Best Lunch Restaurants in Fairfax

94 restaurants available nearby

1. The Wine House

4.8

Exceptional(1234)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Fairfax

Booked 13 times today

The Wine House Fairfax, a full service restaurant and retail wine store, serving over 500 boutique wines from around the world to enjoy in your home, or in store with our handcrafted menu, featuring In-house Smoked Salmon to New Zealand Grass-Fed Filet Mignon. Walls of wine surround a small number of tables, and bar. Voted "Best Wine Bar" in 2020, 2021, and 2022 by Northern Virginia Magazine, voted "Best New Restaurants", by Northern Virginia Magazine, and the winner of "Best Wine List" by Virginia Living Magazine, The Wine House is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

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2. Alta Strada Mosaic

4.4

Awesome(1360)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Fairfax

Booked 22 times today

Alta Strada by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schlow was born from the simple wish to share great ingredients, honored flavors, and a warm welcome with neighbors and friends. Always expect housemade pasta, authentic Italian classics, and great reds (cocktails too)—all enjoyed in our dining rooms, patio spaces, or in the comfort of your own home. Located in the heart of Fairfax Virginia's bustling Mosaic District, with a spacious patio on the Strawberry Park green.

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3. Carnegie Diner & Café – 501 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA

4.3

Awesome(87)

Price: Moderate

• American • Vienna

Booked 51 times today

Carnegie Diner & Café offers limited reservations 30% only and 70% walk in. We are brand new and we like to accommodate all of you. Carnegie Diner features an extensive all-day breakfast menu in addition to serving a wide selection of salads, burgers, sandwiches, entrees, steaks, fresh fish, pastas, desserts and more. All day breakfast items include a Classic Benedict with optional addition of lobster, Avocado Toast, a BLT Quinoa Bowl with chopped bacon and poached eggs, Steak and Eggs, and three eggs any style served with hash browns and bread. There are a dozen types of pancakes, decadent waffles and French Toast offered. The restaurant also features a full page of plant-based options. Lunch and dinner entrees include rib-eye steak, Atlantic salmon, fish n’ chips, shrimp spaghetti and spaghetti carbonara. Desserts include a decadent 24-layer chocolate cake, pies, cupcakes and over-the-top milkshakes to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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4. Bellissimo Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1590)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Fairfax

Booked 6 times today

A small, cozy neighborhood restaurant that serves Northern Italian food in a welcoming ambiance. We are chef-owned (chef Omar Lavayen) and operated & pride ourselves on using locally-sourced produce. Bellissimo offers a diverse menu featuring seafood, homemade pastas, veal, filet mignon & and homemade desserts, to name a few. Think about homemade lobster ravioli in a champagne cream sauce melting in your mouth with a delicious glass of wine! Have a sweet tooth- end the meal with homemade tiramisu or dark chocolate mousse w/ a touch of frangelico. We offer a full bar and extensive wine list. *Bellissimo also serves gluten -free and vegetarian options and are open to dietary restrictions. Come try our two- course $25 lunch special that changes everyday. Enjoy the beauty of historic Old Town Fairfax right across the street from the Old Town Hall. We cannot wait to make your day special!

5. Clarity

4.6

Exceptional(664)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Vienna

Booked 35 times today

RAMMY Awards Local Fine Dining restaurant providing nourishment & comfort. Shelter from the bustling world outside & let us look after you. Spacious Main Dining Room faces the open exhibition kitchen, Cozy Private Rooms, Open Patio, Full-service Bar or Chef’s Counter where you are right in the middle of all the action - your choice.Serving lunch & dinner, enjoy Clarity à la carte or gourmet prix fixe four-course dinner tasting menu changes frequently showcases the very best seasonal offerings, largely sourced from a close network of small farmers & suppliers from across the US.Everything is made in-house wherever possible: from charcuterie & bread to jams, juices and pickles.Attentive but informal, simple but sophisticated. Clarity is a perfect venue for private dining and special events. Our cozy size private rooms for smaller gatherings; and spacious rooms offer exquisite dining experience for large groups. Email us at reservations@clarityvienna.com

