What hasn't been said? This place is Top 100 for a reason. They just do everything better! Esp…read more crustaceans and meats and seafood. Bar is packed and restaurant always full. Storm is on top of my pours! They do all of the after thoughts just right too. Try their meaty smoky wings! Tasty! If they had musical acts in the spacious dining area prolly would increase any lulls greatly. Not that they need it. The house band KAT could have its own monthly gigs with its own theme song. Taken from Night Ranger's Sister Christian dig these lyrics. MOTORKATing What's your price for flight You've got him in your sight And driving through the night.... William the local genius...

Motorkat is the latest--and perhaps best--iteration of this beloved Takoma Park restaurant space…read more With an amazing beer selection and a mixologist behind the bar who is truly an artist, it has quickly become a go-to local spot, whether you are sitting at the bar, enjoying the lively patio, or settling into the restaurant itself. The fries are thin, crisp, and addictive. The local oysters arrive beautifully presented on a bed of ice with fresh horseradish and cocktail sauce. I have been known to eat as many as 50 in one sitting--in true Balzacian fashion. Everyone seems to love the ancient-grains salad, and Motorkat also does grilled meats exceptionally well. Great food, inventive drinks, and a fun neighborhood atmosphere: Motorkat gets the formula exactly right.

About two blocks from the main cross-streets of Downtown Silver Spring. Worth the brief walk to…read morecome for dinner. It was a nice evening and we decided to sit outside. For starters, we got the New England Clam Chowder and an order of Chickpea Fries. New England Clam Chowder - definitely a chowder and not a soup (heavy cream base) with a nice flavor and a healthy amount of clam bits. Chickpea Fries - A nice portion of well prepared fries. Nice crunch on the outside, but moist on the inside. Well seasoned and not oily. Comes with ketchup and an avocado lime ranch, which was ok. It's a huge portion and we took most of it home to enjoy later. Good use of chickpeas. Branzino - This is a whole fish split in half. Pretty easy to remove the bones oneself. The skin was nice and crunchy with the meat inside moist. Well prepared. I'm not a huge fan of dill and I think the seasoning of dill is a bit overdone here. (I'm pretty sure it's dill. Whatever it is, it's too heavy for me and detracts from the meal.). The wild rice side dish is very good. Lobster Roll - Excellent. My partner ordered this and the only comment was that the large was very big and next time they likely would get the small one. Lots of delicious, cold lobster meat. The fries also were excellent. The service overall was very good. Our food was served at an appropriate rate (apps, then main, which seems not to be important at a lot of restaurants these days) and the water service was excellent. Recommend this restaurant. I probably would not get the Branzino again because of the heavy dill seasoning, but there are other items in the menu that look interesting.

Went to All Set Restaurant with some friends while visiting the area. The place was so nice and was…read morein a nice spot. We were greeted by a host who immediately sat us down The food items looked great and we got smash burgers and their fries. One person got some Old Bay chicken wings and they looked delicious. If you're in the area, come for their great options.

Amazing service from manager Tracy. The desserts was delicious. Planning on returning soon.read more

Had an amazing Saturday brunch at Matchbox Silver Spring with three friends, and the entire…read moreexperience was exactly what we were looking for--a relaxed afternoon, great food, good laughs, and an all-around great time. The food was excellent, but what really made our experience stand out was our server, Alex. The service was exceptional from beginning to end. Alex was attentive, friendly, personable, and seemed to know exactly when we needed something without ever making us feel rushed or interrupted. That kind of service can completely change a dining experience, and Alex absolutely elevated ours. We came in simply looking to enjoy brunch together, and we left talking about what a great time we had. Great food is always appreciated, but when you combine it with genuinely warm, thoughtful service, it makes you want to come back. Matchbox definitely delivered, and Alex deserves special recognition for making an already great Saturday brunch even better. We'll absolutely be back!

This is a hidden gem in downtown Silver Spring. I went here recently with a few close friends. This…read moreis a great lunch spot with a great staff. I tried the jerk chicken wrap with was fantastic.

This is definitely a hidden gem in Silver Spring! It serves as a wine cafe and store. The vibes are…read morecute. I sat down for their happy hour one day in which they offer 15% off drinks and appetizers. My server was average. I ordered a riesling, which was delicious. I also ordered a salmon caesar wrap and some parmesan fries. The salmon itself was a little underwhelming in flavor, but the wrap was overall okay. The fries however were super crispy and enjoyable! I would definitely go back again to try more. I would give closer to a 3.5 if I could. I'm curious about their brunch.

