B = Breakfast • L = Lunch • D = Dinner • $-$$$ = Price Range american Bob & Edith’s Diner bobandedithsdiner.com 703-854-1401 • 6316 Springfield Plz., Springfield 22150 • Open 24 hours serving the best diner classics in a cozy setting. B L D $ Firebirds Wood Fired Grill firebirdsrestaurants.com 703-349-4040 • 7027A Manchester Blvd., Franconia 22310 • Steaks, seafood and cocktails in an upscale lodgelike setting. L D $$ 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. L D $$ Founding Farmers wearefoundingfarmers.com 2 locations -Tysons and Reston Offering farm-fresh American food infused with the culinary and historical dining traditions of Virginia. B L D $$ Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar lazydogrestaurants.com 2 locations -Chantilly and Fairfax Handcrafted American fare using seasonally-inspired ingredients. B L D $$ Lost Dog Café Brickmakers Café novaparks.com/brickmakers 703-646-9486 • 9751 Ox Rd., Lorton 22079 • Casual waterfront dining along the scenic Occoquan River, offering a variety of grilled and fresh items. Catering options, reservations and private rentals available. Ad on page 57. L D $ lostdogcafe.com • 703-356-5678 2 locations -McLean and Merrifield • Serves up great pizza, sandwiches and beer from around the world. L D $$ Matchbox Restaurants Glory Days Grill glorydaysgrill.com 703-390-5555 • 7 locations in Fairfax County • Sports grill and bar featuring award-winning menus at multiple locations. Ad on page 61. L D $$ matchboxrestaurants.com 3 locations -Merrifield, Reston and McLean • Authentic wood-fired pizzas and burgers in an upscale environment. L D $$ The Carnegie Diner 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. B L D $ The Melting Pot Hard Times Café Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant hardtimes.com • 703-913-5600 6362 Springfield Plz., Springfield 22150 • One of the best places for a bowl of chili. L D $ meltingpot.com • 703-435-1277 11730 Plaza America Dr., Reston 20190 • Fondue fun for more than three decades. L D $$ Mookie’s BBQ coopershawkwinery.com 703-880-2444 • 12130 Sunset Hills Rd., Reston 20190 • Unparalleled combination of restaurant, winery, Napa-style tasting room and retail market. L D $$ 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. L D $$ Not Your Average Joe’s Honor Brewing Kitchen -Fairfax Crafthouse crafthouseusa.com • 571-926-9931 1888 Explorer St., Reston 20190 • Enjoy great craft beer, craft spirits and craft fare at the Reston Town Center. L D $$ Dave & Buster’s daveandbusters.com 2 locations -Springfield and Fairfax • Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar setting with American food and games. L D $$ honorbrewing.com 571-407-7048 • 11250 James Swart Cir., Fairfax 22030 Enjoy delicious American cuisine, craft beers, wines, cocktails and THC beverages in a veteran-owned space that gives back to those who serve. B L D $$ notyouraveragejoes.com 571-234-8200 • 1845 Fountain Dr., Reston 20190 • Comfortable, contemporary restaurant offering an eclectic American menu and full bar. L D $$ Open Road openroadgrill.com • 2 locations -Falls Church and Reston Cold beer, good music and fresh food with friends and family. Distillery in Reston. L D $$ Della J’s IZZI @ Aslin Herndon Patsy’s American dellajs.com • 571-371-8495 7692 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria 22306 • Southern home cooking, simply fresh. L D $$ Earls Kitchen + Bar earls.ca • 703-847-1870 7902 Tysons One Pl., Tysons 22102 An innovative upscale-casual eatery with globally inspired food, inventive drinks and excellent service. L D $$ 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. B L D $ greatamericanrestaurants.com 703-552-5100 • 8051 Leesburg Pk., Tysons 22182 • Great food and fun are always on Patsy’s menu. L D $$ The Sandwich Shop thesandwichshopva.square.site 703-865-5545 • 132 Church St., NW., Vienna 22180 • Local deli offering a variety of fresh-made cold and hot sandwiches, plus salads and more. L D $ FXVA.COM 60
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