Beautifully establishment and decorated so elegant inside. First time here, we came for HH and ended up getting Wed special! Lol. Happy Hour runs from 3-6pm every day (3-5pm wknd), with $4-$8 shots, beers, wine & cocktail - $9 bites. We shared garlic habanero wings and steak & cheese eggrols, which were delish! Every weekday they have specialty and Wed is prime rib. For $26 I got a huge prime rib steak.. and cooked as I requested medium rare. A little bit on the salty side.. but still delicious! We sat by the bar and service was attentive. You can sit by the bar or patio right by it for HH. Heard good things about brunch so will need to check that out! read more

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This was our first visit here. On initial look of the menu, there was many items we would like to try in future visit. However, after our visit, I don't think we will be returning. The lack of service just was not acceptable. Bartender was our server. She was not pleasant at all. It was not very busy at all. Food arrived and we had to go to the bar to ask for utensils. We were never given any plates to eat our appetizers. We ordered Cajun Crab Bisque. It had an odd flavor. The crab dip was ok; although the pita chips were good but oily. The crispy wings (garlic habanero) were good but wish they were crisper. A soft drink and iced tea were $5.50 each. I didn't care for the tea flavor so asked for a club soda for the next one, got charged another $4.00. I am just surprised how expensive a soda was. Soda was never listed on the menu but never thought it would've been $5.50. Underwhelmed. read more

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Came in with friends and had a terrible experience from the moment we sat down. Nothing was done well.Drinks were incorrect, food was poorly executed, and service lacked even basic competence. I can't remember the last time I had to send a dish back and leave a restaurant altogether, but that's exactly what happened here. When we calmly addressed the issues with ownership, we were treated as if we were the problem instead of being met with accountability or concern. That response alone would have guaranteed we never return. The crab cakes were the final insult. Slimy, mushy, and clearly not lump crab, an absolute disgrace, especially in Maryland where crab is taken seriously. This was hands-down the worst crab cake I've ever been served, and the kitchen should be embarrassed to put something like that on a plate. I rarely leave reviews, but this experience demands one. This wasn't a minor misstep; it was a complete failure in food quality, service, and ownership response. Posting this so others don't waste their time or money. read more

The Grove is an excellent choice for brunch - they have happy hour every day even on weekends! This place is not only really beautiful, but the food is actually very delicious. I really enjoyed my birthday celebration here. They also have great customer service and we get a lot of food for how much you pay check them out! read more

The Grove - Bars Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

Hidden gem in a very convenient location- Cabin John Mall! The decor is very beautiful- feels like a nice sit-down experience without being too expensive. They also have many healthy-ish and vegetarian options, and they were very accommodating of requests. We came for lunch, and they only had the brunch menu out but they let us order off the main one. Would definitely come back, especially for lunch! read more

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Came for lunch. This is to the far right of the Giant, in the back. Parking is limited around the restaurant, i'd recommend just finding parking in the main big parking lot and walking over. Beautiful, clean, area. I had the Blossom burger. HUGE! lol with plenty of shoe string fries. I barely ate half of it- it was just okay. Shoe string fries were a little too oily for me My team all had the Turkey sandwhich. HUGE too :) they thoroughly enjoyed it. Service was a bit slow. There was maybe 2 tables in the restaurant at the time of our meet up read more

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Great ambience. Food was good. Service was good no complaints. I came right around the ending of brunch and it looked like there was a DJ for brunch. Sounds fun for a group of people. Would go back. read more

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Came here with a large group. They were able to accommodate but recommend to make reservations. Nice decor, great service Egg benedict was too salty They dont have Bloody Marys on a brunch menu drink list???? Regular Bloody Mary with no celery?? read more

The Grove - Smoked Salmon Benedict - Bars Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

