This was the grand opening day to a brand new sizable restaurant in a lovely small upscale town center, close to the interstate, with free parking options within a couple blocks. INTERIOR/VIBE: Modern decor, open concept, brightly lit, lively, resort casual, large bar area with a couple TVs, very comfortable seating at tables, tables nicely spaced apart, some of the lighting where spotlights were positioned overhead are too bright (just depends on where your table is located). Note: Extremely loud (more that most places) to carry on a conversation, however, there is an outdoor patio in the rear. If sound bouncing hard surfaces is a challenge, perhaps be there as soon as doors open, or might try dining in-between lunch and dinner, on a week day. I suggest reservations especially on weekends. SERVICE: Really stands out! Our main server, Brian M., was exceptional, helpful with selections, and genuinely friendly. Each table has a team of very attentive servers, making sure glasses are filled and soiled plates removed efficiently. The managers were walking around greeting patrons and making sure everything ran smoothly. They welcomed suggestions and questions, which was refreshing. FOOD: There is a nice variety of fresh and flavorful items on the menu, reasonably priced, portions ample for lunch, dinner, and brunch on certain days of the week. They also have a nice happy hour starting earlier than most, which has special offerings for starters and beverages. The food came out expediently. We were a party of four, and loved all of the Starters we shared, which were quite filling, by the way. STARTERS: Cheddar Scallion Biscuits, very popular, light and fluffy, with a crunchy bottom, 5 small ones served in a piping hot cast iron skillet, savory with a hint of sweetness, paired with delicious whipped honey butter. Eggplant meatballs were tender, and came with a Moroccan tomato sauce with arugula pesto and cilantro, a twist of flavor, served with french toast slices. The meatballs actually paired very well with the next started: Whipped Feta, a light and delicious spread, served with buttered french toast slices. Korean BBQ Cauliflower, served with a glaze that was a nice mixture of slightly sweet with a hint of spiciness. ENTREE: Crab Encrusted Cod, very fresh, baked to perfection, perfectly flaky, ample portion, served with a flavorful mixture of charred corn, zucchini, cauliflower rice, and farro enhanced with a honey lime drizzle. Some of my dinner mates had one of the salmon dishes, very enjoyed, the pork chop option, said was quite tender, and I think was served with sweet potatoes. SHARED DESSERTS: Brown Sugar Cake was devine, light, fluffy moist butter cake, sinfully delicious, just sweet enough, served with cinnamon whipped cream and a variety of fresh berries. Ample portion for one serving, and probably one of the best dessert choices! Banana Caramel Cake was more dense (too much for my preference), however, nice that is was not too sweet, served with chopped fresh bananas on top and whipped cream, ample portion for one, actually not my favorite, would not order again. Chocolate Cake, with marscapone and a hint of caramel and pretzel crunch. Not bad, just Meh! I would not order this one again either, as I prefer cake that is more moist, soft, with a richer more decadent dark chocolate flavor than this one. BEVERAGES: There is a menu of a variety specialty, cleverly named mixed beverages with liquor or served virgin. There is are a good variety of red and white wines. I had a very tasty and refreshing tropical mixed drink that was listed on the menu, made with a mixture of bourbon, vodka, and a fruity liqueur, served with an enjoyable dark cherry. The server suggested it, being that I'm not much of a heavy drinker, however, will enjoy an occasional light girly fruity concoction. He said it was not very potent, however, that is a matter of opinion, because after several sips, I definitely felt the buzz punch. I am looking forward to patronizing this establishment once again, to try more menu options, which seemed to be rather southern-inspired, with a twist. I will choose to attend when hopefully, less crowded, because of the decibel levels, or will try dining in the outdoor patio area. However, we enjoyed the dining experience and were having way too much fun! Bon Appetite! read more

Shaku T. was amazing! Even when parts of my order were incorrect or missing, she made it her priority to resolve every issue and ensure I was completely satisfied. Her service was incredible, and I truly appreciated her professionalism and attentiveness! read more

Everything I ate here with my family was amazing!! I really recommend the lemon blueberry pie and the brown butter cake!

