Hunter’s And Grill - Potomac

The service was very good, appetizers were delicious, my entree was the worst I’ve ever tasted at a place you expect to be nice. We had a party of 12, reserved in advance so the tables were set up in the side room when we arrived. The reason the service was only very good and not great is it took the server asking what we wanted for drinks before they realized only 2 people in the group had been given any menus. And I never got a menu in the end though I could have asked. We got a good sampling of appetizers, all were delicious and the calamari was the best; very flavorful and cooked nicely. I got the scallops for my entree. It had almost no flavor except maybe burnt. Despite that it tasted burnt earlier, cooled, and reheated in a microwave, the texture still was okay. It sat on what I’d describe as the cheap cut vegetables from the frozen section of the grocery store (that bag of peas, carrots, and corn) also with no flavor. I wish there had been some music in the room. I’m sure that could have been accommodated if we asked as they were able to adjust the room temperature when we asked. I’ve never been here before this visit. They strike me as wanting to create an upscale experience but falling short.

The menu offers a fantastic variety of options, and I appreciate that they accept reservations. The food is high quality, making it one of our favorite places to dine.

I've been a regular at Hunters for a while, and I recently learned that it is under new management. This was my first visit since the changes began, and I noticed that the quality of the bacon blue cheese burgers has declined. In my opinion, the beef used in both the burgers and bacon is now subpar. The bun also seems different. The blue cheese appears to be overheated, releasing oils that compromise its once excellent taste and flavor profile. Alternatively, it seems like a lower-quality blue cheese has been used. It might just be a one-time issue, possibly due to a new cook, but my meal was disappointing today, as it felt like the main ingredients were sourced from a different supplier. I strongly recommend returning to the high-quality ingredients that were used before the change in ownership.

It's under new ownership and has improved significantly. The chef even came out to check on the diners, which was a nice touch. The waitstaff worked well together and provided great service. We tried one special dish that was quite good, while another item from the regular menu was decent but not outstanding. The restaurant was impressively clean, and it seemed like they had made some updates to the furnishings—some looked brand new. The cooking is good, though not yet exceptional, but they are definitely on the right track. We will definitely return.

The food was extraordinary! Salmon over rice, scallops, trout dinner...can't wait to go back!