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I often walked by this on my way to my sibling's home when it was starting to being built. He lives a couple steps away and I was eagerly awaiting its opening. Well.... I'm fairly disappointed. Looks like they put in quite some thought on the decor but it doesn't match with some of the other aesthetics. The bathroom looks like it's part of a deli, and the open kitchen concept doesn't work well here- it has an unsettling presence... a cheap one. It should be lit up cozily and be adding to the warmth and appetite to a restaurant, which they sadly fall short of. The service was fine. There weren't a lot of people for a Sunday. There's no smiles here though, so don't expect "friendly" service. It did match the summery vibe (all the windows were opened to fully expose the high tops which is great) that the establishment could have kept if the service was more warm and welcoming. Now for the worst part- the food. It's either overly salty, too much sauce, or overcooked. No one was happy with their meal (there were 5 of us). The mashed potato on the side was likely the better of all the items. I didn't feel great afterwards. For the price- and trust that any conscious person is aware of the higher prices or literally everything - very lackluster. The amount we spent would result in a far more decadent and flavorful meal than what we got here. I had the turkey and Muenster cheese sandwich and meh... it was fine. Again, mediocre. The menu needs an update to focus on a more narrowed genre. It's all over the place now. read more

We visited The Grove for late afternoon lunch on a Wednesday. We came after the lunch hour so it was not busy at all. It's a beautiful restaurant with outdoor seating and lots of indoor seating, nice decorations and overall a very inviting place. I loved their menu, lots to choose from for everyone's tastes. My friend got a delicious burger with fries, and I got a salad with salmon on top. Both cooked to order and very tasty. Because it was my friend's birthday, they brought a delicious ice cream sundae for dessert at no charge. Our waiter was excellent, we did not feel rushed and we found parking without any difficulty. I will definitely come back here. There are some vegan options on the menu as well. It's a fun place. read more

This place has really good potential. For starters, it's beautiful. The decor grabs your attention immediately upon entry. The servers were friendly but they seemed as if this was their first time waitressing. We had to repeat our orders multiple times and they still came out wrong. The bottomless mimosas weren't worth it because they had to take our glasses to the back (which I am not a fan of) and refill them. Who's to say they didn't confuse the glasses while in the back? You can tell they were trying. And while they were very polite, the service itself was not great. The food left a lot to be desired. Some of our party members said their food was cold. Others didn't get the correct order. Some said their food needed more seasoning. Would I try it again? Maybe. But probably not. read more

I waited until Valentine's Day to visit this romantically decorated restaurant with flowers hanging from the ceiling and large murals depicting floral blooms. They had a special Valentine's Day menu featuring a 3 or 4 course option. I would have liked to try the special menu but we ended up choosing entrees from the regular menu. We started with the famous ferris wheel of fries. The fries were supposed to be flavored with Old Bay, salt and vinegar, cajun, classic, black garlic parmesan, and dry jerk. We were able to quickly distinguish the Old Bay and parmesan fries but the others were pretty plain. We did enjoy the three sauces that came with the fries. The spicy basil sauce was very faint in spice which we liked. The aioli was our favorite in which we got another sampling to finish up the fries. For our entrees we got the reuben sandwich with mash potatoes and the branzino. I normally opt for salmon whenever it's on the menu but decided I would try the branzino for the first time. It is a thin fish with a crispy seared skin. The sauce with shitake mushrooms and cherry tomatoes was a nice complement. I have to admit I thought the pureed peas took away from the dish. I felt like I was eating baby food. I would have been happy with just regular peas. Service was excellent. Parking lot was a bit busy for Friday night but there are spaces. You just have to walk a bit from the Giant supermarket. read more

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This is a classic case of I should have listened to the reviews but I didn't. I'll start with the positives of our brunch: Our server Paul was AMAZING! The ambiance was great with the wall art and flowers Sadly that's about all that was positive :( The majority of the food was terrible. The "pigs in a blanket" style appetizer was wrapped in deep fried filo dough which sounds yummy except the dough was undercooked and saturated with oil as they didn't let it drain long enough before plating. The cheese grits had zero cheese flavor or consistency and were dry. The "bacon funnel sticks" were dry and tasteless and I'm not quite sure what had to be done in order to make bacon tasteless. The drinks sounded great on the menu but literally looked and tasted like a college student mixed them in their dorm. Brunch in the DMV is a big thing and sadly The Grove didn't measure up in the least bit. read more

