Persimmon
$$$ • American, New American, Vegetarian Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Persimmon
Customers' Favorites
Pan Seared Sea Scallops with Wild Mushroom Risotto and Sun
Tuna & Avocado Tartar Crispy Wontons and Seaweed Salad
Black & White Sesame Crusted Seared Tuna
Molten Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream
Crispy Empanadas and Chipotle Dipping Sauce
Crispy Onion Strings and Balsamic Demi
Duck Confit Salad with Steak Added
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
Avacado and Tuna Tartare
Short Ribs with Polenta
Persimmon Reviews
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Excellent service and food matched our expectations. The restaurant continues to prove just how fabulous the experience is .
Consistently the best restaurant in Bethesda. Friendly staff, very good food and good value.
A highly enjoyable meal. The menu was as we remembered from past visits and we visit revisited some old favorites as well as trying the daily special. Always excellent. The waiter and other staff were highly attentive. We will definitely return again.
Hours
| Monday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 4:30 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 4:30 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 4:30 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 4:30 - 9PM 11:30AM - 2:30PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 4:30 - 9:30PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | 4:30 - 8:30PM |
Persimmon is a charming American restaurant in Bethesda that offers outstanding and reasonably priced food. The kind, funny, and attentive staff ensures a comfortable ambiance, perfect for couples, families, and small groups. The menu features delicious options like fennel and arugula salad, braised beef, and mouth-watering balsamic demi-glace, along with amazing daily specials. Customers have enjoyed the delicious food, including the tuna/avocado appetizer, scallops over mushroom risotto, and the top-shelf filet. The restaurant also serves amazing fresh fish, such as sea bass (rockfish) and halibut, as well as terrific tuna tartare. Though there have been some delays in service during busy times, the team is known for being patient and efficient, and they go above and beyond to ensure a great dining experience, even offering complimentary dessert when needed. Persimmon accommodates group events, such as a rehearsal dinner, with an amazing menu and service, making it a great local gem that many will continue to support and enjoy.