Seventh State Restaurant and Lounge

First time visiting the restaurant/lounge located at the Bethesda Marriott. I agree with the other reviewers, the decor was beautiful & modern, clean, with a casual atmosphere. Our waiter, Leah, was very kind & knowledgeable of the menu and recommended a few dishes. Drinks: Raised by Rum and Bee Right - both very flavorful 10/10. For starters: Crab soup - full of lump crab, a must have! 10/10. Entrees: Cobb Salad w/ Salmon- the salmon was blackened and seasoned to perfection, 10/10. The Chicken and waffles- seasoned to perfection and paired well with the waffles, 10/10. Desert: Banana Bread Pudding- paired perfectly with the marshmallow ice cream 10/10. The food was so amazing that we requested to speak to the chef. Chef Swank took the time to greet our table, we were delighted ! Swank was extremely hospitable and recommended the corn fritters for our next visit since they were not listed on the brunch menu. We asked if we could try them anyways and he was happy to accommodate us ! The corn fritters were filled with lump crab meat and flavor, 10/10. In total for two people we spent approximately $150 which I felt was a fair amount for the quality service and food we received. Overall… the service was excellent and the food quality is top-notch. Truly a satisfying experience!

Ambiance was really nice. No one greeted us as we walked in. We stood around at counter and waited to be seated for a bit. Hostess came eventually and she was kind. Seating is a bit tight but cozy. Food took FOREVER to arrive to table. We were there about 3 hours total. Way too long. Waitress was super nice but we didn’t see her much and had to flag her down to get service. Food … presentation was impressive but food was mediocre, overpriced and just nothing spectacular about it. I’ve had better for much less. The smash potato things were the best. And food came to table cold. For $300 I expected much better food and quality. But it was a nice date night out.

I just wanted to leave a review because when we went Tuesday night our server Griffin(ith)? was very attentive and provided excellent service. When a child toppled over in her chair next to our table he stopped what he was doing and immediately went to inform the manager. And then came back to continue providing suggestions for our meal. I just think he's doing a great job

A few friends suggested this place for Bethesda restaurant week. Located next door to the Marriott international headquarters, there's plenty of parking and it's metro accessible. It has an open and bright ambiance. Lots of outdoor seating when it gets warm. The staff are very nice and welcoming. Service was prompt. The only problem was that they didn't have one of the two main entrees they chose for restaurant week. They also didn't offer to substitute out the item which was odd. Overall the food was good. American flare but not too exciting. This is a place to go when you want something reliable in a nice atmosphere.

Overall - restaurant was nice - decor & atmosphere were typical bethesda lunch. The menu was very simple and lacked depth or options. I was super excited to try this restaurant and went for my birthday lunch. The staff were all cordial. When making the reservation, it specifically asked for allergies & if it was a special occasion. I added my gluten allergy & my birthday. In my opinion, if a restaurant asks for the information in the reservation, then staff should be somewhat aware. I ordered a burger on gluten fre bread. The burger was perfectly cooked, but too, my frustration it included a fried onion ring that was battered - clearly not gluten-free. I removed it and did not make a big deal as I can manage, but it is a BIG RED FLAG for anyone with severe food allergies. At the end of the meal, my mom mentioned it was my birthday, and he looked at her and said, "Yeah, I know, but we don't do anything." I was not expecting or wanting anything for free but an acknowledgment or birthday greeting would have been nice. The prices are high for what you get but typical for Bethesda. Food was fine but nothing special or memorable. So many great places to eat in Bethesda- this is not one of them. I would not recommend at all.

I enjoyed my brunch at Seventh State. The brunch menu is limited which is just fine with me. Less choices means less time for waiting. Our waitress was so sweet and her service was really good. The menu is standard. Every day brunch items so if you're looking for something new and exciting. This wouldn't be the place. Now..was I expecting my drink to come with a smoking cinnamon stick? Heck nah! But it was a nice touch. Did it add anything to the drink? No. I had the half and half soup and the Cobb salad. Everything was delicious! The bread was sooo good. I would expect it to be because you can't really mess up soup and salad. Now as far as the pricing goes. I do believe it's a bit too pricey for the menu that it is. But overall, I would still come back.

