New American Restaurants near Potomac, MD

“Fantastic food and fellowship with some amazing scientists and staff from NIH/NCI this Holiday season. 🎄🍭😊“

“It was a beautiful day to eat outdoors. The use of big fans to circulate a little air in the shade helped to keep the temperature comfortable. Make sure you check the weather forecast before you commit to an outside table, as storms tend to form in the afternoons.“

“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.“

“Seasons 52 is our go-to place to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The food, service and ambiance are always top notch. My husband and I both ordered the Chilean Sea Bass and it was excellent! I highly recommend it. We're looking forward to future non-anniversary visits to Seasons 52 with friends and family.“

“I dropped in during Happy Hour by chance for a bite to eat and was pleasantly surprised to learn that Happy Hour Specials applied to table dining at full sized portions. It was great opportunity to try a pizza and a queso appetizer affordably.

They both were very tasty. The portion size of the queso was smaller than expected but so rich and flavorful that it was satisfying and good to share.

The atmosphere was family friendly despite many people meeting for drinks. My 11yo and I were comfortable and enjoyed our early dinner. I’ll return to try other menu items.“

“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.“

“My wife and I had brunch on the patio at the White House location today and it was fantastic! We had a mezze platter appetizer, Havana sandwich and shakshuka & arepas entrees, and tres leches for dessert. All were spectacular, as was the service! Highly recommended!“

“Delicious food and great ipa on tap“

“My friends and I had a great experience dining at Earl's Kitchen. The food was amazing and the cocktails just as impressive. The staff went out of their way to accommodate our group arranging a table that suited us which we greatly appreciated. Our server, Ivan was outstanding and displayed remarkable attentiveness ensuring our needs were met with ease and a smile. I totally recommend Earl's Kitchen +Bar at Tysons Corner“

“Booked the private dining area for a post-wedding celebration. The experience far exceeded expectations. Impeccable service. Wonderful ambiance. Heavenly food. Great food and beverage pairings. Highly recommended for a perfect evening.“

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

“Very satisfied on my first visit to Ellie Bird. We came for Brunch for my wife’s birthday. The staff were all very attentive and many wished her a happy birthday as they welcomed us in, which often gets overlooked at other restaurants, but it made her morning feel so much more special. It may seem like a small notion, but it was a touching detail to our initial visit. The brunch menu is small but packed with flavors and meaningful dishes. We love this and wish we could try it all. We decided to start with the PB&J French toast as a shared app. It’s an entree item, but upon hearing how much the owner loves this item we had to try it out. We also ordered the Pineapple Bun sliders and Tornado omelette. For us the trio of entrees was the perfect blend of savory, sweet, and salty, hitting all the right notes. Also highly recommend the Ellie Bird Latte. Glad we came, we will be back for more!“

“We recently celebrated our son's high school graduation with a dinner here, and everything was absolutely fabulous. Our server, George, went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. He handled our party of 16 so smoothly — it felt like we were at a table of four with how attentive and efficient he was! Every guest truly enjoyed their meal, and it was the perfect way to mark such a special occasion. Highly recommend!“

“My friend and I had the most delightful dining experience last night at Opal, all thanks to the exceptional service provided by Neariah. We are regular patrons of this restaurant, and Neariah truly stands out as one of a kind.

Her warm and welcoming demeanor, coupled with a genuine smile, immediately set the tone for a fantastic evening. Neariah's attentiveness was remarkable - she anticipated our needs before we even had to voice them, making us feel truly valued and cared for throughout our meal.

We have made a mental note to request to be seated in Neariah's section on our future visits, as her exceptional service truly enhances our dining experience. Her professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail are commendable, and we cannot wait to be served by her again.

Neariah is a gem in the hospitality industry, and her dedication to providing top-notch service is truly appreciated. Thank you, Neariah, for making our evening memorable and enjoyable. We look forward to returning and experiencing your exceptional service once more.

