Bethesda Restaurants

OK, I don't think anyone really comes here for the food... We came to watch the Stanley Cup Finals and have a little nosh. Afterwards, we went into the Midway, where my boyfriend proceeded to beat me senseless in skeeball... We had fun anyway. On a Wednesday night, the place was hopping, but not overly crowded. They must have done away with the kids curfew, because there were lots of them around - D&B used to be an adults-only hangout, but I guess, no more!

Favorite Dish: I enjoyed my Honey Mustard Spinach Salad: sliced, grilled chicken breast, mushrooms, spinach and salad greens, tossed with candied pecans, crispy bacon, onions and I switched out the dressing for Raspberry Vinaigrette - yummy, and the perfect size (I left full, but not stuffed). I like that they post the calorie content on the menu to help make a more healthful choice.

A small CheeseSteak shop that offers good food at a decent price. They are the closest thing to Philly I have found in Bethesda. It is a carryout/sit down restaurant. The seats are for order and pickup food. If you are out walking around and get hungry and don't want to wait to order or spend too much I highly recommend it.

Favorite Dish: CheeseSteak with Wiz Cheese added and an order of fries.

Practically everyone in Northwest Washington and it's surburbs of Chevy Chase and Bethesda know this authentic diner. It wouldn't be unusual to see a well known face in here eating breakfast. When it comes to diners this is the real thing. In some ways it can be compared to the coffee shops of NY, but yet it has an identity quite its own. Even the cooks and the waitresses and waiters are unique.

Favorite Dish: Breakfast is the best here. Eggs, corned beef has or bacon, hashbrown, toast, coffee, juice. Delicious.

Burgers are good too.

My favorite dessert is a slice of an old fashioned cake, preferably coconut or chocolate. This bakery makes lots of cakes. I haven't been here, but the next time I go to Bethesda or Chevy Chase you can be sure it will be the first place I go.

Toll free: (888) 862-0588
Fax toll free: (800) 279-8554

This restaurant has been around for 25+ years, long before the redevelopment of Bethesda. It was one of my favorites when I lived in Chevy Chase and Bethesda. I can still remember the lobster with Pernod sauce, although I am sure with new owners and new chefs that is no longer on the menu.

The atmosphere is country French and romantic. There is dining in plein air in good weather, dress can be casual, and you can take your kids.

Handicap friendly, groups and children are welcomed.

There is valet parking.

Cards: MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club

Hours: Sun 5:30-8:30p, Tue-Fri 11:30a-2p, Mon-Sat 6-9:45p

I go here every Saturday. I think that parking has to be pretty awful if you were to go any time during the week. The area is full of parking garages, so it shouldn't be that hard to find something within walking distance. If you go on Saturday, though, you can park across the road for a "$5 honor system" payment.

It's usually pretty quiet, you're greeted and directed to a table by one of the many friendly Indian guys there. I stop just long enough to take my coat off and head for their buffet.

I skip the salads and sauces (and other little appetizers, none of which interest me) and head strait for the big bowl of rice. They have AMAZING rice. I don't just mean that it's cooked well, I mean that its subtly spiced and even has little spice pods if you aren't careful. What follows are many dishes, almost always a mixture of vegetarian and chicken but if you get lucky, you'll find some lamb. Stables are eggplant, lentils, and spinach. They have some great curries, plus several dishes with yogurt sauces and tomato sauces.

At the end of the buffet is that tandoori chicken and a plate of barbecued chicken. The desserts vary, but I'm rarely able to eat them.

Once I get to my table, I'm greeted with fresh nan bread. The food is pleasant to eat, and you can fill up pretty well without feeling terrible later. The atmosphere is comfortable and the service is incredible. I rarely go a Saturday without visiting

Favorite Dish: A really delicious spinach and farmer's cheese curry.

This is a great hole-in-the-wall crabhouse. They specialize is steamed crabs. Grab a couple of friends or family members, order a dozen steamed crabs, and get to work!

Favorite Dish: At the time we ordered 1 dozen medium crabs. Oddly enough, the crabs were from...Houston, TX. Go figure.

This restaurant has been here for as long as I can remember. It's a very casual, laid-back place where service is slow but friendly. With all the trendy, more expensive restaurants in Bethesda, this is a nice alternative.

Favorite Dish: Try the fagioli or white pizza- they are both fantastic.