I was tempted to get a burger to take advantage of some of their very interesting toppings (it was build-your-own-burger-bar night), but we both opted for seafood entrees after being impressed with the clams. They came in a broth that my wife loved, and I felt was a good complement with the crusty bread that came with it. From the many seafood options, we ordered the Middleneck Clams as an appetizer. The food is really the star at this place, and the menu is just varied enough to highlight that. There are tables outside under their covered entrance, but we chose to grab two seats at the gorgeous wood-topped bar in front of one of the large TV screens and watched the O's game. There is some kitschy pirate decorations, but we did not find them overwhelmingly tacky. There is a large parking lot, but it seems to fill up fast at busy times (like trivia night), and care should be taken not to park in any of the not necessarily clearly marked "tenant" spaces. Tucked deep inside a residential neighborhood, this out-of-the-way bar is worth a special trip. Overall, I would say if you are in the Glen Burnie area, Mutiny is a great place to stop to have some drinks and appetizers. However, Mutiny is fairly new to the area so I will certainly be going back. The food is bland at times though, the quality and portions are average, and the consistency of the cooking is mediocre. Glen Burnie isn't really known for having great restaurants or food, so I give Mutiny credit for coming up with a creative and unique menu. The service is good if you are at a table however, if you sit at the bar the service is hit or miss, regardless of if the bar is full or empty. The atmosphere is unique at Mutiny the inside looks like a pirate ship and is well decorated however, you would never guess it by looking at the outside of the bar, which looks like your average Glen Burnie dive bar. Also, if you join their mailing list they offer great drink and food specials on a weekly basis. Mutiny has an excellent rum selection and if you plan on trying a lot of run it is worth while to join the rum club. The sandwiches are at least $10, and the entrees are least double. Expensive (to arrive here and to eat here). He proceeded to remove it and have the bartender pour him another, to which the bartender responded, "You should have read the pirate code first." See Men's bathroom. The bartender had no idea what we were talking about. The broth is bland and heavy on the onions. I shared some mussels with two of my friends. The homemade chips were pretty yummy, but I thought fries came with the sandwiches. I had the turkey wrap, and the turkey tasted more like tuna than turkey. He kept repeating, "I know I have to say this, but all of the food is good." When we asked for suggestions, he asked the two other bar patrons what they had tried, as "those dishes have not been on the menu long." +Decor is fun, if you enjoy the pirate theme. The bartender knew his beers, but he was not so informed about the menu. Some pros about the place: +Service is pretty good. Three hours later (yeah, that deep), when all of the Olympic competitive walkers had finished their televised race, we left the dimly lit bar to find our car parked beside a few jet-skis, some parts from an old pick-up truck, and a sign with a pirate greeting. The bartender did his best to contribute, but he mostly left us to our argumentative devices. No one was there on a Saturday afternoon, so we quickly entered into the loudest discussion of deep topics. Walking into the restaurant, you will find what you undoubtedly expect from a place that calls itself a "pirate bar": pirate decor, pirate sayings (see Men's bathroom), pirate themes, pirate smells, pirate rules, pirate drinks.even pirate patches (okay, that was our contribution.). Several double takes and turnarounds later, we found it.plopped right smack dab in a typical Glen Burnie neighborhood. After finishing our tour of Heavy Seas Brewery in Halethorpe (where our decision to visit Mutiny was confirmed by the tour guide, who informed us that the bar had several casks at the bar), we made our way to Glen Burnie to find the bar. I had read a mainly positive review of this place a few weeks back in the Baltimore Sun, and after eating at Iron Bridge (an associated restaurant) last week, I decided to give it a try since my friends and I were heading to what we thought was the area in which the restaurant was located.
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