Black's Bar & Kitchen

Name: Black's Bar & Kitchen
Address: 7750 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD, United States, 20814
Telephone: (301) 652-5525
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

3169 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 8, 2023

10:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(301) 652-5525

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:15 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:15 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(301) 652-5525
Website
http://www.blacksbarandkitchen.com/info-contact/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jacqueline Castaldo

Location
7750 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Neighborhood
Bethesda / Chevy Chase
Cross street
Norfolk
Parking details
We are located next door to a county parking facility. Rate is $1 per hour.
Public transit
Three blocks from the BETHESDA METRO.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Addie's Mussels
Tomato, Shallots, Garlic, Lemon, Parsley. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish
- Half$10.00
- Full$17.00
Crispy North Atlantic Calamari$13.00
Creole Tartar Parmesan & Lemon. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy
Soup of the Day
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$9.00
Classic Caesar$10.00
Romaine, Hard Cooked Eggs, Shaved Parmesan, Brioche Croutons, Caesar Dressing. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy
Mixed Green Salad$8.00
Tarragon-Mustard Vinaigrette, Shallots
Black Bean Hummus$10.00
House Made Pita Flatbread, Cucumber & Onion Salad. Allergen Information: Gluten, Nut
Barbecue Duck Nachos$15.00
Confit Duck, House Barbecue Sauce, Crispy Corn, Tortilla Chips, Pepperjack Cheese, Cilantro, Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa, Lime Crema. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy
Crispy Shrimp Tacos$14.00
Corn Tortilla, Coleslaw, Lime Crema, Guacamole, Cilantro. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish
Spinach Salad$9.00
Orange Segments, Shallot, Candied Pecans, Dried Cranberries, White Balsamic Vinaigrette. Allergen Information: Nut
Chef's Flatbread of the Day$13.00
House Made Pita Flatbread. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy

Add to Your Salad

Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon$11.00
Sautéed Gulf Shrimp$9.00
Pan Seared 6oz. Hanger Steak$19.00
Day Boat Scallops$17.00
6oz. Fried Chicken Breast$11.00

Oysters

Oyster Rockefeller$12.00
3 oysters, Spinach, Bacon, Parmesan. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish
Fried Oysters$15.00
Cornmeal Crusted, Creole Tartar, Lemon. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish

Oysters on the Half Shell

Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon, Crackers

Boutique
- 1/2 Dz$15.00
- Dz$30.00
Premium
also available in dz
- 1/2 Dz$18.00

Sandwiches & Entrées

Black's Double Smash Cheeseburger$19.00
Romaine, Tomato, Onion, Garlic Aioli, House Pickles, Hand Cut Fries. Choice of: Cheddar or Pepper Jack Cheese. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy
Nashville Hot Chicken$16.00
Hot Sauce Brined Chicken Breast, House Pickles, House Made Brioche, Hand Cut Fries. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy
Black's Po'Boy$19.00
Choice of: Cornmeal Crusted Gulf Shrimp, Oysters or Scallops, Creole Tartar, Romaine, Tomato, Onion, Hand Cut Fries. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon$33.00
Orzo, Asparagus, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Artichokes, Mascarpone Cheese, Basil-Pine Nut Pesto. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Nut
Tuna Soba$29.00
Pan Seared Yellow Fin Tuna, Chilled Buckwheat Noodles, Bell Peppers, Shiitake Mushrooms, Scallions, Cucumber, Honey-Soy Dressing, Sesame Seeds. Allergen Information: Gluten
Pan Seared Day Boat Scallops$36.00
Crawfish-Thyme Beurre Blanc, Rainbow Chard, Garlic Whipped Potatoes. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish
Steak Frites a la Blacks$29.00
6oz Prime Hanger Steak, Roasted Asparagus, Hand Cut Fries, Compound Butter. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy
Gulf Shrimp Linguine$27.00
Tomato Concasse, Garlic, Shallots, Lemon, Chili Flakes, Spinach. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish
Black's Seafood Stew$24.00
Shrimp, PEI Mussels, Calamari, Tuna, Salmon. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish

Sides

Hand Cut Fries$5.00
House Made Potato Chips$3.00
House Made Cornbread$6.00
Sautéed Asparagus$6.00
Sautéed Spinach$5.00

