"My favorite neighborhood brunch stop. Love the FRENCH TOAST and EVERYTHING ELSE! excellent service .love it!

I agree with the comments made about the service. My husband and I went to the Daily Dish for what we hoped to be a nice dinner. After reading the reviews on Yelp, we thought we were in for a good experience. Our server seemed very frazzled due to the manager being out sick. He did not know much of what they had on the menu that night. At first we gave him the benefit of the doubt considering the manager was out, but it quickly became clear that our server's performance would have likely benefitted little from the presence of his boss. Since we were out for a nice dinner we decided to forge ahead and order multiple courses. Other than my beet salad, which was very good, the food was subpar. As other helpers have said, we wished we had gone to Parkway instead. I ordered the beef, which was said to be tenderloin, cooked medium rare. It was completely brown, overlooked, and tough. My husband got the ribs, which he could barely chew. The sides were lackluster. The desserts were even worse. The coffee and wine were good, though. This is a place I really wanted to like. I love the local, sustainable concept, but there seems to be an issue with execution. read more

Vegetables are never an after thought with Jerry Hellinger at the Daily Dish. Tonight alongside my excellent Halibut I feasted on roasted cauliflower, string green beans and black rice. read more

First time here. Experience was alright - although I could hear one of the employees getting chewed out really badly in the kitchen. A female (told it was one of the owners) screaming obscenities - Should have said something at the time but the more I thought about it...not something I want to experience when I'm paying for a pleasurable dining experience. read more

I had dinner here last night with a group of friends and enjoyed every bit of it. The Service was perfect, attentive but not overbearing, and the food, oooh yeah! We started with the scallops, perfectly seared and served on a cauliflower crema with a drizzle of balsamic reduction a perfect dish to share. We also got the macaroni and cheese which was so good one of our party had to order another one! My table mate got the mussels served with a hearty, garlicky tomato and sauteed onion broth, one bite and i was in love. My pan seared salmon with polenta and garden vegetables was so good I had to finish it even though half of it could easily have come home with me. My friend to the left got a delicious pasta pesto with chicken and said it was delicious. We were tempted by desert and shared a dark chocolate mousse cake and a caramel pumpkin cake, both good but the pumpkin was my favorite. As has been discussed this restaurant is under new ownership, this meal is a sign it's in good hands and my friends and I will be back. read more

Terrible dining experience! We waited 35 minutes for mediocre food with no other active tables in the place. Watched the cook make himself a cappuccino for ~10 minutes before starting. Owner was milling about and seemingly did nothing. There were 3 people in the kitchen and no one cooking our order for a good 10-15 minutes. I grant that we were there during the "off" hours at around 3:30, but do not open for service all day if you can't handle prepping and cooking for customers at the same time. Our waiter was cocky and clueless. My greens were rotten and clearly hadn't been glanced at to see the 25% slimy leaves interspersed with the fresh ones. Staff seemed to all be aware of the length of time of our order, all staring as if to see what we would do, but said nothing. The table arriving as our food was being delivered after 40 minutes in the place got theirs in about 5 minutes. I will never go back. It felt like it was an experiment in how poorly one can run a restaurant, and having worked in some bad ones myself over 10 years in the business, this ranks among the worst.. read more

My boyfriend and I used to enjoy breakfast at Red Dog before it became The Daily Dish. When we went to The Daily Dish for our first time this morning, it was a huge disappointment. The waiter managed to get both of our orders wrong. (And we ordered straight off the menu, no modifications or changes.) When the correct food did come, my omelette was both greasy and burnt. To top it off, the orange juice served was from concentrate. I can't believe a restaurant has the nerve to charge $2.50 for a glass of OJ poured straight out of a Minute Maid bottle. So sad that the Red Dog has been transformed to this less than mediocre eatery. read more

I love the food every time I come I order pizza it's perfect with a nice bottle of wine makes my night. It was hard to find at first and service was good. The place is small but clean and looks different because of the open kitchen. I hear they have happy hour now I'm interested. read more

