"I did not have one complaint at Remington's," is an understated way of saying, "I could grow to…read morelove this place." I had a friend who used to go and pick up tamales at Remington's, decades ago, and share them with me. I've never been inside. I knew their food was consistently reliable based on the fact that people are still crowding its parking lot. Remington's sits on a long stretch of road with two major towns at each end: College Park and Laurel. There have been nights in bad weather, driving along this long stretch of road where nothing else in the densely built suburban landscape to the left and right of it was open. But Remington's faithfully was and still is with its lit sign. Sort of like a true outpost in an old Western. Remington's is all bar stools, bar and high-top tables unless you are eating at the picnic tables or smoking cigars and sipping whiskey on the covered outdoor patio. But if you want to eat indoors, I think there are only 4 standard tables in the restaurant. This is a clean and comfortable dive bar atmosphere with tv monitors for sports. Yelp asked if Remington's was intimate, and yes, because it is small and cozy. I wonder if Remington's hasn't gotten fancy - in food and beverages - over the years to keep pace with the not-so-distant University of Maryland students. Since I've never been inside before, I wouldn't know how it used to be. Our crowd appeared as locals, less elite and middle-aged gathered for the FIFA games. I was surprised to find - in the outpost-like atmosphere Remington's has always been located in - most burgers are over $18. But this is one place where I'm not complaining because the food was darn good. Let's start with the mussels. If I were a Belgian chef I do not think that I could have made these mussels - and their glorious broth - better. The mussels were tender and flavorful. The cream broth was the best. This broth was the most creamy and simultaneously ultra-garlicky that I've enjoyed. I loved the tomatoes seasoned with a spicy kick tossed in. This is a culinary refinement because if they are actually cooked into the broth, the tomatoes would change the color of the white broth, and its taste. These tomatoes were a welcome touch. I don't know if this is a Maryland style of broth but sign me up. I'm talking a mussel broth love affair over here. The cheesesteak was better than most in this area. I wasn't hallelujah-ing in the aisles but I liked that the meat actually wasn't flimsy. It tasted like a thinly-chopped ribeye, a bit chewy with a sear. I liked the size of the strips. Was it actually steak vs. frozen beef paper slices? I think I can say, "yes," it's actually a cheese steak." The Reuben sandwich was well seasoned. I think it was thousand island, but whatever it was had a nice flavor. It's not easy to find a place where you can order Reuben's these days. On Yelp, I saw an Indian Butter Chicken pizza but I didn't find it. I wonder if it could be requested. They have so many varieties of pizza combinations. I'm just taking a wild guess and thinking that their pizzas are as equally flavorful. I ordered a cranberry fruit crush. Yum! Righteously. I don't know if it was juice added to another orange, fruity mixture but I loved it. It was sweet at first and then strong: all in the first sip. Sampled beers: 1. The Main Beer Company's "Lunch" IPA. This is straight grapefruit hops on the palette. A characteristic strong body. Bitter as should be for a New England IPA. 2. Bells Two-Hearted IPA (ABV 7.0%): this one was very drinkable and by that I mean I really enjoyed it. It is brewed with centennial hops from the Pacific Northwest. Yes. It is described as having, "hop aromas ranging from pine to grapefruit." 3. Elysian's Space Dust (ABV 8.2%) is pure IPA. Strong likely from the chinook. It's from Michigan. It's described as a "Great Western premium two row with c-15 and Dextri-pils." Not a beer snob but I appreciate the geeking-out and Dr. Seuss-inspired branding. New England IPA fans will love this one. I'm only a fan of West Coast-style IPA's. 4. RaR Grove City Hefeweisen (ABV 5.3%) is a clear and light hefeweizen. Easy to drink. Highly recommended, with a few added oranges. A half of a ripe white peach would be interesting in this beer, if the bar happened to have them. Remington's markets Whiskey Flights as a way to taste rare bottles. They do not list the prices on these flights. I guess it's an, "if they have to ask ..." scenario. I am intrigued about these whiskey flight prices. I didn't catch the times of happy hour but there is also a golden hour. I also saw daily special weekday prices from 7pm and onward. Maybe this is the golden hour. Like the one restaurant open through rain, wind, sleet and snow, serving up its magic faithfully for decades. Whatever the case, this is one restaurant that appears like a dive bar but over-delivers in food quality and taste. Applause for Remington's!

