Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Kensington

62 restaurants available nearby

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1. Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

4.3

Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 147 times today

Founding Farmers in Montgomery County is a comfort food haven. Reviewers rave about its 'good comfort food', 'superbly prepared' menu and 'relaxed atmosphere'. They also appreciate its 'comfortable environment', 'attentive staff' and 'friendly service'. The place is also noted for being a 'family restaurant' making it a great choice for a family dinner night.

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2. Miss Toya's Creole House - Silver Spring

4.5

Awesome(51)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Silver Spring

Booked 11 times today

Discover the vibrant flavors of New Orleans right in the heart of Silver Spring at Miss Toya's Creole House. Our Silver Spring location invites you to experience the rich, soulful tastes of authentic Creole cuisine in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re a fan of spicy jambalaya, succulent crawfish étouffée, or our mouthwatering beignets, each dish is crafted with the finest ingredients and a touch of Southern hospitality.At Miss Toya's, we take pride in our family recipes and the time-honored traditions of Creole cooking. Our restaurant offers a cozy, yet lively setting perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions. Enjoy our signature cocktails and an extensive selection of wines and craft beers that perfectly complement our menu.Join us at our Silver Spring location and savor the best of Creole cuisine with a side of charm and a lot of heart.

3. Barrel & Crow

4.5

Awesome(1635)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bethesda

Booked 6 times today

Barrel and Crow: A Contemporary Approach to Regional cuisine. Our Chef-driven restaurant relies solely on locally sourced produce and proteins. We utilizes these seasonal ingredients in preparing refined yet familiar comfort food. House made pastas and charcuterie offered every evening. Chef is always anxious to modify menu items to fit any dietary restrictions. Gluten, Vegetarian, Vegan and Dairy allergies are no problem. Pastry Chef Justin Roche dessert menu offers guests a selection of traditional desserts with a contemporary twist. Eclectic wine list which focuses on small production, boutique wines. A selection of 48 bourbons, extensive beer list with offerings from the top breweries in the Mid-Atlantic region. Full bar, seasonal cocktail menu and a wide selection of small batch spirits. Bottomless Mimosas are offered Saturday and Sunday Brunch. Owner-Laura Houlihan

4. Silver

4.5

Awesome(2211)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Bethesda

Booked 51 times today

SILVER is an New American Brasserie with a distinctive new shine. Led by award-winning Chef, Ype Von Hengst, SILVER’s menu features contemporary American cuisine and healthier choices, influenced by the great brasseries from around the world. We specialize in offering a broad menu of contemporary favorites, seasonal specials, and healthier options, featuring ingredients from local farms and purveyors. Our bar menu features hand-crafted pre-prohibition style cocktails, local brews and American wines carefully curated to showcase the traditions of American wine makers. Open early until late, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night brunch. SILVER offers the choices for how you live and a healthy dose of what you crave.

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5. True Food Kitchen - Bethesda

4.5

Awesome(2371)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bethesda

Booked 22 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Bethesda guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located at the corner of Wisconsin Ave. & Woodmont Ave. at the Solaire Bethesda Apartment Complex. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

6. LIA'S

4.6

Exceptional(4464)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Chevy Chase

Booked 26 times today

Sister to Chef Geoff’s, Lia’s is an Italian-ish neighborhood gem featuring housemade pasta, handcrafted using old world technique, with a modern twist, alongside a broad and delicious selection of steak, seafood, salad and pizza. We offer seasonal plates served by our welcoming service staff. Whether enjoying our large lounge area, the best outdoor patio in Chevy Chase, or our intimate dining room, we offer the perfect setting for a romantic date, casual meet up or dinner with the family.

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7. Not Your Average Joe's Bethesda

4.1

Excellent(1187)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • North Bethesda

Booked 15 times today

Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar offers a menu inspired by American cuisine. Its menu is stylish, contemporary and includes fresh oysters, gourmet pizzas, rice bowls and a variety of burgers. During a daily Happy Hour at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar, diners can also enjoy both drink and appetizer specials.Along with an array of beers, its menu includes wines and a wide selection of specialty cocktails. You'll further enjoy a casual and pub like experience at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar. Its décor includes an open kitchen, bench seating and a separate bar area with mounted flat screen televisions all around for watching sporting events.

