New American Restaurants near Potomac, MD

“The property management team at the Bolger Center changes constantly as does the management of the Pony Express. The bartenders and servers have been a constant for some time and are amazing. Tyrone and Heidi always take great care of their customers.“

“This is a staple for me since moving to Montgomery county. Pictured here are brunch and lunch dishes from my last 2 visits.I enjoy bringing friends and family here but I’ve also come alone to sit at the bar. The Mac and cheese is a must as a side.Parking: The restaurant validates after 2 hours for parkingWheelchair accessibility: Rotating door but accessible for wheelchairs“

“My experience at Old Anglers Inn in Potomac, MD was absolutely delightful! From the charming historic building to the picturesque surroundings, the ambiance was perfect for a special dinner outing. The food was outstanding—each dish was expertly prepared and bursting with flavor.“

“We were celebrating a birthday, and asked for a quiet table, and we were seated in the Wine Room, and it was perfect. We shared a calamari appetizer, and had halibut and crab cakes for the entrees. We shared key lime pie for dessert, and the restaurant provided a special birthday dessert. Service was excellent, and the food was delicious.“

“Buzzy place, quite busy for Sunday brunch. The cronut was fresh and delicious. The gravlax mezze plate was unusual which is why I ordered it. The food was good. But the music blasting spoiled the experience for me - and I was solo so wasn't trying to chat, which would have been impossible to hear anything!“

“First time to patronize Red's and did so with a large group. Planning support, service, and food all superb. Great value for money!“

“Ellie Bird has been on our list to try since they opened. Like their sister restaurant Rooster & Owl, the menu is both refined and rustic, with an emphasis on small plates great for sharing. We went for dinner and ordered the bread basket, spring green salad, Vietnamese french onion soup, salted cod rangoons, pomelo larb, braised lamb shank and chocolate cake. The pineapple buns are a carry over from Rooster & Owl that I’d happily eat with every meal. The Vietnamese french soup is aptly named, a wonderful combination of richly aromatic braised oxtail broth reminiscent of a fabulous pho with the oniony, cheesy, crouton goodness of a classic french onion. The rangoons are a perfect execution of an American Thai staple and the pomelo larb burst with flavor. The lamb shank, expertly cooked and glazed, was easily split between the two of us and sat on a bed of herbaceous tabouleh.A delay in getting us to our seats at the chefs counter resulted in several comped plates throughout the meal and we were very grateful for the above and beyond. The asparagus and pine berry salad added to our starter course was a true delight, who knew they were such a good pair!I’ll be interested to see how the restaurant continues to evolve. While Rooster & Owl remains our go-to for special occasions, we will absolutely come back to Ellie Bird with friends and family in tow and certainly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal.“

“Great placement highly recommend.Come here for lunch occasionally, always impressed by the service, atmosphere, and food.ServiceThe hostess was excellent, but what makes it special was as we were waiting for her to return (after she had just seated people ahead of us), the phone at her desk started ringing. Not missing a beat, she answered and politely put them on hold, and then seated us! Yes!!! Finally someone who understands you don’t answer a call and start talking when you already have customers standing in front of you of you! Our server Kelsey was also outstanding, introducing herself and taking care of us quickly and efficiently, very polite…kudos to her and the business!FoodAlways very flavorful and a wide variety of choices. The two of us ordered one lunch special of meatball and baby kale flatbread with asparagus soup, and a Maui Tuna Crunch salad. The flatbread was amazing, the sliced meatballs very flavorful, and the asparagus soup excellent. They do offer a gluten sensitive flatbread if desired. The Maui salad was also excellent, with perfectly seared tuna, but had a very large salad portion. Only small down was my wife asked for the dressing on the side, and it came in two separate very tiny portions, maybe a tablespoon each at best…for a huge salad. Had to ask for more, and our server again brought two more tiny portions, which was then enough. Not sure how it would have come if we had not asked for the dressing on the side, one seemed to be for the tuna, the other for the actual salad itself. Either way, very good, but a very large salad, a bit too much for lunch.Again, very much enjoy coming here.Will I come back…absolutely!Would I recommend …most definitely!“

