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1. Heirloom - Reston
4.8
Exceptional(439)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Reston
Booked 33 times today
Speakeasy vibe with a nostalgic and warm feel. Enjoy our unique handcrafted cocktails and inspired wine list alongside refined Northern American cuisine with nods to the Mediterranean region. Heirloom puts a new spin on old-world flavors. Like a family heirloom passed down through generations, the main events on Heirloom's menu showcase tried and true dishes that are both comforting and innovative.
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2. Founding Farmers VA: Reston Station
4.5
Awesome(5130)
Price: Moderate
• American • Reston
Booked 52 times today
Located conveniently on Metro’s Silver Line, Founding Farmers Reston Station is a great gathering place for locals, nearby businesses, and commuters. Open 365 days a year, our culinary crew crafts dishes and drinks from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour; enjoy our decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch; or simply grab a cup of our house-roasted coffee and a scratch-made treat from our First Bake Cafe. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. Please know that a 22% auto-gratuity will be applied to parties of 8 or more. We look forward to serving you!
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3. Open Road - Reston
4.7
Exceptional(212)
Price: Moderate
• American • Reston
Booked 14 times today
Open Road is inspired by American culture — our passion for music, our love of the outdoors, and the spirit of the open road. Come as you are — suit or shorts, loafers or flip flops. Our kitchen team sources the freshest ingredients to create quality seasonal food. Our beer list celebrates local craft breweries. We have an extensive whiskey and bourbon collection, and we feature handcrafted cocktails that change with the seasons.At Open Road, we honor the tradition of a cold beer, live music, and fresh food with friends and family every day. Stop by and make yourself at home!
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4. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Reston
4.5
Awesome(275)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Reston
Booked 12 times today
Ruth's Chris Steak House in Reston, VA serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth's Chris' genuine hospitality. So whether you're a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and off site catering may be arranged.
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5. Open Road Distilling Co
5.0
Exceptional(3)
Price: Moderate
• Distillery • Reston
The Open Road Distilling Co. Tasting Room offers daily tastings of our handcrafted spirts. Come and sample our in house distilled American Vodka, American Gin, and in house blended Eagle Eye Rye and Independence Bourbon. Enjoy this unique experience in the heart of Reston Town Center. You can enjoy these spirts in their true form or in one of our handcrafted cocktails that pair with the spirits. We look forward to hosting you and you can purchase bottles on site with the Open Road Distilling Co Tasting Room.
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6. Old Ebbitt Grill
4.8
Exceptional(30125)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 347 times today
Founded in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is Washington, DC's oldest saloon and a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. Situated in the heart of the city, just steps from The White House, this historic landmark offers a timeless blend of classic American cuisine and unparalleled hospitality. Old Ebbitt Grill promises a memorable visit filled with a warm ambiance and a seasonal menu spanning from freshly shucked oysters to house-made pastas and perfectly prepared steaks & chops. From the Rooftop Terrace to the Atrium or Cabinet Room, Ebbitt's private dining spaces are ideal for celebrations ranging from small and intimate to grand and stylish.
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7. Founding Farmers VA: Tysons
4.5
Awesome(13290)
Price: Moderate
• American • Tysons Corner / McLean
Booked 155 times today
Inspired by a Virginia farmhouse with an expansive and lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust. Expansive menus offer American-inspired food & drink with an array of fresh pastas, fried chicken & waffles, premium seafood, burgers & sandwiches, desserts, and cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and a breakfast treat or donut from their First Bake Cafe. Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. Please know that a 22% auto-gratuity will be applied to parties of 8 or more. We look forward to serving you!
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8. La Grande Boucherie - DC
4.3
Awesome(1816)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Washington
Booked 105 times today
Located at 699 14th Street on the coveted corner of 14th and G Street NW, La Grande Boucherie is situated on the most high-profile street in Washington D.C., just one block away from the White House. The restaurant is built in elegant and ornamental Art Nouveau style, evoking the sense of optimism from the turn of the 20th century. The brasserie’s menu features both classic and modern French dishes, with focus on the meat program, raw bar and extravagant large-format meats, ideal for sharing and celebrating. Mahogany wood and glass partitions divide the gargantuan space to create intimate dining experiences. These pieces are adorned in gilded accents and uniquely curved arches inspired by the 20th-century Art Nouveau movement of Paris. The main dining room highlights a massive curved bar with a metal top imported from Paris, a signature piece of Boucherie.
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9. 2941 Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(7859)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Falls Church
Booked 33 times today
We invite you to join us at 2941 RestaurantBeautiful Views | Wonderful Food | Elegant Service2941 Named in 'America's 10 Most Romantic Restaurants Slideshow' - The Daily Meal | 2941 Named 'The 10 Most Beautiful Restaurants In All Of Washington DC' - Only in Your State | NoVa Mag Best Of 20182941 is one of the most celebrated restaurants in the metropolitan area. The restaurant is nestled in the heart of Falls Church, VA surrounded by lush landscaping, koi ponds, waterfalls, world-class artwork, and a lakeside view. Chef Bertrand Chemel offers contemporary American cuisine accented with bold French and Mediterranean flavors. Named by Washingtonian Magazine in 2014 as a 100 Very Best Restaurant, Northern Virginia Magazine in 2021 No. 1 in the Top 50 Best Restaurants, and by Eater DC as a 38 Essential Washington Restaurant, to name a few accolades, 2941 continues to charm gourmands with its sophisticated yet relaxed ambiance and inventive cuisine.
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10. The Dabney
4.8
Exceptional(332)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Shaw
Booked 18 times today
Located in historic Blagden Alley in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood since 2015, The Dabney continues to pay tribute to the wonderful farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the mid-Atlantic region whom provide some of the best and most unique products in the country. We celebrate these ingredients by preparing them in a large wood burning hearth which is the centerpiece of our open kitchen. The current dining room experience is an 8-course tasting menu honoring the Mid-Atlantic's bounty. We offer an additional 3-course experience at our bar and bar area tables. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy the bar area as well.The Dabney has been awarded one Michelin star every year since 2017, James Beard Foundation Best Chef Mid-Atlantic for Chef Jeremiah Langhorne in 2018, and Washingtonian Magazine's #1 restaurant in 2023. At this time we are unable to accommodate severe allium and dairy allergies as well as vegan and vegetarian diets.

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