BETH'S

We stopped by for happy hour and were pleasantly surprised! The happy hour specials are available only at the bar, which we didn’t mind at all. The space is stylish and clean, and even though it was a beautiful day, there was barely anyone there — the patio was completely empty, which made us wonder why more people haven’t discovered this spot yet! We ordered a round of cocktails, meatballs, and the chicken flatbread — everything was flavorful and honestly more filling than we expected. Great value for the price! The service was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. Overall, a hidden gem for happy hour. We'll definitely be back!

They have awesome happy hours drinks and menu options. The meat balls were absolutely my favorite. The man on fire 🔥 was my favorite too. Our bartender was super sweet and good vibe there. The decorations were so cool with touch of local culture. Love this place and will be back again.

First, the good - the happy hour menu. Very reasonable for Bethesda, and the deals are all-day 5 days a week if you sit at the bar. This place serves complimentary bar snacks, which for us consisted of toasted corn kernels and pickles. Love to see that practice making a comeback. We ordered the Purple Rain, a simple gin and lavender drink that was tasty and well-balanced. We also ordered the Bavarian pretzel sticks, which were served warm and fluffy and came with a creamy, spicy mustard sauce that was absolutely delicious. A must-order if you visit. They clearly spent the bank on decor - this place looks great, love the lit indoor bar and the inviting outdoor patio space. Lots of potential to be a fun Saturday night spot. The meh: The cocktail list was oddly limited for a place that seems to be going for the cocktail bar crowd. I’m not sure whose idea it was for every cocktail to be restricted to three ingredients, but it seems a bizarre choice. It also appears to be driven by the *extremely* limited/basic spirits selection. I was shocked by how much empty space there was on the shelves and how few brands represented each category. And nothing high-end at all. I’d highly recommend a more interesting and varied selection, and more interesting and varied cocktails, if you want to pique more interest here. And especially if you want to justify the non-happy hour prices. I was also very excited to see that this restaurant makes its own focaccia, and a bit dismayed to see it served under a mountain of toppings. If you’re going to the trouble of making your own bread, let us see your work! Would love the toppings to be on the side, the ricotta and candied fig and duck prosciutto were very nice, but the mound of dressed salad and pickled onions were completely unnecessary and detracted from both the taste and the presentation. Also - not sure why there was a folded napkin on the plate under the bread/salad, strange plating choice if intentional. The fried ravioli was fine, although not terribly interesting. Felt like it wandered off of an Olive Garden menu. The beer and wine lists were also very tight, but this isn’t a problem if you’re really leaning into the cocktail list. I just wish I’d seen more interesting cocktails and spirit selections to pick up the slack. Overall, the place is decent-to-good, the service was reasonably attentive and there are things to like here. It just feels like a work in progress that hasn’t quite decided what it wants to be yet. I’ve seen a lack of clear identity scuttle other restaurants in this (extremely competitive, extremely high-rent) area, and I hope that doesn’t happen here. I’d love a truly great cocktail bar with good food and more approachable prices to take off in this neighborhood.

Great addition to Bethesda, glad to see a high-quality restaurant move in to the space, and I hope they stick around! Food was excellent, and portions are great for sharing. Service was quick and friendly, and the vibe was perfect for a date night. Everything we tried was great, definitely recommend the baked brie to start/share. We will be back for sure!

Enjoyed a fantastic light dinner at Beth's. The cocktails are delicious and the small plates are a different take on American fare. The balance of flavors and textures are perfect and the entree of short rib and barley risotto was spot on. Every dish was seasoned well, the kitchen knows what it's doing. The service was polite, friendly, and gracious. A lovely dinner with great ambiance. Highly recommend this newcomer to Bethesda.

We had a great happy hour at Beth's before dining at their sister restaurant next door (ala). Remarkable service and hospitality by multiple staff, especially Stephanie. They a great bar and indoor space, but their outside space is also quite special and comfortable. We'll be back.

The drinks were good and the service is good. However the food menu is confusing and lacks a clear identity, making it hard to tell what kind of cuisine or vibe the restaurant is going for. Everything we ordered felt a bit off. The ravioli was just okay, nothing memorable. The croquettes had a strange aftertaste that was off-putting. The worst part of the experience was dining inside — we were constantly swatting away fruit flies, and they kept landing in our food. It got so bad that we couldn’t finish our chicken sandwich or fries. It was really unpleasant and unsanitary.

I absolutely love this place! The service is fantastic, and the food is just delicious. Plus, they have an all-day happy hour, which is the cherry on top! I can't recommend it enough to anyone looking for a fun time and some tasty eats. You’ve got to check it out!

We enjoyed our time on Valentine's Day. The menu is limited, but the service was great. I think they can work on getting a better version of the mac & cheese.

The food and service was amazing! the best shirley temple i've ever had! The food was great and I wouod highly recommend to anyone looking for a casual fun spot for dinner in Bethesda.

Food, Service, Ambiance, everything was good. We loved Mediterranean flatbread and sweet and spicy chicken burger!

Went for Friday happy hour. Place was empty. The music was blues and a bit dreary. We sat at the bar and eventually a bartender addressed us. Note: we were the only ones at the bar. I asked if one of their specialty cocktails was served "up." The bartender didn't know what this meant. The drink was watered down. We were hungry and intended to eat at the bar but after we got our drinks, no one came to see if we needed anything else or even acknowledged that we were still there. The staff were either absent or standing nearby comparing tattoos. So we paid and left. Not sure what they're going for there but, if nothing else, get a decent bar staff who are engaged and make you feel like you might want to return.

Great food and service! The place is beautiful inside. Looking forward to warmer days to seat on the patio. The place is perfect for a relaxed dinner.

If you want food poisoning this is the place! The tasting experience had us sick. The drinks tasted like old syrup

Stopped in for drink and early dinner. Pretty awful "fahita" just some mush in a skillet. Only 3 selections of wine- $16 each. When I realized I'd made a mistake and went to pay, turns out the server did not know how to use Toast. I'm sorry to be negative but I can not in good conscience recommend.