The Comus Inn

4.3 (113)

$30 and under

American

23900 Old Hundred Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842-9667

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Charming
Good for special occasions

Originally known as the Johnson-Wolfe Farm, the Comus Inn today is a historic 1860s farmhouse situated on just over five acres of the Maryland Agricultural Reserve, three miles and a world away from the bustling I-270 travel corridor. A farm-centric American tavern; a family-friendly beer and wine garden; and unimpeded views of Sugarloaf Mountain, welcome travelers and neighbors alike to enjoy delicious food, top-notch drinks, and good company year-round.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Thu, Fri 16:00–21:00 Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–20:00
Phone number
(301) 349-2015
Website
http://www.thecomusrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Joseph R. Tiernan
Catering
Our catering menu, expertly crafted by our Executive Chef, Joseph R. Tiernan, features a wide variety of dishes to suit every taste and dietary need. Each item is carefully prepared using the freshest ingredients, ensuring that your guests will enjoy a culinary experience that’s as exceptional as the view. Let us help make your event truly special.
Private party facilities
Nestled in a picturesque location with stunning views of Sugarloaf Mountain, our farmhouse restaurant offers the perfect setting for your private event. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, our serene and inviting atmosphere sets the stage for a memorable experience.

Location
23900 Old Hundred Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842-9667
Area
Dickerson
Cross Street
Comus Road & Old Hundred Road
Parking Details
Private Lot
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan

Reviews

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4.3

(113)

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

113 Reviews

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Matthew
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Turning at the right moment is the only difficult part of our night here. Service was prompt and the manager even checked in took plates and discussed drink options. Food was delicious and hot when it arrived.
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Flo
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent and everyone was very attentive! Will come back again.
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Michael Gold
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
1.0
Dined on 3 May 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
After twenty minutes in a roaring loud environment, and mind you we we were in the far back of the “dining room,” having seen no person to take any part of an order, we left. Sad. We live close by and want this to work. At least from the point of view of the dining room l, it’s failing. This was the the third try. One was much better than two. Two was better than three. Three sunk it. We won’t be back.
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Amber Gold
Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always love Comus Inn! Food is reliability delicious. Service is good but today they had a bike fund raiser and tables outside. We lost our server midway through bc she was helping the outside tables. Someone who I think was prob the mgr stepped in to help but it was noticeable. Please hire more people. Crab toast was awesome as was the duffle pancakes, BLTA, smash burger and eggs Benedict.
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Ryan
Greater Boston4 reviews
2.0
Dined on 26 April 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
For starters, I’ve eaten here before and the food was and still is excellent. My reason for the poor review this time around is strictly due to the wait staff being unprepared for how busy they would be. To begin, my partner and I were seated on time for our 7:15 PM reservation but the hostess did not carry menus to the table with us. Then after ~25 minutes of no one coming by, I went back to the hostess station to ask for menus. After about five minutes, our waitress brought a bottle of water to the table without glasses, so she returned moments later with pint glasses explaining they were out of the regular ones. Everything after our waitress arrived was timed with their usual pacing. We received our drinks in about ten minutes and food twenty minutes after. The food is worth coming back for. Other experiential things to note for this night is that they left the front door open. That led to the dining area to be uncomfortably chilly. The one bartender was so slammed they didn’t have time to mix the cocktails with focus, so the proportions were off. Going back to them being out of glasses, there were multiple empty tables within sight over the duration of our meal that had regular glasses. The whole dinner felt like a test of their customers’ patience.
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Joann
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
1.0
Dined on 26 April 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I requested a dining room seating not high top seating. We were seated at a high top table closest to the door which they kept wide open. It was extremely windy and in the low 60’s so it was windy and cold where she seated us. I asked if we could be moved or could she close the front door. She simply said, “It’s my first day”, and walked away. We sat there and debated whether to stay or leave. There were other tables open away from the front door. We decided to leave so we were never served. Poor customer service on that day.
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krista
Baltimore / Maryland24 reviews
3.0
Dined on 26 April 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The atmosphere is...energetic...for an old inn. You'd expect it to be quiet, charming, relaxed...but it is loud and a little frenzied. We enjoyed dinner--the food is pretty good and food pricing is generally fair--but drinks are expensive; bartender was great. They clearly needed more staff as service was slow, although staff were totally pleasant and everyone was hustling hard. Would definitely return but hopefully this was just a one off night as it seemed a little chaotic--hoping next time we visit it won't be.
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Crystal Gold
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 26 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I've been here a few times, so I feel like I can leave an honest rating. The food is better than it's ever been, and I've dined here for at least seven years under various ownership. The service is hit or miss speed-wise but generally pleasant. I think the speedier, more efficient servers should be assigned to that back, low-ceiling dining area because it gets HOT. Last time, our water ran out and we were trying to pay the check... just waiting and roasting in a glass room. Get a fan or a mini-split A/C unit please. Other than that, it's a great place to visit and those views are the best.
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Hilda
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 20 April 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
We were in time to our reservation and we had to wait 15 minutes and we seated on a high top table by the bar with many tables open the hosted response was those are for other reservations, and we had what? A 3:30 pm reservation?? Table was seated at 5 as we were leaving the dining room. A cocktail was ordered and set on the bar for 15 min old fashion ice was all melted. Serves was good she just was covering a lot of space. Not the same place but, beautiful setting
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Sharon
Baltimore / Maryland5 reviews
1.0
Dined on 20 April 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food was not good. Not cooked properly. Eggs raw Dry English muffins. Only 2 GF options but turned out to be only 1. No refills on coffee but was not told Luke warm pancakes. Over all bad experience at Easter brunch
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