Ten Silver Spring restaurants worth putting on your local dining list.
This isn't meant to declare that only 10 restaurants are worth visiting. Silver Spring has a remarkably diverse food scene. We chose a mix of long-running neighborhood institutions, international cuisines, casual favorites and restaurants that work well for a nicer night out.
Restaurants change menus, hours, pricing and reservation policies. Check directly with each restaurant before making a special trip.
Parkway Deli & Restaurant
8317 Grubb Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Open since 1963 and now in its third generation, Parkway Deli is one of Silver Spring's genuine neighborhood institutions. Come here when you want the classic deli experience: oversized sandwiches, Reubens, pastrami and corned beef, matzo ball soup, bagels, desserts and the much-loved pickle bar.
It has history, personality and the kind of menu that works for breakfast, lunch, dinner or takeout. If someone asked us for a restaurant that simply feels like part of Silver Spring, Parkway would be an easy recommendation.
Beteseb Restaurant
8201 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Silver Spring's Ethiopian food scene deserves a place in any local restaurant guide, and Beteseb is a strong introduction. This family-owned restaurant serves traditional Ethiopian dishes including derek tibs, kitfo, shiro, vegetarian combinations and injera, with Ethiopian coffee, beer and wine available as well.
You want a meal built for sharing. Ethiopian dining is especially fun with a group because several dishes can be served together over injera, allowing everyone to sample different flavors.
Mandalay Restaurant & Cafe
930 Bonifant St, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Mandalay brings Burmese cuisine into the heart of downtown Silver Spring. The family-run restaurant offers curries, noodles, soups, salads, tofu dishes and a particularly useful selection for vegetarian and vegan diners.
If Burmese food is new to you, this is exactly the kind of local restaurant that makes Silver Spring's dining scene interesting. Bring a few people, order different dishes and share.
Zinnia
9201 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Located on the historic former Mrs. K's Toll House property, Zinnia combines a cafe, restaurant, tavern and outdoor spaces into one of the area's most distinctive dining destinations. It's particularly appealing for brunch, date nights, celebrations and visitors who want somewhere that feels uniquely Silver Spring.
The setting. When weather cooperates, the grounds and outdoor areas give Zinnia a completely different feel from a typical suburban restaurant.
La Malinche Spanish and Mexican Tapas
8622 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910
La Malinche mixes Spanish tapas with Mexican-inspired small plates in downtown Silver Spring. Think patatas bravas, croquetas, seafood, tacos, quesadillas and shareable dishes alongside sangria and cocktails.
A group that wants to order several things instead of committing to one entrée each. Its downtown location also makes it useful before a movie, show or evening around Silver Spring.
All Set Restaurant & Bar
8630 Fenton St, Silver Spring, MD 20910
All Set brings a New England-influenced approach to seafood and American comfort food. Oysters, fish and chips, salmon, seafood dishes and a strong bar program make it an easy choice for lunch, dinner, brunch or an after-work meetup.
Groups with mixed tastes. Seafood is a major part of the identity, but the menu is broad enough that everyone does not need to order seafood.
The Big Greek Cafe
8213 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
This family-oriented fast-casual spot is a great answer when you want Greek food without turning dinner into an event. Gyro pitas, souvlaki, Greek salads, fries, dips, moussaka, platters and baklava make it easy to build a quick lunch or casual dinner.
Quick lunches, takeout and casual family meals when a gyro, souvlaki or Greek platter sounds exactly right.
Santucci's Deli
10107 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Santucci's has been serving Silver Spring since 1990, making this family-owned Italian deli an especially appropriate pick for a Joe's neighborhood guide. The menu includes Italian cold-cut subs, steak-and-cheese sandwiches, pizza, lasagna, chicken dishes, salads, deli meats, cheeses and Italian grocery items.
Santucci's is right in the Four Corners area and represents exactly what this guide is about: supporting longstanding local businesses that become part of the community's routine.
Silver Spring is better when we support the businesses that make it home.
Joe's Auto Repair is proud to serve the same Silver Spring community as the restaurants in this guide. We're located at 101 University Blvd W near Four Corners, providing maintenance, diagnostics, brakes, tires and auto repair for local drivers.
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Silver Spring is especially notable for its international diversity. Ethiopian food has a major presence, alongside Latin American, Caribbean, Asian, Mediterranean, European and classic American restaurants.
Beteseb Restaurant is one of our picks, and Silver Spring has many additional Ethiopian restaurants worth exploring throughout the Georgia Avenue and downtown areas.
Parkway Deli has operated since 1963 and is now in its third generation, making it one of the area's best-known longtime neighborhood institutions.
Santucci's Deli at 10107 Colesville Road is a longtime Four Corners-area Italian deli known for subs, sandwiches, pizza and prepared Italian foods.
J. Hollinger's Waterman's Chophouse is one option for steak, seafood and cocktails, while Zinnia offers a distinctive historic setting and All Set is a strong seafood-forward choice.
The Big Greek Cafe on Georgia Avenue is a casual local option for gyros, souvlaki, Greek salads, platters and traditional sides.
Yes. Mandalay Restaurant & Cafe on Bonifant Street is a longtime family-run Burmese restaurant with meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan options.
Joe's Auto Repair is located at 101 University Blvd W in Silver Spring, Maryland 20901 near Four Corners.