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Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda

Mon Ami Gabi is a classic French bistro and steakhouse. The traditional menu features classics such as the warm Onion Soup Au Gratin, Frisée & Bacon Salad with a soft-poached egg and croutons, Roast Chicken grand-mère style with mushrooms, bacon and pearl onions, as well as the trademark Steak Frites. At lunch, we offer lighter fare including crepes, quiches and seasonal salads. Come in Saturday and Sunday for our weekend brunch, featuring a Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar!
To complement the cuisine, an extensive selection of over 80 boutique French wine varietals are served by the glass or bottle from our signature rolling wine cart.
Please Note: Reservations are taken for indoor seating only. Outdoor seating is available on first-come, first-serve bases.
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473 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
(473 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 473 reviews
5 stars
(170)
4 stars
(240)
3 stars
(51)
2 stars
(11)
1 star
(1)
Food 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Service 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4 / 5
Noise Level
2.5 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(213)
  • special occasion(162)
  • fit for foodies(140)
  • good for groups(113)
  • great for outdoor dining(111)
  • great for lunch(110)
Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda Reviews List
Review 1 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Mother's Day

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We went to Mon Ami Gabi for brunch on Mother's Day, and were in from out of town because of a graduation. The service was superlative, and can best be described in the words of our waiter, Greg. When one guest asked if she could have something different than on the menu, he told her he could do whatever she wanted, then asked what it was. And he followed through. It was the best service I have ever had at any Mother's Day brunch. The food was also excellent."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, special occasion, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"In spite of the Mother's Day crowd, the food was great and the service quite good. It is good to know that a usually very good restaurant is able to maintain its high standards in the face of large holiday crowds."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent Sea Scallops

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our group of 6 had various entrees and were pleased overall. The Caramelized Sea Scallops with their accompanying pea puree and assorted vegetables were excellent. The Frites had mixed reviews. Desserts were delicious."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 4 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Wonderful outdoor dining on a beautiful night. Service was exceptional. Food is always good."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great French Cuisine

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was my first time visiting Mon Ami Gabi, and I was very pleased with the food and the service. I will definitely be returning some day. It's a great place to go for a low-key, quiet meal at reasonable prices."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Dependable

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Mon Ami Gabi is always good. Great atmosphere, ambience, and location. The service is very good and the food is good. We frequently stop here before or after a movie."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Consistent dining establishment

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"It is always nice to find a place for dinner with a friend that is spot on every time. Mon Ami Gabbi is that place in Bethesda for me. It is wise to have reservations because it is packed. With reservations you never wait (love that). Fresh ingredients and the seafood was flown in that morning. The soup, salad, and main entree were wonderful. The presentation was perfect - even with a packed house we were not rushed or slighted. Nice wine list as well with a range of moderate to high end selections."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I usually have a great dining experience here but our waitress was very inattentive, forgot our appetizer, and then tried to blame us because she forgot it. She had the salads come out first and said we'd ordered salads so the appetizer comes second, very irritating. However, the manager saw what was going on and quickly and professionally handled the situation."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 9 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Hold the Salt

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I have never dined at this chain before and ordered a barramundi special on a bed of kale. The kale was so salty, and so tough it was hard to enjoy - and was a bit of a choking hazard. My friend, who ordered the mussels (a regular on the menu) made a much better choice. Our server was delightful, the outdoor lunch experience on a beautiful day was fantastic - but I would be hesitant to return."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Disappointing

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Dined on 5/08/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Based on earlier positive reviews we went to the restaurant to celebrate an important day. However, it was truly disappointing. The waiter was unengaged, the service slow and it was too much noise to have a conversation. The food was OK but not exceptional and the wine was overpriced."
Dined on 5/08/2013
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Review 11 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Really enjoyed our meal here!

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Dined on 5/05/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I ordered the asparagus quiche and it was much larger than I expected and very delicious! My daughter had the mushroom crepe and loved it. The ambience was great. The only problem was the noise level. We were at a table for 4 in the corner - I could talk to the person next to me but had trouble carrying on a conversation with the other 2 people across from us. Overall it was a lot of fun and a great way to celebrate a birthday at lunchtime!"
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/06/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Even though it is a chain restaurant, I am amazed at how they maintain a unique character. The food is both classic (e.g. onion soup) and modern (salad nicoise with seared tuna). Servers are young, energetic and attentive. The mixed drinks are well done and the wine list is extensive.
It is consistently a good meal for reasonable cost"
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/05/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We were seated right away and had a very enjoyable lunch."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Attentive Staff

