I visited today (5/4/26 around 4:30 PM) after my aunt's funeral, and the experience meant more than I can put into words. I had the pleasure of being served by Marcus, who was absolutely exceptional. He was knowledgeable, attentive, and his drinks were outstanding. The host Kenji he was just as amazing--welcoming, kind, and brought such a genuine, comforting sense of humor that truly lifted the moment. During a difficult day, both of them provided not just great service, but real care and hospitality. Because of them, I will definitely be returning in the future. Thank you for such a memorable experience. read more

City Perch Kitchen + Bar - New American Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

City Perch had a limited menu. It was noisy because of the bar area being close to the dining area. Our server was nice, however, over worked, and therefore the manager had to come out to help things keep moving. The food was OK. When you are in Pike and Rose, it is a very convenient spot and easy for a nice American based food. read more

Overall. Good experience. Vast menu with lots of drink and food choices. Drinks were made well and the pores for the old fashioned were large. They had a new bartender that messed up the drinks, but they made new ones immediately and left the old ones with us, nice touch. The crab sandwich was really good, however I would have liked a little more crab cake. Shoe string fries were really good as well. The seafood salad had a lot of food. We sat outside which was wonderful. Good overlook of the courtyard. The waiter was green, but was friendly and tried hard to get stuff right. I would recommend to give this place a try. read more

City Perch Kitchen + Bar - Old fashioned! - New American Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

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In a busy area among a lot of other businesses along this busy and chaotic street. Parking is best in the garage. In the garage you must pay attention to where you exit to assure you are on the same street as this restaurant. We entered at a dimmly lit area of the restaurant in which you had to go upstairs. Once on the upper level there was the hostess; had a very dry welcoming to him as a greeter. I didnt do the chatting with him. We sat at the bar to be greeted with a mellow and seemingly dry attitude bartender, whom eventually became chatty and friendly. It was happy hour time. So we had the option to order from the Happy Hour or regular menu. Our drink orders were taken (happy hour menu) and appetizers. We decided on a mule and margarita pair with wings (bang bang grilled) and duck spring rolls. The drinks came out okay. And the appetizers were too. At some point a burger was ordered and came out without being the temperature of med well. A bartender over heard that it was not of request and quickly took such back. Im a few minutes it was remade to order and was again ok. At some point I flagged down a bartender and We order a repeat of drinks after not being attended to or checked on numerous time will waiting more then 30 minutes for our burger. Bartenders did not check to see if we wanted more drinks. Due to the hiccups, the bartender voluntarily comp our drinks. Service could be better and if in the area on another day someone may have a better experience. read more

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City Perch is definitely a cool spot in a bustling area of town. On a Tuesday afternoon, we saddled up at the bar for happy hour. After perusing the fairly limited happy hour menu, we decided on a Chicken Wings and the Duck Spring Rolls, along with a couple of house cocktails. Service started out strong then hit a wall when I decided to order the Perch Burger. I asked for medium- well and after an agonizing 30 minutes, it arrived medium-rare. The bartender noticed my disappointment, took it away, and put in another order. Sadly, it took at least another 20 minutes to arrive. Although it was better prepared, the whole experience left a bad taste in my mouth (no pun intended). The bartender was apologetic and offered a couple complimentary cocktails to compensate. Either way, not a great experience, but certainly not the worst. read more

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I was surprised that the service was not very good. We ordered some appetizers to share but they did not bring plates or napkins for everyone. He just brought enough for less than half of our group, and when I asked for more, nothing came. I eventually had to ask someone else. The waiter was also present when we discovered that their patio cushions were soaked with water underneath and our clothes had been slowly getting wet. He didn't offer us towels, dry cushions, or anything else. Also, some food was good (pesto flatbread) but the cauliflower appetizer was pretty dull in flavor and texture while still being very high cal. And finally, they didn't have any non-alcoholic beer available, something that is now very common in restaurants and bars. read more