What 3,169 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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Lovegoodfood
Nashville
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
This is a very nice restaurant. The staff were welcoming, attentive, and courteous. We had 2 entrées and desserts. The main course was delicious with our order of the pan seared salmon and the pan seared Mahi Mahi. Both dishes were prepared well and very favorable. They both came with small accompaniments (bok choy, small roast potato). The portions were reasonable. We order the gingerbread cake and the chocolate chip cake. The desserts were just ok and my guest and I both stated that it was not something we would order again. The restaurant and food is worth a visit. The price was a bit steep. I spent over $140 for two entrees and 2 desserts, and 1 glass of Prosecco.
B
Bubbe
Washington DC
220 reviews
vip
3.0
220 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
My grown daughters birthday lunch. No recognition was given to that even though it was mentioned to the waiter. I had a sesame crunch salad with shrimp. The small salad was $13 & the 4 shrimp were $12. It was a mediocre salad & the shrimp tasted like they just came out of the fridge. The best item was the apple crisp with vanilla ice cream. It was delicious. There were 3 of us - 2 Asian crunch salads - one with shrimp, one with chicken & a hamburger. One glass of water & 2 glasses of white wine. The bill was $116 w/out tip. I would not rush back. And the restaurant had only 3 other occupied tables at 1 pm on a Saturday.
D
Debbie
Washington DC
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dine at Black’s almost weekly . The food is excellent always . The manger and his staff are the nicest people and they make u feel at home . Our thanks to all of them.
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happydiner
Washington DC
57 reviews
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were excellent. Two disappointments: the menu on line didn’t reflect the menu in restaurant. Didn’t have what I actually went for and didn’t really have anything I wanted for a lunch. Second, perhaps can’t be helped, very expensive. Two appetizers and one drink $50. A lot for lunch, especially w so little food
K
Kathy
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, drinks and service. Parking is right next door. Happy Hour was fun too. Dinner and dessert was so good. A great week night experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Room on right side is dark and not much ambience. Nothing impressive. Better restaurants in the area for the price.
JT
JohnT
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Drinks too pricey otherwise as expected. Good service.
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Honey
Atlanta
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
It was pretty good and the had a decent happy hour menu.. Would go back own my next trip to Bethesda if I can’t try another restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
40 reviews
vip
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Each of the four of us enjoyed our meal. Branzino and ribeye were cooked perfectly. Menu is labeled nicely for food allergies.
DC
DCFoodie
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience2
The food and service were very good. We had fried oysters as a starter and seafood stew as the entire. Both were delicious. The decor in the restaurant, however, is very dated and the lighting is dark. It’s in need of an update and better lighting. This would greatly improve the overall dining experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was great, drinks were interesting and unusual, food was outstanding.
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dcfamily
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been here before and the food is always very good. Dinner last night was AMAZING! The seafood was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The bread was aromatic and delicious. The salads were light and fresh. One of the best meals I’ve had in a very long time! Way to go, BLACKS!
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Neal
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was very good but a little over priced. THE SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT.
LC
LoisC
Charleston
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner with friends from France visiting after many years. Our dinner selections were delicious!
p
paulwbranner
Richmond
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience4
The customer Service was annoying. Instead of just telling us the restaurant was closing, the waiter kept hovering around our table taking our used dishes. My date wasn't finished with her salad and he even took that too early! The food was very good. I love the set up and architecture!!!
LH
LeviH
Washington DC
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Black's is one of our favorite 'go to' places for special occasions. In this case, it was our New Year's Eve dinner out.
m
mikideez
Washington DC
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was phenomenal! The food was very tasty, especially the oysters!
2
2disappointed2dine
Washington DC
21 reviews
vip
1.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
It was an extremely disappointing dining experience! I had to send my entree back because the scallops were warm, but the whipped potatoes and chard that topped the scallops were cold! I don’t think I will return to this restaurant!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We always enjoy Black’s for date night; oysters and then an entree. We’ve tried almost every entree over 10+ visits and enjoyed them all, especially the scallops, the hanger steak salad and the tuna. The service is consistently kind and helpful, and one of the few places where you see familiar faces everytime you walk in. The team does a phenomenal job.
BF
BonnieF
Baltimore
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The stylish design was pleasant and the food was delicious. Servers very attentive. Will dine at Blacks again!
K
Keith
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food, cocktails and service were excellent. The prices were a little high, but it was worth it!
JP
JoseP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great ambiance and service. Very good food and I loved the desert. The branzino was excellent but I should have asked for additional sides.
PA
PaulA
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience3
The food was excellent...wine as usual was good but barely half a glass. The service was awful...waiter had no idea what he was doing, kept forgetting what we ordered and asked us 3-4 times what we were "waiting on".
A
Anacapri
Cleveland
24 reviews
vip
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
Satisfactory sala
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
230 reviews
vip
4.0
230 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Delicious food. Very good service. The only issue is the noise which is consistently loud.
GG
GaryGall
Washington DC
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Everything was excellent and the food was outstanding. However, we had made it a point (in advance) about the dinner being for our son's birthday, but there was no acknowledgement. After the dinner was finished, I went to ask the greeter about the lack of birthday greeting and they provided a dessert selection. Neither them nor the server provided any indication that they knew it was a birthday. There was nothing like a specially printed menu or offer of sparkling wine. Hopefully next time the restaurant will pay attention to the notes in the Open Table reservation.
MM
MaMala
Washington DC
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a holiday lunch for a department of 12 people. Service was prompt, professional and helpful. The food, as always, was served timely, was delicious and everyone was very pleased with what they ordered. We spent almost 3 hours there, having a gift exchange and our lunch and recapping the year and did not feel rushed by the staff, who seemed to enjoy our celebration. Would definitely go there again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my second time here and as soon as I walked in I was happy to recognize it. The food is exceptional and our waiter was informed and attentive.
DP
DeanP
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was superb and the service excellent. I will definitely go back.
JB
JonB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food service. Really good bar drinks and wine
S
Sandi
Washington DC
25 reviews
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
I didn't have a wonderful experience, although my two friends did. The kale salad I ordered was too oily to eat and when I was asked if I wanted a box to take out, I told the fellow clearing the table why I didn't. He didn't know what to do and my friend saw him talking to our server. However she chose not to say anything.
P
Pool
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service, and ambience were all incredible. Great restaurant.
m
mamacvb
Washington DC
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Duck Nachos are delicious. Oven roasted rockfish was outstanding. Not so crazy about the turnips.
j
john
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service great and lively atmosphere. Look forward to next time.
C
Chevy
Washington DC
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely meal in the bar with very good service and enjoyed our evening thoroughly!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
So my husband wanted to try Blacks and it did not disappoint. Moving back to his neighborhood was nostalgic for him. This restaurant is in the heart of Bethesda. And just 2 miles from our home. Dinner was delicious and the service was awesome. The Bronzino by far was the best that I have had.
DO
DonalO
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Because it has a great menu, this restaurant is worth revisiting time and time again.
RL
RobynLily
Washington DC
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food was great. Wish there were more vegan options
EE
EagerEater
Washington DC
13 reviews
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall2food5service1ambience3
We will not be going back to Black's Bar & Kitchen. The food was excellent. But, our experience with the waiter at the restaurant was the worst service experience we have ever had. He was rude, dismissive, unpleasant, and unhelpful. This was really unfortunate as there was no reason for his behavior and he wrecked what otherwise would have been a very nice dining experience.
BB
BizzyBee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service are above and beyond! Every bit of the experience was high-quality.

