Bethesda restaurants you'll love
Top restaurants in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda is brimming with history, prestigious medical institutions, and a wide variety of different cuisines to sample. Choose from seafood, Asian street food, American cuisine, vegan options, Portuguese fare, and French cooking. Enjoy shopping at Bethesda Row shopping mall and then enjoy everything from Poke to fro-yo just a few blocks away.
From your morning smoothie to your evening beverage, Bethesda has a plethora of options to choose from. Spend an afternoon at Elm Street Park and then enjoy any of the surrounding cuisines such as Mexican, sandwiches, steak, Chinese, and American cafes. There are fun things to do, beautiful parks to walk through, and unique restaurants to try in Bethesda. You can enjoy a quick bite to eat or a night out with friends with just one quick search.
If you’re looking for a romantic evening out, search for “bistros near me” or “upscale fare in Bethesda '' and you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for. Enjoy a glass of wine, a beer, or a cocktail or two at any of the local watering holes. Cozy pubs, cocktail bars, and gastropubs are great places to take a date or meet up with friends. Your adventure begins now.
Bethesda's top cuisines
Must-try Bethesda restaurants
Olazzo - Bethesda
7921 Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda
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Fettucine Alfredo w/ Chicken Milanese | $18.00 |
homemade creamy alfredo sauce I fettuccine pasta I chicken milanese | |
Arancini | $10.00 |
Saffron Risotto Balls | Stuffed With Mozzarella | Marinara | |
Chicken Cardinale | $20.00 |
chicken breast grilled or breaded and fried sun-dried tomatoes I tomato-cream sauce penne pasta |
Piccoli Piatti Pizzeria
10257 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda
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Small Arugula | $7.50 |
arugula, radicchio, parmesan, vinaigrette. | |
Tutta Carne | $18.00 |
Mozzarella, pepperoni, pancetta, sausage. | |
Bolognese | $17.00 |
Pappardelle, pork & beef ragu, ricotta, parmesan. *Ragu sauce has cheese cooked into it, cannot be made 100% dairy free* |
Poke Dojo - 7110 Bethesda Ln
7110 Bethesda Lane, Bethesda
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BYO Regular - 2 Protein | $14.99 |
Create your own Dojo Bowl with TWO PROTEINS; Spinkles and Toppings ($$ for Avocado & Masago), and TWO SAUCES. | |
BYO Large - 3 Protein | $15.49 |
Create your own Dojo Bowl with THREE PROTEINS; Spinkles and Toppings ($$ for Avocado & Masago), and TWO SAUCES. | |
BYO Etra Large - 4 Protein | $17.49 |
Create your own Dojo Bowl with FOUR PROTEINS; Spinkles and Toppings ($$ for Avocado & Masago), and TWO SAUCES. |
Edith's Pizza
6910 Arlington Road, Bethesda
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BUILD YOUR OWN PIZZA | $17.95 |
Comes with our Cheese Blend, Choice of Sauce, level of Baked and your choice of toppings | |
HOUSE SALAD | $7.95 |
A mixed green salad topped with English cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, homemade croutons, and a choice of dressing on the side. | |
Garden Pizza | $21.95 |
Comes with our Homemade Cheese Blend, Artichoke, Olives, Mushroom, Green Peppers, Onions, Spinach, and Dressed Arugula and Choice of Sauce and level of Baked. |
CHIKO - Bethesda
7280 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda
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Cumin Lamb Stir Fry | $19.00 |
Spicy wheat flour noodles, braised lamb, caramelized shallots, mushrooms. | |
Orange-ish Chicken | $19.00 |
Candied mandarins and peppers, crispy garlic, ChiKo salt blend, rice. | |
Double-Fried Chicken Wings | $13.00 |
Dry spiced or Spicy soy glazed. |
AP Pizza Shop
4747 Bethesda Avenue, Bethesda
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Enzo the Baker | $21.00 |
