The Five Best Melt-in-Your-Mouth Restaurants in Potomac, MD

Visiting Potomac? Welcome! Chances are you already know there are several fun and relaxing activities to enjoy here. But the food does not disappoint either!  While this little city is most recognized for its densely wooded areas, there are also charming, delicious dining options that you are sure to enjoy. Here are the five best restaurants in Potomac, MD:

Gregorio’s Trattoria 

The first on our list of the best restaurants in Potomac is Gregorio’s Trattoria. This local establishment brings you the best Italian cuisine in the city.  Their pasta dishes are perfectly cooked, with sauces that will leave your mouth watering for more. We recommend sharing an antipasto salad or bruschetta first so you get a little taste of everything. They also offer risotto, seafood and chicken dishes to please every palate! Highly reviewed by the locals in regards to the food, service, atmosphere, and value, this restaurant is our top choice for Italian food!

MoCo’s Founding Farmers 

A local restaurant and bar serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, MoCo’s Founding Farmers is another local favorite. As a 3 Star Certified Green Restaurant, MoCo has won the Maryland Green Registry’s Leadership Award, among several sustainability awards, for its consistent efforts and use of local ingredients and recycled materials. The food is so fresh you might think it was picked from surrounding farms that very day! Whether you’re having drinks with friends, getting breakfast with the family, or getting lunch with your colleagues, MoCo’s Founding Farmers is the place to be.

L’auberge Chez Francois 

If you’re looking for a fancier dining experience, L’auberge Chez Francois is the place to be. Located in the heart of downtown Potomac, this French restaurant provides an elegant dining experience for its guests. The menu is certain to please even the pickiest eater with items ranging from lobster and salmon to lamb chops and steak frites!

The food here is mouth-watering. They also have an extensive wine list as well as an array of cocktails and beers. There are even special events such as the Six-Course Wine Experience and the “Summer is Here” Musical Brunch! You’re sure to enjoy yourself at this fine dining restaurant.

The Old Brogue 

The Old Brogue offers good old fashioned American food that’s reasonably priced.  From the Black Angus Burger and Tuna Melt to the Blackened Salmon Salad and Chicken Basil Pasta, there is delicious food of all kinds! There are also a variety of Irish entrees from shepherd’s pie and chicken curry to fish and chips and beef stew. And we can’t forget about the dessert! You can choose from a variety of melt-in-your-mouth pastries including the key lime pie, Irish whiskey cake, and Guinness chocolate cake!

Old Anglers Inn

If you’re looking for a nice restaurant with everything on the menu from seafood and steak to pasta and salad, then you’ll want to try Old Anglers Inn in Potomac! The Inn has a unique aspect in that it is near the site where the Algonquin Nation kept a trading post for travelers and near the location where Captain John Smith camped in the early 1600s.

Come enjoy the good food, comfortable atmosphere, and unique historical  background of Old Anglers Inn!


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Isabelle Ruffing