Reynolds Tavern

“This is my go-to when friends come from out of town-- the dining atmosphere is my favorite in all of Annapolis! The historic building has been maintained to keep an authenticity that truly feels like stepping back in time. The tea-service is an incredible experience with multiple price-points for each sweet or savory customization. Highly recommend finding an excuse to visit Reynolds-- anything from a special celebration or a casual lunch won't be disappointed. (Sometimes I still go to sleep thinking about their cream of crab soup.)”

“I made a same-day reservation for Sunday tea at Reynolds Tavern, and honestly, I couldn’t have made a better decision. The staff was incredibly accommodating to me and my friend despite the short notice, and the experience was wonderful from start to finish. The food was delicious. I liked it so much I ended up taking home a six-pack of scones. Our waitress was fantastic: super informative and patient with our million questions. The vibe is very classic, old-timey tea time, and I loved that everyone’s teacups and China were unique. It made the experience feel extra special! Since I’m more of a coffee girl, I ordered the French press coffee, and it was so good. My favorites were the chocolate chip scones and the cucumber sandwiches. I’ll definitely be going back the next time I’m in Annapolis!”

“I visited Reynolds Tavern yesterday for my first-ever high tea, and it exceeded every expectation. I chose the tea option that included two scones one plain and one cranberry orange served with house-made clotted cream and jam. The scones were outstanding: fresh, perfectly baked, and honestly the best I have ever had. The clotted cream was rich, smooth, and exactly what proper high tea should include. I genuinely do not think I will be able to enjoy just any scone after this experience. I paired everything with an oolong tea variation, which was the perfect match. It was served with what appeared to be their own homemade sugar cubes, a small detail that made the experience feel thoughtful and elevated. To start, I had a cup of the cream of crab soup. It was petite in size but big on flavor—smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced. For my main course, I ordered the crab cake sandwich with French fries. The sandwich was fantastic. The crab cake was excellent, and the fried green tomato on the bottom was an unexpected but welcome twist. The lightly buttered bread it was served on was truly chef’s kiss. While a thin slice of tomato would have been the only thing I would add, it was still incredibly satisfying as is. And they are generous with the French fries, you are definitely not left wanting more. The atmosphere deserves special mention. It is absolutely charming and perfect for a girly tea lunch. I would love to bring my mother and daughter here. Knowing that George Washington once visited adds to the magic, and you truly feel the history throughout the space. The deep, dark floors and antique-style chandeliers create a beautiful historic ambiance while still feeling warm and inviting. Overall, this was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Food, tea, atmosphere, and history all come together beautifully. I cannot wait to return.”

“We had a really wonderful dinner in the dining room followed by drinks and dessert in the pub. Our servers were great. We loved the steak frites, shrimp and scallops and salmon risotto. Cream of crab was delicious but a little cold. Old fashioned and Aperol spritz were great. The pace of service was quick for ‘fine dining’ but we weren’t rushed out. Noah Teague Booz performing live was delightful. 100% recommend coming just for the vibes - oil lamps on the tables, fire in the fireplace. Perfect date night spot on a cold winter night. I super appreciate that you cannot hear the pub in the dining room. All of the spaces were pretty bright - good for accessibility but maybe took away from the ambiance. This is not a place for children. Can’t wait to come back!”

“If I could give 0 stars, I would. We were just treated like the scum of the earth at their Mother’s Day tea because we wanted to order their overpriced soup for our kids. Manager came out to rudely inform us that we needed to pay $46 per each person seated at the table. She incorrectly stated that we were told this at time of reservation. We were never told of this asinine rule. Honestly insane. While this rule was ridiculous and we were never informed, the worst part of this story is how unbelievably rude the manager was. Completely unapologetic. Completely unwilling to discuss. As a reminder to any person in any business, the customer is always right. If I was in charge of this place, I would fire that manager on the spot. As someone who used to love Reynolds Tavern, I will never be back. **want to add that after reading other reviews, it looks like the manager is consistently rude and dismissive of customers. If you are the owner of this establishment, you may want to take the MANY reviews of this employee under consideration. This seems to be a much larger issue, and the common denominator is the absolutely terrible manager** Editing in response to the restaurant: To clarify, we weren’t ordering anything that was not already on the Mother’s Day menu. If you communicate so well and concisely, your website showed the incorrect price for Mother’s Day Tea. Additionally, I was told that I was not allowed to share food with my three year old daughter. This is also not listed or stated anywhere. I stand by what I say, your manager was awfully rude. And, to a mother on Mother’s Day trying to enjoy a meal out with her kids? Even worse.”