Wow, just wow. I went to Charley's for brunch and I had the waffles and apple cider donuts and they…read morewere SO GOOD!! Not only that but our waiter, Brendan was extremely friendly and gave us some great food recommendations. To top it all off the air conditioning worked efficiently despite the hot weather today, and I loved the slight crab decor!

$0.50 oysters! If you come to the happy hour at 2PM, you can get a deal of a lifetime. 50 cent…read moreoysters for an hour, and then they bump up to $1 and then a $1.50. It's a really good deal, they are a bit small but nice and briney. Came here with a friend on a Monday afternoon. I thought I wouldn't be hungry but definitely ended up eating a burger $9 and their jumbo shrimp $11 were indeed jumbo. The fries were alright. I think we got the bottom of the fries because it was a lot of small cuts that just felt like the skins. You also have to make sure you ask for sauce. Overall, it was a good experience and I'd definitely come back if I'm spending an afternoon in Rio!

Just lost a long-time customer, but I'm sure they don't care. They added on a roughly 4% fee for…read moreusing a credit card. When I questioned it, I was told "it's the new credit card system." No, it's not. The business owner has the option to set their credit card machine that way. Their prices are already very high for a small place with not much selection, and now they're nickel and diming their customers? You can get better food at Wegman's.

Best butcher in Maryland. I have never had a steak that wasn't like butter. The meats are top…read morenotch, tender and delicious. The staff are really friendly and helpful. I can't go back to supermarket stuff ever again. Chop Shop has totally spoiled me! Love the staff. Love the selection of products. You can't go wrong here.

Great little find in the King Farm area of Rockville! My friend and I stopped by Botanero for happy…read morehour and had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious, the service was great, and the prices were very reasonable. They also have a nice outdoor seating area, which is perfect for relaxing. Definitely a great spot to unwind with good food and drinks. I'll definitely be back!

My girlfriend and I didn't want entrees, so we visited Botanero. It's one vast room with a bar and…read morean array of tables. We were seated immediately and got a chance to review the menu. Then nothing happened. The few servers moved slowly and although they passed near our table on several occasions, none had the courtesy to even tell us, "Someone will be with you shortly" or something. Thankfully, the runner who seated us, (a kind and helpful gentlemen who got a separate tip) noticed and got Daniel to visit our table. My gin martini was excellent and the water was cold. We ordered several plates, which arrived rather quickly. The homemade hummus with the carrots and pickled onions was fantastic. We'd take creamy and delicious hummus like that any day. The deviled eggs were wonderful and came with an extra kick thanks to the jalapeno. Gnocchi with parmesan, carrots, and asparagus was creamy, comforting, and filling. The lamb over hummus, with their rich homemade gravy, rivaled any amazing lamb dish I had anywhere. The portions were phenomenal. I have been to places that give half as much with the same prices. The chef and kitchen staff are incredible. We'll definitely return to try new dishes but we hope the service is much improved.

server very nice. I had grilled sirloin as part of the 3 course special for $39.99. it was quite…read moregood. My friends had steak and chicken respectively. we all enjoyed our food. Nice atmosphere. I would go again. I think you will enjoy Firebird as well. Yes, a comment on restroom. Clean, water closet was a tight fit, and entry to water closet was dark. Not too bad.

Food , atmosphere, service... everything was amazing!…read more I came on a Saturday evening around 6ish. The parking lot was full and we waited around 20 minutes or so for our entrees to arrive at our table , which isn't bad at all. Considering they were busy. My steak was cooked perfectly! Definitely a great place for dinner , date night or just some great food and drinks. Highly recommend !

Once in a while, you have a wonderful - no, an excellent - dinner and you just have to ride the…read morewave. Glenwood delivered that excellent dinner this week and it deserves all the stars I can muster up. I had the Ahi Tuna Salad. Delicious, fresh, crispy, and with some of the best sushi-grade tuna I have ever put in my mouth. It was a great entree salad and this is the 2nd time I have had it. You know what, there will definitely be a 3rd time too. But, the diva of this meal was definitely what my spouse got. The incredible, edible rotisserie chicken pot pie!!! OMG this dish was crazy good, so good that I wish I had made it. The crust was the best crust I have ever had in my entire life bar none. It was crisp, flavorful and a little bit doughy. Its taste was great all by itself. But let there be no doubt - the filling was top notch too. Creamy, luxurious with crisp, fresh vegetables and big hunks of rotisserie chicken. It was the BEST! Thank God my spouse shared some with me because it was life changing (ok maybe that's a bit dramatic but you get my drift). The service matched the food. Erika was our server. She was so bubbly, friendly, helpful, smart and hard working. Glenwood is not a haute cuisine restaurant but the service we got from Erika matched the best restaurant service anywhere. That woman can do anything anywhere. I would hire her in a minute. Glenwood is one of those places that has hit its stride and I'm damn glad that I stumbled upon it. I highly recommend - NO - I demand that you go to Glenwood immediately. You will not be disappointed.

