NEW **** - Amada Amante - 9755
Traville Gateway Drive Rockville, Md 20850 - Dinner - November 1st,
2007
Having moved into Potomac recently we were looking for a decent restaurant
with a varied menu and relaxed elegance for those nights when a quick
meal at home is to much work.
We know of various other restaurants in the area, but were told to
pay this one a visit on the recommendation of a friend. And we were
not disappointed.
The menu has a very nice variety of appetizers, entrées, and a wonderful
assortment of desserts. You can dine at the bar, which we chose to do
as the restaurant was packed to the rafters with a special evening devoted
to a prix fixe dinner to market a wine producers latest products.
At first we were reluctant as we had wanted to sit, but not having
had reservations beforehand we decided to stay.
The bartender was part sommelier, part butler, part host. He was briskly
getting drink orders prepared for the restaurant patrons but nonetheless
maintained a poised and effortless demeanor and attended to our every
whim and desire in short order. One of the owner's himself, Jeremy,
stopped by to greet us and welcome us to the restaurant and made us
feel special.
I opted for a "simple" pizza which is offered on their bar menu having
spied a fellow diner devouring his.
My partner had a peppered steak which I tasted. The meat was succulent,
perfectly cooked at medium rare and served with home made mashed potatoes.
To die for!
They have an extensive list of wines. Being a Pinot Noir fan myself
and my wife a lover of Italian Chiantis we had two glasses of each.
The wine was fresh (not as happens all too often that it has been "breathing"
for a week and seems more suited to adding to a salad as vinegar.
We met another lovely couple who are regulars there and who make it
their weekly date restaurant. In the end we exchanged numbers and have
decided to meet at Amada every Friday evening.
I suppose this speaks to the friendly, happy and non-stuffiness of
the place. We plan on returning this evening. It is refreshing to find
a place that doesn't cut corners in service nor food. ...RP
NEW***** - Golden Bull Grande Cafe -
7 Dalamar St, Gaithersburg, MD. - Lunch & Dinner - Many times -
11/26/06
This restaurant is consistently serves some of the best food I've had,
no matter what the selection or occasion. I've even gotten one of those
"free dinner" seminars here, and it (the food, that is) was delightful.
As the name suggests, they have beef, but they have much more - a varied
menu of more of less "American" cuisine. And the plush decor creates
a pleasant and quiet ambiance. Its a winner. ....JG
NEW ***** - Hot
Breads Bakery Cafe - Lunch/Dinner - Kentlands - 70 Market St., Gaithersburg,
MD - 06/10/2007
Great!!! Family owned bakery in KENTLANDS, a MOST TRY!!!. I recently
went to Hotbreads and was pleasantly surprised. They have amazing cakes
and pasteries so soft, moist and delicious. They also serve up great
unusual wraps and sandwichs, like the tandoori wrap, which you most
try. The atmosphere and people are also warm and friendly. MAKE SURE
U TRY THEIR CAKES!!! I am so glad I finally have a family owned bakery
in Kentlands. ....TS
NEW**** - Hot
Breads Bakery Cafe - Lunch/Dinner - Kentlands - 70 Market Street - Gaithersburg,
MD - June 2007
I recently went to Hotbreads and was pleasantly surprised. They have
amazing cakes and pasteries so soft, moist and delicious. They also
serve up great unusual wraps and sandwichs, like the tandoori wrap,
which you most try!!! The atmosphere and people are also warm and friendly.
I am so glad I finally have a family owned bakery in Kentlands.
NEW***** - Hershey's - 17030 Oakmont
Ave - Washington Grove(Across RR tracks), Gaithersburg, MD. - Dinner
- Many times (11/28/06)
I have to admit that I adjusted my rating to account for the price.
