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Persimmon, Bethesda, MD

Persimmon

4.8
4.8
2969 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
7003 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20815

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Persimmon is a beloved neighborhood bistro offering up unforgettable favorites!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Elmy Lemus
  • Catering
    Persimmon can accommodate specialized catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Persimmon can accommodate reservations for large parties and offers additional options for private and semi-private dining events.
  • Neighborhood
    Bethesda
  • Cross street
    Leland & Walsh Sts.
  • Parking details
    Metered public parking lot conveniently located behind the restaurant
  • Public transit
    Bethesda Metro on Red Line
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,969 people are saying

Persimmon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    American

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Persimmon in Bethesda shines as a beloved neighborhood gem with "excellent food and service" and a "welcoming atmosphere." Known for its "outstanding cuisine," favorites include the rack of lamb and crab cakes. The staff, including owners Zaki and Said, are praised for their attentiveness, creating a "cozy and intimate" dining experience.
2,969 Reviews
  1. Rafic

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service and management. We will definitely go back.

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  2. James

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food thoughtfully prepared and served in a timely way.

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  3. Joanne

    Washington DC40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants, Persimmon never disappoints! I love their arugula and fennel salad and their crab cake dinner. My husband loves their duck confit salad and this time had their lamb shank, which was delicious. The staff is so friendly and helpful as well!

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  4. Suzie VIP

    Los Angeles14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Persimmon is a wonderful friendly neighborhood restaurant. The owners are in the mix at all times. My fish was a bit dry- maybe overcooked. But my partner’s lamb was perfect. We will return because it’s just that kind of place! I wish they had burgers on their menu- that would be my go to!

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  5. Kat

    Cleveland9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious special! Service staff works hard but needs help.

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  6. Gracie VIP

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous evening here catching up with old friends - the food and service were outstanding! The empanadas and spinach & artichoke dip were great starters. Our crab cakes, shrimp & scallop linguini pasta, salmon and branzino were all fantastic! Highly recommend the apple crisp dessert. Appreciated that it wasn’t too loud inside and that the staff did not rush us - we enjoyed a leisurely and delicious meal!

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  7. Patricia VIP

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Awesome food and good service. Will come back soon.

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  8. Jody

    Washington DC20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is consistently delicious and service is top notch. We ordered the profiteroles for dessert. We were a party of 4 so the added an extra and even individually played each of us. Fantastic job!

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  9. Donald VIP

    Washington DC13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service at Persimmon is extraordinary! We especially love empanadas, tuna tartare, fish of the day, salmon, and crab cakes although we haven’t tried other dishes.

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  10. Deanne

    Washington DC12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is ok. Some items better than others; consistency is a problem. If you’re going to charge upwards of $50 for an order of crab cakes, they had better be fresh. They were not. They had a fishy smell (and taste) and were unappetizing. Very disappointing. Will not be back.
    PersimmonResponded on March 27, 2025
    Dear Deanne, Thank you for dining with us and for sharing your feedback. When I checked on your table during your visit, you mentioned that everything was good, so I'm sorry to hear that you later felt differently about the crab cakes. We take great pride in using fresh, quality ingredients and would have been happy to make any adjustments had we had known at the time. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we'd love the chance to serve you again and ensure you have a great experience. Please feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss this further, we appreciate the opportunity to make things right.

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FAQs

Persimmon offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 654-9860.

Persimmon is rated 4.8 stars by 2969 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Persimmon

7003 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20815

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Leland & Walsh Sts.
  • Neighborhood
    Bethesda
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered public parking lot conveniently located behind the restaurant
  • Public transit
    Bethesda Metro on Red Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Elmy Lemus
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Persimmon can accommodate specialized catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Persimmon can accommodate reservations for large parties and offers additional options for private and semi-private dining events.
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