Our restaurant reviews are
rated and written by consumers like you. We
welcome your review at anytime about any restaurant in the area. We never
publish your name. You are doing a service to the community to tell everyone
about good service, and NOT so good service. And.. you'll be entered
into our Monthly Drawing to win a $25.00 Gift Certificate to your
favorite restaurant. Use the link to the right to add your review to this list.
NEW **** - Buffalo Wings and Beer - Gaithersburg - DINNER - 6/30/08
Wings were great, beer was cold, and the service was outstanding!
Would definitely visit this establishment again. ...AP
NEW **** - Guapo's - The RIO, Gaithersburg - Lunch/Dinner - Many times
I have been eating a Guapo's for many years. I love their food and the atmosphere. The servers, food runners and busers are always very pleasant and professional. I don't recall ever having a bad experience there. I have brought friends there who've said it is one of the best (if not the best) Mexican restaurant they have ever been to. I hope that you will add their name to the list of restaurant options in the Gaithersburg/Germantown area. ...ER
NEW **** - Italian Pines - Lost
Knife Rd Off Price Center - Gaithersburg, MD. - DINNER - March 7, 2008
Italian Pines offers excellent food at very reasonable prices! Friends
of ours recommended the restaurant. We had passed by it on several occasions.
Nothing fancy on the outside or on the inside, but wow, what a hidden
gem! I dined on a generous order of Rockfish, simply done- superb (make
sure you tell them you how you want your fish or it will come with head
and all). My wife raved about the Eggplant Parmigiana and has now proclaimed
it her favorite. Ceasar Salad was hearty as was our white bean soup,
delicious! Our server was friendly and quick. Italian Pines was a great
recommendation, what a pleasant surprise! We will definately go back.
.... HD B
NEW ****+ - Rustic Oven, Germantown, 18301 Leeman Farm Road, 8/16/08, dinner
A good friend gave us a gift certificate to the Rustic Oven. What a fabulous surprice. The bread served to start is an incredible homemade foccacia served with basil infused oil. As an Appetizer we chose to split an Antipasto Rustico which is a combination of Calamari Fritti, Mozzarella Caprese and Bruschetta. The Calamari was just perfectly fried and the Bruschetta was just excellent.
For entre' we both decided on a house special veal dish consisting of veal cutlets served with an incredible creamy mushroom sauce infused with Brandy. The chef certainly paid a lot of attention to get this sauce just right and she succeded to served a gem. We just could not resist having desert. My wife is a big Tiramisu fan and this one did not disapoint. I tried a fruit in light custard sauce. Fabulous!
If you like Italian, the Rustic Oven is a MUST try. ...KRB
NEW **** - MYTHOS Vasilis Grill - Gaithersburg - Snouffer School
Rd - 3/29/08 - dinner
We ate here for the first time (we had a coupon so decided to try it).
Restaurant staff were all extremely warm and friendly and service was great!
The food was excellent for a small neighborhood restaurant. The shrimp mythos
had a delicious tomato sauce with just the right blend of wine and sweetness.
Shrimp souvlaki was very tasty. Bought the karasomething or other dessert
(almond butter cookies with powdered sugar) and they were yummy!
What a refreshing surprise. Will definitely go back!! ...R&D F
**** - Mangiare Bene, Gaithersburg - 808 W. Diamond Ave, 5/4/08
- dinner
My Italy-born and raised mother and I (raised Italian) had dinner at
Mangiare Bene on Sunday night. If you're looking for fancy nouvelle cuisine,
this is not the place for you...but if you're looking for authetic, down to
earth traditional Italian food like in the trattorias of Italy, you will love
this place. The food was portions were generous and the taste was superb. We
each ended up taking half of our meals home because we were so full...and even
as left-overs, it was delicious. Our host, Roberto, had all the charm of
typical Italy. Mom couldn't stop raving about how good and genuine the food
was. The atmosphere of the restaurant was also inviting as a cozy place to dine
with family and friends. Having grown up 'Italian' and having spent so much
time in Italy, I love that I finally found a small slice of 'real Italy' here in
Maryland. ... DS
**** - Amada Amante - 9755 Traville Gateway Drive Rockville,
Md 20850 - Dinner - November 1st, 2007
Having moved into Potomac recently we were looking for a decent
restaurant with a varied menu and relaxed elegance for those nights when a quick
meal at home is to much work.
