New American Restaurants near Garrett Park, MD

“I have been to this place about 10 years ago by one of my golf members who was an army veteran. My back ground is culinary/hospitality industry and was so impressed by service and also food quality.. His family and my family celebrated our special occasions every year. Now, we are coming back here again on August 27th to celebrate his 68th wedding anniversary and their 90years birthday also. This is his wife's pick and I and he are excited for next week event.“

“Our son lives in the area and we have been here 4-5 since January ( every time we visit) The owners are wonderful and the staff very attentive The fish taco appetizer is wonderful ( can be enough for an entree if not wanted a big meal) I’ve had many of the entrees and never a bad meal . The chocolate dessert is my go to“

“The food at Ceibo is creative and delicious. We enjoyed eveything, sharing the hamachi, eggplant, dumplings and sea bass. The dumplings are unusual, served in a delicious broth. The emulsion served with the sea bass was amazing. The wine list is reasonable and includes great choices by the glass. The service is friendly and attentive, but not overbearing. The dining room is attractive, but because of the tile floor, once full it is a little loud, but not to the extent that you'll have difficulty hearing your dinner companion across the table. Dinner at Ceibo is a lovely way to spend an evening.“

“Incredible experience. Will be returning.“

“The environment is great, the menu is very diverse, and seemingly commonplace dishes manage to be innovative in flavor“

“Great food and excellent service. John was fantastic. 100% recommend“

“Nice draft bar And good food“

“Great Happy Hour deals! Staff was super friendly and very accommodating of requests based on dietary restrictions (swapped out veggies for bread in pate appetizer). Burger was delicious. Can’t wait to go back!“

“This is one of the best kept secrets which I probably shouldn't reveal so there's no influx of customers. The food is always delicious. No extra seasoning needed. Our server was amazing and attentive. He was pleasant to talk to and stopped by our table on the regular. Seasons 52 is a keeper.“

“Had a great pre-flight last dinner in DC and everything was delicious! We were lucky enough to eat during happy hour where we had great deals on our drinks and noticed different happy hour offerings were available each night of the week. Wings, Birria egg rolls, and beef bulgogi all came out exceptionally fast and each a hit at our table.“

“We had a birthday party there, and they were incredibly accommodating. We ordered a birthday cake to be delivered, and they took care of setting everything up. The food was amazing, and the staff was so friendly. We couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate! Thanks“

“Wide open spaces with an appeal to many demographics. While beer choice is the theme, an interesting food menu complements the offerings. There is even a focus on low calorie items (delicious) so you can spend your calories on the beer, or just enjoy table conversation while not glued to your phone screen. The signature beer offering in a "yard" doesn't match the German two liter size, which is probably a good thing. Go take a couple of laps around the Rio lake to spend some of the calories you consumed, or even head west to find a good book at Barnes & Noble (still around and even growing).“

“5 stars isn't enough!! From the moment we walked in until the end of our night we were satisfied. The decorations, food, and service was amazing! They even offered me a quiet place to pray :). Give this place a try-trust me (portions may seem small, but it was very filling- we ordered the bowl of fries, which came with a delicious sauce, CROQUETTES, fish burger, beef burger, and gnocchi pomodoro. It felt like we were in nyc enjoy :)“

“I would definitely recommend if you visiting the DC area! This is my “go-to” spot when my family and I are catching a show at one of the nearby theaters. The food and drinks are absolutely delicious, especially the Poke Nachos as a starter. Everything tastes fresh and prepared with care. The entire staff are friendly, professional and courteous (shout out to Molly who always makes our experience exceptional!). Great place to take your family, friends or for a date night!“

“A thoughtful shared plates experience. We followed the wise recommendations of our server and were rewarded. Nice spot. Excellent yet not pretentious.“

