Put this in the top tier of places to go for a soft crab sandwich. A whale as they used to say, perfectly done, on the right kind of bread, LTM, and Bingo! It is all you need. Homey place, reasonable price, I'm hooked and laddered.
(5)
Kimberley R.
Great atmosphere with a fun firehouse theme. Lots of TVs around to watch the game of your choice. Food is delicious and reasonably priced. I've never been for an actual 'meal' but they offer a decent selection of bar food which is great if you get the drunk munchies while you're there. And my favorite part... karaoke on Sunday nights! Join me if you dare.
(5)
Kim B.
First time here for a fundraiser. Had a blast. Thought the place would be bigger and Disappointed with the lack of waitresses. Food looked good. Didn't have a chance to eat. Will revisit on a non event night
(3)
Heather R.
I've had better lets just say that! They seriously need to watch ppl at the bar n have a bouncer or something because some ppl r ridiculous! Some gay screaming at the top of his lungs n throwing n kicking his chair wtf get a bouncer n tell him to leave. Also food was so damn slow took us 2 1/2 hours to get our food. Are waitress was new but also slow because she didn't know where things were. But my food coulda been a hell of a lot better. I'm going to bill batmens next time sorry firehouse.
(2)
Kim T.
The food is good and I think the prices are decent. Appetizers are definitely created to be shared! Big portions all around. The atmosphere is nice and I loved that I could sit and watch the game while having dinner. Although the wait staff are very nice....they are slow as hell. Rarely came back to the table. I had to get up and get my own napkins from their storage area. I'd say overall its a 3.5 but I gave it a 4, because all of our visits together have been decent.
(4)
Bill M.
This place comes up in Yelp!'s search results for "Ribs". There are no ribs here. None.
(1)
Pam D.
Hubby and I are there on a recent Tuesday night. Our server was a pleasant young woman who joked around with us. I wasn't fond of the fact she called each of us "honey" multiple times but perhaps that is overly picky on my part. We waited a painfully long time for our food. Finally our server came and told us that the kitchen had completely burned my pizza and they had to start all over. So we continued to wait and wait. Finally, my pizza (1/2 price that night) and hubby's chicken wings emerged from the kitchen. Both dishes were nice and hot. Hubby enjoyed his wings and my cheese pizza was fine. Portions were generous and the prices seemed reasonable. There were two servers that night trying to cover all of the tables. More servers were definitely needed. And again, if you go, be prepared to wait a LONG time for the kitchen to send out your food. And your wait will be on a steel banquet chair with little cushioning. In fact, just to be safe, take a blanket and a pillow as you'll probably nap while waiting. Overall, food was decent but the wait is way too long and more servers are needed.
(3)
Michele W.
This place has really good pub grub. The standout was the home made chili. Of course you would expect that from a fireman themed place! It had the perfect ratio of sauce, beans, meat, and spice. They top the chili with shredded cheese and fresh chopped red onions which is a nice touch. The Jamaican Jerk wings had a different twist than I am used to but I liked it. Mildly spiced with some honey and finger licking good. The cheese steak was very good however, it could be improved with a better roll. Ribs fall off the bone, have a slight smokiness and a thick rich tangy and sweet BBQ sauce. I would prefer a lighter sauce. It was coated a bit heavy. The steamed shrimp were large and juicy and cooked perfectly. However, I prefer more bite to the cocktail sauce..a bit more horseradish please. Sides are good too. The macaroni salad was fresh and balanced. Fries could be better if they were crispier. They also have a decent beer selection, pool tables, multiple tv's, etc
(4)
Peggy S.
Steamed shrimp came to table cold. There were only 2-3 table of people and the waitress seemed busy else where. Unclean place and needs a face lift/overhaul!!!I will NEVER go back.
(1)
John G.
Stopped in on a slow Friday night and the service at the bar was less then stellar to say the least. When we finally had a chance to order a beer, the barmaid had an attitude. SO, besides semi-cold beer, we ordered the crab soup, which was a poor excuse for even vegetable soup. It reminded me of the 3 Stooges episode where they were serving chicken soup and they poured hot water through the chicken to pass it off as chicken soup. Needless to say, there are better establishments in the area.
(1)
Michael M.
