Andrews Air Force Base is in Maryland, about 10 miles outside of Washington, D.C. The military base is home to the 89th Airlift Wing, responsible for special air missions for leaders such as the president of the United States. An array of restaurants surrounds Andrews Air Force Base for military personnel, elected officials, locals and tourists.
Topolino is an informal Italian restaurant, offering a trattoria-style setting. Its hanging plants, brick walls and rustic artwork create a relaxed family-friendly dining atmosphere. Topolino offers a pasta and salad buffet, a make-your-own pasta option, with a choice of sauce and meat, and an open brick-oven kitchen, allowing guests to watch chefs prepare meals. Topolino serves a plethora of pasta dishes that infuse chicken, seafood and veal. It offers surf and turf selections and brick-oven thin-crust or pan pizzas. Entrees range from $9.99 to $36.99. The wine list supplies budget-friendly whites and reds by the glass or bottle to pair with dinner. Topolino opens Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Topolino
6320 Old Branch Ave.
Temple Hills, MD 20748
301-449-6160
topolinorestaurant.com
The Fish Market provides an entertaining environment with live music Wednesday through Sunday, a bar that features drink specials, televised sports games and a casual sit-down dining experience. The menu lists an array of seafood dishes such as broiled or fried platters of oysters, crab and scallops, bar fare including fish sandwiches and burgers, and entrees featuring pasta dishes topped with seafood, rib and catfish combos and steak dinners for $14 to $22. The Fish Market serves lunch from 11:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. and dinner from 4 p.m. to midnight, allowing for late night dining and drinking.
The Fish Market
7611 Old Branch Ave.
Clinton, MD 20735
301-599-7900
fishmarketmd.com
Five Guys Burger and Fries is a chain burger spot that originated in nearby Arlington, Virginia, and the Washington D.C. area in 1986. It has since expanded to include locations around the United States. Five Guys serves cooked-to-order burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese and plain or Cajun-spiced french fries. Open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Five Guys offers fast-paced concession line ordering at the front counter for take-out or casual dining in the eating area.
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
7730 Old Branch Ave.
Clinton, MD 20735
301-856-5331
fiveguys.com
Texas Ribs and BBQ serves Southwestern barbecue fare in a laid-back atmosphere appropriate for families. The menu features fried food baskets, pulled pork and beef brisket sandwiches, and half-pound burgers. Light items include wraps, soups and salads. Entrees include baby-back ribs, grilled chicken and pork chops. Texas Ribs and BBQ features catfish, tuna and shrimp dinners for seafood-lovers and offers a children’s menu. Prices range from $10 to $25. This restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Texas Ribs
7701 Old Branch Ave.
Clinton, MD 20735
301-877-0323
texasribsandbbq.com
