50 Best American Restaurants near Glenarden

“Fun night for two out of towners! Food was amazing and the staff were incredibly friendly, even though we’re two or three times their ages and not cool at all! ;)“

“Just an all-around wonderful experience, I was able to pull right up sit down with my lovely puppy outside and enjoy one of the best brunches I’ve had in the long time“

“Returning to Washington from a France worn down by its own melancholy — a nation led by a presidential couple seemingly disconnected from l'esprit de grandeur — was a relief. The Monocle, nestled just a short pas de géant from Capitol Hill, felt like an antidote. Walking through its doors, I immediately felt transported, like one of the CIA operatives from Lioness Psy-Ops, covertly meeting allies in a safe haven of quiet luxury. Opened in October 1960 by Connie and Helen Valanos, The Monocle has seen more political deals sealed over its crab cakes than perhaps in the chambers of Congress themselves. As the Washingtonian noted, “The Monocle is a better restaurant than it’s given credit for,” serving dishes like “pan-fried Chesapeake Bay oysters baked in a light curry sauce” that feel like culinary diplomacy at its finest. What strikes one immediately is the duality of the space: half public house, half refined eatery. In the restaurant's more elegant quarters, I chose a glass of Sancerre, its mineral brightness pairing effortlessly with the signature crab cakes — plump, golden, and loaded with chair de crabe so sweet it could make a New Englander weep. A red wine-braised New York strip followed, its sauce reminiscent of the old-world simplicity one finds in France’s brasseries, yet undeniably American in its confident presentation. The maître d’, Nick Selimos — a fixture here for nearly three decades — greeted every guest with the kind of warmth that makes even the most hardened lobbyist feel comme chez soi. “There’s nothing more satisfying,” said John Valanos, the owner, “than having someone say, ‘We’ll come back ourselves.’” And come back they do — senators, staffers, and curious tourists alike. Sipping a digestif, I glanced at the black-and-white photos adorning the walls — Kennedy, Nixon, and other Washington titans. It’s said JFK dined here regularly during his Senate days. As The Washington Post humorously observed, "Intentions are spoken here, alliances formed, and deals sealed," all over dishes that balance simplicity and sophistication. Leaving The Monocle, I felt reconnected to the vibrancy of Washington, its pulse steadied by the legacy of places like this — where history, gastronomy, and a touch of joie de vivre blend into something unforgettable.“

“the girl karmen did great on to go! very friendly“

“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.“

“Loved our visit and such a dining experience! You have to try it!! Cheers y’all“

“Food choices were amazing and my server was top notch!! There were so many options on the menu. Can't wait to go back. I had the crab dip and the Kona Steak Skewers for apps. Along with Seafood Ravioli as an entree. Oh, the Jameson Whiskey cocktail was delightful as well. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We visited from Tennessee to come here obviously because we are HUGE fans of Chef Dorzon... to our absolute delight I got to fan girl and meet him!!! I am absolutely obsessed! To make the visit even better, the food was freaking phenomenal! Our waitress made our stay perfect. Not gonna lie, we will make the 8 hour drive again, just to come back to this extraordinary restaurant!“

“Penne Pasta with Pork Bolognese Crispy Lemongrass Chicken Caramelized Cauliflower It tastes good. The environment is nice“

“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.“

“Exquisite food and drink!“

“This was my and my fiancé's first time dining at this restaurant a few nights ago. We made a table reservation via OpenTable for 7:00pm, arrived at 6:50pm, and we were seated right away. From previous reviews I heard I was a good idea to make reservations, so that seems to be accurate from our experience because it was definitely a full house. The food is a bit pricey, but definitely worth it because it was delicious. I enjoyed my appetizer of Fiesta Egg rolls which were definitely cheesy, hot, and full of shredded chicken and lots of flavor. For entrees I got the Prime Rib (medium) which was cooked perfectly with some redskin mashed potatoes 😋 my fiancé got the Eastern Shore style crab cakes which were broiled and very tasty; came with coleslaw and show string french fries. My fiancé enjoyed all of his meal, with the exception of the coleslaw which he did not partake in due to health reasons. I also tried to Elite Margarita which was pretty good but a tad strong on the tequila for my liking, but the lime slice helped to take down some of the bitter alcohol taste for me 🙂👍🏾 The atmosphere of the restaurant is very relaxing, classy, and dimly lit which we loved because it had a romantic vibe to it. Our server, Olivia, was very friendly and welcoming and was on point making sure everything was to our liking. We will definitely be returning again to this location.“

