Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Virginia - DC Suburbs

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Virginia - DC Suburbs? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm

5.0

5 (1704)

$50 and over

American

Lovettsville

About the restaurant

Voted 2024 #1 Northern VA Magazine - "Michelin inspectors, take note."

Sourcing food and supporting local artisan growers and producers and utilizing our farm as the chefs pantry gives us the opportunity to create an evolving menu that draws its inspiration from the seasons and in harmony with the earth. The venue has a breathtaking view and natural setting overlooking the Potomac River.

We offer a tasting menu Thursday through Sunday evenings. Please visit our website at www.patowmackfarm.com for the menu.

Weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate or special events – we strive to exceed your dreams. Innovative and skillfully executed dishes follow the lead of nature, being mindful of the environment.

Due to the style of menu on special events and holidays and the complexities involved with individual and specific food allergies, we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions on those days. We make every effort to provide vegetarian and accommodate gluten sensitivities.

Top review

MarkVIP

Dined on May 29, 2025

Imaginative food, coupled with impeccable service.

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Experience

Father's Day Take Out - SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2025

Gute Leute

5.0

5 (82)

$31 to $50

Café

Arlington

About the restaurant

Gute Leute Coffee Bar is one of the most popular coffee bars in Korea,
known for its own unique signature coffee creations.

In German, gute Leute means "good people"
and it is with this idea that gute Leute strives to create a space
in which good people can enjoy good company.

Our logo is inspired by the pine tree
because it stays green all year long like our enthusiasm for coffee.
Every branch in Seoul has its own signature menu created by baristas.
We also present seasonal coffee courses that are constructed with their
own stories.

Instagram : gute_leute_usa

Top review

Michael

Dined on May 19, 2025

Such a fun espresso flight (omakase)! We did the seasonal 1-year anniversary for a birthday and it was so memorable as both a show and delicious. Highly recommend for a unique experience!

Afghan Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1411)

$30 and under

Afghan

Springfield

About the restaurant

Afghan Bistro, located in Springfield, VA provides guests an authentic Afghan cuisine with a modern flair.

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ana

Dined 7 days ago

Food is always delicious, and the service was outstanding.

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L'Auberge Chez Francois

5.0

5 (9490)

$50 and over

French

Great Falls

About the restaurant

Welcome to L'Auberge Chez François, our French country inn a short distance from the nation's capital that has captivated visitors for over 66 years. L'Auberge Chez François is the ideal spot to celebrate special moments, private parties, luncheons, weddings, and cooking demonstrations. Our menu is extensive and full of the flavors of Alsace and traditional French cuisine. Excellent food and service, attention to detail, and a casually elegant atmosphere are hallmarks that have made L'Auberge Chez François a Washington favorite! We hope that you will enjoy your visit with us. Should you not see your preferred time to dine with us, please call us at 703-759-3800.

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DavidVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We had a lovely lunch at L’Auberge with excellent service in a charming ambiance with absolutely incredible food! The crépe, halibut and Grand Marnier Soufflé were done to perfection. Bravo to Jacques and his team!

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The Melting Pot - Fredericksburg

4.9

4.9 (912)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Fredericksburg

About the restaurant

The Melting Pot is Fredericksburg’s premiere fondue restaurant. We offer both a romantic and family friendly atmosphere for your fine dining fondue experience. Our staff operates with one goal in mind - to provide you with the perfect night out.

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JonathanVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We’ve been coming to the Melting Pot in Fredericksburg for going on 20 years now and last night was the first time we left thinking that it wasn’t a fantastic experience. Nothing was particularly bad, it just wasn’t at the level we’ve grown accustomed to as long-time patrons. For the price we paid (just under $400 for 5 of us), we were really underwhelmed by the portion sizes, particularly the amount of chocolate we received in each of our 2 pots. Like I mentioned earlier, not bad, but for the first time, not great. We’ll likely look at some other choices for our next special occasion.

Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez Francois

4.9

4.9 (2558)

$31 to $50

French

Great Falls

About the restaurant

Restaurants in Alsace traditionally have a formal main dining room as well as a casual dining room known locally as a weinstube or brasserie. At the brasserie, diners may enjoy traditional, hearty Alsatian dishes in a warm and relaxing atmosphere. These friendly establishments are immensely popular with Alsatians and visiting them is always the best part of my trips back to Alsace. I opened Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez François to bring the tastes and comforts of the Alsatian brasserie to Great Falls.

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AdamVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Great food and service... highly recommend. Was amazing!

Meokja Meokja

4.9

4.9 (79)

$30 and under

Korean

Fairfax

About the restaurant

PLEASE CALL US AT (571) 459-2875 OR MESSAGE US ON FACEBOOK FOR ADDITIONAL AVAILABILITES. WALK-INS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!

Meokja Meokja
Korean Restaurant · Barbecue Restaurant

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Vincent

Dined on May 25, 2025

Our server was excellent and the food was really good!

Taste of Old Country

4.9

4.9 (126)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Manassas

About the restaurant

Taste of Old Country provides a truly unique artisan bistro & market experience combining the world of food service, private events & retail gourmet food shopping, all under one roof. Home of the Mega Platter, a Mediterranean themed charcuterie board as well as a variety of small bites, artisan panini's, salads, pizza and desserts, you will definitely have a Taste of Old Country, where everything starts and ends with good food, wine, hospitality and friends.

Our bistro wine bar is ideal for a date night, lunch meeting, friends/social/family gatherings or to host smaller corporate/private events. While our culinary wonders cater to all pallets we kindly recommend and welcome our dining experience to adults and older family groups, as our space is not suited for infants or young children.

Conveniently located 1 mile off Exit 47 on I-66 in Balls Ford Center, across the street from the Holiday Inn on Balls Ford Rd.

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Kim

Dined 7 days ago

Found this restaurant by accident looking online for restaurants in Manassas. It's a 45-minute drive from home, but we were glad we made the trip. This is a delightful restaurant. We split the Greek Platter, and it was more than enough for two people. We purchased a bottle of Olive Oil with Greek Seasoning to take home, and I regret not purchasing the Traditional Thick Balsamic Vinegar. Delicious. We will return.

Bistro L'Hermitage

4.9

4.9 (6523)

$31 to $50

French

Woodbridge

About the restaurant

As the Historic Occoquan Waterfront Area welcomes L'Hermitage, a Classic French Bistro, we welcome you. Long time DC restaurateur (21 Federal/Bob Kinkead (RIP),Ex Co-Owner of Marcels DC, Watergate Hotel F&B) Youssef Eagle Essakl has transformed a building and the surrounding property in historic downtown Occoquan into his vision of a Romantic French country bistro. L'Hermitage, a great escape from the hectic DC restaurant scene, promises 'relaxed good taste' with the polish and sophistication of fine dining. Join us for a very special experience.
Our Motto is:
"Hospitality is the Art of Making Others Feel Welcome, Comfortable, and at Home.
It is the Talent for Spreading Warmth and Kindness that will be Remembered Always."

Top review

Charleez

Dined 7 days ago

Dennis was great! Food was spectacular and atmosphere was perfect.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Duo Filet Mignon & Homard

Popular dish

Foie Gras

2941 Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (7889)

$31 to $50

French American

Falls Church

About the restaurant

We invite you to join us at 2941 Restaurant
Beautiful Views | Wonderful Food | Elegant Service
2941 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 2018
2941 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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MelanieVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Very enjoyable, Great service and cocktails Food was fantastic

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