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A photo of Julii restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2384)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • North Bethesda
Booked 38 times today
Julii, French Mediterranean Cuisine; by the founders of Cava Mezze, and Cava. Come enjoy an elevated dining experience, bringing you delicious yet beautiful cocktails and dishes and top-notch service.Currently offering indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery service.
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4.8
Exceptional(1377)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • North Bethesda
Booked 34 times today
The name Melina is rooted in Greek origin and derives from the Greek word for "honey". "Mel" can be derived from the name Melissa meaning "honey-bee". The restaurant is named after the daughter of Co-Founder Chef Dimitri Moshovitis. “Melina” will honor the strength of the matriarchy in the Greek family. It will lean vegetable-forward with modernized Greek classics from the sea and grilled meats. Greek cuisine is all about freshness and quality of ingredients and that will be on display in a fine casual setting.
A photo of Fogo de Chao - Bethesda restaurant
4.3
Awesome(1721)
Price: Moderate
• Brazilian • North Bethesda
Booked 149 times today
Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.
A photo of Tower Oaks Lodge restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(10172)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville
Booked 135 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.
A photo of The Salt Line - Bethesda restaurant
4.5
Awesome(583)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Bethesda
Booked 44 times today
The Salt Line, the popular DC homage to New England’s iconic fish and oyster houses, brings a third location to Bethesda Row. New England meets the Chesapeake at this beauty of a restaurant with lots of comfy booth seating and an inviting u shaped bar and lounge area. Menu features all the classics and raw bar guests have come to love from the original The Salt Line plus some delicious new surprises from award winning The Salt Line Chef Kyle Bailey and Bethesda Executive Chef Eric McKamey.
A photo of Silver restaurant
4.5
Awesome(2189)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Bethesda
Booked 53 times today
SILVER is an New American Brasserie with a distinctive new shine. Led by award-winning Chef, Ype Von Hengst, SILVER’s menu features contemporary American cuisine and healthier choices, influenced by the great brasseries from around the world. We specialize in offering a broad menu of contemporary favorites, seasonal specials, and healthier options, featuring ingredients from local farms and purveyors. Our bar menu features hand-crafted pre-prohibition style cocktails, local brews and American wines carefully curated to showcase the traditions of American wine makers. Open early until late, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night brunch. SILVER offers the choices for how you live and a healthy dose of what you crave.
A photo of Pacci's Trattoria restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(155)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Silver Spring
Booked 8 times today
Influenced by the Neapolitan tradition and a passion for fine food, our philosophy is simple: to use fresh and high quality ingredients, to prepare our food as Nonna taught us, and to serve it with love. Our wood-fired pizza ovens are what make our hand-crafted pizzas come alive with flavor and bring inspiration to the rest of our menu.Pacci's Trattoria offers authentic Neapolitan pizza, home-made pastas, regional seafood and meat dishes and your favorite Italian sweets. Our beverage selection prides itself on hand-crafted cocktails, Italian and local beers and a wine list that features both Italian classics and new vintages.As a family owned restaurant, we want to bring our family to yours so we welcome you to spend a delicious meal with us!
A photo of Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Rockville restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3941)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville
Booked 42 times today
Blueridge Restaurants Group, the owner of Stanford Grill, recently changed the name to Glenwood’s so that the name could be trademarked, and used outside of the Maryland region.At Glenwood's, food is our passion. With a unique focus on creating an inviting upscale casual dining experience, we serve fresh, familiar food in a high-energy, sophisticated setting. Our chefs prepare full-flavored food from scratch daily, using fresh seasonal ingredients. We stay true to classic American comfort food that is simple, but deliciously prepared. A knowledgeable team approach provides unwavering attention to delighting our guests with warm and consistent service. Stanford Grill's timeless atmosphere appeals to discerning adults who are seeking a dining experience that is energetic, upscale but approachable.
A photo of Barrel & Crow restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1629)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bethesda
Booked 11 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
A photo of LIA'S restaurant
4.5
Awesome(4445)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Chevy Chase
Booked 31 times today
Sister to Chef Geoff’s, Lia’s is an Italian-ish neighborhood gem featuring housemade pasta, handcrafted using old world technique, with a modern twist, alongside a broad and delicious selection of steak, seafood, salad and pizza. We offer seasonal plates served by our welcoming service staff. Whether enjoying our large lounge area, the best outdoor patio in Chevy Chase, or our intimate dining room, we offer the perfect setting for a romantic date, casual meet up or dinner with the family.

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  • Johnvip
    Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Terrific salad, bar, and food. Good service the only downside was a delay in being seated for 30 minutes after my reservation. Although we enjoy this place, this is happened repeatedly before and management refuses to adjust how many people they allow to make reservations. We suggest that they reduced the number of reservations, so that people can be seated more timely manner.bar
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    Fogo de Chao - BethesdaPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• North Bethesda
    4.3
  • Merileevip
    Washington, D.C. Area •47 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had a wonderful time - the atmosphere and people are fabulous! Our waitress Maggie made the night, carefully advising wine, tea, soup, avocado Caesar( a must share starter) and the amazing crispy trout - the sauce, veges and fish was so scrumptious !!! Last week we tried the scallops risotto ( big wow) to finish our meal we had crème brûlée which had a tinge hint of orange 😊 Ask for Maggie as your server- she’s such a bundle of joy and makes your do ing experience fabulous !
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    JuliiPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• North Bethesda
    4.7
  • Doug
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Our second meal at Salt Line Bethesda. Wonderful seafood, attentive service. We will return for future special occasions.
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    The Salt Line - BethesdaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Bethesda
    4.5
  • Aleksandra
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    First time here and it was a great experience. We liked all the food we had. As starters octopus and beef tartare (not really classic way of preparing it, has a lot of tomato sauce, but tasty). Mains were mushroom souvlaki, half chicken and shrimp. All wonderful. No space for dessert. Will try next time, because there definitely will be a next time.
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    MelinaPrice: Expensive• Greek• North Bethesda
    4.8
  • Lynnvip
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    The ambiance here is just so nice. We went here for a special birthday and the staff provided the birthday girl with a free dessert. We had plenty of time to catch up. Service was nice, and we were left alone. Nice meal. Everything was pleasant.
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    Tower Oaks LodgePrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
    4.7
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