True Food Kitchen (TKF) shows that it's never too late to make an amazing second 1st impression!…read more Back in mid-2018, my dining companion and I gave TFK a try because we had known about Founder Dr. Andrew Weil's work in integrative medicine and were curious how he would apply his healthful ways into cuisine. While nothing was fundamentally wrong (the Burger was certainly fine), the food tasted of stereotypical "health food," i.e. too bland (especially the Fish Taco). Fast forward ~7.5 years, we decided to give TKF another shot for brunch with their Grilled Sustainable Salmon and Blueberry Pancakes. Both dishes impressed us: full of flavor, bright, and healthful while still very satisfying! The Salmon was cooked through while still moist, buttery, and slightly smoky on the exterior for the light grilling, andthe accompanying crunchy Snap Peas, Organic Wild Rice, and creamy Thai Basil Vinaigrette provided a refreshing and warming complement to the fish. As for the pancakes, they were moist and had a nice hearty graininess (Buckwheat?) together with Organic Blueberry Compote, Greek Yogurt (a naturally tart and lighter alternative to butter), and Maple Syrup for a sweet, tart, and vibrant accent. Since the compote portion was a bit small, we asked for a bit more to which our server kindly obliged! Both dishes left a strong impression on us that we returned this afternoon for both as well as a Blackened version of the Grilled Salmon. While a bit warmer in temperature and spiced in the crust, the inherent oily flavors were actually accented in the blackened version to provide a nice contrast to the plain Grilled Salmon. We savored trying both versions side-by-side! Meanwhile, we enjoyed the Pancakes as a lovely dessert to share! In terms of service, Aubrey made our experience feel like that of fine dining with a relaxing vibe. Attentive and welcoming, she also helped to seamlessly rectified a bit of miscommunication on both of our parts (we meant 1 order of adult portion Pancakes that comes with 2 flapjacks rather than the literal 1 pancake for the kids' version). In the end, we enjoyed having one pancake at a time (once with extra Blueberry Compote, then the next one with the Maple Syrup)! All in all, TFK has matured culinarily by finding the optimal balance of pleasing the palate with fulfiling its mission to source clean ingredients prepared in healthful fashion. Combined with outstanding service and a bright green garden-like ambiance, TFK is great place for diverse diets and those looking to satisfy their mindful eating side!

I decided to stop by and get some lunch and Im happy to report it was a plesurable experience. Ash…read morethe bartender took care of me and gave great recommendations. The OG was delicious. It was full of ginger and fresh lemon. The pizza was prepared really well the only thing I would change is the temperature when served. It was warm enough to eat. The fries were a little soggy but after some salt and pepper it did the trick for me. Overall I did enjoy my lunch at this place The OG 9/10 Pizza 7/10 Fries 6/10 Chips 8/10

Went here for my birthday with family and friends. It was great experience. It was clean and the…read moreservice was so polite and nice. We chose a few lunch and brunch options and shared some the platters. My kids loved it. I had the fish & chips and I have to say it was the best I've had in a long time. It was well battered and fried perfectly. The fish was amazing and fresh as well. The fries was a bit heavily seasoned however my kids loved it.

My wife and I recently visited matchbox in Bethesda. Bethesda is a special place due to how many…read morerestaurants there are within a 3 mile radius. We tried about five dishes during our visit with plenty of leftovers. The best tasting items we ordered were the mini burgers and the Brussels. Don't get me wrong their food was good, but nothing really stood out. The pizza threw me off a bit. It was very thin and the description was misleading. The chicken was grilled and the sauce ln the BBQ Jerk. I would go back for a few items but that's it. I do remember the food being better a few years ago. Not sure what changed. Service was great, our server was prompt and attentive.

Food was so delicious and the staff was friendly, attentive, and keeps service moving efficiently,…read moreeven during busy hours. Great portions, healthy options, and a welcoming atmosphere. Id highly recommend!

This was some yummy well-priced food! The establishment functions similarly to a Chipotle, but…read moreeating "for here" is DEFINITELY the way to go, given all the pretty dishes and outdoor seating they've got, there's lots of people and trees and it's pretty great. I got the hot honey chicken bowl, and the chicken was so yummy with this special sauce they've got, and the broccoli and carrots were well-steamed and very fun to eat! The portions were also huge, so that made me happy too!

