Best restaurants near me in South Kensington, MD

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1. Summer House - North Bethesda

4.3

Price: Moderate

• American • North Bethesda

Booked 156 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.

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2. The Salt Line - Bethesda

4.5

Awesome(552)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Bethesda

Booked 58 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 and Bethesda Executive Chef Eric McKamey.

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3. Fogo de Chao - Bethesda

4.4

Awesome(1675)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • North Bethesda

Booked 131 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.

4. Julii

4.7

Exceptional(2340)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • North Bethesda

Booked 52 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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5. Clyde's of Chevy Chase

4.5

Awesome(4906)

Price: Moderate

• American • Friendship Heights

Booked 78 times today

Clyde's of Chevy Chase, nestled in the heart of Chevy Chase, Maryland, is renowned for its classic American cuisine and elegant yet welcoming atmosphere. Its menu emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients, showcasing a variety of dishes from seafood to steaks and innovative salads. Clyde's also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list, perfect for pairing with any meal. Exceptional service and a warm, inviting ambiance make Clyde's of Chevy Chase the perfect place for a memorable dining experience for any occasion. Indoor and outdoor seating available with lunch, dinner, brunch, late night, and raw bar service.

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6. Seasons 52 - North Bethesda

4.7

Exceptional(6258)

Price: Expensive

• American • North Bethesda

Booked 58 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.

7. Melina

4.8

Exceptional(1327)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • North Bethesda

Booked 43 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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8. Medium Rare - Bethesda

4.6

Exceptional(1380)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Bethesda

Booked 52 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.

9. Silver

4.5

Awesome(2169)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Bethesda

Booked 61 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. Benihana - Bethesda, MD

4.2

Awesome(2588)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Bethesda

Booked 39 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.