Best Date Night Restaurants in Kensington

262 restaurants available nearby

1. Melina

4.8

Exceptional(1376)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • North Bethesda

Booked 39 times today

Melina is a fantastic spot for date night. Reviewers praise it as a perfect place for celebrations, anniversaries, and even birthdays. The fresh and quality Greek cuisine, along with its beautiful decor and attentive service, make for a memorable dining experience. One reviewer said, 'Fantastic scenery and an overall excellent experience.' Another added, 'Great atmosphere. Wonderful cuisine. Excellent service.' So, if you're looking for a romantic and delicious dinner, Melina is a great choice.

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2. Summer House - North Bethesda

4.6

Exceptional(3476)

Price: Moderate

• American • North Bethesda

Booked 56 times today

Located in the heart of the Pike and Rose neighborhood in North Bethesda, MD, Summer House is the place where summer never ends. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Rosé is poured all day, alongside an extensive wine and handcrafted cocktail list. Reserve your table today for a bright and airy dining experience no matter the weather. For parties of 9 or more, email summermdparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are available, or visit The Cookie Bar for a selection of fresh-baked goods, sourdough English muffins, Summer House's renowned oversized cookies, small-batch coffee, and specialty espresso drinks.

3. LIA'S

4.5

Awesome(4445)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Chevy Chase

Booked 28 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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4. The Salt Line - Bethesda

4.5

Awesome(583)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Bethesda

Booked 58 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.

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5. The Breakfast Club

4.2

Awesome(518)

Price: Expensive

• American • Silver Spring

Booked 25 times today

The Breakfast Club, an all-day breakfast and brunch restaurant. The Breakfast Club is centered around the theme of the 1920’s, timelessness, and Art Deco. We are an upscale restaurant with a polished dining experience, we pride ourselves on giving our customers great service. The Breakfast Club | Eat Local | Eat in Style

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6. Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

4.4

Awesome(12255)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 132 times today

Repeatedly awarded Bethesda’s Best, MoCo’s Founding Farmers is conveniently located off I-270 in Potomac. Open 365 days a year, our culinary crew crafts dishes and drinks from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.

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7. Black's Bar & Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(3395)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Bethesda

Booked 29 times today

WELCOME BACK!Black’s Bar & Kitchen is excited to announce we are back open to the public for dine-in service! While we encourage you to use our online portal for convenient curbside carryout pickup, we have staged our patio, dining room and café tables to provide our Guests with a socially accepted distance to dine. Food, Wine, & Cocktails to the heart of the ever-evolving Downtown Bethesda, Black’s remains the community Hot Spot for killer happy hour bar bites. Black’s has been on the forefront of supporting local farming & sustainable growing practices, serving only the highest quality produce, meats, & seafood for well over a decade.Love Oysters? We do. Our Premium raw bar is unparalleled with rotating varieties of bivalves from all coasts of the Americas and a stellar wine list to match. Whether you’re popping champagne for a special occasion, watching the game enjoying a cold craft beer and Duck Nachos in the bar, Black’s Bar & Kitchen is the destination for any occasion.

8. Tower Oaks Lodge

4.7

Exceptional(10170)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 138 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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9. Benihana - Bethesda, MD

4.3

Awesome(2599)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Bethesda

Booked 35 times today

Benihana in Bethesda is a perfect spot for a date night. Reviewers frequently mention celebrating special occasions and birthdays there. The unique dining experience with personal chefs preparing food in front of you, combined with the great food and service, creates a memorable evening. As one reviewer put it, 'It's a great experience.'

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10. Seasons 52 - North Bethesda

4.7

Exceptional(6292)

Price: Expensive

• American • North Bethesda

Booked 75 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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Aleksandra
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 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
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Lynnvip
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 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
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Aprilvip
Washington, D.C. Area •103 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Hadn’t been for a while, that won’t happen again. Food, cocktails and service were great! Our server, Maria was fantastic.
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Founding Farmers MD: PotomacPrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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4.4
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Karenvip
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Had to wait 30 minutes to be seated, despite a reservation. This was a birthday dinner and, despite reminding the staff twice, our son did not get a happy birthday song or any acknowledgement of his special day.
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Benihana - Bethesda, MDPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Bethesda
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4.3
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teddy
San Antonio •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The service was great and our server was terrific and friendly.
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Summer House - North BethesdaPrice: Moderate• American• North Bethesda
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4.6

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262 restaurants available nearby

1. Melina

2. Summer House - North Bethesda

3. LIA'S

4. The Salt Line - Bethesda

5. The Breakfast Club

6. Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

7. Black's Bar & Kitchen

8. Tower Oaks Lodge

9. Benihana - Bethesda, MD

10. Seasons 52 - North Bethesda

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