I've been to City Perch a few times now and am planning to go for brunch this Sunday. Food is reasonable priced and they have a good variety of options to choose from for dinner. I've actually never tried brunch here so I'm looking forward to it. Service is pretty good here. Employees are attentive and polite. It's a pretty casual restaurant so a lot of people going to the bar after work. read more

Unfortunately, this was a disappointing experience. I ordered the $40 steak medium, but it arrived well done and tasted like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for quite a while before being served. For that price, I expected much better quality and attention to detail. To be fair, the appetizers and drinks were very good, which is why I'm giving two stars instead of one. However, the service was extremely slow, and the long wait ended up making us late for our movie. Overall, while there were a couple of positives, the overcooked steak and excessive wait time left us frustrated and unlikely to return. read more

City Perch Kitchen + Bar - New American Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

Feedback Regarding Thanksgiving Dining Experience Hello, I am writing to share my disappointment with the treatment my party received during our Thanksgiving visit to your restaurant. We arrived to enjoy the holiday and were fully prepared to continue dining and even order from the regular menu if that option had been offered. Instead, the waitress brought us the bill without being asked, and one of the managers made a loud announcement in front of guests stating that we had "stayed well past our time" and asked us to leave. This was extremely embarrassing and made us feel singled out and unwelcome. Had we been respectfully advised that the reservation time was ending and offered the chance to continue our visit by ordering from the main menu, we absolutely would have. Instead, the way the situation was handled felt rushed, rude, and dismissive -- especially on a holiday. We hope you will take this feedback seriously so no other guests experience a similar situation. We chose your restaurant to celebrate Thanksgiving because we expected hospitality, not embarrassment. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Erika Wynn read more

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12.16.24 Located in Pike and Rose, my boss took my colleagues and I out for our holiday lunch. I had reserved the wine room several months back. Our reservation was for noon on a Monday. I was surprised to see how unbusy it was for lunchtime. We ordered some apps, including the lobster arrancini, truffle fries, and brussels sprouts. Each of them were very tasty however, I would have wanted them to be hotter. They were just room temperature. For my entrée, I got the chicken spring roll bowl. I was expecting actual rolls, but it was just the bowl with chicken thigh, noodle, carrots, cabbage and candied pecans. I was so full from the apps that I mostly just ate the chicken and half of the veggies. I left behind a lot of the noodles. Overall, the food was pretty good, however, considering they weren't very busy I was surprised that the service was slower than I would've expected. The restaurant is located in the same building upstairs with the IPIC theater. A garage is right there as well. Parking can be validated at the host stand. read more

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Nice atmosphere. We ate from the brunch menu. My daughter got the decedent French toast. I had a taste and loved it. I got two eggs over-easy with the short rib hash. Eggs were not cooked very well. They were just flat and dry. My over-easy eggs are better. The hash was not seasoned. My girlfriend had Eggs Benedict. it looked great. I'm not certain I would go again. However, it may be worth you giving it a try. read more

To be honest, the food was pretty mediocre. It's slightly overpriced for the quality, and nothing I tried really stood out. However, the location is nice, and the open area on the second floor has a cozy, relaxed vibe that I appreciated. read more

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Stay away. Run in the other direction. Over priced cold under cooked pizza and over cooked burger. Asked to heat up pizza and was told NO. Are you kidding me!?!?!? Waitress also called me mama. All for $80. Never again. read more

City Perch Kitchen + Bar has a stylish atmosphere that makes it a nice place to meet friends or enjoy a casual night out. The menu is creative and the presentation looks great, but some dishes felt a bit hit-or-miss in terms of flavor compared to the price!!! Service was friendly and professional, although the timing between courses could have been smoother during a busy evening. Drinks were well made and probably the highlight of the visit. Overall, it's a decent spot with a great vibe and potential, but a little more consistency with the food would make the experience feel more balanced!!!!! read more