It's good. Nice people. Beautiful build out. Prices aren't even too bad at all. But...1995 wants their 1/4 turn grill marks back. This isn't TGIFridays guys. Make a proper steak with modern day char. People have sous vide and infrared at home now. And these weak mallard reaction meats aren't going to cut it when the honeymooon phase wears off. You're across the street from Ruth's Chris for gods sake. Wear your Bugle Boy jeans and pop a tape in your walk man for a nostalgic McRib diamond pattern sear. Anyway, definitely take a date here. The build out is very impressive with the fully opening glass walls. Fall is the perfect time of year for this place. You have to walk 2 blocks from The parking garage but it's nice and safe area. read more

My friends and I had an amazing time at Kitchen Social. The waiter advertised their biscuits, so we ordered the biscuits and cauliflower to start. I agree with the hype and can't wait to order them again! I also ordered their chicken katsu dish. I loved every aspect of the dish, from the seasoned rice to the crispy and flavorful chicken. I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish because I am so attached to a curry-styled chicken katsu. The dish delivered, though, and I would order it again. Their drink and food menus offer a variety for anyone, and I'm excited to try more of their dishes/drinks. read more

Wow! When you first walk in you see the beautiful interior with and indoor/outdoor concept which I LOVE! My mother in law called for a reservation and got one for 5:30pm for 4. When we walked up to the hostess she said "we have a waitlist type of situation going on right now, but once a table opens up we will call you" (We were a bit confused about this especially since she had called for a reservation) My MIL saw a table that just opened and asked if we could have it and the hostess said "oh yes that worked out " When we got seated our waitress was a bit busy but someone else came over and gave us menus and said she would be back with waters, which we didn't mind. We knew it would be busy. The food came out fairly quickly, we ordered 2 chicken platters, mushroom pizza, cheddar biscuit with scallion and fish and chips. The food was AMAZING! I would definitely recommend getting the cheddar biscuit, it was to die for!!! My MIL didn't really like the fish and chips and the waitress asked if she wanted to swap it for something else and then the manager came over and asked if she wanted something else too and we thought it was really nice of them to do that. We felt like they were going above and beyond for us. I will definitely be back and telling everyone about this new gem! read more

Brunch Review: I felt like I walked into Summer House S.M. but I liked the open space and that tables were spread out. *Shrimp & Grits- Smooth Grits, big bacon bits, buttery biscuit. We would've loved smaller bacon pieces and bigger shrimp. *Breakfast Tacos - Nice large chunks of potatoes and a generously large taco. My baby girl loved the crunch of the chicken with her eggs. *Kids Waffle, Fruit & Pancake - $7. You know when a waffle a missing something? I feel like they forgot to add sugar to the batter because it almost could've gone as a savory waffle. *They don't serve tea or coffee for a brunch: I saw some Brewtini beverage, but this is kind of a bummer because we all need caffeine in the AM or at least even during brunch. *Service was ok. Not sure if it is because we were one of the first ones there, but it could've used a bit of work Overall, would def revisit! read more

Kitchen Social - Shrimp & Grits - American Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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This restaurant just opened, and we were really impressed by how well-run it already is--from the hostess and service to the food. The restaurant is on the louder side, but the large windows along the sides let in plenty of natural light, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere. We started with the Cheddar + Scallion Biscuits with honey butter, and they were so good that we ordered a second serving! We also tried the Street Corn Nachos with braised short ribs, which were delicious. A few of the chips were a little stale, though, which was surprising considering the restaurant had just opened. Everyone loved their entrées: pork ribeye, Cajun shrimp capellini, crab-crusted cod, and blackened fish tacos. Everything was flavorful and well prepared. Overall, a terrific experience. We're already looking forward to returning soon! read more

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Tried this latest addition in Downton Crown. It has a similar vibe as Sixty Vines across the street. Big long tables, high tables, many alcoholic drink options. Menu has more an Asian fusion leaning. Extremely loud so more a place for loud gatherings not intimate convos. Very good service. Food and drinks come very promptly unlike Sixty Vines. Pricing is also quite reasonable. Quality and quantity of food are good except the kitchen may need to be more sparing on the sodium end since most dishes are quite salty. They don't take reservations so it's a walk in or out your name down at the door. I would come back because of the quality, service and price. read more

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I am so very impressed with Kitchen Social! They've only been open a week and we had no kinks in service on a Saturday evening. Service was excellent! Friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable. Drinks were great and strong! I had the cod and it was probably the best fish dish I've ever had. It was cooked perfectly. Moist and flaky. My husband had the burger (burger connoisseur ) and he loved it. Nice and juicy and very flavorful. Our friend had the pesto pizza and he almost finished the whole thing by himself! Definitely going back. Highly recommend! read more

