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1. Draper's Steak and Seafood
4.4
Awesome(401)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Fairfax
Booked 21 times today
Enjoy amazing food, exceptional service, and a cozy atmosphere perfect for a business dinner or date night. The intimate atmosphere will make you forget all about your busy day as you make your own special memories.
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2. Dolce Vita
4.4
Awesome(1412)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Fairfax
Booked 12 times today
Our restaurant and wine bar has been serving authentic Italian cuisine in the City of Fairfax for over twenty years. It all starts with our unique brick oven, one of the first wood-fired ovens in NOVA, and our fresh pastas made in-house every day. The scents of garlic, tomatoes, and herbs follow you through the restaurant as you see the hand-painted murals covering our walls. These personal touches provide a cozy setting that takes you away to Italy and is perfect for any occasion. Our menu has a range of dishes, from traditional Italian offerings to unique personal selections. We are dedicated to using fresh ingredients from our own garden and sourced from other local farms. Dolce Vita always strives to be on the forefront of being creative and offering excellent food and service. All of us here welcome you with open arms and can’t wait to spend more memorable years with you!
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3. The Wine House
4.9
Exceptional(1251)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Fairfax
Booked 22 times today
The Wine House Fairfax, a full service restaurant and retail wine store, serving over 500 boutique wines from around the world to enjoy in your home, or in store with our handcrafted menu, featuring In-house Smoked Salmon to New Zealand Grass-Fed Filet Mignon. Walls of wine surround a small number of tables, and bar. Voted "Best Wine Bar" in 2020, 2021, and 2022 by Northern Virginia Magazine, voted "Best New Restaurants", by Northern Virginia Magazine, and the winner of "Best Wine List" by Virginia Living Magazine, The Wine House is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
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4. 2941 Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(7818)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Falls Church
Booked 31 times today
We invite you to join us at 2941 RestaurantBeautiful Views | Wonderful Food | Elegant Service2941 Named in 'America's 10 Most Romantic Restaurants Slideshow' - The Daily Meal | 2941 Named 'The 10 Most Beautiful Restaurants In All Of Washington DC' - Only in Your State | NoVa Mag Best Of 20182941 is one of the most celebrated restaurants in the metropolitan area. The restaurant is nestled in the heart of Falls Church, VA surrounded by lush landscaping, koi ponds, waterfalls, world-class artwork, and a lakeside view. Chef Bertrand Chemel offers contemporary American cuisine accented with bold French and Mediterranean flavors. Named by Washingtonian Magazine in 2014 as a 100 Very Best Restaurant, Northern Virginia Magazine in 2021 No. 1 in the Top 50 Best Restaurants, and by Eater DC as a 38 Essential Washington Restaurant, to name a few accolades, 2941 continues to charm gourmands with its sophisticated yet relaxed ambiance and inventive cuisine.
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5. Meokja Meokja
4.9
Exceptional(60)
Price: Moderate
• Korean • Fairfax
Booked 29 times today
PLEASE CALL US AT (571) 459-2875 OR MESSAGE US ON FACEBOOK FOR ADDITIONAL AVAILABILITES. WALK-INS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! Meokja MeokjaKorean Restaurant · Barbecue Restaurant
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6. Carnegie Diner & Café – 501 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA
4.2
Awesome(119)
Price: Moderate
• American • Vienna
Booked 49 times today
Carnegie Diner & Café offers limited reservations 30% only and 70% walk in. We are brand new and we like to accommodate all of you. Carnegie Diner features an extensive all-day breakfast menu in addition to serving a wide selection of salads, burgers, sandwiches, entrees, steaks, fresh fish, pastas, desserts and more. All day breakfast items include a Classic Benedict with optional addition of lobster, Avocado Toast, a BLT Quinoa Bowl with chopped bacon and poached eggs, Steak and Eggs, and three eggs any style served with hash browns and bread. There are a dozen types of pancakes, decadent waffles and French Toast offered. The restaurant also features a full page of plant-based options. Lunch and dinner entrees include rib-eye steak, Atlantic salmon, fish n’ chips, shrimp spaghetti and spaghetti carbonara. Desserts include a decadent 24-layer chocolate cake, pies, cupcakes and over-the-top milkshakes to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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7. Texas de Brazil - Fairfax
4.5
Awesome(3774)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Fairfax
Booked 90 times today
Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.
