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1. Summer House - North Bethesda

4.5

Price: Moderate

• American • North Bethesda

Booked 109 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.

2. PLANTA, Bethesda

4.5

Awesome(133)

Price: Expensive

• Vegan • Bethesda

Booked 7 times today

Under Chef David Lee, PLANTA is dining as it should be- an un-guilty pleasure. Created in 2016, PLANTA is a celebration of delicious and innovative plant-based cuisine served in a beautifully designed space, without pretension and with an overflow of good vibes. PLANTA Bethesda offers signatures like Ahi Watermelon Nigiri and Bang Bang Broccoli while expanding on the plant-powered menu, offering even more in the way of Sushi, Pizza, sustainably-crafted cocktails, and more. PLANTA reimagines and reinvents plant-based dining, providing flavorful (and fun) proof the the power of plants can change the world.For Parties larger the 8, please contact hellobethesda@plantahq.comGETTING HERE: The closest private garage is just next to restaurant and can be entered from ELM Street. We are also a 5 minute walk from Bethesda Metro (Red Line)

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3. Maggiano's - Chevy Chase

4.4

Awesome(2784)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Friendship Heights

Booked 32 times today

Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's Chevy Chase and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. Our location offers a city atmosphere in the heart of DC. Chevy Chase is a well-known suburb-in-the-city with a strong community connection that offers a great atmosphere. Visit us at 5333 Wisconsin Ave. NW and book your reservation today!

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4. Chercher Ethiopian Cuisine

4.7

Exceptional(120)

Price: Moderate

• Ethiopian • Bethesda

Booked 8 times today

Chercher Ethiopian Cuisine is one of the best Ethiopian restaurants in the heart of Washington DC offering a fun-filled, casual dining experience! Cherecher strives to always serve you fresh and affordable Ethiopian cuisine. This is what our customers say about us.

5. Tabard Inn

4.7

Exceptional(3786)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Dupont Circle

Booked 47 times today

Christmas Eve is dinner will be a curated $92/per person prix fixe. Large parties of 6+ will be invited to our family friendly, buffet-style seating. Parties of 1-5 will be served a la carte in our main dining rooms. Since our early days as a tea room, we’ve been a respite for locals and visitors alike, offering a haven for conversation and memorable cuisine. The tradition continues as our culinary team has curated an inventive and elevated menu through New American cuisine while paying homage to the beloved dishes that have been served at the Tabard Inn for years. A DC institution since 1922, we look forward to offering our guests all the comforts of a home away from home. Executive Chef Matthew Zafrir came to the Tabard in 2023, bringing with him experience from various fine dining restaurants around D.C. such as minibar by José Andrés, Cranes, Revelers Hour.

6. Succotash PRIME

4.6

Exceptional(3921)

Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 92 times today

Succotash PRIME is a progressive perspective of classic Southern favorites. James Beard Award winner Edward Lee brings his Korean roots and Southern repertoire to a soulful Southern Steakhouse menu.SUCCOTASH is named after the classic dish that has been a longstanding staple of the Southern table. While many know “Succotash” when they see it, the dish has been interpreted, modified, and passed from generation to generation for centuries. Our “Succotash” is special to us and we invite you to experience the South from our point of view.

7. Oyamel

4.7

Exceptional(9590)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Penn Quarter

Booked 149 times today

Oyamel Cocina Mexicana combines Mexico’s rich regional culinary traditions with modern urban fare. Guests experience an array of antijitos—traditional Mexican snack or small plates—along with authentic tacos, ceviches and an impressive selection of cocktails and tequilas. Under the direction of renowned chef José Andrés, Head Chef Omar Rodriguez takes traditional ingredients and techniques and elevates them to deliver dishes and drinks with exceptional creativity and refinement.

8. The Pembroke

4.5

Awesome(1944)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Dupont Circle

Booked 73 times today

Situated in the bustling heart of Dupont Circle is The Pembroke, a sophisticated dining destination. Featuring contemporary American fare with global influences, The Washington Post’s food critic Tom Sietsema described the experience as “cut from a different cloth." The Pembroke’s stunning design by Martin Brudnizki features plush velvet coral-toned banquettes around glossy marble tables, cream-paneled walls with playful artwork, and boasts panoramic views of the neighborhood, while a seasonal terrace offers al fresco dining from spring to fall. The marble-topped bar is a bright and airy nod to cocktail bars of the 1950s and features classic drinks with a twist and a selection of fine wines. Reserve your table today to see how “The Pembroke makes Dupont Circle a destination again.”

9. Iron Gate

4.6

Exceptional(3006)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Dupont Circle

Booked 31 times today

Iron Gate, located near Dupont Circle, stands as one of the district’s oldest continuously operating restaurants and is split between a sumptuous dining room, a wisteria covered patio and a handsomely enclosed carriageway that houses the bar.Chef Anthony Chittum, a native of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and his team have revitalized the space with a menu that takes inspiration for the cuisines of Greece, Sicily, Sardinian and Southern Italy, interpreting those traditions and techniques using the finest products and seasonal ingredients of the Mid-Atlantic.Iron Gate also serves as an idyllic oasis for fine private events both large and small, so please consider us when planning your next fête, we'd love to have you as our guests.

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10. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

4.5

Awesome(3793)

Price: Expensive

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 170 times today

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with a simple mission — make people happy! We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

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Amy
Greater Taipei Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Had Christmas Eve dinner with my mom here, the server is very friendly and nice! And the food is delicious! Merry Christmas🎄!
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Summer House - North BethesdaPrice: Moderate• American• North Bethesda
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4.5
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Paul
Washington, D.C. Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The restaurant, bar and lounge areas spread out across multiple rooms / terraces / levels so it is a really intimate and fun layout. Excellent service and value. Price for classic drinks skewed a tad high in my opinion. I'll try and catch a happy hour sometime and the jazz performances.
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Tabard InnPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Dupont Circle
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4.7
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Luis
Washington, D.C. Area •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Excellent experience. Food was amazing. Service was top notch. Cannot wait to go back.
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Maggiano's - Chevy ChasePrice: Moderate• Italian• Friendship Heights
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4.4
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Carter
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Great Ethiopian food. What more is there to be said?
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Chercher Ethiopian CuisinePrice: Moderate• Ethiopian• Bethesda
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4.7
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melissa
Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 4, 2024
The atmosphere was relaxing and pretty. Lots of attention to detail. The wait staff was friendly and efficient and the food was creative and delicious
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PLANTA, BethesdaPrice: Expensive• Vegan• Bethesda
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36 restaurants available nearby

1. Summer House - North Bethesda

2. PLANTA, Bethesda

3. Maggiano's - Chevy Chase

4. Chercher Ethiopian Cuisine

5. Tabard Inn

6. Succotash PRIME

7. Oyamel

8. The Pembroke

9. Iron Gate

10. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C

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