Fun little cocktail/lounge bar & restaurant in Bethesda. It's located at the base of the Marriott hotel giving it an elevated experience. On a weekend, I did wish that this venue had a little more activity. The charcuterie board and wine was wonderful. The rooftop by located as at the top of this building is a great stop for a drink! read more

Seventh State Restaurant and Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Disappointed with everything today. I'm a regular at this restaurant but today the wheels came off. Slow service and the order was wrong. Then the entree was hardly appetizing. My iceberg salad was served with very low quality ingredients and the salmon was not good and full of bones. This has not happened in the past. Off day unfortunately. read more

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Seventh State in Bethesda is gorgeous, with fantastic food and drinks. Service was exceptional, friendly, attentive, and professional. Highly recommend! read more

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My friend brought me here for a happy hour cocktail. We grabbed a seat at the bar. The cocktail options were limited and we ended up just going off their regular menu. I had trouble deciding and the bartender gave me a good push in the right direction. I got the lavender heart. It was beyond excellent. Would love to come back and try more drinks and food. read more

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Now if you're looking for an upscale but chill vibe then Seventh State should be your next stop. The atmosphere and their attention to detail is incredible and the food is delicious with a wonderful presentation. And I have to give a personal shoutout to "Yuli" because she not only did an amazing job making sure things were handled perfectly, she also brought positive energy and an enthusiastic smile to the evening ( Thank you Yuli ) This is definitely one of Bethesda's best kept secrets and somewhere I'll be frequenting as much as possible ( ** They can step it up on their drinks ** ) read more

Seventh State Restaurant and Lounge - Their lump crab cake and potatoes were truly delicious! - Lounges Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Amazingly good food, service and ambiance. Highly recommended! It's also quiet and very romantic, for that special someone in your life. Visit and see for yourself! read more

Seventh State Restaurant and Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Good food. Great ambiance. Friendly staff. The bar was centrally located between the restaurant and front lobby with lots of indoor and natural light. Since it was late afternoon, we chose bar seating. Our orders were taken quickly. While we waited, water was served. I ordered the Margherita pizza and an Aperol Spritz. The pizza was delicious. The crust was perfect and the overall flavor of the pizza was amazing. The drink was strong, but quite refreshing. The bartender made an alternative suggestion for the drink, if I decided to order another. Since I did not order another, I will remember the suggestion for another time. The bar service was outstanding. read more

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Food was 8/10 Service was amazing 10/10 Ambiance was 7/10 Very clean! Will i go back? Probably not. Quite expensive. We and other others group were the only ones there on a Saturday night read more

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I've been to Seventh State before just for the dessert. The Smith Cake is incredible,but this was my first time actually sitting down for a meal. My daughter and I stopped by to celebrate both of our birthdays. The plan was just to grab dessert like usual, but she suddenly decided she wanted lunch instead. We were greeted by a really kind hostess who suggested we dine inside, which ended up being perfect. Our waitress, Makayla (I hope I'm spelling that right!), gave us amazing service from start to finish. We ordered the hot honey pizza and it was absolutely delicious, sweet, savory, with the perfect kick. What really stood out this time was how warm and welcoming everyone was. The staff made us feel genuinely taken care of, and it turned our quick dessert stop into a really memorable experience. I'm still a little sad I didn't get the Smith Cake this time, but the pizza was totally worth it. Next time, I'm definitely starting with dessert! read more

Seventh State Restaurant and Lounge - Hot honey pizza - Lounges Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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The best place for a quiet breakfast or lunch. Excellent service and a delicious meal every time read more

