Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Bethesda

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ArlingtonBethesdaCapitol HillDowntownDupont CircleFalls Church

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1. Open Kitchen

4.2

Awesome(468)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Falls Church

Open Kitchen is a contemporary American Bistro and Wine Bar passionate about making, eating, and sharing good food with our community. Our chefs source fresh ingredients to create familiar yet innovative seasonal dishes that are paired with a dynamic wine list. We are an elegantly casual restaurant that welcomes the everyday diner as well as special occasion gatherings. Open Kitchen also hosts custom-designed, interactive, and engaging private culinary events for corporate functions and social celebrations. Everything we do is a celebration of the kitchen and the table as a place to relax, unwind and share in the joy of food, wine, and community.

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2. Pisco y Nazca Bethesda

new

4.6

Exceptional(44)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Bethesda

Booked 66 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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3. Xiquet by Danny Lledó

4.5

Awesome(80)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Georgetown

Booked 2 times today

Xiquet (chee-KETT) by Chef Danny Lledó features a sought-after tasting menu showcasing the finest products from around the world served with warm, Mediterranean hospitality. Known as one of the best fine dining restaurants in Washington DC for its modern Spanish cuisine, Xiquet has held a MICHELIN Star since 2021 and earned MICHELIN’s Sommelier of the Year Award in 2022. In the same year, AAA honored Xiquet with the travel authority’s highest rating, making it the only Five Diamond restaurant currently in the city. Recently, in 2023, the DC Restaurant Association awarded Xiquet with the RAMMY of Best Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year.Please note that we do accept reservations for parties including 5 or more guests, however please contact us through email at info@xiquetdl.com and one of our sales managers will be in contact with you promptly to set your reservation up.

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4. Not Your Average Joe's Bethesda

4.1

Excellent(1208)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • North Bethesda

Booked 11 times today

Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar offers a menu inspired by American cuisine. Its menu is stylish, contemporary and includes fresh oysters, gourmet pizzas, rice bowls and a variety of burgers. During a daily Happy Hour at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar, diners can also enjoy both drink and appetizer specials.Along with an array of beers, its menu includes wines and a wide selection of specialty cocktails. You'll further enjoy a casual and pub like experience at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar. Its décor includes an open kitchen, bench seating and a separate bar area with mounted flat screen televisions all around for watching sporting events.

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5. Gregorio's at Sumner Place

4.4

Awesome(61)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bethesda

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6. The Dabney

4.8

Exceptional(332)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Shaw

Booked 22 times today

Located in historic Blagden Alley in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood since 2015, The Dabney continues to pay tribute to the wonderful farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the mid-Atlantic region whom provide some of the best and most unique products in the country. We celebrate these ingredients by preparing them in a large wood burning hearth which is the centerpiece of our open kitchen. The current dining room experience is an 8-course tasting menu honoring the Mid-Atlantic's bounty. We offer an additional 3-course experience at our bar and bar area tables. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy the bar area as well.The Dabney has been awarded one Michelin star every year since 2017, James Beard Foundation Best Chef Mid-Atlantic for Chef Jeremiah Langhorne in 2018, and Washingtonian Magazine's #1 restaurant in 2023. At this time we are unable to accommodate severe allium and dairy allergies as well as vegan and vegetarian diets.

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7. Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC

4.4

Awesome(864)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary European • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 170 times today

Transcend on set to Chef Ramsay's iconic 22-season, six-time, Emmy-nominated television series Hell's Kitchen. A fine dining experience like no other, watch as the red and blue teams prepare, cook, and plate dishes emulating on-set Hell's Kitchen dinner service.

8. SHIA Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(123)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Washington

Booked 12 times today

SHIA (shee-uh) is a modern Korean fine dining restaurant in Washington, D.C., dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and cultural storytelling. Our tasting menu-only experience spotlights the intersection of local agriculture and premium Hansik ingredients, using fresh, seasonal elements with minimal manipulation to honor the environment. As a non-profit restaurant, SHIA is more than just a dining destination; it’s a platform for tackling key challenges in the restaurant industry, from environmental responsibility to fair labor practices and culinary heritage preservation.**Please Note: Chef Lee's appearance is not guaranteed, and his availability is not given to the team or guests.**

9. Reverie

4.7

Exceptional(44)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Georgetown

Booked 6 times today

Inspired by Chef Johnny Spero’s global travels, yet rooted in his Mid-Atlantic upbringing, Reverie is a Michelin-starred fine-dining experience that focuses on an entirely seafood driven menu. Please allow 2.5 hours for this experience.Our Reverie Tasting Menu is offered at $245 per guest exclusive of beverage, service charge, taxes, or gratuities. Our abridged Prelude Experience is offered at $180 per guest. Corkage is offered at $75 per 750ml.We can accommodate some but not all food allergies so please inquire before booking via info@reveriedc.com. We are unable to provide dairy-free or fully vegetarian versions of our experience.

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10. Open Road Grill - Rosslyn

4.6

Exceptional(263)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Arlington

Booked 20 times today

Open Road is inspired by American culture — our passion for music, our love of the outdoors, and the spirit of the open road. Our kitchen team sources the freshest ingredients to create quality seasonal food. Our beer list celebrates local craft breweries. We have an extensive whiskey and bourbon collection, and we feature handcrafted cocktails that change with the seasons.At Open Road, we honor the tradition of a cold beer and fresh food with friends and family every day. Stop by and make yourself at home!

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DeepaVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a lovely experience tonight! The food and drinks were amazing but the service and care we received from all the staff was above and beyond, especially our sever Sorel! She made our evening extra special! We will be back!
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Pisco y Nazca BethesdaPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Bethesda
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4.6
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LAWRENCE
Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on Apr 13, 2025
Not trying to appear miserly, but your famous focaccia and olive oil dip was not offered or served. Do you have to request it explicitly? If so, that's not a good practice.
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Not Your Average Joe's BethesdaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• North Bethesda
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4.1
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Nicole
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 13, 2025
Food, service, and wine is excellent. Each dish is unique and memorable.
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Xiquet by Danny LledóPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Georgetown
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4.5
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ken
Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 14, 2025
Overall a very pleasant environment with good food and service. Highly recommended
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Gregorio's at Sumner PlacePrice: Moderate• Italian• Bethesda
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4.4
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Foodi
Washington, D.C. Area •20 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 16, 2013
Had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious and the service was great. We sat at the counter and were able to watch the chef make everything. Since we went on a Monday, wine was market price, so we enjoyed the salmon special and pork chop with a bottle of wine. Too bad they're closing the restaurant portion, because we would definitely go back. Looking forward to taking some cooking classes there though!
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Open KitchenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Falls Church
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4.2

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