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We celebrated a special occasion with a small group. The waiter was fantastic and we felt very well taken care of the whole evening,"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"A most enjoyable meal. Mon Ami Gabi is our restaurant of choice for the special occasion of getting together with family who we haven't seen for awhile. The food is always very good as is the service. This time, our server was Brian, who was most accommodating and patient."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 16 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A taste of France traditional

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Elegant neighborhood, stylish waiters, splendid food, in generous portion indeed (quantity is as important as quality), Parisien ambience. Not even in Manhattan are there French restaurant of this caliber. Perhaps one of the best French restaurant in the US.
Bon appetit!
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Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 17 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great casual French dining. My husband and I especially enjoy the bar area.
A place to take out of town guests as well as meeting friends before or after going to the movies.
Winelist is adequate.
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Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Disappointing and Noisy

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Dined on 4/30/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Of our four dinners, two were good, one was fair, and one was awful. The steak frites, a classic French dish, was the bad one. The steak was very tough and full of gristle, and the frites were thin, hard, and tasteless. The fish in the fish and frites was very good, and the chicken dish was good. The arctic char was quite average. The chocolate cake was fabulous. The servers were all very good. The noise level was beyond noisy. This is not a place to go for a quiet or leisurely meal."
Dined on 4/30/2013
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Review 19 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

While I've dined at the restaurant

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"While I've dined at the restaurant before, this time was especially nice. We sat outside, which I had never done before. The char was outstanding -- and the server did not hesitate to allow me to make a slight change to accommodate my low carb diet. Will go again every chance I get."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Mon Ami Gabi has become our

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Mon Ami Gabi has become our favorite neighborhood restaurant. The food, the service and the welcoming atmosphere are constant and reliable. We love going back and frequent the resturant!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

This was our third visit.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was our third visit. We consider this place suitable for entertaining our guests in a relatively informal setting with a sophisticated menu. Our guests were suitably impressed and we were very well satisfied. We'll be back."
Dined on 04/25/2013
 2008
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 22 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

food is just not what it used

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"food is just not what it used to be."
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2004
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Review 23 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food and they offer

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great food and they offer an excellent gluten free menu."
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2005
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great ambiance. Enjoyed it

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great ambiance. Enjoyed it would return in the future. Food is okay. The ends of the bread were very hard and not edible and the fritz were hard like potato chips expected them to be softer like french fries. The fish on the fish and chips was very good lightly fried and great presentation but a little too salty. Salmon & Spinach salad was good. Server gave us free dessert which was very nice."
Dined on 04/23/2013
 2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 25 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice job of acknowledging

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Nice job of acknowledging a guest's birthday"
Dined on 04/23/2013
 2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Decent food and abysmal service

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My review would be much more enthusiastic but for the truly terrible service we received. I don't think it was even restaurant-wide, as we would stop other servers when we needed things like silverware or the rest of our orders and they would be quick and attentive, even returning to check on our table after helping us. The service we were assigned was quite poor, however, including adding things to our orders that we didn't ask for, leaving things out that we did, not telling us about changes to the items we'd ordered until they were literally put in front of us ("Sorry, no jalapenos or peppers for your omelet, here is hot sauce") and constantly dismissing or ignoring our requests for things like water, drink refills, etc."
Dined on 04/21/2013
 2009
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 27 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great and kid friendly.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Really glad we made our reservation w/ Open Table as the folks right ahead of us were told they'd have to wait for 90 minutes (on a sunday nite). Had a wonderful dinner. Kid friendliness was an unexpected plus for us. Great presentation for the little one's dinner. My filet mignon was cooked purrrfecly. Had a glass of Gigondas and it was exquisite. Highly recommend it. Considering coming back for lunch/brunch."
Dined on 04/21/2013
 2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 28 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

best onion soup I've had!!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"best onion soup I've had!! waiter was superb.."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2010
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Review 29 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

My husband and I have had

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My husband and I have had lunch there many times. We go for the onion soup and a small salad. This weekend the soup was okay. The house salads were a disgrace for $6 or $7. My husband had 4 tiny shrimp on his salad for $6. In addition, the charge for a glass of iced tea iwas an outrage. We will not frequent Mon Ami Gabi nor recommend it to friends. Quite a disappointment."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2008
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Review 30 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

The portions are large and

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The portions are large and the cooking adequate but nothing more."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2008
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Review 31 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Went there for Bethesda Row

