FindFavs · Virginia

VA Eats

FindFavs' guide to Virginia restaurants covers 59 spots across the state, from American and Mexican to Italian and Seafood. Every listing includes the address and direct links to the website, directions, and reservations where available.

59 restaurants

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Ada’s on the River

American · Old Town Alexandria

Ada’s on the River serves wood-fired cooking with polished style and scenic views along the Potomac.

Brunch Waterfront Date Night Happy Hour
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Ambar Clarendon

European · Clarendon

Ambar Clarendon reimagines Balkan dining with vibrant flavors and modern energy.

Brunch Tapas Late Night Happy Hour
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Amoo’s Restaurant

Persian · McLean

Amoo’s Restaurant offers heartfelt Persian cooking rooted in family recipes and warm hospitality.

Casual Date Night
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Augie’s Mussel House and Beer Garden

American · Old Town Alexandria

Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden brings Belgian-American flair to Old Town with mussels, frites, and a festive outdoor vibe.

Brunch Beer Garden Casual
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Bastille Brasserie & Bar

French · Old Town Alexandria

Bastille Brasserie & Bar blends classic French influences with a fresh, modern touch in a stylish Alexandria setting.

Brunch Date Night Wine Bar
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Best Buns Bread Company

Bakery · Shirlington

Best Buns Bread Company is a Shirlington favorite for artisan breads, pastries, and breakfast staples made fresh daily.

Breakfast Casual
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Blackwall Hitch

American · Old Town Alexandria

Blackwall Hitch pairs coastal-inspired fare with a relaxed waterfront setting in Old Town Alexandria.

Brunch Waterfront Live Music Happy Hour
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Buena Vida Gastrolounge

Mexican · Arlington

Buena Vida Gastrolounge offers modern Mexican dining with a playful, social spirit in Clarendon.

Brunch Rooftop Late Night
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Carbonara

Italian · Virginia Square

Carbonara serves old-school Italian classics and house-made pasta in a theatrical, cozy setting in Virginia Square, Arlington.

Casual Date Night
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Carlyle

American · Shirlington

Carlyle delivers elevated comfort food with a lively bar scene and stylish bistro design.

Casual Date Night Happy Hour
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Chart House

Seafood · Old Town Alexandria

Chart House pairs seafood-driven dining with sweeping waterfront views for a polished, scenic experience.

Waterfront Special Occasion Happy Hour
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Cooper Mill

American · Old Town Alexandria

The Cooper Mill brings modern American cuisine to Old Town Alexandria’s waterfront, serving elevated comfort food, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails in a warm, stylish setting.

Brunch Waterfront Date Night Happy Hour
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Del Ray Cafe

French · Del Ray

Del Ray Café serves seasonal French-American dishes in a cozy, home-like setting that feels personal and inviting.

Brunch Casual
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Ellie Bird

American · Falls Church

From the Rooster & Owl team, Ellie Bird brings inventive New American cooking to Falls Church with creativity, warmth, and heart.

Brunch Date Night
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Evelyn Rose

American · Vienna

Evelyn Rose brings a modern, coastal-inspired dining experience to Vienna with a menu that celebrates fresh ingredients, refined comfort, and creative cocktails.

Brunch Date Night Stylish
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Founding Farmers – Alexandria

American · Potomac Yard

Founding Farmers Alexandria celebrates scratch-made, farm-inspired comfort food served in a bright, polished space near Potomac Yard.

Brunch Casual
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Green Pig Bistro

American · Clarendon

A Clarendon staple, Green Pig Bistro dishes up rustic American comfort food with a playful, nose-to-tail philosophy.

Brunch Date Night Happy Hour
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Hank’s Oyster Bar

Seafood · Old Town Alexandria

Hank’s Oyster Bar channels New England coastal charm with fresh seafood, classic oysters, and laid-back hospitality.

Casual Seafood Happy Hour
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Helena’s Mexican Restaurant

Mexican · Huntington

Helena’s Mexican Restaurant serves authentic, homestyle Mexican fare just outside Alexandria in a comfortable, family-friendly space.

