going here. Clearly this place is great for drinking and appetizers and perhaps i'll give it another chance. The waitress was very nice and attentive. I got the crab cake sandwich, which was good but the bread was too thick and the mayo was not noticeable. The duck fries were not as hot and crispy as I would like.No one attempted to eat them. My boyfriend got the brats but did not enjoy the mustard or the plate set up at all. My mother got the buffalo panini and enjoyed it
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Jessica S.
The beer is great. The location, um, so-so. Not the best place to kick back and savor some beers, with the chaos outside in the mall. Food is standard classed-up pub fare. While the quality of what we got seemed par for the course, it was not exceptional. Our dessert sounded way better on paper than appeared (and tasted) in person.
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Greg S.
Our server knew nothing about their beers. I would think that would be basic training in a brew house??? Food was ok, but nothing special. Prices were steep for what it was.
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Bryan F.
This was our second stop on our night out and we went to the bar just for drinks as we had already eaten unfortunately at another restaurant. This was our first ever trip to DuClaw so neither of us knew any of their beers. The bartender was very nice and helpful in describing the different beers on tap. My wife and I both asked for a sample of the Misfit Red which we both enjoyed and ordered a glass each. The bar staff was very attentive and upbeat. I can't comment on the quality of food but from the look of it from those around us it looked very good. The price was very reasonable for our beers. We will be back for sure for food and drinks.
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Christine S.
I went to DuClaw Saturday mainly because I am a connoisseur of micro brews. I also wanted to try some seafood other than crab. I wanted to try the beer sampler but my boyfriend talked me out of it. We will definitely be back to try it, since he changed his mind after seeing it being served to a table across from ours. We started out with coconut scallops in a very spicy mango salsa. The salsa, and breading were great while the scallops were kind of rubbery. We also got the mussels, which I'd never tried before and I LOVED them. We both got the fish and chips, and while the fish was great, the fries left something to be desired. As far as drinks, I went with the Sawtooth Belgian White Ale...delish, and my boyfriend had the Blonde Ale.
(3)
Wally F.
Great food $5.00 bacon wrapped gourmet burger, it was on special you won't beat it not even at Bobby Flays Burger Palace. Yummmm. Beer samples great. And food spot on. Great server as well. They OVER CHARGED for Sampler though so watch out for that...
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Bill R.
Whether you are looking for a great bar to hang out at, or you are looking for a good place to take the family for dinner, then look no further! DuClaw is not your average burger joint and has very reasonable prices. The staff is always friendly and helpful, the food is always good. Everytime I go I have a different beer and I am always impressed. I have yet to find anything at this place that I do not like!
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Mark G.
Tasty food, huge portions, good beer! AAA+ ebayer!
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Stephanie M.
Great place for dinner or drinks. Reasonably priced, good food and atmosphere. Bar is separate from dining area that cuts down on noise.
(4)
Jerul P.
Grabbed a quick bite with some girlfriends before catching movie. We ordered the beer sampler and shared. It was a good variety. We liked some more than others. We each ordered an appetizer and just shared it since they didn't have an appetizer sampler. The nachos were good, potstickers were good and the calamari was excellent. I would like to come back and actually order an entree. BTW, we were seated immediately, but felt as though our waiter was just waiting for us to leave right after we finished our food. Are we not allowed to sit and talk a little afterward?
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Eddie P.
Great beer service was ok I wish the food was better.
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Chris M.
We visited Duclaw for a friend's birthday and I thought it was good. I definitely enjoyed the beers that I tried. Their beer sampler seemed to be a very good value - you get like 10 decent sized samples for $9. It's a good way to try all of the beers and seems to be a lot of beer for the money (I would estimate that the samples summed to like 3 full-size beers). The food was borderline. I started with a salad and it was very bad - wilted lettuce and over-dressed. My wife and I split a couple of appetizers and they were good. We got the wings with sweet and sour sauce, which were very meaty. The sauce was very good. We also got the buffalo chicken dip; also good. I tried the ribs and they were ok. My main complaint about the food was that it was overly seasoned with black pepper. Black pepper is supposed to enhance flavors subtly, but it was overpowering the way they used it here. If they would back off a little on the pepper, everything would taste much better. Overall, we had a good time with all of our friends and enjoyed our night. I would probably come back for beer and appetizers.
(3)
Kevin L.
I've gotta admit... DuClaw really exceeded my (admittedly low) expectations. Especially after our ten-minute ordeal trying to find a parking spot at the bizarrely packed Arundel Mills Mall. For a local chain brewery restaurant, and especially for one in a giant suburban mega-mall, they do things right. For starters, kudos to the staff for being extremely accommodating to our group of four... that became six... that became seven. Considering how busy the restaurant was, they could have readily said, "Screw you and the horse you rode in on," but they instead relocated us to a large booth that would fit us all. Yay! And the food is much better than one might expect, considering the genre and location of the restaurant. My Louisiana burger offered a great combination of spicy sauce with creamy bleu cheese. Onion rings were enormous and spot on. Admittedly, the medium patty I requested erred a bit on the side of well, but that's not an epic failure. If not for the recommendation of Balmer-based friends, I'd never have chosen to come here. Its proximity to BWI made for an extremely convenient pit-stop and fueling station.
(4)
Kevin B.
The drinks are good to great depending on the bartender. The food is normally good but they have changed the menu so watch out. Somethings have been added for the better & others have gone down hill.
(4)
Jordan K.
My first and only experience so far is during lunch hours. Service was fast and prompt. I had one of their bacon cheeseburgers and ordered it medium. It came out at the right temp and boy was it delicious!
(4)
Helen W.
A few of us came here after shopping at the mall. There's a huge menu and variety of food. But after getting it, it was just ok. The drinks were pretty good. The service was good also.
(3)
Joe K.
Yeah, we checked in via the iPhone app, went to the front desk, was told the dining room was closed, but full menu was waiting for us at the bar. We go in, score a table that was empty, but not bussed yet and waited patiently. We each took turns hitting the head to wash our hands. Each time telling the other what to order. Finally, after nobody greeted us in about 10 minutes, I bussed the table thinking it might ignite a spark...in someone. No go. So we move to the bar and are given late night menus. My friend says, "but the guy out there said it was full menu." "No bro. That's done for the night." "But..." "You can go to Friday's man. They have a better selection." OK! done deal. We've officially been told to eat somewhere else! All righty then! LOL. DON'T think I'll be coming back here anytime soon, and I don't recommend anyone else going unless tap beer is the ONLY thing your after!
(1)
Sherrie M.
This place was very good. The food was delicious. We were mostly there to drink, but I tried the Pho. It was good, not like regular Pho though. So you are warned. We also go the crab pretzel, and the wings. They were both equally good. My husband an I both got our own flights. The waitress was helpful, and the beer was great. However, we were a little annoyed because we did not realize in order to get happy hours prices we had to eat in the bar section. That annoyed me, A because it was full so we couldn't get in, B because it was really loud in there, and C I wanted to have a date with my husband and not everyone else. Other than that it was a great place
(4)
Christie P.
We walked up the hill from our hotel to have dinner at the Mall, and we were pleasantly suprised to find this place. My husband tried their microbrew beer smapler and liked several of them. I had two of their signature cocktails, both of which involved fresh strawberries, which were really good. Food was OK. Calamari appetizer was a little too salty, as was the cream of crab soup. I had rockfish, and my husband had fish & chips, both of which were good. Service was a little slow, but the place was packed on a Friday night.
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Ashley P.
Giving this place a 4 because of the beer. That's why we went after all, right? Huge selection of sampler beers. The food would have only gotten 3 stars. The "pretzel sticks" were not pretzels at all. Other downsides were that it was inside a mall and since we sat outside, we got to watch everyone from the parking lot walk in and out. Kinda lame, but whatever.
(4)
Jenn K.
I got my chance and went back. Happy to report food was excellent- sad to report worst, slowest service EVER!
(4)
Mary A.
Ate here last night. Food was good, beer was good, and came out pretty fast for this location in a mall. This mall is always busy on the weekends so most places you will wait in a line unless you are willing to spend some time and money. Chevy's is right next door and always crowded so has slower service sometimes. Service from our waitress was good too. She didn't harass us with too much customer service but checked on us at least twice to make sure we were happy. Entrance host was okay, but too many waiters talking to the host so don't wait for them to look at you, just walk up and get their attention. Also this place was not freezing cold but comfortable temperature to dine! I ordered the Cuban sandwich. Not as good as in Florida or a place I used to go to in St Louis, but still good. I will eat there again.
This place is great for having a beer after work, or sitting outside and enjoying the weather and people watching as the clients of the mall come and go. But the food sound wonderful on the menu, and then it comes to the table. The ingredients did not seem fresh or appetizing. My salad was floppy and mostly grass like lettuce instead of the type I would want to eat. My tomatoes were soggy and gritty... gross. My hubby at wings and he gave me the "eh" look and said he's had better. So go for the beer, the atmosphere, the bar, the outside patio, but it's in the mall and well.. could account for some of the food and service.
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Bradley G.
How often can you find great food and more importantly great beer in a mall?!! Du Claw Brewing is a haven in the Arundel Mills Mall and is my favorite place to go when the wife and kids are shopping or seeing a movie.
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Andrew K.
There was a 30 minute wait on a Thursday night here and I don't understand why. The menu is your typical list of salads, burgers and a couple entrees. The Thai mussels with curry sauce was really good for the appetizer. I also got the boursin burger which had this creamy cheese on top that was pretty good. I also tried the tuna with mango sauce and that was just ok. The service was ok and I'm not a big fan of beers but I hear they are pretty good.
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Jacqueline K.
Don't have to many choices. Waitress so lousy.
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Chris M.
Good selection of their own microbrews. Crabcake sandwich is awesome.
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Danyelle J.
I love the extensive menu here! Never eat the same thing here too many good meals to chose from! I also feel like the food is priced just right. The have a nice happy hour menu that you can deals from depending on the day of the week. The crab cake I had was tasty. It was on the small side but again it was priced right for that. Service was stellar. I loved how the manger himself was on the floor helping the customers. The music was on point! I will be back here again..of course! Lol
(5)Eboni B.
First time visitor here! We met some out-of-town guests here for dinner. I had the sliders and fries and a baked sweet potato. I thought the food was great. Sliders were cooked to perfection and they were only $3 and came with fries. This was great because if you decided to do so, you could get one of each type of slider. I only had the cheeseburger sliders, but they were great. A slider with all the fixings...yummy! Oftentimes, you will get a slider that you can add only ketchup and mustard. Sometimes you want a "real" burger but the quarter of the size. This place delivered just that. One of our guests had the duck fat fries and made the statement that they were good but nothing to rave over. I did not try them so I do not have an opinion. Service was outstanding. Not too much of a pain but not too distant either. If we are ever in the area again, I would surely do a replay. PS. The sliders and fries warm up nice for lunch the next day too!!!
(5)Tony F.
The service by the waitresses is why I gave this place a 4. I went in with my son for an office lunch & my son was taken care of before anyone else. Ladies, I really appreciated that. What I ordered was not so great. I had the BLT Mac n Cheese, which had a smoke flavor. However, the fact that the Mac and cheese, the toast, and everything else had the same flavor which made the meal uninviting after the first two bites. I'm not sure if it's the norm for the meal, but it made the taste very bland.
(4)Liz J.
DuClaw Brewing seems to be a good go-to place if you're not really sure what you want. They have a wide variety of food and drinks, and spaces to sit in the bar area in addition to the restaurant. I ordered the sangria, and it was pretty good, but sweet enough that I didn't want a second. The food was fine - nothing special, but this isn't the type of place you're going to go for great food. You go to DuClaw to unwind after work, relax, and maybe get some food because it's convenient. I got the veggie sub, which was heavy on bread, light on veggies. I also had to take it apart and cut the asparagus with my knife, because it was too difficult to eat long pieces of slightly undercooked asparagus on a sandwich. The BBQ chicken flatbread was a little heavy on the BBQ sauce, but was otherwise nothing to scoff at. Both the chicken and the crust were cooked evenly. I would go again, it's convenient and pretty reasonably priced with decent service.
(3)Marion D.
They are decent. Foods are decent. They have some decent beer collections too. But recently when we went there, the waiter didn't show for like 25min. We sat there looking like a bunch of idiots lol
(3)Nicole H.
Had not been to DuClaw in years....went to the movies and decided to give it a try...happened to be the time of day that is Happy...yes...Happy Hour!!! A lot of nice choices for food...ordered the crab pretzel, which could have stood to have a bit more crab meat on it for my liking but was still very flavorful and the pretzel bread was extremely soft...ordered the beef short rib panini and a side of fries (really wanted the cobb salad, but my companion looked at me like I was crazy when he saw the beef short rib panini...it was delicious!!!!...My mom makes a fabulous pot roast and it sooo reminded me of it...sandwich was so plentiful that I took most of it home and had it for breakfast...companion ordered the carne asada and the meat was fabulous!!!! A previous yelper commented that this place serves nothing but bar food...well this was the best bar food that I have ever eaten!!! The only thing that I did not like at ALL was the autumn sangria...was not worth the $7 and did not taste like anything...should have gotten the raspberry cooler instead...
(4)Booze B.
Menu had lots of pub food but not many healthy options beyond salad (gotta save the calories for booze!). Unfortunately they were out of the Neon Gypsy IPA so I went light with the Bare Ass Blonde Ale. Beer was refreshing but not amazing. Only had time to try one brew but they had lots of different beers on tap - all brewed by Duclaw. Ordered the Kale and Quinoa entree. Good but I hate when kale hasn't been properly prepared. Kale still had stems. Service was friendly but they over served one patron who was asleep at the bar a few seats down. If you are in the area I'd give it a try over the chain restaurants. Or you could always check out the Medieval Times a few doors down.
(2)Elaine H.
Food is not all that great....need is not bad but they really need to work on the menu. The sliders are all disappointing. The Cuban sandwhich is huge but still not great.
(2)George N.
It is happy hour all day Tuesday. This is a great place if you like beer. They only serve their own beer and there is always a large selections. The bar area is nice to watch tv and grab a quick bit. The dining area is great if you want meet with clients or just have a little privacy.
(4)Gerald H.
This place is located near the cinema and buffalo wild wings in the Arundel Mall. The place deserves 4 stars. The service was excellent. It was a slow night but she knew her menu, could articulate the beers and was attentative throughout the dining.The BBQ flatbread pizze was good. Nothing amazing but good. The bread was also good but didn't quite like the "thousand island" style butter it came with. I also ordered the BBQ raviolis. Be warned those raviolis pack some heat! This place has some creative draft beer selection. I recommend the baby Jesus peanut butter chocolate lager beer! Overall a decent place to dine other than the food court.
(4)Joe K.
In 2013 I ate here and was barely impressed with the dishes I had - there was a lot of potential, but the kitchen's inconsistency made reconsider this location. However, during my most recent visit I was pleasantly surprised by the food. I order the American dip, a dish I have tried a couple of times, and noticed an overall improvement from the kitchen. The fries were prefect and not too crispy or soggy and the au jus paired with the dish was largely improved. 5 stars.
(5)Darlinda M.
My friend and I stumbled upon this place after a night of shopping. We got the duck fries as an appetizer, and it was amazing. Our waiter suggested that we get the additional $3 option, which adds some duck meat. I am so glad we did that! It was definitely the highlight of the night. We also got burgers - I had the one stuffed with goat cheese and bacon. Needless to say, that was great as well. I deducted one star, though, because I was not a fan of the beer - at all! But I will also say that I am not a huge fan of beer, so maybe that was why.
(4)Taylor V. S.
It's about the beer. Remember that. It's all about the beer. I've been frequenting DuClaw for nearly five years. I've consistently found the food disappointing, but the beer absolutely incredible. The menu has improved within the past year or two--a bit more expensive, but significantly more palatable. Still, if they were out of beer, I'd find another restaurant. Nevertheless, for happy hour alone, I think they earn a solid 4 stars.
(4)Shaakirah D.
Food was mediocre, service was decent, atmosphere was pretty chill. I don't drink beer so I can't speak to that aspect but the coctails weren't too special. I probably wouldn't be enthused to go back but would if someone else paid. lol.
(3)Anie C.
Food is great. I guess it's your typical american-ish bar food ranging from wings, burgers pastas, and "meat slabs". I def. recommend the portobello fries if you haven't before. Service is even better. The drinks were really great and Bartenders Tim & Rob were fantastic and super friendly.
(5)Andrew H.
I used to be a big fan of DuClaw about 10 years ago, but I went back today for lunch and it seems to have really gone down hill. Or perhaps their lunch time chef just doesn't know how to cook? The two appetizers we got (crab pretzel and stuffed artichoke) were very bland and just plain bad. They tasted like DuClaw had bought them from the mall food court, froze them for weeks, and then re-heated them. Then the burger which I ordered medium came out bloody red in the middle. I'm not a big fan of getting food poisoning from E Coli, so that's the last time I eat at this place!
(1)Amanda K.
This place was extremely crowded on a Saturday night even in the bar area. My husband and I had to stalk people at the bar like prey as soon as we saw them getting up from their seats to score a place to sit down. If you never been here and have no clue on what beer to try I would recommend (like my husband and I did) the sampler. Wow, this was the best because we got to try all their beers and I found more than one favorite. Also been a healthy eater I had to try the duck fat fries. Umm...this is why I wonder why I eat healthy. It was AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!
(4)Scott T.
We had a terrific dining experience at DuClaw Brewery tonight. Not only was the food excellent, or server Amber was outstanding and made the meal fun. My wife and I shared the goat cheese stuffed burger and a chef salad. Both were excellent and portion sizes were substantial. Others in our party of eight had similarly good meals and enjoyed the time. Oh yeah; and the beer was great too. I had Serum and my wife had Sweet Baby Jesus. We enjoyed them immensely! Thanks Amber!!!
(5)John D.
Let me start of saying the food and drinks are good. Now for the problem. Came in Saturday night knowing everywhere would be busy but went in to see how long for a party of 8 and was told that they are not accepting any more wait list for a party of our size. I was very taken back by this and went to find my family another place to eat since we had kids with us. Hostess very rude should have suggested we split our party to be seated rather than practically refuse service to us. MUST BE NICE .
(1)Dawn B.
Don't eat here. From the moment we sat down to order dinner to the time we left, we were disappointed and disgusted. Issue 1: My hubby ordered a lemonade and it came with long black hair swirling in the drink. Gross. Issue 2: SLOW service. After we made our waitress aware of the hair, we didn't get another drink until 20 minutes later and after our appetizer came out. No one ever bothered to refill our drinks through the entire service. Issue 3: My entree was TERRIBLE. I ordered the lime chicken and it came out so dry, I couldn't eat it. It was worse than jerky. Issue 4: When we told the staff about the situation, they told us that they'd heard complaints about the chicken dish before. Which, you know, gives me a world of confidence that they're trying to fix it. I'm not a complainer and I rarely give bad reviews. This was just really, really bad.
(1)William S.
The service was horrible I mean they brought us cold food, over cooked steaks because the undercooked it and we had to pay for it though it wasbt even eaten. This place is the worst. No more going to a reataurant by the look decor and plates.
(1)Grecia O.
Their food is amazing, the crab cakes are to die for and you have to get the duck fat fries! It's a little pricey but the service is great and the food is totally worth it. Go go go!
(5)Guillermo M.
Service sucked, beer was lukewarm, food was ok, price fair(Tues. All night happy hour). But, not impressed. Service sucked...
(2)John S.
My friend and I stopped at DuClaw for the first time before I dropped him off at BWI. We both ahd the crab cake sandwich. I had the duck fries and he substituted the fries for a salad. The service was very good, we were even offered samples of the beers before making a decision. I'll be back!
(4)Kim B.
I'm extremely disappointed in DuClaw Brewing Company. My family stopped here last night on our way home from a road trip. Traffic was really bad, so we figured we'd stop and get a bite to eat and walk around the mall to escape rush hour. I'm more disappointed in our service, over the food, but still not thrilled with the food. Our server (according to our receipt, was Billy) although he never introduced himself by name. It took him quite a while to come to our table, although we arrived around 4:30, so the restaurant was dead. He took our drink order, and I asked him about the Happy Hour specials- the menu states that Happy Hour is all day Tuesday, but I wanted to confirm that they were available in the dining room, not just at the bar. He was misinformed on the Tuesday times, so I had to show him what the menu said in regards to HH- and he confirmed it was in the dining room as well as the bar area. Okay great- we ordered the crab pretzel and the wings as appetizers for the table. I asked for a recommendation between two dishes and he recommended the short rib ravioli for me. I asked if it came with a side dish and his response was that he could bring dinner rolls to the table if I'd like. Um, yes, but that doesn't answer if it comes with a side dish or not. My husband ordered the shrimp and scallops and my children ordered kids meals. One ordered the macaroni and cheese and the other ordered a cheeseburger with blue cheese instead of american. Our rolls came out and they were not good- almost like they had been frozen and reheated? or just not cooked enough. The bottom of my roll was super gummy and weird. The wings were big, and cooked nicely. The pretzel also tasted dense and just like it had been frozen and reheated. It just wasn't great. Fast forward to our entrees coming out. My husband got his dish and I got mine, which were brought out by food runners. A few seconds later, our server came by and checked on us. I told him it looked good, but we really hadn't tasted much yet. Then he disappeared. And we still hadn't gotten our kids meals yet. My ravioli was good, but I didn't get to completely enjoy it because I kept wondering where my kids' food was. And I shared a bunch of it with my kids. My husband said the best thing on his fried shrimp and scallop plate was the fried banana peppers. That pretty much says it all. I had assumed that the kids meals were coming right behind the adult meals, but they never came. After about 10 minutes of not seeing the kids meals or our server, I got up and had to ask where the food was. He had no idea it hadn't come out, and went back to check. After 5 more minutes, he comes out and gives the ridiculous excuse that the kitchen accidentally put blue cheese dressing on the burger instead of crumbles and they had to recook it. I found this excuse ridiculous because he had NO IDEA that they never got their food. So I'm going to assume that their food sat up there for 15 minutes or so and had to be redone. Which wound up taking another 10+ minutes. My husband and I were completely finished with our meals when my kids' meals finally came out. He came over and asked how we were doing and I expressed my frustration. He apologized and said it was his fault and that he'd take care of the kids meals. That wound up removing a whopping $8 from our bill. He then asked if we'd want boxes, and I said no, that we had a long drive ahead of us. 5 minutes later, he arrived with boxes and asked if they would be an okay size. By this point, I was very annoyed and answered that I said we didn't want boxes. He walked away- and a few minutes brought our bill. It was over $45 including the comp'd kids meals. - for what we had, I just don't think it was worth it. We won't return here if we're passing by the area. I think we would've been much happier at Chevy's across the way, and that makes me sad, considering their menu is very interesting!
(2)Vannessa S.
Went here with a group of 12 for a work lunch. Made a reservation, but they said they didn't have it when we arrived and there were no tables to be found. We all ended up sitting in the bar area which was pretty nice. We weren't approached by a server for 20 minutes and when we were, he became flustered by the size of our order. All of the food came out at different times, and mine came out after everyone else had finished their food (awkward!). I took one bite into my wings and they were raw. Took another 10 minutes to get the waiter's attention and tell him about the problem. He handled the situation very well, removed the wings from my bill, and packed me an order to go. Thanks, waiter guy! At the end of our lunch, I left feeling hungry and anxious. I never got sick from biting into that raw chicken, but I'll never go back.
(1)Mirranda H.
I always love their food and beer and the staff is always very wonderful. Sometimes the staff isn't the best but my last waiter was amazing. I really appreciated the beer samples he brought me based on the type of beer I like. I could tell he loved beer and wanted to spread that love to his customers. I wish I could remember his name to share this great experience with the company but I have a horrible memory and can't find the receipt either. He's a great waiter so I know I'll see him again.
(5)Miriam B.
Just had a wonderful lunch here. I was impressed by the variety of the menu. I tried the ny strip steak, chipotle and bacon wrapped corn on the con, the flash fried artichokes and my personal favorite the duck confit gravy fries( aka gourmet poutine). They have great happy hr specials on food and drink during the week as well. I just had a baby two weeks ago and I had my first cocktail at the restaurant today in 9 months lol. The grapefruit crush was a perfect balance of sweet and sour with grapefruit infused vodka, sprite and grapefruit juice. Very refreshing on a warm day. So good I actually had two which I rarely do :-). I would have given the place four stars but our bartender was not that friendly. This will be a good go to place for anyone looking to grab a bite when going to The movies. Of all the dishes I tried tonight I would recommend the fries they are to die for.
(4)Maurice R.
I have mixed feelings for DuClaws. This is probably one of the best places to eat at Arundel Mills. You like beer? They have beer (I recommend getting the sampler.) Some items are delicious (wings, burgers, couple entrees) and some are just OK. My biggest gripe is that menu is constantly changing (find something you like and it may not be there next time), but it's understandable I suppose. I find myself going less and less due to the casino crowd. Can't really fault them for that though. I wish they had more dessert options.
(4)Michele K.
My boyfriend and I stopped in after a weeknight movie. Apparently they were just minutes from closing the kitchen. Our server was extremely friendly and helpful though and did not make us feel rushed. I feel the hostess should have indicated the bar would be open later but I couldn't find business hours when we left. The sliders were tasty but I think the shrimp slider should at least have two to three shrimp on it. It had one shrimp which looked lost on the slider bun. We tried the shrimp, mahi mahi, and crabcake. The crabcake also was solo, no lettuce, tomato, dressing which seems odd when the others were fully dressed. Good beer!
(3)Franklin F.
I sat at the bar with a couple of friends for a few beers while we watched the NBA playoffs and the orioles on the TVs they had in the bar. I didn't eat any food during this visit. The house draft beer was pretty tasty. I have nothing bad to say about my experience at DuClaws.
(5)Danielle K.
When we were moving to Baltimore, I came out here on a house hunting trip. Staying in the area I looked up this place and wanted to try it, but when I got here my realtor took me somewhere else and she was paying, so I didn't object! Fast forward a month later and we've been here just a day and are exploring our options. I suggest DuClaw for the family since my hubby loves beer (and I'm coming around) and we don't usually let our kids pick where we eat. (sorry kids!) We were here on a Wednesday afternoon for a late lunch/early dinner. Walked in from the mall and stopped at the hostess desk. Two ladies were there, both with their backs turned. After what seemed like an abnormally long time of waiting (but not so long that we decided to leave) and a waiter actually calling their attention to us, we were acknowledged and seated. We walked past the bar area, which seemed to be hopping and the place to be at that time. The place overall is clean, well-lit and nice. We were seated at our table and waited for our server. And waited. And waited. About 30 seconds from leaving, he shows, gets our drink orders and food orders because by that time we had already perused the menu and decided what we wanted. My husband order buffalo chicken strips, I ordered crab cake with slaw and caesar salad and both of our kids ordered mac n cheese. We really like mac n cheese in our family. Neither of my kids liked it, I tried it and thought it was pretty good. If I remember right it's more of a white cheese and that wasn't mentioned on the menu, which would have been a deciding factor for us had we known it was white prior to ordering. My crab cake was pretty good although I've been told since then to NOT order crab cakes here. Newbie mistake! My bad! My husbands chicken strips were good, although obviously not breaded in house and therefore not fresh at all. Standard American chain restaurant stuff here. The bread basket was really good! Fast forward a few hours and I am SICK. SICK SICK SICK. Puking, body aches, burning in the throat and stomach, diarrhea. SICK, dude. SICK. My husband had one of my crab cakes, so it wasn't that. No one else in my family got sick, and we were in very close quarters in a hotel room until our house was ready, so someone else would have gotten it if it were a virus. My final choice in the matter is the caesar salad. Which sucks, because caesar salad is one of my favorite things in the whole world, and now that's ruined. Sorry, DuClaw, we won't be back. And for the patrons, save your money and go elsewhere, unless you're looking for beer, the beer was actually good. Or maybe the bar side has better service and atmosphere, you could try that.
(2)Bill H.
The worst microbrewery restaurant we've been to in years. Their porters are more crisp like IPAs and lack the traditional mouth feel. Both the Sweet Baby Jesus and the Bad xxx Porter included. In fact they actually were bitter. Where's the brewmeister? The crab cake had a bit more dark meat than expected. Sauce was a bit too spicy, but the same can be said for the chicken sandwich with bacon the DW had. We asked for unwiggly bacon and they burnt it as they didn't manage it on the grill, even after a second request. Should have taken a picture. Somewhere it must be written that the kitchen manager should be the restaurant manager, really? Maybe someone at the brewery should take notice of the lack of returning guests. Some day all the locals will have been through here once or know someone who ate here and were less than impressed. Though the chicken sandwich was removed from the bill, that is not enough to have us return. Hopefully they have a better meal and beverage provision in Columbia at the brewery.
(1)TJ P.
I stopped by DuClaw for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Their spicy chorizo soup special was fantastic. Spicy, cheesy, with crisp tender vegetables and edamame, like they made it fresh for me. I also had a caesar salad with grilled chicken. So many restaurants screw up a simple caesar salad, but DuClaw didn't. Beer: good. Service: cheerful, polite, helpful.
(4)Aleah M.
I come here so often and I just think the beer is FANTASTIC. Craig is the best manager ever and so attentive :) I love the staff and always have a good experience! Try the duck fat fries. Those suckers are banginnnn.
(5)Tiffany H.
Service - Not bad Ambiance - I like the private little booths Food - Crab cakes had quite a bit of filler, which was disappointing. Price - Seemed a little high for what you get. Overall, this place was forgettable.
(2)Molly T.
My husband and I have a little tradition: Drive to the mall, do a little shopping, head to DuClaw for food and drinks, then go to a movie across the hall at Cinemark (gives time to sober up after a DuClaw Sampler). I love DuClaw beer. Always unique and delicious choices to choose from. Really wish the brew house was closer to Baltimore City and not in the 'burbs.
(4)Amy H.
We went at an off-peak time so the restaurant was pretty empty. This worked out great for us as our server was very attentive. We tried the sampler of all the beers and it was really, really great! I am particularly fond of Dirty Little Freak and Sweet Baby Jesus! - they were amazing!! The food was quite good as well and was complimented by the beer. All in all, a great experience.
(4)Sarah P.
Restaurant was not busy at all yet still waited 40 minutes for food. When food did come out it was cold. We let the waitress know about the food and the wait to which she provided a flippant response and couldn't care less. Will not return.
(1)Jamie B.
This place really only merits three stars, and I think even that's being generous. I've been here thrice, first time & second time would've been a four star review were it not for my experience the third time. First time & second time I went was with a girlfriend of mine and we went during the day on a weekday midsummer. The mall wasn't too packed and it was lunchtime, so DuClaw wasn't crowded. We got exceptional service and had a delicious meal both times. However, the third time was a whole other ball game... The third time was a nightmare. We went as a double date BECAUSE I was so psyched on the last two times I'd gone. I vouched it was legit to the other three attendees, and boy, was I wrong. We get there and it's packed, I'm thinking okay, whatever. I mean, it was Friday, that happens. Then when we FINALLY got seated, it took the waitress thirty minutes to come get our drink orders, meanwhile I'm eating with two servers. Both of whom were no less than appalled by the lengthy wait for basic service. Then there was the food. One look at the menu and something had clearly changed. No longer were things like "coconut scallops" and "pastry puff wrapped pork" present...no, now all they had was a short, small selection of Gastropub fare. Nothing wrong with that, but why'd they change their menu that was already good? And if the menu is going to be like half a page long, maybe you should identify as a bar and less as a restaurant. It wasn't that our food was bad, it was just measly for the price. The other couple ordered the charcuterie plate...it had like three pieces of everything...I ordered the sliders to get a variety of flavors, but they weren't anything to write home about. My fiancé can't even remember what he ate, which speaks for itself. There's no denying the duck fat fries are good, but when this place is overcrowded as it often is, those fries will be soggy by the time you see them. I don't think we'll be visiting DuClaw again.
(3)Eric C.
Unlike my friend, Jessica F, I'm not much of a beer snob. However, I do have a love thing for Belgian beer. With that being said, I stopped in Duclaw Brewing Company for the first time after a rewarding day at work. What I did not know at the time was that Duclaw was going to debut a new beer called Repent. In case you are wondering, the Repent came with its own movie trailer. I'd give the trailer 3.5 out of 5 stars. While I did not get the Repent on this day, I ordered the Sawtooth, which is my favorite beer here for the moment. This Belgian White Ale comes with 4.8% abv alcohol content and is pretty smooth if I say so myself. I also got the chance to try out the Bare Ass Blonde Ale (5% abv), which was OK in my opinion. Oh yeah, that Repent beer I was talking about: 14.6% abv. That will be my first beer to try out upon the next visit. Since it was happy hour, the Crab Pretzel ($6.99 HH price) was a must, and it did not disappoint. The Crab Pretzel is a Bavarian soft pretzel smothered in crab dip and cheddar cheese then baked to perfection. Man, that appetizer went well with a couple of beers. I would definitely recommend the Crab Pretzel to those would like pretzels already. Next item on the conquered list was the Misfit Wings, Old Bay style. To put in bluntly, I was not a fan of the wings. Maybe it was the seasoning, but I would not get those wings again. That's OK though, the Crab Pretzel already won me over as far as food went. I will be back sometime soon, as I have other things I want to try out. Also, the employees were attentive and courteous, which is always a good sign for return business.
(4)Denise D.
I go to this brewpub/restaurant quite often, because it's thisclose to the Cinemark Egyptian and I go to a lot of movies. I used to absolutely love this place.... Don't get me wrong, the staff is great. Absolutely, positively fantastic, in fact. All the waiters and bartenders I've been served by have not only been friendly, but they're knowledgeable. (Seems the owner gives staff info sheets on new beers. Good idea, with the monthly new releases, but more on that in a bit.) Their burgers are lovely. The Arizona is my favorite, but there's a lamb-n-feta burger that may top it. BBQ blackberry wings are yummy, and they're a great deal during happy hour. As are the beers. This place gets really crowded on weekends, as you'd expect for a mall restaurant. It's bar area also gets packed during their monthly new release parties (usually the 2nd or 3rd Wednesday & Thursday of the month). But outside of those times you can pretty much grab a table anywhere. Then why only 3 stars? Two reasons, each one knocking off a star: 1) Menu Roulette: you like something on the menu other than the burgers and wings? It may not be there next time you visit. I'm guessing that a new chef has been going a little crazy with new ideas, but they introduce something (truffle oil popcorn, baked sweet potato, soft pretzels, yada yada)...and like the old song, "pffft, you were gone." Or, they start a new item like their smoked salmon flatbread, only to shave the amount of salmon bit by bit and switch to a deep fried flatbread instead of a warm flatbread. Yes, deep frying will warm anything up - stick your hand in a Fry Daddy if you don't believe me - but greasy flatbread only serves to remind me of the tastier flatbread that had gone before. 2) The apparent shift in management view of the place from cool brewpub to upper-crust brewpub. It's getting pricier and pricier to come here and eat. With all the other offerings in and around Arundel Mills Mall (not to mention around their other locations as well), they're edging close to pricing themselves out of the game. Oh, and they have a Pint Club: a great idea in theory, but at $65 bucks a year you need to drink a lot. I do. Don't judge me. (You can judge my DuClaw belly all you want, though.) However, the ads boast "special Pint Club member events", an annual members party.... Nup. Pity. My advice? *Definitely* sign up for their monthly release details, especially if you like freebies (sometimes a tshirt, sometimes a cool beer-related thing, but lately pint glasses), hit 'em during happy hour, and don't get attached to anything on the menu. Or you could just drink. Because the beer? Is awesome.
(3)Jeremy M.
DuClaw is the BEST! If your like beer, this place is a must! My all time favorite is the Sweet Baby Jesus (chocolate peanut butter porter)!!!!!! The bbq wings we had were awsome and so was the chorizo and beef burger!!!
(5)Anna B.
