Mcfauls Iron Horse Tavern

Good food, good atmosphere! Went on a Tuesday night for dinner. Our waiter, Steve, was great. We had the fish bites and Maryland crab soup,both  were very tasty. Enjoyed the crab cake sandwich & chicken sandwich. Overall pleasant experience. We will be coming back.

Wanted to check out the Tavern having passed by a few times since the opening. We were pleased with the valet parking as it is a tough spot to park. Our Hostess Molly was pleasant and quickly seated us without a reservation on a Friday night.  The waitress was also attentive without being over the top.  The deep fried Rockfish appetizer was very good. Does anything deep fried ever taste bad? The entrees were ok, Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos and a Panini. The only negative was being seated  in the side room, very noisy and a bit drafty. Next time we will try the main dining room for a little more ambiance. Willing to give it another try.

I really want to love McFaul's. Not only is it close by, it stands out in an area full of chain restaurants and dining rooms that could double as retirement homes. I love what management is going for, the space itself is great, with ample outdoor seating and a lively bar. The beer list is great and the menu is varied enough to offer lots of imaginative dishes without being too cluttered.

But...my experiences there are hit or miss. Some dishes are spot on, others leave me wanting and scratching my head over why it was so pricey. I think its a great spot for drinks & bites with friends or a quick bite with the family, but I wouldn't make it my destination for a romantic meal out.