Passover 2025: Why is this Night Different From All Others?

Passover is coming — and while the story of Exodus hasn’t changed, the way you celebrate it just might. This year, why not skip the stress and let some of the DMV’s best restaurants help you pull off an unforgettable Seder feast? From Monday, April 14th - Tuesday, April 22nd, local spots are rolling out all the classic Passover traditions — from matzoh ball soup to brisket to matzoh brie. Whether you’re hosting at home or prefer to BYOH (Bring Your Own Haggadah) and dine out, there’s a table — and a feast — waiting for you.

Don’t worry if you haven’t brushed up on your Four Questions — just gather the family, fill your wine glass (yes, all four of them), and let these spots do the heavy lifting:

Dine-In:

Equinox Restaurant: The 12th Annual Community Passover Seder on April 12th offers a meaningful evening of tradition, community, and exceptional food. Guests will enjoy a curated feast, engage in insightful discussions, and take part in interactive Haggadah readings led by fellow attendees alongside Ellen and Chef Todd Gray. To make a reservation, click here.

Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab: Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab will celebrate Passover with a prix-fixe holiday menu on Saturday, April 12th, and Sunday, April 13th, from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. The menu features traditional favorites like Gefilte Fish with red beet horseradish, Chopped Liver or Suzy Friedman’s Vegetarian Chopped Liver, and Matzo Ball Soup. For the main course, guests can choose Herb Roasted Chicken, Braised Short Rib with red wine bordelaise, or Wild Alaskan Halibut en Papillote, served with Ginger Glazed Carrots and Potato Pancakes. Dessert options include Flourless Chocolate Cake or Key Lime Pie. The dinner is $74.95 per person and $34.95 for children 12 and under. 202.489.0140; 750 15th St NW; click here to make a reservation.

Mon Ami Gabi: Mon Ami Gabi will host a Passover dinner on Monday, April 22nd, and Tuesday, April 23rd at its newly reopened Bethesda Row location. Executive Chefs Andrew Fleischauer and Jason Mayle have crafted a multi-course holiday menu featuring Matzo Ball Soup, Housemade Gefilte Fish, Slow-Braised Beef Brisket, and more. The dinner is priced at $58.95 per adult and $24.95 per child 12 and under. 301.654.1234; 7239 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD; click here to make a reservation. 

SABABA: SABABA will celebrate Passover  by offering seasonal specials exclusively for the holiday.  Prepared by Executive Chef Ryan Moore, guests can anticipate a la carte menu items such as Charoset  priced at $14; Braised Salmon priced at $26; Braised Beef Brisket priced at $30, and a Manischewitz Sorbet, priced at $10.  House-made Za’atar Matzo will also be served to all guests who dine at SABABA throughout the holiday. These specials will be available for in-house dining exclusively, from Saturday, April 12th - Sunday, April 20th.   

Summer House: Summer House will offer a Passover family-style spread at its North Bethesda location in Pike & Rose on Saturday, April 12th, and Sunday, April 13th. Guests can enjoy a multi-course menu featuring Matzo Ball Soup, Braised Short Rib, Flourless Chocolate Cake, and more for $57.95 per person and $19.95 per child 12 and under. The menu is also available à la carte for those dining at the restaurant. 301.881.2381; 11825 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD; click here to make a reservation. 

Teddy & The Bully Bar: Teddy & The Bully Bar will host its 11th Annual Passover Seder Dinner on Saturday, April 12th, from 4:30 - 9:00 p.m. to celebrate tradition and community. The three-course dine-in meal is $60 per person and $28 for children 12 and under, featuring classics like Matzoh Ball Soup, House-Made Charoset, Gefilte Fish Pave, and Yarden Syrah Braised Beef Brisket, along with Flourless Chocolate Cake and Strawberry Crisp for dessert and Passover wine pairings. 202.246.1653; 1200 19th St NW; click here to make a reservation. 

To-Go:

All Set Restaurant & Bar: Celebrate Passover with All Set Restaurant & Bar’s special dinner for 4, available for pre-order through April 9th for $200. Choose from Slow Cooked Beef Brisket, Blackened Salmon Filet, or Roasted Lemon Rosemary Chicken as your main course, served alongside Matzo Ball Soup, Sweet & Spicy Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Potato & Smoked Carrot Mash, and Toasted Coconut Macaroons. Meals are served cold with reheating instructions. Pick-up will be available on April 12th from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at All Set - delivery is available for an additional fee. All Set’s kitchen is not kosher. To place an order, click here.

Baked by Yael: Baked by Yael will be offering Gluten-Free Oat Matzah in handmade rustic rounds, machine squares, and matzah meal ground from machine matzah this Passover. All three types are shmurah. To place an order, click here.

Prescription Chicken: Hosting a seder at home? Let Prescription Chicken’s Seder Starter Kit make it easy—no need to hunt for a shank bone or roast an egg. This convenient kit includes all the essentials for your Seder plate, a box of matzah, two 24-oz containers of matzo ball soup, and chocolate “matzah balls” as a sweet treat for dessert for $36. Pre-orders are open now for delivery starting Friday, April 11th. 202.262.3235; 1819 7th St NW; click here to place an order. 

Silver and Sons: Silver and Sons, chef Jarrad Silver’s restaurant and food truck known for its Jewish-Mediterranean take on American barbecue, is now accepting Passover orders. The menu features a fixed-price dinner for four for $180, along with à la carte options like Matzo Ball Soup, Walnut and Apple Charoset, Smoked Carrots Tzimmes, Smoked Brisket, Salmon Chraime, and Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons. Orders can be picked up on April 11th and April 12th at locations in Bethesda, Rockville, and DC. To place an order, click this link. 

Summer House: For those celebrating at home, Summer House’s Passover Dinner To-Go is available for preorder by Wednesday, April 9th, at noon, with pick-up between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 12th, and Sunday, April 13th. The takeout menu includes all the same traditional favorites, such as Matzo Ball Soup, Braised Short Rib, and Flourless Chocolate Cake, ensuring a festive holiday meal to enjoy in the comfort of home. 301.881.2381; 11825 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD; click here for the full carry-out Passover menu and to order. 

Teddy & The Bully Bar: For those celebrating at home, the 3-course Seder dinner is available to go for $65 per person at Teddy & The Bully Bar. The exceptional carry-out menu features classics like Matzoh Ball Soup, House-Made Charoset, Gefilte Fish Pave, and Yarden Syrah Braised Beef Brisket, along with Flourless Chocolate Cake and Strawberry Crisp for dessert. 1200 19th St NW; see the Passover menu here; call 202-246-1653 for questions and to place an order today.