Saturday 1/11/2025 I first visited this spot for dinner in November 2022, and I remember it being a pretty good experience (especially the bourbon wings). This time around, I'm coming back to try their brunch for the first time, as I've heard plenty of good things about their brunch. We came in for a sit-down visit and were able to try the crab cake eggs Benedict $17, cheddar Mac n cheese $9, botanero beignets $9, steak and eggs $19, chicken & waffle $18, and the tres leches cake $10. - When it comes to the crab cake eggs Benedict, the crab cake wasn't anything special, and the dish itself was okay, but we found a hair strand in the potatoes, which wasn't good. Luckily, they gave us a fresh serving of potatoes and a complimentary dessert: tres leches cake. - The cheddar Mac n cheese was alright, but it wasn't anything special or unique. - The botanero beignets were flat out AWFUL as they were overly fried to the point they were hard & crispy beignets, so we sent the item back. - Now for the steak and eggs, it was alright: the steak was ordered to be medium, and that was present in the inside, but the outside was burnt & charred, making it seem like maybe they didn't clean the grill properly. - Chicken & waffles: the chicken was alright, but the waffle was hard & crispy, which is far from what I come to expect, as I like my waffles to be soft, fluffy, and moist. - The tres leches was complimentary, and above average, but my mom said that she's had plenty better & that she wasn't a fan of all the cream. In conclusion, the brunch experience was pretty underwhelming for the high expectations I had and I definitely wouldn't be back for it. The dinner options (small plates) are way better than the brunch options and are something I'd return for.

The food was delicious! I ordered shrimp and grits...lots of shrimp, lots of sausage...lots of everything. Slight spicy ,very well seasoned...and did I say delicious? My friends ordered the garden omelet and the prosciutto eggs Benedict...everyone took food home, and the side orders were huge! In addition, the service was very good. Very well priced...we will be back!

We ate so much food, haha. The kitchen was incredibly accommodating to allergies, they told me all about their shared fryers and what was safe for me to eat. I got a few things: 1) flaming shrimp - I was not expecting it to be on fire literally but it was impressive. Watch out, hibachi 2) beef short ribs with broccolini - DIVINE 3) salmon with quinoa - by the time this came out I was stuffed so I only ate the salmon. It was well cooked, crispy skin. Our waiter was an absolute peach! It was a packed night but he was accommodating.

For a Monday late afternoon, this place was poppin! Parking is fairly easy, but the parking lot is designed a tad odd and the spaces fill up rather quickly. And not having to pay for parking in MoCo?? Always a bonus haha. It's a lovely wine bar with shelves of wine bottles, a nice long bar, colorful walls, and an overall nice vibe. I was with my parents, and we just stopped in for a quick happy hour to celebrate my birthday. The bartenders were kind, and pretty busy, even though the place wasn't full yet. The wine we all tried was pretty good -- I believe I got a Malbec, which usually never disappoints. They've got quite the array of appetizers and such too, so I need to go back and get food some time.

My girlfriends and I celebrated my birthday here and Botanero did not disappoint. It's not a big restaurant but it was charming with nice ambiance. Our waiter was so attentive and friendly. We didn't even realize they had Happy Hour. We decided to go here bc of great reviews. Everything we ordered was delicious and they gave me a slice of cake so generous that 4 of us was able to share. We ordered the squash and artichoke as well as the shrimp flat bread. I preferred the squash and artichokes if I had to make a choice. For salad we ordered the Mediterranean and beet salad. I preferred the beet salad. The bourbon chicken wings were more on the sweet side but seasoned well. The fried gnocchi accompanied by pepper creamy sauce was very nice. The grilled octopus was one of my favorite dishes of the night. I would definitely come back. Prices were also very reasonable considering everything.

This place is super cute, charming but unassuming. I met a friend for brunch recently and she was already seated when I arrived. There were already menus on the table, and I perused the one in front of me. While I was checking out the menu, the server came over. I ordered a coffee, then the steak and eggs platter. The coffee was good and the steak and eggs looked AMAZING when they arrived. And the food tasted as great as it looked. Unfortunately I was chattering too much with my friend and most of it grew cold. I ate all the steak though, but left a lot of home fries. Additionally I had crème brûlée as a dessert and it was excellent. Service was great and payment was a breeze. I'm not often in the Rockville area but I'd definitely eat here again!

Came here for happy hour with my friends, got their seasonal sangria- white wine with peach, cherries, and pomegranate, it was really good! A little sweet but that's how I like my drinks. All the food in the picture we ordered was really good- we also added on the wings later on but found them to be really dry. The sauce was good but chicken was really dry. Overall would definitely recommend a good happy hour place!

A really good tapas restaurant in the area! I really enjoyed their non-alcoholic beverage options. I ordered the assistant and the beverage was nailed both aesthetically and taste. I also enjoyed the mushroom/bacon flatbread and scallops. We were recommended the short ribs (also delicious), shrimp, paella and duck confit. The short ribs taste amazing and they literally fall apart because it's braised so well. We were also recommended the beet or kale salad and opted for kale. The lamb skewers were cooked very well. All our dishes came out hot and seasoned perfectly. Service was very nice. You're welcomed immediately upon arrival and it's a cozy restaurant with some outdoor seating too. I didn't have to ask for refills on my water and my table was checked in several times throughout our dinner. It's a nice place for a semi-casual date night out or quick bites with friends. Would definitely come back with family.