Cafeterias near Bethesda, MD

“Michelin 3-starred Service by Angelica elevates an unassuming cafe into a culinary treasure hidden in a suburban Nordstrom! While previous visits to Ruscello were enjoyable, our most recent one was on another level thanks to the superlative service led by Angelina! In 3+ decades of dining out, we can confidently say that Angelina's quality of service is comparable to those of the best servers at the finest of big city dining destinations! Not only was she courteous, friendly, helpful, and attentive, she read our minds! To begin, when we requested our usual Hot Water with Lemon, she had them brought out with Mint--an ingredient which we love but never thought about requesting for our go-to hot beverage! Seeing that we were making our way through the hot water and listening to our appreciation for the addition of mint, she brought out some more without prompt! As for the food, we ordered the seasonal special of Braised Beef Sandwich with Blueberry Glaze, White Cheddar, Garlic Aioli, Pickled Onion, and Arugula that Angelina raved about (choosing the Garden Salad as the accompiment), as well as the Penne Bolognese with Spicy Italian Sausage from the regular menu. When we expressed that we wanted whichever dish was ready first, our pasta arrived beautifully as a split entree shortly after our lemon-mint tea. The pasta was piping hot and fresh, perfectly seasoned, and harmonious in flavors. Then came the Sandwich, also arriving as a split entree with a generous portion of fancy greens dressed with a delicate vinaigrette. The beef was flavorful with demi-glace savoriness and herbiness with a touch of sweetness from the blueberry as well as retaining its juiciness and perfectly matching the gooey cheese and aioli while refreshed by pickled onions and arugula. While the pasta was terrific, the Braised Beef Sandwich was absolutely stellar, which is on par with a top-tiered dish at the fanciest of boutique steakhouses!“

“I really appreciated the extremely low prices on the food. It made a difficult stay easier for my family. There was lots of seating and big open windows. It’s hospital food, so it is what it is, but is almost free so the value is unmatched. I didn’t experience any rude service, but if that it happening it is completely unacceptable.“

“This has been my go to place for lunch when in DC. I love the sampler platter with food representing the cuisine of the different native cultures in various geographic areas of the continent. They reflect how the peoples incorporated the available fish and animals and the types of grain and vegetation into their meals. Not inexpensive but a cultural as well as a gustatory experience.“

“My mother is being treated at their Cardiac Catheterization unit. I can’t say enough about the amazing care she’s being given. My mom at 93, has only been in the hospital as an adult a few times, and never for anything serious. She’s getting frail, and had to have 2 days of testing to assess her heart condition. I was so happy with how she pulled thru, and so much credit goes to her care team on unit 4D. She was treated like a queen. Dr. Ben-Dor was patient and caring, answering my mother’s questions and making her feel comfortable with her upcoming procedure. I wish I could remember the nurses’ names: Italia? Jimmy. There were others… The Nurse Practitioner who promised my mom she’d look out for her during her procedure. They were all spectacular. 11 stars!“

“Some of the best soul food that you can get, I am a Native Chicagoan that relocated to D.C. from Mississippi. I wish I would have visited this place when I first relocated. I visit 3 times a week (yes 3 times a week).“

“We were celebrating my mom's 88th birthday and everything was perfect! The table was great and the service was outstanding by Cliff, who is fantastic. The food was so delicious. Clyde's Lodge is our favorite place to eat and every time we go there it is wonderful and never disappoints!“

“had such a great experience at Cravings! The employee named Star who helped me was honestly the sweetest. She was super helpful, so fun to talk to, and made the whole visit feel extra special. Her energy was everything so bubbly and positive! You can tell she loves what she does. Definitely made me want to come back again. Give that girl a raise! 💖“

“Very nice and convenient place to eat. I work at the Galleria, which is right around the way. The menu has variety and the staff are very friendly and professional. You could eat outside as well and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Tysons II business park. 👍🏽💯🍗🍔🍟🍕🌭🥪🌮🌯🥙🍳🥘🍲🫕🥤🧋🧃🫡😎“

“Building underwent a huge renovation and is now really nice.

DFAC is basically all-you-can-eat, and they give you a to-go plate. Some items are better than others (the fries can be a little soggy), but there’s so much variety that you never struggle to find something good to eat. Espresso machines and soda fountains.

Pretty great value for just $7, especially since you can get a to-go plate after you’re done eating.“

“I admire this place! They serve sensational dishes, their menu is varied, The chef in that spot is an expert, I like very much tasting all their dishes. The food is consistently tasty, the attitude towards the customers is helpful. I often go to this place and I not even once was unhappy. I recommend it to all.“

“Lots of options. Great view and very friendly staff. Unless you get salad, don’t get the “per pound” option. Some stuff had been sitting out too long but couldn’t tell until I bit int it. Wife got the BLT made fresh and it was perfect.“