Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in Bethesda

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1. Medium Rare - Bethesda

4.6

Exceptional(1435)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Bethesda

Booked 67 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.

2. La Piquette

4.8

Exceptional(2948)

Price: Expensive

• French • Cleveland Park

Booked 26 times today

Dear Guests,A neighborhood Bistrot located in Cleveland Park that stays faithful to its French roots offering the best French dishes on this side of the AtlanticExecutive Chef Francis Layrle prepares a daily menu with farm raised and seasonal fresh ingredients. The bar offers a carefully curated wine selection and house cocktails. La Piquette presents an authentic bistrot atmosphere the way it is meant to be: fun, simple and delicious.

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3. Coopers Mill at Bethesda

4.0

Excellent(137)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bethesda

Booked 1 time today

Fuel up at Cooper's Mill for a great day of sightseeing or exploring Bethesda, Marriott. Also, join us during the evening to enjoy fresh dishes with a broad selection of fine wines to sip and savor.

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4. Gregorio's at Sumner Place

4.3

Awesome(58)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bethesda

Booked 2 times today

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5. Masala Art DC (Tenleytown)

4.8

Exceptional(1138)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Indian • Tenleytown

Booked 5 times today

'Too much is so good, you can't stop eating it. The tandoor-baked breads are not mere swabs for sauce but could be eaten, and enjoyed, on their own; the naan with cilantro and rock salt is terrific, as is the kulcha richly stuffed with minced lamb. Masala Art offers combinations you don't see often around here, but even its more familiar dishes can be revelations. Consider its samosas. They're flakier than a lot of the competition, and their filling of peas, potatoes and sweet raisins tastes fresher, too. A burst of cardamom in every bite helps. In the same vein, soft logs of minced lamb pulse with heat from jalapeno peppers, a shock offset with breezy mint. Pureed spinach is a vibrant green, flecked with corn and rich with garlic...' - WashingtonPost.com

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6. Lafayette Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1611)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 18 times today

Washington’s destination for power dining, the Lafayette Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With large windows opening onto Lafayette Park and the White House, this sun-lit dining room is one of the most elegant settings in the capital and is certain to complement any dining experience.

7. Tabard Inn

4.7

Exceptional(3786)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Dupont Circle

Booked 48 times today

Christmas Eve is dinner will be a curated $92/per person prix fixe. Large parties of 6+ will be invited to our family friendly, buffet-style seating. Parties of 1-5 will be served a la carte in our main dining rooms. Since our early days as a tea room, we’ve been a respite for locals and visitors alike, offering a haven for conversation and memorable cuisine. The tradition continues as our culinary team has curated an inventive and elevated menu through New American cuisine while paying homage to the beloved dishes that have been served at the Tabard Inn for years. A DC institution since 1922, we look forward to offering our guests all the comforts of a home away from home. Executive Chef Matthew Zafrir came to the Tabard in 2023, bringing with him experience from various fine dining restaurants around D.C. such as minibar by José Andrés, Cranes, Revelers Hour.

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8. Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

4.1

Excellent(2241)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Foggy Bottom

Booked 34 times today

We are offering breakfast weekdays from 7am-10:30am and lunch from 11:30am-2pm. Our Kingbird Bar hour from 2pm-9pm Tuesday through Fridays. Weekends, we are offering Brunch on Sundays from 11am to 2pm. Join us for High Tea on Saturday & Sunday 1pm-2:30pm. We require all High Tea reservations to be pre-paid, to make a reservation for High Tea please select the Spill the Tea Experience. For children under 12 please email dining@thewatergatehotel.com. We are located within The Watergate Hotel, our elegant yet contemporary restaurant features fine dining with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Valet Parking is $15 for dining.

9. Wildfire - Tysons

4.6

Exceptional(8795)

Price: Moderate

• American • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 52 times today

Step back in time to when going out for dinner meant something really special. Step into Wildfire, a steak and chophouse with the aura of a 1940's dinner club. From the decor to the jazz music, Wildfire has the style and warmth that makes it perfect for an evening with friends or just the two of you. So order a martini, listen to the music and prepare your appetite for some of the most delicious American cuisine you'll find anywhere.

10. Brasserie Liberté

4.4

Awesome(2306)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French / American • Georgetown

Booked 64 times today

At Brasserie Liberté traditional French meets modern luxury in the heart of Georgetown. Our menu reflects the comfort food of the cuisine served in a cozy and laidback setting.Please note the Fabergé Egg seats 4 guests.

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barbara
New York City •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We loved our celebratory Christmas meal at Masala Art!
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Masala Art DC (Tenleytown)Price: Moderate• Contemporary Indian• Tenleytown
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4.8
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Heather
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
5 of us went for the prix fixe on Christmas Day. No one got a dish that was anything but amazing including the beef tartare, salmon tartare, calamari a la Provence, duck confit, veal chop…. The vibe is very low key French bistro but the service is outstanding. And they didn’t rush you through the courses. It was fantastic
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La PiquettePrice: Expensive• French• Cleveland Park
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4.8
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VanessaVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Lovely family friendly night for Christmas Eve. I love coming here because we know our family is welcome and there will be other families with kids here.
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Gregorio's at Sumner PlacePrice: Moderate• Italian• Bethesda
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4.3
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Fabio
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Everything is excellent. They just need to lower music a little bit and play something more soothing (eg Soft Jazz, Bossa Nova), that constant loud drum beat can be annoying at times. No one likes that music they play. Other than that, everything was great. Reading worth it.
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Medium Rare - BethesdaPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Bethesda
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4.6
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Michael
South Carolina •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 Sept 2024
Well prepared and presented vegan offerings. Beers on tap and NA beers also.
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Coopers Mill at BethesdaPrice: Moderate• American• Bethesda
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25 restaurants available nearby

1. Medium Rare - Bethesda

2. La Piquette

3. Coopers Mill at Bethesda

4. Gregorio's at Sumner Place

5. Masala Art DC (Tenleytown)

6. Lafayette Restaurant

7. Tabard Inn

8. Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel

9. Wildfire - Tysons

10. Brasserie Liberté

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