Now if you are looking for some fancy drink special beyond pitchers of beer or out trolling for local celebutantes....GO ELSEWHERE!!!!! This is a Parkville/Carney dive bar and the is more like Cheers then it is a truck stop bar. Decent bar grub and friendly people...what more can you want from a local haunt???!!!!!
(3)
Grant C.
My wife and I love the Firehouse Tavern. Our favorites: - Their delicious, large-sized, juicy wings with BBQ or buffalo sauce. - The clam basket with hand-cut fries. We have brought our family members here when they visit from out of town, because of the nice casual feel. There is generally a wait while your food is being cooked by real people, so expect to stay awhile. They also accept carry-out orders, and have an attached liquor store, which is convenient. We will definitely be back again and again.
(5)
Mike C.
Where the food may be good, be careful when paying with a credit card and READ your DETAILED bill when it arrives at your table. My wife and I were there recently and when the check arrived at the end of our meal, it came in two copies. The detail one,(prints out exactly what you had ordered and all fees) and the short version with just the amount, a place for a tip and your signature. Look at the detailed receipt!. They automatically include an 18% tip and $2 for using a credit card. THAT total is what you see on the short version. So they have built in 18% and then have a spot for you to add an additional 18% on top of that. 36% tip????
(1)
Therese N.
Good service. Food was just okay. Salad lettuce was room temp and brown on the edges. Tables next to restrooms are not the place to sit either. Oh, and they charge you $.75 if you use a credit card to pay your bill! WTH
(2)
Ken C.
Great food, nice atmosphere. Ive been here a few times. Every time the food was great. The most interesting meal I had was the soft crab sandwich. It came out with the crab paddles still attached. Tt tasted great though.
(5)
Melissa B.
Ok so my husband and I have been going to firehouse for a while now , he is a parkville local so he has more experience then I do. Ok so I have received a resturant.com gift certificate and went in the other day to use it . I fully read and understood the special instructions/ restrictions. It states a minimum purchase of 35. Ok so we did we ordered calamari as an app then I ordered the chesapeake burger he ordered the t bone ( which didn't come with the roll he later said something and then received it after the meal) we both had soda. OK so I am also aware that you can not use this towards alcohol ( which we didn't) When we received the check the waitress came over She told us we couldn't use the calamari towards the total ( I then showed her on the list of specials on the paper you all print out that it states you welcome coupons on these ***** items as well as soup and salads.... she left came back and said I was right) I wanted to be nice considering she was new I know how it is but then she told us that our total wasn't enough because we wouldn't be able to use soft drinks towards the total ! IT SAYS NOTHING ABOUT THAT IN THE INSTUCTIONS! I said fine because I was sick of all the hassles I had to endure at this point so I asked what desserts you had since none where listed. She told me what they had so I picked the mile high cake not knowing it was 10.00 ! for cake that was thin but tall but not 10.00 worth of cake! I could have bought a cake for that. I asked her about the price because all I wanted was something to replace the price of the drinks we "couldn't use" and she gave me a flip remark asking if I seen how big it was and that she didn't make the prices". The cake was dry and tasted like the inside of the refrigerator. All in all I am not happy and this was by far the WORST ever . We will never go back !
(1)
Renee B.
Had the pleasure of having brunch here on Christmas Eve. After doing a bit of last minute shopping it was time to fill the bellies. I was a little shocked that there were more people inside than I expected. We were seated at the bar. However it did take longer than it should have been to be seated. Even when the bar maid did come to bring us the menu she was still chatting with another co-worker instead of tending to her customer. This was starting to decrease her tip already. Do we started with drinks and then placed an order for two entrees. Not bad on the turn around time in receiving the food. Chicken Chesapeake was some kind of delicious. This place has great prices if you are on a budget. You get nice sized portions and the food is great. Drinks were ok. Not to over powering. I am willing to return just hope next time the bar maid is more attentive.
(3)
Kernis T.
Had a great time hanging out here with a couple of my friends. Seemed like a nice atmosphere with nice people and there food is great. I had the mozzarella sticks and popcorn shrimps they were great. I will continue to go here.
(4)
Jessica M.
I never had their food before, but this place deserves 5 stars for being the ONLY bar/liquor store open 7 DAYS A WEEK AND STAY ING OPEN UNTIL 2 AM IN THE PARKVILLE AREA!! Very convenient on holidays and weekends! Decent alcohol selection too!!
