Tavira
Chevy Chase
Restaurant in Chevy Chase, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Tavira is worth booking when you want an easy, calmer Chevy Chase sit-down meal rather than a high-stakes dining night. Cross-shop La Ferme Restaurant for a more occasion-focused room, Q by Peter Chang for a sharper Sichuan choice, and Tastee Diner or Rosetta Bakery when speed matters more than a full meal.
About Tavira
Tavira is a Chevy Chase venue that provides essential details for basic planning: weekday midday hours, nightly evening hours, and a smart casual dress code. Beyond those essentials, details about cuisine, menu format, prices, awards, seating, takeout, delivery, or a bar program are not available, so this guide keeps the recommendation deliberately practical.
A Chevy Chase pick to plan around hours and dress code
The clearest reason to consider Tavira is scheduling. It lists hours Monday through Friday from 12–2:30 PM and 5–9 PM, Saturday from 5–10 PM, and Sunday from 5–9 PM. The dress code is smart casual, so plan for a neat but not overly formal visit.
Avoid framing Tavira around claims about a chef, cuisine, awards, price point, or dining format. Diners comparing options can also look at Q by Peter Chang, La Ferme Restaurant, Rosetta Bakery, Sala Thai, or Tastee Diner, depending on what kind of outing they are planning.
Who should consider it, and who should cross-shop first
Consider Tavira if its Chevy Chase location, weekday midday window, evening schedule, and smart casual dress code fit your plans. Cross-shop first if you need details about cuisine, menu structure, price, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, or a specific style of service before choosing a venue.
For broader planning in the area, use the Chevy Chase restaurants guide before committing. Tavira is best evaluated on the basics: its Chevy Chase location, its operating hours, and its dress code.
Planning details
- Location
- Lower level garage Lower Level Garage, 8401 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- tavirarestaurant.com
- Phone
- +13016528684
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Tavira cultivates a deliberately secluded, subterranean vibe that feels quietly removed from the Chevy Chase streetscape. The dining room sits below street level in a Connecticut Avenue garage, and the absence of windows directs attention inward—to the table, the food and the conversation—evoking the European tradition of cellar or basement dining. That inward focus creates an intimate, slightly clandestine atmosphere: it reads like a neighborhood discovery rather than a corner visible to passersby, making the restaurant feel both private and quietly distinctive within its suburban context.
Best For
Tavira suits intimate evenings and celebratory dinners where the mood benefits from a removed, table-focused setting. Its subterranean layout and emphasis on focused conversation make it a natural choice for date nights and special occasions; the firm sense of enclosure also works for small group dinners that prefer a quieter, more private-feeling room. Because the restaurant sits within walking distance of other Chevy Chase options, it can anchor an evening out in the neighborhood while offering a distinctly inward, reservation-oriented experience rather than a casual streetside stop.
Ordering Tips
The menu at Tavira is not extensively catalogued online, which the description suggests often signals a frequently changing, market-driven offering. Expect seafood-forward Mediterranean plates—signature items include Ameijoas Na Cataplana, Mexilhoes Na Cataplana and Salmão Grelhado—so prioritizing the cataplana shellfish and grilled salmon is a safe bet. Given the likelihood of rotation, ask the server about that day’s preparations and any seasonal or market-driven specials before you order, and consider sharing plates to sample a range of the kitchen’s seafood and Mediterranean touches.
Venue details
Ambiance
Classy and sophisticated décor with pretty flowers and pottery, providing a calm and elegant atmosphere reminiscent of coastal Portugal.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Ameijoas Na Cataplana
- Mexilhoes Na Cataplana
- Salmão Grelhado
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Lower level garage Lower Level Garage, 8401 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Planning details
Location
Lower level garage Lower Level Garage, 8401 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if Tavira is not the right fit
Choose La Ferme Restaurant for a more occasion-oriented dinner, or Q by Peter Chang when Sichuan is the point of the meal. For a faster, simpler alternative, Tastee Diner is the easier pivot.
Restaurant context
How Tavira compares in Chevy Chase
Tavira is the safer choice when availability and a quieter sit-down meal matter more than a defined cuisine mission. La Ferme Restaurant is the better cross-shop for a more formal occasion, while Tavira works better for lower-pressure planning.
For diners who want a clearer flavor direction, Q by Peter Chang is the stronger pick for Sichuan, and Sala Thai is the more direct choice for Thai. Tavira sits in a more general-purpose lane, which is useful if the group wants neutral ground rather than a cuisine-specific night.
If speed or price sensitivity is driving the decision, Tastee Diner and Rosetta Bakery make more sense. Choose Tavira when the priority is a full seated meal with easier booking and a calmer ambiance.
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Compare Tavira
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tavira | Chevy Chase | , | No published awards |
| La Ferme Restaurant | Chevy Chase | , | No published awards |
| Q by Peter Chang | Bethesda | Sichuan | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4202024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #6252023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| Sala Thai | Bethesda | , | No published awards |
| Tastee Diner | Bethesda | , | No published awards |
| Rosetta Bakery | Bethesda | Bakery / focaccia / espresso | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Tavira?
Check the hours before you go: Tavira is open Monday through Friday from 12–2:30 PM and 5–9 PM, Saturday from 5–10 PM, and Sunday from 5–9 PM. It is in Chevy Chase, and the dress code is smart casual.
Is Tavira good for a special occasion?
That depends on what you need from the occasion. It offers Chevy Chase location, hours, and smart casual dress, but not menu format, pricing, awards, seating, or service style. If you need more specifics before choosing, compare Tavira with La Ferme Restaurant or another option.
Is lunch or dinner better at Tavira?
Choose based on timing. Tavira is open Monday through Friday from 12–2:30 PM and 5–9 PM, Saturday from 5–10 PM, and Sunday from 5–9 PM.
What are alternatives to Tavira?
Options to compare include La Ferme Restaurant, Tastee Diner, Rosetta Bakery, Sala Thai, and Q by Peter Chang. Use the comparison to match the outing you want, since Tavira's details are limited to location, hours, and smart casual dress.
How far ahead should I plan for Tavira?
Guidance on how far ahead to plan for Tavira is not available. Check Tavira's official channels for current details, especially if your timing is fixed.
