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    Persimmon Restaurant

    3.9 (209 reviews)
    PriceyNew American
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Chocolate Cream Pie Martini
    Craig D.

    (4) ~ very good overall food & Service DRINKS: ** Coffee (Quartermaine) = (4.15) Very fresh ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) FOOD: ** Artichoke Bisque (seasonal) = (4.25) Very tasty ** Chocolate Cream Pie Martini (see photo) = (4.15) Very good ** Mushroom & Blue Cheese Ravioli = (4) very blue cheesey ** Braised Shirt Ribs = (4) very filling ** French Fries (old bay) = (4) very good * Lobster Roll = (3.75) Good, but would be better if they buttered the toasted roll like they do in Maine;) *** Vanilla Bean Cheesecake = Next time...

    Nessa R.

    Parking is not free, that is the worst part about this experience. The food is okay. I needed salt but the waiter never came back. I ate my food as is. Wouldn't return as there are too many places with similar menus, free parking and better options.

    Trio of Profiteroles
    Teresa G.

    Came here on a weekday with two work friends while in Bethesda, MD. It's a nice cozy place so it's best to have a reservation. The host made us feel welcome and asked for our seating preference. We chose to get seated at a corner table. By definition, a bistro is a small, casual restaurant with a relatively inexpensive, simple menu. Judging by the interior and the menu, they lived up to being an American bistro. I had the Daily Fresh Catch which was Chilean Sea Bass with a mélange of shrimp, asparagus, potatoes, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and lemon butter sauce. This was delicious and the flavors was just right. The different flavors complemented each other. We shared the Trio of Profiteroles for dessert. It was three cream puffs with vanilla ice cream, drizzled generously with caramel and chocolate sauce. I root for places like this. They have delicious food and the unpretentious service they provide makes one experience joy.

    Sea Bass with squash & zucchini
    Kevin S.

    Great food and service. Our waiter was very now knowledgeable of the menu on what to get and share.

    Atlantic Bouillabaisse
    Debbie S.

    We love this cozy little spot and come back often! We've tried about a dozen plates now and can recommend them all. Without exaggeration, everything from appetizers to desserts has been so yummy I bounce in my seat from happiness. My personal favorite is the tuna with couscous and the Atlanta bouillabaisse which is the dish pictured here. Every plate I've had tastes *chef's kiss* amazing but the bouillabaisse is an absolute deal. You get about a pound of seafood! Quick tips: 1.) Always make reservations, it's a small restaurant and extremely popular with locals. Even on a frigid rainy night, the restaurant was packed and there was a line waiting to be seated. 2.) Park in the public lot behind the restaurant. The lot is huge and offers spaces very close to the restaurants front door.

    Lamb chops
    Rodger S.

    We had a great dinner here last night. We started with 2 appetizers that the 4 of us shared. One of the dishes was ravioli with Gorgonzola cheese inside & the other was trout spring rolls. Both were delicious. For our main course, we shared an order of lamb chops (called rack of lamb on the menu). It was excellent. We asked for medium rear, which was perfect--juicy & flavorful.

    Filet Mignon w/ mashed potatoes and Sauted Spinach
    Olisa M.

    My boyfriend and I came and checked out Persimmon on this past Saturday after a long day scouting for a new car. The restaurant is located in the heart of downtown Bethesda, and is very accessible to everything. The restaurant is very cute, with a modern bistro feel. The menu was succinct, with items that were contemporary American with a modern twist. Highlights: Wasabi crusted oysters ( was told this had been an item for 20 years!!) Tuna tartar--moist and flavorful (Persimmon uses avocado as a chaser) Lamb chops Filet mignon Service: We were served by the actual owner, who was very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. We were served with a quickness, until mid meal when we were supposed to receive our entrees. We had to wait over an hour for our entrees, and were notified by the owner that WiFi and the ticket entry machine was experiencing minor glitches, which prolonged the service. The restaurant owner kindly comped our drinks and some of our appetizers because of the long wait. We were grateful for that accommodation! We will be back on a less busier (and better tech connected) day!

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    Nice venue, good service & well prepared food. A hidden gem in Bethesda. Parking lot easily accessible less than a block away.

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