Ott House

This is a popular place to eat in Emmittsburg, MD. It is in the center of downtown right on the main drag (Rt 140) and easy to find as at is near an intersection.

It is a hang out for the faculty and kids of Mount St Marys College. You could also bump into people from the National Fire Academy. So that in itself tells you the atmosphere of the place.

We went on a Saturday a couple weeks ago (mid January). It wasn't crowded at all as we were able to grab a table right away. The staff was friendly and helpful when we talked with them. If we had more time, I would have done a few games of pool. I was enamored by all the patches and coins they had on the walls. Speaking of coins, they sell there own version (see pics) which I got for my son who is overseas now.

Food was good and very diverse in what they offer. We got the Crab Dip with Chips and really downed that before our main food arrived. My wife just got the Chili which she enjoyed. I got the Fried Oyster Sandwich as I haven't had one in decades - yummmm.

If in Emmittsburg and hungry, you muat stop here!

Our waitress was attentive and accommodating! We appreciated her outstanding customer service!! We had a very large group. She never made us feel rushed.

Highest compliments tot he staff and owners of this FINE establishment in Emmitsburg serving the National Fire Academy students for over 44 years!

Great atmosphere!! They had different sports showing on many TV's, a quieter room with tables by a fireplace if you prefer, and even several tables in the back by the electronic darts and pool tables if you wanted to sit near them and watch family or friends play or even join in! There was also some kids dancing in the back by the darts and some up front watching the big screen TV with basketball on, great environment. Everything we ate was delicious from crab soups, French onion soup, Buffalo wings to cheese steak, pizza and just wonderful crab cakes. All the food came out pretty quickly too. I do have to say we were Amazed by our waitress who was Awesome!! Not only did she keep coming over and asking if we needed anything and refilling our drinks, but I think she was 1 of only 2 waitresses on shift for all of the tables. We had a very enjoyable time here at Ott House and cannot wait to come back!

First time at Ott House and really enjoyed it. They were a bit slow, but there was a sign saying they were short staffed so it was something everyone was aware of from the beginning and you can't fault them for that. The ott's mild wings were a bit sweeter than I prefer but the wings were cooked great. The crab fries were fantastic. The atmosphere is great and it's fun to try to find fire patches on the wall from your city/state.

Great food, drink, atmosphere, wait staff, spacious and they have billards/pool!! Lovely combo!! Our bar waitress was on point and quite the conversationist!! A very enjoyable meal. I highly recommend the broiled crab cakes 😋. See ya again real soon Ott House.

I love this place I’ve been there many times before. The stuff is always great. The decor is really unique if you’re in the area you should definitely check it out

Best food around, they have better crab dip and crab soup than most seafood places, and better wings than wings places.wide menu selections, including seafood, burgers, sandwiches, and pizza. Can't go wrong here. Great service and a friendly staff in a historic setting.

We stopped in late on a Sunday night--8:30 I think, looking for a light meal. The food was fabulous!! We split the crab dip with little toasted bread slices and a half pound of steamed shrimp. We moved away from Maryland a few years ago and were just driving through this time, and this was like coming home. We've never had better crab dip-- or steamed shrimp--which were big and so tender and perfectly seasoned with Old Bay. The waitress even left a shaker of Old Bay for us. She was super friendly and helpful. We're so glad we stopped here, and will try to return on our next trip south. Delicious!! It was the highlight of our drive home!

I’m from Springfield, Ohio and when I visit in Maryland that is always my go to place for great food and atmosphere! Lots of love Bobby and Susie! Mike Humerick’s daughter. Jodi (Humerick) Tatman.

Pushing through and found this place on Google. What a great local place! Great menu and fresh down home atmosphere. Had a great dinner at very fair prices. This may become one of our regular stops as we journey getting SC to NY!

Highly recommend. Great food, service, and atmosphere. Always a good experience.

Great pub food. Wonderful staff. Highly recommend. The wings are nice and crispy. The Ott mild sauce is good, but a little sweet/sticky. Not typical mild buffalo wing sauce.

The crab dip was excellent. Took the recommendation of the owner that day, who said the bread was better; it didn't disappoint.

Bought a shirt after getting caught in an expected thunderstorm. Lots of sizes and colors to choose from.

Exceptional shrimp salad sandwich with large meaty shrimp and just the right amount of seasoning and mayonnaise. While the outside looks old-fashioned, inside is a great family restaurant.

Classic hometown bar with a nostalgic feel and THE historic firemans watering hole close to the training center. Fond memories of late night live music and good times with friends…..Long live the Ott!

The Ott House is a great local pub restaurant that has a fire department theme and not only caters to the local folks but many of the visitors and students of the near by National Fire Academy. As a firefighter, i can say that Bobby and his crew at the Ott House go above and beyond to provide a great pub experience from food and drink to entertainment with many live bands coming in and other activities. The shuttle to and from the Fire Academy is awesome. Can't say enough good about the people and the place.

U just stopped for a beer. The staff was friendly and working hard. It was busy, so the atmosphere was right on point.

The pizza is delicious. The picture doesn't do justice how yummy it is. Drive in from Harper Ferry for this treat.

Great service. Awesome local restaurant/ bar that makes out of towners feel welcome.