4 stars for the ambiance, service, and drinks. Unfortunately 2 stars for the food. Which results in 3 stars. Friends and I visited for Sunday brunch with our 3 kids, and the place was spacious, pretty slow / not crowded, and VERY family friendly and accommodating. Dining with LOs is not easy and they were so so nice and welcoming, especially for how pretty the place is. We specifically picked City Perch because we knew the place is big, and usually pretty quiet... which means we'll be less of a bother to other patrons. GREAT CHOICE. Our server was nice, quick, and attentive. I ordered an Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc for just 12$, which is an incredible price especially for a pretty place like this. A big disappointment, unfortunately, was the food. We ordered calamari, short rib hash, and french toast. To be fair, the french toast was yummy. Calamari and Short rib hash, however, were BLAND. I had two calamari, 3 bites of hash (even with ketchup). I genuinely wonder if the chef forgot to add salt for both dishes today. I usually hate salty food (typically eat salad with almost no dressing, eat relatively healthy, so it's definitely not related to my taste-buds being used to salty food or anything like that). We overall had a good time because again, the vibe, service & drinks were great. Plus, we had ketchup - so that helped; in hindsight, I should have just asked for salt. Chefs are human, they make mistakes, so perhaps it was an off-day. I would be willing to give City Perch another try. If you are looking for a calm, quiet, beautiful spot in Pike & Rose to enjoy a drink or two (most other restaurants are PACKED and LOUD), I would recommend City Perch. If you are looking for a spot with BOMB food, this place might not be for you. read more

City Perch Kitchen + Bar - CALAMARI, DECADENT STUFFED FRENCH TOAST - New American Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

Sitting outside on the patio on a nice day is wonderful. Good people watching and a nice atmosphere. We ordered some cocktails which were well made and a salad which was delicious. Would absolutely visit here again read more

City Perch Kitchen + Bar - Cocktail - New American Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

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I have to say that I really loved the vibe/atmosphere of City Perch. It's like a combination of a bar (as its name would suggest) a restaurant, and a lounge (with the small sofas distributed around the place). We stopped by for a follow up to happy hour that was held in the area, and we were pleased with our food, adult beverages, and service. For our dining pleasure, we went with a flatbread pizza, mussels, and duck poutine. *The latter is something that I've never had. Well . . . I've never had poutine with duck, but it works.* As one might tell, we enjoyed everything . . . especially the duck poutine. For the area, I thought the prices of our entrees, which were huge portions, and cocktails were pretty standard. Actually, because of the amount of food in a serving, the prices might have been better than other spots nearby. While the food and beverages were great, I was really impressed by the racial and ethnic diversity of the restaurant's clientele . All in all, City Perch Kitchen + Bar has been added to my Bethesda go-to list. read more

City Perch Kitchen + Bar - Sorry for the horrible cropping job. ;) - New American Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

The food were surprisingly good. The service was very good as we sat at the bar. The place is cozy and good for quiet hangout with friends or just couples. read more

City Perch Kitchen + Bar - French Onion soup was delicious - New American Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

Below is the email I sent the General Manager about going to Thanksgiving dinner there for a 2nd year in a row. He didn't reply back, so I might as well post this in a review. The menu looked to be the same as it was before, and it was a bit uninspiring. Below is some feedback: 1. Having an almost 20+ minute gap without prime rib is unacceptable. And add a creamy horseradish side for it (like Cooper Canyon has). 2. The turkey wasn't moist enough and it was bland. Years ago, I used to work downtown DC and would go to the USDA Cafeteria, and they had roast turkey every day and it tasted better than what City Perch had, so I know cooking good turkey for the masses can be done. 3. No cranberry sauce? In addition to me, I heard two people mention/ask about cranberry sauce. 4. Dump the shepherd's pie! (Who asked for that?) ADD sweet potato casserole. 5. The mini crab cakes were meh. Raise the price by $5 a person and see if you can get some from somewhere like G&M. 6. Spice up the stuffing selection, maybe have one that has sausage or wild mushrooms in it. 7. Get a carver that knows how to carve a turkey. I asked for dark meat, and he was steady giving me white meat. 8. Is there a way to add some sort of hot cooking station? Not sure what you guys could cook, but I think that would add some extra oomph. In fact, I just asked Chat GPT what might be good and here's what they suggested: "Made-to-Order Pasta Station: Guests can choose their pasta, sauce, and fillings, which a chef then combines in a hot skillet. A holiday variation might include fillings like smoked turkey, sausage, or roasted seasonal vegetables. 9. The desserts were the best part of dinner, but try not to run out of the chocolate dipped strawberries again. Not sure what time the last seating was, but they were gone by about 7:30. On a positive note, one of the women there apologized and said she would comp us a dessert from the menu, but we passed. The wait staff was good - our waitress was very good. read more