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8. Bellissimo Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1594)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Fairfax
Booked 5 times today
A small, cozy neighborhood restaurant that serves Northern Italian food in a welcoming ambiance. We are chef-owned (chef Omar Lavayen) and operated & pride ourselves on using locally-sourced produce. Bellissimo offers a diverse menu featuring seafood, homemade pastas, veal, filet mignon & and homemade desserts, to name a few. Think about homemade lobster ravioli in a champagne cream sauce melting in your mouth with a delicious glass of wine! Have a sweet tooth- end the meal with homemade tiramisu or dark chocolate mousse w/ a touch of frangelico. We offer a full bar and extensive wine list. *Bellissimo also serves gluten -free and vegetarian options and are open to dietary restrictions. Come try our two- course $25 lunch special that changes everyday. Enjoy the beauty of historic Old Town Fairfax right across the street from the Old Town Hall. We cannot wait to make your day special!
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9. Clarity
4.4
Awesome(679)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Vienna
Booked 16 times today
RAMMY Awards Local Fine Dining restaurant providing nourishment & comfort. Shelter from the bustling world outside & let us look after you. Spacious Main Dining Room faces the open exhibition kitchen, Cozy Private Rooms, Open Patio, Full-service Bar or Chef’s Counter where you are right in the middle of all the action - your choice.Serving lunch & dinner, enjoy Clarity à la carte or gourmet prix fixe four-course dinner tasting menu changes frequently showcases the very best seasonal offerings, largely sourced from a close network of small farmers & suppliers from across the US.Everything is made in-house wherever possible: from charcuterie & bread to jams, juices and pickles.Attentive but informal, simple but sophisticated. Clarity is a perfect venue for private dining and special events. Our cozy size private rooms for smaller gatherings; and spacious rooms offer exquisite dining experience for large groups. Email us at reservations@clarityvienna.com
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10. The Capital Grille - Fairfax
4.8
Exceptional(1151)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Fairfax
Booked 32 times today
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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  • Frank
    Washington, D.C. Area •15 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Very good food and good wine list. Friendly, attentive and efficient service. Comfortable ambience.
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    Dolce VitaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Fairfax
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    4.4
  • robert
    Washington, D.C. Area •137 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Outstanding!! I normally do not like to go to restaurants on days they have special menus. However, the Valentine's choices were wonderful! The lobster and tuna appetizers were delicious, as were the Branzino entree and the luscious raspberry tarts! Julio's service was so refined and helpful, as usual. And James opened a lovely burgundy and provided a delightful evening surprise!! I love going here. I wish I could enjoy the cuisine and service more often. My go-to spot for top flight dining and service in the region.
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    2941 RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French American• Falls Church
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    4.9
  • Carlo
    Atlanta •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Valentine’s Day 2025. I had the good sense to make a reservation weeks earlier to actually get a table! Food - Amazing. Drinks - Fantastic. Service - Top Notch - and the BEST part is I made a special request that I didn’t think would be noticed in the online reservation, but it WAS, and she was very pleasantly surprised! We got looks of envy from the surrounding tables. I would and probably will go back again year after year now. This was an amazing guest experience. Did I mention the food is amazing? 🦾
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    Draper's Steak and SeafoodPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Fairfax
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    4.4
  • Tony
    Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Service was great. BBQ Meats were very good. Sides were plentiful. Seems like a typical Korean BBQ, only a tad better. Location isn't great with the 7/11 and other stores right next door.
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    Meokja MeokjaPrice: Moderate• Korean• Fairfax
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    4.9
  • Richard
    Washington, D.C. Area •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 5 Feb 2025
    Wonderful evening with a flight tasting Wednesday.
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    The Wine HousePrice: Expensive• French American• Fairfax
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    4.9

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