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I first learned about The Grove after seeing Instagram videos of their specials. One thing that stood out was the Wednesday prime rib deal. So we came here one Wednesday evening and when we arrived it wasn't too busy. It was actually pretty quiet inside. The decor inside the restaurant is beautiful, its filled with flowers and has clean esthetic. We ordered the 16 oz prime rib and the real reuben sandwich. The prime rib was decent, cooked to a medium temperature which we both liked. I think it could've used a little more flavor or au jus. I wasn't sure if there were sides included, but it would be nice to have that to pair with the meat. Felt a little odd to just eat the prime rib without sides. Glad we also order the real reuben. The sandwich was tasty. It was on the greasier end, but the pastrami was full of flavor and balanced well with the sauerkraut and Russian dressing. The rye bread paired well because it perfectly balances the saltiness of the pastrami. The service was okay. I noticed there was only one server for the whole restaurant and she disappeared a few times when we wanted to get our water refilled. Overall, not a bad experience and while the meal was enjoyable, some dishes could benefit from adjustments in flavor, or preparation to enhance the overall taste and quality. I believe with a few refinements, The Grove could provide an even more memorable dining experience. read more

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Ambiance, service, and food were all above and beyond. Our server Shaku was fast, very nice, and attentive. I took her recommendation for the jambalaya and loved it! Great drink selection and varied menu. It was our first time here and we will be back for sure!! read more

The grove is a very pretty establishment with a great bar and happy hour. Me and the hubby are on a happy hour tour and this jewel is in our backyard and it we were so happy we did. Drink options including a signature old fashion and blood orange margarita were a great way to kick off a great evening. Enough food options to leave full and the service was pleasant with great music. It's not super loud so you can have a great conversation while chowing down on honey old bay wings. We'll be back for sure read more

The Grove - The blood orange margarita where - Bars Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

This was my first time visiting this restaurant and it was a lovely experience. I was seated 10 minutes before happy hour ended and I was able to order a drink and appetizer on special !! The decor, food and service were very nice! Our table had the honey old bay wings and they were delicious. Sometimes old bay can be a little salty in my opinion but, not these wings!! In addition, I had a crabcake sandwich with aiol which was also delicious and a nice size. read more

The Grove - Crab cake sandwich - Bars Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

Came here to try the blossom burger... I'd say the burger is top notch. We tried the Ferris wheel fries; neat menu item. Top notch. The service was solid and the overall vibe was smooth. Very kid friendly if you go at the right time. read more

Was disappointed The Grove transitioned from an upscale Mediterranean restaurant to an American bar and grill and sounds like the shift has sparked mixed reactions among customers. The spot replaced Lahinch Bar & Grill and now it's not bringing anything special to draw people to the back corner of Cabin John Center. It was pretty empty on a Friday night. There is ample free parking at the main shopping center and a few around the back by the "main entrance". The layout and seating process was ridiculous. Entering from the side entrance closest to the main shopping center parking, I was told to walk across to the host stand by the main entrance around the back, only to be seated near the side entrance again. The place was nearly empty, they should just have two host stands or have the waitress seat me first and ask the hostess to bring the menus later. Also we didn't realize we stayed past closing for 25 mins (closing at 10pm on a Friday night for a "bar" isn't a good sign either) but as we thanked the workers on our way out, we saw someone say "thank you FINALLY" - if they checked in and reminded us of the time, we would've left sooner! The recent shift to an American bar and grill has led to a more conventional menu and I understand the business decision to shift to a more affordable concept based on some reviews, but the food was subpar. Ambiance was nice and I'll give it a 4, service was a 2, but food was also a 2 unfortunately based on value (taste vs cost) - see photo captions for review. Doubt this concept would work either, but the decor reminds me of many Asian spots, so I would recommend Vietnamese fusion since there's already a Thai and Japanese spot in this shopping center. read more

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The ambiance was very vibrant and floral, I loved the amount of cherry blossoms and flowers that decorated the restaurant! My husband came here on a stormy weekend for dinner and we were seated fairly quickly. The menu isn't very large and we ordered the scallop risotto, chicken sandwich, and French fry wheel. We were pleasantly surprised with the scallop risotto. It was pretty good with the risotto not-too-soggy and flavorful and the scallops were juicy and tender. My husband also enjoyed the chicken sandwich. The Ferris wheel French fries, however, were disappointing as each cup of French fries were supposed to be a different flavor but they all tasted the same. The fries did taste good, but nothing much better than McDonald's fries that could have justified the $12 price. It was also super cold in the restaurant even in summer, the man next to us was in a North Face jacket and he even commented that it was too cold. However, my husband and I still had a nice dinner and enjoyed the decor and our entrees. read more

