Hello Betty - Bethesda

Name: Hello Betty - Bethesda
Address: 940 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD, United States, 20852
Telephone: (301) 389-5840
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 3.8

3.8 (353)

$31 to $50

Seafood

940 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch

Nestled in the heart of Maryland, Hello Betty offers a perfect blend of locally sourced elevated seafood dining with warm Southern hospitality.

With a focus on the freshest catches from the Chesapeake Bay, we pair traditional Maryland flavors with Southern comfort classics to create a menu that’s both refined and satisfying. From creamy crab soups to expertly grilled fish, and buttery biscuits to hearty shrimp and grits, every dish tells a story of coastal charm and culinary passion. In the summertime, soak up the sunshine and fresh air while savoring light, seasonal dishes and handcrafted beverages at our 60-foot outdoor Boat Bar.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or catching up with friends at the end of a long day, our welcoming atmosphere, attentive service, and exceptional cuisine promise an unforgettable experience. Hello Betty at the Canopy Hotel is the perfect escape to relax, connect and savor the best that bustling Pike and Rose has to offer.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Daily 6:00 am–10:00 am Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(301) 389-5840
Website
https://www.hellobettybethesda.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Brandon Sumblin
Private party facilities
Hello Betty features vibrant and playful spaces perfect for celebratory times, corporate events or holiday parties. Contact us at info@hellobettybethesda.com

Location
940 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Neighborhood
North Bethesda
Cross street
Elevator access available via Canopy hotel level 3.
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
Located two blocks from North Bethesda Metro in Pike and Rose
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Warm Spinach$16.00
smoked mozzarella, onion, bacon vinaigrette
Caesar$14.00
baby gem, cured yolk, parmesan crackling
Roasted Squash and Beet$15.00
arugula, blood orange, maple vinaigrette
- chicken$6.00
- shrimp$8.00
- salmon$10.00
Callaloo$18.00
crab, coconut, okra, chilies
Butternut Squash$14.00
creme, pumpkin seeds

Starters

Sweet Potato Biscuits$14.00
sea salt, cinnamon apple butter
Crab Deviled Eggs$19.00
old bay, pickled mustard seeds
New Orleans BBQ Mussels$16.00
pei mussels, bbq sauce, jicama
Smoked Salmon Dip$17.00
salmon roe, roasted lemon gel, crispy lavash
Crawfish Mac and Cheese$24.00
crawfish, pimento cheese, caramelized onions
Rockfish Ceviche$20.00
aji amarillo, apple, yuzu, fresno, sweet potato
Chargrilled Oysters$22.00
spiced crab, tabasco herb butter, trinity relish

Plates

Pan Roasted Rockfish$45.00
seafood tortellini, pork brodo, sea beans
Brown Butter Halibut$38.00
curried lentils, charred broccolini, herb salad
Verlasso Salmon$36.00
fondant potatoes, apple parsnip purée, spinach
Maryland Crab Cake$42.00
fries, slaw, old bay remoulade
- Large$64.00
Scallops and Grits$52.00
lobster, herbed grits, smoked tomato, citrus fennel salad
Half Fried Chicken$35.00
smoked turkey collards, pimento mac & cheese, sweet tea chili sauce, house bbq pickles
Filet of Beef$56.00
smoked beef cheek, 1000 layer potato, asparagus, parmesan potato purée, red wine bordelaise
Curried Cabbage$26.00
charred scallion, cauliflower purée, burnt citrus
Catch of the Day
market price

Sweets

Chocolate Decadence$14.00
chocolate cake, nutella, cocoa krispies
Southern Gold$14.00
banana pudding, nilla wafers, brulee banana, dulce de leche

Cocktails

Betty's Crush$15.00
citrus infused vodka, vanilla, fresh pressed orange juice, fever tree lemon soda
Blueberry Thyme Margarita$15.00
lunazul blanco tequila, triple sec, lime, blueberry, thyme
Peppermint Mocha Espresso Martini$15.00
tito's vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, kahlua, peppermint, cream
Betty & Lillet$15.00
roku gin, lillet blanc, lemon, almond, butterscotch
Campfire Mule$15.00
wild turkey bourbon, lemon, maple syrup, fever tree ginger beer, marshmallows
Fall Fashioned$15.00
diplomatico reserva rum, almond, cocoa bitters
Gin-gle Bells$15.00
beefeater gin, lemon, cranberry, cloves, cinnamon
Frosty Betty$15.00
cruzan light rum, blue curacao, lime, coconut cream

