Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Potomac

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ArlingtonBethesdaChevy ChaseCleveland ParkFalls ChurchFriendship Heights

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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1. Tower Oaks Lodge

4.7

Exceptional(10304)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 68 times today

Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge, located just beyond the beltway in suburban Maryland, offers a rustic retreat reminiscent of the grand "Great Camps" of the Adirondack Mountains from the early 1900s. With its grand fireplaces, cozy nooks, and wood-beamed ceilings, Tower Oaks Lodge provides a unique dining experience that combines the rugged beauty of the wilderness with Clyde's Restaurant Group's commitment to exceptional dining and hospitality. Tower Oaks Lodge offers a seasonal menu that showcases fresh, locally sourced ingredients, making it a favorite for both casual diners and those seeking a memorable evening out. Indoor and outdoor seating available with lunch, dinner, and brunch service.

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2. Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

4.4

Awesome(12369)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 57 times today

Repeatedly awarded Bethesda’s Best, MoCo’s Founding Farmers is conveniently located off I-270 in Potomac. Open 365 days a year, our culinary crew crafts dishes and drinks from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.

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3. Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Rockville

4.7

Exceptional(4046)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 45 times today

Stanford Grill - Rockville is a go-to spot for special occasions. Reviewers rave about its 'nice ambience', 'great food', and 'good service'. It's a perfect place for 'celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion'. The restaurant's 'pleasant dining environment' and 'relaxing decor' make it a top choice for 'date night' or 'wedding anniversary'. It's the perfect place to 'impress' with its 'top-notch' dishes and 'exceptional customer service'.

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4. City Perch Kitchen + Bar – North Bethesda

4.3

Awesome(1184)

££££Price: Moderate

• Dining Bar • North Bethesda

Booked 11 times today

City Perch Kitchen + Bar offers seasonal American dining served up with the freshest local ingredients. Explore our sophisticated beverage program with inspired, handcrafted mixology.

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5. Caruso's Grocery - Pike & Rose

4.5

Awesome(729)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Bethesda

Booked 37 times today

Caruso's Grocery in Pike and Rose is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: nostalgic photos on the walls , a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here. A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.

6. Julii

4.8

Exceptional(2477)

££££Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • North Bethesda

Booked 51 times today

Julii, French Mediterranean Cuisine; by the founders of Cava Mezze, and Cava. Come enjoy an elevated dining experience, bringing you delicious yet beautiful cocktails and dishes and top-notch service.Currently offering indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery service.

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7. L'Auberge Chez Francois

4.9

Exceptional(9400)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• French • Great Falls

Booked 32 times today

Welcome to L'Auberge Chez François, our French country inn a short distance from the nation's capital that has captivated visitors for over 66 years. L'Auberge Chez François is the ideal spot to celebrate special moments, private parties, luncheons, weddings, and cooking demonstrations. Our menu is extensive and full of the flavors of Alsace and traditional French cuisine. Excellent food and service, attention to detail, and a casually elegant atmosphere are hallmarks that have made L'Auberge Chez François a Washington favorite! We hope that you will enjoy your visit with us. Should you not see your preferred time to dine with us, please call us at 703-759-3800.

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8. North Italia - Tysons

4.5

Awesome(1197)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 54 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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9. Eddie V's - Tysons Corner

4.8

Exceptional(5154)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 98 times today

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

10. Ometeo

4.5

Awesome(483)

££££Price: Moderate

• Tex-Mex • McLean

Booked 51 times today

Ometeo is bringing an elevated version of classic, comforting, & nostalgic Tex Mex cuisine to Capital One Center in Tysons, VA. Brought to you by Long Shot Hospitality, the group behind DC's hit restaurants The Salt Line and Dauphine's. Inspired by the ingredients, techniques, and heritage from West Texas down to the Gulf Coast, Ometeo's foundation is firmly rooted in Tex Mex tradition all served up in a fun and dynamic environment. The restaurant consists of multiple carefully curated dining spaces and three different bars- Main Bar, Outdoor Bar, and Cadillac Lounge Bar. Reservations are available for four distinct areas : Main Dining, Outdoor Dining, Main Bar Booths, and Cadillac Lounge. We accept Open Table reservations for groups of up to 8 people. For groups larger than 8 people, or if you have any questions about making a reservation please call the restaurant or contact us at info@ometeotexmex.com. We look forward to your visit!

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RobertVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •36 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Cliff is the best. Great food and outstanding service.
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Tower Oaks LodgePrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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4.7
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KathrynVIP
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great place to have lunch and meetings. I have been going there for a long time.
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Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: RockvillePrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent service e and environment Food very good
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The HamiltonPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall, it was great. My only slight criticism is that I had to ask for condiments, such as sugar, for my coffee and ketchup for my fries, and that was the worst. You are doing great. The server was excellent as well.
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City Perch Kitchen + Bar – North BethesdaPrice: Moderate• Dining Bar• North Bethesda
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4.3
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Karen
Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Lunch for family celbratio . Excellent service and very attentive bar tenders. Always enjoy eating at Founding Farmers🙂
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Founding Farmers MD: PotomacPrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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4.4

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