The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Bethesda, May 2024

"I've been dining at the Pines since the early 80s, at their old location on Hampden Lane. I don't get to Bethesda often but decided to grab an early..."

Murray Greenberg

W. Edgardo Moreira G.

Dolcezza Gelato

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were craving dessert but on the fence because it was cold and raining. When we walked in the door here we felt the heaters on blowing warm air..."

Elizabeth Robinson

"Service was so sweet and welcoming. The aroma in the ice cream shop was amazing. They came out with select new flavors, be on the lookout for that...."

Lynn

"Workers are so nice and gelato is great! It's creamy and sweet. I tried Swiss chocolate and peanut butter mash(not sure with names😅) Both of them..."

Yujin Jo

"The hazelnut and blackberry flavor went together so well, I was so happy eating..."

Nazia Rahman

"The best coffee in DC MD and VA. Pastries are delicious, our favorite one is Almond croissant. The gelato is unique, so many flavors. Please don't..."

Karen Rodriguez

"Warm greeting as soon as we entered. Gladly gave us samples. I loved the combination of Coffee & Cookies with the Dark Chocolate gelato! Sweet and..."

Steven Boysan Kane

"New updated menu attached. I ordered the dulce de leche cold latte. Its pretty good! Price was high but I’d give it an 8.5/10. I did not try the..."

Derrick Khosrofian

"Best American gelato I have had yet. Compares very well to the gelato in Italy and Greece. I first ordered the Peanut Butter Stracciatella. Sooo good..."

Harrison B

"Excellent coffee and gelato. Really nice service as well. Highly..."

Suyash Varma

"This was my first time here, it took me forever to finally decide on two flavors , but I ended up getting the mascarpone and berries gelato and the..."

D K

"Delicious coffee, very friendly staff and cool atmosphere. I didn't like the hip-hop music but the coffee was delicious. Especially since I don't..."

Ani

"As I sit and watch the sun fade on yet another late summer day, I take an adventure into a delectable cappuccino carefully foamed and prepared with a..."

Trever Belden

"Great atmosphere, espresso, and gelato. These Barista's really know what they're doing and are extremely hospitable. Very nice place to relax and..."

Cooper

"My favorite gelato in MD and tied for first of all the gelatos I’ve had in..."

Adam S

"Fantastic gelato but not-so-fantastic prices. A great atmosphere and friendly service warrant me giving it 4 stars! I recommend this place if..."

Denton Cohen

"This is a nice place to get a smile from a flavor. Perfectly sweet with a wonderful consistency. Recommended..."

Mario Gutierrez Lau

Cooper's Mill

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"I was staying at the Marriott, and all the restaurants close by were closed so I went downstairs to Cooper Mill. The restaurant has a rustic feel to..."

Nelda Fernandez

"10/10 experience! I ordered the Jumbo Crab Cake sandwich w/fries, Fried Calamari and Fried Cookie Dough through Uber Eats pickup. The waitress/er..."

b boykin (missboykin)

"Wonderful meal, wonderful area, wonderful atmosphere. These meals are so amazing. The service here is fast and..."

Mohammed Yusuf

"We have stayed at the location of Cooper's Mill (Marriott) about a hundred times and finally tried the dinner recently. The breakfast we get with our..."

Denise Zelman T.

"Their breakfast, lunch, and dinner were all rather nice. A little spendy but the flavours are worth the cost. The service was very good and timely...."

Kit Brodie

"The food was very good and portion size was good for the price. Everyone in our party ordered something different, sandwiches, salads, and flatbread,..."

Carole Twichell

"Great crew and amazing atmosphere. The Korean Short Rib Sliders were juicy and delectable. Must..."

Liam Olsen

"Great food, priced well, and service was great. I had great conversations with everyone when I went. Would recommend that you are in the area or..."

Tom Cruz

"The service was excellent and professional. The meal was right out of the over. Our party was eight and every meal was hot. Just like home. Go there..."

Daniel L Williams

"We had a group of 16 for dinner. The staff was very accommodating, and rearranged tables for us. I have seen some reviewers complain about prices,..."