I went to Remington on a Friday for lunch solo after looking for a restaurant I've never been to…read morebefore. Parking is limited, so luckily i had no issue finding a spot during lunch. When i arrived, I was greeted and was able to choose my choice of seating since it was not a lot of people inside. There was one server but she was still attentive and friendly to all customers. This restaurant seems perfect for watching a game as they have a nice bar with multiple tvs. I ordered the buffalo chicken dip and the cajun shrimp Alfredo. I asked for a less spicy version of the Alfredo and they made the spice level perfectly! The buffalo chicken dip was the star of the show. It had amazing cheezy flavor with a slight kick and lumps of chicken of the perfect size. I will definitely return!

Came to this casual Vietnamese place with my partner to get some pho. These days I feel going to…read morerestaurants isn't worth it unless it's for food that is difficult to make -- pho is one of those. The place had one or two other people seated for lunch on a Friday. We were told to sit wherever we liked. My partner got pho with extra meat, and they brought the extra meat out in a small bowl, which was great to see that it was indeed extra. I got pho without meat (their only option for pho less than $10). They gave plenty of the classic toppings (bean sprouts, Thai basil, lime, chilis). We also got the fresh rolls as well. The rolls were not as good as I've had at other Vietnamese places -- there were no herbs in it which would've really improved it. The pho itself was delicious and definitely worth getting.

Pho 88 has been our go-to pho spot for over 10 years, and the most impressive thing is the…read moreconsistency. The taste has never changed--the soup base is still rich, clean, and deeply comforting every single time. That kind of consistency over a decade is rare. Service here is exceptionally fast. Even when the restaurant is packed (which it almost always is), the longest we've ever waited was about 10 minutes, and most visits it's closer to 5 minutes. Food comes out hot and quickly without feeling rushed. Parking is never an issue, which is a big plus for such a popular spot. The pho with steak is excellent. The beef comes out raw, just as it should, and cooks perfectly once submerged in the hot broth. They're also generous with the meat--definitely not skimpy. I love sweet basil, and they always bring a big handful, which I really appreciate. The waiters and waitresses are very attentive, especially with refilling water, and they check in often without being intrusive. You feel taken care of even during busy hours. Pho 88 does everything right: great broth, fast service, generous portions, and consistent quality year after year. If you love pho, this place is absolutely reliable and worth returning to again and again.

The food is so amazing and good. Little place but so full of life and the service is amazing.read more

Third time eating from here, and I can confidently and reluctantly share this spot lol. My husband…read moreis from El Salvador, and the food is authentic, the tortillas are so good, and the service is friendly. Today I finally had some tacos; I'd held back before because it's my go-to and I wanted to try other things first. The pictures don't do it justice. It's a simple yet flavorful dish; the meat is well done, and the sauces are delicious. I would say if you are not used to handmade tortillas, opt for the traditional corn tortillas, as the handmade ones are thicker, yet they soak the sauces much better; if you feel adventurous, try one, plus taco carbs don't count lol During the winter, they have added hot chocolate packets to the condiment counter.

This was a solid place to eat in Beltsville. I had a carne asada with shrimp. It was seasoned well…read moreI just wish it was over cooked to well done but they were busy when I went so I'd go back and try it again for sure. The person who took my order was also the cook so I'm sure they were just understaffed that night. I also had their famous Mac and cheese with was very flavorful. Check this place out when In Beltsville MD.

Yeah!!...this food is fresh, hospitality poppin, get ya espanol up!...shopping center vibes, musica…read morefits the place u like that other commercialize spot in Bowie town center thsy went Pop!...anyway get here!! Drunkin Noodle - Order the Tamarind or Hochata off the menu, and you get 24 oz if the good stuff!