“This cute, friendly American restaurant will not disappoint. Suitable for couples, families, and small groups, everyone can enjoy the comfortable ambience. Service was attentive and accommodating throughout the meal. Oh, and what a meal it was! I started with the fennel and arugula salad, which was refreshing and scrumptious. I had the braised beef for my main. It was moist, tender, and had a mouth watering balsamic demi-glace. The side of brussel sprouts were simply amazing. Overall, a great dining experience“

“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 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“

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

“This place shines. We were a group of six tonight. What a joy to be treated so superbly. Our servers were attentive, informative and most pleasant. We were an energetic group but nothing this experienced group couldn't handle. Our drinks, wine, seafood, vegetables, meats and giant chocolate cake were delicious.We could have easily stayed for another hour solving many of the earths issues but, alas, it was closing time.We left happy, well-fed, and content.Thank you for a delightful experience.“

“I had a lovely mother's Day dinner with my sons and my mother. Everything was delicious and the service was amazing.. My only complaint is that it was a little loud in there with a lot of people. But I guess there's nothing you can really do about that.“

“We’re new to the area and picked a brunch spot near by, and we’re so grateful we picked Maple Ave! This restaurant is owned and solely operated by a couple, and it’s shown with the passion they put in their dishes and service. The menu is seasonal depending on local farm ingredients, and decision with a Lithuanian twist on dishes. The brunch comes as a $26 prix-fixe option and has an appetizer and main course dish- great amount of food and quality for that price! We’ll definitely be back“

“Delicious!We visited on saturday lunch and were seated after few minutes of a wait.We ordered the wild mushroom flatbread, chicken benedict and the tuna salad.Everything was amazing!Flatbread had nice truffle aroma with ample mushroom toppings, tuna salad was fresh and cooked just right, but wow the biscuits on the benedict blew me away!!Service was cordial and straight to the point.Will return to try more menus“

“This is a very unassuming restaurant tucked away in an old shopping center. Doesn't look like much inside or out, but the food is fabulous. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu, from appetizers to desserts. Wonderful wine list. The tables are well spaced for comfort and privacy the atmosphere is relaxed, and you never feel rushed. There is no kid's menu. Opened for dinner only.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Everybody loves this place. You can just feel it....every table is having a party. I think it's because it's so simple - no menu, no crazy amount of choices. Just steak, fries and gravy and a little salad to keep us all honest. Delicious and fun.“

“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.“

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

“Union Burger w/ fries and a house pickle. $15. Not bad for Arlington. Tastes great! Will be back for sure!“

“Can't believe I haven't reviewed Wingos yet. When my wife is out with friends, their hot wings and seasoned fries are my go-to. You can't go wrong with Wingos. I always order delivery, and it's always warm and arrives quickly. I would recommend this place over any other if you're craving fries in DC!“

“The food is always good and I love the atmosphere of the Silver Diner. We had to wait to pay for our bill. I don't like how the servers wait around for the tip. The tip suggestions are high. I do believe that if you go out to eat or get food delivered to your house you should definitely tip.“

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

“Great food, but kitchen service was a little odd. We ordered drinks and appetizers but they never came after a long time. Then we ordered main courses. The main courses came out before our drinks and appetizers. Waiter apologized and was very kind.“

“Aesthetically pleasing, clean, great food, affordable and fantastic service! My husband and I had the crispy cauliflower, meat lovers pizza and cheesecake. Everything was fresh and piping hot! Parking was easy but it was a raining day when we came so maybe that’s why it was so easy. Overall I had a great experience and plan to come back in the very near future.“

“The place is always full, the food is delicious, it's just that mine was very spicy, I couldn't finish it, the service is great, their desserts are xelis and the fruit beers are the most delicious I've tried, I will definitely return.“

“My partner and I work occasionally at Imagination Stage. This place is perfectly situated just off the main part of busy downtown Bethesda. Very accessible, quick, clean service. I've been to plenty of places in the DMV which claim this "New York" aesthetic and this is the best I've been to so far. The staff is incredibly friendly and always attentive. My partner has made friends with the girl who works the register. I'm sure she does so much for the establishment and it makes the place a comfort to spend some time in. Their selection of drinks and food and other confectionery is really good considering their smaller size. I hope this place keeps going strong because they are always a happy part of my time in Bethesda.“

