Praline Bakery & Bistro

Name: Praline Bakery & Bistro
Address: 4611-O Sangamore Rd., Bethesda, MD, United States, 20816
Telephone: (301) 229-8180
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

568 Reviews

$30 and under

Bistro

4611-O Sangamore Rd., Bethesda, MD 20816

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Innovative

Praline Bakery and Bistro offers authentic French baked goods in the bakery.
In the Bistro upstairs, you can dine on all times favorites or on chef's creations like Lamb Stew, Steak Frites, Chicken Pot Pie, Crab Cakes and freshly made sweet and savory crepes.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(301) 229-8180
Website
http://www.praline-bakery.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Praline Bakery & Bistro opened its doors in Bethesda(located in the Shops in Sumner Place) in April 2006. A neighborhood place where people can gather for a good meal, delicious pastry or coffee. Our upstairs area is ideal for private events, luncheons/teas and bridal showers.
Delivery & takeout
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Location
4611-O Sangamore Rd., Bethesda, MD 20816
Neighborhood
Bethesda
Cross street
MacArthur Blvd or Massachusetts Ave
Parking details
Located in a neighborhood shopping center, parking spaces abound!
Public transit
Metro Red Line to Friendship Heights, then Ride On Bus 23 to Sangamore Rd.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Praline$12.00
Red Wine Poached Pear, Candied Pecans, Blue Cheese, House Vinaigrette
Roasted Beets$12.00
Arugula, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Horseradish Dressing
Niçoise$15.00
Tuna, Green Beans, Potatoes, Hard Boiled Egg, Anchovies
Lyonnaise$13.00
Frisée, Bacon, Poached Egg, Croutons
Seafood$18.00
Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels, Catch of the Day, Mixed Greens, House Vinaigrette
Caesar$10.00
Garlic Anchovy Vinaigrette

Entrees

Rib-Eye Steak$30.00
Potato au Gratin, Brussels Sprouts and Beurre Maître-d'Hôtel. Wine Pairing: Full-bodied red like a Cabernet Sauvignon or a well-structured Bordeaux
Rack of Lamb$28.00
Blended Quinoa, Roasted Grapes and Almonds. Wine Pairing: Syrah or a Light Red from the Rhône Valley like our flamboyant Châteauneuf du Pape
Duck Legs Semi-Confit$26.00
Lentils and Braised Leeks, Port Sauce. Wine Pairing: Fruity Malbec or Chinon
Poulet Grand-Mère$18.00
Roasted Chicken Breast with Bacon, Carrots, Mushrooms and Onions in a White Wine Sauce. Served with White Rice. Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir or Cabernet, Chardonnay
Chicken Pot Pie$18.00
Topped with Homemade Puff Pastry. Wine Pairing: Chardonnay or a Cider
Praline Burger$16.00
Homemade Brioche, Organic Meat. Wine Pairing: Pair it with a red like Côte-du-Rhône or be bold and try our surprisingly fresh Blaye Côte-de-Bordeaux
Seasonal Vegetarian Plate$18.00
Butternut Squash Purée, Wild Rice, Glazed Carrots, Roasted Cauliflower & Beurre Blanc Sauce. Wine Pairing: Local Viognier, semi-sweet German Riesling or a light fruity red like a Pinot Noir
Wild Mushrooms Risotto$18.00
Creamy Risotto with Wild Mushrooms and Sliced Portobello. Wine Pairing: Subtle Pinot Gris, earthy Pinot Noir or be bold and try our unique Passimento

Seafood

Crab Cakes$28.00
French Fries and Salad. Wine Pairing: Prosecco or a local Viognier
Seared Scallops$28.00
Wild Mushrooms Risotto. Wine Pairing: Crisp Sancerre or a creamy Rosé like our Alsatian Pinot Noir
Rockfish$28.00
Bok Choy, Roasted Potatoes, Cherry Tomatoes and Red Beet Sauce (dinner only). Wine Pairing: Pinot Gris or Pinot Noir
Cod Loin$26.00
Green Pea Risotto, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Beurre Blanc Sauce. Wine Pairing: Pair it with a dry white Bordeaux Entre-Deux-Mers or a Chardonnay
Salmon Paillard$25.00
Ratatouille, Balsamic Glaze. Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir or a dry Rosé like a Côte-de-Provence

What 568 people are saying

Praline Bakery & Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4Ambience
2.3Value

