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- RRebeccaWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThey always do such a fantastic job, every timey you go. Thank you.More infoTaste of Old CountryPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Manassas•5
- RRobertAlabama •6 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoOutstanding as always. Service was excellent. Well worth our trip from Alabama. I had the veal, it was cooked perfectly and the Marsala sauce was amazing. Dessert was bread pudding and it was excellent.More infoClaire's at the DepotPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Warrenton•4.9
- VVirginiaWashington, D.C. Area •6 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoFirebird never disappoints. We had the but salad, which was delicious. I had the Chilean sea bass ,which is do delectable; it has become my favorite entre. My husband had the prime rib and said it was cooked to perfection. He also enjoyed the tasty jalapeño Mac and cheese, which he always enjoys and was not disappointed this time either. The service was superb. Overall, I feel fortunate that we have a Firebirds close by.More infoFirebirds Wood Fired Grill - GainesvillePrice: Moderate• American• Gainesville•4.6
- SStephanieVirginia •1 review5.0Dined on Oct 4, 2024Our server was super nice and good. The food was delicious!More infoBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Virginia GatewayPrice: Moderate• American• Gainesville•4.3
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Gainesville, Virginia, is a suburb located just under an hour from Washington, D.C. Despite its small size, the area contains a number of restaurants. Gainesville eateries offer a variety of seafood options, including crab and sushi. The location also houses several pubs and taverns as well as a number of American grills and barbecue places where you can order favorites such as burgers and fries and saucy ribs. In addition, you will find several Middle Eastern, Indian, and vegetarian restaurants here. Home to many residents who commute to Washington, D.C., Gainesville features large shopping centers located near fast food options and restaurants serving up Mexican flavors.
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