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A photo of Founding Farmers MD: Potomac restaurant
4.4
Awesome(12259)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville
Booked 73 times today
Repeatedly awarded Bethesda’s Best, MoCo’s Founding Farmers is conveniently located off I-270 in Potomac. Open 365 days a year, our culinary crew crafts dishes and drinks from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.
A photo of Tower Oaks Lodge restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(10175)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville
Booked 101 times today
Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge, located just beyond the beltway in suburban Maryland, offers a rustic retreat reminiscent of the grand "Great Camps" of the Adirondack Mountains from the early 1900s. With its grand fireplaces, cozy nooks, and wood-beamed ceilings, Tower Oaks Lodge provides a unique dining experience that combines the rugged beauty of the wilderness with Clyde's Restaurant Group's commitment to exceptional dining and hospitality. Tower Oaks Lodge offers a seasonal menu that showcases fresh, locally sourced ingredients, making it a favorite for both casual diners and those seeking a memorable evening out. Indoor and outdoor seating available with lunch, dinner, and brunch service.
A photo of Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Rockville restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3941)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville
Booked 58 times today
Stanford Grill - Rockville is a go-to spot for special occasions. Reviewers rave about its 'nice ambience', 'great food', and 'good service'. It's a perfect place for 'celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion'. The restaurant's 'pleasant dining environment' and 'relaxing decor' make it a top choice for 'date night' or 'wedding anniversary'. It's the perfect place to 'impress' with its 'top-notch' dishes and 'exceptional customer service'.
A photo of Gregorio's Trattoria - Potomac restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(863)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Potomac
Booked 12 times today
Gregorio's Trattoria (trat•to•RI•a, an informal restaurant or tavern serving simple Italian dishes) is a local, family-owned restaurant where we want you to feel right at home, like you're eating at our house. Our goal is to create a comfortable, warm atmosphere with consistently fresh, delicious food and amazing service. Owner Greg Kahn and staff will do everything possible to make your visit a pleasure from the moment you walk in the door. We're not a franchise restaurant, and serve only the freshest food made with locally grown ingredients whenever possible.
A photo of Founding Farmers VA: Tysons restaurant
4.5
Awesome(12998)
Price: Moderate
• American • Tysons Corner / McLean
Booked 144 times today
Inspired by a Virginia farmhouse with an expansive and lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust. Expansive menus offer American-inspired food & drink with an array of fresh pastas, fried chicken & waffles, premium seafood, burgers & sandwiches, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, and cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and a breakfast treat or donut from their First Bake Cafe. Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.
A photo of Caruso's Grocery - Pike & Rose restaurant
4.5
Awesome(656)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Bethesda
Booked 37 times today
Caruso's Grocery in Pike and Rose is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: nostalgic photos on the walls , a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here. A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.
A photo of Summer House - North Bethesda restaurant
4.5
Awesome(3480)
Price: Moderate
• American • North Bethesda
Booked 55 times today
Located in the heart of the Pike and Rose neighborhood in North Bethesda, MD, Summer House is the place where summer never ends. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Rosé is poured all day, alongside an extensive wine and handcrafted cocktail list. Reserve your table today for a bright and airy dining experience no matter the weather. For parties of 9 or more, email summermdparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are available, or visit The Cookie Bar for a selection of fresh-baked goods, sourdough English muffins, Summer House's renowned oversized cookies, small-batch coffee, and specialty espresso drinks.
A photo of Julii restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2385)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • North Bethesda
Booked 51 times today
Julii, French Mediterranean Cuisine; by the founders of Cava Mezze, and Cava. Come enjoy an elevated dining experience, bringing you delicious yet beautiful cocktails and dishes and top-notch service.Currently offering indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery service.
A photo of L'Auberge Chez Francois restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(9221)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Great Falls
Booked 63 times today
Welcome to L'Auberge Chez François, our French country inn a short distance from the nation's capital that has captivated visitors for over 66 years. L'Auberge Chez François is the ideal spot to celebrate special moments, private parties, luncheons, weddings, and cooking demonstrations. Our menu is extensive and full of the flavors of Alsace and traditional French cuisine. Excellent food and service, attention to detail, and a casually elegant atmosphere are hallmarks that have made L'Auberge Chez François a Washington favorite! We hope that you will enjoy your visit with us. Should you not see your preferred time to dine with us, please call us at 703-759-3800.
A photo of The Salt Line - Bethesda restaurant
4.5
Awesome(583)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Bethesda
Booked 55 times today
The Salt Line, the popular DC homage to New England’s iconic fish and oyster houses, brings a third location to Bethesda Row. New England meets the Chesapeake at this beauty of a restaurant with lots of comfy booth seating and an inviting u shaped bar and lounge area. Menu features all the classics and raw bar guests have come to love from the original The Salt Line plus some delicious new surprises from award winning The Salt Line Chef Kyle Bailey and Bethesda Executive Chef Eric McKamey.
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  • Lucy
    Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Filomena does not disappoint! Always perfectly cooked pasta, chicken and seafood. The place is already decorated for Christmas which makes it quite an experience with a polar bear dressed in his best and Santa not to mention all the streamers and stuff hanging from the ceiling. No place like it. Only downside is they fill the place up and it gets tight and warm down in that basement. A must for any trip to DC and Georgetown!
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    Filomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown
    4.8
  • DR. ANDIvip
    Washington, D.C. Area •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Oh my! I’ve been going to Clyde’s restaurants for decades. They’ve been special in their own ways: very good, mid-priced food, nice decors, and excellent service. This was my first time at Tower Oaks and, as soon as I walked in, I wanted to spend the week! Though that’s not possible, I do think their setting and ‘lodge’ decor are like the most exquisite National Park or luxury lodge I’ve been in. In the same Clyde’s fashion, no detail is spared and the tables are spacious and not at all crowded! Dawn was our server and she was top-notch; including when we wanted mussels but couldn’t eat the spicy preparation on the menu, she volunteered to speak with the kitchen about using the lemon butter on the cod and throwing in some garlic. It was divine! And we complemented it by a market salad with greens, apples, and pears and a white Balsamic dressing. We were seated in a large booth overlooking the forest. As we walked out, I saw a formal dining room with large round tables. I’ll be sure to bring our family group of 6-8 to enjoy what a round table offers. Could not have been happier! Since covid, we’re still not eating out a lot; this was a rare and perfect treat! Kudos!
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    Tower Oaks LodgePrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
    4.7
  • EarlG
    Washington, D.C. Area •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Fantastic food as always. Ambience is just Romantic in the evening with the dim lights. Waiter was top notch in all areas. This is truly one of my favorite restaurants
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    Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: RockvillePrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
    4.7
  • Marthavip
    Washington, D.C. Area •112 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We love going to Gregorios for dinner. It was really busy but we had a reservation so that was good. We are glad they are doing well - we remember the pandemic when everything shut down so just happy it is back to normal. Our dinner was delicious and the service was outstanding. One of our favorite restaurants!
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    Gregorio's Trattoria - PotomacPrice: Moderate• Italian• Potomac
    4.7
  • Aprilvip
    Washington, D.C. Area •103 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 18, 2024
    Hadn’t been for a while, that won’t happen again. Food, cocktails and service were great! Our server, Maria was fantastic.
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    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacPrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
    4.4
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