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Kitchen Social is airy, friendly, delicious, a bit noisy - but definitely worth your time and dining attention. We went there for weekend Brunch. For a place open less than a month, service was smooth and unobtrusive. Opened with the Cheddar and Scallion biscuits which were hard to stop eating - they were soooo good. Also had the breakfast taco which excited both the eyes and the taste buds. Creme Brulee French Toast had a sweetness without being over the top. There is also an extensive Gluten Free and salads menu, if carbs aren't your thing. Kitchen Social had a nice mix of families, local residents and young professionals. The latter group favoring a mimosa flight which looked like fun. I'm looking forward to coming back to KS for the their "Social Hour" in the bar and high top area. Did I mention the seats are way comfortable? read more

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came here on a friday evening around 8:30p and was told it'd be about a 30 minute wait which isn't bad. the red sangria was good, my friend got the white but preferred the red as well. we ordered the salmon entree which was delicious! the pesto really complimented the meal. we finished the night off with their lemon blueberry pie which was to die for !!! read more

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Kitchen Social is a fantastic--and much-needed--addition to Crown! The bartenders, servers, and managers (Brian and Justin) are wonderful, and the service is better than anywhere else around. The food is delicious, and the portions are generous enough for leftovers the next day! Don't miss the Cheddar & Scallion Biscuits, the Szechuan Noodles, and the Tuna Bowl! And those bar seats? The most comfortable and definitely the place to be. I've started calling Kitchen Social "Cheers" because there's truly nowhere else I'd rather be! read more

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Kitchen Social just opened on Sunday and we came for dinner to celebrate my friend's birthday, Wednesday night. The service went so smoothly that you'd think they'd been opened for a while! Shaku was our server and she was so nice, we were running our mouths chatting so she gave us time to decide what we wanted to order and made suggestions to. The food was delicious and the restaurant has a coastal vide with a large bar that I wouldn't mind sitting at for my next visit which will hopefully be soon. read more

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New spot in crown / rio. They did a great job with the ambiance and decorating the restaurant. It has a wide range of different menu options. I've been twice in the last two week and got two different entrees. The first time i got the chicken sandwich. It was ok. The tomato made the sandwich a little soggy and had good flavor. The fries were delicious Second time i got the chicken salad. Good sized portion and the chicken was juicy and freshly made. I would definitely recommend the cauliflower app and the biscuits. Both delicious I'm glad this is a new additional to the restaurants in Rio / crown area. We definitely needed a new spot to enjoy. read more

Excellent service and food. Staff is attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Decor is nice. The space is open, clean, upscale. Definitely a great addition to Crowne Plaza! read more

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10 stars for Brian the server. His suggestions did not disappoint. Beautiful venue and decor. Highly recommend and ask for Brian. We had Korean BBQ cauliflower, biscuits, white sangria, shrimp can telling, lobster bisque in a cup... nice touch , and delicious banana crunch cake with ice cream. Our first time of many. Yummy! read more

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Wonderful new addition to crown next to coastal flats in the old paladar location. First week open and everything was spot on. This midwestern born concept really knows how to deliver on service and flavors. They were actually over staffed which is a pro move for a new opening so the experience was warm and friendly not hurried or unorganized. Happy hour was insane the whole vibe was upscale casual great for a date or the family or local meet up with friends/co-workers. I see this as a locals favorite and a destination that would outshine 60 vines or yard house with fresher food options and much less of the mundane chain feel. Thrilled to come back and run the gauntlet through the menu. Honestly it's great to just to come enjoy the beautiful wide open bar with comfy stools during a sporting event. Two enthusiast thumbs up Oh and we probably were engaged by at least 6 staff members making sure we were happy.. read more

Looks like a cool nice place. West coast vibes! I did like the high tops seats. They were comfortable. Waitress was extremely knowledgeable and nice. Drinks and apps were good. I wouldn't recommend the entrees we had. Cheddar biscuits recommended by our waitress was the best dish! Buffalo cauliflower was ok, not spicy and cold? But it's fried.... Szechuan noodles asked for extra spicy but came out not spicy at all. Tasted more like teriyaki noodles than Szechuan. Pasta dish was also flavorless except for the sausage. They're new to the area, so give it a try! read more

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First time coming here. Was greeted promptly by the friendly staff who help us find a spot at the bar without any delay. First of all those bar stools were the most comfortable seats we've ever sat in at any restaurant. Then there was Jana who guided us through the menu with some outstanding recommendations. Mary got the chicken and waffles and I got the biscuits and gravy frittata it was excellent. Their chicken is so good. You wouldn't believe it. Thank you Audreana and Jana for a wonderful brunch! read more

Service from greeting to dining was exceptional until the end of the meal . We were told that your place does not offer coffee after 6pm. I would think you would offer coffee with dessert. Hence we didn't order dessert. read more

Sat at the bar. Service was great. Biscuits were so yummy. We also liked the whipped feta and street corn nachos.

