The Bench - Gaithersburg Marriott
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
American
- Hours of operation
Breakfast
Mon–Fri 6:30 am–9:30 am
Dinner
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Happy Hour
Daily 5:00 pm–7:00 pm - Phone number
(301) 590-0044
- Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Executive chef
Steven Huddleston
- Private party facilities
Email us at mhrs.waswg.restaurant@marriott.com for more info!
- Private party contact
Restaurant Manager: (301) 590-0044 ext. 6020
- Neighborhood
Gaithersburg
- Cross street
Fields Rd
- Parking details
Complimentary parking is available at the Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center or the Rio Entertainment Complex
- Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Menu
Eats
Starters
Whipped Feta$13.00
House made whipped herb feta with harissa, sundried tomato relish, and cucumbers served with garlic pita bread
Duck Fat Loaded Fries$14.00
Duck confit with rosemary duck gravy, fried garlic cheese curds, and herbs served over fries
Corned Beef Sliders$15.00
House made corned beef with caramelized onions, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and smoked thousand island dressing served on Lyons pretzel bun
Blue Crab Eggrolls$15.00
Famous blue crab dip, crispy eggroll, roasted garlic aioli, sweet Thai chili
Bavarian Pretzels$12.00
Spicy southern pimento cheese dip, house mustard
Crab App$16.00
3 petit Maryland crab cakes, sweet corn aioli, apple fennel slaw
Jumbo Wings$14.00
Choice of garlic parmesan, classic buffalo, house bbq dry rub, old bay rub
Flatbreads
Lamb Sausage$15.00
Smokey harissa spread, spicy lamb sausage, feta cheese blend, and yogurt dill sauce
Forbidden$15.00
Spicy marinara, spicy pepperoni, smoked Virginia honey ham, pickled fresno's, charred pineapple, and herb ranch drizzle
Spinach & Artichoke$14.00
Spinach parmesan spread, grilled artichokes, herbs, shaved parmesan, and arugula tossed in balsamic
Salads & Soup
Grilled Chicken +$5 | Grilled Steak +$11 | Grilled Salmon +$10 | Atlantic Grilled Shrimp +$9
Soup of the Day$6.00
ask server
Maryland Crab & Corn Chowder$7.00
Baby Kale and a Rugula Salad$14.00
Fresh feta cheese, roasted asparagus, fennel, pickled radishes, sugar snap peas, roasted pepitas, dried apricots, and Dijon honey vinaigrette
House Salad$11.00
House mix greens, English cucumber, shredded carrots, heirloom baby tomatoes, shaved red onion, choice of ranch, blue cheese, or Dijon vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$12.00
Romaine lettuce, focaccia shards, house-made roasted garlic Caesar dressing, shaved asiago & parmesan cheese
Burgers & Sandwiches
Beyond Burger$19.00
BBQ seasoned burger with vegan cheese, smoked bbq sauce, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, and pickles
The Bench Burger$18.00
Nueske's applewood bacon, house-made bench sauce, crisp butter lettuce, pickles, aged cheddar, tomatoes, caramelized onions on toasted brioche roll
Turkey Club Sandwich$18.00
House-roasted turkey with roasted garlic aioli, dressed arugula, sliced avocado, corncob smoked bacon, oven roasted tomatoes on ciabatta
Grilled Jerk Chicken Sandwich$17.00
Jerk marinated boneless skinless thigh topped with pepper jack cheese, garlic aioli sweet and tangy island slaw on buttered brioche
Signature Entrées
Pepper Corn Crusted Dry Aged Ribeye$40.00
3 0-day dry aged ribeye, parmesan scallion mashed potatoes, house-made demi-glace, seasonal vegetables, fried leeks
Shrimp & Grits$28.00
Jalapeno & cheddar grits, blackened shrimp, crispy tasso ham, butter sauce, grilled lemon
Adobo Roasted Half-Chicken$26.00
Half-chicken roasted with Latin seasonings, Peruvian jalapeno sauce, roasted garlic mash, and fried brussels
Pappardelle Pasta$22.00
Porcini cream sauce with exotic mushroom medley, sauteed broccolini, shaved asiago served with garlic bread
Drinks
White
Mionetto, Brut, Prosecco, Italy
- 6oz$14.00
- 9oz$20.00
- Bottle$56.00
Veuve Clicquot, Champagne, France
- Bottle$180.00
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Riesling, Washington
- 6oz$10.00
