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-------------------- Virginia (Going from North-to-South (Blue Line), East-to-West (Orange Line)

Old Town Alexandria (East of Washington Street, Potomac River, King Street Shuttle)
Restaurant Eve Bistro (Review) - The Tasting Room - website - A complete dining experience at both the upscale and luxury levels, wonderful bar area
Bastille - website - A fine little french "bistro-gastro" run by the ex- Chef and Pastry Chef of The Watergate

Vaso's Kitchen (703) 548-2747 - Surprised this is ranked so highly? Come have a long lunch here one day, and you'll see why, homemade Greek specialties
Le Refuge - website
Daniel O'Connell's - website - One visit to Daniel O'Connell's puts it alongside Shirlington's Samuel Beckett's as Best in Class
A la Lucia - website
Fontaine Caffe and Creperie - website
La Bergerie - website

Virtue Feed and Grain (Review) - website - An unfortunate loss of the Armstrongs as managers, it remains to be seen where Virtue will go from here
Warehouse Bar & Grill - website
Columbia Firehouse - website
Landini Brothers - website
Union Street Public House - website
Momo Sushi and Cafe - website
Jackson 20 - website
Trattoria da Franco - website
Alexandria Cupcake - website
Lavender Moon Cupcakery - Facebook

Jack's Place (703) 684-0372
Gadsby's Tavern - website
Overwood - website
Caphe Banh Mi - website
Indigo Landing - website
Il Porto - website
The Fish Market - website
Bilbo Baggins - website
Dining in Alexandria
Blue Point Grill - 600 Franklin St. - Closed
Founder's - 607 King St. - Closed
Portner's - 109 S. St. Asaph St. - Closed
100 King Street - 100 King St. - Closed
100 Prime - 100 King St. - Closed
Bookbinders - 109 S. St. Asaph St. - Closed
Red Curry - 100 King St. - Closed

Chakra Cafe - 600 Franklin St. - Closed

Bumblefish - 631 King St. - Closed

Old Town Alexandria (West of Washington Street, King Street Metro)
Vermilion - website - Superb ingredients, complex recipes that are 'refined muddy' (in a good way), a very underrated restaurant with a fine chef
The Majestic (Review) - website - Well-prepared American comfort food, good beverage service, relaxed family atmosphere
Brabo - website - A very underrated restaurant, probably due to its skewed location, pleasant atmosphere, good service, and a solid chef running the kitchen, tasting menus available
PX - website - Not a restaurant, but an upscale speakeasy with terrific mixed drinks
Brabo Tasting Room (Review) - website - A sterile, cold atmosphere, but wow, the mussels with chorizo are terrific
Society Fair - website - I have not been here since they've opened, and it has to be initiated somewhere. This is by no means any type of insult.
The Light Horse - website

Pita House - website
Nickells & Scheffler - website
Tiffany Tavern - website
Parsian - website

Misha's Coffeehouse - website - An independent coffee house and roaster
Taverna Cretekou - website
Layla's - website
Yves' Bistro - website
Southside 815 - website

Notting Hill - website
Charlene's Kitchen website
Ernie's Original Crab House - website
Blue & White Carry Out (703) 548-3867
Medieval Madness at Renaissance Hall - website
Las Tapas - website
Majestic Cafe - 911 King St. - Closed
Bohio's Cuban Bistro - 1026 King St. - Closed
Le Gaulois - 1106 King St. - Closed
Cafe Salsa - 808 King St. - Closed
Raw Silk - 719 King St. - Closed
Zorkafor's SandVeg - 703 King St. - Closed
Stardust - 608 Montgomery St. - Closed
Bistrot Lafayette - 1118 King St. - Closed
Cafe Nicole - 1125 Queen St. - Closed

Del Ray (Mount Vernon Avenue, Braddock Road Metro)
Evening Star Cafe (Review) - website - A previously fantastic neighborhood restaurant with a world-class wine list (Closing 11/5 for renovations and chef change)
The Dairy Godmother - website - Wisconsin-style frozen custard, a Del Ray neighborhood staple
Los Tios Grill - website
Pork Barrel BBQ - website
Osteria 1909 - website
Del Ray Pizzeria - website
Holy Cow - website
Del Ray Cafe - website
Monroe's - website
Fireflies - website
RT's - website
Cafe Caturra - website
Al's Steak House - website

Dos Amigos - website
Caboose Cafe - website
The Birchmere - website
Pho Saigon 8 - 3819 Mt. Vernon Ave. - Closed
Del Merei Grille - 3106 Mt. Vernon Ave. - Closed

La Piazza - 535 E. Braddock Rd. - Closed
Grass Roots Station - 535 E. Braddock Rd. - Closed
Pho King - 3108 Mt. Vernon Ave. - Closed
Bombay Curry Company - website - Simple northern Indian cooking, good breads, fantastic chicken wings (Closed 12/20 hopefully to relocate)
La Strada - 1905 Mount Vernon Ave. - Closed

Adults-Only Sushi Bar - 2312 Mount Vernon Ave. - Opening

Ronald Reagan National Airport Metro
Dining at Reagan National Airport - website

Crystal City (Crystal City Metro)
Kabob Palace - website - Open 24/7/365, need you know any more? Point and order whatever looks good Steamtable curries are reliable here, good rice and bread
Hearthstone Pizza Bistro - website
Harar Mesob - website
Neramitra - website
Slice 'n' Dice - website (link broken as of 2/17/13)
Kahinoor Dhaba - website
Boru Fusion - website
Kora (Review) - Farrah Olivia by Morou - website - Although my last meal at Kora was a disaster, Farrah Olivia is terrific and worth going out of your way for
Cantina Mexicana - website
Chesapeake Grill - website
Great Restaurants in Crystal City
Bebo Trattoria - 2250 Crystal Dr. - Closed
Enjera - 549 23rd. St. S. - Closed
Tagolio Pizzeria and Enoteca - 549 23rd St. S. - Closed

Memphis Barbecue - 320 23rd St. S. - Closed 

Cucina Vivace - 509 23rd St. S. - Closed

Pentagon City
Fyve - website
Ristorante Murali (Review) - website
PR Grill - 1301 S. Joyce St. - Closed

South Arlington (South of Route 50, Columbia Pike)

