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Grapeseed

4865 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814
301-986-9592
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Ranked #14 of 196 restaurants in Bethesda
Price range: €24 - €39
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Good for: Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: between Norfolk and Woodmont
Transit: Grapeseed is located 1/2 mile from the Bethesda Metro stop on the Red Line.
Description: Grapeseed American Bistro is a casual bistro that matches great food and wine together. With anywhere from 80 to 100 wines by the glass and approximately 325 bottle listed, we cater to the novice wine lover and to the experienced. We start with a bottle of wine and pick out the characteristics and nuances of the wine and then award winning Chef Jeffrey Heineman creates a menu item to highlight the flavors of the wine. So come in and relax, have a taste or a glass of wine and try something on our ever-changing menu.
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North Potomac, Maryland
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122 reviews 122 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 93 cities Reviews in 93 cities
95 helpful votes 95 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

This was, perhaps, our best meal in years. The menu is extensive, and adventurous. The wine pairings are perfect, and if you buy by the bottle you can take the remainder of your bottle home (new Maryland law). Servers were extremely knowledgeable. Our best meal out in years, literally. We'll be back!

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Washington DC
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15 reviews 15 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We have been to Grapeseed many times and really like the place. Unfortunately tonight we had Toby wait on us. We had to put up with a nasty attitude all night. I had the short ribs and they were great. Our friends had the salmon and a filet. The filet was not cooked correctly. Toby’s response was “no one is... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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29 reviews 29 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Last night went to Grapeseed with the same Groupon deal mentioned below (3 courses, bottle of wine valued up to 40.00). Unlike the reviewer's below, our experience was more than outstanding and excellent value; quite frankly, I'm stumped by the review below. As an aside, also don't understand the statement that the CEO was fired. The chef/owner and GM are... More

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MD
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16 reviews 16 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

My meal at this restaurant far exceeded my expectations. The food was simply excellent and the service matched. I would have given it an excellent rating but the price did seem over the top - about $230 for dinner for two with one person experiencing wine pairings. We won't be able to back anytime soon, but it was wonderful.

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Bethesda, MD
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78 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

We attended a wine tasting for six wines by Siegfried of New Zealand. What was done so well by the restraunt was matching the food with the wines and making the food protions small enough so that people did not leaved feeling they had eaten too much.

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Washington DC
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

I am struggling to understand how this restaurant has the current rating that it has. It is merely "average" at best. Went last evening w/a friend who had a "Groupon-coupon" for a $90.00 for two - 3 course meal inclusive of wine. The Groupon "deal" indicated that the wine selection choices were those that were fully available on the wine... More

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Falls Church
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Went the weekend after Valentines Day. Had a wonderful meal. I loved the korean beef appetizer but my wife thought it was too spicy. The scallops were amazing and greek yogurt "cheesecake" was excellent.

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Rockville, Maryland
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56 reviews 56 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013

I hosted a business dinner and wasn't sure how it would go over, but it was only about half full on a Tuesday and we had good seats by the front window. The best part was the mussels. I have never had such big, tender mussels and so many I was able to share with the whole table. They were... More

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Washington, DC
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25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2012

I enjoyed the food here, as did the other 4 in my group, though it was somewhat of a mixed bag. The Ahi tuna was outstanding. The bean soup was so-so, and served too cold. The dessert menu was limited; we got the cheese plate which was ok, but I've had better elsewhere. I found the ambiance a bit disappointing.... More

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Carlsbad, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2012

Excellent wines by the glass in a neighborhood bar atmosphere! Food was tasty and the wines well thought out.

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