33 Best American Restaurants in Bethesda

“The grilled chicken sandwich with guacamole comes with french fries. It was delicious.“

“Delicious food. There were some times between staffs' table visits that were a bit longer than we would have liked, but we weren't in a rush (nor should we have been!). Overall, service was very good, with frequent water refills and an enthusiastic and informative waiter.“

“Not many places like this around. A small open kitchen grill with about 15-20 bar stools. The steak and cheese is hands down the best around. And I know the competition. The vibe here is one of a kind. Staff is engaging and treats everyone very well. Highly recommend!“

“The Mother Earth, with salmon, is my absolute favorite. Best flavored Ice Tea in the area!“

“Where are y’all located? I would love to come.“

“Mother’s Day celebration with family was especially great because of the amazing atmosphere and awesome service at Barrel and Crow. It was our first time visiting this establishment and certainly will not be our last. Shout out to the owner and her staff.“

“Great dogs and beer selection. Cheese fries were also delicious. Would recommend to try this spot if in Bethesda, MD.“

“I had an incredible experience at Matchbox Pizza! One of the things that stood out to me was the incredible service. Our server, Edgardo. He was attentive, friendly, and made sure our experience was top-notch. The pizza? Amazing. The crust was perfectly crispy, the toppings fresh, and the flavors all blended beautifully. Edgardo was quick to offer great recommendations, and his knowledge of the menu made it easy to decide on the best options. Definitely check out Matchbox Pizza.You won’t be disappointed!“

“They have a fixed menu. There’s refill to the sauce, steak and fries, the quantity of food is quite good. The steaks were amazing! And the butter based sauce too, it was really good! The drink options are limited but really nice and warm for the weather! We were a group of three the wait time was around 15mins. But once it was over we got a table and everything was very well handled by the staff! They also served a lots of bread if one wants :)“

“Came here for a dinner when none of us had the energy to go out and the food was nice, particularly for a hotel restaurant.

We had some soup (French onion and daily) and everyone enjoyed it and they came out promptly. We all got a variety of meals, flat bread, pasta Primavera, wings, and burger and they all had a good flavor.

Breakfast had come out well at the hotel as well.“

“I have been going to the Wounded Warrior Cafe for about a year now. I recommend getting your meals prepared by Masud Zaman. He has always delicately cooks and prepares your meal of choice at the grill. Its with sadness I also hear that meals will no longer be served on weekends or extra services will be stopped. I hope that we can continue to keep our staff and service in these turbulent times. MWR has been a great service for members, promoting community and wonderful resources for us to connect.“

“14OCT.2021 I stayed in the Mariott a month ago and didn’t have the time to check out this lovely, refined restaurant. My experience was beautiful, professional, kind, easy going, pleasant, welcoming,inviting and amazing! The atmosphere was the same. My waitress was very kind and attentive. The food was super delicious. I had the Ollie's meat trio flatbread (Pepperoni, Calabrese, Toscano, fresh mozzarella, sweet basil)for a snack and then I devoured the Black Bass(local carrot trio, heirloom fingerling potato, French beans, citrus veloute)for dinner. The restaurant is spacious, clean, and very organized. Best experience ever. Best pre birthday dining festivities. So glad I was in the area and stopped by. I love, love, love, love this place. The bathrooms are no hand entry(wave hand in front of sensor, door gradually opens)and very clean. Apparently the transition from lunch to dinner, the lights are dimmed.“

“I'm not a huge fan of wendy's in general but for a quick lunch option this place is great if you work on campus. Catherine took my order and was incredibly pleasant, even asked when I got a refill if everything was good. I'd definitely be back.“

“After staying the night at Kenwood Country Club in Bethesda, my wife and I were in the mood for a warm and hearty breakfast on a rainy and chilly Sunday morning. She found Old Georgetown Grille and we found an exquisite experience across the board. Food, atmosphere and service were excellent.Go there.“

“Stayed just one night but what a comfortable night it was. The staff was very friendly and the room was spacious and clean. I can't wait to return!“

“I recently had a wonderful dining experience at The True Food Kitchen. From the moment we arrived, the hostess welcomed us warmly, and our server, Hana, made us feel comfortable right away. The food was outstanding, and with the menu offering a wide variety of options, everything we tried was absolutely delicious. We’ll definitely be coming back!

