Persimmon
Named after the sweet and slightly tangy, fibrous orange fruit, Persimmon restaurant in Bethesda has been noted by critics for years for serving Modern American cuisine. An extensive wine and cocktail list highlights a menu studded with creative interpretations of dishes like steak tartare, fennel and arugula salad, pan seared Scottish salmon.
A pan-Asian influence slips inside the menu with appetizers like smoked trout spring rolls and wasabi crusted oysters.
Persimmon is open for lunch, dinner, and brunch. Prices on dinner entrees range from $25-$32. Persimmon's demure interior only serves to highlight the eclectic cuisine coming from the kitchen. Visit this restaurant simply to enjoy a glass of wine and the complimentary chicken liver pate.
Beware however, the dining room can become quite loud when full.