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Went there for Bethesda Row restaurant week. The food was good, had generous servings, waitstaff was helpful and professional."
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2006
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Review 32 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

love bringing the family here

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"love bringing the family here for Sunday Brunch. Blueberry french toast a hit with the kids. Great bloody mary bar."
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2003
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly
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Review 33 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Big flavor and portions

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I was surprised by the huge portions. We came for restaurant week so had three courses and I was TOO full! The food was amazing so it's hard to complain. Come and split two courses and have your own steak frites. Yum!!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2010
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service impeccable, Restaurant

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Service impeccable, Restaurant Week offering sumptuous, atmosphere genteel - as always"
Dined on 04/18/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 35 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

NOISE

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I wish it wasn't screamingly LOUD."
Dined on 04/17/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for lunch
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Review 36 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We did a girls night dinner

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We did a girls night dinner for restaurant week and the waitress was very patient and accomadating and giving us options so we could get exactly what we wanted. Would definitely go back!"
Dined on 04/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 37 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Always enjoy visiting this

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Always enjoy visiting this charming restaurant with consistently good food and service."
Dined on 04/11/2013
 2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 38 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Consistent go-to spot for

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Consistent go-to spot for a good meal. Great gluten-free menu."
Dined on 04/16/2013
 2000
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 39 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had the best Restaurant

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We had the best Restaurant Week lunch.. everything was fabulous. Soup presentation so beautiful, Crepes fabulous, Dessert A plus
Cannot wait to go again..
"
Dined on 04/15/2013
 2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 40 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food was delicous. Sunday

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food was delicous. Sunday brunch inside was busy and loud."
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2009
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 41 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food was very good. Very

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food was very good. Very disappointed,,in the service. Our waiter had zero personality. He was very efficient to a fault as our meals arrived before we had finished our appetizers. We went out for a relaxing evening and instead felt rushed."
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2010
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Review 42 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Perfect night for a celebration!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our waitress was awesome -- very knowledgeable & fun to interact with. We always enjoy this place & went there to celebrate 2 birthdays -- by their choice, so the couple we went with loved it, too. Great food, great atmosphere!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 43 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Love this restaurant....despite

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Love this restaurant....despite the noise level...and there were still a lot of kids at 7:30pm"
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 44 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

First our server was excellent.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"First our server was excellent. She was attentive, friendly and knew her profession. Plus when we told her our table was wobbly, she produced a wedge from her pocket and immediately fixed the problem. The food was very good. Delivered in a timely manner and hot. The wine by the glass was fresh.
On the negative side, The Maitre'D was lacking experience. We asked for a special table (knowing you don't always get what you ask for) but were shown to different table then what we asked. If she had mentioned this we may have asked 'How long until....'. We took the table but by the end of meal our table was stacked with china and stemware (small tables for two when you have a bottle of wine along with all the other items)."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2005
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Review 45 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We dined with a person who

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We dined with a person who is on a very limited diet. The staff went out of their way to accomodate her needs and made many helpful suggestions.
The food, as always, was excellent."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 46 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I tried the seafood crepe.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I tried the seafood crepe. I remember it being more tastier when I ate it awhile back. I remember the filling was inside the crepe as oppose to outside."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 47 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

The restaurant seems to be

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The restaurant seems to be struggling. The service was slow and the food was over cooked. I've been a couple of times before and it just wasn't as good."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2005
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Review 48 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food was good, nice menu,

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food was good, nice menu, prices were good, service was very good but it was noisy...almost too noisy to talk across the table...ok talking side by side. Thank goodness for $7 valet parking. Haven't been to Bethesda in years, didn't recognize a thing and while there might have been plenty of garage parking (didn't look for it), I prefer places where I can park myself. The restaurant was VERY crowded for a 6p Sat night reservation."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2006
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot
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Review 49 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I absolutely love this restaurant!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I absolutely love this restaurant! I've been going for years and it always seems to get even better. I highly recommend it!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 50 for Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

American size

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The first impression was the prepare welcoming pleasant people into a whirlpool. of tables, noise, and music. You can hear your conversation over the noise, maybe because we sat next to each other. And we could always here each other over the music perhaps because we were sitting in the next section over.
II was actually warned about this sound of the noise by the person who recommended the restaurant so I wasn't so surprised bye the cacophony.
all the food was excellently prepared. My trout almondine was perfectly cooked but taztsd flat. My gal pals chicken pomard (?) was much better. the side mashed potatoes was repaired wonderfully.
the carrot cake dessert special was wonderful and even had my dieting friend dive into it.
valet par
"
Dined on 04/04/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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