Met a girlfriend for drinks and light apps. It's very pretty, light and open. Elijah and Jacob took very good care of us. They were attentive and made good recommendations. I wasn't that hungry so we ordered the charcuterie board with the meat and cheese served separately as I'm a pescetarian and my girlfriend had the kale Caesar salad with blackened salmon. The drinks were tasty as well. I had the Moscow mule and she ordered a lemon drop martini. She said that was one of the best drinks she's had in a while. We got there in the last few minutes of HH, but would definitely go back if for no other reason the service.

This is your upscale Marriott hotel lobby restaurant, situated on the ground floor, beautiful ambiance. We had dinner reservations for 3 on Sunday night, but wasn’t necessary since there were plenty of seating available. The bar had far more guests than the actual restaurant—since it’s in the hotel lobby, people are coming in and out right by you—you don’t have much privacy. Food overall was mediocre—no “wow” factor. The menu is limited, nothing too extensive.  For starters, we ordered the Crispy Chicken Thighs, Crab & Corn Fritter, and Crispy Brussels Sprouts. The Crispy Chicken itself was actually decent but got mixed with the hot honey (too sweet) which threw off the taste for me. The Maryland Crab Soup barely had any crab meat and tasted like a typical Campbell’s canned soup. For entrees, we shared the Ribeye and Local Catch which was Rockfish.  The fish was fresh and the veggies were sauteed well, but nothing special.  The Ribeye came out well done when we asked for medium—it looked dry coming to our table, as if it had been sitting under the heat lamp for an extended period of time.  Thankfully, our server quickly brought the steak back and had a new one prepared, this time to our liking—the bourbon steak butter added good flavoring.  The steak was tender, but seemed to be cut thinner than a ribeye at other venues. Cocktails were meh—the Venetian Bayside was a bit sour for my liking and the Mojito was awful, tasted like straight up lime juice with no sugar. Aside from the food, service was however excellent! Our server Griffin was AMAZING—very friendly, positive energy and overall attentive—he was the best part of our whole dining experience. I personally think there are better options in the Downtown Bethesda.

First time visiting the restaurant/lounge located at the Bethesda Marriott. Beautiful modern decor, clean, and casual atmosphere. Our waiter, Leah, was very kind & knowledgeable of the menu and recommended a few dishes. Drinks: Raised by Rum and Bee Right - both very flavorful 10/10. For starters: Crab soup - full of lump crab, a must have! 10/10. Entrees: Cobb Salad w/ Salmon- the salmon was blackened and seasoned to perfection, 10/10. The Chicken and waffles- seasoned to perfection and paired well with the waffles, 10/10. Desert: Banana Bread Pudding- paired perfectly with the marshmallow ice cream 10/10. The food was so amazing that we requested to speak to the chef. Chef Swank took the time to greet our table, we were delighted ! Swank was extremely hospitable and recommended the corn fritters for our next visit since they were not listed on the brunch menu. We asked if we could try them anyways and he was happy to accommodate us ! The corn fritters were filled with lump crab meat and flavor, 10/10. In total for two people we spent approximately $150 which I felt was a fair amount for the quality service and food we received. Overall... the service was excellent and the food quality is top-notch. Truly a satisfying experience!

I came here when staying at the hotel and was really really impressed. I got the Caesar salad with a crab cake and my fiancé got one with salmon. It was fantastic. I know MD crab cakes and this one was excellent. The salad was really good as well especially the cornbread croutons. I also tried the peach cobbler and it's served with I d cream from a local shop with in was really great!

This is a small restaurant that is overpriced for the food and service you receive. Most of the food (especially flat iron/swiss chard and short rib pot pie) was oversalted. It was like eating a spoonful of salt. We ordered chicken bites with carrot sticks off the kids menu and typically, veggies are cooked. The carrot sticks were completely raw and my toddler had a difficult time eating them. The service was also so slow that I thought there was only 1 waiter. We sat down just before 7:30 and the appetizers came out around 8:30. We had to wait for a while before anyone came around to take any orders. The ambiance is nice and it seems to be more of a place where you go for apps and drinks. Don't come here for dinner. Pros: Raised by Rum cocktail was cool, fried green tomatoes were mostly good Cons: very slow service, oversalted food, kids welcome but not really

Ambiance was really nice. No one greeted us as we walked in. We stood around at counter and waited to be seated for a bit. Hostess came eventually and she was kind. Seating is a bit tight but cozy. Food took FOREVER to arrive to table. We were there about 3 hours total. Way too long. Waitress was super nice but we didn't see her much and had to flag her down to get service. Food ... presentation was impressive but food was mediocre, overpriced and just nothing spectacular about it. I've had better for much less. The smash potato things were the best. And food came to table cold. For $300 I expected much better quality food and taste. It was a nice date night out.

