I went here while visiting DC a couple weeks ago. You can get there by Metro, and although it can…read morebe a trek by metro, it is well worth that trek by metro. I went there on a Friday and loved the whole aesthetic of, not only the butcher shop, but also the quality of meats and value to quality ratio of the food. On Friday, I had the philly cheese steak alone with some of the beef tallow fries. Note: the cheese steak could easily feed 2-3 (or 4) individuals. The fries reminded me of what mcdonalds used to taste like, In the most respectful way possible. They're tasty. The cheese steak ruined my day because nothing else I had to eat that day could match the intensity , girth and flavor of that cheese steak. On the Sunday before I left from DC, I stopped again and although wasn't feeling as hungry as I had been on Friday, I opted for the BLT. IMO, the BLT was the better option. Don't get me wrong the Cheese steak is amazing and well worth trying at least once, but the BLT, something about the simplicity in a sandwich being executed to perfection. I opted to have the sandwich on rye. The lettuce and tomato were fresh and crisp. Their house made bacon is outstanding. Simplicity executed flawlessly. The staff is very kind and respectful. They have some beautiful latinas as well. Definitely would be back when In the area. As they say in the Movie 'Jingle All the Way' Ta-Ta Turbo Man

Better late than never, right? A friend and I came during lunch time to try their cheesesteak. This…read moreplace is known for being a neighborhood go to for meats and sandwiches. While we came in for just the cheesesteak, we saw a bunch of other delicious options. And they have so many barbecue sauces, hot sauce, jams, spreads, butters... The shop is tiny, but it is definitely mighty. I placed an order and waited about 10 minutes for it to be ready. When it was, someone had just left one of the few tables outside, so I got a seat and took a bite. The flavor burst was so powerful I was almost caught off guard, and I was so pleased. I 100% get with the hype is about and I will definitely be back.

What hasn't been said? This place is Top 100 for a reason. They just do everything better! Esp…read more crustaceans and meats and seafood. Bar is packed and restaurant always full. Storm is on top of my pours! They do all of the after thoughts just right too. Try their meaty smoky wings! Tasty! If they had musical acts in the spacious dining area prolly would increase any lulls greatly. Not that they need it. The house band KAT could have its own monthly gigs with its own theme song. Taken from Night Ranger's Sister Christian dig these lyrics. MOTORKATing What's your price for flight You've got him in your sight And driving through the night.... William the local genius...

Motorkat is the latest--and perhaps best--iteration of this beloved Takoma Park restaurant space…read more With an amazing beer selection and a mixologist behind the bar who is truly an artist, it has quickly become a go-to local spot, whether you are sitting at the bar, enjoying the lively patio, or settling into the restaurant itself. The fries are thin, crisp, and addictive. The local oysters arrive beautifully presented on a bed of ice with fresh horseradish and cocktail sauce. I have been known to eat as many as 50 in one sitting--in true Balzacian fashion. Everyone seems to love the ancient-grains salad, and Motorkat also does grilled meats exceptionally well. Great food, inventive drinks, and a fun neighborhood atmosphere: Motorkat gets the formula exactly right.

My server, Ms. Kiwi, was amazing and very attentive and intentional in her delivery of customer…read moreservice. Even when I experienced a slight issue with an item, you immediately handled it with grace. Excellent Service- thank you Ms. Kiwi!!

Brianna provided excellent service to my daughter and I, making our dining experience exceptional.read more

Great coffee Breakfast sandwiches is always freshly made…read more Staff is always welcoming and nice Highly recommended

Takoma Bev has become one of our favorite neighborhood spots for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or just…read moremeeting friends for drinks. The avocado toast topped with a perfectly poached egg topped with Japanese black sesame seeds is my go-to order, and the sandwiches are consistently good. Their cocktails are excellent, and the bar side makes a great venue for private parties or larger gatherings. I am apparently in the miniscule minority, but I find the drip coffee a bit too dark and somehow slightly burnt for my taste. Fortunately, they make an outstanding Dirty London Fog and a wonderful London Fog Chai Latte, either of which I'd happily order instead. All manner of alternative "milks" are available as are a pretty decent selection of local beers in their cooler if you are grabbing take out. Be prepared for a wait on weekends--this is one of Takoma Park's most popular brunch destinations. Like many cafés these days, it's a favorite of laptop-wielding remote workers, so tables can be at a premium. In my experience, though, solo diners are often gracious about moving to the communal table when they notice [or more likely are asked polietly if they wouldn't mind moving] a larger group waiting. It's just one more example of the friendly neighborhood atmosphere that keeps people coming back.