Eric Daniels

"Attended a Sunday afternoon brunch for Easter. Very nice. Food was very good. Nice options. Service was very nice. The atmosphere was casual and..."

John McNicholas

"Really impressed! Hotel restaurants are a coin flip sometimes but Cooper's Mill is a hit. The Brussels sprouts are crispy with a nice sweet finish..."

Zachary Prilliman

"Perfect for lunch especially you could grab your lunch sit peacefully and I like the environment It's super comfortable.great ambience with..."

Marry V.

"I had the cauliflower steak on quinoa. Excellent flavor and not too heavy. The entire menu looks amazing. Fresh and local fare... Highly..."

Jerry Derrick

Tyber Bierhaus

Wheelchair Accessible

Makibar

"Hands down one of the best sushi places I have been to in regards to the fresh sushi, customer service, and menu options. For my dine-in, I ordered..."

Lynn

"Fresh and taste really good. Their special rolls are awesome. One of the best sushi places I’ve ever been to. Will definitely come back..."

Haixi Wang

"After a crazy trip to Trader Joe’s a friend and I decided to check this place out. It’s a cute little sushi spot was great prices and pretty good..."

Rachel L

"Melt in your mouth sushi. Get the Amazing Tuna roll. Out of this world!!! Reasonable prices. Really friendly staff. Lunch specials. Bento..."

Jeni Partee

"Please forgive me but I don't know the lady's name that works the mid day weekend shift. I do know that I've seen this lady run out of the restaurant..."

Bryan Riley

"Great sushi and reasonable prices, great addition to..."

George Junca

"July 6, 2020: Excellent sushi! Very generous portions for decent prices. We ordered the Sushi without Raw Fish (D4) and the Sashimi Regular (D6). The..."

Isabelle Ku

"I use to live down the road from them for 3 years. They have always been the sushi place I ordered from. During the pandemic, I would order dinner..."

Jacqueline Kulaga

"Some of the best sushi in the Bethesda area. Fair priced as..."

Maren Roberts

"I usually go to Maki Maki Sushi further up the street, but they don't do dine in, so I tried this place. In fact, the menu is virtually identical...."

Hector Merlyn

Soup Up

80/100 (138 ratings)

Restaurants

Soups

"The beet gazpacho is amazing! I don't even like beets, but my husband and I are hooked on this! Disappointed they closed their store, but I..."

Jenny Upton

"Finally a place I can enjoy all of their food! Unfortunately I'm on a low salt, low fat, veggie-based diet due to health challenges. I can eat..."

Jonathan B

"Always delicious vegan and kosher soups and salads. The baked goods and desserts on offer are scrumptious as well. Their frequent customer program is..."

Brian Piotrowski

"Delicious soups made by the owner (thē Soupergirl). Everything is vegan, kosher, and DELICIOUS! Samples of "today's hot soups" are usually available..."

Rick Yorgey

"The best kosher soup period! I work nearby and when I need that extra push of energy, I purchase lunch from Souper girl! They constantly have the..."

Neva Faulkner

"I’ve been here two times now, dinned in the first time and the second time I got to go. I enjoyed both trips! I was craving soup today but they had..."

chelly m

"I visit soup girl for the first time yesterday and it was delicious,,,, I ate a bowl there and took 3 medium bowls to go... It was perfect for me..."

Phyllis WilderDyer

"Delicious! Love the split pea rosemary & the gazpacho. Great delivery option for meal train. Highly recommend and love to see the soups in grocery..."

Briana Wagner

"Delicious soups and cold salads, and don't skip the rice pudding! I also love that, as a Celiac, I can usually choose between 2-3 gluten-free soups...."

Cinco May

"I enjoy walking around the quaint city of Takoma Park. The mother-and-daughter-owned Souper Girl is one of my favorite stops for homemade soup. ..."

SUE GUNTHER

"Oh the places we'll go. Takoma Park has a number of vegan options, but Soupergirl is always first on our list. Sample any of the fresh soups, sit..."

Decker 2

"The soups were amazing! You can try all the soups before committing to one, or but you'll probably decide that you need to buy all four!! It was 30..."