We came down after having drinks at the rooftop bar, Hip Flask. We were hungry and the penthouse bar doesn't have many food options. We were able to get a seat at the bar, since we didn't have a reservation they said their many empty tables were reserved for later times. It was a bit odd considering we were able to order get our food and eat all before any of those tables were filled so def recommend a reservation for this place. We had the shrimp and grits, and cream of crab soup. Unfortunately they didn't have the lobster Mac when we tried to order it. The cream of crab soup was very hearty, but the shrimp and grits had too many tomatoes to our liking. I still recommend this place since we did enjoy the soup and also enjoyed the old pink house drink. Will check it out again to try more items on the menu.

Finally dined here and had a great time! I've had this place bookmarked since first visiting Hip Flask (the rooftop) some months ago. I'm so glad I visited and I can't wait to come back. Service by Griffin was amazing!!! Hands down, one of the best servers I've come across in a long time...maybe ever if I'm being honest. He was easy to chat with and so helpful. I would come back here and personally request him. That's how great he was. This 5 star review is mostly attributed to him. The food was good. I had the cornish hen for my meal, but I especially enjoyed the chimichurri sauce. I even asked for extra on the side. Sooooo good! My date had the flat iron steak cooked medium well and he enjoyed it. I like my steaks cooked medium. On my next visit, I'm getting the bone-in ribeye! I had the "Columbia Crest" red wine and it was a generous pour. I've had this wine before and I loved it. Glad it's on the menu. They also offer wine by the bottle. For dessert, we shared the banana bread pudding - it was good, but nothing I'd be pressed to try again. Overall, just a great vibe in here. On a warm October evening, there were patrons sitting outside! Parking wasn't hard. Street parking as well as a garage directly across from the hotel/restaurant. This isn't a cheap date type of place but totally worth it just for the ambiance. Thank you Seventh State for a great evening.

8 friends dined here last night. First, they'd lost our reservation so it's a good thing they weren't crowded. Most of us thought our entrees were over salted. I had the rockfish for $35 and can attest to the saltiness. It can be noisy when crowded but on a Thursday night, we all could communicate. They have a nice indoor/outdoor bar. I also met a friend for lunch Tuesday and had the kale salad which was a woefully small salad for $14, & I was hungry afterwards.

A few friends suggested this place for Bethesda restaurant week. Located next door to the Marriott international headquarters, there's plenty of parking and it's metro accessible. It has an open and bright ambiance. Lots of outdoor seating when it gets warm. The staff are very nice and welcoming. Service was prompt. The only problem was that they didn't have one of the two main entrees they chose for restaurant week. They also didn't offer to substitute out the item which was odd. Overall the food was good. American flare but not too exciting. This is a place to go when you want something reliable in a nice atmosphere.

Came here for brunch and had a great time. Located in downtown Bethesda inside of the Marriot Hotel, it's convenient with parking, as there is a parking garage right across from it. There are two ways to get to the restaurant- either by going inside of the hotel and walking into the seating area, or by going through the court yard space and entering the separate entrance of Seventh State. The food was good but not mind blowing. I think the allure would be the decor - class, sophisticated, and modern. Would provide great photo opportunities for friends and family.

The space provides ample seating, open space and brightness with fresh swanky vibe. The most enjoyed plates of the night were the fried green tomatoes, chicken sandwich and pork belly. The wait staff were friendly and attentive.

Seventh State is a beautiful restaurant! The lighting and color scheme of the place is soo aesthetic! Such a posh place. I came here with a friend for happy hour and parking was easy! There is a county parking garage across the street and I paid $3 for 2 hours which I thought was pretty affordable. After parking I walked across and it was very easy to find the restaurant. The service was impeccable and the waiter was very attentive even as the restaurant started to get busy and fill up with other patrons! The food was super delicious. I ordered the Cobb salad as an appetizer and this short rib pot pie with flaky puff pastry as a main and the short rib was soo tender and tasty! The drinks were really good as well! They have a full bar so if they don't have anything you want on the menu you can order any other drink. I absolutely recommend Seventh State!

