Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Herndon

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchPizzeria

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Maryland - DC SuburbsVirginia - DC Suburbs

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AshburnDowellFairfaxGreat FallsLeesburgMcLean

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

15 restaurants available nearby

A photo of North Italia - Reston restaurant

1. North Italia - Reston

4.7

Exceptional(1411)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Reston

Booked 69 times today

North Italia in Reston is a go-to spot for comfort food. They're known for their handmade Italian dishes like pastas made from scratch and favorites like Bolognese and Chicken Parm. Their menu is packed with comfort food classics, and customers rave about the 'excellent food' and 'great service'. The cozy atmosphere and reasonable prices make it a perfect place to relax and indulge in some comfort food.

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2. True Food Kitchen - Reston Town Center

4.4

Awesome(535)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Reston

Booked 15 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 Reston guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located in Reston at Reston Town Center, at the corner of Democracy Drive and Discovery Street, across the street from the Hyatt Regency Reston Hotel. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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3. Not Your Average Joe's Reston

4.0

Excellent(1503)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Reston

Booked 4 times today

From our famous focaccia and dipping oil, to our legendary pizza, salads, and sandwiches, we offer something for everyone at Not Your Average Joe's. Come in for fan favorites like our Mustard Crusted Chicken or Steak Tips, stay for the extended list of wines, craft beer, and crafted cocktails. We serve an extensive gluten free menu, happy hour, weekend brunch, and have full-service lunch and dinner 7 days a week in the dining room or bar area. Not Your Average Joe's Reston is located just outside of Reston Town Center at the intersection of Reston Parkway and New Dominion Parkway. We offer free parking, an expansive patio, an open kitchen, bench seating and a separate bar area with mounted flat screen televisions all around for watching sporting events.

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4. Our Mom Eugenia - Great Falls

4.9

Exceptional(1174)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Great Falls

Booked 17 times today

Chef Eugenia Hobson and her team prepare authentic Greek dishes served attentively in an easy-going, informal setting. Our signature dishes include the grilled octopus, the kolokithokeftedes (stuffed zucchini fritters), the lavraki whole fish (branzino) filleted table side, and the arni giouvetsi (lamb shank with orzo). Our selection of nine desserts are all made fresh daily in-house and feature Greek classics such as the baklava and the galaktoboureko. Our wine list is meticulously curated on a seasonal basis by son Philip Hobson, selecting from Greece's top vineyards who produce indigenous varietals such as Assyrtiko & Xinomavro, and western grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon & Sauvignon Blanc. Our beer selection focuses on bottled Greek brews while our bar is fully stocked to serve both classic cocktails and signature drinks inspired by the best bars in Athens. We are located in the Seneca shopping square, next to Orange Theory.

A photo of Milk and Honey - Dulles restaurant

5. Milk and Honey - Dulles

4.3

Awesome(54)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Dowell

Booked 4 times today

Milk and Honey Dulles, ideally situated in the Dulles Retail Plaza, is a cheerful Southern Brunch Restaurant. We eagerly welcome guests to one of our “Full Service” locations, where you can relish classic dishes like RumChata French Toast and savor our delightful cocktails. Call ahead for pickup or, even better, invite your large party to join you in our dining room!

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6. O'Malley's Sterling

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$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Sterling

Welcome to O'Malley's, your neighborhood bar and gathering spot. Our menu features classic American comfort foods as well as seasonal dishes and classic bar fare. The bar features local craft beers and wines from Loudoun County. Our location in Dulles, Virginia is conveniently located right off of Route 28, with outdoor patio seating, HD Televisions at every table, and a private dining room for your next social or company event.

