Location: Bethesda
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Best American restaurants nearby. Discover the best American food in Bethesda. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for American restaurants near you.. Bethesda is an unincorporated, census-designated place in southern Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, located just northwest of the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C. It takes its name from a local church, the Bethesda Meeting House (1820, rebuilt 1849), which in turn took its name from Jerusalem's Pool of Bethesda. In Aramaic, ܒܝܬ ܚܣܕܐ beth ḥesda means "House of Mercy" and in Hebrew, בית חסד "beit ḥesed" means "House of Kindness". The National Institutes of Health main campus and the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center are in Bethesda, as are a number of corporate and government headquarters.
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10. PassionFish Bethesda
Overall Ratings
4 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By corkscrewd
The place is busy and you have to be sharp to find a spot/table at happy hour. I waited a good 20 minutes to snag a high table for 2 and the waitress was very quick, polite, and good. Ordered a good pour of wine at $5 and got oysters, sushi, empanadas and all the food was good. The waitress was on top of things in spite of how busy/crowded/noisy it was. Will come back for more happy hour.
9. Tastee Diner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By crabagogo
An old, old school diner in downtown Bethesda that represents one of the last bastions of the past and has withstood the relentless onslaught of building cranes that has transformed Bethesda into a concrete jungle Beltway. The place is comfy,cozy,has intimate wood booths and individual jukeboxes. Lots of local color and characters--you might say a motley melange. So much for nostalgia. Our waitress was also old-school--abrupt,gruff,just-gimme the order type of person...get-em-in-get-em-out! First, the coffee...reconstituted diesel fuel--literally undrinkable, at least for me. I asked for milk with the coffee and the server said she had to into the "basement,"as they had run out upstairs--I kid you not! After I poured the milk the coffee turned chocolate brown--I had three sips and muttered to my wife..."no mas..." I ordered the Denver omelette and it was decent enough and palatable but did not come with potatoes. My wife's eggs and bacon were also sans potatoes. Growing up in New Jersey and very used to diners I don't believe I have ever been served the above without potatoes included. I later learned that home fries are considered a "side order" and cost 2.75!!! What a ripoff. So,don't bother, really,if you value your discretionary dollar. If not, come for the blast-from-the-past ambiance and remembrance of things past.
8. Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 234 reviews
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery is a welcoming and engaging craft beer experience with a variety of unique craft beer freshly brewed on-site to pair with our popular American crave-able food like our Brewery Nachos and Ballpark Pretzel, as well as comfor
Reviewed By 1101Traveler
Our friends group had a nice lunch experience at Rock Bottom Brewery in the heart of Bethesda, MD. Server Kendra and other staff were attentive and friendly. I enjoyed the tasty Salmon and strawberry salad. It was served fresh and cold. The salmon was very nicely prepared although I wish the fish serving would have been a bit larger at a price of +15.00 for the salad.
7. The Original Pancake House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By MeggyDodge
We have visited this chain in many cities and love it. The breakfast choices are all yummy but huge so order less. The omelets and pancakes are to die for! Nice service and a comfortable environment. Will return!
6. Silver
Overall Ratings
4 based on 181 reviews
Silver is an American classic with a distinctive new shine. With the Heart of a Diner & Style of a Brasserie - SILVER will have all the familiar favorites and healthier choices, and updated them for today's palate. We're open early until late, serving bre
Reviewed By Bubbas08-srt
Fantastic food The Hawkawah Oxoixit $%#@? the omelet is off the hook and the Caramel French toast is great... but the battle today was getting served.. nothing irritates me more than when a Hostess seats you and doesn't tell the server you have a new table.. aside from that it looks like they're having a team meeting with 10 servers around the table with the manager and they we're looking at me as I'm looking around I've still got the menu in front of me and no drinks..... I finally stand up and tell the hostess I haven't seen a server yet... another four to five minutes goes by before he shows up...No pep in any ones step...
5. Mussel Bar & Grille Bethesda
Overall Ratings
4 based on 344 reviews
We serve mussels & frites, wood-fired tarts (Belgian pizzas) with seasonal toppings, grilled meats and fish, salads, soups, sandwiches. As your server about our daily specials, we mix it up! We also have the largest selection of craft and Belgian beers in
Reviewed By Fred M
While in Bethesda for business, I went to dinner by myself. I liked the options on the menu and chose the Mussel Bar and Grill. The hostess was very friendly and when I was seated the manager came and took my order. The server - Mason - was very attentive and responsive. The service was excellent. I had a half-order of mussels with bacon and an excellent broth. It was served with fries and bread. They were excellent - flavorful, well prepared and more than. enough for a full meal. I will return when I get back to Bethesda.
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4. Black's Bar & Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 344 reviews
Reviewed By Panguin
The layout for the brunch is simple--salad and cold seafood, some hot food, and then dessert.It doesn't sound like much but man, everything was fresh and tasty.The salad dressing was appropriate. The clams and mussels and prawns were fresh and springy.The beef steak was juicy and the sauce that accompanied it just full of umami. (My saliva glands are working as I type.)And I should mention that the drinks--I recommend the bellini with ginger--went very well.Go for it.
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3. Barrel and Crow
Overall Ratings
4 based on 161 reviews
Barrel and Crow sources our Vegetables , Meat and Fish locally , small farms . We have 48 Bourbons, 102 Beers and a variety of House Made Cocktails , Wine List . We will work with Gluten Free, Dairy Allergies and other dietary needs.
Reviewed By yveslouisp
It is highly recommended to book. If the weather is nice, the terrasse will be full and also the restaurant.The menu offers different dishes that other American restaurant in top of those classics.Cocktails and beers choice are also a great strength of this placeDesserts were greatSo glad you got to join us at Barrel and Crow . Iâm glad everything hit Your expectations.
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2. Woodmont Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 617 reviews
Reviewed By enjoythemeal
Choosing to visit for lunch an old favorite, my party of three friends ate here one week day recently. The atmosphere and attentive wait staff were the only good things I can say about our meal. First of all, I will warn that when I began this review, I observed that the in-house menu is quite different than what's posted. Second, when ordering an iced tea- unsweetened, I was served an 'arnold palmer', which I did not like and promptly returned. The entrees (soup and sandwiches) were adequate, but not tasty. The only food I enjoyed was a kale/cabbage slaw accompanying a sandwich. The chicken tortilla soup was way overpriced (9.) and nothing like the brothy other versions I have enjoyed elsewhere. For a side order of fries, we were charged $14- YES, you read that correctly !! All in all, this was not the wonderful experience we used to remember in the distant past and, needless to say, I probably won't be back.
1. Chef Tony's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 630 reviews
We are a Chef owned seafood focused restaurant in beautiful downtown Bethesda. We feature a daily changing menu and use as many locally sourced products as we can. We maintain a friendly and comfortable dining space that allows our guests to relax and rec
Reviewed By kro4224
A frequent stop for my husband and me. Always excellent food and service. These crab cakes that they have are the best ever-no fillers!!!! Donât let the outside of the restaurant stop you-go in for delicious food and great service!!!