Seventh State Restaurant and Lounge - Eggs Benedict - Lounges Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Le sigh. This place really nearly gets four stars. 3.444...It's the little hotel restaurant that could. It's patchy in the service and food and high in ambience department. Someone less bougie and fluffy than me might love it. Caveat: I'm going off memory. I meant to review it sooner but got busy. Let's begin. Prologue: we all got distracted at our table because we had to feed meters and walk more than a football field length to park in different areas. We collapsed into each other's arms having completed two rings on our watches. Dranks: Pretty. Good. Most weren't pretty and good. Some were interesting and inspiring and others tasted like lemonade. Definitely a boss move to have an ice cube stamped with the hotel name! So doing that when I get rich. Food: People besides me got fish dishes and liked it. No licking of plates or soft moans, I noticed. I got the fried green tomatoes. NOM! Great presentation and tasty. Just not abundant. But I anticipated that and also ordered the Cobb salad. Head scratcher. Looked weird in front of me, like it was the wrong salad. Trying to be Beyond Cobb made it worse. Corn and ribboned carrots and bunched iceberg lettuce was memorable in a bad way. Like my salad said, "Let me be great" and someone said, "NOPE!" I now recognize my strong feelings for Cobb salad as a barometer dish of a restaurant's simple competence, like a burger or pancakes. So it was a belly flop, not a swan dive. Service: very friendly and even warm, but it turned sporadic. We weren't the easiest customers because we kept running around Bethesda to pay for parking. But that combined with service lags had us lingering til we really really had to get back to our lives. We did quickly make it to the scenic rooftop and enjoyed the bathroom like toddlers about to get in trouble. Very pretty "endroit" and I would go more for a lingering drink and people watching "see and be seen" vibe. I would not be going to stack my colon with tender vittles and stiff drinks. So this won't be a meal spot for me but I'm very glad I tried it. Best for someone who can drink a beautiful drink slowly or has little tolerance and eats to live. OR a place for me to vibe at after having eaten. read more

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Tens across the board! Good service, great food, and excellent atmosphere! The scallops are decadent. The sweet potato purée perfection. It's awesome food, never miss the mark! read more

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Beautiful restaurant space in Bethesda across from the Marriott International. My blackberry mimosa was delicious! Has had steak and eggs, the steak was prepared very well! Was a tad disappointed coming in because I'd had my sights set on chicken and waffles that were advertised on their website and instagram, but wasn't available as it was a seasonal offering. Had very nice servers who accommodated us with a baby and were nice enough to take our photos. read more

Seventh State Restaurant and Lounge - Steak & Eggs with a arugula side salad - Lounges Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Gorgeous gorgeous place! I got a kale Caesar and it was super yummy on a Sunday, but we learned the kitchen closed at 3pm - which the website didn't state :( . Keep an eye on the price stated on the menu versus what comes up on your bill. My added chicken was charged $5 extra and the waiter said they need to update the menu prices. She honored what was on the menu and changed the bill-great service. read more

Seventh State Restaurant and Lounge - Kale Caesar with added chicken - Lounges Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Entertained two business conversations here on a recent visit and found it passable as a spot if not ideal due to struggles with service and high prices. From the other reviews/pictures, their dinner is far more to write home about, but their coffee and breakfast is not. Took us forever to be served and even longer to get the check. When I'm running from meeting to meeting in the area, that's a big deal. Bonus points for lovely, comfortable seating with plenty of 2-person and larger tables to choose from. read more

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Finally dined here and had a great time! I've had this place bookmarked since first visiting Hip Flask (the rooftop) some months ago. I'm so glad I visited and I can't wait to come back. Service by Griffin was amazing!!! Hands down, one of the best servers I've come across in a long time...maybe ever if I'm being honest. He was easy to chat with and so helpful. I would come back here and personally request him. That's how great he was. This 5 star review is mostly attributed to him. The food was good. I had the cornish hen for my meal, but I especially enjoyed the chimichurri sauce. I even asked for extra on the side. Sooooo good! My date had the flat iron steak cooked medium well and he enjoyed it. I like my steaks cooked medium. On my next visit, I'm getting the bone-in ribeye! I had the "Columbia Crest" red wine and it was a generous pour. I've had this wine before and I loved it. Glad it's on the menu. They also offer wine by the bottle. For dessert, we shared the banana bread pudding - it was good, but nothing I'd be pressed to try again. Overall, just a great vibe in here. On a warm October evening, there were patrons sitting outside! Parking wasn't hard. Street parking as well as a garage directly across from the hotel/restaurant. This isn't a cheap date type of place but totally worth it just for the ambiance. Thank you Seventh State for a great evening. read more