This spot has two entrances -- One from the main street in the front and and one in the back…read moreconnected to a parking lot and the restaurant's patio seating. I came in the front not even knowing that the back area existed. There's a whole other bar, some cool decor and everything. The mezza platter on Mondays is such a steal! Money aside, everything in it is so delicious and worth it. And I love that it is totally vegetarian -- grape leaves usually half before lamb in them, so it was a nice surprise to see that they didn't. I'd be excited to try their $10 burger Tuesdays and other great daily deals. Happy hour is every weekday from Monday to Friday ... And the staff were super friendly and attentive, including the one who just recently started (I think her name was Heather?). I would be delighted to return! Mediterranean + bar food makes for a fun time.

A Hidden Gem in Takoma Park!…read more Olive Lounge exceeded my expectations! The food was fresh, flavorful, and paired perfectly with their drinks. Their happy hour prices are very reasonable, making it an easy spot to enjoy without breaking the bank. I ordered the spinach dip, which was absolutely amazing, along with the pita and hummus, which was fresh and tasty. The standout for me, though, was the steak and cheese egg rolls, super good! Everything came out fresh, and the service made for an enjoyable experience. An added bonus is their outdoor lounge area, which creates a great atmosphere for relaxing with friends or enjoying a nice evening out. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend Olive Lounge to anyone looking for great Mediterranean food, good drinks, and a welcoming vibe in Takoma Park.

BurgerFi -- Silver Spring, MD…read more My chicken sliders were so fresh and HOT, which is always a win. The onion rings, however, were the real stars of the show. They were freaking delicious and absolutely HUGE!!! I'm pretty sure one of them could have fit around a tree. I couldn't finish a single ring, let alone the entire boat they came in. The regular fries? Meh. But the sweet potato waffle fries were excellent and definitely the better choice. They also have beer available if you like to wash your burger down with some suds. I went in a different direction and tried the special Orange Creamsicle milkshake. I loved the idea of it, but sadly there wasn't much actual orange flavor happening. I'd probably go with a standard chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla next time. Service was friendly and efficient, and the restaurant itself was perfectly fine. Nothing fancy. it has that Smashburger/Shake Shack kind of vibe. Overall, a solid casual burger stop. And those onion rings? Order them. Just be prepared to feed the leftovers to your entire table.

What is up with their buns?…read more The buns literally disintegrated into my fingers. Why does it not hold? Is it a cheap product? It totally ruined my experience with my burger. My burger patty was great, bacon was okay, sauces were tasty, but it's just the bun that sabotaged me from liking this place. I'm sorry BurgerFi... please change your buns and maybe I will come back!

If I'm going to be in Downtown Silver Spring, I'm going to Quarry Tavern House! No questions asked!…read more First of all, this place is actually quite hard to find since it's downstairs, but once you know, you know. I'm not the biggest fan of a dive bar, but I'll truly make an exception for QH... ... and that's because of their vegan wings! I've never had vegan wings like this before and they honestly hit the spot each time. Along with their homemade ranch. I've tried other food items like their grilled cheese and nachos, but I'll definitely always order the vegan wings when I'm here. There's a huge selection of beers and whiskey. I'm not really a fan of either so I usually opt for a seltzer or cider. The happy hour deals are pretty good too honestly!

Still one of our favorite places. My wife and I go every month or two. They recently revamped…read morewith even more new burgers that are amazing that are still discounted on Monday. Still a great beer and spirits selection and the happy hour food special is now fifty cent wings that are a wonderful bargain. Ambiance is very retro but sadly not wheelchair accessible due to being downstairs. The servers are wonderful and most often we have Brenda as our waitress.

Continues to be amazing as they grow. They lost the certification and got a less stringent one…read more due to some supplier logistics. However, being less religious now (and not really kosher) I think anything vegetarian is kosher like before. They had a smaller competitor at Solaire Social that sadly closed but this place has remained superior. They have added new items like hot dogs, chili, and tacos (the latter operates under another name). The chili is similiar to Ben's Chili Bowl. I do wish they kept their plant based crab sandwich on the menu permanently as that is our favorite. Service, value, and quality has remained great as the menu has improved and locations have expanded across the entire Northeast Corridor from DC to Boston.

