Given the options I found this diner to be a great spot after a long day of driving. The place was packed but that's a testament to it's popularity. The parking lot was a bit tight as was the dining area. The food was decent enough with generous portions too. read more

The Potomac River was recommended by some friends and we finally got a chance to stop in for lunch on a Sunday. In the door the place is clean and very cozy with a old school dinner feel. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The menu have all the favorites and some goodies you don't see often. I had the cheeseburger with a side of baked beans. My burger was huge, tasty and cooked perfect and the bean were very tasty. I highly suggest stopping in if in the area. read more

Potomac River Grill - American Near Me - Hancock, Maryland

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What a horrible experience! I discussed with my server that I have a dairy intolerance. Every. Single. Thing. That she brought out for my meal had dairy all over it. A salad covered in cheese. After I sent that back, I then had a steak brought out with roughly 3 pounds of butter. I sent this back as well but was then thrilled that she was actually quite fast at bringing the plate back. Well, she scooped the butter off. Because that certainly helps with a dairy intolerance. My daughter informed me today that she saw the server doing this! How freaking gross! Which matches the decor of the place, I don't think they washed the place in years. It was covered in dirty and grease. I've been suffering ever since. So if you value your life and have any life threatening allergies, stay away from this place. They surely don't give a crap about their customers. I hope the health department of West Virginia looks in on this dump. read more

Driving home from Bethesda decided to pull off into this amazing little place. The people were incredibly friendly but bring your appetite. The food is delicious and well priced and the portions are huge. I would stop here 10@ times out of 100 easily. read more

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We love diners, and when we travel, we look for the ones that are just a little different. Atomic River Grill did not disappoint. It was amazing. The food was authentic lots of it and our service was really friendly and prompt. Don't miss it! read more

We came back with the granddaughter and had a positive experience with her! The server was kind and patient with us throughout the meal and food was great and exactly what was expected. Home town feeling! Thanks. read more

Potomac River Grill - A happy granddaughter - American Near Me - Hancock, Maryland

We found a hidden gem in Hancock, Maryland while traveling. Farm to table- the food was very good. Busy place and loud inside but everything was very good. Easy access off the interstate and service was fast. The staff were very friendly and helpful! read more

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Everything thing can improve from food to the cleanliness of the restaurant , nothing is constant food always tastes different and not in a good way. They also only offer gravy on the weekends. Gravy is never the same . One day it's great and the next it has way too much pepper in it. Definitely don't recommend wasting your time or money here!!!! read more

Classic American diner looks like it's been there for many decades - for good reason. BLT was loaded with bacon and tomato. Club sandwich was loaded too - too much to even eat. Fast friendly server. Fun ambiance. read more

Meatloaf night! One of my favorites. Thanks for great service Shelva! Classic diner feel! Comfortable and friendly.

Food was delicious, staff was pleasant and everything was really quick on a Saturday evening.

The best alfredo i've had at a restaurant in a long time! The food was fresh, hot, and quick. My server, Kathryn L, was super kind and great at her job. The ambiance was very laid back and had some cute handmade crafts for sale, too. Unfortunately the bathroom could use a paint job, you can see where cleaners have been sprayed and worn paint off over time. The bar looked very clean and all staff was kind. Definitely recommend. read more

Potomac River Grill - chicken alfredo with broccoli - American Near Me - Hancock, Maryland

Great food and great prices with a very friendly waitstaff. Go with the standards and ask for recommendations.