A friend decided to have her birthday dinner here during the week and I was excited to visit (not just bc it was her birthday lol) because of the menu. The restaurant is located inside the Marriot Bethesda on the first floor and it truly has a very chic and appealing to the eye look and feel which gets you excited to dine there. There were 12 of us in our party and our table was ready at the reservation time which is always nice. The rest of the restaurant was fairly dead which left me surprised when they only assigned one server (who was new and still learning) to our entire party. Overall he was absolutely amazing and will be stellar, however; I thought it was pretty crappy that they left him out to dry (even if they claim it was for him to "learn") and at our expense because our dinner literally took 3 hours and we missed out on getting to go to the rooftop bar that is also attached to the hotel because we didn't anticipate dinner taking as long as it did (due to the server not having assistance). All of our appetizers were pretty on point with the hummus being my absolute fave! The chips and dip was my second fave but they can keep that romesco dip that came along with it and provide more of the onion dip because the romesco was ODD and not like any other romesco I've had before. Cocktails we're all BOMB!!!! The creativity, artistry and balanced alcohol to "mixer" ratio was spot on too ... cocktails we're probably my favorite part of the entire experience, so shout out to the bartenders! Now, we attempted 99 different ways to order bottles of bubbles since it was my girlfriends birthday, however, that fell flat (pun intended) because they were either out of every bottle we selected or they only had half pours of others .... It was really annoying and I was tempted to ask them to chill the bottle I gave my friend as a gift and serve it to us since they couldn't seem to get the bubbly situation squared away. I went with the Cornish Hen for my entree and it wasn't what I expected as it was described as being an entire hen (when it was 1/2) and it was pretty dry overall with dribbles of chimichurri when it was crying out for a nice lathering of it. Oh, and something on the plate was giving off soapy Essence ... and it wasn't the cilantro because I never describe the taste of cilantro as soapy, but my friend had the same entree and he said he tasted a similar aftertaste as well. It was time for dessert and we were literally HYPED to try every option on the menu (and we sorta did) yet dessert was the BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT!!!! Not one of the 3 options we ordered were good ... the cinnamon beignets were fried in the same oil as savory items because they tasted like onion ... the banana bread pudding had zero banana flavor and was burnt ... and the burnt orange cheesecake was curdled and it literally has a PARMESAN CHIP stuck in it ... I mean I know it's cheesecake but COME ON NOW! Overall the night was fun despite some of the unexpected curveballs encountered and I must again give KUDOS to our server GRIFFIN for handling such a large party the way he did as a new employee who is still learning the ropes.

Just home from celebratory dinner at Seventh State. Our server was lovely and attentive. Our issue came as entrees were served and one of the sirloins were overcooked. Our server took the plate away with promises of a steak cooked to order. The wait was well over the acceptable time for a sirloin steak to be cooked to medium and we mentioned it. They asked what they could do and brought a salad. After another 20 minutes, we asked to see the manager and at this point I may not have been polite. I pointed out that only a few people were in the dining room and their patron was over 85 years old and had yet to be served her entree. In the end every one of us enjoyed our meals and yep, we also ordered desserts which were equally delicious. In the end we look forward to going back. The outdoor dining options, our server and the delicious food outweighed the oversight. Thank you Fern Martinez for making everything right and then some. Best, Kathy

This is your upscale Marriott hotel lobby restaurant, situated on the ground floor, beautiful ambiance. We had dinner reservations for 3 on Sunday night, but wasn't necessary since there were plenty of seating available. The bar had far more guests than the actual restaurant--since it's in the hotel lobby, people are coming in and out right by you--you don't have much privacy. Food overall was mediocre--no "wow" factor. The menu is limited, nothing too extensive.  For starters, we ordered the Crispy Chicken Thighs, Crab & Corn Fritter, and Crispy Brussels Sprouts. The Crispy Chicken itself was actually decent but got mixed with the hot honey (too sweet) which threw off the taste for me. The Maryland Crab Soup barely had any crab meat and tasted like a typical Campbell's canned soup. For entrees, we shared the Ribeye and Local Catch which was Rockfish.  The fish was fresh and the veggies were sauteed well, but nothing special.  The Ribeye came out well done when we asked for medium--it looked dry coming to our table, as if it had been sitting under the heat lamp for an extended period of time.  Thankfully, our server quickly brought the steak back and had a new one prepared, this time to our liking--the bourbon steak butter added good flavoring.  The steak was tender, but seemed to be cut thinner than a ribeye at other venues.   Cocktails were meh--the Venetian Bayside was a bit sour for my liking and the Mojito was awful, tasted like straight up lime juice with no sugar. Aside from the food, service was however excellent! Our server Griffin was AMAZING--very friendly, positive energy and overall attentive--he was the best part of our whole dining experience. I personally think there are better options in the Downtown Bethesda.

