Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Agora to open at Hyatt Regency Bethesda


The Hyatt Regency Bethesda hotel at 1 Bethesda Metro Center has finally found a restaurant tenant to fill the Daily Grill space on the lobby level of the building. Agora Bethesda will be the latest location of the small, local chain of Eastern Mediterranean restaurants. It is expected to open in the spring of 2026.

"We are very excited to add another offering for our guests and clients in 2026," the hotel's general manager Katherina Kia said in a statement. "Agora is an established and reputable operator, and we look forward to a successful partnership at the Hyatt Regency in Bethesda." 

The kitchen at Agora Bethesda will be helmed by Executive Chef Ismet Sahin. It will feature a mezze-style menu inspired by the traditional cuisines of Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon. Signature dishes will include flame-grilled kebabs, house-made künefe, and pistachio soufflé, alongside vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.

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