PLNT Burger was an okay burger. Ive recently been into alternative meats so was excited anout…read moretrying PLNT Burger. This one was situation in a whole foods. Im happy that they have a gluten free bun, but unfortunately it wasn't a very sturdy bun and the burger itself was just okay. For the price I was expecting more. The service was great and quick and the ambiance is exactly what you would expect at a whole foods.

About two blocks from the main cross-streets of Downtown Silver Spring. Worth the brief walk to…read morecome for dinner. It was a nice evening and we decided to sit outside. For starters, we got the New England Clam Chowder and an order of Chickpea Fries. New England Clam Chowder - definitely a chowder and not a soup (heavy cream base) with a nice flavor and a healthy amount of clam bits. Chickpea Fries - A nice portion of well prepared fries. Nice crunch on the outside, but moist on the inside. Well seasoned and not oily. Comes with ketchup and an avocado lime ranch, which was ok. It's a huge portion and we took most of it home to enjoy later. Good use of chickpeas. Branzino - This is a whole fish split in half. Pretty easy to remove the bones oneself. The skin was nice and crunchy with the meat inside moist. Well prepared. I'm not a huge fan of dill and I think the seasoning of dill is a bit overdone here. (I'm pretty sure it's dill. Whatever it is, it's too heavy for me and detracts from the meal.). The wild rice side dish is very good. Lobster Roll - Excellent. My partner ordered this and the only comment was that the large was very big and next time they likely would get the small one. Lots of delicious, cold lobster meat. The fries also were excellent. The service overall was very good. Our food was served at an appropriate rate (apps, then main, which seems not to be important at a lot of restaurants these days) and the water service was excellent. Recommend this restaurant. I probably would not get the Branzino again because of the heavy dill seasoning, but there are other items in the menu that look interesting.

Went to All Set Restaurant with some friends while visiting the area. The place was so nice and was…read morein a nice spot. We were greeted by a host who immediately sat us down The food items looked great and we got smash burgers and their fries. One person got some Old Bay chicken wings and they looked delicious. If you're in the area, come for their great options.

10/10!!!. The food is amazing here! I had catfish, collard greens, mac and cheese and crinkle…read morefries. My spouse had the honey hot chicken, waffle, grits and whipped sweet potatoes. Every dish was 5 stars. I usually don do reviews but I had to for this experience! Our host Landin was very pleasant. I've heard it said that if the locals are hanging out in the restaurant then the food is good. The locals are definitely here! We are out of towners! This will be out spot when we return.

This spot is the Master P's of great eats, make them say oohh, ahh, ahh, ahh, ahh. Anyways, the…read moreatmosphere, ambiance, food, and service were stellar here at the Georgia Ave. location. My grilled chicken was moist, flavorful, and cooked very well. The fried catfish was not too salty and had great balance where you can taste the fish. The mac and cheese, cabbage, and green beans were all of nice quality, the weakest link is the potato salad, however that is a dish that can be complicated for different restaurants to get the hang of, fortunately I can prepare some awesome potato salad myself. The peach half and half drinks were balanced perfectly well not too sugary and sweet. I swear some of these places make drinks way too sweet and you want to check your insulin levels. The server was highly attentive and a great conversationalist and paid attention to our wants and needs and had superb professionalism and a strong work ethic. He was hospitable and accommodating. The staff was friendly and approachable. We had fun and enjoyed this more than Milk and Honey and even Carolina Kitchen. DC keeps gentrifying and losing its soul, but there are still some hidden gems around. This spot blends in with the Walmart, and funnily enough I have driven past here a gazillion of times and assumed it was some bakery or another spot and did not know it was a soul food joint, something DC has been minimizing and pushing out to Maryland like the city always does. I think it is masterful that they use clear plastic containers for their food making it easier for the staff as that can be expensive and time consuming with the dish washing/prep, sound economical move. It is nice that the business (U Street etc. location) has been in the DMV for over 20 years and expanded to Baltimore in Fells Point. I think Baltimore will like this spot! This felt authentic and soulful in a way that I had not experienced in the city in quite some time, as the city has had a lot of restaurants be sterile, bland, flavorless, and catered to certain demographics while completely ignoring others. I liked the soundtrack with R&B and was able to hear some TLC on the soundtrack which was very nostalgic and a throwback to DC before the gentrification when it was truly Chocolate City! Overall, it is a spot that you can visit more than once certainly not a one and done like a lot of restaurants that lack service, food, and ambiance/vibe.