Dama Cafe - website - French-trained Ethiopian pastry chef, skilled barrista, owned by the Dama family
Thai Square - website - Not what it used to be (they surely must have lost their head cook), a shadow of its former glorious self
William Jeffrey's Tavern - website
Bangkok 54 - website
Atlacatl - website
The Broiler website
Twisted Vines - website
Bob & Edith's Diner - website
Taqueria San Vicente - 2599 Columbia Pike - Closed
Sangam - 3205-3207 Columbia Pike - Closed
Sauca - 4707 Columbia Pike - Closed

Rosslyn (Extending West to N. Rhodes Street)
Guajillo - website - Good, family owned Tex-Mex with interesting sauces
Village Bistro - website

Rosslyn Coffee & Deli (703) 522-5387 - A cut way above the standard sandwich shop, worth trying due to its commitment to quality, very recommended
cityhouse - website
El Chilango Taco Truck - 14th. St. N. and N. Quinn St.
Choupi Crepe and Waffle Cart - website
Kanpai - website
China Garden - website
Culinaire - website
Piola Pizza - website
Quarterdeck - website
Tom Sarris' Orleans House - 1213 Wilson Blvd. - Closed
Cafe Poulet - 1713 Wilson Blvd. - Closed
Tivoli - 1700 N. Moore St. - Closed
Ray's The Catch - 1725 Wilson Blvd. - Not Opening
Domaso Trattoria Moderna (Hotel Palomar) - 1121 19th St. N - Closed
Santa Fe Cafe - 1500 Wilson Blvd. - Closed

Ray's Hell-Burger and Ray's Hell-Burger Too - 1713 and 1725 Wilson Blvd. - Relocated to Ray's To The Third

Cafe Assorti - 1800 Wilson Blvd. - Closed
Amuse (Le Meridien Hotel) - website - Opening

Courthouse (Between N. Rhodes Street and N. Danville Street)
Minh's - website - For several years now, Minh's has been perhaps the best Vietnamese restaurant in the DC area, inexplicably overlooked
Me Jana (Review) - website - Perhaps our area's best Lebanese restaurant, nothing is spectacular, but everything is good, homemade bread, decent wines, nice patio
Bayou Bakery (Review) - website - Initially smothered by the press (including me), Bayou has borne out as a decent, but not great, place, best for breakfast items
Galaxy Hut - website
Java Shack - website - An independent coffee house, pride in their product, active in community charities
Toscana Grill (Review) - website
Il Radicchio - website
Afghan Kabob House - website

Rhodeside Grill - website
TNR Cafe - website

Brooklyn Bagel Bakery - website

NY Express Food Cart - 2300 Clarendon Blvd.
Wilson Tavern (Minibite) - website
Euro Market Cafe - website
Ireland's Fourt Courts - website
Asahi (703) 243-7007
Sushi Rock - website
Ragtime - website
Summers - website
Dining in Courthouse
Courthouse Bistro - 2045 Wilson Blvd. - Closed
Mr. Hibachi - 2313 Wilson Blvd. - Closed
Yaku - 1900 Clarendon Blvd. - Closed
Dr. Dremo - 2001 Clarendon Blvd. - Closed, but possibly reopening in Clarendon
Chez Manelle - 2313 Wilson Blvd. - Closed
Toscana Green - 2300 Clarendon Blvd - Closed
Hikaru - 2200 Wilson Blvd.#103 - Closed

Arlington Social Haus - website - Opening

Clarendon
Tallula - EatBar (Review) - website - New chef Nate Waugaman has taken this fallen star, and raised it back to the top, try the squash croquettes, catfish fingers
The Green Pig - website - A third visit revealed growing maturity, letting lighter textures and flavors emerge, a friendly space, a very good neighborhood destination
The Liberty Tavern - website - Less consistent since expanding, the food is "almost good," yet can be fatally flawed in execution (over-salting, etc.) , good wine list, way too loud downstairs
Lyon Hall - website
Screwtop Wine Bar - website - One of the best wine bars in the area, with very intelligent selections and good storage, simple but tasty food
Eventide - Odd Bar - website - An architectural triumph, Italian-influenced cuisine, attentive service, main dining room is spectacular, beautiful rooftop bar
Delhi Club - website - Lost in the architectural shuffle of Clarendon, Delhi Club is solid, reliable, unspectacular, and very underrated
Artisan Confections - website - Fabulous chocolates by a master craftsman, salted caramels worth killing for, no seating
El Charrito Caminante (703) 351-1177 - The best tacos and pupusas in Virginia, dirt cheap, cash only, carryout only
Northside Social (Review, Minibite) - website - Very good coffee and baked goods, free WiFi, I had an apricot and date scone here that was great
Bakeshop DC (Review) - website
Fuego Cocina y Tequileria - website
Hunan Number One - website
Sibarita - website
Taste of Morocco - website
East West Grill - website
Spider Kelly's - website
Boccato Gelato - website (link broken as of 2/17/13)
The Rock and Raw Bar at Sobe's - website
Mexicali Blues - website
Mad Rose Tavern - website
Kabob Bazaar - website
Iota - website

Oby Lee - website
Paciugo Gelato (becoming Street Corner Cafe in 01/13) - website
Rien Tong - website
Mario's Pizza House - website
Dining in Clarendon
Aegean Tavern - 2950 Clarendon Blvd. - Closed
Mama Quan's - 2950 Clarendon Blvd. - Closed
Queen Bee - 3181 Wilson Blvd. - Closed
India Curry House - 3181 Wilson Blvd. - Closed
Murky Coffee - 3211 Wilson Blvd. - Closed
Mei's Asian Bistro - 3434 Washington Blvd. - Closed
Sette Bello - 3101 Wilson Blvd. - Closed
Eleventh Street Lounge - 1041 N. Highland St. - Closed
Don Arturo - 2716 Washington Blvd. - Closed
Market Tavern - 2800 Clarendon Blvd. - Closed
3 Bar and Grill (Review) - 2950 Clarendon Blvd. - Closed

Fat Shorty's (was Rabbit) - website - Opening April, 2013

La Tagliatella - website - @LaTagliatellaUS - Opening April 1st

Virginia Square
Mala Tang (Review) - website

Ballston
Pupatella (Review) - website - An incredible, world-class pizzeria, a peer with Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix, friendly owners, completely unpretentious and informal, homemade gelato, patio out back
Willow - (Review) - website - Underrated, but getting more expensive, disappointing of late, pleasant service, upscale family atmosphere, well-chosen wines with a high markup
Grand Cru Wine Store and Cafe - website
Cafe Tirolo - website

