Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Maryland - DC Suburbs

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Fallen Oak Distilling

4.7

4.7 (22)

$31 to $50

Distillery

Olney

About the restaurant

A ground-to-glass small-batch distillery located in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland. We offer full service dining, a locally-driven food menu, craft cocktails made exclusively with Fallen Oak spirits, and several Lone Oak draft beers.

We have four seating areas that are uniquely different - the Lawn, Perch, Tasting Room, and Montgomery County's only Speakeasy. All reservations booked online are for our Speakeasy (shhhh, don’t tell anyone!). We also accept walk-ins for the Speakeasy and the other three seating areas.

We are closed Mondays & Tuesdays. The Lawn, Perch, & Tasting room open at noon each day; our Speakeasy opens at 4pm. Please be aware that all guests of Fallen Oak must be 21 years or older. For those that are interested in booking large parties (15+ guests), we have several private event spaces that can be rented upon request.

Top review

Colleen

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

Having been to Lone Oak my husband and I were very excited when we heard they were opening a distillery! It was such a fun experience, starting with entering the “secret passage” behind the bookcase. Drinks and food aren't cheap but worth the price!

Maggiano's - Annapolis

4.7

4.7 (1662)

$30 and under

Italian

Davidsonville

About the restaurant

Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's Annapolis and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. Located within the Annapolis Mall, enjoy a chef-prepared meal and shopping at your favorite department stores. Visit us at 2100 Annapolis Mall Rd. and book your reservation today!

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Macbride

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Exceptionally wonderful place to enjoy a meal with the family

JoJo's Restaurant & Tap House

4.6

4.6 (1346)

$30 and under

American

Frederick

About the restaurant

Opened in August of 2012, JoJo’s Restaurant & Tap House quickly became a staple in Downtown Frederick. JoJo’s offers a unique new-American style dining experience with both a casual dining room and cozy tap house. Our menu features 26 rotating beers on tap, and a full bar with an excellent selection of wine, whiskey, and craft cocktails. A private dining area is also available for those looking to host special events such as rehearsal dinners and business luncheons.
JoJo’s hosts a fantastic happy hour in the tap house. Varying menu specials are presented daily, and with a little something for everyone, we invite you to stop by anytime!

Top review

Jordan

Dined 3 days ago

Love JoJos for date night. Good portions, good prices, and the food is very good.

Monocacy Crossing

4.8

4.8 (3368)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Frederick

About the restaurant

Monocacy Crossing is located off the beaten path five miles south of Frederick. As soon as you walk through our door, you relax, you're comfortable, and at home. Our menu selections and extensive wine list will satisfy everyone in your party. So come, enjoy, be our guests!

Top review

karaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Slways love it Our server Josie was AMAZING and food was perfect as always

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Popular dish

Garlic and Herb topped Beef Medallions

Popular dish

Pork Tenderloin

Cuba de Ayer

4.8

4.8 (1390)

$30 and under

Latin / Spanish

Silver Spring

About the restaurant

Come enjoy the tropical tastes of Cuba! Authentic home style Cuban cuisine where our customers feel as though they are eating home cooked meals that would be found in Grandma's kitchen. Cuba de Ayer is an ideal escape for a delicious cup of Cuban coffee, a Cuban grilled sandwich, followed up by something sweet like a slice of tres leches cake. mmm.... Bring your friends, family or come alone-strangers are simply friends we've yet to meet.

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NellyVIP

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

The forever best place and best food in town. The dishes never fail me as I can tell the chef is passionate with all the food !

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4.8

4.8 (1396)

$31 to $50

Greek

North Bethesda

About the restaurant

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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Mark

Dined 4 days ago

Great service and good for lunch. Will definitely return

The Tasting Room

4.7

4.7 (3075)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Frederick

About the restaurant

Established in 2001, The Tasting Room restaurant and wine bar has earned a reputation as a modern American force in the Frederick area. Situated in the heart of Frederick's historic district, The Tasting Room captures the energy of Market St. with floor to ceiling windows and a 180˚ panoramic view. Fresh local ingredients, seasonal menu changes, Frederick's best wine & cocktail lists, friendly/professional service, and countless regional awards set the standard for dining in our beautiful little city.

Top review

Betty

Dined 5 days ago

As usual, a fabulous experience. My friend and I shared several appetizers. And a bottle of wine. And two desserts. And after-dinner drinks and coffee. Perfect!

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Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Rockville

4.7

4.7 (3968)

$30 and under

American

Rockville

About the restaurant

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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Emma

Dined 4 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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Popular dish

Key Lime Pie

Popular dish

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Popular dish

Famous French Dip Sandwich

Manalu Italian Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1268)

$30 and under

Italian

Frederick

About the restaurant

Manalu is a new authentic Italian restaurant by Chef/Owner Marco Pontecorvo. The name was to combine all three of his family members names. MA for Marco, NA for Naomi, his daughter, and LU for Lucia, his wife. Manalu's goal is to bring a taste of Italy and a touch of Naples in the town, by serving authentic Italian cuisine and the original pizza Napoletana cooked in a brick oven. The atmosphere is very cozy and warm, perfect for family and friends. Manalu` also has a full bar and happy hour Mon-Fri from 4pm to 7pm. Happy hour also includes a food menu with delicious appetizers.

Top review

Andre

Dined 3 days ago

This is honestly the best Italian food around and the price was phenomenal. It’s a long reservation list and almost impossible to get a reservation on the weekend but it’s 100% worth it. Food was amazing, pricing was great, service was great, everything was great. Will be coming back

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Frederick

4.8

4.8 (587)

$30 and under

American

Frederick

About the restaurant

Welcome to Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Frederick! We are an American Restaurant and Steakhouse known for our scratch kitchen, bold flavors and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy our signature menu items including hand-cut, aged steaks and fresh seafood or our specialty crafted cocktails and select wines. Join us for Brunch Saturday and Sunday starting at 11am and Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price.

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Robert

Dined 2 days ago

We made reservations on OpenTable for this evening and when we showed up, there was a line at the door. We walked up, checked in and we’re immediately seated at our table. Our server was excellent food was awesome and the timeless family was amazing.

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Experience

Weekend Brunch

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