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Dining Al Fresco

Looking for some great spots for dining al fresco? Here are new ideas and area favorites.

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Celebrated Tysons Professionals

Allow us to introduce you to some of our friends whose work, friendship, and company we enjoy.

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The Future of Tysons West

"The plan is for Tysons West to be a transit-oriented development offering a unique environment for all who come here."

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Silver Line Update

Finishing work continues along Rt. 7, testing continues, WMATA to set opening date.

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Skorpios Maggios Family Restaurant

I love restaurants where the owner is right there behind the counter, taking orders and making things happen. That's what you get when you go to Skorpios Maggio's Family Restaurant in downtown Vienna. When you enter this small, but bustling restaurant, you can't help but notice that it is sparkling clean, and the owner Chris Maggio and his staff are friendly and anxious to provide delicious food and quick service. Read more...

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Area Dining

Dogfish Head Ale House

6220 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church

Comfortable, casual surroundings and service, tasty and unique wood-grilled food, and the craft-brewed Dogfish ales. Great selection of year-round beers plus all the seasonal and special release beers. For food selections you'll find half-pound burgers, steaks, pizza, and salmon.

American | $$ | 703.534.3342

Idylwood Grill & Wine Bar

2190 Pimmit Dr, Unit B, Falls Church

There is always something special about a good neighborhood restaurant. Idylwood Grill's welcoming atmosphere, attentive staff, and fine cuisine is a welcome addition to our area's casual dining scene. It may be hard to choose from their menu of seafood, pastas, steaks, veal, salads, and more.

American | $$ | 703.992.0915

Bazin's on Church

111 Church St, Vienna

Set on historic Church Street in the heart of Vienna, Bazin's on Church continues to exceed the expectations of the town's discriminating diners. Chef Patrick Bazin's modern American cuisine is simply extraordinary. Stop in for a drink at the bar or a delicious meal in their comfortable and casual dining area. Reservations are strongly recommended.

American | $$$ | 703.255.7212

Tysons Bagel Market

8137 Leesburg Pike, Vienna

Bagels boiled and baked the traditional way, crusty on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside. Choose from one of their many fresh-baked varieties with a schmeer of several cream cheeses. A full breakfast menu also awaits you, along with a long list of deli and grilled sandwiches.

Deli | $ | 703.448.0080

Neisha Thai

7924 Tysons Corner Ctr, McLean

Offering traditional Thai cuisine in a truly exceptional surrounding, Neisha Thai has the all the favorites from wonton soup, papaya salad, the crying tiger steak and the favorite passion beef. Vegetarian
dishes like Pad Pak Jae and spicy eggplant.You'll love this restaurant.
Delivery service too.

Thai | $$ | 703.883.3588

L'Auberge

332 Springvale Rd, Great Falls

Located in Great Falls, L'Auberge offers
a flavorful and beautiful array of French
cuisine. Choose from their delectable
french onion soup, or a sampling of their
classic appetizers. You will also love the
selection of entrees available to suite any
discerning palate. Enjoy the quaint and
cozy atmosphere where you'll feel like you
just stepped into the heart of France.

French | $$$ | 703.759.3800 |

Pazzo Pomodoro

118 Branch Road SE, Vienna

Now Open in the Danor Plaza in Vienna. Pazzo Pomodoro Pizzeria Cantina offers a Neapolitan inspired menu of made-from-scratch dishes that represent a modern, but traditional cuisine. In the words of Executive Chef Raffaele Mastromarino "Pazzo Pomodoro represents a different concept offering more authentic Italian meals. Our food will taste like it came out of my mother's kitchen in Salerno."

Italian | $$ | 703.281.7777

Peking Express of Vienna

103 Center Street N #107, Vienna

Love, love, love! Outstanding selections for lunch and dinner. A neighborhood Chinese restaurant ready to satisfy your craving. Combination platters include Egg Roll and choice of soups, authentic appetizers, chicken, shrimp, beef and pork selections and the Fried Rice or Lo Mein is to die for! Now with seating!

