jimmyblue

First, I'd like to thank all for their input and recommendations! I finally ended up going to Black's Bar and Kitchen in Bethesda. Not bad, only a 30 mile drive from zip 21042 right down ole 29. No problem finding the restaurant and my friends, but to my chagrin, it was closed with a paper sign in the door saying something about Superbowl Sunday. Anyway, we re-grouped and proceeded across the street to Houston's for a very nice afternoon evening. Drinks were well sized and reasonable and the food was very good. IMO service was a bit spotty as the waitstaff seemed to cling to the end of the service bar. Overall, a good experience. Route 29 is indeed a wasteland for restaurants. I thank you all for the advice to "drive a little further" south.

Ouch, you've convinced me I should redirect my meeting to Bethesda area...Persimmon looks interesting, what about Black's Bar, or Ruth's Chris on Rt. 355?

I certainly would appreciate your input into the Bethesda and Silver Spring area. Someone mentioned Clyde's in Bethesda, but it got sort of so-so reviews on this board. Any recommendations you have for a finer dining experience, preferably open on Sunday, would be appreciated.

I'm always adventurous as to fine® dining opportunities. What would you recommend a little further south in the way of more "elegant" than a chain type restaurant.

Hello, I am a new member, also new to DC/MD area and will be hosting some out of town friends for dinner. As I am unfamiliar with the restaurant scene here, I was looking for a comfortable restaurant (good steaks/seafood) about halfway between the DC and Ellicott City/Columbia area to meet them. They are coming from the south and I will be coming from the north. I am looking in the general area of Rt. 29 halfway between DC and above as I am somewhat familiar with that road. Any advice and/or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.