Leek American Bistro - website - An odd, ecclectic menu with moderate prices, and inexpensive nonalcoholic cocktails, one meal here impressed me very much, attentive service
Fettoush (703) 527-7710
First Down Sports Bar - website
Upper Crust Gourmet (703) 243-7400
Mike's Cafe (703) 312-7371
Big Buns - website
Tutto Bene - website

Fabian's - website
Pinzimini - website

Bangkok Bistro - website
Tara Temple - website
Eastern Carryout - website
Asahi Kaiten Sushi Bar - 671 N. Glebe Rd. - Closed
Buffalo D's - 4213 N. Fairfax Dr. - Closed
Naan & Kabob, Afghan Food Cart - N. Stuart St. and 9th St. N. - Closed
Jackson's Roasting and Carving Company - 933 N. Quincy St. - Closed
Papi Pollo - 3902 Wilson Blvd. - Closed
1Gen - 4300 Wilson Blvd. - Closed
Solar Crepes Food Cart - N. Stuard St. and 9th St. - Closed
brgr:shack - 4215 N. Fairfax Dr. - Closed

Thai Terrace - 801 N. Quincy St. - Closed

Wiinky's Fresh Grill - 3902 Wilson Blvd. - Closed

North Arlington (North of Route 50)
Layalina - website - The most pleasant Lebanese (and Syrian!) restaurant in the area, lovely interior, kind owners, the cooking itself is merely decent
Thai Noy - website - The neighborhood restaurant I frequent more than all others, very good to excellent Thai, carryout, No MSG added, consistent and reliable
The Italian Store - website - Wildly popular sandwich spot, pizza and sandwiches are only great when fresh-made, Italian market, off-premise wines
Backyard BBQ (Review) - website - Catering and carryout, house-smoked brisket, pulled pork, and ribs, better-than-average sides, a short detour off I-66
Cowboy Cafe (Review) - website - A fun neighborhood saloon, good beer selection, relatively new owners, much cleaner than it was, cooking is often sketchy
Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe (Review) - website - A wonderful selection of Bavarian breads and pastries, best for breakfast, tiny makeshift parking-lot picnic area
Oriental Gourmet (703) 534-7182
El Paso Cafe - website
Saran Indian Cuisine - website
Gharer Khabar - (703) 992-5732 - Bangladeshi, only one item on the menu over $7, small chalkboard-only menu (not even a carryout menu!), very simple cooking

Ghin Na Ree - website

Caribbean Grill (703) 241-8947
America Seafood - website
Little Saigon (703) 536-2633
Toby's Homemade Ice Cream & Coffee (Review) - website - Wonderful ice cream especially the few that are made in-house (make sure to ask which is which)
Cassatt's - website

Chasin' Tails - website

Thai Curry - website
El Ranchero Bar and Grill - website
Mother's Macaroons (Review) - website

Little City Gourmet - website

Metro 29 Diner - website
Portabellos - website

Thirsty Bernie - website

Asian Kitchen (703) 538-4888
Ruffino's Spaghetti House (Review) (703) 528-2422
Westover Market Beer Garden - website
Essy's Carriage House - website
Tarbouch Mediterrean Grill - website
Forest Inn (703) 536-7660
House of Biryani - 5151 Lee Hwy. - Closed
Milan Restaurant - 5731 Lee Hwy. - Closed
Tap & Vine - 5731 Lee Hwy. - Closed
Scoop Beauregard's - 5849A Washington Blvd. - Closed
Burro Grill - 3129 Lee Hwy. - Closed
Alpine - 4770 Lee Hwy. - Closed
Restaurant Vero - 5723 Lee Hwy. - Closed
Cafe Parisien - 4520 Lee Hwy. - Closed
Yorktown Bistro - 5171 Lee Hwy. - Closed
La' Jawab Kabob House 5151 Lee Hwy. - Closed
Chickpeas - 2515 Lee Hwy. - Closed
Arax Cafe - 5852 Washington Blvd. - Closed
Deshi Spice - 5171 Lee Hwy. - Closed

McLean
Tachibana (Review) - website - I wish Tachibana wasn't so bloody expensive because it's good for a suburban Japanese restaurant, and they have shabu-shabu.
Amoo's Kabob - website - Amoo's "specials" and "stews" are some of the best Persian food in the area right now, three recent visits have made me fall in love, Amoo's now sells homemade bread for $1 which is a must
Assaggi Osteria - website
Greek Taverna - website

Bistro Vivant (Review) - website 
Kazan - website
House of Fortune (Review) (703) 821-3779
Evo Bistro - website
Capri - website
Joe's Burgers (Review) - website
J. Gilbert's - website
Cafe Taj (Review) - website
Cafe Oggi - website
Ichiban (703) 448-9117
Cafe China - website
Mylo's Grill (703) 533-5880
McLean Pizza - website
Amerigo Restaurant and Piano Bar - 1381-A Beverly Rd. - Closed
Le Mistral - 6641 Old Dominion Dr. - Closed
Corner Bistro Tapas & Wine Bar - 6710 Old Dominion Dr. - Closed
Dominion Restaurant - 6328 Old Dominion Dr. - Closed
Three Pigs BBQ - 1394 Chain Bridge Rd. - Closed
McLean 1910 (Review) - 1394 Chain Bridge Rd. - Closed
China Kingdom - 6222 Old Dominion Dr. - Closed

Shirlington
Samuel Beckett's Irish Gastro Pub (Review) - website - Surprising pub fare in Shirlington, decent, well-poured beers, boisterous inside, but a nice patio outside
Carlyle - website
Best Buns - website
Margaret's Soul Food & Catering - website
T.H.A.I. - website
Weenie Beenie (703) 671-6661
Toro Tapas - 4053 28th. St. S. - Closed
Champion Billiards (Review) - 2620 S. Shirlington Rd. - Closed
Bistro Bistro - 4021 Campbell Ave. - Closed