Noise • Moderate

568 Reviews

JC
JenniferC
Washington DC24 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC6 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 31, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was mediocre and the service was not great.
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Friendsnlunch
Washington DC36 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 30, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food is always good, the menu offers an interesting variety of options. the staff is friendly and accommodating, the patio in the Spring, Summer and Fall is very pleasant. A sure bet for lunch!
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DonnaV VIP
Washington DC181 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
How long will Praline fly under the radar? The food is wonderful, you can hear yourself talk, and there is ample free parking. This time we shared a butternut squash salad (they are enormous) and enjoyed trout almondine and scallops on a mushroom risotto. Cocktails are tasty and the wine list is varied with unusually helpful notes. The dining tables are located upstairs surrounding an atrium with lots of open space, keeping noise down. Only a few minor flaws and a slow start marred the otherwise fine service. We were curious about the brunch menu, and after seeing it, decided we will not only have to come for brunch, we'll have to come more than once.
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Mary
Washington DC2 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 21, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The experience was awful. It was great last time I went a couple of months ago. The server was terrible. I wanted to swap out the tuna with salmon for the salad Nicoise and this time I was told I could not make that substitution unless I added the price of the salmon. I got the frisée lardon and egg salad. Awful - almost iniedible. Won’t be going back.
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MarksFriend
Washington DC7 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 18, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This was a most pleasant experience for 4 of us to celebrate my mothers' birthday. Food, drinks and ambiance were excellent for an afternoon brunch, and I appreciated that both brunch and lunch options were on the menu. The only slightly "off note" was when we were lingering and asked to leave as a party was setting up for a baby shower. It was obvious something was happening, so we were about to leave--it would have been more diplomatic to ask us to move to a downstairs table or somewhere else instead. We might have had another coffee!
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DevonB
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on January 4, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pralines was wonderful. It’s the first time all of us have had dinner there. I would recommend it to all of my friends. It was a first class five star restaurant! I have had lunch at pralines or taken lunch and desserts to go. They have always been delicious!
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Sheckie VIP
Washington DC32 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We went back to Praline for New Year's Eve dinner and it could not have been better. The food was fabulous. The Beef Wellington was perfectly prepared. The meat tender. The green beans and mashed potatoes flavorful. The Arctic Char was delicious and the rack of lamb, perfection.
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FeliciaB VIP
Washington DC191 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 23, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, as always.
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cookie VIP
Washington DC42 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 22, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely place. Everyone enjoyed their meal
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4611-O Sangamore Rd., Bethesda, MD 20816

Additional information

Cross street
MacArthur Blvd or Massachusetts Ave
Neighborhood
Bethesda
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Located in a neighborhood shopping center, parking spaces abound!
Public transit
Metro Red Line to Friendship Heights, then Ride On Bus 23 to Sangamore Rd.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.praline-bakery.com/
Phone number
(301) 229-8180
Private party facilities
Praline Bakery & Bistro opened its doors in Bethesda(located in the Shops in Sumner Place) in April 2006. A neighborhood place where people can gather for a good meal, delicious pastry or coffee. Our upstairs area is ideal for private events, luncheons/teas and bridal showers.

Praline Bakery & Bistro

About this restaurant

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Starters

Soupe du Jour$8.00

Onion Soup Gratinée$10.00

Escargots$12.00

Homemade Pâté de Campagne$12.00

Smoked Salmon$14.00

Platters To Share

Cheese Platter$18.00

Charcuterie Platter$18.00

Charcuterie & Cheese$22.00

Sides To Share

Basket of French Fries$6.00

Garlic & Parsley Roasted Potatoes$8.00

Mashed Potatoes$8.00

Ratatouille$8.00

Brussels Sprouts$8.00

Sautéed Mushrooms with Bacon$9.00

Salads

Praline$12.00

Roasted Beets$12.00

Niçoise$15.00

Lyonnaise$13.00

Seafood$18.00

Caesar$10.00

Entrees

Rib-Eye Steak$30.00

Rack of Lamb$28.00

Duck Legs Semi-Confit$26.00

Poulet Grand-Mère$18.00

Chicken Pot Pie$18.00

Praline Burger$16.00

Seasonal Vegetarian Plate$18.00

Wild Mushrooms Risotto$18.00

Seafood

Crab Cakes$28.00

Seared Scallops$28.00

Rockfish$28.00

Cod Loin$26.00

Salmon Paillard$25.00

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