Bread & Circuses Bistro & Bar

Bread and Circuses Bistro & Bar in Towson has officially stolen my heart (and possibly my self-control). I ordered the short rib bordelaise, and oh. my. goodness. This wasn’t just dinner — it was a spiritual experience. The short rib was glazed to glossy perfection, tender enough to fall off the bone with a polite whisper, and so melt-in-your-mouth delicious that I briefly forgot other food existed. There were mashed potatoes and a salad somewhere on the plate, but honestly, they never stood a chance next to that masterpiece. Inside, the restaurant is all kitschy-cute vibes with a burst of color and personality in every direction. It’s the kind of place that feels both cozy and delightfully chaotic in the best “let’s order everything” kind of way. Our server? An absolute gem. Attentive, fr

The chicken and waffles was literally just a chopped up chicken tender and two Eggo Waffles.. definitely wasn’t what I was expecting especially at looking at this meal online prior and it looked nothing like this. The service was more than outstanding and our waiter was very friendly. But the meal was honestly a disappointment, and the price certainly didn’t match the food quality. It’s honestly not acceptable that the quality isn’t consistent.

I was pleasantly surprised by this little place tucked away on a side street. Charming interior, great service (Kevin gives great suggestions) and delicious food. I had the Chicken Mynokos, which was quite tasty. I would definitely order again. My partner had a seafood dish with a marinara. He had the spice toned down and it was terrific. We shared the brussel sprouts, which were perfectly done. The prices were also reasonable. I highly recommend!

Great atmosphere and nice music. The bar is also open until later than most others, which will be nice for our future visits. My partner and I split the chicken & waffles, it was so delicious and filling! The food is made from scratch, which was nice to find out and makes up for the price. It's not too much, though, $20–30 a plate. The cocktails were very affordable, ~$13 each. The bartender took our order and the kitchen was very accommodating to my partner's dietary restrictions. The biggest contributing factor towards our amazing experience was, by far, the bartender. He was affable and sociable throughout our visit, balancing attention between patrons well. The fact that he made the best drinks I've ever had definitely didn't hurt! He's extremely skilled and you can tell the pride he

This was my first meal at Bread and Circuses Bistro. The venue is small, clean and neat. There's a ramp from the paid parking lot to the front door so it's handicapped accessible. Because it's a small restaurant, I recommend making a reservation. We had a Brussels sprout with maple bacon appetizer. It was delicious. I had the New York strip steak medium rare. It was excellent. My wife had mushroom ravioli. She enjoyed it immensely. Service was friendly and efficient. We shared a slice of cheesecake drizzled with a salty caramel sauce. Outstanding. I recommend the Bread and Circuses Bistro.