Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Bethesda

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1. Medium Rare - Bethesda

4.5

Awesome(1546)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Bethesda

Booked 33 times today

A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique, $28.95prix 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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2. Black's Bar & Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(3428)

$$$$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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3. Casa Oaxaca - Bethesda

4.5

Awesome(411)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Bethesda

Booked 3 times today

Located in beautiful Bethesda, MD, Casa Oaxaca Restaurant offers a menu inspired by traditional Mexican fare & cocktails.

4. Cubanos

4.7

Exceptional(30)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cuban • Bethesda

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Cubano's, where every visit is a journey to the vibrant streets of La Havana and the lively atmosphere of Ocean Drive in Miami Beach. Savor the essence of Cuban cuisine with his signature dish, Picadera Cubana.Recipient of the prestigious Best of DC 2022 award. As you step through our doors, you'll be transported to a Cuban home, adorned with colorful tiles and filled with the rich aroma of rum and savory delights.Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Cuba from traditional favorites to innovative creations, each dish at Cubano's tells a story of passion and tradition.Our atmosphere embodies the spirit of Havana, with lively music, warm hospitality, and a vibrant ambiance that will make you feel right at home. Whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner for two or celebrating with friends and family, every moment at Cubano's is a celebration of Latin culture and culinary artistry.Join us at Cubano's and experience the magic of Cuba brought to life on your plate.

5. Pho Viet USA

4.2

Awesome(15)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Bethesda

We bring the most authentic Vietnamese cuisine flavor prepared by our most dedicated Vietnamese chefs. Our staffs are all young and passionate making customers feel the welcomed and cozy. Come join us in enjoying the quintessentials of Vietnamese dishes--from our signature banh mi to our best-selling pho and more! Everything fresh and made to order. Vegetarian options available!

6. Silver

4.6

Exceptional(2301)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Bethesda

Booked 40 times today

SILVER is an New American Brasserie with a distinctive new shine. Led by award-winning Chef, Ype Von Hengst, SILVER’s menu features contemporary American cuisine and healthier choices, influenced by the great brasseries from around the world. We specialize in offering a broad menu of contemporary favorites, seasonal specials, and healthier options, featuring ingredients from local farms and purveyors. Our bar menu features hand-crafted pre-prohibition style cocktails, local brews and American wines carefully curated to showcase the traditions of American wine makers. Open early until late, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night brunch. SILVER offers the choices for how you live and a healthy dose of what you crave.

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7. Summer House - North Bethesda

4.5

Awesome(3649)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • North Bethesda

Booked 89 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.

8. Melina

4.7

Exceptional(1558)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • North Bethesda

Booked 42 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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9. True Food Kitchen - Bethesda

4.5

Awesome(2423)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Bethesda

Booked 21 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.

10. La Piquette

4.9

Exceptional(3106)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Cleveland Park

Booked 29 times today

Dear Guests,A neighborhood Bistrot located in Cleveland Park that stays faithful to its French roots offering the best French dishes on this side of the AtlanticExecutive Chef Francis Layrle prepares a daily menu with farm raised and seasonal fresh ingredients. The bar offers a carefully curated wine selection and house cocktails. La Piquette presents an authentic bistrot atmosphere the way it is meant to be: fun, simple and delicious.

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