We had a large party so we were challenging. Our server, Sarah, was simply amazing! Knowledgeable, friendly, thoughtful and flexible. Two members of our party didn't make it until we had all eaten. Sarah managed to flow all of the service seamlessly.
The food was astonishingly!! So many complex and wonderful flavors! Gin and Tonic Oysters, lump crab meat, apple fennel salad with manchego cheese, seafood paella, tenderloin that melted in our mouths, rabbit with apricot sauce... the kids even ordered a chicken one that tasted just like chicken pot pie! The flavor nuances were so intricately woven together and it was so much fun tasting and sharing such a wide array of dishes.
I had the flan for dessert. The texture was sheer perfection! It was the best flan I've ever had, and I've been a flagrant flan fan for over 40 years.
This was my favorite gastronomic adventure in decades. Thank you so much Jaleo!
We were a party of eight without a reservation, and really got lucky to get a large table in the back. Eventually our party grew with an additional two family members, and the waiter took this all in stride. The food came out well timed, perfect temperature, and tasting delicious. The manager checked with us several times, to make sure that we were enjoying our time there. Most impressive was their attention to detail when several of our party had to address food allergy issues. This was the best Spanish food that we have eaten since being in Barcelona last Spring. I would strongly recommend.
Service was spot on, ambiance was nice, drinks were fine,small plate food was quite good, but I was disappointed in the main dish. The paella was quite pungent in odor, and that was reflected in the taste. I don't think I would visit for dinner again, but a happy hour wouldn't be out of the question.
Very interesting flavors.
This restaurant is worth a visit.
If I had time, I would have tried the jambalaya, which takes 45 minutes to prepare. It looks like it would be delicious.
Con: We had a party of 10 and they split us up. The restaurant was not crowded and we were seated far away from each other. This was a business lunch, where remote workers were meeting their co-workers in person for the first time. That was a smite bumming.
“I highly recommend this restaurant in Bethesda. It offers a spacious dining area with a lovely patio. The food is not only delicious but also budget-friendly on Mondays and Tuesdays, where you can enjoy excellent paella at half price. Moreover, the service is impressively responsive, even when you have a complaint. It’s a fantastic spot for dining!”
Service was excellent, and the dishes we tried were very good. It was a little uncomfortable in the resteraunt while we were eating though. It was pretty hot and humid - the windows were closed due to a storm and they didn't get the AC going to compensate. Sweating bullets while eating wasn't the best experience.
Anastasia Novoseltceva
+4
I recently dined at this establishment, and while the tapas were a delightful treat and the sangria truly stood out, I must admit that the paella did not quite meet my expectations. However, the redeeming qualities lie in their renowned sandwiches, delectable tapas, and the noteworthy sangria. I highly recommend indulging in their signature sandwiches and tapas while sipping on the exceptional sangria.
Amazing food. The shrimp appetizer and the pork meatballs were delectable. And the desserts - the flan and the rice pudding, were outstanding. A must visit in Bethesda.
Went with friends and had a wonderful time. The food was new to us and everything tasted delicious! Our waitress was very knowledgeable and she did amazing answering all our questions. One of the bartenders named Christian recommended this place to us and I’m glad we listened! Definitely will be back.
Stopped in for a late afternoon lunch and greeted unenthusiastically by a bore hostess. It only got better from there. First time visit and excited to review menu which offered all day breakfast and a variety of entrees and smaller plates. Was hoping to try the soup special but learned it was sold out after ordering, and wished our waitress knew in advance. Everything we tried was delicious! Price points all trend high for a "diner" including $5 for an iced tea. All in spent over $110+ for lunch for two that did not include alcohol.
I cannot say enough good things about our experience here! We came for lunch during DC restaurant week, so we decided to try a few of the drinks and I am SO happy we did. While I could have used some hot sauce for the chicken stew and the arroz a la cubana, the patatas bravas have the perfect balance of heat, acidity, and creaminess. We also tried the jamon-stuffed 'bombas,' which have the same sauces as the patatas and were just as delectable. But if you come here with a limited budget or less space in your stomach, you cannot miss the apps & the desserts. All 3 of us agreed that the flan was the best we've ever had in our collective 160+ years on this planet, and the grapefruit sorbete was creamy with a hint of bitterness and tang.
I'll be back for a flan & a cafe bombon on the regular!
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Made an online order on the Restaurant Week Menu for 4 To Go the day before. Received a text notification “Your order at Spanish Diner - Bethesda is now ready” 10 minutes prior to the pickup time. However, when I hurried inside to the staff, the order was not actually ready. Told them to disable such automatic notification to confuse patrons. While waiting, had a great time chatting with Manager Jose. There is a huge lighted box sign on the wall, which is like the one outside school, inn,or gas station. Right at the pickup time, our order came out of the kitchen promptly. The food were in two paper bags. At home, we enjoyed the gazpacho as cold as they were. The large mixta was alright for four people. The ucraniana was nicely presented, but only with two tomatoes on its top. The bravas were well done in shining golden color. The pollo guisado were very juicy and tasty over white rice. The sauce of the albondigas leaked outside the container and made the bottom of the carry out bag saggy, but they were still tender and delicious. Two cups of flans and two slices of tarta de queso were great to conclude this wonderful dinner at home.
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