Spanish Diner - Bethesda

Name: Spanish Diner - Bethesda
Address: 7271 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD, United States, 20814
Telephone: (301) 284-3700
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

3883 Reviews

$30 and under

Spanish

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2 people

28 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem
Great for brunch

An Iberian take on the classic American all-day restaurant, Spanish Diner features larger portions of Spanish favorites from the mind of award-winning chef José Andrés. Dishes like gambas al ajillo, croquetas de pollo, gazpacho, and patatas bravas are all on the menu, along with a focus on regional specialties like fabada asturiana and cocido madrileño. Egg dishes are a specialty with classics like the iconic tortilla española, huevos estrellados, and huevos revueltos. The menu at Spanish Diner is quintessentially Spanish, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find these dishes at any restaurant in Spain as these are the recipes that are found at home, shared around the kitchen table with family and friends, generation after generation.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Home cooking, Regional Spanish (Southern)
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
Phone number
(301) 284-3700
Website
http://www.spanishdiner.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Miguel Arias
Catering
Spanish Diner offers a selection of “Fiesta Menus” perfect for feeding groups of any size. From paella feasts to party platters and full size Basque cheesecakes, Spanish Diner is your go-to for a Spanish-style celebration!
Private party facilities
Spanish Diner offers special menus and private party spaces of any size and style to suit the needs of you and your guests. For larger events of 100-200 people, we even offer full or partial buy-out of the restaurant. Plan your next event with help from our expert team.
Private party contact
Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910

Location
7271 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Area
Bethesda
Cross Street
Elm Street
Parking details
There is street metered parking available and we are within walking distance from a public metered lot.
Public transit
Bethesda Metro Stop, red line
Entertainment
Jaleo Hour Sunday - Friday: 4:30 - 7 PM Saturday: 10:00PM - midnight Available at the bar only
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Three Kings Day: Roscón de Reyes Cake
US$55.00 per party
Prepaid
3 Jan 2025 - 6 Jan 2025
Día de Reyes, or Three Kings Day, is inspired by the story of the Three Wise Men – Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar – who brought gifts to the baby Jesus in the days after he was born. In Spain, this holiday is celebrated with even more excitement (at least by children!) than Christmas, as it’s the day when kids receive gifts and eat Roscón de Reyes. Chef José’s Roscón de Reyes is flavored with orange blossom, caramelized cherries, oranges, and almonds. Please specify if you would like your cake without whipped cream when placing your order. Each Roscón de Reyes has a “Rey” (king) figurine baked inside. Whoever finds the King is said to have good luck for the rest of the year!
New Year's Eve Celebration at Spanish Diner
US$95.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Come enjoy our special prix fixe menu before heading into the New Year featuring homestyle Spanish classics with a celebratory flare!

What 3,883 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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Maryland - DC Suburbs
Innovative

Review summary

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Spanish Diner in Bethesda offers a delightful experience with "authentic Spanish cuisine" that transports diners to Spain. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and diverse menu, including standout dishes like gazpacho and croquetas. The "comfortable atmosphere" and accommodating staff make it a must-visit for Spanish food enthusiasts.

3,883 Reviews

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maureen
VIP
Washington DC
35 reviews
3.0
35 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food fresh but nothing special. Only three tables occupied but still we had to ask four personnel for help. Small portions for the price Overall a disappointing lunch. Especially because it is Jose Andres Can’t recommend it to others. Sorry
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Gabrielle
Washington DC
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Disappointing. Portions were stingy. Iberian Platter had 4 paper thin slices of cheese and assorted meats. No garnish, no extras like olives, pickles, nuts. Sangria was mostly ice and nothing special. On entree, beans were dry and flavorless. Plating was nonexistent with a pile of marinated peppers clumped on the plate. Restaurant is billed as comfort food. My impression was leftovers thoughtlessly prepared. No joy sparked. One positive - Jose Andres World kitchen was supported.
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Vanessa
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I want to like the Spanish Diner because it’s a convenient location, but I’ve been a few times and it’s not great. Some dishes are good - shrimp in garlic, pork meatballs, Bibb salad with roasted red pepper; others were bland - beef stew, branzino. The servers were extremely nice and attentive but the whole dining experience was too fast. We were done in 40 minutes! The food came out so fast. I would have had a 2nd drink but we were done before the waitress asked. There seemed no point. It’s a cute spot but I won’t go back. I wish it were better.
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David
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Clementine salad we shared as an entree was refreshing and tasty. We both had the chicken stew “pollo guisado con arroz” from the “abuelo” (Jose’s grandparents recipes) and enjoyed it immensely the service was prompt.
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Malik
VIP
Washington DC
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Was expecting a more flavorful paella. The rice was glutenous and no hint of saffron to be found.
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Lauren
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The restaurant was relatively empty, but the hostess sat us right next to a couple; why not give us at least one table of space? Only a little thought was given to the ambiance, as the restaurant's temperature was also freezing. They moved us to another table as we wanted to watch a soccer match in the bar area above. Our waiter was excellent, food is always lovely.
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Mardy
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, service and atmosphere was perfect for our intimate gathering of friends to celebrate one of our own.
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Ross
Minneapolis
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food that's different from other area restaurants.
Spanish Diner - BethesdaResponded on 29 November 2024
Hey Ross, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our unique food and found it to be good, different from other area restaurants. We strive to offer a unique dining experience and we're glad that we succeeded during your visit. We noticed that you rated our value as 3. We appreciate your honest feedback and will take it into consideration as we continuously work to improve our guest experience. We hope to see you again soon at Spanish Diner - Bethesda! Best regards, The Management Team
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Susan
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints. One of my favorite restaurants.
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J
VIP
Washington DC
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Waiter could be more attentive. Had a lot of times when didn’t have water or follow up from requests
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FAQs

Spanish Diner - Bethesda offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 284-3700.

Spanish Diner - Bethesda is rated 4.2 stars by 3883 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

28 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

7271 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814

Additional information

Cross Street
Elm Street
Area
Bethesda
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Home cooking, Regional Spanish (Southern)
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is street metered parking available and we are within walking distance from a public metered lot.
Public transit
Bethesda Metro Stop, red line
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Miguel Arias
Entertainment
Jaleo Hour Sunday - Friday: 4:30 - 7 PM Saturday: 10:00PM - midnight Available at the bar only
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.spanishdiner.com/
Phone number
(301) 284-3700
Catering
Spanish Diner offers a selection of “Fiesta Menus” perfect for feeding groups of any size. From paella feasts to party platters and full size Basque cheesecakes, Spanish Diner is your go-to for a Spanish-style celebration!
Private party facilities
Spanish Diner offers special menus and private party spaces of any size and style to suit the needs of you and your guests. For larger events of 100-200 people, we even offer full or partial buy-out of the restaurant. Plan your next event with help from our expert team.
Private party contact
Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910

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Spanish Diner - Bethesda

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Featured in

100 Washington, D.C. Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Experiences

Three Kings Day: Roscón de Reyes Cake

New Year's Eve Celebration at Spanish Diner

Menu

What 3,883 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Spanish Diner - Bethesda offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Spanish Diner - Bethesda restaurant rated?

Is Spanish Diner - Bethesda currently accepting bookings?

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