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A photo of Tower Oaks Lodge restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(10175)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville
Booked 108 times today
Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge, located just beyond the beltway in suburban Maryland, offers a rustic retreat reminiscent of the grand "Great Camps" of the Adirondack Mountains from the early 1900s. With its grand fireplaces, cozy nooks, and wood-beamed ceilings, Tower Oaks Lodge provides a unique dining experience that combines the rugged beauty of the wilderness with Clyde's Restaurant Group's commitment to exceptional dining and hospitality. Tower Oaks Lodge offers a seasonal menu that showcases fresh, locally sourced ingredients, making it a favorite for both casual diners and those seeking a memorable evening out. Indoor and outdoor seating available with lunch, dinner, and brunch service.
A photo of Seasons 52 - North Bethesda restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(6297)
Price: Expensive
• American • North Bethesda
Booked 60 times today
Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.
A photo of Medium Rare - Bethesda restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1415)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Bethesda
Booked 40 times today
A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique, $28.95prix fixe dinning experience of artisan bread; a mixed green salad; prime, dry-aged steak; and hand-cut fries (Vegetarian option always available) in a relaxed, fun, environment. Please allow us 15 minutes to seat you after your full party has arrived and after checkin at our host stand. As we do only one thing, we do our best to make the food and experience exceptional and also a good value. We also serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday's with a great prix fixe including French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict and bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers. WALK INS and CALL AHEAD seating are always welcomed.
A photo of Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Rockville restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3943)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville
Booked 63 times today
Stanford Grill in Rockville is a foodie's paradise. It offers a unique upscale dining experience with fresh, flavorful food. Reviewers consistently praise the food quality, with comments like 'Delicious food and exceptional customer service' and 'Food was great and service too. Nice ambiance in restaurant'. They also love the ambiance, calling it 'pleasant', 'relaxing', and 'upbeat'. With a focus on creating a memorable dining experience, it's no wonder Stanford Grill has earned its reputation as a food lover's hotspot.
A photo of True Food Kitchen - Bethesda restaurant
4.4
Awesome(2367)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bethesda
Booked 24 times today
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Bethesda guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located at the corner of Wisconsin Ave. & Woodmont Ave. at the Solaire Bethesda Apartment Complex. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.
A photo of Persimmon restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2918)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bethesda
Booked 20 times today
Persimmon is a beloved neighborhood bistro offering up unforgettable favorites! Bring an appetite for great food & wine!Let's Gather & Eat!
A photo of Barrel & Crow restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1629)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bethesda
Booked 15 times today
Barrel and Crow: A Contemporary Approach to Regional cuisine. Our Chef-driven restaurant relies solely on locally sourced produce and proteins. We utilizes these seasonal ingredients in preparing refined yet familiar comfort food. House made pastas and charcuterie offered every evening. Chef is always anxious to modify menu items to fit any dietary restrictions. Gluten, Vegetarian, Vegan and Dairy allergies are no problem. Pastry Chef Justin Roche dessert menu offers guests a selection of traditional desserts with a contemporary twist. Eclectic wine list which focuses on small production, boutique wines. A selection of 48 bourbons, extensive beer list with offerings from the top breweries in the Mid-Atlantic region. Full bar, seasonal cocktail menu and a wide selection of small batch spirits. Bottomless Mimosas are offered Saturday and Sunday Brunch. Owner-Laura Houlihan
A photo of The Dabney restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(245)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Shaw
Booked 19 times today
Located in historic Blagden Alley in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood since 2015, The Dabney continues to pay tribute to the wonderful farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the mid-Atlantic region whom provide some of the best and most unique products in the country. We celebrate these ingredients by preparing them in a large wood burning hearth which is the centerpiece of our open kitchen. The current dining room experience is an 8-course tasting menu honoring the Mid-Atlantic's bounty. We offer an additional 3-course experience at our bar and bar area tables. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy the bar area as well.The Dabney has been awarded one Michelin star every year since 2017, James Beard Foundation Best Chef Mid-Atlantic for Chef Jeremiah Langhorne in 2018, and Washingtonian Magazine's #1 restaurant in 2023. At this time we are unable to accommodate severe allium and dairy allergies as well as vegan and vegetarian diets.
A photo of Zaytinya - DC restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(19296)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter
Booked 207 times today
Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.
A photo of Dirty Habit | The Glass House restaurant
4.4
Awesome(2231)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Penn Quarter
Booked 23 times today
Dirty Habit DC is a globally inspired New American restaurant & bar in a hip, edgy hotel space with private courtyard space. Just a perfect location for happy hour cocktails, events and private bookings. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and late night bites.
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  • Scott
    Orlando / Central Florida East •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Nice ambiance and great service! Great for business lunches, happy hours and special occasions!!
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    Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: RockvillePrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
    4.7
  • Wanda
    Washington, D.C. Area •28 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Every time I go to your restaurant I have a pleasant experience and my party agreed. We all enjoyed the food, the service and the ambience. Keep it up! Hope to keep coming back.
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    Seasons 52 - North BethesdaPrice: Expensive• American• North Bethesda
    4.7
  • DR. ANDIvip
    Washington, D.C. Area •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Oh my! I’ve been going to Clyde’s restaurants for decades. They’ve been special in their own ways: very good, mid-priced food, nice decors, and excellent service. This was my first time at Tower Oaks and, as soon as I walked in, I wanted to spend the week! Though that’s not possible, I do think their setting and ‘lodge’ decor are like the most exquisite National Park or luxury lodge I’ve been in. In the same Clyde’s fashion, no detail is spared and the tables are spacious and not at all crowded! Dawn was our server and she was top-notch; including when we wanted mussels but couldn’t eat the spicy preparation on the menu, she volunteered to speak with the kitchen about using the lemon butter on the cod and throwing in some garlic. It was divine! And we complemented it by a market salad with greens, apples, and pears and a white Balsamic dressing. We were seated in a large booth overlooking the forest. As we walked out, I saw a formal dining room with large round tables. I’ll be sure to bring our family group of 6-8 to enjoy what a round table offers. Could not have been happier! Since covid, we’re still not eating out a lot; this was a rare and perfect treat! Kudos!
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    Tower Oaks LodgePrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
    4.7
  • Kelli
    Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We had a party of 7, and the service was attentive, and the food delicious. 6 people had steaks, and 1 had the vegetarian option (portobello mushroom). The mushroom portions were a bit small compared to the steak, but that is the only area for improvement to mention. The steak, frites, salad, bread and wine were exceptional. We will definitely go back, to include for large party dinners. Thank you Medium Rare Bethesda!
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    Medium Rare - BethesdaPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Bethesda
    4.6
  • ellenvip
    Washington, D.C. Area •193 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 19 Nov 2024
    First time there. Couldn't have been better. Look forward to returning.
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    True Food Kitchen - BethesdaPrice: Moderate• American• Bethesda
    4.4
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