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Persimmon, Bethesda, MD

Persimmon

4.8 (3000)
$31 to $50
American
7003 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20815

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Persimmon is a beloved neighborhood bistro offering up unforgettable favorites!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Elmy Lemus
  • Catering
    Persimmon can accommodate specialized catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Persimmon can accommodate reservations for large parties and offers additional options for private and semi-private dining events.
  • Neighborhood
    Bethesda
  • Cross street
    Leland & Walsh Sts.
  • Parking details
    Metered public parking lot conveniently located behind the restaurant
  • Public transit
    Bethesda Metro on Red Line
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,000 people are saying

Persimmon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    American

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Persimmon in Bethesda shines with its "fabulous food," "wonderful service," and a cozy neighborhood vibe. Highlights include the "seared tuna," "rockfish," and "rack of lamb." The staff's attentiveness and the presence of engaging owners create a welcoming atmosphere. Whether for a special occasion or a casual outing, Persimmon consistently delights.
3,000 Reviews
  1. Rosalie

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scallops with Mushroom risotto fantasic as was the Apple crisp desert

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  2. Jeri Y VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I like persimmon. The is nice, the service is good and the food is good. The value is not. In the scallop and orange salad? It was a whole lot of lettuce, 6-8 scallops and three small pieces of fresh orange. Really? For $30? The Niçoise salad looked like a much better deal for only &2 more. I’ll go back but it won’t be for the scallop salad. I want to correct a mistake I made about the scallop salad above. First of all, it was $20, NOT $30. And secondly, I asked my waiter to take off the fennel, because I’m not a fan. So, please disregard the above comments about value. This is really a great place to dine in the neighborhood, and if they’ll have me back after the foregoing review, I’ll gladly dine there again!! Thank you, Persimmon and Zacky.

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  3. Laura VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area103 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent. Wine options were limited and not very good. Ended up going with a cocktail which was fine. I would only go back if the wine quality matched the food for a total experience.

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  4. Bruce VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Starters were excellent, especially trout rolls! Beet salad was also excellent. We had 2 mains. Salmon was very good. Short ribs were very tasty but close to half the good sized portion was fat and required dissecting. Service was excellent.

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  5. Betsy VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area78 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a jewel of a restaurant, always a delight. Wonderful avacado and tuna tartar appetizer. Lovely nicoise salad.

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  6. Dr Lucius

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding Performance in service of dinner for our 40th Anniversary.

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  7. Barbara

    Washington, D.C. Area24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Persimmon is in downtown Bethesda, about 4 blocks from the Bethesda Metro. The seafood, which is what I like to order most of the time, is fabulous. They often have fresh rockfish or Halibut with veggies as well as other fresh fish. The sesame blackened tuna on couscous is particularly delicious as is the scallops with vegetable risotto. Great appetizers as well, especially the wasabi crusted oysters and daily specials. But there are also lots of great meat options particularly the pecan crusted rack of lamb and the filet. Also good craft cocktails!

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  8. Audrey

    Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food was unique and delicious. Thank you!

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  9. David

    Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    If you haven’t been to Persimmon yet, what are you waiting for. Food is fabulous, service is wonderful, and very accommodating. The most comfortable restaurant around. Don’t wait go and enjoy yourself. You deserve a good time.

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  10. Bruce

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is now my favorite restaurant. Everything was spectacular. The food was amazing. The staff was stupendous. I will go back as often as I can.

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FAQs

Persimmon offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 654-9860.

Persimmon is rated 4.8 stars by 3000 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  5. Bethesda

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Persimmon

7003 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20815

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Leland & Walsh Sts.
  • Neighborhood
    Bethesda
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered public parking lot conveniently located behind the restaurant
  • Public transit
    Bethesda Metro on Red Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Elmy Lemus
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Persimmon can accommodate specialized catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Persimmon can accommodate reservations for large parties and offers additional options for private and semi-private dining events.
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