Black's Bar & Kitchen

4.5

3396 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals
Good for groups

WELCOME BACK!
Black’s Bar & Kitchen is excited to announce we are back open to the public for dine-in service! While we encourage you to use our online portal for convenient curbside carryout pickup, we have staged our patio, dining room and café tables to provide our Guests with a socially accepted distance to dine.

Food, Wine, & Cocktails to the heart of the ever-evolving Downtown Bethesda, Black’s remains the community Hot Spot for killer happy hour bar bites. Black’s has been on the forefront of supporting local farming & sustainable growing practices, serving only the highest quality produce, meats, & seafood for well over a decade.

Love Oysters? We do. Our Premium raw bar is unparalleled with rotating varieties of bivalves from all coasts of the Americas and a stellar wine list to match. Whether you’re popping champagne for a special occasion, watching the game enjoying a cold craft beer and Duck Nachos in the bar, Black’s Bar & Kitchen is the destination for any occasion.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:15 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:15 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(301) 652-5525
Website
http://www.blacksbarandkitchen.com/info-contact/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jacqueline Castaldo

Location
7750 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Neighborhood
Bethesda
Cross street
Norfolk
Parking details
We are located next door to a county parking facility. Rate is $1 per hour.
Public transit
Three blocks from the BETHESDA METRO.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Addie's Mussels
Tomato, Shallots, Garlic, Lemon, Parsley. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish
- Half$10.00
- Full$17.00
Crispy North Atlantic Calamari$13.00
Creole Tartar Parmesan & Lemon. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy
Soup of the Day
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$9.00
Classic Caesar$10.00
Romaine, Hard Cooked Eggs, Shaved Parmesan, Brioche Croutons, Caesar Dressing. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy
Mixed Green Salad$8.00
Tarragon-Mustard Vinaigrette, Shallots
Black Bean Hummus$10.00
House Made Pita Flatbread, Cucumber & Onion Salad. Allergen Information: Gluten, Nut
Barbecue Duck Nachos$15.00
Confit Duck, House Barbecue Sauce, Crispy Corn, Tortilla Chips, Pepperjack Cheese, Cilantro, Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa, Lime Crema. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy
Crispy Shrimp Tacos$14.00
Corn Tortilla, Coleslaw, Lime Crema, Guacamole, Cilantro. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish
Spinach Salad$9.00
Orange Segments, Shallot, Candied Pecans, Dried Cranberries, White Balsamic Vinaigrette. Allergen Information: Nut
Chef's Flatbread of the Day$13.00
House Made Pita Flatbread. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy

Add to Your Salad

Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon$11.00
Sautéed Gulf Shrimp$9.00
Pan Seared 6oz. Hanger Steak$19.00
Day Boat Scallops$17.00
6oz. Fried Chicken Breast$11.00

Oysters

Oyster Rockefeller$12.00
3 oysters, Spinach, Bacon, Parmesan. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish
Fried Oysters$15.00
Cornmeal Crusted, Creole Tartar, Lemon. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish

Oysters on the Half Shell

Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon, Crackers

Boutique
- 1/2 Dz$15.00
- Dz$30.00
Premium
also available in dz
- 1/2 Dz$18.00

Sandwiches & Entrées

Black's Double Smash Cheeseburger$19.00
Romaine, Tomato, Onion, Garlic Aioli, House Pickles, Hand Cut Fries. Choice of: Cheddar or Pepper Jack Cheese. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy
Nashville Hot Chicken$16.00
Hot Sauce Brined Chicken Breast, House Pickles, House Made Brioche, Hand Cut Fries. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy
Black's Po'Boy$19.00
Choice of: Cornmeal Crusted Gulf Shrimp, Oysters or Scallops, Creole Tartar, Romaine, Tomato, Onion, Hand Cut Fries. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon$33.00
Orzo, Asparagus, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Artichokes, Mascarpone Cheese, Basil-Pine Nut Pesto. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Nut
Tuna Soba$29.00
Pan Seared Yellow Fin Tuna, Chilled Buckwheat Noodles, Bell Peppers, Shiitake Mushrooms, Scallions, Cucumber, Honey-Soy Dressing, Sesame Seeds. Allergen Information: Gluten
Pan Seared Day Boat Scallops$36.00
Crawfish-Thyme Beurre Blanc, Rainbow Chard, Garlic Whipped Potatoes. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish
Steak Frites a la Blacks$29.00
6oz Prime Hanger Steak, Roasted Asparagus, Hand Cut Fries, Compound Butter. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy
Gulf Shrimp Linguine$27.00
Tomato Concasse, Garlic, Shallots, Lemon, Chili Flakes, Spinach. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish
Black's Seafood Stew$24.00
Shrimp, PEI Mussels, Calamari, Tuna, Salmon. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish

Sides

Hand Cut Fries$5.00
House Made Potato Chips$3.00
House Made Cornbread$6.00
Sautéed Asparagus$6.00
Sautéed Spinach$5.00

What 3,396 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Black's Bar & Kitchen offers a delightful culinary experience with "excellent oysters" and "superb scallops." The outdoor patio is a "lovely" spot for dining, providing a quieter alternative to the bustling interior. While some find the service inconsistent, the ambience and consistently "great food" make it a dining favorite.

3,396 Reviews

D
David
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great scallops, great seafood stew, great Caesar salad, great fish dishes, great presentation, great service. Can’t do better than Black’s in Bethesda.
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Diane
Washington DC
61 reviews
4.0
61 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The branzino was excellent. I really like the unusual sides of falafel and cucumber salad. My order was taken promptly, but I had to wait a long time to get my check, perhaps because I was a solo diner.
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John
Washington DC
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The octupus was greasy and cold. The branzino was very oily. Generally very disappointing. I'm a big fan of Blacks other restaurant and had a great meal at Black Salt but this meal was very disappoining. My partner and i both had indigestion afterwards.
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Jeff
Washington DC
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Excellent meals all around, and good service. The extra charge for using a credit card was a trite and annoying way to end the evening.
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Karna
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Felix the bartender was amazing! I’m definitely coming back for his exceptional service.
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Deniz
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a good experience, we went with 4 kids, and everyone was attentive and welcoming! We appreciated the host’s willingness to help find a table to accommodate the children and the family. The food and cocktails were on point!
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Jeff
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Overall, this fell far short of expectations for the Black's chain
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John
Washington DC
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic all around. Great food and service at reasonable prices. Comfortable seating.
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Amy
Washington DC
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and great food! The butternut squash soup was superb!
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Victor
Washington DC
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service and outstanding meals, my friends and I enjoyed the ambience.
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FAQs

Black's Bar & Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 652-5525.

Black's Bar & Kitchen is rated 4.5 stars by 3396 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

7750 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814

Additional information

Cross street
Norfolk
Neighborhood
Bethesda
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:15 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:15 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We are located next door to a county parking facility. Rate is $1 per hour.
Public transit
Three blocks from the BETHESDA METRO.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jacqueline Castaldo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.blacksbarandkitchen.com/info-contact/
Phone number
(301) 652-5525

Black's Bar & Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Fried Oysters

Barbecue Duck Nachos

Tuna Soba

Starters

Addie's Mussels

Crispy North Atlantic Calamari$13.00

Soup of the Day

Classic Caesar$10.00

Mixed Green Salad$8.00

Black Bean Hummus$10.00

Barbecue Duck Nachos$15.00

Crispy Shrimp Tacos$14.00

Spinach Salad$9.00

Chef's Flatbread of the Day$13.00

Add to Your Salad

Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon$11.00

Sautéed Gulf Shrimp$9.00

Pan Seared 6oz. Hanger Steak$19.00

Day Boat Scallops$17.00

6oz. Fried Chicken Breast$11.00

Oysters

Oyster Rockefeller$12.00

Fried Oysters$15.00

Oysters on the Half Shell

Boutique

Premium

Sandwiches & Entrées

Black's Double Smash Cheeseburger$19.00

Nashville Hot Chicken$16.00

Black's Po'Boy$19.00

Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon$33.00

Tuna Soba$29.00

Pan Seared Day Boat Scallops$36.00

Steak Frites a la Blacks$29.00

Gulf Shrimp Linguine$27.00

Black's Seafood Stew$24.00

Sides

Hand Cut Fries$5.00

House Made Potato Chips$3.00

House Made Cornbread$6.00

Sautéed Asparagus$6.00

Sautéed Spinach$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Black's Bar & Kitchen offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Black's Bar & Kitchen restaurant rated?

Is Black's Bar & Kitchen currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information