This is not fine dining, but down-to-earth American style home cooking
in a rustic setting. TV sets provide entertainment. When a train passes
by, you'll know it. But once you discover this place, you are more likely
to eat here than anywhere, because for less than $10 you can get a full
meal. Service is relaxed and very friendly. The bar is popular with
local groups. Families and seniors especially like the low prices for
a solid menu. There are several specials every night of the week, and
they vary. Its not fancy, but this is where you'll want to go if you
just want dinner and don't feel like cooking. ...JG
NEW **** - Madras
Palace - 74 Bureau Drive,Gaithersburg, MD - Dinner - July 27, 2007
It has always been a great dining experience at Madras Palace. If someone
looking for a high quality,authentic Indian vegetarian food, it is the
place in DC metro area. There is couple of other good Indian vegetarian
restaurants in the area but in my view by far this is the best! For
the quality of the food price is very nominal. Flaky paratha, crispy
vada and flavorful chana and curries topped with cilantro leaves are
really mouthwatering! One has to go for their buffet and will be overwhelmed
with their variety! Their recently introduced Chinese Indian food is
a real sizzling combination! Indeed, this is what made me write this
review…
The ambiance and especially middle elevated area with cushion back
seats gives you a feeling of first class/business class seating in airplanes.
I often see them busy and that speaks to the quality of the food they
serve! One amazing thing I noticed in this restaurant is even when the
restaurant is full, you still enjoy a quiet and comfortable seating
because there is ample of space and highly spread out seating!
No wonder why this restaurant is highly popular among Indian restaurants
in this area! .....AM
***** - India Palace Bar and
Tandoor - 19743 Frederick Road - Germantown MD - Dinner - 07/11/2006
I would say this was truly a wonderful
experience. The food was excellent! Our server was very helpful in sugguesting
things to try...and everything we try we wanted more of. You have to
try the Palace Nann (wooow!) . I would highly recommend everyone to
try. India Palace is now one of our favorite places to eat. ...TW
***** - India Palace Bar and Tandoor
- 19743 Frederick Road - Germantown MD - Dinner - 05/30/06
I and my children like to go regularly to India Palace ( Germantown).
It is excellent quality, family owned, a pleasant relaxed atmosphere.
We particularly enjoy the vegetarian dishes.We have been going there
since 2004. ...K
***** - India Palace Bar and Tandoor
- 19743 Frederick Road - Germantown MD - Dinner - 05/19/06
Just to let everyone know if you are looking for a good indian restaurant
try this one as the food, service,atmosphere are all superb.on top of
all they have a nice lunch buffet everyday. ...SW
***** - India Palace Bar and Tandoor
- 19743 Frederick Road - Germantown MD - Dinner - 04/01/06
Great Place We had dinner here this past weekend and it was wonderful.
We dined with a family from Northern India and they declared that this
was one of the best restaurants in the city. I had the chicken tikka
masala which was flavorful and delicious. My boyfriend had the Chicken
Madras which was amazing. Our dining companions split the saag paneer
along with some other dishes and they were all great. The service was
attentive and the atmosphere was nice. The bill was a bit high but we
didn't mind due to the high quality of the food. I've been to Tandoori
nights, Sitar Nights and lots of other Indian restaurants in the city
and I think India palace Bar and Tandoor ranks quite high on the list.
Check it out! ...LD
***** - India Palace Bar and Tandoor
- 19743 Frederick Road - Germantown MD - LUNCH BUFFET - 04/07/06
The awsome food I simple loved
the food here. The great food makes you feel as if you are actually
in India. ...JM
**** - Amalfi Ristorante Italiano
- 12307 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD - March 2, 2006 - Dinner
My daughter recently planned a surprise
party for me at Amalfi in Rockville. She reserved the private dining
room for our planned party of 15 (the room holds 35, I think). Unfortunately,
we were off on the head count and 28 people showed up (almost double)!!
The Amalfi staff and management handled it very well, and seemlessly...
before my daughter could even say anything to the staff, they had noticed
the increased attendance and printed up the additional copies of the
customized menu for our group, brought out additional appetizers, and
had us seated in no time - all on a already busy night. Kudos and many
thanks to them for pulling off what could have been a chaotic night
- and all with a smile! ...S4B
**** - Ay! Jalisco - 8401 Snouffer
School Road, East of Montgomery Village, Gaithersburg, MD. - Dinner
- Many times (11/28/06)
One measure of a good Mexican Restaurant is who's doing the cooking
and how many Mexicans eat there.. and this place is authentic all the
way. I loved the appetizer sampler, which was enough to be dinner for
two all by itself. They have all the traditional favorites, plus a varied
menu of grilled items and house specials. All have been excellant. ...JG
**** Bugaboo Creek Steakhouse - Shady
Grove & 270, Gaithersburg, MD, - Dinner - Often - 11/26/06
Its crowded so get their early to avoid awaiting for hours. They have
a dining room filled with animate figures to entertain the kids, but
its the food that draws the customers. Mostly steaks, but with some
variations worth trying. Only once was I dissappointed, by a specialty
drink that was delicious on the previous occasion, but swill the next.
