Taste of Bethesda

2025
Taste of Bethesda

Oct 4
Norfolk Avenue in Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle
11am – 4pm

The 33rd annual Taste of Bethesda is Saturday, October 4 from 11am–4pm and will feature Bethesda’s best restaurants, four stages of live entertainment, activities for kids and more! Please note all ticket sales end at 3:30pm.

Location

The event is held along Norfolk, St. Elmo, Cordell, Del Ray and Auburn Avenues in Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle. Taste of Bethesda is located just three blocks from the Bethesda Metro.

Admission

Admission to the Taste of Bethesda is free. Taste tickets are sold on-site in bundles of four tickets for $5. Food servings cost one to four tickets. Restaurants serve delectable dishes from 11am–4pm. Ticket sales end at 3:30pm!

2025 Restaurants

  • Agora
    Lambchops, Grilled Broccolini
  • ala & Beth’s 
    Hummus, Manti, Dolmades, Crispy Chicken Burger, Charred Octopus, Barley Risotto
  • Aventino 
    Suppli al Telefono, Caesar Salad
  • BabyCat Brewery
    Beer & Wine
  • Benihana
    California Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Salmon Sashimi, Tuna Sashimi, Fried Rice, Ramune
  • Bethesda Chocolates  
    Hot Iced Chocolate, Pretzel Rods, Turtles, Nonpareils, Pretzel Bars
  • California Tortilla 
    Chips & Queso, Classic Chicken Taco, Classic Beef Taco, Classic Veggie Taco, Nachos with Chicken or Beef
  • Casa Oaxaca
    Birria Tacos, Tacos Dorados, Esquite
  • Ceremony Coffee Roasters  
    Hot Coffee, Cold Brew Coffee, Specialty Coffee Tonic (non-alcoholic)
  • Delhi Spice  
    Samosa, Vegetarian Combo Box, Chicken Combo Box, Mango Lassi
  • DIG INN
    Pork Tenderloin with Mashed Potatoes & Onion Jam, Chili Lime Brussels Sprouts, Charred Chicken & Rice, Crispy Tofu
  • Dog Haus Biergarten 
    Chilli Idol, Soo Cali, Burger Sliders Sliders, Red Wine, White Wine, Draft Beer
  • Eat Sprout
    Local Honey Chocolate Espresso, Local Honey Turmeric Ginger, Season Kale + Sweet Potato, Buzz Bites, Vitality Mocktail, Harvest Salad
  • Georgetown Cupcake 
    Red Velvet, Chocolate Squared, Cookies & Creme, Pumpkin Spice, Salted Caramel, Vanilla Birthday
  • Guapo’s
    Tacos, Quesadillas, Birria, Elote Loco
  • Guardado’s
    Paella w/ Chicken & Vegetables, Croquets, Steak Skewers, Jicama Shrimp Taco, Sangrita, Coco Rum, Paloma, Damian Spicy Margarita
  • Hawkers Asian Street Fare  
    Roti Canai, Chili Crisp Cucumbers, Korean Fried Chicken
  • Just Ice Tea  
    Peach Oolong, Lemon Black, Berry Hibiscus, Original Green, Dragon Green, Raspberry Black
  • Kadhai Boutique Indian Cuisine  
    Chicken Makhani, Saag Paneer, Rice, Samosa
  • Kusshi Sushi 
    Takoyaki, Pork Gyoza, Shrimp Shumai, Ika Geso, Chicken Karaage, Ponzi IPA
  • Levain Bakery 
    Two Chip Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Walnut, Fall Chocolate Chunk
  • Mamma Lucia
    Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Penne Marinara, Meatballs
  • Medium Rare  
