Downtown Silver Spring has plenty of dinner options, but All Set Restaurant & Bar has carved out its own lane by blending New England-inspired seafood with Southern-style comfort food.
This coastal-chic restaurant has become a neighborhood anchor, known equally for its lobster rolls and its slow-smoked Texas brisket.
It’s the kind of menu that shouldn’t work on paper, yet somehow keeps every table full.
How All Set won Silver Spring’s hearts
All Set describes itself as rooted in community, food, and quality, a mission statement that shows up in everything from its family-friendly Saturday brunch to its buzzing weeknight bar scene. 🦪
The restaurant has built a loyal following not by picking one lane, but by mastering several — seafood classics sit right alongside slow-smoked barbecue on the same menu, and both sides get equal attention.
That range has made it a genuine go-to for Silver Spring dining, whether guests want a quiet lunch or a lively night out.
One longtime feature of the menu is the Money Muscle BBQ program, which brings slow-smoked Texas brisket into the mix alongside the restaurant’s seafood-forward dishes. 🔥
All Set has also built loyalty through consistent community events, not just standout dishes. The restaurant hosts a weekly Pancake Brunch every Saturday with rotating kid-friendly entertainment, along with nightly bar specials that range from $1 oyster nights to half-price wine Wednesdays. 🍷
That steady rhythm of reasons to come back, paired with dishes diners call “the best food ever,” is exactly the formula that’s made All Set one of the most consistently busy Downtown Silver Spring restaurants.
Food Highlights
- Texas Brisket – Slow-smoked brisket from the restaurant’s Money Muscle BBQ program, available on its own, on a pizza, or as a chopped sandwich.
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Braised Short Rib – Red wine braised beef short rib served over bleu cheese mashed potatoes with heirloom carrots and red wine demi glace.
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Steak Frites – A New York strip served with herb parmesan frites and a classic bearnaise sauce.
- Lobster Roll – Maine lobster served hot with lemon butter and chives, stuffed into a classic New England roll.
- Fried Shrimp Po’Boy – Crispy fried shrimp piled onto a classic po’boy roll for a Southern-leaning sandwich option.
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Mussels – Steamed in a white wine leek broth with garlic and chili flakes, served alongside grilled bread.
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Crispy Skin Salmon – A gluten-free filet finished with crispy skin, typically paired with saffron couscous.
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Lemon Rosemary Chicken – Herb chicken paired with Yukon gold mashed potatoes and wilted kale in a light chicken jus.
Atmosphere
All Set strikes a balance between casual and upscale, making it comfortable for a quick lunch and stylish enough for a date night. 🌊
The coastal-chic dining room pairs well with an active bar scene, especially during nightly specials like Thursday’s oyster and martini deals.
Weekend brunch brings a livelier, family-friendly energy with entertainment for kids, while evenings shift toward a more social, cocktail-driven crowd.
It’s flexible enough to suit almost any occasion without ever feeling stiff.
Bottom Line
Visit for the jumbo crab cake, the “Last Meal worthy” Texas brisket, and a seafood-meets-Southern menu that covers every craving. Add lively nightly bar specials and a family-friendly weekend brunch, and it’s easy to see why All Set has become a Silver Spring favorite.
Address:
8630 Fenton St, Plaza 5, Silver Spring, MD 20910
📞 (301) 495-8800
🕔 Tue–Thu 11:30 AM–9 PM, Fri–Sat 11:30 AM–10 PM, Sun 11:30 AM–9 PM (closed Mon)