Best Fun Restaurants in Irvington

978 restaurants available nearby

1. The Office Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(153)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Irvington

Booked 5 times today

The Office Bistro is Irvington’s lively American dining restaurant in a comfortable and snappy casual atmosphere, including seasonal patio seating. We incorporate the freshest local ingredients into our American classics and offer creative specials across many styles of cuisine. Along with our great food and gracious hospitality, our full-service restaurant and bar offers a refreshing and impressive selection of beers, wines and liquors, with many hard to find bourbons — in addition to six draft beer taps. Share one of our signature flatbreads, enjoy chef-inspired steak and seafood creations or indulge in a delicious dessert. Liven up your visit to the Irvington area by squeezing The Office into your schedule!

2. Salt and Meadow

4.7

Exceptional(105)

Price: Expensive

• American • Irvington

Booked 8 times today

Salt & Meadow is a dining experience that unites and balances the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay estuary with the farms of Virginia’s Northern Neck. The waterways here enjoy an abundance of seafood, and a vast array of herbs, vegetables and fruit thrive year-round in the region’s rich soil. Leading the kitchen is Chef de Cuisine Kyle Perkins, who brings a wealth of experience to the shores of Irvington, has forged partnerships with local farms, purveyors to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint on a local level, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship. Please note: “Service charge of 20% will be added to parties of 6 or more.”“A split check fee of $5 per check will be added to parties split more than 3 ways.”

3. Merroir

4.7

Exceptional(142)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Topping

Booked 2 times today

This is where it all started – on the banks of the Rappahannock River overlooking where we grow our oysters. We like to call Merroir a “tasting room,” just so people know to expect something different. Everything is either served raw or cooked on an outdoor grill, small-plate-style, and beautifully paired with craft brews and world-famous wines. Each menu item is singularly-focused, seasonal, and ever-changing, so there’s always a surprise in store.

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4. Meridian Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(30)

Price: Moderate

• American • Irvington

Meridian Restaurant is located inside of Compass Entertainment Complex and has a full-service bar and restaurant. Our chef-driven menu varies seasonally and includes house-made pizza, burgers, sandwiches, ribs, fish of the day, pasta specialties, steak, and appetizers for the whole table to share. Join us for a relaxing dinner or grab a quick bite before a movie at our Cinema 6 theaters. Compass Entertainment has won Best Movie Theater & Best Family Entertainment Center for the Eastern Region of Virginia for 4 years in a row since opening in 2019.

5. SHIA Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(32)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Washington

Booked 3 times today

SHIA (shee-uh) is a modern Korean fine dining restaurant in Washington, D.C., dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and cultural storytelling. Our tasting menu-only experience spotlights the intersection of local agriculture and premium Hansik ingredients, using fresh, seasonal elements with minimal manipulation to honor the environment. As a non-profit restaurant, SHIA is more than just a dining destination; it’s a platform for tackling key challenges in the restaurant industry, from environmental responsibility to fair labor practices and culinary heritage preservation.**Please Note: Chef Lee's appearance is not guaranteed, and his availability is not given to the team or guests.**

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6. Filomena Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(17126)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Georgetown

Booked 186 times today

Filomena Now over 40 Years and counting!Filomena is a Washington DC landmark restaurant now with over 40 years of serving some of the finest Italian food you can enjoy. Our Pasta is fresh made by hand just like it was done for centuries in Italy. Our bakery is in-house, and we make over 20 different desserts to choose from. During Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas you can experience some of the most incredible decorations you can find! Four decades of making not just a great dining experience but a memorable one. Filomena has recently introduced a full line of homemade pasta, sauces, desserts that can be shipped nationwide too!

7. Old Ebbitt Grill

4.8

Exceptional(29655)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 324 times today

Founded in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is Washington, DC's oldest saloon and a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. Situated in the heart of the city, just steps from The White House, this historic landmark offers a timeless blend of classic American cuisine and unparalleled hospitality. Old Ebbitt Grill promises a memorable visit filled with a warm ambiance and a seasonal menu spanning from freshly shucked oysters to house-made pastas and perfectly prepared steaks & chops. From the Rooftop Terrace to the Atrium or Cabinet Room, Ebbitt's private dining spaces are ideal for celebrations ranging from small and intimate to grand and stylish.

8. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19359)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 325 times today

Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.

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9. La Grande Boucherie - DC

4.5

Awesome(1205)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Washington

Booked 235 times today

Located at 699 14th Street on the coveted corner of 14th and G Street NW, La Grande Boucherie is situated on the most high-profile street in Washington D.C., just one block away from the White House. The restaurant is built in elegant and ornamental Art Nouveau style, evoking the sense of optimism from the turn of the 20th century. The brasserie’s menu features both classic and modern French dishes, with focus on the meat program, raw bar and extravagant large-format meats, ideal for sharing and celebrating. Mahogany wood and glass partitions divide the gargantuan space to create intimate dining experiences. These pieces are adorned in gilded accents and uniquely curved arches inspired by the 20th-century Art Nouveau movement of Paris. The main dining room highlights a massive curved bar with a metal top imported from Paris, a signature piece of Boucherie.

10. The Dabney

4.7

Exceptional(257)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Shaw

Booked 25 times today

Located in historic Blagden Alley in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood since 2015, The Dabney continues to pay tribute to the wonderful farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the mid-Atlantic region whom provide some of the best and most unique products in the country. We celebrate these ingredients by preparing them in a large wood burning hearth which is the centerpiece of our open kitchen. The current dining room experience is an 8-course tasting menu honoring the Mid-Atlantic's bounty. We offer an additional 3-course experience at our bar and bar area tables. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy the bar area as well.The Dabney has been awarded one Michelin star every year since 2017, James Beard Foundation Best Chef Mid-Atlantic for Chef Jeremiah Langhorne in 2018, and Washingtonian Magazine's #1 restaurant in 2023. At this time we are unable to accommodate severe allium and dairy allergies as well as vegan and vegetarian diets.

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Hyung jin
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Was unhappy that chef lee was not present but the food was good 😁
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SHIA RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• Washington
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4.8
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Janet
Tampa / Central Florida West •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our meal was simply outstanding! We’ve been wanting to dine at Salt & Meadow for a while and it did not disappoint. Service, drinks, food, all top notch. All four of us cleaned our plates! The quantity of the servings was right on par. Bravo! Can’t wait to come back!
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Salt and MeadowPrice: Expensive• American• Irvington
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4.7
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Stacy
South Carolina •21 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
A good place off the path. Nice outdoor venue when weather permits. Love the trout dip when it’s available
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MerroirPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Topping
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4.7
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TerriVIP
Virginia •62 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The potstickers, pow pow shrimp, and chorizo flatbread were great! We enjoyed sharing several starters and made a meal of it! We will be back again.
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The Office BistroPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Irvington
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4.8
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Aaron
Virginia •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 8, 2024
We were going to see a movie at Compass Entertainment which is where the Meridian restaurant is located inside. We decided to eat there so we could just walk around the corner to the movie. The service was great, the food was very good and the prices very reasonable. It is not an extensive menu but there should be something on it for everyone to enjoy.
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Meridian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Irvington
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4.3

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978 restaurants available nearby

1. The Office Bistro

2. Salt and Meadow

3. Merroir

4. Meridian Restaurant

5. SHIA Restaurant

6. Filomena Ristorante

7. Old Ebbitt Grill

8. Zaytinya - DC

9. La Grande Boucherie - DC

10. The Dabney

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