On St Elmo

Had a wonderful dining experience for my birthday on a week day in late January. The restaurant had a really nice, cozy and classy vibe. Nice background music and great looking bar. We got seated right away and enjoyed stellar service by the waiter and the Manager Hassan. They were very attentive to our needs, and went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed.The food. Oh my! I ordered the Halibut with couscous and my son got a burger with fries. The halibut was perfectly cooked and the couscous was so flavorful! I am honestly hooked! My son enjoyed the burger and delicious truffle fries. We also ordered the calamari with their special dipping sauce, delish!The Manager even surprised me with a delicious slice of cheesecake and a candle, and turned on a bubble machine while I blew the candle out! That made me feel very special. Thank you for doing that!!Overall dining experience was 5 star. I highly recommend this restaurant. Everything was very classy and above my expectations. We will definitely be back for some more halibut and to try some of the other exciting dishes on the menu!

Service: our bartender was DA BOMB! Tall happy and cute. Sorry I was a bit tipsy and can't remember his name but he's fricken the most fun ever. We had a blast chatting before the 2nd dirty martini hit me.Food: I had the flatbread and it was SO YUMMY! A friend ordered calamari and that was very tasty as well. Compliments to the chef.Ambiance: there was a live DJ around 10-11pm. It was a great time!!Very classy bar and the owner greeted us which was nice! He had on a great suit We wander to another bar since one of my friends wanted to shake her bootie some more. I did enjoy the hour or two for some food.

I totally forgot to take pictures of our appetizers and main dishes because we were all super excited to dig in...again. This was our second time here and is now is our must go to restaurant when we're in town. The restaurant is very hip and you can't help but feel upbeat and happy when you're inside. The lighting is modern and fun. You have to start with their crab French fries. I know that fries sound basic and these are anything but basic -- they have the perfect crunch and the crab takes them up a level. The calamari also has the right crispness and the dip adds great flavor to every bite. My spouse ordered the rib eye, which was perfectly prepared and served with creamy mashed potatoes and fresh broccolini. Our daughter had the burger -- again, sounds basic and it's not. Every part of the burger was fresh, from the fluffy bun to the savory hamburger patty to the produce, and she enjoyed every bite. I had the lamb which was very tender and served over savory couscous. The homemade tzatziki is ah-ma-zing and really is the perfect addition to this dish. We each had to try different desserts as their desserts rotate so they were all new to us. I LOVE carrot cake, especially with thick cream cheese frosting. The only thing missing was raisins, although my daughter and spouse were glad they were left out. The chocolate mousse cake was light and not too sweet. My spouse is a key lime pie connoisseur and the key lime pie cheesecake was by far one of the best he has ever had. It had an interesting sweetness to it that cut the bite of the sourness of the lime. I can't finish this review without mentioning the staff. The hostess was warm and friendly right away. Our servers were friendly and helpful. The chef and manager made sure our evening was perfect. We ate excited to have a new favorite place for a great meal.

On St Elmo - A Stylish Spot with Room to GrowJasmine, Miguel, and I decided to check out On St Elmo after Michael Romeo invited me for his birthday opening. The venue looks incredible -- sleek and modern -- and it brought back memories of when it used to be Union Jack's. Quite the glow-up! We came for dinner and stuck to the food, trying a little bit of everything: Crab Fries, Braised Lamb, Lobster Pasta, and Steak Skewers. Renzo, our server, was great and recommended these as some of their most popular items. The Crab Fries were fresh but left me wanting a bit more flavor to really make them pop. The Braised Lamb and Lobster Pasta, on the other hand, delivered on taste -- rich, savory, and satisfying. The Steak Skewers were tender, which was a plus, but like the fries, I found myself wishing for a little more seasoning to elevate the dish. The menu leans toward the pricey side; our four items came to $122.96, and that's without drinks. While the food had its highlights, I think I'd try the steak or another entrée next time to explore more of their offerings. If you're looking for a nice venue with potential and a touch of nostalgia, On St Elmo is worth a visit. It's a stylish spot that feels great for a night out, but with the prices, you'll want to make sure the flavors match the atmosphere.

I wish I could say I'm giving five stars just to be nice. The reality is, it's a solid 4.5 that I have no qualms about rounding up to a 5. And the half a point is for the interesting aloofness of one of the management team members to us, Michael I believe, although it was more than made up by the welcoming nature of another management member, Isabella. Food was outstanding, three of us were wowed by our dishes, namely the harvest bowl, pear arugula salad and steak frites. Drinks were yummy as well, sangria, cosmo and an apple mash made with Maker's Mark. Ah, .10 of a point taken away for frozen fries. Our server Akina was on day 2 and although some mild delays, did a great job!! Lastly, they don't have chocolate cake (Alina lied to me ) but the chocolate cherry mousse is a game changer!! The ambience, while not packed yet, will remind you of DC circa 2009, so perfect to me. Well done!!

We visited this new restaurant on a recent trip to Bethesda. We were pleasantly surprised to find live music there at 7 on a Friday night. The atmosphere is club-like and the fact that there was a show drew a distinct crowd.Our server was Renzo and he was great, bringing out the courses in a relaxed manner. We shared 2 different salads. We had the Sea Bass dish and the lamb. Both were prepared well with distinct seasoning. We so enjoyed our dinner and would return again.

Wonderful new addition to Bethesda. Food is well prepared. I've tried the Moroccan chicken and steak skewers so far, both excellent. A couple good wines by the glass. It's a brand new interior, well put together, and good service on each visit

A wonderful addition to Bethesda. The food and service are fabulous! So was the ambience. We took our two grandchildren, ages 6 and 9, and they absolutely loved it! So did we. Calamari, mussels, flatbread, steak skewers, argula pear salad, truffle fries. All were excellent. And the service was prompt, courteous, and kind. Our waiters even cleaned up a spill of cranberry juice with smiles. Try It!