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Best Maryland Suburbs (DC) Outdoor Dining


Enjoy dining al fresco?  Let yourself be romanced by the sidewalk sounds of a big city or pampered by the peacefulness of a patio garden. Flock to the terrace, deck or boulevard table and share a bite, under the sun, an oversized patio umbrella or the stars. Be it a brunch in the breeze, sunset supper or long lunch, all of it tastes best outside. Visit a few of these top airy hot spots for the best outdoor dining in the Maryland Suburbs.


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Addie's American
14/20
Dining Room at Addie 11120 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
301-881-0081 | Menu
A perennial favorite for experimental contemporary American cooking. More...

a.k.a. Friscos American
12/20
4632 Wedgewood Blvd.
Frederick, MD 21703
301-698-0018 | Menu
Generous portions of salads, sandwiches and potatoes make this eatery a local haunt. More...

Bistro Provence French
15/20
Dining Room at Bistro Provence, Bethesda, MD 4933 Fairmont Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-656-7373 | Menu
Yannick Cam returns with his accomplished French fare. More...

Black's Bar & Kitchen Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at Black 7750 Woodmont Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-652-6278 | Menu
Polished Southern and Mediterranean dishes with a strong emphasis on seafood entrées. More...

Black Hog BBQ & Bar Barbecue
14/20
118 S. Market St.
Frederick, MD 21701
240-436-6080 | Menu
This place serves some of the best barbecue in the metro area. More...

Cafe Anglais British
12/20
238 N. Market St.
Frederick, MD 21701
301-698-1223
Stop by for bangers, or better yet, afternoon tea. More...

The Comus Inn at Sugarloaf Mountain American
13/20
23900 Old Hundred Rd.
Dickerson, MD 20842
301-349-5100 | Menu
Country elegance with a fabulous rural vista. More...

The Irish Inn at Glen Echo Irish
13/20
6119 Tulane Ave.
Glen Echo, MD 20812
301-229-6600 | Menu
'Tis a bit of the Old Country. More...

Mon Ami Gabi French
14/20
Dining Room at Mon Ami Gabi, Bethesda, MD 7239 Woodmont Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-654-1234 | Menu
A French treat in the Maryland suburbs. More...

Mrs. K's Toll House American
14/20
Dining Room at Mrs. K 9201 Colesville Rd.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-589-3500 | Menu
A DC landmark, the site of family celebrations, cozy Americana. More...

Mussel Bar Belgian
14/20
Dining Room at Mussel Bar, Bethesda, MD 7262 Woodmont Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-215-7817 | Menu
A Wiedmaier mussel-bound hit. More...

Normandie Farm French
14/20
10710 Falls Rd.
Potomac, MD 20854
301-983-8838 | Menu
Outstanding French dishes and a sumptuous Sunday brunch designate Normandie Farm as a Washington landmark dining establishment. More...

Old Angler's Inn Contemporary
14/20
10801 MacArthur Blvd.
Potomac, MD 20854
301-365-2425 | Menu
Elegant and expensive, Old Angler's is an ideal destination for special occasion dining. More...

Redwood Restaurant & Bar American
13/20
Bethesda Row
7121 Bethesda Ln.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-656-5515 | Menu
Redwood's mandate is to serve seasonal menus showcasing the mid-Atlantic region. More...

 

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