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    Seventh State Restaurant and Lounge

    4.0 (80 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Cream of crab soup.
    Elizabeth C.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seventh State in Bethesda is gorgeous, with fantastic food and drinks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was exceptional, friendly, attentive, and professional. Highly recommend!

    Their lump crab cake and potatoes were truly delicious!
    Joseph B.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Now if you're looking for an upscale but chill vibe then Seventh State should be your next stop.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere and their attention to detail is incredible and the food is delicious with a wonderful presentation.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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 ** )

    Liyang S.

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

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    Rena E.

    Good food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Friendly staff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bar was centrally located between the restaurant and front lobby with lots of indoor and natural light.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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.

    Catch of the day
    Christine I.

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

    Hot honey pizza
    Ashleigh J.

    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!

    Eggs Benedict
    Mary O.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]The best place for a quiet breakfast or lunch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Excellent service and a delicious meal every time

    Cobb Salad???!?!
    Sonia K.

    Le sigh. This place really nearly gets four stars. 3.444...It's the little hotel restaurant that could. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's patchy in the service and food and high in ambience department.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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.

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    LaTeri M.

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

    Steak & Eggs with a arugula side salad
    Alicia P.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful restaurant space in Bethesda across from the Marriott International.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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.

    Kale Caesar with added chicken
    Candace H.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Gorgeous gorgeous place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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.

    Bread pudding
    Donyiel C.

    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.

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    Rachel H.

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bonus points for lovely, comfortable seating with plenty of 2-person and larger tables to choose from.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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