Best Restaurants for Foodies in Kensington

42 restaurants available nearby

1. Melina

4.8

Exceptional(1415)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • North Bethesda

Booked 25 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(3442)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 5 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.

3. Tower Oaks Lodge

4.7

Exceptional(10250)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 29 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. Benihana - Bethesda, MD

4.2

Awesome(2626)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Bethesda

Booked 19 times today

Benihana - Bethesda, MD is a foodie haven because it offers an exciting dining experience. Patrons love the interactive Teppanyaki, where chefs cook before your eyes. The food is consistently praised for being delicious and cooked perfectly. The restaurant is also applauded for being family-friendly and offering a great kids' menu. The atmosphere is fun and engaging, making it a great place to celebrate special occasions.

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5. Seasons 52 - North Bethesda

4.7

Exceptional(6326)

Price: Expensive

• American • North Bethesda

Booked 13 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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6. Medium Rare - Bethesda

4.6

Exceptional(1443)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Bethesda

Booked 19 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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7. Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Rockville

4.7

Exceptional(3992)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 17 times today

Stanford Grill in Rockville is a foodie's paradise. It offers a unique upscale dining experience with fresh, flavorful food. Reviewers consistently praise the food quality, with comments like 'Delicious food and exceptional customer service' and 'Food was great and service too. Nice ambiance in restaurant'. They also love the ambiance, calling it 'pleasant', 'relaxing', and 'upbeat'. With a focus on creating a memorable dining experience, it's no wonder Stanford Grill has earned its reputation as a food lover's hotspot.

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8. True Food Kitchen - Bethesda

4.4

Awesome(2375)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bethesda

Booked 5 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.

9. Barrel & Crow

4.5

Awesome(1637)

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

10. Jaleo - DC

4.7

Exceptional(10993)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Penn Quarter

Booked 94 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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Hans
Washington, D.C. Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It was a great experience, the restaurant was at full capacity. It took our server a long time to come to our table, but the executive chef noticed and she came to help us. Kudos to the restaurant’s management! I was very pleased with the experience.
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Seasons 52 - North BethesdaPrice: Expensive• American• North Bethesda
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4.7
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Salil
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food and service are excellent. Dinner and drinks for two was reasonably priced and literally everything was somewhere between "very good" and "holy cow, TRY THIS!"
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MelinaPrice: Expensive• Greek• North Bethesda
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4.8
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Karen
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Kalin what is wonderful and kept all of our requests and his mind and quickly presented. We were surprised how busy it was, but the staff was efficient and they knew how to handle all the tables. There were five in our group. We all ordered something different and we all were very pleased with our dinners. We will go back!
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Tower Oaks LodgePrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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4.7
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JamesVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •62 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The best Benihana in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic! Excellent Chefs! Excellent Food! Excellent Service! We had our 2025 New Year's Day Dinner here. Thank You Bethesda Benihana!!
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Benihana - Bethesda, MDPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Bethesda
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4.2
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chris
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
Mtchbox is always fun and always good food… sliders and pizza hit the spot.
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matchbox RockvillePrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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4.3

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42 restaurants available nearby

1. Melina

2. matchbox Rockville

3. Tower Oaks Lodge

4. Benihana - Bethesda, MD

5. Seasons 52 - North Bethesda

6. Medium Rare - Bethesda

7. Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Rockville

8. True Food Kitchen - Bethesda

9. Barrel & Crow

10. Jaleo - DC

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