The Grove - Scallop risotto - Bars Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

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The Grove is an aesthetically pleasing restaurant in Potomac, Maryland. The lunch/brunch menu is standard American fare. We were a party of three friends. We ordered crab dip appetizers, steak and eggs, and hamburgers and fries. The fries were delicious. My friends enjoyed their food. I didn't. The staff were friendly and attentive. A variety of music played. The vibe was cool, but the air was not. The air conditioning didn't work on the side we were seated in and that's not acceptable in 90+degree temperatures. I felt like I was having a hot flash the entire time we were there. This could be a very successful restaurant with some improvements. UPDATE: I got very ill from the burger I ordered. read more

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Made a reservation for the 2025 Winter Restaurant Week dinner. Received warm welcome upon walk in and were led to our table promptly. Water was served while ordering. The crab bisque was smooth and delicious. The hummus platter came with multiple choices of vegetables. The pan seared branzino was soft and tender. The prime rib was very juicy and tasty. The jambalaya pasta was not too spicy. All desserts were good finish. read more

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Beautiful large space! Love the flowers they put on the ceiling. Bar in the middle and tables all around. I just wish I loved the food. We came during restaurant week. What a great deal! Came with one app, an entree and dessert. For the app I ordered the crab bisque. This was pretty tasty. For the entree, I ordered the branzino that sat on top of a pea puree and had shittake and tomato's. This was extremely salty and the pea puree bed was not appetizing to pleasing. I tried my friends jambalaya pasta. It was also overly salty. Difficult to enjoy because of that. My other l friends ordered the prime rib. Which was ok. It looked like it was Cooked well but wasn't extremely tasty. A little tough to eat. It was submerged in a jus, which is different. We also had two of their blood orange margaritas. Unsure if it was made by the first person. But first one tasted fine. Second one was super sour and difficult to drink. Disappointed in such a beautiful space. read more

Took the wife here on a spontaneous date night with the kids out of town. Reservation said only outdoor seating available and it was like 105 heat index but we took it for a little later in the evening hoping it was tolerable. But when we got there there was plenty of seating and the very affable hostess offered indoor seating. Huh. I bet a bunch of people are not coming because of this. Anyhow we got drinks at the nice marble bar from the nice servers so fine. Yes cocktails are amusingly small here. Fine. They make them well. On to dinner. Tables are also amusingly small but fine. They have a fairly small menu, no specials (this was Saturday night by the way), but I often find that a good sign. We got the celery root hummus because the wife's gluten and dairy free and we suspected that things might be slow coming out. It was no lie the best hummus I've ever had. Roasted garlic, good salt, not much if any lemon and the celery root (I guess) kind of tempers the usual chickpea and tahini flavors. Nice big chunks of veggies and some pita. Excellent. Mains were rockfish and roast chicken. Now rockfish is a local specialty here in Maryland but it's actually hard to cook well. Kind of a freshwater saltwater hybrid with an almost off texture, like a wet flake, and a flavor that's more bland than mild. So this was also the best rockfish I've ever had. They got a nice sear on the skin, left the moist texture inside and put it on a fresh pea-herb puree. Oh and dropped a roasted lemon half to squeeze. Again just right on the salt. Wife enjoyed her chicken which she has a lot--meaning they nailed that too. Overall I hope The Grove makes it in the weird and expensive restaurant scene out here. They are very nice and have sorted out the service issues noted in other reviews--at least for us. I'm just not sure they know quite what identity they're after. But that's...fine too. read more