FAQs

Black's Bar & Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 652-5525.

Black's Bar & Kitchen is rated 4.5 stars by 3169 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 8, 2023

10:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(301) 652-5525

7750 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814

Additional information

Cross street
Norfolk
Neighborhood
Bethesda / Chevy Chase
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:15 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:15 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We are located next door to a county parking facility. Rate is $1 per hour.
Public transit
Three blocks from the BETHESDA METRO.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jacqueline Castaldo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.blacksbarandkitchen.com/info-contact/
Phone number
(301) 652-5525

Featured in

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Black's Bar & Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

The Best Breakfast Restaurants in Washington DC

Addie's Mussels

Fried Oysters

Tuna Soba

Starters

Addie's Mussels

Crispy North Atlantic Calamari$13.00

Soup of the Day

Classic Caesar$10.00

Mixed Green Salad$8.00

Black Bean Hummus$10.00

Barbecue Duck Nachos$15.00

Crispy Shrimp Tacos$14.00

Spinach Salad$9.00

Chef's Flatbread of the Day$13.00

Add to Your Salad

Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon$11.00

Sautéed Gulf Shrimp$9.00

Pan Seared 6oz. Hanger Steak$19.00

Day Boat Scallops$17.00

6oz. Fried Chicken Breast$11.00

Oysters

Oyster Rockefeller$12.00

Fried Oysters$15.00

Oysters on the Half Shell

Boutique

Premium

Sandwiches & Entrées

Black's Double Smash Cheeseburger$19.00

Nashville Hot Chicken$16.00

Black's Po'Boy$19.00

Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon$33.00

Tuna Soba$29.00

Pan Seared Day Boat Scallops$36.00

Steak Frites a la Blacks$29.00

Gulf Shrimp Linguine$27.00

Black's Seafood Stew$24.00

Sides

Hand Cut Fries$5.00

House Made Potato Chips$3.00

House Made Cornbread$6.00

Sautéed Asparagus$6.00

Sautéed Spinach$5.00

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