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I really like this place and its vibe as a hotel bar and restaurant. We split the crispy old bay chicken sandwich and the wedge salad. Both were good! This place is a bit pricy. read more

Came here for brunch and had a great time. Located in downtown Bethesda inside of the Marriot Hotel, it's convenient with parking, as there is a parking garage right across from it. There are two ways to get to the restaurant- either by going inside of the hotel and walking into the seating area, or by going through the court yard space and entering the separate entrance of Seventh State. The food was good but not mind blowing. I think the allure would be the decor - class, sophisticated, and modern. Would provide great photo opportunities for friends and family. read more

Seventh State Restaurant and Lounge - Outdoor seating - Lounges Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Discover the perfect blend of elegance and flavor at **Seventh State Restaurant** in Bethesda! Nestled within the Marriott, this gem boasts a grown-and-sexy ambiance with both indoor and outdoor seating--ideal for any occasion. Start your evening with our mouthwatering **Corn and Crab Dip**, bursting with fresh crab and creamy cheese, then dive into the tender and flavorful meatball--trust me, it's a hefty portion you won't want to miss! & the main event, the Rockfish and **Ribeye** were cooked to perfection--both juicy and packed with flavor. As for dessert, the Cornbread Bread Pudding** with marshmallow ice cream and salted caramel rum glaze It's the perfect sweet ending to a fabulous night! Special shoutout to our server Journie, she was very attentive and knowledgeable. read more

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A friend decided to have her birthday dinner here during the week and I was excited to visit (not just bc it was her birthday lol) because of the menu. The restaurant is located inside the Marriot Bethesda on the first floor and it truly has a very chic and appealing to the eye look and feel which gets you excited to dine there. There were 12 of us in our party and our table was ready at the reservation time which is always nice. The rest of the restaurant was fairly dead which left me surprised when they only assigned one server (who was new and still learning) to our entire party. Overall he was absolutely amazing and will be stellar, however; I thought it was pretty crappy that they left him out to dry (even if they claim it was for him to "learn") and at our expense because our dinner literally took 3 hours and we missed out on getting to go to the rooftop bar that is also attached to the hotel because we didn't anticipate dinner taking as long as it did (due to the server not having assistance). All of our appetizers were pretty on point with the hummus being my absolute fave! The chips and dip was my second fave but they can keep that romesco dip that came along with it and provide more of the onion dip because the romesco was ODD and not like any other romesco I've had before. Cocktails we're all BOMB!!!! The creativity, artistry and balanced alcohol to "mixer" ratio was spot on too ... cocktails we're probably my favorite part of the entire experience, so shout out to the bartenders! Now, we attempted 99 different ways to order bottles of bubbles since it was my girlfriends birthday, however, that fell flat (pun intended) because they were either out of every bottle we selected or they only had half pours of others .... It was really annoying and I was tempted to ask them to chill the bottle I gave my friend as a gift and serve it to us since they couldn't seem to get the bubbly situation squared away. I went with the Cornish Hen for my entree and it wasn't what I expected as it was described as being an entire hen (when it was 1/2) and it was pretty dry overall with dribbles of chimichurri when it was crying out for a nice lathering of it. Oh, and something on the plate was giving off soapy Essence ... and it wasn't the cilantro because I never describe the taste of cilantro as soapy, but my friend had the same entree and he said he tasted a similar aftertaste as well. It was time for dessert and we were literally HYPED to try every option on the menu (and we sorta did) yet dessert was the BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT!!!! Not one of the 3 options we ordered were good ... the cinnamon beignets were fried in the same oil as savory items because they tasted like onion ... the banana bread pudding had zero banana flavor and was burnt ... and the burnt orange cheesecake was curdled and it literally has a PARMESAN CHIP stuck in it ... I mean I know it's cheesecake but COME ON NOW! Overall the night was fun despite some of the unexpected curveballs encountered and I must again give KUDOS to our server GRIFFIN for handling such a large party the way he did as a new employee who is still learning the ropes. read more

