Best Lunch Restaurants in Merrifield

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1. Alta Strada Mosaic

4.4

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Fairfax

Booked 23 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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2. True Food Kitchen - Fairfax

4.7

Exceptional(3159)

Price: Moderate

• American • Fairfax

Booked 63 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Fairfax guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located in Fairfax at the Mosaic District off of Strawberry Lane, across the street from lululemon. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

3. Kirby Club

4.5

Awesome(30)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Merrifield

Booked 15 times today

Kirby Club is a casual Eastern Mediterranean Restaurant with a focus on kebabs! We recommend mixing and matching flavors throughout your experience. Grab some bread and one of our signature kebabs, add some dip or sauce (maybe some rice) then dig in! Don’t be afraid to make a mess!Kirby Club is a gathering place; somewhere for people of all sorts to come together over great food and drink! Whether it is a visit to the gorgeous bar, dinner in a comfortable booth or enjoying drinks and snacks on the colorful patio, we want every visit to be a celebration! The “OG” Kirby Club was an actual Lebanese social club started in the 1930s by Lebanese immigrants from a small village named Kherbet Khanafar. We pay homage to them and their journey by sharing the food and flavors of their ancestors! We want to share kebabs with people of all backgrounds!All of our meats are halal and we have a lot of vegetarian options. We are located in the Mosaic District. Come on by to spread the love!

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4. Our Mom Eugenia - Mosaic District

4.7

Exceptional(1194)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Fairfax

Booked 45 times today

Chef Eugenia Hobson and her team prepare authentic Greek dishes served attentively in a breezy Aegean-inspired atmosphere. 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. Outdoor tables are available in the summer months. We are located steps away from Bloomies and Barnes & Noble.

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5. matchbox Merrifield

4.1

Excellent(1573)

Price: Moderate

• American • Merrifield

Booked 24 times today

Bubbling, thin crust pizzas, mini burgers, crisp salads, and craft cocktails...four great reasons to visit matchbox today. We’re the neighborhood gathering place for fun, upscale casual dining, with local, award-winning beers, broad spectrum wines, and handcrafted signature cocktails you won’t find anywhere else.Overlooking Strawberry Park in the vibrant Mosaic District, our 40-seat patio offers outdoor dining and front row seats to Angelika Film Center’s outdoor screen and prime people-watching.Inside, exposed pipes and warm brick line the walls surrounding 220 seats, all with views of the glowing wood wall, reclaimed from barn-wood from Rochester, New York. The private Barrel Room accommodates 50 guests and comes with plush booths, a wood-burning fireplace and private wine coolers to store your favorite vintages.

6. Urbano Mosiac

4.6

Exceptional(301)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Merrifield

Booked 14 times today

Contemporary Mexican Fare in the heart of the innovative & urban Mosaic District in Fairfax, VA. Brought to you by Common Plate Hospitality.* Please note that outdoor tables are NOT available for reservations, we will be happy to accommodate you outside on a first come, first serve basis.

7. B Side

4.6

Exceptional(124)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Fairfax

Booked 12 times today

The B Side, our neighborhood joint situated next door to Red Apron at Mosaic, is an amalgamation of all the things we love the most: crazy good food prepared simply; way too many wines; stiff drinks made by pros who know how to make them; a mind-boggling beer list; killer tunes on the turntable and a scene that has no patience for pretense. This is B Side.

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8. Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

4.4

Awesome(13086)

Price: Moderate

• American • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 182 times today

Inspired by a Virginia farmhouse with an expansive and lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust. Expansive menus offer American-inspired food & drink with an array of fresh pastas, fried chicken & waffles, premium seafood, burgers & sandwiches, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, and cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and a breakfast treat or donut from their First Bake Cafe. Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.

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9. Open Road Grill - Falls Church

4.6

Exceptional(827)

Price: Moderate

• American • Falls Church

Booked 23 times today

Open Road is inspired by American culture — our passion for music, our love of the outdoors, and the spirit of the open road. Come as you are — suit or shorts, loafers or flip flops. Our kitchen team sources the freshest ingredients to create quality seasonal food. Our beer list celebrates local craft breweries. We have an extensive whiskey and bourbon collection, and we feature handcrafted cocktails that change with the seasons.At Open Road, we honor the tradition of a cold beer, live music, and fresh food with friends and family every day. Stop by and make yourself at home!

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

4.3

Awesome(87)

Price: Moderate

• American • Vienna

Booked 48 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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AngeliqueVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We love the Kirby Club. Since moving into the neighborhood, it has become one of our go to spots. The walnut pomegranate dip is a MUST and everything else is good too.
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Kirby ClubPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Merrifield
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4.5
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Brooke
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our waiter was attentive and helpful with menu suggestions. The food was delicious!
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matchbox MerrifieldPrice: Moderate• American• Merrifield
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4.1
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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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Warren
Washington, D.C. Area •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Always delicious choices on this menu. Kitchen is thoughtful and skilled. Perhaps a little less butter and oil. Steak temp requested was medium and I got a perfect medium preparation. Dry January required a non-alcoholic beverage. Mocktail choices are plentiful. Beers not so much. I love Athletica brand beer but they only offered the IPA and I really don’t like IPA’s. No other non-alcoholic beers were available. Really one choice and it’s an IPA? I’m certain the Athletica distributor can bring the Athletica Pilsner. Please stock a broader variety of Athlectica’s. Noise? Yes the musak (90’s rock?) was too noisy for my taste. Our party of 4 wanted to talk to each other and didn’t need so much atmosphere imposed upon us by our hosts at True Foods. Service was great; knowledgeable, attentive and discretely in the background.
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True Food Kitchen - FairfaxPrice: Moderate• American• Fairfax
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4.7
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David
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
Amazing environment food and staffs! They have daily specials and they were great!
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Our Mom Eugenia - Mosaic DistrictPrice: Expensive• Greek• Fairfax
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4.7

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196 restaurants available nearby

1. Alta Strada Mosaic

2. True Food Kitchen - Fairfax

3. Kirby Club

4. Our Mom Eugenia - Mosaic District

5. matchbox Merrifield

6. Urbano Mosiac

7. B Side

8. Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

9. Open Road Grill - Falls Church

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

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