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Praline Bakery & Bistro: Restaurant Reviews

4611-O Sangamore Rd., Bethesda, MD 20816
3012298180
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Ranked #16 of 196 restaurants in Bethesda
Price range: $30 - $30
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: MacArthur Blvd
Transit: Metro Red Line to Friendship Heights, then Ride On Bus 23 to Sangamore Rd.
Description: Praline Bakery and Bistro opened its doors on Sangamore Road in Bethesda, Maryland, in April 2006, the culmination of years of partnership and planning by co-owners Susan Limb and Patrick Musel, whose love of fine cuisine and talent for creating delectable pastries led them here. Together, they wanted to build a welcoming neighborhood place where people of all ages could gather for a good meal, a quality pastry, or coffee. Every day, we try our best to provide just that.
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Bethesda, Maryland
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“The Bakery has cookies and pastries to die for”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2012

The ginger cookie with some kind of light lemon, barely there, glaze will make you swoon. Actually everything in the bakery will. I am not a huge french food lover so for me the resturant is just ok, but that has more to do with my tastes than therr food.

Visited October 2012
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43 restaurant reviews
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
“Great place for a relaxed dinner”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 23, 2012

I went to Praline for dinner for the first time this past Monday and the party of 5 sat outside. The menu was consice, but everyone (including one confirmed foodie) found things they liked. I was really impressed with my halibut, a special, and tasted another person's scallops with risoto. The food is very clean, straight forward and well prepared. Sort of french bistro with American seasonal. Really a great surprise (although the lunches were always great). If you haven't been and you live in the area..you need to go.

  • Visited June 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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Bethesda, Maryland
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Live right next to it...love going here”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012

We have been here several times and it has never disappointed. The food is great and the service is outstanding. The restaurant manager is reason enough to continue coming back...he's a great guy who always makes sure we are well taken care of and he makes the entire meal entertaining and fun. We actually used Praline as for our rehearsal dinner for our wedding and it was an ideal choice for our group of 15. Hard to say enough good things about what they have done for us over all of our meals here.

  • Visited May 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Bethesda, MD
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“A real bistro”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

Authentic-tasting French and some skillfully prepared American favorites. Friendly, comfortable setting and pleasant staff. We use it for a range of occasions, from a relaxed night out to a family birthday dinner, and it has never disappointed.

  • Visited April 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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“Great food; wait staff needs training”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

We've enjoyed several meals here, but we were disappointed with the service during Mothers Day brunch. Though the restaurant was not crowded, our entrees were forced on us while we were trying to enjoy our appetizers. Throughout the meal, wait staff repeatedly reached across a guest to serve or clear a dish from an adjacent guest - never liked elbows in my face. Also, our otherwise pleasant waiter could not describe what was included in various selections, and had no idea what macarons were offered that day - and made no effort to identify them on delivery! Despite all this, we intend to go back because the food is great and the prices are reasonable. PS: one unusual entree: the crab meat omelette. You get an egg omelette with a generous helping of crab meat on the side.

  • Visited May 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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