"My wife and I drove a good ways to Easton to celebrate our anniversary. The drive was VERY much worth it. Wonderful food, classic cocktails (Try the Amelia Earhart!), and excellent service. We have eaten at many nice restaurants in VA, DC, and MD - this was as nice of a place that we've been to in years. The wine list is not long, but has some real gems.
You can tell that they take pride in all they do to make the dining experience a memorable occasion - we are already talking about scheduling a return trip soon to try the tasting menu."
Dined on 6/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"This restaurant is our favorite restaurant on the entire Eastern Shore of Maryland. The food is consistently brilliant in taste, appearance and creativity. The staff is well trained and the ambiance is cozy and private at the same time. The owners (chef Jordan and Alice) make an effort to ensure that every customer has the best experience possible and always make their patrons feel special. There are not enough accolades for this little gem. Just try it!"
Dined on 6/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Our meal was outstanding. The chef has notable experience and a warm and friendly restaurateur! We had the food and wire paring, which was delicious. Interesting wines, and perfect portion sizes for the number or courses. We will go back again soon! Just wonderful!"
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Service on a par with the Inn at Little Washington. A delightful anniversary experience. Complimentary champagne arrived to honor our special day. They also have a handsome wine bar which serves tapas. Outdoor dining is available in clement weather."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"We tried the chef's special tasting menu which is not prix fixe in the normal sense. Our waiter first asked our likes and dislikes. They then presented a five course meal based upon our tastes that included a selection of food from the menu paired with their wines. Our prix fixe included (1) Wild King Salmon Tartar with Stonehouse Farms Egg Gribiche, Avocado, Mustard Seed Tuile, Cottingham Farms Dill; (2) a foie gras terrine; (3) Wild Alaskan Halibut; and (4) Beef Wellington on a bed of spinach. Ingredients are locally sourced. Our waiter explained the nuances of each wine pairing. Excellent staff!
This was one of the best meals that we have ever had ranking along with the meals that we have had at the Inn at Little Washington."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"We dined at BP two nights in a row which is unusual for us. The first night was so good except for one failing that was magnified in the second visit - the service, but I'll come back to that. The food is superb - tasting menus both nights. The bar service is wonderful - wine pairings both nights (first night great, second night of pairings not so). Jordan, the chef, is superb at everything he touches in the kitchen, even down to the bread and butter. I can't say enough about his creativity, touch and execution. Here's the problem. The kitchen and the waitstaff don't know how to pace a dinner. Too long a wait for a reserved table, interminable pauses between courses (it took 45 minutes before they could bring us bread)."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"My wife and I were visiting the Easton area from NYC for one night and chose to stay at the Bartlett Pear primarily because it is home to a terrific restaurant. I know this is a restaurant review, but I want to add that the Barlett Pear Inn is a great B&B - my wife and I have been to many all over the world and this was top-notch. Bottom line is that this a great restaurant that must be experienced if you are in the area. There is no attitude - everyone was friendly and accommodating. We were lucky enough to have breakfast there the next morning since we were staying and the food and service were impeccable. The chef came out and introduced himself and you can tell he takes pride in a wonderful establishment - we will be back!"
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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"We stayed at the Bartlet Pear Inn and had dinner in their dining room. Everything about the experience was top notch. Staff were uniformly enthusiastic, friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable about the offerings. Food was excellent, the service attentive and helpful but not overly fussy or intrusive, and the setting was delightful. I'd offer more superlatives but I don't want the place to be overrun before my next visit."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"The Barlett Pear is an outstanding restaurant. The service is excellent. Owners Jordan and Alice Lloyd are not only good at running a restaurant, but the are incredibly nice people as well. The moderately priced wine we had was so good that we found out where we could buy it locally. The halibut was especially good as well as a lemon dessert with a ginger cookie. The potato souffle was absolutely amazing. They use fresh produce from local farmers that is always delicious. This is a perfect place for a special occassion."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Jordan's kitchen is as good as any DC restaurant. The setting is wonderful, the serivice perfect ant the food devine!! Recommend a special weekend in Easton just to dine here!!!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Love the food - exceptionally good every time. They offer dishes off the menu - you can ask for it. Their tasting menu is the best. Just tell them what meat you like and the chef creates amazing dishes. Truly artistic meals - pleases all your senses - visual, olfactory and your taste buds! Highly recommend."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"This was our first time to Bartlett Pear (Friday after valentines day). I typically avoid going out on valentines day becuase i don't like fixed menus. However, they offered the valentines day fixed menu the day after and we ordered it because it was a very well composed multi-course offering with wine paring for each course. Everything was absolutely amazing. The attention to detail (both with ingredient selection, seasoning, layers of flavor, presentation, and wine paring) was on point. The wait staff made us feel like we were the most important table in the restaurant and as if we've be coming there for years. Everything was excellent. A bit pricey, but worth it as a special occassion restaurant. I look forward to trying lamb there."