(5)
Kristin H.
wonderful food people and service, i come here at least once a week! i love this place, free pool! bring your friends!
(5)
Heather K.
I ate here for the first time while visiting family in MD, and it just so happened that the Ravens were playing that afternoon. This means free buffet at half time at the Firehouse! Although the food looked great (wings, burgers with all the toppings, and more), I just couldn't turn down the fried oyster sandwich. The menu is mainly sandwiches, but they have hot and cold selections, and soft-shelled crab when in season. You have a selection of breads, toppings, and a HUGE list of sides to choose from. The green beans were pork-errific! and came to the table piping hot, which, unfortunately, is unusual for most restaurants. They also had both cream of crab and Maryland crab soup, and both were awesome. And they have Yuengling on tap.
(4)
Jay S.
As far as the nightlife goes, this place is a blue collar dive where Bud and Miller are always available. If you don't fit the criteria you may feel a little out of place but if you're willing to brave it, the beer is cheaply priced.
(2)
Jessica L.
My Hubby and I have based this place a million times and I have a friend who just bought a house right down the street form it! So When we went to go out to eat tonight we thought we would give this place a go! I am glad we did. It is your typical tavern with a bar, tables, pool, darts, etc. I guess on the weekends they also have live entertainment and/or a DJ. Tuesday is Burger A La Carte night for $3.50 (burger bun, mayo, lettuce and tomato) and then each topping (Cheese, bacon, etc.) is $.50 each. So we both got that with cheese and bacon ($4.50- not bad) and then we split a large side order of fresh cut fries. Yummy- just like the boardwalk fresh cut fries. I tried the Italian Wedding soup which was good and the Hubby also tried the Buffalo Chicken Tenders- which he said were really good! The service was great! THe deco was perfect for a Firehouse feel- the bathroom had these pictures of a Dalmatian going pee- the men's room he was lifting his leg and the women's she was squatting- it was funny! I noticed Monday is wing night and they have some other great specials on different nights. I did notice the menu online was a bit dated in price but isn't that much off (from $.25 to $1.00)
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Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Divey Noise Level : Very Loud Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Bunky M.
Put this in the top tier of places to go for a soft crab sandwich. A whale as they used to say, perfectly done, on the right kind of bread, LTM, and Bingo! It is all you need. Homey place, reasonable price, I'm hooked and laddered.
(5)Kimberley R.
Great atmosphere with a fun firehouse theme. Lots of TVs around to watch the game of your choice. Food is delicious and reasonably priced. I've never been for an actual 'meal' but they offer a decent selection of bar food which is great if you get the drunk munchies while you're there. And my favorite part... karaoke on Sunday nights! Join me if you dare.
(5)Kim B.
First time here for a fundraiser. Had a blast. Thought the place would be bigger and Disappointed with the lack of waitresses. Food looked good. Didn't have a chance to eat. Will revisit on a non event night
(3)Heather R.
I've had better lets just say that! They seriously need to watch ppl at the bar n have a bouncer or something because some ppl r ridiculous! Some gay screaming at the top of his lungs n throwing n kicking his chair wtf get a bouncer n tell him to leave. Also food was so damn slow took us 2 1/2 hours to get our food. Are waitress was new but also slow because she didn't know where things were. But my food coulda been a hell of a lot better. I'm going to bill batmens next time sorry firehouse.
(2)Kim T.
The food is good and I think the prices are decent. Appetizers are definitely created to be shared! Big portions all around. The atmosphere is nice and I loved that I could sit and watch the game while having dinner. Although the wait staff are very nice....they are slow as hell. Rarely came back to the table. I had to get up and get my own napkins from their storage area. I'd say overall its a 3.5 but I gave it a 4, because all of our visits together have been decent.
(4)Bill M.
This place comes up in Yelp!'s search results for "Ribs". There are no ribs here. None.
(1)Pam D.