6. Dolce Vita

4.4

Awesome(1397)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Fairfax

Booked 27 times today

Our restaurant and wine bar has been serving authentic Italian cuisine in the City of Fairfax for over twenty years. It all starts with our unique brick oven, one of the first wood-fired ovens in NOVA, and our fresh pastas made in-house every day. The scents of garlic, tomatoes, and herbs follow you through the restaurant as you see the hand-painted murals covering our walls. These personal touches provide a cozy setting that takes you away to Italy and is perfect for any occasion. Our menu has a range of dishes, from traditional Italian offerings to unique personal selections. We are dedicated to using fresh ingredients from our own garden and sourced from other local farms. Dolce Vita always strives to be on the forefront of being creative and offering excellent food and service. All of us here welcome you with open arms and can’t wait to spend more memorable years with you!

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7. Draper's Steak and Seafood

4.4

Awesome(378)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Fairfax

Booked 21 times today

Enjoy amazing food, exceptional service, and a cozy atmosphere perfect for a business dinner or date night. The intimate atmosphere will make you forget all about your busy day as you make your own special memories.

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8. Hamrock's Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1537)

Price: Moderate

• American • Fairfax

Booked 15 times today

Hamrock's Restaurant is located within the Moore-McCandlish House (built 1842) in the heart of historic Fairfax City. We've been proud to serve delicious made-to-order American dishes using fresh ingredients since our establishment in 2016. We also have a wonderful hand-selected wine list to enhance your dining experience. Approximately eighty-percent of our menu is-- or can be-- gluten-free, as we use only canola and olive oil in all of our cooking. Some of our best-selling dishes are our southern fried chicken, grilled meatloaf, and crab cakes-- all which are gluten free! Other menu favorites include our deviled eggs, firecracker shrimp, Atlantic grilled salmon, roasted pork tenderloin, and penne pasta with andouille sausage & shrimp. We have beautiful year-round outdoor seating options on our wrap around porch (we have heaters!) In the warmer months, we also open our courtyard. We're also more than happy to accommodate business dinners or other special occasions in private rooms.

9. Seray

4.6

Exceptional(95)

Price: Expensive

• Lebanese • Vienna

Booked 32 times today

"An upscale destination with a chic ambiance, offering an array of authentic Lebanese dishes, featuring both meat and seafood options"

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10. The Capital Grille - Fairfax

4.8

Exceptional(1117)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Fairfax

Booked 91 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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Leda
Washington, D.C. Area •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always good. Lovely lunch on a cold dreary winter day.
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The Wine HousePrice: Expensive• French American• Fairfax
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4.8
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AmyVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food! comfortable, casual environment, very friendly staff.
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Alta Strada MosaicPrice: Moderate• Italian• Fairfax
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4.4
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nahghedVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •31 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Clarity must be the best restaurant in all of Tysons and Vienna. This place has got it all. The cocktails are handcrafted and prepared superbly. The food is gourmet and made from scratch using the best and freshest ingredients. The place is not loud like most other restaurants! They may be more expensive than other locales but it’s the money well spent. Hands down the best.
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ClarityPrice: Expensive• French American• Vienna
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4.6
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Leda
Washington, D.C. Area •25 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
A long time lovely gem in Fairfax City. We’ve been going there for years.
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Bellissimo RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Fairfax
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4.5
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Kareen
Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
Food was great. Service was great. I just wish I did not have to sit quite so close to the people next to me.
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Carnegie Diner & Café – 501 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VAPrice: Moderate• American• Vienna
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4.3

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94 restaurants available nearby

1. The Wine House

2. Alta Strada Mosaic

3. Carnegie Diner & Café – 501 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA

4. Bellissimo Restaurant

5. Clarity

6. Dolce Vita

7. Draper's Steak and Seafood

8. Hamrock's Restaurant

9. Seray

10. The Capital Grille - Fairfax

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