...JG
**** - Cafe Mileto - Germantown -
Dinner
We always go on Monday night. They have
a special on pasta dishes only $2.00 for second person. Food is excellent,
reasonally priced, and service is very good. ...CR
**** - Cafe Mileto - Germantown -
Dinner
Neighborhood favorite, the lunch buffet
is incredible. Get there early, steaming hot mussels, salads, fabulous
pastas, stone-oven baked pizza and soups all for an incredibly low price.
Staff is very friendly and remembers when you return. GC
**** - California Pizza Kitchen -
Lunch & Dinner -Washingtonian Center,136 Boardwalk Place -Recently
visited
I am so glad that CPK has just opened here. I look forward to visiting
regularly. ...J
**** - California Pizza Kitchen -
Dinner -Washingtonian Center,136 Boardwalk Place -4/22/06
Just had to share the wonderful meal we had last night. If you have
kids, make sure you sign them up for the kids club (you can do it online
or at the restaurant on a kids menu). Then, a few weeks before your
childs birthday they will get a postcard in the mail for a free kids
meal. We have 4 kids and 2 of them have their birthdays within the month
of April. I brought along both of their free kids meal postcards and
they let me use both for our meal!! My only complaint is that the kids
pizza is too small! My 10 year old could have eaten 3 that size. However
it was the perfect size for my 5 and 7 year old and a bit too big for
my 2 year old. My 5 year old tried the alfredo sauce on the fusili and
he said it was awesome, 10 stars!!!
I have a food allergy and the manager
listened carefully and served my meal to be perfectly. This does not
happen too often. It usually takes 2-3 attempts for a restaurant to
get my meal right. At 99 cents it is a great bargain for the kids sundae.
Rich delicious ice cream and hot fudge is awesome! The waitress and
manager were top notch. We cant wait to go back there again soon! ...SL
* * * * was excellent - Crepes-A-GoGo
- 514 Main Street Kentland, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 - Dinner - 03/17/06
Very great fresh meal you can see how to make it. Great service, warm
hospitality, new place for light dessert and light dinner. I am coming
back again with friends,
so good.... JM
**** - Five Guys Burgers and Fries
- Germantown,Town Center - April 6, 2006 - Dinner
WOW!!! This place is amazing. My husband ordered a bacon cheeseburger
with large fries. My husband is a big eater, but couldn't finish all
of his!! I ordered a cheeseburger and regular fries and couldn't eat
all mine either. The price is great and the food was even better!!!
...EEM
**** - Flavors Indian Restaurant
- Gaithersburg, MD ,Darnestown Road - Dinner - Feb 16, 2006
We have eaten there several times. Food is the real thing; they even
make their own bread and sauces. Grandmother and grandfather are there
most nights keeping an eye on everything, making sure the recipes are
like she makes them at home. Service is very good. Prices are very reasonable.
...WS
**** - India Place Bar and Tandoor
- Fox Chapel Center Germantown - 19743 Frederick Road, Germantown Md
- Dinner - 01/03/06
I've eaten at a lot of indian places and this by far one of the most
impacting. The paintings added to the authenticity of the food. The
service was dead on and you were treated as you were a part of royal
family. Thumbs up as of Jan 2006!!!! ...OA
**** - India Palace Bar and Tandoor
- Dinner - Fox Chapel,19743 Frederick Road - Lunch - 02/2/06
After reading the reviews about India
Palace Bar and Tandoor, and loving good Indian food, my friend and I
decided to try it out. Our experience was absolutely wonderful. It's
bright and very pleasant. The food was the best we have ever had. Everything
was perfect. We will be going back! Again and again and again! ...su
**** - India Palce Bar and Tandoor
- Fox Chapel Center,19743 FREDERICK ROAD - DINNER - 2/08/06
I love India Palace Bar and Tandoor Restaurant. I work in the area and
have taken many colleagues and friends here and none have been disappointed.