Highly recommended - ask to be seated in Neariah's section for a dining experience that exceeds expectations!“

“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.“

“Great foods and great service.“

“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“

“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“

“We decided to do lunch at Ted’s Bulletin. The ambience of the restaurant was very nice and modern. The portion sizes are large, prices are reasonable and the food taste delicious.“

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

“I had the best server I’ve had in a real long time. His name was Bikal and he was efficient with our waters, food and checks and just overall great server and nice guy. He made my silver diner experience better.“

“The food was a surprise.hadn't eaten there in quite a while because the food wasn't special. At her request took a good friend there for her birthday. Hot cornmeal tolls and warm slices of baguette arrived first. No extra charge! Yeah! I had the chef's pasta special which was house made tortellini stuffed with crab and a sauce with more crab. The portion was perfect. Are every lick. My friend's food issues were nicely accommodated by our great server. She had a soft shell crab. Noise wasn't an issue because it wasn't too full. The butterscotch pudding was crazy good. I will be returning!“

“Parking is easy right behind the restaurant. There is bistro seating outside but there was noise from some street work so we sat inside. Service was excellent and quick. We ordered an lempanada appetizer which was awesome, the salmon entree over orzo and spinach, and my friend had the roasted beet salad. They kindly surprised us with a free dessert for our birthdays. Our reservation was at 2:30 but I would suggest you get earlier reservation as the kitchen closes right around 2:30 for lunch service, so we felt a bit rushed. But overall , this is a lovely restaurant , with good meal choices, delicious food, and attentive service. It a wonderful place for lunch with friends.“

“The Mother Earth, with salmon, is my absolute favorite. Best flavored Ice Tea in the area!“

“We had a truly lovely experience at Circa Boro! Rori, the manager, was incredibly pleasant—so kind and easy to talk to. Cash, who took care of our table, was wonderful: attentive, friendly, and checked in with us just the right number of times. Rori and Cash brought out the birthday dessert together—a warm chocolate chip cookie with a hint of sea salt and a touch of whipped cream on the side. It was heavenly! The sweetest surprise? A thoughtful birthday card for each of us celebrating milestone birthdays, signed by the team and accompanied by a coupon for appetizers at Circa and El Bebe. So unexpected and deeply appreciated. Thank you for making it such a memorable celebration! Thank you Cash and Rori!“

“We enjoyed brunch here for our anniversary. I have several food allergies and I was well accommodated. The food was wonderful and the service friendly. We will be back“

“My favorites are the crabcakes, bbq ribs and the coleslaw! Beautiful,welcoming atmosphere always.“

“Reliable! Always delicious!“

“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.“

“Beautiful set up and ambience..“

“I was visiting the DC area and wanted pizza, so I decided to try Matchbox. I love a meaty pizza, so I ordered The Pig, which was loaded with pepperoni, ham, sausage, salami, and bacon, and it was super cheesy! Most of the toppings were underneath the cheese. I chose a 10-inch pizza, which was a good size if you have a big appetite or want to share with a friend. The service was excellent; my waiter was very attentive. The space was clean, relaxed, and private enough for each party to enjoy their own area.“

“Best wings ever! Great service, great variety, great people.... you've got to check it out!“

“The branzino was fresh and deliciously prepared. The accompanying bread was freshly baked. I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“First visit today for my birthday lunch and loved the vibe and the food!“

“So after having our reception lunch, we decided to come back for a one month anniversary and the food again was delicious. The bra short rib was slightly salty our waiter. He was very nice. It was at times we did not see him. He wasn't as attentive as our first waitress was But overall we enjoyed ourselves and we will be back again. “

