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Botanero, Rockville, MD

Botanero

4.8
4.8
1394 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Cozy neighborhood restaurant, cocktail and wine bar, serving inspired small plates in Rockville, Maryland.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Spanish, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (240) 474-5461
  • Website
    http://botanerorockville.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jaime Planas
  • Private party facilities
    We are excited about helping you host your event. We have created menus perfect for brunches, cocktail receptions, luncheons, dinner parties and more. We are also happy to customize a menu and experience to fit your needs. Our private room accommodates up to 80 guests.
  • Location
    800 Pleasant Dr, Ste 160, Rockville, MD 20850
  • Neighborhood
    Rockville
  • Cross street
    Redland
  • Parking details
    All street parking and nearby parking lots are free of charge.
  • Public transit
    Walking distance to Shady Grove Metro
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Dinner

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    There are two ways to celebrate with us: EARLY SEATING (RESERVATIONS UP TO 7:30PM) We will be offering a special five course NYE menu, at $70 per person, that includes a glass of sparkling wine with dessert, alongside our regular dinner menu offering. Guests will have use of their table for two hours. This is a perfect option for those who want to celebrate earlier or have plans for later in the evening. MAIN SEATING & PARTY (RESERVATIONS AFTER 8:00PM) Enjoy your choice of selections from our $85 per person, five course NYE Menu, and watch the ball drop with us! You'll be treated to a complimentary midnight toast, party favors and one of the best bands in the area from 10pm-1:30am. And you'll have your table for the entire evening.

Menu

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What 1,394 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Botanero is a delightful tapas haven celebrated for its "consistently excellent" food and "great service." Guests rave about the "bacon-wrapped dates" and the "grilled octopus." It's a perfect spot for a relaxed meal with "attentive staff" and a "great wine selection." The setting is cozy, though some note it's a bit "noisy" indoors. Ideal for brunch or group dining, Botanero promises a satisfying culinary experience every visit.

1,394 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I love small plates dining. I thought the menu selections were interesting and varied. However I was disappointed with the quality of the preparations. They were good but not outstanding. They lacked something special with regards the flavor. Just very standard. Even the sangria was okay but not great. We were served by Josh and he was an excellent server. There was a very loud party and we and our friends had some difficulty hearing one another. This small plates restaurant just did not live up to those of Jose Andres’ former Jaleo.

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  2. Raymond

    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting mix of Maryland and Spanish tapas. Definitely ask for the large Paella which isn't on their menu.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Patricia

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The good was very good, the server attentive and prices good. Nice place for a brunch .

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  4. Richard

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food didn't disappoint everything was prepared and presented very well. We liked that the food wasn't overly salted or oily. Botanero is now a favorite place of ours!

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  5. Nick

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service - Will return. The steak and fried calamari were fantastic

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  6. Erin

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    I loved the food my only complaint here are the seats are entirely too close together. I know it is a business and they are working to generate revenue but as a customer sitting so close to someone ruins the experience because you can’t move around and it also feels germy and that you have to be over considerate to the people next to you. I would rather it be harder to get a reservation than being super close to someone - just my feedback.

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  7. Diane

    VIP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant never disappoints! I’m always amazed at how many dishes I’ve tried before and loved, as well as those I’ve always wanted to try, since so many appeal to me. The folks who work there are kind and efficient. They know the dishes they are serving and are happy to answer questions about anything they offer and will make adjustments if needed or suggestions or substitutions. I’ll bet I can go there 3 or 4 nights in a row and have 3 or 4 distinctly different ( and wonderful)l meals!

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  8. Lisa

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was so good; we had the scallops- perfectly cooked and so tender, set salad was just right and the short rib was melt in your mouth perfect. We had wine and finished with cappuccinos- a perfect lunch with a friend.

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  9. John

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Small plates only, which was fine for us. Pacing of the plates was decent. Quantities of items was not clear on the menu so complicated when dividing amongst a group - (I wish these tapas type resturants would have some scaling factor with these plates - one order too small, two is too many - but that is a general complaint). Everything we tried was very good, and the drink menu was a nice surprise. We were in what I would assume was an event space/overflow room, which was not the best space for a small group dinner, but that is being picky. Recommmended.

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  10. Lisa

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our party of six ordered several small plates such as the chicken skewers, Brussel sprouts, Flaming shrimp, and the Mediterranean salad. All of the them were delicious. The service was good. Our only issue was that the noise level was so loud we could barely hear each other talk.

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FAQs

Botanero does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Botanero also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (240) 474-5461.

Botanero is rated 4.8 stars by 1394 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Botanero

800 Pleasant Dr, Ste 160, Rockville, MD 20850

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Redland
  • Neighborhood
    Rockville
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Spanish, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    All street parking and nearby parking lots are free of charge.
  • Public transit
    Walking distance to Shady Grove Metro
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jaime Planas
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://botanerorockville.com/
  • Phone number
    (240) 474-5461
  • Private party facilities
    We are excited about helping you host your event. We have created menus perfect for brunches, cocktail receptions, luncheons, dinner parties and more. We are also happy to customize a menu and experience to fit your needs. Our private room accommodates up to 80 guests.
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