Close Icon
Gear IconImportant Reminder:The City Guide app will be sunsetting on December 15, 2024, with the web version to follow in early 2025. Please visit our FAQ to learn more or to download our Swarm app.
Learn more
ALL the noms
El Aguila is one of ALL the noms.

1. El Aguila

5.5
7926 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD
Mexican Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews
Hiro Sushi is one of ALL the noms.

2. Hiro Sushi

7.9
5268 Nicholson Ln, Kensington, MD
Sushi Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews
Rolls 'n Rice is one of ALL the noms.

3. Rolls 'n Rice

1701 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD
Sushi Restaurant · Central Rockville · 34 tips and reviews

4. Kaz Sushi Bistro

8.2
1915 I St NW, Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 72 tips and reviews

dasDestruktiondasDestruktion: Fugu (pufferfish) is a rare treat, but they offer it here! One of the only places in the area!

Pho Hiep Hoa is one of ALL the noms.

5. Pho Hiep Hoa

6.6
2211A University Blvd W (btw Elkin St & Amherst Ave), Wheaton, MD
Vietnamese Restaurant · Wheaton-Glenmont · 11 tips and reviews
Soupergirl is one of ALL the noms.

6. Soupergirl

7.0
314 Carroll St NW, Washington, D.C.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Takoma · 11 tips and reviews
SiTea: Teas & Eats is one of ALL the noms.

7. SiTea: Teas & Eats

6902 4th St NW (Butternut St), Washington, D.C.
Tea Room · Takoma · 12 tips and reviews
MoCo's Founding Farmers is one of ALL the noms.

8. MoCo's Founding Farmers

8.9
12505 Park Potomac Ave, Potomac, MD
American Restaurant · 141 tips and reviews
Gilly's Craft Beer & Fine Wine is one of ALL the noms.

9. Gilly's Craft Beer & Fine Wine

8.9
2009 Chapman Ave, Rockville, MD
Beer Store · East Rockville · 43 tips and reviews

10. Bagel City

12119 Rockville Pike (at Boo Ave), Rockville, MD
Bagel Shop · 35 tips and reviews

Going Out Guide from PostLocalGoing Out Guide from PostLocal: #Bagels: This strip mall standby is worth the trip every time. Fresh bagels are churned out at a near-constant rate, and the hoopla over the tantalizing salt bagels is well-founded. Read more.

Joe's Noodle House is one of ALL the noms.

11. Joe's Noodle House

8.5
1488 Rockville Pike Ste C, Rockville, MD
Chinese Restaurant · East Rockville · 44 tips and reviews

Peterson T.Peterson Toscano: Ask for vegetarian menu. Dumplings are great.

12. Sláinte Irish Pub

7.7
1700 Thames St (btwn Broadway & S Ann St), Baltimore, MD
Pub · Fells Point · 94 tips and reviews

Kameron F.Kameron Fields: Try the Maryland Mule drink, it's fantastic!

Nando's is one of ALL the noms.

13. Nando's

8.3
924 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD
Portuguese Restaurant · 61 tips and reviews

Rachel L.Rachel L.: The watermelon sangria is amazing

14. Fire Station 1 Restaurant & Brewing Co.

8131 Georgia Ave (at Silver Spring Ave.), Silver Spring, MD
American Restaurant · 61 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Throw a "Ben's Lobster BLT" down your gullet. This tasty sandwich's stuffed with bacon, tarragon sauce, and "decadent lobster." They've also got plenty of booze for extinguishing the fire of sobriety. Read more.

15. Pacci's Neapolitan Pizzeria

8113 Georgia Ave (at Sligo Ave), Silver Spring, MD
Pizzeria · 37 tips and reviews

TBDTBD: Devouring DC recommends their pizza for its crust, "thin, but not cracker-thin, crunchy and blackened bottom but yet still a soft doughiness to the center." Read more.

16. Capital City Cheesecake

7071 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD
Dessert Shop · Takoma-DC · 36 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This wifi-equipped lounge's main-attraction cheesecakes come in fresh takes like Cookies n' Cream in addition to standards like key lime and German Chocolate. Read more.

