I came for a birthday party and the hostess Maria, manager Kaitlyn, bartender Zovair, and waiter…read moreJim were BEYOND AMAZING! I haven't had hospitality like this in so long and I wasn't even a hotel guest. I will be returning soon!

Usually Marriott restaurant food is decent. This one was not. Sandwich had zero flavor, the spicy…read moreaioli was flavorless, much less spicy. Just a colorful mayo. The fries maybe had been fried at some point today, but were just bland and squishy. Bacon was actually good. Service started off ok, then after specifically asking for a dessert never came back to take a dessert order. After waiting 10 min I gave up and left. Bartender wasn't the friendliest to get the check. Only place to eat if you don't want to drive. Looks like a fun place to watch a game.

This has easily become one of my favorite Mediterranean restaurants in the dmv. The food is…read moreincredible. This might be the best chicken kabob I've ever had in my life. The vibes are beautiful!! So gorgeous and relaxing and the staff are so genuinely warm and sweet. They've created such a warm, welcoming, lovely atmosphere and I will definitely be back and I'll be bringing people with me next time! 10/10. Thank you so much Ala team

Really cute space! Love the indoor trees and decor! Staff super friendly, passionate and kind…read more Loved the falafel and mushroom shish kebab! Those were my favorites. Followed by the Zaytoon and then hummus and cauliflower. All really good but in that order of preference! Can't miss the first two. So much flavorrrrr

Have you ever loved a restaurant so much you went back twice in the same day? That was me here…read more This Pike & Rose gem in North Bethesda is everything you hope for in a neighborhood spot -- fresh, imaginative Mediterranean-inspired food, a vibrant yet cozy atmosphere, and the kind of place you immediately start planning to revisit. Everything I tried was fantastic, from the perfectly prepared chicken kebabs to the cod with farro. The blackberry vodka cocktail was beautiful and delicious, and the saffron steamed milk with ginger for dessert was absolute perfection. The entire concept feels current, welcoming, and effortlessly cool without trying too hard. Can't wait to return the next time I'm back in town for meetings!

I've had this booked marked for over two years and my cutie pie always says, "what is in this book…read moremark of yours", lol. Although he will lead most times, I pick one place every weekend so we can check it off together. This Friday (5/16) I picked Julii! He's a regular so although super packed they made it work and sat us immediately without a reservation. This place is popular and a reservation is needed. While I thought the menu was limited, it does the job. I wanted Branzino and had that in my mind the whole day but was disappointed that it wasn't on the menu. Welp, y'all know I love a burger. Service was fantastic! Ambiance feels like stepping into a French‑Mediterranean boutique café that someone elevated into a luxury dining room. It's warm, intimate, and softly glamorous without trying too hard. Let's get into it! Chicken Kabob - Seasoned perfectly over rice! Really good! Burger - Added bacon and mushrooms- Absolutely delicious! Drinks were delicious! No apps because I wasn't that hungry! I will definitely be back to try more of the menu!

Such a nice little cafe to visit midday for lunch. It's so many things in one a wine & spirits…read moreshop. A lunch deli, remaking deli classics we all love such as the turkey club, pastrami, quesadillas, and much more. They also have a case of tasty gluten free cupcakes, didn't realize this until after I purchased them. I enjoyed my pastrami on wheat with crisp hot and golden fries. The staff is nice and polite. Street parking wasn't bad for a Sunday afternoon. A nice place to get a window seat and break out your laptop to get a few things done!

As a gluten free gal pal, I love this place and truly wish I lived closer. It would hurt my wallet…read morebecause I'd go all the time, but actually the prices are pretty reasonable imo (check my photo) - especially for GF food in this area. Got a sandwich - bread was delicious and it was just fresh and clean (photo!). Service was great, seems like a family owned place. Ambiance was eccentric and a little quirky - part of its charm! Whenever I'm in the area, best believe I'll be back so I can slowly order every single GF item on this menu. If anything changes with my opinion, will update!

