Best Restaurants for People Watching in Merrifield

16 restaurants available nearby

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1. matchbox Merrifield

4.3

Price: Moderate

• American • Merrifield

Booked 44 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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2. Draper's Steak and Seafood

4.3

Awesome(354)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Fairfax

Booked 14 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.

3. Härth

4.5

Awesome(977)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 4 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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4. CIRCA at Clarendon

4.7

Exceptional(1457)

Price: Moderate

• American • Arlington

Booked 23 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!

5. Peacock Café

4.8

Exceptional(1962)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Georgetown

Booked 35 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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6. Chef Geoff's West End

4.3

Awesome(1566)

Price: Moderate

• American • West End

Booked 30 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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7. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

4.6

Exceptional(3036)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foggy Bottom

Booked 37 times today

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8. Tupelo Honey - Arlington

4.5

Awesome(3250)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Arlington

Booked 47 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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9. Mazaro Italian Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(351)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Arlington

Booked 9 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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10. PassionFish - Reston

4.6

Exceptional(6654)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Reston

Booked 24 times today

Passion Fish - Reston VA is dedicated to providing the finest quality, sustainable seafood available in an upscale/casual fine dining experience.Garage parking at Reston Town Center will always be free for our guests. Please park in the Orange Garage on Explorer Street and check in with us when you arrive.

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Markvip
Washington, D.C. Area •46 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was great except for burger which hd no taste. Our first table was near the front door and it was so cold you could not sit there without a coat. The manager was great and moving us to a new table.
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matchbox MerrifieldPrice: Moderate• American• Merrifield
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4.3
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Craigvip
Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We have been to Drapers several times for dinner and always had a good experience.
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Draper's Steak and SeafoodPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Fairfax
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4.3
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Susan
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our 2nd year for Thanksgiving. Very nice speard. The service was impeccable. Highly recommend a nice dinner with your family and / or friends. Happy Holidays!
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HärthPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Tysons Corner / McLean
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4.5
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Kevinvip
Houston •69 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I’ve eaten here in the past for lunch and it was fantastic. Ate dinner last night and it was again wonderful. Management on site to make sure everything goes perfectly. The service and wait staff are impeccable. The food is delicious and well prepared with a wide range of options. Very convenient in the Georgetown area and great for people watching with the tables upfront.
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Peacock CaféPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Georgetown
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4.8
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westyvip
Denver / Colorado •50 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
One of the best restaurants in Arlington. Blackened mahi and the Ahi salad were both great. The only small complaint was we were in a small alcove that was pretty crowded and a little noisy. I was surprised Bistro Mele has no reservations for lunch but Circa was wide open. Probably the parking issue because both are comparable with quality and prices
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CIRCA at ClarendonPrice: Moderate• American• Arlington
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4.7

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. matchbox Merrifield

2. Draper's Steak and Seafood

3. Härth

4. CIRCA at Clarendon

5. Peacock Café

6. Chef Geoff's West End

7. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

8. Tupelo Honey - Arlington

9. Mazaro Italian Restaurant

10. PassionFish - Reston

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