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

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for the best value 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!

Afghan Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1420)

$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

Janice

Dined on Jul 22, 2025

Haven’t been here in two or three years but tonight I went with two other friends for a birthday dinner and the food and service did not disappoint. The waitress brought us three amarettos compliments of the house and it was just lovely. Even the coffee was delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant. I won’t wait two years again!

Orofino Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1843)

$30 and under

Italian

Fredericksburg

About the restaurant

Danilo Orofino was born in Palermo, Sicily, where he studied the culinary arts as well as restaurant and hotel management. He opened his first restaurant/coffee bar in Sicily at the age of 18. After 4 years of hard work, he closed the place with dreams of doing even more with his life.

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stephan

Dined on Jul 22, 2025

When you go to an Orofino restaurant, you expect absolutely delicious food in pretty robust quantity…which was the case! The host was the owner, Danilo, and he went over and above what is expected from an owner. Took time to speak with numerous clients, made sure everything was up to par for every single guest. Our server Josh was phenomenal!

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Experience

Weekday Happy Hour 🍹✨

Maya Bistro

4.8

4.8 (298)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Arlington

About the restaurant

Welcome to Maya Bistro!

Maya Bistro is a family-owned restaurant in Arlington, VA. in Maya Bistro our delicious meals can be anything from a simple snack to an elaborate multi-course meal celebrates good food, hospitality and the heart of Turkey.

It is an upscale-casual dining experience that celebrates the rich diversity of Turkish & Mediterranean food and culture through a blend of classic and contemporary menu offerings and superb hospitality.

With the 35 years of experience in a variety of cuisines, our family draws on a deep knowledge of classic and contemporary Turkish & Mediterranean cooking as well as the many regional influences on Turkish & Mediterranean cuisine.

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WarrenVIP

Dined on Jul 11, 2025

As ALWAYS, the food, the service, the ambiance and the value at Maya surpass expectations!! SO SO SO glad that we have this in our neighborhood. Highly recommend and worth the trip from wherever you are if you're looking for truly superb Turkish/Mediterranean food!

Meokja Meokja

5.0

5 (84)

$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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Dylan

Dined 2 days ago

Our go-to Korean BBQ place in Northern Virginia! 100% recommend!

Sabores Tapas Bar

4.9

4.9 (175)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Arlington

About the restaurant

WE ARE “SABORES”, SPANISH FOR “FLAVORS”.
Sabores Restaurant combines the richness of the traditional and modern cuisine from Spain and Latin America to create a variety of delightful dishes for a superb culinary experience. Enjoy excellent food made of quality ingredients in a cozy, fun-filled ambience of Spanish Latin vibes, music and décor. Our friendly and competent staff will provide the fantastic kind of service that make you come back again and again with your family or friends. Our passion is to bring to the Arlington community the unique taste of the cuisine of the different regions of Spain and the diversity of dishes of all Latin American countries.
Our mission is to create a place where friends and families can enjoy great food and impeccable service. We strive to develop long-lasting culinary experiences in a fun-filled atmosphere. We stay true to our concept of a fun-filled place with Spanish Latin flavors.”

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Alfred

Dined on Jul 21, 2025

Friendly staff, nice atmosphere and the food was delicious. Service was also very swift.

Murphy's Grand Irish Pub

4.3

4.3 (384)

$30 and under

European

Old Town Alexandria

About the restaurant

---- IF FOR SOME REASON, ALL RESERVATIONS SLOTS ARE GONE, PLEASE KNOW THAT WE ONLY ALLOW FOR 30% OF OUR ENTIRE RESTAURANT TO BE RESERVED AT ANY ONE TIME TO ALLOW ROOM FOR WALK-INS ----
Opened in 1978 and located in the heart of historic Old Town, Alexandria, Murphy's Grand Irish Pub is one of Alexandria's best-loved and most inviting restaurants. Murphy's offers an extensive menu and top-class traditional cuisine in the welcoming ambiance of its cozy settings.

A short 10-15-minute drive from the nation's capital, this landmark establishment is located at the main intersection in Old Town, King & Washington.

Today, the tradition of great food and drink remains as steadfast as when the doors first opened back in 1978

Murphy's has Live Irish Music seven nights a week and on weekends, on both floors.

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CariVIP

Dined on Jun 29, 2025

Murphy's is always an excellent dining experience!

Gute Leute

5.0

5 (85)

$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

Sancha

Dined on Jul 13, 2025

Awesome experience. Definitely trying the other selections

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Experience

Coffee Omakase Experience

Aracosia McLean

4.8

4.8 (1804)

$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.

Top review

Zach

Dined 5 days ago

Top notch service, delicious food, great cocktails—especially the smoked old fashion

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Popular dish

Lamb Shank Sabzi Moghuli

Popular dish

Chicken Aracosian

Vino Bistro

4.9

4.9 (520)

$30 and under

Bistro

Leesburg

About the restaurant

We’re a husband and wife team that love wine, great food and treasured memories shared around the dining table. We’re thrilled to share our love for food & wine with the community of Leesburg, Virginia. Vino Bistro will feature and upscale wine bar & bistro with French inspired speciality foods and wines from around the world for your enjoyment! Our goal is to create a boutique neighborhood wine & food destination.

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Mike

Dined 5 days ago

Always our go to place. Had a wonderful meal sitting outside with a nice breeze. What a gem.

Palette 22

4.8

4.8 (3245)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Arlington

About the restaurant

Located in the Village at Shirlington, Palette 22 is a small-plates, tapas-style restaurant focused on food, art and fun. The open kitchen produces shareable, flavor-forward dishes, which pair perfectly with a pitcher of house-made signature sangria. Enjoy watching live entertainment and artists practicing their craft throughout the restaurant, including painters, jewelry-makers and sculptor. All art on the walls is for sale. Open for lunch, dinner and bottomless weekend brunch.

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Candice

Dined on Jul 16, 2025

Delicious food as always! Bottomless lunch for the win!

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