Our Pics for the Healthiest Restaurants in Bethesda, MD

Explore the healthiest restaurants in Bethesda, Maryland, a city known for its vibrant dining scene and suburban charm. These establishments prioritize fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients, ensuring that every meal is both delicious and nourishing.

True Food Kitchen

7100 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
240-200-1257

True Food Kitchen focuses on health-driven cuisine made with nutrient-rich, sustainably sourced ingredients. Their diverse menu features options like Grilled Grass-Fed Tenderloin (cheesy mashed potatoes, king trumpet mushrooms, seasonal vegetables, charred onions, peppercorn sauce), Chicken Parmesan (True Crisp’d™ air-fried chicken, fresh mozzarella, organic DiNapoli tomato sauce, spaghetti squash), and Lasagna Bolognese (Diestel Farms turkey sausage, organic spinach, ricotta, basil). In addition, don’t write off the Squash Casserole (organic squash, caramelized onions, fresh mozzarella, organic DiNapoli tomato sauce) and Seared Wild Tuna Tataki (wild caught tuna, roasted mushrooms, carrots, regenerative quinoa brown rice blend, tataki sauce, baru nut, pineapple).

PLANTA

4910 Elm Street
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
301-407-2447

PLANTA offers a vibrant, plant-based dining experience that reimagines classic dishes with innovative flavors. The menu features creative options like Stuffed Mushrooms (artichoke hearts, spinach, garlic butter), Eggplant Rollatini (tomato sauce, spinach, broccolini, ricotta, basil pesto), and Spicy Chorizo Pizza (tomato sauce, cashew mozzarella, potato chorizo, onion, hot agave). Also excellent are the Spaghettini Carbonara (mushroom bacon, smoked tempeh, cracked pepper, almond parmesan), and the Chick’n & Waffle (crispy mushroom, cornbread waffle, scallion, hot agave).

Woodmont Grill

7715 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
301-656-9755

Woodmont Grill is known for its upscale yet approachable atmosphere, offering a menu crafted with high-quality ingredients and attention to detail. Highlights include their signature Cheeseburger* (with melted cheddar, fully dressed, on a house-made bun), House-Made Veggie Burger (their signature recipe with melted jack and sweet soy glaze), Ahi Tuna Tartare (sushi grade tuna hand chopped, toasted ciabatta & avocado), Arctic Char (with lemon butter sauce, served with coleslaw), and Pan-Roasted Salmon (served with lentil vinaigrette, potatoes colcannon & something green).

Black’s Kitchen

7750 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
301-652-5525

Black's Kitchen in Bethesda combines a welcoming atmosphere with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and expertly prepared dishes. The menu features standout items like Pan Seared Day Boat Scallops (crawfish-thyme beurre blanc, rainbow chard, garlic whipped potatoes), Black’s Seafood Stew (shrimp, PEI mussels, calamari, tuna, salmon), Vegetable Entree (risotto, roasted butternut squash, spinach, mushrooms, mascarpone cheese), Steak Frites à la Black’s (8oz. 1855 prime hanger steak, asparagus, house cut fries, chimichurri), and Burrata Salad (fresh burrata, heirloom tomato, imported Italian balsamic, shaved shallots, fresh arugula, orange zest, Maldon salt, Italian herb infused olive oil).

Melina

905 Rose Avenue
North Bethesda, Maryland 20852
301-818-9090

Melina in Bethesda brings a contemporary touch to classic Greek cuisine, combining bold Mediterranean flavors with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The menu features standout dishes like Portobello Mushroom ‘Souvlaki’ (miso praline, hazelnuts farro, cured egg yolk, truffle balsamic dressing, smoked Graviera cream), Shrimp Cavatelli ‘Saganaki’ (spicy tomato sauce, ouzo, nori powder), Braised Short Rib (creamy orzo, roasted tomatoes, fresh thyme, and Mizithra cheese), Wild Icelandic Cod (oven roasted cod with beets, black garlic, sourdough, almonds, potato cream), and Slow Roasted Lamb Neck ‘Kleftiko’ (Kefalograviera cheese, roasted peppers, grape tomatoes, parsley, pickled onions salad, sourdough pita, mint ginger tzatziki, crispy potatoes).

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