In Bethesda, diners will find some of the best seafood, steaks and Italian fare in the entire Washington DC and Baltimore area. It is one of the most affluent areas in the United States and was rated by Forbes Magazine as America's most educated small towns.
The Brown Bag
The Brown Bag deli on Wisconsin Avenue came in as the top rated restaurant in Bethesda according to Yelp.com. This casual eatery opened in 2002 and quickly became an overnight success. The menu focuses on using healthy and fresh ingredients but still knows that speed and efficiency are crucial. The Brown Bag has been dubbed as 'cuisine on the go' with artesian breads, hearty soups, homemade dressings and spreads all being made in house. This 'fast-casual' concept is designed around a build your own menu. Every meal is designed specifically for that diner, if it be a salad, sandwich, omelet or noodle bowl. Daily specials are offered ranging from fish tacos with a cabbage and creamy cilantro slaw, pineapple pico de gallo and Mexican rice to soups, like the black bean chorizo and the lemon chicken orzo.
Fresh Grill
Slide into Fresh Grill on Fairmont Avenue for the best burgers in Bethesda, according to Yelp.com. This all American eatery was inspired by a passion for gourmet burgers and the desire to take the standard American burger joint to the next level. The cozy and relaxed dining room features quirky artwork, bold colors and modern furniture and all food is served up fresh, fast and with friendly service. This bistro starts each burger with an eight oz fresh Angus patty and then it is seasoned and seared on an open flame charbroiler. After being cooked to order, it is topped with a long list of toppings to each diner's personal taste and then served in an olive oil toasted bistro bun. Outside of the burgers, Fresh Grill also serves grilled chicken, pork and fish sandwiches, shrimp and chicken salads and has a great selection of domestic, imported and micro-brewed beers.
Woodmont Grill
Jazz and blues oozes from the walls of Woodmont Grill, a traditional American steakhouse located on Woodmont Avenue. According to Yelp.com, this eatery is the third best restaurant in all of Bethesda. Woodmont Grill's roots started with Houston's, which opened in 1978. This family owned and operated restaurant focuses on simple dishes that are prepared with excellence, attentive service and genuine hospitality. The menu at Woodmont is elegant modern cuisine that keeps things simple. It is broken down into soups, starters, burgers, salads and entrees. Your entrees are heavy on the beef side, with various rib eyes, prime rib and center-cut filets gracing the menu. The Hawaiian rib eye is a diner's favorite but the seafood entrees also shine, especially the ahi-tuna salad or the rockfish topped with crab and corn. Woodmont Grill is the real deal when it comes to steakhouses. This Bethesda restaurant knows how to cook a perfect cut of meat, the quality is spectacular, the service is unbeatable and each night, there is live jazz to spice up your meal.
Clayboy's Shaved Ice
Sure, it is a dessert food stand but Clayboy's Shaved Ice on the corner of Bethesda Avenue and Woodmont Avenue is one of the top rated restaurants in Bethesda. This restaurant received five stars from yelp.com and during the warm mid-Atlantic summers, nothing beats a cold treat from the Clayboy's cart. The signature item is similar to a snow cone-crafted with shaved ice and then topped with the syrup of your choosing. The board has over 20 different syrups and they can be mixed and matched. While this may not sound all that memorable, the quality and flavor of the syrups are unforgettable and the fact that a Swedish fish is hidden deep in every pile of ice just adds to the game. It makes everyone feel like a kid again.
The Brown Bag
The Brown Bag deli on Wisconsin Avenue came in as the top rated restaurant in Bethesda according to Yelp.com. This casual eatery opened in 2002 and quickly became an overnight success. The menu focuses on using healthy and fresh ingredients but still knows that speed and efficiency are crucial. The Brown Bag has been dubbed as 'cuisine on the go' with artesian breads, hearty soups, homemade dressings and spreads all being made in house. This 'fast-casual' concept is designed around a build your own menu. Every meal is designed specifically for that diner, if it be a salad, sandwich, omelet or noodle bowl. Daily specials are offered ranging from fish tacos with a cabbage and creamy cilantro slaw, pineapple pico de gallo and Mexican rice to soups, like the black bean chorizo and the lemon chicken orzo.
Fresh Grill
Slide into Fresh Grill on Fairmont Avenue for the best burgers in Bethesda, according to Yelp.com. This all American eatery was inspired by a passion for gourmet burgers and the desire to take the standard American burger joint to the next level. The cozy and relaxed dining room features quirky artwork, bold colors and modern furniture and all food is served up fresh, fast and with friendly service. This bistro starts each burger with an eight oz fresh Angus patty and then it is seasoned and seared on an open flame charbroiler. After being cooked to order, it is topped with a long list of toppings to each diner's personal taste and then served in an olive oil toasted bistro bun. Outside of the burgers, Fresh Grill also serves grilled chicken, pork and fish sandwiches, shrimp and chicken salads and has a great selection of domestic, imported and micro-brewed beers.
Woodmont Grill
Jazz and blues oozes from the walls of Woodmont Grill, a traditional American steakhouse located on Woodmont Avenue. According to Yelp.com, this eatery is the third best restaurant in all of Bethesda. Woodmont Grill's roots started with Houston's, which opened in 1978. This family owned and operated restaurant focuses on simple dishes that are prepared with excellence, attentive service and genuine hospitality. The menu at Woodmont is elegant modern cuisine that keeps things simple. It is broken down into soups, starters, burgers, salads and entrees. Your entrees are heavy on the beef side, with various rib eyes, prime rib and center-cut filets gracing the menu. The Hawaiian rib eye is a diner's favorite but the seafood entrees also shine, especially the ahi-tuna salad or the rockfish topped with crab and corn. Woodmont Grill is the real deal when it comes to steakhouses. This Bethesda restaurant knows how to cook a perfect cut of meat, the quality is spectacular, the service is unbeatable and each night, there is live jazz to spice up your meal.
Clayboy's Shaved Ice
Sure, it is a dessert food stand but Clayboy's Shaved Ice on the corner of Bethesda Avenue and Woodmont Avenue is one of the top rated restaurants in Bethesda. This restaurant received five stars from yelp.com and during the warm mid-Atlantic summers, nothing beats a cold treat from the Clayboy's cart. The signature item is similar to a snow cone-crafted with shaved ice and then topped with the syrup of your choosing. The board has over 20 different syrups and they can be mixed and matched. While this may not sound all that memorable, the quality and flavor of the syrups are unforgettable and the fact that a Swedish fish is hidden deep in every pile of ice just adds to the game. It makes everyone feel like a kid again.