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1. Summer House - North Bethesda

4.6

Exceptional(3526)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • North Bethesda

Booked 59 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. Julii

4.8

Exceptional(2446)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • North Bethesda

Booked 65 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.

3. Tower Oaks Lodge

4.7

Exceptional(10263)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 93 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.

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4. Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

4.4

Awesome(12332)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 62 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.

5. Melina

4.8

Exceptional(1434)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • North Bethesda

Booked 47 times today

The name Melina is rooted in Greek origin and derives from the Greek word for "honey". "Mel" can be derived from the name Melissa meaning "honey-bee". The restaurant is named after the daughter of Co-Founder Chef Dimitri Moshovitis. “Melina” will honor the strength of the matriarchy in the Greek family. It will lean vegetable-forward with modernized Greek classics from the sea and grilled meats. Greek cuisine is all about freshness and quality of ingredients and that will be on display in a fine casual setting.

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6. Fogo de Chao - Bethesda

4.1

Excellent(1789)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • North Bethesda

Booked 76 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.

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7. The Salt Line - Bethesda

4.5

Awesome(617)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Bethesda

Booked 49 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.

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8. Seasons 52 - North Bethesda

4.7

Exceptional(6329)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • North Bethesda

Booked 54 times today

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.

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9. Caruso's Grocery - Pike & Rose

4.5

Awesome(696)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Bethesda

Booked 50 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.

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10. Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Rockville

4.7

Exceptional(4006)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 73 times today

Blueridge Restaurants Group, the owner of Stanford Grill, recently changed the name to Glenwood’s so that the name could be trademarked, and used outside of the Maryland region.At Glenwood's, food is our passion. With a unique focus on creating an inviting upscale casual dining experience, we serve fresh, familiar food in a high-energy, sophisticated setting. Our chefs prepare full-flavored food from scratch daily, using fresh seasonal ingredients. We stay true to classic American comfort food that is simple, but deliciously prepared. A knowledgeable team approach provides unwavering attention to delighting our guests with warm and consistent service. Stanford Grill's timeless atmosphere appeals to discerning adults who are seeking a dining experience that is energetic, upscale but approachable.

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Updated on 1/28/2025

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Lena
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Lunch at restaurant week is awesome ! Value is always amazing! Full size portions is a plus
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Summer House - North BethesdaPrice: Moderate• American• North Bethesda
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4.6
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Patricia
Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Lovely ambiance and great choices with opportunity to customize. Our wait people were friendly, positive and respectful. Great venue!
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Tower Oaks LodgePrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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4.7
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GenyferVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Celebrated my birthday and had the best service! Our server was super amazing ! The food was delicious as so were the drinks! I definitely recommend Julii! The ambiance was super nice !
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JuliiPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• North Bethesda
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4.8
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JenniferVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This was our first visit to Melina and we hope to return soon. Delicious food and excellent service.
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MelinaPrice: Expensive• Greek• North Bethesda
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4.8
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John
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall a very wonderful evening as a celebration. Started off with the skillet cornbread and it is a must get every time we plan on going back in the future. The ribeye was perfectly cooked and their winter side dishes they had were fantastic
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Founding Farmers MD: PotomacPrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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4.4

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