“I definitely recommend the Cajun fries over the chicken tenders.“

“Such a wonderful place to eat and relax! There is a nice selection of food and drink, including sandwiches, salads, soups and pastries. The food is good, fresh made and inexpensive. The staff are welcoming. The atmosphere is warm and relaxing. I love to go 2-3 times a week for my Polish grandmother's borscht and some protein bites! They are trying to keep us all healthy! Highly recommended!“

“Always have a nice time. The food is delicious“

“we loved Burton's in Riverdale Park, MD! food was delicious and very accommodating to allergens. extensive gluten free menu including wings, fried calamari, pasta, crispy fish, crab cakes, and more. everything was delicious and our server was super nice as well. wish there was one of these in Union County, NJ! So amazing to know all their food is made from scratch 👍👍“

“My partner and I came from Buffalo, NY to try this place after tons of reviews. TB did NOT disappoint! The Tom Tarts, mimosas, chicken biscuits, every single thing we had AND the customer service— top tier! All of it! We will absolutely be back and look forward to placing our order with you for our bridal shower! Thank you for the awesome experience!“

“It’s an outstanding establishment to eat & drink!!“

“I LOVE their wings. Way better than Wingstop in my opinion“

“I’d rate it 4 if looking at food only but if you like decor and style it’s down to a 3 ?So this place is like a time warp back into early 2000’s middle America in some ways. Do not come for trendy food or stylish decor. Do come for large portions and fresh food. I had the special salad for $16.95 and my husband had the burger for $15.95. For the hill we think these are great prices and good value. The restaurant is huge with a bar and lots of high tops. Definitely a casual spot and not pricey for the hill at all.The decor is super non-cohesive and that’s what makes me feel like I’ve been transplanted to early aughts middle America but don’t kill me;I like nice things ?This is going to be a good spot to come with a crowd or to procure a table for a large group- which is another rare thing to find on the hill imo.The blue cheese both in my salad and in my husband’s burger was such a walk down memory lane and so good. Think sentimental comfort food, I suppose.“

“Friendly staff and good food cooked to order!“

“The food was amazing… that’s all that need to be said“

“Love to Support small business!!“

“With new ownership in place, I did not know what to expect. For a ward 8 resident and DC native, we take Sunday morning breakfast serious, and nobody wants to travel to PG, VA or cross the bridge for family breakfast. I have been to that IHOP at least 100 times, so I have seen the good and the bad times. I will say this, there is a noticeable difference in the customer care experience. From the attention to detail of the employees, the cleanliness of the restaurant (especially the bathroom), and the friendly staff, I was wholly impressed. I felt safe and ready to spend my hard earned money. I even tipped the waitress 50% because she deserved it. Hopefully the word gets out that it is a good thing to go to the Alabama Ave IHOP and the new owners keep this level of care for us the customers.“

“For those who want a short version of my review:
Excellent food. Homemade, real and fresh ingredients since the 80s. No frills. Just good, old-school deli with sandwiches and more. Survived COVID. Small, family-owned business.

Detailed version:
I've been going to this deli since I was 8 years old, which was 29 years ago. My parents took me there and we never stopped going.

Everything on their menu is great, but personally, my favorite menu items are the Reuben, their classic Steak and Cheese sub, Chicken Noodle Soup and Deviled Eggs. The Reuben on rye is just delicious, comforting, greasy goodness with their homemade thousand island dressing and a little bit of coleslaw. I don't know if the coleslaw is what already comes with it because they know my order and don't ask, but I enjoy that extra crunch and little bit of sweetness in the sandwich.

Their Steak and Cheese are a classic and still so good. I remember in the 90s when people used to line up out the door to wait for this sub.

The Chicken Noodle Soup is seasonal and usually only available during the fall and winter. Hands down best chicken noodle soup you will find in the MoCo and surrounding areas. The owner Jay makes it himself now but he uses his mother's homemade secret recipe. I remember her and her husband. She was their secret weapon. She made all the recipes for all their homemade foods. Her husband was the taste tester and always chilling at a table reading a Korean newspaper until it was time for him to sweep. They passed away years ago, but they were there everyday.

The deviled eggs contain relish, so it might not suite everyone's tastes, but I love it. So simple, so fresh, just good.

