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A photo of Melina restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1379)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • North Bethesda
Booked 33 times today
Melina is a fantastic spot for date night. Reviewers praise it as a perfect place for celebrations, anniversaries, and even birthdays. The fresh and quality Greek cuisine, along with its beautiful decor and attentive service, make for a memorable dining experience. One reviewer said, 'Fantastic scenery and an overall excellent experience.' Another added, 'Great atmosphere. Wonderful cuisine. Excellent service.' So, if you're looking for a romantic and delicious dinner, Melina is a great choice.
A photo of Summer House - North Bethesda restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3481)
Price: Moderate
• American • North Bethesda
Booked 66 times today
Located in the heart of the Pike and Rose neighborhood in North Bethesda, MD, Summer House is the place where summer never ends. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Rosé is poured all day, alongside an extensive wine and handcrafted cocktail list. Reserve your table today for a bright and airy dining experience no matter the weather. For parties of 9 or more, email summermdparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are available, or visit The Cookie Bar for a selection of fresh-baked goods, sourdough English muffins, Summer House's renowned oversized cookies, small-batch coffee, and specialty espresso drinks.
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4.5
Awesome(4446)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Chevy Chase
Booked 33 times today
Sister to Chef Geoff’s, Lia’s is an Italian-ish neighborhood gem featuring housemade pasta, handcrafted using old world technique, with a modern twist, alongside a broad and delicious selection of steak, seafood, salad and pizza. We offer seasonal plates served by our welcoming service staff. Whether enjoying our large lounge area, the best outdoor patio in Chevy Chase, or our intimate dining room, we offer the perfect setting for a romantic date, casual meet up or dinner with the family.
A photo of The Salt Line - Bethesda restaurant
4.5
Awesome(583)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Bethesda
Booked 61 times today
The Salt Line, the popular DC homage to New England’s iconic fish and oyster houses, brings a third location to Bethesda Row. New England meets the Chesapeake at this beauty of a restaurant with lots of comfy booth seating and an inviting u shaped bar and lounge area. Menu features all the classics and raw bar guests have come to love from the original The Salt Line plus some delicious new surprises from award winning The Salt Line Chef Kyle Bailey and Bethesda Executive Chef Eric McKamey.
A photo of The Breakfast Club restaurant
4.3
Awesome(518)
Price: Expensive
• American • Silver Spring
Booked 16 times today
The Breakfast Club, an all-day breakfast and brunch restaurant. The Breakfast Club is centered around the theme of the 1920’s, timelessness, and Art Deco. We are an upscale restaurant with a polished dining experience, we pride ourselves on giving our customers great service. The Breakfast Club | Eat Local | Eat in Style
A photo of Founding Farmers MD: Potomac restaurant
4.4
Awesome(12260)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville
Booked 73 times today
Repeatedly awarded Bethesda’s Best, MoCo’s Founding Farmers is conveniently located off I-270 in Potomac. Open 365 days a year, our culinary crew crafts dishes and drinks from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.
A photo of Tower Oaks Lodge restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(10175)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville
Booked 106 times today
Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge, located just beyond the beltway in suburban Maryland, offers a rustic retreat reminiscent of the grand "Great Camps" of the Adirondack Mountains from the early 1900s. With its grand fireplaces, cozy nooks, and wood-beamed ceilings, Tower Oaks Lodge provides a unique dining experience that combines the rugged beauty of the wilderness with Clyde's Restaurant Group's commitment to exceptional dining and hospitality. Tower Oaks Lodge offers a seasonal menu that showcases fresh, locally sourced ingredients, making it a favorite for both casual diners and those seeking a memorable evening out. Indoor and outdoor seating available with lunch, dinner, and brunch service.
A photo of Black's Bar & Kitchen restaurant
4.5
Awesome(3395)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Bethesda
Booked 17 times today
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.
A photo of Benihana - Bethesda, MD restaurant
4.3
Awesome(2601)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Bethesda
Booked 39 times today
Benihana in Bethesda is a perfect spot for a date night. Reviewers frequently mention celebrating special occasions and birthdays there. The unique dining experience with personal chefs preparing food in front of you, combined with the great food and service, creates a memorable evening. As one reviewer put it, 'It's a great experience.'
A photo of Seasons 52 - North Bethesda restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(6297)
Price: Expensive
• American • North Bethesda
Booked 60 times today
Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.
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  • Lindavip
    Washington, D.C. Area •241 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Delicious squash soup & v tasty chicken salad with roasted winter veggies. A quiet booth in the bar area. Excellent service.
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    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacPrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
    4.4
  • Chris
    Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great service, great food. It could not have been any better !
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    Summer House - North BethesdaPrice: Moderate• American• North Bethesda
    4.6
  • Lynnvip
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The cod and market fish special were excellent. We started with the two different salads. We ended with the donuts, which were a bit much and not super special. We would have preferred a different dessert. We were celebrating an anniversary, and they did make it special with a bit of sparkling wine and a sparkler on the table, as well as a card. We saw a number of special celebrations for birthdays and such nearby. It is a nice place for a special night.
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    MelinaPrice: Expensive• Greek• North Bethesda
    4.8
  • DR. ANDIvip
    Washington, D.C. Area •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Oh my! I’ve been going to Clyde’s restaurants for decades. They’ve been special in their own ways: very good, mid-priced food, nice decors, and excellent service. This was my first time at Tower Oaks and, as soon as I walked in, I wanted to spend the week! Though that’s not possible, I do think their setting and ‘lodge’ decor are like the most exquisite National Park or luxury lodge I’ve been in. In the same Clyde’s fashion, no detail is spared and the tables are spacious and not at all crowded! Dawn was our server and she was top-notch; including when we wanted mussels but couldn’t eat the spicy preparation on the menu, she volunteered to speak with the kitchen about using the lemon butter on the cod and throwing in some garlic. It was divine! And we complemented it by a market salad with greens, apples, and pears and a white Balsamic dressing. We were seated in a large booth overlooking the forest. As we walked out, I saw a formal dining room with large round tables. I’ll be sure to bring our family group of 6-8 to enjoy what a round table offers. Could not have been happier! Since covid, we’re still not eating out a lot; this was a rare and perfect treat! Kudos!
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    Tower Oaks LodgePrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
    4.7
  • Carl
    New York City •19 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Overall experience was good. The chef was talented and made sure our food was cooked to our liking. The server was attentive and thoughtful.
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    Benihana - Bethesda, MDPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Bethesda
    4.3
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