We know of various other restaurants in the area, but were told to pay this one
a visit on the recommendation of a friend.
And we were not disappointed.
The menu has a very nice variety of appetizers, entrées, and a wonderful
assortment of desserts. You can dine at the bar, which we chose to do as the
restaurant was packed to the rafters with a special evening devoted to a prix
fixe dinner to market a wine producers latest products.
At first we were reluctant as we had wanted to sit, but not having had
reservations beforehand we decided to stay.
The bartender was part sommelier, part butler, part host. He was briskly
getting drink orders prepared for the restaurant patrons but nonetheless
maintained a poised and effortless demeanor and attended to our every whim and
desire in short order. One of the owner's himself, Jeremy, stopped by to greet
us and welcome us to the restaurant and made us feel special.
I opted for a "simple" pizza which is offered on their bar menu having spied a
fellow diner devouring his.
My partner had a peppered steak which I tasted. The meat was succulent,
perfectly cooked at medium rare and served with home made mashed potatoes. To
die for!
They have an extensive list of wines. Being a Pinot Noir fan myself and my wife
a lover of Italian Chiantis we had two glasses of each. The wine was fresh (not
as happens all too often that it has been "breathing" for a week and seems more
suited to adding to a salad as vinegar.
We met another lovely couple who are regulars there and who make it their weekly
date restaurant. In the end we exchanged numbers and have decided to meet at
Amada every Friday evening.
I suppose this speaks to the friendly, happy and non-stuffiness of
the place. We plan on returning this evening. It is refreshing to find
a place that doesn't cut corners in service nor food. ...RP
***** - Golden Bull Grande Cafe -
7 Dalamar St, Gaithersburg, MD. - Lunch & Dinner - Many times -
11/26/07
This restaurant is consistently serves some of
the best food I've had, no matter what the selection or occasion. I've even
gotten one of those "free dinner" seminars here, and it (the food, that is) was
delightful. As the name suggests, they have beef, but they have much more - a
varied menu of more of less "American" cuisine. And the plush decor creates a
pleasant and quiet ambiance. Its a winner. ....JG
***** - Hot Breads Bakery Cafe
- Lunch/Dinner - Kentlands - 70 Market St., Gaithersburg, MD - 06/10/2007
Great!!! Family owned bakery in KENTLANDS, a MOST TRY!!!. I recently
went to Hotbreads and was pleasantly surprised. They have amazing cakes
and pasteries so soft, moist and delicious. They also serve up great
unusual wraps and sandwichs, like the tandoori wrap, which you most
try. The atmosphere and people are also warm and friendly. MAKE SURE
U TRY THEIR CAKES!!! I am so glad I finally have a family owned bakery
in Kentlands. ....TS
**** - Hot Breads Bakery Cafe
- Lunch/Dinner - Kentlands - 70 Market Street - Gaithersburg, MD
- June 2007
I recently went to Hotbreads and was pleasantly surprised. They have
amazing cakes and pasteries so soft, moist and delicious. They also serve up
great unusual wraps and sandwichs, like the tandoori wrap, which you most try!!!
The atmosphere and people are also warm and friendly. I am so glad I finally
have a family owned bakery in Kentlands.