Ok, I've been to at least 15 great places since my last review and I had to miss out on my sleep so I could rush home and give a detailed review on how bad it was. I am hoping this is just a one-time deal but I wouldn't know because we will never step foot in here again.... even for just beer. It's principle.... plain and simple.OMG I am soo tired but I must finish this. I will let everyone I know of my bad experience. I have no biases against this place... I wanted to love it. The diverse foodie menu so close to my house plus the brewed beer on site. What's not to "possibly" love, right? WRONG! Our waiter seemed like a very nice person but he seemed confused, like his head was somewhere else. He was very patient at first with us since my husband took his sweet-ass time trying to find something he wanted. We ordered our entrees and one for our 2 yr old girl. At the last minute we ordered an order of "Stupid Hot" wings to have come out before our entrees. The first thing that came out was my daughters buttered spaghetti noodles with Parmesan. Simple right? They came out with a pile of cold spaghetti noodle with Parmesan and 2 pats of individual butters..... yes, for us to mix in ourselves into the cold noodles. WTF? She's 2, otherwise I would've sent that back. Then our wings came. Big, hormone added wings came... nice flavor... medium heat but soggy and cold. We asked the waiter if this was the hottest. He basically said they they weren't "technically" the hottest but this heat was "pretty much" the same as "stupid hot" only stupid hot has "Siracha, or something." So out waiter didn't ask us but took it upon himself to give us something we DID NOT order. He "seemed" nice..confused... like I said so I didn't feel like complaining at this point so I didn't. Then my husbands bratwurst sandwich came (recommended by our waiter over the seafood cannelloni). The bun he said was rock hard, mustard was nice, sauerkraut reminded him of his childhood, and brat was dry. Then my burger came... looked awesome but when I assembled it with the chipotle aioli...took a bite, sooo dry. The meat was coarsely ground and although I ordered it "med well"... it still shouldn't be dry... I can cook, I know. so I had a big thick piece of dry burger meat. My Gouda wasn't even partially melted...WTF!? Game over! My fries couldv'e been warmer but they had a nice flavor. The vinegar aioli is recommended. Ok, so if my food review wasn't bad enough... here comes the worst part. Of course the waiter comes by and asks how everything is? My husband put it upon himself to let him know what's up... politely, of course. My husband explained how dry the burger was and before he did, explained that he didn't want any hand-outs.. just let someone know not to do it again. Our waiter seemed too be confused as if he didn't know what to do. At this point we were done and ready to go... waiter left...10 flipping minutes went by and nothing. I had to get up and find someone to find him for us. So finally he meets us at our table and says "Has my Manager come by your table yet?" My reply: "Umm, no" My husband is visibly upset and tells him he wants to pay now and leave. It took us at least 7 mins for us to leave to pack all our stuff up and go to the restroom...etc You would think this waiter would jump out of his skin to find the manager and save redeem himself. I mean, we didn't ask you to call your manager over but if you're going to tell us that we should've expected him over a long time ago and he's a no-show.... that just adds insult to injury. My Husband was more in a bad mood then I was over it that it ruined our very rare family night out of a normally busy work week. We are done with this place.... would've loved to have romanced this place longer but we will not be back nor will our friends or our business lunch/dinners. Way over priced for such obvious execution flaws and poor service. I just wasted 45 mins on this review. UGH!
(1)Kris L.
This was my first time at a Duclaw and I was very impressed. I expected a lame chain at a mall with bad service, but instead the bartenders were attentive and friendly and the drinks were great. Who can argue with Sweet Baby Jesus AKA the perfect beer representation of a peanut butter cup?! Overall I would come back late night at the bar if we were in the area. I had a great experience at Duclaw!
(4)Eric L.
I went here after shopping with friends at Arundel mills. Cheese cake factory was totally full, so this was the next best option for us. It's a beer place so we got a $10 sampler which had 6 little sample cups. We enjoyed sampling different types and we confirmed the guys like manly drinks, and the girls like girly drinks. It was good, but we didn't finish our drinks. The chocolate ones were too weird for us. We got a table and I felt like they made us wait forever, maybe it's because they can't even see us. We all ordered sliders and great appetizers. But when they came back like 10 minutes later and said they ran out of things. How do you run out of cheeseburgers and duck fries and tuna? Those are the most popular things! So you should know that they might run out of food on a Saturday night. It's tasty good but I felt like it was too expensive for the sliders and appetizers.
(3)Kat L.
So disappointed. Last time I had been here, about a year ago, the food was great! Today, I had suggested that a friend and I go there for lunch. We were the only customers and somehow, it took a good while until our food showed up. My duck fat fries were soggy and soaking in a pool of grease. My Arizona burger, bacon not fully cooked. My friend wasn't all too impressed either. Never again.
(1)Christine N.
I've been here a handful of times and the selection of food a great. The happy hour specials they offer are also decent. If you're indecisive about the beer, I would suggest getting a sampler with some friends. It's $10 with your choice of 6. If you like IPA drinks, like me, I recommend getting the HellRazer. There's also a XX IPA that is decent called XX Serum. The only bad quality in this restaurant is the service. I have no idea why, but it takes a long time to just get water... So if you are seated, look over the menu and decide on what you want. If you are undecided, you can't go wrong with their wings. I generally like to indulge in the beer and snack on appetizers when I come here. All in all, I would still come back because their beer is really good.
(4)Darrell K.
Good choices; but I always seem to steer to the hamburgers since I haven't got a bad one yet. Never tried any of their entree's since I like their sandwiches.
(3)Ashley G.
Been here a few times always great service!! Just noticed today the menu has been expanded. Tried the chorizo burger (spelling ?) Was so good would deff get it again. Very clean and great place to eat.
(5)Daisy C.
I'm not a huge beer fan, but DuClaw was a convenient choice when I was in the area for work travel. The food was on the oily side, but it was ok. The location is pretty awful however. Driving around the mall is a pain, and the movie theater crowd makes it difficult to find parking.
(3)Ololade A.
The service sucks!!!!! Didn't get seated for 10 minutes. We just stood their as this elderly host took care of this customer. It wasn't until he brought the manager came out did I mention that I wanted to be seated and the manager directed him to do so. About another 10 minutes went by before the waiter came out. Took our drink orders then left. He came back pretty quick. Then we ordered apps which the crab pretzel was bomb. A little filling but I got a box!!! I got the lunch special (1/2 sandwich& soup or salad) I got the steak with chimicurri sauce which was awesome and the ceaser which was awful and they gave me another dressing. The waiter then at the end was prompt in giving me boxes and extra sauces and such. A down fall is only 3 desserts which was a bummer. I might go back one I turn 21 to try the famous beer. Another thing I would like to try would be the calamari!
(3)Ashley W.
Atmosphere was separated into dining and bar area, so noise level didn't drown out the other. It was decorated well, and staff knew their stuff! Food was on point with so many creative options to choose from. I'm not a beer drinker but they had so many options I almost became one! They all had interesting names, flavors, logos, which would make any drinker happy. I'll definitly go back again, I have a few more menu items to try... overall, it's like a classier, more creative FRIDAYS menu.
(5)Angela R.
What can I say, awesome beer options AND veggie friendly food? I'm in! Only downside I've noticed is the food can be bland or "not so fresh" on some days.. but definitely always worth coming here for the beer. Waiters are friendly as well. If there is ever a line during busy hours, they will text you when your seats are ready, gives you some time to browse the mall :) Try the beer sampler!
(4)Sylvia B.
I always get the Arizona burger. Very good indeed. Presentation and the bacon is very crispy. It go very well with the duck fat fries. Will be trying the beer next time. Gotta love the names and variety.
(3)Rose A.
Came here a few weeks ago, forgot to take pictures. The service was great, our waitress was very knowledgable and helpful. Food and beer on the other hand were disappointing. Duck fat fries with gravy was too salty. Bruschetta was pretty good, not traditional style but still good. Turkey burger was mushy and grimy. My steak was ok, but too sweet. I got the beer sampler, too. Besides the bruschetta, we didn't even finished any of our foods or drinks. Should have listened to my friends and skipped this place and go to Victoria's instead. Needless to say, we went in hungry and left hungry.
(2)Dan H.
I love this place. Great beer, good food and respectful, friendly service. In my opinion, this is the best place to go in the mall.
(5)Scott M.
Had a long delay at BWI and ate Bfast and Lunch here. Mel(issa) was the supervisor and was very tolerant of me hogging a table for 10 hours. Beer was good. A lot of house brews I recommend the IPA. Had philly cheesesteak. A little dry but good, especially with the IPA. Friendly staff, all into sports and turning the game up.
(4)Quinton S.
Everything I had was good. I had the fish and chips meal. The fish was fall apart good and the drinks were tastes. Great movie theatre feel to the place with a great atmosphere. I definitely will be returning.
(5)Keith R.
There isn't a better place around that I've been to where u can watch the game, have a beer, and eat non bar food. The ahi tuna salad has too much pepper for my liking but is still good. Bacon jalapeños are delicious and any spot with duck fat fries is great. Beers are awesome especially the sweet Jesus.
(4)Lauren A.
After a few visits, I can say it's not all it's cracked up to me by the general consensus. I've come here and gotten a few different menu items, including a couple different burgers and their appetizer sampler. I haven't been impressed with much of anything. Not to say the food was bad, just nothing special at all. If I were looking for a place in the area with exceptional food at a reasonable price, I wouldn't come here. That said, I think this place is better suited for beer enthusiasts. I shared the beer sampler with a friend. Although it wasn't pricey, I wasn't stoked about any of it in particular. Service varies...I had a great server two visits ago, and a terrible one with a bad attitude the most recent trip. Nice atmostphere...sub-par everything else.
(2)Cheryl K.
I came here for dinner on a weeknight. There was a short wait but we were seated quickly, in 10 minutes rather than the 20-25 minutes that the hostess told us. Once my friend and I got to our booth we were ignored... for a very long time. Like, nearly 20 minutes. No one stopped by to get our drink order. Eventually, we got a hold of the manager who assigned a new waitress to our table. She was absolutely awesome- very attentive, quick, and friendly. Our entire meal was complimentary and I really commend the manager and waitress for turning an awful dining experience into a great one. The food was pretty good, but the beer was even better. Sweet Baby Jesus? Heavenly. We had the mezze appetizer, with stuffed grape leaves, hummus, pita bread, olives, and feta cheese. It, along with the pho we spotted on the menu, seemed a little out of place among the sandwiches and entrees, but whatever, it was delicious. For my entree, I had the grilled chicken sandwich with just lettuce, tomato, and onion (no sauce) and the chips. The sandwich was perfectly flavored and the portion was just right. The chips were fantastic as usual, perfectly salted and a great compliment to the sandwich. My friend had a half chicken, with fries, that came with a little dish of Sweet Baby Jesus-based barbecue sauce. My friend remarked that the chicken was great, with or without the sauce. In all, the food was good, the beer was great, and the management clearly wants all patrons to have a good dining experience.
(4)Ken N.
3 words - DUCK FAT FRIES!!! With that out of the way, onto the review - the beer, it was ok. I've had better, but I have a certain bias to beers brewed in the Pacific Northwest, and this was no where near their quality. With that said, the beer was good to drink, and I had 2. The best part of the experience for me was the food though. I had a Ahi Tuna slider and a Duck confit slider, with the duck fat fries. The fries were some o fthe most amazing fries I have ever had - the Ahi tuna slider was pretty amazing and the duck confit slider was only ok. The service was good, never leaving us wanting. Would I go back, since I'm only traveling here, no, but if I lived here I might stop by from time to time.
(3)Christy H.
This has been a fave restaurant of mine since we first moved here. The beers are excellent. You can't go wrong with their fresh chips and a burger. The crab pretzel is a little too salty for my taste. Good place to go!
(5)Gary H.
Wow. They have really stepped up their menu since the last time I visited. It's a bit more expensive, I think, and some of their old "favorites" are not longer on the menu, but overall it has changed for the better. The beer is still incredible. The food is better. DuClaw is now arguably my favorite place in Hanover. A little secret: You can still order some of the now-off-menu older items, such as the As Yet Unnamed Crab Cake Sandwich.
(4)J. Paul W.
Great beer, great food, great service. Their growler fills are reasonably priced as well
(5)Nina U.
This is a Bel Air, Maryland microbrewery so even though it's in a commercial huge outlet mall, I'm a fan! There are four locations in the state. I like the outside patio and bar area. Service is always good, drinks are good and food is delicious! Beer is pretty good too but I'd rather have the mixed drinks. I wish they would re-do the inside seating area. It seems very closed off when you're sitting against the window and service can be hit or miss because they can't see you and forget about you. The wait can also be super long on a busy night which is why I usually end up on the bar side or outside. All of the food I've had is pretty good but I always go back to my favs, Seared Ahi Tuna and Bruschetta!
(4)Erin R.
This is a review for their BWI location. I came early to the airport to have time for a decent lunch. I'm glad I gave myself two hours before my flight because lunch did take a full hour even with only me ordering an entree salad. My salad was so disappointing! Grilled chicken with pecans, apples, blue cheese over greens. What really bummed me out was the greens. Iceburg lettuce! No self respecting restaurant serves an entree salad with only iceburg lettuce. The chicken portion size was good, but the seasoning was lacking so overall it was an extremely bland salad. Not worth the $12.
(2)Lee S.
I'm on the road a lot and every time I'm in the Baltimore area I stop here for their happy hour. I usually get whatever is on nitro, but prefer the Porter, which is bold and not too hoppy. They make their own beers and some of their seasonals can be quite adventurous. They also sell cool looking growlers and I see lots of regulars getting them refilled. I love their wings. They are big and the sauces have a nice blend of flavor. I usually get the hot and carolina sauces. The blue cheese dipping sauce appears home made with large pieces of blue cheese. Celery is always fresh. If you want to experience a nice, inexpensive happy hour after a hard day of work I highly recommend this place. The only thing that prevents me giving it 5 stars is its location - Arundel Mills can be a brutal place to find parking and you may have a substantial walk to get there from the parking lot.
(4)Les C.
I was relocated to an unspecified location near the DC area for several months during the election period of 2012, and let me tell you.... Once I found DuClaw's I wanted to take up a permanent residency! I mean right there in the restaurant!!!! on the floor even, it didn't matter! I was in love from first sip! Mysterium ended up being my poison of passion. And when football is on any of their 548 TV's, any burger on the menu is a measly $5 and the home fried chip basket is never ending! Go to this place, go often!! One word of caution... Have a good workout regime already in place, cause this fine establishment will reek havoc on your waistline!! Oh yea, buy a growler and take the goodness home with ya! try not to drink it on the way home though. It could get costly, or worse.
(5)Sarah S.
This is my stop while in Baltimore, but am amazed at how it's slipping. Food isn't cooked, waitstaff over worked to the point it took 20 min to order my beer on a Wednesday night. Think I may need a new routine.
(2)Tee B.
Been here many times. Its solid "B" for basic. Not bad//not great -- clean, easy to get to (but jammed in a crowded mall). Food basic.
(3)Joe M.
Went for lunch to meet a friend. We got there at 1:30. There was no one at the host stand. A few minutes went by before a server walked through and said she would be right with us. Another several minutes passed before someone finally sat us. From there the service just stayed slow. My friend ordered chicken tacos and I ordered the fish tacos. I also ordered portobello fries as an appetizer. After about 30 minutes our tacos came to the table along with some sliders we didn't order. I explained this to our server and she promised to get us our portobello fries right out. By the time they arrived we were done with our meals and I asked for them to be boxed up. Our server offered an apology, but didn't offer to take them off the bill. I think that would have been the right thing to do. When it was all said and done, I spent $48 on two iced teas, two orders of mini tacos and an appetizer we never ate. This was a very unsatisfactory.
(2)Kimberly M.
Nice and attractive but not always attentive servers, good selection of drinks, decent food. I probably wouldn't return. Its way too loud for me to even have drinks with friends.
(2)Jeffrey H.
A nice brewpub with a tasty standard selection of American food, with a wider, more creative selection than your standard chain restaurants. A great choice if you are in the Arundel Mills area, although nothing that would be worth driving from farther away specifically to go to.
(3)Cybil S.
This place is great! Some friends and I hit this joint before a movie and all had stellar meals and service. The slider menu is epic. I had the Ahi, Mahi Mahi, Turkey, and Crab Cake (I was in MD of course I did!). The crab cake wasn't my favorite but was good. The other three was stellar though. I recommend removing a lot of the inside of the bun. It's too dense for the amount of meat on the slider, but once you gut it it's perfect bun to burger ratio. For $1.50 I upgraded to the duck fat fries OMG!!! I snagged some of my friends au jus from her French dip and it was magical. I'm from LA so I can't speak to price of the area, but the food was cheap compared to what I'm used to for the quality. I'd totally go back.
(5)Erika T.
Duck fat fries! Duck fat fries! Three words that sounded like music to my ears and heaven on my tongue. My kids and I had dinner here before our movie for the first time and we loved it! The fries with their three dipping sauces, my favorite the white truffle were delightful! The Brewhouse burger was juicy and with bacon (an additional cost) was worth the 6 miles I did the day before! My sons grubbed on the calamari and LOVED it. Their wings were great, but the mild was too spicy for my kids, but were fine for ME! And then the beer, Euforia, a brown beer with a toffee finish to it was wonderful. I am going back to buy this for my own drinking pleasure. Service was awesome and Colin our waiter was great! For being inside a mall, I was impressed. DuClaw has a kids menu, but my kids did not eat from it because it was boring and frankly, they preferred the appetizers I ordered for them as their meal. Beer, fries, burgers and wings, this girl calls that heaven!
(5)Bethany L.
I found the apps more appealing then the menu itself. Was not impressed with the beer myself, but that's not to say it isn't decent. This isn't a place I would return to.
(2)Supriya M.
Friday night and a party of 6 - you better call ahead! There was a line when we got there but our table was ready. The service was very good. The beer selection is pretty good. The grapefruit margarita on the other hand, needed to be less sweet - MUCH less sweet. It was like I was drinking sugar water. We ordered one of each slider - the blackened mahi and crabcake ones were the only ones that were good. The sweet jesus burger was below average - the patty was a costco patty with a slice of safeway cheese (I buy that gouda all the time!). The duck fat fries were good and so were the regular fries. All in all, everything was ok, nothing memorable.
(3)Allen B.
Good menu and good beer.
(3)John E.
Decent beer at decent prices which is a good start. Beer release parties are what earn this place four stars. My opinion is the food needs to come down in price or the portions need to be bigger for 5 stars.
(4)Nate M.
There aren't many other great bars in the area since its so built up with chain restaurants, but this place really stands out. Not only is it an oasis in the sea of mediocrity, but their beers are excellent. Its great to be able to go there on a random night and sample from an ever rotating lineup of customly crafted brews. I'd highly recommend going for one of their beer releases. They have a release almost every month (wed/thurs night starting at 6pm), and if you sign up on their website and join their mailing list (for free), you can print out a barcode and get a free gift. Its usually a glass- the deal is awesome! My whole cabinet is full of the glasses from DuClaw- and each is branded with the beer and the year.. so even when they re-release an old beer, you get a newly styled glass. I've only gone for dinner a couple times, but the food has been decent. The happy hour food specials are good, but the happy hour beer prices are even better. I'll be back! Parking kinda sucks at this mall, so try to go a bit early to give yourself some time to find a space.
(5)Niecey P.
I have never been to a restaurant where they send you a text message to let you know your table is ready! Their food was delicious. I had the crab cake sliders they are practically perfect. I didn't quite care for the dijion mayo sauce they put on them (and it was quite a bit of the sauce; it was on both parts of the bun) but other than that I'd recommend this place! They also have quite an interesting selection of beers such as the Sweet Baby Jesus; a chocolate peanut butter porter
(4)J C.
The beer here is most excellent, especially their Sweet Baby Jesus (a peanut butter chocolate stout). The food here is pretty mediocre. I'd recommend sticking to the cheeseburger or the wings for the best value.
(3)Jessica M.
I've eaten at DuClaw a number of times and generally the food is really good. However the last time I went with two of my coworkers a roach climbed up the booth. The waiter (who was great from start to finish) was understandably embarassed, but the manager just seemed annoyed that we cared there was a health hazard. When we explained what happened (because she approached us saying "what's the problem ladies?") she said it was a known problem. So if you KNOW about something as disgusting as roaches, why would you not take care of that. That will make people SICK. It makes me sad because I will never go back even though I like the food. I just can't risk unsanitary conditions.
(1)Todd B.
We landed in Baltimore after a long flight with no food. Near the airport yelp had good reviews of this brewery. Nothing sounded better than good local beer. Let's start with the beer deserves 5 starts. We had the sampler - 14 brews and they were excellent. Usually a brewery has 6 or so beers and only a few are good. In this case 12 were great, 2 were ok. The only problem was we were hungry too. Pretzel appetizer, Miso Tuna, Ahi Salad, and the tacos. My 11 year old thought the tacso would have been great if they left out the chicken. I just call that bad food. Bottom line: if you want great beer, go here. Just don't go hungry.
(3)Leah L.
This place was great!!! the food was great and the drinks were great!!! if we are back in this area, we will eat here again!!! I am not a beer drinker, but Sweet Baby Jesus.. I could drink that beer
(5)J S.
Husband had the Stuffed southwestern peppers which were amazing! I ordered the special: salmon, but it wasn't fully cooked and I had to send it back. Took much too long to get it back; everyone was finishing up their meals when mine returned. Beers are really good! We had 11 people in our party and most were very happy with their food.
(3)Katie H.
Had lunch here in a Sunday. No problems with parking, got the 14 beer flight was quite good and so was the food!! If you get their exile beer, be warned it's experimental and ours tasted like toothpaste....
(4)Bruce F.
Blackberry wings were fantastic. Perhaps best i have ever had. Good bar and beer selection. Friendly staff. A+
(5)Shannon M.
I'm friends with some hardcore DuClaw devotees. They are far more into beer than I am, which may have explained the differential between their love for it and mine. The last few times we'd been I can't say I was impressed by the food. They must have a new chef or new management or something, because my experience over the weekend was a complete 180. Appetizers were the bruschetta, which my friend liked and the duck fat fries with gravy and cheese for us. It was basically a ducky version of poutine-lovely. Dinner was: the sweet potato flatbread and goat cheese salad for me. The flatbread was perfectly seasoned and the cheese and sweet potatoes' flavor worked so well together. The salad was nice as well. My vegetarian friend had the Beet Bourguinon and was extremely pleased with it. Not often you find creative vegetarian food in a non-vegetarian restaurant, so big points for that. My other friend had the pho, which she enjoyed. My friends had the beer, which I know from previous visits to be solid, But beer's not my thing, so I had the hot apple cider with caramel vodka and the salted caramel hot chocolate. Both were very tasty. I was really impressed at how much DuClaw has stepped up their game in the kitchen. In previous visits it seemed that their focus was all on the beer, with the food as an afterthought. The depth and creativity of the menu has really improved. I would definitely recommend a visit if you are in the area.
(4)Will G.
I've been here and had ok service in the bar area, but today takes it. Football Sunday. Waitress basically disregarded us once one of our two patrons said he would not have another beer because he had to drive. The other waitress was consumed with what was happening in the football games, and literally spent 7 minutes glued to one of the games. Unsat, to say the least.
(3)Annamaria B.
Amazing food pretty good service. Always busy, and the prices can be a little high. We will definitely be back. Crab flat bread is amazing.
(4)Yoo-Jin K.
The DuClaw Brewing company was a bit of a disappointment. In regards to menu descriptions and the reality of the dishes- DuClaw deceives and disappoints. I ordered the Brisket Sandwich, which was described as a sandwich with brisket, sriracha-blackberry sauce, onions, lettuce, tomato, on sourdough bread. What I assumed would be an elegant dish turned out to be an enormously portioned sandwich with two huge squares of thick bread (in which the bottoms were soggy from the sauce) with a bunch of brisket cubed up inside of it. The appetizers were a-okay, nothing special, and the general attentiveness and service of the waiter was sub-par and quite mediocre. Perhaps this is a place to go for some drinks and maybe some carefully chosen appetizers and duckfat fries, but for certain menu items I would give a head shake of disapproval.
(2)Courtney K.
Bottom Line: Good grub and grog but you have to fight Arundel Mills parking. DuClaw definitely has some good brews. I'm a fan of most of them and love that they offer flights so I can reacquaint myself with the brews on each visit if I so choose. Also, DuClaw does offer several seasonal beers at a time so the flight is a good way to check those out without committing yourself to an entire pint. Euphoria and Dirty Little Freak are among my favorites. I also find their food to be good overall. Since I usually fill myself up with beer I like to share the Crab Pretzel or nibble on a few of the sliders. I like that there are five or six sliders to choose from and you can mix and match - my favorites are buffalo shrimp and the classic cheeseburger. They even add a little stack of fires with the sliders which is a nice touch. DuClaw has indoor and patio seating. You can smoke cigarettes and cigars on the patio which is a total drawback for me but I suspect other people will really enjoy that. I would most certainly go to DuClaw more often if the closest one wasn't located at Arundel Mills. Not only is Arundel Mills a total cluster, DuClaw sits where the parking lot is "thin" (not very deep so very few spots out front) which means you need to be prepared to hike in. It's also located between Muvico and Chevy's and near Dave & Busters so there is lots of competition for parking. I find this to be a bad design on the mall's part and its unfortunate that DuClaw finds themselves situated here.
(4)Victoria G.
Service: On Point Food: Tasty and came out swiftly Price: Reasonable Now that we got that out the way, this place was nice. Before seeing "Straight Outta Compton", we decided to eat here since it was right next to the theater. I ordered a pink lemonade cocktail and Jason couldn't decide what he wanted to drink. Our waiter explained that they brewed their own beer and that they provide samples. Free beer samples! Who would turn that down? We didn't, but we should've. We are NOT beer drinkers and quickly realized that mistake after the first sample shot. Quick tip: if you love beer, come here for here free samples! (See picture below ) I ordered the soft pretzel burger ( without the ham and various cheeses ) and there homemade potatoes chips. Everything was delicious but the juices of my burger made my bread soggy :( (which is why I removed one star) Jason ordered chicken feta wrap it was tasty! P.S. his fries were off the chain. Bottom line : I would come here again, I would just order another bun to prevent soggy bread :)
(4)Jeremy K.
Food: I had the stacked pretzel burger and as a burger snob, it was freaking amazing. I put ketchup on every burger and this is the first one I ever had that was so full of flavor that I did not add any. Had the Mac and cheese bites as an appetizer and they did not disappoint. Price: comparable Service: our server, Maggy?, was super nice and attentive. They did miscook my wife's steak, but they corrected it and we're very apologetic about it. Atmosphere: this is in the Arundle Mills outlet mall, which is awesome, and we specifically chose this restaurant because it looked more laid back and less crowded than others around it. Very open and comfortable.
(4)Ruth C.
Three and a half stars for probably my second favorite brewpub in the greater DMV area. The chips and duck fat fries are almost equally addicting. Lots of seating, but especially crowded around TVs. Service was fine even though they were pretty busy, and the burgers were cooked to the requested temps. Future hit list: clams chorizo, portabello fries, fried peppers and pickles, crab pretzel, gravy fries, jerk chicken lettuce boats, crab / apple / white bean chili, fig & gorgonzola flatbread, bad moon pork belly sandwich, short rib pepperjack panini, cuban, french dip.
(4)GT W.
Next door to the enormous Egyptian Cinemark movie theater inside the gargantuan suburban sprawl of the Arundel Mills mega mall complex. Interior is drab, undecorated, almost like temp space in the mall. Main dining room is sit-down only. There is a sports bar attached with patio seating. Not a complete dinner menu if eating at the bar area. Still, everything for food from burgers to paninis to buffalo wings. Had the eggplant panini. It was pretty decent. Beers can all be ordered within a sampler flight. Can do 6 at a time or all of them at once for $18 or something. Beers available were all house beers. Only 3-4 seasonals and then their year-round core brands. The Bad Moon Porter was light years better than their other offerings. Most of the beers were sweet and very alcoholic. Interesting place to drop by if unfortunately stuck in the mega mall complex.
(3)Wai W.
The four of us came to shop and wanted to enjoy a meal here but unfortunately we stood at the host/hostess station for more than 10 minutes while staff walked past us like we didn't exist. Not a single person even asked if we were being assisted or a simple hello and someone will be with us shortly. We cannot give you a rating of their food or additional services as we decided to go elsewhere to spend our hard earned money where they would pretend to enjoy serving. As we began to leave the host finally appeared but it was too late as we just didn't care. The food and service most likely would be the same as the host/hostess is any restaurant's first impressions. I will never attempt to visit this establishment in the future as there are so many restaurants that would be happy to accept my hard earned money. Unfortunately cannot leave a no star since one is the minimum.
(1)Kat W.
food is delicious and pretty diverse. I would give it a better rating ,but our server took, I kid you not , an hour to bring us refills on drinks and also got the orders incorrect. we didn't send the food back, because everything I've gotten here in the past is tasty and it didn't disappoint. but really. we were served food without even having beverages yet and the waitress made a point of ignoring us even though the drink station was directly behind our table. I'd stick to the bar area , it's friendlier and quicker.
(3)Justin M.
Big portions of pretty decent food for a brewing company. Obviously the beer here is the thing to do so we opted for flights and were not disappointed.
(4)Charley C.
The Cuban Sandwich has some of the right ingredients, but really misses the mark with the bread. I though they use subway as a model. Very disappointing french roll. The rib appetizer was baked to tenderness and well sauced. The Stuffed Jalapenos were quite zingie! nice. All in all average.
(3)Janine H.
Was shopping, so we decided to try this place. This is my first and last time at this place. The service was horrible, they ran out of sweet tea, messed up my brownie sundae with a stale brownie. Food not good at all. I dont know what the other reviewers were eating but IT WAS A VERY BAD EXPERIENCE
(1)Thomas P.
Serum was a very good heavy IPA. Good bite. The high alcohol gave it a bit of a sweetness to it. Definitely didn't have a burn factor. Very nice. I ordered the Jambalaya for dinner. First, this thing was very spicy. Nice! I had a good sweat going. It was overall very tasty. Peppers, onions, rice, chicken, shrimp, and sausage. Now, the menu says andouille sausage and if it is, it's not a good version at all. It really just tasted like a generic kielbasa-type so that was disappointing. Also, I wouldn't call this Jambalaya. It was good. It had similar ingredients. But it wasn't a Jambalaya. Maybe call it a bunch of hot good stuff over rice. Either way I enjoyed it.
(4)Nancy N.
We went here once with our group of friends and enjoyed it every much. You can get a 16 beer sample of all their beers for about $20 and it's awesome. Definitely can share this with someone else. The food here is also good. Unique place. It just sucks it's far.
(4)Johnson T.
I love craft beer. 4stars because the beer is amazing, however, when in the restaurant, service could have been a little better. Boo.
(4)Jerry S.
Stopped in for needed refreshment after crawling the mall for a new wallet, and to watch the second half of the Skins game, Nice modern decor. Sat at the bar, where it was happy hour during game time. The bartenders were friendly and informative, so I got the $9 sampler. Should have done the numbers, 6 x 5 oz is almost two pints! All the brews were true to type, cleanly made, and tasty. My favorite was the Hellrazer IPA, hoppy with some additional flavors. Beware the Serum, tastes like a regular IPA but 9% alcohol! Sliders were 2/$5 so I got the ahi and the crab cake, respectively delicious and pretty good for a standard versus Eastern Shore jumbo lump. Pretty good fries, too. I noticed that six packs and growlers were also available. Very nice place, worth a stop after a tough day shopping.
(4)Marisa B.
Had dinner at DuClaw last night. Overall a pleasant and fun experience but I do have a couple gripes. My husband and I arrived a little after 5:00 and the restaurant was fairly empty. We were seated on the side that shares floor to ceiling windows with the mall concourse. It wasn't horrible by any means, but we would have preferred the better seating within the restaurant especially considering there weren't many people there. Only other "complaint" would be that my crab pretzel was not good in my opinion. But other Yelpers have raved about it. Some things we loved about DuClaw: my husband ordered the short rib pepper jack panini and it was excellent. We shared the 14-beer flight of all the beers on tap, and we really enjoyed a lot of them. It was a great value at $19.99 for 14 5 oz. samplings. Our favorites were Sweet Baby Jesus, Misery, and Bare Ass Blonde. Our waitress was friendly, and service was great. Enjoyed a walk around the mall and to the casino after dinner. Would definitely return if we're ever in the Arundel Mills area again.
(3)Amber R.
Had a great experience at DuClaw! Checked it out bc we wanted to avoid the big chains. Sat in the bar area and started talking to one of the employees who was in having dinner (good sign). He was great! He took us through a 6 beer sample! Beer flavors like you have NEVER tasted before! Food was good as well!! We had crab pretzel (the bomb). I had duck fat fries, a crab cake slider, and a shrimp slider for my meal. My husband had the pretzel burger. Food was flavorful, cooked well, and exceeded expectations. Our server left a little to be desired personality wise, but she kept up with the service. Great experience!! In fact, I'm back tonight for round 2 before heading home and remembered to write this review :)
(5)Rahab K.
From the moment we walked in, we knew we had a right choice, this review is solely based on the bar alone, A++ for service! The bartenders here are extremely friendly and are very attentive! Even thought the bar was busy, we still got prompt service! And just for that and the wide selection on beer they have in stock, I will definitely be back! I had the sweet baby Jesus, the neon gypsy and the bare a** blonde, if you ever visit this place, the bar is definitely the place to be
(5)Ashley K.
1 star only for good beer! Boyfriend waited 31 minutes from the time credit card was taken until he could actually sign his copy to pay. Ants everywhere, Chesapeake tots are some fried up tots you lose off your chopstick in a gross white swimming pool liquid with a little bit of cheddar cheese floating around you are supposed to dip it in. Crab flatbread would almost be good but then you remember you are in Maryland and this imitation type crab you are eating is an impostor! I suppose this is what you ask for by visiting a place attached to an outlet mall? I hope all other duclaw brewing places are better - do the beer justice!
(1)Desbah B.
Did you know that I really do not care to shop? If and when I do, it's always for specific items, for I just don't waste my free time in stores. However, my teenagers love to shop. They enjoy it. Well as long as the kids are not in front of televisions, and if they are being social while having fun (in person I may add), then I tolerate them being in malls. But wait... It gets better. DuClaw Brewing Company in located in an outlet mall. So, while my daughters are able to buy skirts for litterally under three dollars, I can endulge in my five dollar brewrey beers! Then, it seems as if the whole Arundel Mills Mall is on sale, so every store that the teenagers were in had some sort of deal going on, and they were buying clothes and shoes that they actually could use. They can actually try on anything and every item their hearts desired. In the meantime, I could take my time sipping on the DuClaw flight of beers. My friend and I split the bill down the middle; we each paid under nineteen dollars. I was a happy customer. The only ones more elated than I was were my teenagers. Score. Happy kids. Content Mom. It's a win-win situation. Back to the review at hand: I liked this DuClaw location. The atmosphere is nice. The patio is clean. The workers are attentive. The beverages are delicious. Try as many as you can.
(3)LR G.
Bar Tenders are the best thing about this place. We have been coming here for years. Beers are spot on. Food okay. Service always has been very good (in the bar). I watched the bar tenders juggling, but composed. Tim and Jason were amazing and actually cared. Too bad the tap take over was canceled. If it weren't for the them we would have walked. Let alone have dinner. Nicely done guys! !!! They get 5 stars
(4)Rebeca F.
Love to stop in and try some craft beer. The menu is pretty good, too!
(4)Troy T.
Dish was perfectly prepared! Appetizers were extremely fast and delicious! John, the waiter was great and very knowledgeable. Our day started off trying to celebrate a great friend's birthday and was quickly going down hill. DuClaw turned it around!!! Great place; great service; try it!!! This was the Maryland (Arundel Mills location)
(5)Tiffany L.
Awful. Rock hard French dip sandwich. Au jus was extremely dark and when I smelled and tasted it it tasted like soy sauce......... Roast beef and a slap of cheese in the middle. Irritated.the bread was rockkkkkk hard. We asked them to fix it, the bartender took it back. She said it happens often. Then when I get the new bread it was extremely soft.. Then a few minutes later it got hard again. I dunno if anyone else does this but I've had microwaved banh mis before and it'll be soft at first but then then rock hard. I couldn't help but think the French dip bread was microwaved. Extremely disappointed in my sandwich.
(1)Charlie V.
I haven't received bad service at this location and will continue to go there when I can. Duclaw makes my absolute favorite beer, Serum, which is their double IPA, and the most unique double I have ever had. It's quite strong, and not to be trifled with (if Coors Lite is your favorite beer, Serum is not for you, but you might like the Bare Ass Blonde!) I would recommend Serum to any IPA lover. Duclaw is always coming out with new concoctions and most of them are very good. The growlers are a little expensive for the initial purchase, but they're nicer than most. Refills are reasonable, ranging between 11 and 15 dollars from what I recall, and they will refill a growler purchased elsewhere, no problem. Food- Entrees are hit or miss. I like the buffalo chicken panini, French dip, and most of the appetizers. Come for the beer and try the macaroni cheese balls or chicken tenders. Ya can't go wrong :-)
(4)Skye A.
Really Bad! Stopped in here after hearing so much about it, seemed convenient since its at the mall and parking is free. For a place that it's supposed to differ from others and that represents the Maryland area, I was not impressed at all. From the minute you arrive, the ambiance is not great. Service seems unmotivated and not clean cut by any means. Service...well, there is something about a server with a very long and unclean beard. I really don't enjoy it, some level of personal hygiene and first impression concept should be considered. Food was plain, there is nothing extra ordinary about it. We ordered the burger and chicken, both were extremely, distasteful. Fries were soft, under cooked and unseasoned. Chicken, not cooked as well either, which is of concern. Beers are OK, nothing spectacular per say, there are better places in the city. Prices are reasonable, although, for over $15.00, bacon should be at least cooked nicely and crispy. Perhaps 2 strips would be good! Place is over prices and lacks quality, I certainly would not return.
