Taste of Bethesda

2026
Taste of Bethesda

Oct 3
Norfolk Avenue in Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle
11am – 4pm

The 34th annual Taste of Bethesda is Saturday, October 3 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 five tickets for $10. Food servings cost one to four tickets. Restaurants serve delectable dishes from 11am–4pm. Ticket sales end at 3:30pm!

2026 Restaurants

More restaurants are signing up, be sure to check back for updates!

  • Agora
    Grilled Meatballs & Ottoman Rice, Zuchini Fritters (Mücver), Oven-Baked Rice Pudding(Sütlaç)
  • ala
    Hummus, Adana Gyro, Manti, Baklava
  • Aveninto Cucina
    Caesar Salad, Suppli
  • BabyCat Brewery
    Beer & Wine
  • Benihana
    Hibachi Chicken Fried Rice, Spicy Tuna Roll, California Roll, Salmon Sashimi, Tuna Sashimi
  • Bethesda Chocolates
    Iced Hot Chocolate, Turtles, Nonpareils, Truffles, Dipped Pretzels
  • California Tortilla 
    Chips & Queso, Chips & Salsa, Plain, Chicken or Beef Nachos, Chicken or Beef Taco
  • Coffee Republic
    Powerhouse Sandwich, Daily Hustle Sandwich, Kickstart Sandwich, Chai, Matcha, Seasonal Coffee
  • Cubanos
    Assorted Empanadas, Croquetas, Cubanos Sliders, Mojitos, Sangria
  • Delhi Spice  
    Samosa, Vegetarian Combo Box, Chili Chicken Combo Box, Samosa Chat, Mango Lassi
  • Dog Haus Biergarten 
    Chilli Dog, Plain Dog, Soo Cali, Burger Sliders
  • Eat Sprout
    Buzz Bites, Fudgy Guinness, Granola, Lil’ Turkey Stuffing Pie, Lil’ Pumpkin Pie
  • The Food Market
    TBA
  • Georgetown Cupcake
    Red Velvet + Chocolate Squared, Vanilla Birthday + Cookies & Creme, Salted Caramel + Pumpkin Spice
  • Guapo’s
    Tacos, Quesadillas
  • Guardado’s
    Paella, Tortilla Espanola, Croqueta
  • Hawkers Asian Street Fare  
    Tofu Bites, Basil Fried Rice, Korean Chicken
  • Just Ice Tea
    Watermelon Lime White Tea, Peach Oolong, Honey Green, Original Green, Half Tea & Half Lemonade, Berry Hibiscus Herbal Tea
  • Kadhai Boutique Indian Cuisine  
    Chicken Makhani, Saag Paneer, Rice, Samosa
  • Kusshi Sushi 
    Pork Dumpling, Chicken Karaage, Japanese Calamari, Takoyaki
  • Levain Bakery 
    Two Chip Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Walnut, Dark Chocolate Chip, Dark Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter, Oatmeal Raisin, Caramel Coconut
  • Medium Rare
    Steak Sandwich, French Toast
  • Moby Dick House of Kabob
    Chicken with Rice, Kubideh with Rice, Falafel with Rice
  • Mon Ami Gabi
    French Onion Soup, Pumpkin Spice Macaron, Mon Ami Chardonnay and Cabernet
  • Mussel Bar & Grille
    TBA
  • Nothing Bundt Cakes Bethesda 
    Red Velvet, Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Lemon, White Chocolate Raspberry Bundtinis
  • Ooh La La Bakery
    Croissants, Breakfast Sandwiches, Patisserie, Lunch Sandwiches, Crepes
  • Pho Viet 
    Summer Roll, Dumplings, Spring Roll, Pho
  • The Original Velatis
    Caramels, Sea Salt Turtles, Toffee Cookies, Toffee, Caramel Popcorn, Caramel Brownies
  • Papa Johns
    Small Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza
  • Pike el Diamante
    Pupusas, Tablita Diamante, Empanadas, Tacos, Salteñas
  • Pisco y Nazca
    Causa de Pollo, Ceviche Callejero, Tuna Tartare Tacos
  • Pure Green
    Mixed Berry Acai Bowl, Blue Banana Smoothie, Chocolate PB Smoothie
  • Q by Peter Chang
    Beijing Duck Bao, Sichuan Chicken Bites, Sichuan Chili Wontons, Green Tea Crème Brulee
  • Ramen MENRI 
    Mazesoba, Japanese Cold Brew Tea
  • Rosetta Bakery
    TBA
  • RUTA
    Borscht, Sour Cherry Donuts, Beet Ice Cream
  • Seventh State 
    Cream of Crab Soup, Harvest Mule, Pear Necessito
  • Silver New American Brasserie 
    Mexican Street Corn, Tuna Tartare, Pistachio Mousse, Chocolate Brownie
  • Smoke BBQ 
    Pork and Chicken Sliders, Chicken Wings, Mac and Cheese, Craft Beer & Wine
  • Smoothie King
    Angel Food Smoothie
  • Sweeteria
    Kaprow Croissant, Mango & Sticky Rice, Pandan Bun Ping, Thai Iced Coffee, Thai Iced Tea, Matcha Latte
  • Teazzi
    Oolong Milk Tea, Mango Fruit Tea, Peach Green Tea, Brown Sugar Boba Milk
  • The Big Greek Cafe
    Dolmades, Mini Gyros, Spanakopita, Baklava
  • The Red Bandana Bakery
    Cakes, Donuts, Biscuits, Cookies, Cheezy Breads, Macarons
  • Tout de Sweet 
    French Macarons, Tartlette Chocolate, Caramelized Nuts, Mini Mousse Cake
  • Tropical Smoothie Cafe
    Jetty Punch, Mango Magic, Sunrise Sunset, Acai Berry Boost, Island Green Smoothies
  • World of Beer 
    Manor Hill, Spaten Oktoberfest

Entertainment Schedule

Cordell Stage

11:15am – 1:15pmThe 19th Street Band
1:45pm – 3:45pmKemi Adegoroye

Norfolk Stage

11:15am – 1:15pmMax Rosado
1:45pm – 3:45pmHonest Lee Soul

St. Elmo Stage

11:15am – 1:15pmEric Scott
1:45pm – 3:45pmKara Levchenko

Veterans Park

11am – 1pmSara Jones
1:30 – 3:30pmCole Larravide

Sponsors

Volunteer

The Bethesda Urban Partnership is currently recruiting volunteers for Taste of Bethesda on Saturday, October 3, 2026!  We need 100 volunteers who are vital to the success of this delicious day! All volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have a parent fill out and sign a Youth Volunteer Permission Form (please contact the volunteer coordinator).

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