50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Damascus

“I recently visited Hornets Nest Grille and it quickly became one of my favorite local spots. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm, casual, and genuinely welcoming — the kind of place where you can relax whether you’re meeting friends, bringing family, or just grabbing a great meal. The food was outstanding. Everything tasted fresh, well-prepared, and clearly made with care. Portions were generous without being overwhelming, and the menu offers a solid mix of comfort food classics and creative options. It’s the kind of place where you struggle to decide what to order because everything sounds good. Service was just as impressive. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home without being intrusive. Drinks came quickly, food arrived hot, and we never felt rushed — a perfect balance. What really sets Hornet’s Nest apart is that authentic “local gem” vibe. It doesn’t feel corporate or cookie-cutter; it feels like a true community restaurant where people know each other and take pride in what they do. If you’re in the Damascus area and looking for a dependable spot with great food, fair prices, and welcoming service, Hornet’s Nest Grille is absolutely worth a visit. I’ll definitely be coming back. Þór Jórmundurssón ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I have been going to Tom and Rays since the old location. What makes them stand out is the cost conscience menu, fresh tasting food, and a staff mostly local high school kids that are professional with can do attitude. Right now I’m raving about something as simple as stewed tomatoes as a complementary side dish. Their breakfast foods including creamed chipped beef fresh. Their lunch and dinner foods bring you back, especially the open faced beef sandwich with mash potatoes and gravy, to a simpler time. Check out their menu and ask them about their pies.“

“I live about 20 minutes away from this Ledo’s. There are two Ledo’s in my hometown and while dough, sauce and cheese is always a winning combo, the taste at these two Ledo’s is consistently inconsistent. I overheard that the Damascus Ledo’s is the best one and taste just like the original in College Park. Hands-down, I gotta say it does. It was worth the 20 minute drive. I will now only be ordering from this one when I get a hankering for pizza. Thank you to the Damascus Ledo’s restaurant for preserving such a singular taste! Can’t wait to return!!“

“Highly recommend the quesadilla and fajita platter. Great service and great food like always!“

“By far the best fried chicken in Maryland! Crispy, juicy, and flavorful all the way through. Loved the mac n cheese. The potato salad was a little bit sweeter than I like, but still good. Overall, I really enjoyed it. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Salomon provided absolutely amazing service from start to finish. He was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better with his recommendation. He suggested the cheesesteak, and it was incredible—easily one of the best I’ve had. His knowledge of the menu and excellent customer service really stood out. Salomon went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, and his recommendation did not disappoint. I’ll definitely be coming back“

“first time here, the staff was very welcoming. food was fresh and delicious. Can't wait to come back and try more items“

“The BEST VALUE all-you-can-eat place! Excellent, fresh food and clean!!! (even their women's bathroom is clean!) And great services, especially Amy! By the way, it is hard for me to believe this restaurant does not get 5 stars! We travel all the way from VA to this place at least two times a month. We just love it!!! P.S. I read the reviews that did not give them 5 stars and feel those reviews may not be fair to them. As an example, one review gave them a 4-star commenting food is great, quality is great, but expensive. Yes, if you compare this place with most cheap Chinese all you can ear places, $33 does seem expensive. However, fresh and high-quality food cost me. I am willing to pay extra for good, fresh food. As another example, I was shocked to see a review giving them only 3 stars commenting she got sick (even though she said she loved the food there). I was wondering if she did not cook her food well in the hot pot, or she couldn't handle the spices.“

“ERIC is the man! He makes the best salads. My husband comes here about once a week and he is always happy to see Eric working because he does the best salad chopping and makes sure every customer he serves is happy with their bowl. We came in tonight for 3 salads and surprise Eric was working. We hope everyone gets to experience a salad made by Eric we appreciate him more than he knows.“

“Currently doing a juice cleanse with superfoods cafe products. The juices taste great with a variation of flavors and honestly I don’t feel hungry at all. I will be a returning customer to cleanse again!“

