The Dish & Dram is a relaxed, inviting restaurant in Kensington, Maryland, offering American bistro standards in a casual, cozy, and quiet setting with a trendy touch.
Whether you are meeting friends, enjoying a meal on your own, or gathering for a special occasion, the restaurant provides a comfortable place to settle in and enjoy thoughtful food and drink. Its menu includes comfort food, healthy options, desserts, coffee, beer, cocktails, wine, and happy-hour food and drinks.
The restaurant is also known for brunch, lunch, dinner, catering, dessert, seating, and table service, making it a versatile choice throughout the day.
A standout feature is The Dish & Dram’s deep selection of Scotch and Irish whiskey, complemented by a bar on site, great cocktails, a strong beer selection, and a great wine list.
Guests can enjoy fast service, local specialties, and a satisfying dining experience suited to a range of occasions, from solo dining and lunch to dinner and brunch. Outdoor seating is available, along with dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services. Brunch and dinner reservations are recommended, and reservations are accepted.
Complimentary Wi-Fi and restroom facilities are also available.
The Dish & Dram is designed to welcome a wide range of guests, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. Payments are convenient, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted.
Rated 4.40 out of 5 based on 589 reviews, the restaurant offers a well-regarded setting for relaxed dining and drinks in Kensington. Visit The Dish & Dram at 10301 Kensington Pkwy, Kensington, MD 20895, United States, or call +1 301-962-4046.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at The Dish & Dram
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
corn, cherry tomato, red onion, jalapeno, aleppo butter
cantaloupe, arugula, prosciutto, corn, feta, candied pecans, poopy seed balsamic dressing.
lemon wedge, shallot vinaigrette, cocktail sauce
crispy tortilla, guacamole, jalapeno garnish, lemon aioli
braised swiss chard, baby carrots, celery, onion, corn puree, cranberry gastric
mediterranean orzo, zucchini, caper lemon butter sauce
mashed potatoes, broccoli, chimichurri sauce
lightly battered & sautéed, corn succotash, kohlrabi salad, lemon butter sauce
green beans, jerusalem artichoke & potato puree, blackberry gastric
house-made fettuccini, fresh mozzarella, basil, sauteed tomato, shallot, leeks
corn, cherry tomato, red onion, jalapeno, aleppo butter
cantaloupe, arugula, prosciutto, corn, feta, candied pecans, poopy seed balsamic dressing.
lemon wedge, shallot vinaigrette, cocktail sauce
crispy tortilla, guacamole, jalapeno garnish, lemon aioli
braised swiss chard, baby carrots, celery, onion, corn puree, cranberry gastric
mediterranean orzo, zucchini, caper lemon butter sauce
mashed potatoes, broccoli, chimichurri sauce
lightly battered & sautéed, corn succotash, kohlrabi salad, lemon butter sauce
green beans, jerusalem artichoke & potato puree, blackberry gastric
house-made fettuccini, fresh mozzarella, basil, sauteed tomato, shallot, leeks
fried jalapenos and calamari with old bay aioli for dipping and a lemon wedge for zest
accompanied by chow chow and tar tar sauce for dipping
sauteed shrimp & local tomatoes swimming in a garlic white wine butter sauce with grilled baguette for dipping
beer battered icelandic cod accompanied by coleslaw, chow chow, french fries and house-made tartar sauce for dipping
PEI mussels steamed with house made chorizo, capers, shallots, garlic, white cream sauce, chipotle aioli and parsley garnish, served with fries and baguette
ratatouille, roasted cauliflower, lemon beurre blanc
zucchini, peas, shallots, garlic, goat cheese, basil oil, arugula garnish
certified angus chuck cooked to temperature with your choice of cheese with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and special sauce on a brioche bun
mashed potates, green and yellow beans, au jus
griller marinated flank steak, horse radish creme, old bay french fries, aleppo aioli
fried jalapenos and calamari with old bay aioli for dipping and a lemon wedge for zest
accompanied by chow chow and tar tar sauce for dipping
sauteed shrimp & local tomatoes swimming in a garlic white wine butter sauce with grilled baguette for dipping
beer battered icelandic cod accompanied by coleslaw, chow chow, french fries and house-made tartar sauce for dipping
PEI mussels steamed with house made chorizo, capers, shallots, garlic, white cream sauce, chipotle aioli and parsley garnish, served with fries and baguette
ratatouille, roasted cauliflower, lemon beurre blanc
zucchini, peas, shallots, garlic, goat cheese, basil oil, arugula garnish
certified angus chuck cooked to temperature with your choice of cheese with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and special sauce on a brioche bun
mashed potates, green and yellow beans, au jus
griller marinated flank steak, horse radish creme, old bay french fries, aleppo aioli
avocado, trinity sauce, arugula, tomato, brioche bun
