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- MMichaelvipPhoenix / Arizona •16 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoBrunch was delicious. Service was great! Will be backMore infoBarrel & CrowPrice: Moderate• American• Bethesda•4.5
- MmelissaWashington, D.C. Area •6 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAlways great to go to Medium Rare. The staff is so friendly. It was buzzing and we had to wait for awhile even with a reservation. It’s the holidays and we just chilled. It was worth the waitMore infoMedium Rare - BethesdaPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Bethesda•4.6
- HHarrietvipWashington, D.C. Area •21 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAlways a favorite of ours. Great for celebrating with familyMore infoBlack's Bar & KitchenPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Bethesda•4.5
- NNicholevipBaltimore / Maryland •30 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoI have not been to this new location. I use to go to the location near the metro. The quality and experience has not changed. Great food, service, and experience.More infoBenihana - Bethesda, MDPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Bethesda•4.2
- MMickeyWashington, D.C. Area •72 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 28, 2024GM Raj, Owner Sonali, Chef Paul, and Team made our Thanksgiving Feast an absolutely spectacular one, every dish and bite of way! From the personalized touches in each dish to the pampering and timely service, we thoroughly love the simultanteously fine and comforting food to brighten up the cool and damp weather!More infoPassage to India - BethesdaPrice: Moderate• Indian• Bethesda•4.7
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Just a few miles northwest of DC lie Bethesda and Chevy Chase. This is a wealthy, sophisticated area populated by young, educated professionals exacting in their tastes, and an eclectic dining scene delivers. It’s become a dream destination for successful restauranteurs, with new arrivals raising an already demanding gastronomic bar. Like nearby Embassy Row, here, cuisine represents every continent. Szechuan Peking duck may neighbor Korean barbecue as easily as Greek shaved lamb and falafel. The smell of Indian chicken tikka masala may mingle with seared Peruvian chorizo, French coq au vin, Neapolitan pizza or Chesapeake seafood. With so many choices, you’ll find that tough competition delivers a variety of food worthy of a nation’s capital. It's no wonder DC was Bon Appétit’s 2016 pick for Restaurant City of the Year.
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Healthy restaurants located in Bethesda include True Food Kitchen - Bethesda, Silver and Persimmon
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Bethesda are True Food Kitchen - Bethesda, Silver and Medium Rare - Bethesda
Bottomless brunch in Bethesda is available at Silver, Medium Rare - Bethesda and Spanish Diner - Bethesda
The most romantic restaurant in Bethesda is Persimmon
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