Some of these reviews are written by irate, impatient people, and it shows. And some people do not…read morehave taste buds to save their lives. My husband and I had a wonderful time at Opal twice: the first time by ourselves and the second time with my brother-in-law and his wife. The squash blossoms (if they still have them) were the crowd favorite, as was the tostada tartare. I will try out their sister restaurants!

We had a lovely brunch…read more Food- we did the prefix and it did not disappoint. Dishes were well thought out, flavorful, and good portion sizes. Nice mix of salads, soups, burgers, fish, Benedict, we got it all! Drinks- love the bottomless drink option for brunch. Mimosa sangria or margarita, yes please. Space- good lighting, open layout, nice wood and simple decor. Patio is nice too, yet no shade. Service- Juliana was attentive and friendly. Parking was also pretty easy and neighborhood nice to walk around after.

I love this place. Food was excellent, my favorite starters…read moreis the Tuna Tartare, and I had scallops for main course. It was absolutely delicious. Service was excellent, atmosphere was cozy. Highly recommend it.

It was just ok I…read morethought the food here was decent but a mixed bag depending on what you ordered. The scallops and salad were good but the duck, ravioli, and oysters weren't really the best. Interior was straightforward decor with some cute quotes on the chalkboard wall. Service was good but didn't make up for the food. I was really excited about this place based on the reviews but didn't live up to the hype.

Fun little cocktail/lounge bar & restaurant in Bethesda. It's located at the base of the Marriott…read morehotel giving it an elevated experience. On a weekend, I did wish that this venue had a little more activity. The charcuterie board and wine was wonderful. The rooftop by located as at the top of this building is a great stop for a drink!

My friend brought me here for a happy hour cocktail. We grabbed a seat at the bar. The cocktail…read moreoptions were limited and we ended up just going off their regular menu. I had trouble deciding and the bartender gave me a good push in the right direction. I got the lavender heart. It was beyond excellent. Would love to come back and try more drinks and food.

I come here often and each and every time they make me feel like a regular. I love the beer and…read morefood selection but the staff is the clear highlight. Special call out to: Josh, Martina, Jorge, Ricky, David, Yami, and Jairon.

Food quality, flavor, and creative menu: 3.5 - 4 Stars…read morePricing, 2 Stars Overall: 3 Stars Delish and unique hot dog/sausage dogs, unique burgers, fries, fried onion wings, chicken tenders, huge chicken wings, and massive chicken sandwiches. I ordered the Fonz Italian Sausage layered with pastrami (seemed like lunch meat) and melted cheese on top. I think it was provolone. Served on a toasted bun. Filling and satisfying, good flavor. The hot fries was a regular order of fries served with an imbalanced sprinkle sort of dumped on the top layer of fries and not distributed all the way through, which had an extra cost of $2 for the sprinkle of spices, which was an annoying difference in price in my opinion. Solid options for beer and a few ciders. Full bar as well. TVs on the walls only showing sports. You get a table number, order at the counter, pay, and they bring it out to the table number. Casual spot. My immediate thoughts...this place is overpriced. My sausage dog, fries and cider came to $26, plus tax, so about $31 bucks. I repeat, $31 bucks. I honestly felt as though the place was price gauaging. A few other people at my table mentioned the prices and thought they were overpriced. Not much service received, just them bringing the order out. Food was yummy, but I'm not convinced about the value. I have had sausage dogs, hot dogs, fries and beer around the world and I feel this place was overpriced. I like the atmosphere because its a perfect place for casual dining and decent for groups.

Everything that could have gone wrong, went wrong ! My friend and I are very new to the area and…read morewere searching for breakfast while we unpacked! We ordered two burritos, one was the Haus, and the other was the smash. The haus was just overly salty. My concern came from the cleanliness of the establishment. As soon as we picked the bag up, there was aVERY strong animal smell. Like very distracting and not in a good way. We opened the bag and the smell was even worse. Against our better judgment, we did try the burritos despite the pungent animal smell, and it just wasn't worth it.

We tried their breakfast burritos. We enjoyed it! Good breakfast for us. Will come back and try…read moremore food there!