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Mussel Bar & Grille
(Now Closed)Gastropub$$$$
Bethesda
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Behrad EatsJuly 23, 2013Go there for brunch and get the Kobe Beef Burger, it's topped with spiced tomato jam and served on a brioche bun and pommes frites on the side. Absolutely delicious!
- Behrad EatsMay 9, 2015Highly recommend the Mediterranean Mussels, very flavorful and hearty, made with merguez sausage, goat cheese, cilantro, harissa aioli, and smokey tomato broth.
Janet LiDecember 14, 2012Friendly staff. Our reservation is at not untill 645 but they manage to get our request table. So far my favorite is wild shroom and spicy that mussels! Yum
Bitches Who BrunchJanuary 10, 2014The Bitches Say: B+. Mussel Bar offers a yummy, reliable brunch in Bethesda that goes all day Saturday and Sunday. Definitely more fit for foodies than other options in the area.
Sarah JaneNovember 27, 2013Try the Thai Mussels there great! Also love their calamari! Yum!!! Happy hour is always fun! Great atmosphere! One of my favorite places to dine! Can easily split their mussels!
Kristen KDecember 3, 2011I highly recommend the Mussels Provençal on the H Hr (until 6:30) menu! The waitstaff was wonderful on my visit. Oh, and they had some Cinnamon Toast rum/cider drink on the menu that sounded amazing.
Outrageous beer selection, top-notch wait staff, great outdoor seating for people-watching. Highly recommend this place. Food looks terrific; will give the baked oysters a try next time.
AndresMay 2, 2015Debes pedir los mejillones por supuesto. Amplia variedad de cervezas. // You should have the mussels of course. Great variety on beers.
Denise DuttonJanuary 16, 2012Packed on Friday & Saturday nights, but not just because it's the new hipster hangout; the food is amazing. Huge beer list for guys trying out "chick beer" & women who drink real beer (yay Old Chubb!)- Behrad EatsMay 9, 2015The Bacon Mushroom Mac with gruyere mornay sauce is a must have. A really good mac & cheese!
Beer guys! Listen, there is a perfect chick beer that has the properties of sparking wine: ask for Oud Beersel Geuze. Great, crisp, light and clean. Also great with a fruit dessert or sorbet.
LiliOctober 1, 2010Had the mussels, goat cheese, fennell, and sausage. Amazing! My husband had the chimay mussels and they are just as good. Put this place on your going-out list.
Lu DuongMarch 6, 2011Have either an early or late dinner or otherwise be prepared to wait. No reservations or call-waiting. The classic mussels in wine sauce is tops and frites done perfectly.
Probably the best and most extensive beer menu in Downtown Bethesda, MD. Be sure to try the Sweet Potato Fries with your beer of choice.
Brett MorrisApril 13, 2013Don't leave without getting something from the bar -- the Dark ad Stormy and the Wild Ginger Martini were delicious.
Mussel Bar does not take reservations. Be prepared to wait up to two hours on Friday and Saturday nights. Have a seat at the bar and try one of the many Belgian and other famous beers from around th
Sarah W.July 4, 2011Go for an early dinner to avoid the crowd. Beer on tap is amazing. Sub for sweet potato fries!!! Wild mushroom mussels are amazing- Almost everything is Rock Star good, but ask about the special mussel of the day. It is nearly always the best on the menu.
Paul RushtonJuly 11, 2011An amazing selection of local and international beers. The mussels are to die for along with a fabulous Sunday brunch.
Kristen JonesJuly 30, 2010Delicious! Highly rec! Beer list is fabulous and the mussels are outta this world-plus the atmosphere is relaxed and fun. Great addition to Bethesda.
Will GibbyDecember 29, 2010Great beer list. Order the Rochefort 10. Its expensive but well worth it. If you're strapped for cash get the Rochefort 8 or 6
The mussels with mushrooms and bacon, with fries are the bomb.com
AskMenJuly 16, 2010An expansive beer list that boasts upward of 130 bottles and drafts. Just like that, Bethesda became a lot cooler.
The FeastJune 10, 2011A roasted beet salad, smoked salmon salad, and the beer menu are notable menu items.
Erin KuhlenbeckOctober 3, 2011Incredible night of food & wine... and yes, I tried mussels for the very first time & loved them! Read more
KizzleOctober 2, 2010The St. Louis Raspberry beer, the oyster bay sav blanc & the shroom mussels. Good stuff.
Diana RogersDecember 11, 2011Got their Wild Shroom mussels sooo good with some yummy sweet potato fries.
Kyle BarberSeptember 13, 2010The Red Indonesian Curry mussels are the best. Also the best french fries I've ever had!
Jessica WilliamsenDecember 29, 2010Great place. Ask your server which beer to pair with your mussels and you won't be disappointed.
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014Michel Richard, chef of Central, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Mussels. Read more
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Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 PM–1:00 AM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–11:30 PM
(301) 215-7817
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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