Extra Virgin - 4053 Campbell Ave. - Closed

West Alexandria (King Street and Duke Street East of I-395)
Ramparts Tavern and Grill - website
Enat - website
La Casa (703) 370-3600
Cafe Shiraz - website
Alexandria Pastry and Cafe - website
Fairlington Pizza - website
Atlantis Pizza - website
Mango Mike's - website
Kyoto Sushi - website
Duke Street Between Landmark and Old Town
Tacuba Cantina Mexicana - 3648 King St. - Closed
Dancing Peppers - 4111 Duke St. - Closed
Kenny's Pit Barbecue - 3060 Duke St. - Closed
Food Matters (Review) - 4906 Brenman Park Dr. - Closed
Cafe Monti - 3250 Duke St. - Closed

Bailey's Crossroads
Bamian - website - A big, friendly, comfortable Afghan restaurant, get the Leek Boulawnee, also the Bamian and Vegetarian Platters
Rabieng - website - Often-overlooked for newer Thai restaurants, this cooking (especially the saucing) is clean, controlled, and well-executed
Abay Market (Review) (703) 998-5322 - A tiny market with only a few tables acting as a cafe, meat dishes only, the best raw kitfo I've ever eaten by far
Jerusalem - website - An underrated source of Palestine cuisine, mild cooking, order the makluba or kabsa, friendly staff, website coupons
Full Kee (703) 575-8232 - Terrific soups and clean seafood tanks (don't take this for granted), open past 1 AM some evenings
Meaza - website - A fairly large Ethiopian restaurant with good, raw kitfo as a strength, injera available with real teff (ask!), and very good St. George beer
Pho Tay Ho (703) 578-3037 - One of the DC area's best Pho houses, in the same shopping center as Peking Gourmet Inn, consistently good
Z Kabob - website

Duangrat's - website
Hokkaido Seafood Buffet - website
Peking Gourmet Inn - website
Lucky Three - 5900 Leesburg Pike - Closed

West Falls Church - Downtown and Leesburg Pike
2941 - website - A stunning piece of architecture and design, now reopen without tablecloths, formerly one of our area's greatest restaurants in terms of both cuisine and service, cross your fingers and pray
Pizzeria Orso (Review, Minibite) - website - Formerly the best pizza in the Washington, DC area, new chef Will Artley (from Evening Star Cafe) is going to turn this into the best small-plates restaurant in Falls Church, mark my words
La Caraqueña (Review, Minibite) - website - Shoddy service, small portions, expensive pricing, terrible atmosphere, very good Venezuelan cooking
Meat In A Box - website
Llajtaymanta (703) 204-0593 - Spartan and becoming worn down as the years pass, the cooking here is strongest on weekends, with long lists of specials, long-cooked meals are best here
Luzmila's 703.237.0047 - Ground zero for homestyle, no-frills Bolivian cuisine, cafeteria atmosphere, closes at 5 PM
Present (Review) - website - Initially overrated by the press, it pays to bypass the heavy-handed sauced dishes here, and go straight for the whole fish or daily fish specials
Blanca's (Review) (703) 538-2466 - One of our greatest Salvadoran-Mexican restaurants, Blanca's has been in business for over 20 years with good reason
Argia's (Review) - website
Panjshir (Review) - website
Mount of Lebanon (703) 241-2012 - Fresh-slaughtered, halal-meat lamb, chicken, and goat, best ordered in large pieces cooked medium-rare, the cooking itself is spotty
Open Kitchen - website

Haandi (Review) - website

Ultimate Chicken Bistro - website
Sweet Rice - website
Fanny's (703) 532-4155
Idylwood Grill and Wine Bar - website
New Season - website
Mad Fox Brewery (Review) - website
Old Hickory Grille - website
Village Kabob - website
Clare and Don's Beach Shack (Review) - website
Flavors Soul Food - website
Dogwood Tavern - website
Cafe Nessma - (703) 641-3111
Las Americas (703) 560-4056
Lazy Sundae (Review) - website
Spacebar - Website
Myanmar (703) 289-0013
Karaoke Idol - website
Han Sung Oak (703) 642-0808
Vinh Kee (703) 645-0118
Miu Kee (703) 237-8884
Hoang's Grill and Sushi Bar - website
Milan Bakery & Miss Doughnut (703) 532-6400
Mr. Pho (703) 237-1520
The State Theater - website - A legendary concert venue featuring long-thought-dead, super-famous, classic rock bands, enjoy your rum and Coke and popcorn
Dining near State Theater
Amasia Bistro - 502 W. Broad St. - Closed
P&P - 35 S. Washington St. - Closed
Pho Ha Tay - 6286 Arlington Blvd. - Closed
Kasha's Kitchen - 1053 W. Broad St. - Closed
Lebanese Butcher - 113 E. Annandale Rd. - Closed
Stacy's Coffee Parlor - 709 W. Broad St. - Closed
Bangkok Blues - 926 W. Broad St. - Closed
Cafe Nessma - 1077-1079 W. Broad St. - Closed
Cafe 2941 - 2941 Fairview Park Dr. - Closed

The Windy Apple - 926A W. Broad St. - Closed

Pita Wraps and Z Lounge - 1077-1079 W. Broad St. - Closed

East Falls Church - Seven Corners and Eden Center
Rice Paper - website - The nicest aesthetic in interesting (but shabby) Eden Center, adventurous, challenging dishes not at all Westernized (yet)

Bangkok Golden (Review) - website - Laotian dishes unique to the DC area, the "top secret" menu is here, ask for the (grilled) pork neck
Nha Trang - website - A family-run restaurant, specialists in Nem Nuong and Lau, an unfortunate recent loss of chef
Viet Star - website - One of the largest restaurants in Eden Center, diverse menu with a specialty in seafood dishes
Huong Viet - website - Highly regarded by the members of this website, Huong Viet was always better than the long-overrated Four Sisters
Pho & Exotic Fruit - Website
Hai Duong - website
Viet Royale (Cho Lon) (703) 533-8388
Mark's Duck House (Review) - website - I've enjoyed the Peking duck here in the past, but my last one was awful, notable for roast pork, an enormous variety, often good, rarely great
Fortune (703) 538-3333
Seaside Crab House - website
Thanh Son Tofu (703) 534-1202 - The best homemade fried tofu and soymilk in the area, inexpensive, carryout only
Hu Tieu Mi Lacay Cholon (703) 531-1420
Saigon Cafe - website
Bay Lo - website
Bánh Cuốn Saigon (703) 534-4482
X.O. Taste (Review, Minibite) (703) 536-1630

