If you're craving an old-fashioned, like-Grandma-used-to-make meal, be sure to visit Monell's. Located in a mid-1880s Victorian brick home in Germantown, this down-home eatery offers Southern regional cooking as well as Southern hospitality. The charming country dining rooms feature center fireplaces and walls painted with Southern scenes. Both service and seating are family-style, and you can eat as much as you want—all empty dishes are quickly refilled by the staff.

Monell's Information:

• Southern menu. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Closed Jan 1, Dec 24-25. Bar. Casual attire. Credit cards accepted.