Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Sterling

19 restaurants available nearby

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1. L'Auberge Chez Francois

4.9

Exceptional(9237)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Great Falls

Booked 44 times today

Welcome to L'Auberge Chez François, our French country inn a short distance from the nation's capital that has captivated visitors for over 66 years. L'Auberge Chez François is the ideal spot to celebrate special moments, private parties, luncheons, weddings, and cooking demonstrations. Our menu is extensive and full of the flavors of Alsace and traditional French cuisine. Excellent food and service, attention to detail, and a casually elegant atmosphere are hallmarks that have made L'Auberge Chez François a Washington favorite! We hope that you will enjoy your visit with us. Should you not see your preferred time to dine with us, please call us at 703-759-3800.

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2. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Ashburn

4.6

Exceptional(2019)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Ashburn

Booked 38 times today

Quality, exceptional service, and an unparalleled atmosphere have made Eddie Merlot's one of America's great steak houses over the past 20 years. Eddie Merlot' s is an homage to the man and his love of a great steak, a great glass of wine, and a good story. We pride ourselves on our Prime Aged Beef and scratch kitchen. Our chef selects each steak for the optimum proportion of marbling and texture before hand-cutting and seasoning the steaks to your specifications. From sauces to desserts, we develop recipes to create a truly unique experience for our guests. And, while you enjoy your meal, you'll be treated to the one-of-a-kind service we call the "W.O.W. Factor."We welcome you to Eddie Merlot's—we want you, our guest, to have nothing but the best, which is why we go to such lengths to serve you the exceptional prime-aged steaks upon which our restaurant has built its reputation.

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3. Ted's Bulletin - One Loudoun

4.5

Awesome(332)

Price: Moderate

• American • Ashburn

Booked 22 times today

Welcome to Ted’s. Your go-to place to savor The Every Day. We are a neighborhood eatery, taking a creative and contemporary approach to classic American dishes and cocktails. Open daily for all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks.Voted “Best Hangover Breakfast” and “Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant” by readers of Washington City Paper (in the same year), Ted’s Bulletin is truly a restaurant for all seasons.

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4. DC Prime Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(1727)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Ashburn

Booked 24 times today

Please call the restaurant for reservations.A lifelong dream of owners Rick Crowe and Brad Weideman, DC Prime delivers an inspired menu, a rich atmosphere and superior service. Our name was chosen to honor the rich heritage of our nation's capitol, and America’s unique privileges of freedom and choice.Our mission: to provide dining and culinary excellence to every guest we serve.We serve only USDA Prime Beef, which is the top 1% of all beef in the United States, chosen to meet or exceed our owners' rigid standards that include tenderness and taste. All of our beef is supplied by Consumers Meat Packing of Chicago, IL...purveyors to many of the finest steakhouses in the United States. The same superior standards apply to our fresh seafood, sourced direct from North Coast Seafood of Boston, MA., our whole lobsters, from the cold waters of Maine and our Mero Sea Bass Steaks, overnighted from Honolulu Fish Company, Honolulu, HI.

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5. Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez Francois

4.9

Exceptional(2446)

Price: Expensive

• French • Great Falls

Booked 26 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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6. Benihana - Dulles, VA

3.8

Excellent(1361)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Sterling

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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7. Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano

4.8

Exceptional(2006)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Herndon

Booked 24 times today

Since opening in 1991, Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano has been established as a fine tradition in historic Herndon. The 100 year old building adds character and ambiance to Zeffirelli’s dining experience. Our formal service, candlelit tables, exquisite Tuscan cuisine, and fine wines set an incomparable atmosphere for our patrons.KNOWN FOR ITS BEST VEAL CHOP IN THE REGIONwww.zeffirelliva.com

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8. Our Mom Eugenia - Great Falls

4.8

Exceptional(1139)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Great Falls

Booked 13 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.

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9. A2B Adyar Ananda Bhavan

4.1

Excellent(96)

Price: Moderate

• South Indian • Herndon

Booked 2 times today

Adyar Ananda Bhavan brings you exciting vegetarian food, making us a perfect place for dining with family or just a quick bite on the go. Our food is made using the fresh and pure vegetarian ingredients ensuring that we serve the healthiest food. Adyar Ananda Bhavan is reckoned among the best vegetarian restaurants all over India and abroad.Our restaurant provides fabulous traditional South Indian food, tremendous North Indian food, and marvelous Chinese food for our dearest patrons. Customer satisfaction, immaculate ambiance, superior quality, perfect taste and fair price are the signs of A2B Restaurant.

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10. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Reston, VA

4.6

Exceptional(5397)

Price: Moderate

• American • Reston

Booked 99 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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Yvette
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food and service were outstanding as usual. Our group has been coming here for our annual Christmas luncheon for twenty years. We have never been disappointed.
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L'Auberge Chez FrancoisPrice: Very Expensive• French• Great Falls
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4.9
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Charles
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Absolutely amazing service and food. Another great dinner
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DC Prime SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Ashburn
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4.7
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Lynda
Washington, D.C. Area •265 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We looked forward to our return visit back to Jacques' Brasserie and it did not disappoint. The service by Angelica was perfect and the food was as well. We enjoyed the Onion Soup Gratinee and the Brasserie Burger with Frites were super. We planned what we ate with a view to ordering the Grand Marnier Souffle, which was worth a trip in itself. We look forward to returning.
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Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez FrancoisPrice: Expensive• French• Great Falls
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4.9
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Anne
Washington, D.C. Area •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving in your joyous and beautiful restaurant. We ordered the turkey dinner, which was marvelous. Everything was perfectly cooked. The only improvement would be to have more people to bus tables as our plates sat on the table after we are finished for a good 25 minutes. I know that this is probably isolated to the busy holiday. That would be the only thing that I would improve great meal thank you.
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Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - AshburnPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Ashburn
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4.6
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Juanita
Washington, D.C. Area •13 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 25, 2024
Everything was great EXCEPT the music was way toooo loud. We asked if it could be turned down and they did lower it a bit but said that “corporate” required them to play it that loud.
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Ted's Bulletin - One LoudounPrice: Moderate• American• Ashburn
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4.5

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19 restaurants available nearby

1. L'Auberge Chez Francois

2. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Ashburn

3. Ted's Bulletin - One Loudoun

4. DC Prime Steakhouse

5. Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez Francois

6. Benihana - Dulles, VA

7. Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano

8. Our Mom Eugenia - Great Falls

9. A2B Adyar Ananda Bhavan

10. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Reston, VA

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