New Orleans Cajun Seafood - website
Hong Kong Pearl - Facebook
Bahn Mi SO 1 - Website
Public House No. 7 (Review) - website
Hong Kong Palace (Minibite) - website
Tay Do (703) 536-5728
Bánh Cuốn Thăng Long (Review) (703) 534-1746
Shang Hai Best Deli (Review) (571) 205-5691
Hai Ky Mi Gia (703) 538-2474
V3 Lounge - website
Nhu Lan (703) 532-9009
Dining at Eden Center
Dragon Star - 6793 Wilson Blvd. - Closed
Quan Quynh - 6763 Wilson Blvd - Closed
Vy Bistro - 6757 Wilson Blvd. - Closed

Merrifield
Four Sisters - website
Sea Pearl Restaurant - website
Uncle Liu's Hot Pot (703) 560-6868 - Like all hot pot restaurants, this meal is what you make of it. Fun with lots of menu options. Take the "spicy" broth seriously.

Elephant Jumps (Review) - website
Pastry Xpo - website
New Beijing - website
Angelika CInema and Cafe - website

Raouche Cafe - website

Grevey's - website
Dominion Deli (Minibite) - website
Dining in Merrifield
Dad's Backyard Burgers - 2830 Gallows Rd. - Closed
Fu Mei - 2982 Gallows Rd. - Closed
Peking Village - 2962 Gallows Rd. - Closed
Gypsy Soul - Opening 2013

Annandale (Koreatown)
Gom Ba Woo (Review) - website - Usually excellent homestyle Korean cooking; my last meal here was disappointing
To Sok Jip - (703) 333-2861 - An enormous Haemool Pajun (seafood pancake, here based mainly on octopus and onion), good, cheap whole fish (battered seems better than grilled which can be heavily brushed with bad oil), it's very easy to over order here, so be careful, jaeyuk bokkum is only ordinary, this is a seafood-based restaurant, and a pretty decent one, generous banchan, it helps to know Korean here
Oegadgib - website

Ju Mak Jib - Tyler Cowen
Han Gang - website - A reliable Korean restaurant with a huge menu, all-vegetarian panchan, sub-par fish in the Hwe Dup Bap, prices too expensive for the quality
Pho Hot - website - Ample, flavorful pho, some of the best in the area, beer and wine served
Choong Hwa Won (703) 256-8006
Breeze (Review) - Facebook
Chicken Loco (Review) (703) 941-4377
Jang Won Ban Jeom (703) 354-1950
Yechon (Minibite) - website - An ordinary Korean restaurant with a warm, comfortable setting, and more importantly, open 24 hours a day, extensive carryout menu
Hee Been (Review) - website
Cairo Cafe - Facebook
Todam Soon Doo Boo (703) 750-9422

Honey Pig Izakaya - website
Annandale Seafood (703) 642-8549
Ga Bo Ja (703) 354-1356
Dukbaeki Maeul / Suldoga (Review) (703) 941-0626

Buenos Grill - website
Tanpopo Ramen - (202) 270-3043
Wara Wara - website
Pho Factory (703) 642-0101
Jung Mi - website

Red Holic - Facebook
Imm Thai - website
Dolce Bakery and Cafe - website
TemptAsian Cafe (703) 750-6801
Dining in Annandale
H.I. Ribsters - 7243 Little River Turnpike - Closed
Squire Rockwell's - 8700 Little River Turnpike - Closed
Yo Fruit - 7356-A Little River Turnpike - Closed
Chung Jin Dong Crab House - 6499 Little River Turnpike - Closed
Seoul Bok Dae Ji - 7133 Columbia Pike - Closed
Dong-Hae Ba Da - 6669 Little River Turnpike - Closed
Chung Dai Kam - 7215 Columbia Pike - Closed
Ms. Ma's Pyong Yang Soon-Dae - 6499 Little River Turnpike - Closed
Maizbon Afghan Grill - 6244-K Little River Turnpike - Closed
Sunset Grille - 7250 Columbia Pike - Closed

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Van Dorn Street Metro
Satay Sarinah - website - One of the most underrated restaurants in the area (it's largely ignored), terrific, homestyle Indonesian cooking
Afghan Market - website (Broken)
Thai Lemongrass (703) 751-4627
Sakulthai - website
Edgardo's Trattoria - website
Shenandoah Brewing Company - website
Nick's - website

Franconia (East of Franconia-Springfield Metro, Kingstowne)
Mediterranean Gourmet Market (703) 971-9799
Johnny's NY Style Pizzeria - website

Kumo Asian Bistro - website
Rice & Noodles - website
Sampan Cafe - website

Springfield
Monty's Steakhouse - website - Imagine Ray's The Classics with good apps, sides, and desserts, one of the best restaurants ever in Springfield
Gamasot - Facebook - Good hot-pots and stir-fry, weak on BBQ, renovating the restaurant as of summer 2011
Karahi Kabob House - website - Formerly Ravi Kabob III, now under new ownership, a little dive with wonderful kabobs and karahi

Thai Ghang Waan (703) 866-6088
Oh Bok Jung - website

Jacalito Rotisserie Chicken and Tex-Mex Grill - website
Osaka (703) 971-9444
Rivera's (703) 451-5344
A-Nine Daniela Peruvian Restaurant - Facebook
Le Bledo Dalat Bakery - Facebook
Pho 495 - website
Bangkok Noodle - website

El Sabor Boliviano (703) 913-0617
Mike's - website
Village Chicken - website
Tommy Thai - website
Chutny (703) 569-7700
Coco Rico (703) 822-0124
Sugar Palm Thai - website
Kanjana Thai website
Bozzelli's - website
Pho Saigon Quan - website
Thai Cafe - website
Pho Hong Anh (703) 569-606

Walker's Grille - website
Canton Cafe (703) 644-0178
VN Cafe (703) 922-6228
Celadon Thai - website
Asian Grill (703) 569-4800
Malek's Pizza Palace - website