(1)SoCal F.
I like it: The beers are good; there a lot of choices so it helps to know what you like because the styles are risky they go big. This means there's a good amount of them you may not like at all, but there's also a good amount that you'll really like. The sampler is always fun to get. The food is creative too, mostly regular meals with some sort of twist that makes it interesting. Prices are average.
(4)Daniel C.
This DuClaw location is located in Arundel Mills Mall near the movie theater. The main selling point is the beer, and they have many varieties to choose from and you should be able to find something you'll enjoy. Sweet Baby Jesus, a peanut butter porter, is particularly decadent but can be too much for some people. We were waiting for a movie so we sat down to eat in the large dining room. It is pretty nice with tall booths for privacy, although half the dining room does face the large windows on the mall side. The food can be really hit or miss here. The burgers and flatbreads are fine, but they seem to stretch themselves too far sometimes. We ordered some Hop Chips as an appetizer, which were very crispy and enjoyable, but we were almost done before we realized there was no flavor of Hops. Either they screwed up the order or they're not worth the extra dollar. The Catfish Fingers were pretty greasy and bland, and the tamales were unmemorable. But we did have several beers.
(3)Vino L.
Called for take-out after nine and the rep seemed uncertain of how to accept and process a to-go pick-up order. After I hung up, I knew I should have requested that she jot down my name and number. I hurried in after a long day at the office just ready to pay and grab dinner. I was told they were out of one of the entrees I ordered, so I had to select another one. I had to sit at the bar and wait 20 plus minutes for my to-go order to be cooked. On an ordinary night, this wouldn't have been an issue but it kinda defeated the purpose of calling ahead, placing a to-go order, and picking it up.
(2)Carolyn C.
Crab pretzel is the best here! Also, if you are looking to sit in the bar, please ask for Jason! He is the best bartender!
(5)Kimberly K.
DuClaw gets 5 stars for dranks and 1 (very sad) star for food = 3 stars it is, ha! I came here the other night with a friend and got food for the first time. We ordered two apps to share: Buffalo Chicken Tenders (mild, hot, hotter, or stupid hot) and Mini Tacos (beef short rib, fish, or chicken). We ordered "stupid hot" tenders - mad disappointing! They weren't even spicy, and the fries they came with - I was super excited because I subbed duck fat fries - were disgusting. Double UGH. The fish tacos were ok. The waiter told us they were "incredible" so we had high expectations, but they were mediocre at best. THEM DRANKS DOE - soooooooo good. Expensive but WORTH IT! The Lemon Crush was ridiculous. I would've gladly dropped another $8 on that. Take my rec and skip the food! Go straight to the bar and hit up their AMAZING beer and cocktail selection.
(3)Ben O.
I love their apps because they're perfect to share. They never fail to put out a good sandwich and fries (the chips are good too). Be sure to get a couple samples of their beer (they give 3 per table) to get the perfect one for your meal. I like beer and food and this place does them both right for me.
(5)Chad C.
An antipasto with more pasta than an Olive Garden special. Waiter completely unapologetic. My first bad experience here but will be a lasting experience.
(1)Jennifer R.
Went for happy hour. Had a excellent cider recommended by the server. Crab pretzel was only $5 which was nice for happy hour. It wasn't what I expected bc it wasn't pretzel shape but still delicious.
(4)Perry K.
This review is for the beer only... If you are a beer fan, then you'll love this place but if you prefer hard liquor over beer, then you might not like this place. We did the 6 5oz samples of beer for $10 and one of it was the hyped up Sweet Baby Jesus which is made of chocolate and peanut butter. Chocolate and peanut butter, what isn't there to like? Well ... definitely not as a beer. If this is your first time here, I would recommend getting the beer sampler first before committing to a full glass of beer that you might not want to finish.
(3)Chasatie H.
New to the area and love burgers and beer! Burger was delicious!! Great beer selection! We will be back!
(4)Eric L.
I was pleased with everything. The service was on-point, the food tasted fresh and everything was served in a timely manner. I can't speak about the beer. I didn't have any. Prices were decent for the serving size as well.
(5)Hannah H.
My husband and I stopped by here while wandering around Arundel Mills. We ordered the special, the Seiteki Hotto Shrimp, a Crab Pretzel (Bavarian soft pretzel topped with crab dip, cheddar cheese, and baked), the Fresh Misfit Chips (a basket of housemade potato chips), and a Pepperjack Charbroiled Burger. The crab pretzel was pretty good as the pretzel was soft and the crab dip, while a little on the salty side, was creamy and plentiful - very rich and a nice little spread for the pretzel itself. The shrimp was beer battered fried, and it had a tangy creamy sauce with it on a bed of greens. The chips were like kettle chips, and came with a variety of dipping sauces, but I preferred it with ketchup. The burger, I wasn't a fan of, as it was more on the bland side. Service was friendly, and I'm glad I was able to check this place out! +Crab Pretzel
(3)Nichole N.
Average, average, average. Saw the amount of reviews and thought, "must be good." I was so disappointed. Service was good, place is clean, but food is like typical bar food with fancy descriptions that lead you to believe it's not just bar food. Example: "Chesapeake dippin tots" = tater tots with a side of cheese sauce. "Mac N Chz bombs" = heavy battered, lightly flavored, fried balls mac n chz and "duck fat fries"= fries that taste no different than average fries. We had to send them back twice because they came out luke warm. Finally on the third try, they did come back hot but also a dark charcoal color. Finally, we got the "Misfit wings." Not sure why we decided to go on a fried frenzy this evening but that's aside from the matter. The wings were very average as well. We will not be back.
(2)Ryan K.
Good beer, Horrible location! I recently visited this brewery just long enough to snap a quick picture while driving by. Needless I felt like I was at Disney World after driving around the mall area for over an hour trying to find a parking spot. I gave up as I was already pissed off over the parking. I mean having a truck I'm sure i could've went redneck and created my own parking spot after jumping over a few curbs, but then i'd be liable of getting my vehicle towed. I've never seen nor been to a brewery that was soo freaking packed in around everything else. I don't know when I will return for fear of driving 3 hrs from Virginia Beach only to not find any parking in the area again. Perhaps I'll continue to buy the beer from the local Total Wine and Beer. **Overall I don't know how much room they have inside but this place but it looks to be limited when it comes time for expansion due to being in the mall surrounded on all sides. They defiantly need to relocate to a building of their own to a not so crowded place. Happy Parking!!
(1)Sara H.
The food was decent at best (a Cobb salad) but the beer was ice cold and the IPA was hoppy. The issue was poor (slow) service and at the airport that's never acceptable. I waited 25 minutes before flagging down the waiter to bring me a salad, and then he brought me the wrong one. Next time I'll simply do fast food inside the terminal rather than risk being late for my flight.
(2)John L.
Went here on a Tuesday before our movie. All day happy hour on Tuesdays is an awesome deal. They have a good selection of beers at a great price. The very knowledgeable and helpful waitress described the beers and even brought out a few samples for us. Just awesome service. Will be visiting again.
(4)Christine A.
Du Claw might be slightly confused about its identity. Is it a gastropub? Is it kind of gourmet. Are they trying to be a little edgy? I have no clue, honestly. I've been here 4 times in the last 4 years, and every visit I somehow psych myself up to there because I can't remember what I ate last time...but it must have been.... Maybe there is a reason why I never remember my experience. Maybe it's because most of their food has always been mediocre. It fills you up, and you get on with your day. It's not really some place where you tell your friends to go. Their brews are okay to pretty good. I always go for hefeweizen and stout-type beers, and this last batch of pints I got was spot on. If you're the kind of person that just likes any bar food with decent beer, try this place out. If you like great food and great brews...look elsewhere.
(3)Crystal C.
I'm a huuuuuge fan of their craft beer . I love this location as well . The food is awesome and the menu changes seasonally. Great chill place to have a few brews and a bite to eat!
(5)Chris T.
The food is pretty good here, there is never a long wait, and the beer is of course the main draw.
(4)Michael B.
I was very surprised by my experience at DuClaw Brewing Co. I was only in the area temporarily, but people I know hyped of the places, so I actively sought out the restaurant. To my dismay I was thoroughly disappointment by my experience. The customer service mediocre and the food was so so. Not what I thought it would be with the hype it was previously given. Maybe I came on a bad night, but I don't know if I will patron the establishment again. Highly over priced for the illusion of standards they give off. If the service and food would have been on par I feel like that would have been my go to place while in Hanover for a month.
(3)Dee M.
I liked how the bar was in a separate room from the seating area. We brought the kiddies along for Dave and Busters but didn't want to eat there. We got a six beer sampler which was very interesting. The crab cake burger was AMAZING. Our server was chill and very nice. One of the kiddies got a pizza that was less than appetizing, we told our waiter and he replaced it with chicken tenders. Happy kids, happy adults.
(5)Margaret N.
Pretty spacious bar and seating area. And great happy hour deals. Tried the sampler $19 for 12 beers, which is a great deal! Love the misfit red! Had the happy hour buffalo style wings, which were soggy and bland- not crispy at all!
(2)Irene M.
Duck fat fries were good however nothing to brag about, as a main entree I got the carne asada. I ordered it rare and it came out done very well done and impossible to chew. Service wasnt much to brag about either, staff congregated by the front doors talking. Beer of course without a doubt was excellent and the server was very knowledgeable on the beer. Will definitely give a second chance.
(4)Uey R.
What a bunch of jerks. Sat at the bar and asked if they could turn the volume up on the tv in front of me. They replied with "we can only turn it up for games", apparently the nfl is not a game..... The bar manager then proceeded to watch me for 5 minutes as I watched a muted tv and then he purposely switched the channel. I waved at him and he shrugged with a dumb smile. What a moron.... Food was crap anyway and the service is insanely pathetic. Will never recommend or step foot in this place again. I hope your bar staff gets it together, for your sake.
(1)Sean O.
I have rated Duclaw much higher before..but I guess with the good comes the bad. Tonight's entire experience was simply terrible. I specifically brought my family here tonight for the Seafood Paella. This dish seems hard to find and I wanted to try it. When it came time to order I was told they didn't have any. This was at a pre-dinner time so they must have been out for awhile. That was Strike 1. Strike 2 was when I noticed that 3 of the 6 appetizer dishes we were brought had caked and crusted food on them. Throughout dinner our server was slow but not entirely terrible. Then came dessert. My wife ordered the Red Velvet Strawberry Shortcake. When it arrived it was just red velvet cake with whipped cream. Not a single sign of a strawberry. We asked our server shouldn't a dessert with Strawberry in its name actually have Strawberries on it? About 10 minutes later she came back and said she discovered the problem. The Strawberry concoction (because it certainly wasn't fresh strawberries) they put on the dish was frozen and needed to defrost. So essentially, the kitchen staff decided to serve an incomplete dish rather than let us know that the dessert would take a little bit longer. Eventually our server brought us a dish with the Strawberry concoction..again it wasn't real strawberries but some sort of glaze. This entire fiasco was Strike 3. We were clearly not very happy with this night, however never once did our server apologize. A manager never checked on us. It was just all around terrible. An additional complaint is that the Children's Macaroni and Cheese is VERY VERY small. I'm talking about half the size of one of those Kraft Easy Mac servings. I'm not sure what child this would fill up...maybe a small toddler. Certainly not my rather small 7-year old girls. I'll eventually go back to DuClaw again...but not for awhile.
(1)Sarah R.
Love going here! Service has always been awesome, and food is always great. There is sometimes a crazy wait on Friday nights, if you order food to go. Lots of different beers.
(5)Vida O.
This place is getting worse every visit. Beer is the only good thing. The food is terrible and overpriced. The buns for my sliders were stale. The calamari was too salty and everything was so greasy I felt like I was going to puke afterwards. The only good thing was my son's grilled cheese sandwich.
(1)Kyle B.
No wait to get seated! Took a bit to be greeted at our table but not bad. Took a little longer than usual to get our drinks. But from then on service was dead on. We wanted for nothing. The food was awesome. I got the reuben and it was on point. The Buffalo chicken tenders for an appetizer was delicious. The beer is amazing! I'm from the PAC NW and I know my beer..and this was awesome. But be warned...it is pricey. A growler with a specialty beer was $45.
(5)Carolyn K.
Let me start by first saying that I'm still sitting in this establishment as I type this review. I'm here for my sisters birthday. We didn't have a party or anything, she just wanted to come and have fun and dinner. As far as the fun goes, we had a great time. As usual the games do what they're supposed to do. My only complaint about that would be when I went to look for a game tech because the game my daughter was playing didn't have any tickets, I basically walked all around the place until I found both of them inside the picture booth posin' it up... smh But after I finally got their attention, they went right to work and fixed the game in record time. The real issue came when it was time to eat. I promise, if it weren't for the waiter we would have went completely off! First it took about 5 minutes before we were even acknowledged, and then that person aid that they had to find a server for us, which took another 5-10 minutes. When the guy finally comes over he apologizes for the delay and takes our drink/food order (writing everything down) in record time. The real problem comes when the food FINALLY arrives. someone else brings the food out and we end up playing musical plates because she doesn't know who gets what. Then those who have food (myself and another person were still waiting after 20 minutes) dug in only to find that the food was either cold , rock hard or incorrect. When the guy comes back we voice our concerns. He apologizes continuously! Even taking back some of the orders (which meant we had to wait another 10 minutes) By the time my nachos arrived everyone else had finished eating. Needless to say, half our check got comped an we got a free desert for the birthday girl. the only reason why I'm giving this review 4 stars is because of the games and the waiter. He was absolutely great. Come for the game, not the food!
(4)Len P.
For a restaurant inside of a mall this is a pretty good one. In fact, before they closed their location in Fells Point I went there regularly and I still make it back here when I get a chance. Not all of their dishes are winners, but a large number of them are and the ones that aren't are still respectable. They've recently changed their menu somewhat in what appears to be an attempt to go a bit higher end. I really don't know what that means or if they are struggling for some insane reason, I really don't know, but if you're in this area there's really no better place to eat if you want a chain-thats-not-a-chain. I hear their beers are good too, for what it's worth, but since I don't drink them I can't really attest to that. Guests have been quite happy though.
(4)Annie B.
There's a reason DuClaw Brewing Company wasn't all that crowded for a restaurant located in an outlet mall on a busy December Sunday just over a week before Christmas. My family and I really didn't care for this restaurant. When we asked for bread, the waitress brought us out this stale focaccia bread and told us that most people don't like it before she served it to us. We certainly didn't like it, but our expectations for the rest of the food became pretty low after her comments--we knew the rest of the experience must be bad if the waitress couldn't even be proud of the food there. She also brought my cousin the wrong type of soup and it wasn't replaced until toward the end of our meal. Neither soup was anything special; in fact, my mom likened hers to dish water. I'm not sure what the atmosphere of the restaurant was like because we were seated in an awkward booth next to the giant glass window that separated us from the mall and its loud neon colors. We were unable to see the rest of the restaurant because our booth had this big wall surrounding it that we were unable to see over. The only redeeming factor of DuClaw was its ribeye, which was nicely seasoned and cooked as ordered. However, even this was dampened by the very bland and chalky baked potato I ordered with it. I never thought it was possible to mess up a baked potato, but DuClaw has done it! They didn't even serve butter or sour cream with it; I had to ask for some after my food was in front of me. Don't waste your time or your money here. The DuClaw Brewing Company would need to greatly expand their menu and hire a new chef to get my return business.
(1)Tiffany T.
Pretty disappointed in this place. Should have known since its a mall restaurant. Bread wasn't good. Service wasn't good. He forgot to put in our appetizer n we got it after we were done eating our entrees. And it wasn't even good. The crab pretzel app was not all its raved up to be. Has a weird hot spice. The charm city chk was not good. The prosciutto wrapped chicken was the only thing we had that was good. They didn't even take off our appetizer from our bill. Which was after our meal n we didn't even eat it cuz we were already full. Overall bad experience all around.
(1)Melanie A.
Great place to go for food if you sit in the dining area; God help you if you sit in the bar area during Happy Hour. While their HH deals are surpurb, their low number of available servers makes it darn near impossible to get a server's attention when you need it, and on average it took 10 minutes to get a single glass of wine. All in all it's ok.
(3)Leah W.
Beer is pretty good, but the food is not great. I know everyone loves the crab pretzels- but hey are a bit too much bread and not enough pretzels.
(3)Dan S.
This place is good to chill out for drinks, they have variety of choice on beer which they brew on their own, would love to hang out with friends more often during summer, nice addition to Arundel mills area...
(4)AJ D.
I'm just reviewing the dining portion of this establishment: NOT impressed with this place and I'm saying that with an already low expectation going in. Their service is horrible. The food presentation looks like they blindfolded themselves and threw everything in the plate. If the food was great, I wouldn't complain but it had NO TASTE whatsoever. I would understand if the prices were lower, but definitely not worth it for what they're charging.
(1)Marvin M.
I'm not sure if they changed cooks or who does the cooking today 8/11/13 but my STUFFED goat cheese burger had no cheese. I took it back and the cook tried to tell me that the cheese "MELTED" into the burger. Mind you I have ordered this 4 times before and when I get the burger it is Stuffed with goat cheese. Goat cheese is very hard to melt... and when I got my order the second time... the goat cheese was not existent AGAIN! I didnt bother to bring it back because it was just a hopeless cause. Needless to say i will NOT go back. I just hate it because their food is excellent, I just wished their service was a little better.
(1)Courtney B.
Wasn't impressed. The beer was okay, but the food could've been better. I was expecting a great meal and was disappointed. I got the Chicken Chesapeake Burger and had a Venom beer. The chicken itself was okay and the chips were meh but I wasn't a fan of the bread. It tasted kind of stale. Also, the service wasn't that great. I felt like our server was trying to rush us out of there so she could go home. We had to wait for a few friends, and she didn't seem too happy about that. Once our friends got there, she rushed them for their order and hovered at our table. Uncomfortable.
(2)Stephanie M.
Great place for dinner or drinks. Reasonably priced, good food and atmosphere. Bar is separate from dining area that cuts down on noise.
(4)Jerul P.
Grabbed a quick bite with some girlfriends before catching movie. We ordered the beer sampler and shared. It was a good variety. We liked some more than others. We each ordered an appetizer and just shared it since they didn't have an appetizer sampler. The nachos were good, potstickers were good and the calamari was excellent. I would like to come back and actually order an entree. BTW, we were seated immediately, but felt as though our waiter was just waiting for us to leave right after we finished our food. Are we not allowed to sit and talk a little afterward?
(3)Bradley G.
How often can you find great food and more importantly great beer in a mall?!! Du Claw Brewing is a haven in the Arundel Mills Mall and is my favorite place to go when the wife and kids are shopping or seeing a movie.
(4)Larry G.
I've passed by this place many times...including the one in Bowie. However, I've never had the chance to dine there. ...until last night, when a friend of mine wanted to come here for dinner. I take it as a good sign when there's quite a wait...despite the fact it is located at a mall. We were told a 30-minute wait but actually got a table sooner than predicted. I got the Bare-Assed Blonde Ale or something like that. Mmmmmm! Delicious! Would definitely come back and try the other beer. The crab pretzel was a surprise as it was delicious with a little spicy aftertaste. I had the Homestyle Chicken which was breaded and fried and put on a serving of garlic mashed potatoes and accompanied with rice pilaf. Man! Lemme tell you...you better come here starving! Duclaw gives you a serving that reminds you of Cheesecake Factory. The waitservice was fantastic and friendly. Will definitely come back here!
(5)Lou M.
This place was hopping when we got there on a Saturday. We ended eating in the bar section, which reminded me of an airport bar. The food was decent enough. I had the andouille and cheese with bread appetizer. The service was good and the food was decent.
(3)Danny M.
We went here after dropping a friend off at BWI and wanted to grab a meal. Yelp reviews and the website made it look like a decent quality restaurant that might surprise with a bit of brew-pub charm. It was probably these strange preconceptions, but I was surprised to park at and walk into this chain, overly mass produced, cookie cutter menu'ed restaurant in the mall. The food was not over the top good, but satisfied me similar to how any TGI Friday's can. The Bloody Mary was better than many I have had in the District, but once again left me reminiscing for a midwestern bar that knows how to fix up a bloody with more than just an olive and a sandwich slice of pickle. All in all it filled my stomach, but left my imagination un-satisfied.
(2)Bill T.
This the DuClaw location I frequent the most. Great deals for Pint Club members; I highly recommend joining if you become a regular.
(4)Andrew G.
Been here twice, and I can I agree that I am not all that impressed with the food. The menu looks good, and the food is certainly edible, but maybe a bit overdone on sauces and spices. A couple things I had were ok, but others weren't. So choose carefully. I was lucky enough to go in for Monday Night Football, and was pleasantly surprised that beers were 2.49 each that night. The beers are pretty good too. Bottom line -- go for the beer, get something easy like nachos or wings, and if you can score a discount on beer, then you have done well.
(3)DAVID S.
expectations: Brew Pub, with decent pub fare results: was surprised that a brewpub was in a the mall, the reason for my surprise is that because of its location the business is FORCED to dumb down their offerings, What I mean be this is that they need volume and to appeal to the masses, not the typical brew pub crowds. Having said that, Beer was very good Service was fair, as when I arrived, it took close to 15 min to acknowledge my presence at the bar. Food: Underwhelming. ordered mini burgers and stuffed jalapenos stuffed jalapenos, should be taken off the menu, 3 peppers stuffed with what tasted like already chewed bacon and beef ( for $5 ). disgusting and overpriced mini-burgers: mini means mini. these morsels were about 3 inches in diameter, rolls were about 6 inches high ( and not so fresh). I have had mini burgers at bars and these were on the bottom rung of those I experienced. It might have been a result of what I ordered, but the food was truly not good. Beer was good Brew pubs need to do what they do best, beer and good food, not food for the masses. good day ;)
(2)Andrew K.
There was a 30 minute wait on a Thursday night here and I don't understand why. The menu is your typical list of salads, burgers and a couple entrees. The Thai mussels with curry sauce was really good for the appetizer. I also got the boursin burger which had this creamy cheese on top that was pretty good. I also tried the tuna with mango sauce and that was just ok. The service was ok and I'm not a big fan of beers but I hear they are pretty good.
(3)Jacqueline K.
Don't have to many choices. Waitress so lousy.
(1)Chris M.
Good selection of their own microbrews. Crabcake sandwich is awesome.
(3)Shelby N.
Du Claws is located in the arundal mills mall right across from one of my other favorite spots Chevys. If its crowded, than you still dont have a wait longer than 15 mins. I haven't tried the drinks here yet (i know i know) but the food is great as well as the prices. The staff all dressed neat and clean, and the atmosphere is nice. I frequent this mall about 3 times a month and so I am definitly a frequent eater here
(4)Elizabeth S.
I love their beer sampler. With all the unique beers they have on tap, the sampler allows you the opportunity to figure out which ones work for you. Fun atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating.
(4)Sam C.
Don't let its location in a mall next to a theater fool you. This place is a gem! Great beer and great food. What else do you need? As far as the food goes, the Thai mussels are the best you will ever find. I'm not much of a salad person, but the sweet pecan and the strawberry fields salads definitely fill you up and tastes great too. The other menu items are hit or misses so you have to choose carefully. Their beer selection changes, but there are six that never change. You can get a sampler that consists of one of every beer they have on tap for $1 each, which includes all six regular ones plus any seasonal ones. No substitutions, unfortunately. Too bad because Kangaroo Love gets no love from me. All others tastes great.
(4)Vicky E.
Their beer is really good, love me some Bare Ass blonde lol what a name but o so good. They have seasonal beers, which is awesome because you never know what to expect when you get there. Their happy hour is so cheap and I am a fan of the food. I've only tried theburgers here.What else would you expect me to try at a microbrewery pasta??nahhh
(4)Paul C.
It's a bar. In Arundel Mills. It does what it's supposed to do. Nothing special.
(3)Sean C.
I recently brought my family to this restaurant. It was the first time any of us has visited the DuClaw chain. The food was great. The service was great also. I could see a manager constantly roving, checking on customers -- to me, this is a good sign. It means things are under control and the manager is free to manage, and not fill in where there are problems. So, hats off to the management. The beers I tried were nice. Certain beers I wanted to order I did not because I was embarrassed at their off-color names, and did not want my children to hear them. i'd write them here but I'm afraid my post might be marked for deletion. The DuClaw people know what I'm talking about. Those names would be one suggestion for improvement.
(4)Frank O.
I enjoyed our excursion to Duclaw. I like that they allow you to sample ALL of the beers they have on tap in their sampler and not just a small select few like a lot of other brew pubs. There were a few on the menu that I did like, which is always a good sign. The food was average... we had the Chicken Baltimore and the Pork Puff Pastries. Both were good, although the chicken could have been seasoned a little more to let out more flavor from the meat. We had a nachos appetizer that was pretty good too, but the dessert was was awful. It was a rum cake...but it seemed more like bread pudding and the caramel was totally burnt and horrible. The service was good, and overall it was a good experience. It wasn't amazing, but it wasn't bad. Worth checking out if you are looking for a beer pub to investigate, and the stories behind the names of their beers are interesting too.
(3)Jonathan H.
DuClaw is a nice change from the Ruby Tuesdays and Chili's that are so prevalent in the North East. I ordered the most exotic thing on the menu, the $17 blackened catfish. It was well seasoned and a very large portion. The menu is extremely limited and a little pricey for this mediocre restaurant/smalltime brewery. Expect flagrant American variety such as burgers, cheeseburgers, chicken burgers and burgers. I have tried all the specialty beers here, and most are sub par. The Voodoo beer is my pick, but it's nothing spectacular. Twisted kilt is all right as well. Sadly, I would not make DuClaw a destination for beer. It's more of an "Oh, I've been there" kind of place. On the plus side, the main bar is completely separate from the restaurant, so the two atmospheres don't interfere with one another. Also, there is outdoor patio seating which is very spacious and nicely decorated, allowing for ample people-watching.
(2)Curtis B.
My 3rd favorite steakhouse in the DC area This is always a great place for me to go before or after a watching a movie at the Cinemark Egyptian 24 ( yelp.com/biz/cinemark-eg… ). Good service and I would highly recommend the calamari, cesar salads, and steaks (of course). Not a bad place to eat.
(4)Scott S.
Went here with my brother. It was a nice night, so we sat outside (self seating, but a waitress was there in about 3 minutes). Nice ambience outside, not too loud even with all the tables full. We had a couple beers before and a couple with dinner (I won't say which so I don't influence you away from trying anything) and the Buffalo Dip to start with. The beers were very good and the Dip would have been close to a meal for one person. I had the ribs which were pretty good (not the best I've had, but the meat did "fall off the bone" as it should). My brother had the Seafood Pasta with Vodka Sauce, which he loved, but it was very spicy. We both had leftovers for the next night. Only 4 stars because they didn't have any pint glasses/shirts etc. for sale (you can get stuff from their website though). Edit 2/23/12: Went back with co-workers. Everything was excellent - beer, food, service. I had the open faced steak sandwich which was excellent and the Serum. Everyone else was pleased with their meal as well (try the Seafood Pasta with Vodka Sauce if you can take a little heat). This place is tops on my list.
(4)Travis H.
Loved the turkey sandwich on pretzel bread
(5)Jennifer H.
I ate here maybe 2 or 3 times. Service was fine, but the food wasn't anything special. No WOW factor. Their beer is what keeps them popular. This place is definitely good for drinks and friends. It's just okay.
(3)Sarah M.
Duclaw is a great place, great food! Make sure you ask for Sarah as a server in the restaurant side! She's the best. :)
(5)Brooke P.
Ive been wanting to go here for a minute.. And when we finally did, I was highly disappointed.. The decor was decent, but the food was ok.. My boyfriend got the pasta with grilled vegetables, I opted for the portabella panini. Both were honestly similar to sysco flavors, and I was expecting more for the price, the server raved about crab preztal , but we passed on that.. Not too impressed, but I might go back and try something else on the menu ..
(3)Brandon B.
Burger with tumblweed fries, chili. Good stuff. Pretty cheap too. everything was delicious!
(5)Kevin B.
I went there since the restaurant is located right next to the movies and we were going to see a movie afterward. I was not too hungry when I arrived so I just wanted to order something small to hold me over until the movie ended. We sat at a booth and waited for our server. She came and greeted us and then proceeded to bring us waters. I ordered the blackened mahi, ahi tuna, and turkey burger sliders. My friend ordered a side Cesar salad and one turkey burger slider. After, about 30 minutes of waiting for our food, which is an enormous amount of time considering how small the sliders and salad are and how little amount of preparation goes into actually making the sliders and salad (I used to work here I know), it finally arrived. The food finally comes out and I go to bite into my blackened mahi slider and as soon as I lay my hand on it to pick it up I immediately realize the problem. The tiny quarter size bun is as hard as a rock. I could not tell if the bun was stale or burnt or a combination of the two. So I thought I would give it the benefit of the doubt and assume it was just a little burnt. When I bit into it, not only was the bun the stalest, most putrid piece of bread i have ever eaten, but the meat was flavorless too although drenched in sauce. However, I was still able to actually bite into it (more on this coming up). I turn to my ahi tuna slider and thought I would give that a chance. When I went to munch down on it, the bun actually slid out of my mouth because my teeth could not break through the stone they called bread. I was amazed to say the least. The food runner who dropped the food off initially returned with the hot sauce I had asked for minutes prior. I told him to touch the bread and tell me if he thought it was edible. I poked the bread to show him how indestructible it was. He took it back and came back with another menu. My friend's slider was the same and her salad was wet, wilted, and small. Our server finally reappeared and we just told her we wanted to leave and wanted a refund and that we would pay for the salad and that's it. She said ok and left presumably to come right back. After Twenty minutes of waiting for her to come back with a check for the salad she never returned so we just left. The final result of this hour long ordeal was that I was starving and missed the movie. Terrible food, terrible service, and this is coming from a former employee.
(1)Deborah B.
Great food - fried green tomatoes and crab cake sandwich on a pretzel roll is brilliant!
(4)Marlo E.
I came in from out of town and needed a nice joint to eat and watch some football. Well Duclaw was the perfect place. Sunday beer specials and an excellent menu, plus a ton of tv's (in the bar area) make for the perfect football experience. The beer menu looked pretty generic with your variety of beers similar to Gordon Biersch or BJ's. The food menu though was crazy delicious. I went with this one chicken dish topped with both jumbo crab AND prosciutto. All that was missing was a dead cow and the meal would've been complete. If you ever find yourself stranded in Hanover like I was, be sure to stop by this joint.
(4)Mark O.
Ok. It's Sunday, but to be out of the brew (13 degrees) that they are advertising throughout the place is not good plus our waiter telling us that he's being sent to another store for "supplies" just wasn't right. The food was good, the service was fast, but we were not impressed. Hoping that next time is better.
(2)Phil B.
I don't usually comment on American fare, bar and grills because they're usually all the same. But let me tell you, I love this place and take advantage of every opportunity to bring a friend or coworker here. I'm a very picky beer drinker, and I find that the beers here have great personality and flavor. Don't trust any negative comments about the beers, not everyone knows a good beer when they taste it. Even if they think they do. We all know someone like that, so trust me and give it a try. Each of them speak to you and make you stop and think about the flavors. You can tell the taste is intentional and the brew-master said exactly what he wanted. There are alot of flavors so there will be some you don't like or prefer but you'll still appreciate the skill which is far from lacking. My favorite is the Misfit Red and I highly recommend it. But definitely get the sampler. It's a good deal and you get to try a variety and find your flavor(s). The five stars are for more than just the beer. I always go to the bar because I feel that services are better there. So I won't comment on service, bar tenders are usually very friendly. Don't be mad at me if you go to the dining room and get a bad service. This is about the food. I've never seen a dish come out of the kitchen that wasn't carefully put together and I've never eaten anything here that wasn't cooked perfectly. I've been here enough times to know what I like, and I always get the "Fun Guy Kobe Burger". These are the JUICIEST burgers I've ever eaten. This one has marinated portabello mushrooms and provolone cheese on it. But they have a dozen different kinds of burgers. My wife got the french onion burger and that was delicious too. I ate there yesterday and my mouth is watering just writing this. My coworker yesterday got the pepper jack burger and he was in love with it. I did once get the steak fajita flat bread and that was awesome too. But if you go, you gotta get a kobe burger. Did I mention they were JUICY?!? Ok, two other recommendations. 1. Don't get the sliders, you're just wasting a precious opportunity to get the kobe burger. Go for the gold here ladies and gentlemen. 2. I love french fries, and I used to ALWAYS upgrade to french fries. But the french fries here are not unique or spectacular. They are the typical FF. But the potato chip are actually awesome. Save $.50 and get a better tasting potato. So to sum it up, this place is a real gem. Definitely one of my favorites of all.
(5)Donna C.
This place was fine. Short wait, abundant menu choices and interesting beers. We had the crab dip pretzel appetizer, a trio of mini burgers (that you could mix and match - definite plus) and a burger. The mini burgers were a real treat bc they basically had the regular sized burger choices as mini choices as well. We got to try a regular cheeseburger, salmon burger and one with pineapple and ham. Pretty good. They also had a turkey burger option and several other choices. The pretzel was good as well. The crab dip was creamy, a bit spicy and of course, decadent and highly caloric. I would stop in again if I ever go back to Arundel Mills.
(3)Jay L.
F-. I had never been to a DuClaw before and I don't see it happening again in the future. I normally avoid chains but it was a great day, the sun was shining, and I wanted to kill time as to catch Forgetting Sarah Marshall (actually really good). HOLE-E CHRIST does this place stink, and you wouldn't know it from the descriptions! Everything sounds good but what you get is a travesty to the ingredients. DuClaw is the reason other countries hate America. Seriously. I know we only had a burger and an appetizer but it was so subpar. A diner can and has done better. I've done better. Blind people cook better food. The beer was alright, they do have pretty decent beer and beer specials but everything "food" was horrid. The service wasn't bad but my delicious medium-rare burger tasted like char and looked like a 3 week old CSI corpse with piss poor toppings. Maybe I'm spoiled because I don't do chains much. Regardless, I wouldn't eat here.
(1)Jack P.
Its the awesome beer. The food was good, too. Will go again.
(4)Jen B.
So this is my husband's favorite chain restaurant. How in the world did that happen? I can't stand this place. I always get something super basic, because when I try their most creative offerings, I'm always disappointed. If I was a serious beer drinker I'd be happy because I'd just order the beer flight while he eats. Also, we go here when we're shopping with the kids, and at the end of a shopping day the kids aren't at they're best. What I can't understand are the people and staff who look at us all crazy like we're interrupting their 5-star meals. My kids at misbehaved at much classier joints, thank you very much. There also seems to be a sheen of grease on all the flatware for some reason. I thought maybe I was just being too harsh on the place until I brought my dad. He wouldn't even eat here. He just ordered an ice tea and watched the kids, lol! So yeah, 2 stars is all you get here.
(2)Christopher G.
I grew up in Bel Air going to Du Claw. My girlfriend and I loved the ahi tuna. Its honestly your biggest selling point. I moved away from home and found a DuClaw 20 minutes from home. Unfortunately for me and your wait staff, duclaw is failing in our eyes. The menu has been mutilated. Many regulars walked out because their favorites are gone and the prices have gone up by what seems to be an average of $7. The worst part is I sympathize with my waitress that she had to explain everything she can't serve me because the restaurant is sold out. The mezze platter was watery.The misfit cured salmon takes like drinking sea water. The brioche roll looks like it came from the bread isle at Giant, tastes like it too.I am disappointed, borderline angry. I cannot say whether or not I will return.
(1)Lauren V.
I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food and service was. The beer is worth the trip alone.
(4)francine s.
It's decent.
(3)Johnny K.
It's a 5-minute drive from BWI's car rental drop-off, so if you've got a flight in 4 hours and don't wanna risk Baltimore traffic, this is the perfect place for crabcakes and football - that's what Maryland does, apparently. I'm not real big on seafood and there's no football right now, but whatever. The place was full of March Madness bracket-ologists (myself included) since it was tourney time, and yeeeah buddy, the crabcakes were damn good. That annoying kid from Wedding Crashers might be right after all. I actually had a crab pretzel (soft pretzel smothered in crab meat) as an app too, and even if it sounds kinda gross, I HIGHLY recommend it. My beer was the Bare Ass Blonde Ale, which I also will recommend if you're into drinking good beers with ridiculous names. Truth be told, I think I ordered it just for the name, especially since I didn't feel like telling the waiter that weeee want the Funk (their 2nd most popular beer, most likely cuz it's fun to sing and you can't forget the words). It's located in a mall, which is kinda lame, but the mall itself does have some quality shops (Saks and Guess outlets, Best Buy, even an indoor Medieval Times haha) if you need anything - I can't stress enough how the convenience for car rental users is a huge plus.
(4)Lisa C.
