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Restaurants to try in DMV

Restaurants to try in DMV

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Created by Amy O. • Updated On: June 7, 2014
PassionFish is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

1. PassionFish

8.2
11960 Democracy Dr (in Reston Town Center), Reston, VA
Seafood Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews
Jackson's Mighty Fine Food & Lucky Lounge is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

2. Jackson's Mighty Fine Food & Lucky Lounge

8.5
11927 Democracy Dr (at Library St), Reston, VA
American Restaurant · Reston Town Center · 150 tips and reviews
Stone's Cove Kitbar is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

3. Stone's Cove Kitbar

8.3
2403 Centreville Rd, Herndon, VA
Tapas Restaurant · 84 tips and reviews
Uncle Julio's is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

4. Uncle Julio's

7.9
1827 Library St (near Democracy Dr.), Reston, VA
Mexican Restaurant · 83 tips and reviews
Lost Dog Cafe is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

5. Lost Dog Cafe

8.6
2920 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA
Pizzeria · 52 tips and reviews
Crumbs Bake Shop is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

6. Crumbs Bake Shop

2839 Clarendon Blvd (Market Common), Arlington, VA
Cupcake Shop · Clarendon - Courthouse · 8 tips and reviews
Härth Restaurant is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

7. Härth Restaurant

7.8
7920 Jones Branch Dr (at Westpark Dr.), McLean, VA
American Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews
Foodē is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

8. Foodē

8.6
1006 C / D Caroline Street (Caroline Street), Fredericksburg, VA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Fredericksburg · 53 tips and reviews
Coastal Flats is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

9. Coastal Flats

8.9
11901 Grand Commons Ave (at Monument Dr.), Fairfax, VA
Seafood Restaurant · 121 tips and reviews
Viet House is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

10. Viet House

8.5
11216 Lee Hwy (Jermantown Rd), Fairfax, VA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews
The Pure Pasty Co. is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

11. The Pure Pasty Co.

9.0
128C Church St NW, Vienna, VA
Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

12. Pure Pasty Cart

Food Truck · No tips or reviews
District Taco is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

13. District Taco

9.0
5723 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA
Taco Restaurant · 106 tips and reviews
Willow is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

14. Willow

4301 Fairfax Dr (at N Utah), Arlington, VA
New American Restaurant · Ballston - Virginia Square · 33 tips and reviews
Mon Ami Gabi is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

15. Mon Ami Gabi

11950 Democracy Dr, Reston, VA
French Restaurant · 89 tips and reviews
The Counter is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

16. The Counter

7.6
11922 Democracy Drive (at Library St.), Reston, VA
Burger Joint · 80 tips and reviews
TurCuisine is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

17. TurCuisine

13029 Worldgate Dr, Herndon, VA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews
Thai Luang is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

18. Thai Luang

8.3
171 Elden St (at Fairfax County Pkwy), Herndon, VA
Thai Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews
Jimmy's Old Town Tavern is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

19. Jimmy's Old Town Tavern

8.6
697 Spring St (at Elden St), Herndon, VA
American Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews
Ariake Japanese Restaurant is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

20. Ariake Japanese Restaurant

8.4
12184 Glade Dr, Reston, VA
Japanese Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews
be right burger™ is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

21. be right burger™

1820 Discovery St, Reston, VA
Burger Joint · 42 tips and reviews
Angeethi is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

22. Angeethi

645 Elden St (btw Van Buren St & Monroe St), Herndon, VA
Indian Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews
Foster's Grille is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

23. Foster's Grille

905 Herndon Pkwy (Elden St), Herndon, VA
Burger Joint · 11 tips and reviews
Pho New is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

24. Pho New

7.7
2443 Centreville Rd (Sunrise Valley), Herndon, VA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Guapo's is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

25. Guapo's

7.4
1042 Elden St, Herndon, VA
Mexican Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews
Amphora's Diner Deluxe is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

26. Amphora's Diner Deluxe

7.6
1151 Elden St (at Herndon Parkway), Herndon, VA
Diner · 91 tips and reviews
Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

27. Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies

1142 Elden St, Herndon, VA
Smoothie Shop · 8 tips and reviews
Red Velvet Cupcakery is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

28. Red Velvet Cupcakery

11939 Democracy Dr, Reston, VA
Cupcake Shop · 23 tips and reviews
sweetgreen is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

29. sweetgreen

8.5
1824 Library Street (btw Explorer & Library), Reston, VA
Salad Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews
Euro Bistro is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

30. Euro Bistro

7.0
314 Elden St, Herndon, VA
German Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews
The Russia House is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

31. The Russia House

7.2
790 Station St, Herndon, VA
Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews
Tara Thai is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

32. Tara Thai

7.4
13021 Worldgate Dr (in Worldgate Shopping Center), Herndon, VA
Thai Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

33. Sea Pearl

8191 Strawberry Ln, Falls Church, VA
Seafood Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: "Sea Pearl continues to amaze with its star dish of fish ribs. What is normally delicate fish meat amps up with a lacquer of thick, salty, sweet, smoky and soulful sauce." - November 2012 Issue

