Melina

4.8

1379 Reviews

$31 to $50

Greek

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem

The name Melina is rooted in Greek origin and derives from the Greek word for "honey". "Mel" can be derived from the name Melissa meaning "honey-bee". The restaurant is named after the daughter of Co-Founder Chef Dimitri Moshovitis. “Melina” will honor the strength of the matriarchy in the Greek family. It will lean vegetable-forward with modernized Greek classics from the sea and grilled meats. Greek cuisine is all about freshness and quality of ingredients and that will be on display in a fine casual setting.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri 2:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(301) 818-9090
Website
http://www.melinagreek.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
909 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Neighborhood
North Bethesda
Cross street
Trade Street + Rose Avenue
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
North Bethesda Metro
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,379 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Greek
Maryland - DC Suburbs
Best Overall
Maryland - DC Suburbs
Best Food
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Best Service
Maryland - DC Suburbs
Best Ambiance
Maryland - DC Suburbs
Innovative
Maryland - DC Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Melina excels with "phenomenal food" and "excellent service," offering an innovative Greek dining experience. Guests rave about the "creative menu" and "delicious cocktails." While the ambience is lively, some find it "too loud" indoors. The outdoor seating provides a quieter alternative. A must-visit for its "outstanding" dishes and top-notch hospitality.

1,379 Reviews

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Lynn
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The cod and market fish special were excellent. We started with the two different salads. We ended with the donuts, which were a bit much and not super special. We would have preferred a different dessert. We were celebrating an anniversary, and they did make it special with a bit of sparkling wine and a sparkler on the table, as well as a card. We saw a number of special celebrations for birthdays and such nearby. It is a nice place for a special night.
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David
Washington DC
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time having Jordan as a server, and she was just great. Had dinner and a birthday celebration for my dad, and the staff was wonderful as always. Food is exceptional.
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Lilliard
Indiana
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We started with the bread platter with hummus, and it was good. The lattes were also good. Two of us had food sensitivities, and they were attentive to it. I had the crab shakshouka, and it was delicious. Someone else had the lamb pita, and it was tender and tasty.
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Aleksandra
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here and it was a great experience. We liked all the food we had. As starters octopus and beef tartare (not really classic way of preparing it, has a lot of tomato sauce, but tasty). Mains were mushroom souvlaki, half chicken and shrimp. All wonderful. No space for dessert. Will try next time, because there definitely will be a next time.
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Amy
Washington DC
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I have been to Melina many times and this time the experience was very disappointing. Our server was not attentive at all. We sat for a long time with dirty dishes. Had to chase down servers for salt, silverware etc. our food took a long time to get and was not hot. The quality of the food snd level of service has gone downhill.
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katherine
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful as always. The grilled shrimp and gem salad remain our favorites.
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Anna
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved it! Incredible food and we had great service
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Inga
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unfortunately we had to rush to leave after 2 hours . I wish we could have a table for at least 2.5 hours
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Andreas
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was greeted and sat immediately by a friendly host, and the overall staff was friendly as well. Our server was very helpful and patient, and took care of us very well. Food was delicious, it was brunch and they had a nice variety of options, just wished they had some bacon ..lol.. but was not a deal breaker. Loved the crispy potatoes and the spare ribs and eggs.
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Alan
Washington DC
110 reviews
vip
5.0
110 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food at melina is truly unique. I had Crab Shakshuka which was very unusual and delicious. My companion had their version of Eggs Benedict. It was a bit noisy, but overall a super experience.
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Melina is rated 4.8 stars by 1379 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

909 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Trade Street + Rose Avenue
Neighborhood
North Bethesda
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri 2:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
North Bethesda Metro
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.melinagreek.com/
Phone number
(301) 818-9090

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