Casual
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Hi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ

BBQ · Del Ray

Hi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ brings together smoky barbecue and vibrant Tex-Mex flair in the heart of Del Ray.

Casual BBQ Happy Hour
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Joon

Persian · Tysons

A modern Persian restaurant in Tysons offering refined flavors, artful plating, and a contemporary atmosphere.

Fine Dining Date Night Special Occasion
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Maison Cheryl

French · Clarendon

Maison Cheryl fuses French technique with modern American style in a chic Clarendon bistro.

Date Night Stylish Happy Hour
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Mama Chang

Chinese · Fairfax

Mama Chang brings family-style Chinese cooking to Fairfax, celebrating regional dishes from across the country.

Family Style Casual
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Marufuji Japanese Market & Café

Japanese · Tysons

Marufuji Japanese Market & Café combines a Japanese grocery and café into one welcoming Tysons destination.

Casual Market Lunch Spot
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Matt and Tony’s All Day Kitchen Bar

American · Del Ray

Matt and Tony’s All Day Kitchen Bar keeps the energy high from breakfast through late-night bites in Del Ray.

Breakfast Casual Late Night
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Mike’s American

American · Springfield

Part of the Great American Restaurants family, Mike’s American is a Springfield favorite known for polished comfort food served with energy and heart.

Casual Happy Hour
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Modan

Japanese · Tysons

Modan brings modern Japanese dining to the heart of Tysons with a menu that blends tradition and creativity.

Sushi Date Night Stylish
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Nasime

Japanese · Old Town Alexandria

Tucked along King Street in Old Town Alexandria, Nasime offers an intimate multi-course Japanese experience guided by Chef Yuh Shimomura.

Omakase Fine Dining Date Night
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NUE Elegantly Vietnamese

Vietnamese · Falls Church

NUE reimagines Vietnamese cuisine with a modern twist, blending traditional flavors, fresh ingredients, and elegant presentation in a stylish Tysons setting.

Date Night Stylish Happy Hour
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Oseyo Korean BBQ

Korean · Leesburg

Oseyo Korean BBQ invites guests to grill premium meats tableside while savoring authentic banchan and modern Korean flavors.

Korean BBQ Group Dining Lively
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Our Mom Eugenia (Great Falls)

Greek · Great Falls

The original Our Mom Eugenia in Great Falls brings the warmth of a Greek family kitchen to Northern Virginia.

Casual Cozy Wine Bar
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Our Mom Eugenia (Mosaic District)

Greek · Mosaic District

Located in Fairfax’s lively Mosaic District, Our Mom Eugenia serves classic Greek comfort food with modern flair.

Casual Lunch Spot Wine Bar
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Our Mom Eugenia (Shirlington)

Greek · Shirlington

In the heart of Arlington’s Shirlington Village, Our Mom Eugenia delivers the same authentic Greek flavors that made the original a local favorite, now in a lively, urban-neighborhood setting.

Date Night Patio Casual
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Padaek

Thai · Pentagon City

Padaek brings authentic Lao and Thai flavors to Arlington with bold, aromatic dishes that celebrate Southeast Asian cooking at its best.

Casual Spicy Cozy
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Palette 22

Spanish · Shirlington

Palette 22 combines global small plates with an artistic, social atmosphere in Shirlington Village.

Tapas Lively Happy Hour
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Ruthie’s All-Day

American · Arlington

Ruthie’s All-Day pairs wood-fired Southern cooking with laid-back Arlington charm.

Brunch Casual Patio
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Sabores Tapas Bar

Spanish · Columbia Pike

Sabores Tapas Bar brings the spirit of Spain to Arlington with shareable plates, sangria, and lively energy.

Tapas Date Night Happy Hour
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SER Restaurant

Spanish · Pentagon City

SER (“Simple, Easy, Real”) brings the heart of Spain to Arlington with authentic dishes inspired by the home-style cooking of Madrid.