Springfield Restaurant & Pizza - website
Dining in Springfield
Manila Cafe - 7020 Commerce St, - Closed
Cactus Taverna - 8064 Rolling Rd. - Closed
Sabor Latino - 6981A Hechinger Dr. - Closed
Yaksoku Sushi - 6901 Hechinger Dr. - Closed
House of Siam - 7056 Spring Garden Dr. - Closed
Sahm Oh Jong - 7048 Spring Garden Dr. - Closed
Royal Court Barbecue - 6138B Backlick Rd. - Closed
Desii Wok - 6981 Hechinger Dr. - Closed

MoMo Nepalese Food - Springfield Plaza - Opening

South Alexandria (Huntington, Belle Haven, Huntley Meadows, Fort Hunt, Mount Vernon, Ft. Belvoir)
Via Veneto - website
Cosmopolitan Grill - website
Yves' Bistro - website

Peking Duck - website
Grounded Coffee Shop - website - A mom-n-pop, quality-driven coffee shop with homemade pastries
Balkan Grill - website

Tacos El Costalilla (703) 704-9088
Euro Bistro and Grille - website

La Mexicana Bakery - website
El Pollo Ranchero (703) 721-2000
Kimchi House (703) 780-8286
Thai Nakorn (703) 360-8288
House of Dynasty - website
Family Bakery and Mrs. Donut - website
Katana - website
Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant - website
Dining near Mount Vernon
Calabash of Alexandria - 7305 Richmond Hwy. - Closed
Amalia's Cantina Seafood - 6027 Richmond Hwy. - Closed

Tysons Corner
Woo Lae Oak - website - Good, upscale Korean, perfect for a business meal
Nostos - website - Owned by Mykonos in Rockville, first visit was fantastic, second visit was across-the-board ordinary
Shamshiry - website - Formal Persian dining, good kabobs and rice
Da Domenico - website
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - website

The Tower Club (Private Club) - website
Diya (Review) - website
Härth (Hilton Hotel) - website
J.R.'s Stockyards Inn - website
Tysons Bagel Market - website
Konami - website
Wildfire - website
La Sandia - website
Chics N Wings - website
Dining in Tysons Corner Malls
Dining in Tysons Corner (Not Malls)
Pauli Moto's Asian Bistro - 1961 Chain Bridge Rd. - Closed
Harry's Essential Grille - 8521 Leesburg Pike - Closed
InFusion - 1961 Chain Bridge Rd. - Closed
Maestro - 1700 Tysons Blvd. (Ritz-Carlton) - Closed
Colvin Run Tavern - 8045 Leesburg Pike - Closed
Bistro 1 2 3 - 1961 Chain Bridge Rd. - Closed
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - 1800 Tysons Blvd. - Closed
Inox - 1800 Tysons Blvd. - Closed
Michel - 1700 Tysons Blvd. (Ritz-Carlton) - Closed

Shula's Steak House - 8208 Leesburg Pike (Marriott) - Closed

Vienna and Oakton
Maple Avenue Restaurant (Review) - website - An excellent neighborhood restaurant, intriguing cooking which fuses sweetness into savory dishes, worthy of support
The Pure Pasty Co. (Review) - website - Incredible, filling, Cornish pasties with a superb crust, the "Traditional" is just awesome and belongs right alongside Fast Gourmet's chivito

Sushi Yoshi - website - Possibly the best sushi in the suburbs, and a very good Izakaya-styled menu as well, go here
Alegria - website - Too crowded, way too noisy, a bit formulaic, and ... every single thing I've tried here has been very good to excellent, catch it now while it's hot!
Caffe Amouri - website - An indpendently owned coffeehouse featuring live music and local art
Bazin's on Church - website
Cafe Renaissance - website
Ristorante Bonaroti - website
Jammin Java (Review) - website - One of our area's most fun coffee houses, a really nice venue for live music (a recent morning visit had a guitarist playing for little children), free WiFi
Natta Thai - website
Rose Restaurant - website
Tigris - website
Wu's Garden (Review) - website
Plaka Grill - website
Lotus Garden - website
Cupcakes! - website
Pazzo Pomodoro - website - @PazzoPomodoro
Church Street Pizza (703) 938-1155
Molly's Yogurt (Review) (703) 938-4221
Firebox Grille - website
Diya - website
China Castle - website
Amma Vegetarian Kitchen - website
Sweet Ginger (703) 319-3922
Wolf Trap Cafe and Catering - website (broken as of 11/2/11)
Tequila Grande - website
Pho N More - website
Sushi Yama - website
Vienna Inn - website
Friends Kabob - website
House of Mandarin - 165 Glyndon St. SE - Closed
Kansai Sushi - 128 Maple Ave. W. - Closed
Songbird - 8413 Old Courthouse Rd. - Closed
Paya Thai - 8417 Old Courthouse Rd. - Closed
Sakana Sushi - 128 Maple Ave. W. - Closed
Casanova's Stone Hearth Pizza - 2952 Chain Bridge Rd. - Closed
Nizam's (Review) 523 Maple Ave. W - Closed
Church Street Cellars - 111 Church St. NW - Closed
BBQ Country - 118 Branch St. SE - Closed

Plush Gelato and Coffee - 175 Maple Ave. E. - Closed

East Fairfax (Route 123 and East)
Villa Mozart - website - Traditional Italian in a lovely dining room, $39 prix fixe is the best bet, formal service, dressy atmosphere, workable wine list

Le Mediterranean Bistro - website - Moroccan-influenced classical French cooking, consistency needs improvement but the potential is here
Bollywood Bistro (Minibite) - website - One full dinner here was very good almost across the board, very reasonably priced drinks and beers

Sisters, The Living Room Cafe - website
The Wine House - website

Bernie's Deli - website - Perhaps the best deli in the suburbs, get a corned beef and pastrami with sauerkraut, Swiss, and mustard on rye, heated, and you will like
Cee - website
Sheba - Facebook

Caribbean Corner (703) 246-9040
Dulce's Bakery and Empanada Shop - Facebook
Blue Ocean - website
Boxwoods (GMU) - website
Cho's Garden - website (Broken as of 8/2/11)
Malik's Kabob and Cafe - website
Hot Spot - website
Pho Thang Long - website
Choices By Shawn - website
Artie's (Minibite) - website
Bellissimo - website