Tomato, mozz, bacon, pickled peppers, red onion, calabrian chilis, pecorino, parsley | |
Toscano | $20.00 |
Parm, sheep's milk ricotta, basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, Evoo | |
Tomato Marinara Dippie | $3.00 |
Garlic, oregano |
Q By Peter Chang - 4500 East West Hwy
4500 East West Hwy, Bethesda
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Tossed Cucumber Salad 凉拌黄瓜 | $9.00 |
Cucumber tossed in garlic, jalapeno puree. | |
Wuhan Sesame Noodle 武汉热干面 🌶 | $12.00 |
Chicken Fried Rice 鸡炒饭 | $18.00 |
Silver and Sons - - Westbard Pop Up
5400 Westbard Avenue, Bethesda
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Chickpea Napa Cabbage Slaw | $5.00 |
Cucumber, red onion, roasted peppers, lemon vinaigrette | |
Baby Back Beef Ribs | $0.00 |
Full 7-bone rack has approximately 2 pounds of meat (cooked weight) | |
Freebird Farms Smoked Chicken | $10.00 |
24-hour brine, smoked paprika, garlic powder, white peppercorn |
Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee - Bethesda
7111 Bethesda Lane, Bethesda
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Iced Americano | $3.65 |
Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues (Live) | |
Iced DDL Latte | $5.50 |
At some point in your life you’ll be asked to do something that at face value seems fairly easy but for some reason you can never get around to getting it done. Whenever that happens, I want you to remember this description. | |
Meadow (caffeine free) | $3.00 |
Golden chamomile flowers from Egypt with mildly stimulating fragrant hyssop, rooibos, pink rose petals, and linden flowers. |
Kusshi Downtown Bethesda - 7820 Norfolk Ave
7820 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda
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Firecracker | $18.99 |
spicy tuna • salmon • spicy kani crab • tempura crunch • spicy mayo | |
Tempura Appetizer | $13.99 |
tempura battered shrimp (2pc) • seasonal assorted vegetables | |
Miso Soup | $4.50 |
miso dashi broth • scallion • tofu • wakame seaweed |
Berries & Bowls- Bethesda - 4961 Elm Street
4961 Elm Street, Bethesda
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Tropical Paradise | $9.49 |
bananas, pineapple, mango, coconut water and coconut flakes | |
Tropi-Kale | |
kale, pineapple, mango, green apple and ginger | |
KALE BOWL | $0.00 |
Fresh kale, banana, pineapple, mango and organic coconut milk blended smooth and creamy |
SALADS
Bacchus of Lebanon
7945 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda
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Foul Akhdar Bel Zeit | $9.50 |
M’ saka | $10.00 |
Labneh | $9.50 |
Oishii Ramen Cafe
4901 Fairmont Ave, Bethesda
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Tonkotsu | $16.00 |
Pork Paitan Broth / Pork ChaShu / Kikurage / Soft-Boiled Egg / Scallions / Black Garlic Oil | |
Spicy Tonkotsu | $16.00 |
Pork Paitan Broth / Pork ChaShu / Menma (Bamboo Shoot )/ Soft-Boiled Egg / Scallions / Black Garlic Oil / Homemade Spicy Paste | |
Kaiso Salad | $6.00 |
Sherdded Seaweed / Sesame Vinaigrette |
PIZZA • BAGELS • SMOKED SALMON • SANDWICHES
Bethesda Bagels
10241 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda
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Egg, Cheese | $6.50 |
Eggs cooked to your liking, with a choice of sliced cheese, cream cheese, or no cheese. | |
Nova & CC | $10.00 |
Ivy City smoked salmon, with a choice of cream cheese/sliced cheese. | |
Sausage, Egg, Cheese | $7.00 |
Pork sausage patty, eggs cooked to your liking, with a choice of sliced cheese, cream cheese, or no cheese. |
VIRRAAJ - 4914 cordell ave
4914 cordell ave, Bethesda
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HARYALI BIRYANI | $18.00 |
SAAG PANEER | $18.00 |
SPARKLING WATER | $5.00 |
PIZZA • SOUPS • SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Caddies On Cordell
4922 Cordell Ave, Bethesda
