Parthenon Restaurant & Chevy Chase Lounge
Find a welcoming Greek table nearby, with food made for sharing and a little more time to enjoy the people you came with.
A nearby table with Greek warmth
Friendship Heights moves at its own pace. There are errands to run, offices to leave, family to meet and a neighborhood worth taking time to enjoy. Just along Connecticut Avenue, Parthenon Restaurant & Chevy Chase Lounge offers a comfortable change of scene: authentic Greek food, an easy welcome and a table that does not rush the moment.
Since 1989, Parthenon has welcomed guests from Chevy Chase and surrounding neighborhoods for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, cocktails and celebrations. Some visitors arrive with a reservation and a special occasion in mind. Others simply want a dependable place nearby for a satisfying meal. Both belong here.
The experience starts with Greek hospitality. A plate of hummus, tzatziki or spanakopita can become the beginning of a shared meal. A Greek salad, grilled fish, lamb, gyros or a familiar favorite can take care of the rest. Whether you are meeting friends, bringing family together or taking a break from a busy day, the point is simple: sit down well and leave feeling looked after.
Choose the moment
When work, shopping or appointments have filled the day, a relaxed dinner gives everyone a place to settle in. Start with a few meze for the table, choose a favorite from the grill or the sea, and give the conversation room to linger.
Greek Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday, with Crab Eggs Benedict, Halloumi Benedict, Greek omelets, breakfast gyros, coffee and mimosas. It is an easy choice for a catch-up, a family visit or an unhurried start to the weekend.
Chevy Chase Lounge offers a comfortable stop for cocktails, wine, beer, Greek spirits and shareable plates. Happy Hour runs Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, a natural way to meet before dinner or make an evening of it.
Greek food made for the table
Greek dining makes room for different appetites and different reasons for gathering. Begin with dips, pies and salads to share. Continue with seafood, grilled meats, lamb, gyros or vegetarian choices. Finish with something sweet when the table is not quite ready to call it a night.
That range is useful when a group wants an easy plan. Familiar dishes make it comfortable for first-time guests, while Greek classics offer a reason to try something new. A meal can be as simple as a quick lunch or as generous as a long dinner with friends and family.
If staying in is the better plan, available favorites can be ordered for pickup or delivery. For an office lunch, a family celebration or a gathering away from the restaurant, Parthenon catering brings the same generous spirit to your table.
Easy to reach from Friendship Heights
Parthenon is at 5510 Connecticut Avenue NW in Washington, DC 20015, in the Chevy Chase neighborhood. The restaurant is a convenient nearby destination for Friendship Heights guests looking for a relaxed lunch, dinner, Greek Brunch, drinks at the lounge or a meal to take home.
Coming with a larger group? Reservations are encouraged for weekends, brunch, holidays and special occasions. For a celebration, work meal or gathering that deserves a little more planning, the team can help you choose between a restaurant meal, group dining and catering.
It is the kind of neighborhood location that works when people are arriving from different directions. Meet after a day in Friendship Heights, make it a stop before an evening elsewhere, or let the meal itself be the reason to get together.
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Plan with ease
Choose a table when the afternoon leaves room for it, or order ahead for a meal at home or work. Greek favorites give lunch more flavor without turning the day into a production.
Reserve a table, order a few dishes to share and let the evening take its time. The menu gives families, couples and friend groups plenty of ways to build a meal together.
Bring the date, estimated group size and occasion. A little context helps the Parthenon team point you toward the right next step for a celebration, business meal or family occasion.
Frequently asked questions
Parthenon Restaurant & Chevy Chase Lounge is on Connecticut Avenue at 5510 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20015. It is a convenient nearby option for guests coming from Friendship Heights, Chevy Chase, Bethesda and Upper Northwest DC.
Yes. Reservations are encouraged for weekends, Greek Brunch, holidays, larger parties and special occasions.
Parthenon serves Greek and Mediterranean dishes, including meze, salads, grilled favorites, seafood, lamb, gyros, desserts and weekend Greek Brunch.
Yes. Available Parthenon favorites can be ordered online for pickup or delivery.
Yes. Parthenon welcomes group dining and private gatherings, and also offers catering for office lunches, celebrations and events.