This local charmer was named “most romantic restaurant” by Bethesda Magazine in 2016. Special touches include the country farmhouse decor, a large fireplace, and live piano music. Or sit outside in the covered patio — a lovely spot for fans of peace and quiet.

This casual eatery is one of Chevy Chase’s more family-friendly dining options. If the name sounds familiar, it may be from the national headlines it generated after a regular left a $2,000 tip on a $93 tab a few years back. Or perhaps the weekly fried chicken deal that lures in folks from all over rings a bell.

Macon may have a tough time hanging onto its vintage butter plates and water jugs, but the restaurant has plenty of staying power in the neighborhood. While the restaurant is well known for its fresh biscuits, gourmet burgers, and regionally inspired offerings, the “larder” side supplies carry out-ready pickles, cookies, and pies.

This may be Chevy Chase’s answer to Central Perk from Friends. Tucked in the middle of a residential neighborhood, this unassuming eatery offers salads, wraps, and sandwiches. Locals routinely file in for breakfast and coffee, but the bulgogi combo is such a hit that people from neighboring Bethesda often zip over for lunch.

This neighborhood Italian spot specializes in wood-fired pizza and assorted pastas. Locals know to save room for dessert, as both the creme brulee and bread pudding have long-standing reputations.

Watergate alum Duarte Rebolo introduced the area to his Mediterranean-themed, white tablecloth restaurant nearly 20 years ago. Fans of his native Portuguese cuisine are welcome to take advantage of a three-course tasting menu ($33 per person) featuring dishes such as braised pork shank, grilled Cornish hen, and flan.

This go-to spot for meat-filled gyros, stuffed grape leaves, and spinach-packed spanakopita has been catering to fans of Greek cooking for nearly 30 years. It’s even picked up a celebrity admirer along the way: Its crab cakes are rumored to be a favorite of Ben Olsen, head coach of the D.C. United soccer team.

This venerable Japanese restaurant has taken on new life with the addition of embedded tasting  counter Kobo, an offshoot led by co-executive chefs and siblings Handry and Piter Tjan. Fans of traditional hand rolls and sashimi will find plenty to explore on the regular menu, while more adventurous diners can opt for the elaborate multicourse meals delivered at Kobo.