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- OTOpenTable DinerWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoSimon and the rest of the staff were excellent! Simon was very attentive and respectful. Offered great recommendations and was very knowledgeable on the vast wine selection. The food and drink were great and delicious as always! This was a date with my wife and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The music was a little loud, but it got turned down.More infoEddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - AshburnPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Ashburn•4.6
- JJamesWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoStop by for brunch on Sunday morning, We had an amazing experienceMore infoThe Bungalow LakehousePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Sterling•4.5
- EEbonyOrlando / Central Florida East •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThe food was great and the atmosphere was as always great!More infoBenihana - Dulles, VAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Sterling•3.9
- AAngelWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoLove this place ! It hits the spot every time . Love atmosphere. Can’t say anything badMore infoIVY by the LakePrice: Moderate• Middle Eastern• Sterling•4.8
- BbryanVIPWashington, D.C. Area •19 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoIn speaking with our waiter I realized I’ve been delighted by dining at Ches Francois for 40 years. We arrived at 6:00 pm and shortly after being seated my wife and I were greeted by the owner, Chez Jacque. I congratulated Jacque in celebrating the Haeringer family’s 70th year owning and operating Chez Francois. (there was a large stand alone plaque at the entrance announcing the 70 years) Jacque’s comment when I congratulated him was, “yes two generations of crazy restaurateurs”. I could not argue with him. Only absolute dedication, commitment and tireless energy produces the wonderfully amazing results this family has delivered decade after decade. Every bite of food I’ve ever eaten at Chez Francois has been a culinary delight. Every meal I’ve had (I estimate in the neighborhood of 150 meals) have been absolutely enjoyable. Thank you for making my life’s journey a bit more special and Merry Christmas Chez Jacques to you, your family and your entire staff. Gratefully yours Bryan BMore infoL'Auberge Chez FrancoisPrice: Very Expensive• French• Great Falls•4.9
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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 Mokomandy
The restaurants with the best service in Sterling are IVY by the Lake, Mokomandy and The Bungalow Lakehouse
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Sterling are IVY by the Lake, La Prensa and The Bungalow Lakehouse
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