Best Fine Dining in Bethesda

We've collected top 10 mentioned fine dining places in Bethesda from other articles such as The Goodhart Group, Meet Alex, TripSavvy.

Best Fine Dining in Bethesda

Fiola Mare
Fiola Mare
4.5 (1251 ratings)
Sophisticated Italian seafood, plus wine & cocktails, in a luxe, modern setting with river views.
3100 K St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Seafood restaurantBarBrunch restaurantFine dining restaurantItalian restaurantScenic spot
Mentioned by Time Out Washington DC
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"5 out of 5 stars Restaurants Seafood Georgetown. This pearl of the Georgetown waterfront comes from Fabio Trabocchi, the same deft chef behind Fiola and Casa Luca. It’s hard to focus on your meal with welcome distractions like docking boats and glistening chandeliers in the opulent dining room (maritime kitsch need not apply)."
Mentioned by HotelSlash
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"The name means “star of the sea,” and swanky seafood restaurant Fiola Mare lives up to the hype with spectacular views of the Georgetown waterfront. The clientele is indeed star-powered; Michelle and Barack Obama have been spotted here. Of course, reviewers appreciate the outdoor seating and waterfront views, with “nice outdoor seating perfect for social distancing” according to one Google user."
Mentioned by Food Com
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"has had a serious love affair with Chef Fabio Trabocchi’s authentic Italian cuisine for many years. Following his success with Fiola and Casa Luca, Chef Trabocchi recently opened a Mediterranean seafood restaurant, Fiola Mare. Located on the banks of the Potomac in Georgetown, this is the place to be seen these days."
Fiola
Fiola
4.6 (534 ratings)
High-end restaurant serving rustic Italian food & creative cocktails in a modern, upscale space.
entrance on Indiana Ave, 601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Italian restaurantBarFine dining restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by American Eats
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"601 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20006 (202) 525-1402. Fiola has decadent Italian-inspired dinners and desserts that make date night especially romantic. Start your dinner with a Colors of the Garden salad which features hazelnuts and winter radish, or the prosciutto-wrapped dates with confit mousse."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Located in Downtown, Fiola is the first creation of Maria and Fabio Trabocchi’s trifecta of restaurants. Their raw seafood dishes, referred to as ‘Italian sushi,’ and pasta dishes topped with truffles or lobster are must-trys. They also have creative takes on classic dishes like the prosciutto-wrapped veal chop."
Mentioned by JustLuxe
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"Offering a menu of trattoria classics, Fiola features dishes like Filet Mignon with Piemontese Brasato Sauce, Celery Root Purée and Wild Mushrooms.[Learn more]"
The Jefferson, Washington, DC
The Jefferson, Washington, DC
4.6 (480 ratings)
Refined rooms & suites in an upscale 1920s venue with 24-hour butler service, a spa & fine dining.
1200 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
HotelBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCocktail barFine dining restaurantFitness centerLunch restaurantMeeting planning servicePet friendly accommodationWedding venue
Mentioned by thisisjamesj
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"DC’s most awarded hotel offers a lovingly updated historical experience with layers of luxury not often found. Built in 1923 as a luxury residential building and fully renovated/reopened in 2009, this 5-star hotel has modern day conveniences added to the stately Beaux Arts structure. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more convenient location in town."
Mentioned by Love to Spa
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"Love to Spa’s Take: They call it the Petite Spa for a good reason. It really is a petite boutique spa where you can feel like you have your own private spa!. This spa is well worth the visit as well as a stop by the Quill Bar for a post-spa mocktail or cocktail."
The Bombay Club
The Bombay Club
3.9 (728 ratings)
Posh old-world dining room delivering sophisticated Indian meals along with live piano tunes.
815 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA
Indian restaurantFine dining restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by OpenTable Blog
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"Head downtown to enjoy refined Indian cuisine on Bombay Club’s umbrella-filled patio overlooking Lafayette Park. The large menu spans the country’s various regions, offering standards such as tandoori chicken and lamb kebabs alongside specialties like the club thali, which includes fish curry, chicken makhni, kashmiri lamb, palak, and dal. Don’t miss the off-menu favorite, tandoori salmon."
Mentioned by OpenTable
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"The Bombay Club emulates characteristics of the old clubs of India. The elegant environment with pale pastels, ceiling fans, and a profusion of greenery is designed to create a warm and inviting gathering place for relaxation and regeneration. The cuisine is the finest of India, utilizing only..."
Mentioned by parkvanness.com
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"Delicious, authentic Indian food is served alongside live piano music in this sophisticated dining room. Bombay club provides an old-world feel and a full wine list with fantastic options. The Bombay Club by pixelant is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0"
1789 Restaurant & Bar
1789 Restaurant & Bar
4.6 (426 ratings)
A luxe, renovated Federal house sets the scene for refined seasonal American fare.
1226 36th St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
American restaurantBarDessert restaurantFine dining restaurantLoungeSeafood restaurantSteak houseTraditional American restaurantWine bar
