Mon Ami Gabi Reopens on Bethesda Row
Lettuce Entertain You’s Beloved French Bistro Returns with Reimagined Dining Spaces Paired with New and Classic Menu Offerings, Happy Hour and more
Mon Ami Gabi in Bethesda officially reopens today at 7239 Woodmont Avenue, offering refreshed, expanded dining spaces and menu offerings at the “bistro classique.” After more than 23 years serving the community, Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants‘ popular destination for French cuisine on Bethesda Row is debuting a reimagined main dining room, a bar that’s doubled in size, two redesigned patios, three renovated private event rooms and revamped menus that evoke the timeless cafe culture of Paris and New York. The restaurant’s main entrance is now prominently situated on the corner of Woodmont and Bethesda Avenues, welcoming guests to rediscover Mon Ami Gabi’s French signatures and find new favorites, such as a chilled martini program, new brunch dishes and happy hour.
The Space
Mon Ami Gabi – Bethesda can now accommodate up to 260 guests, including the Woodmont Avenue sidewalk café and main bar, which each boast seating for 30, the all-seasons patio accommodating 67, and private event rooms for up to 80 guests. The interior draws inspiration from the restaurant’s flagship location in Chicago, featuring additional booth seating with leather and mohair upholstery, and rich green and bronze hues throughout. Lettuce Entertain You’s design team, in collaboration with local architectural firm Streetsense, spearheaded the renovation, employing warm, ambient lighting to preserve the intimate feel of the neighborhood bistro, while adding dramatic features such as two grand, 90-inch-wide antique chandeliers above the main bar. Now doubled in size, the zinc-topped bar features 30 seats and opens to the newly expanded and enclosed side patio, outfitted with retractable windows, heaters and fans, ensuring comfort for guests year-round. Mon Ami Gabi also now features three convertible private dining rooms, perfect for social gatherings and business meetings for 10 to 80 guests, complete with a bar dedicated to serving private events.
The Menu
Led by Executive Chefs Jason Mayle and Andrew Fleischauer, Mon Ami Gabi – Bethesda’s menu of French classics returns, including favorites like Steak Frites, Onion Soup Au Gratin and Escargots. A curated selection of new salads and sandwiches join the lunch menu, along with several new brunch dishes, such as Truffled Scrambled Eggs and a Classic French Omelet. Mon Ami Gabi will continue to offer its signature, classic cocktails, as well as a new chilled martini program featuring a Dirty Martini, Vesper Crudité, and Classic Gin Martini. Additionally, an all-new Happy Hour, available Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the bar, includes select bar snacks and handcrafted cocktails.
Reservations are now available via OpenTable. Mon Ami Gabi – Bethesda is open Monday – Thursday from 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Friday from 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Visit monamigabi.com/bethesda/ and follow the restaurant on Instagram @monamigabibethesda and Facebook @MonAmiGabiMD.