34. The Goodstone Inn & Estate

8.7
36205 Snake Hill Rd, Middleburg, VA
Bed and Breakfast · 15 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: "Order the crab... It’s as big as a potpie with none of the filler. Pure, tender chunks of creamed meat, mounded on the center of the plate." - November 2012 Issue

Seasons 52 is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

35. Seasons 52

8.3
7863L Tysons Corner Ctr, McLean, VA
New American Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews
Ice House Cafe is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

36. Ice House Cafe

760 Elden St, Herndon, VA
Bar · 18 tips and reviews
Manna Bistro & Bakery is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

37. Manna Bistro & Bakery

6.9
14215X Centreville Sq, Centreville, VA
Ethiopian Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews
El Sol Azteca Bar & Grill is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

38. El Sol Azteca Bar & Grill

42830 Creek View Plz Ste 100 (Sycolin Rd), Ashburn, VA
Mexican Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews
Fire Works Pizza is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

39. Fire Works Pizza

8.8
201 Harrison St SE (at Loudoun St. SE), Leesburg, VA
Pizzeria · 64 tips and reviews
Pink Bicycle Tea Room is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

40. Pink Bicycle Tea Room

5.7
303 Commerce St., Occoquan, VA
Tea Room · 3 tips and reviews
sweetFrog is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

41. sweetFrog

8.2
1472 Northpoint Village Center, Reston, VA
Frozen Yogurt Shop · 4 tips and reviews
Bagel Cafe is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

42. Bagel Cafe

8.7
300 Elden St (Herndon Pkwy), Herndon, VA
Bagel Shop · 53 tips and reviews
Virginia Kitchen is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

43. Virginia Kitchen

8.4
450 Elden St (in Kmart Shopping Center), Herndon, VA
Breakfast Spot · 35 tips and reviews
Shake Shack is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

44. Shake Shack

8.0
1216 18th St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 227 tips and reviews
Smashburger is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

45. Smashburger

10160 Fairfax Blvd (at Plantation Pkwy.), Fairfax, VA
Burger Joint · 45 tips and reviews
Mighty Khan's is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

46. Mighty Khan's

14410 Chantilly Crossing Ln, Chantilly, VA 20151 (Rt. 50 & Sully Rd), Chantilly, VA
Mongolian Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
sweetgreen is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

47. sweetgreen

9.3
2905 District Ave, Fairfax, VA
Salad Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews
Proper Pie Co. is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

48. Proper Pie Co.

9.1
2505 E Broad St Ste 100 (N 25th St), Richmond, VA
Bakery · Church Hill · 49 tips and reviews
Red Apron Butchery is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

49. Red Apron Butchery

7.5
8297 Glass Alley, Ste. 110, Fairfax, VA
Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews
Protein Bar is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

50. Protein Bar

800 N Glebe Rd (Wilson & Glebe), Arlington, VA
Restaurant · Ballston - Virginia Square · 16 tips and reviews
Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

51. Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken

7.8
1308 G St NW (btwn 13th and 14th st), Washington, D.C.
Donut Shop · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 97 tips and reviews
Hill Country Barbecue Market is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

52. Hill Country Barbecue Market

7.7
410 7th St NW (btwn D & E St NW), Washington, D.C.
BBQ Joint · Penn Quarter · 271 tips and reviews

53. Red Apron Butchery

7.5
8297 Glass Alley, Ste. 110, Fairfax, VA
Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Burger DaysBurger Days: It’s imperative we let you know that this Merrifield location is now serving hand cut, beef-fat french fries seasoned with rosemary and garlic. And they’re every bit as delicious as they sound. Read more.

FatShorty's is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

54. FatShorty's

3035 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA
Hot Dog Joint · Clarendon - Courthouse · 12 tips and reviews
Anita's New Mexican Style Mexican Food is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

55. Anita's New Mexican Style Mexican Food

7.6
701 Elden St (at Monroe St), Herndon, VA
Mexican Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews
Masala Wok is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

56. Masala Wok

6.8
905 Herndon Pkwy, Herndon, VA
Asian Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews
Mayuri Indian Cuisine is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

57. Mayuri Indian Cuisine

5.6
2316 Hunters Woods Plz, Reston, VA
Indian Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews
The Majestic is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

58. The Majestic

8.5
911 King St, Alexandria, VA
American Restaurant · Old Town · 65 tips and reviews
Graffiato is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

59. Graffiato

707 6th St NW (btwn G & H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Chinatown · 189 tips and reviews
Domku Bar & Cafe is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

60. Domku Bar & Cafe

821 Upshur St NW (at Georgia Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Scandinavian Restaurant · Petworth · 32 tips and reviews
Charleston is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

61. Charleston

9.0
1000 Lancaster St, Baltimore, MD
American Restaurant · Southeastern Baltimore · 51 tips and reviews
Bistro Vivant is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

62. Bistro Vivant

1394 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA
French Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews
barmini by José Andrés is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

63. barmini by José Andrés

8.8
501 9th St NW (9th St NW between E and F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Penn Quarter · 74 tips and reviews
Bar Louie is one of Restaurants to try in DMV.

64. Bar Louie

7.1
13195 Parcher Avenue, Herndon, VA
Gastropub · 15 tips and reviews