Love this place! A great seleciton of craft beers, delicious food, and great service. The few times I have been there I've had the Crab Pretzel and the Shrimp & Crab Flatbread. I enjoy both of those items so much its difficult for me to try something new. I've only sat in the bar area and always received great service from either the bartenders or servers. If you haven't been there already you need to go!
(5)Craig R.
Duclaw has some of the best beer out there. Since it's summer, the wheat beer is in full effect and Duclaw knows how to party. A couple of friends with my wife and I decided to sit in the bar area before our movie so we could get served quickly. The place was packed (as is usual in Arundel Mills Mall) and we were lucky someone was leaving so we grabbed the table. Luckily, no one was smoking around us (it just smells nasty) and we ordered a round. We all started with the FUNK or 13 Degrees. 13 Degrees is the newest release so we had to try that. Needless to say, the beer was exceptional. They offer quite a variety if you're not into the wheat beer thing. The food was alright. They discontinued what I wanted (but still had it on the menu). I was pretty upset. I really wanted the Crab Pretzel (lumb crab meat over a soft pretzel). My wife and I both ended up getting the Buffalo Chicken Panini Sandwich with fries. It was surprisingly good. Our server was very nice, but he seemed to have a lot of bar tables so we didn't get to see him much. Our pints were never empty though. Good food. Good beer. Good times.
(4)Kathy C.
Service: fine. Seems to be a popular place. I didn't come to eat, just drink. We had the sampler and the bartender gave us 11 mini glasses of different beers. I was a bit confused, since other people also had samplers in front of them but only about 3-5 mini glasses. My friend said, "Maybe he just finds you two attractive." Who knows? But if that was the case, DuClaw loses some points in my book. The royal flush my other friend had and the Mai Tai I had were really good though. I wasn't there for happy hour, so all of that came out to a total about $27. I probably would find a better place for drinks next time, or come back here during happy hour.
(2)Lauren R.
DuClaw's was good, but not worth raving about. It beats most of the options in Arundel Mills I suppose. I can't report back on their brews but the ambiance was fun and the food was average. My boyfriend liked his wings and my friend had a good burger. My jerk tuna salad was probably just a bad ordering choice on my part, but the combination of flavors (jerk-seasoned rare tuna, spinach, watermelon, mandarin oranges, mint, coconut, tons of cucumbers) was weird it didn't leave me satisfied. At least all of the ingredients were nice and fresh unlike the experience of a few other reviewers. I'd go back, but I'm not in a hurry, and next time I'll be sure to try a beer or two.
(3)Abe F.
I went to Duclaws last night to meet up with a buddy and then head over the the movies, right next door. I took up a seat in the bar area versus the restaurant area. The place is decently updated, has plenty of TVs (but don't expect to hear anything with music coming in over the speakers), and as you can guess, it's own beer selection. There was a moderate crowd when I came in at 530p. My waitress took a little while to get to me, but once she did, she started out coming back often. The beer, as expected, as good. I ordered a simple cheeseburger and fries, and it was out in 10 minutes. The burger was great! The fries tasted like they'd been sitting out for a half hour. Cold and soggy... ugh. When my buddy arrived, we couldn't find the waitress anymore. Even when she came back, she gave a menu and disappeared for another 10 minutes. He ended up ordering at the bar. The waitress showed up shortly after to ask more questions about his order. If not for the burger and beer, I don't think i'd come back for much else. The pricing was a little more than i'd like. A burger and fries shouldnt cost me 8.49, but i guess thats pretty average.
(2)Becky G.
I used to be a fan. Love the BBQ sandwich but I'm very picky about beer. Apparently the ones I like are seasonal, so half the time I go it's a wasted trip. Waiters are slow sometimes. At least it is close if you're going to the mall anyway.
(3)Eddie P.
Great beer service was ok I wish the food was better.
(4)Sophia C.
The Food selection is not much but you know what you're getting and the service is ok. I prefer the Bowie location as it less traffic and the atmosphere is much nicer.
(2)Josiah L.
Great beer!!! I only go to the bar area since I can smoke, eat good food, try their new beers and watch tv. If you've never been to any of their bars, you HAVE TO GO!!!! Their homebrewed beers are amazing, and every now and then they'll have a new beer. Plus you can get to own a growler and get refills with different beers
(4)beckie h.
absolutely the worst restaurant experience I've had in years. the hostess was rude and nasty, our waitress took our order and never returned - someone else brought our food out. the salad I ordered arrived wilted, with too much dressing, overcooked chicken and garnished with stale won tons. I really couldn't hang tough and eat it. when the manager came over to take it off the bill, she actually argued with me that the won tons are made fresh daily...? I politely told her it just wasn't my favorite. by the way, this happened around 1pm on a Wednesday, so the experience wasn't because the place was busy.
(1)Jessica F.
I will admit that I am a beer snob. I never thought it would happen. I used to not even like it. Post college I spent over a year in Germany and quickly realized that beer could actually be good. And I do love a good microbrew. I had the chance to try their beer sampler with a friend and was really glad I did. The selection of beer was quite impressive which of course required a post on Facebook for proof. While I did not like all the samplings, I quickly found some that I highly enjoyed. Outside of their beer, they offer a decent menu. My friend and I shared a crab pretzel which was rich and tasty and probably enough for a meal. I ordered the sliders and I liked that you could select 3 from a list and even get a hamburger sampler. I would definitely not be adverse to coming back. The only downside to this location is it's location. Arundel Mills is not one of my favorite places to be on the weekend but we were fortunate enough that it was already late so obnoxious crowds were not a problem.
(4)Lisa K.
Staff was super nice, and the bar seemed popular. However, my fiance and I came for dinner, and I felt the food was not so great. I had the lamb burger, and it was EXTREMELY salty. The french fries were tiny and overcooked as if they'd given us the remnants of the french fry supply. I won't be back. Excellent server though.
(2)Kapo L.
Conveniently located in the mall and they have an all day happy hour special on Tuesdays (though it is only in the bar). Was seated in 10 minutes and the waiter was very nice, but the food took what seemed a bit long to come out. I got the bbq short rib ravioli which was very good, a little sweet with a spicy kick. I also tried the beer, Misery, a wheat wine ale. Very good, but be aware it is 11% and it comes in a smaller glass. You can also get growlers at the restaurants, $25 for the growler and depending on the beer ~$15 for a fill.
(4)Liv S.
Good food, great beer and friendly staff. We love the gravy fries with the duck confit. The mussels are good. The gyros are typical. The burgers look great, but I haven't tried them. I will definitely go again and would recommend. I liked the atmosphere inside, the separate bar area and the outside dining area... good layout. Cool place!
(4)Jeremy C.
The beer is always awesome although I would love to see more than just Sweet Baby Jesus representing the stouts/porters in the summer. The food is less than desirable and this is at any location I've been to, sure this is a place that specializes in beer but it seems you all are trying too hard with the food. Think simplicity, all of this elaborate food you all offer is over the top and reaching. Simple, delicious bar food for starters and then branch out from there. If the food were better...hell I'd be at Duclaw ten times more than I am for more than just the beer. Think Jasper's (Largo) tiger wings or P.J. Whelihan's hot and honey wings, Copper Canyon's (Glenarden) Fiesta Egg rolls for starters and that should get you in the right direction. Make your food better, revamp your menu, and Duclaw should always be packed. I've often wondered do you all taste the food that goes out. I tried the mussels yesterday and they were less than to be desired, the mini tacos were only edible, the hot wings are edible, the Stuffed Southwestern Peppers are just under edible, the BBQ Short Rib Ravioli is edible only, the crab pretzel and crab flatbread are not as great as ppl rant and rave about, the half chicken which was suggested to me was not a home run (see Lima's Chicken - Pollos a la Brasa or Copper Canyon's rotisserie chicken). Lastly, the pint club is expensive especially when at Iron Hill in New Jersey the membership is half of what Duclaw charges and you get a stein with the membership in addition to other perks...granted Duclaws beer in my opinion is better than Iron Hill's beer but if you are going to charge 65 or 75 bucks for a membership to draw customers in to get great beer but lackluster food at least you could say a dollar off of each item purchased. The goal is to get ppl to Duclaw and what I am speaking of is not as though you would be giving your beer/food away. If the menu doesn't improve I think you should cut your membership cost in half and if it does the cost if fine where it is just allow everything purchased to be one dollar off. I am not one who complains or critiques everything or returns food at establishments no less than once a month but the time before last when I was at the Bowie location and I returned the Ahi Tuna (see Bonefish Grills Ahi Tuna and bang bang shrimp) because I did not feel it was up to the standards it should have been...I am no sushi/sashimi connoisseur or anything BUT I do know when something does taste right...well the chef came out and asked what the problem was...I explained but not in such great detail as you see before you but Duclaw really needs to improve on its food.
(2)Rick S.
I love some of the beers they sell. My favorite is Mysterium. However, it's only a seasonal. I also am a big fan of Sawtooth. As for the food, I love the Surf and Turf Kobe Burger. It's an angus burger, with crab dip and cheddar on it. Goes together really well. My wife loves the French Onion burger.
(4)Amr R.
Fantastic menu with amazing Mediterranean items- Mezza and Gyro were exceptional! Keep up the great work guys!
(5)PJ B.
The servers were good. The food was...meh... Don't get the Queso Appetizer. For four people it was three peices of bread, broccoli?, and celery? and some microwaves cheese. Pretty gross. We didn't complain - just won't go there again...
(2)Sarah M.
We sat at the bar here a couple of nights ago for drinks and an appetizer. The service was top notch; very attentive and friendly. They let you sample beers before ordering a glass. I loved Sweet Baby Jesus, their chocolate peanut butter beer. It actually smells like peanut butter and tastes amazing. Dessert beer! :) my favorite was called Funk which is a wheat beer. Must try if you haven't!! I was never a beer person until my boyfriend got me hooked on good craft beers. If I love a beer, that's saying a lot about it! Really awesome brews. We also had the beer cheese dip; it came with Terra Chips, broccoli and celery! Delicious! If you're in the area, definitely check this place out! We will miss it when we leave town!
(5)Sarah M.
What moron changed the whole dang menu??? Everything that was good (well- almost the entire menu!!) got the kabosh. One visit led to a disgusting bowl of French onion soup that was mostly a congealed blob of melted cheese- in a bad way. And the next led to burnt, tasteless food that we were unhappy with.
(1)Scott R.
This is one of my favorite places in Maryland. Their strawberry salad is great, their pretzel bread is great, their kobe beef burger is amazing, and above all, their spicy jambalaya is one of my favorite dishes. THEY ALSO HAVE AMAZING SEARED AHI TUNA. HUGE PORTIONS TOO! The best ahi tuna I've had. The service is great, the ambience is great, the beer is great. EVERYTHING IS PERFECT. It's so good that when I was moving, I sent in a question to their comment line asking for the recipe since I wont get to have it weekly anymore. To my surprise, I was sent the recipe by a very nice marketing rep named melissa, and she offered to have a cook from the restaurant give me some pointers as well. Talk about awesome! Everytime I'm back in MD I make it a point to visit.
(5)Toya D.
One of these places that I enjoy, but always seem to forget about. Good bar food (and FREE glazed crossaints!), salads and sandwich selection. Nothing to write home about, yet nothing to totally count out. I like that all the locations are equal, so you always know what to expect. It's a good spot for a quick meal, convo and beer (if that's your thing.)
(3)Dan R.
Solid in every way. We shared a 6-beer sampler that included Bare Ass Blonde (What a GREAT name), Euforia Toffee Nut Brown Ale, Misfit Red, Sawtooth, and two of the Chocolate Raspberry concoctions. They were all good, but I liked the Toffee Nut Brown Ale best. The food menu is very ambitious - 17 appys, 6 salads, 24 sandwiches, 12 entrees and a good variety of sliders. We shared a grilled chicken salad for $9.99 (served with a soft pretzel stick), and the sliders. The slider dish was very cool - for $9.99 you get a mound of tumblewood fries (think soft potato sticks) and your choice of three sliders from a list of turkey burger, mahi, crab cake, salmon, tempura shrimp, cheeseburger, nacho burger, portobello, or tuna. We had turkey, mahi, and nacho -they were kind of small but were all good. All in all, a very satisfying lunch at a reasonable price.
(3)Bob L.
I used to go to DuClaw for two reasons, the beer and the pretzel stick appetizer. They still have great beer (among the best in the area) and they still have the pretzel stick app, well, they have something on their menu that they're calling a pretzel stick app. I'd still make the drive from the city for the beer, but that's about it. I have fond memories of the DuClaw pretzel stick appetizer. They used to arrive, a dark golden pretzel brown, split where they should be and coated in a glistening buttery sheen. They were soft pretzel perfection and I always looked forward to having them again. Now, they're a shadow of their former selves. They're more like some kind of dried out overly dense wheat bread torpedoes than pretzel. And they drizzle honey on them for some reason? Honey? C'mon. Once again, a restaurant has managed to screw up a menu item that didn't need to be screwed with. An utter disappointment. For those of you that never had them, be thankful you won't have to miss them. And for those of you that used to love the pretzel sticks of the past like me, you have my sympathies. The food is just this side of good bar food and relatively predictable. My wife got the candied walnut salad and I got the turkey melt sandwich. The salad was actually quite good, packed with chopped granny smith apples, candied walnuts and the requisite sugary dressing. The problem with the $3 you have to pay for four stips of rubbery chicken. Try the salad, skip the pre-made psuedo meat. The turkey melt was pretty good. It was served on a real pretzel roll (made me yearn for the aforementioned app) and accompanied by the house chips. The turkey was moist, the bacon was crisp, and the cheese melty. Overall, not a bad sandwich. The honey mustard dressing that came on the side helped to moisten it up a bit more. I still love DuClaw for their brews. They are one of the most inventive brewers in the Baltimore city area and their selection is one of the widest. I had their new Pax Nemesis imperial Alt-beer during my most recent visit. Fantastic. The food is pretty good and the service is what you'd expect for a restaurant that competes with the likes of Appleby's and TGIF. I mourn for the pretzel stick appetizer and wish they hadn't closed the Fell's Point location so I didn't have to drive all the way to Arundel Mills mall to get their beer. The restaurant is 2-stars, the beer adds another. BTW, the mall is freakishly crowded just about all the time and parking is a major pain in the ass, so be prepared to walk or partake in a lengthy spot searching mission.
(3)Magnus S.
I have the pleasure of visiting Baltimore several times a year, and I must say that I always make a trip over to DuClaw. They have a very nice selection of beers, including several really "strong" beers (well especially by Utah standards!). I like to pick up a growler to take back to the hotel for the week. Check this place out if you're in town looking for a brew. I've heard the food is good too, although I never seem to remember it :)
(4)S. Paul L.
How can you go wrong with DuClaw? Excellent beers, the service is always good, and the food is great. Chicken Baltimore is one of my favorite dishes there.
(5)A. P.
Unnamed Crab Cake sandwich on a soft pretzel roll for the win!! The beers are awesome, love the SERUM !!! Bring your growlers in.....
(4)Jonathan G.
I was impressed by the look of the interior and that's about it. I sat at the bar and the people were friendly enough. When I received the menu it was way too big for what they have. Not to mention that it was printed and dirty since it was made out of paper. After trying to read through the bar stains on the menu, I noticed that everything on the menu was way over priced. The main entrees are in the $20's and everything else is in the high $10's. It just seemed like you are going to spend a lot of money weither you liked it or not. I asked my bartender what they recommended and he said that everything is good (I hate that answer). He then continued with but the pasta has not been doing so well. I then asked about the Salmon salad and he said its hasn't been doing that well but some people like it. It's a good thing that I was really hungry because I ended up getting the Porter House steak. It seemed like the only thing that would be worth the money. The prices are crazy even the fish of the day (which is just cat-fish) was about $19. I would rather catch catfish myself than pay $19. So, when I asked for the porter house the bartender told me it was a good choice and that I had one choice of side because I was going to have a tomato salad with it. I ordereed the roasted red potatoes in hopes that it would be perfect. Every dish that crossed my eye was appetizer size and hamberger like. I wondered if I had made the wrong choice getting an entree. When I got the Porter House I had ordered it Medium, the meat was warm and looked grilled. I was happy to see it but the tomato salad on the plate didn't make any sense with the dish. I took a bite of the potatoes and noticed that it was half way done. They look more like they were sweating in the oven then baking and they were under-seasoned. I then went for the Porter House and after one cut the color of the meat told me to stop. You guested it, rare! It was not fully rare but rare enough to notice that it wasn't medium and on top of that the seasoning was not that great either. I asked the bartender to take it back and he did with no problem, he also apologized and I was glade to see hear it. I told him to make sure that they don't dry out the meat because I know they were just going to place it back on the grill. Once I got the steak back it was cooked to the right temperature. I would like to say that the meat was flavorful but it was missing that flavor. The potatoes and the salad were just lacking. The entire dish was just flat for me. I had to keep adding salt and pepper just to bring out some of the natural flavors of the steak and potatoes. I could have paid a lot less at a cheaper restaurant and got a better tasting steak. After I was done with my meal I started to look for my bartender. He had been around for a little while, I guess there was a shift change because he left without telling me that someone else would be taking care of my order. I don't like when my waiter or bartender leaves without informing because then I don't know who to look for. The new ladies were looking at me as if I were lost. I then flagged down one of the bartenders and she closed out my ticket. I notice at the top of the ticket the name of my bartender was a woman's name and not a man's, so that told me that he just handed me over. With that I left a small tip with my small service. As you can all tell I was not impressed by the service or food. The guy bartender was friendly but dropped the ball when he walked away. The pricing is way too high for the food quality. It's too bad that I don't drink beer because that probably would have made the food taste better or the pricing more reasonable.
(2)Jen L.
So this was the first micro brewery that I have ever been to. After tasting breweries across the country,Du claws is not the best, but its still pretty good. But I'm still a fan because of found memories, great food and beer! This is one of the few breweries that I have been to that has good food in addition to good beer! My favorite is probably the Chicken Baltimore. I'm also a fan of the seared blackened Tuna. So this is a great Happy Hour place in the summer when they open up the outdoor seating. Not so much fun in the winter, because we are all crammed in the bar area. A few years ago I had them cater to an office party to me and they did a phenomenal job with the food and the party. Unfortunately they closed their Baltimore location and the Anne Arundel location doesn't have a party room. It's very unfortunate because I thought they did an awesome job on the party. If they still cater, I highly recommend it!
(4)Jamie H.
I don't know why I keep coming back. I only like the spinach salad, pretzel sticks and funnel cake fries. I have never gotten fantastic service and usually my appetizers come out with my meal.
(4)Joo Bin Y.
First time at this restaurant. I got the pineapple boat and the noodles came out with the plastic bag that originally came with the noodles. I guess they cooked it with the plastic bag...? The service was nice and they did not charge me with the item but still... Not the greatest experience.
(3)Jeanine S.
I only go here if I'm shopping but if I lived near by, I'd come here more frequently. They have really good beer (Sweet Baby Jesus!) and great duck fat fries. I've only been to the bar area, a lot of TV's to view the sporting event of your choice and great service. They make really good beer so go!
(4)Hoyt H.
One of our post/pre movie options at the mall. I'm not a beer fan, so I can't comment on that, but the food is decent. They have a good variety of sandwiches and salads, with a few bigger meals on the menu as well. They have some interesting taste combinations on the menu. Service is hit or miss, and can be slow sometimes, even if it doesn't look crowded in the place.
(3)Jon B.
So good you forget you're in a mall. Exceptional service exceptional food remarkable brew.
(5)Courtney F.
Several months ago I would've given them four stars. But recently they shrank their menu, and since then they're food quality hadn't been as good.
(3)Chris B.
The wait was a bit long... but worth it! I had a garden flatbread, perfect for the vegetarian in me. It was amazing! The rest of family raved on and on about their burgers and fish, so the place was a thumbs up all around the table. The kids menu was perfect! The husband drinks micro-brews, so he was in heaven with some beer they had on tap. We always try what DuClaw has to offer at the Maryland Microbrew fest in Union Mills, so he knew what to expect. I, on the other hand, am not a big fan. I did try their Devil's Milk and it's possible I died for about 20 seconds. But I came back.
(4)George G.
DuClaw Brewing Company gets 2 stars for their beer. Had the EuForia (Toffee Nut Brown Ale) which I nursed. Food Had the Slow Roasted Brisket Sandwich which came out in literally 5 minutes. Judging by the speed and how it tasted, definitely a Sysco product and not made from scratch. The sauce was just bad and the sandwich was sopping in lard. The bun was shining so much you probably could have reflected lasers off it. The sandwich was also quite small and the amount of fries I received (normally you would get chips and need to pay for fries but more on that later). Not worth the 9.99$ in my opinion. Service I think everything about the service was meant to get more money out of you... - I was asked if fries would be OK with my sandwich. I had indicated to please have what it comes with and of course received the fries and a nice surcharge on my meal. - Ordered water with my beer and somehow the water was never refilled. I was however asked multiple times if I wanted more beer. - The food was dropped by someone other than our waitress and had to flag someone down to get some hot sauce. - We were ignored and told simply that "we are busy today". Funny, I wonder how inattentive they are when they actually are busy. There were open tables everywhere around. In summary, pricey for the insufficient quality of food and service.
(2)Jason P.
Happy hour all day Tuesday, I'll be back! Watched the MLB all-star game yesterday here and it was fairly nice. Plenty of TV's behind the bar and even more above the the bar for the viewers at the bar tables. I ordered the Louisiana chicken sandwich and it did not disappoint. Just the right mix of spice so every bite was savory and delicious. If you are in the mood for a sandwich, burger, or chicken sandwich, then DuClaws has you covered. A lot of the appetizers are $5 during happy hour and of course that price all day on Tuesday!
(5)Maria L.
After a long walk around the mall, we couldn't decide Chevys or Duclaw; and we made a not so good decision. We were seated at 6:00 p.m and no waiter/waitress came to our table to even ask for our drinks for 10 mins. Ordered the calamari as an appetizer. Came quickly but it wasn't that good. The calamari was soft, but it was bland and not crunchy. For entree my sister got the buffalo chicken sandwich, that was tasty. I got the spicy jumbalaya. The first bit was extremely hot and spicy. Then after the first bite, the entree seemed to be bland; I guess it was because my pallet got used to the taste, or it was actually bland. The portion was Bigg, and we took some home. The dessert brown & tan is good. Next time I head to the mall to eat, maybe I'll go to Chevys instead.
(3)Romain C.
im up for trying something unusual, but 'Sweet Baby Jesus!', a beer they carry, is a porter with a note of peanut butter and it's not bad, but couldn't go for a second. so I asked for the other porter. Since they were out of the Bad Moon, I asked for EuForia which was pretty good. I dared myself to order my usual diner food, a burger with fries topped in mozzarella and gravy on the side (sort of a 'disco fries', NJ represent!). But this time, since I'm in the Baltimorish area, I ordered the crab cake with their gravy fries. The fries were tossed in duck fat, but don't really taste much of a difference from regular fries. All was pretty good though, very close to bangin'. No problems with Jason, he's a pretty good bar server. Interesting to see this place in a big outlet shopping mall.
(4)Crystal B.
Went here tonight to kill time before dropping off my cousin at BWI. In a party of 5 (lol at my own corniness) we ordered 4 of their beers and they were all GREAT! WE ordered the Mango BBQ wings, nachos and buffalo tenders. I'm the Chicken Wing queen so I didn't even go for the tenders but everything was GREAT! Great food, GREAT service and fast. THAT'S WHAT I'm TALKIN' ABOUT!
(5)Ma-e M.
Move me; wake me up. This place is boring for a pub restaurant. My experience comes with a boring food. I had sliders: 3 tiny burgers with shoe string fries. How do you eat the shoe strings? The only way, fork it. And the raspberry iced tea was also boring. For a raspberry at $2.40, I expect real sweet berries floating on top and in the bottom of my drink to entertain me. I'm sleepy now but back to work.
(3)LaToya E.
Stopped in on a game day so naturally the crowd was over at the neighboring restaurant and seating was a plenty! Once seated our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and super attentive rather we wanted it or not. I ordered a burger that was cooked to perfection and the fries were awesome. Next time i visit i will have to try out the extensive beer menu.
(4)Frank G.
The more I come here, the more I like it. Maybe it's some form of Stockholm Syndrome, since this is our default location for happy hours, but DuClaw is really growing on me. As I've tried more of their seasonal brews, I think they are really hitting the mark on most of them. Plus, they swap them out regularly enough that there's almost always something new and interesting to try. The happy hour prices can't be beat -- a pint is well under $3. You can pay the same price for a bottle of Miller Lite at some places! There's a nice range of appetizers as well, and it's still a bargain if you go for a burger or something off the full menu. You'll definitely find me on a bar stool here more frequently.
(4)Ken M.
My wife and another friend came here after a movie at the Mall looking for a place that was quiet enough to hear ourselves talk and had decent enough food. We weren't disappointed. This particular DuClaw's (I've been to the one in Bowie Town Center, too) is nice with ample seating that is nice and roomy. I'm kind of a big guy so I tend to shy away from booths. However, these booths had plenty of room and the backs went all the way up so you didn't have to worry about the people right next to you overhearing your conversation or you theirs. We just went for the burgers which were good. I ordered mine medium which was a mistake on my part because it was really medium. I'm so used to other places overcooking their burgers but these guys cook it the way you want it. The toppings were good and they didn't make the burgers too sloppy like some places that just pile on the stuff to make you think you got a good deal. The service was quick and friendly. We aren't beer drinkers so the micro pub aspect of the place didn't matter. All in all, a good place to grab a bite if you happen to be in Arundel Mills Mall.
(4)Allison F.
Bring a few friends and enjoy a sampler! The food here is pretty good standard pub fare (definitely try the Misfit chips--we have friends who aren't potato chip fans that love them). The pretzels are good as well. Of course, DuClaw is best known in the Baltimore area for its microbrews, and if beer's your thing, you won't be disappointed. They have at least 6 of their own brews on tap all the time, including porters, ales, and IPAs. If you're afraid of commitment or want to try a few, the sampler is a good way to taste several of their brews. The atmosphere is casual, and the "fishbowl" seats looking out at the mall make for good people-watching. This is my favorite place to eat in the Arundel Mills area.
(5)Heather K.
This restaurant is all over the place. High-end menus and price, trendy plates, low-quality food and plastic spoons with our dessert....weird and tacky. We ordered the Euphoria Queso Dip. A man from the kitchen brought it out, put it on the table and said "How does THAT look?". It looked like someone had grabbed some broccoli off the produce stand at the Food Lion and put it on a plate with some celery sticks and a bowl of half melted cheese. The dip tasted good. The ends of the broccoli were black. I had to cut them off myself. It made me wonder if the broccoli had been washed or looked at all before they brought it out. My husband had the Arizona burger and he really liked it. My son had the kids cheeseburger and it was good too. I had the Tandoori chicken and was disappointed. For $13 I recieved three chicken nugget sized pieces of chicken breast that had no sauce...it looked like it just had seasoning rubbed on it. I also had some cold rice and a piece of flat bread....for $13. I was speechless. I had a pint of the Euphoria beer. It was tasty but at almost $5 a pint, I was not that impressed. At this point my husband asked to see a manager. The manager apologized for the appetizer and took it off of the check. He agreed that the Tandoori chicken was overpriced, wtf? He also gave us a free dessert. Not worth a second visit in my opinion.
(1)Rachel S.
Amazing! I haven't been here in awhile and I was pleasantly surprised at how awesome my lunch was. I started off with the autumn sangria which was very good. It had honey in it which gave it an amazing taste. I also ordered the crab pretzel which was also very good. I love crab dip mainly because I'm from MD and the crab pretzel didn't disappoint. Lets move on to my meal. I ordered the turkey panini sandwich with the duck fat fries. ALWAYS order the Duck fat Fries! They are amaaaaazing. I cannot even tell you how awesome these fries are. They are better than Boardwalk Fries and if you know me you would know that I absolutely love boardwalk fries. And the duck fat fries are better. WAY BETTER. If you like duck, which I do because my family hunts and we get duck all the time, you will absolutely love these fries. ORDER THE DUCK FAT FRIES!!!! Okay I think I made my point. Oh yea and my sandwich was pretty good too, I like the apple slices in my panini. And I just can't rave enough about these fries! Enjoy your meal of whatever with duck fat fries!
(5)Keita H.
So this was the first time that I have visited this establishment and I would definitely go back again. It was date night and after seeing Iron Man 3, we decided to try something new. While we waited at the bar for our name to be called, the bartender offered us a free sample of some special beers they had on tap. We chose the Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter and it was awesome! After only waiting about 5 mins, we were seated. Our appetizers were calamari. They were sooo tasty. They even had some that were whole octopuses(without the head) and I loved it! For our entrees, I had the seafood cannelloi and my date had the tandoori chicken. Both entrees we were deeply satisfied with and stuffed! We will definitely be coming back.
(4)Chelsea H.
I should have read the reviews before going here. Clearly this place is great for drinking and appetizers and perhaps i'll give it another chance. The waitress was very nice and attentive. I got the crab cake sandwich, which was good but the bread was too thick and the mayo was not noticeable. The duck fries were not as hot and crispy as I would like.No one attempted to eat them. My boyfriend got the brats but did not enjoy the mustard or the plate set up at all. My mother got the buffalo panini and enjoyed it
(3)Jessica S.
The beer is great. The location, um, so-so. Not the best place to kick back and savor some beers, with the chaos outside in the mall. Food is standard classed-up pub fare. While the quality of what we got seemed par for the course, it was not exceptional. Our dessert sounded way better on paper than appeared (and tasted) in person.
(3)Greg S.
Our server knew nothing about their beers. I would think that would be basic training in a brew house??? Food was ok, but nothing special. Prices were steep for what it was.
(3)Scott K.
Pros: Great happy hour prices, beer selection, and decent appetizers. Plenty of beer styles to satisfy most any palate. Love the crab pretzel, and the buffalo chicken tenders are a meal by themselves. Also enjoy the cubano sandwich for dinner. Cons: Parking can be crazy at times. Sometimes it is easier to park on the backside of the mall and just walk through to DuClaw, than keep driving around in front looking for an open space on a busy night.
(4)Bryan F.
This was our second stop on our night out and we went to the bar just for drinks as we had already eaten unfortunately at another restaurant. This was our first ever trip to DuClaw so neither of us knew any of their beers. The bartender was very nice and helpful in describing the different beers on tap. My wife and I both asked for a sample of the Misfit Red which we both enjoyed and ordered a glass each. The bar staff was very attentive and upbeat. I can't comment on the quality of food but from the look of it from those around us it looked very good. The price was very reasonable for our beers. We will be back for sure for food and drinks.
(4)Christine S.
I went to DuClaw Saturday mainly because I am a connoisseur of micro brews. I also wanted to try some seafood other than crab. I wanted to try the beer sampler but my boyfriend talked me out of it. We will definitely be back to try it, since he changed his mind after seeing it being served to a table across from ours. We started out with coconut scallops in a very spicy mango salsa. The salsa, and breading were great while the scallops were kind of rubbery. We also got the mussels, which I'd never tried before and I LOVED them. We both got the fish and chips, and while the fish was great, the fries left something to be desired. As far as drinks, I went with the Sawtooth Belgian White Ale...delish, and my boyfriend had the Blonde Ale.
(3)Wally F.
Great food $5.00 bacon wrapped gourmet burger, it was on special you won't beat it not even at Bobby Flays Burger Palace. Yummmm. Beer samples great. And food spot on. Great server as well. They OVER CHARGED for Sampler though so watch out for that...
(4)Bill R.
Whether you are looking for a great bar to hang out at, or you are looking for a good place to take the family for dinner, then look no further! DuClaw is not your average burger joint and has very reasonable prices. The staff is always friendly and helpful, the food is always good. Everytime I go I have a different beer and I am always impressed. I have yet to find anything at this place that I do not like!
(5)Mark G.
Tasty food, huge portions, good beer! AAA+ ebayer!
(4)Chris M.
We visited Duclaw for a friend's birthday and I thought it was good. I definitely enjoyed the beers that I tried. Their beer sampler seemed to be a very good value - you get like 10 decent sized samples for $9. It's a good way to try all of the beers and seems to be a lot of beer for the money (I would estimate that the samples summed to like 3 full-size beers). The food was borderline. I started with a salad and it was very bad - wilted lettuce and over-dressed. My wife and I split a couple of appetizers and they were good. We got the wings with sweet and sour sauce, which were very meaty. The sauce was very good. We also got the buffalo chicken dip; also good. I tried the ribs and they were ok. My main complaint about the food was that it was overly seasoned with black pepper. Black pepper is supposed to enhance flavors subtly, but it was overpowering the way they used it here. If they would back off a little on the pepper, everything would taste much better. Overall, we had a good time with all of our friends and enjoyed our night. I would probably come back for beer and appetizers.
(3)Kevin L.
I've gotta admit... DuClaw really exceeded my (admittedly low) expectations. Especially after our ten-minute ordeal trying to find a parking spot at the bizarrely packed Arundel Mills Mall. For a local chain brewery restaurant, and especially for one in a giant suburban mega-mall, they do things right. For starters, kudos to the staff for being extremely accommodating to our group of four... that became six... that became seven. Considering how busy the restaurant was, they could have readily said, "Screw you and the horse you rode in on," but they instead relocated us to a large booth that would fit us all. Yay! And the food is much better than one might expect, considering the genre and location of the restaurant. My Louisiana burger offered a great combination of spicy sauce with creamy bleu cheese. Onion rings were enormous and spot on. Admittedly, the medium patty I requested erred a bit on the side of well, but that's not an epic failure. If not for the recommendation of Balmer-based friends, I'd never have chosen to come here. Its proximity to BWI made for an extremely convenient pit-stop and fueling station.
(4)Kevin B.
The drinks are good to great depending on the bartender. The food is normally good but they have changed the menu so watch out. Somethings have been added for the better & others have gone down hill.
(4)Jordan K.
My first and only experience so far is during lunch hours. Service was fast and prompt. I had one of their bacon cheeseburgers and ordered it medium. It came out at the right temp and boy was it delicious!
(4)Helen W.
A few of us came here after shopping at the mall. There's a huge menu and variety of food. But after getting it, it was just ok. The drinks were pretty good. The service was good also.
(3)Joe K.
Yeah, we checked in via the iPhone app, went to the front desk, was told the dining room was closed, but full menu was waiting for us at the bar. We go in, score a table that was empty, but not bussed yet and waited patiently. We each took turns hitting the head to wash our hands. Each time telling the other what to order. Finally, after nobody greeted us in about 10 minutes, I bussed the table thinking it might ignite a spark...in someone. No go. So we move to the bar and are given late night menus. My friend says, "but the guy out there said it was full menu." "No bro. That's done for the night." "But..." "You can go to Friday's man. They have a better selection." OK! done deal. We've officially been told to eat somewhere else! All righty then! LOL. DON'T think I'll be coming back here anytime soon, and I don't recommend anyone else going unless tap beer is the ONLY thing your after!
(1)Sherrie M.
This place was very good. The food was delicious. We were mostly there to drink, but I tried the Pho. It was good, not like regular Pho though. So you are warned. We also go the crab pretzel, and the wings. They were both equally good. My husband an I both got our own flights. The waitress was helpful, and the beer was great. However, we were a little annoyed because we did not realize in order to get happy hours prices we had to eat in the bar section. That annoyed me, A because it was full so we couldn't get in, B because it was really loud in there, and C I wanted to have a date with my husband and not everyone else. Other than that it was a great place
(4)Christie P.
We walked up the hill from our hotel to have dinner at the Mall, and we were pleasantly suprised to find this place. My husband tried their microbrew beer smapler and liked several of them. I had two of their signature cocktails, both of which involved fresh strawberries, which were really good. Food was OK. Calamari appetizer was a little too salty, as was the cream of crab soup. I had rockfish, and my husband had fish & chips, both of which were good. Service was a little slow, but the place was packed on a Friday night.
(3)Ashley P.
Giving this place a 4 because of the beer. That's why we went after all, right? Huge selection of sampler beers. The food would have only gotten 3 stars. The "pretzel sticks" were not pretzels at all. Other downsides were that it was inside a mall and since we sat outside, we got to watch everyone from the parking lot walk in and out. Kinda lame, but whatever.
(4)Jenn K.
I got my chance and went back. Happy to report food was excellent- sad to report worst, slowest service EVER!
(4)Mary A.
Ate here last night. Food was good, beer was good, and came out pretty fast for this location in a mall. This mall is always busy on the weekends so most places you will wait in a line unless you are willing to spend some time and money. Chevy's is right next door and always crowded so has slower service sometimes. Service from our waitress was good too. She didn't harass us with too much customer service but checked on us at least twice to make sure we were happy. Entrance host was okay, but too many waiters talking to the host so don't wait for them to look at you, just walk up and get their attention. Also this place was not freezing cold but comfortable temperature to dine! I ordered the Cuban sandwich. Not as good as in Florida or a place I used to go to in St Louis, but still good. I will eat there again.