“The service was attentive and friendly. With the preselected menu being two servings of steak frites, they'd asked me what temperature I wanted. I figured they'd be masters of medium rare given the restaurant's name, but unfortunately I wasn't served a medium rare steak. The first course they served was rare, with a good part of the center uncooked. The sauce was good, but the doneness made it much too chewy. I gave them the benefit of the doubt and waited for my second course, and again, was not served a medium rare steak. This time, though, on the opposite end of the spectrum— the steak was served medium well, without much pink. I'm mildly confused by two things: how there's this much variance in steak doneness, and why a restaurant named Medium Rare seemingly hasn't figured out how to make a medium rare steak. I'd give it a 6/10 overall— I wish the food was treated better.“

“Genuinely blown away. Don't get me wrong I love all food, but I wouldn't say I'm easily impressed since most restaurants are just decent but this was truly great food and the service was phenomenal. You can really tell a lot of time and thought is put into each dish. We will be back!!!“

“Outstanding in dining experience. I then had Mazi prepare a platter of meatballs for a House Parry that was a major hit ! A new go to restaurant in DC“

“excellent service, good food, worth every penny“

“Service is amazing. Friendly and efficient staff. Hotel is charming .“

“I know I take terrible pictures but this DC restaurant lived up to the hype…excellent food and drinks, delivered hot and timely and the wait staff was on point. I have to thank my Facebook group and work friends for the recommendation….bonus points, it’s 6 blocks down the street.“

“Sophisticated food at a fair price. The drinks were made perfectly. The space feels so welcoming and appropriate for any event: family dinner, date night, brunch with your girls, or a friends get together. I will definitely be returning and trying everything on the menu.“

“Carlos was our waiter. He was exceptional. Food and drinks exceptional. Hope to come and dine again in the future. It's a 5“

“Update: Unfortunately, Kinship still has a no corkage policy. This is pretty rare throughout DC and truly the only thing keeping us from visiting frequently.

Original Review: October 2023

We’ve loved Kinship every time we have visited in the past. However, their switch during COVID to not allow corkage and retention of that policy post-COVID has kept us from returning. Hopefully they revisit this policy soon. If so, we will be back attending frequently.“

“Absolutely AMAZING! We had the truffle burger, so so great! We upgraded to parm truffle fries and they were so great. We also got the kids pizza- with a picky eater he ate every bite. The fruit was delicious- even in off season. The waiter was very helpful- and attentive. Def worth it with kids.

Kid-friendliness: Loud environment- so the kids felt comfortable. Kids menu was affordable, lots of food and both our kids ate everything!“

“We had a great experience at Earl’s Kitchen in Tysons Corner. The atmosphere was sophisticated with great music and an overall elevated vibe that made the evening feel special without being stuffy. Our server, Grecia, was fantastic. She was warm, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. She also recommended a cocktail that ended up being one of the highlights of the night, the White Peach Whiskey Sour was excellent 10/10. You could tell she really cared about making our experience a good one. We’ll definitely be back and will be asking for Grecia again.“

“We got pizza and wine here and this place is so close to a 5. They just need a fly trap in the patio, please!! The vines cover everything, cute lights, great vibes.. but I guess the flies thought so too. We got the sopressata pizza and it was really good, especially the crust. Please get a fly trap and we will come back.“

“Minibar went above and beyond our expectations. Due to health issues, we cannot drink alcohol and they curated special nonalcoholic drinks that paired perfectly with the exceptionally creative food!“

“From the cocktails to the service…our experience was top notch all around! Highly recommend!“

“We are vacationing in Luquillo, Puerto Rico and went to Capital Burger 🍔 twice for dinner. The environment is nice and the staff is friendly and helpful. The chicken wings and the burgers are delicious! You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommend!“

“One of the best dining experiences in DC. Chef Jeremiah is outstanding; the meal is creative but accessible, and each course is better than the previous. We are so grateful to have Dabney in DC!“

“Excellent dinner: Moules Marinières and Salade Niçoise and an inexpensive and tasty Bordeaux.“

“We had an amazing and beautiful experience at the Firefly restaurant Friday.

We came in earlier around 6:30 it was our anniversary and the service from our host and waiter was exceptional. They seated us at a nice table and immediately served us with cold water and good service was fast and top quality. The waiter was really nice to us and the food especially was delicious.

