Best Restaurants for People Watching in Merrifield

15 restaurants available nearby

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1. matchbox Merrifield

4.1

Excellent(1569)

Price: Moderate

• American • Merrifield

Booked 5 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.

2. Härth

4.5

Awesome(973)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 2 times today

Inspired by our namesake, we provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere anchored around our wood-burning oven where guests and groups can gather over seasonal food and drinks, sourced from local partners and elevated by our international culinary team.Whether you're in town on business, enjoying a night out with friends or hosting a special event, härth is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing experience made warm by the wood-fired oven that anchors the convivial atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you to our table.Executive Chef I Laurent Hollaender

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3. CIRCA at Clarendon

4.7

Exceptional(1461)

Price: Moderate

• American • Arlington

Booked 3 times today

All of our CIRCA restaurants are neighborhood bistros serving delicious food and drinks. Each CIRCA is warm, inviting, and offers an energized social scene.Whether dropping in for brunch, lunch, dinner — every meal is accompanied by an extensive wine list, including over 20 wine offerings by the glass and a seasonal cocktail list. Our patios are located on the best city corners for a vibrant dining experience. Join us and dine well!Our Dining Room and Patio are Open!

4. Peacock Café

4.9

Exceptional(1978)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Georgetown

Booked 15 times today

Maziar Farivar, Chef/Proprietor serves contemporary American cuisine with flavors of around the world in an elegant, comfortable & cosmopolitan setting. Celebrating over 28 year Anniversary in Georgetown, Peacock Cafe is a dining experience not to be missed when in Georgetown. In addition to our wonderful lunch menu, we do offer a selection of our popular breakfast items as well on weekdays (11am-4pm). Chef Maziar, on dinner menu offers a greater variety of small plates and entrees from contemporary American to small selection of Contemporary Iranian (Persian) dishes. Enjoy a comprehensive wine list from boutique wineries to large labels and fabulous signature cocktails from the bar to compliment your dining experience.

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5. Chef Geoff's West End

4.4

Awesome(1592)

Price: Moderate

• American • West End

Booked 14 times today

A vibrant, modernized iteration of the original Chef Geoff’s offering seasonal dishes full of flavor. You will feel welcome here for any occasion large or small. Our made from scratch menu offers something for everyone. From pizza, salads and burgers to our more elaborate main dishes, one thing is for certain, we don’t skimp on flavor! Our bar covers all ends of the spectrum from our famous Supermugs (giant beers) to our handcrafted cocktails. Enjoy our open air dining, people watching on the patio or or our beautifully designed dining room!

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6. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(3043)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 7 times today

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7. Mazaro Italian Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(355)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Arlington

Booked 20 times today

A new Modern Italian Restaurant that will offer classic Italian cuisine and Neapolitan pizza baked in specialized, Wood-fired oven imported from Italy

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8. Tupelo Honey - Arlington

4.5

Awesome(3262)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Arlington

Booked 7 times today

We are finally open for both Dine-In and Patio seating! Please adhere to Covid State guidelines upon dining at our restaurant. If there isn't a patio option upon booking, its because that time slot is already taken and cannot guarantee patio seating if you book indoor. Please keep in mind that our patio does have direct sunlight until about 12:30pm and shaded the rest of the day. Looking forward to hosting ya'll soon!From Fried Chicken To Hot Biscuits With HoneyWe serve fresh, scratch-made, Southern comfort food re-imagined. We Are Mouth-Wateringly Fresh, Southern and Scratch-Made: Fried Green Tomatoes with Goat Cheese Grits, Fried Chicken BLTs, Sweet Potato Pancakes, Shrimp and Grits, Buttermilk Biscuits – all served with Southern hospitality. In The South, You Are What You Drink: We offer the greatest craft beers in the world, from Stone Brews to Founders Brewing. Also, discover our inventive, scratch-made cocktails made with fresh ingredients.

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9. PassionFish - Reston

4.7

Exceptional(6659)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Reston

Booked 14 times today

Passion Fish - Reston VA is dedicated to providing the finest quality, sustainable seafood available in an upscale/casual fine dining experience.Garage parking at Reston Town Center will always be free for our guests. Please park in the Orange Garage on Explorer Street and check in with us when you arrive.

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10. Das Ethiopian - Georgetown

4.8

Exceptional(1535)

Price: Expensive

• Ethiopian • Georgetown

Booked 7 times today

DAS Ethiopian offers you a cozy two story setting, with rare outside dining views and al fresco patio dining in season. DAS is located at the eclectically brilliant historic corner of the internationally renowned shopping district of Georgetown. A tent under which all come to feast is the very Amharic definition of DAS, and that is what you will enjoy here. From neighborhood diners, nearby students, journalists, to international visitors and performers, all enjoy the casual but refined atmosphere that serves up the freshest Ethiopian dishes from local and sustainable food sources. Let us know of your dining plans now so we may accommodate any extra needs or private dining desires you may have. We look forward to serving you again and again!

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MatthewVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Not our first time here. Saturday brunch, but you could order from the brunch or the main menu, which is always good news. Great food and service. Everyone in our party loved it.
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Peacock CaféPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Georgetown
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4.9
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VickiVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Chef Geoff’s West End went above and beyond welcoming me and our family members visiting from CA. The food and service were terrific and prices reasonable. I recommend it highly!
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Chef Geoff's West EndPrice: Moderate• American• West End
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4.4
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FadaVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •147 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We truly appreciate the fabulous food (I had the salmon salad and my sister had a salad with shrimp). The ambiance is always welcoming (although it is generally cold since the vents blast air), and the service is remarkable. We enjoy CIRCA so much.
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CIRCA at ClarendonPrice: Moderate• American• Arlington
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4.7
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Kimberley
Washington, D.C. Area •39 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Liz was amazing and the salmon was great. The chicken sandwich was a little off, but still good. Loved the winter mocktails!
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matchbox MerrifieldPrice: Moderate• American• Merrifield
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4.1
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DebbieVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •22 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 9, 2024
Great place. Food was very good and the service was outstanding. Lovely environment!
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HärthPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Tysons Corner / McLean
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4.5

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. matchbox Merrifield

2. Härth

3. CIRCA at Clarendon

4. Peacock Café

5. Chef Geoff's West End

6. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

7. Mazaro Italian Restaurant

8. Tupelo Honey - Arlington

9. PassionFish - Reston

10. Das Ethiopian - Georgetown

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