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1. Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
4.6
Exceptional(7537)
Price: Expensive
• French • Bethesda
Booked 89 times today
Mon Ami Gabi will reopen on Monday, March 17 offering weekday lunch, weekday happy hour, weekend brunch, and dinner served daily. Enjoy authentic French dishes prepared with a modern twist. From our Steak Frites and famous Roast Chicken a la Grand-Mère to our extensive wine list and artisanal cocktail program, every visit promises a taste of Paris. Welcome to Mon Ami Gabi.
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2. Founding Farmers MD: Potomac
4.5
Awesome(12403)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville
Booked 136 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. Please know that a 22% auto-gratuity will be applied to parties of 8 or more. We look forward to serving you!
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3. Tower Oaks Lodge
4.7
Exceptional(10369)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville
Booked 108 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. Clyde's of Chevy Chase
4.6
Exceptional(5095)
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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5. Pisco y Nazca Bethesda
4.6
Exceptional(92)
Price: Expensive
• Peruvian • Bethesda
Booked 72 times today
Exciting news for food lovers in Maryland! Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar is coming to Bethesda, in a new prime location that’s packed with personality and soul.Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar adds a modern twist to traditional Peruvian cuisine. Inspired by Peru’s top ceviche eateries, this Miami restaurant serves up bold-flavored dishes, unique cocktails and a vast selection of local and international beers. Our vibrant bar with open kitchen views is the perfect spot for sipping, socializing and savoring our crazy good ceviche. Come to experience a celebration of good eats and good times for brunch, lunch, dinner or happy hour.Looking for the perfect venue? Plan your next event at the best ceviche bar this side of the Andes. Call today and ask about our private dining options.
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6. Seasons 52 - North Bethesda
4.7
Exceptional(6385)
Price: Expensive
• American • North Bethesda
Booked 49 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-Friday from 3-6PM.
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7. Benihana - Bethesda, MD
4.3
Awesome(2694)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Bethesda
Booked 47 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
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8. LIA'S
4.6
Exceptional(4535)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Chevy Chase
Booked 46 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. Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Rockville
4.8
Exceptional(4117)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville
Booked 80 times today
Glenwood’s – Rockville, part of the Blueridge Restaurant Group, offers a refined yet inviting upscale dining experience featuring chef-prepared dishes, bold flavors, and an energetic atmosphere. Formerly known as Stanford Grill, the restaurant was renamed Glenwood’s to establish a trademarked identity that could expand beyond the Maryland region. At Glenwood’s, every dish is made from scratch daily using the freshest ingredients, showcasing a commitment to quality, flavor, and creativity. Whether you’re planning a date night, business lunch, or special celebration, our private dining options and knowledgeable team approach ensure exceptional service with meticulous attention to detail. Discover a fresh take on modern dining at Glenwood’s Rockville, where passion, flavor, and hospitality meet.
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10. Black's Bar & Kitchen
4.6
Exceptional(3424)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Bethesda
Booked 18 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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  • Gale
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We were seated on the front porch at 5:00 pm by the koi pond. The atmosphere was magical! Perfect weather and temperature. My husband and I ordered steak frites, so delicious and perfectly cooked. Our evening was most memorable! Thank you!
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    Tower Oaks LodgePrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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    4.7
  • Susana
    Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Delicious food, excellent service, beautiful ambiance. The lunch special is great taste for a wonderful price. It is wonderful to see P&N newly open in Bethesda to add to the rich selection of foods from around the world.
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    Pisco y Nazca BethesdaPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Bethesda
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    4.6
  • MaryVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •19 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    I don’t know why Mon Ami continues to charge that 3% service charge. We’re past Covid and yet they continue with his charge that while you can request that it be removed, and it will be removed, there should be no reason that the 3% service charge be on the bill anymore. Please stop ruining a perfectly delicious meal by charging this fee when there’s no reason to.
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    Mon Ami Gabi - BethesdaPrice: Expensive• French• Bethesda
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    4.6
  • Patrick
    Washington, D.C. Area •75 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    An out-of-town visitor invited me to dinner but ask that I pick the restaurant. Clyde was geographically the most convenient sitting as it does on the friendship Heights Metro station. I also knew the food was good the service quite nice and we kept the price down because I didn't not want to embarrass him with picking a more expensive place.
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    Clyde's of Chevy ChasePrice: Moderate• American• Friendship Heights
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    4.6
  • Sheri
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Sunday Brunch ... nice atmosphere, terrific staff, and great cocktails!
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    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacPrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
    •
    4.5

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