Joe Squared Pizza & Bar is one of ALL the noms.

17. Joe Squared Pizza & Bar

33 W North Ave (at N Howard St), Baltimore, MD
Pizzeria · Charles North · 94 tips and reviews

18. Two Boots Baltimore

1203 West Mount Royal Ave. The Fitzgerald (at The Fitzgerald), Baltimore, MD
Pizzeria · Mid-Town Belvedere · 25 tips and reviews

Judy J.Judy Julien: Nice atmosphere and friendly staff.

Unidentified Flying Chickens (UFC) is one of ALL the noms.

19. Unidentified Flying Chickens (UFC)

7.9
7122 Roosevelt Ave (btwn 70th & 72nd St), Jackson Heights, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · 62 tips and reviews
Chickpea is one of ALL the noms.

20. Chickpea

45 E 45th St (Madison Ave and Vanderbilt Ave), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Midtown East · 12 tips and reviews
Caribbean Kitchen - Authentic Island Cuisine is one of ALL the noms.

21. Caribbean Kitchen - Authentic Island Cuisine

1 Penn Plz (Btwn 33rd and 34th Street), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Chelsea · 4 tips and reviews
Pho D'Lite is one of ALL the noms.

22. Pho D'Lite

6.7
8147 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD
Vietnamese Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

23. Hanami Japanese Restaurant

7.5
8145 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD
Sushi Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Hanami J.Hanami Japanese Restaurant: New Check-in Special: One FREE Personal Green Salad or Miso Soup or Edamame! =) ps: There's a special mayor benefit too =P

24. DoubleTree by Hilton

5.1
8727 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD
Hotel · 38 tips and reviews

Sean M.Sean McBride: Sergio's is a very good restaurant on lower level, but the Capital Bleu which is actual hotel restaurant has agonizingly slow service.

Union Oyster House is one of ALL the noms.

25. Union Oyster House

8.2
41 Union St (at Hanover St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 281 tips and reviews

26. Nando's

8.3
924 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD
Portuguese Restaurant · 61 tips and reviews

Ken G.Ken Gold: Make sure to get a frequent diner card and earn free treats.

27. Fenton Street Market

6.0
1 Veterans Pl (Ellsworth Drive), Silver Spring, MD
Flea Market · 3 tips and reviews

Kelly O.Kelly Osborn: Crepes in the back corner are awesome.

Three Little Pigs Charcuterie & Salumi is one of ALL the noms.

28. Three Little Pigs Charcuterie & Salumi

5111 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Gourmet Store · Northwest Washington · 8 tips and reviews

29. Siu’s Asian Bistro

5.5
12271 Tech Rd, Silver Spring, MD
Sushi Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

AlexisAlexis: Do not, I repeat, DO NOT order delivery here. We waited over an hour and a half, and ended up having to go and pick it up. They didn't even offer us something for being so sketchy.

Joe's Crab Shack is one of ALL the noms.

30. Joe's Crab Shack

6002 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD
Seafood Restaurant · 50 tips and reviews
Goldberg's NY Bagels is one of ALL the noms.

31. Goldberg's NY Bagels

8.6
9328 Georgia Ave (btwn Seminary Rd. & 16th St.), Silver Spring, MD
Bagel Shop · 19 tips and reviews

32. Qdoba Mexican Eats

7.4
128 Rollins Ave, Rockville, MD
Mexican Restaurant · Central Rockville · 10 tips and reviews

John W.John Wirono: I like the breakfast burritos served until 11 M-F and noon weekends (and they're cheap at less than $3). They also have student night every Tuesday from 12-8 with 50% off & free drinks for students.

Piratz Tavern is one of ALL the noms.

33. Piratz Tavern

8402 Georgia Ave (at Bonifant St.), Silver Spring, MD
Pub · 47 tips and reviews

34. Langley Park

Langley Park, MD
Neighborhood · 2 tips and reviews

Cristina M.Cristina Mills: Mangos con sal y chile in the summer.

