Where To Eat In DC, Virginia: Best Bars, Pizza, Diners, And More

Virginia and D.C. restaurants have earned plenty of kudos lately, from the best pizza joints to award-winning local eateries. We've rounded up that coverage for a complete guide to the state's best eats.

So if you need some new inspiration for places to go out and grab a bite to eat in Virginia and D.C., read on. Recent coverage includes top dining spots based on James Beard nominations and the local "Rammy" awards.

Bon appetit!

BRUNCH

Arlington Restaurant Named a Top OpenTable Brunch Spot

ARLINGTON, VA -- An Arlington restaurant is among the top 100 brunch spots in the U.S., according to OpenTable. Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant made the cut for the 2017 list,.

PIZZA

The Top 5 Pizza Joints In Reston

RESTON, VA — Some days, you just want to forget cooking and grab a pizza. But where in Reston can you get a solid slice? We've dived into the reviews on Yelp and found the five highest rated pizza joints in Reston.

A Del Ray Pizzeria Is Close To Becoming Best Slice In Northern Virginia

ALEXANDRIA, VA—It's no surprise that Del Ray is represented well in local food contests. Now there's another restaurant that locals can be proud of.

BARS

Best Patio Bars in Old Town Alexandria: Yelp

ALEXANDRIA, VA — It's that time of year when all those patios and outside bars begin to emerge from a months-long winter hiatus. Personified, it's as though they're all announcing, "Hey folks, I'm back to life!" And with chilly or downright cold weather essentially in our rear-view mirror, what better time to check out some area favorites?

BURGER

See Which DC Burger Spots Rank In '100 Best Burgers In America'

WASHINGTON, DC — DC residents love to bite into a hot and delicious patty, and Thrillist just released their "100 Best Burgers in America" list, and four burgers at various DC restaurants made the cut.

DINERS

Arlington Diner Named 'Best 24-Hour Restaurant' In Virginia

ARLINGTON, VA — Cosmopolitan compiled a list of the best 24-hour restaurants in each state, and an Arlington diner took Virginia's top spot. You probably already know which one — Bob & Edith's Diner.

LOCAL HONORS

Two Annandale Restaurants On Best DC Area Dishes List

ANNANDALE, VA -- Two Annandale restaurants made The Washington Post's "40 Most Essential DC Restaurant Dishes of 2017."

Here Are The DC Restaurants Nominated For The 2017 RAMMY Awards

WASHINGTON, DC — The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington recently announced the list of DC restaurants up for RAMMY awards this year.

Arlington Restaurant Makes 'Best DC Area Dishes' List

ARLINGTON, VA —An Arlington restaurant made The Washington Post's "40 Most Essential DC Restaurant Dishes of 2017."

Two Del Ray Restaurants On Best DC Area Dishes List

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- Two Del Ray restaurants made The Washington Post's "40 Most Essential DC Restaurant Dishes of 2017."

Two McLean Restaurants Are Finalists For WTOP Top 10

MCLEAN, VA—Do you love the locally-owned restaurants in McLean? Well, two McLean restaurants are among finalists across the DC area in WTOP's Top 10.

JAMES BEARD AWARDS

2017 James Beard Awards: DC Restaurants Named as Finalists

WASHINGTON, DC — The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2017 finalists, and several D.C. chefs could nab some coveted awards.

DC Chef Wins James Beard Award for Best Baker in the Nation

WASHINGTON, DC — The 2017 James Beard Foundation Awards has just revealed their winners, and a D.C. baker has taken home one of the most coveted awards in the culinary profession.

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