Great local place. The stout is good. They know how to pour a black and tan. Burgers are great. So…read moreare the other meals. Irish music nights are fun. The tv which plays cute puppies videos is a nice touch.

Great Irish pub! The owners are amazing people and the service has always been top notch.read more

Fun little cocktail/lounge bar & restaurant in Bethesda. It's located at the base of the Marriott…read morehotel 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!

My friend brought me here for a happy hour cocktail. We grabbed a seat at the bar. The cocktail…read moreoptions 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.

I go here regularly, and the transformation over the last couple of months has been fantastic. I…read moreremember what it was like when they were trying to be a fine dining spot -- now it's leaned into a much more relaxed, welcoming bistro vibe, and it works so much better for the space and the neighborhood. New management and new staff have made a real difference. Having gotten to know the team over time, I can say they're genuinely well-trained -- friendly, attentive, and on top of every table without being intrusive. You can tell they've done a deep clean and really tightened up the day-to-day operations. It shows! The food has always been really good -- the head chef does a great job. A few must-orders: * Chili shrimp, deviled eggs, and steak and egg roll -- all great appetizers * Honey salmon -- really well done * Burger -- huge, comes with fries, they nail it every time * Strawberry goat cheese salad -- a standout * Jambalaya -- nice spice kick if that's your thing * Steak -- cooked exactly to temp, well seasoned * Wheel of fries -- fun, Instagram-worthy presentation with a bunch of different dipping sauces. Great for kids too! Pro tip: Wednesdays they do a prime rib -- massive portion for the price and criminally underordered. I always ask for the sauce on the side. Takeout is available too! Happy hour is a huge highlight -- Monday through Friday 3-6pm, and Saturday/Sunday 3-5pm. $5 green tea and Fireball shots, plus a great lineup of appetizers at a discount: chili shrimp, deviled eggs, and chicken sliders (grilled or fried, totally customizable). Honestly one of the best happy hours around -- highly recommend! We also used them for catering for a party, and they crushed it -- the strawberry goat cheese salad and chicken sliders were huge hits, and people were asking to take the jambalaya home with them. A few other things worth knowing: Mondays there's a group who holds mahjong events in their wine room and kids eat free, so it's very family-friendly. Thursdays they have live music, great for sitting outside on a nice evening. Weekends they do a really solid brunch. There's also bar seating with TVs if you want to catch a game, and plenty of high-top seating that makes it a great spot for work happy hours. If you want something more private, they have a wine room (with a beautiful wall of wine bottles) and a rose room (covered in flowers) that you can rent out, and you can even rent the whole restaurant for bigger events. One note on parking: the spots directly in front and on the side street tend to fill up fast, but there's usually parking behind the restaurant and in the lot to the left (near Giant), and it's an easy walk over -- worth checking near Capital One if the front is full. And the decor overall is genuinely lovely -- great for pictures. Overall, this is a completely different restaurant than it was a couple of months ago -- in the best way. Highly recommend!

The Grove opened at Cabin John around Covid times. I was always in awe by their floral decorations…read moreboth inside and out of the restaurant. I finally tried their brunch items on Mother's Day this year. My family enjoyed their breakfast burrito, burger with shoe string fries, and Cobb salad. The burrito was packed with eggs, chorizo, and all the fun sauces, making each bite flavorful and filling. I was pretty full after eating just half of it, and it came with a side of breakfast potatoes too. My only complaint about my experience here was that my entree came out 10 minutes before my dad's burger did. I know it w an be hard to time for all dishes to be ready at the same time, but I would have preferred for them to keep my entree on a heating plate rather than delivering it when it was ready. Overall, the restaurant offers traditional American items, with a slight spin. I am curious about their fried bacon sticks are about. The Grove compares to Ted's Bulletin in terms of ambiance, price, food options, and quality.

Let's start with the really chill and accommodating staff. They get 5 stars. Really nice indoor…read moreoutdoor vibe. We ordered off the happy hour menu which had some nice options. My company and I have different likes so we disagreed on favorites but the good news is someone loved everything! We tried the short rib and salmon sliders. Short rib has sweet flavor. I would order both again. The friend pickles were what you'd think they would be but I was wanting a stronger pickle flavor. The crab beignets were a hit for both of us. The broiled potatoes had too much of a garlic flavor for me. Tasted good but honestly would've been better if they came as advertised, broiled potatoes. No garlic oil which clashed with the side of ketchup. Just crispy salted potatoes would've complimented the meal better. Everything was happy hour prices which I loved because it allowed me to try lots of things. It's worth the early seating and I'll definitely be back. Again, kudos to the awesome staff!

We had brunch here recently. It was a pleasant experience. The best thing was that we could talk…read moreto each other at normal volume! So often these days places are so loud! The service was so so considering the size of the restaurant. There seemed to be plenty of servers but we had to flag them down to order, get coffee refills and get the check. We liked the food. They had an interesting shukshuka that 2 people got and finished every bit. They also got a side of potato "hash" but they were really just diced roasted potatoes. Not worth the $6 price but worked for soaking up the shukshuka gravy. We had one beet salad that was very nice. We ordered the beignets at the end and they were just fair. We would still go back to try other things!

I finally made it to Beth's and honestly had mixed feelings about the experience. The food was…read moregood enough that I really wanted to love the restaurant overall. The egg rolls were perfectly fried and delicious with the homemade sauce, and the fries were crispy on the outside while still moist inside. Trey was also a great server and definitely one of the highlights of the visit. The restaurant itself is beautiful, especially the outdoor seating area. The patio is bright, inviting, and honestly a much better atmosphere than the inside dining space. Unfortunately, the music inside completely took away from the experience for me. The restaurant has a dark/lounge-style vibe indoors, so the music really matters. Something more universal and upbeat like Motown, 80's pop, or feel-good music would match the space so much better. Instead, the playlist was loud, distracting, and honestly made me ready to eat and leave. I was also surprised that there was no happy hour offered, especially with such a great outdoor setup that seems perfect for after-work drinks and appetizers. Overall, the food and service (thank you Trey) were solid, but the atmosphere inside and lack of happy hour would probably keep me from returning regularly.

