New American Restaurants near Potomac, MD

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

“Food & the service was out of this world. The only issue I had was the parking was tight & over crowded & I had to park across the street (normally not a problem for me but I had my elderly parents with me so it was a little inconvenient dropping them at the door and finding parking.“

“Food excellent in quality, preparation, textures, flavors and presentation. The jarring and omnipresent noise (which also bounces) renders the fore-described qualities frustratingly moot - almost. I would dearly love to recommend as well as return and bring friends along but will have to forewarn them as well as brace myself.“

“I was disappointed that they were out of 2 of my dinner requests and dinner to a great deal of time from the time of ordering until it was delivered to our table. The service, however was great, my meal was comped, and there is always a wide selection of food, wines, and cocktails.“

“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.“

“Delicious brunch and excellent service!“

“❤️ Neutral Ground Bar & Kitchen“

“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“

“Came here for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed this place. I was eating with a very tough critic, and she really enjoyed her food which she was talking about the rest of the evening. We were surprised to have received a free sample of hummus with an olive just as a start to the meal. The lobster and avocado flatbread was delicious, as was the rainbow trout, potatoes, and broccolini. My mom raved about the Caesar salad. To top it all off, the price was extremely reasonable. While it still has a chain look and feel, the decor was comfortable, elegant, and modern. Given the location and aesthetic, I was expecting much higher prices. Will definitely return“

“My family and I celebrated my son’s 21st birthday here, and it was the best dining experience I’ve ever had from the atmosphere to the food. Our server’s name was Niko. He was soooooo attentive, and professional , and friendly, I can go on. He suggested certain foods, and he was right on point because the food was amazing. We had an outside table with great views. We will definitely go back again on the weekends when Niko works and ask to be seated in his section.“

“Literally some of the best steak I’ve ever eaten in my life. And I’m very picky about my steaks“

“What an amazing experience at BlackSalt! Everything was absolutely five star, from the delicious food to the beautiful atmosphere and exceptional service. But WOW, JJ truly took our experience to another level! His outstanding service, attention to detail, and warm hospitality made our evening extra special. BlackSalt is a gem, and JJ is a superstar! Highly recommend! 👏✨“

“Always great food no matter when we go! And service is usually on point. After the first year of hype, we've never had a problem doing a walk-in and being seated without waiting more than five-ish minutes. However, I'd still recommend doing a reservation because you can pick your dining experience that way since Ellie Bird certainly has 4 zones of vibe. There is the bar, which has the most attentive service and I actually prefer it on weeknights, but it bumps into the waiting area and they don't really separate the two, so we've had weekend patrons reach between us while dining to order drinks while they wait for a table. The front dining room is buzzy, on theme, and what you probably are expecting if you haven't been here yet, but frequently need a reservation to get seated here. The kitchen counter seating is an interesting experience if you've never done something like that, but each time we've been there, the service has not been as attentative as the other zones. Finally there is the back dining room, which is where you are likely to get seated as a walk-in, especially on a relatively busy night. Don't fret, the food and service are just as good as the front room, but the ambiance is totally different. It feels like a lower tier restaurant back there.“

“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!“

“incredible service. the food is top level and the service is even better.“

“We had our wedding at the Commentary on 5/31/25 and we could not be more thrilled with our experience. Olivia Martel and Chef Fran were PHENOMENAL to work with. Anything we wanted, we got. We wanted a low key, chill wedding, and decided on stations and the pasta bar with a plethora of appetizers and the execution was a 10/10. We loved having the whole bar and restaurant to ourselves in Ballston and welcoming guests from across the country and being in the Commentary’s/Westin’s care. They took really great care of us and we couldn’t be more grateful for the most beautiful day of our lives.“

“Great time and good food. Bring the whole group!“

“What a delightful surprise. We went there after a long walking day in DC and looking for an easy menu restaurant. The single fixed menu was what we were looking for and reviewed were good. Ewe arrive just before rush hour, salad came fast flow by the steak/frite that was perfectly cook as requested and tender: rare for me, medium rare for the rest of family. Fries were perfectly cooked. Sauce is good too. We were very please but what was our nice surprise when they came back for the 2nd round of steak /frites!!! Can’t be beat for the price. Son Diet Coke was also free.
Only note that was not an issue for us but the steaks are peppery.“

“Wonderful ambience and great service by our server. The menu items were also great. We had the chicken and beef tortellini and some tasty appetizers. A bit on the pricey side but great for an anniversary or birthday celebration. Or even going there with co-workers.“

“Amazing atmosphere and decor, service is perfection, food is wonderful and memorable. Also… fantastic happy hour! New fav in Vienna/Tysons.“

“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 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.“

“Overall, the food was good, but there were a few areas that could have been better. The duck was very different from what we expected. We initially thought it would be a whole duck served with lavender, but it arrived as just two slices per person. While I appreciate the time and effort that goes into preparing the dish, I think the menu should provide a clearer description of what guests will actually receive. The flavor was also quite strong, even for someone who enjoys duck.

The service was less attentive than expected, and since we were celebrating a birthday, we were hoping for a little more acknowledgment. The restaurant did provide a birthday card, which was a nice gesture, but there was nothing else special for the occasion.

