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1. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Springfield

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Springfield

Booked 13 times today

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.

2. Osteria Marzano

4.7

Exceptional(2235)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Alexandria

Booked 9 times today

Executive Chef Carmine Marzano is adding a fresh twist on classic Italian dishes, and creating local and seasonal fare made with top-quality ingredients. A sophisticated venue for lunch, drinks, or dinner, our restaurant and bar serve up classic brick oven pizzas, a variety of small “Assaggini” Italian tapas-style sharing plates uniquely available at the bar, delicious handmade pastas, hearty main courses and a well-curated wine, beer and cocktail selection.

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3. Maggiano's - Springfield

4.6

Exceptional(2084)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Springfield

Booked 8 times today

Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's Springfield Town Center and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. We’re located at the corner of Springfield Mall Rd and Commerce St. We offer two private event rooms perfect for any celebration. Our convenient location is the ideal place to enjoy an authentic meal with friends and family. Visit us at 6500 Springfield Mall or book your reservation today!

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4. Red Lobster - Alexandria

3.8

Excellent(42)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Alexandria

Red Lobster welcomes you by offering PRIORITY SEATING to reduce your wait time in the restaurant, so you can spend more time doing the things you love. Or, come enjoy a drink at our bar and a Tasting Plate while you wait. Red Lobster is the world's largest and most loved seafood restaurant company, offering high quality, freshly-prepared seafood, sourced in a way that is traceable, sustainable and responsible. We offer lunch and dinner daily, featuring classics like our Ultimate Feast®, Garlic Shrimp Scampi and Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, and feature limited time flavors and preparations during events like Lobsterfest®, Crabfest® and Endless Shrimp®. And, who can resist our famous warm and cheesy Cheddar Bay Biscuits®? To learn more visit www.redlobster.com

5. Virtue Feed & Grain

4.6

Exceptional(4592)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Alexandria

Booked 38 times today

Virtue Feed & Grain is a modern American dining room and bar located near the Potomac River in Old Town, Alexandria. Our menu offers an array of original recipe, flavorful, scratch-made dishes, along with extensive selections from the bar, like handcrafted cocktails, craft and small-batch beers, and an impressive wine list. The rustic elegance of our large, two-story restaurant provides a vibrant atmosphere for any dining experience, as well as private and semi-private spaces for private events, celebrations, weddings, business meetings, and gatherings of all types. The seasonal outdoor patio on historic Wales Alley offers views to the Potomac and a fun, casual destination.***Unfortunately we do not take advance reservations on our outdoor patio, but we will do our best to accommodate requests as space is available.** All Major Holidays will require a $50 deposit when booking and subject to a 2 hour table time. Please call the restaurant for assistance.

6. Bastille

4.7

Exceptional(3070)

Price: Expensive

• French • Alexandria

Booked 10 times today

Bastille Brasserie & Bar is located at the corner of North Fayette & Pendleton Street in Alexandria VA.Chefs Christophe & Michelle Poteaux's award winning restaurant & bar, located in Old Town Alexandria, has continuously offered guests fresh takes on classic French cuisine, all within our quaint neighborhood brasserie.Our creations are rooted in the use of seasonal, locally sourced and farm fresh ingredients. Our passion for French food, wine & culture is what we celebrate daily with all of Alexandria & the DMV. Enjoy our casual atmosphere in one of our dining rooms, in our Bar-Café, or at one of our outdoor tables; where locals and travelers love to relax.We thank you for giving us a visit & we hope you’ll return, hungry for more.VIVE LA FRANCE!!!

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7. Ada's on the River

4.7

Exceptional(3740)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old Town Alexandria

Booked 53 times today

Built around a custom wood-burning oven and featuring stunning panoramic views of the Potomac River, Ada's on the River draws inspiration from the ingenuity of Ada Lovelace, one of the greatest mathematicians of the 19th century. Ada's menus feature a selection of wood-fired prime steaks, fresh seafood and vegetarian fare, in addition to an extensive beer, wine and cocktail list.

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8. Vola's Dockside Grill

4.6

Exceptional(2925)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Old Town Alexandria

Booked 39 times today

With one of the most coveted locations on the Alexandria riverfront, Vola's Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge feature the best outdoor dining location in town. The menu at Vola's Dockside Grill features fresh seafood, tacos and American cuisine favorites, alongside cocktails, beer and wine in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Hi-Tide Lounge is connected to Vola's by a hallway. In just a few steps, feel transported to the swingin' 60s and sip on classic cocktails served with midcentury-modern vibe. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

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9. Laporta's Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2306)

Price: Moderate

• American • Alexandria

Booked 8 times today

Laporta’s restaurant is the ideal place for extraordinary food in a casual, comfortable setting. Laporta’s has an attentively serviced contemporary dining room perfect for a romantic evening out or any other special occasion, combined with an adjoining intimate Jazz lounge. Relax and listen to the live jazz featured nightly. The lounge has the warmth and friendly feel of a local’s bar yet with the same excellence of service and consistency of food quality that defines our dining room and exemplifies the restaurant as a whole. The menu features inventive fresh seafoods and hearty pastas complemented by the provincial-style desserts of Margaret Laporta.

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10. Fogo de Chao - National Harbor

4.2

Awesome(631)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Oxon Hill

Booked 177 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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JamesVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Having the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve is a tradition I can rember from my childhood. It's a memory that can be relived at Marzano's. Each dish had impressive freshness and wonderful seasoning, and the ricotta cheesecake at the end was light and flavorful. A perfect meal at just the right time.
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Osteria MarzanoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Alexandria
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4.7
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Brenda
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Everything was top notch. This place was excellent. I highly recommend it.
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Maggiano's - SpringfieldPrice: Moderate• Italian• Springfield
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4.6
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Karen
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The owner Tom was really gracious in ensuring a nice table for me and my kids to enjoy a nice intimate lunch on Christmas Eve.
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Virtue Feed & GrainPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Alexandria
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4.6
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ThatGuy
Virginia •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We have dined at Firebirds several times as a couple, but this time we were in a large party and went there for a celebration. The staff was very accommodating, the service was prompt and professional. The food was beautifully prepared and presented and was a great value.
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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - SpringfieldPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Springfield
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4.5
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2023
Hosts did not greet me. It took over 15 min to get a server to greet us and take our drink order. The deal for the food was decent. Service got better throughout the night.
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Red Lobster - AlexandriaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Alexandria
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3.8

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69 restaurants available nearby

1. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Springfield

2. Osteria Marzano

3. Maggiano's - Springfield

4. Red Lobster - Alexandria

5. Virtue Feed & Grain

6. Bastille

7. Ada's on the River

8. Vola's Dockside Grill

9. Laporta's Restaurant

10. Fogo de Chao - National Harbor

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