Went here on a whim today, and had a great time!!…read more The interior was really clean, the burger I ordered was tasty, and the service was wonderful. One of the hosts was kind enough to open the front door for my grandfather who needs a cane to walk, and our server Tyler was very attentive. Will definitely be back!!

Representing a Louisiana established restaurant is Ruth's Chris. Although most of the Louisiana is…read morewest of the Mississippi River, New Orleans, where Ruth's Chris started less than 2 miles from the French Quarter. The founder was Ruth Fertel in 1965, and she sold steaks for $5 back then, which is the equivalent of a $53 steak in 2026. I'd kill for a $5 steak...haha. Unfortunately, looking at their Gaithersburg menu, the least expense steak is $60 for a petite 8 oz. I was curious to see New Orleans was cheaper, and that same petite steak is $56. Excellent steak (if I'm not paying), but not worth it. I've only been to Ruth's Chris twice. When I was in high school, I talked about going to Ruth's Chris sometime, and my dad would always say no, or if you're paying for it, we'll go; I quickly shut up when he said if I pay. However, after my high school graduation in June 2002, we went to the Phoenix, AZ location on my dad's dime; more like over $100 for the 3 of us even in 2002 dollars. The Phoenix location closed around 2017 as there was a location only 8.5 miles away in neighboring Scottsdale, so probably just didn't make much sense to have 2 of them so close together. The Scottsdale location was more central for wealthy populations in Town of Paradise Valley as well as still pretty upper crust City of Scottsdale. I visited the Gaithersburg location once in January 2020 with my girlfriend of that time. Neither of us paid! Don't worry we didn't dine & dash. Her friend sent us an invite to a Financial planning talk, which included a free meal to Ruth's Chris. We sat at tables facing the presenter with various strangers also let's be honest, mostly going for the free meal. But to be fair, I listened to the man's presentation and was considering, but never got around to it. As for the service, it was top notch. We had a pre fixe menu to choose entree, side, & dessert; I think salad too. I definitely got the steak, but they had some seafood options, but Ruth's Chris is known for steak; so I stuck with what I knew. I don't remember which side I got; maybe asparagus, mashed potatoes, or Brussel sprouts. I actually have the Jan. 2020 pic of the dessert, which was a cheesecake, which had strawberry, blueberry, & raspberry on the side. It was delicious too, but the real highlight was the steak. I didn't have the traditional dining experience at Gaithersburg, which is pay for a side, which is maybe enough to split for at 2, and the steak, which is sold a la carte, salad is a la carte, etc. If you go to another common steak chain, say one with a neighboring state in the title to LA established Ruth's Chris, you get a Ribeye with 2 sides included. Sure, it's more of a 4-star steak (prime rib is 5-star there), but paying quadruple for a steak/sides I'll maybe enjoy 50% more isn't worth it to me. But I'll be happy to go back if it was paid for or was significantly discounted. In summary, Ruth's Chris is an excellent steak if money wasn't a consideration.

My boyfriend and I attended the Gaithersburg location for happy hour. The drinks were good, the aji…read moretuna was also good. The steak sandwich was salty and I asked for medium well but they served me well done. I also over heard another customer that was complaining about jumbo shrimp that has a fishy flavor. I definitely would never come back.

The food was very good. the ambiance was too loud for a dinner where you want to chat with your…read moretablemates. however, our server, Rich, was excellent. We had a table of 9 and unfortunately forgot to ask for separate checks at the beginning, resulting in one big bill at the end. he very kindly separated the orders and gave each of us our own bill. then as we were leaving, he discovered one of our party had left his credit card on the table. He ran out to the parking lot and found us just as we were pulling away. Above and beyond -- not to mention honest. thanks, Rich.

Attended another's member dinner & again was impressed by the hospitality and company for the…read morenight. Coopers Hawks playlist is always a vibe...add good food, company and wine...what more could you ask for? Perfect date night. We were greeted with a delicious strawberry spritzer! Perfect summer patio kind of cocktail...we sat at table 3 with other members who were cool and all had great conversations. The prefixed menu was delicious and appreciated the dietary accommodations they allowed for us. Great food, good company and wine...count us in! Happy Yelping!

Saturday's are great patio days. Sunny views on the waterfront at the Rio had us famished and we…read moredecided to mix things up with some cornbread and heavier fare. I have to say, though busy, the service didn't miss a beat. Jenn - our server - was attentive/kind and fun. I got the filet mignon with the compound butter and my homie got some BBRibs to complement the aforementioned cornbread. The food came out fast and we got to eating. As always with every time I've been here, it slapped. Sides were solid, the steak was cooked to perfection and them ribs were disappearing off the plate! Good times. We followed up our entrees with a solid - and I mean solid - bread pudding. Jeez, this thing is decadent, but we got after it. Jenn brought us a scoop of ice cream and we went to town! Delicious. If you've got a sweet tooth, do yourself a favor and grab the Bread Pudding. It was soft, pillowy, but sweet (not overly sweet) and filling. As for ambiance, again, we were kickin it patio side and could see the water just fine. Honestly, this was a dope backdrop for our super deep convo on Frank Ocean vs. Frankie Beverley. Before I let you go, check'em out some time. You'll enjoy it. Or do you not think so far ahead?

