Chef Tony's Fresh Seafood Restaurant

Do not let the location fool you, this was the BEST Italian meal I have had in a long time. The menu was uniquely curated, the seafood was fresh and well prepared and the pasta was perfect. Service was a bit slow during our visit, but it was busy and there appeared to be only two wait staff on duty. Our waitress was extremely pleasant to interact with. What a great meal!! I wish we lived closer! Regardless we will be back.

After waiting for over an hour and enduring the frustration of listening to the server gossip with her friends, we were informed that she wasn't assigned to our table, yet our food WASNT ready. Despite our attempts to get attention, no one came to assist us the entire night. We even asked passing staff for our appetizers, but still received nothing after an hour of waiting. We made a reservation to ensure timely service, but even with only five occupied tables, we were left unattended. The only thing offered was dry bread and oil. It wasn't until we requested the manager that the server reluctantly apologized, only to continue lying about not being our server. This has been the worst restaurant experience, and despite our anticipation to dine here, it's nearly 9 PM and we still haven't been served. We watched the server pass by numerous times, make eye contact, and serve other tables, LAUGHING CHATTING, being pleasant then looking at us with dry eyes.. leaving us stranded without food or assistance in the rain. THEN THE ATTITUDE of the server was awful.. the manager came in the final minute, apologized and personally took our order and gave us our food with charge. He was pleasant

The restaurant location is a little obscure and a bit hard to find. Once we arrived, we were surprised by the diner like decor of the restaurant and how empty it was. Super super impressed with their ability to accommodate gluten-free options! We ordered appetizers and entrees - overall, the food was delicious, very well prepared, & good size portions. The kitchen turned around the food orders quickly. The service was definitely lacking. Our server was a bit nutty, had an attitude, and had to be reminded of segments of our order. Don't appreciate feeling like we are inconveniencing him for having a 7pm reservation. If that was later than he wanted to stay, then they should stop taking reservations beyond 6 pm. I don't think our expectations were high for service - just looking for our server to be nice. Eye rolling when taking our order is not professional nor respectful. While the food was great, I'm not sure we will return...too many good restaurants in the area that care about customer service. Dietary restrictions: 3 of us were gluten-free and the restaurant was able to accommodate without issue.

Jennifer and the chef were wonderful!!!! The food is the best!!! Bravo Chef Tony!!!

My wife and I came here Saturday evening dinner, and it was perfect! Great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. We couldn't ask for anything else. Thank you so much for an excellent experience.

Jennifer was incredibly charming and made the meal as special as it was. The food was simply outstanding, and I’m pretty sure I’ve never had a better seafood meal in my life. I also noticed that the seafood in my medley was plenty full, fresh tasting. So many restaurants skimp when you order shrimp there are two on the plate that was not the case here and I had more than enough food and took some home. I will so be back to this restaurant every time I visit Bethesda.

Have eaten here several times, great food. Service once was a bit off but bus boys were attentive and kind. The parking lot and entrance is confusing. Inside the building is beautiful and nice atmosphere. 10/10 recommend because food is worth it.

Jennifer was a delightful and skilled server. The oysters (fresh) were among the best I’ve ever had. Simply outstanding freshwater trout with lemon caper sauce. Highly recommended.

19July2023 Great anniversary dinner at Chef Tony’s spot in Pooks Hill(we’ve eaten at the Rockville spot a couple times when it was called Amalfi) and our waiter M(Ukrainian waiter)was so personable and attentive. He worked well between us and with the 2 other tables he had. The parking is in the area of the condominium where the signs say,residents(in front of bldg’n). When you drive up to the gate (left gate barrier)the guard gives you a parking pass for being on the property and directions how to get to the restaurant. Excellent service at the guard shack. This location is located inside The Promenade condo building. As you enter through the door labeled ARCADE and It is a mini maze to get to the restaurant, once inside the building; as it is to get to the bathrooms. Once in the restaurant, to the left is the bar and to the right is seating for the restaurant. This spot is not cozy like the Rockville spot. It is industrial/cafeteria like(Silver Diner). One of the wines we wanted wasn’t available and a dish that we wanted wasn’t available. So we picked another dish and different bottle of wine. Our bottle of wine was good. The food was delicious. Started off with appetizer size bread and oil. My oysters on the half shell was perfectly chilled and was plated beautifully. My seafood stew was delicious except a couple of my grains of rice were under cooked. The Sonia’s Vanilla cheesecake was wonderful (Walnut crunch crust, Strawberry Malbec sauce).Overall service by M(Ukrainian waiter) was great. Due to our experience with M(Ukrainian waiter) and our food, we’ll visit again. Parking: The parking is in the area of the condominium residents(in front of bldg’n). When you drive up to the gate (left gate barrier)the guard gives you a parking pass for being on the property and directions how to get to the restaurant. Excellent service at the guard shack.