Del Frisco's Restaurant Group Opens New Grille Location in North Bethesda, MD

Opening Marks the 14th Del Frisco's Grille Location Nationwide


SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Sept. 29, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:DFRG) is pleased to announce the opening of its newest Del Frisco's Grille location in North Bethesda, Maryland, which opened on September 25. This marks the 14th Del Frisco's Grille across the country, and the 44th restaurant overall for Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, which also owns and operates 11 Del Frisco Double Eagle and 19 Sullivan's Steakhouse locations.

The newest Del Frisco's Grille in North Bethesda boasts the concept's signature bold flavors and market fresh ingredients showcased in updated American classics for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. The energetic bar creates a buzz throughout the restaurant and sets the stage for an exciting dining experience that is unlike any other American grill. Del Frisco's Grille in North Bethesda is located at 11800 Grand Park Avenue in the new Pike & Rose complex, alongside other popular shops and restaurants and just steps away from the White Flint Metro Station. Complimentary valet parking is offered.

"We are thrilled to expand our presence in the Washington D.C. market and to bring the Grille to North Bethesda at Pike & Rose," commented Mark S. Mednansky, CEO of Del Frisco's Restaurant Group. "Our Grille concept is perfectly suited for the new Pike & Rose complex, which is a great place for our guests to live and play. We look forward to serving the North Bethesda community and becoming the best place in town to come in with friends for a great glass of wine and steak or a casual craft beer and flatbread."

Leading the culinary team at Del Frisco's Grille in North Bethesda is Executive Chef Cody Lynch. The North Bethesda Grille will feature a menu of tempting favorites and locally-inspired dishes. Shareable starters include chilled Virginia oysters from Cherrystone Aqua Farms, regional Byrd Mill grit cakes served with avocado ranch, blue cheese crumbles, and buffalo au jus, and the fire roasted artichoke with Meyer lemon vinaigrette, parmesan, and black pepper aioli. A variety of flatbreads including wild mushroom, roasted tomato, and pesto chicken is the ultimate table snack or entrée, available gluten-free upon request.

Signature steaks and seafood include the filet mignon, prime New York strip, prime ribeye, and sole francese with lump crab. Add-ons like truffled mac & cheese, roasted asparagus and pan-braised kennett square mushrooms perfectly complement these premium entrées.

For a limited time only, the Grille has introduced a "Burger & Brew Combo" menu option which consists of the Grille's Prime Cheeseburger, a choice of Sea Salt and Parmesan or Sweet Potato Frites paired with the guest's choice of craft beer.

The Grille is also known for its toast-worthy wine, which includes 300 regional and global vintages, creating an unparalleled and adventurous wine list. Signature cocktails are handmade and muddled using fresh ingredients.

The Grille's modern design blends a number of dining areas situated around a sleek wraparound bar. The bar sits below a lofted mezzanine where guests can enjoy the show of an open presentation kitchen. An impressive glass-walled wine room provides for semi-private occasions at an energetic table for ten. Spanning 7,900 square feet, Del Frisco's Grille has a guest capacity of 240 people for both indoor and outdoor seating.

The Grille is now open Monday through Saturday for lunch from 11:30am until 4pm. Dinner is served Sunday through Thursday from 4pm until 10pm and Friday through Saturday from 4pm until 11pm. Sunday brunch is available from 11am until 4pm.

About Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc.

Based in Southlake, Texas, near Dallas, Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc. is a collection of 44 restaurants across 20 states and Washington, D.C., including Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House, Sullivan's Steakhouse, and Del Frisco's Grille. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House serves up flawless cuisine that's bold and delicious, an extensive award-winning wine list and a level of service that reminds guests that they're the boss. Sullivan's Steakhouse is a great neighborhood place for a big night out on the town - with outstanding food, hand-shaken martinis, an award winning wine list, and live entertainment all under one roof. Del Frisco's Grille is modern, inviting, stylish and fun, taking the classic bar and grill to new heights, and drawing inspiration from bold flavors and market-fresh ingredients.

For further information about our restaurants, to make reservations, or to purchase gift cards, please visit: www.DelFriscos.com, www.SullivansSteakhouse.com, and www.DelFriscosGrille.com. For more information about Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc., please visit www.DFRG.com.



            

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