What a cool, fun place to dine…read more Cooper Canyon offers a varied array of dishes in a comfortable and open dining environment. Ava took care of us and she was simply amazing from her demeanor and kindness to her stellar recommendations. We began with their extremely fresh spinach dip that included salsa and sour cream. My girlfriend ordered the massive, warm, and yummy cornbread skillet as well as their Fiesta Eggrolls. I am not an eggroll fan but these were the best I have ever had. Absolutely fresh, flavorful, and delicious. I had the rainbow trout with spinach and mashed potatoes. The fish was fresh, light, and tasty. The trout itself was a very generous portion. For dessert, we dove into their Chocolate Uprising: Sort of like a ice cream sandwich on steroids with heavy cream and a chocolate and caramel base. It was fantastic and insane and we just couldn't finish it! I cannot remember having caramel that good (not sweet but rich). The staff is excellent. They work so well in concert from running food to clearing dishes. The bartenders are outstanding. I had a perfect Hendrick's Gin martini with blue cheese stuffed olives and my girlfriend loved her Malibu Bay Breeze. We look forward to returning -- and we'll start with the Chocolate Uprising and go from there!

I've been coming to LongHorn Steakhouse for over 10 years, and it's still worth the 30-minute drive…read moreevery single time. The food is consistently fantastic, but the real star here is Jen at the bar. Jen is hands-down the best bartender. If she's there, I don't have to worry about a single thing. My order is always perfect, my drinks are always amazing, and the service is absolutely top tier. She's genuinely a joy to be around--friendly, welcoming, and just glowing with great energy. She makes the whole experience feel special every time. The food today was incredible, as usual. The Outlaw Ribeye was perfectly seasoned and cooked to a flawless medium rare. The broccoli was fresh and flavorful, the French onion soup was rich and cooked to perfection, and the Redrock shrimp remains one of my all-time favorites. We also ordered the corn on the cob and the 10-ounce salmon with the bourbon marinade, which was truly chef's kiss--tender, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Great food, great atmosphere, and exceptional service. I'll keep making the drive because this location never disappoints--especially when Jen is behind the bar. Highly recommend!

This is always a solid place for dinner. Service has always been wonderful. The restaurant could be…read morea tad loud at times. Love their freshly baked loaf of bread to start every meal. What is there not to like? Then there is the Wild West Shrimp. Must have every time. Wings were good was tasty as well. Perfectly cooked. Probably chops and salmon were juicy, tasty, and perfectly cooked. Always good a choice every time.

My wife and I celebrated our 17th anniversary at Burton's Steakhouse and had a great experience. We…read morestarted with the calamari and both ordered the ribeye, which was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. I also enjoyed an IPA with dinner. A big shoutout to our server, Nani, who was attentive, friendly, and full of personality. She made our special night even better. To top it off, we were treated to a complimentary dessert for our anniversary, which was a really nice touch. Great food, great service, and a wonderful place for a celebration. We'll definitely be back!

Friendly, genuine service made this a wonderful place to celebrate my birthday. I met up with a…read morefriend to catch up, and from the moment I arrived, the experience felt welcoming and relaxed. The hostess was warm and accommodating, offering to seat me while I waited for my friend. Once she arrived, we were promptly shown to a comfortable booth in the dining room. The floor-to-ceiling windows filled the space with natural light, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. We started with the cheesesteak spring rolls (three per order), which were delicious. They tasted exactly as advertised--gooey cheesesteak filling wrapped in a perfectly crispy spring roll. For our entrees, my friend ordered the short ribs with broccoli instead of risotto, while I chose the Cajun shrimp pasta. The short ribs came with two generous pieces and were incredibly tender. My friend, who always orders short ribs whenever they're on a menu, was thoroughly impressed. The Cajun shrimp pasta was just okay. While it included a generous portion of nicely sized shrimp and the sausage added some much-needed flavor, the dish overall fell short of my expectations. The pasta was cooked slightly past al dente, and I was hoping for more of the bold, spicy kick you'd expect from a Cajun dish, but the flavors never really came through. To top off the evening, our server surprised me with a complimentary birthday dessert, allowing me to choose anything on the menu. That was such a thoughtful touch. We shared the cheesecake, which was served in a half mason jar with whipped cream, a chocolate "Happy Birthday" plaque, and a candle. I requested the blueberry compote on the side since I wasn't sure we'd enjoy it. While it ended up being a bit sweeter than our preference, it complemented the tart cheesecake filling nicely. The only thing that caught me off guard was that the cheesecake was served warmer than expected. On a hot summer evening, I was anticipating a chilled dessert. Overall, I had a fantastic experience. The attentive service, comfortable atmosphere, and the fact that we never felt rushed--even after spending about two and a half hours at dinner--made for a memorable birthday celebration. While my entrée didn't quite hit the mark, I'd gladly return to try another dish with a bolder flavor profile.