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10 Wings | $16.50 |
10 Wings Grilled then Fried. Tossed In Sauce of Your Choice With Ranch Or Bleu Cheese | |
Matzo Ball Soup | $8.00 |
Soup Like Grandma Used To Make. Best Matzo Ball Ever, With Chicken Carrots Celery And Onion | |
Create Your Own Burger | $16.50 |
2019 Bethesda Magazine Best Burger (2) 4oz All Beef Blend On A Brioche Bun. *PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR TOPPINGS* |
Fish Taco (Woodmont Ave)
7251 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda
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Chips & Queso | $6.50 |
House made cheese dip with fresh corn tortilla chips. | |
Blackened Fish Taco | $14.00 |
Blackened fish, chile lime sauce, shredded cabbage mix, topped with pineapple relish. Flour tortillas. | |
Street Taco | $0.00 |
Individual tacos served with choice of protein, topped with Salsa Verde and onion & cilantro; (Chicken w/ guajillo sauce). Corn tortillas. |
PIZZA • SALADS • SANDWICHES
Alatri Bros - Bethesda
4926 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda
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Caesar Salad | $12.00 |
Romaine, Focaccia Crisps, White Anchovy | |
Meatball Sliders | $12.00 |
3 beef sliders | brioche buns | |
Tomato & Mozzarella Pie | $15.00 |
fresh mozzarella | oregano | tomato sauce |
SOUPS • SEAFOOD • PHO • NOODLES
Pho Viet USA (Bethesda) - 301-652-0834
4917 Cordell Ave, Bethesda
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A3 SPRING-ROLL WITH GROUND PORK (3 Rolls) | $8.00 |
Fried rolls, shallots, wood ear mushrooms, carrots, ground pork, served with sweet and sour garlic fish-sauce | |
B24. TOFU BANH MI | $12.00 |
9-inch sub, butter, Vietnamese pickles, cucumber, soy sauce, green pepper, TOFU , fried eggs | |
N5. PHO DAC BIET | $16.00 |
Rare steak, brisket, tendon, meatball in beef broth severd with Pho noodle |
The Salt Line - Bethesda - 7284 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda MD
7284 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda
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Stuffies | $11.00 |
Three baked top neck clams, smoked linguiça sausage, lemon, bread crumbs, house hot sauce | |
Smash Burger | $19.00 |
2 ground chuck patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, potato bun - served with fries, chips or side salad | |
Parker House Rolls | $5.00 |
fresh baked, served with chesapeake butter |
Timber Pizza DC Mobile - - Check Social Media For Locations!
6108 Gloster Road, Bethesda
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Cheese Please | $11.79 |
Tomato Sauce, Provolone and Mozzarella Blend, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil | |
Pretty in Pepperoni | $12.74 |
Tomato Sauce, Provolone and Mozzerella Blend, Fresh Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Basil | |
Green Monster | $14.39 |
Basil Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella, Feta Cheese, Kale, Zucchini |
BAGELS • SMOKED SALMON • SANDWICHES • PASTRY
Georgetown Bagelry
5227 River Rd, Bethesda
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1/2 Dozen Bagels | $13.00 |
Dozen Bagels | $25.00 |
Bacon Egg and Cheese | $8.00 |
ala | Bethesda - Best Levantine Cuisine in town
4948 Fairmont Avenue, Bethesda
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KARANAB | $16.00 |
VEGAN - GF / Lemon tahini, mint, dill, toasted walnuts | |
ZA’ATAR PITA | $6.00 |
2 pieces | |
FRIED HALLOUMI | $16.00 |
V - GF / Spruce tip infused honey, house dukkah, chives (contains walnut+pistachio) |
PIZZA • BAGELS • SMOKED SALMON • SANDWICHES
Bethesda Bagels - BETHESDA ROW, DOWNTOWN BETHESDA
4819 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda
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Bacon, Egg, Cheese | $7.00 |
Crispy bacon rounds, eggs cooked to your liking, with a choice of sliced cheese, cream cheese, or no cheese. | |