***** - Hershey's - 17030 Oakmont
Ave - Washington Grove(Across RR tracks), Gaithersburg, MD. - Dinner
- Many times (11/28/06)
I have to admit that I adjusted my rating to account for the
price. This is not fine dining, but down-to-earth American style home cooking
in a rustic setting. TV sets provide entertainment. When a train passes by,
you'll know it. But once you discover this place, you are more likely to eat
here than anywhere, because for less than $10 you can get a full meal. Service
is relaxed and very friendly. The bar is popular with local groups. Families
and seniors especially like the low prices for a solid menu. There are several
specials every night of the week, and they vary. Its not fancy, but this is
where you'll want to go if you just want dinner and don't feel like cooking.
...JG
**** - Madras Palace - 74 Bureau
Drive,Gaithersburg, MD - Dinner - July 27, 2007
It has always been a great dining experience at Madras Palace. If
someone looking for a high quality,authentic Indian vegetarian food, it is the
place in DC metro area. There is couple of other good Indian vegetarian
restaurants in the area but in my view by far this is the best! For the quality
of the food price is very nominal. Flaky paratha, crispy vada and flavorful
chana and curries topped with cilantro leaves are really mouthwatering! One has
to go for their buffet and will be overwhelmed with their variety! Their
recently introduced Chinese Indian food is a real sizzling combination! Indeed,
this is what made me write this review…
The ambiance and especially middle elevated area with cushion back seats gives you a feeling of first class/business class seating in airplanes. I
often see them busy and that speaks to the quality of the food they serve! One
amazing thing I noticed in this restaurant is even when the restaurant is full,
you still enjoy a quiet and comfortable seating because there is ample of space
and highly spread out seating!
No wonder why this restaurant is highly popular among Indian restaurants in
this area! .....AM
**** Mi Peru - 18216 Flower Hill Way,
Gaithersbur, Md -
11-12-07 - Lunch
I went to Mi Peru for the first time last week and I loved the food
and the authenticity of the food as well, I had the "chupe" and it was
delicious, it had shrimp and potato chunks and corn and many other things
that gave it a special flavor. My friend who went with me had the famous
rostisserie chicken and she let me try some and I could see why it was
famous, it was juicy, tender, adn flavorfull especially with the green
hotsauce that tastes home-made. I would recomend to anyone who is willing
to try something different, yet delicious food. But not only is the
food delicious it is also affordable. So if you are up for it go try
some food from Mi Peru. ....RW
**** - Amalfi Ristorante
Italiano - 12307 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD - March 2, 2006 -
Dinner
My daughter recently planned a
surprise party for me at Amalfi in Rockville. She reserved the private dining
room for our planned party of 15 (the room holds 35, I think). Unfortunately,
we were off on the head count and 28 people showed up (almost double)!! The
Amalfi staff and management handled it very well, and seemlessly... before my
daughter could even say anything to the staff, they had noticed the increased
attendance and printed up the additional copies of the customized menu for our
group, brought out additional appetizers, and had us seated in no time - all on
a already busy night. Kudos and many thanks to them for pulling off what could
have been a chaotic night - and all with a smile! ...S4B
**** - Ay! Jalisco - 8401 Snouffer
School Road, East of Montgomery Village, Gaithersburg, MD. - Dinner
- Many times (11/28/06)
One measure of a good Mexican Restaurant is who's doing the
cooking and how many Mexicans eat there.. and this place is authentic all the
way. I loved the appetizer sampler, which was enough to be dinner for two all
by itself. They have all the traditional favorites, plus a varied menu of
grilled items and house specials. All have been excellant. ...JG
**** Bugaboo Creek Steakhouse - Shady
Grove & 270, Gaithersburg, MD, - Dinner - Often - 11/26/06
Its crowded so get
their early to avoid awaiting for hours. They have a dining room filled with
animate figures to entertain the kids, but its the food that draws the
customers. Mostly steaks, but with some variations worth trying. Only once was
I dissappointed, by a specialty drink that was delicious on the previous
occasion, but swill the next. ...JG
**** - Cafe Mileto -
Germantown - Dinner
We always go on Monday night.
