Best Restaurants for People Watching in Tysons Corner / McLean

21 restaurants available nearby

1. Härth

4.6

Exceptional(977)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 9 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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2. matchbox Merrifield

4.1

Excellent(1573)

Price: Moderate

• American • Merrifield

Booked 34 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.

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3. CIRCA at Clarendon

4.7

Exceptional(1465)

Price: Moderate

• American • Arlington

Booked 31 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(1982)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Georgetown

Booked 47 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

4.3

Awesome(1604)

Price: Moderate

• American • West End

Booked 43 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. Mazaro Italian Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(357)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Arlington

Booked 11 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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7. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(3054)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 18 times today

8. Floriana

4.7

Exceptional(3857)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 33 times today

Floriana offers authentic Italian recipes with handmade pastas in the most comfortable of environments. Located in DC's Dupont Circle neighborhood, in a historic brick stone row house that has been converted into a cozy restaurant, but hasn't given up the feel of coming over to someones home for dinner. Offering a seasonal menu of fresh and local ingredients Floriana has developed a reputation for consistent, high quality, authentic, feel good dishes at a great value. Our pledge of superior service is matched only by our ability to make every guest feel welcome and comfortable when joining us for a DC dining experience.We pay special attention to every guest that chooses Floriana.

9. matchbox Bethesda

4.3

Awesome(197)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Bethesda

Booked 15 times today

We’re known for wood-fired pizzas, mini burgers, fresh salads and chef-inspired entrées, like pan-seared sea bass and oven-roasted filet mignon. It’s American bistro fare, crafted from high quality ingredients with a chef at the helm in every kitchen.Matchbox draws in passersby with oversized windows lining the sidewalk and a front-row view of the blazing pizza oven. Once indoors, the vibe remains warm and residential, as though guests are being welcomed into the Matchbox home. The design achieves this effect through elements like draperies to soften some of the more industrial edges and add texture, open shelving and wine displays, light gray wood wainscotting, and hardwood flooring throughout to lend natural warmth. Hand-painted murals from local artists add further context to the neighborhood, and bring in a touch of personality as well.Outdoor seating on patios along both Woodmont Avenue and Elm Street offer plentiful people-watching in warmer months.

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10. Tupelo Honey - Arlington

4.5

Awesome(3268)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Arlington

Booked 77 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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Kyle
South Carolina •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent restaurant. We had a party of 5 and everyone enjoyed their meals. Prompt service with an attention to detail. We will look forward to dining at Peacock Cafe on our next visit to DC.
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Peacock CaféPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Georgetown
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4.9
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Brooke
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days 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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Victoria
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great service, attentive and accommodating. Food was good. Appreciated tofu/vegetarian offers. Expresso Martini excellent. Manhattan “up” delicious. The thyme lemon gin drink very good (but could have used a bit of garnish or something, like thyme sprig).
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Chef Geoff's West EndPrice: Moderate• American• West End
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4.3
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Judy
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
This was a special annual New Year’s lunch for our group. The whole experience was perfect, from making the reservations, the food, the service (esp the service). We hadn’t eaten at the Clarendon site before but enjoy the Foggy Bottom Circa. Look forward to returning.
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CIRCA at ClarendonPrice: Moderate• American• Arlington
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4.7
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Jennifer
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
The Christmas brunch at Harth was lovely. Great service, beautiful setting, delicious food. The buffet had a great variety of traditional items and interesting new things, and they were all delicious. Santa was a nice touch!
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HärthPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Tysons Corner / McLean
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4.6

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. Härth

2. matchbox Merrifield

3. CIRCA at Clarendon

4. Peacock Café

5. Chef Geoff's West End

6. Mazaro Italian Restaurant

7. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

8. Floriana

9. matchbox Bethesda

10. Tupelo Honey - Arlington

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