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7. Clyde's Willow Creek Farm

4.6

Exceptional(6714)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Leesburg

Booked 68 times today

Clyde's Willow Creek Farm is a charming restaurant that blends historic elegance with modern American cuisine. Housed in a beautifully restored farmhouse, it features multiple dining rooms adorned with antique furnishings and artifacts, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The menu showcases several farm-to-table dishes, emphasizing fresh, locally sourced ingredients and seasonal flavors. With its picturesque setting and meticulous attention to detail, Clyde's Willow Creek Farm offers a memorable dining experience perfect for celebrating events both big and small. Indoor and outdoor seating available with lunch, dinner, and brunch service.

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8. Carnegie Diner & Café – 501 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA

4.2

Awesome(135)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Vienna

Booked 45 times today

Carnegie Diner & Café offers limited reservations 30% only and 70% walk in. We are brand new and we like to accommodate all of you. Carnegie Diner features an extensive all-day breakfast menu in addition to serving a wide selection of salads, burgers, sandwiches, entrees, steaks, fresh fish, pastas, desserts and more. All day breakfast items include a Classic Benedict with optional addition of lobster, Avocado Toast, a BLT Quinoa Bowl with chopped bacon and poached eggs, Steak and Eggs, and three eggs any style served with hash browns and bread. There are a dozen types of pancakes, decadent waffles and French Toast offered. The restaurant also features a full page of plant-based options. Lunch and dinner entrees include rib-eye steak, Atlantic salmon, fish n’ chips, shrimp spaghetti and spaghetti carbonara. Desserts include a decadent 24-layer chocolate cake, pies, cupcakes and over-the-top milkshakes to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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9. Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez Francois

4.9

Exceptional(2505)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Great Falls

Booked 16 times today

Restaurants in Alsace traditionally have a formal main dining room as well as a casual dining room known locally as a weinstube or brasserie. At the brasserie, diners may enjoy traditional, hearty Alsatian dishes in a warm and relaxing atmosphere. These friendly establishments are immensely popular with Alsatians and visiting them is always the best part of my trips back to Alsace. I opened Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez François to bring the tastes and comforts of the Alsatian brasserie to Great Falls.

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10. Maggiano's - Tyson's Corner

4.5

Awesome(4694)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Tysons

Booked 47 times today

Welcome to Maggiano's Little Italy in Tyson's Galleria. Our restaurant is a quick trip from the Washington Monument and Wolf Trap. Our dining room is ideal for family-style dining with our Italian–American cuisine, reminiscent of a Sunday night visit to your grandmother’s house -- or as they say in Italy, nonna’s casa! These delicious dishes paired with great service, generous portions and a warm atmosphere keep our guests and their families coming back for more.Join us soon! We look forward to hosting your next business or family gathering.

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Mercy
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I have not tried Italian but this place was awesome . Great food and service
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Our Mom Eugenia - Great FallsPrice: Expensive• Greek• Great Falls
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4.9
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gerald
Washington, D.C. Area •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Celebrated 2 birthdays and had a wonderful meal and a great time.
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North Italia - RestonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Reston
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4.7
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KennethVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great food as usual. The staff was struggling to cope with a crowd (good business!!), but still managed to be attentive and prompt.
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True Food Kitchen - Reston Town CenterPrice: Moderate• American• Reston
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4.4
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RakelleVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great food, but it was a little cold when it came out. The server was really nice.
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Milk and Honey - DullesPrice: Moderate• American• Dowell
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4.3
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RobinVIP
Virginia •50 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 3, 2025
This used to be one of our favorite restaurants when they had one in Lansdowne … now we schlep to Reston maybe once every 2 months. We practically had the whole place to ourselves 6pm on a Monday … which is a little concerning. No one likes to see that. The food was very good - we had the $50 for 2 special - and the service from Evan was excellent. We did find the food a little over salted, and when we asked for the bread to be warmed up it came back to us hard as a rock (that was new). Almost all of the prices are much higher than we remembered. And the really bad news - We drank Arnold Palmers, which at $5.95 made us feel like we won’t be back for a while (iced tea is only $3.95)
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Not Your Average Joe's RestonPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Reston
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