Chef Tony's Fresh Seafood

Chef Tony's has so much going for it. Great location, off the beaten path, in a gated condo. Parking is pretty easy. Getting to the restaurant is fun, a little like Henry and Karen entering the Copa to see Bobby Vinton in Goodfellas. The restaurant is on the Arcade level and is sleek, fresh, and well-lighted. There is a separate bar area with softer lighting and an outdoor patio as well. The dishes I've ordered or tried have all been solid. The portions are more than generous, which is nice to know with prices everywhere being higher. My favorite is Dad's Crab Pasta. They also have Pizza, Detroit style. My go-to is the 4-4-2. Deep dish, sausage, bacon, ample sauce, milder cheese blend, hot honey drizzle...Most recently tried the mushroom pizza. I could eat that every day.The pizza is an acquired taste. The sauce is on the "sweet" side, which I like, and there is plenty of it, I like that too.You can opt in to receiving text messages/ from them, which can be nice, if you want to know about specials and such. Service is on par, prices as well, though the portions are more than ample, so overall, pretty decent value, especially these days.

The Pooks Hill Rd location is very difficult to find and there is no signage anywhere on the access road (located inside of a large high-rise.) I had the scallop entree with mashed potatoes and vegetable medley. The scallops were SMALL and there were just 4. They were the size of quarters. Disappointed but they tasted good. The surf and turf consisted of a vegetable medley, grilled shrimp, scallops and a skewer of filet mignon...I disliked the cut of filet as I got a lot of gristle. The scallops on the surf and turf were bigger than the entree scallops which was NOT cool. I recommend a different cut of meat that isn't cut into a kebab, maybe medallions would be better. Or a whole cut of a filet. Prices are good but portions are small. The restaurant is adjacent to the main hall of the building and it is not draped so it is very well-lit inside.

Wish I could give a 3.5 because I did like their service and they even packed my food for me instead of just giving me a box! Jorge was nice and Inviting, but the paella was not amazing imo especially for the price. The calamari was also pretty good but I was expecting more based on the description that was given to me. I think the atmosphere is nice and I'll probably try this place again with another dish, but I do think you should check this place out if you like seafood because they do have a lot of options.

Really interesting place. It's located on the bottom floor of an apartment complex (or maybe they are condos, I'm not sure) and you have to drive through security gate to get in. We went this time to try the pizza. They have a nice patio area but we decided to sit inside by the bar. The pizza was good and flavorful, Detroit style pizzas. Drinks were good as well. The only thing we didn't care for was the banana cream pie dessert. The banana topping and filling was nice but we didn't like the crust. Service was very good but they did become quite busy near the end of our meal and attentiveness started to peter out. I'd like to go back some time and try their non-pizza menu items.

I saw Chef Tony's on Yelp and was meeting a friend for dinner, and sheonly lived 5 minutes away so we thought we would try it. It's a little tricky to find. You must go up to the guard gate at the Promenade Co-op development, they give you a parking pass, and then you make a left and another left into the parking lot. There is one entrance tothe building, a short building between the two tall buildings. Once in the lobby, look for a staircase down on your right. At the bottom of the stairs, go through the doors, make a right and up the hallway on the left is a small sign that says "restaurant." That's it. Inside, there is a small bar area to the left, and then a medium-sized dining room to the right that includes a few booths. The outside wall is all windows, overlooking a large patio with a pool off in the distance.It's very pretty and upscale.There were some dinner specials. We ordered the tomato, buffalo mozzarella, and grilled watermelon salad to share. It was delicious! I loved the salty mozzarella and the sweet, ripe tomato, along with the watermelon and drizzle of balsamic glaze. I ordered a small plate instead of a big entree and settled on the fillet mignon satay. It was a skewer of small pieces of beef, cooked medium to perfection, along with a nice mound of tasty cucumber salad and 2-3 slices of plantains. I was full by the time finished. I think next time, I would order twosmall plates. There were many wonderful things on the menu that I'd like to try.It's not a cheap meal, but there are plenty of reasonable options. The food was fabulous and the ambience very nice. It felt like we were at a resort!

I didn't get to take any pictures but went to dinner on a Tuesday night. The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly and offered great recommendations. We tried the seafood pasta and the stuffed salmon and both were excellent. The calamari was as also delicious, never had better. The serve large portion sizes! Definitely recommend if you're in the Bethesda area.

My hidden gem has fresh seafood and keeps a tasty, seasonal cheesecake. This halibut has a nice crab cream sauce with perfectly roasted vegetables. I love a crisp potato. The cheesecake is tasty and not overly sweet. Zucchini is thin, just to know, in case you want to try a different appetizer. The restaurant is small with friendly waiters. If you're going to this location on a weekend, reservations are highly recommended.

I had heard from others about Chef Tonys. I heard the seafood was fantastic. I thought I would check it out. Upon arrival, I did not realize the restaurant was located on the ground floor of a condo high-rise. There is security you have to stop and see to get a parking pass to enter the property. The property parking should be ample for the restaurant and the nearby arcade. The signage for the restaurant is small but enough to maneuver your way through the hallway to fond the restaurant. The restaurant space is fairly small and older. The aroma, however, is bold and exciting. The crab staffed mushrooms were very flavorful. A tad too much mustard in the mix for me other very good. The lobster was very good and a great size. It is served ith sqaush and potatoes. The canoli was just OK. I had a couple of mixed drinks. They were OK as well. Overall, it's great food. Worth the visit.

Hidden gym in Bethesda for sure! Wife and I found this place via an ad in the mail. Hole in the wall in an apartment complex but the space is big, open, peaceful, and the patio is lovely too. Brunch was delicious and bottomless mimosas were one of the best values we found during our time in the DC metro area. We ate dinner several times and ended up taking friends and family when they would visit because we love it so much. Fried zucchini was always delicious as a starter. I particularly enjoyed the fried red snapper, whole bronzino, and dad's crab pasta. My wife who does not particularly enjoy most seafood became a crab cake lover thanks to the crab cakes here! Delicious no-nonsense crab cakes with abundant lump crab. Dessert was always perfect too from bread pudding to cannolis. Decent wine selection. One time chef Tony brought our bottle to our table which was a really nice personal touch. Loved this place and will really miss it, but recommend wholeheartedly to anyone wanting a nice seafood and pasta meal for a good price

It's worth the effort to find this gem! The bar is cozy and quiet. Service was excellent, and the striped bass was succulent. The spices in the squash soup were well-balanced, and the tiramisu topped everything off. I'll be back! Don't be put off by the guard at the gate. They'll write you a parking pass.