Stopped by Mayan Monkey Brews for happy hour and ended up trying a little bit of everything. We got…read morea spread of tacos, wings, and a few IPA pours on draft. The wings were probably my favorite, and the beers were solid across the board. I also liked that it had a relaxed neighborhood brewery feel and wasn't overly loud or packed when we went. Good spot if you're looking for a casual happy hour in Gaithersburg with decent food and plenty of beer options. I'd come back, especially for the wings and another round of IPAs.

After my wife raved about her first dinner here, she chose this spot for a four-person lunch today…read more Even though the restaurant wasn't crowded, the service was absolutely top-notch. Our server was incredibly welcoming, seating us immediately and patiently checking on us while we waited 15 minutes for the rest of our party to arrive. The food lived up to expectations across the board. My Bourbon Bacon Burger was cooked to a perfect medium and tasted incredible, accompanied by a very generous portion of classic fries. My daughter was thrilled with her Crab Gorditas, and my wife's shrimp tacos were just as fantastic as she remembered. Our friend went with her usual--the Yucatan Surf Bowl--and loved it so much she nearly finished the massive portion before getting a box. Exceptional quality, highly reasonable prices, and a guaranteed return visit for us!

We stopped by Brews & Barrels for brunch, and it was a nice, relaxed experience. I had the waffles,…read morewhile Tooey had the pancakes. We both had coffee and mimosas, which made for a nice brunch combination. Our server was also very friendly--and looked remarkably like Shailene Woodley, which was a fun bonus. Overall, a pleasant brunch with good drinks, a casual atmosphere, and friendly service. We'd definitely come back.

Brews and Barrels is a great restaurant. I came to a work lunch sponsored by my boss and we were…read morenot disappointed. The ambiance was very nice. It gives an old rustic vibe. We went around 12pm on a Tuesday so it wasn't really crowded. They were showing the world cup so that was really enjoyable to watch with my coworkers. The food was great. We all ordered different entrees such as BBQ ribs, lamb chops, margarita pizza, quesadillas, and burgers. I ordered the margarita pizza. It was decent. Nothing to write home about but it was enjoyable. We also ordered the sampler which consists of wings, buffalo shrimp, quesadillas, and eggrolls. The sampler was really delicious. All of the food came out at a good temperature and was flavorful. Considering the restaurant was pretty much empty it took a long time for us to receive our food from the kitchen. There were 6 of us but no one else in the restaurant. Other than that the service was pretty good. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. If you are in the area I recommend you check them out. Cheers!

Stopped in for an early dinner after visiting Butler's Orchard, and we're so glad we did! The…read morerestaurant has a warm, cozy atmosphere with a great-looking bar. We settled into a comfortable booth and ordered the grilled Brussels sprouts, a Reuben, and the hickory burger, with both sandwiches served with fries. Everything was delicious, and the service was excellent--friendly and attentive throughout our meal. We really enjoyed our visit and will definitely be back soon!

I want to like this place bc they have great service and ambiance but lack in seasoned food…read more I was here with a group of 6 people on the Friday evening. Parking was easy to find in the shared lot. We were seated right away and were given chips and dip for the table. We ordered a kids Mac, kids tenders, a southwest chicken wrap, veg pesto panini, chilli paneer flatbread and the chipotle chicken panini. The food came out in an average amount of time and looked really good. Here comes my reasoning for 3 stars..the food had virtually no flavor. It didn't taste like they use season when cooking the food. I would easily give them 5 stars if the food had seasoning. The atmosphere is cool and I would return for that reason(although, I'd have to bring seasoning with me). #yelpmdburbs

I've been stopping into The Grove off Tuckerman for a while now, but only ever for happy hour…read more Never committed to a full meal. The happy hour is fine. It's not mind-blowing, but it's a great deal, it runs every day, and it's rarely crowded, which makes it a pleasant little spot to pop into if you're in the neighborhood. But that's not why I'm writing this review. One evening I took home the Blossom Burger with their hand-cut fries, and I have to rave about it, because this is one of the best burgers I've had in years. I'd go so far as to say it's the best burger within a couple of miles. The composition is outstanding: a sweet, toasted brioche bun and what tastes like battered fried onions tucked inside, which add the perfect bit of crunch. I genuinely can't get over how good it was. And the hand-cut fries hold their own right alongside it. Here's the kicker: order through Uber Eats when they're running their buy-one-get-one special (it covers the burger and a lot of other items), choose pickup to skip the delivery fee, and you walk away with two of these burgers for about $19. That's one of the best deals in town. Bottom line: come here, get the Blossom Burger, go crazy. for the burger. for the happy hour.