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I really thought about keeping this one to myself, but since I love y'all... Imma put you on. This is one of my favorites spots to grab a bite al fresco, enjoy a drink, and just relax. First thing I enjoy is that there's a ton of indoor and outdoor seating. There are even fire pits for those nights where it gets a bit chilly. Second, there's a fantastic selection of wines and spirits and my favorite server, Alijah, always has great recommendations for me. No matter how long it's been since my last visit, he always seems to remember what I like and makes fantastic recommendations from there... And the guy never misses! Third, as I alluded to, the service. Customer service seems to be practically non-existent these days, but fortunately I'm always greeted warmly and made to feel welcome whenever I visit here. The servers are attentive and respectful, being mindful not to interrupt an ongoing conversation. They clear dishes promptly. Drinks are frequently refilled without having to request it. But more than anything, I appreciate how the staff just allows you to relax and enjoy the experience. I've never felt rushed to hurry up and pay or otherwise vacate my seat (besides, I usually stay until closing time)... And in the down times, the staff will even come by and chat with me and some of the other guests. It's a very welcoming and personable environment and I appreciate that. Fourth, the FOOD! Seriously, I don't think I've had a bad thing on the menu. However my absolute favorite, believe it or not, is their burger. I know... Super simple and everybody knows how to make a burger, right? WRONG!! This burger was so good that I had them drag the chef out of the kitchen so I could tell him to his face how amazing this freaking burger was. Imagine my surprise when they bring out this young man who I believe recently graduated from high school and told me that he was the guy preparing my food. If he can do something incredible with just a simple, humble hamburger... Man, that kid is going to be a star in the culinary industry! I hope this restaurant realizes what they have in him and nurtures that gift. But no meal is complete without dessert and this place serves the best Smith Island Cake I have ever had in my entire life. If you didn't know, Smith Island Cake is the official cake of the state of Maryland and there is absolutely no better place to get it than here. It's nothing short of delectable. Absolutely one of the most perfect desserts ever created. I was indifferent to Smith Island Cake until I had it here. Now I'm absolutely obsessed! (Seventh State, please do me a favor and never stop selling this cake. It would break my heart in ways you can't even imagine.) Great food, great staff, great atmosphere... These are the things that keep me coming back. Oh, and the cake. Never change Seventh State... Never change. read more

The service was fabulous and the food was delicious. Not amazing but very decent (good ingredients and great presentations). The "restaurant" is basically a section of tables by the windows, a little bit away from the bar, so not much ambiance and a bit noisy. Definitely much more/better than your average hotel restaurant. read more

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We came down after having drinks at the rooftop bar, Hip Flask. We were hungry and the penthouse bar doesn't have many food options. We were able to get a seat at the bar, since we didn't have a reservation they said their many empty tables were reserved for later times. It was a bit odd considering we were able to order get our food and eat all before any of those tables were filled so def recommend a reservation for this place. We had the shrimp and grits, and cream of crab soup. Unfortunately they didn't have the lobster Mac when we tried to order it. The cream of crab soup was very hearty, but the shrimp and grits had too many tomatoes to our liking. I still recommend this place since we did enjoy the soup and also enjoyed the old pink house drink. Will check it out again to try more items on the menu. read more

Seventh State Restaurant and Lounge - The Old Pink House - Lounges Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Horrible service. Multiple mistakes with food order. We couldn't celebrate our family bday everyone got fed up and left. Icing on the cake, someone stole my phone from their bathroom while I was helping me toddler in the stall. Literally stole my phone in seconds. I have a high suspicion it was staff who had a private employee office right by tbe bathroom and the only person I saw in the vicinity was a cleaning staff member. I personally booked this dinner based on reviews I read here. Had a terrible experience and won't be returning. read more

A few friends suggested this place for Bethesda restaurant week. Located next door to the Marriott international headquarters, there's plenty of parking and it's metro accessible. It has an open and bright ambiance. Lots of outdoor seating when it gets warm. The staff are very nice and welcoming. Service was prompt. The only problem was that they didn't have one of the two main entrees they chose for restaurant week. They also didn't offer to substitute out the item which was odd. Overall the food was good. American flare but not too exciting. This is a place to go when you want something reliable in a nice atmosphere. read more