    Steak Frites Sandwiches
  • MI Cafe
    Hot Coffee, Iced Coffee, Canned Coffee, Coffee Beans, Baked Goods
  • Moby Dick House of Kabob  
    Kubideh, Chicken, Falafel, Rice
  • Mon Ami Gabi
    Croque Monsieur, Mon Ami Chardonnay, Mon Ami Pinot Noir
  • Nothing Bundt Cakes Bethesda 
    Red Velvet, Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Lemon, and White Chocolate Raspberry Bundtinis
  • The Organic Butcher of Bethesda 
    Bulgogi Rice Bowl, Pork Belly Burnt Ends
  • The Original Velatis
    Velatis Caramels, Sea Salt Turtles, Toffee with Nuts, Velatis Caramel Popcorn, Toffee Cookies
  • Papa Johns
    Small Cheese Pizza, Small Pepperoni Pizza
  • Paris Baguette
    Sugar Mochi Donut, Crookie, Raspberry Almond Croissant, Twisted Donut, Mini Croissants, Peanut Crumb Bread
  • Passage to India
    Butter Chicken Taco, Dosa, Samosa Chat, Makhani Pasta
  • Pho Viet 
    Shrimp Summer Roll, Pork Spring Roll, Shrimp Dumplings, Beef Pho, Chicken Pho, Thai Boba Tea
  • Pike el Diamante
    Steak or Chicken Kabobs, Birria Tacos, Steak or Chicken Tacos, Ceviche, Pork or Chicken Pupusas
  • Pisco y Nazca
    Causa de Pollo, Ceviche Callejero, Tuna Tartare Tacos
  • Puree Juice Bar
    Cold Pressed Juices, Smoothies, Vegan Eats Treats
  • Q by Peter Chang 
    Sichuan Chili Wontons, House Spring Rolls, Beijing Duck Pastry, Pan-Friend Vegetable Dumplings, Q’s Sparkling (non-alcoholic)
  • The Red Bandana Bakery  
    Cookies, Donuts, Macarons, Cupcakes, Cheezy Bread, Hand Pies
  • RUTA
    Syrnyky, Cheese Balls, Mlyntsy, Holubtsi, Pravda Beer, Ukrainian Cider
  • Seventh State 
    Cream of Crab Soup, ButterCake with Roasted Apples & Whipped Cream, Hip Flask Snack Mix, Back Pocket Punch
  • Silver New American Brasserie 
    Mexican Street Corn, Tuna Tartare, Pistachio Mousse + Brownie
  • Smoke BBQ 
    Pork and Chicken Sliders, Chicken Wings, Mac and Cheese, Craft Beer & Wine
  • Smoothie King 
    Angel Food Smoothies
  • Tasty Grills & Catering
    Chicken Kabob, Beef Ground Kabob, Basmati Rice, Chickpeas Gravy
  • Tatte
    TBD
  • Teazzi
    Oolong Milk Tea: Honey Amber, Four Season, Ruby; Peach Green Tea, Bamboo Oolong Tea, Japanese Multigrain Tea
  • Tout de Sweet 
    French Macarons, Lemon Drop Cookies, Mini Tarts
  • Tropical Smoothie Cafe 
    Sunrise Sunset, Jetty Punch, Mango Magic, Acai Berry Boost, Island Green, Assorted Cookies & Chips
  • World of Beer 
    TBD
  • ZAO Stamina Ramen 
    Mazesoba, Vegan Mazesoba, Japanese Cold Brew Tea

Entertainment Schedule

Cordell Stage

11:15am – 1:15pmElikeh
1:45pm – 3:45pmKentucky Avenue

Norfolk Stage

11:15am – 1:15pmPatrick Alban & His Buena Vista Social
1:45pm – 3:45pmHonest Lee Soul

St. Elmo Stage

11:15am – 1:15pmCecily
1:45pm – 3:45pmMelissa Quinn Fox

Veterans Park

11am – 1pmSara Jones
1:30 – 2:30pmTepua Hio Hio
2:30 – 3:30pmCoyaba Dance Theater

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Event Map

Click here for the 2025 Event Map.

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