Aesthetically this place is really awesome, but the food doesn't match depending on what you get…read more Let's just start with the place. If you love floral designs, this place is it. And there's an entire wall of wine, and a cool neon sign, and the outdoor seating space is cool and cozy. They have a spacious bar with pretty good deals too! In the past, I have really enjoyed the watermelon caprese salad, and enjoyed a few glasses of wine at the bar. I have noticed an inconsistency with the service though. Sometimes, the bartender is really attentive, and other times they just aren't for whatever reason. My girlfriend loves French fries, and I was really excited for her to try theFrench fry ferris wheel. It's such a a great concept, but sadly it fell short. Some of the flavors are really lacking. I was able to tell them all apart,, but some are more seasoned than others, and I don't think I had one french fry that was hot. It is also possible that given this format, they just did not maintain temperature very long. But they are French fries, and that is important! Despite this, I recommend trying to spot at least once. And there is a lot on that still needs to be tried, but my experience so far has been rather mixed.

We went to Dave & Busters to watch the US World Cup game. As huge fans of the sport, we wanted an…read moreultimate viewing experience. Boy did they deliver! Not only was it amazing watching the game on their giant 40ft screen, but the service, drinks and food were all top notch! I think we even made some new friends along the way. Special shoutout to Vince and Christen for going above and beyond, and for putting up with our rowdiness.

4.8.26 My colleagues…read moreand I came in because one of them and I had a friendly competition going--who could win at the basketball arcade game. Unfortunately, he took the overall win, but I did beat his score in one round by a landslide, so I'm counting that as a small victory. There were five of us, and we grabbed a quick bite while we played. Both my competitor and I ordered the Parmesan Garlic Chicken Caesar Salad, and I have to say--the chicken was outstanding. Crispy, well-seasoned, and easily some of the best I've had. Definitely not what I expected, but I'd order it again without hesitation. We also went with the Eat & Play Combo, which includes a $10 play card (40 chips) and one of six food options. The website initially made it seem like a flat $20 deal, which felt a bit misleading, but upon rereading, it does say "starting at $20." Overall, we had a great time, and I'd definitely come back to this location!

This place is hoppin'! Whenever Yelp asks me if a place is hip, I never know what to say -- until…read morenow! This place is definitely hip! What a vibe! So cool, fun, nice décor, super-helpful and responsive staff, lots of people eating outside and inside, and quite a selection of foods and beverages with lots of room for personalization. We came here because they have lots of vegetarian things and are known to be accommodating of requests regarding dietary needs and preferences -- what a relief from the get-go, even before arriving! Parking was easy but since I wanted to go to the bookstore afterwards, I parked near that, around the corner, and had a little amble along the road, looking at various shops and restaurants along the way, plus the greenery of the park .... I got the Avocado Tacos and asked what I could get instead of rice -- one option was the El Greco salad, so I got that. I felt a bit weird about it, though, until it was explained to me by our waitress that this wasn't just a Mexican place but rather a Mexican-Greek fusion! Oh, wow! Mind got a bit blown by that -- cool! Well, with that info., my mind relaxed ... and I awaited my meal. This is a good thing, but if you're in a hurry you might want to get something ready-made or more quick such as soup or salad that needs little to no preparation. For me, I'd rather wait! (I mean, whenever possible, that is.) So ... it was delicious! I was hungry. It was filling. The avocado was all very fresh, no yucky pieces, ha ha! Plenty of flavour, texture, colours, visual and all kinds of other appeal for the tongue. My two corn tacos under each heap of goodness did fuse together -- presumably from the moisture of all that lay on top of them -- so I could not separate them as I usually do, but the truth is that it ended up being so much food, I didn't even finish my tortillas, anyway. The tempura tacos (Aha Baja) have warm and crispy pieces that are not too big -- and that reduces the potential of a too-greasy feel. In a word, good! Or just plain 'Mmm!' The Roasted Potatoes are absolutely delicious! The Black Beans are totally tasty! The amount of desserts is incredible -- and all are house-made, wow! I could not believe how long the list was! Oh, yeah, and the appetizer of chips and salsa was crispy and yummy. The guacamole is creamy and has a hint of spice that varies by bite .... The food was all great, and so was the rich Lemon and Ginger tea was incredibly good! It looked and felt rich and thick -- such a surprise! I enjoyed it immensely. I was also offered honey, sugar, and milk to go with it if I wanted, and found out that the owner is a tea aficionado and that's why their teas are so good! If you don't like noisy environments, you might want to avoid the busier times (such as weekends) or eat outside, weather permitting. This is such a one-of-a-kind-place -- not to be missed! Yay! :-D