Tapas Brunch Happy Hour
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Sisters Tysons & Flore Cafe

Thai · Tysons

Sisters Thai in Tysons brings a fresh, modern take on Thai cuisine in a beautifully designed space that’s both playful and elegant.

Brunch Date Night Stylish
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Sfoglina Pasta House

Italian · Rosslyn

Sfoglina in Rosslyn celebrates the art of handmade pasta, bringing authentic Italian flavor and timeless charm to Arlington’s dining scene.

Pasta Date Night Wine Bar
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Shoe’s Cup & Cork

American · Leesburg

Shoes Cup & Cork is a cozy café and wine bar in historic Downtown Leesburg known for its vintage charm, locally sourced menu, and welcoming courtyard patio.

Brunch Wine Bar Patio
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Taco Bamba

Mexican · Multiple Locations

Founded by Chef Victor Albisu, Taco Bamba redefines Mexican street food with bold creativity and big flavors.

Casual Street Food Lively
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Taqueria Picoso

Mexican · Alexandria

Taqueria Picoso channels the spirit of Mexico City with handmade tortillas, flavorful fillings, and vibrant décor.

Tacos Margaritas Casual
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The Liberty Tavern

American · Clarendon

The Liberty Tavern anchors Clarendon’s dining scene with wood-fired dishes, hearty brunches, and a lively bar crowd.

Brunch Happy Hour Lively
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The Majestic

American · Old Town Alexandria

The Majestic brings classic American dining to the heart of Old Town Alexandria with timeless dishes, craft cocktails, and vintage charm.

Brunch Date Night Vintage Historic
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The Salt Line

Seafood · Ballston

The Salt Line Arlington blends New England seafood traditions with Chesapeake style.

Seafood Patio Happy Hour
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The Study ALX

American · Old Town Alexandria

Polished, modern American restaurant offering regional shared plates, steaks, seafood, and a creative cocktail program.

Modern American Cocktails Upscale Date Night
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The Warehouse

Steakhouse · Old Town Alexandria

The Warehouse is a beloved Old Town restaurant known for prime steaks, fresh seafood, and classic Chesapeake flavors.

Steakhouse Date Night Special Occasion
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The Wharf

Seafood · Old Town Alexandria

The Wharf brings maritime charm to Old Town with crab cakes, oysters, and regional seafood favorites.

Seafood Casual Nostalgic
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Thompson Italian (Falls Church)

Italian · Falls Church

Thompson Italian in Falls Church delivers fresh, seasonal Italian cuisine in a warm, family-friendly setting that feels both neighborhood casual and chef-driven.

Italian Casual Date Night
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Thompson Italian (Alexandria)

Italian · Alexandria

Thompson Italian brings its beloved modern Italian cooking to Old Town Alexandria, offering handmade pastas, inventive small plates, and a curated wine list in a bright, elegant space along King Street.

Italian Elegant Date Night
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Vaso’s Mediterranean Bistro

Greek · Old Town Alexandria

Vaso’s on King brings the flavors of Greece and the Mediterranean to Old Town Alexandria with vibrant dishes, warm hospitality, and a lively neighborhood vibe.

Mediterranean Date Night Wine Bar
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Vermilion

American · Old Town Alexandria

Vermilion offers refined New American cuisine in a romantic townhouse setting on King Street.

Fine Dining Romantic Special Occasion
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Vola’s Dockside Grill

Seafood · Old Town Alexandria

Vola’s Dockside Grill offers casual coastal dining right on the marina in Old Town Alexandria.

Seafood Waterfront Happy Hour
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Lost Dog Cafe

American · Arlington

Dog-friendly Arlington brunch spot with creative sandwiches and a cozy neighborhood feel.

Brunch Casual Dog Friendly Family Friendly
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Virtue Feed & Grain

American · Alexandria

Old Town waterfront brunch in a converted 1800s feed house.

Brunch Casual Historic Group Dining
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The Inn at Little Washington

American · Washington, VA

Chef Patrick O'Connell's legendary destination 90 minutes from DC.

Michelin Two Michelin Stars Fine Dining Tasting Menu