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - website
Smashburger - website
China Star - website
House of Lion - website
Havabite Eatery - website
Jaipur - website
Shorty's Deli (Review) (703) 273-4777
Unique Bakery (Review) - website
Pho Capital - website
Otani Steak & Seafood - website
Coyote Grill & Cantina - website
Otani - website
Texas de Brazil - website
The Sweetest Chef (Review) - website
Woody's Ice Cream - website (Open April to October]
29 Diner - website
Dining in Fairfax
Italian Restaurants in Fairfax
China Gourmet - 9901 Fairfax Blvd. - Closed
Connaught Place - 10425 North St. - Closed
Le Tire Bouchon - 4909 Chain Bridge Rd. - Closed
Rain Lounge and Ballroom - 10418 Main St. - Closed
Simit and Kabob - 9558 Main St. - Closed
La Rue 123 - 4023 Chain Bridge Rd. - Closed
Sweet Life Cafe - 3950 Chain Bridge Rd. - Closed
Indian City Grill - 9984 Main St. - Closed
Bombay Garden - 4008 University Dr. - Closed
Temel - 3232 Old Pickett Rd. - Closed

West Fairfax (West of Route 123)
100 Degree Chinese Cuisine - website
Mazadar Kabob - website
Saravana Palace - website
Sakoontra - website
Pad Thai - website
Blue Iguana - website
Cheong Wong - website
Chutzpah Deli - website
Malibu Grill Steakhouse - website
Ozzie's Corner Italian - website
Pelano's - website
Todai - website
Texas de Brazil - website
Dining in Fair Lakes

South Riding
Rangoli Ristorante - website
MoCA Asian Bistro (Review) - website
Kirin Asian Cafe - website
Catch 52 - 24995 Riding Plaza Blvd. - Closed

Burke
Villa Bella (Minibite) - website
Panisa Thai - website
Rafagino Ristorante (Review) - website
Cedar Cafe - website
San Vito Ristorante Italiano - website
Duk Wo - website
Burke Garden (703) 503-0123
BBQ World - (Review) - website
Old Cairo (Review) - 6300 Burke Commons Rd. - Closed

Clifton
Trummer's on Main (Review, Minibite) - website - A mix of the refined and the rustic, service is very friendly but spotty, patio, 2 chef changes in 9 months
Dining in Clifton
Heart in Hand - 7145 Main St. - Closed

Lorton
Pane e Vino - website
American Bar-B-Que - website
ThaiBox - website
Hunan Deli (703) 339-8818

Great Falls
L'Auberge Chez Francois - website
Mediterranee - website
Serbian Crown - website
Saffron Grill (Review) - website

Reston
El Manantial - website - Gracious, old-school, white-tablecloth fine dining without pretense, good seafood dishes, well-priced wines, a civilized delight
PassionFish - website - A polished, crowded, expensive seafood restaurant featuring raw bar, fresh fish, good wines by the glass, and terrible beers
Mykonos - website
Jackson's Mighty Fine Food - website
Reston Kabob (Review) - website - A spartan Afghan kabob house, the largest kubideh I've ever seen, Halal meat served, very good food at a reasonable price
Cafesano - website
Mayuri (Review) - website
Big Bowl - website
OBI Sushi - website
Il Fornaio - website
Dining in Reston Town Center
Le Grille - 2545-Q14 Centreville Rd. - Closed
Tavern on the Lake - 1617 Washington Plaza - Closed

Herndon
SBC Cafe (703) 793-7388
Paradise Indian Cuisine - website
Euro Bistro - website
Uptown Brick Oven Pizza - website
Thai Luang - website
Saigon Pho Style - website
Pollos Inka - website
Stone's Cove Kitbar - website
Jimmy's Old Town Tavern - website
Generous George's Positive Pizza and Pasta Place - website
Ice House Cafe - website
Dining in Herndon
Teocalli Tamale - 336 Elden St. - Closed
Sake Club - 754 Elden Street - Closed

Chantilly
Thai Basil - website - Great homestyle Thai cooking from a feisty traditionalist, no MSG used in the preparation
Khan Kabob House - Facebook - Pakistani kabobs, karahi, and curries by an original owner of Ravi Kabob
Rawal Kabob - website
Ko Hyang (703) 378-0105
Willard's BBQ - website
Don Churro Cafe - website
Pho Aura - website
PanAsian - website
Otani Japanese Steak House - website
Lopo's Mobile Crab Shack (food truck) - 43083 John Mosby Highway (703) 896-6117
Sichuan Village - website
Picante - website
Fuji Japanese Restaurant (703) 378-8822
Sila Thai - website
Golden China - website
Dining in Chantilly

Centreville
Alto Plaza (Review) - website
Hwang's Tofu (703) 266-5858
Aguaymonto - website
Pho Duong - FB Page
Spa World Cafe and Snack Bar - website

Manna Bistro - website
Ciro's NY Pizza - website
Virginia Kabob - website
BBQ Chicken - website
Red Rocks Cafe and Tequila Bar - FB Page
Dining in Centreville
Payne's - 13846 Lee Hwy - Closed
Mambossam 14215-X Centreville Sq. - Closed

Manassas
Absolute Barbecue - website - I've not yet been, but trusted diners have raved about it, reportedly has open pits
Okra's Cajun Creole - website
Kline's Freeze (703) 368-2013
Akasaka - website
Spices - 11010 Sudley Manor Drive - Closed
Foundation - 9112 Center Street - Closed

Fredericksburg
Bistro Bethem - website - Possibly the best restaurant in Fredericksburg, but it has been almost six years since I've last been here
Poppy Hill Tuscan Kitchen - website
Allman's Pit Cooked Bar-B-Q - website
Fujiya House (Review) - website
Dining In Fredericksburg
Augustine's - 525 Caroline St. - Closed

Peter Chang's China Cafe - website - Opening

Richmond
Edo's Squid (Review) (804) 864-5488 - An upstairs, downscale, Italian seafood-based restaurant by the former owners of A.V., the squid itself is terrific

Acacia - website - Quality-conscious, local and seasonal, husband and wife-run, Acacia is widely considered to be one of the best restaurants in Richmond
Buz & Ned's Real Barbecue (Review) - website - Fantastic ribs by a passionate gourmet, two locations, the pulled meats are pre-sauced and not recommended

Eating at King's Dominion (Review)

---- Loudoun County ----
Dining in Loudoun County

Sterling
MoKoMandy - website - An amazing strip-mall combination of Korean and Cajun, notable for an outstanding beverage program, cooking skews heavy
Wu's Cafe (703) 433-9226
A Taste of Burma - website

