Lots of restaurants in Kentlands, a lot of them chains, but pretty good ones
for what it's worth.. Here's what I can think of with some brief comments:
Bonefish Grill-- somewhat upscale seafood chain owned by Outback, but
excellent and very crowded and popular
Buca Di Beppa-- Italian "family style" chain, specializing in meats. Pretty
good actually
O'Donnell's Seafood-- old line Bethesda seafood restaurant (i.e. frosted rum
buns, Norfolk style dishes) that relocated to Kentlands in much nicer
accommodations, quite good for the most part with nice atmosphere- although
for the fish itself, I would say Bonefish is the superior choice. This place
has more to choose from though, with oysters/clams on half shell, steamers,
lobster, etc. A little pricey for what you get ordinarily, but the Sunday
brunch is a tremendous value.
Cantina D'Italia-- large Italian restaurant, very average- you'd actually be
better off at the Buca Di Beppa chain restaurant
Moby Dick House of Kabobs-- as bland as can be, not worth bothering; has
this become Caspian Cafe? I haven't paid attention the last few visits to
the Kentlands, since this place was so dull
Five Guys, Noodles & Company, Baja Fresh-- fast food like chains, but
freshly made food and the best of the bunch
Famous Dave's-- lousy chain barbeque, go to Rockville and Derwood for much
better, chain or otherwise
Tandoori Nights-- Indian, I haven't tried but have heard only good things
Potomac Pizza-- fine for kids, pizza was average at best
There's a little place for wood fired pizza and Italian sandwich place
that's hidden in a less obvious place in the Kentlands off Market Street. I
forget the name, but have heard good things about that too. The one time I
tried to eat there, it was sweltering hot inside from the pizza oven and it
was too crowded to find a table anyway. Looked like a take out joint if I
ever saw one.
Vasili's-- also hidden in there off Market Street somewhere, but a small
Greek place that's quite good
Good Fortune Chinese-- this was near Giant and may have changed its name;
used to be excellent and carried Dim Sum until it changed ownership, last I
tried it was too average to bother with unless you live there (and I think
there is another Chinese place near the movies said to be better)
I hope this helps, I know I'm forgetting some.
Noah
Post by Terry PogueWe live in Potomac, and have for many years so we know the restaurants
in the Rockville/Bethesday area. We love Blacks restaurants, Addie's
and Black Market Bistro in Garret Park. The one in Bethesda too but we
don't often get there.
The one area we have not investigated in the Kentlands area and I
understand there are some nice place there. So I'm looking for new
restaurants to try.
Any suggestions?
terry