I have my DC bartender and I think I have my MD one now too. After the unexpected closing of…read moreanother local venue, my bartender friend had announced he was going to start working here, and it had already been on my radar. From the pictures and videos I've seen, the place looked quite stunning and I wondered how it fit into the very busy downtown Bethesda. When I finally had a chance to show up, it all made sense. Everything is in a giant basement and of course lovely. The bar really is the centerpiece of the floor, being able to seat dozens of patrons. And from what I was told, the other rooms are used for special events. Hilariously enough, I have not had their food yet, but their drinks have been excellent. Whenever I swing by I happen to already be full from dinner, haha. They have a happy hour that goes until 7:00 on the weekdays they're open, which includes both food & drink. Sooner than later, I plan to return to try out some food. Shout out to Doug!

Ambiance: beautiful restaurant with a dance floor in the front. Big bar was in the center and…read morekitchen in the back. Service: we came here for a bday/brunch/drag show. It wasn't busy and there were not a lot of waitstaff and 2 bartenders. I think there were maybe 20-25 people. Our waitress was good but it did take her awhile to come and check in or get us drinks, etc. She did correct the $20 up charge for the steak and eggs I ordered - $42 when menu was $22. Yeah, I caught that mess. Food: Ok, so in my last review, I was quite tipsy and the flatbread I order was SOOOO good. I was excited to try the food again while sober. Totally different experience. The steak wasn't seasoned much. I had a pretty decent size steak but a friend ordered same dish and his was thin and had a bit of fat he had to cut off. Chef even came to apologize, comp the dish and brought out chicken and waffles for him. Good on chef for fixing the problem but for the future: if 2 people at the same table order the same dish, make sure the main is equal to save yourself from having to come to the table and have a little pow wow... Overall, I think brunch menu was limiting, average offerings and overpriced. I'm so disappointed in Bethesda dining experience. I've been to 2 brunches and both were ok and tbh not worth what I paid for. I live in NOVA and there's a lot more offerings at better prices. MD do better please. I have to cross the river...you own traffic isn't fun.

Entire ambiance was ideal!! The food to the service was top…read morenotch. Will definitely take my lady here again for dates.

Gypsy Kitchen is one of those places you can take anyone and everyone to have a great time and an…read moreeven greater meal! One of my favorite tapas style spots in DC! Everything and when I say everything, is absolutely delicious! Some honorable mentions are the hummus, beef kebabs, and literally anything bread! Always so fresh and delicious, and the service/vibe is top tier for a good photo opp! PS: Crispiest Diet Coke in DC!!!!!

I'll never not appreciate Julii!!! Located in this super cute standalone in Pike & Rose, it mixes…read moreFrench and Mediterranean cuisine! I usually grab takeout but am happy that my friend and me were able to dine in. Tip: reservations are highly suggested as the restaurant does fill up. I can't remember the name of the cocktails that we ordered, but they were both super cute and refreshing! For starters, we ordered Brussels sprouts, which were crispy and super flavorful. I ordered the Julii burger (medium well) and my friend ordered the steak frites. We shared our dishes, which was smart of us. The burger is always a 10/10 and the steak was good too! Our server was also very pleasant and helped us with our drink choices. The place was clean and the ambiance was perfect for a Tuesday evening meal.

Food excellent Atmosphere good…read more I'm sitting drinking a glass of wine when another person sat next to me, the woman bartender poured her a glass of wine to the top, three times as much as I'm paying full price for ... not cool, and then the bartender said, oh I like her ... WTF??? I work in the neighborhood, bring people in all the time ,sometimes end a ton of money but be more discrete in your favoritism , it's so insulting

I came right at the end of a Yelp event, 10 min before closing and the staff were still welcoming…read moreand full of energy. The shop has a couple of tables inside and there's a terrace right outside with tables, as well as picnic tables further back. I parked across the street, but there may be more parking in the lot next to the restaurant (didn't check myself). I do vegan Mondays, and was able to order a pita with falafel with several veggie toppings and sauces. It was DELICIOUS and filling. They also have lots of drink options, including my favorite flavor of Spindrift. EDIT: I misunderstood the hours! I work nearby so I plan to be back very soon!