Love Letter to the Owner: Dear owner who is not Zena. Please remove the owner who appears to be Zena from the facility. If I were rating this place on the food alone, I'd give this place a 4 star rating. But when you add the "experience" to the mix, the best it deserves is a "2". I have been to this place several dozen times over the course of a few years, and was distinctly horrified the first time I saw the new owner in action. I think her name is Zena. My husband and I used to go to Red Dog (before it became The Daily Dish) a few times a week for years. Our kids went to school nearby and I don't cook, so it was a great neighborhood place. We loved it. The food was great, the staff personable and the location convenient. Once it became the Daily Dish, we were worried that the menu would take a dive. It did not. It may even have improved a bit. But Zena ruins the whole experience. The first few times I saw her in action, she was running around like a crazed, frenzied puppy. Almost frantic, she was so immersed in the "think of it all" that she didn't realize what chaos she left in her trail. She barked at the wait staff within earshot of customers and then made overly friendly conversation with the tables. Ugh. I knew she was one of the owners and just assumed that she needed to find her groove. I assumed she was a new restaurant owner. We toughed it out for a while because we liked the food. My husband and I eventually stopped going because she annoyed us so much, and we moved out of the area last year. Today, however, I went back after cycling with a friend nearby. As soon as I saw her, I realized we were in for a treat. She was her usual frenzied self (a year later), darting here there and everywhere. The minute she saw us waiting she didn't even make eye contact and said "We'll be with you in a second". She flitted all around and then passed back again saying "give me just a minute, I'll be with you". We eventually chose to sit at the bar. At the bar, you get to see,, up close and personal, how awful she is to the staff, and what a terrible manager and micro manager she is. She inserts herself everywhere and adds confusion. I think she's trying to pitch in and be an extra set of hands. It's just such bad management. If she'd just sit back and OBSERVE the service workflows she might get a sense of where she could find efficiencies, better train the staff, or improve processes. She was constantly barking at the staff, "make coffee" "stop making coffee and help with the bloody mary's" "why are you making bloody mary's when we are out of croissants". The staff goes in circles because she sends them on a wild goose chase. At one point, she said to a passing waiter "get these drinks out of here". The waiter said "where do they go?" She said "I don't know, get them to a table". Later she ordered a waiter to deliver different drinks to "table 10". The waiter came back saying "10 has their drinks, these go somewhere else". Later a waitress came up and handed a dumbfounded bartender a plate. He said "what's this?". The waitress said "Zena said to give it to you for a customer". I could go on and on and on. It was painful to watch. It is so uncomfortable if you are paying attention that I can't bear to patronize the place and fund her treatment of the staff. I won't go back. It's a shame because the food is quite good, and there aren't any restaurants, other than the deli, in that neighborhood. I think there is more than one owner. Here is what I say to the other owner. GET ZENA OUT OF THERE! She should not be managing the place. For God's sake, man, find a manager. She should only be a silent partner. read more

Delicious food and reasonable prices in a great, kid-friendly neighborhood environment.

The Daily Dish is my neighborhood go-to place, for a glass of wine with a girlfriend, a quick dinner out, or relaxing outside on a nice evening. there's nothing like a true-blue local business committed to providing the best product they can at a reasonable price. read more

Tried to have lunch there today. We had to seat ourselves. On a Monday, they were already out of two items on the menu. There were only two other tables taken there, yet it took us over 20 minutes to get served. Tables seated after us were served before we were. We ordered gazpacho (a cold soup) and a BLT (fry some bacon) and it took over 20 minutes? I'd ordered a crab cake sandwich as well, but had to cancel it just so we could get out of there in a reasonable amount of time. We never got an apology for the delay in our service. The soup (watery) and sandwich (bacon wasn't fully cooked) weren't good. Definitely won't be going back. read more

The food was mediocre, and service was inattentive despite not being a busy night. The trio of dips was blah, we didn't finish them. The entrees were blandly seasoned and lacked any real creativity. For the price, I would expect a lot more complexity. For nearly $100 for 2 people, I expect to be wowed. I could have gone to Kitchen Bar for the same coin and had an amazing meal. Pass. read more

Phenomenal food. Quite simply the chef is a genius and creates masterpieces. Truly wonderful. The service is incredible to match the quality of the food. read more

My family loves this place. They have many vegetarian options (not sure about vegan) the wait staff is polite and attentive. The space is small but adds to its charm. Today I went and had an omelette with goat cheese lobster and asparagus. I'm surprised that combo tasted so good, and that the price was so affordable. read more

Disappointing. Mediocre. Food was without taste or flavor. Mushroom risotto makes Rice-a-Roni look good by comparison. Pesto was completely bland - no garlic, no basil, no cheese. Brussels sprouts were boiled with a sugar syrup poured over them. No evidence of roasting. We had three different menu items and the results were the same: bland. Definitely not a place to visit twice. read more