“I "cried" when my fave VEGAN or VEGETARIAN "GO-to" eat-in place closed all their locations around Boston. That was sadly & formerly GrainMaker .. (gone now) However DiG has grown on me as their deFACTO replacement for all FRESH VEGGIES and otherwise ALL FRESH MEAL VEGAN or VEGETERIAN eats and eat-in place! This is becoming my greatly reccomended "hidden vegan and veggie gem" in Boston with LOTS of locations. They have 3 locations thus far in Boston and 2 in Cambridge. I hav ONLY visited their downtown location thus far! Just as formerly with GrainMaker, DiG is as close to authentic home cooked! & genuinely HEALTHY! AND fresh meals that you can get to. Always fresh veggies, steamed & otherwise. --(they also serve a variety of proteins, as in variety of meats and fish, but i stay vegan. I have NEVER tried any of their meats or fish here.. ONLY their veggies and seasoned TOFU on occasion.. more oft than not, i do not even get their TOFU as a protein and opt to feast on JUST their steamed or boiled or baked veggies, bases. like rice and excellent mixed veggie salads sides!) Have been frequenting it for about 2 years since 2023 now, but held off on reviewing it until i was SURE of my experiences here. Decided to review it today bcs "it's time". I spoke to the very customer service oriented and responsibve supervisor here at this location, his name is DiJuan and was served by Adonis today and he was also very accommodating (after i explained i eat vegan) and on showing me my MANY fresh veggie choices, bases, proteins (including delish prepared Tofu) and PLENTY of heavenly veggie sides, all preped like you'd expect to find in a Thanksgiving grand day family meal. (AND they do this EVERY DAY!! ) This is HEALTHY eats and quite tasty and delish! See my posted pic w this review of my choice of eats today. In short, just today, i started with very little brown rice as my base and added 2 types of their fresh salad, Cannellini Beans w dill & greens along with their steamed or boiled Kale greens and added also a sweet potato that had been steamed & also steamed brocolli. I LUV eating fresh, healthy, TASTY and "homemade style" (as in NOT processed!!). I added their Garlic dressing to top it off. It came to something like 10+ bucks (B4 tax)! Unheard of !! for a BIG & FULLY portioned full veggie plate like this! BIG PORTION of a FULL PLATE! -- i declined, as usual to get any protein with my meal today, is why, STiLL i got a HUGE portioned plate! ( I normally HAVE2 order 2 - 3 separate orders and combine them, at HoneyGrow, anuther fave local "vegan" franchise in Boston, in order to get filled up if i'm only eating OMAD, as in One-meal-a-Day, in order to get full elsewhere usually!). They have a FAMILY (feeds4) option after 3pm every day that feeds 4-5 people (adults not kids) for like $43. QUITE A BARGAIN for something like this. AND it look like a Thankgiving day meal to top it off! --(formerly anuther non-vegan place "had this", now gone, called Boston Market. However they LOADED their side protions and even base meal with SO MUCH SALT, yuck! so that was ALL you could taste. THEY supposedly made home made, but found out NOT SO!!, theirs was loaded with processed sh*t, like their supposedly home-made mashed potatoes were the powder kind, loaded with pseudo milk and SALT, YUCK!!) NOT SO ! with this place.. DiG is 180 degrees fr tht.. This is truly GREAT tasting REAL and "home-prepped" veggies. They are winning me over from my other 2 "go-to's" "vegan-ish" franchises in Boston whcih have steadily been declining for various reasons, those being Bon-Me (their employees, over at Bon-Me for last 2-3 years it seems at ALL locations i have tried, simply do not undertsand nor speak english for the most part, their food WEN i can get it ordered the way i want it, is generally good, oft times its taken over 2 returned plates in order to get it prepared the way i orderd it.. v“

“Our team enjoyed a business dinner at this seafood restaurant. Fresh dishes, excellent service, and a refined atmosphere.“

“Great place with great food and a good atmosphere“

“Takeout has its limitations. Tonight we ordered burgers and a pizza. They forgot the pizza and by the time it arrived the burgers were stone cold and the fries a soggy pile of grease. I want to support DFH but if it happens again, I'll wait until indoor dining resumes.“

“Amazing atmosphere and some of the best cocktails in the area!!!“

“Yep:P it was very good the food the ppl and the reset urs for“

“Thanks! Food was excellent!“

“Great atmosphere and good food.“

“Great local great food , gotta go early, sadly don't take reservations“

“Good pastries, good coffee drinks and alcoholic drinks. Good venue for music.“

“Our latest visit to Circa in Clarendon gave us good reason to dine at Circa more often; one member of our group opted for the three-course Restaurant Week lunch, and the other member had the seared tuna salad on the a la carte menu. The menu choices are extensive, and we won't overlook this dining venue again!“

“The grilled chicken sandwich with guacamole comes with french fries. It was delicious.“

“Food was awesome! Atmosphere was warm! Wait staff extremely attentive. We LOVE that it is farm to table, they have their own bee hives and grow their own herbs! Menu was unique and the octopus appetizer was SO crazy good!“