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1. L'Auberge Chez Francois

4.9

Exceptional(9301)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Great Falls

Booked 42 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(2048)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Ashburn

Booked 51 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. Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez Francois

4.9

Exceptional(2460)

Price: Expensive

• French • Great Falls

Booked 19 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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4. DC Prime Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(1741)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Ashburn

Booked 29 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. Our Mom Eugenia - Great Falls

4.8

Exceptional(1144)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Great Falls

Booked 18 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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6. Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano

4.8

Exceptional(2025)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Herndon

Booked 18 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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7. Brx American Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(951)

Price: Expensive

• American • Great Falls

Booked 7 times today

Brx is a place where you can take your family or meet with your friends for some quality time and good food and drink. We wanted to create an atmosphere where people could gather casually in a sophisticated, yet down to earth locale. Brx's large dining room and outdoor patio offer a casual and comfortable ambiance to enjoy our American cuisine influenced by your favorite comfort foods. Our casual bar area is the perfect place for a glass of wine from our extensive wine list, or a round of beers with friends.Brx's large dining room and outdoor patio offer a casual and comfortable ambiance to enjoy our American cuisine influenced by your favorite comfort foods. Our casual bar area is the perfect place for a glass of wine from our extensive wine list, or a round of beers with friends.

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8. Gregorio's Trattoria - Reston

4.6

Exceptional(213)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Reston

Booked 8 times today

Gregorio's Trattoria in Reston is a local gem, known for its fresh Italian dishes made with locally grown ingredients. It's a family-owned restaurant where you'll feel right at home. Reviewers consistently praise the food, noting that it's 'consistently good' and 'the best they've ever had.' The service is also highly rated, with one reviewer noting that the owner even gave free coffee. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a great place for a family dinner or a romantic dinner.

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9. Ashburn Wine Shop & Wine Bar

4.9

Exceptional(134)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Ashburn

Booked 1 time today

Wine Shop, tasty treats & light fare. Eat and drink in the elegance of our fine wine shop. Social Distanced Seating. Family Owned & Operated! Serving Northern Virginia for 20 years with fine wine, craft beer and gourmet food!

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10. Founding Farmers VA: Reston Station

4.4

Awesome(5040)

Price: Moderate

• American • Reston

Booked 131 times today

Located conveniently on Metro’s Silver Line, Founding Farmers Reston Station is a great gathering place for locals, nearby businesses, and commuters. Open 365 days a year, our culinary crew crafts dishes and drinks from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour; enjoy our decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch; or simply grab a cup of our house-roasted coffee and a scratch-made treat from our First Bake Cafe. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.

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SharonVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Awesome holiday lunch at L'Auberge. Excellent champagne and wine list. Outstanding line-up on wines by the half bottle. Really enjoyed the beverages, food and service.
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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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Alita
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
From start to finish, it was tiptop service. The food was absolutely amazing as usual.
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DC Prime SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Ashburn
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4.8
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John
South Carolina •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great to be back at LCF! As we entered the parking lot, we were greeted by fun, colorful holiday lights. The staff were friendly and always willing to help. Our server Freddie was excellent - knowledgable, attentive and really funny! Food was consistently very good among our four diners. Highlights: mushroom crepe (recommended by Freddie) and veal entree. Only issues: Beef Wellington was a little underseasoned and rack of lamb needed more sauce on the side. But that's quibbling! LCF remains the same: friendly, comfortable, and unpretentious - we look forward to returning very soon!
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L'Auberge Chez FrancoisPrice: Very Expensive• French• Great Falls
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4.9
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Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our family has a tradition of dinner out – usually a premiere steakhouse - on Christmas. Last year was our first time at Eddie Merlot‘s and it was outstanding, so we chose to dine here again this year - the experience was just as excellent. We had an amazing waiter, Nick, and he took care of everything we needed. We ordered Potstickers as an appetizer - best I’ve had; then for dinner we had Surf and Turf (Filet Mignon & Lobster) and Bourbon Ribeye - all excellent!
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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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SusanVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Always lovely, food is exquisitely prepared, high quality always and delicious! Service is attentive but not obtrusive, cocktails are good, it feels like being in Greece!
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Our Mom Eugenia - Great FallsPrice: Expensive• Greek• Great Falls
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4.8

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. L'Auberge Chez Francois

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

3. Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez Francois

4. DC Prime Steakhouse

5. Our Mom Eugenia - Great Falls

6. Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano

7. Brx American Bistro

8. Gregorio's Trattoria - Reston

9. Ashburn Wine Shop & Wine Bar

10. Founding Farmers VA: Reston Station

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