house made falafel, tzatziki, arugula, tomato, red onion on a brioche bun
certified angus chuck cooked to temperature with your choice of cheese with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and special sauce on a brioche bun
house smoked brisket, cheddar, house bbq sauce, pickled jalapenos, grilled challah
PEI mussels steamed with house made chorizo, capers, shallots, garlic, white cream sauce, chipotle aioli and parsley garnish, served with fries and baguette
beer battered atlantic cod, coleslaw, french fries, house chow chow & tartar sauce
sauteed shrimp & local tomatoes swimming in a garlic white wine butter sauce with grilled baguette for dipping
avocado, trinity sauce, arugula, tomato, brioche bun
house made falafel, tzatziki, arugula, tomato, red onion on a brioche bun
certified angus chuck cooked to temperature with your choice of cheese with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and special sauce on a brioche bun
house smoked brisket, cheddar, house bbq sauce, pickled jalapenos, grilled challah
PEI mussels steamed with house made chorizo, capers, shallots, garlic, white cream sauce, chipotle aioli and parsley garnish, served with fries and baguette
beer battered atlantic cod, coleslaw, french fries, house chow chow & tartar sauce
sauteed shrimp & local tomatoes swimming in a garlic white wine butter sauce with grilled baguette for dipping
cherry tomato, corn, cucumber, red onion, arugula, goat cheese, crispy artichoke
spinach, arugula, tossed with apple cider vinaigrette and shaved fennel accented with goat cheese
romaine tossed in our house-made classic caeser dressing with parmigiano reggiano and rustic croutons
mix green salad garnished with shaved carrots, radishes and house made vinaigrette
our rendition of a classic made with sour cream & wine vinegar
house made fries tossed in old bay salt and fresh herbs
sautéed with garlic, olives oil and butter
mix green salad garnished with shaved carrots, radishes and house made vinaigrette
creamy and garlicky
house made fruit compote, whipped cream
chocolate & caramel sauce, whipped cream
two scoops, mint
orange, whipped cream
honey, vanilla ice cream, on a bed of graham crackers
cherry tomato, corn, cucumber, red onion, arugula, goat cheese, crispy artichoke
spinach, arugula, tossed with apple cider vinaigrette and shaved fennel accented with goat cheese
romaine tossed in our house-made classic caeser dressing with parmigiano reggiano and rustic croutons
mix green salad garnished with shaved carrots, radishes and house made vinaigrette
our rendition of a classic made with sour cream & wine vinegar
house made fries tossed in old bay salt and fresh herbs
sautéed with garlic, olives oil and butter
mix green salad garnished with shaved carrots, radishes and house made vinaigrette
creamy and garlicky
house made fruit compote, whipped cream
chocolate & caramel sauce, whipped cream
two scoops, mint
orange, whipped cream
honey, vanilla ice cream, on a bed of graham crackers
two eggs any style, thick cut local bacon, a slice of grilled baguette, breakfast potatoes or house salad
call to find out today's special!
english muffin, hollandaise, pomegranate seeds, breakfast potatoes or house salad
House smoked brisket, sweet potato, onion, pepper, two poached eggs, aleppo aioli
two fried eggs, ranchera sauce, melted cheddar, refried beans, avocado, parmesan on fried tortillas
Sweet potato & chive croquette, poached eggs, hollandaise, pomegranate seeds. Choice of breakfast potatoes or house salad.
two slices of grilled baguette, avocado, evoo, dram spice blend, micogreens
fresh fruit compote, whipped cream, candied pecans, thick cut local bacon
two slices grilled baguette, basil & mint whipped ricotta, avocado, berries, pomegranate seeds, figs, evoo
quinoa, fresh greens, pickled red onion, kalamata olives, tzatziki, marinated cucumber & tomato, mint, feta, citrus tahini drizzle
angus beef burger, cheddar cheese, thick cut local bacon, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, special sauce, breakfast potatoes or house salad
house smoked brisket, jalapenos, cheddar cheese, house bbq sauce, challah bread, choice side
pico de gallo, shredded cheese, scallion crema, scrambled eggs, refried beans, breakfast potatoes, choice side
beer battered atlantic cod, coleslaw, french fries, house chow chow & tartar sauce
mix green salad garnished with shaved carrots, radishes and house made vinaigrette
house made fries tossed in old bay salt and fresh herbs
our rendition of a classic made with sour cream & wine vinegar
two eggs any style, thick cut local bacon, a slice of grilled baguette, breakfast potatoes or house salad
call to find out today's special!
english muffin, hollandaise, pomegranate seeds, breakfast potatoes or house salad
House smoked brisket, sweet potato, onion, pepper, two poached eggs, aleppo aioli
two fried eggs, ranchera sauce, melted cheddar, refried beans, avocado, parmesan on fried tortillas
Sweet potato & chive croquette, poached eggs, hollandaise, pomegranate seeds. Choice of breakfast potatoes or house salad.