“I had the hot pastrami sub today , it was delicious and came out very fast“

“I went here today with my parents and older brother, the place is very clean and welcoming. We didn't have to wait at all to be seated since the place was empty. I ordered the pho with steak and brisket, along with the Booboo's milk tea. The pho didn't have an overwhelming taste, it's taste was very delicious and not that strong. For the milk tea, the tea wasn't that sweet nor that bitter, it was more in the middle. The tapioca pearls weren't that chewy or soft, it was okay at best. Overall, I definitely will be going here again. It's a hidden gem in the Gaithersburg area and definitely should have more people know about it!“

“Great atmoshere, high-end stylish dining room, comfortable seating. The salmon dish was delicious and a large portion. The spinach rice side dish was so delicious! The Ravini Politiko, coconut cake was the best I ever ate! The Thalissina, seafood pasta had plenty of seafood in it and delicious. Even the cappaccino was delicious, very smooth, no bitterness and taste great with dessert! The server, Baris, was attentive, friendly and did a great job taking care of us. Great place to eat, homemade dishes and desserts! Highly recommend it. I will be back!“

“Love this place, the food is awesome“

“My family enjoyed the food, a lot of different flavors, and their food is yummy, and pretty to look at. The staff are very efficient and attentive to their patrons. The atmosphere is very cosy. I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised of this hidden treasure.“

“Great Fish and Chips, Great Subs, Affordable prices, but most important Fresh Food. You can tell the Kitchen and Oils are clean by the presentation of the food. The fries and fish are bright gold exterior (sign of clean cooking oil) and the taste is pure. absolutely great food.“

“Great price great eats inside of 99 grocery store.“

“Came here for a girls’ night out and had a wonderful time. Great service. For Tuesdays, bottles of wine are half-price. Yay! Plan on coming back soon!“

“ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE!!! No I'm not employed here! I have to limit myself to once every other week. After being in the restaurant industry for 25 years I DEFINITELY respect this places consistency. Try it out.“

“10/10. Food is very delicious and authentic. Place is always packed and hidden gem near the dry cleaner place.“

“One of the best Italian meals I have had outside of Italy! All dishes-appetizers, entrees and desserts were excellent. Will be back often!“

“Serene, magical forest and reliably yummy beers. What is not to like?“

“We've ordered takeout several times and loved it every time. Definitely our new favorite. Tacos and chimichanga are fantastic. great guac!“

“This was the best Greek food I’ve had in a long time! Visiting from out of town on a work trip and the food, the service and the atmosphere is top notch!“

“Had your Italian sub yesterday at a conference. So yummy and filling. The bread was so fresh and perfect.“

“This place may be small and not very fancy, but the food is absolutely on point. I’ve also used them for catering, and everyone loved it. My favorites are the khachapoori with egg, the beef kabobs, and the chicken shawarma. I truly love this authentic restaurant.“

“Outstanding! I am up here for work from Florida, and as many times as I have been to Frederick, I can't believe I have not eaten here sooner. The atmosphere is wonderful! There is nothing better than the smell of smoked BBQ filling the air. Ample parking, and I love the location. The food is fantastic! I had the potato salad, sweet potatoes, and 2 meats (Arkansas Brisket which are burnt tips and Hot Links). The platter comes with pickled onions, pickles, and cornbread. It did not disappoint. Plus the original BBQ which comes with it, had an interesting flavor. Sweet and vinegary, with a little heat, which was nice. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for some good BBQ.“

“Almost unreal. I went in to order dinner for takeout for my boys and The food was ready in 10 minutes. They even packed me complementary plates and cutlery since we wanted to do a picnic. The food was absolutely delicious. We will be back. Don’t miss this place.“

“Once you try one of the Sunshine Store's sandwiches, you will wonder why it took so long to try one! 😊 My husband and father in law introduced me to this hidden pleasure the first time I visited the area. We started with breakfast (tasting the local culinary treasure of scrapple), then I was introduced to their burgers on the same trip, and I was surprised that everything is cooked to order. I have not found any burger yet that is close to comparison!! My husband's family has made this a regular stop for sandwiches over several decades and generations. My father in law (nearby farmer/owner of Greenstone Custom Farming) has eaten there for several decades along with feeding his crew from this hidden gem, this has been a favorite of my husband's since he was old enough to eat there, and now it is a favorite place for our children to eat with grandpa. The store is small and with limited seating, it would be best to order the food to go or if you are eating alone you can sit at the counter and watch your food be prepared. A must try in the area and definitely worth the drive through the beautiful countryside!“