OMG what an awesome place! Big garage doors they plan to open this fall & outdoor patio to open this coming spring. Nice open space with modern, minimalist decor in soothing gray/bluish color tones. Tables are large and seats are comfy at the tables. Large bar with at least 20 person seating. The hostesses were all very welcoming and we were seated immediately at 11am when they opened. We were assisted by 3-4 different waitstaff who were all happy and friendly and very knowledgeable about both the menu and the family who owns all the Kitchen Social restaurants (like 6-7 locations). My Mom and I split the Thai Shrimp appetizer - it was about 10-12 medium size thinly battered shrimp with a very crispy delicious coating and several sauces on a bed of slaw - soooooooo good! For lunch we both got the Crispy Chicken Salad - decent portion of thinly chopped lettuce/cucs/tomatoes etc in a light but wonderful buttermilk dressing mixed throughout. The crispy chicken was also not heavily breaded but nicely battered and cooked to perfection (just like the shrimp). Appetizer $15/Salads $16 each. Shockingly low prices for a high end restaurant/location in Downtown Crown with nice size portions. The staff was extremely attentive as was the owner who stopped by a few times to ensure we were happy! The menu is excellent and next up for us will be to try the already very popular Mushroom Pizza and Butter Cake - I know this place will do exceptionally well here. read more

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The atmosphere was 5 star, the staff very friendly & served with 5 star smiles, attentive. The roasted vegetables with the Tereyaki Ribeye steak were delicious and while there was good flavoring on the steak, the meat itself tasted mushy and not really like any ribeye I've eaten before. I was also able to sample the Thai chicken bowl & that was delicious. read more

First, the place is very noisy. That's about the only negative I can think of. We came for brunch on Labor Day Sunday, so the place was packed. Our server was super friendly and explained the menu items. I got the Shrimp and Grits, and it was lovely. It was well seasoned and you get a good amount of shrimp. My friend got Fish and Chips and her fish was perfectly cooked. There are huge windows that open to give the place a more airy feeling. One nice thing, when you pay the bill the server brings a card reader to your table so your card doesn't disappear in the back somewhere. This is a wonderful addition to Downtown Crown. read more

Delicious food and great service. Only critique is the mocktail tasted diluted. Otherwise, everything else was amazing.

Two thumbs up! So happy we finally have a great new place to go to. The ambiance is very bright and lively, and great lunch prices. We had an Asian noodle bowl and Sonoma Caesar - both were excellent. The service is what stood out, exceptional. I think the entire staff greeted us at some point and our server was outstanding. I haven't had service that good in a long time. Bar looks great - we will go back for dinner. Highly recommend. read more

What an amazing experience! Bright open space and friendly, attentive staff. The vibe is laid back and cool. It has been open for four days, but the staff and service is attentive and timely. The three of us had the biscuits as an appetizer. They are to die for. We also ordered the shrimp and grits. One of us did not like the sauce so it was replaced with another selection, shrimp capellini (sp). The shrimp capellini was awesome. The drinks (sangria and spicy margarita) were top notch. We finished it off by sharing the brown butter cake. Be careful. It was hot (heat) but delicious. Our table was constantly and professionally attended to by different wait staff. They checked in with us to see if we needed anything. The food was great, the drinks are delicious and the ambience is relaxing, but a little loud. This place is definitely in the rotation list. read more

I've been twice now, the staff are working very hard to make sure this place gets off to a good start. We had some miscommunications and missteps, likely just a result of a new place but the service and food was great. Management and staff all were amazing - handled everything perfectly from entry welcome to exit. Menu, food and layout is great. I love that they have TVs and a large bar. I think I had better wine at KS than at Sixty-Vines...whaaattt???? Planning to be back in soon hope they keep up and it's not just a honeymoon period. read more