Jonny Gordon

"When in DC from NYC kosher foods is limited. Soupergirl helps to fill that void with some kosher healthy choices. The quality is good, service..."

Gedalia Mendelson

"Wow. Wow wow wow. The delivery was super quick! I've tried the Thai chickpea extravaganza and the mulligatawny so far, and I'm HOOKED. It's so good...."

Leah Campbell

"I enjoy soupergirl food both at the takoma location and as a cleanse delivered to my house. Really enjoy all the soups except for a few that could..."

Elisa Ferrante

"Terrifically healthy, vegan, and local. Sample the soups to make sure it's your thing. I typically add hot sauce and salt, but it is nice to have the..."

Deirdre McIntyre

"After finally checking out Soupergirl for the first time, I had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Sara Polon. She greeted me and processed my order..."

Jeremy Jackson

Saphire Cafe

80/100 (334 ratings)

Restaurants

"Great happy hour. Warm, friendly staff and clientele. Jason was an amazing bar tender. Felt totally comfortable by myself. Everyone talked to me...."

Gioia Albi

"Love This Bar! It's been my bar for the last 5 years and I'm only putting it in past tense because I'm the one leaving. Chill in doors and out. Jason..."

Jess Goodine

"Food tastes amazing and is really great priced. Drinks are great as well! Love the..."

Candie Kitts

"Best place for food in drinks in..."

Marisa Gregory

"Great place to have a few brews and meet new..."

Roberto Gamero

"Can wait to start playing some great reggae music inside..."

Ras Slick

"They have good..."

Doug McKinney

"Best bartenders in..."

Nick Martin

"This is one of the greatest places in Bethesda, a hidden treat. Great people, great bartenders, and it can be as frugal as you can contain yourself...."

Benjamin CK Smith

"I came here one night and tried to order a burger. The server told me no, I couldn't have one. I didn't know what to say, and then he paused and said..."

Jessie Wilson

"Came out on a date with my hubby recently(Bethesda bar hopping) & love how this place has is still the same cool dive bar with the best drink..."

Jasmin Hollywood

"Great food. Excellent bartenders. Friendly atmosphere all the way through. Food is excellent... my personal favorite is chicken fried chicken on a..."

Irwin Belle

"Johnny Bang is not getting the kind of sales that he should. He is a bar patron's owner and the food is quite good. Give this guy some love, he..."

Sean Duggan

"It's a dive in every since of the wod. I think we doubled the foot traffic when our party rolled in, but the bartenders were awesome and kept our..."

Christopher Jones

"Love this place! Been stopping in for a few beers after a haircut at 8000 Barbershop for over 8 years now. Stop in to see J and smoke a dart in tiki..."

Tim Walsh

"Jason and all the bar tenders are friendly and attentive. A good local place to sit, relax, enjoy friends and laugh. Good food just adds to the..."

Brian Natwick

"Excellent atmosphere. Good food. Great games. Lots of fun. Will and Jason are the best. Highly recommended this place for Monday/Thursday/Sunday..."

Malick Sy

"Great happy hour and promotions... Is not a fancy place... Basically if you're looking to hang out with your friends with a low budget.. This is..."

Danielena Viera

"Simply awesome. The food is great although the first impression is a sports bar. The problem is that is so good that I have a difficulty making a..."

Sussan Haghighat

"I like this place. Relax, have some drinks, and watch a ball game at this laid-back..."

bob Dupont

"Best part is the personal service. Nothing fancy but food is really good. Great drink..."

Steven Upton

"I am bias because I'm a usual but this place is great any day of the week. Great staff, tasty snacks and a very relaxing feel. Go try it..."

Jt Twigg

"Solid menu and fun atmosphere. Staff is always friendly and welcoming. Great for lunch or..."

Cory Harlow

Taylor Gourmet Deli

Wheelchair Accessible

"I really love sandwich places and this place makes fresh ones with top ingredients. I've come in a few times and it's more of an order and take away..."

Ali Vidler

"Taylor Gourmet is a DC local sandwich shop that has taken off! The original location is on H Street NE, but now there seems to be one at every corner..."