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This is your upscale Marriott hotel lobby restaurant, situated on the ground floor, beautiful ambiance. We had dinner reservations for 3 on Sunday night, but wasn't necessary since there were plenty of seating available. The bar had far more guests than the actual restaurant--since it's in the hotel lobby, people are coming in and out right by you--you don't have much privacy. Food overall was mediocre--no "wow" factor. The menu is limited, nothing too extensive.  For starters, we ordered the Crispy Chicken Thighs, Crab & Corn Fritter, and Crispy Brussels Sprouts. The Crispy Chicken itself was actually decent but got mixed with the hot honey (too sweet) which threw off the taste for me. The Maryland Crab Soup barely had any crab meat and tasted like a typical Campbell's canned soup. For entrees, we shared the Ribeye and Local Catch which was Rockfish.  The fish was fresh and the veggies were sauteed well, but nothing special.  The Ribeye came out well done when we asked for medium--it looked dry coming to our table, as if it had been sitting under the heat lamp for an extended period of time.  Thankfully, our server quickly brought the steak back and had a new one prepared, this time to our liking--the bourbon steak butter added good flavoring.  The steak was tender, but seemed to be cut thinner than a ribeye at other venues.   Cocktails were meh--the Venetian Bayside was a bit sour for my liking and the Mojito was awful, tasted like straight up lime juice with no sugar. Aside from the food, service was however excellent! Our server Griffin was AMAZING--very friendly, positive energy and overall attentive--he was the best part of our whole dining experience. I personally think there are better options in the Downtown Bethesda. read more

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Beautiful place! I took a client for lunch because we couldn't get into Woodmont Grill. I'm loving the open dining concept and modern decor. The bartender was also our server and she was sweet but also a bit distracted. I had to wave her down a couple of times. My salmon salad was delicious. I also tried the persimmon lemonade and it was way too sweet so I had to add ice and water. I'm definitely excited to go back and try some other dishes and cocktails. read more

Seventh State Restaurant and Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

First time visiting the restaurant/lounge located at the Bethesda Marriott. Beautiful modern decor, clean, and casual atmosphere. Our waiter, Leah, was very kind & knowledgeable of the menu and recommended a few dishes. Drinks: Raised by Rum and Bee Right - both very flavorful 10/10. For starters: Crab soup - full of lump crab, a must have! 10/10. Entrees: Cobb Salad w/ Salmon- the salmon was blackened and seasoned to perfection, 10/10. The Chicken and waffles- seasoned to perfection and paired well with the waffles, 10/10. Desert: Banana Bread Pudding- paired perfectly with the marshmallow ice cream 10/10. The food was so amazing that we requested to speak to the chef. Chef Swank took the time to greet our table, we were delighted ! Swank was extremely hospitable and recommended the corn fritters for our next visit since they were not listed on the brunch menu. We asked if we could try them anyways and he was happy to accommodate us ! The corn fritters were filled with lump crab meat and flavor, 10/10. In total for two people we spent approximately $150 which I felt was a fair amount for the quality service and food we received. Overall... the service was excellent and the food quality is top-notch. Truly a satisfying experience! read more

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Had a large family gathering here on a Saturday night. The manager set us up at a long table which was perfect as people dropped in at different times, some ate, some drank, some didn't, and we sometimes switched seats to socialize. We expected 11 but at one point had 14 people. Our waiter Tony was truly exceptional, he was always responsive and cheerful, despite fielding so many different requests all while juggling several large tables. Food was really good too -- the charcuterie board and brussels sprouts were my favorites but people raved about the soup. read more

Ambiance was really nice. No one greeted us as we walked in. We stood around at counter and waited to be seated for a bit. Hostess came eventually and she was kind. Seating is a bit tight but cozy. Food took FOREVER to arrive to table. We were there about 3 hours total. Way too long. Waitress was super nice but we didn't see her much and had to flag her down to get service. Food ... presentation was impressive but food was mediocre, overpriced and just nothing spectacular about it. I've had better for much less. The smash potato things were the best. And food came to table cold. For $300 I expected much better quality food and taste. It was a nice date night out. read more

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I came here when staying at the hotel and was really really impressed. I got the Caesar salad with a crab cake and my fiancé got one with salmon. It was fantastic. I know MD crab cakes and this one was excellent. The salad was really good as well especially the cornbread croutons. I also tried the peach cobbler and it's served with I d cream from a local shop with in was really great! read more

Seventh State Restaurant and Lounge - Caesar salad with salmon - Lounges Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Had their crab dip and a lavender gin cocktail. Both enjoyable. The staff were attentive and friendly.

