My lady friend and I have been planning to visit Millers Ale House in Sharpsburg ever since we stumbled upon them while they were still in training. Today being Christmas Eve, we decided we wanted to try some place new. Miller's popped right to the top of our plans immediately. The restaurant is very comfortable and inviting both outside and in. Due to the extensive use of wood paneling and number of TV screens showing various football games, my lady described it as cozy and quiet with a touch of sports bar. We had a very reasonable 15 minute wait for a table. The hostess was personable and efficient and got us to our table with absolutely no issues. Leia, our server, greeted us promptly, told us about today's specials and provided a quick turn around on our drinks and appetizer. Her service was attentive, yet not annoying or obtrusive. To say it differently, it seemed as if she would always appear right when we needed her. As to the food and drinks. The Espresso Martini's we ordered were so good we had to have a second! As an appetizer, we ordered the Margherita Flatbread. The flat bread base was light and crispy, had a thick layer of cheese, fresh tomato slices that were 100% ripe and a light touch of Basil pesto. For the main course, my lady ordered the 1/2 Rack of Ribs & Fried Shrimp with a premium side of Mac & Cheese. The ribs were cooked to tender perfection, the shrimp crisp and tasty. The serving of Mac & Cheese was massive and very creamy. I chose to have the Prime Burger cooked medium with a side of steamed Broccoli. The burger was cooked as I requested, lightly seasoned, very juicy and delicious. The caramelized onions, mushrooms and onion straws made a nice textural counterpoint to the chargrilled burger patty. The Prime added an extra shot of beefy flavor. Neither of us was able to consume our entree totally due to their size ... but the leftovers were definitely not left! Finally, my friend opted to take home a slice of some very delicious key lime pie for desert later in the evening.
All in all a very enjoyable dining experience and well worth the wait for Miller's Ale House to open. We will be returning to explore more of their very extensive menu.
