DiNiNG | CONNECT WITH AMERICA AMERICAN BOB & EDITH’S DINER bobandedithsdiner.com | 703-854-1401 6316 Springfield Plz., Springfield 22150 Open 24 hours serving the best diner classics in a cozy setting. BLD $ FOUNDING FARMERS wearefoundingfarmers.com 2 locations -Tysons and Reston Offering farm-fresh American food, infused with the culinary and historical dining traditions of Virginia. BLD $$ NOT YOUR AVERAGE JOE’S notyouraveragejoes.com | 571-234-8200 1845 Fountain Dr., Reston 20190 Comfortable, contemporary restaurant offering an eclectic American menu and full bar. LD $$ OPEN ROAD openroadgrill.com | 2 locations -Falls Church and Reston | Cold beer, good music and fresh food with friends and family. Distillery in Reston. LD $$ PATSY’S AMERICAN GLORY DAYS GRILL BRICKMAKERS CAFÉ novaparks.com/brickmakers 703-646-9486 | 9751 Ox Rd., Lorton 22079 | Casual waterfront dining along the scenic Occoquan River, offering a variety of grilled and fresh items. Catering options, reservations and private rentals available. AD ON PAGE 59 LD $ glorydaysgrill.com | 703-390-5555 7 locations in Fairfax County Sports grill and bar featuring award-winning menus at multiple locations. AD ON PAGE 60 LD $$ greatamericanrestaurants.com 703-552-5100 | 8051 Leesburg Pk., Tysons 22182 | Great food and fun are always on Patsy’s menu. LD $$ THE SANDWICH SHOP HARD TIMES CAFÉ hardtimes.com | 703-913-5600 | 6362 Springfield Plz., Springfield 22150 | “One of the best places for a bowl of chili.” LD $ thesandwichshopva.square.site 703-865-5545 | 132 Church St. NW., Vienna 22180 | Local deli offering a variety of freshly made cold and hot sandwiches, plus salads and more. LD $ SEDONA TAPHOUSE THE CARNEGIE DINER IZZI @ ASLIN HERNDON carnegiediner.com/vienna-virginia 571-459-2295 | 501 Maple Ave. W., Vienna 22180 | New York City diner known for its all-day breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and signature cocktails. BLD $ aslinbeer.com/izzi | 571-752-6676 767 Elden St., Herndon 20170 Scratch kitchen concept developed by Aslin Beer Co. offering pizzas, burgers, coffees, baked goods and more adjacent to a full-scale brewery. BLD $ sedonataphouse.com | 703-520-8277 4970 Westcroft Blvd., Chantilly 20151 Offering a made-from-scratch menu of Southwest cuisine and an award-winning happy hour. LD $$$ SILVERADO COOPER’S HAWK WINERY & RESTAURANT coopershawkwinery.com | 703-880-2444 12130 Sunset Hills Rd., Reston 20190 Unparalleled combination of restaurant, winery, Napa-style tasting room and retail market. LD $$ JACKSON’S MIGHTY FINE FOOD & LUCKY LOUNGE greatamericanrestaurants.com 703-437-0800 | 11927 Democracy Dr., Reston 20190 | Upbeat 1940s-style dinner house with two bars. LD $$ greatamericanrestaurants.com 703-354-4560 | 7052 Columbia Pk., Annandale 22003 | Homemade American Southwest fare and comfort food. LD $$ SILVER DINER CRAFTHOUSE LAZY DOG RESTAURANT & BAR lazydogrestaurants.com 2 locations -Chantilly and Fairfax Handcrafted American fare using seasonally inspired ingredients. BLD $$ silverdiner.com | 5 locations in Fairfax County | Classic nostalgic American diner serving food that reflects today’s lifestyles. BLD $ crafthouseusa.com | 571-926-9931 1888 Explorer St., Reston 20190 | Great craft beer, craft spirits and craft fare at the Reston Town Center. LD $$ TED’S BULLETIN tedsbulletin.com | 2 locations -Reston and Merrifield | A real American classic joint with a bit of style. BLD $$ DAVE & BUSTER’S LOST DOG CAFÉ daveandbusters.com | 2 locations -Springfield and Fairfax | Family-friendly chain in a sports-bar setting with American food and games. LD $$ lostdogcafe.com | 703-356-5678 2 locations -McLean and Merrifield Serves up great pizza, sandwiches and beer from around the world. LD $$ TRUE FOOD KITCHEN truefoodkitchen.com 2 locations -Reston and Merrifield Chef-driven and healthy with seasonal food and drinks. LD $$ DELLA J’S MATCHBOX RESTAURANTS dellajs.com | 571-371-8495 | 7692 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria 22306 Southern home-cooking, simply fresh. LD $$ matchboxrestaurants.com | 3 locations -Merrifield, Reston and McLean Authentic wood-fired pizzas and burgers in an upscale environment. LD $$ EARLS KITCHEN + BAR earls.ca | 703-847-1870 | 7902 Tysons One Pl., Tysons 22102 | An innovative upscale-casual eatery with globally inspired food, inventive drinks and excellent service. LD $$ THE MELTING POT meltingpot.com | 703-435-1277 | 11730 Plaza America Dr., Reston 20190 | Fondue fun for more than three decades. LD $$ TYSONS SOCIAL TAVERN MOOKIE’S BBQ FIREBIRDS WOOD FIRED GRILL firebirdsrestaurants.com | 703-349-4040 7027A Manchester Blvd., Franconia 22310 | Steaks, seafood and cocktails in an upscale lodge-like setting. LD $$ mookiesbbq.com | 703-759-2386 1141 Walker Rd., Great Falls 22066 Full-service restaurant offering food from scratch using local ingredients and handmade sauces and rubs. LD $$ tysonssocialtavern.com 703-574-2561 | 1960 Chain Bridge Rd., Tysons 22102 | Tried-and-true watering hole featuring local ingredients. Daily happy hour with local beers, craft cocktails and delectable sharables. Seasonal outdoor patio and private dining available. D $$ FXVA.COM | 61