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A photo of Melina restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1383)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • North Bethesda
Booked 40 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.
A photo of matchbox Rockville restaurant
4.4
Awesome(3434)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville
Booked 37 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.
A photo of Tower Oaks Lodge restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(10182)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville
Booked 125 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 Seasons 52 - North Bethesda restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(6307)
Price: Expensive
• American • North Bethesda
Booked 59 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.
A photo of Medium Rare - Bethesda restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1420)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Bethesda
Booked 63 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.
A photo of Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Rockville restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3946)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville
Booked 65 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.
A photo of True Food Kitchen - Bethesda restaurant
4.4
Awesome(2368)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bethesda
Booked 58 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.
A photo of Persimmon restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2917)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bethesda
Booked 9 times today
Persimmon is a beloved neighborhood bistro offering up unforgettable favorites! Bring an appetite for great food & wine!Let's Gather & Eat!
A photo of Barrel & Crow restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1630)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bethesda
Booked 26 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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4.8
Exceptional(92)
Price: Very Expensive
• French / Japanese • U Street Corridor
Booked 15 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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  • Peter
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food is amazing, great experience, Hostess, servers, staff in general are very professional. Good impression they were busy and they all know how to handle it. Well managed by Carmen and Ulises We love medium rare 🤪
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    Medium Rare - BethesdaPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Bethesda
    4.6
  • Wanda
    Washington, D.C. Area •28 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Every time I go to your restaurant I have a pleasant experience and my party agreed. We all enjoyed the food, the service and the ambience. Keep it up! Hope to keep coming back.
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    Seasons 52 - North BethesdaPrice: Expensive• American• North Bethesda
    4.7
  • Lynnvip
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    The cod and market fish special were excellent. We started with the two different salads. We ended with the donuts, which were a bit much and not super special. We would have preferred a different dessert. We were celebrating an anniversary, and they did make it special with a bit of sparkling wine and a sparkler on the table, as well as a card. We saw a number of special celebrations for birthdays and such nearby. It is a nice place for a special night.
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    MelinaPrice: Expensive• Greek• North Bethesda
    4.8
  • DR. ANDIvip
    Washington, D.C. Area •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Oh my! I’ve been going to Clyde’s restaurants for decades. They’ve been special in their own ways: very good, mid-priced food, nice decors, and excellent service. This was my first time at Tower Oaks and, as soon as I walked in, I wanted to spend the week! Though that’s not possible, I do think their setting and ‘lodge’ decor are like the most exquisite National Park or luxury lodge I’ve been in. In the same Clyde’s fashion, no detail is spared and the tables are spacious and not at all crowded! Dawn was our server and she was top-notch; including when we wanted mussels but couldn’t eat the spicy preparation on the menu, she volunteered to speak with the kitchen about using the lemon butter on the cod and throwing in some garlic. It was divine! And we complemented it by a market salad with greens, apples, and pears and a white Balsamic dressing. We were seated in a large booth overlooking the forest. As we walked out, I saw a formal dining room with large round tables. I’ll be sure to bring our family group of 6-8 to enjoy what a round table offers. Could not have been happier! Since covid, we’re still not eating out a lot; this was a rare and perfect treat! Kudos!
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    Tower Oaks LodgePrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
    4.7
  • Perpetua
    Washington, D.C. Area •38 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 18, 2024
    Friends wanted to get together and left the venue to me. I suggested MATCHBOX as it was easy to get to and plenty of FREE parking available. I hadn't been to MATCHBOX in years and it was a venue other friends and I would meet up at pre-pandemic. We met up MON afternoon and the place was relatively quiet. I had been to the restaurant after work/happy hour and it would be packed to the gills! It was a pleasant venue for a light lunch and my friends had never been to the restaurant. A surprise for my friends who were experiencing MATCHBOX for the first time was being given a complimentary cheesy bread -- sort of like a thin white pizza with just enough garlic and side of red sauce for dipping. Our waiter was quick to take our order and food did not take long to be served. Honestly, I was very tired after having worked a morning shift (up at 3am to report to work at 5am) so having their Cream of Crab Soup and Simple Salad was enough for me since I planned to go home and "crash" for the rest of the day. My friends enjoyed their meals but what was nice was afterwards, we hung out in the restaurant continuing with our conversation catching up with each other. The staff never tried to "hurry us out" and the whole atmosphere of a quiet restaurant was conducive to our being able to converse without having to rush out of the restaurant. My friends were amazed at how big the place was (their first time being at the restaurant) and were glad of the choice of venue for meeting up. Also, when it came time to pony up on the bill, my friends said it was their treat as a belated birthday gift. Gotta love friends! Thank you MATCHBOX for providing a welcoming venue for 3 friends with an unhurried atmosphere to be able to hangout".
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    matchbox RockvillePrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
    4.4
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