New American Restaurants near North Bethesda, MD

“Went with a friend for dinner. It was a much larger space than I guessed based on the exterior. In spite of the size, it didn't feel too loud or impersonal in any way. The food was incredible and the service team worked well together to attend to the table's needs. We ordered the crab cakes, duck poutine, and the scallop main dish. The duck poutine was the best thing I've eaten in recent memory. I wish we'd had room for dessert.“

“I was initially greeted by this wonderful professional gentleman who took my reservation. When my reservation was ready I went to celebrate my daughters birthday at this restaurant I was very happy they were planned and prepared for us for our arrival we were greeted with the beautiful Kamala she was wonderful awesome professional kind patient and just so helpful and just made our day. Everyone at this restaurant is really really nice. The food was incredible really really great crabcakes nothing to think about because everything was fantastic from the drinks to the desserts and the celebrations for my daughter’s Birthday. I couldn’t be happier we absolutely highly recommend going to this restaurant and Kamyla the waitress was 1000% great thank you Kamyla you made my daughter’s birthday perfect !!
I am a business owner and in hospitality and I give this Restaurant a five star all the way.“

“Beautiful set up and ambience..“

“We had a family Father's Day and two birthday get together. It was a lot of fun bowling and the food was wonderful. From the small plates while bowling to a late lunch downstairs. Thanks to Jeremy for the Great food. And Jose is a great server, He was very helpful with the menu food came out fast and hot.It was our first time and we were very pleased. Please get elevator fixed as I had issues with all the steps. Thanks for a great time. David, Cara and Family Bowers.“

“Our son lives in the area and we have been here 4-5 since January ( every time we visit) The owners are wonderful and the staff very attentive The fish taco appetizer is wonderful ( can be enough for an entree if not wanted a big meal) I’ve had many of the entrees and never a bad meal . The chocolate dessert is my go to“

“The food at Ceibo is creative and delicious. We enjoyed eveything, sharing the hamachi, eggplant, dumplings and sea bass. The dumplings are unusual, served in a delicious broth. The emulsion served with the sea bass was amazing. The wine list is reasonable and includes great choices by the glass. The service is friendly and attentive, but not overbearing. The dining room is attractive, but because of the tile floor, once full it is a little loud, but not to the extent that you'll have difficulty hearing your dinner companion across the table. Dinner at Ceibo is a lovely way to spend an evening.“

“The environment is great, the menu is very diverse, and seemingly commonplace dishes manage to be innovative in flavor“

“Great food and excellent service. John was fantastic. 100% recommend“

“Incredible experience. Will be returning.“

“I totally, completely love Seasons 52 at Tysons. The service at the bar is impeccable; the food is so delicious and consistent (the lemon hummus with grilled artichokes cannot be reproduced anywhere y anyone, trust me, I tried) , the drinks are amazing (that Honig Savignon Blanc by the bottle evaporated right in front of our eyes!). The small bite desserts are always on point and approximately 300 calories each! The ambiance is chilled, subdued but elegant. For those of you that don't know Seasons 52,their menus change with the seasons, their apps, main courses and entrées have à predetermined caloric content (check the menus). What else do you want?“

“5 stars isn't enough!! From the moment we walked in until the end of our night we were satisfied. The decorations, food, and service was amazing! They even offered me a quiet place to pray :). Give this place a try-trust me (portions may seem small, but it was very filling- we ordered the bowl of fries, which came with a delicious sauce, CROQUETTES, fish burger, beef burger, and gnocchi pomodoro. It felt like we were in nyc enjoy :)“

“A thoughtful shared plates experience. We followed the wise recommendations of our server and were rewarded. Nice spot. Excellent yet not pretentious.“

“Sweet potato pancakes and Nashville hot chicken is on point. The combination of all the elements is the perfect bite, hitting the taste buds from the front to the back.

Be sure to ask for Blair. She's a sweetheart and she can help you navigate the menu with ease. Primo, friendly service.“

“We hosted a private event at Proper 21, and everything was fantastic! The team was responsive and accommodating, the venue was modern and upscale, and the food and drinks were top-notch. Our guests loved the elevated menu and craft cocktails. The staff provided excellent service, making sure everything ran smoothly. Highly recommend Proper 21 for anyone looking to host a special event!“

“excellent service, good food, worth every penny“

“Outstanding in dining experience. I then had Mazi prepare a platter of meatballs for a House Parry that was a major hit ! A new go to restaurant in DC“

“Nice draft bar And good food“

“10/10. Went for our anniversary and they treated us like royalty. Beautiful, understated atmosphere. Did the chefs tasting menu and every bite was perfect. Squash soup, tuna tartare, and ocean trout were our favorites. Left stuffed and happy. Easy walk from red line metro too.“

“Update: Unfortunately, Kinship still has a no corkage policy. This is pretty rare throughout DC and truly the only thing keeping us from visiting frequently.