(4)Clarence J.
A decent microbrewery with some unique brews. The six or so standard beers really did strike me as "standard," but they were drinkable (if a bit too bitter for me). The specialty beers were very good though, and from talking to a few regulars it sounded like the specialty beers are always standouts. The food was flavorful, but I didn't have anything that jumped out at me as particularly special. The staff is friendly, as are the seemingly numerous regulars, and the décor is comfortable although modern. (Dark, somewhat minimalist.) The only real concern I had was the smell - the place was a bit rank, particularly the bar (which is in a separate room from the restaurant); I don't know if this just happened to be the case on the day I visited or if it's normal.
(3)Christine C.
This place is great for having a beer after work, or sitting outside and enjoying the weather and people watching as the clients of the mall come and go. But the food sound wonderful on the menu, and then it comes to the table. The ingredients did not seem fresh or appetizing. My salad was floppy and mostly grass like lettuce instead of the type I would want to eat. My tomatoes were soggy and gritty... gross. My hubby at wings and he gave me the "eh" look and said he's had better. So go for the beer, the atmosphere, the bar, the outside patio, but it's in the mall and well.. could account for some of the food and service.
(2)Brian K.
I've been to many brewpubs in my time. You generally need to rate the food and beer in separate categories. Some places have fantastic beer and OK food (Dogfish), and others the reverse. Duclaw misses on all accounts. First, the beer. When I go to a brewpub or drink a microbrew, I expect quality. I expect a lack of filtration. I don't want to be able to see through my glass of beer unless its the lightest of light beers. I don't know what the brewmasters are doing here unless they're appealing to the Budweiser drinking masses with watery, overly sweet, junk. The prices are great, but the quality of the beer reflects that. What an utter disappointment. I think most people are distracted by the brewpub venue and think the beers have any appealing quality. Second, the food. Beyond some of the appetizers, the food is something I could get from Sam's Club or a major chain like Chili's. The quality is terrible, its not fresh, and you have to wonder in some cases if it can legally be considered food. Sorry Duclaw, you are by far the worst brewpub I've ever visited. I don't even want to call you a brewpub because you seem like a front for a Budweiser and McDonalds distribution center. I'll run by the local liquor store for a 6-pack of something that actually has character.
(1)M J.
I went here on a date and their food is soooo good! I had the turkey apple panini and I was in heaven. I will be back.
(5)Ms. L.
My friend and I came on a Thursday and was seated right away. We ordered appetizers. She ordered the taco sliders and I ordered mild wings. I ate one of her tacos, which was exactly what you would expect from a taco. Nothing special. My wings were really salty to me. Ok but again salty. We both ordered the sweet baby jesus new york strip steak. It's stated to be a steak marinated in this chocolate peanut butter flavored porter beer. I was excited about it because i thought i would experience a new flavor with my steak. The steak comes out and it doesnt have even a hint of those flavors in it. My friend said the same. The steak was cooked perfectly and was good but no sweet baby jesus. My steak came with two sides. I got the mashed cheddar cauliflower and the bacon wrapped corn. The cauliflower was lukewarm and just tasted bland. The bacon wrapped around the corn was barely cooked. I had to take the bacon off, something I've never done! The corn was advertised as cajun grilled, if i'm not mistaken. It didnt look grilled or have any cajun spices. Needless to say I wasnt impressed with the meal.
(2)Victoria L.
Do you like beer? Do you like decent bar food? Do you like these things in an outlet mall setting? If you said yes to at least two of those, then try DuClaw. I gave them three stars because I haven't been completely impressed but I haven't really been disappointed, either. I am not, by any means, a beer snob. I'm not going to drink Bud but I have been known to enjoy PBR now and again. Every time I've been to DuClaw they've been great about suggesting beers when I walk in and get the deer-in-headlights look because there are SO MANY beers to choose from. It's not like at Max's in Fells Point where they leave you alone to have a religious experience with the beer menu; they pretty much expect you to know what you want upon walking in. That's okay though - just tell them what you're looking for and they'll bring you a Tasty Beverage. Wait staff has been hit or miss. Sometimes they're very attentive, sometimes you have to all but send up a flare to get them to notice you. But, you're not really there for the atmosphere, are you? Oh- whatever you do, DON'T get a mojito. They do have a full bar, but you can tell their bartenders are not used to pouring anything that doesn't come out of a tap.
(3)James F.
Great hangout, near several hotels and huge theater.
(4)Kyle M.
Went here again last night to try some more beers. I had the Black Jack Stout, Misfit Red, and the Eup4oria again. All were excellent, and because it was a Tuesday night, it was all night happy hour, meaning my 4 beers cost me less than $15.
(4)Michelle P.
I wasn't impressed at all. My husband had the venom and chips. They substituted cod which was mushy and flavorless. The wings were decent but the jambalaya was terrible. I won't be returning EVER!
(1)Daniel C.
This DuClaw location is located in Arundel Mills Mall near the movie theater. The main selling point is the beer, and they have many varieties to choose from and you should be able to find something you'll enjoy. Sweet Baby Jesus, a peanut butter porter, is particularly decadent but can be too much for some people. We were waiting for a movie so we sat down to eat in the large dining room. It is pretty nice with tall booths for privacy, although half the dining room does face the large windows on the mall side. The food can be really hit or miss here. The burgers and flatbreads are fine, but they seem to stretch themselves too far sometimes. We ordered some Hop Chips as an appetizer, which were very crispy and enjoyable, but we were almost done before we realized there was no flavor of Hops. Either they screwed up the order or they're not worth the extra dollar. The Catfish Fingers were pretty greasy and bland, and the tamales were unmemorable. But we did have several beers.
(3)Eric L.
I was pleased with everything. The service was on-point, the food tasted fresh and everything was served in a timely manner. I can't speak about the beer. I didn't have any. Prices were decent for the serving size as well.
(5)Hannah H.
My husband and I stopped by here while wandering around Arundel Mills. We ordered the special, the Seiteki Hotto Shrimp, a Crab Pretzel (Bavarian soft pretzel topped with crab dip, cheddar cheese, and baked), the Fresh Misfit Chips (a basket of housemade potato chips), and a Pepperjack Charbroiled Burger. The crab pretzel was pretty good as the pretzel was soft and the crab dip, while a little on the salty side, was creamy and plentiful - very rich and a nice little spread for the pretzel itself. The shrimp was beer battered fried, and it had a tangy creamy sauce with it on a bed of greens. The chips were like kettle chips, and came with a variety of dipping sauces, but I preferred it with ketchup. The burger, I wasn't a fan of, as it was more on the bland side. Service was friendly, and I'm glad I was able to check this place out! +Crab Pretzel
(3)Nichole N.
Average, average, average. Saw the amount of reviews and thought, "must be good." I was so disappointed. Service was good, place is clean, but food is like typical bar food with fancy descriptions that lead you to believe it's not just bar food. Example: "Chesapeake dippin tots" = tater tots with a side of cheese sauce. "Mac N Chz bombs" = heavy battered, lightly flavored, fried balls mac n chz and "duck fat fries"= fries that taste no different than average fries. We had to send them back twice because they came out luke warm. Finally on the third try, they did come back hot but also a dark charcoal color. Finally, we got the "Misfit wings." Not sure why we decided to go on a fried frenzy this evening but that's aside from the matter. The wings were very average as well. We will not be back.
(2)Ryan K.
Good beer, Horrible location! I recently visited this brewery just long enough to snap a quick picture while driving by. Needless I felt like I was at Disney World after driving around the mall area for over an hour trying to find a parking spot. I gave up as I was already pissed off over the parking. I mean having a truck I'm sure i could've went redneck and created my own parking spot after jumping over a few curbs, but then i'd be liable of getting my vehicle towed. I've never seen nor been to a brewery that was soo freaking packed in around everything else. I don't know when I will return for fear of driving 3 hrs from Virginia Beach only to not find any parking in the area again. Perhaps I'll continue to buy the beer from the local Total Wine and Beer. **Overall I don't know how much room they have inside but this place but it looks to be limited when it comes time for expansion due to being in the mall surrounded on all sides. They defiantly need to relocate to a building of their own to a not so crowded place. Happy Parking!!
(1)Sara H.
The food was decent at best (a Cobb salad) but the beer was ice cold and the IPA was hoppy. The issue was poor (slow) service and at the airport that's never acceptable. I waited 25 minutes before flagging down the waiter to bring me a salad, and then he brought me the wrong one. Next time I'll simply do fast food inside the terminal rather than risk being late for my flight.
(2)John L.
Went here on a Tuesday before our movie. All day happy hour on Tuesdays is an awesome deal. They have a good selection of beers at a great price. The very knowledgeable and helpful waitress described the beers and even brought out a few samples for us. Just awesome service. Will be visiting again.
(4)Christine A.
Du Claw might be slightly confused about its identity. Is it a gastropub? Is it kind of gourmet. Are they trying to be a little edgy? I have no clue, honestly. I've been here 4 times in the last 4 years, and every visit I somehow psych myself up to there because I can't remember what I ate last time...but it must have been.... Maybe there is a reason why I never remember my experience. Maybe it's because most of their food has always been mediocre. It fills you up, and you get on with your day. It's not really some place where you tell your friends to go. Their brews are okay to pretty good. I always go for hefeweizen and stout-type beers, and this last batch of pints I got was spot on. If you're the kind of person that just likes any bar food with decent beer, try this place out. If you like great food and great brews...look elsewhere.
(3)Crystal C.
I'm a huuuuuge fan of their craft beer . I love this location as well . The food is awesome and the menu changes seasonally. Great chill place to have a few brews and a bite to eat!
(5)Chris T.
The food is pretty good here, there is never a long wait, and the beer is of course the main draw.
(4)Michael B.
I was very surprised by my experience at DuClaw Brewing Co. I was only in the area temporarily, but people I know hyped of the places, so I actively sought out the restaurant. To my dismay I was thoroughly disappointment by my experience. The customer service mediocre and the food was so so. Not what I thought it would be with the hype it was previously given. Maybe I came on a bad night, but I don't know if I will patron the establishment again. Highly over priced for the illusion of standards they give off. If the service and food would have been on par I feel like that would have been my go to place while in Hanover for a month.
(3)Dee M.
I liked how the bar was in a separate room from the seating area. We brought the kiddies along for Dave and Busters but didn't want to eat there. We got a six beer sampler which was very interesting. The crab cake burger was AMAZING. Our server was chill and very nice. One of the kiddies got a pizza that was less than appetizing, we told our waiter and he replaced it with chicken tenders. Happy kids, happy adults.
(5)Margaret N.
Pretty spacious bar and seating area. And great happy hour deals. Tried the sampler $19 for 12 beers, which is a great deal! Love the misfit red! Had the happy hour buffalo style wings, which were soggy and bland- not crispy at all!
(2)Irene M.
Duck fat fries were good however nothing to brag about, as a main entree I got the carne asada. I ordered it rare and it came out done very well done and impossible to chew. Service wasnt much to brag about either, staff congregated by the front doors talking. Beer of course without a doubt was excellent and the server was very knowledgeable on the beer. Will definitely give a second chance.
(4)Uey R.
What a bunch of jerks. Sat at the bar and asked if they could turn the volume up on the tv in front of me. They replied with "we can only turn it up for games", apparently the nfl is not a game..... The bar manager then proceeded to watch me for 5 minutes as I watched a muted tv and then he purposely switched the channel. I waved at him and he shrugged with a dumb smile. What a moron.... Food was crap anyway and the service is insanely pathetic. Will never recommend or step foot in this place again. I hope your bar staff gets it together, for your sake.
(1)Sean O.
I have rated Duclaw much higher before..but I guess with the good comes the bad. Tonight's entire experience was simply terrible. I specifically brought my family here tonight for the Seafood Paella. This dish seems hard to find and I wanted to try it. When it came time to order I was told they didn't have any. This was at a pre-dinner time so they must have been out for awhile. That was Strike 1. Strike 2 was when I noticed that 3 of the 6 appetizer dishes we were brought had caked and crusted food on them. Throughout dinner our server was slow but not entirely terrible. Then came dessert. My wife ordered the Red Velvet Strawberry Shortcake. When it arrived it was just red velvet cake with whipped cream. Not a single sign of a strawberry. We asked our server shouldn't a dessert with Strawberry in its name actually have Strawberries on it? About 10 minutes later she came back and said she discovered the problem. The Strawberry concoction (because it certainly wasn't fresh strawberries) they put on the dish was frozen and needed to defrost. So essentially, the kitchen staff decided to serve an incomplete dish rather than let us know that the dessert would take a little bit longer. Eventually our server brought us a dish with the Strawberry concoction..again it wasn't real strawberries but some sort of glaze. This entire fiasco was Strike 3. We were clearly not very happy with this night, however never once did our server apologize. A manager never checked on us. It was just all around terrible. An additional complaint is that the Children's Macaroni and Cheese is VERY VERY small. I'm talking about half the size of one of those Kraft Easy Mac servings. I'm not sure what child this would fill up...maybe a small toddler. Certainly not my rather small 7-year old girls. I'll eventually go back to DuClaw again...but not for awhile.
(1)Sarah R.
Love going here! Service has always been awesome, and food is always great. There is sometimes a crazy wait on Friday nights, if you order food to go. Lots of different beers.
(5)Danyelle J.
I love the extensive menu here! Never eat the same thing here too many good meals to chose from! I also feel like the food is priced just right. The have a nice happy hour menu that you can deals from depending on the day of the week. The crab cake I had was tasty. It was on the small side but again it was priced right for that. Service was stellar. I loved how the manger himself was on the floor helping the customers. The music was on point! I will be back here again..of course! Lol
(5)Eboni B.
First time visitor here! We met some out-of-town guests here for dinner. I had the sliders and fries and a baked sweet potato. I thought the food was great. Sliders were cooked to perfection and they were only $3 and came with fries. This was great because if you decided to do so, you could get one of each type of slider. I only had the cheeseburger sliders, but they were great. A slider with all the fixings...yummy! Oftentimes, you will get a slider that you can add only ketchup and mustard. Sometimes you want a "real" burger but the quarter of the size. This place delivered just that. One of our guests had the duck fat fries and made the statement that they were good but nothing to rave over. I did not try them so I do not have an opinion. Service was outstanding. Not too much of a pain but not too distant either. If we are ever in the area again, I would surely do a replay. PS. The sliders and fries warm up nice for lunch the next day too!!!
(5)Tony F.
The service by the waitresses is why I gave this place a 4. I went in with my son for an office lunch & my son was taken care of before anyone else. Ladies, I really appreciated that. What I ordered was not so great. I had the BLT Mac n Cheese, which had a smoke flavor. However, the fact that the Mac and cheese, the toast, and everything else had the same flavor which made the meal uninviting after the first two bites. I'm not sure if it's the norm for the meal, but it made the taste very bland.
(4)Liz J.
DuClaw Brewing seems to be a good go-to place if you're not really sure what you want. They have a wide variety of food and drinks, and spaces to sit in the bar area in addition to the restaurant. I ordered the sangria, and it was pretty good, but sweet enough that I didn't want a second. The food was fine - nothing special, but this isn't the type of place you're going to go for great food. You go to DuClaw to unwind after work, relax, and maybe get some food because it's convenient. I got the veggie sub, which was heavy on bread, light on veggies. I also had to take it apart and cut the asparagus with my knife, because it was too difficult to eat long pieces of slightly undercooked asparagus on a sandwich. The BBQ chicken flatbread was a little heavy on the BBQ sauce, but was otherwise nothing to scoff at. Both the chicken and the crust were cooked evenly. I would go again, it's convenient and pretty reasonably priced with decent service.
(3)Marion D.
They are decent. Foods are decent. They have some decent beer collections too. But recently when we went there, the waiter didn't show for like 25min. We sat there looking like a bunch of idiots lol
(3)Nicole H.
Had not been to DuClaw in years....went to the movies and decided to give it a try...happened to be the time of day that is Happy...yes...Happy Hour!!! A lot of nice choices for food...ordered the crab pretzel, which could have stood to have a bit more crab meat on it for my liking but was still very flavorful and the pretzel bread was extremely soft...ordered the beef short rib panini and a side of fries (really wanted the cobb salad, but my companion looked at me like I was crazy when he saw the beef short rib panini...it was delicious!!!!...My mom makes a fabulous pot roast and it sooo reminded me of it...sandwich was so plentiful that I took most of it home and had it for breakfast...companion ordered the carne asada and the meat was fabulous!!!! A previous yelper commented that this place serves nothing but bar food...well this was the best bar food that I have ever eaten!!! The only thing that I did not like at ALL was the autumn sangria...was not worth the $7 and did not taste like anything...should have gotten the raspberry cooler instead...
(4)Booze B.
Menu had lots of pub food but not many healthy options beyond salad (gotta save the calories for booze!). Unfortunately they were out of the Neon Gypsy IPA so I went light with the Bare Ass Blonde Ale. Beer was refreshing but not amazing. Only had time to try one brew but they had lots of different beers on tap - all brewed by Duclaw. Ordered the Kale and Quinoa entree. Good but I hate when kale hasn't been properly prepared. Kale still had stems. Service was friendly but they over served one patron who was asleep at the bar a few seats down. If you are in the area I'd give it a try over the chain restaurants. Or you could always check out the Medieval Times a few doors down.
(2)Elaine H.
Food is not all that great....need is not bad but they really need to work on the menu. The sliders are all disappointing. The Cuban sandwhich is huge but still not great.
(2)George N.
It is happy hour all day Tuesday. This is a great place if you like beer. They only serve their own beer and there is always a large selections. The bar area is nice to watch tv and grab a quick bit. The dining area is great if you want meet with clients or just have a little privacy.
(4)Gerald H.
This place is located near the cinema and buffalo wild wings in the Arundel Mall. The place deserves 4 stars. The service was excellent. It was a slow night but she knew her menu, could articulate the beers and was attentative throughout the dining.The BBQ flatbread pizze was good. Nothing amazing but good. The bread was also good but didn't quite like the "thousand island" style butter it came with. I also ordered the BBQ raviolis. Be warned those raviolis pack some heat! This place has some creative draft beer selection. I recommend the baby Jesus peanut butter chocolate lager beer! Overall a decent place to dine other than the food court.
(4)Joe K.
In 2013 I ate here and was barely impressed with the dishes I had - there was a lot of potential, but the kitchen's inconsistency made reconsider this location. However, during my most recent visit I was pleasantly surprised by the food. I order the American dip, a dish I have tried a couple of times, and noticed an overall improvement from the kitchen. The fries were prefect and not too crispy or soggy and the au jus paired with the dish was largely improved. 5 stars.
(5)Darlinda M.
My friend and I stumbled upon this place after a night of shopping. We got the duck fries as an appetizer, and it was amazing. Our waiter suggested that we get the additional $3 option, which adds some duck meat. I am so glad we did that! It was definitely the highlight of the night. We also got burgers - I had the one stuffed with goat cheese and bacon. Needless to say, that was great as well. I deducted one star, though, because I was not a fan of the beer - at all! But I will also say that I am not a huge fan of beer, so maybe that was why.
(4)Taylor V. S.
It's about the beer. Remember that. It's all about the beer. I've been frequenting DuClaw for nearly five years. I've consistently found the food disappointing, but the beer absolutely incredible. The menu has improved within the past year or two--a bit more expensive, but significantly more palatable. Still, if they were out of beer, I'd find another restaurant. Nevertheless, for happy hour alone, I think they earn a solid 4 stars.
(4)Shaakirah D.
Food was mediocre, service was decent, atmosphere was pretty chill. I don't drink beer so I can't speak to that aspect but the coctails weren't too special. I probably wouldn't be enthused to go back but would if someone else paid. lol.
(3)Anie C.
Food is great. I guess it's your typical american-ish bar food ranging from wings, burgers pastas, and "meat slabs". I def. recommend the portobello fries if you haven't before. Service is even better. The drinks were really great and Bartenders Tim & Rob were fantastic and super friendly.
(5)Andrew H.
I used to be a big fan of DuClaw about 10 years ago, but I went back today for lunch and it seems to have really gone down hill. Or perhaps their lunch time chef just doesn't know how to cook? The two appetizers we got (crab pretzel and stuffed artichoke) were very bland and just plain bad. They tasted like DuClaw had bought them from the mall food court, froze them for weeks, and then re-heated them. Then the burger which I ordered medium came out bloody red in the middle. I'm not a big fan of getting food poisoning from E Coli, so that's the last time I eat at this place!
(1)Amanda K.
This place was extremely crowded on a Saturday night even in the bar area. My husband and I had to stalk people at the bar like prey as soon as we saw them getting up from their seats to score a place to sit down. If you never been here and have no clue on what beer to try I would recommend (like my husband and I did) the sampler. Wow, this was the best because we got to try all their beers and I found more than one favorite. Also been a healthy eater I had to try the duck fat fries. Umm...this is why I wonder why I eat healthy. It was AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!
(4)Scott T.
We had a terrific dining experience at DuClaw Brewery tonight. Not only was the food excellent, or server Amber was outstanding and made the meal fun. My wife and I shared the goat cheese stuffed burger and a chef salad. Both were excellent and portion sizes were substantial. Others in our party of eight had similarly good meals and enjoyed the time. Oh yeah; and the beer was great too. I had Serum and my wife had Sweet Baby Jesus. We enjoyed them immensely! Thanks Amber!!!
(5)John D.
Let me start of saying the food and drinks are good. Now for the problem. Came in Saturday night knowing everywhere would be busy but went in to see how long for a party of 8 and was told that they are not accepting any more wait list for a party of our size. I was very taken back by this and went to find my family another place to eat since we had kids with us. Hostess very rude should have suggested we split our party to be seated rather than practically refuse service to us. MUST BE NICE .
(1)Dawn B.
Don't eat here. From the moment we sat down to order dinner to the time we left, we were disappointed and disgusted. Issue 1: My hubby ordered a lemonade and it came with long black hair swirling in the drink. Gross. Issue 2: SLOW service. After we made our waitress aware of the hair, we didn't get another drink until 20 minutes later and after our appetizer came out. No one ever bothered to refill our drinks through the entire service. Issue 3: My entree was TERRIBLE. I ordered the lime chicken and it came out so dry, I couldn't eat it. It was worse than jerky. Issue 4: When we told the staff about the situation, they told us that they'd heard complaints about the chicken dish before. Which, you know, gives me a world of confidence that they're trying to fix it. I'm not a complainer and I rarely give bad reviews. This was just really, really bad.
(1)William S.
The service was horrible I mean they brought us cold food, over cooked steaks because the undercooked it and we had to pay for it though it wasbt even eaten. This place is the worst. No more going to a reataurant by the look decor and plates.
(1)Grecia O.
Their food is amazing, the crab cakes are to die for and you have to get the duck fat fries! It's a little pricey but the service is great and the food is totally worth it. Go go go!
(5)Guillermo M.
Service sucked, beer was lukewarm, food was ok, price fair(Tues. All night happy hour). But, not impressed. Service sucked...
(2)John S.
My friend and I stopped at DuClaw for the first time before I dropped him off at BWI. We both ahd the crab cake sandwich. I had the duck fries and he substituted the fries for a salad. The service was very good, we were even offered samples of the beers before making a decision. I'll be back!
(4)Kim B.
I'm extremely disappointed in DuClaw Brewing Company. My family stopped here last night on our way home from a road trip. Traffic was really bad, so we figured we'd stop and get a bite to eat and walk around the mall to escape rush hour. I'm more disappointed in our service, over the food, but still not thrilled with the food. Our server (according to our receipt, was Billy) although he never introduced himself by name. It took him quite a while to come to our table, although we arrived around 4:30, so the restaurant was dead. He took our drink order, and I asked him about the Happy Hour specials- the menu states that Happy Hour is all day Tuesday, but I wanted to confirm that they were available in the dining room, not just at the bar. He was misinformed on the Tuesday times, so I had to show him what the menu said in regards to HH- and he confirmed it was in the dining room as well as the bar area. Okay great- we ordered the crab pretzel and the wings as appetizers for the table. I asked for a recommendation between two dishes and he recommended the short rib ravioli for me. I asked if it came with a side dish and his response was that he could bring dinner rolls to the table if I'd like. Um, yes, but that doesn't answer if it comes with a side dish or not. My husband ordered the shrimp and scallops and my children ordered kids meals. One ordered the macaroni and cheese and the other ordered a cheeseburger with blue cheese instead of american. Our rolls came out and they were not good- almost like they had been frozen and reheated? or just not cooked enough. The bottom of my roll was super gummy and weird. The wings were big, and cooked nicely. The pretzel also tasted dense and just like it had been frozen and reheated. It just wasn't great. Fast forward to our entrees coming out. My husband got his dish and I got mine, which were brought out by food runners. A few seconds later, our server came by and checked on us. I told him it looked good, but we really hadn't tasted much yet. Then he disappeared. And we still hadn't gotten our kids meals yet. My ravioli was good, but I didn't get to completely enjoy it because I kept wondering where my kids' food was. And I shared a bunch of it with my kids. My husband said the best thing on his fried shrimp and scallop plate was the fried banana peppers. That pretty much says it all. I had assumed that the kids meals were coming right behind the adult meals, but they never came. After about 10 minutes of not seeing the kids meals or our server, I got up and had to ask where the food was. He had no idea it hadn't come out, and went back to check. After 5 more minutes, he comes out and gives the ridiculous excuse that the kitchen accidentally put blue cheese dressing on the burger instead of crumbles and they had to recook it. I found this excuse ridiculous because he had NO IDEA that they never got their food. So I'm going to assume that their food sat up there for 15 minutes or so and had to be redone. Which wound up taking another 10+ minutes. My husband and I were completely finished with our meals when my kids' meals finally came out. He came over and asked how we were doing and I expressed my frustration. He apologized and said it was his fault and that he'd take care of the kids meals. That wound up removing a whopping $8 from our bill. He then asked if we'd want boxes, and I said no, that we had a long drive ahead of us. 5 minutes later, he arrived with boxes and asked if they would be an okay size. By this point, I was very annoyed and answered that I said we didn't want boxes. He walked away- and a few minutes brought our bill. It was over $45 including the comp'd kids meals. - for what we had, I just don't think it was worth it. We won't return here if we're passing by the area. I think we would've been much happier at Chevy's across the way, and that makes me sad, considering their menu is very interesting!
(2)Vannessa S.
Went here with a group of 12 for a work lunch. Made a reservation, but they said they didn't have it when we arrived and there were no tables to be found. We all ended up sitting in the bar area which was pretty nice. We weren't approached by a server for 20 minutes and when we were, he became flustered by the size of our order. All of the food came out at different times, and mine came out after everyone else had finished their food (awkward!). I took one bite into my wings and they were raw. Took another 10 minutes to get the waiter's attention and tell him about the problem. He handled the situation very well, removed the wings from my bill, and packed me an order to go. Thanks, waiter guy! At the end of our lunch, I left feeling hungry and anxious. I never got sick from biting into that raw chicken, but I'll never go back.
(1)Mirranda H.
I always love their food and beer and the staff is always very wonderful. Sometimes the staff isn't the best but my last waiter was amazing. I really appreciated the beer samples he brought me based on the type of beer I like. I could tell he loved beer and wanted to spread that love to his customers. I wish I could remember his name to share this great experience with the company but I have a horrible memory and can't find the receipt either. He's a great waiter so I know I'll see him again.
(5)Miriam B.
Just had a wonderful lunch here. I was impressed by the variety of the menu. I tried the ny strip steak, chipotle and bacon wrapped corn on the con, the flash fried artichokes and my personal favorite the duck confit gravy fries( aka gourmet poutine). They have great happy hr specials on food and drink during the week as well. I just had a baby two weeks ago and I had my first cocktail at the restaurant today in 9 months lol. The grapefruit crush was a perfect balance of sweet and sour with grapefruit infused vodka, sprite and grapefruit juice. Very refreshing on a warm day. So good I actually had two which I rarely do :-). I would have given the place four stars but our bartender was not that friendly. This will be a good go to place for anyone looking to grab a bite when going to The movies. Of all the dishes I tried tonight I would recommend the fries they are to die for.
(4)Maurice R.
I have mixed feelings for DuClaws. This is probably one of the best places to eat at Arundel Mills. You like beer? They have beer (I recommend getting the sampler.) Some items are delicious (wings, burgers, couple entrees) and some are just OK. My biggest gripe is that menu is constantly changing (find something you like and it may not be there next time), but it's understandable I suppose. I find myself going less and less due to the casino crowd. Can't really fault them for that though. I wish they had more dessert options.
(4)Michele K.
My boyfriend and I stopped in after a weeknight movie. Apparently they were just minutes from closing the kitchen. Our server was extremely friendly and helpful though and did not make us feel rushed. I feel the hostess should have indicated the bar would be open later but I couldn't find business hours when we left. The sliders were tasty but I think the shrimp slider should at least have two to three shrimp on it. It had one shrimp which looked lost on the slider bun. We tried the shrimp, mahi mahi, and crabcake. The crabcake also was solo, no lettuce, tomato, dressing which seems odd when the others were fully dressed. Good beer!
(3)Franklin F.
I sat at the bar with a couple of friends for a few beers while we watched the NBA playoffs and the orioles on the TVs they had in the bar. I didn't eat any food during this visit. The house draft beer was pretty tasty. I have nothing bad to say about my experience at DuClaws.
(5)Danielle K.
When we were moving to Baltimore, I came out here on a house hunting trip. Staying in the area I looked up this place and wanted to try it, but when I got here my realtor took me somewhere else and she was paying, so I didn't object! Fast forward a month later and we've been here just a day and are exploring our options. I suggest DuClaw for the family since my hubby loves beer (and I'm coming around) and we don't usually let our kids pick where we eat. (sorry kids!) We were here on a Wednesday afternoon for a late lunch/early dinner. Walked in from the mall and stopped at the hostess desk. Two ladies were there, both with their backs turned. After what seemed like an abnormally long time of waiting (but not so long that we decided to leave) and a waiter actually calling their attention to us, we were acknowledged and seated. We walked past the bar area, which seemed to be hopping and the place to be at that time. The place overall is clean, well-lit and nice. We were seated at our table and waited for our server. And waited. And waited. About 30 seconds from leaving, he shows, gets our drink orders and food orders because by that time we had already perused the menu and decided what we wanted. My husband order buffalo chicken strips, I ordered crab cake with slaw and caesar salad and both of our kids ordered mac n cheese. We really like mac n cheese in our family. Neither of my kids liked it, I tried it and thought it was pretty good. If I remember right it's more of a white cheese and that wasn't mentioned on the menu, which would have been a deciding factor for us had we known it was white prior to ordering. My crab cake was pretty good although I've been told since then to NOT order crab cakes here. Newbie mistake! My bad! My husbands chicken strips were good, although obviously not breaded in house and therefore not fresh at all. Standard American chain restaurant stuff here. The bread basket was really good! Fast forward a few hours and I am SICK. SICK SICK SICK. Puking, body aches, burning in the throat and stomach, diarrhea. SICK, dude. SICK. My husband had one of my crab cakes, so it wasn't that. No one else in my family got sick, and we were in very close quarters in a hotel room until our house was ready, so someone else would have gotten it if it were a virus. My final choice in the matter is the caesar salad. Which sucks, because caesar salad is one of my favorite things in the whole world, and now that's ruined. Sorry, DuClaw, we won't be back. And for the patrons, save your money and go elsewhere, unless you're looking for beer, the beer was actually good. Or maybe the bar side has better service and atmosphere, you could try that.
(2)Bill H.
The worst microbrewery restaurant we've been to in years. Their porters are more crisp like IPAs and lack the traditional mouth feel. Both the Sweet Baby Jesus and the Bad xxx Porter included. In fact they actually were bitter. Where's the brewmeister? The crab cake had a bit more dark meat than expected. Sauce was a bit too spicy, but the same can be said for the chicken sandwich with bacon the DW had. We asked for unwiggly bacon and they burnt it as they didn't manage it on the grill, even after a second request. Should have taken a picture. Somewhere it must be written that the kitchen manager should be the restaurant manager, really? Maybe someone at the brewery should take notice of the lack of returning guests. Some day all the locals will have been through here once or know someone who ate here and were less than impressed. Though the chicken sandwich was removed from the bill, that is not enough to have us return. Hopefully they have a better meal and beverage provision in Columbia at the brewery.
(1)TJ P.
I stopped by DuClaw for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Their spicy chorizo soup special was fantastic. Spicy, cheesy, with crisp tender vegetables and edamame, like they made it fresh for me. I also had a caesar salad with grilled chicken. So many restaurants screw up a simple caesar salad, but DuClaw didn't. Beer: good. Service: cheerful, polite, helpful.
(4)Aleah M.
I come here so often and I just think the beer is FANTASTIC. Craig is the best manager ever and so attentive :) I love the staff and always have a good experience! Try the duck fat fries. Those suckers are banginnnn.
(5)Tiffany H.
Service - Not bad Ambiance - I like the private little booths Food - Crab cakes had quite a bit of filler, which was disappointing. Price - Seemed a little high for what you get. Overall, this place was forgettable.
(2)Molly T.
My husband and I have a little tradition: Drive to the mall, do a little shopping, head to DuClaw for food and drinks, then go to a movie across the hall at Cinemark (gives time to sober up after a DuClaw Sampler). I love DuClaw beer. Always unique and delicious choices to choose from. Really wish the brew house was closer to Baltimore City and not in the 'burbs.
(4)Amy H.
We went at an off-peak time so the restaurant was pretty empty. This worked out great for us as our server was very attentive. We tried the sampler of all the beers and it was really, really great! I am particularly fond of Dirty Little Freak and Sweet Baby Jesus! - they were amazing!! The food was quite good as well and was complimented by the beer. All in all, a great experience.
(4)Sarah P.
Restaurant was not busy at all yet still waited 40 minutes for food. When food did come out it was cold. We let the waitress know about the food and the wait to which she provided a flippant response and couldn't care less. Will not return.
(1)Jamie B.
This place really only merits three stars, and I think even that's being generous. I've been here thrice, first time & second time would've been a four star review were it not for my experience the third time. First time & second time I went was with a girlfriend of mine and we went during the day on a weekday midsummer. The mall wasn't too packed and it was lunchtime, so DuClaw wasn't crowded. We got exceptional service and had a delicious meal both times. However, the third time was a whole other ball game... The third time was a nightmare. We went as a double date BECAUSE I was so psyched on the last two times I'd gone. I vouched it was legit to the other three attendees, and boy, was I wrong. We get there and it's packed, I'm thinking okay, whatever. I mean, it was Friday, that happens. Then when we FINALLY got seated, it took the waitress thirty minutes to come get our drink orders, meanwhile I'm eating with two servers. Both of whom were no less than appalled by the lengthy wait for basic service. Then there was the food. One look at the menu and something had clearly changed. No longer were things like "coconut scallops" and "pastry puff wrapped pork" present...no, now all they had was a short, small selection of Gastropub fare. Nothing wrong with that, but why'd they change their menu that was already good? And if the menu is going to be like half a page long, maybe you should identify as a bar and less as a restaurant. It wasn't that our food was bad, it was just measly for the price. The other couple ordered the charcuterie plate...it had like three pieces of everything...I ordered the sliders to get a variety of flavors, but they weren't anything to write home about. My fiancé can't even remember what he ate, which speaks for itself. There's no denying the duck fat fries are good, but when this place is overcrowded as it often is, those fries will be soggy by the time you see them. I don't think we'll be visiting DuClaw again.
(3)Eric C.
Unlike my friend, Jessica F, I'm not much of a beer snob. However, I do have a love thing for Belgian beer. With that being said, I stopped in Duclaw Brewing Company for the first time after a rewarding day at work. What I did not know at the time was that Duclaw was going to debut a new beer called Repent. In case you are wondering, the Repent came with its own movie trailer. I'd give the trailer 3.5 out of 5 stars. While I did not get the Repent on this day, I ordered the Sawtooth, which is my favorite beer here for the moment. This Belgian White Ale comes with 4.8% abv alcohol content and is pretty smooth if I say so myself. I also got the chance to try out the Bare Ass Blonde Ale (5% abv), which was OK in my opinion. Oh yeah, that Repent beer I was talking about: 14.6% abv. That will be my first beer to try out upon the next visit. Since it was happy hour, the Crab Pretzel ($6.99 HH price) was a must, and it did not disappoint. The Crab Pretzel is a Bavarian soft pretzel smothered in crab dip and cheddar cheese then baked to perfection. Man, that appetizer went well with a couple of beers. I would definitely recommend the Crab Pretzel to those would like pretzels already. Next item on the conquered list was the Misfit Wings, Old Bay style. To put in bluntly, I was not a fan of the wings. Maybe it was the seasoning, but I would not get those wings again. That's OK though, the Crab Pretzel already won me over as far as food went. I will be back sometime soon, as I have other things I want to try out. Also, the employees were attentive and courteous, which is always a good sign for return business.
