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Persimmon, Bethesda, MD

Persimmon

4.8
4.8
2917 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Persimmon is a beloved neighborhood bistro offering up unforgettable favorites!

Bring an appetite for great food & wine!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (301) 654-9860
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Damian Salvatore
  • Catering
    Persimmon can accommodate specialized catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Persimmon can accommodate reservations for large parties and offers additional options for private and semi-private dining events.
  • Area
    Bethesda
  • Cross Street
    Leland & Walsh Sts.
  • Parking details
    Metered public parking lot conveniently located behind the restaurant <br />***parking lot is free on Saturday and Sunday***
  • Public transit
    Bethesda Metro on Red Line
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,917 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    American

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Persimmon is a cherished neighborhood gem in Bethesda, offering "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Its varied menu, ideal for diverse palates, ensures a delightful dining experience. Guests appreciate the "friendly atmosphere" and "reasonable pricing." Although noise levels can rise, the restaurant's charm and "consistently delicious" cuisine make it a must-visit.

2,917 Reviews
  1. Stephen

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A very pleasant meal. All aspects of the dining experience were positive. Recommended.

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  2. Michael

    Washington DC

    154 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    154 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Persimmon continues to be one of our go-to restaurants whenever we are in the mood to drive into Bethesda. It consistently produces excellent dinners. On our recent visit the four of us had two bouillabaisse dinners, the roast duck breast and the roast chicken. al. were excellent. We diminished things off by sharing the profiteroles. Great service. Just a terrific place.

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  3. Kate

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this place! They always make me feel so welcome and taken care of. Delicious, consistent food. Bravo!

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  4. Gary

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was truly Outstanding service and food. Great experience.

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  5. Seth

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    first time there for lunch. rainbow trout was excellent. service phenomenal.

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  6. Susan

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Only negative is it’s a little loud at peak time on Sat night. And we had a table of 6 so it was a little hard to hear each other. Otherwise, excellent!

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  7. melissa

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Persimmon is consistently delicious with great waitstaff. There’s always a hustle bustle the food is wonderful

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  8. Jeffrey

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Persimmon is our favorite restaurant in Bethesda. The owners are always at the scene to make sure everything runs smoothly. All of the appetizers are great. My favorite at the moment is the salmon and avocado tartare but don’t sleep on the fried oysters, smoked trout spring rolls or any of the salads. If you like duck, the duck entree here is absolutely fantastic and a great value at $28 (as of this writing). And anything you order in the fish side will be a winner. Last night I really enjoyed the scallops with mushroom risotto. You owe it to yourself to check this place out.

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  9. Bruce

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lunch and no rushing by the staff - great value

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  10. Joanna

    Washington DC

    87 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a nice lunch out with a friend. It wasn't too noisy, enjoyed the food, service was excellent. Will be back.

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FAQs

Persimmon offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 654-9860.

Persimmon is rated 4.8 stars by 2917 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Persimmon

7003 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20815

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Leland & Walsh Sts.
  • Area
    Bethesda
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered public parking lot conveniently located behind the restaurant <br />***parking lot is free on Saturday and Sunday***
  • Public transit
    Bethesda Metro on Red Line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Damian Salvatore
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (301) 654-9860
  • Catering
    Persimmon can accommodate specialized catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Persimmon can accommodate reservations for large parties and offers additional options for private and semi-private dining events.
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