35. Nava Thai

11301 Fern St, Silver Spring, MD
Thai Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

TBDTBD: Arugula Files recommends the hot & sour squid appetizer. It's amazing, with flavors of lemongrass, hot sauce, lime & cilantro. Read more.

36. Ren's Ramen

7.6
11403 Amherst Ave (at University Blvd W.), Wheaton, MD
Noodle Restaurant · Wheaton-Glenmont · 53 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: ** stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. (Tom recommends the "piping-hot miso-flavored feast wrought from wiry yellow noodles imported from Sapporo.") http://wapo.st/pALURb

Horace & Dickies is one of ALL the noms.

37. Horace & Dickies

7.7
6912 4th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Takoma · 11 tips and reviews

38. Pacci's Trattoria

8.4
6 Post Office Rd, Silver Spring, MD
Italian Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Ex Wall S.Ex Wall Street Guy: The gnocchi is hand mad and worth the time.

The Bottle Shop is one of ALL the noms.

39. The Bottle Shop

6.4
350 Fortune Terrace, Suite 102 (at Seven Locks Road), Rockville, MD
Beer Store · 3 tips and reviews

40. Beijing

6.9
123 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD
Chinese Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Earl G.Earl Gray: The generous - and very good - lunch special was only $5.95. Extensive vegetarian menu, too. Located in the heart of the fascinating old Greenbelt. I want to do some pedestrian scale exploring there!

41. Mrs. K's Restaurant & Barrel Bar

9201 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD
American Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Jason M.Jason Marshall: Crab mushroom bacon and green pepper omlette = delicious.

42. McDonald's

4.8
11146 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD
Fast Food Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Lady R.Lady Rain: Dine in only. No drive-thru. Want a drive-thru? Go to one on Cherry Hill Lane or at 4 corners (University blvd/Colesville rd)

43. Build Your Own Cookie

8.2
6401 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague, VA
Ice Cream Parlor · 3 tips and reviews

John C.John Cachero: Need a combination suggestion? Try a scoop of banana pudding ice cream with Butterfinger topping on top of a cake batter sugar cookie. Yum!

44. Shore Produce & Market

4149 Ocean Gateway (Route 50), Salem, MD
Farm · 2 tips and reviews

Kim S.Kim Schneibolk: Best produce on Rt 50 East! Excellent customer service, too!

The Hidden Gem is one of ALL the noms.

45. The Hidden Gem

Trappe, MD
American Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

46. Mill Creek Farms

5.7
US 50, Wye Mills, MD
Farmers Market · 2 tips and reviews

AnDAnD: Grumpy's has some GOOD sandwiches and fish!

Hawaiian Kart is one of ALL the noms.

47. Hawaiian Kart

Main St (Scherr Ln.), Grasonville, MD
Ice Cream Parlor · No tips or reviews
Sombrero Mexican Kitchen is one of ALL the noms.

48. Sombrero Mexican Kitchen

1227 Shopping Center Rd, Stevensville, MD
Mexican Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

SarahSarah: Love it here!

49. Coca Cola Bottling Co.

1710 Elton Rd, Silver Spring, MD
Factory · 2 tips and reviews
Foragers City Grocer is one of ALL the noms.

50. Foragers City Grocer

300 W 22nd St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Chelsea · 39 tips and reviews
The Food Market is one of ALL the noms.

51. The Food Market

8.8
1017 W 36th St, Baltimore, MD
American Restaurant · Hampden · 96 tips and reviews
Chocolate Lab is one of ALL the noms.

52. Chocolate Lab

1114 E Putnam Ave, Riverside, CT
Candy Store · 1 tip
Jia Mei Asian Kitchen is one of ALL the noms.

53. Jia Mei Asian Kitchen

7.7
105 Wall St (Bradley St), Madison, CT
Asian Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Bradley & Wall Gourmet Foods is one of ALL the noms.

54. Bradley & Wall Gourmet Foods

8.1
96 Wall St, Madison, CT
Italian Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
Cohen's Bagels is one of ALL the noms.

55. Cohen's Bagels

7.3
1347 Boston Post Rd (at Cottage Rd.), Madison, CT
Bagel Shop · 16 tips and reviews
Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale is one of ALL the noms.

56. Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale

8.5
1301 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews
Chips' Pub III is one of ALL the noms.

57. Chips' Pub III

7.3
24 W Main St, Clinton, CT
Pub · 21 tips and reviews
Shoreline Diner  & Vegetarian Enclave is one of ALL the noms.

58. Shoreline Diner & Vegetarian Enclave

7.3
345 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, CT
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews
Madison Coffee Shop is one of ALL the noms.

59. Madison Coffee Shop

734 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT
Breakfast Spot · 3 tips and reviews
Savvy Tea is one of ALL the noms.

60. Savvy Tea

Madison, CT
Tea Room · 10 tips and reviews
Willoughby's Coffee & Tea is one of ALL the noms.

61. Willoughby's Coffee & Tea

8.0
759 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT
Coffee Shop · 5 tips and reviews
Friends & Company is one of ALL the noms.

62. Friends & Company

7.1
11 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT
American Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews
Zhang's Food Of Asia is one of ALL the noms.

63. Zhang's Food Of Asia

7.7
44 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT
Asian Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

64. Santa Monica Food Truck Lot

7.6
2612 Main St (at Ocean Park Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Food Truck · Ocean Park · 20 tips and reviews

BBC AMERICABBC AMERICA: Free Food Truck Night on March 27, 2012, 5:30-9:30pm, courtesy of BBC America’s new cooking adventures series “No Kitchen Required". Food, drinks, desserts & t-shirts + an early screening of the show!

The Hitching Post is one of ALL the noms.

65. The Hitching Post

7.5
200 Upshur St NW (at Rock Creek Church Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Petworth · 16 tips and reviews
Total Wine & More is one of ALL the noms.

66. Total Wine & More

9.4
3321 Corridor Marketplace (at Fort Meade Rd), Laurel, MD
Wine Store · 61 tips and reviews
La Casita Pupuseria & Market is one of ALL the noms.

67. La Casita Pupuseria & Market

8.6
8214 Piney Branch Rd (Dale Drive), Silver Spring, MD
Latin American Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
Splash American Grill is one of ALL the noms.

68. Splash American Grill

535 Boston Post Rd (at Goose Ln.), Guilford, CT
American Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
Westchester Burger Company is one of ALL the noms.

69. Westchester Burger Company

275 S Ridge St, Rye Brook, NY
Burger Joint · 30 tips and reviews
Warmdaddy's is one of ALL the noms.

70. Warmdaddy's

1400 S Columbus Blvd (at Reed St), Philadelphia, PA
Music Venue · Queen Village - Pennsport · 54 tips and reviews
Sakuramen is one of ALL the noms.

71. Sakuramen

8.0
2441 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 108 tips and reviews
Niwano Hana is one of ALL the noms.

72. Niwano Hana

7.9
887 Rockville Pike (West Edmonston Dr.), Rockville, MD
Sushi Restaurant · Central Rockville · 41 tips and reviews
Tai Shan Asian Cuisine & Sushi is one of ALL the noms.

73. Tai Shan Asian Cuisine & Sushi

19404 Montgomery Village Ave, Montgomery Village, MD
Asian Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews
Tortacos is one of ALL the noms.

74. Tortacos

9629 Lost Knife Rd (at Odendhal Ave.), Gaithersburg, MD
Taco Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews
Manhattan Pizza & Pasta is one of ALL the noms.

75. Manhattan Pizza & Pasta

5.0
312 E Diamond Ave (Summit Avenue), Gaithersburg, MD
Italian Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews
Yoyogi Sushi is one of ALL the noms.

76. Yoyogi Sushi

328 Main St, Gaithersburg, MD
Sushi Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

77. Yoyogi Sushi

328 Main St, Gaithersburg, MD
Sushi Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Jason O.Jason Oliver: This place is a hidden gem. Great prices and exceptional quality. In one trip this has become my go to sushi place.

Vapiano is one of ALL the noms.

78. Vapiano

1800 M St NW (at 18th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 78 tips and reviews
Espita Mezcaleria is one of ALL the noms.

79. Espita Mezcaleria

1250 9th St NW (at N St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 35 tips and reviews