Bethesda Restaurants

Old Ebbitt Grill: Where food meets history
A true Washington institution, almost as old as some of the monuments and buildings around town, Old Ebbitt Grill continues to draw politicians and pundits, locals and tourists to hang around with a stiff drink and a good meal the same way Presidents Grant, Cleveland, Harding and Teddy Roosevelt once did.

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Salt: Because there's real flavor here
Anyone walking by this brick brownstone exterior on the corner by Patterson Park would have thought nothing of it: perhaps another neighborhood pub-in-the-wall type place for locals to dwell past hours. But there's something about the name, Salt, and its glowing green industrial lights as seen from the outside that will make people look twice. Food is a modern art form (in a good way) that you'll only partially understand, particularly the menu descriptions, but an extraordinary experience that

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Obrycki's Crab House and Restaurant: A Baltimore tribute to crabs
If you’ve researched “Crabs” in Baltimore, you’re bound to have turned up results for the highly acclaimed, famous Obrycki’s restaurant on Pratt Street. Only open during warm months, this huge restaurant pays tribute to crabs and all that can be made with crabs with its large, page-turning menu of seafood dishes, appetizers, entrees, and non-seafood options. Recently opened for the season, Obrycki’s is already humming with busy customers who waited impatiently for its doors to bring in the crabs

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FireFlies: A funky Alexandria favorite
This bar and restaurant in trendy Delray features modern decor, a large liquor list and Italian and American dishes done a little differently.

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Woodberry Kitchen: beyond organic
Woodberry Kitchen takes a great deal of care in creating unique and tasty menu options that change with the season and availability of ingredients. It's obvious just from tasting the dishes alone. Combined with great chef artistry, the food is among some of the freshest, flavorful in all of Maryland, explaining why people drive from all over the state and beyond to visit this oasis.

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Gifford's Ice Cream & Candy Co: Bringing out Washingtonians' sweet tooth
There's ice cream, and then there's history. Gifford's Ice Cream & Candy Company is both. Opened in 1938 in Silver Spring, Md., the shop sold homemade ice cream and candy to fans of all ages and fame: President Eisenhower and First Lady Kennedy were said to be regular patrons. Its ice cream, candy, cakes and accoutrements continues to bring out sweet tooths as it has for years.

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Adela: a Spanish inquisition on your senses
Tapas is taken to a whole new level at Adela, in the bustling activity of Fells Point in Baltimore by the water. This low-key but fancy gastronomical experience, combined with its small plates options, creates a perfect second-date or group outing. Pair it with a sangria and some toasted almonds and you’re sure to give your taste buds and your senses a worthy evening.

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Ben's Chili Bowl: A local landmark
This eatery serving chili on burgers, franks and fries has become a D.C. institution thanks to some very famous fans.

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Chop't: Salad in the District in 30 seconds
Chop't: a lunch place that prepares your food so quick, it doesn't even have time to write out “Chopped”. This salad specialty place makes salads in almost 30 seconds (more like three minutes, but who's complaining?) and ushers people in and out the door in a New York – or DC – minute. It's fitting considering the restaurant has about 10 locations between the two cities.

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Red Star Bar & Grill: A homecoming
“Folklore” has it that Red Star was named for the nautical red stars painted by women on sidewalks in lieu of shining red lights, which were prohibited at the time in Fells Point. Lonely sailors who reached Fells Point followed the red stars to the various places with homey comforts (a good meal, cold beer and perhaps some more intimate items on the menu). Today, the Red Star Bar & Grill, located right on the water by the water where boats pull ashore, offers those traditional meals and cold dri

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