Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Kensington

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1. Caruso's Grocery - Pike & Rose

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Bethesda

Booked 55 times today

Caruso's Grocery in Pike and Rose is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: nostalgic photos on the walls , a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here. A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.

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2. Summer House - North Bethesda

4.6

Exceptional(3476)

Price: Moderate

• American • North Bethesda

Booked 56 times today

Located in the heart of the Pike and Rose neighborhood in North Bethesda, MD, Summer House is the place where summer never ends. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Rosé is poured all day, alongside an extensive wine and handcrafted cocktail list. Reserve your table today for a bright and airy dining experience no matter the weather. For parties of 9 or more, email summermdparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are available, or visit The Cookie Bar for a selection of fresh-baked goods, sourdough English muffins, Summer House's renowned oversized cookies, small-batch coffee, and specialty espresso drinks.

3. Julii

4.7

Exceptional(2380)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • North Bethesda

Booked 37 times today

Julii, French Mediterranean Cuisine; by the founders of Cava Mezze, and Cava. Come enjoy an elevated dining experience, bringing you delicious yet beautiful cocktails and dishes and top-notch service.Currently offering indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery service.

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4. The Salt Line - Bethesda

4.5

Awesome(583)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Bethesda

Booked 59 times today

The Salt Line, the popular DC homage to New England’s iconic fish and oyster houses, brings a third location to Bethesda Row. New England meets the Chesapeake at this beauty of a restaurant with lots of comfy booth seating and an inviting u shaped bar and lounge area. Menu features all the classics and raw bar guests have come to love from the original The Salt Line plus some delicious new surprises from award winning The Salt Line Chef Kyle Bailey and Bethesda Executive Chef Eric McKamey.

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5. Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

4.4

Awesome(12255)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 132 times today

Repeatedly awarded Bethesda’s Best, MoCo’s Founding Farmers is conveniently located off I-270 in Potomac. Open 365 days a year, our culinary crew crafts dishes and drinks from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.

6. Tower Oaks Lodge

4.7

Exceptional(10170)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rockville

Booked 141 times today

Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge, located just beyond the beltway in suburban Maryland, offers a rustic retreat reminiscent of the grand "Great Camps" of the Adirondack Mountains from the early 1900s. With its grand fireplaces, cozy nooks, and wood-beamed ceilings, Tower Oaks Lodge provides a unique dining experience that combines the rugged beauty of the wilderness with Clyde's Restaurant Group's commitment to exceptional dining and hospitality. Tower Oaks Lodge offers a seasonal menu that showcases fresh, locally sourced ingredients, making it a favorite for both casual diners and those seeking a memorable evening out. Indoor and outdoor seating available with lunch, dinner, and brunch service.

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7. Fogo de Chao - Bethesda

4.3

Awesome(1716)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • North Bethesda

Booked 153 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

8. Silver

4.5

Awesome(2189)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Bethesda

Booked 69 times today

SILVER is an New American Brasserie with a distinctive new shine. Led by award-winning Chef, Ype Von Hengst, SILVER’s menu features contemporary American cuisine and healthier choices, influenced by the great brasseries from around the world. We specialize in offering a broad menu of contemporary favorites, seasonal specials, and healthier options, featuring ingredients from local farms and purveyors. Our bar menu features hand-crafted pre-prohibition style cocktails, local brews and American wines carefully curated to showcase the traditions of American wine makers. Open early until late, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night brunch. SILVER offers the choices for how you live and a healthy dose of what you crave.

9. Persimmon

4.8

Exceptional(2915)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bethesda

Booked 16 times today

Persimmon is a beloved neighborhood bistro offering up unforgettable favorites! Bring an appetite for great food & wine!Let's Gather & Eat!

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10. Clyde's of Chevy Chase

4.5

Awesome(4945)

Price: Moderate

• American • Friendship Heights

Booked 96 times today

Clyde's of Chevy Chase, nestled in the heart of Chevy Chase, Maryland, is renowned for its classic American cuisine and elegant yet welcoming atmosphere. Its menu emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients, showcasing a variety of dishes from seafood to steaks and innovative salads. Clyde's also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list, perfect for pairing with any meal. Exceptional service and a warm, inviting ambiance make Clyde's of Chevy Chase the perfect place for a memorable dining experience for any occasion. Indoor and outdoor seating available with lunch, dinner, brunch, late night, and raw bar service.

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Richard
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food and service was very good, I would have rated higher but I don’t like having my tip determined for me, also feel they can do better than tap water and canned soda.
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Caruso's Grocery - Pike & RosePrice: Expensive• Italian• North Bethesda
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4.5
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Maggie
Washington, D.C. Area •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I hadn't eaten at Julii's for quite some time and picked it for a special dinner for a friend who is moving out of town. I remembered it was very good and it certainly did not disappoint. Starting with the wait staff who carefully went over the menu and drink list and made excellent suggestions. We share the avocado salad and each had the fried trout. Everything was prepared/cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious.
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JuliiPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• North Bethesda
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4.7
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Doug
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our second meal at Salt Line Bethesda. Wonderful seafood, attentive service. We will return for future special occasions.
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The Salt Line - BethesdaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Bethesda
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4.5
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Aprilvip
Washington, D.C. Area •103 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Hadn’t been for a while, that won’t happen again. Food, cocktails and service were great! Our server, Maria was fantastic.
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Founding Farmers MD: PotomacPrice: Moderate• American• Rockville
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4.4
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teddy
San Antonio •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The service was great and our server was terrific and friendly.
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Summer House - North BethesdaPrice: Moderate• American• North Bethesda
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4.6

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1. Caruso's Grocery - Pike & Rose

2. Summer House - North Bethesda

3. Julii

4. The Salt Line - Bethesda

5. Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

6. Tower Oaks Lodge

7. Fogo de Chao - Bethesda

8. Silver

9. Persimmon

10. Clyde's of Chevy Chase

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