Blue Ruin

4.7 ( 168 reviews )
Checking... 4:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$30–50
400 Race St, Cambridge, MD 21613, United States
+1 410-995-7559

Blue Ruin, nestled in the heart of Cambridge, MD, is quickly becoming a local favorite for its outstanding culinary offerings and warm atmosphere. Patrons rave about the delectable Maryland crab cake and the exquisite crab soup, often hailed as some of the best in the region. The restaurant excels at crafting a menu that balances comfort and creativity, as evidenced by their popular Chesapeake Gumbo—a dish bursting with shrimp, sausage, and a rich, flavorful gravy.

Brunches are a treat thanks to the smoked salmon crepes and perfected banana bread, both garnering exceptional praise for their taste and presentation. The atmosphere is enhanced by live piano music, providing an inviting backdrop to an already memorable dining experience. Guests commend the attentive and knowledgeable service, further contributing to the restaurant's charm.

With an impressive selection of cocktails and a notable whiskey list, Blue Ruin combines a vibrant drink scene with culinary excellence, making it a must-visit for both locals and travelers. The overall feedback indicates a commitment to quality, ensuring every dish is prepared with care and delivered promptly. Blue Ruin isn’t just a meal; it’s a culinary journey you won’t want to miss.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has fireplace
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
  • Popular for
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Blue Ruin

Mairead Goetz
Jun 21,2025
Had a lovely Mother’s Day brunch ! The smoked salmon crepes were delicious and the home fries excellent. Enjoyed some interesting cocktails. Also had very enjoyable piano music and a wonderful pianist adding to the ambience.
Heather W
Jun 15,2025
Wow!! Blue Ruin was a participant in The Taste of Cambridge this past weekend. They had our vote for best crab cake and Maryland style crab soup. Excellent!! Decided to have dinner tonight and they did not disappoint. Started off with a Long Wharf Punch, and the crab and corn fritters. This appetizer comes with 5 good size fritters and the dipping sauce had the right amount of spice. For our entree, we ordered the Chesapeake Gumbo. This was perfection in a bowl!! Loaded with chicken, sausage, shrimp, and veggies. The gravy... oh the gravy!!! Service and atmosphere were excellent and we will visit again!
Alon Seal
Jun 10,2025
Had a great time here w the team at Blue Ruin. Drinks were delicious, food were fantastic. Had a Blue Ruin cocktail and a Cosmo. Both had good balance of sweet and strength. They also have along list of whisky & bourbon available. Best dish of the evening was the cold tortellini salad. Cooked perfectly, the tortellini were coated with the right amount of seasoning for a summer dinner... Light and luscious... Could eat another bowl of it. It's a popular spot. Do check them out.
Barry Tull
May 21,2025
We were in the area and gave Blue Ruin a try. We're very glad we did! The Maryland crab soup was exquisite and the crab cake was delicious and exactly as pictured on their website. Everything arrived hot, and the pace of our meal was perfect, choreographed by our friendly, knowledgeable and professional server. We'll be visiting Blue Ruin every time we're in the Cambridge area.
Ben Schmitt
May 4,2025
Came here on Sunday for brunch, when we first entered the building it was kinda odd there were no signs or directions. We stood there till someone helped us. We got to our table and the waiter talked about the menu and made some suggestions and we ordered. Everything we received was delicious. We ordered the banana bread which was baked very well and had a great banana flavor through out. It was served with fruit and almost French toast like. We also tired the biscuit and gravy, this was so flavourful the biscuit was crumbly and fresh. It came with home fries that are seasoned exceptionally and they had onions and peppers as well, so good. Lastly we ordered the Falafel, the pita was toasted and had a nice seasoning on it. The falafel cooked perfectly not greasy at all, the pickiled onions and cucumbers were a great touch and they dressed it with just the right amount of tzatziki. Everything we got we really enjoyed. The service was great, we enjoyed the atmosphere, and loved the live pianist that was playing. Overall Blue Ruin offers a outstanding experience, they offer an extensive food and drink menu and provide great and fast service with a beautiful atmosphere. We will definitely be back.
Nicole Barr
Apr 27,2025
The food is carefully thought out and the flavors of every dish I’ve ever had there are amazing. Love all the creative craft cocktails.
Anil Dwivedi
Mar 30,2025
Ate and drank at Blue Ruin speakeasy Friday. What a great place! Historic building in Cambridge, MD, serving a HUGE selection of whiskies. Awesome drinks at very reasonable prices. The bartenders really seem knowledgeable about the drinks they make .They have the biggest selection of whisky/bourbon cocktails I have seen! If you are in Cambridge, check this place out. 10 min from the Hyatt Regency.(in fact the bellhop recommended the place) I will definitely go back to this place.
STACEY D
Mar 12,2025
Amazing food. Amazing atmosphere. We got several of the cocktails - so many different things to choose from. The crab cake sliders on a salted pretzel roll and the sirloin steak...both delicious. The chocolate cream dessert had a sprinkle of salty sweet on top, again so good. The romaine salad was different - literally a head of romaine not chopped but it tasted great - dressing was tangy. Lots of lump crab meat in the Maryland crab soup. We will definitely be back. Everything we tried was on point.

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