They have a special on pasta dishes only $2.00 for second person. Food is
excellent, reasonally priced, and service is very good. ...CR
**** - Cafe Mileto -
Germantown - Dinner
Neighborhood favorite, the lunch
buffet is incredible. Get there early, steaming hot mussels, salads, fabulous
pastas, stone-oven baked pizza and soups all for an incredibly low price. Staff
is very friendly and remembers when you return. GC
**** - California Pizza
Kitchen - Lunch & Dinner -Washingtonian Center,136 Boardwalk Place
-Recently visited
I am so glad that CPK has just opened here. I look
forward to visiting regularly. ...J
**** - California Pizza
Kitchen - Dinner -Washingtonian Center,136 Boardwalk Place -4/22/06
Just had to share the wonderful meal we had last night. If you have
kids, make sure you sign them up for the kids club (you can do it online or at
the restaurant on a kids menu). Then, a few weeks before your childs birthday
they will get a postcard in the mail for a free kids meal. We have 4 kids and 2
of them have their birthdays within the month of April. I brought along both of
their free kids meal postcards and they let me use both for our meal!! My only
complaint is that the kids pizza is too small! My 10 year old could have eaten
3 that size. However it was the perfect size for my 5 and 7 year old and a bit
too big for my 2 year old. My 5 year old tried the alfredo sauce on the fusili
and he said it was awesome, 10 stars!!!
I have a food allergy and the
manager listened carefully and served my meal to be perfectly. This does not
happen too often. It usually takes 2-3 attempts for a restaurant to get my meal
right. At 99 cents it is a great bargain for the kids sundae. Rich delicious
ice cream and hot fudge is awesome! The waitress and manager were top notch. We
cant wait to go back there again soon! ...SL
* * * * was excellent -
Crepes-A-GoGo - 514 Main Street Kentland, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 - Dinner -
03/17/06
Very great fresh meal you can see how to make it. Great
service, warm hospitality, new place for light dessert and light dinner. I am
coming back again with friends,
so good.... JM
**** - Five Guys Burgers and
Fries - Germantown,Town Center - April 6, 2006 - Dinner
WOW!!! This
place is amazing. My husband ordered a bacon cheeseburger with large fries. My
husband is a big eater, but couldn't finish all of his!! I ordered a
cheeseburger and regular fries and couldn't eat all mine either. The price is
great and the food was even better!!! ...EEM
**** - Flavors Indian
Restaurant - Gaithersburg, MD ,Darnestown Road - Dinner - Feb 16,
2006
We have eaten there several times. Food is the real thing; they
even make their own bread and sauces. Grandmother and grandfather are there
most nights keeping an eye on everything, making sure the recipes are like she
makes them at home. Service is very good. Prices are very reasonable.
...WS
**** - India Place Bar and
Tandoor - Fox Chapel Center Germantown - 19743 Frederick Road, Germantown Md -
Dinner - 01/03/06
I've eaten at a lot of indian places and this by far
one of the most impacting. The paintings added to the authenticity of the food.
The service was dead on and you were treated as you were a part of royal
family. Thumbs up as of Jan 2006!!!! ...OA
**** - India Palace Bar and
Tandoor - Dinner - Fox Chapel,19743 Frederick Road - Lunch -
02/2/06
After reading the reviews about
India Palace Bar and Tandoor, and loving good Indian food, my friend and I
decided to try it out. Our experience was absolutely wonderful. It's bright and
very pleasant. The food was the best we have ever had. Everything was perfect.
