Guardado's serves up authentic, flavorful dishes from Spain and Latin America, in a casual and inviting atmosphere, in the heart of Bethesda, Maryland. Chef Nicolas Guardado and his wife Reyna opened Guardado's Restaurant in 2007. Guardado brought with him a wealth of experience, rising through the ranks at local-area tapas restaurant Jaleo to a seasoned head chef. Now, he is infusing that knowledge into his own restaurant, as well as adding some popular Latin American entrees and some traditional dishes from his native Salvadorean background to Guardado's extensive menu. The menu ranges from robust entrees to tasty tapas to delectable desserts. Notable recommendations include Gambas al Ajillo, Papas Fritas, Pimientos del Piquillo, Tilapia y Camarones, and Paella Valenciana, to name only a few. Daily specials for lunch and dinner let you sample the mouth-watering cuisine from Spain to countries in Central and South America, at affordable prices.

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.

For years in the 1970s Michel Laudier fed the famous and powerful as chef of the haute Rive Gauche in Georgetown. Today Laudier remains focused, absorbed and endlessly creative, and it shows in dishes like his signature agnolotti, paper-thin homemade pasta filled with spinach in a parmesan sauce. Linguini all’aragosta is a magnificent treat, a whole Maine lobster roasted and served over perfect pasta. The osso buco Milanese, too is sublime. Laudier’s food is never too busy; His irreverence comes out in his homemade desserts and Ice cream. This beautiful Italian restaurant, owned by Claude Amsellem, is now celebrating its 20th anniversary. Tragara, with its lovely upstairs banquet room, hosts many private events, Bar-Bat Mitzvah, Weddings, Business meeting, Seminars, and Chef Laudier creates unforgettable pastries and cakes for the occasions. At Tragara you are in good hands. Claude Amsellem and Chef Laudier have created Memories for more than 35 years each, in the Washington area.

Capturing Chef Tony’s vision, this aptly named little bistro offers diners a sanctuary from the pretensions and prices normally associated with gourmet-caliber cuisine. A Creative Fresh Seafood menu from Tony’s 23 years of restaurant experience underscores a commitment to simplicity, creativity, and above all, freshness! Experimenting with textures, tastes and cooking styles to bring out the natural flavor of ingredients, the menu changes seasonally, and plan that Tony and his staff will gladly accommodate your special needs. Based on the time of year, main plates may include Seared Giant Scallops, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Roasted Veal Chop or Crispy Whole Striped Bass. The owner hand-selects their wine list to complement the food perfectly, and the special little nook called "Lovers Lane" is an ideal spot when dinner-for-two is all you have in mind. Have fun getting to know this quaint Bethesda secret and go to http://www.VisionsBethesda.com

Black’s Bar And Kitchen is the most appetizing news to swim into Bethesda in seasons.” “I have yet to meet a fish dish I don't like here” Tom Sietsema, The Washington Post. Welcome to Black’s Bar & Kitchen, Bethesda Maryland’s premiere restaurant. Recently named Maryland’s Favorite New Restaurant for 2007, Black’s serves a refined menu of Modern American cuisine with an emphasis on seafood. Black’s innovative menu blend organic ingredients with a light and fresh flair, including regional flavors from Virginia’s Northern Neck and Southern Maryland’s agricultural development coalition and showcases the finest organic meats and game. The wine selection, over 300 labels in all, is prominently displayed in a new state-of-the-art, temperature-controlled wine room. Black’s received the Wine Spectator Magazine’s Award of Excellence.