Below is a list of restaurants and businesses that have opened in the last year or are coming soon to Gaithersburg’s Rio Lakefront:
New: Locally Crafted Workshop– Locally Crafted, located at 9 Grand Corner Ave. in Gaithersburg’s Rio Lakefront, expanded with the opening of Locally Crafted Workshop earlier this year. The new space, which occupies the former Torrid location at 35 Grand Corner Ave., serves as a dedicated venue for classes, workshops, parties, and community events, while the original retail location remains open.
New: TOUS Les JOURS– TOUS Les JOURS opened at 1 Grand Corner Ave in December. It is located in the space that was previously occupied by Corner Bakery, which closed back in February after nearly 25 years in business. The French-Asian Bakery features a variety of breads, pastries, and cakes that are baked in-store daily, as well as a wide selection of coffee/espresso based drinks and teas.
Coming Soon: Kareem’s Lebanese Kitchen– Kareem’s Lebanese Kitchen has signed on to open a new restaurant at Gaithersburg’s Rio Lakefront. It will be taking over the space that was home to Bach to Rock at 212 Boardwalk Place. The restaurant has a Naples, Florida location that opened in February of 2018 and has garnered a 4.6/5 Google rating on over 900 reviews as well as a 4.4 rating on Yelp with over 300 reviews. Rio has shared that the restaurant is known for its authentic Lebanese flavors” and “brings a taste of the Mediterranean to our vibrant dining scene. From savory shawarma to fresh mezze, their menu is packed with rich traditions and bold flavors!”
Coming Soon: Koi Sushi– Koi Sushi will be taking the vacant space between Chipotle and Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls. We are currently working to find out information regarding any possible connection between the Koi Sushi restaurant moving into the space and any existing local eatery with Koi in its and will have an update on that for you soon.
Opened in 2024:
- Han Spot: Han Spot, the latest restaurant from restaurateur Chris Zhu, (Han Palace Georgetown, Woodley Park, Tysons Corner & Barracks Row, Live K, Ginza BBQ Lounge and Karaoke Spot and China Garden), opened on August 9th. The restaurant is located in the former Union Jack’s space in the Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg (9811 Washingtonian Center and menu items will include Cantonese Dim Sum, Peking Duck other popular dishes from Han Palace & China Garden.
- Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls: Annapolis-based Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls has opened its first Montgomery County at 201A Boardwalk Place in August. The menu consists of lobster rolls, lobster (or shrimp) salads, lobster BLT, lobster grilled cheese, lobster mac and cheese, potato salad, lobster bisque, and more are all part of the fast-casual restaurant’s menu. The rolls go for $21 with an option to upgrade to the “Bar Harbor” for $27 dollars total, which adds “50% more lobster & tail.” You also have the option to make it a combo, which adds a beverage and side of your choice. The soups, which include lobster bisque, New England clam chowder, and shrimp & sausage gumbo, go for $6 for a cup or $8 for a bowl. The lobster Mac & Cheese is $17 and the lobster grilled cheese is $16.