This is a great little downtown bar and grill type place close to hotels. Service was very good, drinks kept pouring and the food was all cooked and seasoned to perfect. They have a great varied menu that worked with our diverse crowd. Try it out! read more

Such an amazing dinner experience. We celebrated my sister's birthday today so decided to do City Perch. Miriam was our server and she was impeccable! We sat in the small private dining room, which allowed for us to have a more intimate vibe. I had the French Onion soup and the Perch burger. Honestly I was craving a burger and it was exactly what I wanted. I also had a glass of sparkling Rosé and we brought our own cake for the celebration. Overall, it was such a nice experience and I look forward to going back. read more

City Perch Kitchen + Bar - FRENCH ONION SOUP - New American Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

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In town for a conference and City Perch was located close by. We were a party of 7 without reservation. But we were immediately seated in one of their cool wine rooms. The menu has lots of interesting things for dinner. I ended up getting two apps instead of dinner. I opted for the lobster arancini and the braised duck poutine. Everyone ordered something different. I loved the lobster arancini. Big giant chunks of lobster! Then it was on to the poutine. I generally love poutine (how could a southern girl not like gravy!). I was excited to try this dish with braised duck. Sadly, I could only eat about 4 bites as the gravy had way too much salt for my taste. Colleague said the crab cakes were "just ok". But everyone else seemed to really enjoy their orders. I was most impressed with the service. Our server was friendly, helpful and just plain nice. He took good of our big party and made it an enjoyable evening. read more

We have tried several times in the past to place an order for pick-up over the phone--it's the same number used to make a reservation--and it's always the same: it takes multiple phone calls to connect with a person, if anyone picks up at all. I tried to place a pick-up order a few weeks ago, and it was the same story: no one answered until the fourth time I called. I was told that if I placed an order over the phone it "couldn't be filled in a timely manner because the kitchen" was slammed. He suggested we come to the restaurant to place the order in person, which sounded ridiculous, but we tried to do just that. When we arrived at the restaurant, about 30 minutes before the scheduled closing time, the entrance was blocked/roped off and so we were never able to place the order. Another time I tried to place an order by leaving a message on their answering machine, with my name and phone number, and no one returned my call, not that night, the next day or ever. We had dinner there with friends one evening and they screwed up the bill, charging both meals to my credit card even though we had separate checks and submitted a different credit card with each check. There was no indication that they had done this. Fortunately someone from the restaurant called us before we pulled out of the downstairs parking garage. However, since our friends were already gone we were left to straighten out the situation on our own. The food at City Perch is reasonably good, but the lack of regard with which they treat their customers makes the experience of dining with/ordering from them unpleasant and frustrating. Just eat somewhere else. There are plenty of other options nearby. read more

