There is no better way to spend a weekend with a leisurely brunch filled with good friends, good food, and good drinks. From sweet to savory, we have sampled some of our favorite Bethesda brunch options. Here are some of our team’s favorites!
Jaleo
7239 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
This Jose Andres restaurant is known for more than its tapas and cured meats – Jaleo’s brunch experience is unforgettable. Spanish brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday until 3 pm. For $25, choose two tapas and a brunch entree, plus a glass of Cava. Each additional glass of Cava is just $5! Start your meal with some savory Patatas Bravas and don’t forget to try the poached egg with jamon, Idiazabal cheese, and spinach on brioche bread.
What We Love: The Bloody Gazpacho is a Spanish twist on the classic Bloody Mary.
Mon Ami Gabi
7239 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
This French bistro, just blocks away from the Bethesda Metro, offers an incredible selection of crepes, eggs, waffles, and French toasts and more paired with exceptional service. Omelets are served with a warm baguette and sweet cream butter that truly melts in your mouth. Mon Ami Gabi’s Creme Brulee French Toast is sweet and crunchy, satisfying any sweet tooth. The burgers and fries are perfect for diners looking for a more savory meal. Be sure to sample from the specialty champagne cocktails!
What We Love: The Artichoke and Spinach Benedict is delicious.
Passionfish
7187 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
This Bethesda brunch option is perfect for seafood lovers. As an added bonus, brunch at Passionfish is a fabulous deal – with any two courses for $19, plus $11 bottomless Bloody Mary’s or Mimosas! Specialty Cocktails such as the Breakfast Martini (vanilla infused vodka, coffee liqueur, and half n’ half) are also offered for just $5. Be sure to sample the Cinnamon Sugar Rolls brought to the table first with apple butter. For the starter, try the Seafood Crepe, filled with shrimp, crab, and a royal glacage. Follow it with the Great Lakes Whitefish Hash for an amazing seafood meal.
What We Love: The Smoothie of the Day is always refreshing!
Medium Rare
4904 Fairmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
Medium Rare’s two-course brunch, with unlimited mimosas, Bloody Mary’s, coffee, and juice, is perhaps the best brunch deal in town at just $27.99. Brunch starts with freshly baked rustic bread and includes your choice of a yogurt parfait, farm fresh fruit salad or a mixed green salad. Brunch entrees are classics and include Medium Rare’s Famous Benedict made with steak and portobello mushroom hash, accompanied by “the perfect poached egg” and award-winning Steak Frites.
What We Love: Fresh squeezed orange juice is made in-house and is perfect on its own, or mixed with some vodka!
True Food Kitchen
7100 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
True Food Kitchen boasts amazingly healthy brunch options with incredibly robust flavors. Its menu offers plentiful choices for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets and includes salads, pizza,poke, pastas, bowls, and more. The grilled fish tacos are fresh and delicious. The chicken quinoa bowl is a fan favorite, as well as the spaghetti squash casserole. The strawberry rhubarb crisp is sweet and perfectly candied if you are looking for a treat after a healthy meal.
What We Love: The non-alcoholic drinks are deliciously refreshing and unique. Try the Matcha Horchata or the Medicine Man for a healthy drink!
As you can see, there is a Bethesda brunch option for every budget and palette! Did we miss your favorite? Please let us know so we can check it out soon.
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