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The Best Restaurants
in Virginia

One of GAYOT's Top 10 American Restaurants in Virginia Suburbs, Clarity offers an exciting New American menu


Need help planning your next night out? GAYOT has rounded up the best restaurants in Virginia for your eating pleasure, whether you want to satisfy a burger craving or find a restaurant with a serious wine list.

TOP VIRGINIA RESTAURANT LISTS

Browse these top lists of the best restaurants in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C., for a variety of cuisines (French, Japanese, etc.) and dining categories (brunch, best wine list).

American

Barbecue

Brunch

Burgers

Cheap Eats

Food Ratings

French

Heart-Healthy

Ice Cream

Japanese

Kid-Friendly

Mother's Day Brunch

Outdoor Dining

Romantic

Steakhouses

Thanksgiving

Wine List



BEST VIRGINIA HOLIDAY RESTAURANTS

GAYOT has you covered for the holidays with ideas on where to dine out for New Year's Eve in Virginia. Find out where to take that special someone for a romantic meal on Valentine's Day. There are also round-ups of the best restaurants for brunch on Easter and Mother’s Day.

Easter Brunch

Mother's Day

New Year's Eve

St. Patrick's Day

Thanksgiving

Valentine's Day



VALENTINE'S DAY WINES

Add wine to the celebration of love, curated by GAYOT´s Wine & Spirits Editor.

Check the list.

CHAMPAGNE COCKTAILS

For a rosé bubbly Valentine's Day celebration.

Get the recipes.

GAYOT'S RESTAURANT AWARDSOver the years, we have been electing restaurants to be on GAYOT's Yearly Restaurant Awards.

Check the list.