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

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine 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 (1714)

$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

Jose

Dined 4 days ago

Outstanding in every category! We had a five stars experience! Excellent food and service. Fantastic ambience and personal attention. We hope to return soon!

Afghan Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1416)

$30 and under

Afghan

Springfield

About the restaurant

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

Top review

steve

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing delicious and fragrant food with very fresh ingriedients! Nothing else like it around. Very friendly service.

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4.9

4.9 (80)

$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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Ben

Dined on Jun 9, 2025

Fantastic food. Very lively environment. Our server was outstanding. Will most certainly be back.

Bistro L'Hermitage

4.9

4.9 (6541)

$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."

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LLOYD

Dined 2 days ago

This was our 35th wedding anniversary and my wife enjoyed this more than ever. We had a great meal which was a perfect portion and all was superbly presented. The service staff was very attentive and ensured our drinks were hot (coffee) or filled upon questioning (water). The surprise anniversary sorbet was a delightful surprise and closed out the dining experience on a high note. Highly recommend Bistro L'Ermitage to all who want excellent food, service, and atmosphere in one location.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Duo Filet Mignon & Homard

Popular dish

Foie Gras

L'Auberge Chez Francois

5.0

5 (9532)

$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.

Top review

Logan

Dined 5 days ago

This was my second time visiting, and I certainly lived up to its reputation again. Incredible food and impeccable service.

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5.0

5 (127)

$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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Michael

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

Outstanding overall! Went to celebrate Father's Day a week early. Enjoyed a quiet & leisurely evening of drinks and tapas. The food was great & not overpriced. Staff was attentive without being overly present. One minor thing cost a star on atmosphere - because the bistro is well suited to casually paced dining they should upgrade their seating a bit, the flat wood seated chairs became uncomfortable over time. Otherwise everything was great. Looking forward to dining there again.

Fahrenheit 132

4.9

4.9 (4870)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Fredericksburg

About the restaurant

We are a cutting edge steakhouse focused on creating the best food for the most reasonable price. We are located in the heart of Historic Downtown Fredericksburg. Either quick dinners or celebrations, we are an excellent fit for all. With only the freshest ingredients used and always sourced first in Virginia, and Certified Angus Beef born in VA, this steakhouse is one of a kind!

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Jay

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

Great dining experience.....Service, food, atmosphere...excellent

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5.0

5 (83)

$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

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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!

Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez Francois

4.9

4.9 (2577)

$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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Donata

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful atmosphere at the Brasserie and superb quality food.

The Chop House Bistro

4.8

4.8 (252)

$30 and under

American

Luray

About the restaurant

Our menu features fresh, hand-selected, LOCAL and seasonal foods prepared with a progressive flair by Executive Chef Ryan Zale.
Farm to Table is the mainstay of our eating philosophy. That’s why we work with community food producers to support organic, sustainable, LOCAL farms, and put the finest, freshest foods on the table for you. We’re serious about making choices that are environmentally sound, from the food we carefully hand-select to the aprons our kitchen and wait staff wear.

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MattVIP

Dined 4 days ago

This has quickly become my favorite restaurant. Highly recommend. Burgers and steaks are outstanding.

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