“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.“

“My entire group loved the atmosphere and the food was awesome! The staff was excellent, prompt, kind and engaging! Will definitely be going back!“

“I have been coming to this restaurant for 20 years. It is charming, very dog friendly on their beautiful patio , reasonably priced and delicious!! Tonight we ordered the take out Valentines menu (my husband has a broken ankle) and it was delicious! We have ordered many of their “comfort meals” during Covid and all were very tasty and very generous. My husband is 5’10” and a former football player and I honestly think their meals for two Could feed three! We are so happy to have this great restaurant in our neighborhood.“

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

“Green Pig Bistro is always a solid place for brunch, from the grits to the waffles and benedicts. However, if you arrive later in the day (i.e. after 12:30 PM), they will most likely be out of the cinnamon rolls and banana bread, which has happened to us multiple times and is a bit disappointing. The sweet stuffed waffles also once came without the advertised cornflakes because they had run out of those too--and the cornflakes are arguably a very important component since it gives the waffles that great crunch and added texture. It would've been helpful to be informed that this ingredient was missing prior to having the dish served.Parking: There's a free parking garage for the building with limited spaces. Otherwise, there's metered street parking.“

“LOVE their pizza, great atmosphere, and service. Highly recommend.“

“True Food is a restaurant I have been looking for my entire life. Being a student athlete it’s hard to find places to satisfy my hunger and feel healthy after. All the meat based options are grass fed. The people here are super friendly. I recommend the Tru-Blue Burger. Best Berger I have ever had. You leave True Food energized and ready for the day!“

“We just went for drinks. A little difficult to maneuver when it's crowded. However, this is a pretty cool environment. Knowing that it was part of St. Elmos Fire makes it that much better. While we were there, there was the male singing group from Georgetown University was in a booth entertaining everyone. Be careful going up and down the stairs to the establishment.“

“This is probably one of the better places I've been at recently. Got a flight with the 60, 90, 120 min IPA. The 120 min was 17% alcohol and tasted like hard liquor more than beer and couldn't finish it. Of course, the rest of the flight was great.I got the Jambalaya and the cajun egg rolls. Everything was excellent and I would highly recommend them. The whole experience from start to finish was perfect, and our waitress was on point.“

“I was having a horrible day and decided to stop in and see my favorite people, only to learn that they weren’t there anymore! Butttttt Let’s talk about FREDDY and his warm welcome, great conversation and AMAZING DRINKS (pictured here). I mean my experience from start to finish was just jaw dropping!! SAM who I believe is the owner/manager and IS DEFINITELY A BOOK that you shouldn’t judge by his cover! That man has a hell of a sense of humor and a is serious music guru! We chatted like Bff’s the entire time.. Now for my girl R-E-I-D.. beautiful girl and super funny! It’s just an all around vibe! Check them out ? foood was definitely ?“

“Great atmosphere and good food.“

“Had a great time here. Sunday night the manager Matt treated us great and even cooked food for us after the cooks went home. The food was awesome. Monday night Mike B treated us great as server. He had a huge number of customers to serve and did great. He’s awesome too.“

“Third time coming in , before I write a review.Food is delicious, its just as described , comfort food.Ingredients are simple , yet delicious, I was hesitant to give it a try first timeStaff has been friendly everytime , and help guide you on what goes well together.“

“Great options for gluten-free meals that are delicious!“

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

“Great place with great food and a good atmosphere“

“Food and wine are never a fail. This is my spot.“

“Great dogs and beer selection. Cheese fries were also delicious. Would recommend to try this spot if in Bethesda, MD.“

“Delicious beer and tasty American interpretations of German food. However, the volume level is enormous at rush hour... but that's just part of a beer hall. There are various TVs for sports fans and a large screen is also temporarily lowered.“

“SuHad an amazing time at Lucky Strike Bethesda! From the moment we walked in, the fun and vibrant atmosphere welcomed us. It's not just about bowling; it's the experience that sets it apart. The lanes were clean, well-maintained, and perfect for both beginners and seasoned players. The staff went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed, always with a smile. Their positive attitude contributed greatly to the overall atmosphere, making our visit even more enjoyable. Whether you're looking for a fun family outing or a night out with friends, Lucky Strike Bethesda delivers on all fronts. Highly recommend!“