We will be going back! Again and again and again! ...su
**** - India Palce Bar and
Tandoor - Fox Chapel Center,19743 FREDERICK ROAD - DINNER - 2/08/06
I
love India Palace Bar and Tandoor Restaurant. I work in the area and have taken
many colleagues and friends here and none have been disappointed. The food is
excellent and the service is superb. All the waiting staff are extremely
friendly and the food is carefully prepared and very well presented. The cuts
of meat are clean and full - you never have to worry about what's actually
hiding under that curry sauce. It's not the super authentic, somewhat grungy
Indian food experience of Germantown, but if you are in search of an Indian
restaurant that is a bit more refined and still not too expensive, this is
definitely the place to go. ...SA
**** - India Palace Bar and
Tandoor - Fox Chapel,19743 Frederick Road - Lunch - 02/14/06
I am a
vegetarian. The India Palace Bar and Tandoor has great, perfectly-spiced,
affordable food for me. I sip on tasty, hot chai all through the meal. The
ambiance is wonderful. It is a very quiet, dimly-lit, romantically decorated
restaurant which makes dining out the special experience it should be. The
colors and textures and mirrors are elegant and provide an intimate atmosphere.
Even when the room is full, you feel like you and your tablemates are in your
own private space. It is unsurpassed as a date restaurant. The staff are
friendly and interesting people. Indian music plays in the background quietly
enough not to disturb, but it really enhances the mood of the restaurant. It is
even warm enough inside so that you can eat with your coat off! Almost all the
other restaurants where I have eaten in Montgomery County, no matter how pricy,
are freezing! They leave the doors open for some strange reason so that almost
all the diners have to eat with their coats on. I strongly recommend this one
!! ...BS
***** - India Palace Bar
and Tandoor - 19743 Frederick Road - Germantown MD - Dinner -
07/11/2006
I would say this was truly a
wonderful experience. The food was excellent! Our server was very helpful in
sugguesting things to try...and everything we try we wanted more of. You have
to try the Palace Nann (wooow!) . I would highly recommend everyone to try.
India Palace is now one of our favorite places to eat. ...TW
***** - India Palace Bar and
Tandoor - 19743 Frederick Road - Germantown MD - Dinner - 05/30/06
I and
my children like to go regularly to India Palace ( Germantown). It is excellent
quality, family owned, a pleasant relaxed atmosphere. We particularly enjoy the
vegetarian dishes.We have been going there since 2004. ...K
***** - India Palace Bar and
Tandoor - 19743 Frederick Road - Germantown MD - Dinner - 05/19/06
Just
to let everyone know if you are looking for a good indian restaurant try this
one as the food, service,atmosphere are all superb.on top of all they have a
nice lunch buffet everyday. ...SW
***** - India Palace Bar and
Tandoor - 19743 Frederick Road - Germantown MD - Dinner - 04/01/06
Great Place We had dinner here this past weekend and it was wonderful.
We dined with a family from Northern India and they declared that this was one
of the best restaurants in the city. I had the chicken tikka masala which was
flavorful and delicious. My boyfriend had the Chicken Madras which was amazing.
Our dining companions split the saag paneer along with some other dishes and
they were all great. The service was attentive and the atmosphere was nice. The
bill was a bit high but we didn't mind due to the high quality of the food.
I've been to Tandoori nights, Sitar Nights and lots of other Indian restaurants
in the city and I think India palace Bar and Tandoor ranks quite high on the
list. Check it out! ...LD
***** - India Palace Bar and
Tandoor - 19743 Frederick Road - Germantown MD - LUNCH BUFFET -
04/07/06
The awsome food I simple
loved the food here. The great food makes you feel as if you are actually in
India. ...JM
**** - India Palace Bar and
Tandoor - Fox Chapel,19743 Frederick Road - Lunch - 3/24/06
I ate here
on 3/24/06 and this was my first experience with Indian food. I was very
impressed by the very nice wait staff who explained everything very well and
who were very friendly. The food I had was EXTREMELY hot so the fact that water
was brought by often was very nice. It was a very romantic atmophere and I
enjoyed eating here very much. I will be back again and encourage you to give
it a shot! ...BS
**** - L'Oustalet - King Farm
- 302 King Farm Blvd #110, Rockville, MD 20850 - Lunch/Dinner - May-July
2006
This is the restaurant any food
lover would not want to miss and definitely a place for palate satisfaction. I
have been there for at least 8 times in the last three months, and I am really
amazed that they have a broad spectrum of menu, and no matter lunch or dinner-
soup, appetizer, entree and dessert- every dish is impeccable and excellent.