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8. Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Rockville

4.7

Exceptional(3970)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 81 times today

Stanford Grill in Rockville is a place where people come for comfort food. It's a casual dining experience that is warm, approachable, and relaxing. The restaurant is committed to serving fresh, familiar food, prepared daily from scratch. The reviews consistently highlight the quality of the food and the excellent service. One reviewer mentioned that the chicken pot pie was 'comfort food' and delicious, emphasizing the restaurant's commitment to comforting, classic American dishes.

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9. Copper Canyon Grill - Silver Spring

4.5

Awesome(2039)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Silver Spring

Booked 22 times today

With a unique focus on creating an inviting upscale dining experience, we serve fresh, familiar food in a high-energy, sophisticated casual setting. Our chefs prepare full-flavored food from scratch daily, using fresh seasonal ingredients. We stay true to classic American comfort food that is simple, but deliciously prepared. A knowledgeable team approach provides unwavering attention to delighting our guests with warm and consistent service. Copper Canyon Grill's timeless atmosphere appeals to discerning adults who are seeking a dining experience that is energetic, upscale but approachable.

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10. Spanish Diner - Bethesda

4.2

Awesome(3880)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Bethesda

Booked 14 times today

An Iberian take on the classic American all-day restaurant, Spanish Diner features larger portions of Spanish favorites from the mind of award-winning chef José Andrés. Dishes like gambas al ajillo, croquetas de pollo, gazpacho, and patatas bravas are all on the menu, along with a focus on regional specialties like fabada asturiana and cocido madrileño. Egg dishes are a specialty with classics like the iconic tortilla española, huevos estrellados, and huevos revueltos. The menu at Spanish Diner is quintessentially Spanish, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find these dishes at any restaurant in Spain as these are the recipes that are found at home, shared around the kitchen table with family and friends, generation after generation.

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Bobby
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
If you have or haven’t been here before - Go. The food is outstanding and the service is on point.
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Miss Toya's Creole House - Silver SpringPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Silver Spring
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4.5
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Ivàn
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was great. Loved the brunch. Unfortunately the expresso machine was broken. The level of service was normal maybe a little more attention to the table would have been nice. I did indicate that this was a birthday brunch. No one got the message. I was celebrating my daughter's 22nd. We brought gifts to the table but no one on the staff looked to care. In the end, the food and atmosphere was amazing. Definitely would recommend.
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Founding Farmers MD: PotomacPrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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4.3
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Mike
Houston •35 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
As usual, Silver did not disappoint. Their rendition of pan seared scallops is the best I've eaten on a continuing basis. Mark S did a wonderful jod as my server. Top notch.
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SilverPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Bethesda
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4.5
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Julia
New York City •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Delicious food! We asked for a quiet part of the restaurant, and the hostess seated us in their back room. For most of the meal, we had that space all to ourselves and we were able to enjoy the food, the drinks, and the conversation. That made a perfect evening!
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Barrel & CrowPrice: Moderate• American• Bethesda
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4.5
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Barbara
Washington, D.C. Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 5, 2024
I love the selection of dishes at True Food. I like to eat vegetarian, which isn’t so easy at most restaurants. It is at True Food. I got the Ancient Grains bowl and added tofu. There were other protein options available. My friend and I shared the charred cauliflower appetizer. Everything was delicious. Service was outstanding. It is a bit noisy—high ceilings and noisy fans going, but our overall experience was very positive.
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True Food Kitchen - BethesdaPrice: Moderate• American• Bethesda
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4.5

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62 restaurants available nearby

1. Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

2. Miss Toya's Creole House - Silver Spring

3. Barrel & Crow

4. Silver

5. True Food Kitchen - Bethesda

6. LIA'S

7. Not Your Average Joe's Bethesda

8. Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Rockville

9. Copper Canyon Grill - Silver Spring

10. Spanish Diner - Bethesda

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