Say ‘Bonjour’ to the All-New Mon Ami Gabi in Bethesda
Metro D.C.'s beloved French bistro officially reopens on Bethesda Row
Mon Ami Gabi – Bethesda has reopened its doors on Bethesda Row! Lettuce Entertain You’s beloved French restaurant has unveiled beautifully reimagined dining spaces, a bar that’s doubled in size, two redesigned patios, three new private event rooms and a revamped menu of new and classic menu offerings. Learn more about the return of fêtes, frites and more at Bethesda’s favorite neighborhood bistro classique!
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After more than 23 years serving local guests, the popular destination for French cuisine is welcoming guests back through its doors, with the main entrance now prominently situated directly on the bustling corner of Woodmont and Bethesda Avenues. Inside, the timeless cafe culture of Paris and New York comes to life in completely renovated dining spaces steeped in warm, vintage-inspired lighting, elegant green and bronze hues throughout, and booths upholstered in rich leather and mohair.
Oui, Chef
Nouveau dishes joining the menu at the revamped Mon Ami Gabi – Bethesda, led by Executive Chefs Jason Mayle and Andrew Fleischauer, include a curated selection of new salads and sandwiches for lunch, such as the Frisée & Lardon Salad with thick-cut bacon, soft poached farm egg and champagne-dijon vinaigrette and Prime Beef Dip with horseradish cream and au jus, served with frites. On the weekend brunch menu, discover new additions such as the decadent Truffle Scrambled Eggs, served with brioche toast rounds, and Petite French Omelette made with house boursin cheese and fine herbs.
Across the menu, Mon Ami Gabi – Bethesda’s time-honored French favorites return, including Steak Frites, Onion Soup Au Gratin, Escargots de Bourgogne, Le Cheeseburger, and the famous Roast Chicken a la Grand-Mère and 22-oz. bone-in Côte de Boeuf. A new dinner entrée not to be missed: Ratatouille Tarte Tatin, in which bright tomato, squash, eggplant, chèvre and harissa come together in a gorgeous pastry shell.
Sip in Style
You’ll feel tres chic sipping cocktails at Mon Ami Gabi’s huge new zinc-topped bar, bathed in a romantic glow from a pair of grand, 90-inch-wide antique chandeliers, and adjacent to the newly expanded and enclosed side patio outfitted with retractable windows, heaters and fans, ensuring comfort year-round.
Mon Ami Gabi – Bethesda’s all-new Happy Hour, available Monday – Friday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM exclusively in the bar, features select signature cocktails for $10 each, plus tax, such as the Belle Du Jour, made with tequila blanco, cucumber, celery, St-Germain and lime, plus a host of new bar snacks. Indulge in a Taverne-Style Croque Monsieur made with petite jambon Parisienne & Jarlsberg en croûte served with Dijon, Gougères—three savory soufflé-like puffs made with Jarlsberg and chives—and French Onion Dip served with house gaufrette chips.
Also new to the menu is Mon Ami Gabi’s Chilled Martini Program, with three signature options: Dirty Martini, Classique Gin Martini, and a new house specialty, the Vesper Crudité Martini, made with Hendrick’s gin, crudité-infused Ketel One and Lillet Blanc. The restaurant’s notable global wine list returns, along with signature classic cocktails like the Kir Royale, made with champagne and crème de cassis, and other highlights including Mon Ami Gabi’s Manhattan, made with rye whiskey, Dolin rouge, martini Rubino, amarena cherry and angostura bitters and the Hugo 75 Spritz, with Lillet Blanc, St-Germain, pamplemousse, champagne and mint.
Fêtes for All
Just in time for Spring celebrations, Mon Ami Gabi – Bethesda’s three brand-new, convertible private dining rooms are perfect for hosting social gatherings and business meetings for 10 to 80 guests, complete with a bar dedicated to serving private events. The total capacity of the restaurant can now accommodate up to 260 guests for full buyouts.
Mon Ami Gabi – Bethesda will officially reopen for service on Monday, March 17, with dinner from 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM, and will then resume regular hours: 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.
