This weekend my fiancee and I enjoyed catching up with our friend Sarah over brunch. Sarah is one of my few fellow MoCo friends (most live in the District or NoVA), yet we’re always busy with opposing schedules.
Brunch at 8407 Kitchen Bar was the perfect way to catch up and relax. The restaurant, located near the Silver Spring metro station, has been mentioned in several local going out guides and food features and I’d been dying to try their brunch.
After sitting down, our group was pleasantly surprised to see beignets on the menu. We were even more excited to see that they are automatically served with brunch in lieu of the standard bread and butter.
I tried the Shrimp Scrambled Eggs which were served with home fries. The dish sounded great in theory, but the fishy shrimp flavor and sauce were a bit overpowering. The potatoes were nice and crisp and also seasoned well.
My fiancee ordered the Aged Cheddar and Roasted Apple Omelet. He ate most of it, but didn’t appreciate that it was also made with kale (read the description!).
Sarah tried the Country Fried Steak which she liked but said she probably wouldn’t get again because it was a little bit tough and a lot more decadent than something she would normally eat.
Since we all ordered savory entrees we also tried the Challah French Toast which was served with lavender butter and roasted plums. I really liked the french toast, which had a great texture and flavor. The lavender butter sounded good on paper, but wasn’t quite sweet enough for any of us.
Our server was very pleasant and kept our coffee cups brimming. When we asked for recommendations, he was very honest about his favorite dishes (a quality I always find refreshing).
8407 Kitchen Bar has a nice relaxed atmosphere, great service and good food at a good price. Our group’s only complaint is that for brunch, the kitchen tries a little hard to serve inventive dishes that sound good on paper but don’t execute as well on the plate. For quality of food, service, atmosphere and price I would give it a 2.5/4.
One Girl, Two Cities 