Enjoy Dinner and a Show at Restaurants in North Bethesda, MD

BETHESDA, MD--(Marketwired - Nov 20, 2013) - Amidst the hectic holiday season, it's difficult to find time to relax, catch up and connect. From local residents to hotel guests, the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center offers a date-night destination that's convenient, affordable and memorable.

Start the night with dinner at one of the hotel's two restaurants in North Bethesda, MD, each offering its own distinct setting and menu. At the upscale Meritage, the menu features fresh, seasonal cuisine and an extensive wine selection. Start with crab and roasted corn chowder, Creole BBQ shrimp with garlic herb French bread or a smoked honey bourbon BBQ pork quesadilla with spicy mango salsa. Main courses cater to all palates and include a vegan parmesan with hazelnut-crusted vegan patty, vegan cheese, linguini and spicy pomodoro sauce; Thai curry shrimp ravioli with roasted red peppers, asparagus, spinach and coconut curry sauce; a classic Marriott burger and bone-in rib-eye with herb-roasted fingerling potatoes, sautéed asparagus, steak butter and buttermilk-fried onions. End on a sweet note with a warm chocolate bundt cake with vanilla ice cream or warm caramelized peaches with cinnamon ice cream.

At the more casual On The Rocks, diners can enjoy both a delicious meal and the big game. Toast with a selection of hand-crafted drinks before moving on to spiced mussels with chorizo, tomato and herb white wine butter sauce; crab cake sliders; buffalo chicken pizza with ranch spread, blue and fontina cheeses, pepperoncini and banana peppers and red velvet cake with cream cheese icing.

After a filling meal at this MD hotel, head to the nearby Strathmore performing arts center to catch a show. Upcoming performances include the National Philharmonic: Verdi's Powerful and Timeless Requiem; Classic Albums Live: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band; Spanish Harlem Orchestra: Salsa Navidad and the Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker. The Strathmore is adjacent to the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro stop, and this hotel, right on the White Flint Metro stop, is just one station away.

To turn a lovely evening into a fantastic escape, the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center is offering a Dinner for Two package that includes a $25 food credit for either Meritage or On The Rocks, plus rates as low as $119 a night. Available Thursday to Sunday through December 30, 2013, the offer at this hotel in Bethesda, MD near the Metro can be booked on the hotel website or by calling 1-800-228-9290 in the US; enter/mention promotional code D60 when making a reservation.

About the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
At the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, visitors enjoy a stay that's sophisticated yet welcoming, comfortable and convenient. The hotel offers a location right next to the Metro, making it easy for guests to travel to business and attractions in DC, Chevy Chase and downtown Bethesda. Accommodations cater to every type of guest, whether working on a deadline or savoring some downtime. Spacious guest rooms feature a desk, high-speed Internet access, iPod dock, 30-inch flat-screen TV, luxurious bedding and coffee/tea service. For an upgraded experience, concierge-level accommodations include access to a private lounge with all-day beverages, continental breakfast and evening hors d'oeuvres. While the lounge can host small group gatherings, the hotel offers nearly 50,000 square feet of event space for meetings and celebrations. For top North Bethesda, MD dining, guests needn't travel far; the hotel offers fresh, seasonal fare in a casual upscale setting at Meritage, and a relaxed setting, good food and big-screen TVs at On The Rocks. For a mix of action and relaxation, head to the indoor pool and state-of-the-art fitness center.