Austin Graff

"California Avenue $10 (3/5 NOMs) Avocadoing away. Exploring what California has to offer right here in one of DC's premier foodie areas, Bethesda..."

Nom Nom Boris

"As far as subs go, this is definitely on the higher end of the spectrum. Their stuff isn't great, but it's as good as you'll get for a quick bite..."

Cain Stratton

"Great sandwiches! I've never had to wait in line while eating here at lunch and there is almost always open..."

Florent A

"The food was okay but I don't like bread that's overwhelming so that was my problem but they have natural sodas which is..."

John Raesly

"So many choices, and the selection rotates with the seasons. But their year round choices are well worth a nibble as well. Often packed at lunch..."

Caroline Binder

"Bread was a little tougher than I like but they have good ingredients amd different interesting..."

Zachary Stephens

"Lived in Philly for a while and hated it but loved the hoagies. Taylor's lets me get my fix without having to back to Philly......"

Josh Graham

"Great sandwich! Great soda!!! I have lie self esteem but the guy in charge was really kind! Thank..."

Walgreens To The Moon!

"great sandwich shop, can be super busy so maybe try the online..."

Matthew Flack

"Standard Taylor's, which is to say excellent subs. Prices are a bit high, but you get a lot of bang for your..."

Tim C

"Great sandwich shop with fast service and a variety of warm and cold..."

Benjamin Sun

"This is what real food tastes like! Everything is fresh is..."

Laura Dunmyer

Democracy Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

"I am never disappointed there! Menu is great as is the service. The bar menu is also quite nice if you don't want a full..."

Tom Travis

"Portions and food quality very good. The service was pleasant. I recommend the tacos and salads. Very..."

SM Blake

"Good beer selection for a hotel bar. Great..."

Andrew Benton

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House Of Foong Lin

The Heights Food Hall

Daily Grill

80/100 (1670 ratings)

"Went with my family, in the late afternoon! We were well taken care of! We enjoyed our very good food while enjoying the breeze! Servers were nice..."

Charles-Stephen Laubhouet

"Conveniently located in the hotel. Picked up an order to go. Ordered a cheeseburger with fries and Pasta. The order was a bit pricey but that is..."

D T

"The food and drink are delicious. Every time I stay here I eat at the Daily Grill. The bartenders are..."

Tonya Peace, MPH

"Stopped in here on our trip to DC. We came in for dinner and the place was quiet but not empty. Great atmosphere. My girlfriend and I both ordered..."

Nicholas Red Ant

"The Daily Grill is a good spot at the Hyatt Regency. They are available in the morning for room service. The breakfast is definitely pricey if you..."

kerry akashian

"Delicious complimentary breakfast while staying at the Hyatt Regency. The coffee, fresh-fresh-squeezed orange juice, egg whites, and flavorful..."

Purvi Parikh

"This was a great place to stop for lunch during a busy day of shopping and getting things done. They were very busy at 1pm when we arrived. We were a..."

John L. Davis

"In my 11 years working in downtown Bethesda, Daily Grill hasn't let me down, yet. Great food, great specials. The service is on point. Right above..."

Aaron Hughes

"I've been coming here when I visit for work for just over a year now (maybe 7 times), and I've always been pleased with the service, and the food is..."

Chris Byers

"Good food. Service little slow but it was post-lunch rush. Steak salad and wedge salad came as ordered. Got wrong bill but remedied quickly. Use..."

JM Sell

"The food is good! However, they have raised their prices and it is a bit pricey, especially breakfast. Examples include: $15 for a plain omelette,..."

SaTyra Harper

"I go for breakfast when I'm in the area--usually 2-3 times a year. The staff is really warm and welcoming, the food is reliably OK. It's a pleasant..."

H. Black

"Great service but I haven't had the pleasure of tasting the food. I do know that the bartender was attentive and very accommodating. My Irish coffee..."

Tonya Wildchild Jones

"Great service, comfy atmosphere and delicious food. Had the crab cakes, trout almondine and filet mignon while staying here and enjoyed each meal...."

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