Things change and seats fill up - for example, Founding Farmers seems to have focused on carry-out dinners this year, and La Ferme reports it is all booked up. That's why I strongly recommend:
Make sure to call ahead to reserve your seat, and ensure there are still reservations available for the time you plan to dine. I can't guarantee every restaurant on this list will still have seats to accommodate you, but I can guarantee that you will find a reservation available by the time you reach the bottom of this list.
Positano
Positano has been a fixture in downtown Bethesda since 1977, and is open every day of the year. While known for its Italian menu, you can also get a traditional Thanksgiving day feast with turkey (white or dark meat), mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, string beans, cranberry sauce and Italian bread at this spacious restaurant on Fairmont Avenue for $28. Pumpkin and apple pie, as well as several flavors of ice cream, are available to round out the meal. They'll be open from noon until 9:00 PM on Thanksgiving, their regular Italian menu will be available, and they have gluten-free options, as well.
4948-4940 Fairmont Avenue
(301)-654-1717
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| Dessert options on the Thanksgiving menu at Del Frisco's Grille |
Del Frisco's Grille
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at Pike & Rose with sliced roast turkey, sage apple sausage stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans and cranberry sauce. Starter options are a butternut squash soup with rye croutons, deviled eggs and a holiday salad with mixed greens, dried cranberries, goat cheese and candied pecans. Dessert choices include pumpkin cheesecake, Nutella bread pudding, Molten Chocolate Cake, and Salted Caramel Pudding Jar. $39 ($15 for kids). Regular menu available. Open 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Thanksgiving this year.
WATCH: Video review of Thanksgiving 2015 at Del Frisco's Grille
11800 Grand Park Avenue
(301) 881-0308
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| Dine with an aerial view of the holiday lights of Pike & Rose at City Perch this Thanksgiving |
City Perch
City Perch is switching to a buffet this year for Thanksgiving. For $58 ($48 for members), you can choose from options like slow-roasted turkey, house-cured honey-baked ham, and dry-aged prime rib. Finish your meal with renowned pastry chef Sherry Yard's 3-layer Silken Pumpkin Pie.
11830 Grand Park Avenue
301-231-2310
Clyde's of Chevy Chase
5441 Wisconsin Avenue
(301) 951-9600
The Capital Grille
The Clyde's Thanksgiving dinner tradition continues at the Collection at Chevy Chase.
5441 Wisconsin Avenue
(301) 951-9600
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille in Chevy Chase will offer their Executive Chef's take on Thanksgiving favorites, as well as their regular menu.
5310 Western Avenue
(301) 718-7812
Le Vieux Logis
Yes, the revamped restaurant in downtown Bethesda raved about in the Washington Post is in the Thankgiving sweepstakes for the third year in a row, and the menu can be as American or French as you want.
7925 Old Georgetown Road
(301) 652-6816
Lia's
Chef Geoff Tracy's Lia's in Friendship Heights will be serving their traditional Thanksgiving menu from 1:00 to 7:00 PM today.
4435 Willard Avenue
240-223-5427
Maggiano's
A long-standing fixture on my list, Maggiano's will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal family-style.
Chevy Chase Pavilion
5333 Wisconsin Ave NW
(202) 966-5500
Morton's
A veritable Thanksgiving tradition, atop the Bethesda Metro station.
7400 Wisconsin Avenue
(301) 657-2650
The Irish Inn at Glen Echo
The Irish Inn will be serving dinner from 12:00-7:00 PM, $40 per adult, and $20 per child under 10. A wide variety of starters are available on the Thanksgiving menu, which ranges from the traditional to the Indian-inspired.
(301) 229-6600
Ruth's Chris Steak House
The Thanksgiving restaurant meal that can start with a Louisiana seafood gumbo, if you wish. Another Thanksgiving tradition in downtown Bethesda. Check out the menu here.
7315 Wisconsin Avenue
(301) 652-7877
Seasons 52
This health-conscious restaurant at North Bethesda Market is entering the Thanksgiving lineup for the first time. So you'll find a Pumpkin Pie Mini Indulgence on the menu. Open until 8:00 PM tonight.
11414 Rockville Pike
(301) 984-5252
Happy Thanksgiving
from
Robert Dyer
at
Bethesda Row!
Happy Thanksgiving, Robert!
ReplyDelete5:40: Thanks, Jason - Happy Thanksgiving to you, as well!
DeleteHappy Thanksgiving to all!
ReplyDeleteRobert Dyer's coverage of Maggiano's is inconsistent.
ReplyDeleteHappy thanksgiving to even you, robert!
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ReplyDeleteIt's after midnight, but Happy Thanksgiving, Robert Dyer.