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1. Melina
4.8
Exceptional(1400)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • North Bethesda
Booked 16 times today
Melina, named after a Greek daughter, serves modernized Greek classics. Reviews consistently praise its inventive and delicious food, with one review noting 'each dish was splendidly prepared and extremely delicious.' The service is also highly rated, ensuring a great dining experience.
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2. matchbox Rockville
4.3
Awesome(3441)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville
Booked 9 times today
Bubbling, thin crust pizzas, mini burgers, crisp salads, and craft cocktails...four great reasons to visit matchbox today. We’re the neighborhood gathering place for fun, upscale casual dining, with local, award-winning beers, broad spectrum wines, and handcrafted signature cocktails you won’t find anywhere else.A titan of a space, Rockville was modeled after a hunting lodge yet still manages to feel cozy. A comfortable fireplace fills the space, as well as two wood-fired ovens that churn out thin-crust pizzas in minutes. With two outdoor patios and the private 30-seat Congressional Room, there’s plenty of space for intimate dinners, large parties and get-togethers.
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3. Tower Oaks Lodge
4.7
Exceptional(10217)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville
Booked 67 times today
Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge, located just beyond the beltway in suburban Maryland, offers a rustic retreat reminiscent of the grand "Great Camps" of the Adirondack Mountains from the early 1900s. With its grand fireplaces, cozy nooks, and wood-beamed ceilings, Tower Oaks Lodge provides a unique dining experience that combines the rugged beauty of the wilderness with Clyde's Restaurant Group's commitment to exceptional dining and hospitality. Tower Oaks Lodge offers a seasonal menu that showcases fresh, locally sourced ingredients, making it a favorite for both casual diners and those seeking a memorable evening out. Indoor and outdoor seating available with lunch, dinner, and brunch service.
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4. Seasons 52 - North Bethesda
4.7
Exceptional(6318)
Price: Expensive
• American • North Bethesda
Booked 39 times today
Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.
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5. Medium Rare - Bethesda
4.6
Exceptional(1434)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Bethesda
Booked 35 times today
A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique, $28.95prix fixe dinning experience of artisan bread; a mixed green salad; prime, dry-aged steak; and hand-cut fries (Vegetarian option always available) in a relaxed, fun, environment. Please allow us 15 minutes to seat you after your full party has arrived and after checkin at our host stand. As we do only one thing, we do our best to make the food and experience exceptional and also a good value. We also serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday's with a great prix fixe including French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict and bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers. WALK INS and CALL AHEAD seating are always welcomed.
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6. True Food Kitchen - Bethesda
4.4
Awesome(2373)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bethesda
Booked 17 times today
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Bethesda guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located at the corner of Wisconsin Ave. & Woodmont Ave. at the Solaire Bethesda Apartment Complex. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.
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7. Barrel & Crow
4.5
Awesome(1635)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bethesda
Booked 9 times today
Barrel and Crow: A Contemporary Approach to Regional cuisine. Our Chef-driven restaurant relies solely on locally sourced produce and proteins. We utilizes these seasonal ingredients in preparing refined yet familiar comfort food. House made pastas and charcuterie offered every evening. Chef is always anxious to modify menu items to fit any dietary restrictions. Gluten, Vegetarian, Vegan and Dairy allergies are no problem. Pastry Chef Justin Roche dessert menu offers guests a selection of traditional desserts with a contemporary twist. Eclectic wine list which focuses on small production, boutique wines. A selection of 48 bourbons, extensive beer list with offerings from the top breweries in the Mid-Atlantic region. Full bar, seasonal cocktail menu and a wide selection of small batch spirits. Bottomless Mimosas are offered Saturday and Sunday Brunch. Owner-Laura Houlihan
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8. Jaleo - DC
4.7
Exceptional(10962)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Penn Quarter
Booked 61 times today
Jaleo brings alive the spirit and flavors of Spain with a menu reflecting the rich regional diversity of classical and contemporary Spanish cuisine, under the direction of renowned chef José Andrés. Jaleo offers an impressive assortment of tapas, the traditional small dishes of Spain, as well as savory paellas, superb sangrias and a fine selection of Spanish wines and Sherries in a festive, casual atmosphere.
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9. Jônt
4.9
Exceptional(104)
Price: Very Expensive
• French / Japanese • U Street Corridor
Booked 11 times today
At Jônt, we are a team of young and inspired chefs taking down the walls between kitchen and guests and taking you on a culinary adventure. Immerse yourself in a progressive tasting menu focusing on the simple, yet luxurious, ingredients around the world with deep inspiration from Japanese cuisine.We challenge the seasons, navigate beyond the limits of time and break with tradition— getting playful with process and tricky with techniques at the intersection of place and possibility.Jônt has been recognized with two Michelin stars since 2021.
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10. The Dabney
4.7
Exceptional(265)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Shaw
Booked 4 times today
Located in historic Blagden Alley in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood since 2015, The Dabney continues to pay tribute to the wonderful farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the mid-Atlantic region whom provide some of the best and most unique products in the country. We celebrate these ingredients by preparing them in a large wood burning hearth which is the centerpiece of our open kitchen. The current dining room experience is an 8-course tasting menu honoring the Mid-Atlantic's bounty. We offer an additional 3-course experience at our bar and bar area tables. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy the bar area as well.The Dabney has been awarded one Michelin star every year since 2017, James Beard Foundation Best Chef Mid-Atlantic for Chef Jeremiah Langhorne in 2018, and Washingtonian Magazine's #1 restaurant in 2023. At this time we are unable to accommodate severe allium and dairy allergies as well as vegan and vegetarian diets.
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  • Fabio
    Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Everything is excellent. They just need to lower music a little bit and play something more soothing (eg Soft Jazz, Bossa Nova), that constant loud drum beat can be annoying at times. No one likes that music they play. Other than that, everything was great. Reading worth it.
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    Medium Rare - BethesdaPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Bethesda
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    4.6
  • Simone
    Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Delicious meal and attentive (but not overbearing!) service. Food was great and it was a lovely atmosphere. Would return for another nice meal!
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    MelinaPrice: Expensive• Greek• North Bethesda
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    4.8
  • Lauren
    New Orleans / Louisiana •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    My husband and I decided to grab an early lunch while we were picking up a Christmas dinner order in the area. I had no idea that there was a sister restaurant to Clyde’s. I have been to the location in DC, and I really enjoyed it there. So, I figured I would have the same experience, and I was right. The food is delicious, it was beautifully decorated for Christmas, and our server was knowledgeable and friendly. We didn’t even need to ask for refills; a replacement drink was on the table before we could even think to ask. Now, that is some stellar service! We will return with friends, and I have already recommended to a friend who is also a fan of Clydes in DC. Happy holidays!
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    Tower Oaks LodgePrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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    4.7
  • Gisele
    Baltimore / Maryland •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This was a wonderful experience! The food was delicious. We had the filet with mushrooms, steamed spinach and Yukon mashed potatoes. Absolutely amazing! The other couple had the salad with the crunch which they loved and thoroughly enjoyed. We started with the mushroom soup which we could have kept eating without worrying about an entree, but are happy that we did! Please note, I am a celiac patient and the care that was taken with my food was wonderful and I did not have to worry about any of the issues that arise when eating out. Melissa was our server and she was delightful and her service was top notch! Fabulous restaurant, enjoy!
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    Seasons 52 - North BethesdaPrice: Expensive• American• North Bethesda
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    4.7
  • Marie
    Austin •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    As always great food Had pineapple and pig pizza. Friends had salads. Our waiter was great and did not rush us. Thx!
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    matchbox RockvillePrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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    4.3

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