Best Brunch Restaurants in McLean

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A photo of J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - McLean restaurant

1. J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - McLean

4.5

Awesome(8225)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • McLean

Booked 43 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.

A photo of Founding Farmers VA: Tysons restaurant

2. Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

4.4

Awesome(13173)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 177 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.

3. NUE

4.7

Exceptional(514)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Vietnamese • Falls Church

Booked 25 times today

Nue is a place of peaceful elegance, where food is deeply contemplated and the unique flavors of Vietnam are celebrated. In addition to offering a wide variety of traditional dishes, Nue will also feature art and cultural events that aim to educate and engage customers in the vibrant history and diversity of Vietnam.

4. Barrel & Bushel

4.5

Awesome(1172)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 27 times today

We want our neighbors and guests visiting us in Northern Virginia to experience our region’s growing craft food and beverage industry. Purchasing local and creating handcrafted elements wherever possible, Barrel & Bushel embraces the philosophy of serving handmade, handcrafted, and hand-harvested food through a menu of regionally-inspired American food. Our food is complemented by our barrel-forward drink selections, completed by 22 local and regional craft beers on tap, more than 30 bourbons, and a wide assortment of unique wines and handcrafted cocktails that will satisfy any palate.Our friendly and knowledgeable staff, led by General Manager Amy Giles, are beer enthusiasts, wine lovers, spirit specialists and food fanatics. Stop by for a great time to meet the team. Barrel & Bushel is located in the heart of Tysons Corner’s business district on the Tysons Corner Center Plaza. Barrel & Bushel is open for business.

5. Härth

4.5

Awesome(983)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 2 times today

Inspired by our namesake, we provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere anchored around our wood-burning oven where guests and groups can gather over seasonal food and drinks, sourced from local partners and elevated by our international culinary team.Whether you're in town on business, enjoying a night out with friends or hosting a special event, härth is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing experience made warm by the wood-fired oven that anchors the convivial atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you to our table.Executive Chef I Laurent Hollaender

6. The Falls

4.6

Exceptional(388)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Falls Church

Booked 38 times today

We are a family run restaurant featuring Southern and Mid-Atlantic cuisine. We have taken what we loved about Liberty Barbecue while becoming more vegetable forward and putting an emphasis on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.

7. matchbox McLean

4.6

Exceptional(105)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • McLean

Booked 10 times today

Come and enjoy our 3.6.9 mini burgers topped with crispy onion straws, brick oven pizzas, or any one of our chef-crafted dishes. Quench your thirst with a cocktail or cold beer. We have something for everyone!We’re McLean’s neighborhood gathering place for fun, upscale casual dining, plus local, award-winning beers, broad spectrum wines, and handcrafted signature cocktails you won’t find anywhere else.

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8. Circa - The Boro Tysons

4.6

Exceptional(298)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 21 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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9. True Food Kitchen - Fairfax

4.5

Awesome(3186)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Fairfax

Booked 52 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Fairfax guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located in Fairfax at the Mosaic District off of Strawberry Lane, across the street from lululemon. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

10. B Side

4.6

Exceptional(133)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Fairfax

Booked 10 times today

The B Side, our neighborhood joint situated next door to Red Apron at Mosaic, is an amalgamation of all the things we love the most: crazy good food prepared simply; way too many wines; stiff drinks made by pros who know how to make them; a mind-boggling beer list; killer tunes on the turntable and a scene that has no patience for pretense. This is B Side.

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KathyVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •49 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
A bit pricey, but interesting and well thought out menu and beverage program.
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NUEPrice: Very Expensive• Vietnamese• Falls Church
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4.7
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Deborah
Washington, D.C. Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always an enjoyable meal and lively surroundings. Very pleasant staff.
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J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - McLeanPrice: Expensive• Steak• McLean
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4.5
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Daria
2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything the best, Joe was amazing, we will came back tomorrow -thank you for the best service
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Founding Farmers VA: TysonsPrice: Moderate• American• Tysons Corner / McLean
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4.4
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BetsyVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •40 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 18, 2025
Harth is a very good restaurant with superb service. The menu is more limited than it was pre-pandemic but everything on the menu is prepared perfectly. It has been a neighborhood restaurant for my family for many years. The room is stunning and inviting. I am never disappointed there.
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HärthPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Tysons Corner / McLean
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4.5
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Sandra
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 9, 2025
The chicken with the brussel sprouts was very good.
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Barrel & BushelPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Tysons Corner / McLean
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4.5

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