Ten Best Overall Restaurants in Maryland (DC Suburbs), According to Open Table (June 2024) – The MoCo Show

Each month, dining reservation app Open Table analyzes nearly two million global dining reviews from the past four months and sorts them by location and category to create a “Best Overall Restaurant” list. Today we’ll be sharing the most recent version for Maryland restaurants that are in DC suburbs, created on June 5th.

In order to be eligible for Open Table’s list, the restaurant must have reservations available via the Open Table app, which means there are plenty of restaurants that aren’t eligible for the list. The location, “Maryland (DC Suburbs)”, includes restaurants from Calvert, Frederick, and Montgomery counties. The list is based on reviews in the last four months and can be seen below along with the provided description:

Dragon Distillery and Dragon’s Den (1341 Hughes Ford Rd Suite 108 Frederick, MD): “Frederick’s first distillery and Frederick’s premier craft cocktail experience! Dragon Distillery is a medieval/fantasy themed distillery, with a spirit portfolio of over 20 spirits – including a variety of whiskeys, vodkas, gins, rums, and moonshines. Our craft cocktail lounge has both indoor and outdoor (weather permitting) seating. We have a craft cocktail menu of over 30 hand-crafted cocktails, along with delicious appetizers, sandwiches, and lite fare. We have a number of board games available to play, and two axe throwing lanes for entertainment.”

Brazil Gourmet Pizzeria & Grill (9870 Main St. Damascus, MD): “Exquisite pizza and grill in the best style of São Paulo, Brazil.”

The Island Hideaway (14556 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons, MD): “Welcome to the Island Hideaway. A family owned and operated restaurant offering an assortment of fresh New American Cuisine on Solomons Island! We have done our best to create a warm environment that offers a variety of tasty food.”

Cava Mezze Rockville (9713 Traville Gateway Dr., Rockville, MD): “Your neighborhood hangout dedicated to shared plates and culinary excellence”

Manalu Italian Restaurant (5227 Presidents Ct., Frederick, MD): “Manalu is a new authentic Italian restaurant by Chef/ Owner Marco Pontecorvo. The name was to combine all three of his family members names. MA for Marco, NA for Naomi, his daughter, and LU for Lucia, his wife. Manalu’s goal is to bring a taste of Italy and a touch of Naples in the town, by serving authentic Italian cuisine and the original pizza Napoletana cooked in a brick oven. The atmosphere is very cozy and warm, perfect for family and friends. Manalu also has a full bar and happy hour Mon-Fri from 4pm to 7pm. Happy hour also includes a food menu with delicious appetizers.”

The Tasting Room (101 N Market St., Frederick, MD): “Established in 2001, The Tasting Room restaurant and wine bar has earned a reputation as a modern American force in the Frederick area. Situated in the heart of Frederick’s historic district, The Tasting Room captures the energy of Market St. with floor to ceiling windows and a 180° panoramic view. Fresh local ingredients, seasonal menu changes, Frederick’s best wine & cocktail lists, friendly/professional service, and countless regional awards set the standard for dining in our beautiful little city.”

La Vela Italian Restaurant (251 C St., Solomons, MD): No description provided.

Melina (905 Rose Ave., North Bethesda, MD): “The name Melina is rooted in Greek origin and derives from the Greek word for “honey”. “Mel” can be derived from the name Melissa meaning “honey-bee”. The restaurant is named after the daughter of Co-Founder Chef Dimitri Moshovitis. “Melina” will honor the strength of the matriarchy in the Greek family. It will lean vegetable-forward with modernized Greek classics from the sea and grilled meats. Greek cuisine is all about freshness and quality of ingredients and that will be on display in a fine casual setting.”

Persimmon (7003 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD): “Persimmon is a beloved neighborhood bistro offering up unforgettable favorites.”

Delhi Spice (4925 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, MD): “India has always been known as a land of spices and Asia’s largest spice market is in Delhi!! Join us as we take you through an aromatic journey of both local and exotic spices blended with the labor of love and effort put into each of our dishes, we try to bring diverse flavors of Delhi to you through the spices used to create our signature dishes.