Love this place! Came for brunch on a Sunday afternoon and enjoyed every bit of my visit. Started with a mimosa and also ordered their Pear with Me cocktail - both were very good! Food wise I ordered the best shrimp and grits I've ever tasted - I mean the grits, the broth, the spicy chorizo, and the shrimp meshed together so well and the flavor was out of this world! I ate it all! I cannot wait to return for dinner. read more

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Last night I got off early and went into the bar by myself. Owen was a super cool dude and an awesome bartender! I'm a bartender myself and it was nice to see someone else that's passionate about making cocktails and good conversation! Seventh state is lucky to have him there! read more

8 friends dined here last night. First, they'd lost our reservation so it's a good thing they weren't crowded. Most of us thought our entrees were over salted. I had the rockfish for $35 and can attest to the saltiness. It can be noisy when crowded but on a Thursday night, we all could communicate. They have a nice indoor/outdoor bar. I also met a friend for lunch Tuesday and had the kale salad which was a woefully small salad for $14, & I was hungry afterwards. read more

This is a great restaurant and lounge. The drinks here were good and the bartenders were friendly and helpful. They made a great espresso martini and French 75. From the food, I really liked the prosciutto flatbread and the crispy chicken thighs. The prosciutto flatbread had an interesting combination of flavors with the sauce they used and the grapes. The crispy chicken thighs were crispy and juicy and came with a creamy sauce. The burger wasn't as good as I would have liked. The beef seemed over cooked and the patty was on the thin side. But overall the food was good. I liked the ambiance here, it was very elegant and modern looking. read more

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I was staying at the hotel and planned to walk to a restaurant downtown and I stopped by the bar for a cocktail first. The bartender, pretty sure was called Matt, made me such a good drink and was so friendly to everyone else that I stayed for dinner and the food was solid but will definitely be back at that bar for another amazing drink. I have ambassador status with Marriott and this was the best run bar I've been to in a Marriott bar. read more

The space provides ample seating, open space and brightness with fresh swanky vibe. The most enjoyed plates of the night were the fried green tomatoes, chicken sandwich and pork belly. The wait staff were friendly and attentive. read more

I am so happy I finally made it out to this fab restaurant. It was definitely a struggle because the way DC traffic is setup on 95, Bethesda could basically be Nantucket. I have to say, the food, the ambiance, the drinks and the ease and FREE MOTHAFUGGIN CLOSE PARKING (!!) has definitely made me reconsider my aversion to exit 33. I loved the décor; the lighting is soft but not dim, ensuring that your food is lit aglow and all careful assembly of your plates is front and center. The booths are warm and cozy with earthy tones bathing the modern silhouettes of curved chairs. Somehow this manages to make the room feel cool and sophisticated but approachable. This is a place that begs you to stay and relax with your friends. The drinks were crafted so well. I had the Pear With Me which had the perfect blend of crisp and mildly sweet. I had this alongside an appetizer of hummus (pictured) and the crispy brussel sprouts. The hummus could've stood to be slightly warmer and I'd have enjoyed just a bit more bread, but it was satisfactory enough. The star for me was my hanger steak. Cooked to a perfect medium rare with so much flavor. Service was also great! Our server Tony was personable and more importantly, the whole staff was attentive. I will definitely be back soon! read more

Seventh State Restaurant and Lounge - hummus - Lounges Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

The drinks were really tasty and the food was good. Service was a little slow, it was busy so that's understandable. The servers were friendly. The vibe of the place was fresh and relaxing. Nice way to spend a Sunday-funday read more

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