(4)Denise D.
I go to this brewpub/restaurant quite often, because it's thisclose to the Cinemark Egyptian and I go to a lot of movies. I used to absolutely love this place.... Don't get me wrong, the staff is great. Absolutely, positively fantastic, in fact. All the waiters and bartenders I've been served by have not only been friendly, but they're knowledgeable. (Seems the owner gives staff info sheets on new beers. Good idea, with the monthly new releases, but more on that in a bit.) Their burgers are lovely. The Arizona is my favorite, but there's a lamb-n-feta burger that may top it. BBQ blackberry wings are yummy, and they're a great deal during happy hour. As are the beers. This place gets really crowded on weekends, as you'd expect for a mall restaurant. It's bar area also gets packed during their monthly new release parties (usually the 2nd or 3rd Wednesday & Thursday of the month). But outside of those times you can pretty much grab a table anywhere. Then why only 3 stars? Two reasons, each one knocking off a star: 1) Menu Roulette: you like something on the menu other than the burgers and wings? It may not be there next time you visit. I'm guessing that a new chef has been going a little crazy with new ideas, but they introduce something (truffle oil popcorn, baked sweet potato, soft pretzels, yada yada)...and like the old song, "pffft, you were gone." Or, they start a new item like their smoked salmon flatbread, only to shave the amount of salmon bit by bit and switch to a deep fried flatbread instead of a warm flatbread. Yes, deep frying will warm anything up - stick your hand in a Fry Daddy if you don't believe me - but greasy flatbread only serves to remind me of the tastier flatbread that had gone before. 2) The apparent shift in management view of the place from cool brewpub to upper-crust brewpub. It's getting pricier and pricier to come here and eat. With all the other offerings in and around Arundel Mills Mall (not to mention around their other locations as well), they're edging close to pricing themselves out of the game. Oh, and they have a Pint Club: a great idea in theory, but at $65 bucks a year you need to drink a lot. I do. Don't judge me. (You can judge my DuClaw belly all you want, though.) However, the ads boast "special Pint Club member events", an annual members party.... Nup. Pity. My advice? *Definitely* sign up for their monthly release details, especially if you like freebies (sometimes a tshirt, sometimes a cool beer-related thing, but lately pint glasses), hit 'em during happy hour, and don't get attached to anything on the menu. Or you could just drink. Because the beer? Is awesome.
(3)Jeremy M.
DuClaw is the BEST! If your like beer, this place is a must! My all time favorite is the Sweet Baby Jesus (chocolate peanut butter porter)!!!!!! The bbq wings we had were awsome and so was the chorizo and beef burger!!!
(5)Anna B.
Ok, I've been to at least 15 great places since my last review and I had to miss out on my sleep so I could rush home and give a detailed review on how bad it was. I am hoping this is just a one-time deal but I wouldn't know because we will never step foot in here again.... even for just beer. It's principle.... plain and simple.OMG I am soo tired but I must finish this. I will let everyone I know of my bad experience. I have no biases against this place... I wanted to love it. The diverse foodie menu so close to my house plus the brewed beer on site. What's not to "possibly" love, right? WRONG! Our waiter seemed like a very nice person but he seemed confused, like his head was somewhere else. He was very patient at first with us since my husband took his sweet-ass time trying to find something he wanted. We ordered our entrees and one for our 2 yr old girl. At the last minute we ordered an order of "Stupid Hot" wings to have come out before our entrees. The first thing that came out was my daughters buttered spaghetti noodles with Parmesan. Simple right? They came out with a pile of cold spaghetti noodle with Parmesan and 2 pats of individual butters..... yes, for us to mix in ourselves into the cold noodles. WTF? She's 2, otherwise I would've sent that back. Then our wings came. Big, hormone added wings came... nice flavor... medium heat but soggy and cold. We asked the waiter if this was the hottest. He basically said they they weren't "technically" the hottest but this heat was "pretty much" the same as "stupid hot" only stupid hot has "Siracha, or something." So out waiter didn't ask us but took it upon himself to give us something we DID NOT order. He "seemed" nice..confused... like I said so I didn't feel like complaining at this point so I didn't. Then my husbands bratwurst sandwich came (recommended by our waiter over the seafood cannelloni). The bun he said was rock hard, mustard was nice, sauerkraut reminded him of his childhood, and brat was dry. Then my burger came... looked awesome but when I assembled it with the chipotle aioli...took a bite, sooo dry. The meat was coarsely ground and although I ordered it "med well"... it still shouldn't be dry... I can cook, I know. so I had a big thick piece of dry burger meat. My Gouda wasn't even partially melted...WTF!? Game over! My fries couldv'e been warmer but they had a nice flavor. The vinegar aioli is recommended. Ok, so if my food review wasn't bad enough... here comes the worst part. Of course the waiter comes by and asks how everything is? My husband put it upon himself to let him know what's up... politely, of course. My husband explained how dry the burger was and before he did, explained that he didn't want any hand-outs.. just let someone know not to do it again. Our waiter seemed too be confused as if he didn't know what to do. At this point we were done and ready to go... waiter left...10 flipping minutes went by and nothing. I had to get up and find someone to find him for us. So finally he meets us at our table and says "Has my Manager come by your table yet?" My reply: "Umm, no" My husband is visibly upset and tells him he wants to pay now and leave. It took us at least 7 mins for us to leave to pack all our stuff up and go to the restroom...etc You would think this waiter would jump out of his skin to find the manager and save redeem himself. I mean, we didn't ask you to call your manager over but if you're going to tell us that we should've expected him over a long time ago and he's a no-show.... that just adds insult to injury. My Husband was more in a bad mood then I was over it that it ruined our very rare family night out of a normally busy work week. We are done with this place.... would've loved to have romanced this place longer but we will not be back nor will our friends or our business lunch/dinners. Way over priced for such obvious execution flaws and poor service. I just wasted 45 mins on this review. UGH!
(1)Kris L.
This was my first time at a Duclaw and I was very impressed. I expected a lame chain at a mall with bad service, but instead the bartenders were attentive and friendly and the drinks were great. Who can argue with Sweet Baby Jesus AKA the perfect beer representation of a peanut butter cup?! Overall I would come back late night at the bar if we were in the area. I had a great experience at Duclaw!
(4)Eric L.
I went here after shopping with friends at Arundel mills. Cheese cake factory was totally full, so this was the next best option for us. It's a beer place so we got a $10 sampler which had 6 little sample cups. We enjoyed sampling different types and we confirmed the guys like manly drinks, and the girls like girly drinks. It was good, but we didn't finish our drinks. The chocolate ones were too weird for us. We got a table and I felt like they made us wait forever, maybe it's because they can't even see us. We all ordered sliders and great appetizers. But when they came back like 10 minutes later and said they ran out of things. How do you run out of cheeseburgers and duck fries and tuna? Those are the most popular things! So you should know that they might run out of food on a Saturday night. It's tasty good but I felt like it was too expensive for the sliders and appetizers.
(3)Kat L.
So disappointed. Last time I had been here, about a year ago, the food was great! Today, I had suggested that a friend and I go there for lunch. We were the only customers and somehow, it took a good while until our food showed up. My duck fat fries were soggy and soaking in a pool of grease. My Arizona burger, bacon not fully cooked. My friend wasn't all too impressed either. Never again.
(1)Christine N.
I've been here a handful of times and the selection of food a great. The happy hour specials they offer are also decent. If you're indecisive about the beer, I would suggest getting a sampler with some friends. It's $10 with your choice of 6. If you like IPA drinks, like me, I recommend getting the HellRazer. There's also a XX IPA that is decent called XX Serum. The only bad quality in this restaurant is the service. I have no idea why, but it takes a long time to just get water... So if you are seated, look over the menu and decide on what you want. If you are undecided, you can't go wrong with their wings. I generally like to indulge in the beer and snack on appetizers when I come here. All in all, I would still come back because their beer is really good.
(4)Darrell K.
Good choices; but I always seem to steer to the hamburgers since I haven't got a bad one yet. Never tried any of their entree's since I like their sandwiches.
(3)Ashley G.
Been here a few times always great service!! Just noticed today the menu has been expanded. Tried the chorizo burger (spelling ?) Was so good would deff get it again. Very clean and great place to eat.
(5)Daisy C.
I'm not a huge beer fan, but DuClaw was a convenient choice when I was in the area for work travel. The food was on the oily side, but it was ok. The location is pretty awful however. Driving around the mall is a pain, and the movie theater crowd makes it difficult to find parking.
(3)Ololade A.
The service sucks!!!!! Didn't get seated for 10 minutes. We just stood their as this elderly host took care of this customer. It wasn't until he brought the manager came out did I mention that I wanted to be seated and the manager directed him to do so. About another 10 minutes went by before the waiter came out. Took our drink orders then left. He came back pretty quick. Then we ordered apps which the crab pretzel was bomb. A little filling but I got a box!!! I got the lunch special (1/2 sandwich& soup or salad) I got the steak with chimicurri sauce which was awesome and the ceaser which was awful and they gave me another dressing. The waiter then at the end was prompt in giving me boxes and extra sauces and such. A down fall is only 3 desserts which was a bummer. I might go back one I turn 21 to try the famous beer. Another thing I would like to try would be the calamari!
(3)Ashley W.
Atmosphere was separated into dining and bar area, so noise level didn't drown out the other. It was decorated well, and staff knew their stuff! Food was on point with so many creative options to choose from. I'm not a beer drinker but they had so many options I almost became one! They all had interesting names, flavors, logos, which would make any drinker happy. I'll definitly go back again, I have a few more menu items to try... overall, it's like a classier, more creative FRIDAYS menu.
(5)Angela R.
What can I say, awesome beer options AND veggie friendly food? I'm in! Only downside I've noticed is the food can be bland or "not so fresh" on some days.. but definitely always worth coming here for the beer. Waiters are friendly as well. If there is ever a line during busy hours, they will text you when your seats are ready, gives you some time to browse the mall :) Try the beer sampler!
(4)Sylvia B.
I always get the Arizona burger. Very good indeed. Presentation and the bacon is very crispy. It go very well with the duck fat fries. Will be trying the beer next time. Gotta love the names and variety.
(3)Rose A.
Came here a few weeks ago, forgot to take pictures. The service was great, our waitress was very knowledgable and helpful. Food and beer on the other hand were disappointing. Duck fat fries with gravy was too salty. Bruschetta was pretty good, not traditional style but still good. Turkey burger was mushy and grimy. My steak was ok, but too sweet. I got the beer sampler, too. Besides the bruschetta, we didn't even finished any of our foods or drinks. Should have listened to my friends and skipped this place and go to Victoria's instead. Needless to say, we went in hungry and left hungry.
(2)Dan H.
I love this place. Great beer, good food and respectful, friendly service. In my opinion, this is the best place to go in the mall.
(5)Scott M.
Had a long delay at BWI and ate Bfast and Lunch here. Mel(issa) was the supervisor and was very tolerant of me hogging a table for 10 hours. Beer was good. A lot of house brews I recommend the IPA. Had philly cheesesteak. A little dry but good, especially with the IPA. Friendly staff, all into sports and turning the game up.
(4)Quinton S.
Everything I had was good. I had the fish and chips meal. The fish was fall apart good and the drinks were tastes. Great movie theatre feel to the place with a great atmosphere. I definitely will be returning.
(5)Keith R.
There isn't a better place around that I've been to where u can watch the game, have a beer, and eat non bar food. The ahi tuna salad has too much pepper for my liking but is still good. Bacon jalapeños are delicious and any spot with duck fat fries is great. Beers are awesome especially the sweet Jesus.
(4)Lauren A.
After a few visits, I can say it's not all it's cracked up to me by the general consensus. I've come here and gotten a few different menu items, including a couple different burgers and their appetizer sampler. I haven't been impressed with much of anything. Not to say the food was bad, just nothing special at all. If I were looking for a place in the area with exceptional food at a reasonable price, I wouldn't come here. That said, I think this place is better suited for beer enthusiasts. I shared the beer sampler with a friend. Although it wasn't pricey, I wasn't stoked about any of it in particular. Service varies...I had a great server two visits ago, and a terrible one with a bad attitude the most recent trip. Nice atmostphere...sub-par everything else.
(2)Cheryl K.
I came here for dinner on a weeknight. There was a short wait but we were seated quickly, in 10 minutes rather than the 20-25 minutes that the hostess told us. Once my friend and I got to our booth we were ignored... for a very long time. Like, nearly 20 minutes. No one stopped by to get our drink order. Eventually, we got a hold of the manager who assigned a new waitress to our table. She was absolutely awesome- very attentive, quick, and friendly. Our entire meal was complimentary and I really commend the manager and waitress for turning an awful dining experience into a great one. The food was pretty good, but the beer was even better. Sweet Baby Jesus? Heavenly. We had the mezze appetizer, with stuffed grape leaves, hummus, pita bread, olives, and feta cheese. It, along with the pho we spotted on the menu, seemed a little out of place among the sandwiches and entrees, but whatever, it was delicious. For my entree, I had the grilled chicken sandwich with just lettuce, tomato, and onion (no sauce) and the chips. The sandwich was perfectly flavored and the portion was just right. The chips were fantastic as usual, perfectly salted and a great compliment to the sandwich. My friend had a half chicken, with fries, that came with a little dish of Sweet Baby Jesus-based barbecue sauce. My friend remarked that the chicken was great, with or without the sauce. In all, the food was good, the beer was great, and the management clearly wants all patrons to have a good dining experience.
(4)Ken N.
3 words - DUCK FAT FRIES!!! With that out of the way, onto the review - the beer, it was ok. I've had better, but I have a certain bias to beers brewed in the Pacific Northwest, and this was no where near their quality. With that said, the beer was good to drink, and I had 2. The best part of the experience for me was the food though. I had a Ahi Tuna slider and a Duck confit slider, with the duck fat fries. The fries were some o fthe most amazing fries I have ever had - the Ahi tuna slider was pretty amazing and the duck confit slider was only ok. The service was good, never leaving us wanting. Would I go back, since I'm only traveling here, no, but if I lived here I might stop by from time to time.
(3)Christy H.
This has been a fave restaurant of mine since we first moved here. The beers are excellent. You can't go wrong with their fresh chips and a burger. The crab pretzel is a little too salty for my taste. Good place to go!
(5)Gary H.
Wow. They have really stepped up their menu since the last time I visited. It's a bit more expensive, I think, and some of their old "favorites" are not longer on the menu, but overall it has changed for the better. The beer is still incredible. The food is better. DuClaw is now arguably my favorite place in Hanover. A little secret: You can still order some of the now-off-menu older items, such as the As Yet Unnamed Crab Cake Sandwich.
(4)J. Paul W.
Great beer, great food, great service. Their growler fills are reasonably priced as well
(5)Nina U.
This is a Bel Air, Maryland microbrewery so even though it's in a commercial huge outlet mall, I'm a fan! There are four locations in the state. I like the outside patio and bar area. Service is always good, drinks are good and food is delicious! Beer is pretty good too but I'd rather have the mixed drinks. I wish they would re-do the inside seating area. It seems very closed off when you're sitting against the window and service can be hit or miss because they can't see you and forget about you. The wait can also be super long on a busy night which is why I usually end up on the bar side or outside. All of the food I've had is pretty good but I always go back to my favs, Seared Ahi Tuna and Bruschetta!
(4)Erin R.
This is a review for their BWI location. I came early to the airport to have time for a decent lunch. I'm glad I gave myself two hours before my flight because lunch did take a full hour even with only me ordering an entree salad. My salad was so disappointing! Grilled chicken with pecans, apples, blue cheese over greens. What really bummed me out was the greens. Iceburg lettuce! No self respecting restaurant serves an entree salad with only iceburg lettuce. The chicken portion size was good, but the seasoning was lacking so overall it was an extremely bland salad. Not worth the $12.
(2)Lee S.
I'm on the road a lot and every time I'm in the Baltimore area I stop here for their happy hour. I usually get whatever is on nitro, but prefer the Porter, which is bold and not too hoppy. They make their own beers and some of their seasonals can be quite adventurous. They also sell cool looking growlers and I see lots of regulars getting them refilled. I love their wings. They are big and the sauces have a nice blend of flavor. I usually get the hot and carolina sauces. The blue cheese dipping sauce appears home made with large pieces of blue cheese. Celery is always fresh. If you want to experience a nice, inexpensive happy hour after a hard day of work I highly recommend this place. The only thing that prevents me giving it 5 stars is its location - Arundel Mills can be a brutal place to find parking and you may have a substantial walk to get there from the parking lot.
(4)Les C.
I was relocated to an unspecified location near the DC area for several months during the election period of 2012, and let me tell you.... Once I found DuClaw's I wanted to take up a permanent residency! I mean right there in the restaurant!!!! on the floor even, it didn't matter! I was in love from first sip! Mysterium ended up being my poison of passion. And when football is on any of their 548 TV's, any burger on the menu is a measly $5 and the home fried chip basket is never ending! Go to this place, go often!! One word of caution... Have a good workout regime already in place, cause this fine establishment will reek havoc on your waistline!! Oh yea, buy a growler and take the goodness home with ya! try not to drink it on the way home though. It could get costly, or worse.
(5)Sarah S.
This is my stop while in Baltimore, but am amazed at how it's slipping. Food isn't cooked, waitstaff over worked to the point it took 20 min to order my beer on a Wednesday night. Think I may need a new routine.
(2)Tee B.
Been here many times. Its solid "B" for basic. Not bad//not great -- clean, easy to get to (but jammed in a crowded mall). Food basic.
(3)Joe M.
Went for lunch to meet a friend. We got there at 1:30. There was no one at the host stand. A few minutes went by before a server walked through and said she would be right with us. Another several minutes passed before someone finally sat us. From there the service just stayed slow. My friend ordered chicken tacos and I ordered the fish tacos. I also ordered portobello fries as an appetizer. After about 30 minutes our tacos came to the table along with some sliders we didn't order. I explained this to our server and she promised to get us our portobello fries right out. By the time they arrived we were done with our meals and I asked for them to be boxed up. Our server offered an apology, but didn't offer to take them off the bill. I think that would have been the right thing to do. When it was all said and done, I spent $48 on two iced teas, two orders of mini tacos and an appetizer we never ate. This was a very unsatisfactory.
(2)Kimberly M.
Nice and attractive but not always attentive servers, good selection of drinks, decent food. I probably wouldn't return. Its way too loud for me to even have drinks with friends.
(2)Jeffrey H.
A nice brewpub with a tasty standard selection of American food, with a wider, more creative selection than your standard chain restaurants. A great choice if you are in the Arundel Mills area, although nothing that would be worth driving from farther away specifically to go to.
(3)Cybil S.
This place is great! Some friends and I hit this joint before a movie and all had stellar meals and service. The slider menu is epic. I had the Ahi, Mahi Mahi, Turkey, and Crab Cake (I was in MD of course I did!). The crab cake wasn't my favorite but was good. The other three was stellar though. I recommend removing a lot of the inside of the bun. It's too dense for the amount of meat on the slider, but once you gut it it's perfect bun to burger ratio. For $1.50 I upgraded to the duck fat fries OMG!!! I snagged some of my friends au jus from her French dip and it was magical. I'm from LA so I can't speak to price of the area, but the food was cheap compared to what I'm used to for the quality. I'd totally go back.
(5)Erika T.
Duck fat fries! Duck fat fries! Three words that sounded like music to my ears and heaven on my tongue. My kids and I had dinner here before our movie for the first time and we loved it! The fries with their three dipping sauces, my favorite the white truffle were delightful! The Brewhouse burger was juicy and with bacon (an additional cost) was worth the 6 miles I did the day before! My sons grubbed on the calamari and LOVED it. Their wings were great, but the mild was too spicy for my kids, but were fine for ME! And then the beer, Euforia, a brown beer with a toffee finish to it was wonderful. I am going back to buy this for my own drinking pleasure. Service was awesome and Colin our waiter was great! For being inside a mall, I was impressed. DuClaw has a kids menu, but my kids did not eat from it because it was boring and frankly, they preferred the appetizers I ordered for them as their meal. Beer, fries, burgers and wings, this girl calls that heaven!
(5)Bethany L.
I found the apps more appealing then the menu itself. Was not impressed with the beer myself, but that's not to say it isn't decent. This isn't a place I would return to.
(2)Supriya M.
Friday night and a party of 6 - you better call ahead! There was a line when we got there but our table was ready. The service was very good. The beer selection is pretty good. The grapefruit margarita on the other hand, needed to be less sweet - MUCH less sweet. It was like I was drinking sugar water. We ordered one of each slider - the blackened mahi and crabcake ones were the only ones that were good. The sweet jesus burger was below average - the patty was a costco patty with a slice of safeway cheese (I buy that gouda all the time!). The duck fat fries were good and so were the regular fries. All in all, everything was ok, nothing memorable.
(3)Allen B.
Good menu and good beer.
(3)John E.
Decent beer at decent prices which is a good start. Beer release parties are what earn this place four stars. My opinion is the food needs to come down in price or the portions need to be bigger for 5 stars.
(4)Nate M.
There aren't many other great bars in the area since its so built up with chain restaurants, but this place really stands out. Not only is it an oasis in the sea of mediocrity, but their beers are excellent. Its great to be able to go there on a random night and sample from an ever rotating lineup of customly crafted brews. I'd highly recommend going for one of their beer releases. They have a release almost every month (wed/thurs night starting at 6pm), and if you sign up on their website and join their mailing list (for free), you can print out a barcode and get a free gift. Its usually a glass- the deal is awesome! My whole cabinet is full of the glasses from DuClaw- and each is branded with the beer and the year.. so even when they re-release an old beer, you get a newly styled glass. I've only gone for dinner a couple times, but the food has been decent. The happy hour food specials are good, but the happy hour beer prices are even better. I'll be back! Parking kinda sucks at this mall, so try to go a bit early to give yourself some time to find a space.
(5)Niecey P.
I have never been to a restaurant where they send you a text message to let you know your table is ready! Their food was delicious. I had the crab cake sliders they are practically perfect. I didn't quite care for the dijion mayo sauce they put on them (and it was quite a bit of the sauce; it was on both parts of the bun) but other than that I'd recommend this place! They also have quite an interesting selection of beers such as the Sweet Baby Jesus; a chocolate peanut butter porter
(4)J C.
The beer here is most excellent, especially their Sweet Baby Jesus (a peanut butter chocolate stout). The food here is pretty mediocre. I'd recommend sticking to the cheeseburger or the wings for the best value.
(3)Jessica M.
I've eaten at DuClaw a number of times and generally the food is really good. However the last time I went with two of my coworkers a roach climbed up the booth. The waiter (who was great from start to finish) was understandably embarassed, but the manager just seemed annoyed that we cared there was a health hazard. When we explained what happened (because she approached us saying "what's the problem ladies?") she said it was a known problem. So if you KNOW about something as disgusting as roaches, why would you not take care of that. That will make people SICK. It makes me sad because I will never go back even though I like the food. I just can't risk unsanitary conditions.
(1)Todd B.
We landed in Baltimore after a long flight with no food. Near the airport yelp had good reviews of this brewery. Nothing sounded better than good local beer. Let's start with the beer deserves 5 starts. We had the sampler - 14 brews and they were excellent. Usually a brewery has 6 or so beers and only a few are good. In this case 12 were great, 2 were ok. The only problem was we were hungry too. Pretzel appetizer, Miso Tuna, Ahi Salad, and the tacos. My 11 year old thought the tacso would have been great if they left out the chicken. I just call that bad food. Bottom line: if you want great beer, go here. Just don't go hungry.
(3)Leah L.
This place was great!!! the food was great and the drinks were great!!! if we are back in this area, we will eat here again!!! I am not a beer drinker, but Sweet Baby Jesus.. I could drink that beer
(5)J S.
Husband had the Stuffed southwestern peppers which were amazing! I ordered the special: salmon, but it wasn't fully cooked and I had to send it back. Took much too long to get it back; everyone was finishing up their meals when mine returned. Beers are really good! We had 11 people in our party and most were very happy with their food.
(3)Katie H.
Had lunch here in a Sunday. No problems with parking, got the 14 beer flight was quite good and so was the food!! If you get their exile beer, be warned it's experimental and ours tasted like toothpaste....
(4)Bruce F.
Blackberry wings were fantastic. Perhaps best i have ever had. Good bar and beer selection. Friendly staff. A+
(5)Shannon M.
I'm friends with some hardcore DuClaw devotees. They are far more into beer than I am, which may have explained the differential between their love for it and mine. The last few times we'd been I can't say I was impressed by the food. They must have a new chef or new management or something, because my experience over the weekend was a complete 180. Appetizers were the bruschetta, which my friend liked and the duck fat fries with gravy and cheese for us. It was basically a ducky version of poutine-lovely. Dinner was: the sweet potato flatbread and goat cheese salad for me. The flatbread was perfectly seasoned and the cheese and sweet potatoes' flavor worked so well together. The salad was nice as well. My vegetarian friend had the Beet Bourguinon and was extremely pleased with it. Not often you find creative vegetarian food in a non-vegetarian restaurant, so big points for that. My other friend had the pho, which she enjoyed. My friends had the beer, which I know from previous visits to be solid, But beer's not my thing, so I had the hot apple cider with caramel vodka and the salted caramel hot chocolate. Both were very tasty. I was really impressed at how much DuClaw has stepped up their game in the kitchen. In previous visits it seemed that their focus was all on the beer, with the food as an afterthought. The depth and creativity of the menu has really improved. I would definitely recommend a visit if you are in the area.
(4)Will G.
I've been here and had ok service in the bar area, but today takes it. Football Sunday. Waitress basically disregarded us once one of our two patrons said he would not have another beer because he had to drive. The other waitress was consumed with what was happening in the football games, and literally spent 7 minutes glued to one of the games. Unsat, to say the least.
(3)Annamaria B.
Amazing food pretty good service. Always busy, and the prices can be a little high. We will definitely be back. Crab flat bread is amazing.
(4)Ashley K.
1 star only for good beer! Boyfriend waited 31 minutes from the time credit card was taken until he could actually sign his copy to pay. Ants everywhere, Chesapeake tots are some fried up tots you lose off your chopstick in a gross white swimming pool liquid with a little bit of cheddar cheese floating around you are supposed to dip it in. Crab flatbread would almost be good but then you remember you are in Maryland and this imitation type crab you are eating is an impostor! I suppose this is what you ask for by visiting a place attached to an outlet mall? I hope all other duclaw brewing places are better - do the beer justice!
(1)Courtney K.
Bottom Line: Good grub and grog but you have to fight Arundel Mills parking. DuClaw definitely has some good brews. I'm a fan of most of them and love that they offer flights so I can reacquaint myself with the brews on each visit if I so choose. Also, DuClaw does offer several seasonal beers at a time so the flight is a good way to check those out without committing yourself to an entire pint. Euphoria and Dirty Little Freak are among my favorites. I also find their food to be good overall. Since I usually fill myself up with beer I like to share the Crab Pretzel or nibble on a few of the sliders. I like that there are five or six sliders to choose from and you can mix and match - my favorites are buffalo shrimp and the classic cheeseburger. They even add a little stack of fires with the sliders which is a nice touch. DuClaw has indoor and patio seating. You can smoke cigarettes and cigars on the patio which is a total drawback for me but I suspect other people will really enjoy that. I would most certainly go to DuClaw more often if the closest one wasn't located at Arundel Mills. Not only is Arundel Mills a total cluster, DuClaw sits where the parking lot is "thin" (not very deep so very few spots out front) which means you need to be prepared to hike in. It's also located between Muvico and Chevy's and near Dave & Busters so there is lots of competition for parking. I find this to be a bad design on the mall's part and its unfortunate that DuClaw finds themselves situated here.
(4)Victoria G.
Service: On Point Food: Tasty and came out swiftly Price: Reasonable Now that we got that out the way, this place was nice. Before seeing "Straight Outta Compton", we decided to eat here since it was right next to the theater. I ordered a pink lemonade cocktail and Jason couldn't decide what he wanted to drink. Our waiter explained that they brewed their own beer and that they provide samples. Free beer samples! Who would turn that down? We didn't, but we should've. We are NOT beer drinkers and quickly realized that mistake after the first sample shot. Quick tip: if you love beer, come here for here free samples! (See picture below ) I ordered the soft pretzel burger ( without the ham and various cheeses ) and there homemade potatoes chips. Everything was delicious but the juices of my burger made my bread soggy :( (which is why I removed one star) Jason ordered chicken feta wrap it was tasty! P.S. his fries were off the chain. Bottom line : I would come here again, I would just order another bun to prevent soggy bread :)
(4)Jeremy K.
Food: I had the stacked pretzel burger and as a burger snob, it was freaking amazing. I put ketchup on every burger and this is the first one I ever had that was so full of flavor that I did not add any. Had the Mac and cheese bites as an appetizer and they did not disappoint. Price: comparable Service: our server, Maggy?, was super nice and attentive. They did miscook my wife's steak, but they corrected it and we're very apologetic about it. Atmosphere: this is in the Arundle Mills outlet mall, which is awesome, and we specifically chose this restaurant because it looked more laid back and less crowded than others around it. Very open and comfortable.
(4)Ruth C.
Three and a half stars for probably my second favorite brewpub in the greater DMV area. The chips and duck fat fries are almost equally addicting. Lots of seating, but especially crowded around TVs. Service was fine even though they were pretty busy, and the burgers were cooked to the requested temps. Future hit list: clams chorizo, portabello fries, fried peppers and pickles, crab pretzel, gravy fries, jerk chicken lettuce boats, crab / apple / white bean chili, fig & gorgonzola flatbread, bad moon pork belly sandwich, short rib pepperjack panini, cuban, french dip.
(4)GT W.
Next door to the enormous Egyptian Cinemark movie theater inside the gargantuan suburban sprawl of the Arundel Mills mega mall complex. Interior is drab, undecorated, almost like temp space in the mall. Main dining room is sit-down only. There is a sports bar attached with patio seating. Not a complete dinner menu if eating at the bar area. Still, everything for food from burgers to paninis to buffalo wings. Had the eggplant panini. It was pretty decent. Beers can all be ordered within a sampler flight. Can do 6 at a time or all of them at once for $18 or something. Beers available were all house beers. Only 3-4 seasonals and then their year-round core brands. The Bad Moon Porter was light years better than their other offerings. Most of the beers were sweet and very alcoholic. Interesting place to drop by if unfortunately stuck in the mega mall complex.
(3)Wai W.
The four of us came to shop and wanted to enjoy a meal here but unfortunately we stood at the host/hostess station for more than 10 minutes while staff walked past us like we didn't exist. Not a single person even asked if we were being assisted or a simple hello and someone will be with us shortly. We cannot give you a rating of their food or additional services as we decided to go elsewhere to spend our hard earned money where they would pretend to enjoy serving. As we began to leave the host finally appeared but it was too late as we just didn't care. The food and service most likely would be the same as the host/hostess is any restaurant's first impressions. I will never attempt to visit this establishment in the future as there are so many restaurants that would be happy to accept my hard earned money. Unfortunately cannot leave a no star since one is the minimum.
(1)Kat W.
food is delicious and pretty diverse. I would give it a better rating ,but our server took, I kid you not , an hour to bring us refills on drinks and also got the orders incorrect. we didn't send the food back, because everything I've gotten here in the past is tasty and it didn't disappoint. but really. we were served food without even having beverages yet and the waitress made a point of ignoring us even though the drink station was directly behind our table. I'd stick to the bar area , it's friendlier and quicker.
(3)Justin M.
Big portions of pretty decent food for a brewing company. Obviously the beer here is the thing to do so we opted for flights and were not disappointed.
(4)Charley C.
The Cuban Sandwich has some of the right ingredients, but really misses the mark with the bread. I though they use subway as a model. Very disappointing french roll. The rib appetizer was baked to tenderness and well sauced. The Stuffed Jalapenos were quite zingie! nice. All in all average.
(3)Janine H.
Was shopping, so we decided to try this place. This is my first and last time at this place. The service was horrible, they ran out of sweet tea, messed up my brownie sundae with a stale brownie. Food not good at all. I dont know what the other reviewers were eating but IT WAS A VERY BAD EXPERIENCE
(1)Thomas P.
Serum was a very good heavy IPA. Good bite. The high alcohol gave it a bit of a sweetness to it. Definitely didn't have a burn factor. Very nice. I ordered the Jambalaya for dinner. First, this thing was very spicy. Nice! I had a good sweat going. It was overall very tasty. Peppers, onions, rice, chicken, shrimp, and sausage. Now, the menu says andouille sausage and if it is, it's not a good version at all. It really just tasted like a generic kielbasa-type so that was disappointing. Also, I wouldn't call this Jambalaya. It was good. It had similar ingredients. But it wasn't a Jambalaya. Maybe call it a bunch of hot good stuff over rice. Either way I enjoyed it.
(4)Jerry S.
Stopped in for needed refreshment after crawling the mall for a new wallet, and to watch the second half of the Skins game, Nice modern decor. Sat at the bar, where it was happy hour during game time. The bartenders were friendly and informative, so I got the $9 sampler. Should have done the numbers, 6 x 5 oz is almost two pints! All the brews were true to type, cleanly made, and tasty. My favorite was the Hellrazer IPA, hoppy with some additional flavors. Beware the Serum, tastes like a regular IPA but 9% alcohol! Sliders were 2/$5 so I got the ahi and the crab cake, respectively delicious and pretty good for a standard versus Eastern Shore jumbo lump. Pretty good fries, too. I noticed that six packs and growlers were also available. Very nice place, worth a stop after a tough day shopping.
(4)Marisa B.
Had dinner at DuClaw last night. Overall a pleasant and fun experience but I do have a couple gripes. My husband and I arrived a little after 5:00 and the restaurant was fairly empty. We were seated on the side that shares floor to ceiling windows with the mall concourse. It wasn't horrible by any means, but we would have preferred the better seating within the restaurant especially considering there weren't many people there. Only other "complaint" would be that my crab pretzel was not good in my opinion. But other Yelpers have raved about it. Some things we loved about DuClaw: my husband ordered the short rib pepper jack panini and it was excellent. We shared the 14-beer flight of all the beers on tap, and we really enjoyed a lot of them. It was a great value at $19.99 for 14 5 oz. samplings. Our favorites were Sweet Baby Jesus, Misery, and Bare Ass Blonde. Our waitress was friendly, and service was great. Enjoyed a walk around the mall and to the casino after dinner. Would definitely return if we're ever in the Arundel Mills area again.
(3)Amber R.
Had a great experience at DuClaw! Checked it out bc we wanted to avoid the big chains. Sat in the bar area and started talking to one of the employees who was in having dinner (good sign). He was great! He took us through a 6 beer sample! Beer flavors like you have NEVER tasted before! Food was good as well!! We had crab pretzel (the bomb). I had duck fat fries, a crab cake slider, and a shrimp slider for my meal. My husband had the pretzel burger. Food was flavorful, cooked well, and exceeded expectations. Our server left a little to be desired personality wise, but she kept up with the service. Great experience!! In fact, I'm back tonight for round 2 before heading home and remembered to write this review :)
(5)Rahab K.
From the moment we walked in, we knew we had a right choice, this review is solely based on the bar alone, A++ for service! The bartenders here are extremely friendly and are very attentive! Even thought the bar was busy, we still got prompt service! And just for that and the wide selection on beer they have in stock, I will definitely be back! I had the sweet baby Jesus, the neon gypsy and the bare a** blonde, if you ever visit this place, the bar is definitely the place to be
(5)Desbah B.
Did you know that I really do not care to shop? If and when I do, it's always for specific items, for I just don't waste my free time in stores. However, my teenagers love to shop. They enjoy it. Well as long as the kids are not in front of televisions, and if they are being social while having fun (in person I may add), then I tolerate them being in malls. But wait... It gets better. DuClaw Brewing Company in located in an outlet mall. So, while my daughters are able to buy skirts for litterally under three dollars, I can endulge in my five dollar brewrey beers! Then, it seems as if the whole Arundel Mills Mall is on sale, so every store that the teenagers were in had some sort of deal going on, and they were buying clothes and shoes that they actually could use. They can actually try on anything and every item their hearts desired. In the meantime, I could take my time sipping on the DuClaw flight of beers. My friend and I split the bill down the middle; we each paid under nineteen dollars. I was a happy customer. The only ones more elated than I was were my teenagers. Score. Happy kids. Content Mom. It's a win-win situation. Back to the review at hand: I liked this DuClaw location. The atmosphere is nice. The patio is clean. The workers are attentive. The beverages are delicious. Try as many as you can.
(3)LR G.
Bar Tenders are the best thing about this place. We have been coming here for years. Beers are spot on. Food okay. Service always has been very good (in the bar). I watched the bar tenders juggling, but composed. Tim and Jason were amazing and actually cared. Too bad the tap take over was canceled. If it weren't for the them we would have walked. Let alone have dinner. Nicely done guys! !!! They get 5 stars
(4)Rebeca F.