Chinese | $$ | 703.281.2445

Ireland's Four Provinces

105 West Broad Street, Falls Church

Award winning, Ireland's Four Provinces offers as genuine an Irish experience as you can get on this side of the pond. Guinness as it's meant to be poured and traditional Irish fare such as fish 'n chips, corned beef and cabbage, Irish bangers, and Gaelic entertainment. A very popular place.

Irish | $$ | 703.534.8999

Clare & Don's

130 N Washington St, Falls Church

A taste of Florida right in the heart of Falls Church. Live music every weekend, right next door to the State Theatre, it's the perfect place to unwind with a happy hour at the bar or eat a delicious meal on a sunny restaurant patio. Offering a wide varied menu featuring fresh seafood, great fish and chips, creative vegetarian selections and a little something
for everyone.

American | $$ | 703.532.WAVE

Lost Dog Cafe

1690 Anderson Rd, McLean

Walking into the Lost Dog Cafe, you'll discover a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that mingles well with the buzz of a busy, popular restaurant. The menu includes dozens of sandwiches of all types, specialty gourmet pizzas with toppings ranging from the standard to the extraordinary, and a selection of fresh salads. Takeout and delivery options are available.

American | $$ | 703.356.5678

Open Kitchen

7155 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church

Eat, Cook, and Entertain. Open Kitchen is a true culinary community. Featuring a bistro where food and wine lovers gather to enjoy seasonally-inspired handmade food in our open kitchen. Diners will savor global and local wines, worldly cuisine, freshly roasted coffees, hand-blended teas, made-in-house desserts, in an environmentally conscious establishment.

Continental | $$$ | 703.942.8148

Boulevard Cafe & Catering

8180 Greensboro Dr, McLean

Boulevard Café & Catering is your corporate catering service in the Tysons Corner area. Think of Boulevard when planning office celebrations, sales and breakfast meetings, office holiday parties, home celebrations, and last-minute occasions. Breakfast, cold luncheon buffets, entrée salads, hot entrees to hors d'oeuvres and desserts.

Deli | $ | 703.883.0557

Evo Bistro

1313 Old Chain Bridge Rd, McLean

A wonderful tapas and wine bar where friends can meet and share small plates, laughter, and of course, wine. Wine selections are available by the taste through their "enomatic" wine system, so you can choose that perfect bottle from their fabulous wine list. The Mediterranean influenced tapas are exquisite. Salads, seafood, grilled meats, and don't forget those lamb chops!

Mediterranean | $$$ | 703.288.4422

Maple Ave

47 Maple Ave W, Vienna

Maple Ave Restaurant serves eclectic American cuisine in the heart of Vienna, blending American with Asian, Latin American, and French flavors and techniques. Ranging from fresh-grilled Bronzini to homemade Carnival Funnel Cake served with vanilla bean ice cream. Perfect place to enjoy your favorite cocktail or for a first-time date.

International | $$ | 703.319.2177

Café Oggi

6671 Old Dominion Dr, McLean

For over 19 years Café Oggi has reflected a pure and newfound combination of Italy's old world sophistication with McLean's contemporary novelty. Authentic preparations in an inviting and warm atmosphere, Café Oggi aims to please. Pasta, fresh fish, succulent veal, a notable wine list and more. You'll think you're in Rome.

Italian | $$$ | 703.442.7360

Ristorante Bonaroti

428 Maple Ave E, Vienna

Warm and romantic, Bonaroti's is a favorite
of Italian fine dining patrons. Enjoy an
extensive wine list, and culinary creations
made of the freshest and finest ingredients
from Italy. There is everything from
calamari to antipasti dishes and entrees of
seafood, veal, and lamb. You can also enjoy
delectable pasta choices.

Italian | $$$ | 703.281.7550

Sea Pearl

8191 Strawberry Ln, Falls Church

Combining the inspired creativity of Chef Sly Liao with the trendsetting design of Studios Architecture to create Northern Virginia's most memorable dining experience. Focused on seafood, Sea Pearl's menus also include salads, pasta, poultry, steak and more. Treat yourself to a great brunch on the weekend, or early evening offerings during the week.

Asian Fusion/Seafood | $$$ | 703.372.5161

 

 

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