Need to leave an updated review. Our regular server Griffin had a night off. Tonight we were served by Rosenika and she was also wonderful. She was lovely , attentive and kind. Honestly, service in this restaurant is top notch. Glad to hear they are working on repairing the pizza oven. We were told on the way out by someone else that will happen and they are updating their menu again. Rosenika, thank you for a lovely experience. You are a gem!

My second time to this restaurant. Was really looking forward to bringing friends and my husband who had never been after having exceptional service, atmosphere and very good food celebrating my girlfriend's birthday their last month . I thought a great new place to celebrate my husband's birthday. Wrong! It started off well, we arrived at 6:45 our waiter was very friendly and water/busboy help very attentive. The bar was happening but restaurant was practically empty. Small slip up my friend ordered sparking water and was not offered a large bottle (we were a party of 4). We ordered drinks and wanted to order starters, it took a while to put order in, maybe waiter thought we wanted to talk since we were celebrating. We called him back to order our dinners since things were running so slowly in kitchen and we still hadn't gotten our starters. Well starters arrived with the first course; this was acceptable but not preferred (biscuits on side of soup side were amazing). We also asked for more sparking water and asked if they had large bottles and ordered such. Not sure how much more time had passed but some tables, maybe 6 or 7 had been seated now including one next to us and they were all being served their entrees. We did not complain, after all this was a celebration. We happen to run into friends and since it was taking so long actually stood around the table and talked no less then 20 minutes while waiting for the food that never came. Thank goodness for the interruption. We sat back down and still no dinner. Table next to us packing up their leftovers and ordering dessert. it was after 8 pm already, I'm biting my tongue, this is a celebration. Food finally came. A burger, scallops, salad with chicken and crab cake with vegetables. While food was good, it was not piping hot and anticlimactic. Most tables had cleared and paid their checks. Wanting to end on a sweet note we ordered dessert- ice cream and smith island cake, decaf cappuccino, and regular cappuccino. It was taking a long time so my husband opened gifts and the adorable little girl next to us sang happy birthday with us. Again big lull in time.......To my husband's disappointment and surprise my girlfriend's desert order of Smith Island cake which still had frost on it came with his birthday candle in the ice cream on it decorated with chocolate on the plate and placed in front of him. Amazing- you'd think they could put a scoop of ice cream with a candle on a plate for him in honor of his birthday, a cupcake or a muffin..... zip! Again the little girl at the table next to us sang happy birthday on her way out. Coffee was great, dessert very good but it was 8:45 and way past time to go. Where's our waiter? Not a fine dining experience, not even a good dining experience, just a really sad example of a beautiful restaurant, decent food, great crab cake pitiful timing and huge disconnect. So much wasted potential. I ended up bringing my credit card to the hostess to pay bill and get out of there. I understand their priority is where the money is being made..... the bar, but such a disappointment after having such a great experience the first time. 2:15 hours never went by so slowly!

Decent American food. We visited Seventh State Restaurant early on a Sunday afternoon, and it was mostly empty. The restaurant has high ceilings and is sparsely decorated. I tried the sweet potato frittata. The presentation of the dish was excellent. The frittata was a bit simple, but it was fine enough to eat. Based off this experience, I would say that there are better dining options in Bethesda than Seventh State Restaurant.

Beautiful place! I took a client for lunch because we couldn't get into Woodmont Grill. I'm loving the open dining concept and modern decor. The bartender was also our server and she was sweet but also a bit distracted. I had to wave her down a couple of times. My salmon salad was delicious. I also tried the persimmon lemonade and it was way too sweet so I had to add ice and water. I'm definitely excited to go back and try some other dishes and cocktails.