The service was excellent for every table being busy. I ordered ribeye with fries and green beans and its was delicious. Everything was cooked perfectly. You could taste the potato of the fresh cut fries, not like out of a bag. The atmosphere was cozy and comforting. read more

Potomac River Grill - Ribeye, fresh-cut fries, green beans. - American Near Me - Hancock, Maryland

Great mom and pops place !!! Their specialty is beef, all farm raised and local. Home cut fries, delicious burgers. Friendly staff. ( I think it's a bar also ) nice stop while on the road traveling. Filled with locals and history read more

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EXCELLENT! Home cooking and delicious pot roast! Cheap prices for the portions. Short drive from Berkeley springs and worth it! We will be back. NICE owner, chef and staff. Skip Berkeley restaurants and go here! read more

The ambiance was good! The food was pretty good and the locals seem to love it. My party of five were sat in the sunroom that was a bit dirty and dusty. But the inside seemed clean. read more

Potomac River Grill - This was taken in the sunroom! - American Near Me - Hancock, Maryland

Fresh meat, and great portions. Lunch during our stop was this diner off the highway. Simple decor inside with a small bar and colorful walls. The staff was nice and let us know their main feature was the meat came fresh from their farm and was butchered in the basement. You can taste the freshness when you have one of their burger which are large enough that I split one as a snack. They also serve steaks, wraps, milkshakes and all the other american classics but get a beef meal if you want a treat. 12-15 for each meal was well worth the size and the taste and some people walked out with leftovers. Best roadside food I ever had. read more

They have canned vegetables and tough steak. Waitress didn't bring crackers or bread to help hungry little ones.

Enticing Farm to table diner with delicious food, wide variety of menu options, waitstaff are welcoming and are helpful with your order. The atmosphere was charming and the food was delicious! We will definitely be back! read more

Delish fresh steaks corn and local produce Was lucky to stop in to avoid a storm even sell steaks and produce to take with you read more

Was in from out of town and had heard good things about this place but the servers were rude and the food was awful. The steaks were simply pathetic and the "loaded" bake potato came out cold. I would not recommend read more

Bad pulled pork. Was probably several days old. Cardboard with bbq sauce. Soup on the other hand was pretty good (beef vegetable).

Party of two-, ordered the barbecue bacon burger, EXCELLENT! Other diner also order the Classic burger w fries-, two beverages and the check was a couple cents over $30. In today's economy....that's a bargain!!!! I'll be making this visit the first of many! read more

We've been here a few times and it's time to write a review! Here is the verdict folks: if you like good old fashioned country food you won't be disappointed here eventhough the menu is quite short. We are not big on loads of gravy and things like that but really enjoyed the steak and burgers. I order my burgers without the bun and they give me a ton of lettuce, tomatoes and pickles on the side...kind of a deconstructed burger that is yummy and filling. Here are some pictures of my Mack Attack bunless burger and my husband's Chesapeake burger (comes with a fried egg). read more

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Food was great ,hot fresh ,and great portions service was friendly n prices fare. Great location. We had burger n fries. N house salad alone will fill u up read more

Perfect hamburger! Great service. Very close to the C & O and WMRT Highly recommend. read more

No bueno. Arrived at dinner time, only 3-4 other tables seated. Music in kitchen (I think from kitchen) turned up so loud the bass was shaking the tables Out of steaks. (Well server said "been out since Sunday, he hasn't come in to cut them") which eliminates 1/2 the menu (we were there on a Wednesday) Out of turkey. (Which eliminates even more menu items) Sandwich came out wrong, took 30 minutes for a replacement. Roast beef was dry, gravy was not good White onion on the salads and in a cold sandwich? That was kind of weird. Rough experience. Nothing remarkable, no need to return. read more

Outstanding dinner last night. On our bike ride to DC from Pittsburgh, we overnighted in Hancock MD. The shrimp scampi and asparagus soup were amazing read more

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This is a classic. Small town, local restaurant that welcomed us as visitors. The breakfast was terrific. The price great too. Our server, who might have had every table, was pleasant and efficient. Definitely a place to keep on your list as you travel along the C&O trail. read more

We have becoming to Hancock, MD and Berkeley Springs for years. Why did we not know about Potomac River Grill? Did you know they raise and butcher their own black angus beef? It doesn't get much fresher. You select your meat right from a cooler and they cook it just right. My son and husband both had the Delmonico steaks and said they were delicious. I had the burger platter with sides of green beans, mashed potatoes with grilled onion, mushrooms and gravy. Can you say fresh and home cooked deliciousness?!! The mashed potatoes were a favorite of mine and I am picky about my taters. My son apparently didn't have enough to eat and got dessert. The coconut cake - it was a HUGE slice so we all tasted it. Friendly staff, casual atmosphere. I would recommend them. read more

Friendly little greasy spoon in a cute rural town. Great burgers and service. Nice selection and good prices.

