Black's Bar & Kitchen

Name: Black's Bar & Kitchen
Address: 7750 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD, United States, 20814
Telephone: (301) 652-5525
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3412 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

WELCOME BACK!
Black’s Bar & Kitchen is excited to announce we are back open to the public for dine-in service! While we encourage you to use our online portal for convenient curbside carryout pickup, we have staged our patio, dining room and café tables to provide our Guests with a socially accepted distance to dine.

Food, Wine, & Cocktails to the heart of the ever-evolving Downtown Bethesda, Black’s remains the community Hot Spot for killer happy hour bar bites. Black’s has been on the forefront of supporting local farming & sustainable growing practices, serving only the highest quality produce, meats, & seafood for well over a decade.

Love Oysters? We do. Our Premium raw bar is unparalleled with rotating varieties of bivalves from all coasts of the Americas and a stellar wine list to match. Whether you’re popping champagne for a special occasion, watching the game enjoying a cold craft beer and Duck Nachos in the bar, Black’s Bar & Kitchen is the destination for any occasion.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:15–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:15–22:00
Phone number
(301) 652-5525
Website
http://www.blacksbarandkitchen.com/info-contact/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Jacqueline Castaldo

Location
7750 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Area
Bethesda
Cross Street
Norfolk
Parking details
We are located next door to a county parking facility. Rate is $1 per hour.
Public transit
Three blocks from the BETHESDA METRO.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Addie's Mussels
Tomato, Shallots, Garlic, Lemon, Parsley. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish
- HalfUS$10.00
- FullUS$17.00
Crispy North Atlantic CalamariUS$13.00
Creole Tartar Parmesan & Lemon. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy
Soup of the Day
- CupUS$6.00
- BowlUS$9.00
Classic CaesarUS$10.00
Romaine, Hard Cooked Eggs, Shaved Parmesan, Brioche Croutons, Caesar Dressing. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy
Mixed Green SaladUS$8.00
Tarragon-Mustard Vinaigrette, Shallots
Black Bean HummusUS$10.00
House Made Pita Flatbread, Cucumber & Onion Salad. Allergen Information: Gluten, Nut
Barbecue Duck NachosUS$15.00
Confit Duck, House Barbecue Sauce, Crispy Corn, Tortilla Chips, Pepperjack Cheese, Cilantro, Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa, Lime Crema. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy
Crispy Shrimp TacosUS$14.00
Corn Tortilla, Coleslaw, Lime Crema, Guacamole, Cilantro. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish
Spinach SaladUS$9.00
Orange Segments, Shallot, Candied Pecans, Dried Cranberries, White Balsamic Vinaigrette. Allergen Information: Nut
Chef's Flatbread of the DayUS$13.00
House Made Pita Flatbread. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy

Add to Your Salad

Pan Seared Atlantic SalmonUS$11.00
Sautéed Gulf ShrimpUS$9.00
Pan Seared 6oz. Hanger SteakUS$19.00
Day Boat ScallopsUS$17.00
6oz. Fried Chicken BreastUS$11.00

Oysters

Oyster RockefellerUS$12.00
3 oysters, Spinach, Bacon, Parmesan. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish
Fried OystersUS$15.00
Cornmeal Crusted, Creole Tartar, Lemon. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish

Oysters on the Half Shell

Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon, Crackers

Boutique
- 1/2 DzUS$15.00
- DzUS$30.00
Premium
also available in dz
- 1/2 DzUS$18.00

Sandwiches & Entrées

Black's Double Smash CheeseburgerUS$19.00
Romaine, Tomato, Onion, Garlic Aioli, House Pickles, Hand Cut Fries. Choice of: Cheddar or Pepper Jack Cheese. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy
Nashville Hot ChickenUS$16.00
Hot Sauce Brined Chicken Breast, House Pickles, House Made Brioche, Hand Cut Fries. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy
Black's Po'BoyUS$19.00
Choice of: Cornmeal Crusted Gulf Shrimp, Oysters or Scallops, Creole Tartar, Romaine, Tomato, Onion, Hand Cut Fries. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish
Pan Seared Atlantic SalmonUS$33.00
Orzo, Asparagus, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Artichokes, Mascarpone Cheese, Basil-Pine Nut Pesto. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Nut
Tuna SobaUS$29.00
Pan Seared Yellow Fin Tuna, Chilled Buckwheat Noodles, Bell Peppers, Shiitake Mushrooms, Scallions, Cucumber, Honey-Soy Dressing, Sesame Seeds. Allergen Information: Gluten
Pan Seared Day Boat ScallopsUS$36.00
Crawfish-Thyme Beurre Blanc, Rainbow Chard, Garlic Whipped Potatoes. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish
Steak Frites a la BlacksUS$29.00
6oz Prime Hanger Steak, Roasted Asparagus, Hand Cut Fries, Compound Butter. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy
Gulf Shrimp LinguineUS$27.00
Tomato Concasse, Garlic, Shallots, Lemon, Chili Flakes, Spinach. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish
Black's Seafood StewUS$24.00
Shrimp, PEI Mussels, Calamari, Tuna, Salmon. Allergen Information: Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish

