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The Bench - Gaithersburg Marriott, Gaithersburg, MD

The Bench - Gaithersburg Marriott

3.9
3.9
69 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
8:30 PM
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
You’ll find a delicious seat for life’s events at The Bench - a restaurant, bar and lakeside patio located in Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center at Rio Lakefront. Since opening in April 2013, The Bench offers comfortable furnishings, custom technology cubbies for home-style viewing and outdoor televisions so that you can catch a game or the sunset over the lake. Whether you are dining inside, outside or grabbing to-go, our Chef-curated menu of regional American and modern infused cuisine is carefully sourced from artisan purveyors and Maryland brewers. The Bench offers high-quality options for romantic dinners, casual happy hours or business meals.

Savor appetizers including Pork Belly Tacos and Crab Dip . Fill up with an inspired selection of salads, sandwiches and entrées, including our signature Bench Burger. Sip on handcrafted cocktails, draft micro-brews and international wine.

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @gaithersburgmarriott!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (301) 590-0044
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Bea Legaspi
  • Private party facilities
    Email us at waswgfbmanagers@marriott.com for more info!
  • Neighborhood
    Gaithersburg
  • Cross street
    Fields Rd
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking is available at the Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center or the Rio Entertainment Complex
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 69 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 2.7Value

NoiseModerate

69 Reviews
  1. Ella

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and nice ambiance. Our party of 4 sat in a booth facing the windows with a view of the lake outside. The space was a peaceful setting, near the lobby, but with not many mid-day patrons. Would come back again.

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  2. Ben

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The buffet included turkey, halibut, prime rib, chicken and they had plenty of great side dishes to include a delicious stuffing, grilled brussels sprouts, and string beans. The ambience could’ve included a little more Thanksgiving background, like a picture backdrop to memorize the day and some holiday music pipped into the seating area. Otherwise, all was great.

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  3. Rebecca

    VIP

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and service was very good as well. A tad expensive but quality if turkey and prime rib was excellent for a Thanksgiving lunch!🥪

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  4. TBIgX

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    A great spot to watch a game and eat a nice meal. The butternut squash soup was very good. My French dip sandwich was covered with too much mushroom au jus, not what I am accustomed to for a french dip. Usually the sliced steak and cheese are all that is on the sandwich and you can dip into the au jus to the degree you want. I felt like they were covering up the taste of the meat by putting so much sauce on it. The wait staff was friendly but stretched thin for the number of people to serve, so our service was a bit slow, but done with good cheer and knowledge of the menu.

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  5. Carla

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I mean - it’s essentially a hotel lobby. It’s ok. I wouldn’t return on purpose.

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  6. ShigekoE

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Buffet was already done and there was no such information on the website we were very disappointed

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining there with our family was a pleasant surprise. The food was really good and the atmosphere was nice. Plenty of TVs if you want to sit back and watch games etc.

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  8. JenniferB

    VIP

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Thanksgiving brunch buffet had a good variety of both breakfast and traditional TG food. My only complaint is that the uncovered food was cold, specifically the French toast. I think I was just was a little expensive for what they offered.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The buffet was amazing...especially the blintzes, as were all the other items offered.

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  10. Neva

    Baltimore

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place to celebrate Mother's Day. I would love to comeback.

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FAQs

The Bench - Gaithersburg Marriott is rated 3.9 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Google Map for The Bench - Gaithersburg Marriott

9751 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fields Rd
  • Neighborhood
    Gaithersburg
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking is available at the Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center or the Rio Entertainment Complex
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bea Legaspi
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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