Golden King (703) 433-5888
DD Barbecue - Facebook
Hooked - website
Emilio's Brick Oven Pizza (Review) - website
O'Faolain's Irish Pub - website
Cuppies and Beans - website
Sweet Tooth Ice Cream - 410 South Sterling Blvd. - Closed
Pacific - 46240 Potomac Run Plaza - Closed

Chak de India - 46970 Community Plaza, Suite 111A - Closed

Ashburn
Mezza Grill - website
Carolina Brothers Pit Barbecue - website
Yen's Cafe - website
Banjara - website
Dining in Ashburn
321 Ashland - 43135 Broadlands Center Plaza, Suite 121 - Closed
Cafe Panache - 43135 Broadlands Center Plaza, Suite 121 - Closed
Callaloo Cuisine - 43170 Southern Walk Plaza, Suite 100 - Closed
Michelangelo's - 43150 Broadlands Center Plaza, Suite 166 - Closed
Hawaiian Scoop - 20937 Ashburn Road, Suite 135 - Closed
American Flatbread (Review) - 43170 Southern Walk Plaza - Closed
Bluz Brothers BBQ & Grill - 43150 Broadlands Center Plaza, Suite 194 - Closed
Zero's Subs - 42920 Piccadilly Plaza - Closed

Caliente Mex-Sea Kitchen and Bar - 22885 Brambleton Plaza - Closed

 

Lansdowne

Burapa Thai Classic - website
 

Leesburg
Lightfoot Restaurant - website
Tuscarora Mill - website
The Q Company - website
The Cajun Experience - website

Old Town Grill (was The Green Tree) - website

South Street Under - website
Primo Hoagies - website
Silk Road - 19385 Promenade Dr. - Closed
Galletta's - 211 Loudoun St. SE - Closed

Paeonian Springs
B'z BBQ Company - website - Closed and Relocating

Hamilton
Lowry's Crab Shack - website - Fresh Northern Neck seafood including crabs and other shellfish, made-to-order fried chicken, outdoor picnic tables

Purcellville
Magnolias at the Mill (Review) - website
Market Burger - website - A burger spot from the owners of Market Table Bistro, locally sourced beef, hand-cut fries, right at the end of the W&OD trail

Middleburg
Chrysalis Vineyards - website
Market Salamander (Review) - website - A well-funded, quality-conscious market with great prepared sandwiches and other goodies, perfect to grab-and-go
The Goodstone Inn - website
The Red Fox Inn - website
Middleburg Common Grounds - website - An independent coffee house
The French Hound - website
Red Horse Tavern - website
Dining in Middleburg
Aster - 101 South Madison St. - Closed
Back Street Cafe - 4 East Federal St. - Closed

Gilberts Corner
The Pit Stop (703) 864-3606 - FB page - Great roadside barbecue stand, chicken and ribs, friendly owners, call ahead to reserve order

Aldie
Reddy's Pit BBQ - website
Little Apple Pastry Shop - website

Lovettsville
Market Table Bistro - website - Modern American, farm-to-table, contemporary cuisine by a chef with Michelin three-star experience
The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm - website - I haven't dined here, but this has gotten very good reviews

Neersville
Grandale Farm - website - Farm-to-table cooking, perhaps the best Loudoun County wine selection in the world

---- Prince William County ----

Gainesville

Nora Taste of Lebanon - website - Highly rated, well-reviewed, homestyle Lebanese cooking including kibbeh nayeh
Reddy's BBQ Company - website
Zed's Bistro and Wine Bar - 6850 Piedmont Center Plaza - Closed

Occoquan
Bistro L'hermitage - website - Classic French bistro fare in a charming setting, charismatic owner, great brunch choice
Cock & Bowl - website
Occoquan Inn - website
The Garden Kitchen (Review) - website
Bistrot Belgique Gourmande - 302 Poplar Alley - Closed

Woodbridge
Ariana Afghan - website
Al-Zaytoun Kabob & Grill - website
Taste of Tandoor - website
Dixie Bones (Review) - website
Siam Bistro - website
Papa Petrone's Take 'n Bake - website
Dining Near Potomac Mills
El Cuscatelco - 14532 Potomac Mills Rd. - Closed

---- Fauquier County ----

New Baltimore
Jammin' Joe's BBQ - website

The Plains
Rail Stop Restaurant - website
Frogs and Friends - 7391 John Marshall Hwy. - Closed

Warrenton
Claire's at the Depot - website
Iron Bridge Wine Company - website
Mojitos and Tapas - website
Dining in Warrenton
Ben and Mary's Steakhouse - 6806 James Madison Hwy. - Closed

Casanova
The Manor House - website

Upperville
Hunter's Head Tavern - website

Paris
The Ashby Inn - website - A brilliant young chef in Tarver King, an enthusiastic sommelier/innkeeper Neal Wavra, perfect patio, only an hour from DC, incredibly inexpensive

---- Rappahannock County ----

Sperryville
Café Indigo - 3 River Lane - Opening September 1st.

Washington
The Inn at Little Washington - website - Come to be pampered, come to dine in luxury, and come with lots and lots of money

Flint Hill
Flint Hill Public House - website - Gutted to the walls, and reopened after four years, Flint Hill Public House and Inn is back

---- Warren County ----

Front Royal
Apartment 2g - website - A fine-dining oasis in the Warren County desert
Element (Minibite) - website - The casual, downstairs bistro of Apartment 2g, I had an incredible $12 (!) pan-fried chicken dish here

---- Culpeper County ----

Culpeper
Foti's - website
It's About Thyme Cafe and Restaurant - website
Dining in Culpeper

---- Frederick County ----

Winchester
One Block West - website
Brewbakers - website
Tropical Island Coffee and Cafe - website
Dining in Winchester

---- Orange County ----

Barboursville
Palladio Restaurant - website

Gordonsville
Pomme - website

Orange
Elmwood at Sparks - website

---- Page County ----

Luray
Pollock Dining Room at Skyline Lodge - website
Big Meadows Lodge - website
Dining Near Luray
Dining near Skyline Drive

 

---- Shenandoah County ----

 

New Market

Southern Kitchen (540) 740-3514

---- Smyth County ----

Chilhowie
Town House - website - Closed