I went in for their Thursday deal of 3 course for $30. There is a set menu of a few items - appetizers, entree and dessert. I loved the baked goat cheese and the rockfish with quinoa with delicious. I had the Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc which was a great pairing with my meal. Our server was friendly and the restaurant has a family and cozy like atmosphere. I want to go back and try their make your own Bloody Mary Bar on the weekends. read more

This review is not for the food, which is great. We had brunch yesterday around 11am and it was about 82 degrees and climbing and they had the door-wall open to the outside with no A/C. We were in the shade, but with the heat heat from the kitchen and the bugs coming in, it was uncomfortable. I felt like I needed a shower afterwards. DD, if you want your guests to stay eat, make sure you turn on the air. We were heated and cranky and wanted out of there asap. read more

I live close by and, of course, there are a wide variety of restaurants (some good, some meh) in Silver Spring. But this is my favorite for a good dinner and good conversation. Although a small restaurant that is packed, you can still manage to hear your dinner mate, get the attention of the waiter, and get served quickly. And you don't feel like you will be pushed out of the door. Last night, my cousin had shrimp and grits (and my family is from Selma, so we know our grits) and I had the pasta with shrimp. Both were delicious. The sauce on mine was so delicious that I requested bread (a carb no-no, but ohhh so satisfying) and the waiter promptly brought a plate. I've had the brunch (packed on Sunday) and other dinners. I've never anything that wasn't delicious. Kudos!! read more

The daily dish is a neighborhood favorite, we go there often. The staff is kind and attentive and the food is good. I think the kindness of the servers sets this place above the rest- the are gracious and accommodating towards families and others who may need extra accommodation. read more

Ignore the strip mall in which it is located; the Daily Dish offers gourmet American cooking and fun cocktails. The trio of dips is a great way to begin a meal. I've had the salmon which is always fresh and accompanied by a zesty sauce. And the lamb osso bucco is always tender and bursting with flavor. read more

Service was lacking but the pizza I had was amazing! The breading is nicely baked and the toppinga are noticeably fresh!

Another hit for the Daily Dish. Eggs Benedict florentine- fabulous. Now smoked salmon spinach and eggs isn't something that would have screamed yummy to me, they are. Crisp potatoes rounded out the plate. Definitely worth trying. read more

The food is very good, but the service is abysmal. Our server was very nice, but once he took our order, unless we flagged him down, he never proactively came by our table to make sure we were happy with our meal or needed anything else. Too bad, this place could be a real hit if they got the basics of good service right. read more

The Daily Dish has turned it around. They have everything on the menu and the food is good quality coffee still tops I do miss the big muffin selection though-I wish it were back. Go and check them out if you haven't been in awhile-have some brunch or go for the mac and cheese! read more

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. The two of us got there for a Sunday brunch. There was one couple waiting ahead of us, and even though there were open tables, the restaurant was not seating. After about 15 minutes of waiting, we found out what was going on - the empty tables were for 4 people. Once a foursome got up, the manager cleared and separated the two tables, creating two tables for two, each. Talk about lousy customer service - forcing people to wait when you have empty tables because the tables are too big? The other problem is - I've seen cocktail tables in a bar larger than these tables. We've tried eating at such small tables, and if you have the usual salt & pepper, sugar, etc. there is no way you can place a couple of plates (regular and side dish) plates, coffee cups and water glasses without something hanging over the side of the table. I refuse to feel cramped when eating no matter how good the food might be; there are too many restaurants who care about their customers' comfort. We left and went to another restaurant which seated us at a reasonable sized table. We thoroughly enjoyed our brunch. But we will NOT be returning here; neither will we be recommending this restaurant to others. read more

The Daily Dish is a local neighborhood gem offering exquisite downtown dining at affordable suburban pricing. Located just outside Rock Creek Park across the DC/MD line, the Daily Dish is tucked away in a quite neighborhood -- off the beaten path. The food is excellent serving fresh farm to market fruits, vegetables, meats and fish. Jerry and Zena, the owners, make you feel right at home, like you're dining at your own kitchen table. When the weather is nice, the Dish offers both indoor and outdoor dining. My wife and I love this place. Last night I had the "in-season" soft shell crabs with a wonderful grits and corn combination with heirloom tomatoes, celery and onions. The crabs were the best I've ever had and I've been eating soft shells for 40 years. My wife had a sea bass with mushrooms, in a sauce that was to die for. Jerry and Zena personally travel to the farms in Lancaster County PA every week to purchase their fruits and produce. We highly recommend the Daily Dish. And keep your eye out for the new restaurant Jerry & Zena will be opening in Kensington in September. It's sure to be another winner! read more

