Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Potomac

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1. Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

4.4

Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 156 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. Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Rockville

4.7

Exceptional(3941)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 42 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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3. Not Your Average Joe's Bethesda

4.1

Excellent(1178)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • North Bethesda

Booked 6 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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4. Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

4.5

Awesome(12996)

Price: Moderate

• American • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 146 times today

Inspired by a Virginia farmhouse with an expansive and lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust. Expansive menus offer American-inspired food & drink with an array of fresh pastas, fried chicken & waffles, premium seafood, burgers & sandwiches, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, and cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and a breakfast treat or donut from their First Bake Cafe. Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.

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5. Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez Francois

5.0

Exceptional(2442)

Price: Expensive

• French • Great Falls

Booked 20 times today

Restaurants in Alsace traditionally have a formal main dining room as well as a casual dining room known locally as a weinstube or brasserie. At the brasserie, diners may enjoy traditional, hearty Alsatian dishes in a warm and relaxing atmosphere. These friendly establishments are immensely popular with Alsatians and visiting them is always the best part of my trips back to Alsace. I opened Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez François to bring the tastes and comforts of the Alsatian brasserie to Great Falls.

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6. J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - McLean

4.5

Awesome(8108)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • McLean

Booked 53 times today

J. Gilbert's is an "upscale casual" steakhouse serving prime-aged beef cooked over a mesquite wood-fired grill. Guests enjoy various cuts of steak, fresh seafood (including award-winning crab cakes) & other house made favorites like the Maytag Bleu potato chips & Carrot Cake. The cozy atmosphere includes fire side dining, rich wood, brick & soft lighting where you can enjoy a quiet table or host a large party. The extensive martini & wine list offers the perfect compliment to an excellent meal delivered with attentive service. J. Gilbert's is open for weekend lunch, dinner 7 days a week & Sunday Brunch. Reservations are recommended.

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7. Carnegie Diner & Café

4.2

Awesome(48)

Price: Moderate

• American • Vienna

Booked 51 times today

Carnegie Diner & Café offers limited reservations 30% only and 70% walk in. We are brand new and we like to accommodate all of you. Carnegie Diner features an extensive all-day breakfast menu in addition to serving a wide selection of salads, burgers, sandwiches, entrees, steaks, fresh fish, pastas, desserts and more. All day breakfast items include a Classic Benedict with optional addition of lobster, Avocado Toast, a BLT Quinoa Bowl with chopped bacon and poached eggs, Steak and Eggs, and three eggs any style served with hash browns and bread. There are a dozen types of pancakes, decadent waffles and French Toast offered. The restaurant also features a full page of plant-based options. Lunch and dinner entrees include rib-eye steak, Atlantic salmon, fish n’ chips, shrimp spaghetti and spaghetti carbonara. Desserts include a decadent 24-layer chocolate cake, pies, cupcakes and over-the-top milkshakes to satisfy your sweet tooth.

8. Barrel & Bushel

4.3

Awesome(1156)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 19 times today

We want our neighbors and guests visiting us in Northern Virginia to experience our region’s growing craft food and beverage industry. Purchasing local and creating handcrafted elements wherever possible, Barrel & Bushel embraces the philosophy of serving handmade, handcrafted, and hand-harvested food through a menu of regionally-inspired American food. Our food is complemented by our barrel-forward drink selections, completed by 22 local and regional craft beers on tap, more than 30 bourbons, and a wide assortment of unique wines and handcrafted cocktails that will satisfy any palate.Our friendly and knowledgeable staff, led by General Manager Amy Giles, are beer enthusiasts, wine lovers, spirit specialists and food fanatics. Stop by for a great time to meet the team. Barrel & Bushel is located in the heart of Tysons Corner’s business district on the Tysons Corner Center Plaza. Barrel & Bushel is open for business.

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9. Chef Geoff's (New Mexico Ave.)

4.4

Awesome(4125)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Georgetown

Booked 31 times today

Chef Geoff’s is a chef driven restaurant offering Contemporary American cuisine. A DC staple for over 20 years, with a friendly, neighborhood feel, you will feel welcome here for any occasion large or small. Our made from scratch menu is fresh, flavorful and offers something for everyone. From pizza, salads and burgers to our more elaborate main dishes, one thing is for certain, we don’t skimp on flavor! Our bar covers all ends of the spectrum from our famous super mugs (giant beers) to our handcrafted cocktails. Enjoy our large elevated patio for the perfect al fresco dining experience or our cozy newly renovated dining room. We cannot wait to see you!

10. Barrel & Crow

4.5

Awesome(1629)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bethesda

Booked 11 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

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SusanA
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Party of 8 + baby and they sat us in the booth that was circular. It felt like our conversations were just for us. The room was full of customers but the sound stayed moderate. It was quite magical. Had a beautiful brunch, it was delicious and the price point was amazing. We all felt grateful to be together and dining at such a special place. Thank FF and staff
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Founding Farmers VA: TysonsPrice: Moderate• American• Tysons Corner / McLean
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4.5
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EarlG
Washington, D.C. Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fantastic food as always. Ambience is just Romantic in the evening with the dim lights. Waiter was top notch in all areas. This is truly one of my favorite restaurants
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Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: RockvillePrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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4.7
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Melissa
Philadelphia County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Beautiful experience from the friendly hosts, to the delightful server, to the food all of which was perfectly delicious. We ordered the skillet cornbread, spinach dip, vegetable sandwich, goat cheese burger and fried chicken sandwich. Absolutely no complaints and they got us in and out in a little over an hour so we made it to our event right on time.
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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom
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4.5
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Aprilvip
Washington, D.C. Area •103 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Hadn’t been for a while, that won’t happen again. Food, cocktails and service were great! Our server, Maria was fantastic.
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Founding Farmers MD: PotomacPrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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4.4
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Bryanvip
Washington, D.C. Area •39 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
We used to frequent NYAJ, however, we lost enthusiasm because the menu seemed old and stagnant. What once seemed inventive or adventurous was beginning to feel outdated and repetitive. Our visits became much less frequent once we changed locations. This most recent dining experience was our first visit in about a year, and it felt like a pleasant surprise. For starters, the menus are different. The appearance and format alone can be welcome changes. I also liked how they added some new concepts such as two wraps on homemade wraps. That little touch made it feel different and creative.
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Not Your Average Joe's BethesdaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• North Bethesda
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4.1

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37 restaurants available nearby

1. Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

2. Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Rockville

3. Not Your Average Joe's Bethesda

4. Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

5. Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez Francois

6. J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - McLean

7. Carnegie Diner & Café

8. Barrel & Bushel

9. Chef Geoff's (New Mexico Ave.)

10. Barrel & Crow

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