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Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Kensington

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A photo of Caruso's Grocery - Pike & Rose restaurant
4.5
Awesome(660)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Bethesda
Booked 46 times today
Caruso's Grocery in Pike and Rose is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: nostalgic photos on the walls , a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here. A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.
A photo of Summer House - North Bethesda restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3483)
Price: Moderate
• American • North Bethesda
Booked 139 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.
A photo of Julii restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2386)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • North Bethesda
Booked 41 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.
A photo of The Salt Line - Bethesda restaurant
4.5
Awesome(585)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Bethesda
Booked 46 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 Founding Farmers MD: Potomac restaurant
4.3
Awesome(12274)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville
Booked 197 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(10182)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville
Booked 125 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 Fogo de Chao - Bethesda restaurant
4.3
Awesome(1731)
Price: Moderate
• Brazilian • North Bethesda
Booked 98 times today
Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.
A photo of Silver restaurant
4.5
Awesome(2198)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Bethesda
Booked 82 times today
SILVER is an New American Brasserie with a distinctive new shine. Led by award-winning Chef, Ype Von Hengst, SILVER’s menu features contemporary American cuisine and healthier choices, influenced by the great brasseries from around the world. We specialize in offering a broad menu of contemporary favorites, seasonal specials, and healthier options, featuring ingredients from local farms and purveyors. Our bar menu features hand-crafted pre-prohibition style cocktails, local brews and American wines carefully curated to showcase the traditions of American wine makers. Open early until late, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night brunch. SILVER offers the choices for how you live and a healthy dose of what you crave.
A photo of Persimmon restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2917)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bethesda
Booked 10 times today
Persimmon is a beloved neighborhood bistro offering up unforgettable favorites! Bring an appetite for great food & wine!Let's Gather & Eat!
A photo of Clyde's of Chevy Chase restaurant
4.5
Awesome(4959)
Price: Moderate
• American • Friendship Heights
Booked 81 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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  • Jillian
    Washington, D.C. Area •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Delicious food. Wonderful drinks. Terrific service. Great company. A good time was had by all!!!
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    Caruso's Grocery - Pike & RosePrice: Expensive• Italian• North Bethesda
    4.5
  • Rosievip
    Washington, D.C. Area •28 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Excellent service and tasty food. Love the choice of cookies on offer too! Our server Alex was excellent so shout out to him !!
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    Summer House - North BethesdaPrice: Moderate• American• North Bethesda
    4.6
  • Jp
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    I was looking for a good brunch place to take my mother for her 74th birthday. She lives in Bethesda, so I wanted somewhere close that she had not yet tried. My mother can be picky and French is typically her favorite fare. She was a fan of Mon Ami Gabi, but quality there, we feel, has significantly declined and the value proposition just isn’t enough anymore. Her go-to now, is Le Diplomat. Since I didn’t want to go downtown, a little research delivered Salt Line as a worth a shot. Online booking was easy and when we had to increase from 3 to 7, making the change was easy enough. We arrived and were seated immediately. Our server, Umi (I hope I spelled that correctly) seemed new, but was really nice and attentive. She was quite responsive and any time she didn’t know something, she was honest about it and got the answer quickly. She didn’t try to fake it. The food came out quickly and was delicious. Service throughout the meal was quick, attentive and the team worked well together. The ONLY reason that I didn’t rate the food 5 stars is because my girlfriend found the Portuguese Stew to be salty. But I’m being picky here. Shrimp from the Shrimp Cocktail were sizable! The guests that had the Oysters were quite pleased and all other dishes were unanimously delicious. Definite Recommend. Bravo to the team there!
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    The Salt Line - BethesdaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Bethesda
    4.5
  • Kyle
    Cancun / Riviera Maya •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    My in-laws were visiting from overseas. We didn't want to do a lot of cooking for a small group, but also wanted to ensure they got to try an authentic Thanksgiving meal. Founding Farmers was a great choice! The food was delicious and our server, Jacob, was superb. Thank you!
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    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacPrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
    4.3
  • Thomasvip
    Washington, D.C. Area •62 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Food and service were outstanding. Thank you. I highly recommend.
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    JuliiPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• North Bethesda
    4.7
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