Solid 4.5/5 This…read moreplace is located in a high-end residential community in Gaithersburg, not far from Rockville, MD. There are lots of street parking but not a dedicated one in front of the store. However, when I went for a happy hour, I had no trouble getting a spot. As you step in, you realize how tiny this place is but don't let that fool you, it's still an outstanding choice if you're in the area. As a vegetarian, I wasn't disappointed with their selections. They had quesadillas, yuca fries, bowls and salads, and tacos options for me. I went with the inspiration and avocado tacos, with the side of quesadillas and yuca fries. I thought that perhaps the side quantities might be small but once the food came, I realized I may have ordered a lot. The quesadillas and yuca fries were good, nothing special, but not bad at all. The winner for me were the two vegetarian tacos. Both had distinct but very mouth watering flavors in them. I was bummed out that none of them were that spicy, but the unique flavor profile on both more than overcame the lack of spiciness. I enjoyed my meal because I was well taken care by the serving staff. They were attentive, welcoming, and friendly. I didn't feel that they didn't have time for us as that can happen in the happy hour rush usually. Both my friend and I concluded that this is a place to come back to in the near future. One suggestion would be to also have a vegetarian option in the "Legacy Corner" or sandwich section but otherwise I enjoyed the variety. Lastly, I was slightly disappointed with the Daddy Guac and the chips we got with them. The guac size could have been bigger but more importantly is that the chips were too thin that they kept breaking apart trying to scoop up the guac. Overall, I would come back again. Next time, I'll try to have a drink or so to see if they have knocked it out on that side as well.

Came here with some friends to watch the NBA finals game. The place was definitely packed and when…read morewe first walked in there were no available seats at the bar so we were standing for a while but I didn't mind. The atmosphere here is great and I love how there's a DJ playing. Theres TV's everywhere plus they have a huge screen in the middle so it's great for watching the games. I only tried the Philly egg rolls which were served nice and hot. They were very delish in my option and crispy too!

The worst customer service experiences I've ever had…read more I came to Sports & Social Bethesda to watch the World Cup Final, and as a customer who paid for food and drinks, I expected basic respect. I am in my final weeks of pregnancy, and the way your staff treated me was absolutely unacceptable. A staff member initially seated us, but another server suddenly told us to leave. We politely moved cuz we thought another reservation ppl arrives or what. Just realized they came for walk in cuz i saw they have armbands. Then, while we were standing nearby with our drinks, another staff member came and told us to move again because someone else who stands near us wanted the space for wings lol. Are you kidding me we also ordered stuffs and barely standing at the corner. I have lived in the U.S. over 15 years, and this was honestly one of the rudest and most poorly managed experiences I've ever had in my life. I understand busy events can be chaotic, but repeatedly moving a paying, even we standing in corner not even seats with heavily pregnant customer around with zero consideration is unacceptable. If you don't want to lose business, either treat customers fairly or train your servers properly.

$0.50 oysters! If you come to the happy hour at 2PM, you can get a deal of a lifetime. 50 cent…read moreoysters for an hour, and then they bump up to $1 and then a $1.50. It's a really good deal, they are a bit small but nice and briney. Came here with a friend on a Monday afternoon. I thought I wouldn't be hungry but definitely ended up eating a burger $9 and their jumbo shrimp $11 were indeed jumbo. The fries were alright. I think we got the bottom of the fries because it was a lot of small cuts that just felt like the skins. You also have to make sure you ask for sauce. Overall, it was a good experience and I'd definitely come back if I'm spending an afternoon in Rio!

Its always a great time at Charley's. Vibes are great. Took my parents for the first time on…read moreWednesday and they really enjoyed it. They especially enjoyed the outdoor seating that overlooks the lake. The ambiance was nice. Since the new ownership the decor is a little more sophisticated. Its nice to sit outside since inside the restaurant is a little small. The food was okay. I ordered the happy hour oysters which were decent. They did not come with the normal fixings like horseradish or vinegar. So I was a bit disappointed by that and the presentation wasn't the greatest as well (pictured). I also ordered the smash burger. The burger was very juicy and delicious as well as the fries. The service was good. The waitress was very attentive and friendly. The owner made sure to come and visit us as well to ensure we did not need anything. That was well received and appreciated. It was a great time. Cheers!