Sidebar - Silver Spring

Last night for the first time for drinks and appetizers, and had a great time. Originally it went to Sidebar, but it was closed for a private function so went to the restaurant. Ordnete her specialty Manhattan and her turn of the Century gin martini. Very good drinks. Also ordered their truffle cheeseries, boneless reserve ribs and some Maryland oysters. All excellent and good service at the bar. I'll be back.

Great dining experience. Got to the place 5 minutes early before opening, and still got service. Very nice and clean interior. Sat at the bar, the bartender Paul was very professional, courteous, and knowledgeable of the food and drinks. Apps, main course, and dessert were very good, especially for the price. I'm not from DC, but if you are from this area or staying at a hotel nearby, I highly recommend this place.

My favorite neighborhood bar. Great cocktails, great service, great food. The chef is inventive in the kitchen, bringing solid finesse to classics. A bar staff that works hard to remember your name and favorite drink. Monday nights are half priced menu nights.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the DC area, and while I rarely go to Silver Spring, I will gladly make the trip up the red line just to go to Jackie's. I love that they focus on using local, fresh ingredients in preparations that aren't fussy or too out of the box. It's like good home cooking taken up a notch. I enjoy their pop tarts at brunch; they're buttery, flaky and filled with raspberry jam or nutella (you may get two different ones in 1 basket). And their café nights on Mondays are so worth the price fried chicken with potato salad and collard greens for $15? Yes, yes and yes.

My only suggestion is that the restaurant should consider extending this wonderful experience throughout the week. Aside from Monday evenings and Sunday brunch, the rest of the week features only small, bland, and overpriced dishes that leave you unsatisfied. I really hope the owner takes this feedback to heart because many others likely share my view. The vibrant atmosphere and great dinner/drink menu available on Monday nights are a real highlight for Silver Spring!