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Spanish Diner - Bethesda

4.3
4.3
3878 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
An Iberian take on the classic American all-day restaurant, Spanish Diner features larger portions of Spanish favorites from the mind of award-winning chef José Andrés. Dishes like gambas al ajillo, croquetas de pollo, gazpacho, and patatas bravas are all on the menu, along with a focus on regional specialties like fabada asturiana and cocido madrileño. Egg dishes are a specialty with classics like the iconic tortilla española, huevos estrellados, and huevos revueltos. The menu at Spanish Diner is quintessentially Spanish, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find these dishes at any restaurant in Spain as these are the recipes that are found at home, shared around the kitchen table with family and friends, generation after generation.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Home cooking, Regional Spanish (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (301) 284-3700
  • Website
    http://www.spanishdiner.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Miguel Arias
  • Catering
    Spanish Diner offers a selection of “Fiesta Menus” perfect for feeding groups of any size. From paella feasts to party platters and full size Basque cheesecakes, Spanish Diner is your go-to for a Spanish-style celebration!
  • Private party facilities
    Spanish Diner offers special menus and private party spaces of any size and style to suit the needs of you and your guests. For larger events of 100-200 people, we even offer full or partial buy-out of the restaurant. Plan your next event with help from our expert team.
  • Private party contact
    Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910
  • Location
    7271 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
  • Neighbourhood
    Bethesda
  • Cross Street
    Elm Street
  • Parking details
    There is street metered parking available and we are within walking distance from a public metered lot.
  • Public transit
    Bethesda Metro Stop, red line
  • Entertainment
    Jaleo Hour Sunday - Friday: 4:30 - 7 PM Saturday: 10:00PM - midnight Available at the bar only
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,878 people are saying

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

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Spanish Diner in Bethesda offers a delightful mix of authentic Spanish dishes in a casual, family-friendly setting. Known for its "amazing food" and "outstanding service," it's a favorite for lovers of tapas and exceptional desserts like the flan. The ambiance is bright and playful, making it perfect for leisurely dining.

3,878 Reviews

  1. Susan

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints. One of my favorite restaurants.

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  2. J

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Waiter could be more attentive. Had a lot of times when didn’t have water or follow up from requests

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  3. Marina

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As a celiac, really appreciated the wonderful gluten free vegetable paella!

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  4. Lea Ann

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved the Vaso de Gazpacho Y Sus Picatostes, Gambas al Ajillo, Anchoas de Santoña and Lentejas guisadas con vegetales with chorizo. Service was good and attentive. One mistake was made in our order that was quickly corrected.

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  5. Elaine

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Deborah, was amazing! She was warm, friendly and attentive. All of the staff members were friendly and helpful. I cannot wait to return and will tell everyone what a great restaurant, where you can have a marvelous dining experience.

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  6. Heidi

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exquisite eggs! Can't go wrong- with anything. Ham, patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo- oh my! And always an Albarino on the menu. I'm already thinking of my next trip back... Delicious. Service was perfect as well- graceful, timely, attentive, but never overbearing.

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  7. Judith

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was there at noon on a Monday afternoon. The restaurant was almost empty when I arrived. The staff was kind enough to spread the customers out so that you could hear yourself talk. I appreciated that because so many restaurants are so noisy and hectic that it’s not a relaxing experience. The food was delicious, although the menu was somewhat limited. I was disappointed that you could not order paella at lunchtime. That had been one of my favorite things to order when the Jaleo menu in place.

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  8. Barclay

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was slow for no reason Waiter was unwilling to serve cappuccino

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  9. Lisa

    Washington DC

    51 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spanish Diner is t what it used to be or even close to Jaleo, the former restaurant. I started with the Rosa sangria. It had absolutely no flavor to it and others at my table agreed. I replaced with with another sangria, which was pretty good. We really enjoyed the anchovies with potato chips, dried pork with pimento and patatas bravas. The tortilla de patatas was just not as good as has been in the past. The paella Valenciana had a very unpleasant taste to it. None of the four of us like it. We’ve had the other two paellas , which in the past were very good, but we wanted to try something different.

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  10. Eric

    Naples

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We ordered chicken paella with artichokes. There was minimal chicken (which was chewy) and 2 artichoke slices. The paella was very bland. Would not go back

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FAQs

Spanish Diner - Bethesda offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 284-3700.

Spanish Diner - Bethesda is rated 4.3 stars by 3878 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Spanish Diner - Bethesda

7271 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Elm Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Bethesda
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Home cooking, Regional Spanish (Southern)
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is street metered parking available and we are within walking distance from a public metered lot.
  • Public transit
    Bethesda Metro Stop, red line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Miguel Arias
  • Entertainment
    Jaleo Hour Sunday - Friday: 4:30 - 7 PM Saturday: 10:00PM - midnight Available at the bar only
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.spanishdiner.com/
  • Phone number
    (301) 284-3700
  • Catering
    Spanish Diner offers a selection of “Fiesta Menus” perfect for feeding groups of any size. From paella feasts to party platters and full size Basque cheesecakes, Spanish Diner is your go-to for a Spanish-style celebration!
  • Private party facilities
    Spanish Diner offers special menus and private party spaces of any size and style to suit the needs of you and your guests. For larger events of 100-200 people, we even offer full or partial buy-out of the restaurant. Plan your next event with help from our expert team.
  • Private party contact
    Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910

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