Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Potomac

38 restaurants available nearby

1. Tower Oaks Lodge

4.7

Exceptional(10215)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 139 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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2. Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

4.4

Awesome(12295)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 160 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.

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3. L'Auberge Chez Francois

4.9

Exceptional(9283)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Great Falls

Booked 34 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.

4. Wren

4.6

Exceptional(632)

Price: Expensive

• Dining Bar • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 26 times today

Wren is a vibrant cocktail bar and restaurant in Tysons Corner, known for its excellent food and service. Reviewers consistently give high ratings for the food, service, and ambiance. As one reviewer put it, 'Wren is beautiful restaurant with excellent quality items.' The restaurant also offers a unique and diverse menu, making it a great choice for both newbies and foodies. Plus, the restaurant's location in the Capital One Center adds a touch of luxury.

5. Claudio's Table

4.7

Exceptional(290)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Palisades Northwest

Booked 21 times today

Claudio Pirollo grew up in Belgium where he soon discovered his passion for cooking as he wandered around his father’s fine Italian épicerie (grocery store) and watched his mother prepare dinner every day. The dual influence of Italy and Belgium triggered Chef Pirollo’s aspirations to develop his knowledge and experience with different flavors.A Trattoria is not a pizzeria, it is an Italian-style eating establishment that is generally much less formal than a ristorante but more formal than an osteria. It is similar to what the French call Bistrot.Trattorias are traditionally family owned, casual, rustic neighborhood restaurants found throughout all of Italy that offer fresh, regional, local and family specialties on the menu.

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6. The Salt Line - Bethesda

4.5

Awesome(601)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Bethesda

Booked 34 times today

The Salt Line, the popular DC homage to New England’s iconic fish and oyster houses, brings a third location to Bethesda Row. New England meets the Chesapeake at this beauty of a restaurant with lots of comfy booth seating and an inviting u shaped bar and lounge area. Menu features all the classics and raw bar guests have come to love from the original The Salt Line plus some delicious new surprises from award winning The Salt Line Chef Kyle Bailey and Bethesda Executive Chef Eric McKamey.

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7. The Breakfast Club

4.2

Awesome(532)

Price: Expensive

• American • Silver Spring

Booked 26 times today

The Breakfast Club, an all-day breakfast and brunch restaurant. The Breakfast Club is centered around the theme of the 1920’s, timelessness, and Art Deco. We are an upscale restaurant with a polished dining experience, we pride ourselves on giving our customers great service. The Breakfast Club | Eat Local | Eat in Style

8. Persimmon

4.8

Exceptional(2928)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bethesda

Booked 18 times today

Persimmon is a beloved neighborhood bistro offering up unforgettable favorites! Bring an appetite for great food & wine!Let's Gather & Eat!

9. Aracosia McLean

4.8

Exceptional(1701)

Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • McLean

Booked 23 times today

Our newest restaurant, Aracosia McLean, is the sister restaurant to Bistro Aracosia in DC, and Afghan Bistro in Springfield VA. Tom Sietsema of The Washinton Post has acknowledged Afghan Bistro as “The area's best Afghan Restaurant”. Yelp's top 100 restaurants in The US awarded Afghan Bistro the honor of 3rd best in the country.Bistro Aracosia has been acknowledged by Forbes magazine as 1 of 50 best restaurants in the nation for Vegetarians, and awarded The Washingtonian's "100 best restaurants".Aracosia accommodates any diet and is proud of taking cooking back to its origins. Chef Sofia Masroor diligently ensures top grade cuts of meat and the freshest produce. Food at Aracosia is prepared with love. No artificial ingredients MSGs or preservatives are used, nor do we cook anything with nuclear such as microwaves and pre-made stations. Full Bar, extensive Wine and Beer menu. Come and experience authentic afghan cuisine.

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10. Our Mom Eugenia - Great Falls

4.8

Exceptional(1143)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Great Falls

Booked 13 times today

Chef Eugenia Hobson and her team prepare authentic Greek dishes served attentively in an easy-going, informal setting. Our signature dishes include the grilled octopus, the kolokithokeftedes (stuffed zucchini fritters), the lavraki whole fish (branzino) filleted table side, and the arni giouvetsi (lamb shank with orzo). Our selection of nine desserts are all made fresh daily in-house and feature Greek classics such as the baklava and the galaktoboureko. Our wine list is meticulously curated on a seasonal basis by son Philip Hobson, selecting from Greece's top vineyards who produce indigenous varietals such as Assyrtiko & Xinomavro, and western grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon & Sauvignon Blanc. Our beer selection focuses on bottled Greek brews while our bar is fully stocked to serve both classic cocktails and signature drinks inspired by the best bars in Athens. We are located in the Seneca shopping square, next to Orange Theory.

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LeighVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Yet another lovely evening celebrating the holidays at chez Francois! A Christmas tradition in our family; we look forward to it every year and are never disappointed. Indulge in the Christmas specials (the Wellington is to die for), and enjoy the festive and perfect service and atmosphere. 10 out of 10!
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L'Auberge Chez FrancoisPrice: Very Expensive• French• Great Falls
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4.9
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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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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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4.4
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Ayodoyin
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
My experience was great. The serves were kind. The jerk chicken lollipops and Caesar Salad were my favorite. The croutons in the salad melted in my mouth.I enjoyed the Snow Crab Asian Garlic noodles. I wish it had more crab meat and that was it a bit more spicier. I had a mango mocktail , it was sooo good! I wanted to take it home.
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Huncho HousePrice: Very Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Hyattsville
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4.5
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michael
Denver / Colorado •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Dec 2024
This was the first time we came to the restaurant for breakfast. It was delicious! My sister and I ordered the Vanilla French Toast and we both loved them an almost finished eating them. She did order some bacon and it was cooked perfectly too. Our brother ordered the Breakfast Club Sandwich and he loved his meal too! It was a great day at the Breakfast Club! We will definitely go back to eat!
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The Breakfast ClubPrice: Expensive• American• Silver Spring
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4.2

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38 restaurants available nearby

1. Tower Oaks Lodge

2. Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

3. L'Auberge Chez Francois

4. Wren

5. Claudio's Table

6. The Salt Line - Bethesda

7. The Breakfast Club

8. Persimmon

9. Aracosia McLean

10. Our Mom Eugenia - Great Falls

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