Black's Bar & Kitchen

Name: Black's Bar & Kitchen
Address: 7750 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD, United States, 20814
Telephone: (301) 652-5525
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (3425)

$30 and under

Seafood

7750 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

WELCOME BACK!
Black’s Bar & Kitchen is excited to announce we are back open to the public for dine-in service! While we encourage you to use our online portal for convenient curbside carryout pickup, we have staged our patio, dining room and café tables to provide our Guests with a socially accepted distance to dine.

Food, Wine, & Cocktails to the heart of the ever-evolving Downtown Bethesda, Black’s remains the community Hot Spot for killer happy hour bar bites. Black’s has been on the forefront of supporting local farming & sustainable growing practices, serving only the highest quality produce, meats, & seafood for well over a decade.

Love Oysters? We do. Our Premium raw bar is unparalleled with rotating varieties of bivalves from all coasts of the Americas and a stellar wine list to match. Whether you’re popping champagne for a special occasion, watching the game enjoying a cold craft beer and Duck Nachos in the bar, Black’s Bar & Kitchen is the destination for any occasion.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:15 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:15 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(301) 652-5525
Website
http://www.blacksbarandkitchen.com/info-contact/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Darren Hendry

Location
7750 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Neighborhood
Bethesda
Cross street
Norfolk
Parking details
We are located next door to a county parking facility. Rate is $1 per hour.
Public transit
Three blocks from the BETHESDA METRO.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,425 people are saying

Black's Bar & Kitchen 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Black's Bar & Kitchen offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent service" and "fantastic food." Guests love the "variety of menu options" and the "lovely ambiance." The seafood, especially oysters, consistently delights patrons, and standout servers like Carlos and Marco contribute to the "great atmosphere." It's a "go-to" spot for many locals.

3,425 Reviews

d
dawn
Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Black’s never disappoints! We enjoyed a lovely al fresco dinner on their shaded terrace and started with the mussels appetizer—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Black’s is known for their seafood, and they certainly live up to the reputation. I couldn’t resist the scallops, which were seared to perfection, while my friends ordered the branzino and the chicken sandwich. Branzino is sometimes served as a small filet, but not here—Black’s offers a generous, beautifully prepared portion that was absolutely delicious. Our server, Ryan, was attentive, friendly, and full of helpful menu suggestions, making the experience even better. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates great seafood and a welcoming atmosphere!
Is this helpful?
D
Dana VIP
Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went to Black’s last night with my boyfriend. We ordered the arugula salad, the scallops and the ribeye to share. The salad was delicious, and the wait staff was kind enough to find out what the dressing was for me since I liked it so much. The scallops were fantastic, and I loved the rainbow chard and mashed potatoes with it. The ribeye, on the other hand, was terrible. It may have been the worst steak I’ve ever had. It was a super thin cut, and completely fatty and gristly. I asked for it to be cooked medium, but it came out between rare and medium rare. I would have sent it back because it was so bad, but my boyfriend hates sending stuff back, so I just ate the scallops and salad. It’s sad that Blacks would serve such a poor cut of meat, and charge $50 for it.
Is this helpful?
A
Adam VIP
Washington, D.C. Area30 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Better than the other Black's restaurants-- and much less expensive! I have been to Black's Bethesda four times recently, and I have enjoyed each time. Amazing that steaks and burgers are perfectly cooked and very tasty - and their seafood is excellent too. I have loved the hanger steak, the burger, and last night, a fabulous ribeye. My wife had branzino, and our friends had the scallops and the tuna sopa. They each loved their items. Califlower appetizer and duck tacos were a delight, and my apple tart was delicious -- although I could have used a bigger scoop of ice cream with it, We will be returning soon. Oh one thing -- the parking lot next door has gotten tricky, being automated. Be sure to pay for extra time -- we paid but still got a ticket when we overstayed by about 3 minutes.
Is this helpful?
M
Mark VIP
Washington, D.C. Area17 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had a very nice dinner. Food flavors and presentation were excellent and menu had a nice variety. Already looking forward to another visit.
Is this helpful?
S
Stephen VIP
Washington, D.C. Area47 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food very good. Menu not too large, but lots of options. Service very good, staff friendly
Is this helpful?
K
Kira VIP
Washington, D.C. Area50 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice place for a good meal before heading to the theatre down the street. The food was very good, and the service was excellent!
Is this helpful?
R
Ricardo VIP
Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Black's always offer great food, wonderful service and a lovely ambience. The food is very tasty and reasonably priced and the service is great, especially by Carlos, a fantastic server who always is eager to please his customers.
Is this helpful?
J
James VIP
Washington, D.C. Area16 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Reliable. Menu does not change - at least not in the last year. Every now and then there is a good special, like last evening we had the soft shell crabs which were nice size and well prepared. Atmosphere is a bit dark and dreary inside the dining room - perhaps better lighting or brighter decor to help liven it up a bit?
Is this helpful?
M
Matthew
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We went back to this place having enjoyed it many years ago. This time we were not impressed. The atmosphere is still on point, let’s be clear about that. Food was hit and miss. The cocktails- just ok, nothing special. The hot food was hot. Oysters were great but many on the menu were sold out. The branzino had great flavors but the skin on was soggy. The falafel was overcooked and on the dry side. The broccolini was awesome though. The poke was disappointing. It was presented beautifully but All the components were separated and hard to eat together cause of the cuts. It was missing sea weed (a key poke component) and the sauce tasted like thousand island dressing instead of a sauce with umami Asian flavors. The service was good but not outstanding. They put in a sneaky 4% feet for using your credit card - something you expect at a bodega but not a high end restaurant. Also, i don’t think they read any special requests when you put them in your reservation - front receptionist was unaware of ours.
Is this helpful?
J
Jeff
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great team! We went for ours kids' Adoption Day celebration in a sea of others celebrating Mother's Day. Cheers to everyone! Our server Marco was attentive, and Colin, the manager made sure this was a special day.
1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Black's Bar & Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 652-5525.

Black's Bar & Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 3425 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

7750 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814

Additional information

Cross street
Norfolk
Neighborhood
Bethesda
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:15 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:15 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We are located next door to a county parking facility. Rate is $1 per hour.
Public transit
Three blocks from the BETHESDA METRO.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Darren Hendry
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.blacksbarandkitchen.com/info-contact/
Phone number
(301) 652-5525

Black's Bar & Kitchen

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Menu

What 3,425 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Black's Bar & Kitchen offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Black's Bar & Kitchen restaurant rated?

Is Black's Bar & Kitchen currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information