Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Potomac

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1. Tower Oaks Lodge

4.7

Exceptional(10172)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 122 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. Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Rockville

4.7

Exceptional(3940)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 62 times today

Stanford Grill - Rockville is a hot spot due to its high-energy, upscale yet approachable dining experience. The fresh, full-flavored American comfort food is consistently praised, with many reviews highlighting the excellent service and inviting ambiance. As one reviewer put it, 'This is a great place to dine' and 'Delicious food and exceptional customer service. This is a great place to dine.'

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3. Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

4.5

Awesome(12988)

Price: Moderate

• American • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 233 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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4. Summer House - North Bethesda

4.6

Exceptional(3476)

Price: Moderate

• American • North Bethesda

Booked 141 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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5. Caruso's Grocery - Pike & Rose

4.5

Awesome(655)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Bethesda

Booked 44 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.

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6. Eddie V's - Tysons Corner

4.8

Exceptional(5026)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 108 times today

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

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7. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Reston, VA

4.6

Exceptional(5375)

Price: Moderate

• American • Reston

Booked 95 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.

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8. Medium Rare - Bethesda

4.6

Exceptional(1413)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Bethesda

Booked 65 times today

A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique, $28.95prix fixe dinning experience of artisan bread; a mixed green salad; prime, dry-aged steak; and hand-cut fries (Vegetarian option always available) in a relaxed, fun, environment. Please allow us 15 minutes to seat you after your full party has arrived and after checkin at our host stand. As we do only one thing, we do our best to make the food and experience exceptional and also a good value. We also serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday's with a great prix fixe including French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict and bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers. WALK INS and CALL AHEAD seating are always welcomed.

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9. Black's Bar & Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(3395)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Bethesda

Booked 22 times today

WELCOME BACK!Black’s Bar & Kitchen is excited to announce we are back open to the public for dine-in service! While we encourage you to use our online portal for convenient curbside carryout pickup, we have staged our patio, dining room and café tables to provide our Guests with a socially accepted distance to dine. Food, Wine, & Cocktails to the heart of the ever-evolving Downtown Bethesda, Black’s remains the community Hot Spot for killer happy hour bar bites. Black’s has been on the forefront of supporting local farming & sustainable growing practices, serving only the highest quality produce, meats, & seafood for well over a decade.Love Oysters? We do. Our Premium raw bar is unparalleled with rotating varieties of bivalves from all coasts of the Americas and a stellar wine list to match. Whether you’re popping champagne for a special occasion, watching the game enjoying a cold craft beer and Duck Nachos in the bar, Black’s Bar & Kitchen is the destination for any occasion.

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10. The Capital Grille - Tysons Corner

4.8

Exceptional(3882)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 76 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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Washington, D.C. Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Fantastic food as always. Ambience is just Romantic in the evening with the dim lights. Waiter was top notch in all areas. This is truly one of my favorite restaurants
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4.7
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Ruth
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Filomena has always been our go-to restaurant, and it never fails to exceed our expectations. The moment you step inside, you’re greeted with a warm, inviting ambiance that sets the tone for an incredible dining experience. The food, as always, was absolutely delicious—each dish crafted with care and bursting with flavor. What truly elevated our evening was the outstanding service we received from Nebil. His professionalism, attentiveness, and genuine friendliness made us feel truly valued as guests. Nebil anticipated our needs effortlessly, provided thoughtful recommendations, and ensured everything was perfect from start to finish. It’s rare to encounter such exceptional service, and it made an already great meal even more memorable. Filomena, once again, proved why it remains our favorite dining spot!
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Filomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown
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4.7
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Molly
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Zaytinya is one of my go to places to take friends, family, and out of town people because the food is great and the price is great! Our waitress took a while to take our order but the food came out fast and the drinks were great!
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Zaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter
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4.7
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J.P.
Las Vegas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our server was kind, professional and had a great knowledge of the menu. She was very quick to attend to us and make our team feel comfortable. Would recommend her and this restaurant any day to anyone.
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Old Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.8
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Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 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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26 restaurants available nearby

1. Tower Oaks Lodge

2. Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Rockville

3. Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

4. Summer House - North Bethesda

5. Caruso's Grocery - Pike & Rose

6. Eddie V's - Tysons Corner

7. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Reston, VA

8. Medium Rare - Bethesda

9. Black's Bar & Kitchen

10. The Capital Grille - Tysons Corner

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