The Eater DC “38 Best Restaurants Around DC” list offers a selection of defining culinary destinations that showcase DC and its suburbs. Six restaurants in Maryland are currently included in the Fall 2026 edition of the list, last updated October 8, with five of them located in Montgomery County.
2Fifty Texas BBQ (4700 Riverdale Rd., Riverdale Park): 2Fifty refers to itself as simple, affordable, and memorable. According to the restaurant, 2Fifty BBQ is known for its approach to traditional American barbecue, with a style deeply rooted in the Texas barbecue tradition and an emphasis on smoking meats over low heat for extended periods. Visit the restaurant website here.
Aventino (4747 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda): Aventino opened in January 2024 and has created a buzz with its vibrant and traditional Roman cuisine. The Cappalletti was named our very own Mr. MoCo’s “favorite dish in MoCo” last May. The menu consists of antipasti, pasta and more by chef Mike Friedman, an Olney resident, along with classic cocktails including a selection of spritzes and negronis, in a warm and inviting setting that can hold more than 100 guests. Visit the restaurant website here…