Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Bethesda

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1. Open Kitchen

4.2

Awesome(466)

$$$$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. Medium Rare - Bethesda

4.5

Awesome(1548)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Bethesda

Booked 30 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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3. Benihana - Bethesda, MD

4.4

Awesome(2705)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Bethesda

Booked 27 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.

4. Barrel & Crow

4.6

Exceptional(1679)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Bethesda

Booked 19 times today

Barrel and Crow: A Contemporary Approach to Regional cuisine. Our Chef-driven restaurant relies solely on locally sourced produce and proteins. We utilizes these seasonal ingredients in preparing refined yet familiar comfort food. House made pastas and charcuterie offered every evening. Chef is always anxious to modify menu items to fit any dietary restrictions. Gluten, Vegetarian, Vegan and Dairy allergies are no problem. Pastry Chef Justin Roche dessert menu offers guests a selection of traditional desserts with a contemporary twist. Eclectic wine list which focuses on small production, boutique wines. A selection of 48 bourbons, extensive beer list with offerings from the top breweries in the Mid-Atlantic region. Full bar, seasonal cocktail menu and a wide selection of small batch spirits. Bottomless Mimosas are offered Saturday and Sunday Brunch. Owner-Laura Houlihan

5. Fialova

3.6

Very Good(22)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Bethesda

Fialova is an American craft restaurant inspired by local farmers market fare. Together, the food and ambience provide a warm yet lively feel. The space is perfectly suited and designed for high-powered business meetings, individual work sessions, evening drinks, or family dinners.

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6. Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda

4.6

Exceptional(7579)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Bethesda

Booked 115 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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7. True Food Kitchen - Bethesda

4.5

Awesome(2425)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Bethesda

Booked 22 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.

8. Bouboulina

4.8

Exceptional(152)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • North Bethesda

Booked 20 times today

Bouboulina is an elevated dining experience inspired by Laskarina Bouboulina, the fearless Greek naval commander of the 1821 War of Independence and one of history’s first female admirals. Infused with the spirit of her homeland, Spetses, Greece, and the seafaring essence of her adventurous life on the water, Bouboulina redefines the classic steakhouse. It artfully blends timeless elegance with a moody, modern allure, balancing bold contrasts of light and dark, masculine and feminine. The chef-driven menu celebrates impeccably cooked steaks, complemented by meticulously crafted cocktails, all set within an ambiance of understated sophistication. Nestled in North Bethesda, Bouboulina is the latest visionary concept from the creative minds behind Cava Mezze, Julii, and Melina.Coming Soon!

9. Persimmon

4.8

Exceptional(3001)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Bethesda

Booked 15 times today

Persimmon is a beloved neighborhood bistro offering up unforgettable favorites! Bring an appetite for great food & wine!Let's Gather & Eat!

10. matchbox Bethesda

4.4

Awesome(226)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Bethesda

Booked 20 times today

We’re known for wood-fired pizzas, mini burgers, fresh salads and chef-inspired entrées, like pan-seared sea bass and oven-roasted filet mignon. It’s American bistro fare, crafted from high quality ingredients with a chef at the helm in every kitchen.Matchbox draws in passersby with oversized windows lining the sidewalk and a front-row view of the blazing pizza oven. Once indoors, the vibe remains warm and residential, as though guests are being welcomed into the Matchbox home. The design achieves this effect through elements like draperies to soften some of the more industrial edges and add texture, open shelving and wine displays, light gray wood wainscotting, and hardwood flooring throughout to lend natural warmth. Hand-painted murals from local artists add further context to the neighborhood, and bring in a touch of personality as well.Outdoor seating on patios along both Woodmont Avenue and Elm Street offer plentiful people-watching in warmer months.

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Matthew
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always great food at the Barrel & Crow. Great and unique selections.
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Barrel & CrowPrice: Moderate• American• Bethesda
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4.6
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PatriciaVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We love medium rare! The steak frites are absolutely delicious, and I understand from the restaurant that the steak, frites, sauce and salad are all gluten free.
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Medium Rare - BethesdaPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Bethesda
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4.5
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Sam
Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I and my children were celebrating my Husband, their father’s birthday which is July 2nd. He passed away in 2024 and Benihana was his favorite restaurant. We will continue to visit to celebrate his memory and enjoy the food in all our favorite restaurant.
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Benihana - Bethesda, MDPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Bethesda
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4.4
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Diana
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
Mother's Day Brunch was outstanding. Not too stuffy or loud; great for the whole family. Service was wonderful and the food was perfect; great variety, delicious! Truly Special.
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FialovaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Bethesda
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3.6
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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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