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.

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!

Tsunami has been my go to for ramen for years. It's consistently excellent ramen. The vegan shoyu…read moreis the best. Hands down, whenever we're in Frederick, this is my choice. My vegetarian kiddo recently ordered the veggie bento box and was delightfully blown away by it. Her favorite dish was the tofu with peanut sauce. She said the peanut sauce had spice but wasn't too spicy (she's 12). The ginger dressing for the salad was really good, too. The spring rolls weren't a favorite, but they're a nice textural contrast. So, even if you're not in the mood for ramen, you should still stop by. Service has never been disappointing. Our most recent visit was fantastic, as always. I do recommend a reservation if you plan to dine during a common meal time. They get busy fast!

We stopped by for a cocktail and some apps. The holiday wasabi mojito was fantastic…read more It was a great recommendation for the bartender. All of the drinks looked great. The appetizers were all solid. The beef dumplings with kimchi on top were my favorite. I look forward to trying the Ramen next time.

My wife and I love tapas, and we've been to most of the tapas restaurants around the DC area…read more El Mercat is by far our favorite. The food and drinks are outstanding, but the cherry on top is the warm ambiance and exceptional service. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal in MoCo.

We've been here before and the food is as good as we remember! We ordered about 7 tapas and…read moredevoured them all! Happy Hour deals and choices are really good ( could do better with wine choices but all good) Service was attentive and quick. Located on a nice pedestrian strip , comfy outdoor seating which allowed us to enjoy HH on a nice setting with delicious food & drinks, we had a blast !

We probably dine out more in the Frederick area than about anyplace. There are many fine choices,…read moreup and down Market Street, back and forth across Patrick Street and in the hinterlands (up by Wegmans, over on East Street, down near and past FSK Mall, out on the Mile, etc. All of them considered, we have a new (to us) favorite Frederick area restaurant and Isabella's is it. For taste, promptness and courtesy of service (ask for Jessica by name) value and most of all by taste, Isabella's knows just what its doing and it delights with every mouthful. The three-tapas lunch special wowed us beyond all reasonable expectations for taste, imaginative diversity of flavors and value. Portions are generous and you cannot go wrong with what you choose. Apparently, save room for the desserts which also are a point of pride. We simply had no room! But we will be back. And back...

Frederick, Md. has some of the best restaurants within an hour's drive from home…read more Isabellas's is right there amongst the best in downtown Frederick. Ii is a spanish restaurant and serves excellent food. I had the seafood paella (one of my favorite dishes). The rice was flavored and seasoned perfectly. It was loaded with shrimp, mussels, calamari, and My wife had the beef tenderloin with mashed potatoes. For our cocktails, we had the peach sangria. Absolutely light and delicious. Our server was excellent. He made excellent recommendations and was very attentive. The dining area was very comfortable, roomy, bright, clean and nicely decorated. Eaxh booth comfortably seats anywhere from 4 to 6 customers. There is a bar offering beer, cocktails and wines. The bathrooms were spotless and modern. There is paid street parking. I easily and strongly recommend this restaurant.

Absolutely delicious, they have a few spicy kickers for those who love the heat!…read more Highly recommend!

I've been here a couple of times for AYCE brunch. Almost all the foods were soooo delicious and the…read morestaff were always pleasant and helpful. The restaurant is cleaned and nice modern decorated environment, but still so comfortable, cozy and homy atmosphere. The soup dumplings were always great, but this time was too salty. Kung pao chicken was mediocre. The rest foods were wonderful. I did like peach oolong tea as well. It's worth to pay $32/person!

Excellent red beans & rice with sausage and cornbread. Service was friendly & attentive. Food…read morecame quick and great drinks. Also great ambience!

The ambiance was dark and cave like. They had a lot of staff members when they first opened up. It…read morewas freezing outside so came in for warmth as we left the church Christmas market and was making our way back to the car. We had a beer and ordered the mac and cheese. I will say maybe they had so many staff members because they were doing training as different people came by our small table each time to ask questions and deliver the two items. But because with the influx of people, it seemed like there were like 10 people all just hanging around the bar waiting for customers and just very talkative. The bathroom here is very clean and nice to use the facilities. I am not a beer drinker, and the Baltimore beer I was splitting with my husband, was different... rimming it with old bay (yuk!). My husband said it was refreshing with a unique taste but wasn't for him or for me. We were not offered to switch it out so he suffered through. The mac and cheese was the same way, different, and not for everybody. Our little didn't like it and she is a mac and cheese connoisseur. We ended up leaving over half the dish there (again no one checked on us to see if we were satisfied with it). We flagged down someone to pay the check, so we could get back on the road. I think the prices were outrageous for what you get. I understand if the quality was greater or the experience was greater but the portions and what you got were, in my opinion, don't aligned. I just feel like the experience could've been better for a Middleburg restaurant or beer hall.