Dined on 2/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"For our anniversary, we went to the Bartlett Pear based on a review in the Washington Post. It was everything that the review said and more. The decor is serene and lovely, the food wonderful and the staff helpful. professional, and extremely knowledgeable. We decided to have the tasting menu. The chef came to speak with us about our likes and dislikes and then crafted the menu for us around this discussion. We loved everything and will definitely go back."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"The food was exquisite and beautifully served. Service was helpful and friendly. They made us feel very special for a 67th birthday/43rd Anniversary celebration. Definitely a 'destination' restaurant well worth a trip."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"Every time we dine at Bartlett we think it can't get any better; it's absolutely excellent, but the next time we arrive, the chef has once again surpassed himself. Chef Jordan's dover sole melted in our mouths, and even the veggies were delicious. Our mistake was to order only one dessert to share; that was wrong. The lemon parfait was so light and tasty that we practically inhaled it. The service was perfect, solid and unobtrusive. We can't say enough good things about the ambiance, Jordan the chef, or the staff. May he reign forever."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"The service was terrific, the ambiance was nice, but the food was disappointing. Not terribly flavorful, and maybe the chef was trying too hard for things to be eclectic? I have heard others had a great experience, but we were disappointed."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic
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"It is always a pleasure to dine in this small, friendly restaurant. The food is prepared to perfection and artistically presented. The Sea Bass offering tonight was superb, as was the Coffee Crème Brulee dessert. The cocktail choices are always unique and the "Dark and Cloudy" variation tonight was exceptionally refreshing. Our server, Greg, and the staff were very attentive and accommodating in every detail. The Bartlett Pear is a "must visit" when in the Easton, MD area!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"The Chef came out with a couple of the dishes - very unassuming but intense gentlemen. The veal sweetbreads were the first I had seen in some time and as good as I have ever had. Overall a fun "foodie" experience."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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"People who live or are visiting the Eastern Shore of MD. have a real treat when you eat at The Bartlett Pear Inn. The food and service is four star."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"This is by far one of the best restaurants on the Easern Shore. We have been here three times: once for a birthday, once with a large group the day after Thanksgiving and once on Easter Sunday (they had a wonderful Easter Brunch). Each time we have loved the menu and the service. I never know what to choose as there are so many options I want to try out. Highly recommended for foodies."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"Terrific food in a great setting. Portions were a bit on the small side, but food quality, preparation and presentation were excellent, with fair pricing. Relatively short wine selection is diverse in price and options, making it fun and easy to navigate. Maitre d' was very attentive; server not so much. Close to outstanding; we recommend."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"LOVE!LOVE!LOVE! This place! Food is always spot on and service is very attentive without being intruisive. Very Metro with the drink menu. Was missing some of the old drinks, but bartender was more than happy to make them for us. Food was spot on! We are huge foodies and have tried and gone to a lot of different places all over the Country. This still is our favorite place to go."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"I wish I had remembered it was Restaurant week and come another time! The dining room servers were overwhelmed and we had friends from out of town who came for a show so timing was a big problem. Food was beautiful and very good but we got appetizers before cocktails!
We will go back again because we know they can do better. Cocktails are fabulous."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion
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"Great food with very good service. Dinner during Restaurant Week was a bargain. beautiful old building but space is tight so don't expect a lot of elbow room. The Charcuterie was to die for and deserts are outstanding. Everything was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. As is the case for most fine restaurants, entree portions are small but sufficient. Allows you to save room for desert. Highly recommended by this satisfied customer."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"Food was excellent-as always, but the service was disappointing. There were long gaps between each course, water wasn't refilled in a timely fashion, and when we requested more bread, it never arrived. We go every year for my birthday and are always very pleased with the entire experience so we know this was a "blip"- not a continuing problem. But next year, I think we will try another restaurant."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"Reception to dining to dessert......all was teriffic. The wait staff was excellent and interactive. All were informed about the menu and could describe the meals with energetic enthusiasm. The presentation ...suberb! The chef visit to the dining area is always a welcome event. It was a fantastic experience that deserves another visit soon !!!"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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"We celebrated Valentine's Day and we are so glad that we did. We both enjoyed the lobster bisque with a lobster cake. For entrees, my husband had the black truffle pappardelle pasta. I enjoyed a delicate and perfectly cooked halibut. We shared THE BEST APPLE PIE either of us have ever had. Perfectly latticed, perfect apples, perfectly warm, homemade ice cream, and the most delicious caramel sauce. All and all a wonderful night! Thank you for another special holiday, can't wait for next year!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"Food was great, as usual. Our server failed to match the food and was a disappointment. We will go back and hope we get a different server next time."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"The Bartlett Pear is a special place to enjoy a leisurely 5-course chef's tasting menu or get a perfectly paced, exquisitely prepared meal before a great show at the Avalon Theatre just a short walk away. The wines are excellent & the ambience elegant but totally comfortable."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"It starts with the owner [wife] going by every table at least twice per dinner [I could see from our corner table]; then the other co-owner/Chef would bring I would say 1/3 of all dinners their dinner he had just cooked; another third got a stop-by and I'd say a decent grouping were welcomed at the door....this may have been 'quick', but it was an amazing thing to watch & experience!
The food was spectacular....very special from preparation to presentation to heading down towards the stomach just singin-a-song as it went along [hmmn, a rhyme!].
The pricing for the overall ambiance and food was well worth it....will now head back at least once a month."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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