Best Casual Restaurants in Gaithersburg

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1. Copper Canyon Grill - Gaithersburg

4.6

Exceptional(2094)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Gaithersburg

Booked 29 times today

With a unique focus on creating an inviting upscale dining experience, we serve fresh, familiar food in a high-energy, sophisticated casual setting. Our chefs prepare full-flavored food from scratch daily, using fresh seasonal ingredients. We stay true to classic American comfort food that is simple, but deliciously prepared. A knowledgeable team approach provides unwavering attention to delighting our guests with warm and consistent service. Copper Canyon Grill's timeless atmosphere appeals to discerning adults who are seeking a dining experience that is energetic, upscale but approachable.

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2. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Rockville, MD

4.6

Exceptional(3698)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 113 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

3. Fontina Grille

4.7

Exceptional(1730)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Rockville

Booked 27 times today

Fontina Grille, in the King Farm, offers the best of the best when it comes to oven-fired pizzas, fresh fish, gourmet pastas, bountiful salads and sandwiches. The granite bar divides two dining areas. To the left, a full service carry out counter offering everything from pizza and pasta, to ribeye steak and Lavazza coffee and cappuccino. To the right, the casual but elegant dining area can seat about 125 people, with a back area for semi-private parties and corporate events. Fontina Grille also offers private and corporate catering, with a variety of options to suit any budget.

4. Tower Oaks Lodge

4.7

Exceptional(10170)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 138 times today

Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge, located just beyond the beltway in suburban Maryland, offers a rustic retreat reminiscent of the grand "Great Camps" of the Adirondack Mountains from the early 1900s. With its grand fireplaces, cozy nooks, and wood-beamed ceilings, Tower Oaks Lodge provides a unique dining experience that combines the rugged beauty of the wilderness with Clyde's Restaurant Group's commitment to exceptional dining and hospitality. Tower Oaks Lodge offers a seasonal menu that showcases fresh, locally sourced ingredients, making it a favorite for both casual diners and those seeking a memorable evening out. Indoor and outdoor seating available with lunch, dinner, and brunch service.

5. Botanero

4.8

Exceptional(1385)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 24 times today

Cozy neighborhood restaurant, cocktail and wine bar, serving inspired small plates in Rockville, Maryland.

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6. Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Rockville

4.7

Exceptional(3939)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 70 times today

Blueridge Restaurants Group, the owner of Stanford Grill, recently changed the name to Glenwood’s so that the name could be trademarked, and used outside of the Maryland region.At Glenwood's, food is our passion. With a unique focus on creating an inviting upscale casual dining experience, we serve fresh, familiar food in a high-energy, sophisticated setting. Our chefs prepare full-flavored food from scratch daily, using fresh seasonal ingredients. We stay true to classic American comfort food that is simple, but deliciously prepared. A knowledgeable team approach provides unwavering attention to delighting our guests with warm and consistent service. Stanford Grill's timeless atmosphere appeals to discerning adults who are seeking a dining experience that is energetic, upscale but approachable.

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7. True Food Kitchen - Rio Lakefront

4.4

Awesome(562)

Price: Moderate

• American • Gaithersburg

Booked 23 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Gaithersburg guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located in Gaithersburg at rio Lakefront, off of Rio Boulevard, next to Yard House. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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8. The Bench - Gaithersburg Marriott

3.9

Excellent(66)

Price: Moderate

• American • Gaithersburg

You’ll find a delicious seat for life’s events at The Bench - a restaurant, bar and lakeside patio located in Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center at Rio Lakefront. Since opening in April 2013, The Bench offers comfortable furnishings, custom technology cubbies for home-style viewing and outdoor televisions so that you can catch a game or the sunset over the lake. Whether you are dining inside, outside or grabbing to-go, our Chef-curated menu of regional American and modern infused cuisine is carefully sourced from artisan purveyors and Maryland brewers. The Bench offers high-quality options for romantic dinners, casual happy hours or business meals.Savor appetizers including Pork Belly Tacos and Crab Dip . Fill up with an inspired selection of salads, sandwiches and entrées, including our signature Bench Burger. Sip on handcrafted cocktails, draft micro-brews and international wine. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @gaithersburgmarriott!

9. Julii

4.7

Exceptional(2380)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • North Bethesda

Booked 36 times today

Julii, French Mediterranean Cuisine; by the founders of Cava Mezze, and Cava. Come enjoy an elevated dining experience, bringing you delicious yet beautiful cocktails and dishes and top-notch service.Currently offering indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery service.

10. Melina

4.8

Exceptional(1376)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • North Bethesda

Booked 39 times today

The name Melina is rooted in Greek origin and derives from the Greek word for "honey". "Mel" can be derived from the name Melissa meaning "honey-bee". The restaurant is named after the daughter of Co-Founder Chef Dimitri Moshovitis. “Melina” will honor the strength of the matriarchy in the Greek family. It will lean vegetable-forward with modernized Greek classics from the sea and grilled meats. Greek cuisine is all about freshness and quality of ingredients and that will be on display in a fine casual setting.

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Rebekah
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was great. Waitress knowledgeable and professional!! We had a great time!
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Copper Canyon Grill - GaithersburgPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Gaithersburg
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4.6
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Rita
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always good food and great service! The wine is the icing on the cake:)
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Rockville, MDPrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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4.6
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Lisa
Washington, D.C. Area •20 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our party of six ordered several small plates such as the chicken skewers, Brussel sprouts, Flaming shrimp, and the Mediterranean salad. All of the them were delicious. The service was good. Our only issue was that the noise level was so loud we could barely hear each other talk.
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BotaneroPrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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4.8
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Lynnvip
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The ambiance here is just so nice. We went here for a special birthday and the staff provided the birthday girl with a free dessert. We had plenty of time to catch up. Service was nice, and we were left alone. Nice meal. Everything was pleasant.
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Tower Oaks LodgePrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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4.7
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martin
Washington, D.C. Area •34 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 7, 2024
TRUE NEIGHBORHOOD JEWEL - EXCELLENT SELECTIONS/GOOD FOOD/GREAT SERVICE/PLEASANT-FRIENDLY STAFF/AVG PRICING. HAVE BEEN EATING HERE FOR YEARS. NEVER DISAPPOINTS!!!!
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Fontina GrillePrice: Moderate• Italian• Rockville
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4.7

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20 restaurants available nearby

1. Copper Canyon Grill - Gaithersburg

2. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Rockville, MD

3. Fontina Grille

4. Tower Oaks Lodge

5. Botanero

6. Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Rockville

7. True Food Kitchen - Rio Lakefront

8. The Bench - Gaithersburg Marriott

9. Julii

10. Melina

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