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Chercher Ethiopian Cuisine, Bethesda, MD

Chercher Ethiopian Cuisine

4.9 (146)
$30 and under
Ethiopian
4921 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-5203

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Chercher Ethiopian Cuisine

4.9
$30 and under
Ethiopian
Bethesda

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for business meals
Chercher Ethiopian Cuisine is one of the best Ethiopian restaurants in the heart of Washington DC offering a fun-filled, casual dining experience! Cherecher strives to always serve you fresh and affordable Ethiopian cuisine. This is what our customers say about us.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Ethiopian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

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What 146 people are saying

Chercher Ethiopian Cuisine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Value

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Healthy

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Neighborhood gem

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chercher Ethiopian Cuisine offers "delicious food" in a cozy, contemporary setting adorned with Ethiopian art. Known for its "excellent and informative service" and "terrific" flavors, it's a neighborhood gem. Highlights include a "fantastic" sampler platter and "excellent injera," perfect for gatherings. Despite a rare cleanliness issue, many find it their go-to spot.
146 Reviews
  1. Shelly

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was the only one of our quartet who had not eaten Ethiopian food previously. We sat at a comfortable table, had excellent and informative service, and DELICIOUS food. We ordered the combination platter. It was more than enough food for four people with a variety of flavors and textures. My friends agreed that this was the BEST Ethiopian dinner they ever had! We ordered the "spicy" version of the chicken...everything was thoroughly enjoyable. We will be back!

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  2. Abbe Gold

    Washington DC34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to celebrate a birthday! Everyone really enjoyed the food and the ambiance

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  3. Nancy

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are so lucky to have this wonderful restaurant in our neighborhood. The food is terrific, the wait staff is welcoming, one can have a conversation without shouting and the prices are reasonable.

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  4. Martha Gold

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 7, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! The ambience and service is also great.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Jacqueline Gold

    Washington DC57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cher Cher is a neighborhood gem. Nice people, Ethiopian decor, excellent injera. Their Salmon Tibs is delicious!

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  6. Kathy

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Large sampler platter was fantastic. Service is prompt and helpful with recommendations. Will be my go-to for Ethiopian cuisine from now on.

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  7. Phil

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was excellent. And I love the awaze sauce tray!

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  8. Paul

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Friendly and attentive staff. This is our go to Ethiopian restaurant!

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  9. Shelley

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a lovely, contemporary setting with beautiful Ethiopian art work providing ambiance. The food was well seasoned and their were generous portions.

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  10. Ann

    Washington DC19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this Ethiopian restaurant. We spent 2 years in Addis Ababa, and this is the place we go to remind us how good the food was.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Ethiopian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

FAQs

Family-friendly seating is available, guests often bring children for birthdays and family dinners, and the staff are welcoming to families. The restaurant also accommodates shared, family-style platters and private events. The listing does not specifically state accessibility features, so if you need wheelchair access or other accommodations, call ahead to confirm.

For a quieter experience, try an earlier seating or weekday visit, guests note the restaurant can be lively during popular dinner hours. If you want the full weekend midday/lunch service, visit Thu–Sun when they open at 11:00 am. For less crowding and faster service, aim for early evenings on weekdays or an early weekend lunch.

Chercher offers a cozy, casual dining room with table seating and accommodates private parties by arrangement. Guests have booked the restaurant for birthdays and celebrations, and the staff will arrange shared platters for groups. If you need a private room or a large-party setup, call ahead to confirm availability and menu options.

The dress code is casual. Guests typically dress comfortably for a relaxed, family-style meal, no formal attire is required. If you’re attending a private event or special celebration, you can lean slightly dressier, but everyday visits are casual.

Yes, many guests bring children and celebrate birthdays here. Families report that kids enjoy the food, and staff are described as sweet and attentive with children. The family-style portions and sampler platters make sharing easy, though there isn’t a specific kids’ menu mentioned, so consider shared plates or milder spice levels for younger diners.

Yes, Chercher accepts private party bookings and guests have used the space for birthday celebrations and group meals. The team is described as welcoming and able to arrange family-style platters. Call ahead to discuss party size, menu options and any special setup needs.

Busiest: dinner rushes on popular evenings, especially weekends, guests report lively, crowded service during peak times. Quietest: earlier weekdays or early weekend lunches tend to be calmer; multiple guests described enjoying a "nice quiet atmosphere" when the room wasn’t full. If you prefer quiet, aim for early weekday evenings or weekend lunch hours.

Yes, guests report staff are helpful with requests. You can ask for shared/combination platters, request specific injera (teff injera was available upon request), and ask about spice levels or dietary preferences. For private parties, seating arrangements and menu options can be arranged by calling ahead. If you have accessibility needs or strict allergies, call to confirm accommodations.

Weekdays or early weekend lunches are good bets for a quieter meal, while weekend evenings are great if you want a livelier, celebratory vibe. Guests praise weekend lunch and dinner service (Thu–Sun) but also recommend early weekday evenings (Mon–Wed) for a more relaxed experience.

Yes, Chercher is a cozy, contemporary spot that many guests recommend for a relaxed date night. The dining room features Ethiopian artwork and a warm, intimate atmosphere that supports conversation, and guests frequently praise the attentive service and delicious shared platters. Note that evenings can be busy and occasionally a bit lively, so consider an earlier seating or weekday visit if you want a quieter table.

The ambience is warm, inviting and decorated with Ethiopian artwork, creating a comfortable and contemporary feel. Guests frequently mention friendly, attentive service and a setting that supports conversation. While most visitors find it cozy and relaxed, it can become lively or a bit noisy when the dining room is full, perfect for celebratory meals but worth timing if you prefer quiet.

Portions at Chercher are generous and made for sharing, many guests praise the large sampler/combination platters that easily feed two to four people. Vegetarian and meat samplers are described as generous and filling, and family-style plates leave guests very satisfied. If you’re ordering for two, consider a shared platter; larger groups can split the sampler for good variety and value.

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A photo of Chercher Ethiopian Cuisine restaurant

Chercher Ethiopian Cuisine

4.9
$30 and under
Ethiopian
Bethesda

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
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