bethesda spots with good atmosphere?

[Anonymous]

can you suggest your favorite restaurant with good lighting, food, bar or lounge for grown up group in downtown Bethesda? any good greek or middle eastern? dancing?

[Anonymous]

Divino has good drinks and I believe they have dancing after the dinner hour. Haven't had the food though.

[Anonymous]

I met a friend for drinks/aps at divino and it was great.

For food, I love Baccus, but it's not a loungy atmosphere. Just really good food.

Nest is great, but not for a more than 6 people.

Redwood is great, especially the bar area, but it's not ethnic and it doesn't have music. A tad pricey too.

Blacks is good too. Food is eh for the price, but we are talking about Bethesda.

Jaleo? Lebanese Taverna?

[Anonymous]

I love the Bethesda Lebanese Taverna. Great food, great atmosphere. I don't believe there's dancing.

[Anonymous]

If you are looking for wine, you could try Grapeseed.

[Anonymous]

I agree -- Black's for bar/grownup atmosphere (but it is overpriced). Bacchus or Lebanese Taverna for middle eastern. Athenian Plaka isn't bad for greek, but I wouldn't call either the food or the atmosphere great.