Love to stop in and try some craft beer. The menu is pretty good, too!
(4)Troy T.
Dish was perfectly prepared! Appetizers were extremely fast and delicious! John, the waiter was great and very knowledgeable. Our day started off trying to celebrate a great friend's birthday and was quickly going down hill. DuClaw turned it around!!! Great place; great service; try it!!! This was the Maryland (Arundel Mills location)
(5)Tiffany L.
Awful. Rock hard French dip sandwich. Au jus was extremely dark and when I smelled and tasted it it tasted like soy sauce......... Roast beef and a slap of cheese in the middle. Irritated.the bread was rockkkkkk hard. We asked them to fix it, the bartender took it back. She said it happens often. Then when I get the new bread it was extremely soft.. Then a few minutes later it got hard again. I dunno if anyone else does this but I've had microwaved banh mis before and it'll be soft at first but then then rock hard. I couldn't help but think the French dip bread was microwaved. Extremely disappointed in my sandwich.
(1)Charlie V.
I haven't received bad service at this location and will continue to go there when I can. Duclaw makes my absolute favorite beer, Serum, which is their double IPA, and the most unique double I have ever had. It's quite strong, and not to be trifled with (if Coors Lite is your favorite beer, Serum is not for you, but you might like the Bare Ass Blonde!) I would recommend Serum to any IPA lover. Duclaw is always coming out with new concoctions and most of them are very good. The growlers are a little expensive for the initial purchase, but they're nicer than most. Refills are reasonable, ranging between 11 and 15 dollars from what I recall, and they will refill a growler purchased elsewhere, no problem. Food- Entrees are hit or miss. I like the buffalo chicken panini, French dip, and most of the appetizers. Come for the beer and try the macaroni cheese balls or chicken tenders. Ya can't go wrong :-)
(4)Skye A.
Really Bad! Stopped in here after hearing so much about it, seemed convenient since its at the mall and parking is free. For a place that it's supposed to differ from others and that represents the Maryland area, I was not impressed at all. From the minute you arrive, the ambiance is not great. Service seems unmotivated and not clean cut by any means. Service...well, there is something about a server with a very long and unclean beard. I really don't enjoy it, some level of personal hygiene and first impression concept should be considered. Food was plain, there is nothing extra ordinary about it. We ordered the burger and chicken, both were extremely, distasteful. Fries were soft, under cooked and unseasoned. Chicken, not cooked as well either, which is of concern. Beers are OK, nothing spectacular per say, there are better places in the city. Prices are reasonable, although, for over $15.00, bacon should be at least cooked nicely and crispy. Perhaps 2 strips would be good! Place is over prices and lacks quality, I certainly would not return.
(1)SoCal F.
I like it: The beers are good; there a lot of choices so it helps to know what you like because the styles are risky they go big. This means there's a good amount of them you may not like at all, but there's also a good amount that you'll really like. The sampler is always fun to get. The food is creative too, mostly regular meals with some sort of twist that makes it interesting. Prices are average.
(4)Brian K.
I've been to many brewpubs in my time. You generally need to rate the food and beer in separate categories. Some places have fantastic beer and OK food (Dogfish), and others the reverse. Duclaw misses on all accounts. First, the beer. When I go to a brewpub or drink a microbrew, I expect quality. I expect a lack of filtration. I don't want to be able to see through my glass of beer unless its the lightest of light beers. I don't know what the brewmasters are doing here unless they're appealing to the Budweiser drinking masses with watery, overly sweet, junk. The prices are great, but the quality of the beer reflects that. What an utter disappointment. I think most people are distracted by the brewpub venue and think the beers have any appealing quality. Second, the food. Beyond some of the appetizers, the food is something I could get from Sam's Club or a major chain like Chili's. The quality is terrible, its not fresh, and you have to wonder in some cases if it can legally be considered food. Sorry Duclaw, you are by far the worst brewpub I've ever visited. I don't even want to call you a brewpub because you seem like a front for a Budweiser and McDonalds distribution center. I'll run by the local liquor store for a 6-pack of something that actually has character.
(1)M J.
I went here on a date and their food is soooo good! I had the turkey apple panini and I was in heaven. I will be back.
(5)Ms. L.
My friend and I came on a Thursday and was seated right away. We ordered appetizers. She ordered the taco sliders and I ordered mild wings. I ate one of her tacos, which was exactly what you would expect from a taco. Nothing special. My wings were really salty to me. Ok but again salty. We both ordered the sweet baby jesus new york strip steak. It's stated to be a steak marinated in this chocolate peanut butter flavored porter beer. I was excited about it because i thought i would experience a new flavor with my steak. The steak comes out and it doesnt have even a hint of those flavors in it. My friend said the same. The steak was cooked perfectly and was good but no sweet baby jesus. My steak came with two sides. I got the mashed cheddar cauliflower and the bacon wrapped corn. The cauliflower was lukewarm and just tasted bland. The bacon wrapped around the corn was barely cooked. I had to take the bacon off, something I've never done! The corn was advertised as cajun grilled, if i'm not mistaken. It didnt look grilled or have any cajun spices. Needless to say I wasnt impressed with the meal.
(2)Shelby N.
Du Claws is located in the arundal mills mall right across from one of my other favorite spots Chevys. If its crowded, than you still dont have a wait longer than 15 mins. I haven't tried the drinks here yet (i know i know) but the food is great as well as the prices. The staff all dressed neat and clean, and the atmosphere is nice. I frequent this mall about 3 times a month and so I am definitly a frequent eater here
(4)Elizabeth S.
I love their beer sampler. With all the unique beers they have on tap, the sampler allows you the opportunity to figure out which ones work for you. Fun atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating.
(4)Victoria L.
Do you like beer? Do you like decent bar food? Do you like these things in an outlet mall setting? If you said yes to at least two of those, then try DuClaw. I gave them three stars because I haven't been completely impressed but I haven't really been disappointed, either. I am not, by any means, a beer snob. I'm not going to drink Bud but I have been known to enjoy PBR now and again. Every time I've been to DuClaw they've been great about suggesting beers when I walk in and get the deer-in-headlights look because there are SO MANY beers to choose from. It's not like at Max's in Fells Point where they leave you alone to have a religious experience with the beer menu; they pretty much expect you to know what you want upon walking in. That's okay though - just tell them what you're looking for and they'll bring you a Tasty Beverage. Wait staff has been hit or miss. Sometimes they're very attentive, sometimes you have to all but send up a flare to get them to notice you. But, you're not really there for the atmosphere, are you? Oh- whatever you do, DON'T get a mojito. They do have a full bar, but you can tell their bartenders are not used to pouring anything that doesn't come out of a tap.
(3)James F.
Great hangout, near several hotels and huge theater.
(4)Kyle M.
Went here again last night to try some more beers. I had the Black Jack Stout, Misfit Red, and the Eup4oria again. All were excellent, and because it was a Tuesday night, it was all night happy hour, meaning my 4 beers cost me less than $15.
(4)Michelle P.
I wasn't impressed at all. My husband had the venom and chips. They substituted cod which was mushy and flavorless. The wings were decent but the jambalaya was terrible. I won't be returning EVER!
(1)Marvin M.
I'm not sure if they changed cooks or who does the cooking today 8/11/13 but my STUFFED goat cheese burger had no cheese. I took it back and the cook tried to tell me that the cheese "MELTED" into the burger. Mind you I have ordered this 4 times before and when I get the burger it is Stuffed with goat cheese. Goat cheese is very hard to melt... and when I got my order the second time... the goat cheese was not existent AGAIN! I didnt bother to bring it back because it was just a hopeless cause. Needless to say i will NOT go back. I just hate it because their food is excellent, I just wished their service was a little better.
(1)Courtney B.
Wasn't impressed. The beer was okay, but the food could've been better. I was expecting a great meal and was disappointed. I got the Chicken Chesapeake Burger and had a Venom beer. The chicken itself was okay and the chips were meh but I wasn't a fan of the bread. It tasted kind of stale. Also, the service wasn't that great. I felt like our server was trying to rush us out of there so she could go home. We had to wait for a few friends, and she didn't seem too happy about that. Once our friends got there, she rushed them for their order and hovered at our table. Uncomfortable.
(2)Larry G.
I've passed by this place many times...including the one in Bowie. However, I've never had the chance to dine there. ...until last night, when a friend of mine wanted to come here for dinner. I take it as a good sign when there's quite a wait...despite the fact it is located at a mall. We were told a 30-minute wait but actually got a table sooner than predicted. I got the Bare-Assed Blonde Ale or something like that. Mmmmmm! Delicious! Would definitely come back and try the other beer. The crab pretzel was a surprise as it was delicious with a little spicy aftertaste. I had the Homestyle Chicken which was breaded and fried and put on a serving of garlic mashed potatoes and accompanied with rice pilaf. Man! Lemme tell you...you better come here starving! Duclaw gives you a serving that reminds you of Cheesecake Factory. The waitservice was fantastic and friendly. Will definitely come back here!
(5)Lou M.
This place was hopping when we got there on a Saturday. We ended eating in the bar section, which reminded me of an airport bar. The food was decent enough. I had the andouille and cheese with bread appetizer. The service was good and the food was decent.
(3)Danny M.
We went here after dropping a friend off at BWI and wanted to grab a meal. Yelp reviews and the website made it look like a decent quality restaurant that might surprise with a bit of brew-pub charm. It was probably these strange preconceptions, but I was surprised to park at and walk into this chain, overly mass produced, cookie cutter menu'ed restaurant in the mall. The food was not over the top good, but satisfied me similar to how any TGI Friday's can. The Bloody Mary was better than many I have had in the District, but once again left me reminiscing for a midwestern bar that knows how to fix up a bloody with more than just an olive and a sandwich slice of pickle. All in all it filled my stomach, but left my imagination un-satisfied.
(2)Bill T.
This the DuClaw location I frequent the most. Great deals for Pint Club members; I highly recommend joining if you become a regular.
(4)DAVID S.
expectations: Brew Pub, with decent pub fare results: was surprised that a brewpub was in a the mall, the reason for my surprise is that because of its location the business is FORCED to dumb down their offerings, What I mean be this is that they need volume and to appeal to the masses, not the typical brew pub crowds. Having said that, Beer was very good Service was fair, as when I arrived, it took close to 15 min to acknowledge my presence at the bar. Food: Underwhelming. ordered mini burgers and stuffed jalapenos stuffed jalapenos, should be taken off the menu, 3 peppers stuffed with what tasted like already chewed bacon and beef ( for $5 ). disgusting and overpriced mini-burgers: mini means mini. these morsels were about 3 inches in diameter, rolls were about 6 inches high ( and not so fresh). I have had mini burgers at bars and these were on the bottom rung of those I experienced. It might have been a result of what I ordered, but the food was truly not good. Beer was good Brew pubs need to do what they do best, beer and good food, not food for the masses. good day ;)
(2)Sam C.
Don't let its location in a mall next to a theater fool you. This place is a gem! Great beer and great food. What else do you need? As far as the food goes, the Thai mussels are the best you will ever find. I'm not much of a salad person, but the sweet pecan and the strawberry fields salads definitely fill you up and tastes great too. The other menu items are hit or misses so you have to choose carefully. Their beer selection changes, but there are six that never change. You can get a sampler that consists of one of every beer they have on tap for $1 each, which includes all six regular ones plus any seasonal ones. No substitutions, unfortunately. Too bad because Kangaroo Love gets no love from me. All others tastes great.
(4)Andrew G.
Been here twice, and I can I agree that I am not all that impressed with the food. The menu looks good, and the food is certainly edible, but maybe a bit overdone on sauces and spices. A couple things I had were ok, but others weren't. So choose carefully. I was lucky enough to go in for Monday Night Football, and was pleasantly surprised that beers were 2.49 each that night. The beers are pretty good too. Bottom line -- go for the beer, get something easy like nachos or wings, and if you can score a discount on beer, then you have done well.
(3)Vicky E.
Their beer is really good, love me some Bare Ass blonde lol what a name but o so good. They have seasonal beers, which is awesome because you never know what to expect when you get there. Their happy hour is so cheap and I am a fan of the food. I've only tried theburgers here.What else would you expect me to try at a microbrewery pasta??nahhh
(4)Paul C.
It's a bar. In Arundel Mills. It does what it's supposed to do. Nothing special.
(3)Sean C.
I recently brought my family to this restaurant. It was the first time any of us has visited the DuClaw chain. The food was great. The service was great also. I could see a manager constantly roving, checking on customers -- to me, this is a good sign. It means things are under control and the manager is free to manage, and not fill in where there are problems. So, hats off to the management. The beers I tried were nice. Certain beers I wanted to order I did not because I was embarrassed at their off-color names, and did not want my children to hear them. i'd write them here but I'm afraid my post might be marked for deletion. The DuClaw people know what I'm talking about. Those names would be one suggestion for improvement.
(4)Jennifer H.
I ate here maybe 2 or 3 times. Service was fine, but the food wasn't anything special. No WOW factor. Their beer is what keeps them popular. This place is definitely good for drinks and friends. It's just okay.
(3)Sarah M.
Duclaw is a great place, great food! Make sure you ask for Sarah as a server in the restaurant side! She's the best. :)
(5)Frank O.
I enjoyed our excursion to Duclaw. I like that they allow you to sample ALL of the beers they have on tap in their sampler and not just a small select few like a lot of other brew pubs. There were a few on the menu that I did like, which is always a good sign. The food was average... we had the Chicken Baltimore and the Pork Puff Pastries. Both were good, although the chicken could have been seasoned a little more to let out more flavor from the meat. We had a nachos appetizer that was pretty good too, but the dessert was was awful. It was a rum cake...but it seemed more like bread pudding and the caramel was totally burnt and horrible. The service was good, and overall it was a good experience. It wasn't amazing, but it wasn't bad. Worth checking out if you are looking for a beer pub to investigate, and the stories behind the names of their beers are interesting too.
(3)Jonathan H.
DuClaw is a nice change from the Ruby Tuesdays and Chili's that are so prevalent in the North East. I ordered the most exotic thing on the menu, the $17 blackened catfish. It was well seasoned and a very large portion. The menu is extremely limited and a little pricey for this mediocre restaurant/smalltime brewery. Expect flagrant American variety such as burgers, cheeseburgers, chicken burgers and burgers. I have tried all the specialty beers here, and most are sub par. The Voodoo beer is my pick, but it's nothing spectacular. Twisted kilt is all right as well. Sadly, I would not make DuClaw a destination for beer. It's more of an "Oh, I've been there" kind of place. On the plus side, the main bar is completely separate from the restaurant, so the two atmospheres don't interfere with one another. Also, there is outdoor patio seating which is very spacious and nicely decorated, allowing for ample people-watching.
(2)Curtis B.
My 3rd favorite steakhouse in the DC area This is always a great place for me to go before or after a watching a movie at the Cinemark Egyptian 24 ( yelp.com/biz/cinemark-eg… ). Good service and I would highly recommend the calamari, cesar salads, and steaks (of course). Not a bad place to eat.
(4)Scott S.
Went here with my brother. It was a nice night, so we sat outside (self seating, but a waitress was there in about 3 minutes). Nice ambience outside, not too loud even with all the tables full. We had a couple beers before and a couple with dinner (I won't say which so I don't influence you away from trying anything) and the Buffalo Dip to start with. The beers were very good and the Dip would have been close to a meal for one person. I had the ribs which were pretty good (not the best I've had, but the meat did "fall off the bone" as it should). My brother had the Seafood Pasta with Vodka Sauce, which he loved, but it was very spicy. We both had leftovers for the next night. Only 4 stars because they didn't have any pint glasses/shirts etc. for sale (you can get stuff from their website though). Edit 2/23/12: Went back with co-workers. Everything was excellent - beer, food, service. I had the open faced steak sandwich which was excellent and the Serum. Everyone else was pleased with their meal as well (try the Seafood Pasta with Vodka Sauce if you can take a little heat). This place is tops on my list.
(4)Travis H.
Loved the turkey sandwich on pretzel bread
(5)Brooke P.
Ive been wanting to go here for a minute.. And when we finally did, I was highly disappointed.. The decor was decent, but the food was ok.. My boyfriend got the pasta with grilled vegetables, I opted for the portabella panini. Both were honestly similar to sysco flavors, and I was expecting more for the price, the server raved about crab preztal , but we passed on that.. Not too impressed, but I might go back and try something else on the menu ..
(3)Brandon B.
Burger with tumblweed fries, chili. Good stuff. Pretty cheap too. everything was delicious!
(5)Kevin B.
I went there since the restaurant is located right next to the movies and we were going to see a movie afterward. I was not too hungry when I arrived so I just wanted to order something small to hold me over until the movie ended. We sat at a booth and waited for our server. She came and greeted us and then proceeded to bring us waters. I ordered the blackened mahi, ahi tuna, and turkey burger sliders. My friend ordered a side Cesar salad and one turkey burger slider. After, about 30 minutes of waiting for our food, which is an enormous amount of time considering how small the sliders and salad are and how little amount of preparation goes into actually making the sliders and salad (I used to work here I know), it finally arrived. The food finally comes out and I go to bite into my blackened mahi slider and as soon as I lay my hand on it to pick it up I immediately realize the problem. The tiny quarter size bun is as hard as a rock. I could not tell if the bun was stale or burnt or a combination of the two. So I thought I would give it the benefit of the doubt and assume it was just a little burnt. When I bit into it, not only was the bun the stalest, most putrid piece of bread i have ever eaten, but the meat was flavorless too although drenched in sauce. However, I was still able to actually bite into it (more on this coming up). I turn to my ahi tuna slider and thought I would give that a chance. When I went to munch down on it, the bun actually slid out of my mouth because my teeth could not break through the stone they called bread. I was amazed to say the least. The food runner who dropped the food off initially returned with the hot sauce I had asked for minutes prior. I told him to touch the bread and tell me if he thought it was edible. I poked the bread to show him how indestructible it was. He took it back and came back with another menu. My friend's slider was the same and her salad was wet, wilted, and small. Our server finally reappeared and we just told her we wanted to leave and wanted a refund and that we would pay for the salad and that's it. She said ok and left presumably to come right back. After Twenty minutes of waiting for her to come back with a check for the salad she never returned so we just left. The final result of this hour long ordeal was that I was starving and missed the movie. Terrible food, terrible service, and this is coming from a former employee.
(1)Phil B.
I don't usually comment on American fare, bar and grills because they're usually all the same. But let me tell you, I love this place and take advantage of every opportunity to bring a friend or coworker here. I'm a very picky beer drinker, and I find that the beers here have great personality and flavor. Don't trust any negative comments about the beers, not everyone knows a good beer when they taste it. Even if they think they do. We all know someone like that, so trust me and give it a try. Each of them speak to you and make you stop and think about the flavors. You can tell the taste is intentional and the brew-master said exactly what he wanted. There are alot of flavors so there will be some you don't like or prefer but you'll still appreciate the skill which is far from lacking. My favorite is the Misfit Red and I highly recommend it. But definitely get the sampler. It's a good deal and you get to try a variety and find your flavor(s). The five stars are for more than just the beer. I always go to the bar because I feel that services are better there. So I won't comment on service, bar tenders are usually very friendly. Don't be mad at me if you go to the dining room and get a bad service. This is about the food. I've never seen a dish come out of the kitchen that wasn't carefully put together and I've never eaten anything here that wasn't cooked perfectly. I've been here enough times to know what I like, and I always get the "Fun Guy Kobe Burger". These are the JUICIEST burgers I've ever eaten. This one has marinated portabello mushrooms and provolone cheese on it. But they have a dozen different kinds of burgers. My wife got the french onion burger and that was delicious too. I ate there yesterday and my mouth is watering just writing this. My coworker yesterday got the pepper jack burger and he was in love with it. I did once get the steak fajita flat bread and that was awesome too. But if you go, you gotta get a kobe burger. Did I mention they were JUICY?!? Ok, two other recommendations. 1. Don't get the sliders, you're just wasting a precious opportunity to get the kobe burger. Go for the gold here ladies and gentlemen. 2. I love french fries, and I used to ALWAYS upgrade to french fries. But the french fries here are not unique or spectacular. They are the typical FF. But the potato chip are actually awesome. Save $.50 and get a better tasting potato. So to sum it up, this place is a real gem. Definitely one of my favorites of all.
(5)Donna C.
This place was fine. Short wait, abundant menu choices and interesting beers. We had the crab dip pretzel appetizer, a trio of mini burgers (that you could mix and match - definite plus) and a burger. The mini burgers were a real treat bc they basically had the regular sized burger choices as mini choices as well. We got to try a regular cheeseburger, salmon burger and one with pineapple and ham. Pretty good. They also had a turkey burger option and several other choices. The pretzel was good as well. The crab dip was creamy, a bit spicy and of course, decadent and highly caloric. I would stop in again if I ever go back to Arundel Mills.
(3)Jay L.
F-. I had never been to a DuClaw before and I don't see it happening again in the future. I normally avoid chains but it was a great day, the sun was shining, and I wanted to kill time as to catch Forgetting Sarah Marshall (actually really good). HOLE-E CHRIST does this place stink, and you wouldn't know it from the descriptions! Everything sounds good but what you get is a travesty to the ingredients. DuClaw is the reason other countries hate America. Seriously. I know we only had a burger and an appetizer but it was so subpar. A diner can and has done better. I've done better. Blind people cook better food. The beer was alright, they do have pretty decent beer and beer specials but everything "food" was horrid. The service wasn't bad but my delicious medium-rare burger tasted like char and looked like a 3 week old CSI corpse with piss poor toppings. Maybe I'm spoiled because I don't do chains much. Regardless, I wouldn't eat here.
(1)Jack P.
Its the awesome beer. The food was good, too. Will go again.
(4)Jen B.
So this is my husband's favorite chain restaurant. How in the world did that happen? I can't stand this place. I always get something super basic, because when I try their most creative offerings, I'm always disappointed. If I was a serious beer drinker I'd be happy because I'd just order the beer flight while he eats. Also, we go here when we're shopping with the kids, and at the end of a shopping day the kids aren't at they're best. What I can't understand are the people and staff who look at us all crazy like we're interrupting their 5-star meals. My kids at misbehaved at much classier joints, thank you very much. There also seems to be a sheen of grease on all the flatware for some reason. I thought maybe I was just being too harsh on the place until I brought my dad. He wouldn't even eat here. He just ordered an ice tea and watched the kids, lol! So yeah, 2 stars is all you get here.
(2)Christopher G.
I grew up in Bel Air going to Du Claw. My girlfriend and I loved the ahi tuna. Its honestly your biggest selling point. I moved away from home and found a DuClaw 20 minutes from home. Unfortunately for me and your wait staff, duclaw is failing in our eyes. The menu has been mutilated. Many regulars walked out because their favorites are gone and the prices have gone up by what seems to be an average of $7. The worst part is I sympathize with my waitress that she had to explain everything she can't serve me because the restaurant is sold out. The mezze platter was watery.The misfit cured salmon takes like drinking sea water. The brioche roll looks like it came from the bread isle at Giant, tastes like it too.I am disappointed, borderline angry. I cannot say whether or not I will return.
(1)Lauren V.
I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food and service was. The beer is worth the trip alone.
(4)francine s.
It's decent.
(3)Johnny K.
It's a 5-minute drive from BWI's car rental drop-off, so if you've got a flight in 4 hours and don't wanna risk Baltimore traffic, this is the perfect place for crabcakes and football - that's what Maryland does, apparently. I'm not real big on seafood and there's no football right now, but whatever. The place was full of March Madness bracket-ologists (myself included) since it was tourney time, and yeeeah buddy, the crabcakes were damn good. That annoying kid from Wedding Crashers might be right after all. I actually had a crab pretzel (soft pretzel smothered in crab meat) as an app too, and even if it sounds kinda gross, I HIGHLY recommend it. My beer was the Bare Ass Blonde Ale, which I also will recommend if you're into drinking good beers with ridiculous names. Truth be told, I think I ordered it just for the name, especially since I didn't feel like telling the waiter that weeee want the Funk (their 2nd most popular beer, most likely cuz it's fun to sing and you can't forget the words). It's located in a mall, which is kinda lame, but the mall itself does have some quality shops (Saks and Guess outlets, Best Buy, even an indoor Medieval Times haha) if you need anything - I can't stress enough how the convenience for car rental users is a huge plus.
(4)Lisa C.
Love this place! A great seleciton of craft beers, delicious food, and great service. The few times I have been there I've had the Crab Pretzel and the Shrimp & Crab Flatbread. I enjoy both of those items so much its difficult for me to try something new. I've only sat in the bar area and always received great service from either the bartenders or servers. If you haven't been there already you need to go!
(5)Craig R.
Duclaw has some of the best beer out there. Since it's summer, the wheat beer is in full effect and Duclaw knows how to party. A couple of friends with my wife and I decided to sit in the bar area before our movie so we could get served quickly. The place was packed (as is usual in Arundel Mills Mall) and we were lucky someone was leaving so we grabbed the table. Luckily, no one was smoking around us (it just smells nasty) and we ordered a round. We all started with the FUNK or 13 Degrees. 13 Degrees is the newest release so we had to try that. Needless to say, the beer was exceptional. They offer quite a variety if you're not into the wheat beer thing. The food was alright. They discontinued what I wanted (but still had it on the menu). I was pretty upset. I really wanted the Crab Pretzel (lumb crab meat over a soft pretzel). My wife and I both ended up getting the Buffalo Chicken Panini Sandwich with fries. It was surprisingly good. Our server was very nice, but he seemed to have a lot of bar tables so we didn't get to see him much. Our pints were never empty though. Good food. Good beer. Good times.
(4)Kathy C.
Service: fine. Seems to be a popular place. I didn't come to eat, just drink. We had the sampler and the bartender gave us 11 mini glasses of different beers. I was a bit confused, since other people also had samplers in front of them but only about 3-5 mini glasses. My friend said, "Maybe he just finds you two attractive." Who knows? But if that was the case, DuClaw loses some points in my book. The royal flush my other friend had and the Mai Tai I had were really good though. I wasn't there for happy hour, so all of that came out to a total about $27. I probably would find a better place for drinks next time, or come back here during happy hour.
(2)Deborah B.
Great food - fried green tomatoes and crab cake sandwich on a pretzel roll is brilliant!
(4)Marlo E.
I came in from out of town and needed a nice joint to eat and watch some football. Well Duclaw was the perfect place. Sunday beer specials and an excellent menu, plus a ton of tv's (in the bar area) make for the perfect football experience. The beer menu looked pretty generic with your variety of beers similar to Gordon Biersch or BJ's. The food menu though was crazy delicious. I went with this one chicken dish topped with both jumbo crab AND prosciutto. All that was missing was a dead cow and the meal would've been complete. If you ever find yourself stranded in Hanover like I was, be sure to stop by this joint.
(4)Mark O.
Ok. It's Sunday, but to be out of the brew (13 degrees) that they are advertising throughout the place is not good plus our waiter telling us that he's being sent to another store for "supplies" just wasn't right. The food was good, the service was fast, but we were not impressed. Hoping that next time is better.
(2)Lauren R.
DuClaw's was good, but not worth raving about. It beats most of the options in Arundel Mills I suppose. I can't report back on their brews but the ambiance was fun and the food was average. My boyfriend liked his wings and my friend had a good burger. My jerk tuna salad was probably just a bad ordering choice on my part, but the combination of flavors (jerk-seasoned rare tuna, spinach, watermelon, mandarin oranges, mint, coconut, tons of cucumbers) was weird it didn't leave me satisfied. At least all of the ingredients were nice and fresh unlike the experience of a few other reviewers. I'd go back, but I'm not in a hurry, and next time I'll be sure to try a beer or two.
(3)Abe F.
I went to Duclaws last night to meet up with a buddy and then head over the the movies, right next door. I took up a seat in the bar area versus the restaurant area. The place is decently updated, has plenty of TVs (but don't expect to hear anything with music coming in over the speakers), and as you can guess, it's own beer selection. There was a moderate crowd when I came in at 530p. My waitress took a little while to get to me, but once she did, she started out coming back often. The beer, as expected, as good. I ordered a simple cheeseburger and fries, and it was out in 10 minutes. The burger was great! The fries tasted like they'd been sitting out for a half hour. Cold and soggy... ugh. When my buddy arrived, we couldn't find the waitress anymore. Even when she came back, she gave a menu and disappeared for another 10 minutes. He ended up ordering at the bar. The waitress showed up shortly after to ask more questions about his order. If not for the burger and beer, I don't think i'd come back for much else. The pricing was a little more than i'd like. A burger and fries shouldnt cost me 8.49, but i guess thats pretty average.
(2)Becky G.
I used to be a fan. Love the BBQ sandwich but I'm very picky about beer. Apparently the ones I like are seasonal, so half the time I go it's a wasted trip. Waiters are slow sometimes. At least it is close if you're going to the mall anyway.
(3)Sophia C.
The Food selection is not much but you know what you're getting and the service is ok. I prefer the Bowie location as it less traffic and the atmosphere is much nicer.
(2)Josiah L.
Great beer!!! I only go to the bar area since I can smoke, eat good food, try their new beers and watch tv. If you've never been to any of their bars, you HAVE TO GO!!!! Their homebrewed beers are amazing, and every now and then they'll have a new beer. Plus you can get to own a growler and get refills with different beers
(4)beckie h.
absolutely the worst restaurant experience I've had in years. the hostess was rude and nasty, our waitress took our order and never returned - someone else brought our food out. the salad I ordered arrived wilted, with too much dressing, overcooked chicken and garnished with stale won tons. I really couldn't hang tough and eat it. when the manager came over to take it off the bill, she actually argued with me that the won tons are made fresh daily...? I politely told her it just wasn't my favorite. by the way, this happened around 1pm on a Wednesday, so the experience wasn't because the place was busy.
(1)Carolyn C.
Crab pretzel is the best here! Also, if you are looking to sit in the bar, please ask for Jason! He is the best bartender!
(5)Kimberly K.
DuClaw gets 5 stars for dranks and 1 (very sad) star for food = 3 stars it is, ha! I came here the other night with a friend and got food for the first time. We ordered two apps to share: Buffalo Chicken Tenders (mild, hot, hotter, or stupid hot) and Mini Tacos (beef short rib, fish, or chicken). We ordered "stupid hot" tenders - mad disappointing! They weren't even spicy, and the fries they came with - I was super excited because I subbed duck fat fries - were disgusting. Double UGH. The fish tacos were ok. The waiter told us they were "incredible" so we had high expectations, but they were mediocre at best. THEM DRANKS DOE - soooooooo good. Expensive but WORTH IT! The Lemon Crush was ridiculous. I would've gladly dropped another $8 on that. Take my rec and skip the food! Go straight to the bar and hit up their AMAZING beer and cocktail selection.
(3)Perry K.
This review is for the beer only... If you are a beer fan, then you'll love this place but if you prefer hard liquor over beer, then you might not like this place. We did the 6 5oz samples of beer for $10 and one of it was the hyped up Sweet Baby Jesus which is made of chocolate and peanut butter. Chocolate and peanut butter, what isn't there to like? Well ... definitely not as a beer. If this is your first time here, I would recommend getting the beer sampler first before committing to a full glass of beer that you might not want to finish.
(3)Chasatie H.
New to the area and love burgers and beer! Burger was delicious!! Great beer selection! We will be back!
(4)Ben O.
I love their apps because they're perfect to share. They never fail to put out a good sandwich and fries (the chips are good too). Be sure to get a couple samples of their beer (they give 3 per table) to get the perfect one for your meal. I like beer and food and this place does them both right for me.
(5)Chad C.
An antipasto with more pasta than an Olive Garden special. Waiter completely unapologetic. My first bad experience here but will be a lasting experience.
(1)Jennifer R.
Went for happy hour. Had a excellent cider recommended by the server. Crab pretzel was only $5 which was nice for happy hour. It wasn't what I expected bc it wasn't pretzel shape but still delicious.
(4)Vino L.
Called for take-out after nine and the rep seemed uncertain of how to accept and process a to-go pick-up order. After I hung up, I knew I should have requested that she jot down my name and number. I hurried in after a long day at the office just ready to pay and grab dinner. I was told they were out of one of the entrees I ordered, so I had to select another one. I had to sit at the bar and wait 20 plus minutes for my to-go order to be cooked. On an ordinary night, this wouldn't have been an issue but it kinda defeated the purpose of calling ahead, placing a to-go order, and picking it up.
(2)Nancy N.
We went here once with our group of friends and enjoyed it every much. You can get a 16 beer sample of all their beers for about $20 and it's awesome. Definitely can share this with someone else. The food here is also good. Unique place. It just sucks it's far.
(4)Johnson T.
I love craft beer. 4stars because the beer is amazing, however, when in the restaurant, service could have been a little better. Boo.
(4)Yoo-Jin K.
The DuClaw Brewing company was a bit of a disappointment. In regards to menu descriptions and the reality of the dishes- DuClaw deceives and disappoints. I ordered the Brisket Sandwich, which was described as a sandwich with brisket, sriracha-blackberry sauce, onions, lettuce, tomato, on sourdough bread. What I assumed would be an elegant dish turned out to be an enormously portioned sandwich with two huge squares of thick bread (in which the bottoms were soggy from the sauce) with a bunch of brisket cubed up inside of it. The appetizers were a-okay, nothing special, and the general attentiveness and service of the waiter was sub-par and quite mediocre. Perhaps this is a place to go for some drinks and maybe some carefully chosen appetizers and duckfat fries, but for certain menu items I would give a head shake of disapproval.
(2)Vida O.
This place is getting worse every visit. Beer is the only good thing. The food is terrible and overpriced. The buns for my sliders were stale. The calamari was too salty and everything was so greasy I felt like I was going to puke afterwards. The only good thing was my son's grilled cheese sandwich.
(1)Kyle B.
No wait to get seated! Took a bit to be greeted at our table but not bad. Took a little longer than usual to get our drinks. But from then on service was dead on. We wanted for nothing. The food was awesome. I got the reuben and it was on point. The Buffalo chicken tenders for an appetizer was delicious. The beer is amazing! I'm from the PAC NW and I know my beer..and this was awesome. But be warned...it is pricey. A growler with a specialty beer was $45.
(5)Carolyn K.
Let me start by first saying that I'm still sitting in this establishment as I type this review. I'm here for my sisters birthday. We didn't have a party or anything, she just wanted to come and have fun and dinner. As far as the fun goes, we had a great time. As usual the games do what they're supposed to do. My only complaint about that would be when I went to look for a game tech because the game my daughter was playing didn't have any tickets, I basically walked all around the place until I found both of them inside the picture booth posin' it up... smh But after I finally got their attention, they went right to work and fixed the game in record time. The real issue came when it was time to eat. I promise, if it weren't for the waiter we would have went completely off! First it took about 5 minutes before we were even acknowledged, and then that person aid that they had to find a server for us, which took another 5-10 minutes. When the guy finally comes over he apologizes for the delay and takes our drink/food order (writing everything down) in record time. The real problem comes when the food FINALLY arrives. someone else brings the food out and we end up playing musical plates because she doesn't know who gets what. Then those who have food (myself and another person were still waiting after 20 minutes) dug in only to find that the food was either cold , rock hard or incorrect. When the guy comes back we voice our concerns. He apologizes continuously! Even taking back some of the orders (which meant we had to wait another 10 minutes) By the time my nachos arrived everyone else had finished eating. Needless to say, half our check got comped an we got a free desert for the birthday girl. the only reason why I'm giving this review 4 stars is because of the games and the waiter. He was absolutely great. Come for the game, not the food!
(4)Len P.
For a restaurant inside of a mall this is a pretty good one. In fact, before they closed their location in Fells Point I went there regularly and I still make it back here when I get a chance. Not all of their dishes are winners, but a large number of them are and the ones that aren't are still respectable. They've recently changed their menu somewhat in what appears to be an attempt to go a bit higher end. I really don't know what that means or if they are struggling for some insane reason, I really don't know, but if you're in this area there's really no better place to eat if you want a chain-thats-not-a-chain. I hear their beers are good too, for what it's worth, but since I don't drink them I can't really attest to that. Guests have been quite happy though.
(4)Annie B.
There's a reason DuClaw Brewing Company wasn't all that crowded for a restaurant located in an outlet mall on a busy December Sunday just over a week before Christmas. My family and I really didn't care for this restaurant. When we asked for bread, the waitress brought us out this stale focaccia bread and told us that most people don't like it before she served it to us. We certainly didn't like it, but our expectations for the rest of the food became pretty low after her comments--we knew the rest of the experience must be bad if the waitress couldn't even be proud of the food there. She also brought my cousin the wrong type of soup and it wasn't replaced until toward the end of our meal. Neither soup was anything special; in fact, my mom likened hers to dish water. I'm not sure what the atmosphere of the restaurant was like because we were seated in an awkward booth next to the giant glass window that separated us from the mall and its loud neon colors. We were unable to see the rest of the restaurant because our booth had this big wall surrounding it that we were unable to see over. The only redeeming factor of DuClaw was its ribeye, which was nicely seasoned and cooked as ordered. However, even this was dampened by the very bland and chalky baked potato I ordered with it. I never thought it was possible to mess up a baked potato, but DuClaw has done it! They didn't even serve butter or sour cream with it; I had to ask for some after my food was in front of me. Don't waste your time or your money here. The DuClaw Brewing Company would need to greatly expand their menu and hire a new chef to get my return business.
