Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in Washington DC

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1. Sixty Vines - Reston

4.5

Awesome(646)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Reston

Booked 110 times today

Often referred to as “the wine lover's restaurant,” Sixty Vines delivers simple, yet flavorful cuisine paired perfectly with 60 wines on its sustainable tap system. Every plate and pour is designed to inspire adventure and discovery of wine culture reimagined. Guests are encouraged to experience abundance over shared plates, enjoy wine “pinkies down” and to visit for brunch, lunch and dinner. Signature menu items include charcuterie boards, seasonal proteins, wood fired pizzas and innovative pasta dishes all inspired by ingredients found in wine country.

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2. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Reston, VA

4.6

Exceptional(5632)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Reston

Booked 125 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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3. North Italia - Reston

4.6

Exceptional(1463)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Reston

Booked 92 times today

At North, we set the standard for crave-worthy by serving delicious handmade food daily. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to create Italian dishes that consistently satisfy. Enjoy pastas made from scratch daily. Favorites like Bolognese and Chicken Parm. And unexpected bites that go above beyond, like savory Zucca Chips and White Truffle Garlic Bread. Plus an assortment of house-made cocktails, expertly curated wine, and local craft beers that will beckon you to relax, sip and savor every moment you are here.

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4. PassionFish - Reston

4.6

Exceptional(6745)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Reston

Booked 47 times today

PassionFish Reston is dedicated to providing the finest quality, sustainable seafood available in an upscale/casual dining experience. Executive Chef/Owner Christopher Clime's seasonal menus celebrate the flavors of our global coasts with an impressive raw bar, a dedicated sushi chef and an extensive 'fresh catch' fish menu every day.Don't miss our weekday lunch specials, dinner nightly, and happy hour every day. We also offer a three-course brunch for $45 with $3 brunch cocktails on Sundays! Garage parking at Reston Town Center will always be free for our guests. Please park in the Orange Garage on Explorer Street and check in with us when you arrive.

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5. Makers Union Reston

4.5

Awesome(963)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Reston

Booked 39 times today

We’re a diverse team of makers — baristas, bartenders, chefs, mixologists, roasters, distillers, and brewers — who came together to create a neighborhood place we all need.It’s a place that brings people together morning, noon, and night. A place with crazy delicious food and destination drinks. A place to grab a crave-worthy bite on the fly or to hang a while with a book and coffee. A place to brunch with your besties or happy hour with your work crew. A place to roll solo with your laptop or roll deep with your family and friends.It’s a place for you. It’s a place for us. It’s a pub for the people.LIVE MUSIC:EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY 8-11PM

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6. SYN Rooftop Lounge & Bar

3.6

Very Good(26)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Reston

Booked 17 times today

All-season rooftop lounge located atop the new AC Hotel and Residence Inn by Reston Marriott.When you step into our rooftop space, we want you to feel a sense of excitement. Up here, above the city’s pulse, we invite you to let go of the world below. We’ll be with you every step of the way, sharing flavors, stories, and moments that linger long after your last sip or bite.At Syn, we’re more than a lounge. We’re a space for connections, new faces becoming old friends, laughter that fills the air like music, and tables that unite people from every walk of life. Your evening begins with breath taking views of the skyline and comes alive at the table, where carefully crafted cocktails, vibrant dishes, and shared plates tell a story of togetherness.So come as you are, and let the night unfold. Welcome to Syn, where every visit feels like a celebration of connection. We’ll see you on the rooftop soon—we’ll be waiting for you.

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7. Open Road - Reston

4.7

Exceptional(222)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Reston

Booked 38 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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8. Morton's The Steakhouse - Reston

4.6

Exceptional(3092)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Reston

Booked 40 times today

What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak… Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton's seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience. With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. For a glimpse of a higher standard of steakhouse, come see the legendary Morton's experience for yourself.

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9. Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez Francois

4.9

Exceptional(2563)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Great Falls

Booked 19 times today

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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10. True Food Kitchen - Reston Town Center

4.5

Awesome(555)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Reston

Booked 18 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Reston guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located in Reston at Reston Town Center, at the corner of Democracy Drive and Discovery Street, across the street from the Hyatt Regency Reston Hotel. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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PatrickVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •39 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent service and an extravagant dining experience
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PassionFish - RestonPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Reston
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4.6
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LenVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
As always, great food, great service, and great atmosphere. We were celebrating our youngest daughter’s graduation and had an excellent dinner.
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Sixty Vines - RestonPrice: Moderate• American• Reston
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4.5
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Elisa
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great food and ambiance. Waitress provided good wine pairings with our food.
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North Italia - RestonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Reston
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4.6
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Kimberly
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Tasty food, table request honored, service was good.
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Reston, VAPrice: Moderate• American• Reston
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4.6
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Sara
Washington, D.C. Area •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had a really lovely experience dining outside. While the food wasn't perfect, our waiter, Sheriff, was. He was very attentive, but not overly attentive, extremely personable and a lot of fun to talk to. We had beers and a mule cocktail ...the latter being very nice, albeit a bit expensive, as was the wine. Two of us ordered the flatiron steak...very nice, one ordered the salmon entree and one ordered the Mediterranean salad with chicken, which was fine but nothing to write home about. We were sitting outside, but still found the music inside to be quite loud. It was a nice spot for friends from McLean and Ashburn to meet halfway, but Sheriff is the main reason for 5 stars rather than 4.
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Makers Union RestonPrice: Moderate• American• Reston
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4.5

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