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Melina, North Bethesda, MD

Melina

4.8
4.8
1377 Reviews
$31 to $50
Greek

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
The name Melina is rooted in Greek origin and derives from the Greek word for "honey". "Mel" can be derived from the name Melissa meaning "honey-bee". The restaurant is named after the daughter of Co-Founder Chef Dimitri Moshovitis. “Melina” will honor the strength of the matriarchy in the Greek family. It will lean vegetable-forward with modernized Greek classics from the sea and grilled meats. Greek cuisine is all about freshness and quality of ingredients and that will be on display in a fine casual setting.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–14:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:30–21:30 Fri 14:30–23:00 Sat 15:00–22:30 Sun 15:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (301) 818-9090
  • Website
    http://www.melinagreek.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    909 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852
  • Area
    North Bethesda
  • Cross Street
    Trade Street + Rose Avenue
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    North Bethesda Metro
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,377 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Greek

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Melina excels with "phenomenal food" and "excellent service," offering an innovative Greek dining experience. Guests rave about the "creative menu" and "delicious cocktails." While the ambience is lively, some find it "too loud" indoors. The outdoor seating provides a quieter alternative. A must-visit for its "outstanding" dishes and top-notch hospitality.

1,377 Reviews

  1. Lilliard

    Indiana

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We started with the bread platter with hummus, and it was good. The lattes were also good. Two of us had food sensitivities, and they were attentive to it. I had the crab shakshouka, and it was delicious. Someone else had the lamb pita, and it was tender and tasty.

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  2. Aleksandra

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here and it was a great experience. We liked all the food we had. As starters octopus and beef tartare (not really classic way of preparing it, has a lot of tomato sauce, but tasty). Mains were mushroom souvlaki, half chicken and shrimp. All wonderful. No space for dessert. Will try next time, because there definitely will be a next time.

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  3. Amy

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been to Melina many times and this time the experience was very disappointing. Our server was not attentive at all. We sat for a long time with dirty dishes. Had to chase down servers for salt, silverware etc. our food took a long time to get and was not hot. The quality of the food snd level of service has gone downhill.

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  4. katherine

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as always. The grilled shrimp and gem salad remain our favorites.

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  5. Anna

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it! Incredible food and we had great service

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  6. Inga

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unfortunately we had to rush to leave after 2 hours . I wish we could have a table for at least 2.5 hours

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  7. Andreas

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was greeted and sat immediately by a friendly host, and the overall staff was friendly as well. Our server was very helpful and patient, and took care of us very well. Food was delicious, it was brunch and they had a nice variety of options, just wished they had some bacon ..lol.. but was not a deal breaker. Loved the crispy potatoes and the spare ribs and eggs.

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  8. Alan

    Washington DC

    110 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    110 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food at melina is truly unique. I had Crab Shakshuka which was very unusual and delicious. My companion had their version of Eggs Benedict. It was a bit noisy, but overall a super experience.

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  9. Ryan

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I usually don’t write review’s but Melina earned a piece of my heart when I visited. The service and food was absolutely amazing. I ordered the Braised short rib that was delicious, our waitress checked on us constantly. Melina’s attention to detail is like no other. If you’re in Pike and Rose and want a dining experience that’s second to none, get a reservation. It’s worth every penny.

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  10. Jennifer

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Melina is my favorite restaurant in the Bethesda area! the food is delicious!

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Melina is rated 4.8 stars by 1377 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Melina

909 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Trade Street + Rose Avenue
  • Area
    North Bethesda
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–14:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:30–21:30 Fri 14:30–23:00 Sat 15:00–22:30 Sun 15:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    North Bethesda Metro
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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