There is a lot of history in their ingredients and recipes. They always put love and care into their food and that's why we haven't stopped going. Hope you all give them a try.“

“Excellent food. Great service. Friendly atmosphere.“

“Good breakfast and fun with the juke boxes.“

“really good, quality food and service at very fair prices- TJ (owner) was fantastic and takes care of each customer like they were his own family/friend. the suya, goat, fish, and plantains were all perfectly prepared and delicious. definitely highly recommend this spot not just for quality but also level of service from the owner/staff - A++ / 10 out of 10! *and they just got their liquor license as well!“

“Service was friendly and efficient. Food was tasty. Burger was good but needed the preferred internal pinkness as was relayed. Also needed more of the skinny onion rings like in the pic. Looked like onion rings were from the bottom of the barrel. My husband's sausage omelet was good. The beer on tap was excellent.
The maintenance of the cleaniness was much appreciated. I've been to other Silver Diners and glad this is close enough for us to check out as a late evening option.“

“Great live music venue - lovely community!“

“Amazing food! Great server and wait staff. Creative and unique. Would go again!“

“Made a new friend of Bob the bartender. He played host and made us feel like we were regulars. Ian took great care of us as our waiter. The food was classically tavern and delicious. Great meal, great vibe, great people.“

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

“Grandmom is having a great time in DC. Scarlet Oak has the best servers, managers, and drink. Highly recommend if you travel to DC!! We will be back!“

“Great location! Highly recommended for anytime of the day or night.“

“I’m not from DC, was just there for the skins game. Wanted some good wings after the game and my buddy found this place. I was skeptical but trusted the process and was not disappointed. The Sriracha, honey wings are 10/10 and so are the loaded fries. If you’re looking for good food this is the spot.“

“I am a regular at the Orion Sky Cafe! Everything that I have tried has been delicious. The restaurant is very clean, they process orders timely, and are consistently engaged with their customers. I highly recommend them for breakfast and lunch!“

“Nice spot! Great service, our server was very warm, friendly and checked in frequently. The inside of the restaurant is very cozy and nice!

Order: the pork ribs, the carbonara
Skip: the tuna tartar (they squeezed a ton of mayo from the bottle on it which was not good)“

“Great service, delicious food, and an amazing atmosphere!“

“I celebrated my birthday year a couple of weeks ago. The food, atmosphere, waitress was fabulous. They were very accommodating. It was 12 of us and we had a ball with the DJ! I would definitely recommend this restaurant!“

“My Big Brotha love this place He would stop by atleast 2 times a week while he was working and order The Pork Bar B Q Sandwich with Cole slaw We stopped by Saturday that was the best NC Bar B Que outside of North Carolina“

“The Turkey Club is my favorite! The Salmon Bacon Club is also good. The fries are always hot! The omelettes are delicious!“

“Omggggggg. Where do i start. Let me say. Thannnk you. My steak was cooked to a perfect medium well as i requested. And the peppercorn flavor was a plusss. Delisssh. I dont eat cheese eggs but it i tried it and it was good not wet but well done n still cheesy. N it came wit homefries and grits.... I really appreciate tis meal. I was treating myself n indeed. I did. Thank u. Uve a customer forever.... Thank u for makin my meal wit some love and care.“

“Excellent experience, excellent food, and excellent service! Thanks Lenny!“

“I've been here several times. I've eaten in this restaurant and have gotten carryout as well. If you want a good tasting cheeseburger this is the place! The food in general is excellent! The milkshakes are great also! The service and staff are topnotch! A great family place! Highly recommended this place!“

“Food was excellent and the customer service was great. If you’re doing a celebration just let them know ahead and Busboys and Poets will make your experience right! We celebrated Education Today!! #YouAreAppreciated“

“Hats off to the owner .. The atmosphere is upbeat and Jazzy, I got the impression all the employees love their jobs.. very refreshing. Friendly atmosphere, clean and reasonably priced. The warm cornbread w/honey butter and seafood pasta were delicious!! I was not disappointed , NOTE: if you use a credit card there’s a “processing fee in addition to the 18% gratuity” I will be sure to bring cash when I revisit for the breakfast menu.“

“great good great cook great service keep me coming back.“

“American best wins it’s a not a wins .its heart of MARRYLAND .food is wonderful
Service is awesome
And all stuff in one word wow
So I suggest to every one come and try food ..
And you guys also give a review like me ..“