St. Arnold's Mussel Bar

"Belgian-style mussels and fries ($28) are the main attraction at this subterranean hangout. One of the best preparations is the house broth made with Ommegang Abbey Dubbel beer. From there, explore spicy Thai curry or chipotle cream variations, or stick with a classic white wine sauce. You can also swing by for happy hour on weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m. to enjoy discounted beer and mussels with just bread for only $20." - Travis Mitchell, Emily Venezky

"St. Arnold's Mussel Bar: Dupont's 12-year-old destination for Belgian beers and steaming pots of mussels with fries made a surprise comeback." - Tierney Plumb

"Moules frites are the most popular dish at St. Arnold’s, but there are plenty of other Belgian classics on the menu as well. That includes hearty stews like waterzooi (chicken in a creamy sauce), and beer-infused beef carbonade. St. Arnold’s features 20 mussel dishes, each served up in steaming cast-iron pots, plus a selection of 60 Belgian beers. Happy hour features $11 mussel pots and other drink and food specials." - Jamie Liu, Lisa Ruland

"St. Arnold's Mussel Bar, the Belgian tavern brimming with draft beers and mussel pots, has added a Bethesda location to go with D.C. restaurants in Cleveland Park and Dupont." - Gabe Hiatt

"Robert Wiedmaier has been a culinary fixture in the Washington, D.C. dining scape for well over two decades with a restaurant portfolio including his stalwart Marcel’s, Brasserie Beck and Mussel Bar." - Abbe Baker