Mama Koko's is easily one of my top two restaurants in Baltimore. I've lived here for three years…read moreand have intentionally eaten my way through the city and surrounding areas, and this place is truly special. I've been multiple times and genuinely have not had one thing I didn't like. The tuna melt, wings, collard greens, bowls, pastries, lattes, cocktails...everything is consistently a 9 or 10 out of 10. But what makes Mama Koko's even more special is the experience. The owners and staff are incredibly warm, down-to-earth, and welcoming. It feels like going to your mama's or auntie's house, sitting down with your cousins, eating good food, and just enjoying everything that is Black greatness. The music, art, style, culture, and energy are all part of it. They feature local artists, the soul, R&B and hip-hop are always playing, everybody is fly, and the whole space just feels GOOD. Amazing food, amazing drinks, amazing people, amazing atmosphere. Mama Koko's is Baltimore at its best.

I like this Black owned place, but I had to remove a star due to over priced food items and portion…read moresize plus the service. 3 sides $31.50, no meat, no drink, nothing else. Btw service is just okay, same as my previous visit. This time I ate outdoor. Although they bring the food to your table after you order at the bar, they do not return. I had to move our plates to an empty table just to clear it. Late night menu: I ordered the vegan bowl. The yams and greens were really good. The rest of the bowl items were okay. I also ordered fried plantains, which were basic, but decent nothing special... The beans were seasoned well and shockingly good, the rice was just plain white rice... Vibe 5 stars... indoor and outdoor seating It appears to be an every age group type of environment. No tvs, forcing everyone to socialize which was cool... the only down side is the music is too loud to actually hold conversations inside when there is a DJ. Street parking is available.

Great outdoor dining area. The complimentary warm bread and olive oil are amazing. Save some…read morebread for the tapas especially the ALBONDIGAS. Dipping the bread is the Jamón-Tomato Sauce is almost as good as the meatballs themselves. The crispy okra was fried perfectly. The pescado frito was good but probably not worth the money. Extensive wine by the glass selection, several good draft beer and signature cocktails make this a great dining experience.

Barcelona is the perfect spot for a romantic date night. Every tapas we ordered was absolutely…read moredelicious, and the service was attentive, friendly, and fast. Our favorites were the patatas bravas, the pork belly, and the seasonal pork ribs--which were so good we ordered them twice... and completely forgot to take a picture lol. Highly recommend if you're looking for an incredible meal and a great atmosphere!

Cypriana's strongest asset is its staff. I wish I had written down my waitress' name so I could put…read morea name to the praise, but she was bubbly, helpful, and friendly. I could tell from other conversations throughout the restaurant that the other servers were equally kind to their patrons. The decor is beautiful! I feel like I don't usually see restaurants with such a strong aesthetic in the Fulton area. I think the ambiance created by the decor definitely heightened my experience. Now, for the food. What we ordered: - Traditional Country Spinach Pie - Falafel - Spicy Lamb Beef Dip - Grilled Octopus - Grilled Salmon - Chicken Tenderloin - Athenian Shrimp The spinach pie and falafel were standard; good, but nothing to write home about. The spicy lamb dip was my party's favorite mezze. I feel that Cypriana does meats very well (especially the grilled ones). But the dishes were brought down by the sides. The grilled salmon, octopus, and chicken were all delicious! However, the red quinoa mixture tasted incredibly earthy. I did not enjoy it, but some healthier members of my party did haha. The chicken and fries was probably the best pairing (and child-approved!). Regarding the "Athenian Shrimp": Upon some research, I believe this is the restaurant's interpretation of Garides Saganaki. The restaurant served the sauce on a bed of pilaf. From my understanding, shrimp saganaki is more commonly (not exclusively) eaten as a dip with bread. Of course, there's no "wrong" way to serve anything, but the rice paired with the Athenian Shrimp was incredibly moist to the point of distraction. The sauce was very good, but I found myself eventually eating around the rice because the wet texture was so off-putting. I think the sauce would have been better paired with a pasta, pita, or baguette.

We had an awesome dining experience here! Everything we had was super delicious We were a party of…read morefour so we had a great opportunity to try the majority of their Mezzedes but our fave was definitely the spicy lamb & beef dip - full of flavor !! There wasn't any dish that we didn't like , in fact we pretty much ate everything they brought out Service was attentive and quick too ! The restaurant is attractive and airy with well spaced tables. It was pretty busy that evening but it was very comfortable with really low noise level. Great food, exemplary service and wonderful ambiance- all that for a well deserved 5 stars Can't wait to go back and try some more deliciousness!!! Go and eat there, you won't be disappointed !

The food was amazing and the service was really excellent . The ambiance was cool but it seemed…read moresmall for a bbq spot but I'd surely go again!

Ah, Food Truck Tuesday has arrived…read more The BBQ was the first truck I saw (they are in the corner). Yes, I am a BBQ lover. 1. The pulled pork was well seasoned. The BBQ sauce was good, but honestly, I've had better. 2. The chicken was pronounced good. The baked beans were good, and the fries were not my favorite, but still good. Overall, this is a great food truck BBQ experience. I mean what is not to love, a BBQ pit on wheels that rolls into your neighborhood?