Sausage, Egg, Cheese | $7.00 |
Pork sausage patty, eggs cooked to your liking, with a choice of sliced cheese, cream cheese, or no cheese. | |
Nova & CC | $10.00 |
Ivy City smoked salmon, with a choice of cream cheese/sliced cheese. |
Passage to India - 4931 CORDELL AVE
4931 CORDELL AVE, Bethesda
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Chicken Tikka Makhni | $19.95 |
Chicken tikka simmered in a creamy tomato sauce | |
Baingan Bharta (Vegan) | $17.95 |
Char grilled eggplants with onions and tomatoes | |
Mah Ki Daal | $14.95 |
Black lentils cooked overnight |
Gringos and Mariachis - Bethesda
4928 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda
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Carne Asada Tacos. | $13.00 |
GRILLED STEAK | AVOCADO SALSA | ONIONS | CILANTRO | |
Guacamole with Chips. | $14.00 |
CHIPS | PICO DE GALLO | ARBOL SALSA Add Grilled Pineapple +$2 | Add Crispy Bacon +$2 | |
Poblano Queso Dip | $9.00 |
MELTED QUESO | SERRANO PEPPERS | JALAPEÑO PEPPERS | POBLANO PEPPERS | PICO DE GALLO |
SEAFOOD • TAPAS
Spanish Diner - Bethesda
7271 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda
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Arroz a la Cubana | $16.00 |
2 fried eggs, sautéed rice, tomato sauce, ibérico pork sausage | |
Arroz con Leche | $9.00 |
The very famous rice and milk pudding from Asturias! | |
Flan de Mama Marisa | $10.00 |
José Andrés' mother's flan recipe served with whipped cream |
PASTRY
TOUT DE SWEET PASTRY SHOP
7831 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda
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Financier | $2.95 |
Traditional brown butter cake made with almond or hazelnut flour | |
Smoked Salmon & Avocado Toast | $13.00 |
Avocado purée, smoked salmon, fresh dill on multigrain bread, side salad | |
Plain Croissant | $3.90 |
Traditional butter croissant |
SALADS • SANDWICHES
Tatte Bakery - Bethesda
7276 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda
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Latte | $0.00 |
A double shot of espresso with steamed milk and topped with microfoam. (190 / 230 cal, Contains: Milk | |
Turkey BLAT | $13.00 |
Turkey, applewood smoked bacon, baby lettuce, avocado, sriracha mayonnaise, and tomato-onion relish on housemade multigrain. (840 cal, Contains: Wheat, Egg, Soy) | |
Muesli | $0.00 |
Whipped Greek yogurt topped with housemade granola, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, pear, apple, honey, and black sesame. (670 / 980 cal, Contains: Milk, Sesame, Tree Nut - Almond, Cashew) |
SUSHI • PASTRY • MACARONS • CREPES
Praline Bakery & Bistro
4611-O Sangamore Rd., Bethesda
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Cupcake | $4.50 |
CARROT CAKE CUPCAKE: Traditional carrot cake topped with smooth cream cheese icing. CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE: Chocolate cake with a chocolate ganache center, topped with chocolate buttercream and a chocolate Parisian macaron. LEMON CUPCAKE: Vanilla cake with a lemon curd center, topped with lemon buttercream and a lemon Parisian macaron. RASPBERRY CUPCAKE: Vanilla cake with a raspberry jam center, topped with raspberry buttercream and a raspberry Parisian macaron. VANILLA CUPCAKE: Vanilla cake with a sultane cream center, topped with vanilla buttercream and a vanilla Parisian macaron. | |
Brownie | $4.85 |
A super moist and scrumptious brownie containing dark, unsweetened, and semi-sweet chocolates. | |
Double Chocolate Charlotte | $45.00 |
One layer of chocolate cake topped with white chocolate mousse and dark chocolate mousse. Decorated with homemade ladyfingers and topped with homemade chocolate shavings. Servings: 10 slices How to serve: Room temperature If you need your cake on the same day, please call our bakery 301.229.8180 to confirm availability. Thank you! |