Island Style - Carte

Pennyroyal Station

➤ 3310 Rhode Island Ave, Mount Rainier, MD, 20712, United States

Carte • Brunch • Desserts • American • Fast Food

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"The restaurant was incredibly loud and felt overcrowded. Since it was a rainy evening, the garden was closed and all guests were indoors, creating a cramped atmosphere. Fortunately, they were able to accommodate our reservation for an outdoor table by giving us a spot inside. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, but unfortunately, the food didn’t meet my expectations. I ordered the rabbit jambalaya while the others in my group had burgers. By the end of the night, I found myself overwhelmed by the noise—people were quite loud, and the background music only added to the chaos. The high ceiling contributed to the sound echoing around the space."

Pho Tai 63

➤ 5439 Annapolis Rd, Bladensburg, USA, 20710, United States

Carte • Soup • Fish • Meat • Coffee

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"This restaurant is definitely a hidden gem for anyone in search of pho in the area. From the outside, it looks more like a corner convenience store than a dining establishment, but once you step inside, it has the familiar feel of a traditional DMV pho restaurant. Every time I visit, I notice other patrons enjoying their meals, which reassures me that the food is of high quality. I usually order their Beef Noodle Soup #4, which features a combination of eye round steak and brisket. The large portion is perfect for satisfying even the biggest appetite, while the small size is still quite generous. The broth is consistently rich in flavor. The ordering process is seamless, whether over the phone or in person. I also appreciate the excellent customer service and the quick turnaround of orders. This is a solid pho restaurant that you definitely should try."

O-ku Dc

➤ 1274 5th StreetDC 20002, Washington, D.C., United States

Carte • Sushi • Seafood • Japanese • Bar-lounge

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"First, I’ll start off by saying that this is a 4.5 review but I rounded up because of the excellent service. Ambiance Pros: Very dim light and intimate. From the outside, it seems like such a small space but once you get in, its well beautiful and has great decor. We sat upstairs The cons: Its incredibly cold in the restaurant, not sure if it was because we were directly under the vent but very cold Server: Sarah! She was amazing and let us know that although she was new, she had tried everything on the menu so she had great recommendations Food and drinks: The sushi was amazing and the drinks were great as well! (I had the crunchy pawn sushi, sugar and spice drink, salmon sashimi, hanger steak skewers, and donuts for dessert). The steak portion was small but it tasted great. Service: When booking the reservation, I had mentioned I was celebrating a special someones birthday and they went above and beyond! Not only did they give us Champagne, they gave us some cake and a birthday card that was signed by some of the staff. It was the sweetest thing ever! We had such a great time and I’ll definitely be back!"

Riviera Tapas

➤ 6108 Rhode Island Ave, 20737, Riverdale, United States

Carte • Tapas • Cheese • Spanish • Latin-american

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"TL/DR: Location good. Ambience good. Prices good. Food ok. Service passable. You won 't be making a mistake coming here but if you 're willing to pay more you can find better food elsewhereMore details: This place has a great feel as a gathering spot for locals. The prices are quite affordable especially with everything else being more expensive post-pandemic. The food is at best good but forgettable. Entree portions are a bit small compared to most restaurants (expected with tapas in the name). Service seemed stiff and made easily fixable mistakes (meals coming out staggered so people have to wait). My first impression walking in, was cool little restaurant after leaving not bad but why come back?"

Lotsa Stone Fired Pizza

➤ 4350 Knox Rd, College Park I-20740, United States

Carte • Bbq • Pizza • Lunch • Italian

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"The service was incredibly fast and the food was absolutely delicious! You have the option to create your own dish or pick from their signature creations, and everything is so tasty! Yum!"