This spot is the Master P's of great eats, make them say oohh, ahh, ahh, ahh, ahh. Anyways, the…read moreatmosphere, ambiance, food, and service were stellar here at the Georgia Ave. location. My grilled chicken was moist, flavorful, and cooked very well. The fried catfish was not too salty and had great balance where you can taste the fish. The mac and cheese, cabbage, and green beans were all of nice quality, the weakest link is the potato salad, however that is a dish that can be complicated for different restaurants to get the hang of, fortunately I can prepare some awesome potato salad myself. The peach half and half drinks were balanced perfectly well not too sugary and sweet. I swear some of these places make drinks way too sweet and you want to check your insulin levels. The server was highly attentive and a great conversationalist and paid attention to our wants and needs and had superb professionalism and a strong work ethic. He was hospitable and accommodating. The staff was friendly and approachable. We had fun and enjoyed this more than Milk and Honey and even Carolina Kitchen. DC keeps gentrifying and losing its soul, but there are still some hidden gems around. This spot blends in with the Walmart, and funnily enough I have driven past here a gazillion of times and assumed it was some bakery or another spot and did not know it was a soul food joint, something DC has been minimizing and pushing out to Maryland like the city always does. I think it is masterful that they use clear plastic containers for their food making it easier for the staff as that can be expensive and time consuming with the dish washing/prep, sound economical move. It is nice that the business (U Street etc. location) has been in the DMV for over 20 years and expanded to Baltimore in Fells Point. I think Baltimore will like this spot! This felt authentic and soulful in a way that I had not experienced in the city in quite some time, as the city has had a lot of restaurants be sterile, bland, flavorless, and catered to certain demographics while completely ignoring others. I liked the soundtrack with R&B and was able to hear some TLC on the soundtrack which was very nostalgic and a throwback to DC before the gentrification when it was truly Chocolate City! Overall, it is a spot that you can visit more than once certainly not a one and done like a lot of restaurants that lack service, food, and ambiance/vibe.

Representing runner-up to an out of town location, O is for Oohh's & Aahh's representing 2020. I…read morevisited on Sunday, May 31, 2020. At that time, I was upset about what happened with George Floyd a week earlier; still in 2026, it was wrong what happened to Floyd (not to mention more recent news that happened in that city was horrible too). I hung out with a friend on that warm day having a beer outside his apartment in Takoma Park. He is a mega-leftist politically (I'm more independent), but said he wanted to support a black-owned business; I said that's a good idea; I might do that for dinner. He was doing his own thing for dinner, so I was on my own. So, I looked up on Yelp what was in the area, and I saw just across the border in DC, Oohh's & Aahh's. Staff was nice, and I got a fried chicken platter. As this was Covid times, there was no dine-in. So, I schlepped all the way straight up Georgia Ave 6 miles back to my home in Wheaton fairly quickly on that Sunday as I don't like my food getting cold. I think my food stayed pretty hot as it was well-wrapped, and if it had cooled off, I could always microwave at home. The fried chicken, mac n' cheese (my favorite vegetable...I know not really a veggie but a joke), etc. were all solid. If I was ever over here, I'd consider coming back; just so rare I go to DC these days.

We had a late lunch before going to the movies…read more Food: we ordered the Berry Bliss nonalcoholic cocktail, rotisserie chicken salad, and firehouse chili. Firehouse chili: it was an appetizer so not a huge portion portion, but what we wanted. Ordered the sliced raw jalapeños and shredded cheddar cheese on the side. It also comes with chopped red onions on top. Very good chili. Would order it again. Rotisserie chicken salad: rotisserie chicken is a signature dish at Copper Canyon Grill. It's wonderful on salad. My photo doesn't do justice to how much chicken was on the salad, which was a lot. The salad was delicious. I ordered the blue cheese dressing and the barbecue sauce on the side. The blue cheese dressing is amazing with chunks of blue cheese in it. This salad is my favorite. Very Bliss cocktail: I was going to order a nonalcoholic beer, but our server, Ash, recommended this cocktail, which I ordered but asked to make it minimally sweet. It was delicious and refreshing containing strawberry, basil, fresh citrus, agave, and soda. and I would order it again. Great recommendation Ash. Service: stellar Service from Ash. Ambience: copper Canyon grills have a steakhouse atmosphere. Low lighting. Not too loud. Wood paneling and stone wall accents. Large inviting bar. We like to eat here.

Service, food & staff was good. Parking nearby within walking distance. Downtown Silver Springs is…read morenice. Egg rolls, steak and pot pie were all good. Place is pricey, and unfortunately the sunlight setting is blinding for a few tables across from bar and near the windows. It makes the experience unbearable for 15-20 mins. Shades or tint is very much a need.

I was on this block in N.W. D.C. about 3 months ago reviewing. This spot caught my eye, & I made…read moresure that I came back, & pulled up!! It was a whole vibe in there!! Let's GO!! . Where I am: @quiloxlounge . Location Reviewed: 7303 Georgia Ave., N.W. Washington D.C. . Items Reviewed: DELICIOUS. Their Indomie ($20 ramen noodles with fried eggs). Nicely spiced...good. That's it. STAMP!! Their Suya Wings ($20 6 whole Suya spiced fried wings with onions, tomatoes, & cucumbers). Fried hard with that Suya spice kick, kind of curry, & jerk season tasting. LIKE THAT!! Their Grilled Tilapia Platter ($30 a whole tilapia with onions, sauce, Jollof rice-STAMP, red, green, & yellow peppers). Very well seasoned, tender, & tasty!! Get that Jollof!! STAMP! Their Ayamase Stew ($20 a goat, chicken liver, & beef stew with rice). Different, more savory than spicy, definitely an acquired taste!! I like it!! STAMP!! Their Puff Puff ($6 Fried donut balls with a caramel drizzle). Hot, fresh, and tasty!! . Customer Service: On Point. . Parking: ROUGH!! . Recommendations: Their Pizza!! That fajita, & their tacos!! . The Inside: Clean, with upstairs, & downstairs seating. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

They appear to have renovated and upgraded this place, because the interior doesn't look like what…read moreshown on here. The food was really good and large portion, it was pretty spicy but well seasoned. Service was quick. The seats are really comfortable and they give living room vibes. Parking wasn't bad and I was able to get a spot pretty close by on the street.