You really feel you are having a very pleasant conversation with food while
eating them. The chef is not only a chef but also a food artist: he leads
diners to explore and expand their tasting repertoire with impressive
presentation of the dishes.
The atmosphere is very soothing
and cozy and the service is excellent, they are always aware of what diners
need without interruption. You feel you are in a "food spa"- you are relaxing
with food.
If you are looking for a fine
dining experience, L'Oustalet is definitely a place you should visit.
...JLT
**** - L'oustalet - King Farm
- 302 King Farm Blvd #110, Rockville, MD 20850 - Lunch & Dinner - February
2006
Absolutely devine. The service
and food were impeccable! Would highly suggest the seared foie gras, lamb,
duck, & souffles. I would also suggest trying the specials of the evening
and the prix fixed menu available for lunch for only $19.95! Great value for
the prices in the menu. ...JR
**** - Laredo Grill - 347 Muddy Branch
Rd., Gaithersburg, MD - DINNER - Many time (12/2/06)
This is an excellant
small Mexican Restaurant. I eaten many of the dinner items, and all were great.
The dessert flan is one of the best I've had. What really sets this one apart
from some others in my mind, however, is that it is just a bit more formal than
most, with linen tablecloths and a quiet intimate atmosphere. You really feel
like you're dining out at a fine restaurant South of the Border. ....JG
**** - O'Donnell's - Kentlands
- Lunch - Feb 2006
Seafood was outstanding. Atmosphere is very calming,
service was good, staff was friendly and helpful. Just moved to Gaithersburg
from California. Wonderful 'first restaurant' experience here. ...PB
**** - Red Robin - Germantown
- Dinner - 3/25/06
The service wasn't the greatest, because we went on a
Friday night, however the food was GREAT for that sort of resturant. We have
visited twice and both times the food has been VERY yummy. A good choice for a
family with a small child because it's so loud that others aren't disturbed by
a yelling child. ...EEM
**** - Sakura -
Germantown,corner of Middlebrook Rd and 355 - Dinner
I am not a food critic but I will
do my best to express my opinion about our recent visit to Sakura restaurant.
After a week of being snowed in and minor crisis, such as our family being
stranded out of town and finally flew into town we wanted to celebrate our safe
journey home and being together.
We decided Sakura would be the
place to do that. The only hesitation was, would they accommodate a
two-month-old baby, being that we would be seated in a table where the chef
cooks our food and perform his flame the grill routine etc. Of course, they do
offers family dining atmosphere. What I like about Sakura is the casual yet
elegant style and the staffs are always so gracious and accommodating. The food
was delicious as always with the same simplicity of Japanese dining. What makes
them different than other Japanese restaurants we have been to, is the easy way the menu is set up
with the meal laid out for us. It's spelled out how many courses we will get
and the chef prepares and presents it in a very entertaining ways so we can eat
and enjoy his company without even realizing when our meal was done and time
for dessert, which we declined because there just was not enough room in our
belly. I had the Filet Mignon, shrimp and scallop with chicken liver appetizer
and fried rice, my family chose the filet mignons and N.Y. steak, which were
all good. The steaks were tender at any temperatures and the scallops and
shrimps were tender and all in all our experience were excellent.
...KM
**** - That's Amore - 15201
Shady Grove,Rockville - Dinner - 2/2/06
We started out with ordering a
very nice wine from the extensive wine menu and calamari. The calamari was
servered hot and cripy. Then my wife had a tradional Ceasar salad, very nice
and fresh. I tried the Italian wedding soup and was pleasantly surprised. We
both ahd Veal Caprese for main course. It was absolutely delightful, served
with a light sage sause and perfectly prepared asparagus. We ended with
Espresso and regular coffe. There was simply no room in our very satified
stomachs for dessert. I would highly recommend That's Amore to all Italian Food
Lovers. ... KB
