Iron Rooster

Reviews

• Lori W.

  star star star star star 6 June 2026

  #1,316 to review. That says a lot about this incredible spot.
  My girlfriend is going to be moving to Portugal and this is her "go to" place even though she lives in the Eastern Shore.
  
  Seriously, i was blown away by this restaurant. Here's why:
  
  -drinking for lunch. Why not? A Paloma, especially refreshing and this one hit the spot. served in a mason jar with a generous orange slice and fresh lemon, it was downed pretty quickly .
  -Pamela is a FANTASTIC server. Checked in on us regularly and since this was my first time here and I don't eat meat, she made some great recommendations. So hard to make a decision! I opted for one of her faves: Salmon Avocado Toast. Let me tell you...this was delicious and packed with flavor. $14.95 - a bargain. Ate the entire thing! My gf had her 'regular'...Rooster & Biscuits. I ate all her home made potato chips though!
  
  What a treat. I wish we had a restaurant of this caliber in Old Town - seriously. Great views from upstairs - a special place. Very clean too - very spacious bathrooms - what is my obsession with bathrooms?! If they aren't clean, it says a lot about a place. This one was spotless!

• Christopher M.

  star star star star star_border 6 June 2026

  Pro:
  Food is amazing...
  Waitress was pleasant.
  Food is AMAZING....
  
  Cons:
  Parking sucks....
  Wait was a little long...
  Place is small.
  
  Definitely worth a Sunday brunch... and a walk near water.

• Mary C.

  star star star star star 4 June 2026

  Tough to beat brunch here! I especially love that they are open well past the typical breakfast places - usually until 10pm(!) which is great for late risers like me who still crave a carb laden meal to start their day.
  
  You can't go wrong with one of their RoosTarts if you are in the mood for something sweet. Pancakes, waffles, and healthier fare like steel cut oats are all fantastic. Those who like chicken and waffles won't be disappointed- I'll admit I can't get behind this as a breakfast meal, though my friends and visitors all seem to enjoy it thoroughly.
  
  There are also a few cocktails and drinks if you want to get a bit boozy. Overall, a trip here is worth your while! The location is a great meeting point for exploring downtown Annapolis, but like everything downtown, parking can be tricky. Don't let it stop you from coming though - just build some time for spot-searching into your schedule and you'll be good to go!

• Leneeka M.

  star star star star star 1 June 2026

  Where do I begin to give this place the proper respect that it deserves? Let's just say EAT HERae! Period. The friendliest staff in have EVER encountered. My fiance got chicken and French toast, I got the breakfast bowl which consisted of grits, chorizo,  Canadian bacon, regular bacon, and cheeses. OMG talk about some good food that hit the spot. The grits were out of this world. To top it off we got an Oreo homemade pop tart and it was big enough for us to share and it was  nice and warm and delicious. The reviews for thus place are well earned. Wait staff was amazing and super friendly

• Patrise S.

  star star star star star 19 May 2026

  Dining on plebe daily weekend was a bold move. But this location was ready for the crowds. We called to make a reservation and were told that they do not accept reservations on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. They did let us know what time would have the shortest wait time for our party of six. Arriving within that window, our wait was only 10 minutes. The only difficulty was waiting to the rest of our party to arrive before our table was ready. The food was delicious! They're well known for their homemade pastry, Roostart.
  
  I recommend: call ahead for best times to dine; have your party together; order a roostart; and enjoy!