First Look: Lib's Grill

By Brian Hooks

The doors of the newest restaurant in Perry Hall opened last week, as Lib's Grill ran its first dinner shifts as part of a soft launch.

Starting Monday, the restaurant is going full-steam ahead with lunch and dinner, and even brunch on the weekends. Lib's Grill is the seventh location to open in Maryland, as part of Liberatore's Ristorante and Catering.

Patch took some time to sit down with the general manager of Lib's Grill, Nick Liberatore, who hopes to bring a downtown city feel to the family-owned business. 

Perry Hall Patch: What is your restaurant experience?

Nick Liberatore: My experience in the family business has been since I was 13, doing ever position from bussing tables to dishwashing, whatever was needed. Then I went to the University of Delaware for hotel and restaurant management, graduated and got a job managing Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Raw Bar in downtown Baltimore. Eventually, this opportunity popped up and I jumped at it.

PHP: What is new and what things are brought over from Libertore's Ristorante?

Nick: Lib's Grill has the same approachable atmosphere with a strong chef-inspired menu as Liberatore's. Guests have the ability to personalize their experience whether it is a romantic evening out with our signature cocktails and steaks from the grill, or enjoy a more casual evening with some fantastic sandwiches and burgers. The new chalkboard display in the lounge has an extensive oyster list displayed for all to see the seasonal oysters we have fresh in house. We have the freshest seafood possible with a raw bar shucking station in our lounge area. There's no need to travel to downtown Baltimore for an amazing dining experience.

PHP: What are some of the featured items on the menu?

Nick: "The Tower" is our signature raw bar tower, with four raw oysters on the half-shell, six clams, four shrimp and a half-pound of lobster. The 40-ounce Porterhouse is a mammoth steak split for two, covered in our house rub seasoning topped with homemade compound butter served with mash potatoes and seasonal vegetables that will make your taste buds tingle. The Hall Salad, named after the vibrant Perry Hall community, is no ordinary salad, with crab, shrimp, lobster, avocado and lemon sesame dressing. Brunch is offered on the weekends, featuring a chef-inspired brunch menu with homemade Bacon Bloody Marys and fresh-squeezed Crushes certain to cause a stir.

PHP: Anything else you would like people know about Lib's Grill?

Nick: We offer over 70 wines from all over the world, craft beers on draught and microbrews from east and west coasts. The warm and cozy dining room creates the perfect setting for any occasion, while the vibrant and social bar invites customers from all over.

Hours:
Brunch - Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Lunch - Monday through Friday11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Dinner - Monday through Thursday 3:30 p.m.-10 p.m.
            Friday through Saturday 3:30 p.m.-11 p.m.
            Sunday 3:30 p.m.-9 p.m.