Best Restaurants for a Quick Bite in McLean

17 restaurants available nearby

1. matchbox McLean

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • McLean

Booked 10 times today

Come and enjoy our 3.6.9 mini burgers topped with crispy onion straws, brick oven pizzas, or any one of our chef-crafted dishes. Quench your thirst with a cocktail or cold beer. We have something for everyone!We’re McLean’s neighborhood gathering place for fun, upscale casual dining, plus local, award-winning beers, broad spectrum wines, and handcrafted signature cocktails you won’t find anywhere else.

2. Petite Cerise

4.7

Exceptional(140)

Price: Expensive

• French • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 73 times today

Part neighborhood café, part energetic bistro, Petite Cerise is located in a bright and lively historic corner space in Shaw/Mount Vernon Triangle. Petite Cerise features separate à la carte menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition, Petite Cerise has a Coffee Counter open Tuesday - Friday opening at 8am serving classic coffee and espresso preparations, housemade pastries, and other breakfast items to go or sit down.Dinner offers both an à la carte menu along with a Prix Fixe option. The focus in the evening is to craft unique and innovative dishes utilizing the very best ingredients within the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond skillfully prepared through a French lens.If you decide to join us for a morning coffee, quick mid-day bite, stretch out your lunch over a glass of wine, or gather with friends for an indulgent and creative dinner, we invite you here to celebrate and enjoy.

3. Bar Chinois

4.7

Exceptional(602)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Shaw

Booked 61 times today

Bar Chinois is recognized for its constantly-evolving Chinese menu and French-inspired cocktail and wine program. Recent accolades include being listed in the Michelin Dining Guide USA, the Washington Post Fall Dining Guide, Modern Luxury DC Best of the City and 2024 RAMMY Award Winner for Best Bar in DC.Located in Mount Vernon Triangle, Bar Chinois is a short walk from the Washington Convention Center, Capital One Arena, National Mall and Union Station. We offer happy hour specials Tuesday-Sunday from 5 pm-7 pm and a bottomless brunch on weekends.If you are looking for an energetic Washington, DC dining experience with great food, drink and service, we would love to host you!

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4. Morton's The Steakhouse - Reston

4.7

Exceptional(3049)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Reston

Booked 32 times today

What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak… Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton's seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience. With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. For a glimpse of a higher standard of steakhouse, come see the legendary Morton's experience for yourself.

5. The Sovereign

4.7

Exceptional(666)

Price: Expensive

• Belgian • Georgetown

Booked 34 times today

The Sovereign is a Belgian bar & bistro committed to celebrating the rustic cuisine & fabled brewing culture of Belgium. Located in the vibrant Georgetown neighborhood, the Sovereign's kitchen is led by Executive Chef Andres Zuluaga whose classic, ingredient-driven Belgian dishes draw on French, German & Dutch cooking techniques & traditions. The Sovereign features 50 drafts & more than 350 bottles meticulously curated by Beer Director, Greg Engert.

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6. District Bites at District E

4.0

Excellent(58)

Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 6 times today

District Bites is a full service bar and restaurant, featuring a scratch made menu made from local ingredients, on premise restaurant for District E Powered by Ticketmaster. Centrally located in the historic Chinatown neighborhood of downtown Washington, D.C., District E Powered by Ticketmaster, is located adjacent to Capital One Arena, the home arena for the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals. District E Powered by Ticketmaster is the flagship venue for esports and entertainment on the east coast, and offers a unique and immersive experience for esports as well as fans of events at Capital One Arena.

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7. Cheesetique - Del Ray

4.7

Exceptional(668)

Price: Moderate

• American • Alexandria

Booked 16 times today

Cheesetique, established in 2004, is the go-to neighborhood spot for fine cheeses, food-friendly wine, and an eclectic, cheese-centric menu. We’re a specialty cheese and wine shop. We’re a comfortable, cheese-centric restaurant. We’re all things to all cheese lovers, so join us to shop, dine, or both!

8. Haikan

4.6

Exceptional(654)

Price: Moderate

• Ramen • Shaw

Booked 17 times today

Haikan is our second Sapporo Ramen shop in DC after Daikaya. Haikan means, “pipe works” in Japanese, an ode to Atlantic Plumbing Building where we are located. At Haikan, we focused on creating the taste of ramen from the showa period, the golden age of ramen in Japan. There are over 1000 ramen shops in the city of Sapporo alone, and we are excited to share a completely new line-up of traditional Sapporo style ramen in DC. In addition to ramen, we are serving a playful selection of Japanese-inspired kozara (small plates) to share, or to start with, or to make a whole meal of by picking a few of them. Haikan's bar serves a collection of Japanese-inspired cocktails, and a concentrated selection of Japanese sake, shochu, beer, whisky, and more.

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9. Hard Rock Cafe - Washington, DC

4.1

Excellent(1153)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 45 times today

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

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10. Draper's Steak and Seafood

4.3

Awesome(375)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Fairfax

Booked 34 times today

Enjoy amazing food, exceptional service, and a cozy atmosphere perfect for a business dinner or date night. The intimate atmosphere will make you forget all about your busy day as you make your own special memories.

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Claudio
Baltimore / Maryland •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We didn’t know what to expect from Petite Cerise, it was our first time. Dinner was delicious, service was excellent and to be honest I can’t think of a negative thing to say. Prix Fixe menu is the best way to taste different options from the menu and don’t forget to try the Parisian Gnocchi, fantastic!
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Petite CerisePrice: Expensive• French• Mount Vernon Square
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4.7
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Jacqui
Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a wonderful Christmas dinner. As usual Morton’s did not disappoint. Always consistent in quality and service.
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Morton's The Steakhouse - RestonPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Reston
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4.7
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Sabrina
New York City •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The overall extent was outstanding! The food was superb. The service was excellent. The ambiance was great. The only thing that tarnished the visit was trash cans along the alley to enter the restaurant and a few rats scurrying around them.
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The SovereignPrice: Expensive• Belgian• Georgetown
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4.7
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Jean claudeVIP
Miami - Dade •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We will come back he was so good The food was the best
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Bar ChinoisPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Shaw
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4.7
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Deirdre
Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
My friends and I had an enjoyable time together over brunch at Matchbox in McLean. The service was attentive, the food was plentiful and delicious, and we were encouraged to enjoy a leisurely meal. The noise level was such that we had to strain to hear each other for a time, but it settled down as the peak brunch time passed. I have had only good experiences at Matchbox and I recommend it unreservedly.
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matchbox McLeanPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• McLean
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4.5

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. matchbox McLean

2. Petite Cerise

3. Bar Chinois

4. Morton's The Steakhouse - Reston

5. The Sovereign

6. District Bites at District E

7. Cheesetique - Del Ray

8. Haikan

9. Hard Rock Cafe - Washington, DC

10. Draper's Steak and Seafood

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