The Double Sting
Damascus Dip
Drink - Grapefruit Crush - November 2024 (yum!!!)
Mild Manor'd
Mermaid Water
A 2024 Winner - viewed November 2024
Hornet pride!
Grapefruit Crush - November 2024
Fried Pickles
Cheese Burger Egg rolls
Blackened chicken alfredo
Cream of crab
Fried chicken sandwich
Cheese twigs with raspberry sauce
Fish & Chips
Steak and Cheese Sub
Main Street Madeira
Buzzin Buzzin' Buffalo Cauliflower
Donnie's Orange Chicken
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Jalapeno Hive Burger
Ellie's Mac & Cheese
Maryland Cream of Crab
California Club
Ellie D.
Jan 10, 2025
I really enjoyed the interior of the grille. It was full of Damascus jersey giving the whole restaurant a very homey and town centric feel. The menu looked interesting and I'd be willing to come back to try more.What we got:Cheese Twigs with raspberry sauce - 4* the cheese was incredibly cheesey and we loved the pairing of the raspberry sauce. I wanted to take home a jar of the stuff and eat it with waffles.Fried chicken sandwich - 3.5* pretty good but I've had better. The dipping sauce saved the meal and made it exciting to eat, flavourwise. I liked how you could swap out fries for a cup of soup.Cream of crab cup - 2* I did not like it. There was something about the taste, I believe it was the soup base, that I really didn't jive with. I wish I could pinpoint what it was.Blackened Chicken Alfredo - 4* good flavor. The chicken was a bit dry but not chewy. Would recommend.
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Gail R.
Nov 27, 2024
We were looking for a place to eat nearby and came across this spot - we liked that they had great ratings on both Google and Yelp. Parking was on the side and in the back. As we entered, I noticed a "2024 Best of Bethesda (Magazine) Winner" sticker at the front door - even better. I looked it up later and saw it was for Reader's Pick for Best Restaurant in Clarksburg/Damascus - good to know.As we sat, I looked around and noticed that everywhere within the restaurant was all things Hornet's - I guess it is a community thing or maybe it is a school nearby (not sure).We got their menu and I decided to try one of their crushes. They had several flavors, and I decided on the Grapefruit Crush. It was tasty even with lots of ice which never watered down my drink - I will have that again.For food, I had the Build-A-Burger, cooked how I wanted, with provolone cheese, tomato, lettuce, and ketchup (which was on the side). The burger came with fries, which I didn't fancy too much even though I ate it. Note that the lettuce and tomato are upon request (per the menu). Our food specialist was Fiona who provided excellent service. If I am in the area again, I would stop by.Visited November 2024
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Mary D.
Oct 24, 2024
Hornets Nest is the local watering hole & the first spot that comes to mind when cooking doesn't feel like the vibe. You'll feel right at home surrounded by Hornets gear and many locals, if you're from the area you'll more than likely run into a familiar face. The service is always great. The staff always have great attention to detail, are polite, and quick. The food is consistent and delicious. Hornets Nest fries with their ranch or their hornet sauce are a hard hitter. My go-to on the menu has got to be the buffalo chicken wrap, but it's hard to go wrong. Their burgers are great, and the rest of their sandwich list is as well. One of my favorites is their take-out. You can order from your phone and pay when you pick-up. So quick and easy, and really saves us in a crunch.
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Hailey C.
Oct 5, 2024
You'll definitely get a feel for the Damascus vibes here with sports jerseys on the wall and lots of hometown pride. The servers here are also super amazing! Very attentive and friendly. Food variety is quite plentiful, ranging from sashimi tacos, French dip, burgers and salads. Price point is also very affordable especially for the DMV area. Stop by if you're in town!
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Jay G.
Aug 19, 2024
I've visited this restaurant several times. Always busy and always good service and food. First time I've sat at the bar. I had a beer, she had the Mermaid Water and we shared the fried pickle appetizer. I had one of the specials which was the cheeseburger egg rolls. The pickles were flavorful and crispy. I wasn't expecting much from the cheeseburger egg rolls but I wanted to try them anyway. I was pleasantly surprised. They were quite delicious. The restaurant was clean. Love that the restaurant is themed around the local high school. The Hornets. The decor is on par!
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Leila D.
May 24, 2024
Enjoyed fish and chips lunch. Staff very friendly and checked on me and even shared other options to consider when I come back as they getting ready to launch new menu and options. Relaxed and casual environment. I will be back. Outdoor seating too!
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Jeff T.
Jan 22, 2024
Always a warm and inviting atmosphere. The servers know us now. That are very friendly. Their menu has a fantastic selection of all delicious food.
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Marsha S.
Jun 9, 2024
I've been here several times, and it's always "okay"...not great...but today I ordered the Avocado Cobb Salad and it would have been "okay" if the chicken wasn't hard and dry...way overcooked....I wonder if anyone noticed that all but two pieces of the chicken were left in the bowl. The cilantro lime vinaigrette was delicious, and the service was really good...but the chicken was awful.
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Paul M.
Oct 15, 2024
Spectacular menu in a local grill. The Madeira chicken was outstanding and huge. So was the chicken parmigiana. Super friendly staff; ice cold draft beers and an extraordinary dessert menu of house-made treats. Everything was spic and span; clean, neat and organized. This could certainly become a regular outing without damaging the budget.
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Charlie B.
Oct 19, 2024
Great place for lunch or dinner ! Very casual atmosphere and good service! The food is very good lots of variety on the menu for almost every palate. Highly recommend !
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Rated: 3.4 (133 reviews) · $$
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