Seasons 52

At about $40 per person, Seasons 52 is a sensible North Bethesda pick when the brief is polished seasonal New American cooking with a business-casual feel. The profile is direct: a Seasonal New American Grill & Wine Bar with business-casual dress, daily opening hours, a menu anchored by recognizable signatures rather than a tightly limited format.

The strongest reason to consider it is range within that identity. Signatures include flatbreads, lump crab cake, caramelized grilled sea scallops, cedar plank-roasted salmon, mini indulgences, so the smart move is to build a meal that uses that spread rather than treating the restaurant like a single-category steak or seafood room.

Book it for flexible American dining with a wine reason

The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2026 is the key trust signal here. It matters because the venue is identified not only as a seasonal New American grill, but also as a wine bar. For diners who want the visit to feel more intentional, this is where the decision changes: order across the listed signatures and let the wine-bar side of the restaurant be part of the occasion.

Its strength is breadth within a seasonal New American frame. The venue works well when the table wants familiar but polished ordering options, including seafood-leaning dishes, flatbreads, salmon, small desserts.

The style reads business casual rather than formal. For North Bethesda, that is useful: it can suit a polished meal without demanding a ceremonial evening. The $40-per-person price point also keeps expectations grounded, positioning Seasons 52 as an accessible choice rather than a luxury tasting-menu destination.

What to order when the table wants range

Start with flatbreads if the table is sharing, then move toward the seafood and grill items rather than trying to force a single theme. Lump crab cake and caramelized grilled sea scallops point toward the seafood side; cedar plank-roasted salmon fits the venue’s seasonal identity. Mini indulgences make sense for anyone who wants a smaller sweet finish.

The restaurant opens daily at 11:30 AM, with closing times ranging from 9 PM on Sunday to 10 PM Monday through Thursday and 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. That schedule gives diners flexibility across the week, while the later Friday and Saturday hours are the clearest fit for a more relaxed evening meal.

Who should choose it, who should skip it

Choose Seasons 52 if you want a North Bethesda restaurant with a seasonal New American Grill & Wine Bar identity, a $40-per-person price point, familiar signature dishes such as flatbreads, seafood, salmon, mini indulgences. Skip it if your priority is a tasting-menu format, a chef-counter experience, or a highly formal dining room, because those details are not part of the confirmed profile.