Parthenon Restaurant & Chevy Chase Lounge
Come together over authentic Greek food, generous hospitality and a table that gives every gathering room to unfold.
A Washington table since 1989
Washington has plenty of places to eat. The meals people remember tend to offer more than a good plate. They make it easy to settle in, catch up and enjoy the people across the table. At Parthenon Restaurant & Chevy Chase Lounge, Greek food and generous hospitality have shaped that experience for more than three decades.
Located on Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase, Parthenon welcomes guests from across Washington, DC and nearby Maryland for lunch, dinner, weekend Greek Brunch, drinks, celebrations and the simple pleasure of a meal that does not need an excuse. Some guests arrive with a reservation and a milestone to celebrate. Others need a dependable place for a weekday lunch, dinner with family or a drink after work. Each visit gets the same warm welcome.
The menu makes a gathering feel easy. Start with hummus, tzatziki, spanakopita or a Greek salad for the table. Continue with grilled seafood, lamb, gyros or another familiar favorite. There is room for guests who know exactly what they want and for those who want to explore a little. The result is a restaurant experience that feels relaxed enough for a Tuesday and generous enough for an occasion.
Choose the occasion
A Greek meal is a generous way to bring people together. Start with a few meze for the table, then settle into grilled seafood, lamb, gyros, salads or another favorite from the kitchen. The pace is yours, whether dinner is a quick stop or the evening’s main event.
Greek Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday, with Crab Eggs Benedict, Halloumi Benedict, Greek omelets, breakfast gyros, coffee and mimosas. It gives a familiar Washington weekend ritual a little more flavor, without losing the easygoing feel of brunch.
Chevy Chase Lounge is a comfortable place to meet for cocktails, wine, beer, Greek spirits and shareable plates. Happy Hour runs Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, making it an easy choice after work or before dinner.
Greek food made for sharing
Greek dining has a way of making a table feel more open. Small plates offer a natural place to begin, especially when everyone arrives hungry in a slightly different way. Share a few appetizers, pass the salad and let the conversation take its time before choosing the rest of the meal.
Parthenon’s menu brings that generosity to lunch and dinner. Seafood, grilled meats, lamb, gyros and vegetarian choices give groups a range of ways to order, while the flavors stay rooted in Greek tradition. It is an inviting plan for a first visit, a family dinner or a group of friends deciding where to meet.
When the best table is at home or at the office, available favorites can be ordered for pickup or delivery. For a larger meal away from the restaurant, Parthenon catering brings Greek favorites to office lunches, celebrations and family gatherings throughout Washington and nearby communities.
On Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase
Parthenon is at 5510 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20015. The restaurant is a comfortable destination for guests coming from Chevy Chase, Friendship Heights, Tenleytown, Van Ness, Bethesda and throughout Northwest Washington.
That location makes it easy to choose a meal that suits the day. Meet nearby friends for a long dinner. Make a weekend brunch plan. Stop at the lounge for Happy Hour. Or reserve a table when the occasion deserves a little more care. Whatever brings you in, the setting offers a welcoming pause from the rest of the city.
For celebrations, business meals and larger gatherings, Parthenon also offers group dining and catering. Bring the occasion and estimated group size, then the team can help point you toward the right way to gather.
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Plan a meal with ease
Choose a simple meal, build a shared spread or stay for dessert. The menu works for a relaxed midday break, dinner before an evening out and the nights when good food is the whole plan.
Reserve ahead for Greek Brunch, holidays, larger parties and special occasions. A little planning helps everyone arrive ready to enjoy the table rather than manage the details.
Order online for available pickup or delivery, or explore catering for a work meal, family event or celebration. Greek food made for sharing travels well when the gathering happens elsewhere.
A table for every appetite
Choosing a Greek restaurant often starts with the kind of meal you want to share. One table may be looking for bright salads and dips, another for grilled fish or lamb, and another for a relaxed plate of gyros. Parthenon gives everyone a place in the plan, so a group does not have to settle for a meal that only works for one person.
That flexibility also makes the restaurant useful when the guest list changes. Bring family for a familiar favorite, invite colleagues for lunch, or meet friends who want a cocktail and a few small plates before deciding whether to stay for dinner. The menu and lounge make it easy to keep the evening simple or let it grow into something worth lingering over.
Greek food also makes it easy to welcome different kinds of diners to one table. A guest who is trying Greek dishes for the first time can begin with recognizable, shareable plates. Someone returning for a favorite can go straight to the flavors they know. There is no need for the group to order in lockstep. That mix of choice and generosity is part of what makes a Greek meal feel especially suited to conversation, celebrations and unplanned evenings with people worth seeing.
For hosts, that same flexibility removes a little pressure from choosing a restaurant. A party can begin with appetizers, build toward a full dinner and leave room for dessert, coffee or another round at the lounge. A meal can stay modest when schedules are tight or become a longer evening when everyone is enjoying the conversation. The point is not to make the occasion more complicated. It is to give the people at the table a gracious place to enjoy it together.
Parthenon has been part of the Washington dining community since 1989. That history is felt in the welcome, not treated as a formality. Guests come for Greek food and return because the table feels prepared for them, whether the visit is their first or part of a long neighborhood tradition.
Frequently asked questions
Parthenon Restaurant & Chevy Chase Lounge is at 5510 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20015, in the Chevy Chase neighborhood.
Parthenon serves Greek and Mediterranean dishes, including meze, salads, grilled favorites, seafood, lamb, gyros, desserts and weekend Greek Brunch.
Yes. Reservations are encouraged for weekends, Greek Brunch, holidays, larger parties and special occasions.
Yes. Available Parthenon favorites can be ordered online for pickup or delivery.
Yes. Parthenon welcomes group dining and private gatherings, and offers catering for office lunches, celebrations, family gatherings and events.