Mentioned by 10Best
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"Choosing its name to honor a historic year in Washington, D.C.'s history, the Georgetown venue harks back to days gone by. American antiques, paintings and china decorate the six dining rooms which add to the venue's historic ambiance. The restaurant prides itself on shunning commercial produce in favor of local fare."
Mentioned by Yelp
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"Definitely one of my new top favorites in DC and a place I'd recommend to anyone, especially for special occasions.” See all 1789 Restaurant reviews"
The Warehouse
The Warehouse
4.4 (999 ratings)
Steak, seafood & other classic American dishes are served in a casual yet elegant historical space.
214 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Fine dining restaurantAmerican restaurantBrunch restaurantCajun restaurantCreole restaurantSeafood restaurant
minibar by José Andrés
minibar by José Andrés
4.8 (233 ratings)
Chef José Andrés' inventive kitchen offers luxe fixed-price menus in chic digs for just 12 guests.
855 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Fine dining restaurantNew American restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"When you think molecular gastronomy, you think food of the future. Everything about dining at miniBar screams next generation. With only twelve seats offered each night, the dining experience is very intimate in that the chefs prepare the food right in front of you literally an arm’s-length away."
Mentioned by Went Here 8 This
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Two Nineteen Restaurant
Two Nineteen Restaurant
4.3 (494 ratings)
French Creole cuisine in a Victorian-style dining room, plus a cigar lounge & live jazz upstairs.
219 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
American restaurantBarCigar shopCreole restaurantFine dining restaurantLive music venueNight club
Mentioned by YourAtHomeTeam.com
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"Despite being situated in the heart of historic Old Town in Alexandria, this restaurant brings a little bit of New Orleans spice to the reserved New England area. In addition to offering flavorful cuisine straight from the bayou, this local restaurant and pub also has live music every night of the week. For those who aren't as into live music and would prefer to dance to the sounds of a DJ, they host a DJ Tuesday through Saturday in the downstairs Bayou Room."
St. Anselm
St. Anselm
4.6 (868 ratings)
Premium steaks & sides, plus cocktails & brunch, are served amid a warm, hunting-lodge atmosphere.
1250 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
Steak houseAmerican restaurantEclectic restaurantFamily restaurantFine dining restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by washington.org
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"Former Top Chef finalist Marjorie Meek-Bradley has formed a dynamic team with restaurateur Stephen Starr (of Le Diplomate fame) to bring DC diners the finest grilled dishes at St. Anselm. This sleek, 7,000 square-foot hot spot can be found just across the street from bustling Union Market in the NoMa neighborhood. Start your meal off right with grilled oysters dressed in smoked herb butter or clams before choosing any number of grilled meats (think: ribeyes, flat irons, New York strips)."
Mentioned by Eater DC
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"Chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley smashed the city’s stuffy steakhouse conventions with a menu at this Union Market tavern that gives vegetables equal billing. Her butter-packed biscuits with pimento cheese have become the stuff of legend, and a salmon collar practically melting under a butter-lemon bath has its own cult following. Ax-handle ribeyes and pork chops are priced by the ounce for communal feasts."
Mentioned by Eater DC
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"St. Anselm built an impressive covered, cubicle-like structure on its patio near Union Market for outdoor dinners, lunches, and brunches starring buttermilk biscuits, cinnamon roll monkey bread, and NY strip steak. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by St. Anselm DC (@st.anselm_dc)"
Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe
Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe
3.4 (184 ratings)
Cafe serving seasonal, gourmet Native American fare in the National Museum of the American Indian.
Independence Ave SW & 4th Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024, USA
CafeteriaFine dining restaurantNative American restaurant
Mentioned by Food Com
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"If you want to remain on the Mall while exploring the Smithsonian's incomparable museums, stop at Mitsitam Café in the National Museum of the American Indian for colorful, flavorful options without a long walk. The food is inspired by regional Native American tribes, and options are educational and tasty. Wild rice salad — loaded with carrots, cranberries and rice from Minnesota's Red Lake Nation — and fry breads, drizzled in honey or stuffed with cheese, are great for tiny diners."
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"Located within the National Museum of the American Indian, this cafe is one of the only ones in the country that serves exclusively Native American food. It’s a great place to expand your culinary horizons while also supporting the indigenous populations of Washington, DC!. Menu items range from “bison burgers” to “yellow corn tacos served with goat meat and plantains."
Mentioned by Travel + Leisure
Washington, D.C. Travel Guide
"Address: 4th Street SW, Washington, DC 20560Phone: (202) 633-6644Website. Located on the main level of the National Museum of the American Indian, this cafe serves seasonal, gourmet Native American fare. Perfect for a lunchtime meal while sightseeing, this groundbreaking menu features indigenous food from across North and South America."

Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Bethesda

PAUL Foggy Bottom
PAUL Foggy Bottom
3.9 (271 ratings)
2000 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA
Sandwich shopBakeryCake shopCoffee shopDessert shopTakeout Restaurant
The Sweet Lobby
The Sweet Lobby
3.9 (191 ratings)
Tiny bakeshop featuring cupcakes, macarons & other French sweets in traditional & offbeat flavors.
404 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Bakery
Mentioned by 10Best
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"Now here is a lobby group in the district that everyone can enjoy!. Advocating for guest sweet tooth rights, this Barracks Row delight brings elegant French macarons to the masses including those with gluten dietary needs. Made with five ingredients or less, these colorful culinary delicacies come in a wide variety of flavors from basic chocolate and vanilla to more exotic tastes like pecan praline, green tea chestnut and passion fruit."
Mentioned by Eater DC
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"Capitol Hill is a fitting home for The Sweet Lobby, which has a tagline claiming to advocate for the sweet tooth. The bakery specializes in French pastries like macarons, madeleines, éclairs, and canelés."
Dunkin'
Dunkin'
3.4 (186 ratings)
Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.
Capital One Arena, 601 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Coffee shopBagel shopBakeryBreakfast restaurantDonut shopFast food restaurantTakeout Restaurant

Best Dessert in Bethesda

Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme
4.2 (847 ratings)
Longtime chain serving a variety of donut flavors & shapes, plus coffee & frozen drinks.
1350 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Donut shopCoffee shopDessert shopFast food restaurant
Bakeshop
Bakeshop
4.6 (410 ratings)
Bakery crafting pies, cookies, cupcakes & other goodies, plus vegan choices in snug surrounds.
1025 N Fillmore St G, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
BakeryBreakfast restaurantCake shopCoffee shopCookie shopCupcake shopDessert restaurantPastry shopPie shopVegan restaurant
The Hamilton
The Hamilton
4.5 (5781 ratings)
Trendy American eatery with a late-night menu plus plenty of room for a live music space downstairs.
600 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
American restaurantBarBrunch restaurantCatering food and drink supplierCocktail barDessert restaurantEvent venueLive music venueRestaurantSushi restaurant
Mentioned by Let's Roam Explorer
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"Located at the edge of Penn Quarter, The Hamilton offers a wide variety of delicious food in a spacious dining room located in a historic building. A trip there feels like stepping back in time to another era. The food menu covers everything from vegetarian options to sushi and the cocktails are made to perfection."
Mentioned by Marriott International
W Washington D.C.
"A trendy American eatery with a late-night menu plus plenty of room for a live music space downstairs. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: Smart CasualPhone: +1 202-787-1000"
Mentioned by Marriott International
JW Marriott Washington, DC
"Trendy American eatery with a late-night menu plus plenty of room for a live music space downstairs. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: Smart CasualPhone: +1 202-787-1000"

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Bethesda

Sweet Leaf Cafe
Sweet Leaf Cafe
4.5 (220 ratings)
650 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203, USA
Health food restaurantBreakfast restaurantCafeFrozen yogurt shopOrganic restaurantSalad shopSandwich shopVegetarian restaurant
sweetgreen Capitol Hill
sweetgreen Capitol Hill
4.5 (341 ratings)
Locavore-friendly counter-serve chain specializing in organic salads, soup & bowls.
221 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Health food restaurantDelivery serviceTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSalad shopVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
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&pizza - Dupont
&pizza - Dupont
4.3 (638 ratings)
Modern pizzeria chain serving gourmet pies with diverse sauces, plus dessert pizzas & house sodas.
1215 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Pizza restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant

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