Just lost a long-time customer, but I'm sure they don't care. They added on a roughly 4% fee for…read moreusing a credit card. When I questioned it, I was told "it's the new credit card system." No, it's not. The business owner has the option to set their credit card machine that way. Their prices are already very high for a small place with not much selection, and now they're nickel and diming their customers? You can get better food at Wegman's.

Best butcher in Maryland. I have never had a steak that wasn't like butter. The meats are top…read morenotch, tender and delicious. The staff are really friendly and helpful. I can't go back to supermarket stuff ever again. Chop Shop has totally spoiled me! Love the staff. Love the selection of products. You can't go wrong here.

Great little find in the King Farm area of Rockville! My friend and I stopped by Botanero for happy…read morehour and had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious, the service was great, and the prices were very reasonable. They also have a nice outdoor seating area, which is perfect for relaxing. Definitely a great spot to unwind with good food and drinks. I'll definitely be back!

Stopped by for lunch yesterday and tried out the short rib flat bread. It had potential, but it…read morefell a little short. The biggest issue was the amount of meat, it definitely needed more short rib, especially for the size of the flatbread. There were too many bites that were mostly bread and toppings without enough beef. That said, the cheese was rich and melted perfectly, and the sauce added a great creamy, slightly spicy flavor that tied everything together. The crispy onions also gave it a nice crunch. Overall, the flavors were there, but the portion of the star ingredient just didn't match the rest of the dish. Add more short rib and this could easily be a much stronger appetizer. I also had an amazing drink; Bazzar After dark! Shout out to the bartender because it was amazing! Service was great! The restaurant is cute and clean and I'd definitely try them out again because they have a very interesting menu!

server very nice. I had grilled sirloin as part of the 3 course special for $39.99. it was quite…read moregood. My friends had steak and chicken respectively. we all enjoyed our food. Nice atmosphere. I would go again. I think you will enjoy Firebird as well. Yes, a comment on restroom. Clean, water closet was a tight fit, and entry to water closet was dark. Not too bad.

Food , atmosphere, service... everything was amazing!…read more I came on a Saturday evening around 6ish. The parking lot was full and we waited around 20 minutes or so for our entrees to arrive at our table , which isn't bad at all. Considering they were busy. My steak was cooked perfectly! Definitely a great place for dinner , date night or just some great food and drinks. Highly recommend !

Went here on a whim today, and had a great time!!…read more The interior was really clean, the burger I ordered was tasty, and the service was wonderful. One of the hosts was kind enough to open the front door for my grandfather who needs a cane to walk, and our server Tyler was very attentive. Will definitely be back!!

Dear Management, I…read moream writing to share my family's experience during our Father's Day visit to your restaurant. Unfortunately, what should have been a special celebration turned into a very disappointing experience due to the service we received upon arrival. We had a reservation for 4:00 p.m. When we arrived, the gentleman at the host stand was not welcoming or friendly. He simply told us to "step to the side" and that someone would assist us in a few minutes. As the minutes passed, we continued to wait without any communication. During that time, a white family of five walked in without a reservation and was seated immediately. At that point, I approached the host stand to ask what had happened and why we had not been seated despite having a reservation. The host searched for our reservation, asked what time it was scheduled for, and then casually stated, "I think someone stole your table." I was shocked by this response. I asked how that could happen if he was responsible for managing the seating. He had no explanation and, more importantly, never offered an apology for the mistake or the inconvenience. A manager later came over and asked what had happened. After I explained the situation, he appeared genuinely surprised and concerned by what had occurred. Once we were finally seated, our server acknowledged the delay and kindly offered us an appetizer because of the long wait at the front. We appreciated that gesture, but it did not change how unwelcome we had been made to feel upon arrival. I am writing this letter not because I am looking for compensation or anything in return. My purpose is simply to ensure that no other family has a similar experience, especially on a day meant to celebrate loved ones. Every guest deserves to be treated with fairness, courtesy, and respect. A sincere apology from the host at the time of the incident would have gone a long way. I hope you will use this feedback as an opportunity to coach your front-of-house staff on the importance of customer service, communication, and accountability. Thank you for taking the time to read my concerns. Sincerely, Ms. Deas