The food here is very flavorful and tasty! There is no indoor seating offered but some outdoor…read moreseating. I would say price is a bit high for what is literally a to go place (about $15-20) but it is in downtown Bethesda. Negatives - holy cow, this restaurant was insanely hot when I was in there. I felt horrible for the poor workers who have to be in there all day. I don't know if their air conditioning was out or what the day I went, but I hope management fixes it for the workers. They also got my order wrong but it was still good and I think the employee who was inputting it was getting trained.

Highly recommend the meat platter. Always on point and delicious…read more Half of the space is a grocery store. It's fun to browse!

Had a great kebab platter from here! Just enough for 2-3 people. Great variety of flavorful meats…read moreand sides! Looks like they have a well stocked grocery store as well.

Great flavors, great food…read more The steak sandwich had a lot of meat, super tender and really great flavor; simple, but done well. The poutine had great rosemary & beefy gravy flavor, huge portion for the price. We couldn't stop eating it. Everything was made to order. It's small on the inside, just a couple tables, so good for a quick lunch; great for takeout or to order food for a crowd.

Decided with my cousin recommended we order take out from Talia's Cuzina, a Mediterranean grill…read more (Note - It does have tables, but it's not not fancy.) He chose his favorite, their Lamb Sliders, which looked great, but I didn't get a chance to try. I selected "The Brisket," a smoked brisket Kaiser Roll sandwich with fresh cabbage, horseradish aioli, and fries. Flavorful! Delicious! I'd order from Talia's again and recommend you check it out!

Don't be fooled by the strange location (and be patient attempting to find the parking lot!!) This…read moreplace is worth it! Wonderful food and friendly service. Definitely makea reservation, it can get crowded. Love the warm bread, we inhaled it. I went with seafood everything and it was fresh and delicious. Prices are very reasonable considering the quality of the food. Highly recommend.

Tavira is a very pretty restaurant with a main room and a secondary room that is quieter. It served…read morehands down one of the most delicious bacalhau I have ever tasted. It is the version with salted cod, cream, cheese, onions and olives. But the night we went, there was a problem with either the staffing or the kitchen because we had to wait forty-five minutes for our appetizers and another thirty minutes for our entrees. Note: Make sure you drive towards the back of the building on Chevy Chase Lake Circle and turn left into the covered parking lot. That lot gets you directly into the restaurant.

Place is clean, no parking lot at the restaurant but street parking close-ish, up north on Belt rd…read more(ok in good weather but you wish it was closer if bad weather). I was craving kebab and this unfortunately did not hit the spot for me. We got lamb and chicken kebab combo (#5) and ghormeh sabzi. The meats were bland and very dry. Usually when I order lamb kebab I expect full of flavor and juicy, but this lamb was TOUGH like I had to really chew and there was no flavor. Ghormeh was bland too and not that many cubes of beef. Pita bread and rice were both good. The staff were friendly but not really helpful...we asked what ghormeh was and he just said it's "beef." I would say gourmet bazaar (Rockville) is much better.

This chain has several locations, but it is notable that the one in DC appears to offer more on the…read morevegetarian side that some of the others do, so this one is specifically what I'm reviewing. The entree was a bit of a cafeteria style thing, but it fit the bill; the menu says it offers not only tofu but some red kidney beans in a stew of greens with lime flavor, and while I can't think of any similar combination I've had in all my travels, it works. The yogurt they offer on the side is a Persian staple, but what really shined was the fresh bread whose odor wafted through my vehicle as I drove my takeout elsewhere. A delightfully thin and browned creation, it was 100% worth adding despite the fact that they already gave me a massive pile of rice (with a bit of saffron rice on top of the plain white rice). This isn't high-end cuisine, but they delivered distinctive flavors in a timely and convenient fashion, and with a good range of vegetarian choices. Of their other locations in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, some of them offer these stews with tofu mixed in and some do not, though falafel and a few other options remain available.