Best Family Style Restaurants in North Bethesda

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1. Summer House - North Bethesda

4.5

Awesome(3611)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • North Bethesda

Booked 83 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.Complimentary two-hour parking for Summer House is available at the 11860 Trade St and 11580 Old Georgetown St garages.

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2. Chercher Ethiopian Cuisine

4.7

Exceptional(130)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Ethiopian • Bethesda

Booked 7 times today

Chercher Ethiopian Cuisine is one of the best Ethiopian restaurants in the heart of Washington DC offering a fun-filled, casual dining experience! Cherecher strives to always serve you fresh and affordable Ethiopian cuisine. This is what our customers say about us.

3. Wren

4.7

Exceptional(684)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 34 times today

Wren is a vibrant cocktail bar & restaurant at The Watermark Hotel, part of the exciting Capital One Center! Enjoy culinary delights from Executive Chef Yo Matsuzaki and a curated cocktail menu and wine list. Chef encourages patrons to share menu selections in our plush lounge. Our garage entrance (labeled Hotel & Event Parking) is on Capital One Drive North – across from Capital One Headquarters. Drive through gate, up ramp, and park on 4th or 5th floor. Proceed to guest elevators and press 11-Lobby/Wren on the digital elevator panel. A friendly reminder to bring in parking ticket to be validated at Guest Services. Please contact Zeina.Zarife@wrentysons.com for availability on parties of 8 or more.

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4. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Gaithersburg

4.7

Exceptional(1757)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Gaithersburg

Booked 21 times today

Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.Ruth's Chris Steak House was founded in New Orleans, Louisiana by Ruth Fertel, a single mother of two who wanted a better life for herself and her two sons. She purchased "Chris" steakhouse in New Orleans which had been operated for the 38 years prior. She changed the name to Ruth's Chris when a fire forced her to move from the original location. Today, there are 142 Ruth’s Chris Steak House restaurants across the globe. We look forward to our opening in Gaithersburg, MD.

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5. Maggiano's - Chevy Chase

4.6

Exceptional(2765)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Friendship Heights

Booked 13 times today

Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's Chevy Chase and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. Our location offers a city atmosphere in the heart of DC. Chevy Chase is a well-known suburb-in-the-city with a strong community connection that offers a great atmosphere. Visit us at 5333 Wisconsin Ave. NW and book your reservation today!

6. matchbox McLean

4.2

Awesome(127)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • McLean

Booked 11 times today

Come and enjoy our 3.6.9 mini burgers topped with crispy onion straws, brick oven pizzas, or any one of our chef-crafted dishes. Quench your thirst with a cocktail or cold beer. We have something for everyone!We’re McLean’s neighborhood gathering place for fun, upscale casual dining, plus local, award-winning beers, broad spectrum wines, and handcrafted signature cocktails you won’t find anywhere else.

7. Botanero

4.6

Exceptional(1403)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Cozy neighborhood restaurant, cocktail and wine bar, serving inspired small plates in Rockville, Maryland.

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8. Lebanese Taverna - Washington DC

4.7

Exceptional(1312)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Woodley Park

Booked 6 times today

Lebanese Taverna DC is located directly across from the Woodley Park metro, this location offers a 15-seat bar, lounge and seating for 130 people. Great for groups of all sizes and offers a private room for seating up to 50 people.

9. Fedwell

4.1

Excellent(10)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Petworth

Booked 1 time today

Fedwell is located in DC’s historic Petworth neighborhood. We serve farm-to-table comfort food in a friendly, and welcoming space on Upshur Street. The last Sunday of the month is a family-style Sunday-dinner with a rotating menu. Special events are listed on our website.

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chris
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great food and good service . Easy to make reservations .
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Summer House - North BethesdaPrice: Moderate• American• North Bethesda
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4.5
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Cris
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
Ty was great helping us wnjoy our Mother’s day dinner! Thank you!
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Maggiano's - Chevy ChasePrice: Moderate• Italian• Friendship Heights
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4.6
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Charity
Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
Robbie is outstanding and very helpful. He made sure we have everything we need to enjoy Mother’s day celebration.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - GaithersburgPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Gaithersburg
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4.7
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Vivian
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
Chic venue, great service, and delicious food. Loved my first experience at Wren and definitely coming back.
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WrenPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Tysons Corner / McLean
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4.7
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Christine
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 12, 2025
We love this place. The food is outstanding and the waitstaff is amazing. Highly recommend for anyone who loves Ethiopian food!
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Chercher Ethiopian CuisinePrice: Moderate• Ethiopian• Bethesda
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4.7

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