Good was great. I went with my little one and she enjoyed it as well. Food was on point. My drink was amazing

I had the BEST service of my life at Seventh State. The server Griffin did above and beyond to exceed our expectations. He was animated and friendly. The food was EXCEPTIONAL. The trout was amazing. It was plated with a sweet potato purée. Did you know that the Smith Island cake is the Maryland State's dessert? The cake was decadent and moist. This visit was my second visit. My first visit was two days ago and I ordered the short rib pot pie. The ambiance was a really nice date spot. It was fine dining with a casual look as well. My friends were really happy. This week is Bethesda restaurant week. It was a 3 course meal for 36 dollars. Again, I'm ver happy. Most likely I will visit and eat my heart out.

Unprofessional. I asked the manager to send a drink to a woman I was interested in answering she starts to pursue the woman herself. Totally unprofessional and tacky. This happened at 10pm on 5/23/2024. This is so wrong.

Excellent, friendly service in a casual but elegant setting. The food presentation is beautiful. Tried the fried green tomatoes and a crab cake . Arrived hot and delicious.Would recommend for a relaxing dinner or special occasion.

This is a great restaurant and lounge. The drinks here were good and the bartenders were friendly and helpful. They made a great espresso martini and French 75. From the food, I really liked the prosciutto flatbread and the crispy chicken thighs. The prosciutto flatbread had an interesting combination of flavors with the sauce they used and the grapes. The crispy chicken thighs were crispy and juicy and came with a creamy sauce. The burger wasn't as good as I would have liked. The beef seemed over cooked and the patty was on the thin side. But overall the food was good. I liked the ambiance here, it was very elegant and modern looking.

Love this place! Came for brunch on a Sunday afternoon and enjoyed every bit of my visit. Started with a mimosa and also ordered their Pear with Me cocktail - both were very good! Food wise I ordered the best shrimp and grits I've ever tasted - I mean the grits, the broth, the spicy chorizo, and the shrimp meshed together so well and the flavor was out of this world! I ate it all! I cannot wait to return for dinner.

Staying at the hotel, so ate here for dinner by myself around 545pm. Bar is busy but restaurant is not. Staff has been very polite and professional. Although the atmosphere is casual the restaurant is classy. The entire area feels safe and is clean inside and out. There is seating inside as well as out. The food arrived fairly quick and was presented very well. Everything was very fresh. I enjoyed the flavors and combination. Price is fair for quality and atmosphere.

Our server was amazing! He had such positive energy, The ambiance was nice and clean, inside the downtown Bethesda Marriott Hotel,the food was pretty good!

Do not go here if you just want a relaxing time at the bar with friends. The bartender specifically Jacob doesn't provide the experience necessary to enjoy your time. In fact, it's a burden for him to acknowledge you, make your beverage, and provide the service that one would expect from a Marriott. DO NOT RECOMMEND.

I am so happy I finally made it out to this fab restaurant. It was definitely a struggle because the way DC traffic is setup on 95, Bethesda could basically be Nantucket. I have to say, the food, the ambiance, the drinks and the ease and FREE MOTHAFUGGIN CLOSE PARKING (!!) has definitely made me reconsider my aversion to exit 33. I loved the décor; the lighting is soft but not dim, ensuring that your food is lit aglow and all careful assembly of your plates is front and center. The booths are warm and cozy with earthy tones bathing the modern silhouettes of curved chairs. Somehow this manages to make the room feel cool and sophisticated but approachable. This is a place that begs you to stay and relax with your friends. The drinks were crafted so well. I had the Pear With Me which had the perfect blend of crisp and mildly sweet. I had this alongside an appetizer of hummus (pictured) and the crispy brussel sprouts. The hummus could've stood to be slightly warmer and I'd have enjoyed just a bit more bread, but it was satisfactory enough. The star for me was my hanger steak. Cooked to a perfect medium rare with so much flavor. Service was also great! Our server Tony was personable and more importantly, the whole staff was attentive. I will definitely be back soon!

A great place to have breakfast. My hub and I come here semi-regularly. Don't come here if you're in a rush. The service is relaxed. We personally like it that way when we come for breakfast on Saturdays.

We ate outside on a lovely night and had very nice service. The dinner and wine were great. We intend to visit again.

Visited this restaurant because I saw a couple reviews and tik tok about it and wanted to check it out! Stopped by with 2 of my friends and we had a great time! The vibes and aesthetics are unmatched, very pretty and lots of picture spots! I ordered the Jessica rabbit cocktail which was pretty and tasted pretty good! I got the market price flatbread which was chicken and chorizo but swapped the chorizo for bacon. Pizza was pretty good and was topped nicely with a sweet sauce and arugula. We also got Brussels sprouts which was pretty good too! My other friend got a crab cake and chips which she said was pretty good. Overall, nice restaurant for simple menu items! Parking was easy to find, there's street parking which was available 2 mins away. Will definitely return!