What 353 people are saying

Hello Betty - Bethesda reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
3.8Service
4.2Ambience
3.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Hello Betty in Bethesda offers a vibrant dining experience with standout dishes like "sweet potato biscuits," "rockfish with crab meat," and "shrimp and grits." The restaurant boasts a unique boat-themed outdoor bar, making it a picturesque spot for gatherings. Service highlights include attentive staff, especially servers like Andrey and Miguel.

353 Reviews

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Alva VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana27 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Chef Brandan never disappoints!!!! New menu is innovative and refreshing
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Sherene
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Pros: Great ambience in the outdoor seating area. Excellent service (great attitude from our server). The food was tasty and had a great presentation. Cons: The drink size is too small for the price. It would be nice to have a lunch-sized portion of the salmon meal for lunch for a lower price point. Need more 'main' options during the lunch hour. Need more veggie options that is hearty for lunch.
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Robert VIP
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
An Afternoon of Missed Marks: A Disappointing Dining Experience From the moment I stepped into the restaurant, I had the uneasy sense that this would be less a culinary escape and more an exercise in patience. Unfortunately, that hunch proved accurate. The lackluster service began immediately at the door, where instead of being greeted and seated with a touch of hospitality—an essential standard in any respectable establishment—I was casually told to “sit wherever you want.” While some may appreciate the informality, I found it disorganized and unwelcoming, especially in a place that seemingly aspired to more than fast-casual fare. After choosing a table and settling in, it took an uncomfortably long ten minutes before a menu arrived. In a near-empty dining room—with only five other patrons scattered throughout—this delay was difficult to overlook. Once I had made my decision (a straightforward task that took no more than five minutes), I then waited an additional eight minutes before the server returned to take my order. The silence during this time was not filled with the warm ambiance of a bustling kitchen or the soft hum of attentive staff—it was filled with disappointment. When the food eventually arrived, the presentation did little to redeem the prior missteps. It came out lukewarm and looked rushed, as though plated without passion. For the price, I expected flavors that matched the establishment’s apparent aspirations, but what I received was decidedly average. It wasn’t bad, but it certainly wasn’t memorable—at least not in the way one hopes. What makes this experience all the more frustrating is the lack of external pressure on the staff—again, only five tables were occupied, which makes the sluggish service and inattentiveness all the more inexcusable. In sum, There are simply too many places that get it right—for less money, with far more care.
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Rafael
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A truly magnificent dining experience. Hello Betty is a boat that serves as the outdoor bar, on the 3rd floor of the Hilton Canopy Hotel surrounded by tables for outdoor dining. A great find for us on our yearly visit to the NIH in Bethesda. Also, a huge indoor dining room, we ate inside on our visit. You absolutely must order the "Sweet potato biscuits", an appetizer worthy of a Michelin star. I had the Rockfish with crab meat and lobster stuffed tortellini surrounded by the most tasteful mussels I've ever eaten. Traditional crab cakes for my wife and she is already planning our meal for next year! Totally handicap accessible as I entered on a motorized scooter 🛵 and the hotel elevator took me up to the 3rd floor. Parking garage around the corner, really inexpensive. The restaurant is overlooking the street, safe and secure. We are anticipating our return, hoping it's still going strong. Service was outstanding, and it was very clean. However, go for the food, thank me later.
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ERICA
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time eating here after looking for last-minute brunch reservations on a Sunday after church and my friends and I WILL be back! Traveling from the Baltimore region, I was a bit late for my reservation having already pushed it back 15 minutes, but my friend was still able to be seated and accommodated in waiting which we all appreciated! Upon arrival, my husband and I were taken aback by the decor and overall vibe of the restaurant. It was the perfect mix of indoor and outdoor dining and spacious between both. Every part was absolutely clean! We kept our food choice simple and opted for the apple cobbler French toast. 10/10. I never had anything like it and it was worth every bite + shareable since the portion was a decent size to split between two! Andrey was a PHENOMENAL waiter—not too overbearing and checking on the table every five minutes, but was attentive enough to see that certain foods or drinks hadn’t made it over to the table in a timely fashion and followed up quickly. He was kind and made the service what it was. Highly recommending this location for a date or with friends. I will definitely return this summer to try more items on the menu (which was very well priced and reasonable) and take advantage of the outdoor seating space.
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Ken
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Hello Betty was amazing! First thing we noticed was that they had a DJ spinning some very cool tunes. Our waitress was amazing, I wish I remembered her name to give her proper credit! We started off with the Sweet Potato Biscuits - amazing - the truffle French fries and the Smoked Salmon dip. All three a ten out of ten!! For our entrees we ordered the Scallops and Grits, the Fried Chicken -perfectly seasoned and very moist - and the Filet of Beef - so tender and juicy, and came with 1000 layered potatoes, out of this world!! For desert we got the chocolate decadence and the southern gold banana pudding. A very peaceful way of ending a really awesome dinner. We will be back!!
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Adena VIP
Washington, D.C. Area9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, service, atmosphere and drinks were amazing. I really enjoyed the sweet potato biscuits with the apple butter. I had the fried chicken, pimento Mac and cheese and collard greens with the pickles. Everything was seasoned well and cooked to perfection. For deserve I had the deconstructed banana pudding which I enjoyed. I typically don’t like banana pudding but that dish was excellent. Our waitress was very friendly. I really enjoyed this restaurant! I will definitely come back!
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Michelle
Atlanta1 review
1.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food & service were NOT good. The oysters were overcooked & the topping wasn’t good. The broth for the mussels lacked flavor & acid. The beet salad was horrible. And the service was lackluster.
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Saurabh
Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was average Shrimp and grits came in a pool of oil Service was less than avg. I got my Bloody Mary half way through my meal. Lot of hype and very underwhelming.
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Adrianne VIP
Washington, D.C. Area88 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This was our second trip to Hello Betty. The first time, we got the salmon and the filet as our entrees, and we split a Caesar salad. We were both pleasantly surprised with the food and the service. This time, we did the same exact thing with mixed results. While the Caesar, once again, did not disappoint, the filet was not so good. The piece I received was chewy, and the mashed potatoes were cold - as though the plate used was in a refrigerator with the mashed potatoes on it, and then the rest of the food was added when ready to serve. Perhaps it had something to do with it being a busy (Mother's Day) weekend? Regardless, we will give it a third try eventually.
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Hello Betty - Bethesda is rated 3.8 stars by 353 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

