Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Potomac

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1. Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

4.3

Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 147 times today

Repeatedly awarded Bethesda’s Best, MoCo’s Founding Farmers is conveniently located off I-270 in Potomac. Open 365 days a year, our culinary crew crafts dishes and drinks from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.

2. Tower Oaks Lodge

4.7

Exceptional(10214)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 162 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.

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3. Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Rockville

4.7

Exceptional(3970)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 81 times today

Stanford Grill in Rockville is a true neighborhood gem. With its inviting upscale casual dining experience, it offers fresh, flavorful American comfort food prepared daily. As one reviewer puts it, it's a 'stunning and inviting atmosphere' that's perfect for any occasion. The consistent quality and excellent service make it a local favorite. The restaurant's consistent high ratings in ambiance, food, and service back up the claim of being a hidden gem.

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4. Gregorio's Trattoria - Potomac

4.7

Exceptional(867)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Potomac

Booked 13 times today

Gregorio's Trattoria (trat•to•RI•a, an informal restaurant or tavern serving simple Italian dishes) is a local, family-owned restaurant where we want you to feel right at home, like you're eating at our house. Our goal is to create a comfortable, warm atmosphere with consistently fresh, delicious food and amazing service. Owner Greg Kahn and staff will do everything possible to make your visit a pleasure from the moment you walk in the door. We're not a franchise restaurant, and serve only the freshest food made with locally grown ingredients whenever possible.

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5. Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

4.5

Awesome(13042)

Price: Moderate

• American • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 150 times today

Inspired by a Virginia farmhouse with an expansive and lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust. Expansive menus offer American-inspired food & drink with an array of fresh pastas, fried chicken & waffles, premium seafood, burgers & sandwiches, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, and cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and a breakfast treat or donut from their First Bake Cafe. Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.

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6. L'Auberge Chez Francois

4.9

Exceptional(9280)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Great Falls

Booked 41 times today

Welcome to L'Auberge Chez François, our French country inn a short distance from the nation's capital that has captivated visitors for over 66 years. L'Auberge Chez François is the ideal spot to celebrate special moments, private parties, luncheons, weddings, and cooking demonstrations. Our menu is extensive and full of the flavors of Alsace and traditional French cuisine. Excellent food and service, attention to detail, and a casually elegant atmosphere are hallmarks that have made L'Auberge Chez François a Washington favorite! We hope that you will enjoy your visit with us. Should you not see your preferred time to dine with us, please call us at 703-759-3800.

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7. Summer House - North Bethesda

4.5

Awesome(3500)

Price: Moderate

• American • North Bethesda

Booked 78 times today

Located in the heart of the Pike and Rose neighborhood in North Bethesda, MD, Summer House is the place where summer never ends. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Rosé is poured all day, alongside an extensive wine and handcrafted cocktail list. Reserve your table today for a bright and airy dining experience no matter the weather. For parties of 9 or more, email summermdparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are available, or visit The Cookie Bar for a selection of fresh-baked goods, sourdough English muffins, Summer House's renowned oversized cookies, small-batch coffee, and specialty espresso drinks.

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8. Caruso's Grocery - Pike & Rose

4.5

Awesome(672)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Bethesda

Booked 16 times today

Caruso's Grocery in Pike and Rose is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: nostalgic photos on the walls , a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here. A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.

9. Dante Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(1428)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Great Falls

Booked 5 times today

Dante Restaurant offering delicious, authentic Italian cuisine, celebrates its 31st anniversary this year. Dante Restaurant is located just minutes from Tysons Corner and Reston Town Center, in the historic Leigh House in Great Falls, VA, a beautifully renovated Victorian mansion. It provides cozy fine dining experience in its seven private dining rooms and a lounge, A full bar and a selection of fine Italian and American wines with more are on hand. On-site free parking is available.

10. Et Voila

4.8

Exceptional(3895)

Price: Expensive

• French • Palisades Northwest

Booked 49 times today

Chef Claudio Pirollo is a chef driven restaurant offering Contemporary Belgian/French Bistro.A DC staple for 15 years, with a friendly, neighborhood feel, you will feel welcome here for any occasion large or small. Our made from scratch menu is fresh, flavorful and offers something for everyone. From Classic European Bistro Cuisine to sophisticated daily Specials! Our bar covers handcrafted creative cocktails, with a large and high hand Wine List. Enjoy our cozy and energic dining room for an unforgettable experience . We cannot wait to see you!

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sarahVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent food and service, enjoyed sitting near the fireplace on a cold day
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Tower Oaks LodgePrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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4.7
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Pablo
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Gregorio Trattoria delivered an outstanding experience last night. The service was impeccable, and the authentic Italian dishes, especially the homemade pasta and tiramisu, were flawless. Highly recommended!
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Gregorio's Trattoria - PotomacPrice: Moderate• Italian• Potomac
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4.7
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Ivàn
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was great. Loved the brunch. Unfortunately the expresso machine was broken. The level of service was normal maybe a little more attention to the table would have been nice. I did indicate that this was a birthday brunch. No one got the message. I was celebrating my daughter's 22nd. We brought gifts to the table but no one on the staff looked to care. In the end, the food and atmosphere was amazing. Definitely would recommend.
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Founding Farmers MD: PotomacPrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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4.3
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DavidVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •49 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Philomena is a pillar in the DC community and for great reason. When you first walk down the, many steps, you enter your known as house. During the holiday season, the restaurant is decorated from head to toe with Christmas celebration. The staff are all extremely courteous and helpful And always dressed amazingly. The food is outstanding. All portions are large enough to share so get a few dishes and let your table enjoy old world Italian cuisine. Anything on the menu is a score in my book. But don’t forget always leave room for dessert. The cannoli are amazing!
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Filomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown
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4.8
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Emma
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Waitress was absolutely wonderful. We had a birthday luncheon for a friend and she was given extra care. Waitress couldn’t do enough for our table of four.
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Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: RockvillePrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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4.7

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87 restaurants available nearby

1. Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

2. Tower Oaks Lodge

3. Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Rockville

4. Gregorio's Trattoria - Potomac

5. Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

6. L'Auberge Chez Francois

7. Summer House - North Bethesda

8. Caruso's Grocery - Pike & Rose

9. Dante Ristorante

10. Et Voila

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