True Food Kitchen - Rio Lakefront

4.5 (619)

$30 and under

American

221 Rio Blvd 0221, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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2 people

26 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

Gluten-free-friendly
Good for groups
Healthy

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 Gaithersburg guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located in Gaithersburg at rio Lakefront, off of Rio Boulevard, next to Yard House. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat 10:30–22:00 Sun 10:30–21:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–15:00
Phone number
(240) 821-6660
Website
https://www.truefoodkitchen.com/locations/gaithersburg/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Whether you're hosting a celebration or corporate event, we welcome you to explore True Food Kitchen’s private dining and catering options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
221 Rio Blvd 0221, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Area
Gaithersburg
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 619 people are saying

True Food Kitchen - Rio Lakefront reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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Washington, D.C. Area
Healthy
Maryland - DC Suburbs
Innovative
Maryland - DC Suburbs
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

True Food Kitchen at Rio Lakefront offers "great healthy food" with a focus on fresh, natural ingredients. Guests appreciate the "very attentive service" and enjoy the "delicious food" and "awesome atmosphere." Though some menu items can be pricey, the restaurant's commitment to healthful options and a welcoming ambiance make it a "great spot to eat."

619 Reviews

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Dorothy
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I ordered the Teriyaki bowl with tofu. It was very good, very fresh vegetables, the snap peas were notably good. Overall the food, service and environment was very good. I'd recommend.
True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for your wonderful review, Dorothy! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the Teriyaki bowl with tofu and the fresh vegetables, especially the snap peas. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Chris
Philadelphia County4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were excellent. Made reservation and seated us on time.
True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for your wonderful review, Chris! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the excellent food and service, and that your reservation was promptly honored. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Usma
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
3.0
Dined on 14 June 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Our recent visit to True Food Kitchen was highly disappointing. The service and food quality were below acceptable standards. The waitress, who appeared to be relatively inexperienced, took our order incorrectly and seemed indifferent to her responsibilities. Additionally, the food quality was poor, which was particularly embarrassing as we had invited guests based on previous positive experiences with the restaurant. We recommend that True Food Kitchen consider reinstating the manager Chris, whose leadership two years ago ensured consistent high-quality service. Under his management, the dining experience was always exceptional. Given the prices charged at True Food Kitchen, the substandard service and food quality during our recent visit were deeply disappointing. As loyal patrons of True Food Kitchen, we have celebrated numerous important events there, including both of our daughters’ graduation parties, couple dinners, and a corporate event, all of which were superbly managed. Sadly, due to the unsatisfactory experience over the weekend, we can no longer recommend this restaurant at this location.
True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on 17 June 2025
Usma, We really appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. I would like to start off by expressing just how sorry we are, and I am personally, that you have found a lack of satisfaction, in comparison to your previous experiences. I can assure you, Chris and I share the same belief and goal that every guest that walks through our doors should leave happier than when they arrived. This was evidentially not the case for you and for that I am immensely apologetic. I would like to take this time to introduce myself. My name is Ethan, I am the general manager, here at True Food Kitchen, in Gaithersburg. If you find the time, I would love the opportunity to personally connect with you. This will allow me to not only share a conversation with you, one of our most valued guests, but in exchange, it will allow me to open doors for how we can make this up to you and keep you around for years to come. At your discretion, you may call (240) 277-3324 anytime of your choosing. This is my personal cell phone. You are valued and you are heard, now it is time to make this right! -Ethan
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Lidia
Washington, D.C. Area26 reviews
4.0
Dined on 13 June 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Rather had a seat outside then inside but all together it was okay
True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on 14 June 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Lidia. We're glad to hear your experience was okay, and we hope to provide you with a better seating option next time.
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Diane
Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service, food and drinks were all great! Always a great spot to eat.
True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on 12 June 2025
Thank you, Diane, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service, food, and drinks. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Nadia
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good, clean food and staff of individuals who are personable, knowledgeable and kind w/ bonus of clean spacious restrooms. That's what we experienced during our visit here. I believe you'll enjoy too.❤️
True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on 1 June 2025
Thank you, Nadia, for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the clean food and friendly staff, and we appreciate your kind words about our restrooms. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Alexandra
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food but a bit pricy for a family to go out for dinner.
True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on 21 May 2025
Thank you for your review, Alexandra! We're glad you enjoyed the delicious food and appreciate your feedback on pricing.
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Brent
Virginia8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The menu is very limited, particularly for children. Food is ok but not very interesting. Not a restaurant that I'd recommend to friends.
True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on 12 May 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Brent, and we apologize that our menu did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your input and will consider it as we work to improve our offerings.
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Patti
Baltimore / Maryland11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone was very nice and attentive. The waitress was always ready with more water before we even asked. Food was brought out nice and hot. The outdoor seating was very comfortable. Would definitely visit again!
True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on 12 May 2025
Thank you, Patti, for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the attentive service and comfortable outdoor seating. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Eric
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
My mom was trying to eat low carbs and the waitress gave her horrible advice. Food came out almost an hour late. Waitress was nowhere to be found to get the check. The entire experience lasted an hour longer than I had time for it what you should expect for a Sunday brunch. Food was overcooked. Got the rancheros hash which was very tough. Recommend avoiding.
True Food Kitchen - Rio LakefrontResponded on 12 May 2025
We're sorry to hear about the issues with your visit, Eric, especially regarding the service and food quality. If you would like, please give us a call at the restaurant, 240-821-6660, we would love a chance to change your mind by giving you the exceptional service we are known for. Thank you for your feedback, and we'll work on improving these aspects.
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FAQs

True Food Kitchen - Rio Lakefront offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (240) 821-6660.

True Food Kitchen - Rio Lakefront is rated 4.5 stars by 619 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

26 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Google Map for True Food Kitchen - Rio Lakefront

221 Rio Blvd 0221, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Additional information

Area
Gaithersburg
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat 10:30–22:00 Sun 10:30–21:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–15:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.truefoodkitchen.com/locations/gaithersburg/
Phone number
(240) 821-6660
Private party facilities
Whether you're hosting a celebration or corporate event, we welcome you to explore True Food Kitchen’s private dining and catering options, perfect for any occasion.

True Food Kitchen - Rio Lakefront

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