On the positive side, I really enjoyed the salad and the side dishes we ordered. Overall, it was a good dining experience, but the food presentation, service, and birthday experience could have been better.“

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

“Ballston Local is an amazing place to dine in, or order out. Everything in the menu was delicious and the brunch was far better than expected. Loved it every single time“

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

“I went in not too long ago just to get a snack and a cocktail and I must say everything was great. The wings were delicious and my server Ally was very professional. Always polite, going the extra mile to make sure that her guests enjoyed the best possible experience while dining. I will be going back again soon.“

“So happy to have Red’s within walking distance of my house. We recently took a group of friends there and were lucky to get the private room. Great food and service! Tried their oysters for the first time and they were really good.“

“Absolutely spectacular! The food, the atmosphere, the event coordinator, the staff, absolutely everything was top notch. We absolutely loved it.“

“We had a great dinner there. Cosy but relax atmosphere like a real French bistrot.
The food was good and very well presented.
The bouilllabaisse was a very nice surprise: nice for the eyes and the palate, and with so much seafood : 3 different type of fish, mussels, shrimp and one big scallops. Not close to a French Marseille bouillabaisse but very tasty. I highly recommend if you like seafood and simple ingredients.
The only down side was the burger meat that was very rare when medium rare were asked and the duck breast side a bit too sweet for our taste ( honey sauce and sweet potatoes).
Very pleasant service“

“Great experience from service to food! The brown sugar Ted’s tart was to die for! Well done all!“

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

“Great Easter Brunch small plates. Service was fantastic! Enjoyed our Easter. Bar looks fun! We were upstairs! Seating outside too! Reasonable pricing“

“This is for the Silver Diner in Chantilly,VA. We live a little over 2 hours away but stopped here for dinner after car shopping and we were not disappointed! My husband and son both had milkshakes and burgers and I got the meatloaf. Classic diner menu but really elevated and creative. Everything was delicious, loved the decor, service was friendly and bathrooms were clean.“

“Great food and ambience, you can tell the quality of the restaurant by its excellent ingredients and taste not to mention the service and friendly bar tender (Mer), A must try if you’re in Tyson’s Boro neighborhood.. will definitely be regulars here .“

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“Wagyu Meatballs Sliders, steak Frites w. Garlic mashed potatoes, Grilled Trout Fillet, Blossom lounge drinks and a Nutella dessert. 🍨 Exquisite! Service was superb! Very professional and very attentive. Will definetly be returning with friends and fam ⭐“

“We’ve eaten at The Falls for both date nights and family outings and were extremely impressed every time. I was excited to hear they also do catering! We called The Falls, spoke to Kelly and she was super helpful, communicative and helped with everything from how much food would be appropriate for our size event and how many staff would be recommended. We had our annual Santa party with 190 people and everyone was super impressed with the food quality, the attentive staff and how friendly and courteous they were. They left my house cleaner than before the party and even boxed up some left overs for us to enjoy. They’re a true blessing and made our party one we’ll remember for years! Thank You- to Kelly and Mark and the entire Falls crew!“

“So, I hadn’t been to Yard House in yearssss prior to this last visit. I used to come to Yard House every time I was craving a good veggie burger. Needless to say, I stayed the course.

We got here late one Friday evening and were seated fairly quickly on their patio. Our waiter was jovial and kind, providing prompt customer service.

We started off with the Fried Calamari, which were fried and seasoned well. True to my cravings prompted by Yard House, I of course got the Mediterranean Veggie Burger, which was still a great decision. The flavors of their patty just does it for me. Their sweet potato fries, however, used to be bomb.com but that has since changed. My friend ordered their Lobster Garlic Noodles, which were also really good.

I’m truly just glad to know that I still have a place for a good Veggie Burger.“

“Very good. And I will be returning“

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

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

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

“Food was okay, their chicken caesar salad was not good, although I know Caesar dressing has anchovies in the sauce, the fish taste was too pronounced, it tasted like fish sauce. I definitely will not be orderly that again. The ambiance and service was nice though!!“

“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 atmosphere and good food.“

“We ordered a 45 lb.whole Lechon last Wednesday to celebrate passing our state survey with zero deficiencies at our two assisted living home in Potomac, MD, as well as a few staff birthdays, including our owner's.

​They did not disappoint! From the very start, communication with the owner, Rose, was smooth sailing and top-notch. Since it was our first time ordering, she kindly offered free delivery.😘

​The Lechon arrived perfectly on time, still warm, with skin that was incredibly crunchy. It also came with two bottles of their delicious homemade sauce that complemented the roast perfectly.

Everyone was rave reviewing the food, and it made our double celebration truly special.
​We can't wait to place our next order. Give 5 Star from scratch catering a call for your next party they are definitely a 10-star business in our book!“

“Thanks! Food was excellent!“

“The food was wonderful. My husband and I shared 3 appetizers and 2 main courses. The service was amazing! We were made to feel like honored guests as first time visitors. We were already making plans to come back before the 3rd appetizer had even arrived. Would definitely recommend.“