Hubby and I are there on a recent Tuesday night. Our server was a pleasant young woman who joked around with us. I wasn't fond of the fact she called each of us "honey" multiple times but perhaps that is overly picky on my part. We waited a painfully long time for our food. Finally our server came and told us that the kitchen had completely burned my pizza and they had to start all over. So we continued to wait and wait. Finally, my pizza (1/2 price that night) and hubby's chicken wings emerged from the kitchen. Both dishes were nice and hot. Hubby enjoyed his wings and my cheese pizza was fine. Portions were generous and the prices seemed reasonable. There were two servers that night trying to cover all of the tables. More servers were definitely needed. And again, if you go, be prepared to wait a LONG time for the kitchen to send out your food. And your wait will be on a steel banquet chair with little cushioning. In fact, just to be safe, take a blanket and a pillow as you'll probably nap while waiting. Overall, food was decent but the wait is way too long and more servers are needed.
(3)Michele W.
This place has really good pub grub. The standout was the home made chili. Of course you would expect that from a fireman themed place! It had the perfect ratio of sauce, beans, meat, and spice. They top the chili with shredded cheese and fresh chopped red onions which is a nice touch. The Jamaican Jerk wings had a different twist than I am used to but I liked it. Mildly spiced with some honey and finger licking good. The cheese steak was very good however, it could be improved with a better roll. Ribs fall off the bone, have a slight smokiness and a thick rich tangy and sweet BBQ sauce. I would prefer a lighter sauce. It was coated a bit heavy. The steamed shrimp were large and juicy and cooked perfectly. However, I prefer more bite to the cocktail sauce..a bit more horseradish please. Sides are good too. The macaroni salad was fresh and balanced. Fries could be better if they were crispier. They also have a decent beer selection, pool tables, multiple tv's, etc
(4)Peggy S.
Steamed shrimp came to table cold. There were only 2-3 table of people and the waitress seemed busy else where. Unclean place and needs a face lift/overhaul!!!I will NEVER go back.
(1)John G.
Stopped in on a slow Friday night and the service at the bar was less then stellar to say the least. When we finally had a chance to order a beer, the barmaid had an attitude. SO, besides semi-cold beer, we ordered the crab soup, which was a poor excuse for even vegetable soup. It reminded me of the 3 Stooges episode where they were serving chicken soup and they poured hot water through the chicken to pass it off as chicken soup. Needless to say, there are better establishments in the area.
(1)Michael M.
Now if you are looking for some fancy drink special beyond pitchers of beer or out trolling for local celebutantes....GO ELSEWHERE!!!!! This is a Parkville/Carney dive bar and the is more like Cheers then it is a truck stop bar. Decent bar grub and friendly people...what more can you want from a local haunt???!!!!!
(3)Grant C.
My wife and I love the Firehouse Tavern. Our favorites: - Their delicious, large-sized, juicy wings with BBQ or buffalo sauce. - The clam basket with hand-cut fries. We have brought our family members here when they visit from out of town, because of the nice casual feel. There is generally a wait while your food is being cooked by real people, so expect to stay awhile. They also accept carry-out orders, and have an attached liquor store, which is convenient. We will definitely be back again and again.
(5)Mike C.
Where the food may be good, be careful when paying with a credit card and READ your DETAILED bill when it arrives at your table. My wife and I were there recently and when the check arrived at the end of our meal, it came in two copies. The detail one,(prints out exactly what you had ordered and all fees) and the short version with just the amount, a place for a tip and your signature. Look at the detailed receipt!. They automatically include an 18% tip and $2 for using a credit card. THAT total is what you see on the short version. So they have built in 18% and then have a spot for you to add an additional 18% on top of that. 36% tip????
(1)Therese N.
Good service. Food was just okay. Salad lettuce was room temp and brown on the edges. Tables next to restrooms are not the place to sit either. Oh, and they charge you $.75 if you use a credit card to pay your bill! WTH
(2)Ken C.
Great food, nice atmosphere. Ive been here a few times. Every time the food was great. The most interesting meal I had was the soft crab sandwich. It came out with the crab paddles still attached. Tt tasted great though.
(5)Melissa B.
