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- SSpitfireWashington, D.C. Area •11 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoBest meal I have had in years. I am from Chicago where the food scene is vast and exceptional. Firebirds' tenderloin and grilled lobster was a 10! Our waiter Mike was fabulous!More infoFirebirds Wood Fired Grill - GaithersburgPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Gaithersburg•4.4
- LLeahWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoRestaurant was bustling with activity and servers were totally on it. Excellent, thoughtful service and delicious food. Even the kids noticed both!More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Rockville, MDPrice: Moderate• American• Rockville•4.6
- LLisaWashington, D.C. Area •21 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoRestaurant staff was friendly and courteous. Waiter went out of his way to change the ingredients for a salad on the menu. Food was delicious and we had had a wonderful dinner.More infoCopper Canyon Grill - GaithersburgPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Gaithersburg•4.6
- GGlennNew York City •10 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 14, 2024I brought my parents here for my mom's birthday. My parents and I loved the food! Also, enjoyed the atmosphere. The customer service was great too! we will definitely come back to try other dishes!More infoEla Mesa Taste of GreecePrice: Expensive• Greek• Gaithersburg•4.7
- LCLetaCWashington, D.C. Area •1 review4.0Dined on Feb 14, 2024The food is good and yummy. Only the valentine special cake is disappointing. Hope their regular menu dessert doesn’t taste like this.More infoLa Casita Pupuseria & Cocina C.A.Price: Moderate• South American• Gaithersburg•4.5
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The D.C. suburb of Germantown offers the best of city living with a small-town feel. Though many come to the area expecting old-fashioned German cuisine, the dining options in this community are considerably more global in scope. There are several good Mexican and Italian eateries. The tiramisu is not to be missed. Still, it's the abundance of pan-Asian offerings that really impress. At a popular Japanese restaurant, the sushi and authentic ramen are so well presented they're almost too pretty to eat. Thai tofu seaweed soup and drunken noodles taste like Asian comfort food. Locals also rave about the Indian eateries with dishes like butter chicken and all-you-can-drink mango lassi.
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