Guidebook for Silver Spring
Arts & Culture
Great venue for cultural shows, independent films, and documentaries
149 locals recommend
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
8633 Colesville RoadGreat venue for cultural shows, independent films, and documentaries
The Fillmore Silver Spring
8656 Colesville RdGreat music venue that draws top national acts
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool local brewery with food trucks for grub!
http://denizensbrewingco.com/
43 locals recommend
Denizens Brewing Co.
1115 East-West HwyCool local brewery with food trucks for grub!
http://denizensbrewingco.com/
McGinty's Public House
911 Ellsworth DrIrish Bar - good pub food
Bar and Restaurant directly next to metro. Slightly elevated food and drink. Really nice design and environment
24 locals recommend
8407 Kitchen Bar
8407 Ramsey AvenueBar and Restaurant directly next to metro. Slightly elevated food and drink. Really nice design and environment
Best Craft beer bar in DC. Good food too. Get the tater tots....trust me.
136 locals recommend
ChurchKey
1337 14th St NWBest Craft beer bar in DC. Good food too. Get the tater tots....trust me.
El Chucho - Cocina Superior
3313 11th St NWGreat tacos, great atmosphere, great drinks
Nice neighborhood cocktail bar with patio. Not for dinner, but great for drinks
211 locals recommend
Room 11
3234 11th St NWNice neighborhood cocktail bar with patio. Not for dinner, but great for drinks
Right Proper Brewing Company
920 Girard St NEGreat brewery - really good elevated pub food
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWHighly regarded. Take a cab to get there
Mintwood Place
1813 Columbia Rd NWLove this place! Great food and drink with a casual atmosphere
Doi Moi
1800 14th St NWElevated Vietnamese. Really tasty!
Food Scene
Great local spot. Good happy hour
http://www.urbanbutcher.com/restaurant/happy-hour/
33 locals recommend
Urban Butcher
8226 Georgia AveGreat local spot. Good happy hour
http://www.urbanbutcher.com/restaurant/happy-hour/
Addis Ababa Restaurant
8233 Fenton StThe spot for Ethiopian
Mayflower Chinese Restaurant
1905 Seminary RdGood Chinese Delivery to apartment
Fantastic Burmese Cuisine in an extremely casual environment
24 locals recommend
Mandalay Restaurant & Cafe
930 Bonifant StFantastic Burmese Cuisine in an extremely casual environment
LEBTAV
8535 Fenton StFast casual Lebanese. Really tasty!
Sushi Jin Next Door
8555 Fenton StGreat Japanese/Sushi
The Classics Restaurant
8606 Colesville RoadSteak House Institution
Rasika
633 D St NWInspired Indian. Could be the best ever
Best Thai food anywhere. It is spicy though....so be warned. Need a reservation
106 locals recommend
Thai X-ing
515 9th St NWBest Thai food anywhere. It is spicy though....so be warned. Need a reservation
Estadio
1520 14th St NWElevated Spanish small plates and wine
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWVery popular french cuisine. Need a reservation
Kapnos
2201 14th St NWGreat Greek/Mediterranean food from celebrity chef Mike Isabella.
Spanish Tapas from celebrity chef Jose Andreas. Easy walk from Chinatown Metro
82 locals recommend
Jaleo
480 7th St NWSpanish Tapas from celebrity chef Jose Andreas. Easy walk from Chinatown Metro
Daikaya The Izakaya
705 6th Street NorthwestFantastic Japanese and Ramen. Easy walk from Chinatown Metro
Cashion's Eat Place
1819 Columbia Rd NWSolid eclectic american cuisine
Best ramen - they don't take reservations so get there early or plan to wait in line
256 locals recommend
Toki Underground
1234 H St NEBest ramen - they don't take reservations so get there early or plan to wait in line
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
11355 Woodglen DrLots of delicious prepared foods
Everything Else
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEBrunch!