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- PPaulvipCalifornia Central Coast •5 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoFirst time in , in over 10 years. Service and food outstanding, you can’t go wrong when you have Darren running your back of the house , one of the best Chefs around! You are very lucky to have him 👍More infoBlack's Bar & KitchenPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Bethesda•4.6
- DDonGreater Boston •6 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoLoved it here. So accomodating anf the small menu was executed so well. Thumbs up.More infoMedium Rare - BethesdaPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Bethesda•4.6
- RRonvipEdinburgh/Midlothian •7 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoBarrel and Crow is a joy from start to finish. Everyone you meet there knows their food, wine, beer, cocktails. They can all describe the menu in detail and offer suggestions on the best pairings for your meal. Every dish that comes out of the kitchen is delicious. Everything works: meat, fish, poultry, pasta, appetizers (try the duck tostadas). Whether you’re dining solo or with a group, every staff member is a delight and treats you like an old friend. Be it Lily Rose, Danny, Isabelle, Evelyn, Camilla, James, Michael, or Stephanie, everyone is delightful. Laura and Elias know their stuff. Cheers,More infoBarrel & CrowPrice: Moderate• American• Bethesda•4.5
- HHowardWashington, D.C. Area •18 reviews5.0Dined on Sep 7, 2024Attentive service but not rushed. Food was very good. Very reasonable prices. Good tap beer selection.More infoCasa Oaxaca - BethesdaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Bethesda•4.5
- LL’MikaAtlanta Metro •2 reviews5.0Dined on Sep 5, 2024Very nice, personable and good food. Coulda did without the flickering of the lights and banging of the spatulas from the Lady Chef.More infoBenihana - Bethesda, MDPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Bethesda•4.3
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Just a few miles northwest of DC lie Bethesda and Chevy Chase. This is a wealthy, sophisticated area populated by young, educated professionals exacting in their tastes, and an eclectic dining scene delivers. It’s become a dream destination for successful restauranteurs, with new arrivals raising an already demanding gastronomic bar. Like nearby Embassy Row, here, cuisine represents every continent. Szechuan Peking duck may neighbor Korean barbecue as easily as Greek shaved lamb and falafel. The smell of Indian chicken tikka masala may mingle with seared Peruvian chorizo, French coq au vin, Neapolitan pizza or Chesapeake seafood. With so many choices, you’ll find that tough competition delivers a variety of food worthy of a nation’s capital. It's no wonder DC was Bon Appétit’s 2016 pick for Restaurant City of the Year.
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Healthy restaurants located in Bethesda include True Food Kitchen - Bethesda, Silver and The Salt Line - Bethesda
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Bethesda are Silver, The Salt Line - Bethesda and Spanish Diner - Bethesda
Bottomless brunch in Bethesda is available at Silver, Spanish Diner - Bethesda and Barrel & Crow
The most romantic restaurant in Bethesda is Morton's The Steakhouse - Bethesda
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