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- DDaveVIPWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoRelaxing night having dinner and drinks in the bar. Lorenzo did a great job - always attentive without being obtrusive!More infoEddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - AshburnPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Ashburn•4.6
- MMikkiVIPWashington, D.C. Area •28 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoA wonderful 35th anniversary lunch! Just we expected at a longtime favorite restaurant!More infoL'Auberge Chez FrancoisPrice: Very Expensive• French• Great Falls•4.9
- RRaeWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2025We had a lovely New Years Day brunch and Chris was an excellent serverMore infoThe Bungalow LakehousePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Sterling•4.5
- CChrisWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined on Dec 29, 2024Everything good. Not worth the price though.xxxxxxMore infoBenihana - Dulles, VAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Sterling•3.7
- AAngelWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 21, 2024Love this place ! It hits the spot every time . Love atmosphere. Can’t say anything badMore infoIVY by the LakePrice: Moderate• Middle Eastern• Sterling•4.5
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Sterling is a suburb of Washington, D.C., that comes to life in the evenings and on the weekends. Known as the home of many golf clubs and community spaces, Sterling also boasts several expansive outdoor recreation areas, such as Claude Moore Park. At the park, you can enjoy a picnic with some of the Middle Eastern or Indian food that can be picked up from the downtown food trucks. Chicken shawarma is one of the most popular options. Sterling is also home to many sports bars that are abuzz with activity on the weekends. The community has a growing population hailing from Central and South America. You'll find plenty of family-owned and operated casual restaurants offering Ecuadorian specialties such as humitas.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Sterling is Fire Works Pizza - Cascades
The best vegan restaurants in Sterling are Benihana - Dulles, VA, La Prensa and Fire Works Pizza - Cascades
The best vegetarian restaurants in Sterling are Benihana - Dulles, VA, IVY by the Lake and La Prensa
The restaurants with the best service in Sterling are Fire Works Pizza - Cascades, La Prensa and Red Lobster - Sterling
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Sterling are Red Lobster - Sterling, Fire Works Pizza - Cascades and IVY by the Lake
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