100 Very Best Restaurants 2025
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Melina

Photograph courtesy of Melina.
North Bethesda
Greek
The Cava founders’ sleek Greek oasis at the Pike & Rose development sends out sophisticated cocktails and riffs on classic mezze. Order a smoked old-fashioned set aflame tableside and graze on tuna tartare with roasted eggplant; crackly potatoes with tzatziki; short ribs over creamy orzo; and shrimp saganaki reimagined as a pasta dish. End on a light note with frozen Greek yogurt you’ll wish you could take home by the pint.
Price
Based on dinner for two, including tax and 20-percent tip:
Moderate: $101 to $200
Locations
905 Rose Ave, North Bethesda Maryland, 20852