- 9oz$14.00
- Bottle$40.00
Boordy "Oriole", Riesling, Maryland
- 6oz$12.00
- 9oz$18.00
- Bottle$48.00
Pighin, Pinot Grigio, Italy
- 6oz$12.00
- 9oz$18.00
- Bottle$48.00
Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
- 6oz$14.00
- 9oz$20.00
- Bottle$56.00
Brancott, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
- 6oz$10.00
- 9oz$14.00
- Bottle$40.00
Meiomi, Chardonnay, California
- 6oz$14.00
- 9oz$20.00
- Bottle$56.00
Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, California
- 6oz$14.00
- 9oz$20.00
- Bottle$56.00
Bella Sera, Moscato, Italy
- 6oz$12.00
- 9oz$18.00
- Bottle$48.00
Red
Erath, Pinot Noir, Oregon
- 6oz$14.00
- 9oz$20.00
- Bottle$56.00
Meiomi, Pinot Noir, California
- 6oz$16.00
- 9oz$24.00
- Bottle$64.00
Alamos, Malbec, Argentina
- 6oz$10.00
- 9oz$14.00
- Bottle$40.00
Austin Hope Troublemaker, Red Blend, California
- 6oz$12.00
- 9oz$18.00
- Bottle$48.00
J. Lohr Estates, Merlot, "Los Osos", California
- 6oz$10.00
- 9oz$14.00
- Bottle$40.00
The Hess Collection, Cabernet Sauvignon, California
- Bottle$88.00
Aquinas, Cabernet Sauvignon, California
- 6oz$14.00
- 9oz$20.00
- Bottle$56.00
Columbia Crest "H3", Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington
- 6oz$10.00
- 9oz$14.00
- Bottle$40.00
Dow's Fine Tawney, Port Wine, Portugal
- 6oz$14.00
- 9oz$20.00
- Bottle$56.00
Rose
Boordy, White Zinfandel Rose, Maryland
- 6oz$12.00
- 9oz$18.00
- Bottle$48.00
The Palm, Rose, France
- 6oz$14.00
- 9oz$20.00
- Bottle$50.00
Fleur de Prairie, Granache Rose, France
- 6oz$14.00
- 9oz$20.00
- Bottle$56.00
Chandon, Brut Rose, Argentina
- Bottle$70.00
Beer
Domestic Bottles
Miller Lite$6.00
Bud Light$6.00
Budweiser$6.00
Blue Moon$6.00
Michelob Ultra$6.00
Yuengling$6.00
Samuel Adams$7.00
Truly Hard Seltzer$7.00
Craft Beer
Dogfish 60 Minutes$8.00
DB Vienna Lager$8.00
Port City Wit Beer$9.00
Ace Hard Cider$10.00
Import Bottles
Corona Extra$7.00
Corona Premier$7.00
Heineken$7.00
Heineken 0.0 N/A$7.00
Stella$7.00
Amstel Light$7.00
Modelo$7.00
Guinness Draught$9.00
Rotating Draft Beers
Rotating Draft Beers
Ask Server
Premium Cocktails
Made to Order Using Freshly Squeezed Juices
Frozen Mangorita (Non-Alcoholic)$12.00
mango puree, lime juice, grenadine
Bed of Roses$13.00
fernet branca, lemon juice, lime juice, pomegranate syrup
Grapefruit Basil Smash$13.00
grapefruit vodka, basil, lime juice, soda water
Bees Knees$14.00
gin, lemon juice, honey syrup
Parasol$14.00
lillet blanc, st. germaine, lemon syrup, brut champagne
Blackberry Cucumber Spritz$14.00
rum, cucumber, blackberry syrup, lime juice, mint, soda water
Strawberry Rhubarb Smokey Mule$15.00
mezcal tequila, jalapeno, lime juice, strawberry rhubarb puree, ginger beer
Rio Park Swizzle$15.00
bourbon, lime juice, absinthe, angostura bitters, orange bitters, simple syrup, mint
Earl Grey Old Fashion$15.00
bourbon, earl grey bitters, lemon syrup
Pink Pisco$15.00
macchu pisco, prickly pear syrup, lemon juice, egg white
What 49 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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- 3.9Food
- 4Service
- 3.7Ambience
- 3.9Value
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
FAQs
The Bench - Gaithersburg Marriott is rated 3.9 stars by 49 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
9751 Washingtonian Blvd Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Additional information
- Cross street
Fields Rd
- Neighborhood
Gaithersburg
- Hours of operation
Breakfast
Mon–Fri 6:30 am–9:30 am
Dinner
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Happy Hour
Daily 5:00 pm–7:00 pm - Cuisines
American
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Parking details
Complimentary parking is available at the Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center or the Rio Entertainment Complex
- Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
Steven Huddleston
- Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
(301) 590-0044
- Private party facilities
Email us at mhrs.waswg.restaurant@marriott.com for more info!
- Private party contact
Restaurant Manager: (301) 590-0044 ext. 6020