What a beautiful restaurant with such a delicious menu!…read more I came here with my friend for brunch and was pretty blown away by how nice the atmosphere was just from entering the restaurant. Truly a lot of thought was put into the decor which I love to see for sure! Our table ordered the bread of the day with the spread and olives. I loved how there were different types of olives with this appetizer. The tuna and avocado toast, though? Amazing, fresh, so delicious. I would order this for every brunch visit! The service was also great! 10/10 Very courteous and kind. Thank you!

Melina is definitely a cute spot -- beautiful decor, trendy atmosphere, and the kind of place…read morethat's great for a date night or girls' night out. The restaurant itself is really pretty and has that upscale, stylish vibe that makes you want to dress up a little. That said, I left feeling really underwhelmed by the food, especially for the price point. Nothing was terrible, but most dishes tasted pretty bad (avoid beef tartare at all costs!!) You're definitely paying more for the ambiance than the actual food. Overall, it's a fun place for the vibe and photos, but if I'm spending that much money, I'd probably choose somewhere else next time.

Pretty good food and pretty large selection for a very in the cut spot! Parking can get a little…read morecrazy back behind the restaurant, and seating can get limited if you come prime time brunch hour. But everyone was nice and cashiers were patient even when I couldn't decide what to eat LOL and the line was getting backed up. I couldn't decide right away cuz I was getting nervous the line was getting long so I got steak and egg. Classic meal, well worth the price! Large portion for potatoes too! I need to come back to try other items on the menu. There is too much to choose from, especially the Latin fusion section which surprised me it was even on the menu when I first saw it!

I really wanted to love this place. The ambiance was beautiful, the food good. My issue is with the…read morecoffee. The first time I went there I got a latte and was satisfied. The second time I ordered a cafe con leche and it tasted awful. I even had others at my table try it to see if it was just my taste buds, but everyone agreed that it tasted like a bad batch, kind of sour mixed with bitterness. I am from Florida, cafe con leche is a staple at most places down there, so I thought I knew what it should taste like. I was going to throw it away and order a new one but my husband took it to the front and asked them to remake it. The manager said it would taste the same and suggested that maybe i just didn't know what a cafe con leche was (a bit rudely) and suggested they make me a latte instead. My husband agreed, and before hanging him the latte, manager went up to him and told him he had to pay the 30 cent difference since a latte is more expensive. He of course obliged, but I just thought the whole situation was handled poorly. The new latte tasted great. I returned a third time after that and again ordered a latte and a blueberry muffin. The muffin was delicious. The latte again tasted off. I didn't ask for a new one because of how my husband was treated the last time. I don't think I will be returning.

Outstanding food, five-star service, and a menu so good you'll want to order everything your server…read morerecommends. I had some mild expectations when arriving at Barrel & Crow which were quickly met and exceeded. Our party of four enjoyed a truly delightful and delicious meal. From the moment we sat down, our server--Dan--delivered five-star service. He was genuinely friendly, attentive without hovering. His knowledge of the menu and thorough description of the dishes was also notable. Some were his favorites, so he really described them (all) with mucho gusto. It was like we were guests in his home. We basically ended up ordering literally everything he recommended and he was absolutely spot-on. We started with the fried green tomatoes and calamari. Our smorgasbord of entrées included the lamb bolognese (my favorite, though sadly not the one I ordered), a beautifully tender lamb shank, spiced shrimp and grits, and a deeply flavorful andouille and seafood gumbo. Each dish was thoughtful and well prepared, though the shrimp and grits were a bit savorier than I'm accustomed to. Dessert didn't disappoint either. We savored the chocolate torte and also their signature sweet beignets. They were the perfect ending to an already stellar meal.We left behind so many other tempting menu items and looking forward to our next visit.

We had brunch here recently. It was a pleasant experience. The best thing was that we could talk…read moreto each other at normal volume! So often these days places are so loud! The service was so so considering the size of the restaurant. There seemed to be plenty of servers but we had to flag them down to order, get coffee refills and get the check. We liked the food. They had an interesting shukshuka that 2 people got and finished every bit. They also got a side of potato "hash" but they were really just diced roasted potatoes. Not worth the $6 price but worked for soaking up the shukshuka gravy. We had one beet salad that was very nice. We ordered the beignets at the end and they were just fair. We would still go back to try other things!