“We have had a great experience with service and food there!“

“CarterQue catered our 180+ person wedding in Frederick, MD last month and they were by far the best vendor we worked with. Nearly a hundred emails, a few phone calls, and a couple in-person meetings led to the most perfect dinner at our wedding. Colleen Y. is absolutely AMAZING to work with.“

“Great hamburger... fresh and delicious bread roll and pleasant people.“

“Great local food that doesn't break the bank. We have been eating here once a week or so since it changed hands from Ricutties, many, many years ago.“

“Great food selection and very tasty. Nice staff as well“

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“Everything they have to offer.“

“This place is a real gem, tucked away in an industrial park. I've worked in the Airpark for 35 years and couldn't be happier about finding The Woodfield Diner. Our company goes together every Friday and everyone has been thrilled by the incredible selection and amazing quality. The flavors are spot on, incredibly fresh food that is also an excellent value given the large portions they serve. This place deserves all of the accolades they are receiving. I say this as I devour my skillet chicken with rice and vegetables. So incredibly good!“

“The food and service was very good! Generous portion of food.“

“Moved to Germantown 3 and half months ago and came here for the first time last night, Judith was our waitress and she was great! Service was fast, food was amazing, the staff were great..even the security people! We got to witness 3 birthday celebrations they do and the performance is quick & fun!! Ricardo came by at the end of our meal to make sure we were good and helped pack our leftovers to go! Great things to say about this place and will definitely be returning. Thank you everyone for the top tier service“

“Our knitting group goes here for lunch at least once a month. Everyone enjoys the food and the atmosphere. Service is great too (shout out to Stacey).“

“I love love loveeeeee this place! I recommend EVERY THING on the menu 🥰“

“Best Ramen I’ve ever had, though sometimes the service was slow. Coming back again in a couple weeks, it tasted so good!“

“We had a really good experience overall. The food was great, especially the fettuccine with shrimp and steak, that dish was honestly excellent.

The only disappointment was the shrimp linguine. The sauce didn’t taste well-balanced and it felt like it wasn’t mixed or prepared properly, which was surprising compared to how good the rest of the food was.“

“Very nice brewery. Great staff. Love the atmosphere, beer and food trucks! I'll definitely be back.“

“Stopped in for a quick bite after a long morning at Butler's Orchard. Great service, sandwiches were delicious, and it was prepared quickly. There is a cute little outside seating area.

Note: this is not a full-service restaurant where you sit down and you are served, this is a counter where you order what you want and then you can sit down and eat there or you can take it to go. Located on the side of an office building. Great spot for quick in and out.“

“Went with my mom and sons a couple of days ago and had a great experience. Not only was the food good, but what stood out to me was the phenomenal service from Rashelle. It the kind of professionalism, energy and engagement that you just don’t experience anymore, so it was quite refreshing to see that service like that still exists. I would go back specifically for her.“

“I highly recommend La Poteria in Clarksburg Outlets! The young man by the name of Andres is so helpful. He provided excellent customer service last week when we purchased the delicious empanadas and palitos de queso. We will return. Thank you!“

“Your sign is blocked by trees. As first time visitors we drove right past even though gps said we’d arrived. Had to call from the car to get directions. Also need a sign for location of your handicapped ramp. It too is hidden from view.“

“Excellent! Must try! I went for a corporate lunch with my coworker. Drunken noodles and Tom Yum soup were so good! They served us really fast! Nong (the waitress) was so nice! I forgot to take a pic of my receipt for my corporate card, and called a few hours later to have them send me a copy. Nong was soooo nice again. Great service and great food! Definitely try this place! :0) I’ll be back for sure!“

“excellent service and professional staff definitely be back“