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- SSophiaWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoPricey but beautiful authentic French restaurant. We had a great time trying new dishes, and the wait staff were so kind and helpful. Thank you for a great experience!More infoL'Auberge Chez FrancoisPrice: Very Expensive• French• Great Falls•4.9
- SsharitaWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoHad a wonderful birthday experience. The vibe was amazingMore infoEddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - AshburnPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Ashburn•4.6
- JJackieWashington, D.C. Area •3 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoRoxana was great, put on a nice show for the birthday and the food was delicious! Diego was very attentive and we never had to wait for anything! Definitely will be back againMore infoBenihana - Dulles, VAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Sterling•3.8
- EEdWashington, D.C. Area •1 review4.0Dined on Nov 28, 2024Your festive Thanksgiving Buffet was wonderful as always. We especially loved that it included Chicken Marsala this year. My family would be tickled if you would include a traditional turkey stuffing that's made from 'regular' bread as well as that made from cornbread. This is our third year dining at the Bungalow Lakehouse for Thanksgiving, and for the first time we had to wait in quite a long line at the carving station. Perhaps if we had reserved a table for a slightly later hour this wouldn't have happened, as our reservation was for four-thirty when you 'reopened' for evening diners? Thank you to everyone who works so hard to make such an experience possible for us and so many others.More infoThe Bungalow LakehousePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Sterling•4.6
- AAngelWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined on Oct 12, 2024Love this place ! Great ambiance . Will definitely be backMore infoIVY by the LakePrice: Moderate• Middle Eastern• Sterling•4.8
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Sterling is a suburb of Washington, D.C., that comes to life in the evenings and on the weekends. Known as the home of many golf clubs and community spaces, Sterling also boasts several expansive outdoor recreation areas, such as Claude Moore Park. At the park, you can enjoy a picnic with some of the Middle Eastern or Indian food that can be picked up from the downtown food trucks. Chicken shawarma is one of the most popular options. Sterling is also home to many sports bars that are abuzz with activity on the weekends. The community has a growing population hailing from Central and South America. You'll find plenty of family-owned and operated casual restaurants offering Ecuadorian specialties such as humitas.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Sterling is Mokomandy
The restaurants with the best service in Sterling are IVY by the Lake, Mokomandy and The Bungalow Lakehouse
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Sterling are IVY by the Lake, Mokomandy and La Prensa
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