Best restaurants near me in North Kensington, MD

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1. Summer House - North Bethesda

4.6

Exceptional(3565)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • North Bethesda

Booked 169 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.

2. Julii

4.8

Exceptional(2485)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • North Bethesda

Booked 48 times today

Julii, French Mediterranean Cuisine; by the founders of Cava Mezze, and Cava. Come enjoy an elevated dining experience, bringing you delicious yet beautiful cocktails and dishes and top-notch service.Currently offering indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery service.

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3. Seasons 52 - North Bethesda

4.6

Exceptional(6364)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • North Bethesda

Booked 57 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-Thursday from 3-6PM.

4. Melina

4.8

Exceptional(1491)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • North Bethesda

Booked 56 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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5. Fogo de Chao - Bethesda

4.1

Excellent(1822)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • North Bethesda

Booked 112 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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6. The Salt Line - Bethesda

4.6

Exceptional(649)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Bethesda

Booked 46 times today

The Salt Line, the popular DC homage to New England’s iconic fish and oyster houses, brings a third location to Bethesda Row. New England meets the Chesapeake at this beauty of a restaurant with lots of comfy booth seating and an inviting u shaped bar and lounge area. Menu features all the classics and raw bar guests have come to love from the original The Salt Line plus some delicious new surprises from award winning The Salt Line Chef Kyle Bailey.

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7. Caruso's Grocery - Pike & Rose

4.5

Awesome(738)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Bethesda

Booked 42 times today

Caruso's Grocery in Pike and Rose is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: nostalgic photos on the walls , a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here. A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.

8. Tower Oaks Lodge

4.7

Exceptional(10326)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 89 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.

9. Silver

4.5

Awesome(2265)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Bethesda

Booked 84 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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10. Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

4.4

Awesome(12379)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 205 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.

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Iris
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We were sitted in a very private quiet corner of the restaurant which just added to our overall experience in a very positive way The waitress was very mindful of our time constraints when we told her about them A very enjoyable experience overall
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Seasons 52 - North BethesdaPrice: Expensive• American• North Bethesda
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GilbertoVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Oustsnding! The three wine bottle deal is very good. The picsnha only menu is the best. Will come back all year.
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Fogo de Chao - BethesdaPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• North Bethesda
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EmmyVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great service, great food! We enjoyed the ambiance.
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Summer House - North BethesdaPrice: Moderate• American• North Bethesda
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Ellen
Washington, D.C. Area •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always delicious. Excellent waitstaff and service. Great ambiance as well.
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JuliiPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• North Bethesda
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Florence
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had a wonderful dinner at Melina! A great place to share a meal with friends and family. Food was delicious!
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MelinaPrice: Expensive• Greek• North Bethesda
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1. Summer House - North Bethesda

2. Julii

3. Seasons 52 - North Bethesda

4. Melina

5. Fogo de Chao - Bethesda

6. The Salt Line - Bethesda

7. Caruso's Grocery - Pike & Rose

8. Tower Oaks Lodge

9. Silver

10. Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

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