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Persimmon, Bethesda, MD

Persimmon

4.9
4.9
2961 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Persimmon is a beloved neighborhood bistro offering up unforgettable favorites!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary French / 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 Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Elmy Lemus
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    Bethesda
  • Cross Street
    Leland & Walsh Sts.
  • Parking details
    Metered public parking lot conveniently located behind the restaurant
  • Public transit
    Bethesda Metro on Red Line
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,961 people are saying

Persimmon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    American

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Persimmon in Bethesda is a beloved neighborhood gem known for its "outstanding" food and "friendly" service. With a varied menu, it consistently delivers "excellent" dining experiences. Highlights include "creative" menu options, "attentive" staff, and a "delicious" array of dishes. It's a perfect spot for a cozy meal with a welcoming atmosphere.
2,961 Reviews
  1. Roslyn

    Washington DC59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Persimmon has some of the best food in the Bethesda area. Prices are reasonable and service is fine.

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  2. jay

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food at Persimmon has always been outstanding: great menu and great chef. Also, the staff have always tried to please, in our experience.

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  3. Frances VIP

    Washington DC36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really loved my first time at this cozy restaurant. The beet salad and rack of lamb were both excellent. Service was great as well. The berries and sabayon made for a refreshing finale. Will be back!

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  4. Hal

    Washington DC63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is clearly a restaurant administration that has trained its employees well. They also pay attention to requests and comments made online.

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  5. cindy

    Washington DC20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated a lovely birthday dinner here. Greeted like an old friend at the neighborhood restaurant, it feels comfortable yet the menu can be celebratory. The service was attentive and not rushed...and treated to a birthday dessert! The rockfish was cooked perfectly! I recommend Persimmon!

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  6. Toni

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Persimmon never disappoints. The food and service are always outstanding.

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  7. Susan

    Washington DC188 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We love Persimmon! The service was a little slow last night because the restaurant was very crowded. There were a lot of folks waiting for their tables near where we were sitting and it was loud and crowded. Once they were all seated things worked at little bit more as usual. The food was delicious as usual.

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  8. Noel

    Washington DC257 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We consistently get great meals at Persimmon. And the service is terrific--and I mean everyone we come in contact with. The ambiance is simple but it works well. We are so happy that Persimmon is only 10 minutes from our home. It is truly a neighborhood favorite of ours!!

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  9. Donna VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Like the intimacy and quiet surroundings of this restaurant. Entrees and Staff were excellent too.

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  10. doug VIP

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Persimmon has been one of our favorites for years. The food is always good but we especially like its neighborhood restaurant vibe, which is missing in many other Bethesda restaurants.

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FAQs

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

Persimmon is rated 4.9 stars by 2961 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Persimmon

7003 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20815

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Leland & Walsh Sts.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered public parking lot conveniently located behind the restaurant
  • Public transit
    Bethesda Metro on Red Line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Elmy Lemus
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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