If you’re trying to fuel up before the fireworks this Friday, we’ve got you covered. Here are some restaurants that are open on the Fourth of July near the major fireworks sites in Montgomery County.
Germantown
Yolo Cafe offers Asian fusion food from dumplings to Thai panang curry. Whatever your spice tolerance, this small cafe is highly rated for its food, service and relaxing atmosphere.
If you like the taste of France, but can’t book the next flight to Paris, try Laperaux, a French bistro off of Mateny Road. Chef Gregory cooks up classic cheese puffs and butter-seared steaks that reviewers say won’t break the bank.
Picca Pollo a la Brasa promises an “authentic Peruvian experience” in the form of grilled chicken, empanadas, traditional soups, and even Peruvian-Chinese fusion dishes. By the creators of Sardi’s Pollo A La Brasa, this restaurant uses fresh ingredients and bold flavors, offering both takeout and dine-in options.
“We roll them, you eat them!” That’s the tagline of the restaurant chain Tortacos, which offers California-inspired Mexican eats. Choose from tacos, tortas, burritos, birria, sopes and more, and don’t forget a warm serving of churros before you leave.
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot on Frederick Road serves up all-you-can-eat Korean meals, perfect for families or large groups. Choose from more than 70 fresh ingredients from sliced pork belly to leafy greens.
Rockville
Grab some classic American fare at Clyde’s Tower Oaks Lodge, located just beyond the beltway. Go with a classic burger or a filet mignon.
If you’re saving room for hot dogs, opt for a small plate or two at Botanero on Pleasant Drive, which offers an array of seafood, salads, charcuterie boards and meat dishes. Choose from a diverse selection including paella, Asian pork buns, fettuccine a la carbonara or a good ol’ Maryland crab cake.
Order up a wood-fired pizza with a crunchy thin crust at Matchbox. The menu also offers various burgers, seafood, salads and a crab cake sandwich.
Yu Noodles serves soup dumplings, scallion pancakes and other quick bites perfect for a pit stop before the fireworks. With a 4.7-star rating, these noodles won’t disappoint.
Enjoy taco night at Los Primos Latin American Cuisine, a casual, family-owned restaurant off of Twinbrook Parkway serving Salvadoran dishes — Los Primos promises the best fajitas Tex-Mex in Maryland.
Poolesville
Cuginis Restaurant & Bar, a family staple off of Route 28, offers pizza, pasta, subs and salads, all made in house. The local favorite is the recipient of eight Montgomery Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards in 2024.
K2 Cafe is the epitome of the American dream. Two best friends — one from upstate New York and the other from Pakistan — set out to create a business together in Poolesville and that’s how K2 Cafe was born. Enjoy a tandoori chicken bowl or caprese panini, but plan to arrive early — the cafe closes at 6 p.m.
House of Poolesville serves sushi as well as Chinese and Thai cuisine. Also enjoy a cocktail at this casual, family-friendly restaurant.
Nestled in Poolesville Village Center, Mexican Grill serves up a Tex-Mex selection from enchiladas and chimichangas to birria quesatacos.
It’s breakfast all day at Locals Farm Market, a farm-to-table restaurant celebrating local agriculture in a historic Poolesville 1840s home. The restaurant also serves classics such as chicken and waffles and a fried chicken sandwich.
