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Founding Farmers VA: Tysons
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(13,293)Tysons Corner / McLean - 2
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Price: Moderate•American•4.7(5,586)Reston - 3
Eddie V's - Tysons Corner
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(5,212)Tysons Corner / McLean - 4
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Price: Moderate•American•4.8(10,342)Rockville - 5
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Price: Moderate•Wine Bar•4.5(608)Reston
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Chasin' Tails - Founders Row
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.5(500)Arlington - 2
2941 Restaurant
Price: Expensive•French American•4.9(7,864)Falls Church - 3
Chima Steakhouse - Tysons Corner
Price: Very Expensive•Brazilian Steakhouse•4.7(5,759)Vienna - 4
Carnegie Diner & Café – 501 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA
Price: Moderate•American•4.3(161)Vienna - 5
Modan
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.7(31)Tysons
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The Capital Grille - Tysons Corner
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(3,965)Tysons Corner / McLean - 2
Seasons 52 - Tysons Corner
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(5,497)Tysons Corner / McLean - 3
The Palm Tysons Corner
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.6(3,844)Tysons Corner / McLean - 4
Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Ashburn
Price: Very Expensive•Steak•4.7(2,117)Ashburn - 5
TRIO Grill
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(2,335)Falls Church
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- AAnthonyLas Vegas •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoIt was my first time there & I want to go back again tonight. the food was amazing. my steak was cooked perfectly. And the truffle mac and cheese was some of the best mac and cheese i ever had. Our waiter was super attentive & was very helpful when selecting a temperature for my steak. Overall 10/10 experience.More infoDC Prime SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Ashburn•4.8
- RRachelWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoBeautiful evening!!!! With family love where are they cooking in front of you!!!More infoBenihana - Dulles, VAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Sterling•3.8
- BBridgetWashington, D.C. Area •3 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 20, 2025Loved it every thing was cooked to perfection. Service was amazingMore infoEddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - AshburnPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Ashburn•4.7
- CCandiceWashington, D.C. Area •3 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 29, 2025The food and service was excellent. We enjoyed everything.More infoIVY by the LakePrice: Moderate• Middle Eastern• Sterling•4.2
- MMiguelSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined on Mar 27, 2025Very good food, and drinks very decent prize. Service was also very good, did not have any troubles. Overall a great experience, definitely would recommend to someone to try it.More infoLa PrensaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Sterling•4.5
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Discover Sterling
Sterling is a suburb of Washington, D.C., that comes to life in the evenings and on the weekends. Known as the home of many golf clubs and community spaces, Sterling also boasts several expansive outdoor recreation areas, such as Claude Moore Park. At the park, you can enjoy a picnic with some of the Middle Eastern or Indian food that can be picked up from the downtown food trucks. Chicken shawarma is one of the most popular options. Sterling is also home to many sports bars that are abuzz with activity on the weekends. The community has a growing population hailing from Central and South America. You'll find plenty of family-owned and operated casual restaurants offering Ecuadorian specialties such as humitas.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Sterling is IVY by the Lake
The restaurants with the best service in Sterling are The Bungalow Lakehouse, La Prensa and Red Lobster - Sterling
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Sterling are IVY by the Lake, La Prensa and The Bungalow Lakehouse
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