Wow this place never disappoints. I had realized the other day that it had been a couple years…read moresince I paid these folks a visit so I got up went! Their sandwiches never disappoint. Wow! I was so close to buying a second but controlled myself. Service was amazing sweet lady helped me out and they were fast! Ambiance is chill. A must for friend chicken sandwiches

The food is great but the customer service is deplorable. You can never get both but either one or…read morethe other. I went into the establishment, and we were not greeted, and I joked with my mom thinking that I might as well need to put on an apron and work there part time, as the staff noticed us numerous times with no greeting, no offering for assistance, no customer service skills or care in the world none of the above. The wait was a bit long, as we were patient and I was kind enough to thank the man, and he was a stone wall. The delivery man was funny and called them goofy and told them off, as his livelihood depended on them providing swift and reliable customer service, but no and the delivery man although unfiltered said what others thought but were too polite due to social norms to unleash on these fools. The chicken sandwich itself was great not too salty and not too crunchy or friend hard with good sauces and the mac and cheese was not bad and milkshake nice and thick. I value customer service a bit too, so until that improves, this place won't get more than a mediocre reviews by me. I would recommend to order in advance to avoid the long wait times and unfriendly, lazy, unaccommodating staff. You will get fired on your lunch break coming in here not trying to order in advance. They need to step their game up with the customer service. I never give 4 to 5 stars to places that severely lack in one area or another. Food: 4 to 5 stars Customer Service 1 to 0 to negative stars, so guess what 2 overall is your score, please step your game up; it is unacceptable for customers to be neglected and treated poorly.

Went to have breakfast today, and was duly impressed from start to finish! The staff were warm and…read morefriendly, and quick to help. Coffee: on point (and as a coffee lover, I thought it was great!). I ordered the avocado toast with over medium eggs; not only were the ingredients fresh, but everything was perfectly prepared. Hints of lemon and red pepper. Toasted sourdough that wasn't soggy. My family also enjoyed their orders of waffles and a breakfast sammy. Will def be returning!

Whatever Kaldi's did to improve their service, it's turned into one great coffee house. The coffee…read moreand food is excellent. Terrific neighborhood place that welcomes everyone.

I told y'all I was coming back to this cloud kitchen in Takoma right? Well guess what? I'm BACK!!…read moreI'm just in time too, it's a whole new fresh food spot in here that I've never heard of!! LET'S GO!! . Where I am: @freshbiteskitchen6120 . Location Reviewed: 6120 Kansas Ave., N.W. Washington D.C. inside of @takomaeats . Items Reviewed: LIKE THAT! Their Impossible Spice Bowl ($14.99 with Impossible meat, rice, tomatoes salad, peppers, jalapenos, & house spicy sauce). I couldn't tell it was meatless protein!! Spicy, fresh, tasty!! STAMP!! Their Signature Golden Hour Bowl ($18.99 with beef tips, eggs, sliced avocados, peppers, & Kinche-cracked wheat mixed with spices). That wheat taste just like a spicy rice!! Tender beef, & their sauce is spicy, & EVERYTHING!! STAMP!! Their Smoothies ($7.50 Their Berry Blast Smoothie with strawberries, & blueberries, & $8.50 House Special Smoothie with kale, ginger, pineapple, & orange juice). Super fresh, refreshing, & tasty!! STAMP!! Their Tibs Sandwich ($12.99 spicy beef tenderloin with onions, tomatoes, jalapeno, & an Ethiopian cottage cheese). Hearty, mildly spicy without the sauce, with a flavorful cheese!! STAMP!! Their Sun Kissed Crepe ($10.45 with bacon, scrambled eggs, & cheese inside a crepe). This might be my new style of breakfast sandwich!! Get this!! STAMP!! Their Nutella Crepe ($9.25 with Nutella, Bananas, & chocolate sauce inside a crepe). Perfect fresh ending to this food!! . Customer Service: On Point. . Parking: Rough. . Recommendations: Get the Breakfast Crepe, & that sandwich!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair friendly, & it's differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

Fresh Bites Kitchen is a family-owned cloud restaurant operating out Takoma Eats and bringing the…read morewarmth of homemade goodness straight to your door. They specialize in handcrafted savory crepes, fluffy pancakes, flavorful bowls, and fresh-pressed juices. I had the bowl, strawberry crepe, and juice. The food was delicious. You can place an order on your food delivery app or come in person and wait for them to make it.