Persimmon

4.8

2916 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 24 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Persimmon is a beloved neighborhood bistro offering up unforgettable favorites!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary 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
Phone number
(301) 654-9860
Website
http://www.persimmonrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Damian Salvatore
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.

Location
7003 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20815
Area
Bethesda
Cross Street
Leland & Walsh Sts.
Parking details
Metered public parking lot conveniently located behind the restaurant <br />***parking lot is free on Saturday and Sunday***
Public transit
Bethesda Metro on Red Line
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Soup of the Day
- CupUS$5.00
- BowlUS$8.00
Steamed Pei MusselsUS$14.00
Meunière or Provencal Style
Portobello Mushroom and Blue Cheese RavioliUS$14.00
with Truffle Demi-Glace (Vegetarian upon Request)
Crispy Empanadas and Chipotle Dipping SauceUS$12.00
Smoked Trout Spring RollsUS$13.00
with Spicy Slaw, Hoisin and Peanut Sauces
Tuna & Avocado TartarUS$16.00
Crispy Wontons and Seaweed Salad
Wasabi Crusted OystersUS$12.00
with Asian Cucumber Relish and Soy Dipping Sauce
Antipasto BoardUS$16.00
Meats, Cheeses & Chicken Pate with Grilled Baguette
Wedge SaladUS$12.00
with Blue Cheese Crumbles, Tomato, Red Onion, Bacon and Blue Cheese Dressing
Classic Caesar SaladUS$10.00
with Parmesan Cheese and Baked Croutons
Duck Confit SaladUS$14.00
with Blue Cheese, Apples, Crispy Potato Chips and Port Wine Vinaigrette
Fennel and Arugula SaladUS$10.00
with Ricotta Cheese and Lemon Oil Vinaigrette
Roasted Beet, Goat Cheese and Mesclun SaladUS$13.00
with Julienne Apples, Candied Walnuts, Balsamic Vinaigrette and Port Reduction Drizzle

Fish

Daily Fresh CatchUS$28.00
with a Mélange of Shrimp, Asparagus, Potatoes, Mushrooms, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Spinach and Lemon Butter Sauce
Atlantic BouillabaisseUS$28.00
with Saffron and Red Pepper Aioli Crostini
Pan Seared Sea ScallopsUS$29.00
with Wild Mushroom Risotto and Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
Sautéed Jumbo Lump Crab CakesUS$38.00
with Bacon Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Corn Hash and Sweet Corn Sauce.
Pan Seared SalmonUS$28.00
with Sautéed Artichokes and Exotic Mushrooms, Pesto Risotto and Ginger Lime Butter Sauce
Black and White Sesame Crusted Seared TunaUS$30.00
with Roasted Red Pepper, Snow Pea, Bean Sprout and Red Onion Couscous and Sweet Chili Sauce

Meat

Braised Short RibsUS$29.00
with Creamy Polenta, Spinach, Crispy Onion Strings and Balsamic Demi-Glace
Oven Roasted ChickenUS$24.00
with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Sautéed Broccoli and House Made Gravy
Pan Seared Duck BreastUS$28.00
with Arugula, Bacon and Sweet Potato Hash and Ginger Citrus Reduction
Filet MignonUS$34.00
with Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Spinach, Crispy Onion Strings and Red Wine Demi-Glace
Pecan Crusted Barbecued Rack of LambUS$37.00
with Mustard Potato Gratin, Spinach and Horseradish Demi-Glace

What 2,916 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Washington, D.C. Area
American
Maryland - DC Suburbs
Best Overall
Maryland - DC Suburbs
Best Food
Maryland - DC Suburbs
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Persimmon is a cherished neighborhood gem in Bethesda, offering "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Its varied menu, ideal for diverse palates, ensures a delightful dining experience. Guests appreciate the "friendly atmosphere" and "reasonable pricing." Although noise levels can rise, the restaurant's charm and "consistently delicious" cuisine make it a must-visit.

2,916 Reviews

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Kate
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love this place! They always make me feel so welcome and taken care of. Delicious, consistent food. Bravo!
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Gary
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was truly Outstanding service and food. Great experience.
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Seth
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
first time there for lunch. rainbow trout was excellent. service phenomenal.
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Susan
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. Only negative is it’s a little loud at peak time on Sat night. And we had a table of 6 so it was a little hard to hear each other. Otherwise, excellent!
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melissa
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Persimmon is consistently delicious with great waitstaff. There’s always a hustle bustle the food is wonderful
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Jeffrey
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Persimmon is our favorite restaurant in Bethesda. The owners are always at the scene to make sure everything runs smoothly. All of the appetizers are great. My favorite at the moment is the salmon and avocado tartare but don’t sleep on the fried oysters, smoked trout spring rolls or any of the salads. If you like duck, the duck entree here is absolutely fantastic and a great value at $28 (as of this writing). And anything you order in the fish side will be a winner. Last night I really enjoyed the scallops with mushroom risotto. You owe it to yourself to check this place out.
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Bruce
Washington DC
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent lunch and no rushing by the staff - great value
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Joanna
Washington DC
87 reviews
vip
5.0
87 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a nice lunch out with a friend. It wasn't too noisy, enjoyed the food, service was excellent. Will be back.
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Nadine
New York City
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
First impression, it was incredibly noisy. I probably wouldn't go there again for that reason. Servers were very nice but seemed a bit overwhelmed. We shared a delicious duck confit salad and then a filet. Tge spinach was very bitter.
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John
Atlanta Metro
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was outstanding. They modified the menu to accommodate us.
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FAQs

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

Persimmon is rated 4.8 stars by 2916 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

7003 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20815

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Leland & Walsh Sts.
Area
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
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Metered public parking lot conveniently located behind the restaurant <br />***parking lot is free on Saturday and Sunday***
Public transit
Bethesda Metro on Red Line
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Damian Salvatore
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.persimmonrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(301) 654-9860
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.

Persimmon

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

Soup of the Day

Steamed Pei MusselsUS$14.00

Portobello Mushroom and Blue Cheese RavioliUS$14.00

Crispy Empanadas and Chipotle Dipping SauceUS$12.00

Smoked Trout Spring RollsUS$13.00

Tuna & Avocado TartarUS$16.00

Wasabi Crusted OystersUS$12.00

Antipasto BoardUS$16.00

Wedge SaladUS$12.00

Classic Caesar SaladUS$10.00

Duck Confit SaladUS$14.00

Fennel and Arugula SaladUS$10.00

Roasted Beet, Goat Cheese and Mesclun SaladUS$13.00

Fish

Daily Fresh CatchUS$28.00

Atlantic BouillabaisseUS$28.00

Pan Seared Sea ScallopsUS$29.00

Sautéed Jumbo Lump Crab CakesUS$38.00

Pan Seared SalmonUS$28.00

Black and White Sesame Crusted Seared TunaUS$30.00

Meat

Braised Short RibsUS$29.00

Oven Roasted ChickenUS$24.00

Pan Seared Duck BreastUS$28.00

Filet MignonUS$34.00

Pecan Crusted Barbecued Rack of LambUS$37.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Persimmon offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Persimmon restaurant rated?

Is Persimmon currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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