My friend and I came here for ladies' night ($3 cocktails on Tuesdays). Ladies' night is at the bar and lounge. Happy hour is Mon-Fri from 4-6pm. We ordered the Norma Jeane, Margarita, Cosmo and Brussels sprouts. All the drinks were good. We ordered the Brussels sprouts at the same time as the person next to us but they got their food first. We had to ask about our food and it came out 10 min later. Brussels sprouts were good, but weren't really crispy. When I asked to sit at the lounge, the hostess got confused and thought I meant the waiting area/seating right before the bar where they can't serve you. I ended up sitting at the bar because of this. There are parking garages and street parking, with a parking garage connected where you can the elevator into the building. The parking garage allows two free hours, but you can validate your ticket with the front host for a total of three free hours. I would come here again for their ladies' night deals. Overall, I would rate it a 3.75/5, rounding it up to a 4/5. read more

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Very nice restaurant overlooking city Street beautiful view. Food was very good slight lack of flavor on some items, but overall very good seven in our group. Waiter asked us if food was OK etc.. I said OK as it was not terrible, but seems just slightly above average however, the calamari was very good. Would recommend this restaurant for anyone who's looking for a dining experience that's a little above what they've expect anywhere else. Tell me reason that ranking five out of five is food lacking flavor and service was very good but not exceptional. read more

A few more particulars I forgot to mention: A 15-minute loop of songs from "Wicked", played continously during our dinner, the mac n' cheese was bland but it seems an unlikely inclusion for Thanksgiving anyway, and the basket that said "popovers" had bagels in it. Note to Chef and Manager(s): there are many, many people who could have done this meal extremely well. A lot of them are unemployed now. Get out of the way and let them do it better. read more

Excellent service and amazing menu options. I have had the liberty of enjoying lunch at this spot twice and I absolutely love the staff and food. Reese (the best bartender ever!) is very knowledgeable about the menu and is quiet a hoot lol! The seafood Cobb salad is out of this world delicious along with the truffle fries but this time I had the Lobster roll also 10/10. Make sure you ask for Reese's Rose' Sangria you won't regret it! read more

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Overall experience was amazing, sat at the bar but was greeted as soon as I entered. Once at the bar the mixologist Laura was there to assist and suggest some tasteful options, her service was above and beyond. The food was excellent (hot, tasteful and delicious), the ambiance was soothing, great Vibe, and Not to mention clean. read more

Tried this place for brunch for the first time today. We had heard a lot about it, especially the brunch. I got the brunch burger, which they cooked to a perfect mid-rare and a nice runny fried egg. The home fries were also nice and crispy with fresh scallions. Hubby had the shoirt rib hash, which was overall good but had a large piece of fat/gristle. The mimosas were well made - not overly OJ'd! Our server cane by frequently to check on us, so we always had a fun glass! read more

City Perch Kitchen + Bar - Short rib hash with scrambled eggs - great, except for a large bit of fat/gristle - New American Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

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We went here for Mother's Day and were able to still score reservations a couple days before the big day! Went in and were seated without issues, drinks were topped off regularly, food was hot and fresh and flavorful, and my dad's cocktail was delicious! We had some modifications to our meals and they were all followed perfectly! Would definitely come again. read more

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Sitting a top floor of a North Bethesda Pike and Rose building, City perch has been delivering great food and drinks for the last 8 or 9 years. This is a very special place with a cozy but elegant vibe. Great to come and have cocktails and happy hour bites. Then watch a movie at the IPIC theater connected to the restaurant/bar. I have been many times, and the service is always friendly. The bartender even got me some Luxardo cherries for my Old Fashioned, which magically turned into a Manhattan! read more

Located in Pike & Rose next to the movie theatre. You can park at the attached garage for 2 hours free. I've been here a few times, mostly for happy hours. Even with a large group at a table, I was able to open a tab at the bar and grab some food and drink specials with no issues, service was great. Can't comment too much on the food, but everything looked good. The drinks were good and had a decent amount on happy hour. read more

City Perch Kitchen + Bar - New American Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

Really disappointing overall. The food itself is fine - not offensive, but not great. The prices are slightly high for what it is. The real offender is the service. The staff somehow seem completely clueless and really lacked any concept of customer service. Lots of smiles, but not much doing. The only pro this place has is the space. It's got a good spot in Pike and Rose with a solid outdoor area on the second story, but if you actually care about dining, this is an easy pass. read more

