Best Lunch Restaurants in Bethesda

"DC’s most awarded hotel offers a lovingly updated historical experience with layers of luxury not often found. Built in 1923 as a luxury residential building and fully renovated/reopened in 2009, this 5-star hotel has modern day conveniences added to the stately Beaux Arts structure. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more convenient location in town."

"Love to Spa’s Take: They call it the Petite Spa for a good reason. It really is a petite boutique spa where you can feel like you have your own private spa!. This spa is well worth the visit as well as a stop by the Quill Bar for a post-spa mocktail or cocktail."

"As the name would suggest, this small restaurant in Old Town Alexandria specializes in French cuisine—with a modern twist.​ Chefs Christophe and Michelle Poteaux's award-winning Bastille Brasserie and Wine Bar also serves small plates in the bar and offers patio dining seasonally. With weekly specials like "One-Third Off Thursdays" and "Mimosa Brunch Saturdays and Sundays" and daily happy hours, Bastille is a great place for a quick bite and drink or a full meal with all the fixings. Continue to 5 of 9 below."

"The chocolate salty oat cookie at Teaism is an iconic sweet found downtown, but did you know there’s also a gluten-free option?. The Hempheart is made with bittersweet chocolate chips, dried cherries, almond flour, and cinnamon. View this post on Instagram"

"There are three of these delightful tea shops in D.C., and many insiders claim them as favorite places for a quick stop. Step up to the counter to order from its diverse menu, which encompasses small plates (flatbreads, shrimp rolls),..."

"After a visit to the United States Botanic Garden, take a walk up Capitol Hill to We, The Pizza and watch the talented staff toss dough in the window. Kid-friendly Buffalo chicken pie — which is basically covered in chicken nuggets — and homemade sodas are the stars."

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"Founded in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is the oldest saloon in Washington, DC. The restaurant’s convenient location near the White House means you won’t have to travel far to eat good food. The restaurant’s atmosphere is family-friendly and people of all ages will be intrigued by the famous dinner guests of days past, including President Teddy Roosevelt, Alexander Hamilton and many more. The Hamilton is a recently opened restaurant near the White House designed to honor Alexander Hamilton."

"Teaism Penn Quarter is a traditional tea house that serves a variety of coffees and teas, along with sandwiches, snacks, cookies, and bento boxes in a bright and sunny ambiance. The menu features starters of three-way beets with goat cheese, beets, and flatbread served with roasted and pureed chickpeas, coriander, kale salad, and fried Brussel’s sprouts. Entrees feature South Indian vegetable curry, okonomiyaki Japanese cabbage pancakes, and black bean cake, alongside soups, sipping broths, fresh salads, a variety of sides and decadent desserts."

"Located in Washington, D.C., Mynd at Chevy Chase offers a wide range of beauty and wellness services for every guest. Comprised of industry experts, our team specializes in seven self-care areas — massage therapy, body treatments, skincare, nail care, haircut and color, makeup, and waxing — and c..."

"The Spa by Ivanka Trump is a 10,000 sq ft boutique spa located within the Trump International Hotel in the DC area. The spa is known for its highly customized service, ensuring that every guest has a unique experience during their visit. The spa has six rooms, with expert therapists ensuring your aches and pains disappear in no time."

"This subterranean sandwich shop — run by a chef and his parents — easily won the heart of locals with its mom-and-pop feel and gargantuan sandwiches. Among the roster of satisfying options is the signature beef brisket, a torpedo-sized umami bomb that would satisfy the hunger of a sumo wrestler stranded on a desert island. The slow-braised brisket slathered with apple-horseradish cream, aged gouda and veal jus sells for $10 a half or $18 for a whole sub, and you shouldn’t need much convincing to spring for the fried egg on top for $1 more."

"We all love the fancy restaurants and big-name chefs in the district but sometimes you just want a meal from a good ole' mom and pop shop. This sandwich venue is where you should head to for menu items that are hand roasted, carved, stuffed and patted. While some restaurants may only put a few slices of meat inside a sandwich, Bub and Pop's does not."

"However, even if you’ve packed your itinerary to the brim with museum tours and sightseeing, don’t skip meals. Many cheap eats in Washington, D.C. cater to people who need to eat and run."

"America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee, espresso, breakfast sandwiches and donuts. Order your Dunkin’ faves ahead of time with the Dunkin’ mobile app for a fast grab and go experience."

"This is the shopping plaza across the street from Pentagon City Mall - where the Best Buy, Marshall's, Costco, Border's, etc., are located. Address:1201 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202"

"The Georgetown Shopping District sprawls along several blocks on Wisconsin Avenue and M Street in Georgetown. Here shopping enthusiasts can easily spend several hours browsing a wide variety of retail outlets offering just about any kind of shopping you can imagine. Fashion retailers include favorites like Abercrombie and Fitch, Banana Republic, Barbour and many more."