I've been hearing about this place for a while and I was finally able to try it! Tatte is…read moreabsolutely worth it! It's large, open, and insanely clean. The staff was super helpful in providing recommendations on the menu. I didn't try any food this time but I absolutely loved my Black Sesame Iced Coffee. It's a subtle but nutty flavor with the perfect amount of sweetness. 5/5!

The fig mint lemonade was SO good! Very refreshing and perfect flavor…read more The short rib grilled cheese was also pretty good! I didn't like the beets though. They give a pretty good amount of meat and the bread is nice and thick and buttered well. Id get both again but I'd get the sandwich without the beet I didn't like the raspberry meringue. It was too crunchy. There's a lot of seating and a decent amount of food options. Service is quick enough!

I have visited Tatte a few times and have only purchased the lattes. Their seasonal lattes are…read moreoutstanding, and they always have a flavored latte that can be modified vegan with nondairy milk. Tatte has a lot of seating, however, they are so popular it often feels small when waiting in line to order. A few times I have visited I could not find a table and had to take my latte to go. If I visit outside their busier hours or I get lucky I have snagged a table and had the luxury of drinking my latte at a table inside. Despite how crowded it is inside I can always hear my friends and carry on conversation indoors easily. Occasionally it has been hard to hear when your order is ready so I definitely recommend checking in at the pickup area to make sure you get your latte while it is hot. So far my favorite latte is the Black Sesame Latte with nondairy milk. It is not too sweet, a little nutty, and so smooth. I especially love visiting Tatte in the fall for their version of a pumpkin spice latte. The syrup they use is dairy free which is challenging to find. I do wish Tatte had more vegan options, and more clearly labeled on the menu what can be modified to be vegan. Part of the reason I have not tried any of the food is because navigating the menu as a vegan is challenging. I hope they can make some changes so I can have breakfast or lunch with my latte in the future. For now I love visiting Tatte for a treat yo self moment. The lattes are my favorite in Rockville and a wonderful pick me up if I need to brighten my day.

I'll start on a positive note, because who doesn't like that?…read more Ambiance is 10/10, gorgeous, everything you want in a coffee shop. I love the high ceilings, layout, seating; it's giving French café with a twist. The desserts look phenomenal and their coffee/tea selection covers all the basics with a few extras (like pistachio, black sesame, and halva syrup), MEM tea blends, matcha, as well as a selection of coolers that sound absolutely divine using white peach/mint, strawberry/cardamom, and mango/ginger syrups. Who doesn't love a housemade syrup? I ordered the honey halva latte, raspberry meringue, pistachio cherry tart, and a plain butter tube (comes with 17 butter cookies). The butter cookies were perfect dipped in coffee, but almost everything else fell short. Looked divine, tasted so-so. The raspberry meringue might be one of the prettiest desserts I've seen but the filling left something to be desired. It had an odd aftertaste, while the pistachio tart barely had any kind of flavor. The coffee was, in a word, disappointing. The crumb cheesecake cup was tasty, but it felt like it was missing something. The woman who rang me up also wasn't friendly, which seemed a little odd considering that I'm a paying customer. Like she had an attitude for no reason. A simple "pick your coffee up over there" would suffice, considering that it was my first time and the barista was located on the other side of the establishment. Would I come back? If a friend wanted to go. Would I make it a point to? Probably not. My visit had good points but overall it just felt like something was missing.

Had an excellent lunch experience at Silver yesterday. The food was good, they had a kid's menu…read morewith plenty of options and the service was excellent. I would like to recognize both Nerys and Jackie, our servers, for going above and beyond to make sure that we had a great experience dining with a toddler. They were attentive and helpful and we never felt rushed. Definitely will be returning.

Haven't been here for a while and decided to write about my experience. It was great! Our server…read morewas really nice, we sat outside bc it was so beautiful and we loved it. We ordered hanger steak, rib eye , and the scallop entree and all were delicious. For drinks, we also got the tiki drink to share and it was strong and DELICIOUS!!! I would totally come back :-)