Persimmon

Solid wedge and fried oysters. Mushroom risotto was on point. Shrimp and scallops Linguine was great but somehow the acid from the lemon was on the bottom of the plate and not really incorporated into the dish. The short ribs were unfortunately dry. Solid service and wonderful staff.

Solid place, we enjoyed the food quite a bit overall, and great service as well. Cocktail could have been a bit better balanced and the pricing of the entrees was a bit steep for the quality. I would say the food is comparable to Clyde's or Glenwood's (fka Stanford Grill) in terms of MoCo spots. We enjoyed the following: Crispy Empanadas & Chipotle Dipping Sauce - delicious seasoned ground beef paired perfectly with the creamy aioli. Tuna & Avocado Tartar, Crispy Wontons & Seaweed Salad - it was fine but have had better versions of this dish, just wasn't as fresh tasting as hoped Sautéed Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes - With bacon mashed potatoes, roasted corn hash, and sweet corn sauce. My friend enjoyed his crab cakes, they're always good in MD, the crab quality does most of the work here.

I rarely write negative reviews about food, but I felt I had to share my experience at this place. The servers were wonderful and very attentive, but unfortunately the food was some of the worst I’ve had in all my travels. My husband ordered the lobster soup, which tasted exactly like canned tomato soup, no sign of lobster... I had the lobster roll, which was unpleasant at best, served with overly oily fries. Sadly, I can’t recommend this restaurant. I do hope the food improves, because the staff truly deserves better.

Zaki is the best host you can dream of and his team of servers bartenders and chefs are amazing people. Zaki is a Moroccan born young gentleman who imported the art of being at your service; from across the Atlantic and implemented in the heart of Bethesda Maryland. Persimmon is an acclaimed restaurant in Bethesda, Maryland, known for its contemporary American cuisine, attentive service, and relaxed neighborhood atmosphere. Guests praise the consistently high-quality dishes and the warm, welcoming presence of the owner and staff, which create an inviting dining experience.[yelp +2] Food Quality and Popular Dishes The menu at Persimmon features perfectly cooked proteins and inventive accompaniments. Signature items include sautéed jumbo lump crab cakes, pan-seared sea scallops, duck breas

Persimmon is a Bethesda staple for good reason! Some of the best food in town which is saying a lot. Food and drinks are exceptional and fairly priced, service is impeccable and easy parking. Everything we’ve tried has been worth recommending so just order what looks good to you. Some of our personal faves are the seared tuna (zesty for spicy lovers and spicy for spice wimps,) the salmon with pesto risotto and the bouillabaisse. The bouillabaisse comes with at least 12oz of seafood so it’s probably the best value on the menu. The seared tuna is one of my favorite dishes ever even outside of Bethesda. QUICK TIPS: 1.) Make reservations, this is a cozy and small restaurant which is very popular with locals - don’t chance it especially for dinner. 2.) Parking is easy and plentiful, navigate to