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3.0 of 5 stars.
Recently went to Cava while visiting in the area. Not to sound like a snob, but in general I find Rockville to be very mediocre with regard to food options. I know Bethesda and DC are better, but in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
New rating is a solid 3 stars (old rating was 3.5). I came back and I didn't really like what I ordered. Service was just fine, server was very polite, but I wasn't very happy with the food. Perhaps...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. Great atmosphere. What more can you ask for?
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
WELL,it opens a few years back the food was good and portions were nice fast orward to 2009 sepember, THE PRICE went up and the Portions are skimoy at best,, We spent 100.00 on dinner and were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It takes a lot for me to give a place five stars...but this was a no-brainer. My friend and I hadn't seen each other in a few years and wanted to catch up over some great food and cocktails. After...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was seriously... meh, while the service and ambiance were equally cold.My dining companion and I have not yet find a Greek restaurant that we enjoy. I would have to say my best experience...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I take a group of chefs to Cava once a month, and each time, we're impressed. Go there knowing the place is boisterous, no matter what night of the week, and you're going to be up close and personal...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is pretty good. second time i've been here. the first time i got the lamb shops, which was pretty tasty. it was served over their signature greek fries, which is neat since it's cooked in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my second time dining here and it was much better this time around. We ate outside since it was a B-E-A-utiful day, plus it's a lot less noisy than dining inside. Diner beware...if you...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and beautiful setting but very loud....Loved it though.
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best tapas in MD hands down! The lamb chops are to die for, it melts in your mouth. Let's not forget the baby octopus.....delicious. From my experience, the wait staff are polite and attentive....
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You will find that the quality of food is exceptional for this area. The food is served tapas style. I think the price is probably a bit steep for the area but it makes sense in DC. However, if people...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food. My personal favorites were the lamb chops and the scallops over risotto. The lamb sliders were just fine as well.For me a friend the bill came out to be around $95 including tip. As...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mac 'n' Cheese - delicious!Calamari - solid portion, light breading, and melts in your mouthFilet Mignon - could've been softer, but decent flavorService - great!Atmosphere - lively outside, dark but...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, I had no idea this area existed so it was a pleasant surprise to go to a new restaurant. I'll have to try the other ones soon, but I digress. Cava definitely seemed like the place to go....
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep this short because I don't have much to add that hasn't already been said...When you are in Cava you feel like you are in a hot D.C. or NYC restaurant. The decor/vibe/Loudness makes you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Move over Jose Andres (Jaleo, Zatinya, Cafe Atlantico) because there's a new mezze place in town that tastes better, is less expensive and serves larger portions. Cava is an excellent restaurant that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Phenomenal food, I love this place. The advantage of the tapas style menu allows for trying a variety of items, none of which will disappoint. Service has always been excellent and the martinis are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After listening to my friend rave about this place countless times, we were finally able to set a dinner date here for a group of 5. All I can say is that the hour commute in rush hour traffic is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY....not just the food but also the waiters, why do I get the feeling that there is a "hottie" requirement to work here?? I have been to Cava for lunch and the Martinis. The food is awesome, I had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words describe this place perfectly: Five Stars. I had heard of this place (D.C. location) but never made it in to try. That changed today and I have a feeling I will be coming back plenty more...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came with my cousin and my sister to this restaurant and absolutely loved it - I got the baby lamb chops and shared a Greek omelette with my sister and both were absolutely divine.Sadly, we are all...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cava is AMAZING!! The food is excellent! I have never had anything here that I did not LOVE!! They have a wonderful wine list, delicious martinis, and the food is to die for! The staff is friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cava is most excellent ... not sure if I like this joint or Isabella's in Frederick better ... but they both are great.Unfortunately, I have to drop the rating to a 4 since they dropped my favorite...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've always had a good time eating and drinking wine here. It's cramped, small, dark, loud but once you open that bottle of wine (go on Tuesday for 1/2 off bottles) and your food starts rolling in,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quite good. Consistently good. Somewhat funky. Worth the wait. Enjoy!
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We used to go to Cava for dinner all the time when we lived across the street. Now that we've moved, we go less often. Our favorites are the braised beef, crab cakes, zucchini fritters, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Review #40.....do I get a prize? Ike?I went for the entire experience last night at Cava arriving at 5 sat at the bar and staying to 8 to watch the tidal wave of customers move through. Went from...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
updated review:My husband and I went back to Cava on Friday night and had a great meal. I still don't recommend this place for more than two people (it's way too loud for pleasurable group...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been there when it was opened. It was good then and still good now. Read the recent reviews below and you'll be a happy camper.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. I have to echo the excellent reviews here. My brother took me here on a whim, and it was so amazing that I had to return a little over a week later. Yes it's loud, yes it's dark, yes there's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cava is one of my favorite restaurants in the metro area. Many of the menu items are imported directly from Greece, and the kitchen is dedicated to using organic ingredients when possible. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i rarely give 5 stars to an establishment because i always find something wrong with the place , but cava has to be one of the best restaurants in maryland. whenever i go to maryland, i always make...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ode on some grecian mezze (apologies to keats)Ah, happy, happy cars! no meters fed with quarters, and bid the ticketing adieu; And, happy bartender, unweariA�d, For ever pouring drinks for dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
cava is just out of this world.opa opa shrimp is my favorite. the calamari is good, the fish is awesome, the red dip they serve with pita is addicting, the spanakopita, the greek village salad is just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were really impressed with Cava. Even though it's very small with virtually no waiting area (the bar was full, which means people are lurking in front of the kitchen door, which I'm sure the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cava is my favorite restaurant! I have brought many of my family and friends here and they all love it. The food, drinks,and ambiance are all excellent not to mention that it is extremely affordable....
