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Persimmon, Bethesda, MD

Persimmon

4.9 (2983)
$31 to $50
American
7003 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20815

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

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

Bring an appetite for great food & wine!

Let's Gather & Eat!


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

What 2,983 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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

    Neighborhood gem

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Persimmon in Bethesda delights diners with "great food," "wonderful friendly service," and a "fabulous vibe." It's praised for its "pleasant experience," "attentive staff," and "neighborhood gem" ambiance. The "varied menu" features favorites like the "seared tuna" and "pecan crusted rack of lamb." "Highly recommend" for special occasions or a casual night out.

2,983 Reviews
  1. Richard

    Washington DC4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our go to neighborhood restaurant always satisfies!

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  2. Irnest VIP

    Washington DC156 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service good food. GREAT parking. Servers were polite knowledgeable and helpful. We will return!

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  3. Rafic

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great gathering place, we will definitely be back

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  4. Julia VIP

    Washington DC26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Persimmon is definitely a cut above. I have dined there many times over the years. The only reason I rated the food four stars and not five is due to the amount of salt in every dish. It was extremely overwhelming and left us all with a serious case of dry mouth; hard to gather up enough saliva to swallow. Lighten up on the salt so we can enjoy the food.

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  5. Richard VIP

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Persimmon has consistently great food at a reasonable price. Friendly service. One of the 2 best restaurants in Bethesda.

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  6. Richard

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is wonderful. Employees own the restaurant. Staff extremely attentive.

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  7. Peter VIP

    Washington DC94 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner at Persimmon is always special. The food is wonderfully prepared and presented, and always delicious. Great varied menu pleases everyone. Great cocktails and great place for a special event or a nice evening out with friends.

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  8. Phyllis VIP

    Washington DC109 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Persimmon never fails to deliver great food, great service, pleasant ambiance. Owners are always on the floor checking food and service, greeting customers. This is a one of a kind in an area that is full of just okay restaurants. Hurry over. You won't be disappointed.

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  9. Mack

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's just a pleasant experience going to this restaurant everyone goes out of their way to make sure you have a pleasant experience. The food is great also.

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  10. Barbara

    Washington DC23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything is excellent. My favorites include the seared tuna with large couscous in a sweet chili sauce, halibut or rockfish when they are the fish of the day, wasabi crusted oysters, scallops with wild mushroom risotto, and pecan crusted rack of lamb.

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FAQs

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

Persimmon is rated 4.9 stars by 2983 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. Maryland - DC Suburbs
  5. Bethesda

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 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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