Just to set the tone I'm rating an expensive Bethesda restaurant, not some random Applebee's. We were seated on a Monday night, not really busy. We ordered drinks, my wife's cocktail immediately was weak. I ordered wings, I expected more than 6 since they cost about 16 dollars but no, only 6 hot wings.. I could get the same from anywhere else that taste better. My wife orders the mac n cheese with beef rib instead of lobster, instead it comes with bacon.. and we couldn't even tell anyone because there's no server attention for 15 minutes. Manager says he will comp a dessert, so we order 2 espresso martinis. We never saw the manager again and on the check only 1 martini was comped... Both of our martinis were weak. This place isn't worth your time or money. Just poor service and lack of attention. Backhanded remarks from the wait staff. I couldn't tell who was actually our main server because 3 different people came to our table. These prices are too OUTRAGEOUS to justify such a poor experience. Don't go here read more

We came here for our anniversary dinner in January, always enjoy the staff for the attention and personality. For starters we got the calamari which was very good but the dipping sauce not so much, or not to our liking. I ordered the seafood salad which was lovely. It's odd, you have to request bread for the table, otherwise not offered. No dessert was offered,nor was it even thought of as we did mention it was our 38th anniversary... that would have been appreciated especially with other dining options for the future. Loved the decor, felt cozy. read more

Great spot! Stellar service, lovely ambiance, the drinks were delicious and well crafted... and the duck poutine was absolutely outstanding! Will definitely go back! read more

City Perch Kitchen + Bar - BRAISED DUCK POUTINE .... 10/10!! - New American Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

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We decided to stop here for an appetizer and a few drinks prior to our movie at iPic. The ambiance of the restaurant was cool but other than that? Blah. We ordered the buffalo wings and while I really liked the flavor, the wings themselves weren't good. The wings, specifically the drums, had a lot of fat and a few of them were undercooked which isn't cool. We got three drinks in total and none of them tasted like alcoholic beverages. They basically tasted like pomegranate juice. Oh, and it took about 35 mins for us to get our first drink because the bar was "backed up." The place wasn't packed in my opinion but either way, it's a Saturday night.. what do you expect? Also, the menu was not super versatile. I didn't even see sides listed on the menu. None of this was at fault of our server which was Kayla (I believe). She was super attentive and polite. If you do go, ask for her. However, for $60 I expected fully cooked wings, drinks that didn't take an 1/2 hour and some type of slight buzz. I don't really see myself dining here in the future but I wouldn't discourage people from trying it. I'm a firm believer of you should see things for yourself and maybe you'll have a better experience. read more

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Went to CP for Happy Hour. The restaurant was busy. We sat at the bar. Our order for food was not placed by the bartender, even though i reminded him we had been waiting a long time. After another long wait we just asked for the check, paid and left extremely disappointed. Won't be going back. Just terrible! read more

The food there is really good for starters. It is in the perfect location for a dinner and a movie with IPic being literally 15 feet away from the host/ess stand. However, some of the things on the menu are a bit overpriced compared to the serving size you get. That is where I deducted a star. The ambiance and service are what to expect in the Pike and Rose area. It is a very nice place to go on a beautiful spring/summer evening. read more

To start, before you eat at a restaurant you have to walk in, and this place is stunning. The views from our table were beautiful and the decor was modern and classy! This was my first time since we visited from out of town... I'd give the food a 3 out of 5. I am a big fan of lobster bisque but the consistency of this soup was very similar to Apple sauce. The bread board on the other hand was SOMETHING ELSE! Such a range of flavors and a little bit of sweet and savory flavors, so it was devoured quickly. Unfortunately my salmon came out undercooked but they had no problem fixing it right away. Vibes 10/10- Food 5/10 read more

City Perch Kitchen + Bar - BREAD BOARD - New American Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

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