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1. Medium Rare - Bethesda
4.6
Exceptional(1487)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Bethesda
Booked 39 times today
A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique, $28.95prix fixe dinning experience of artisan bread; a mixed green salad; prime, dry-aged steak; and hand-cut fries (Vegetarian option always available) in a relaxed, fun, environment. Please allow us 15 minutes to seat you after your full party has arrived and after checkin at our host stand. As we do only one thing, we do our best to make the food and experience exceptional and also a good value. We also serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday's with a great prix fixe including French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict and bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers. WALK INS and CALL AHEAD seating are always welcomed.
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2. Black's Bar & Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(3410)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Bethesda
Booked 27 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.
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3. The Salt Line - Bethesda
4.5
Awesome(645)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Bethesda
Booked 53 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.
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4. Julii
4.8
Exceptional(2478)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • North Bethesda
Booked 44 times today
Julii, French Mediterranean Cuisine; by the founders of Cava Mezze, and Cava. Come enjoy an elevated dining experience, bringing you delicious yet beautiful cocktails and dishes and top-notch service.Currently offering indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery service.
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5. Clyde's of Chevy Chase
4.6
Exceptional(5040)
Price: Moderate
• American • Friendship Heights
Booked 53 times today
Clyde's of Chevy Chase, nestled in the heart of Chevy Chase, Maryland, is renowned for its classic American cuisine and elegant yet welcoming atmosphere. Its menu emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients, showcasing a variety of dishes from seafood to steaks and innovative salads. Clyde's also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list, perfect for pairing with any meal. Exceptional service and a warm, inviting ambiance make Clyde's of Chevy Chase the perfect place for a memorable dining experience for any occasion. Indoor and outdoor seating available with lunch, dinner, brunch, late night, and raw bar service.
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6. Hello Betty - Bethesda
3.8
Excellent(330)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • North Bethesda
Booked 4 times today
Nestled in the heart of Maryland, Hello Betty offers a perfect blend of locally sourced elevated seafood dining with warm Southern hospitality. With a focus on the freshest catches from the Chesapeake Bay, we pair traditional Maryland flavors with Southern comfort classics to create a menu that’s both refined and satisfying. From creamy crab soups to expertly grilled fish, and buttery biscuits to hearty shrimp and grits, every dish tells a story of coastal charm and culinary passion. In the summertime, soak up the sunshine and fresh air while savoring light, seasonal dishes and handcrafted beverages at our 60-foot outdoor Boat Bar. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or catching up with friends at the end of a long day, our welcoming atmosphere, attentive service, and exceptional cuisine promise an unforgettable experience. Hello Betty at the Canopy Hotel is the perfect escape to relax, connect and savor the best that bustling Pike and Rose has to offer.
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7. True Food Kitchen - Bethesda
4.5
Awesome(2395)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bethesda
Booked 31 times today
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Bethesda guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located at the corner of Wisconsin Ave. & Woodmont Ave. at the Solaire Bethesda Apartment Complex. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.
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8. LIA'S
4.6
Exceptional(4506)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Chevy Chase
Booked 27 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.
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9. The Capital Grille - Chevy Chase
4.8
Exceptional(3313)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Chevy Chase
Booked 61 times today
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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10. Medium Rare - Cleveland Park
4.6
Exceptional(2143)
Price: Moderate
• Steak • Cleveland Park
Booked 48 times today
A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique $28.95 prix fixe dinning experience of artisan bread; a mixed green salad; prime, dry-aged steak; and hand-cut fries (Vegetarian option always available) in a relaxed, fun, environment. Please allow us 15 minutes to seat you after your full party has arrived and after checkin at our host stand. As we do only one thing, we do our best to make the food and experience exceptional and also a good value. We also serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday's with a great prix fixe including French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict and bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers. WALK INS and CALL AHEAD seating are always welcomed.

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  • Mandy
    Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Fantastic food and drinks! We had a great time. Lamb entree was delicious and enough to share after an app!
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    JuliiPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• North Bethesda
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    4.8
  • ShannonBVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Always great service and food! We eat here often.
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    Medium Rare - BethesdaPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Bethesda
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    4.6
  • JeromeF
    Washington, D.C. Area •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    This place is great, the food was excellent as well as the service. Make sure you have a reservation though.
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    The Salt Line - BethesdaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Bethesda
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    4.5
  • Barbara
    Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 3, 2025
    Delicious meal in a comfortable environment with great staff
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    Black's Bar & KitchenPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Bethesda
    •
    4.7
  • Ann Marie
    Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 2, 2025
    Beautiful restaurant with impeccable service. We had a fantastic dinner. The salmon dip with thin cracker absolutely delicious. The spinach salad with a whipped mozzarella and warm beacon vinaigrette melts will have your kids eating their veggies. The main course we decided on was the rock fish in a light brown sauce with mussels and tortellini stuffed with crab and lobster. The ambience was great with a view of the Pike and Rose area. Beautiful night view. There is an entire area that’s shaped like a boat that’s used in warmer weather. We will visit for that experience.our new favorite restaurant. SEE YOU SOON! Oh I forgot to mention our server was extremely pleasant and gave great advice on what to order, ( WIN, WIN, WIN)! Unfortunately I forgot his name but if it helps we spoke about him learning Korean 😂. Sunday March 3rd 2025. He was the only server that we saw.
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    Hello Betty - BethesdaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• North Bethesda
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    3.8

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