two slices of grilled baguette, avocado, evoo, dram spice blend, micogreens
fresh fruit compote, whipped cream, candied pecans, thick cut local bacon
two slices grilled baguette, basil & mint whipped ricotta, avocado, berries, pomegranate seeds, figs, evoo
quinoa, fresh greens, pickled red onion, kalamata olives, tzatziki, marinated cucumber & tomato, mint, feta, citrus tahini drizzle
angus beef burger, cheddar cheese, thick cut local bacon, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, special sauce, breakfast potatoes or house salad
house smoked brisket, jalapenos, cheddar cheese, house bbq sauce, challah bread, choice side
pico de gallo, shredded cheese, scallion crema, scrambled eggs, refried beans, breakfast potatoes, choice side
beer battered atlantic cod, coleslaw, french fries, house chow chow & tartar sauce
mix green salad garnished with shaved carrots, radishes and house made vinaigrette
house made fries tossed in old bay salt and fresh herbs
our rendition of a classic made with sour cream & wine vinegar
Hear from our valued guests
I just tried Dish and Dram for breakfast and asked to sit outside on the patio. It was lovely and the food was perfect. I had scrambled eggs, slab bacon & pan fried potatoes. I think i have found my new favorite breakfast place.
This cozy restaurant, sister to The Daily Dish on Grubb Road, is a great find. Promoted as farm to table, the innovative chef creates unique dishes with wonderful flavors: spicy tomato-based crab soup, eggplant with Smokey feta & veg, shrimp and fried green tomato appetizer with pimento flavored cream cheese and arugula. Wow! Pumpkin cheese cake was heaven and coffee was rich and nice. The front room with bar can get noisy; the back room when full not so loud but could use some absorbent materials. I don't care for the overhead lights glaring down on us, especially with the olive drab paint. They warmed up the room on a chilly night so that was helpful. Family friendly. Great friendly service. Free parking lot by Johnson Garden Center. I'll definitely go back after two visits.
Wow! What a tasty restaurant. Scallops were amazing. They are on the special menu. The burger was also fabulous. Everything was cooked perfectly. Vibe is great. Not too loud. Can’t wait to come back:) also the spicy margarita is great too. Overal 5 stars
I cannot say enough positive things about the staff at the Dish & Dram! The whole team is cheery, knowledgeable, competent, attentive, and fun. My family and I are regulars for weekend brunch, and the warm welcome we receive every week makes us all smile! Perfect for kids (the staff will hype up your child’s art), families, and groups. My favorite is the challah French toast, my girlfriend’s is the rotating omelettes, and her mom is always raving about the freshness of the produce (especially tomatoes and beets).
This review is about the Dougies Backyard Pop at this place in 10/11/20. We ordered to go and Mathew who answered all my questions was very polite and responsive. We got the prefixed menu and fried plantains. 1. Salt fish salad (5/5) it was great had a big slice of Avocado which was creamy added a lot of texture to the salad. 2 Pumpkin and Chicken feet soup (4/5) it was a bit velvety for me. It needs some salt and spice in it. 3. Escoveiche Red Snapper (5/5) It had a great taste and it was perfectly cooked. The pickled veggies were a great addition. The fried Bammy had a lot of coconut flavor. I would not recommend if you don’t like coconut. 4. Five spice chicken (5/5) it was amazing. Crispy outside and Tender inside with lot of flavor. 5. Goat and Lime leaf Stew (4/5) It had flavor and the meet was cooked well. The only problem was it was a bit watery. Addition of coconut milk to it would have been amazing. But overall a great experience.
I visited from out of town and picked this spot because of a picture of pie on their Google business page. I'm more than glad I was enticed! The place is adorable and the vibe was just my style. Service (Chelsea) was courteous, friendly and awesome. The food was fresh and delicious. And I did have a piece of pie which was delectable. It give it all the thumbs up.
Great spot. The fried oysters, duck and fennel, risotto and hamburger were all awesome.
I had the lunch special sandwich, tomato soup and Cesar salad. The food was good. It all had a slightly original flavor. The sandwich was a chicken salad sandwich. The salad dressing had a sour note to it. Surprising but delicious. The fish tacos were also delicious.
Love the brunch at dish and dram! You gotta try the fried green tomatoes and eggs Benedict and the brisket sandwich! Great customer service and easy to park. Check it out!
The breakfast burrito was so yummy! The breakfast potatoes were tasty too… The beer was well priced too compared to other restaurants in the Montgomery County area. My wife got the BBQ sandwich and it reminded her of the good BBQ from Richmond, VA.
Common questions about The Dish & Dram
The Dish & Dram is located at 10301 Kensington Pkwy, Kensington, MD 20895, United States, Kensington, MD, United States.
You can reach The Dish & Dram by calling +1 301-962-4046.
The Dish & Dram has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 589 customer reviews.
The Dish & Dram features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Dish & Dram features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
The Dish & Dram features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
The Dish & Dram features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Dish & Dram features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Private dining room, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
The Dish & Dram features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Dish & Dram features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
The Dish & Dram features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Trendy.
The Dish & Dram features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Transgender safe space.
The Dish & Dram features the following planning: Brunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
The Dish & Dram features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Dish & Dram features the following children: Has changing table(s), High chairs, Kids' menu.
The Dish & Dram features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking.
The Dish & Dram features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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