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

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Updated July 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 on Jun 27, 2025

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

Meokja Meokja

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.

Afghan Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1417)

$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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RobertVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Our group ordered from the specials menu and were not disappointed. The appetizer dumplings were all delicious as were the lamb shanks and the veal special. It is a special treat of have Naan bread with 4 choices of dips, all delicious and not too spicy. They were very busy and we arrived early for our 6:30 reservations so it was a little slow after the Naan delight. But our waiter was very apologetic. We had an excellent bottle of French Crozes Hermitage that was perfect with our meals. the desserts were also delicious but had a little difficulty tasting the Cardamon in the cake or the rose water in the custard but the chocolate cake was incredible (probably not traditional for Afghan food though). All in all, a gem we will frequent again soon!

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L'Auberge Chez Francois

4.9

4.9 (9544)

$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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JoanVIP

Dined 2 days ago

An awesome dinner. Sammy, our waiter, was incredible. Another fabulous experience.

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5.0

5 (84)

$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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Natasha

Dined 7 days ago

The omakase experience was wonderful! We did the best of 2024 and the summer 25 experience and both were great

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Experience

Coffee Omakase Experience

Fahrenheit 132

4.9

4.9 (4882)

$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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Steven

Dined 5 days ago

Another wonderful experience headed by Eric our amazing server! Food, drinks, and ambiance were perfect. A wonderful time to celebrate a birthday!

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Our Mom Eugenia - Great Falls

4.9

4.9 (1200)

$31 to $50

Greek

Great Falls

About the restaurant

Chef Eugenia Hobson and her team prepare authentic Greek dishes served attentively in an easy-going, informal setting. Our signature dishes include the grilled octopus, the kolokithokeftedes (stuffed zucchini fritters), the lavraki whole fish (branzino) filleted table side, and the arni giouvetsi (lamb shank with orzo). Our selection of nine desserts are all made fresh daily in-house and feature Greek classics such as the baklava and the galaktoboureko. Our wine list is meticulously curated on a seasonal basis by son Philip Hobson, selecting from Greece's top vineyards who produce indigenous varietals such as Assyrtiko & Xinomavro, and western grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon & Sauvignon Blanc. Our beer selection focuses on bottled Greek brews while our bar is fully stocked to serve both classic cocktails and signature drinks inspired by the best bars in Athens. We are located in the Seneca shopping square, next to Orange Theory.

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Lauren

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Excellent food and service. Dessert of the day was incredible. Kid friendly as well.

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Experience

Wine Wednesdays

Bistro L'Hermitage

4.9

4.9 (6544)

$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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GenevieveVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic dining experience, food, drinks, and service were outstanding.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Duo Filet Mignon & Homard

Popular dish

Foie Gras

Aracosia McLean

4.9

4.9 (1796)

$30 and under

Middle Eastern

McLean

About the restaurant

Our newest restaurant, Aracosia McLean, is the sister restaurant to Bistro Aracosia in DC, and Afghan Bistro in Springfield VA.

Tom Sietsema of The Washinton Post has acknowledged Afghan Bistro as “The area's best Afghan Restaurant”.
Yelp's top 100 restaurants in The US awarded Afghan Bistro the honor of 3rd best in the country.

Bistro Aracosia has been acknowledged by Forbes magazine as 1 of 50 best restaurants in the nation for Vegetarians, and awarded The Washingtonian's "100 best restaurants".
Aracosia accommodates any diet and is proud of taking cooking back to its origins.
Chef Sofia Masroor diligently ensures top grade cuts of meat and the freshest produce. Food at Aracosia is prepared with love. No artificial ingredients MSGs or preservatives are used, nor do we cook anything with nuclear such as microwaves and pre-made stations.
Full Bar, extensive Wine and Beer menu.
Come and experience authentic afghan cuisine.

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GerardVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic dishes. All 4 at our table really enjoyed the subtle combination of flavors. We will be back often!

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Popular dish

Lamb Shank Sabzi Moghuli

Popular dish

Chicken Aracosian

Ingle Korean Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (392)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Tysons

About the restaurant

Upscale Korean Steakhouse offering the finest selection of beef with a bold Korean flavor and seafood centric menu. Paired with delicious cocktails and eclectic wines, the sophisticated settings and refined service set the tone for a great experience.

Our dinner prix-fixe menu presents the full experience of our best offerings while the lunch menu takes a lighter approach.

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Matthew

Dined 3 days ago

Perfect! Highly recommend. Wonderful service. I will definitely be going back

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