940 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852

Additional information

Cross street
Elevator access available via Canopy hotel level 3.
Neighborhood
North Bethesda
Hours of operation
Daily 6:00 am–10:00 am Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
Located two blocks from North Bethesda Metro in Pike and Rose
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Brandon Sumblin
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.hellobettybethesda.com/
Phone number
(301) 389-5840
Private party facilities
Hello Betty features vibrant and playful spaces perfect for celebratory times, corporate events or holiday parties. Contact us at info@hellobettybethesda.com

Hello Betty - Bethesda

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Salads & Soups

Warm Spinach$16.00

Caesar$14.00

Roasted Squash and Beet$15.00

Callaloo$18.00

Butternut Squash$14.00

Starters

Sweet Potato Biscuits$14.00

Crab Deviled Eggs$19.00

New Orleans BBQ Mussels$16.00

Smoked Salmon Dip$17.00

Crawfish Mac and Cheese$24.00

Rockfish Ceviche$20.00

Chargrilled Oysters$22.00

Plates

Pan Roasted Rockfish$45.00

Brown Butter Halibut$38.00

Verlasso Salmon$36.00

Maryland Crab Cake$42.00

Scallops and Grits$52.00

Half Fried Chicken$35.00

Filet of Beef$56.00

Curried Cabbage$26.00

Catch of the Day

Sweets

Chocolate Decadence$14.00

Southern Gold$14.00

Cocktails

Betty's Crush$15.00

Blueberry Thyme Margarita$15.00

Peppermint Mocha Espresso Martini$15.00

Betty & Lillet$15.00

Campfire Mule$15.00

Fall Fashioned$15.00

Gin-gle Bells$15.00

Frosty Betty$15.00

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