Family was really excited to try this place we'd been told good things I wished it lived up to the hype. 1. The waitress picked the steak out of the selection and just placed the raw packaged steak on the table while taking the rest of the orders then forgot it there while taking the next tables order 2. A different waitress by the register continued to use foul language while speaking to coworkers and we had young children with us 3. The food was not great and the bacon cheese fries we ordered looked and tasted like something I could make in a microwave So won't be going back or recommending hopefully it was just a bad day there and it's not always like this read more

Dropped in for a late Sunday afternoon lunch and had a relaxing meal with good service and good food! Casual atmosphere, country music videos playing on the tv. They have counter seating by the tv, and booths and tables, good for families, friends, or couples. They indicated to sit where you wanted and a waitress brought the menu. Huge glasses of water with oversized straws, didn't need any refills. The menu had all day breakfast, sandwich, and dinner options, lots to choose from. I went with the farm fresh liver and onions with 2 sides and a snowflake roll. Many choices for sides, peas, corn, potatoes, slaws, potato salad, mixed veggies, applesauce, corn on the cob, and could upsize to a side salad. I went with the veggie medley, good mix of cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots, all perfectly cooked without overcooking. The liver and onions were browned and tender, great taste even without any gravy, which was optional, came with two huge pieces. Yum! Staff was responsive and also let you just enjoy your food, no pressure, good place to get away from the highway and enjoy your food, didn't notice the road at all once inside the restaurant. Free parking, easy to find off the highway. Fun spot to get some classic diner style country food, for any time of day meal. Recommended! read more

I am not able to review the food. Unfortunately, we never made it to that part. When we visited it was my husband, my one year old and myself. We sat in the back. We asked for a highchair and we were given one. This highchair was filthy. I fortunately had disinfectant wipes and cleaned the chair and table. The condiments on the table were equally as filthy. Just pure crust on the top and outside of the bottle. Our waiter took our drink order. Brought our drinks and went to the bar to hang out with other staff. We waited 15 minutes to place our food order. Our waiter was visible from our table, 4 servers and staff members were just standing there talking. We kept turning to look for him but he didn't come back. Other staff members came back to look at something (were we seated in the back) but none even acknowledged our existence. Which is hard with a very vocal baby. My husband then went to the register to pay for our drinks. To which OUR WAITER asked what we needed. He paid for our drinks, then the girl checking us out realized we never ordered food and chuckled. 1st time there and last. Definitely not comfortable with how the servers disrespect customers time. Also, not comfortable letting a child eat in a restaurant who is visibly not cleaning. I can not fathom what the kitchen must look like. read more

Sorry, food not seasoned AT ALL. Please incorporate vegetables (onion, garlic, celery, etc.) along with herbs and sponges. Food was WAAAAAY too bland. Good service though read more

I am so happy that restaurant survived Covid. This is my favorite kind of eatery. Real food cooked perfectly, generous portions. Basically a great diner. read more

Potomac River Grill - You have to stop here. - American Near Me - Hancock, Maryland

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This spot is right off of 522 and would be easy to pass right up! It feels like a locals place. It has a diner feel and is clean and well kept. Their specialty is burgers and steaks, and the beef is raised locally on a private farm. The fries and onion rings are made in house and are really good! The service was good but we did see some precarious mask wearing. read more

We walked in at 7:45 and asked when they closed because google said 9, apparently they close at 8. We apologized to our server and she said it was perfectly okay. Food was great, steaks were cooked to perfection and for the money, it was excellent! Will be back! read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch on the drive back to VA, and the service was 5 stars, the food was 5 stars, the atmosphere was 5 stars! The staff were very warm and welcoming, especially the older gentleman (host) who recommended the haddock. I'll definitely be stopping by again every time I drive through this town. read more