Sides

Hand Cut FriesUS$5.00
House Made Potato ChipsUS$3.00
House Made CornbreadUS$6.00
Sautéed AsparagusUS$6.00
Sautéed SpinachUS$5.00

What 3,412 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Black's Bar & Kitchen offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and a "great ambiance." Known for its "excellent service," the restaurant is a favorite go-to spot for seafood lovers. Customers appreciate the "beautifully presented" dishes and convenient location. While some mention inconsistent service, standout meals like the branzino and seafood dishes keep patrons returning.

3,412 Reviews

M
Michael
VIP
Washington DC
89 reviews
5.0
89 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went with my wife and her sister to celebrate a birthday last night and everything was wonderful. The restaurant is elegantly comfy, the food really fantastic (most of it wood grilled) and the service was impeccable! We’ll be back again soon.
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Kwesi
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrating Valentine's Day with my wife so wanted a new place with a reputation for great food. Certainly lived up to the reviews. Staff were great, food from starters to dessert was delicious. We will return for sure.
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Owen
Denver
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice dinner with a buddy. VG service. Enjoyed the steak frites.
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Ashish
Washington DC
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great dinner. We enjoyed the burrata, the beet salad, and the rockfish with risotto. Also had great service.
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Eddie
VIP
Washington DC
30 reviews
3.0
30 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Seriously you charged for the martini olives separately? Then added a non-cash payment charge and don’t even inform the customer. This has gotten ridiculous. Way to make the customer feel like they are being nickel and dime. Reasons enough not to return.
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Harley
VIP
Washington DC
81 reviews
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Black's Bar & Kitchen in Bethesda has become a favorite choice for lunch meetings. Easy to park, and easy for people from DC to reach via metro. Had a relaxed, long conversation with an old friend/colleague. He loved the Oyster Po' Boy; I was very happy with the gumbo. Had a few moments when it took a while to get someone's attention, but not excessive. Policy is to offer a discount for paying in cash. Worth preparing ahead if you have a large group or want to splurge.
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Jo Ann
VIP
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an excellent dining experience. We have previously visited several of the Black Group restaurants and found this to be indicative of the high standards of the other venues. We were sorry to see the closure of The Republic, and wish that you would consider opening such an establishment in the Takoma Park area. Thank you.
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Susan
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated my birthday with friends. Great seating and ambiance. I plan to dine there again to try the salmon.
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David
VIP
Washington DC
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Raoul gave great service and was very pleasant making our meal enjoyable.
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Paula
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service is never good. Food is good but service is always lacking.
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FAQs

Black's Bar & Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 652-5525.

Black's Bar & Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 3412 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

7750 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814

Additional information

Cross Street
Norfolk
Area
Bethesda
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:15–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:15–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Oyster Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We are located next door to a county parking facility. Rate is $1 per hour.
Public transit
Three blocks from the BETHESDA METRO.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jacqueline Castaldo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.blacksbarandkitchen.com/info-contact/
Phone number
(301) 652-5525

Black's Bar & Kitchen

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Starters

Addie's Mussels

Crispy North Atlantic CalamariUS$13.00

Soup of the Day

Classic CaesarUS$10.00

Mixed Green SaladUS$8.00

Black Bean HummusUS$10.00

Barbecue Duck NachosUS$15.00

Crispy Shrimp TacosUS$14.00

Spinach SaladUS$9.00

Chef's Flatbread of the DayUS$13.00

Add to Your Salad

Pan Seared Atlantic SalmonUS$11.00

Sautéed Gulf ShrimpUS$9.00

Pan Seared 6oz. Hanger SteakUS$19.00

Day Boat ScallopsUS$17.00

6oz. Fried Chicken BreastUS$11.00

Oysters

Oyster RockefellerUS$12.00

Fried OystersUS$15.00

Oysters on the Half Shell

Boutique

Premium

Sandwiches & Entrées

Black's Double Smash CheeseburgerUS$19.00

Nashville Hot ChickenUS$16.00

Black's Po'BoyUS$19.00

Pan Seared Atlantic SalmonUS$33.00

Tuna SobaUS$29.00

Pan Seared Day Boat ScallopsUS$36.00

Steak Frites a la BlacksUS$29.00

Gulf Shrimp LinguineUS$27.00

Black's Seafood StewUS$24.00

Sides

Hand Cut FriesUS$5.00

House Made Potato ChipsUS$3.00

House Made CornbreadUS$6.00

Sautéed AsparagusUS$6.00

Sautéed SpinachUS$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Black's Bar & Kitchen offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Black's Bar & Kitchen restaurant rated?

Is Black's Bar & Kitchen currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information