Representing a Louisiana established restaurant is Ruth's Chris. Although most of the Louisiana is…read morewest of the Mississippi River, New Orleans, where Ruth's Chris started less than 2 miles from the French Quarter. The founder was Ruth Fertel in 1965, and she sold steaks for $5 back then, which is the equivalent of a $53 steak in 2026. I'd kill for a $5 steak...haha. Unfortunately, looking at their Gaithersburg menu, the least expense steak is $60 for a petite 8 oz. I was curious to see New Orleans was cheaper, and that same petite steak is $56. Excellent steak (if I'm not paying), but not worth it. I've only been to Ruth's Chris twice. When I was in high school, I talked about going to Ruth's Chris sometime, and my dad would always say no, or if you're paying for it, we'll go; I quickly shut up when he said if I pay. However, after my high school graduation in June 2002, we went to the Phoenix, AZ location on my dad's dime; more like over $100 for the 3 of us even in 2002 dollars. The Phoenix location closed around 2017 as there was a location only 8.5 miles away in neighboring Scottsdale, so probably just didn't make much sense to have 2 of them so close together. The Scottsdale location was more central for wealthy populations in Town of Paradise Valley as well as still pretty upper crust City of Scottsdale. I visited the Gaithersburg location once in January 2020 with my girlfriend of that time. Neither of us paid! Don't worry we didn't dine & dash. Her friend sent us an invite to a Financial planning talk, which included a free meal to Ruth's Chris. We sat at tables facing the presenter with various strangers also let's be honest, mostly going for the free meal. But to be fair, I listened to the man's presentation and was considering, but never got around to it. As for the service, it was top notch. We had a pre fixe menu to choose entree, side, & dessert; I think salad too. I definitely got the steak, but they had some seafood options, but Ruth's Chris is known for steak; so I stuck with what I knew. I don't remember which side I got; maybe asparagus, mashed potatoes, or Brussel sprouts. I actually have the Jan. 2020 pic of the dessert, which was a cheesecake, which had strawberry, blueberry, & raspberry on the side. It was delicious too, but the real highlight was the steak. I didn't have the traditional dining experience at Gaithersburg, which is pay for a side, which is maybe enough to split for at 2, and the steak, which is sold a la carte, salad is a la carte, etc. If you go to another common steak chain, say one with a neighboring state in the title to LA established Ruth's Chris, you get a Ribeye with 2 sides included. Sure, it's more of a 4-star steak (prime rib is 5-star there), but paying quadruple for a steak/sides I'll maybe enjoy 50% more isn't worth it to me. But I'll be happy to go back if it was paid for or was significantly discounted. In summary, Ruth's Chris is an excellent steak if money wasn't a consideration.

This is my second and final review, as I will not be returning…read more I took my best friend out for her 40th birthday dinner. There were three of us, and our bill was about $1,200. We ordered three of their good wine, Caymus, Duckhorn & Silver Oak. We were the last guests in the restaurant after 10 p.m., enjoying a great evening. Henry, our waiter, was wonderful, and the food was great as usual. However, the experience was completely overshadowed when the manager, Michael, approached our table to "correct" our language. There were no other guests nearby, no complaints, and we were not being disruptive in any way--we were simply talking among ourselves and may have used a couple of mild curse words. Henry can attest to this. Michael's tone was rude and condescending, and the interaction felt unnecessary and out of line. I'm not sure if he felt the need to say that to us bc we are minorities? I really don't know but he was completely out of place. It's unfortunate that Michael's conduct was the reason this restaurant lost our business. I've email the Regional Manager about this.

The food was very good. the ambiance was too loud for a dinner where you want to chat with your…read moretablemates. however, our server, Rich, was excellent. We had a table of 9 and unfortunately forgot to ask for separate checks at the beginning, resulting in one big bill at the end. he very kindly separated the orders and gave each of us our own bill. then as we were leaving, he discovered one of our party had left his credit card on the table. He ran out to the parking lot and found us just as we were pulling away. Above and beyond -- not to mention honest. thanks, Rich.