The menu is small but it has a lot of great options. The service is great, and the people are really nice. My salad was really good. The presentation was nice and I liked that it wasn't over dressed.

My wife and I visited the restaurant on 5/1/24 around 7:15pm. She had just completed a 4 hour trip from NYC and I picked her up from the Vamoose bus stop. She was starved, and we decided to try Seventh State around the corner. The restaurant was 80-90% empty. Just a few tables of two, four, one table of 8 being seated as we were, and a table of 12 leaving. My wife ordered the brick chicken and a glass of wine. I ordered the rockfish and tap water. The restaurant was slow, but It seemed to take 60 minutes to receive our entrees. Maybe longer. Now, I didn't actually time it, but everyone who came after us had received their food. My wife was famished. Our waiter, who disappeared for awhile, finally showed up and noticed we were still waiting, gave a look of panic, said to another server, "They don't have their food yet!!??" and rushed quickly around the corner. 10 minutes later, we received our food. My rockfish was good. No complaints. It was super hot like it was just made. Unfortunately, my wife's brick chicken tasted, well, like a brick. It was barely warm, overcooked and super dry. Inedible. IMHO, the kitchen screwed up, the chicken was made first, and sat under a heat lamp for an hour. My rockfish was forgotten, and made after our server said something to the kitchen. Our server got the manager when my wife complained about the inedible chicken. The manager seemed nice, professional and empathetic. She apologized about the chicken, and gave the unbelievable excuse that the kitchen was handling a large party. And, that's why we had to wait so long. Uh no. A well run kitchen serving less than 20 should be able to integrate large and small parties/orders smoothly. I actually didn't see a large party. The manager offered to take away the chicken and "replace" it with another entrée. "How about the rockfish?" My wife accepted. "Can I 'offer' you another glass of wine?" My wife said yes. After 20 minutes, she received the rockfish. The forgotten wine came after the rockfish, only when my wife asked for it. While my wife was eating her long delayed dinner, the server offered me a dessert. I happily accepted and ordered the cake. After our meal, we received the check. It came to $105 for us two. Frankly I was shocked. Based on my past experiences, when the restaurant, kitchen or staff screw up, there is usually some conciliatory gesture made by the manager. Typically, it's reflective of the level of screw up. Let's summarize, ad nauseam. Our food took one hour to deliver, my wife's entrée was inedible, the manager made it sound like she was offering my wife an entrée and wine on the house to make up, she had even suggested a more expensive entrée, the two wines took forever to be brought over, we spent over 2-3 times the amount of time we should have to eat what was supposed to have been a one course meal. I was truly surprised and dismayed to have to be paying for my wife's rockfish and second wine. At the end, we received a comped dessert and I gave my server what I now think is a much too generous gratuity.

This review is for the Great Room lobby bar, which is situated right outside of Seventh State restaurant. It is a nice, flexible open space, leading from the hotel registration desk into the restaurant area. There is a nice indoor bar, bench and table seating, & sliding glass doors to the outside where there are more tables and chairs clustered around firepits. We arrived at 5 pm which is during their happy hour. They have very reasonable wine & beer prices, plus several cocktails and small plates of yummy food items. We ordered wine and a couple of cocktails. We shared a tomato basil flatbread, the warm olive tray, and the hummus plate. All of them were very tasty. This is a nice space to hang out with friends