Wow. The wait staff, ownership and bartenders are truly welcoming. This is so much more than a neighborhood restaurant. The fish is always perfectly cooked, the burgers are gourmet, and the hidden side dish is the mac and cheese : wood fired and always delicious! Specials are well planned and thought out. Had the Blackened catfish, one of the best meals I've ever had out. Should be added to the permanent menu. These guys and gals really hit on all cylinders! read more

Was there last week. Intended to go to Parkway Deli, but scared away by the line. Should have stayed there. There were a few tables open but it still took forever to seat us, and I saw a number of other people waiting while tables sat empty. They apparently forgot about us once they finally sat us, because we eventually had to go up to the counter and ask for service - this is not a huge place, not sure why they can't keep track of the tables... The waiter made no effort at all to be pleasant, and took forever to do anything. He also spilled my coffee on another patron on the way to the table, and didn't seem terribly apologetic, just annoyed. He didn't ever check on us, and we had to flag him down to get out check and to get a coffee refill. All that said, the food was pretty good. read more

Came with two other girlfriends to have brunch. Really yummy food, great coffee, terrific service--I felt like I was having brunch in my aunt's dining room--great food, warm atmosphere with lovely art, and just an easy, comfortable space to chill out, either with friends or alone. We ate, blabbed, and hung out for over 3 hrs! One of the best local brunch gems. It will be our girls brunch spot! read more

Wow! We are repeat customers but tonight's dinner really hit it out of the park. Sorry for the cliche but we are watching the World Series . First it was a busy night but the service was perfect. And the food was amazing-special shout outs to the dual sausage appetizer, the lamb osso bucco and the jambalaya . Amazing food out of that small kitchen. Thanks for a great meal . read more

I'm sure this place won't stay up for long, I've been here before and the food comes late, it's usually never what you want and the people aren't the friendliest. read more

How do you ruin mac and cheese? The bitter taste is with me now, hours later. Not much service, either.

Great Happy Hour! Stopped in to have a drink and an appetizer and became an immediate fan. The owner, Zena, chatted with us while she made our drinks and suggested very yummy vegetarian appetizers. I was happy with my first experience and hope to be back soon to try dinner. read more

Finally some consistency with this place. The food has gotten 100% better over the last month or so and the service seems faster and more attentive. Cool little bar which seems to draw a nice collection of people. Can get a bit noisy and chaotic but its probably due to the owner (i think she is anyway) creating most of the havoc. Definitely worth giving it a try anyway. read more

Chill. Have a beer or a Belvedere on the rocks. Order a salad that tastes like it was just cut from someones garden and not from a 10lb bag of Sysco factory greens. Get a burger medium or some crab cakes and enjoy the laid back and modestly quiet routine. Talk to your seat mates. Its on Caribbean time here not like the scene on Bethesda Row. If you want doting service go to Per Se. If you want fast and cheap go to Ben's. All of the food tasted freshly made and as ordered. Been here twice and both times the food was excellent. read more

After many good-to-great meals at the Daily Dish, tonight's meal was a real dud. The Organic Chicken was overlooked and dry and came with bland, desiccated mashed potatoes and overlooked greasy green beans. The wine was the only good part of the meal. It was a warm evening and the air conditioning was off until another customer asked that it be turned on. A really disappointing meal. read more

I love this place! The servers are down to earth and friendly. The atmosphere is chill, yet you can have a nice date night here. The food is great, and they make it to order for you if you have any needs or want to change something. I LOVE their salmon and portobello cap app. Their seafood and veggies are always so fresh and different. Check it out! read more

Very nice place in Maryland, just north of the District. The food is fresh, imaginative and good, and the service is excellent. We have had several meals here and have enjoyed heirloom tomato salads (small) and watermelon gazpacho (excellent) as well as a jambleaya and a steak. read more

A great neighborhood restaurant- always fresh and yummy food with friendly service.