(1)Tiffany T.
Pretty disappointed in this place. Should have known since its a mall restaurant. Bread wasn't good. Service wasn't good. He forgot to put in our appetizer n we got it after we were done eating our entrees. And it wasn't even good. The crab pretzel app was not all its raved up to be. Has a weird hot spice. The charm city chk was not good. The prosciutto wrapped chicken was the only thing we had that was good. They didn't even take off our appetizer from our bill. Which was after our meal n we didn't even eat it cuz we were already full. Overall bad experience all around.
(1)Melanie A.
Great place to go for food if you sit in the dining area; God help you if you sit in the bar area during Happy Hour. While their HH deals are surpurb, their low number of available servers makes it darn near impossible to get a server's attention when you need it, and on average it took 10 minutes to get a single glass of wine. All in all it's ok.
(3)Leah W.
Beer is pretty good, but the food is not great. I know everyone loves the crab pretzels- but hey are a bit too much bread and not enough pretzels.
(3)Dan S.
This place is good to chill out for drinks, they have variety of choice on beer which they brew on their own, would love to hang out with friends more often during summer, nice addition to Arundel mills area...
(4)AJ D.
I'm just reviewing the dining portion of this establishment: NOT impressed with this place and I'm saying that with an already low expectation going in. Their service is horrible. The food presentation looks like they blindfolded themselves and threw everything in the plate. If the food was great, I wouldn't complain but it had NO TASTE whatsoever. I would understand if the prices were lower, but definitely not worth it for what they're charging.
(1)Jessica F.
I will admit that I am a beer snob. I never thought it would happen. I used to not even like it. Post college I spent over a year in Germany and quickly realized that beer could actually be good. And I do love a good microbrew. I had the chance to try their beer sampler with a friend and was really glad I did. The selection of beer was quite impressive which of course required a post on Facebook for proof. While I did not like all the samplings, I quickly found some that I highly enjoyed. Outside of their beer, they offer a decent menu. My friend and I shared a crab pretzel which was rich and tasty and probably enough for a meal. I ordered the sliders and I liked that you could select 3 from a list and even get a hamburger sampler. I would definitely not be adverse to coming back. The only downside to this location is it's location. Arundel Mills is not one of my favorite places to be on the weekend but we were fortunate enough that it was already late so obnoxious crowds were not a problem.
(4)Lisa K.
Staff was super nice, and the bar seemed popular. However, my fiance and I came for dinner, and I felt the food was not so great. I had the lamb burger, and it was EXTREMELY salty. The french fries were tiny and overcooked as if they'd given us the remnants of the french fry supply. I won't be back. Excellent server though.
(2)Toya D.
One of these places that I enjoy, but always seem to forget about. Good bar food (and FREE glazed crossaints!), salads and sandwich selection. Nothing to write home about, yet nothing to totally count out. I like that all the locations are equal, so you always know what to expect. It's a good spot for a quick meal, convo and beer (if that's your thing.)
(3)Jeremy C.
The beer is always awesome although I would love to see more than just Sweet Baby Jesus representing the stouts/porters in the summer. The food is less than desirable and this is at any location I've been to, sure this is a place that specializes in beer but it seems you all are trying too hard with the food. Think simplicity, all of this elaborate food you all offer is over the top and reaching. Simple, delicious bar food for starters and then branch out from there. If the food were better...hell I'd be at Duclaw ten times more than I am for more than just the beer. Think Jasper's (Largo) tiger wings or P.J. Whelihan's hot and honey wings, Copper Canyon's (Glenarden) Fiesta Egg rolls for starters and that should get you in the right direction. Make your food better, revamp your menu, and Duclaw should always be packed. I've often wondered do you all taste the food that goes out. I tried the mussels yesterday and they were less than to be desired, the mini tacos were only edible, the hot wings are edible, the Stuffed Southwestern Peppers are just under edible, the BBQ Short Rib Ravioli is edible only, the crab pretzel and crab flatbread are not as great as ppl rant and rave about, the half chicken which was suggested to me was not a home run (see Lima's Chicken - Pollos a la Brasa or Copper Canyon's rotisserie chicken). Lastly, the pint club is expensive especially when at Iron Hill in New Jersey the membership is half of what Duclaw charges and you get a stein with the membership in addition to other perks...granted Duclaws beer in my opinion is better than Iron Hill's beer but if you are going to charge 65 or 75 bucks for a membership to draw customers in to get great beer but lackluster food at least you could say a dollar off of each item purchased. The goal is to get ppl to Duclaw and what I am speaking of is not as though you would be giving your beer/food away. If the menu doesn't improve I think you should cut your membership cost in half and if it does the cost if fine where it is just allow everything purchased to be one dollar off. I am not one who complains or critiques everything or returns food at establishments no less than once a month but the time before last when I was at the Bowie location and I returned the Ahi Tuna (see Bonefish Grills Ahi Tuna and bang bang shrimp) because I did not feel it was up to the standards it should have been...I am no sushi/sashimi connoisseur or anything BUT I do know when something does taste right...well the chef came out and asked what the problem was...I explained but not in such great detail as you see before you but Duclaw really needs to improve on its food.
(2)Rick S.
I love some of the beers they sell. My favorite is Mysterium. However, it's only a seasonal. I also am a big fan of Sawtooth. As for the food, I love the Surf and Turf Kobe Burger. It's an angus burger, with crab dip and cheddar on it. Goes together really well. My wife loves the French Onion burger.
(4)Amr R.
Fantastic menu with amazing Mediterranean items- Mezza and Gyro were exceptional! Keep up the great work guys!
(5)PJ B.
The servers were good. The food was...meh... Don't get the Queso Appetizer. For four people it was three peices of bread, broccoli?, and celery? and some microwaves cheese. Pretty gross. We didn't complain - just won't go there again...
(2)Sarah M.
We sat at the bar here a couple of nights ago for drinks and an appetizer. The service was top notch; very attentive and friendly. They let you sample beers before ordering a glass. I loved Sweet Baby Jesus, their chocolate peanut butter beer. It actually smells like peanut butter and tastes amazing. Dessert beer! :) my favorite was called Funk which is a wheat beer. Must try if you haven't!! I was never a beer person until my boyfriend got me hooked on good craft beers. If I love a beer, that's saying a lot about it! Really awesome brews. We also had the beer cheese dip; it came with Terra Chips, broccoli and celery! Delicious! If you're in the area, definitely check this place out! We will miss it when we leave town!
(5)Sarah M.
What moron changed the whole dang menu??? Everything that was good (well- almost the entire menu!!) got the kabosh. One visit led to a disgusting bowl of French onion soup that was mostly a congealed blob of melted cheese- in a bad way. And the next led to burnt, tasteless food that we were unhappy with.
(1)Scott R.
This is one of my favorite places in Maryland. Their strawberry salad is great, their pretzel bread is great, their kobe beef burger is amazing, and above all, their spicy jambalaya is one of my favorite dishes. THEY ALSO HAVE AMAZING SEARED AHI TUNA. HUGE PORTIONS TOO! The best ahi tuna I've had. The service is great, the ambience is great, the beer is great. EVERYTHING IS PERFECT. It's so good that when I was moving, I sent in a question to their comment line asking for the recipe since I wont get to have it weekly anymore. To my surprise, I was sent the recipe by a very nice marketing rep named melissa, and she offered to have a cook from the restaurant give me some pointers as well. Talk about awesome! Everytime I'm back in MD I make it a point to visit.
(5)Courtney F.
Several months ago I would've given them four stars. But recently they shrank their menu, and since then they're food quality hadn't been as good.
(3)Chris B.
The wait was a bit long... but worth it! I had a garden flatbread, perfect for the vegetarian in me. It was amazing! The rest of family raved on and on about their burgers and fish, so the place was a thumbs up all around the table. The kids menu was perfect! The husband drinks micro-brews, so he was in heaven with some beer they had on tap. We always try what DuClaw has to offer at the Maryland Microbrew fest in Union Mills, so he knew what to expect. I, on the other hand, am not a big fan. I did try their Devil's Milk and it's possible I died for about 20 seconds. But I came back.
(4)Kapo L.
Conveniently located in the mall and they have an all day happy hour special on Tuesdays (though it is only in the bar). Was seated in 10 minutes and the waiter was very nice, but the food took what seemed a bit long to come out. I got the bbq short rib ravioli which was very good, a little sweet with a spicy kick. I also tried the beer, Misery, a wheat wine ale. Very good, but be aware it is 11% and it comes in a smaller glass. You can also get growlers at the restaurants, $25 for the growler and depending on the beer ~$15 for a fill.
(4)Bob L.
I used to go to DuClaw for two reasons, the beer and the pretzel stick appetizer. They still have great beer (among the best in the area) and they still have the pretzel stick app, well, they have something on their menu that they're calling a pretzel stick app. I'd still make the drive from the city for the beer, but that's about it. I have fond memories of the DuClaw pretzel stick appetizer. They used to arrive, a dark golden pretzel brown, split where they should be and coated in a glistening buttery sheen. They were soft pretzel perfection and I always looked forward to having them again. Now, they're a shadow of their former selves. They're more like some kind of dried out overly dense wheat bread torpedoes than pretzel. And they drizzle honey on them for some reason? Honey? C'mon. Once again, a restaurant has managed to screw up a menu item that didn't need to be screwed with. An utter disappointment. For those of you that never had them, be thankful you won't have to miss them. And for those of you that used to love the pretzel sticks of the past like me, you have my sympathies. The food is just this side of good bar food and relatively predictable. My wife got the candied walnut salad and I got the turkey melt sandwich. The salad was actually quite good, packed with chopped granny smith apples, candied walnuts and the requisite sugary dressing. The problem with the $3 you have to pay for four stips of rubbery chicken. Try the salad, skip the pre-made psuedo meat. The turkey melt was pretty good. It was served on a real pretzel roll (made me yearn for the aforementioned app) and accompanied by the house chips. The turkey was moist, the bacon was crisp, and the cheese melty. Overall, not a bad sandwich. The honey mustard dressing that came on the side helped to moisten it up a bit more. I still love DuClaw for their brews. They are one of the most inventive brewers in the Baltimore city area and their selection is one of the widest. I had their new Pax Nemesis imperial Alt-beer during my most recent visit. Fantastic. The food is pretty good and the service is what you'd expect for a restaurant that competes with the likes of Appleby's and TGIF. I mourn for the pretzel stick appetizer and wish they hadn't closed the Fell's Point location so I didn't have to drive all the way to Arundel Mills mall to get their beer. The restaurant is 2-stars, the beer adds another. BTW, the mall is freakishly crowded just about all the time and parking is a major pain in the ass, so be prepared to walk or partake in a lengthy spot searching mission.
(3)Magnus S.
I have the pleasure of visiting Baltimore several times a year, and I must say that I always make a trip over to DuClaw. They have a very nice selection of beers, including several really "strong" beers (well especially by Utah standards!). I like to pick up a growler to take back to the hotel for the week. Check this place out if you're in town looking for a brew. I've heard the food is good too, although I never seem to remember it :)
(4)S. Paul L.
How can you go wrong with DuClaw? Excellent beers, the service is always good, and the food is great. Chicken Baltimore is one of my favorite dishes there.
(5)A. P.
Unnamed Crab Cake sandwich on a soft pretzel roll for the win!! The beers are awesome, love the SERUM !!! Bring your growlers in.....
(4)Jonathan G.
I was impressed by the look of the interior and that's about it. I sat at the bar and the people were friendly enough. When I received the menu it was way too big for what they have. Not to mention that it was printed and dirty since it was made out of paper. After trying to read through the bar stains on the menu, I noticed that everything on the menu was way over priced. The main entrees are in the $20's and everything else is in the high $10's. It just seemed like you are going to spend a lot of money weither you liked it or not. I asked my bartender what they recommended and he said that everything is good (I hate that answer). He then continued with but the pasta has not been doing so well. I then asked about the Salmon salad and he said its hasn't been doing that well but some people like it. It's a good thing that I was really hungry because I ended up getting the Porter House steak. It seemed like the only thing that would be worth the money. The prices are crazy even the fish of the day (which is just cat-fish) was about $19. I would rather catch catfish myself than pay $19. So, when I asked for the porter house the bartender told me it was a good choice and that I had one choice of side because I was going to have a tomato salad with it. I ordereed the roasted red potatoes in hopes that it would be perfect. Every dish that crossed my eye was appetizer size and hamberger like. I wondered if I had made the wrong choice getting an entree. When I got the Porter House I had ordered it Medium, the meat was warm and looked grilled. I was happy to see it but the tomato salad on the plate didn't make any sense with the dish. I took a bite of the potatoes and noticed that it was half way done. They look more like they were sweating in the oven then baking and they were under-seasoned. I then went for the Porter House and after one cut the color of the meat told me to stop. You guested it, rare! It was not fully rare but rare enough to notice that it wasn't medium and on top of that the seasoning was not that great either. I asked the bartender to take it back and he did with no problem, he also apologized and I was glade to see hear it. I told him to make sure that they don't dry out the meat because I know they were just going to place it back on the grill. Once I got the steak back it was cooked to the right temperature. I would like to say that the meat was flavorful but it was missing that flavor. The potatoes and the salad were just lacking. The entire dish was just flat for me. I had to keep adding salt and pepper just to bring out some of the natural flavors of the steak and potatoes. I could have paid a lot less at a cheaper restaurant and got a better tasting steak. After I was done with my meal I started to look for my bartender. He had been around for a little while, I guess there was a shift change because he left without telling me that someone else would be taking care of my order. I don't like when my waiter or bartender leaves without informing because then I don't know who to look for. The new ladies were looking at me as if I were lost. I then flagged down one of the bartenders and she closed out my ticket. I notice at the top of the ticket the name of my bartender was a woman's name and not a man's, so that told me that he just handed me over. With that I left a small tip with my small service. As you can all tell I was not impressed by the service or food. The guy bartender was friendly but dropped the ball when he walked away. The pricing is way too high for the food quality. It's too bad that I don't drink beer because that probably would have made the food taste better or the pricing more reasonable.
(2)Dan R.
Solid in every way. We shared a 6-beer sampler that included Bare Ass Blonde (What a GREAT name), Euforia Toffee Nut Brown Ale, Misfit Red, Sawtooth, and two of the Chocolate Raspberry concoctions. They were all good, but I liked the Toffee Nut Brown Ale best. The food menu is very ambitious - 17 appys, 6 salads, 24 sandwiches, 12 entrees and a good variety of sliders. We shared a grilled chicken salad for $9.99 (served with a soft pretzel stick), and the sliders. The slider dish was very cool - for $9.99 you get a mound of tumblewood fries (think soft potato sticks) and your choice of three sliders from a list of turkey burger, mahi, crab cake, salmon, tempura shrimp, cheeseburger, nacho burger, portobello, or tuna. We had turkey, mahi, and nacho -they were kind of small but were all good. All in all, a very satisfying lunch at a reasonable price.
(3)Jen L.
So this was the first micro brewery that I have ever been to. After tasting breweries across the country,Du claws is not the best, but its still pretty good. But I'm still a fan because of found memories, great food and beer! This is one of the few breweries that I have been to that has good food in addition to good beer! My favorite is probably the Chicken Baltimore. I'm also a fan of the seared blackened Tuna. So this is a great Happy Hour place in the summer when they open up the outdoor seating. Not so much fun in the winter, because we are all crammed in the bar area. A few years ago I had them cater to an office party to me and they did a phenomenal job with the food and the party. Unfortunately they closed their Baltimore location and the Anne Arundel location doesn't have a party room. It's very unfortunate because I thought they did an awesome job on the party. If they still cater, I highly recommend it!
(4)Jamie H.
I don't know why I keep coming back. I only like the spinach salad, pretzel sticks and funnel cake fries. I have never gotten fantastic service and usually my appetizers come out with my meal.
(4)Joo Bin Y.
First time at this restaurant. I got the pineapple boat and the noodles came out with the plastic bag that originally came with the noodles. I guess they cooked it with the plastic bag...? The service was nice and they did not charge me with the item but still... Not the greatest experience.
(3)Jeanine S.
I only go here if I'm shopping but if I lived near by, I'd come here more frequently. They have really good beer (Sweet Baby Jesus!) and great duck fat fries. I've only been to the bar area, a lot of TV's to view the sporting event of your choice and great service. They make really good beer so go!
(4)Hoyt H.
One of our post/pre movie options at the mall. I'm not a beer fan, so I can't comment on that, but the food is decent. They have a good variety of sandwiches and salads, with a few bigger meals on the menu as well. They have some interesting taste combinations on the menu. Service is hit or miss, and can be slow sometimes, even if it doesn't look crowded in the place.
(3)Jon B.
So good you forget you're in a mall. Exceptional service exceptional food remarkable brew.
(5)George G.
DuClaw Brewing Company gets 2 stars for their beer. Had the EuForia (Toffee Nut Brown Ale) which I nursed. Food Had the Slow Roasted Brisket Sandwich which came out in literally 5 minutes. Judging by the speed and how it tasted, definitely a Sysco product and not made from scratch. The sauce was just bad and the sandwich was sopping in lard. The bun was shining so much you probably could have reflected lasers off it. The sandwich was also quite small and the amount of fries I received (normally you would get chips and need to pay for fries but more on that later). Not worth the 9.99$ in my opinion. Service I think everything about the service was meant to get more money out of you... - I was asked if fries would be OK with my sandwich. I had indicated to please have what it comes with and of course received the fries and a nice surcharge on my meal. - Ordered water with my beer and somehow the water was never refilled. I was however asked multiple times if I wanted more beer. - The food was dropped by someone other than our waitress and had to flag someone down to get some hot sauce. - We were ignored and told simply that "we are busy today". Funny, I wonder how inattentive they are when they actually are busy. There were open tables everywhere around. In summary, pricey for the insufficient quality of food and service.
(2)Jason P.
Happy hour all day Tuesday, I'll be back! Watched the MLB all-star game yesterday here and it was fairly nice. Plenty of TV's behind the bar and even more above the the bar for the viewers at the bar tables. I ordered the Louisiana chicken sandwich and it did not disappoint. Just the right mix of spice so every bite was savory and delicious. If you are in the mood for a sandwich, burger, or chicken sandwich, then DuClaws has you covered. A lot of the appetizers are $5 during happy hour and of course that price all day on Tuesday!
(5)Maria L.
After a long walk around the mall, we couldn't decide Chevys or Duclaw; and we made a not so good decision. We were seated at 6:00 p.m and no waiter/waitress came to our table to even ask for our drinks for 10 mins. Ordered the calamari as an appetizer. Came quickly but it wasn't that good. The calamari was soft, but it was bland and not crunchy. For entree my sister got the buffalo chicken sandwich, that was tasty. I got the spicy jumbalaya. The first bit was extremely hot and spicy. Then after the first bite, the entree seemed to be bland; I guess it was because my pallet got used to the taste, or it was actually bland. The portion was Bigg, and we took some home. The dessert brown & tan is good. Next time I head to the mall to eat, maybe I'll go to Chevys instead.
(3)Romain C.
im up for trying something unusual, but 'Sweet Baby Jesus!', a beer they carry, is a porter with a note of peanut butter and it's not bad, but couldn't go for a second. so I asked for the other porter. Since they were out of the Bad Moon, I asked for EuForia which was pretty good. I dared myself to order my usual diner food, a burger with fries topped in mozzarella and gravy on the side (sort of a 'disco fries', NJ represent!). But this time, since I'm in the Baltimorish area, I ordered the crab cake with their gravy fries. The fries were tossed in duck fat, but don't really taste much of a difference from regular fries. All was pretty good though, very close to bangin'. No problems with Jason, he's a pretty good bar server. Interesting to see this place in a big outlet shopping mall.
(4)Liv S.
Good food, great beer and friendly staff. We love the gravy fries with the duck confit. The mussels are good. The gyros are typical. The burgers look great, but I haven't tried them. I will definitely go again and would recommend. I liked the atmosphere inside, the separate bar area and the outside dining area... good layout. Cool place!
(4)Crystal B.
Went here tonight to kill time before dropping off my cousin at BWI. In a party of 5 (lol at my own corniness) we ordered 4 of their beers and they were all GREAT! WE ordered the Mango BBQ wings, nachos and buffalo tenders. I'm the Chicken Wing queen so I didn't even go for the tenders but everything was GREAT! Great food, GREAT service and fast. THAT'S WHAT I'm TALKIN' ABOUT!
(5)Ma-e M.
Move me; wake me up. This place is boring for a pub restaurant. My experience comes with a boring food. I had sliders: 3 tiny burgers with shoe string fries. How do you eat the shoe strings? The only way, fork it. And the raspberry iced tea was also boring. For a raspberry at $2.40, I expect real sweet berries floating on top and in the bottom of my drink to entertain me. I'm sleepy now but back to work.
(3)LaToya E.
Stopped in on a game day so naturally the crowd was over at the neighboring restaurant and seating was a plenty! Once seated our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and super attentive rather we wanted it or not. I ordered a burger that was cooked to perfection and the fries were awesome. Next time i visit i will have to try out the extensive beer menu.
(4)Frank G.
The more I come here, the more I like it. Maybe it's some form of Stockholm Syndrome, since this is our default location for happy hours, but DuClaw is really growing on me. As I've tried more of their seasonal brews, I think they are really hitting the mark on most of them. Plus, they swap them out regularly enough that there's almost always something new and interesting to try. The happy hour prices can't be beat -- a pint is well under $3. You can pay the same price for a bottle of Miller Lite at some places! There's a nice range of appetizers as well, and it's still a bargain if you go for a burger or something off the full menu. You'll definitely find me on a bar stool here more frequently.
(4)Scott K.
Pros: Great happy hour prices, beer selection, and decent appetizers. Plenty of beer styles to satisfy most any palate. Love the crab pretzel, and the buffalo chicken tenders are a meal by themselves. Also enjoy the cubano sandwich for dinner. Cons: Parking can be crazy at times. Sometimes it is easier to park on the backside of the mall and just walk through to DuClaw, than keep driving around in front looking for an open space on a busy night.
(4)Ken M.
My wife and another friend came here after a movie at the Mall looking for a place that was quiet enough to hear ourselves talk and had decent enough food. We weren't disappointed. This particular DuClaw's (I've been to the one in Bowie Town Center, too) is nice with ample seating that is nice and roomy. I'm kind of a big guy so I tend to shy away from booths. However, these booths had plenty of room and the backs went all the way up so you didn't have to worry about the people right next to you overhearing your conversation or you theirs. We just went for the burgers which were good. I ordered mine medium which was a mistake on my part because it was really medium. I'm so used to other places overcooking their burgers but these guys cook it the way you want it. The toppings were good and they didn't make the burgers too sloppy like some places that just pile on the stuff to make you think you got a good deal. The service was quick and friendly. We aren't beer drinkers so the micro pub aspect of the place didn't matter. All in all, a good place to grab a bite if you happen to be in Arundel Mills Mall.
(4)Allison F.
Bring a few friends and enjoy a sampler! The food here is pretty good standard pub fare (definitely try the Misfit chips--we have friends who aren't potato chip fans that love them). The pretzels are good as well. Of course, DuClaw is best known in the Baltimore area for its microbrews, and if beer's your thing, you won't be disappointed. They have at least 6 of their own brews on tap all the time, including porters, ales, and IPAs. If you're afraid of commitment or want to try a few, the sampler is a good way to taste several of their brews. The atmosphere is casual, and the "fishbowl" seats looking out at the mall make for good people-watching. This is my favorite place to eat in the Arundel Mills area.
(5)Heather K.
This restaurant is all over the place. High-end menus and price, trendy plates, low-quality food and plastic spoons with our dessert....weird and tacky. We ordered the Euphoria Queso Dip. A man from the kitchen brought it out, put it on the table and said "How does THAT look?". It looked like someone had grabbed some broccoli off the produce stand at the Food Lion and put it on a plate with some celery sticks and a bowl of half melted cheese. The dip tasted good. The ends of the broccoli were black. I had to cut them off myself. It made me wonder if the broccoli had been washed or looked at all before they brought it out. My husband had the Arizona burger and he really liked it. My son had the kids cheeseburger and it was good too. I had the Tandoori chicken and was disappointed. For $13 I recieved three chicken nugget sized pieces of chicken breast that had no sauce...it looked like it just had seasoning rubbed on it. I also had some cold rice and a piece of flat bread....for $13. I was speechless. I had a pint of the Euphoria beer. It was tasty but at almost $5 a pint, I was not that impressed. At this point my husband asked to see a manager. The manager apologized for the appetizer and took it off of the check. He agreed that the Tandoori chicken was overpriced, wtf? He also gave us a free dessert. Not worth a second visit in my opinion.
(1)Rachel S.
Amazing! I haven't been here in awhile and I was pleasantly surprised at how awesome my lunch was. I started off with the autumn sangria which was very good. It had honey in it which gave it an amazing taste. I also ordered the crab pretzel which was also very good. I love crab dip mainly because I'm from MD and the crab pretzel didn't disappoint. Lets move on to my meal. I ordered the turkey panini sandwich with the duck fat fries. ALWAYS order the Duck fat Fries! They are amaaaaazing. I cannot even tell you how awesome these fries are. They are better than Boardwalk Fries and if you know me you would know that I absolutely love boardwalk fries. And the duck fat fries are better. WAY BETTER. If you like duck, which I do because my family hunts and we get duck all the time, you will absolutely love these fries. ORDER THE DUCK FAT FRIES!!!! Okay I think I made my point. Oh yea and my sandwich was pretty good too, I like the apple slices in my panini. And I just can't rave enough about these fries! Enjoy your meal of whatever with duck fat fries!
(5)Keita H.
So this was the first time that I have visited this establishment and I would definitely go back again. It was date night and after seeing Iron Man 3, we decided to try something new. While we waited at the bar for our name to be called, the bartender offered us a free sample of some special beers they had on tap. We chose the Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter and it was awesome! After only waiting about 5 mins, we were seated. Our appetizers were calamari. They were sooo tasty. They even had some that were whole octopuses(without the head) and I loved it! For our entrees, I had the seafood cannelloi and my date had the tandoori chicken. Both entrees we were deeply satisfied with and stuffed! We will definitely be coming back.
(4)Chelsea H.
I should have read the reviews before going here. Clearly this place is great for drinking and appetizers and perhaps i'll give it another chance. The waitress was very nice and attentive. I got the crab cake sandwich, which was good but the bread was too thick and the mayo was not noticeable. The duck fries were not as hot and crispy as I would like.No one attempted to eat them. My boyfriend got the brats but did not enjoy the mustard or the plate set up at all. My mother got the buffalo panini and enjoyed it
(3)Jessica S.
The beer is great. The location, um, so-so. Not the best place to kick back and savor some beers, with the chaos outside in the mall. Food is standard classed-up pub fare. While the quality of what we got seemed par for the course, it was not exceptional. Our dessert sounded way better on paper than appeared (and tasted) in person.
(3)Greg S.
Our server knew nothing about their beers. I would think that would be basic training in a brew house??? Food was ok, but nothing special. Prices were steep for what it was.
(3)Bryan F.
This was our second stop on our night out and we went to the bar just for drinks as we had already eaten unfortunately at another restaurant. This was our first ever trip to DuClaw so neither of us knew any of their beers. The bartender was very nice and helpful in describing the different beers on tap. My wife and I both asked for a sample of the Misfit Red which we both enjoyed and ordered a glass each. The bar staff was very attentive and upbeat. I can't comment on the quality of food but from the look of it from those around us it looked very good. The price was very reasonable for our beers. We will be back for sure for food and drinks.
(4)Christine S.
I went to DuClaw Saturday mainly because I am a connoisseur of micro brews. I also wanted to try some seafood other than crab. I wanted to try the beer sampler but my boyfriend talked me out of it. We will definitely be back to try it, since he changed his mind after seeing it being served to a table across from ours. We started out with coconut scallops in a very spicy mango salsa. The salsa, and breading were great while the scallops were kind of rubbery. We also got the mussels, which I'd never tried before and I LOVED them. We both got the fish and chips, and while the fish was great, the fries left something to be desired. As far as drinks, I went with the Sawtooth Belgian White Ale...delish, and my boyfriend had the Blonde Ale.
(3)Wally F.
Great food $5.00 bacon wrapped gourmet burger, it was on special you won't beat it not even at Bobby Flays Burger Palace. Yummmm. Beer samples great. And food spot on. Great server as well. They OVER CHARGED for Sampler though so watch out for that...
(4)Bill R.
Whether you are looking for a great bar to hang out at, or you are looking for a good place to take the family for dinner, then look no further! DuClaw is not your average burger joint and has very reasonable prices. The staff is always friendly and helpful, the food is always good. Everytime I go I have a different beer and I am always impressed. I have yet to find anything at this place that I do not like!
(5)Mark G.
Tasty food, huge portions, good beer! AAA+ ebayer!
(4)Stephanie M.
Great place for dinner or drinks. Reasonably priced, good food and atmosphere. Bar is separate from dining area that cuts down on noise.
(4)Jerul P.
Grabbed a quick bite with some girlfriends before catching movie. We ordered the beer sampler and shared. It was a good variety. We liked some more than others. We each ordered an appetizer and just shared it since they didn't have an appetizer sampler. The nachos were good, potstickers were good and the calamari was excellent. I would like to come back and actually order an entree. BTW, we were seated immediately, but felt as though our waiter was just waiting for us to leave right after we finished our food. Are we not allowed to sit and talk a little afterward?
(3)Eddie P.
Great beer service was ok I wish the food was better.
(4)Chris M.
We visited Duclaw for a friend's birthday and I thought it was good. I definitely enjoyed the beers that I tried. Their beer sampler seemed to be a very good value - you get like 10 decent sized samples for $9. It's a good way to try all of the beers and seems to be a lot of beer for the money (I would estimate that the samples summed to like 3 full-size beers). The food was borderline. I started with a salad and it was very bad - wilted lettuce and over-dressed. My wife and I split a couple of appetizers and they were good. We got the wings with sweet and sour sauce, which were very meaty. The sauce was very good. We also got the buffalo chicken dip; also good. I tried the ribs and they were ok. My main complaint about the food was that it was overly seasoned with black pepper. Black pepper is supposed to enhance flavors subtly, but it was overpowering the way they used it here. If they would back off a little on the pepper, everything would taste much better. Overall, we had a good time with all of our friends and enjoyed our night. I would probably come back for beer and appetizers.
(3)Kevin L.
I've gotta admit... DuClaw really exceeded my (admittedly low) expectations. Especially after our ten-minute ordeal trying to find a parking spot at the bizarrely packed Arundel Mills Mall. For a local chain brewery restaurant, and especially for one in a giant suburban mega-mall, they do things right. For starters, kudos to the staff for being extremely accommodating to our group of four... that became six... that became seven. Considering how busy the restaurant was, they could have readily said, "Screw you and the horse you rode in on," but they instead relocated us to a large booth that would fit us all. Yay! And the food is much better than one might expect, considering the genre and location of the restaurant. My Louisiana burger offered a great combination of spicy sauce with creamy bleu cheese. Onion rings were enormous and spot on. Admittedly, the medium patty I requested erred a bit on the side of well, but that's not an epic failure. If not for the recommendation of Balmer-based friends, I'd never have chosen to come here. Its proximity to BWI made for an extremely convenient pit-stop and fueling station.
(4)Kevin B.
The drinks are good to great depending on the bartender. The food is normally good but they have changed the menu so watch out. Somethings have been added for the better & others have gone down hill.
(4)Jordan K.
My first and only experience so far is during lunch hours. Service was fast and prompt. I had one of their bacon cheeseburgers and ordered it medium. It came out at the right temp and boy was it delicious!
(4)Helen W.
A few of us came here after shopping at the mall. There's a huge menu and variety of food. But after getting it, it was just ok. The drinks were pretty good. The service was good also.
(3)Joe K.
Yeah, we checked in via the iPhone app, went to the front desk, was told the dining room was closed, but full menu was waiting for us at the bar. We go in, score a table that was empty, but not bussed yet and waited patiently. We each took turns hitting the head to wash our hands. Each time telling the other what to order. Finally, after nobody greeted us in about 10 minutes, I bussed the table thinking it might ignite a spark...in someone. No go. So we move to the bar and are given late night menus. My friend says, "but the guy out there said it was full menu." "No bro. That's done for the night." "But..." "You can go to Friday's man. They have a better selection." OK! done deal. We've officially been told to eat somewhere else! All righty then! LOL. DON'T think I'll be coming back here anytime soon, and I don't recommend anyone else going unless tap beer is the ONLY thing your after!
(1)Sherrie M.
This place was very good. The food was delicious. We were mostly there to drink, but I tried the Pho. It was good, not like regular Pho though. So you are warned. We also go the crab pretzel, and the wings. They were both equally good. My husband an I both got our own flights. The waitress was helpful, and the beer was great. However, we were a little annoyed because we did not realize in order to get happy hours prices we had to eat in the bar section. That annoyed me, A because it was full so we couldn't get in, B because it was really loud in there, and C I wanted to have a date with my husband and not everyone else. Other than that it was a great place
(4)Christie P.
We walked up the hill from our hotel to have dinner at the Mall, and we were pleasantly suprised to find this place. My husband tried their microbrew beer smapler and liked several of them. I had two of their signature cocktails, both of which involved fresh strawberries, which were really good. Food was OK. Calamari appetizer was a little too salty, as was the cream of crab soup. I had rockfish, and my husband had fish & chips, both of which were good. Service was a little slow, but the place was packed on a Friday night.
(3)Ashley P.
Giving this place a 4 because of the beer. That's why we went after all, right? Huge selection of sampler beers. The food would have only gotten 3 stars. The "pretzel sticks" were not pretzels at all. Other downsides were that it was inside a mall and since we sat outside, we got to watch everyone from the parking lot walk in and out. Kinda lame, but whatever.
(4)Jenn K.
I got my chance and went back. Happy to report food was excellent- sad to report worst, slowest service EVER!
(4)Mary A.
Ate here last night. Food was good, beer was good, and came out pretty fast for this location in a mall. This mall is always busy on the weekends so most places you will wait in a line unless you are willing to spend some time and money. Chevy's is right next door and always crowded so has slower service sometimes. Service from our waitress was good too. She didn't harass us with too much customer service but checked on us at least twice to make sure we were happy. Entrance host was okay, but too many waiters talking to the host so don't wait for them to look at you, just walk up and get their attention. Also this place was not freezing cold but comfortable temperature to dine! I ordered the Cuban sandwich. Not as good as in Florida or a place I used to go to in St Louis, but still good. I will eat there again.
(4)Clarence J.
A decent microbrewery with some unique brews. The six or so standard beers really did strike me as "standard," but they were drinkable (if a bit too bitter for me). The specialty beers were very good though, and from talking to a few regulars it sounded like the specialty beers are always standouts. The food was flavorful, but I didn't have anything that jumped out at me as particularly special. The staff is friendly, as are the seemingly numerous regulars, and the décor is comfortable although modern. (Dark, somewhat minimalist.) The only real concern I had was the smell - the place was a bit rank, particularly the bar (which is in a separate room from the restaurant); I don't know if this just happened to be the case on the day I visited or if it's normal.
(3)Christine C.
This place is great for having a beer after work, or sitting outside and enjoying the weather and people watching as the clients of the mall come and go. But the food sound wonderful on the menu, and then it comes to the table. The ingredients did not seem fresh or appetizing. My salad was floppy and mostly grass like lettuce instead of the type I would want to eat. My tomatoes were soggy and gritty... gross. My hubby at wings and he gave me the "eh" look and said he's had better. So go for the beer, the atmosphere, the bar, the outside patio, but it's in the mall and well.. could account for some of the food and service.
(2)Bradley G.
How often can you find great food and more importantly great beer in a mall?!! Du Claw Brewing is a haven in the Arundel Mills Mall and is my favorite place to go when the wife and kids are shopping or seeing a movie.
(4)Andrew K.
There was a 30 minute wait on a Thursday night here and I don't understand why. The menu is your typical list of salads, burgers and a couple entrees. The Thai mussels with curry sauce was really good for the appetizer. I also got the boursin burger which had this creamy cheese on top that was pretty good. I also tried the tuna with mango sauce and that was just ok. The service was ok and I'm not a big fan of beers but I hear they are pretty good.
(3)Jacqueline K.
Don't have to many choices. Waitress so lousy.
(1)Chris M.
Good selection of their own microbrews. Crabcake sandwich is awesome.
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