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once you enter Cava, it's like you're not even in Rockville anymore. I'm not sure where you are, but it's probably someplace where the streets are paved with honey donuts and the rivers run with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cava is my favorite restaurant in the Rockville area. Beyond the great ambiance is the even better food selection. I was never a fan of greek food but Cava changed my mind. I always get the calamari,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, I want to clarify that the ONLY reason I'm not giving Cava 5 stars is because of the noise and crowds. That being said, after 6 visits over 2008-2009, the food and drinks remain...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to dinner here over Inauguration Weekend (Monday night) and had really mixed feelings about it. The food was pretty good, especially the crab cakes, which is my general criteria for the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really good! The only reason I gave it 4/5 is because of the space. It's pretty small and pretty dark. The couple at the next table kept listening to our conversation! Besides that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars if possible. Go for the martini bar! Try the peach or pomegrante. The food is all right if you don't mind salty foods. I like salty foods, but this place went a little overboard with their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Son of a #$%&! we had a great experience at Cava Friday evening! My Wife and I went around 5:30 and while there were people already seated, it wasn't too busy yet. I'm told that after 7:00 on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Didn't even know the shopping center or restaurant existed except for a friend's recommendation... suburban parts of Rockville are hardly known for fine dining.But what a pleasant surprise!The place...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love love love Cava! The martinis are strong and delicious, the food is amazing, the servers are fast and attentive and the atmosphere is very unique. I've been here over a dozen times and every visit...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so embarassed to take so long finally eating at Cava... I've been living in the area before Cava opened. It always looks dark and it's very small; just looked too hard to get in. And there are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here so many times, I've started to remember all the servers names. I love the crab cakes, baby lamb chops, zucchini fritters, fried doughnuts, and the scallops. My only issue with this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go Gaithersburg/Rockville/whateva!!! I live on the west coast right now, hence I use Yelp instead of Citysearch, and I used Yelp to find this cute little joint. If only you weren't parking in a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mixed feelings.The first time I came here, I had the BEST crabcakes and mussles I have ever had. I don't know if I was particularly hungry or if my taste buds felt lively that day, but in my mind I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was pleasantly surprised by Cava. The pitas were very fresh and warm, all of our tapas were very flavorful and the walnut cake with honey for dessert was fantastic. We also got the donuts but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
REALLY love this place. Best part about it is the really fair wine prices. Although it's sad to think that paying 2-3 times more than the wholesale price on a bottle is fair though. If you go on 1/2...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am conflicted about whether to rave about this place because they are already so crowded and it's hard to get a table and they are getting lots of press from Washingtonian, etc. Still, I decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cava is a new discovery brought to me by the mention in Washingtonian's best cheap eats. Per a review below...um..this place is not cheap. It's in the middle. My date and I had about one small dish...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was excited to try Cava for a very long time, with all the sterling reviews it's been getting, and lines that seem to indicate something special.Well, the food was certainly very good - the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow a cool place in Gaithersburg! I come here in the evening and grab drinks with a work buddy often. They make a fierce dirty martini. The waitstaff and bartenders here are excellent. They are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is not where it should be. To be honest, you feel as though you are downtown for a moment and forget that you are in Gaithersburg/Rockville. It is neatly tucked away and sometimes...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
O' Cava how i love thee. So metropolitan and yet so tucked away in gaithursburg / potomac. You don't pretend to be Zaytina , yet your food is so good and so much cheeper. Your perfect crab cakes and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime I've been here, I have enjoyed the food. I went on half price wine night a couple times which really helps when you want to sample some of the wines that may not be familiar to you. I think...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place opened up about 2 years ago and already I've made it a part of one of my favorite regular places to go. Just be prepared to wait as it's always crowded, even on Mondays. So far,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried the combo with the seafood which included calamari, mussels, crab cakes and shrimp stuffed with crab. It was a lot of food for the 3 other people I was with and very tasty. We were so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE 8/17/08: I've been here quite a lot after my last review and just wanted to highlight some more of the unforgettable dishes they serve. Scallops Risotto...MUST TRY! 3 enormous sea scallops...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious. Flambeed cheese was all over the place Monday night at this modern Greek restaurant. Although I didn't order any this time, I'll definitely try it next time--and there will be a next time,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a birthday dinner with my family. The interior is dimly lit, dark wood/exposed brick, bustling with sounds of peoples voices, clinking glasses, and lounge music. Everything is served...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Read the review in Washingtonian and had to try it. Greek tapas? I fell in love right away. This food is great! It was a bit of a hike for me (very north Rockville), but when it comes to good food...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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