My girlfriend and I have gone back to Cooper's Hawk on two more occasions. Once again, everything…read morehas been perfect from beverages to appetizers to entrees and to desserts. We always order two different types of martinis and they are always amazing. On our last two visits, the exemplary hostess, Alexa seated us and Linda, our server, took care of us like we were family. Both souls are exceptional ambassadors for Cooper's Hawk. After having worked in both the kitchen and as a server, I am truly astounded by the restaurant's consistency with everything. The establishment is always busy, but the entire staff is always on point. It's hard to recommend a dish when they're all excellent, but the Ahi tuna, drunken shrimp, and homemade meatballs are standouts. Every dish has one thing in common: excellent flavor. If you haven't tried this restaurant yet, we highly recommend doing so.

Saturday's are great patio days. Sunny views on the waterfront at the Rio had us famished and we…read moredecided to mix things up with some cornbread and heavier fare. I have to say, though busy, the service didn't miss a beat. Jenn - our server - was attentive/kind and fun. I got the filet mignon with the compound butter and my homie got some BBRibs to complement the aforementioned cornbread. The food came out fast and we got to eating. As always with every time I've been here, it slapped. Sides were solid, the steak was cooked to perfection and them ribs were disappearing off the plate! Good times. We followed up our entrees with a solid - and I mean solid - bread pudding. Jeez, this thing is decadent, but we got after it. Jenn brought us a scoop of ice cream and we went to town! Delicious. If you've got a sweet tooth, do yourself a favor and grab the Bread Pudding. It was soft, pillowy, but sweet (not overly sweet) and filling. As for ambiance, again, we were kickin it patio side and could see the water just fine. Honestly, this was a dope backdrop for our super deep convo on Frank Ocean vs. Frankie Beverley. Before I let you go, check'em out some time. You'll enjoy it. Or do you not think so far ahead?

What a cool, fun place to dine…read more Cooper Canyon offers a varied array of dishes in a comfortable and open dining environment. Ava took care of us and she was simply amazing from her demeanor and kindness to her stellar recommendations. We began with their extremely fresh spinach dip that included salsa and sour cream. My girlfriend ordered the massive, warm, and yummy cornbread skillet as well as their Fiesta Eggrolls. I am not an eggroll fan but these were the best I have ever had. Absolutely fresh, flavorful, and delicious. I had the rainbow trout with spinach and mashed potatoes. The fish was fresh, light, and tasty. The trout itself was a very generous portion. For dessert, we dove into their Chocolate Uprising: Sort of like a ice cream sandwich on steroids with heavy cream and a chocolate and caramel base. It was fantastic and insane and we just couldn't finish it! I cannot remember having caramel that good (not sweet but rich). The staff is excellent. They work so well in concert from running food to clearing dishes. The bartenders are outstanding. I had a perfect Hendrick's Gin martini with blue cheese stuffed olives and my girlfriend loved her Malibu Bay Breeze. We look forward to returning -- and we'll start with the Chocolate Uprising and go from there!

I've been coming to LongHorn Steakhouse for over 10 years, and it's still worth the 30-minute drive…read moreevery single time. The food is consistently fantastic, but the real star here is Jen at the bar. Jen is hands-down the best bartender. If she's there, I don't have to worry about a single thing. My order is always perfect, my drinks are always amazing, and the service is absolutely top tier. She's genuinely a joy to be around--friendly, welcoming, and just glowing with great energy. She makes the whole experience feel special every time. The food today was incredible, as usual. The Outlaw Ribeye was perfectly seasoned and cooked to a flawless medium rare. The broccoli was fresh and flavorful, the French onion soup was rich and cooked to perfection, and the Redrock shrimp remains one of my all-time favorites. We also ordered the corn on the cob and the 10-ounce salmon with the bourbon marinade, which was truly chef's kiss--tender, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Great food, great atmosphere, and exceptional service. I'll keep making the drive because this location never disappoints--especially when Jen is behind the bar. Highly recommend!

This is always a solid place for dinner. Service has always been wonderful. The restaurant could be…read morea tad loud at times. Love their freshly baked loaf of bread to start every meal. What is there not to like? Then there is the Wild West Shrimp. Must have every time. Wings were good was tasty as well. Perfectly cooked. Probably chops and salmon were juicy, tasty, and perfectly cooked. Always good a choice every time.