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Overall: 2.5/5 Food: 3/5 - I came here with a friend and got small plates to share. We came in for the happy hour and got the cheeseburger rolls (~$10 for 4). Everything else on the happy hour menu did not seem that great and very limited options. We then got the crab dip with pita as well as the shrimp. The crab dip tasted like that from a grocery store just heated up and the pita chips that came with the dip was very oily. The shrimp was alright but not something to come back for the cheeseburger rolls made for an ok combination because of the sauce but again not something I would come back for. Service: 3/5 - Alright service. The hostess seemed cold and not too welcoming. It felt like we were being rushed and asked to clear our plates when our plates clearly still had food/ were not finished. What is the rush when most of the restaurant is empty? Not that great. Value: 2/5 - The happy hour menu is not that great and varied and the value is pretty bad. I'm not sure who would get those appetizers for a "regular price". As for the other appetizers, they were all average - borderline bad and for the value, I would rather go to the cava or shake shack in the same area. The only thing going for this place seems to be the pretty interior and spacious area. Overall, I would not come back or recommend and my friend agreed. Too much effort focused on the vibes of the place and not good enough food, value and service. read more

The Grove - crab dip, shrimp, cheeseburger rolls - Bars Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

Came here for brunch with bookclub. We were a group of 3 adults and 2 kids under the age of 5. Our server was fantastic. I didn't get his name but a dark-haired man with glasses. He took time to explain the menu and gave honest feedback. Two of us got French toast, which was delicious. One person ordered duck contif, which she said was a hit. The la Reina gin drink was the groups favorite as we all got one. The Old fashioned with duck fat was described as flavorful with earthy notes. We also shared sausage, breakfast potatoes (not pictured) and side of bacon. This place was a pleasant surprise and the decor was cute. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to experience delicious food in friendly environment. I'm hoping to go back and try dinner. read more

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Beautiful ambiance 5/5 Service was great, as well 5/5 Food & cocktails - 4/5. The portions were small for some menu items, specifically the cocktails. I was shocked by the size of my pink cocktail when it came out in a small glass (my photo makes it look normal size - not sure if content wise, it's regular but it definitely looked smaller than other cocktails) I really enjoyed the veal cheeks appetizer. I had the lobster ravioli- taste wise, it was just okay for me. For dessert, we had both the tiramisu and the cheesecake (I would say it's more like Basque / Spanish cheesecake style, which I personally like but the super cheesy taste isn't for everyone especially if you were thinking it was going to be more traditional American style cheesecake). read more

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Nice ambiance with fresh eats and nice presentation. I got the scallop risotto and the grilled chicken sandwiches and I can say 10/10 for sandwich and 8.6/10 for the scallops. Chicken sandwich was slice thin with a nice sear but still juicy with crisp onions and smooth Munster cheese. Scallops were fresh and plump with a solid bed of risotto. All in all, service was nice and ambiance exquisite for a nice touch. Highly recommend read more

The Grove - Scallops chicken sandwich and fries Ferris wheel - Bars Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

This is such a cute spot! I came here for brunch with friends and the ambiance made a great Saturday morning brunch spot. We had a very friendly waitress and we all enjoyed our food. I ordered the crab cake Benedict and a lavender cocktail. Both were great. read more

The Grove - Lavender spritz - Bars Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

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Update: The kiddo and I met our friend for Sunday brunch at The Grove. What a difference a menu and slight concept overhaul can make! There are far too few restaurants serving a proper weekend brunch with actual breakfast items on their menu. The Grove offers eggs, waffles, French toast AND pancakes along with other lunch items. I noticed other diners looking around at tables, like we were doing, to see what everyone had ordered. There was a lot of food envy, not because orders were poorly made but due to the fact that every dish coming out of the kitchen looked amazing. The price points per plate were spot on, as well. I am excited to return for another brunch hopefully soon. read more

We recently hosted a 70th birthday party here for a group of about 80-85 people, and it could not have been more perfect. Everyone raved about the delicious food, impeccable service, and warm atmosphere--we felt the same! Even the desserts were a hit; we expected leftovers, but every guest returned to sample each cake until nothing remained. A huge thank you to Candi, the front house staff, the chef and the entire staff for their outstanding care and attention to detail--every one of our requests was met and exceeded. I can't recommend this restaurant enough. Thanks to them, my husband enjoyed a 70th birthday celebration he'll never forget! If you are looking to host an intimate event with great food, service and atmosphere, this is your place! read more

