ice cream. L D $
ZIKI JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
10009 Fields Road, 301-330-3868, www.zikisteak
house.com. This large steak house on a busy corner
charms patrons with its fountains, stone Buddhas
and geisha mannequins. Food offerings include
sushi, as well as meats cooked on a tableside
hibachi. J L D $$
POTOMAC
AMICI MIEI
1093 Seven Locks Road, 301-545-0966, www.amici
mieiristorante.com. Chef Davide Megna and
manager/partner Roberto Deias have created an
upscale Italian neighborhood gathering place, with
wood-fired pizzas, homemade pastas and creative
salads. ❂ R L D $$
ATTMAN’S DELICATESSEN
7913 Tuckerman Lane (Cabin John Shopping Center
& Mall), 301-765-3354, cabinjohn.attmansdeli.
com. This landmark Baltimore deli has run a second
location in Potomac since 2013. The menu offers
the same legendary corned beef, pastrami and
other deli specialties. Third-generation owner Marc
Attman is at the helm. J B L D $
BROOKLYN’S DELI & CATERING
1089 Seven Locks Road, 301-340-3354, www.
brooklynsdelimd.com. From chopped liver to chicken
soup, Brooklyn’s serves all the deli specialties,
plus more. Think hot pastrami with cole slaw and
Russian dressing on pumpernickel. ❂ J B L D $
ELEVATION BURGER
12525-D Park Potomac Ave., 301-838-4010, www.
elevationburger.com. Fast-food burgers go organic
and grass-fed at this Northern Virginia-founded
chain. Veggie burgers, chicken sandwiches, grilled
cheese and a BLT available, too. Shake flavors
range from banana to Key lime and cheesecake.
❂ L D $
GREGORIO’S TRATTORIA
7745 Tuckerman Lane (Cabin John Shopping Center
& Mall), 301-296-6168, www.gregoriostrattoria.
com. Proprietor Greg Kahn aims to make everyone
feel at home at this family-owned restaurant serving
a hit parade of traditional Italian favorites, with all
the familiar pasta, pizza, chicken, veal and seafood
dishes; the gluten-free menu offers pizza, cheese
ravioli and quinoa pastas. J L D $$
THE GRILLED OYSTER CO. (EDITORS’ PICK)
7943 Tuckerman Lane (Cabin John Shopping
Center & Mall), 301-299-9888, www.thegrilled
oystercompany.com. This Chesapeake-style seafood
eatery features small plates, salads, sandwiches
and entrées. The sampler of four grilled oysters—
with ingredients such as coconut rum and cucumber
relish—showcases the namesake item.
❂ J R L D $$
HUNTER’S BAR AND GRILL
10123 River Road, 301-299-9300, www.thehunters
inn.com. At this Potomac institution and popular
English hunt-themed spot, try a big salad or
hamburger for lunch and a traditional pasta dish or
filet mignon for dinner with the family.
❂ J R L D $$
LAHINCH TAVERN AND GRILL
7747 Tuckerman Lane (Cabin John Shopping Center
& Mall), 240-499-8922, www.lahinchtavernand
grill.com. The menu of this sister restaurant to The
Irish Inn at Glen Echo commingles Irish standards
and mash, lamb stew) with fare such as Alaskan
halibut. Lahinch is a coastal town in Ireland’s
County Clare. J R L D $$$
LOCK 72 KITCHEN & BAR (EDITORS’ PICK)
10128 River Road, 301-299-0481, lock72.com.
Well-known chef Robert Wiedmaier’s RW Restaurant
Group runs this upscale American pub (formerly
called River Falls Tavern). Entrées include crab
cakes, fish tacos, grilled bronzino, a New York strip
steak and steak frites. ❂ R L D $$
MIX BAR AND GRILLE
9812 Falls Road, 301-299-3000, www.mixbarand
grille.com. This casual spot serves charcuterie and
cheese plates, brick-oven flatbreads and other light
fare. The space is modern and hip, with tall, white
banquettes, Plexiglas chairs, five big-screen TVs,
and a 20-seat bar. Look for lots of wines by the
glass and beers on tap. L D $$
MOCO’S FOUNDING FARMERS
12505 Park Potomac Ave., 301-340-8783, www.we
arefoundingfarmers.com. Farm-inspired fare in
a modern and casual setting; this is the sister
restaurant to the phenomenally popular downtown
D.C. Founding Farmers. Bethesda Magazine readers
chose it as “Best Restaurant in Potomac,” "Best
Bar" and "Best Brunch" in 2017. Try the warm
cookies for dessert. ❂ B R L D $$
NORMANDIE FARM RESTAURANT
10710 Falls Road, 301-983-8838, www.popovers.
com. This fine-dining French restaurant, open since
1931, strives to preserve its classical heritage while
embracing new traditions. Dinner entrées run from
seafood to beef and lamb. The restaurant offers
quick service, a casual café option and a violinist at
afternoon tea. ❂ J R L D $$
O’DONNELL’S MARKET
1073 Seven Locks Road, 301-251-6355, www.
odonnellsmarket.com. This market, from the family
that ran O’Donnell’s restaurants in Montgomery
County for decades, features a 10-seat bar for
lunch and happy hour (11: 30 a.m. to 7: 30 p.m.).
The menu includes a raw bar, salads and many
O’Donnell’s classics, among them a lump-filled crab
cake sandwich, salmon BLT, seafood bisque and
crab gumbo. ❂ L $
OLD ANGLER’S INN
10801 MacArthur Blvd., 301-365-2425, www.old
anglersinn.com. Open since 1860 and known for
its refined American food and beautiful fireplaces
and grounds, it features live music on weekends.
Signature cocktails include hard cider sangria and
a pumpkin pie martini. Voted “Best Outdoor Dining”
by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2017. ❂ R L
D $$$
POTOMAC PIZZA
9812 Falls Road, 301-299-7700, www.potomac
pizza.com. See Chevy Chase listing. J L D $
RENATO’S AT RIVER FALLS
10120 River Road, 301-365-1900, www.
renatosatriverfalls.net. The Italian restaurant
offers fish dishes among its menu of pastas and
classics such as penne with eggplant, and chicken
parmigiana. Traditional Italian desserts include
tiramisu, profiteroles and cannolis. ❂ J L D $$
SUGO OSTERIA
12505 Park Potomac Ave., 240-386-8080, www.eat
sugo.com. The Greek guys who own Cava Mezze
and Cava Mezze Grill partner with Mamma Lucia
restaurants to serve Italian small plates, meatballs,
sliders, pizza and pasta. Chef specialities include
4901 Fairmont Ave, Bethesda.
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