Best Family Restaurants in Bethesda

"A cultural landmark in the heart of Washington, the award winning Ben’s Chilli Bowl has served a string of famous visitors including Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Redd Foxx, Martin Luther King Jr. and Bill Cosby. President Barack Obama also dined here days before his inauguration. Established in 1958, this casual venue has a rich history and is located in the U Street corridor, once known as ‘Black Broadway’, home to a rich selection of historical and cultural landmarks including The Howard Theatre and the African American Civil War Memorial & Museum."

"If you want to dive right into the DC food scene, then Ben’s Chili Bowl should be your first stop. This casual dining restaurant is a quintessential part of the DC experience. Ben’s was opened more than 62 years ago by Virginia Ali, a woman with a dream and a plan."

"You can do no wrong with tacos morning, noon, or night, which is good, because District Taco has a legitimate breakfast menu for eat-in dining and for grabbing a bag full of good stuff to take back to your office mates. The rest of the day, you’ll find fresh and fast tacos made right to order. District Taco is a local chain, with several other locations throughout Northern Virginia."

"Chinatown Express offers a variety of delicious Asian-inspired meals whether you’re visiting the restaurant for dinner, lunch, or carryout. Start your meal with egg rolls or spring rolls, barbecue spare ribs, or your choice of fried or steamed dumplings. The restaurant offers several tasty soups as well, such as roasted duck and mustard green, wonton, hot and sour, and egg drop."

"I don’t get down to the Penn Quarter/Chinatown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. very often, but the last couple times I’ve been, it’s been well past my regular dinner hour and I was hungry!. Being of Chinese descent, I am ordinarily very picky..."

"’s will expand your palate and your knowledge of foreign cultures. A perfect spot for any date night or celebratory occasion, the restaurant is as modern as DC gets, with gorgeous, luxurious decor. The servers are attentive and observant, making your dining experience the best it can be."

"Even at noon on a sunny weekday, the lights are dimmed, the shades are closed, and the air is musky with incense at this white-tablecloth Ethiopian dining room. Nobody seems to care—all the better to focus on the cooking, which serves vegetarians and vegans particularly well. No veggie sampler in the area comes close to the one here, with its round of injera holding a rainbow of vivid little piles."

"America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee, espresso, breakfast sandwiches and donuts. Order your Dunkin’ faves ahead of time with the Dunkin’ mobile app for a fast grab and go experience."

"You can leave a tip for your delivery person to show your appreciation for their service. How much you tip is up to you to decide."

"This is another place to visit if you find yoruself in the DC suburb of Alexandria. Between watching the donut conveyor belt and metro bus sightings out the front window, we can spend an hour there. They have paper hats for the kiddies that my son loves."

"He was extremely helpful and, a first, made us feel like we were the the king and queen of the place...."

"If your idea of a perfect breakfast involves coffee and doughnuts, then head to Elizabeth’s Counter. From slow-brewed Yama cold drip to classic vanilla lattes, the coffee at Elizabeth’s is some of the best in town. If you want sweet and tasty doughnuts, you’ll find traditional, old-fashioned, and extraordinary options on the menu that are all made fresh daily."

"This regional chain recently expanded to Shaw, bringing with it superior cake and yeast doughnuts that range from simple to seasonal to nostalgic interpretations of beloved candies and cookies. For those who prefer their sugar in liquid form, the shop houses a subterranean cocktail bar called Nocturne."

"I’m not normally in the market for vegan food but this place is amazing vegan or no. The coffee is great, donut selection is amazing and everything taste..."