18 Best American Restaurants in Gaithersburg

“The food was great, and given the other options in the area, the value for what was provided was wonderful. The service was also great. We had 4 kids with us and they had a good offering for kids as well. The option to do wine tastings with all the wines of tap was a plus. Will def. come back.“

“Wonderful food and service. We all had different dinners off the menu. The French onion soup was some of the best I had. We walked in and were met with smiles and seated fast with no reservations.“

“Great experience. The hostesses were friendly. Our server was exceptional, attentive to detail, and provided a healthy balance in seeing what we needed. The food was great and the dessert was delicious. The overall welcoming atmosphere.“

“Iris is amazing! She made my food perfectly, she helped me with ordering and she was beyond pleasant! She is definitely an asset to the Isaac company. I watched her interact with other patrons and she never lost her smile. She was so knowledgeable of the menu and gave excellent recommendation. Thank you for a pleasant first experience - we will definitely be back again!“

“Great place with great food and a good atmosphere“

“Without a doubt the best place in Rio. The customer service is exceptional and the staff really pays attention to you as a person, not just a customer. The food is excellent and the place is well maintained.“

“Great food and drinks. Weekend live music!“

“Great food and service, but disappointed that they have been out of AC for two months. They need to tell their customers at the door before they are seated. Not right especially if customers have respiratory issues. Some in the restaurant that day were experiencing discomfort Stay away from the Rockville Location until they fix the AC“

“I love this place. One of the few remaining spots in Moco for live music and local atmosphere.“

“I have been to Firebirds several times over the last few years and have always experienced great food, service and atmosphere each time.“

“Loved this place. The atmosphere, food and most of the drinks were great. Victoria, the barista, knew her coffee and it showed in the drinks. Great place to hangout, chill or go out on a date.“

“Consistently delicious food (great fish), fun atmosphere, good service.“

“Ordered online and it was ready minutes before I walked inside. The front desk was courteous and signed “thank you” back which was a nice surprise. Will come back again.“

“Great breakfast location! I’m borderline addicted to their breakfast sandwiches! I get the bacon, egg, and cheese on white bread sandwich and it is super filling, always fresh/hot, and they don’t take long to make it! The service is fast and friendly. This is definitely a regular go to for breakfast!“

“I always order Chinese food from here! The service is super quick and the food is consistently delicious. It is a bit on the pricey side, but honestly, with today’s economy, that’s to be expected. Still worth it for the quality and speed!“

“Much to our delight, we enjoyed our time at the bar at this Holiday Inn unwinding from our travel day. Lisa, our bartender is super friendly, cheerful and she’s great at her job!

Our check in was a great experience, too. Devon was pleasant, friendly and professional!

Highly recommend this Holiday Inn crew!“

“We had a very enjoyable and nice dinner yesterday. I feel bad that the previous reviews are quite negative on this wonderful restaurant. We’ve been to Bench so many times and we were always very happy with the food and service . This is a hidden gem in Rio. While other restaurants are crowded and noisy, this one has a classy and quiet atmosphere. The food’s delicious and flavorful. We appreciate the chef and the hosts- they get busy with a small staff but they are still very hospitable and attentive. Our server last night was Alie and I’m sorry I didn’t get the other lady’s name . Keep up the excellent work . We will surely be back .“

“My favorite place to dine at Rio. This place is always packed, so pack some patience if you have to wait. I enjoy their house beers- especially the House IPA, House Lager and House Golden Pilsner. For appetizers, can’t go wrong with their poke nachos, probably their signature dish. Other favorites are their wings and Jumbo pretzels.

The menu is huge so there is something for everyone. My favorites are the Lobster Garlic Noodles, Stacked Turkey Club, Cobb salads and cheesesteak.

Their happy hour deals are pretty good. They do have a waitlist you can join on their app. Hard to believe this used to be a Romano’s Macaroni Grill.“