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1. Aracosia McLean
4.9
Exceptional(1693)
Price: Moderate
• Middle Eastern • McLean
Booked 11 times today
Our newest restaurant, Aracosia McLean, is the sister restaurant to Bistro Aracosia in DC, and Afghan Bistro in Springfield VA. Tom Sietsema of The Washinton Post has acknowledged Afghan Bistro as “The area's best Afghan Restaurant”. Yelp's top 100 restaurants in The US awarded Afghan Bistro the honor of 3rd best in the country.Bistro Aracosia has been acknowledged by Forbes magazine as 1 of 50 best restaurants in the nation for Vegetarians, and awarded The Washingtonian's "100 best restaurants".Aracosia accommodates any diet and is proud of taking cooking back to its origins. Chef Sofia Masroor diligently ensures top grade cuts of meat and the freshest produce. Food at Aracosia is prepared with love. No artificial ingredients MSGs or preservatives are used, nor do we cook anything with nuclear such as microwaves and pre-made stations. Full Bar, extensive Wine and Beer menu. Come and experience authentic afghan cuisine.
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2. Founding Farmers VA: Tysons
4.5
Awesome(13000)
Price: Moderate
• American • Tysons Corner / McLean
Booked 94 times today
Inspired by a Virginia farmhouse with an expansive and lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust. Expansive menus offer American-inspired food & drink with an array of fresh pastas, fried chicken & waffles, premium seafood, burgers & sandwiches, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, and cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and a breakfast treat or donut from their First Bake Cafe. Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.
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3. J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - McLean
4.5
Awesome(8111)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • McLean
Booked 27 times today
J. Gilbert's is an "upscale casual" steakhouse serving prime-aged beef cooked over a mesquite wood-fired grill. Guests enjoy various cuts of steak, fresh seafood (including award-winning crab cakes) & other house made favorites like the Maytag Bleu potato chips & Carrot Cake. The cozy atmosphere includes fire side dining, rich wood, brick & soft lighting where you can enjoy a quiet table or host a large party. The extensive martini & wine list offers the perfect compliment to an excellent meal delivered with attentive service. J. Gilbert's is open for weekend lunch, dinner 7 days a week & Sunday Brunch. Reservations are recommended.
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4. Ometeo
4.4
Awesome(399)
Price: Moderate
• Tex-Mex • McLean
Booked 14 times today
Ometeo is bringing an elevated version of classic, comforting, & nostalgic Tex Mex cuisine to Capital One Center in Tysons, VA. Brought to you by Long Shot Hospitality, the group behind DC's hit restaurants The Salt Line and Dauphine's. Inspired by the ingredients, techniques, and heritage from West Texas down to the Gulf Coast, Ometeo's foundation is firmly rooted in Tex Mex tradition all served up in a fun and dynamic environment. The restaurant consists of multiple carefully curated dining spaces and three different bars- Main Bar, Outdoor Bar, and Cadillac Lounge Bar. Reservations are available for four distinct areas : Main Dining, Outdoor Dining, Main Bar Booths, and Cadillac Lounge. We accept Open Table reservations for groups of up to 8 people. For groups larger than 8 people, or if you have any questions about making a reservation please call the restaurant or contact us at info@ometeotexmex.com. We look forward to your visit!
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5. Yume Sushi
4.8
Exceptional(869)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Arlington
Booked 13 times today
We’re thrilled to be part of RAMW DC Cocktail Week! Join us from November 29th to December 5th and enjoy a craft cocktail paired with an elevated bite for $40! Book your reservation now!Located in Arlington, VA. YUME Sushi features a non traditional style Omakase, or in English, “I shall leave it up to you”. A common Japanese practice in restaurants, where diners allow their chefs to exert complete creative freedom in curating their meals.
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6. North Italia - Tysons
4.5
Awesome(1142)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Tysons Corner / McLean
Booked 20 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
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7. Divan - Virginia
4.7
Exceptional(531)
Price: Moderate
• Persian • McLean
Booked 15 times today
Fresh ingredients, clean flavors that stand out on their own, and healthy dashes of some unexpected spice or herb, alongside tried and true Mediterranean dishes, makes Divan Restaurant your new go-to place to gather, savor and enjoy with the people you want to spend time with. Great food and service, plush seating, a bright and airy space and a cozy fireplace equals one extraordinary dining experience! === Having a bar with a Happy Hour bites/bar menu alongside a great bar program of craft cocktails, mocktails, wines and beers offers something for everyone—a wonderful way to taste and experience the many flavors of Divan Restaurant! == Just minutes from Tysons Corner and DC, located right off of Rt. 123.=== Please ensure that your guests are on time--we can only hold the table for 15 minutes. After that, please be advised that you may have to wait for another table to open.
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8. Ingle Korean Steakhouse
4.9
Exceptional(303)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Tysons
Booked 13 times today
Upscale Korean Steakhouse offering the finest selection of beef with a bold Korean flavor and seafood centric menu. Paired with delicious cocktails and eclectic wines, the sophisticated settings and refined service set the tone for a great experience. Our dinner prix-fixe menu presents the full experience of our best offerings while the lunch menu takes a lighter approach.
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9. Clarity
4.6
Exceptional(642)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Vienna
Booked 18 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. Circa - The Boro Tysons
4.6
Exceptional(270)
Price: Moderate
• American • Tysons Corner / McLean
Booked 9 times today
Coming Soon! All of our CIRCA restaurants are neighborhood bistros serving delicious food and drinks. Each CIRCA is warm, inviting, and offers an energized social scene. Whether dropping in for brunch, lunch, dinner — every meal is accompanied by an extensive wine list, including over 20 wine offerings by the glass and a seasonal cocktail list. Our patios are located on the best city corners for a vibrant dining experience. Join us and dine well! Our patios accommodate service animals only.

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