We came here for my friend's birthday, and the staff were super nice and friendly as they provided a free dessert and checked in on us without really bothering us. We stayed here for hours in this cute and pretty place on a perfect day. We tried a bunch of entrees and appetizers, and I would say that the menu doesn't have many options and the food is a bit overpriced for its value. The food was good enough, but it's not equivalent to the price. I think we're basically paying for the nice vibes. I did however most enjoy the crabmeat dip. The fries ferris wheel was also super cute. read more

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The place was decorated very cute but the food was not good at all! I couldn't even swallow the tuna tartar since it was so fishy never have i ever had a tuna tartar as bad as that! Then the scallop dish was okay but super fishy again and the martini straight up tasted like they emptied the whole rubbing alcohol bottle. Def will not be going back! The only good thing was the fries and decor read more

Food was simple but good. Ferris wheel fries seems an every-table-must-order item. Flavors were there but not overpowering. Service was quick and professional. It's a great place for either small or big group gatherings. read more

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Overall 2.75 stars. 3.5 for ambiance. 5 stars for service. 2.5 stars for food. Cute restaurant - extremely girly and good for pictures. Kind of tacky though. Felt like it might have been a diner in the past and they threw fake flowers everywhere. Food was very average. Drinks were not good-1star. Medicinal. I got the watermelon drink and it didn't even taste like watermelon. So we ordered a bottle of wine. Crab dip was ok. Not great. The pita was overcooked and hard. Bread would be better. The tuna tartare was meh. The strawberry salad was ok. Not a lot of strawberries at all. The French fry wheel was unique but half the fries taste the same (each one is a different flavor). The desserts were fine. But definitely came off as thawed out Marie callender. Scallops on risotto. Scallops were fine but the risotto was undercooked and under seasoned. Branzino - was fine. Overall food was very average, would not expect a lot if you are a true "foodie". read more

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Had lunch here today in their outdoor dining area. The decor inside and out is very boho-ish and I loved that. Our waiter Noah was great but the hostess literally never came out to give us menus and we were there for like 15 minutes I had to go inside and ask her for them and yes she had already seen we were there! Then oddly given it's a family restaurant they were playing very loud strip club rap music with people moaning. I swear ..... I was so shocked. I asked them to turn it down otherwise we would have left it was so vulgar. We had the Blossom Burger and the Reuben Sandwich. Both were very good and the portions were fine but the fries were cold.... Tasted good but just cold. read more

The Grove - Blossom Burger w Fries - Bars Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

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The Grove -- Where Good Reviews Go to Die We came in with high hopes after reading glowing coverage, but it quickly became clear that either the food editor who praised this place has never actually dined at a decent restaurant, or they mixed it up with somewhere else entirely. Let's start with brunch. Espresso? Forget it. The best they could muster was plain drip coffee, and not the fresh, aromatic kind, but the sort that tastes as though it's been languishing in a pot since the Clinton administration. Then came the food. The fries? Straight out of a Sysco freezer bag, limp and joyless. The eggs? Bland beyond bland, the culinary equivalent of white noise. The bacon? Served as a solid, greasy brick, prying it apart felt like an archaeological dig, except less rewarding. And speaking of grease, everything dripped oil with such enthusiasm you'd think ExxonMobil had sponsored the menu. And here's the kicker: this sad parade of flavorless, greasy food came with a price tag that suggests fine dining, but without a single trace of finesse. We left not just unsatisfied, but actively frustrated, and worse, feeling physically gross. The Grove somehow manages to be both expensive and cheap at the same time, a true anti-achievement in the restaurant world. Would I ever eat here again? Only if the alternative was chewing on a cardboard box, though honestly, the box might taste better. read more

Great staff great food great location nice bar nice aesthetic go check them out good people. read more

The Grove - Bars Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

Came in with a friend for lunch a few months ago. We sat ourselves but no one came to greet us or take our order for ten minutes, so we left. read more

I've been here twice before today. But this was the worst experience I've had here. The bartender was drowning behind the bar with no help. All the while the manager was sitting next to us with a table full of friends. I got here at 12:25pm and didn't get a my second drink or food until 2:00pm. The manager did nothing to support the bar area outside of serving his friends and brings them shots. My Fiancé never got here SALAD that she ordered. I can't blame the staff when operations start at the top with bad management/self awareness. read more