Parking: The public parking is behind the building and it is affordable.“

“GREAT FOR BREAKFAST in Bethesda!
Small family cafe, friendly and fast service, we tried an omelette and bacon bagel, and an omelette and bacon sandwich, I recommend them 100%. To drink a delicious iced matcha-latte!
We will be back for sure!“

“The food, service, and ambiance are consistently superb. I have never had anything short of a five star experience in all the years I have been a customer.“

“This is the third venue where I've seen the comedy showHeadliner was 5 star Danny Rouie Jamal was the undercard with some great Washington White/Black relationshipsI've been to comedy clubs all across the USA and some in Europe. This is a good fun placefive stars is for the comedyThe venue is like a basement London club, kid of basic but you expect that in a comedy club at this level“

“The Maryland Crab dip was the 💣!!!! Everything we tried was delicious!!! Server was fantastic!!! Great atmosphere!!!“

“This is a popular place so I expected crowding and a high noise level, but my friend and I went before 6pm and neither was an issue. We shared 3 appetizers (they are large so each could easily have been shared by 4), and all were delicious - avocado toast with smoked salmon, bruschetta with goat cheese, and the new Street Corn. Followed by the decadent real milkshakes. Looking forward to leftovers tonight! The menu is huge and varied.“

“We are regular customers, we love the Not Your Average Joe's Bethesda Restaurant variety of dishes and ambience. The female manager is very friendly and always greeting the customers. We enjoyed the October Fest German dishes & drinks; the food was delicious like always! The service was magnificent. We will return definitely. Thanks.“

“My husband and I decided to stay here overnight during our drive home from a beach vacation. I am covered in mosquito bites and am just miserable. I couldn’t wait to take a shower. Well let me tell you, I have NEVER taken a shower as good as the shower I just took in this hotel. It scratched every mosquito bite on my body simultaneously and felt so amazing. The provided toiletries smell like I just stepped out of a spa. The towel was fluffy but not linty. The water pressure was immaculate. The temperature was consistent and easy to set to the perfect amount of hotness. And my skin doesn’t feel like it’s been stripped of all of its moisture like it does after a shower at most hotels. I will only stay at this chain from now on if they’re all like this. I need to know how to get this at home. I’m serious. Best shower of my life.“

“The friendly staff and bartenders... shout out to Duffy and Juan!!“

“Went for happy hour. Appetizers were really good. Truffle fries were on point! Hot, fresh, delicious! I had shrimp taco which was good. It was $7 for 2 taco.
Nice beer selection. I love IPA, they had several to choose from.
The only caveat I had was at 7pm they started trivia. Trivia wasn't the issue, the issue was the person on the mic was extremely loud. We weren't playing trivia, we were more interested in talking to each other. The loudness was too much. We left and went down the street.“

“Had a great lunch at the cafe. Tasty food, nicely portioned, good service.

The atmosphere of this cafe is more like a diner. Nothing fancy but comfortable.

We had the steak barley soup, lobster bisque, calamari, heriloom tomatoes burrata salad, ravioli, turkey avocado sandwich, and penne bolognese pasta with chicken meatball. And we all enjoyed everything we ordered.

Our server was attentive and courteous & price came out pretty reasonable.
Definitely recommended by @WineDinenVacay“

“Cute atmosphere, nicer than your average bowling alley, food was pretty good for bowling alley food. Not too busy for a Friday. Friendly staff. Only complaint is drinks were slow for a slow night, and lady at the front seemed irritated we didn't know our shoe sizes for women for unisex shoes, lol. And slightly pricier than average alley, but you pay for the nicer atmosphere. I also found a great groupon, you just can reserve ahead of time, and have to gake a chance by just showing up with a groupon, but we got lucky with open lanes. It's definitely worth it. My entire group said they would go again.“

“We were celebrating a special anniversary, and Morton's made the evening quite enjoyable and memorable. The general manager Dave spent special time with us. Our server Lorenya was perfect in every way. On a scale of one to ten, she was an absolute twenty. The meal was delicious, a delight for the palate.“

“We headed to the spot at 9am on Sunday morning because we thought they were 24hrs. You can't dine in until 10am, and until then it's take out/delivery. I wish this was a bit more clear in the description.

It's the same as the Hot Dog Haus, they just do do take out/delivery of breakfast burritos.

The burritos were great. Filled to the max with eggs, sausages, and tater tots. They're big! Get ready for a nap after one of these.“

“Good music good food good“

“Absolutely amazing. Zero reason for anything less than 5 stars. Left US 13 years ago and still fantasise about Georgetown Bagelry. Will be going back for blueberry bagel with jam and bacon and scooped out everything with light cream cheese and provolone open face asap!“

“food friendly staff great pizza“

“They made my 71st birthday even more special“