Exceptional experience! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was inviting. The staff was knowledgeable and attentive, offering great recommendations. Every dish was a culinary delight, bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The drinks menu was extensive, with creative cocktails and an impressive selection of beers. Can't wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Calamari, Old Bay Malt & Vinegar Fries, Fish and Chips
Alex
Service is excellent and the food is good too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Bill Davis
Great place for lunch. Really enjoy the blackened shrimp.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nikhil Kumar
One of the better bar experiences in Ellicott City, and the best restaurant in Turf Valley. Great cocktails, awesome beer selection, and pretty good (but lately, a bit salty and one-note) happy hour bites. The bartenders are all friendly and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Daniel Allen
The fish and chips were unbelievably good. I would highly suggest requesting a side of the garlic aioli and the chipotle aioli to dip. The vinegar and old bay Yucca fries had been cooked perfectly. 10/10 including service. Our server went above and beyond. We had such a great night. We will come back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabriel Senoj
My Family and I have had some of the best meals for the money spent.Good food done well. The ingredients are great and treated well. Resulting in a great meal and cocktails that never disappoint.The staff is attentive not just your server the host, and the manager all were attentive to our experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion, Crispy Calamari, Old Bay Malt & Vinegar Fries, Squid Ink Seafood Linguini, Fish and Chips
Victoria Cluff
Wheelchair accessibility: Parking at the front of building.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fifty-Fifty Burger, Soup
Colette Russell
Not busy, quick seating, good parking. Good house sangria! Food was delicious! Cauliflower was a hit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Alexa Rothstein
What an amazing birthday dinner! My husband and I went here tonight and we were both very impressed with the quality and taste of the food as well as the phenomenal service. Our server Drew was so very kind and professional. He even helped us order since we are indecisive and he did not steer us wrong! The sweet potato gnocchi and the flourless chocolate cake were both a 10/10. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill Wilt
We loved the atmosphere and vibe here, we had the blackened chicken pasta and short ribs, deviled eggs and Caesar salad. All were really tasty.
Drinks and food were very good from appetizers to desserts. Did not feel rushed through our meal by staff. Reservations are suggested.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Squid Ink Seafood Linguini, Fish and Chips
Mike
I went to Mad Chef on Saturday, 02/17/2024. It was early afternoon, and they were serving from the lunch menu. I ordered the Tuna Taquitos as an appetizer and the Fish & Chips for my entree. Those two dishes complimented each other nicely. The tuna was fresh and not over-cooked, nor was it dried out. The taco shell was fresh and crispy - still warm! The veggies & slaw were also very fresh and very tasty. The appropriate amount for an appetizer. The fish & chips were also fresh and perfectly done - not over-cooked. The breading on the fish was perfectly seasoned; too often dishes like this come out seasoned in the "more is better" style. Not these. This was just right - I could taste the subtle nuance of the herbs and spices, but they harmonized with the fish and did not overpower it. Same with the fries - salted & spiced just right, and not too much. I also tried the yucca frites, as I had never had yucca before. They were delicious! A good alternative to regular fries. I NEVER order dessert at restaurants, but I did on this day - everything thus far had been delicious, so I took a chance and ordered the bread pudding. It too was delicious! Delicate and not too sweet, with a wonderful texture and subtle flavor. I had an espresso with the bread pudding and it was the perfect dessert. The wait staff (Emily) was amazing as well! She knew the menu and could describe in detail all the dishes we asked about, and asked defining questions of us when we asked for specific recommendations from her. She was attentive during the meal, re-filling water glasses, asking if we needed anything, but Emily didnt haunt us, either. The service was perfect! I wholeheartedly recommend The Mad Chef, and can strongly recommend the dishes I described above. I look forward to my next trip to The Mad Chef! Parking spots are plentiful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Taquitos, Old Bay & Malt Vinegar Fries, Fish and Chips
David Sprick
First time trying this place and we loved it! The cocktails (Refashion pictured) were great and the food was delicious. It was crowded on the Saturday evening we were there, but we never felt rushed or squeezed in. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren-Ashley Minor
Dussssssstin (our waiter ) was the best part of our Happy Hour experience. He was attentive/ personable/ and had us laughing the entire time . The ambiance was nice / food was sub par . The service was the best part. Thanks for the experience Dustin!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Keith Sill (keithdroid)
Stopped in with family for an early dinner last month. First time, but one of my brothers has frequented before. Food was fantastic. There were 9 of us and we ordered the beef sliders, beets caprese, chicken caprese, shrimp tacos, blackened mahi sandwich and the key lime pie for dessert. That was just for 3 of us and everything was awesome! We will go back next time we are over that way. Emily M was an excellent waitress. Thank you to her and the Mad Chef team for providing such a nice meal on a tough day for us.