Original Review: October 2023

We’ve loved Kinship every time we have visited in the past. However, their switch during COVID to not allow corkage and retention of that policy post-COVID has kept us from returning. Hopefully they revisit this policy soon. If so, we will be back attending frequently.“

“I know I take terrible pictures but this DC restaurant lived up to the hype…excellent food and drinks, delivered hot and timely and the wait staff was on point. I have to thank my Facebook group and work friends for the recommendation….bonus points, it’s 6 blocks down the street.“

“The food was great! The chicken wings & the Cuban sandwich were generous in portion size for the price ! The Mezze was good but small portioned for $17. The manager of the day made our experience very good and he was very kind to us . We had a big family & he checked in on us even more than the server herself! We appreciated it so much h because the waitress wasn’t super friendly. That is totally okay , but I always appreciate people that try to make the day happier. So thank you manager !!!! It is nice to be treated like humans !“

“Sophisticated food at a fair price. The drinks were made perfectly. The space feels so welcoming and appropriate for any event: family dinner, date night, brunch with your girls, or a friends get together. I will definitely be returning and trying everything on the menu.“

“As usual from the Yard House, good food and a large selection of beers and also local beer. Unfortunately the service wasn't very attentive, I sat at the bar and had to ask for the menu after they both ignored me three times and they were a bit slow with the orders - I know it differently!!! From the Yard “

“Great establishment for brunch with excellent service and food!

The staff members at this restaurant were very professional and helpful. The level of service offered was noteworthy, from the manager to the server to the staff from the kitchen that delivered our food. A big thank you to the entire team for delivering a seamless and consistent great experience.

The food was delicious. The eggs benedict were made perfectly and the taste was on point. The smash burger was a solid burger cooked and seasoned to perfection. The only critique I have is that the fries that accompanied the burger could’ve been served better — I found that the temperature of the fries were a little on the colder end and not as crispy as I was expecting. The seasoning was good, however!

The best part of the meal was the dessert — the tiramisu and the key lime pie. Both were delicious and definitely worth the order.

Overall a great experience both in terms of service and food. Would highly recommend this place if you’re looking for somewhere to visit in the area! Hoping to return for dinner some time soon!“

“The Capital Burger in RTC unleashed a burger so well-seasoned, even my taste buds started a standing ovation. My patty was cooked to perfection--I haven't seen this level of culinary wizardry since my microwave learned to defrost. The smoked Gouda cheese fries? They're on a first-name basis with extraterrestrials, that's how out of this world they are. Sean, the bartender, not only crafts drinks but could probably negotiate world peace with an Expresso martini in hand. This place is so beautiful; I'm considering bringing a sketch artist next time. Outstanding food, stellar service--it's like the restaurant hired food ninjas and service wizards. Capital Burger, you're the Michelangelo of the culinary canvas!“

“We got pizza and wine here and this place is so close to a 5. They just need a fly trap in the patio, please!! The vines cover everything, cute lights, great vibes.. but I guess the flies thought so too. We got the sopressata pizza and it was really good, especially the crust. Please get a fly trap and we will come back.“

“Best hotel! Beautiful place and tremendously gracious staff!“

“The service was immaculate. Really warm and kind people who were efficient and smart. PK was our waiter and did a great job. He left us all with a smile on our face. Excellent.“

“Beautiful place, excellent food!“

“My husband and I went to Earl's Tysons for dinner, and we highly recommend the Cajun Chicken with salad and potato salad—it was delicious! Also, the Strawberry Don Julio Margarita was amazing. We want to give a big thank you to the wonderful bartenders, Marcela, Kat, and Kim. They were so professional and attentive, making sure our dinner, dessert, and drinks were perfect. Because of them, we will definitely be returning! Last but not least, Manager Michael was friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived until we left. Great service all around—highly recommend!“

“Booked the private dining area for a post-wedding celebration. The experience far exceeded expectations. Impeccable service. Wonderful ambiance. Heavenly food. Great food and beverage pairings. Highly recommended for a perfect evening.“

“Excellent dinner: Moules Marinières and Salade Niçoise and an inexpensive and tasty Bordeaux.“

“Great food and service, but disappointed that they have been out of AC for two months. They need to tell their customers at the door before they are seated. Not right especially if customers have respiratory issues. Some in the restaurant that day were experiencing discomfort Stay away from the Rockville Location until they fix the AC“

“Great restaurant, attentive and helpful staff, amazing food and an overall great experience.

Pastries, entrees and desserts were all amazing and wonderful.

Worth a visit and experience.

Parking: Parking on the streets around the location.

Kid-friendliness: Kids menu and nice set-up which allowed and makes children welcome.“

“One of the best dining experiences in DC. Chef Jeremiah is outstanding; the meal is creative but accessible, and each course is better than the previous. We are so grateful to have Dabney in DC!“

“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 :)“

“We had an amazing and beautiful experience at the Firefly restaurant Friday.

