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1. Trummer's Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4730)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Clifton
Booked 49 times today
Trummer's Restaurant recently underwent a 10 year renovation and relaunch in Historic Clifton. This is where New York City meets Historical Charm. Owners Stefan and Victoria Trummer bring their extensive New York City restaurant experience and passion to small town Clifton to offer a unique dining experience. Trummer’s Restaurant is engulfed in history that dates back to the 1800’s and brings an edge to the historical area. Each floor has something special to offer for the eyes as well as the palate. Come see for yourself why we continue to receive rave reviews from both critics and guests alike!
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2. Bistro L'Hermitage
4.9
Exceptional(6448)
Price: Expensive
• French • Woodbridge
Booked 34 times today
As the Historic Occoquan Waterfront Area welcomes L'Hermitage, a Classic French Bistro, we welcome you. Long time DC restaurateur (21 Federal/Bob Kinkead (RIP),Ex Co-Owner of Marcels DC, Watergate Hotel F&B) Youssef Eagle Essakl has transformed a building and the surrounding property in historic downtown Occoquan into his vision of a Romantic French country bistro. L'Hermitage, a great escape from the hectic DC restaurant scene, promises 'relaxed good taste' with the polish and sophistication of fine dining. Join us for a very special experience.Our Motto is:"Hospitality is the Art of Making Others Feel Welcome, Comfortable, and at Home.It is the Talent for Spreading Warmth and Kindness that will be Remembered Always."
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3. Hamrock's Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1537)
Price: Moderate
• American • Fairfax
Booked 13 times today
Hamrock's Restaurant is located within the Moore-McCandlish House (built 1842) in the heart of historic Fairfax City. We've been proud to serve delicious made-to-order American dishes using fresh ingredients since our establishment in 2016. We also have a wonderful hand-selected wine list to enhance your dining experience. Approximately eighty-percent of our menu is-- or can be-- gluten-free, as we use only canola and olive oil in all of our cooking. Some of our best-selling dishes are our southern fried chicken, grilled meatloaf, and crab cakes-- all which are gluten free! Other menu favorites include our deviled eggs, firecracker shrimp, Atlantic grilled salmon, roasted pork tenderloin, and penne pasta with andouille sausage & shrimp. We have beautiful year-round outdoor seating options on our wrap around porch (we have heaters!) In the warmer months, we also open our courtyard. We're also more than happy to accommodate business dinners or other special occasions in private rooms.
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4. Bellissimo Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1590)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Fairfax
Booked 8 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!
A photo of Carmello's Of Old Town Manassas restaurant
5. Carmello's Of Old Town Manassas
4.8
Exceptional(1038)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Manassas
Booked 9 times today
Carmello's Of Old Town Manassas is a family owned and operated restaurant in Historic Manassas, which specializes in Contemporary Cuisine with Italian and Portuguese Fusion. The restaurant features a seasonal menus with locally sourced items from local farms. We are proud to be featured as one of the 50 best restaurants in Northern Virginia By Northern Virginia Magazine.To accompany your dinner, select from our 2010-2023 Wine Spectator Award Winning Wine List. Come try our extensive Portuguese wine list and taste for yourself what everyone will be talking about. We currently carry over 75 Portuguese wines from such regions as Alentejo, Douro, Doa, Estremadura, and Vinho Verde. Our list of Portuguese wines is one of the finest in the DC Metropolitan area and is comparable to many of the top Portuguese wine lists in the America.
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6. Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar
4.6
Exceptional(51)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Fairfax
Booked 4 times today
Located in the heart of historic Fairfax City, Kelly's Oyster House & Bar offers fresh, vibrant sea fare from the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. Situated just across the street from the City of Fairfax's courthouse and two blocks from the town square, Kelly's is the perfect restaurant for all occasions. Whether you're grabbing a drink with friends or celebrating a birthday, wedding, or anniversary, we at Kelly's are excited to see you! Kelly's boasts two cozy front dining rooms, as well as a large "Maine" bar and an oyster bar. On warmer days, our covered front patio is open to walk-ins. Furry friends are invited to join us in our outdoor space, but we ask that they stay leashed and with their owners at all times.Kelly's is owned and operated by Bill Hamrock and was established in the spring of 2024, and is a sister restaurant to Hamrock's Restaurant in Fairfax City.

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  • Denise
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Everything was picture perfect. The food is always amazing, but especially fantastic last night. The restaurant was full, but still felt cozy and warm. Carlos is our favorite waiter and he never disappoints. He always makes us feel like we are the most important patrons. We were able to change our reservation from 2 to 6 people earlier in the day. We were celebrating our anniversary. We had our wedding reception at Bistro l’Hermitage 6 years ago and it was a magical event that we will treasure forever. The entire waitstaff always make us feel like royalty! Thank you for an enchanting evening!
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    Bistro L'HermitagePrice: Expensive• French• Woodbridge
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    4.9
  • Leda
    Washington, D.C. Area •24 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    A long time lovely gem in Fairfax City. We’ve been going there for years.
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    Bellissimo RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Fairfax
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    4.5
  • Lynne
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 2 Jan 2025
    Excellent service and an absolutely fantastic meal…so much food we needed 3 “To-Go” boxes. Beautiful presentation and the fireplace was a charming, cozying touch…
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    Trummer's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Clifton
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    4.6
  • Miz
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 29 Dec 2024
    This was my first visit here and I chose it because of its gluten free options, which they had more than average. Everything we ordered was delicious. The fire shrimp appetizer, the lobster bisque, the lamb chops, the crab cakes, the potatoes au gratin, and the star, the flourless chocolate cake. I didn’t have high expectations but was pleasantly blown away and I can’t wait to come back here the next time I am in town. The service was a little spotty and slow but like I said, I’ll be back and can’t wait to try more gf items! What a gem in the middle of Fairfax!
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    Hamrock's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Fairfax
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    4.6
  • Linda
    Washington, D.C. Area •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 24 Dec 2024
    What a great dining experience on a busy Christmas Eve! Restaurant was full but staff were excellent and food was amazing - best filet mignon I think I ever had! Ordered ‘medium’ and was absolutely perfect! The other nice thing was that they paced everything nicely so we never felt rushed and had a wonderful meal over 2.5 hours. This is our annual tradition and they exceeded all expectations - thank you and Happy Holidays to all!
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    Carmello's Of Old Town ManassasPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Manassas
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    4.8

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