We ordered the filet mignon with Brussels sprouts and truffle fries and the firefly burger with truffle fries. By far one of the best meals of my life, the steak was tender and cooked perfectly to our desires. The firefly burger patty was tasteful and extremely well balanced.
We particularly loved the truffle Parmesan fries, they were fresh and crunchy, Parmesan flavor at the forefront with a light truffle taste left in your mouth. Delicious and one of the highlights of the meal.
We ordered dessert which was crème brûlée, side note I’m from France, but the crème brûlée was one of the best I’ve ever had crunchy not burnt and the cream light, the restaurant even offered it as a gift for our anniversary.

Overall our experience was perfect and we had nothing bad to remark, thank you to the staff for making our night perfect.

Vegetarian options: Some dishes clearly seen as vegetarian“

“Beautiful place, excellent food!“

“The service was immaculate. Really warm and kind people who were efficient and smart. PK was our waiter and did a great job. He left us all with a smile on our face. Excellent.“

“There’s very few times when you walk into somewhere and can tell immediately that the owner loves what they’re doing, Cynthia is most definitely one. Cocktails were unique and delicious and the food was exactly what I hoped it would be.“

“$40 bottomless mimosas are such incredible value for DC - I was blown away! The steak frites were perfectly executed, the coffee was excellent, and that yogurt was like a delightful little dessert before the main course. You've created one of the best budget-friendly brunch spots in the DMV where people can actually enjoy unlimited mimosas with great food. Thank you for doing it right! I'll definitely be back and bringing friends.“

“Very good spot. I’ve been there a few times and the first time going I got the fontina vodka penne pasta. Following visits included the same thing. Great for leftovers if there’s any left. The atmosphere is great with a sport bar-ish vibe with nice wait staff.“

“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 have chicken wings ring ring Chris Rock they would really really good I had a good time there“

“We enjoyed the Thanksgiving tasting menu.

Parker Rolls - good
Maryland Crab Balls - very good
Rosemary Thyme Brined Turkey - very good
Pan Seared Rockfish Filet- excellent
Pumpkin Pie - excellent
Pecan Pie - excellent

Service was first rate.“

“The food appears... lesser quantity than in DC. The biscuits were smaller, and harder. I saw no bacon. The sausage (pork or chicken) was not "week done" as with the DC restaurant. Also there wasn't any shrimp. I got there at 9:am, and was told reservations were needed. So I Sat at the bar. Def a 3.5 rating on food here“

“BlackSalt continues to amaze us with outstanding food and service! Incredible fresh seafood. They will make anything from their seafood market for your dinner, too! I just wish some people would stop wearing their pajamas and crummy clothes to nice restaurants! Try the seafood tower if you want to do something special!“

“Massive selection of beers on tap including cask ales and the friendliest bar staff! Thanks 😊“

“The food was great. I had a shrimp kabob, rice, hummus and a salad. The white Cosmo was very good. Loved meeting Ann.“

“They were such an amazing staff honestly. We had a bit of a situation which resulted in us leaving before we could order, the staff was greatly accommodating and offered to rebook us for a different time. We ended up coming back and had the most amazing time ever!“

“My daughter and son-in-law treated me for my birthday and what a treat it was! From the birthday champagne treat to the special popcorn to the dessert and all meals in between—nothing disappointed. The food was delicious. Filet mignon prepared to perfection. Lamb chops, braised beef, shrimp—all delicious. The sides; I could go on. My husband also enjoyed his meal. Our particular teenaged granddaughter loved her chicken tenders. Even our 2 year old granddaughter enjoyed her kids meal. Definitely will return. This was our first time but it won’t be our last. And last but not least—our server, Micaiah, was the best. Her recommendations were on point. Top notch and so professional!“

“Comfortable, friendly, good choices, efficient service, tasty food. Nice plating.“

“Exceptional throughout from the rooms to dining to sophisticated and attentive staff - thank you for having us.“

“My wife and I recently had an amazing experience at Jônt. The whole thing, from the counter seating and loud music, to the phenomenal staff I 10/10 recommend. The food was unique and so fun to try. Every bite may not be a hit for everyone, but like i said it’s fun to try.“