We came in earlier around 6:30 it was our anniversary and the service from our host and waiter was exceptional. They seated us at a nice table and immediately served us with cold water and good service was fast and top quality. The waiter was really nice to us and the food especially was delicious.

We ordered the filet mignon with Brussels sprouts and truffle fries and the firefly burger with truffle fries. By far one of the best meals of my life, the steak was tender and cooked perfectly to our desires. The firefly burger patty was tasteful and extremely well balanced.
We particularly loved the truffle Parmesan fries, they were fresh and crunchy, Parmesan flavor at the forefront with a light truffle taste left in your mouth. Delicious and one of the highlights of the meal.
We ordered dessert which was crème brûlée, side note I’m from France, but the crème brûlée was one of the best I’ve ever had crunchy not burnt and the cream light, the restaurant even offered it as a gift for our anniversary.

Overall our experience was perfect and we had nothing bad to remark, thank you to the staff for making our night perfect.

Vegetarian options: Some dishes clearly seen as vegetarian“

“I have chicken wings ring ring Chris Rock they would really really good I had a good time there“

“Great service! Very accommodating staff“

“It was perfect evening at the medium rare. We loved the steak it was so delicious and the secret sauce was really good. Our server Meru was very nice and friendly. And the manager Marina was very sweet, she helped us to chose the desert and it was very tasty❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“We braved the traffic to try matchbox tonight and it was more than worth it. Parking close by and affordable. Our drinks were delicious, I mentioned I liked creamy cocktails and our server Maylan made mine perfectly. We had several starters and a pizza. All were quite delicious. We will definitely be going back for seconds!“

“Carlos was our waiter. He was exceptional. Food and drinks exceptional. Hope to come and dine again in the future. It's a 5“

“What a LOVELY addition to this area. This is my first time to Circa at The Boro, although I've heard of it before from my coworkers.

It did take a minute to find my way from the metro to the restaurant, but it is still an easy walk from the Metro and has a parking garage around the corner.

I arrived slightly earlier than my reservation, so the patio table wasn't ready. The ladies at the front were extremely friendly, as was our server, who was almost ready to serve me before I was even seated! I wandered over to the bar and asked if I can order a drink while I wait for the table and the bartender said no, I need to wait to be seated and order with the server. This is the first restaurant I've been to where I cannot order at the bar (even if I was willing to close the bill).

While our server was extremely nice, the service was extremely painfully slow. They were much faster at clearing the tables and bringing the check than they were at taking the orders. I had to keep going inside to find the server and place our orders. I guess I got some steps in during the process.

The decoration was simple, but exquisite. I loved the vibes at the restaurant, the bar, dining and patio areas. The indoor bar area was self-seating. My only complaint would be the awful, heavy, noisy patio chairs were hard to move!! There were heaters in the patio area, making it cozy.

They have a small happy hour menu, which includes house wines, beer and a specific cocktail. The small plates and flatbreads were $2 off. We ordered the house cabernet sauvignon, a couple flatbreads and appetizers. All the food was amazing. Would I return? Absolutely!!“

“Comfortable, friendly, good choices, efficient service, tasty food. Nice plating.“

“Quality: 3.5*
Taste: 4.5*
Service: 4.5*
Ambiance: 4*
Value: 4*
Recommend: Poke nachos, spicy tuna stack, calimari, firecracker shrimp, queso dip, truffle fries, cheese curds, burgers, nashville hot chicken sandwich
Tip: Good for large group shared feast“

“Had my first brunch at Sequoia and it was just as nice as a summer day! The venue alone already counts a lot, the food was great! We had a swirl margarita which was really good, and we ordered two dishes to share and the sizes were pretty good for two people. Their guaca with chips is also really tasty! Plus you get the beautiful view from the Potomac. It was perfect!“

“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.“

“The food appears... lesser quantity than in DC. The biscuits were smaller, and harder. I saw no bacon. The sausage (pork or chicken) was not "week done" as with the DC restaurant. Also there wasn't any shrimp. I got there at 9:am, and was told reservations were needed. So I Sat at the bar. Def a 3.5 rating on food here“

“My partner and I came from Buffalo, NY to try this place after tons of reviews. TB did NOT disappoint! The Tom Tarts, mimosas, chicken biscuits, every single thing we had AND the customer service— top tier! All of it! We will absolutely be back and look forward to placing our order with you for our bridal shower! Thank you for the awesome experience!“

“We came on a Wednesday evening and this place was packed! It was a trivia game night and we loved it! We got seated very quickly and our server was extremely friendly. Nice beers on taps and drinks were pretty decent. Ordered a nachos and chicken sandwich. Both tasted decent and portion are pretty large“