Ok so my husband and I have been going to firehouse for a while now , he is a parkville local so he has more experience then I do. Ok so I have received a resturant.com gift certificate and went in the other day to use it . I fully read and understood the special instructions/ restrictions. It states a minimum purchase of 35. Ok so we did we ordered calamari as an app then I ordered the chesapeake burger he ordered the t bone ( which didn't come with the roll he later said something and then received it after the meal) we both had soda. OK so I am also aware that you can not use this towards alcohol ( which we didn't) When we received the check the waitress came over She told us we couldn't use the calamari towards the total ( I then showed her on the list of specials on the paper you all print out that it states you welcome coupons on these ***** items as well as soup and salads.... she left came back and said I was right) I wanted to be nice considering she was new I know how it is but then she told us that our total wasn't enough because we wouldn't be able to use soft drinks towards the total ! IT SAYS NOTHING ABOUT THAT IN THE INSTUCTIONS! I said fine because I was sick of all the hassles I had to endure at this point so I asked what desserts you had since none where listed. She told me what they had so I picked the mile high cake not knowing it was 10.00 ! for cake that was thin but tall but not 10.00 worth of cake! I could have bought a cake for that. I asked her about the price because all I wanted was something to replace the price of the drinks we "couldn't use" and she gave me a flip remark asking if I seen how big it was and that she didn't make the prices". The cake was dry and tasted like the inside of the refrigerator. All in all I am not happy and this was by far the WORST ever . We will never go back !
(1)Renee B.
Had the pleasure of having brunch here on Christmas Eve. After doing a bit of last minute shopping it was time to fill the bellies. I was a little shocked that there were more people inside than I expected. We were seated at the bar. However it did take longer than it should have been to be seated. Even when the bar maid did come to bring us the menu she was still chatting with another co-worker instead of tending to her customer. This was starting to decrease her tip already. Do we started with drinks and then placed an order for two entrees. Not bad on the turn around time in receiving the food. Chicken Chesapeake was some kind of delicious. This place has great prices if you are on a budget. You get nice sized portions and the food is great. Drinks were ok. Not to over powering. I am willing to return just hope next time the bar maid is more attentive.
(3)Kernis T.
Had a great time hanging out here with a couple of my friends. Seemed like a nice atmosphere with nice people and there food is great. I had the mozzarella sticks and popcorn shrimps they were great. I will continue to go here.
(4)Jessica M.
I never had their food before, but this place deserves 5 stars for being the ONLY bar/liquor store open 7 DAYS A WEEK AND STAY ING OPEN UNTIL 2 AM IN THE PARKVILLE AREA!! Very convenient on holidays and weekends! Decent alcohol selection too!!
(5)Kristin H.
wonderful food people and service, i come here at least once a week! i love this place, free pool! bring your friends!
(5)Heather K.
I ate here for the first time while visiting family in MD, and it just so happened that the Ravens were playing that afternoon. This means free buffet at half time at the Firehouse! Although the food looked great (wings, burgers with all the toppings, and more), I just couldn't turn down the fried oyster sandwich. The menu is mainly sandwiches, but they have hot and cold selections, and soft-shelled crab when in season. You have a selection of breads, toppings, and a HUGE list of sides to choose from. The green beans were pork-errific! and came to the table piping hot, which, unfortunately, is unusual for most restaurants. They also had both cream of crab and Maryland crab soup, and both were awesome. And they have Yuengling on tap.
(4)Jay S.
As far as the nightlife goes, this place is a blue collar dive where Bud and Miller are always available. If you don't fit the criteria you may feel a little out of place but if you're willing to brave it, the beer is cheaply priced.
(2)Jessica L.
My Hubby and I have based this place a million times and I have a friend who just bought a house right down the street form it! So When we went to go out to eat tonight we thought we would give this place a go! I am glad we did. It is your typical tavern with a bar, tables, pool, darts, etc. I guess on the weekends they also have live entertainment and/or a DJ. Tuesday is Burger A La Carte night for $3.50 (burger bun, mayo, lettuce and tomato) and then each topping (Cheese, bacon, etc.) is $.50 each. So we both got that with cheese and bacon ($4.50- not bad) and then we split a large side order of fresh cut fries. Yummy- just like the boardwalk fresh cut fries. I tried the Italian Wedding soup which was good and the Hubby also tried the Buffalo Chicken Tenders- which he said were really good! The service was great! THe deco was perfect for a Firehouse feel- the bathroom had these pictures of a Dalmatian going pee- the men's room he was lifting his leg and the women's she was squatting- it was funny! I noticed Monday is wing night and they have some other great specials on different nights. I did notice the menu online was a bit dated in price but isn't that much off (from $.25 to $1.00)
(4)