The food is excellent and the service is superb. All the waiting staff
are extremely friendly and the food is carefully prepared and very well
presented. The cuts of meat are clean and full - you never have to worry
about what's actually hiding under that curry sauce. It's not the super
authentic, somewhat grungy Indian food experience of Germantown, but
if you are in search of an Indian restaurant that is a bit more refined
and still not too expensive, this is definitely the place to go. ...SA
**** - India Palace Bar and Tandoor
- Fox Chapel,19743 Frederick Road - Lunch - 02/14/06
I am a vegetarian. The India Palace Bar and Tandoor has great, perfectly-spiced,
affordable food for me. I sip on tasty, hot chai all through the meal.
The ambiance is wonderful. It is a very quiet, dimly-lit, romantically
decorated restaurant which makes dining out the special experience it
should be. The colors and textures and mirrors are elegant and provide
an intimate atmosphere. Even when the room is full, you feel like you
and your tablemates are in your own private space. It is unsurpassed
as a date restaurant. The staff are friendly and interesting people.
Indian music plays in the background quietly enough not to disturb,
but it really enhances the mood of the restaurant. It is even warm enough
inside so that you can eat with your coat off! Almost all the other
restaurants where I have eaten in Montgomery County, no matter how pricy,
are freezing! They leave the doors open for some strange reason so that
almost all the diners have to eat with their coats on. I strongly recommend
this one !! ...BS
**** - India Palace Bar and Tandoor
- Fox Chapel,19743 Frederick Road - Lunch - 3/24/06
I ate here on 3/24/06 and this was my first experience with Indian food.
I was very impressed by the very nice wait staff who explained everything
very well and who were very friendly. The food I had was EXTREMELY hot
so the fact that water was brought by often was very nice. It was a
very romantic atmophere and I enjoyed eating here very much. I will
be back again and encourage you to give it a shot! ...BS
**** - L'Oustalet - King Farm - 302
King Farm Blvd #110, Rockville, MD 20850 - Lunch/Dinner - May-July 2006
This is the restaurant any food lover
would not want to miss and definitely a place for palate satisfaction.
I have been there for at least 8 times in the last three months, and
I am really amazed that they have a broad spectrum of menu, and no matter
lunch or dinner- soup, appetizer, entree and dessert- every dish is
impeccable and excellent. You really feel you are having a very pleasant
conversation with food while eating them. The chef is not only a chef
but also a food artist: he leads diners to explore and expand their
tasting repertoire with impressive presentation of the dishes.
The atmosphere is very soothing and
cozy and the service is excellent, they are always aware of what diners
need without interruption. You feel you are in a "food spa"- you are
relaxing with food.
If you are looking for a fine dining
experience, L'Oustalet is definitely a place you should visit. ...JLT
**** - L'oustalet - King Farm - 302
King Farm Blvd #110, Rockville, MD 20850 - Lunch & Dinner - February
2006
Absolutely devine. The service and food
were impeccable! Would highly suggest the seared foie gras, lamb, duck,
& souffles. I would also suggest trying the specials of the evening
and the prix fixed menu available for lunch for only $19.95! Great value
for the prices in the menu. ...JR
**** - Laredo Grill - 347 Muddy Branch
Rd., Gaithersburg, MD - DINNER - Many time (12/2/06)
This is an excellant small Mexican Restaurant. I eaten many of the dinner
items, and all were great. The dessert flan is one of the best I've
had. What really sets this one apart from some others in my mind, however,
is that it is just a bit more formal than most, with linen tablecloths
and a quiet intimate atmosphere. You really feel like you're dining
out at a fine restaurant South of the Border. ....JG
**** - O'Donnell's - Kentlands -
Lunch - Feb 2006
Seafood was outstanding. Atmosphere is very calming, service was good,
staff was friendly and helpful. Just moved to Gaithersburg from California.
Wonderful 'first restaurant' experience here. ...PB
**** - Red Robin - Germantown - Dinner
- 3/25/06
The service wasn't the greatest, because we went on a Friday night,
however the food was GREAT for that sort of resturant. We have visited
twice and both times the food has been VERY yummy. A good choice for
a family with a small child because it's so loud that others aren't
disturbed by a yelling child. ...EEM
**** - Sakura - Germantown,corner
of Middlebrook Rd and 355 - Dinner