Was excited to try this restaurant in the Marriott but unfortunately, as sleek and stylish as the space is, the food just didn't live up to the ambiance. I went for brunch so not sure if dinnertime is better. We started with the frittata and shakshuka. The frittata did not come as it was described on the menu; the menu said "heirloom tomato" but the frittata that came was just spinach, so that was weird. It came with a side of blueberries and a small croissant and muffin. Would've been nice to be able to choose the sides in case we had wanted potatoes or grits instead. We also got the shakshuka and it looked good but wasn't that impressive. It wasn't very saucy which was weird, it was more like a caponata consistency and overall felt kind of greasy. It also only came with 2 small slices of flatbread which was not nearly enough ratio-wise. I did ask the waitress for more bread and she did provide me with a few more slices of plain toast (not more of the flatbread that came with the dish), so I appreciated that. Definitely wish there was also more feta etc on the shakshuka as garnish too. Was also disappointed because I ordered a cappuccino and they gave me a latte instead. I didn't say anything but wish I had. Lastly, we were excited to try the Nutella beignets but these were also disappointing. They looked good but upon first bite, we realized they were totally saturated in oil; the interior wasn't cakey or light, it was all just really oily and heavy and made me afraid I was going to end up with a stomach ache later! The Nutella filling was good though. Overall service was also pretty sluggish; I only saw one waitress for the entire seating area and, although it wasn't busy, everything just felt a bit slow. As mentioned above, the space itself is really stylish and nicely decorated, and great location in Bethesda. Unfortunately, I don't think I'd plan to return-at least for brunch-anytime soon.

Pretty nice time here. I like the setting a lot. For drinks we had their sour and mojito. Short ribs and burger for dinner. Good service too.

We went for brunch and had the vegetable frittata and it was delicious with a side salad. We ordered the non- alcoholic mocktails and they were way too sweet. But we like the outdoor seating and the service and food are very good. Reasonable prices too for Bethesda. We appreciate the focus on local/regional cuisine and love that they offer smith island cake!

The ambiance was great and the food was okay. My favorite part was probably the cocktails we ordered. We had a reservation for 7pm on a Friday thinking it would be busy, but there were only about two other couples in the restaurant the whole time we were there. This was nice because the service was fast, but a little weird that it was so empty on a Friday night.

The service was spectacular. Alfredo and Tony really took care of us on our date night. I have a nut allergy, and they made sure I was fully informed and accommodated in all of my questions and concerns. The salmon was so delicate and delicious. The succotash firm and perfectly seasoned. My partner had the hanger steak... perfectly made. I can't wait to come back here.

While staying in the hotel for a staycation for my moms birthday, I was able to try out Seventh State and it did not disappoint.

My dad stayed at this hotel so I had the pleasure of enjoying the atmosphere of Seventh State. Although I have yet to try the food and will definitely update my review once I do, the service here is very friendly and the draft beer is crisp and refreshing :) Since I live close, I've begun coming here just to relax after work and to enjoy a beer or two. Highly recommend for a solo dine or drink. Tables are accommodating of bigger parties too!

Very nice up scaled cafe. Pricy for the lunch but each dish comes with a lot of food so it can be lunch and dinner. Well presented food, adequately seasoned, and the sandwich platter is well balanced meal with salad.

The food and ambience is outstanding. In the hotel we stayed in for a local concert. The assortment of drinks was nice and worth a try.

New restaurant in this new hotel. High end menu served by excellent wait staff. A little noisy in a contemporary decor setting. My Old Bay seasoned salmon served on succotash was delicious. Now Bethesda has another great choice to dine in.

Decided to take myself on a quick "me date" & this place did not disappoint! I had the clarified punch, meatball app, cheeseburger & bread pudding! Omg y'all, the fries and clarified punch were def my faves ! Give this place a try! Also, Bria is the best!! Idk if she's a manager or the host but her personality is everything! She's so welcoming and attentive! Hey Bria, if you see this, you're amazing lady!

Only been to the bar. Matt and Al are amazing and personable bartenders! Makes the experience worth it. Living locally I will frequent this place for the atmosphere, food, drinks and great company!

The website photos don't make it clear, but the restaurant is in the hotel lobby. Like literally shoehorned in with tables right at the door where people are coming in and out. Bright, sterile, loud. Not a good dinner atmosphere at all. it's odd that this is how they designed the layout when it is a huge brand new building. Also not clear is that the restaurant is in the ground floor with windows at street level. The rooftop views are for the lounge upstairs - which does not have a full menu. The space up there is also tight with not much seating indoors or out. Again a shame when designing the building that they didn't take advantage of the entire roof.

Couldn't order takeout. Nobody picks up the phone. The number listed on Yelp and their website is answered by music. It sounds like someone picks up, but the music keeps playing.

Food was great 9/10 portions are ok the smaller side, drinks were ok 6/10, service was great 9/10. Parking in the parking garage wasn't great 2/10. Over all would recommend and if I'm in the area I'd consider going back.

Pretty good. Not "oh my god incredible!" I had the chicken and the lamb pizza and wide had the catch of thr day. Delicious and very clean restaurant