Exceptional experience! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was inviting. The staff was knowledgeable and attentive, offering great recommendations. Every dish was a culinary delight, bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The drinks menu was extensive, with creative cocktails and an impressive selection of beers. Can't wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Calamari, Old Bay Malt & Vinegar Fries, Fish and Chips
Service is excellent and the food is good too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great place for lunch. Really enjoy the blackened shrimp.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the better bar experiences in Ellicott City, and the best restaurant in Turf Valley. Great cocktails, awesome beer selection, and pretty good (but lately, a bit salty and one-note) happy hour bites. The bartenders are all friendly and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
The fish and chips were unbelievably good. I would highly suggest requesting a side of the garlic aioli and the chipotle aioli to dip. The vinegar and old bay Yucca fries had been cooked perfectly. 10/10 including service. Our server went above and beyond. We had such a great night. We will come back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My Family and I have had some of the best meals for the money spent.Good food done well. The ingredients are great and treated well. Resulting in a great meal and cocktails that never disappoint.The staff is attentive not just your server the host, and the manager all were attentive to our experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion, Crispy Calamari, Old Bay Malt & Vinegar Fries, Squid Ink Seafood Linguini, Fish and Chips
Wheelchair accessibility: Parking at the front of building.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fifty-Fifty Burger, Soup
Not busy, quick seating, good parking. Good house sangria! Food was delicious! Cauliflower was a hit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
What an amazing birthday dinner! My husband and I went here tonight and we were both very impressed with the quality and taste of the food as well as the phenomenal service. Our server Drew was so very kind and professional. He even helped us order since we are indecisive and he did not steer us wrong! The sweet potato gnocchi and the flourless chocolate cake were both a 10/10. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We loved the atmosphere and vibe here, we had the blackened chicken pasta and short ribs, deviled eggs and Caesar salad. All were really tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Drinks and food were very good from appetizers to desserts. Did not feel rushed through our meal by staff. Reservations are suggested.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Squid Ink Seafood Linguini, Fish and Chips
I went to Mad Chef on Saturday, 02/17/2024. It was early afternoon, and they were serving from the lunch menu. I ordered the Tuna Taquitos as an appetizer and the Fish & Chips for my entree. Those two dishes complimented each other nicely. The tuna was fresh and not over-cooked, nor was it dried out. The taco shell was fresh and crispy - still warm! The veggies & slaw were also very fresh and very tasty. The appropriate amount for an appetizer. The fish & chips were also fresh and perfectly done - not over-cooked. The breading on the fish was perfectly seasoned; too often dishes like this come out seasoned in the "more is better" style. Not these. This was just right - I could taste the subtle nuance of the herbs and spices, but they harmonized with the fish and did not overpower it. Same with the fries - salted & spiced just right, and not too much. I also tried the yucca frites, as I had never had yucca before. They were delicious! A good alternative to regular fries. I NEVER order dessert at restaurants, but I did on this day - everything thus far had been delicious, so I took a chance and ordered the bread pudding. It too was delicious! Delicate and not too sweet, with a wonderful texture and subtle flavor. I had an espresso with the bread pudding and it was the perfect dessert. The wait staff (Emily) was amazing as well! She knew the menu and could describe in detail all the dishes we asked about, and asked defining questions of us when we asked for specific recommendations from her. She was attentive during the meal, re-filling water glasses, asking if we needed anything, but Emily didnt haunt us, either. The service was perfect! I wholeheartedly recommend The Mad Chef, and can strongly recommend the dishes I described above. I look forward to my next trip to The Mad Chef! Parking spots are plentiful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Taquitos, Old Bay & Malt Vinegar Fries, Fish and Chips
First time trying this place and we loved it! The cocktails (Refashion pictured) were great and the food was delicious. It was crowded on the Saturday evening we were there, but we never felt rushed or squeezed in. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dussssssstin (our waiter ) was the best part of our Happy Hour experience. He was attentive/ personable/ and had us laughing the entire time . The ambiance was nice / food was sub par . The service was the best part. Thanks for the experience Dustin!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Stopped in with family for an early dinner last month. First time, but one of my brothers has frequented before. Food was fantastic. There were 9 of us and we ordered the beef sliders, beets caprese, chicken caprese, shrimp tacos, blackened mahi sandwich and the key lime pie for dessert. That was just for 3 of us and everything was awesome! We will go back next time we are over that way. Emily M was an excellent waitress. Thank you to her and the Mad Chef team for providing such a nice meal on a tough day for us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5