Burton's Grill Will Start Lunch Service Mid-March

PHOTOS: A cozy booth at Burton’s Grill & Bar, opening Monday at Hilltop Village Center; a look at the back wall of Burton’s, lined with booths and art on the walls and another booth. Dishes at Burton’s include Salmon Romesco; Watercress & Crispy Beef Salad and Roasted Beet (goat cheese, grilled sweet onions, candied walnuts, mustard vinaigrette). Vice President of Operations Denise Barron Herrerra and CEO and President Kevin Harron pause for a photo Thursday; Chef Dylyn Coolidge is helming the kitchen; a look at the open kitchen. Patch photos

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UPDATE: Burton's Grill will begin its lunch service in mid-March; be on the lookout for a specific date coming soon!

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FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- Burton’s Grill & Bar opens its doors Monday at Hilltop Village Center, home to Wegmans and several other new businesses that have opened recently at the new shopping center. Patch stopped in Thursday for a first look.

Burton’s will offer lunch and dinner daily, but will start off with just dinner daily, beginning at 4 p.m.; lunch service will begin in mid-March. The restaurant is located at Hilltop Village Center, Telegraph and Beulah Street in Fairfax County’s Alexandria area.

Burton’s Grill CEO and President Kevin Harron was on hand Thursday, from the restaurant’s Massachusetts headquarters, as was Vice President of Operations Denise Baron Herrera (“Chopped” fans may remember her -- she was a finalist in 2011).

Harron said the design of the new restaurant is a new look for Burton’s (which counts a dozen restaurants and more opening soon). The restaurant’s interior features a polished look with soothing earth tones, by Neimitz Design Group. Burton’s also has locations in Massachusetts, South Carolina, Connecticut and New Hampshire.

Inside the 6,200 square-foot restaurant, there was lots of activity, with workers on ladders making last-minute adjustments and Chef Dylyn Coolidge, a Del Ray resident, prepping for Monday. The eatery will serve lunch and dinner daily and plans to add weekend brunch in coming weeks.

Coolidge and Baron Herrera have created a tasting menu, upping the creativity quotient for foodies looking to try something new, such as Watercress & Crispy Beef Salad or Quinoa & Shrimp Maki Roll Stuff Cucumbers. Coolidge will also be trying out seasonal limited-availability items on a regular basis.

Outside the restaurant, workers were busy hoisting signs up and constructing a fire pit for the patio.

Hours are:

• Monday - Thursday: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Sundays: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

In addition to traditional fare, the restaurant prides itself in being a leader in allergy awareness and showcases vegetarian and gluten-free options; its “Choosy” children’s menu offers families several options and uses the USDA’s newest guidelines for nutrition, according to the company.