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Persimmon, Bethesda, MD

Persimmon

4.9
4.9
2970 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
7003 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20815

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Persimmon is a beloved neighborhood bistro offering up unforgettable favorites!

Bring an appetite for great food & wine!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Elmy Lemus
  • Catering
    Persimmon can accommodate specialized catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Persimmon can accommodate reservations for large parties and offers additional options for private and semi-private dining events.
  • Neighborhood
    Bethesda
  • Cross street
    Leland & Walsh Sts.
  • Parking details
    Metered public parking lot conveniently located behind the restaurant
  • Public transit
    Bethesda Metro on Red Line
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,970 people are saying

Persimmon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    American

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Persimmon delights with "exceptional meals" and "outstanding" service, making it a "favorite" neighborhood spot. Known for its "wonderful food," standout dishes include the tuna tartare, crab cakes, and rack of lamb. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with "friendly" staff ensuring a memorable dining experience every visit.

2,970 Reviews
  1. linda VIP

    Washington DC127 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous vibe delicious food and great atmosphere form the owners

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  2. Stephen VIP

    Washington DC46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love going to Persimmons. Food is always very good and service is excellent. Everyone shows how important each customer is. Just love the salmon, maybe the best in Bethesda.

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  3. renee VIP

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and waitress was very friendly. My eyeglass case was lost and once discovered I immediately calked them and held held it for me until I returned. We’ve been here many times where the food is consistently good!

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  4. Susan VIP

    Washington DC18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dinner with friends on a Monday night which was awesome. Only a few tables occupied unlike weekends so the noise level was low. Persimmon is one of our regulars for exceptional meals. The food is reliably excellent and we have never been disappointed. My husband and I both had the tuna which is a wonderful dish, but there were many options to choose from. We will keep coming back!

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  5. Rafic

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service and management. We will definitely go back.

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  6. James

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food thoughtfully prepared and served in a timely way.

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  7. Joanne

    Washington DC40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants, Persimmon never disappoints! I love their arugula and fennel salad and their crab cake dinner. My husband loves their duck confit salad and this time had their lamb shank, which was delicious. The staff is so friendly and helpful as well!

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  8. Suzie VIP

    Los Angeles14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Persimmon is a wonderful friendly neighborhood restaurant. The owners are in the mix at all times. My fish was a bit dry- maybe overcooked. But my partner’s lamb was perfect. We will return because it’s just that kind of place! I wish they had burgers on their menu- that would be my go to!

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  9. Kat

    Cleveland9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious special! Service staff works hard but needs help.

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  10. Gracie VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous evening here catching up with old friends - the food and service were outstanding! The empanadas and spinach & artichoke dip were great starters. Our crab cakes, shrimp & scallop linguini pasta, salmon and branzino were all fantastic! Highly recommend the apple crisp dessert. Appreciated that it wasn’t too loud inside and that the staff did not rush us - we enjoyed a leisurely and delicious meal!

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FAQs

Persimmon offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 654-9860.

Persimmon is rated 4.9 stars by 2970 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. Maryland - DC Suburbs
  5. Bethesda

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Persimmon

7003 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20815

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Leland & Walsh Sts.
  • Neighborhood
    Bethesda
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered public parking lot conveniently located behind the restaurant
  • Public transit
    Bethesda Metro on Red Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Elmy Lemus
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Persimmon can accommodate specialized catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Persimmon can accommodate reservations for large parties and offers additional options for private and semi-private dining events.
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