818 Market - Catonsville

The kitchen was closed when we arrived for our reservation and the staff said they cancelled their contract with open table. This was the day after Christmas and I was looking forward to a meal. Fortunately, we could get a table in Catonsville Gourmet over the street. I suggest you go there first and skip 818 overall.

I really want to like this business. The owners have roots in the area, they have another local business, and are doing a good justice by having a beautiful establishment in the heart of Catonsville. We were the first table of the brunch service and it was apparent they were not firing on all cylinders. Three in our group ordered the very affordable breakfast platter, and I ordered the breakfast sandwich. While the breakfast platter is not the most expensive item on the menu, they should treat it as any other breakfast and take pride in what they are serving. All of our potato hash sides were room temperature and not crispy. I saw a cook just scoop them on a plate, 5-7 minutes before our entrees were sent out and they just sat there while breakfast was cooked. My wife’s eggs over easy were sent back, as they were over hard. When they got sent back I heard a gripe from the cook. While I know we did spend a ton of money for these brunch entrees, if you can’t wow us with the simple things why would we want to come back for the more expensive items. This is the 2nd strike with this business, and it’s apparent by the lack of business on a Sunday morning when State Fare is rocking that they are in need of some direction. I wish them luck but will find it hard pressed to want to go back there unless I hear they have improved.

Had brunch. Omelets were big and tasty. They come with potatoes, but no bread. Also strange that a restaurant has no desserts / paintings on brunch. But otherwise a very beautiful brunch.

The band was super food was good had a little problem, but was quickly unwound

Only the problem was the sound that came from the party in the back room. Ravens played so that there was a fair amount of fan enthusiasm all over the place. Bakery, cheese shop and small shopping area below a real find.