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On St Elmo, Bethesda, MD

On St Elmo

4.6
4.6
28 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Innovative
On St. Elmo, a vibrant fusion of restaurant, lounge, and entertainment venue. Located at 4915 St. Elmo Avenue in the heart of Downtown Bethesda, this vibrant space will showcase American coastal, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine amidst an atmosphere brimming with creativity and flair.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Tue–Sat 15:00–18:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 15:00–23:00 Bar Fri, Sat 23:00–03:00
  • Phone number
    (301) 701-6728
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    George Hackey
  • Private party facilities
    This sophisticated 7,800-square-foot venue in the heart of downtown Bethesda, Maryland, provides easy access for locals and visitors alike. Ideally located near hotels, with options for public parking, street parking and valet. The space is thoughtfully designed to accommodate both intimate gatherings and larger events.
  • Area
    Bethesda
  • Cross Street
    Between Old Georgetown Road and Norfolk Avenue on St. Elmo Avenue.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Bethesda Metro Station (.4 miles away)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
On St Elmo offers a vibrant atmosphere with live music and "delicious" food, making it perfect for a date night or night out. It boasts "excellent service," a "great vibe," and a welcoming staff. Standout dishes include the lobster bisque pasta. Some patrons note high pricing and occasional service issues.

28 Reviews
  1. Sara VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were delighted to discover a restaurant in Bethesda that serves dinner beyond 9:30. The service was great, starting with a warm welcome upon entering. The menu is extensive and the food was delicious. However, we did not understand that its description of "...a vibrant fusion of restaurant, lounge, and entertainment venue" means it becomes a dance club around 10:30 at which time conversation is nearly impossible. And that was not even on a night with live music. It would be a nice improvement if the dining tables could somehow be shielded from the lounge/entertainment area.

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  2. Edda VIP

    Washington DC23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Fun, classy ….no need to go to DC!…great music, vibe, drinks

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  3. KimS VIP

    Western NC3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Staff was very friendly! Food was good.

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  4. Melissa

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this place is a 10/10. Food and drinks are the best! Service is always top tier. Go if you haven’t!! Perfect for date night and a night out!

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  5. RICHARD

    Mobile19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance is great. The jazz group was great and unexpected. Service was excellent. A bit pricey especially the drinks but the wine selection is excellent On the whole we will return and do recommend this venue. It is more than a restaurant

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  6. Thomas VIP

    Washington DC84 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dishes, which I had not had before. Good band, and very good service.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! Service fantastic and music was perfecto! Great date night!

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  8. Lisa VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We came for my husband’s birthday on recommendation of a friend. We love Le Diplomate and were excited to check it out. I don’t think our waitress spoke English well. She couldn’t really make recommendations. She forgot to put in my entree and never came back. Everyone else at our table had finished their meals. I notified the hostess and the manager came over and brought soup and cake which was very nice, but I honestly just wanted the meal I ordered. It never arrived so we paid the bill and left. Everything we ate was delicious. Hopefully, they can work out the kinks on service.

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  9. Tiffany VIP

    Washington DC46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A welcome addition to the dining options in Bethesda. It has a downtown vibe, was a 7 min drive and easy parking. All 3 of those things make it win even before taking a bite or a sip. Service was very good. It's always a plus for me when the server knows the menu and has suggestions. Marie was spot on with all of her recommendations. We enjoyed our drinks and the food was DELICIOUS! Beautiful plating! The menu options are elevated without being pretentious. We ordered the filet special and the sea bass. The tuna tar tar was excellent as well. The head chef warmly greeted us after our meal. Looking forward to returning to try the new things he has planned.

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  10. randall

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good but couldve been better service was bad

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On St Elmo is rated 4.6 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for On St Elmo

4915 St Elmo Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Old Georgetown Road and Norfolk Avenue on St. Elmo Avenue.
  • Area
    Bethesda
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Tue–Sat 15:00–18:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 15:00–23:00 Bar Fri, Sat 23:00–03:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Bethesda Metro Station (.4 miles away)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    George Hackey
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (301) 701-6728
  • Private party facilities
    This sophisticated 7,800-square-foot venue in the heart of downtown Bethesda, Maryland, provides easy access for locals and visitors alike. Ideally located near hotels, with options for public parking, street parking and valet. The space is thoughtfully designed to accommodate both intimate gatherings and larger events.
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