I've had this review in DRAFT for a while, to allow time for rumination as to the final rating…read more.. On the one hand, there are some very positive aspects to Beth's, situated in downtown about a 10 min walk from the Bethesda Metro Station. Turn off Old Georgetown Road onto Fairmont Ave, and the first thing you encounter is a beautiful outdoor patio for al fresco dining and a large bar. The colors are vibrant with a focus on Southwestern earth tones; very reminiscent of a cafe you'd find in Sedona. It was still on the chilly side when my dinner group gathered, so we opted to sit indoors. There is a small waiting area in the foyer, and then a moderately sized bar, which leads into the main dining room. TBH, the design asthetic of the space is a bit of a "mishmash." Is it supposed to be European inspired? A continuation of the Southwestern motif? It's all a bit odd... We had about eight in the party, so staff pushed together two tables for us. We were greeted promptly and were told that the restaurant could accomodate individual checks, as ordering is done with handheld devices. My other observation about Beth's is, I'm not quite sure what "story," the place is trying to tell. The menu focuses on "Bites," which could be interpreted as "appetizers" and only has four "plates," aka "entrees." Our server mentioned while awaiting our orders that Beth's wants diners to share the "Bites" with a spotlight on their cocktail selections. So is Beth's trying to be a tapas bar then? I opted for the recommended Purple Rain which consists of Gin, lavender, lime; mostly because I LOVE a nice herbal Gin. The distinctive flavor of juniper berries from the gin was present, while the floral notes from the lavendar and citrus of the lime balanced out the drink. I was pleasantly surprised. Food started arriving after about 20 min, and visually the barley risotto was quite appealing. Instead of short or medium grain rice, Beth's uses the ancient cereal grain barley. It is slow cooked in stock to produce that slightly chewy, yet not undercooked mouth feel. USDA choice braised beef short ribs was stewed until fork tender, and the dish was finished off with Parmigiano Reggiano, and butter. For $24, the plate was a good portion size and very tasty. I dunno. I sampled some of the small plates such as the Brussel Sprouts, crunchy ravioli, crispy spring roll...and everything was fine. Not outstanding...not terrible...but just fine. The kitchen seems to be competent, so it would be interesting to see a menu where more main dishes were offered for diners who want a more substantial meal. The other thing I'll note is, due to the extremely high ceilings, the main dining space is a deafening echo chamber. I was hoarse by evening's end, since I was literally yelling over not just the background music, but the other nearby diners. Just keep this in mind that if you're seeking a quiet and cozy spot, either dine outdoors or come early. After some reflection, I settle on 4 stars. Service was good with water glasses constantly refilled, dirty dishes removed, to-go boxes offered, and the ability for separate billing. Price wise, for one alcoholic beverage, and one entree my tab with tax and tip came to a bit over $50. Automatic gratuity was added for the table since we had over 5 people. I appreciate the server informing us so we didn't "double tip."

5-stars for the staff! They are fast and friendly!…read more 4-stars for the beer selection, lots of local taps! 2-stars for the quality of the beers on tap. Many are flat. Why? Because many of them are wildy over-carbonated, which results 2-3 pints of beer being poured out for every 1 pint of beer as the excessive foam is pushed out by more and more beer...which also foams...it's a horrible feedback loop. What you're left with is a beer that has lost almost all its carbonation and bubbles by being excessively agitated during the pouring process. Y'all might need to turn down the PSI on your CO2 regulator. How do I know this? I brew beer, and this is what I sometimes have to do when my beer is over-carbonated.

The Pony Express is the only game in town for pool. The bartenders are good people. The food is…read moregood but pricey.

Really wanted to like it here and the menu looked good. But our burger order was missing some of…read morethe toppings, the farro salad was tasteless, and kids chicken tenders were soggy. Tater tots were great and the service was good. Also the mains were really undersalted. If they can figure out the food, it's a good vibe and has potential.

Stopped by for an after dinner drink. Perfect neighborhood gem with friendly knowledgable owner…read moreand some really good options behind the bar. We'll be back

This review is for a take out order in March of 2026…read more All of the food was very good! The wagyu burger was very flavorful. However, the proper burger with a runny egg and bacon was a top 3 DMV burger. The ribs hit the spot and the sauce is a nice all around sweet bbq sauce. The honey Sriracha wings were also great. More honey and less heat from the Sriracha than I was expecting. The truffle Mac was very good. I see why it's priced at 14$. At first I was like that's craziness but after having it. It's worth the price. Very good meal for the family for around $120.

Cute place with all of the holiday decorations! Staff was friendly & attentive. Food was just ok…read morethough. Which is a shame because I really wanted to LOVE it, especially given the location. A three star rating isn't bad, it's average, and that's what I thought of this place. French onion soup had potential, the cheesy toast with it was good, but then the cheese in the soup was melted to the bottom of the toast & not broiled like you'd expect. The truffle Mac & cheese was great! My burger also had potential, but was slightly undercooked for my taste. Taken with liberty was ok, but was just missing something, maybe a side of au jus or crisp lettuce instead of arugula. Fries were hot & fresh, nice and crispy. Also got a CUBANO "TORTA" MILANES to-go because they were out of brisket, but that was just eh.