Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Potomac

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ArlingtonBethesdaChevy ChaseCleveland ParkFalls ChurchFriendship Heights

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1. Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

4.4

Awesome(12343)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 124 times today

Repeatedly awarded Bethesda’s Best, MoCo’s Founding Farmers is conveniently located off I-270 in Potomac. Open 365 days a year, our culinary crew crafts dishes and drinks from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.

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2. Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Rockville

4.7

Exceptional(4023)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 60 times today

Blueridge Restaurants Group, the owner of Stanford Grill, recently changed the name to Glenwood’s so that the name could be trademarked, and used outside of the Maryland region.At Glenwood's, food is our passion. With a unique focus on creating an inviting upscale casual dining experience, we serve fresh, familiar food in a high-energy, sophisticated setting. Our chefs prepare full-flavored food from scratch daily, using fresh seasonal ingredients. We stay true to classic American comfort food that is simple, but deliciously prepared. A knowledgeable team approach provides unwavering attention to delighting our guests with warm and consistent service. Stanford Grill's timeless atmosphere appeals to discerning adults who are seeking a dining experience that is energetic, upscale but approachable.

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3. Not Your Average Joe's Bethesda

4.3

Awesome(1195)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • North Bethesda

Booked 9 times today

Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar offers a menu inspired by American cuisine. Its menu is stylish, contemporary and includes fresh oysters, gourmet pizzas, rice bowls and a variety of burgers. During a daily Happy Hour at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar, diners can also enjoy both drink and appetizer specials.Along with an array of beers, its menu includes wines and a wide selection of specialty cocktails. You'll further enjoy a casual and pub like experience at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar. Its décor includes an open kitchen, bench seating and a separate bar area with mounted flat screen televisions all around for watching sporting events.

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4. Marketplace Cafe - Nordstrom Montgomery Mall

4.3

Awesome(33)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Bethesda

Booked 1 time today

Enjoy a delightful dining experience at Nordstrom restaurants, where you can savor chef inspired dishes, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Come and try our signature handcrafted soups, entrees and desserts and pair it with a Nordstrom crafted cocktail, wine or beer. Call (301) 765-3042 to place your order or get delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats. Offering Brunch until 3pm on Saturdays & Sundays.

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5. Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

4.4

Awesome(13127)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 154 times today

Inspired by a Virginia farmhouse with an expansive and lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust. Expansive menus offer American-inspired food & drink with an array of fresh pastas, fried chicken & waffles, premium seafood, burgers & sandwiches, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, and cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and a breakfast treat or donut from their First Bake Cafe. Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.

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6. Caruso's Grocery - Pike & Rose

4.5

Awesome(715)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Bethesda

Booked 24 times today

Caruso's Grocery in Pike and Rose is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: nostalgic photos on the walls , a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here. A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.

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7. Summer House - North Bethesda

4.6

Exceptional(3539)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • North Bethesda

Booked 117 times today

Located in the heart of the Pike and Rose neighborhood in North Bethesda, MD, Summer House is the place where summer never ends. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Rosé is poured all day, alongside an extensive wine and handcrafted cocktail list. Reserve your table today for a bright and airy dining experience no matter the weather. For parties of 9 or more, email summermdparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are available, or visit The Cookie Bar for a selection of fresh-baked goods, sourdough English muffins, Summer House's renowned oversized cookies, small-batch coffee, and specialty espresso drinks.

8. Heirloom - Reston

4.7

Exceptional(402)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Reston

Booked 20 times today

Speakeasy vibe with a nostalgic and warm feel. Enjoy our unique handcrafted cocktails and inspired wine list alongside refined Northern American cuisine with nods to the Mediterranean region. Heirloom puts a new spin on old-world flavors. Like a family heirloom passed down through generations, the main events on Heirloom's menu showcase tried and true dishes that are both comforting and innovative.

9. Ometeo

4.4

Awesome(469)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tex-Mex • McLean

Booked 47 times today

Ometeo is bringing an elevated version of classic, comforting, & nostalgic Tex Mex cuisine to Capital One Center in Tysons, VA. Brought to you by Long Shot Hospitality, the group behind DC's hit restaurants The Salt Line and Dauphine's. Inspired by the ingredients, techniques, and heritage from West Texas down to the Gulf Coast, Ometeo's foundation is firmly rooted in Tex Mex tradition all served up in a fun and dynamic environment. The restaurant consists of multiple carefully curated dining spaces and three different bars- Main Bar, Outdoor Bar, and Cadillac Lounge Bar. Reservations are available for four distinct areas : Main Dining, Outdoor Dining, Main Bar Booths, and Cadillac Lounge. We accept Open Table reservations for groups of up to 8 people. For groups larger than 8 people, or if you have any questions about making a reservation please call the restaurant or contact us at info@ometeotexmex.com. We look forward to your visit!

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10. J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - McLean

4.5

Awesome(8199)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • McLean

Booked 57 times today

J. Gilbert's is an "upscale casual" steakhouse serving prime-aged beef cooked over a mesquite wood-fired grill. Guests enjoy various cuts of steak, fresh seafood (including award-winning crab cakes) & other house made favorites like the Maytag Bleu potato chips & Carrot Cake. The cozy atmosphere includes fire side dining, rich wood, brick & soft lighting where you can enjoy a quiet table or host a large party. The extensive martini & wine list offers the perfect compliment to an excellent meal delivered with attentive service. J. Gilbert's is open for weekend lunch, dinner 7 days a week & Sunday Brunch. Reservations are recommended.

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William
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Cheryl was amazing as a waitress as well as the rest of the staff!!
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The Salt Line - Navy YardPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Navy Yard
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4.4
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Cameron
New Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful & delicious dining experience! Shared the veggie sampler and the beef & chicken sampler - highly recommend both! Honey wine was incredible. Very happy that I chose this restaurant for Valentine's Day dinner!
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EthiopicPrice: Moderate• Ethiopian• H Street Corridor
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4.7
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LyndaVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 9, 2025
Wonderful food, especially the lamb chops and interesting appetizers. Will certainly return. One of the best Indian meals I have had in DC
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Delhi SpicePrice: Moderate• Indian• Bethesda
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4.6
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Sally
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 7, 2025
The food was amazing! My husband and I shared the salmon dish which had a delightful spicy pineapple sauce over mashed sweet potato and a side of Brussel sprouts. Waiter was attentive and our water pitcher was filled several times before it was emptied. Music was a bit loud and the lights from the Capital One Arena were very distracting.
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Mi Vida Penn QuarterPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Penn Quarter
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4.6
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Meagan
Waterford •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 27, 2025
The food was delicious and the servers were friendly; definitely no negative notes from me! I will say my spice tolerance got underestimated and the medium spice I was recommended wasn't all that spicy to me (though it was still delicious!), but that happens basically every time I go to somewhere that serves truly spicy food.
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Bombay TandoorPrice: Moderate• Indian• Tysons Corner / McLean
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4.1

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