Ring of Fire Grill & Tavern, Rockville

The flavors of the South ring true at Ring of Fire Grill & Tavern. Grill masters smoke baby back ribs with chipotle, hickory, and maple to achieve their signature complex flavor. They then pair these meals with 10 styles of skillet-cooked mac and cheese, which they sear with ingredients as varied as buffalo chicken or ham with dijon mustard.

But savory dishes aren't their only specialties. They are known for their moonshine cocktails, with moonshine even adding a kick to the house's moonshine apple pie. For a more traditional approach, the house's staff also pours pints of craft beer and microbrews. As they sip, diners unwind in a cozy dining room, whose polished wooden wall is lined with a bright red banquette.