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1. Benihana - Bethesda, MD
4.2
Awesome(2693)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Bethesda
Booked 45 times today
Benihana - Bethesda, MD is a foodie haven because it offers an exciting dining experience. Patrons love the interactive Teppanyaki, where chefs cook before your eyes. The food is consistently praised for being delicious and cooked perfectly. The restaurant is also applauded for being family-friendly and offering a great kids' menu. The atmosphere is fun and engaging, making it a great place to celebrate special occasions.
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2. True Food Kitchen - Bethesda
4.5
Awesome(2414)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bethesda
Booked 32 times today
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Bethesda guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located at the corner of Wisconsin Ave. & Woodmont Ave. at the Solaire Bethesda Apartment Complex. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.
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3. BlackSalt
4.7
Exceptional(6750)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Palisades Northwest
Booked 18 times today
BlackSalt is the much anticipated concept restaurant from Chef Jeff Black, featuring an upscale fish market fronting a vibrant bar and elegant restaurant.**A 4% charge is applied to all sales for card processing fees. Charge will be waived if paying with cash
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4. Seasons 52 - North Bethesda
4.6
Exceptional(6380)
Price: Expensive
• American • North Bethesda
Booked 39 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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5. Medium Rare - Cleveland Park
4.6
Exceptional(2163)
Price: Moderate
• Steak • Cleveland Park
Booked 59 times today
A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique $28.95 prix fixe dinning experience of artisan bread; a mixed green salad; prime, dry-aged steak; and hand-cut fries (Vegetarian option always available) in a relaxed, fun, environment. Please allow us 15 minutes to seat you after your full party has arrived and after checkin at our host stand. As we do only one thing, we do our best to make the food and experience exceptional and also a good value. We also serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday's with a great prix fixe including French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict and bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers. WALK INS and CALL AHEAD seating are always welcomed.
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6. Zaytinya - DC
4.7
Exceptional(19826)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter
Booked 336 times today
Under the direction of celebrated Chef José Andrés and his ThinkFoodGroup team, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on José's deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington.
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7. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown
4.4
Awesome(13984)
Price: Moderate
• American • Georgetown
Booked 198 times today
Located at Georgetown’s Washington Harbor on the Potomac River with a lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust. Expansive menus include an array of seafood dishes, sushi, pizzas, tacos, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, classic and tiki cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from their First Bake Cafe. Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. 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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8. Succotash PRIME
4.6
Exceptional(4139)
Price: Moderate
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 101 times today
Succotash PRIME is a progressive perspective of classic Southern favorites. James Beard Award winner Edward Lee brings his Korean roots and Southern repertoire to a soulful Southern Steakhouse menu.SUCCOTASH is named after the classic dish that has been a longstanding staple of the Southern table. While many know “Succotash” when they see it, the dish has been interpreted, modified, and passed from generation to generation for centuries. Our “Succotash” is special to us and we invite you to experience the South from our point of view.
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9. Nobu DC
4.7
Exceptional(2377)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Washington
Booked 55 times today
Situated on the ground floor of the new Residences on M Street, in the heart of the West End just steps from Georgetown, Nobu Washington DC brings Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s genre-defining cuisine to the nation’s Capital. With more than 11,000 square feet of space including the Bar & Lounge, Dining Room and Sushi Bar, and multiple private event spaces, Nobu DC presents the ideal setting to enjoy signatures like Black Cod with Miso and Yellowtail Sashimi Jalapeño alongside DC-inspired dishes and cocktails.
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10. Blue Duck Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(6385)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Foggy Bottom
Booked 7 times today
When combined with the classic American touches of dark oak and blue burlap and mixed with a market-based menu featuring local farms and purveyors, Blue Duck Tavern captures the region’s natural bounty and culinary traditions. Handcrafted wood furnishings, including a 29-foot-long Windsor bench, enhance Blue Duck Tavern’s warm and rustic feel, inviting travelers and local residents to gather and celebrate the best ingredients of the season. Inside Blue Duck Tavern’s open kitchen with a custom-designed Molteni range, our award-winning culinary team brings seasonal and bold flavors to the table through simple cooking methods and modern techniques. Savor delicious slow-roasted cuisine from the restaurant’s wood-burning oven, capturing the flavors of America’s best wholesome foods and sustainable gastronomy.

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Discover best foodies restaurants in Bethesda

Discover the vibrant culinary scene in Bethesda, Maryland, where food enthusiasts can find a delightful array of dining options tailored to their tastes. Nestled in the Washington, D.C. area, Bethesda’s restaurants cater to foodies with a penchant for diverse and exquisite flavors. From contemporary Mexican cuisine to interactive Teppanyaki experiences, each dining establishment offers unique atmospheres and high-quality meals that promise a satisfying gastronomic journey. The area is known for its commitment to quality and service, providing diners with both excellent food and a welcoming environment. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a sophisticated venue to celebrate special occasions, Bethesda’s restaurant scene has something to offer. The dining scene here is particularly noted for its eclectic mix of traditional and innovative dishes, making it a must-visit destination for every food lover. Explore Bethesda’s restaurants and experience a world of flavors right at the heart of the DC suburbs.

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