Best Lunch Restaurants in McLean

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1. Aracosia McLean

4.8

Exceptional(1702)

Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • McLean

Booked 11 times today

Our newest restaurant, Aracosia McLean, is the sister restaurant to Bistro Aracosia in DC, and Afghan Bistro in Springfield VA. Tom Sietsema of The Washinton Post has acknowledged Afghan Bistro as “The area's best Afghan Restaurant”. Yelp's top 100 restaurants in The US awarded Afghan Bistro the honor of 3rd best in the country.Bistro Aracosia has been acknowledged by Forbes magazine as 1 of 50 best restaurants in the nation for Vegetarians, and awarded The Washingtonian's "100 best restaurants".Aracosia accommodates any diet and is proud of taking cooking back to its origins. Chef Sofia Masroor diligently ensures top grade cuts of meat and the freshest produce. Food at Aracosia is prepared with love. No artificial ingredients MSGs or preservatives are used, nor do we cook anything with nuclear such as microwaves and pre-made stations. Full Bar, extensive Wine and Beer menu. Come and experience authentic afghan cuisine.

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2. Capri Ristorante Italiano - McLean

4.7

Exceptional(953)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • McLean

Booked 2 times today

Come and enjoy the finest Italian Restaurant in McLean. We serve only the freshest and most authentic Italian cuisine in the area.

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3. J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - McLean

4.6

Exceptional(8133)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • McLean

Booked 21 times today

J. Gilbert's is an "upscale casual" steakhouse serving prime-aged beef cooked over a mesquite wood-fired grill. Guests enjoy various cuts of steak, fresh seafood (including award-winning crab cakes) & other house made favorites like the Maytag Bleu potato chips & Carrot Cake. The cozy atmosphere includes fire side dining, rich wood, brick & soft lighting where you can enjoy a quiet table or host a large party. The extensive martini & wine list offers the perfect compliment to an excellent meal delivered with attentive service. J. Gilbert's is open for weekend lunch, dinner 7 days a week & Sunday Brunch. Reservations are recommended.

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4. Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

4.5

Awesome(13046)

Price: Moderate

• American • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 71 times today

Inspired by a Virginia farmhouse with an expansive and lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust. Expansive menus offer American-inspired food & drink with an array of fresh pastas, fried chicken & waffles, premium seafood, burgers & sandwiches, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, and cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and a breakfast treat or donut from their First Bake Cafe. Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.

5. Cafe Colline

4.8

Exceptional(842)

Price: Expensive

• French • Arlington

Booked 11 times today

Lunch is served from 11:30 am Tuesday through Friday. Reservations for lunch are not required.Outside seating is available.From the culinary team that brought you Chez Billy Sud & Parc de Ville, comes a new cafe in the heart of Arlington, VA.Featuring regional French-inspired cuisine by chef Brendan L’Etoile, Cafe Colline is the perfect place for leisurely lunches, first dates, or just a wonderful evening of delicious food and drinks.Now with our curbside takeaway service, you can enjoy Paris without stepping on a plane

6. Et Voila

4.8

Exceptional(3898)

Price: Expensive

• French • Palisades Northwest

Chef Claudio Pirollo is a chef driven restaurant offering Contemporary Belgian/French Bistro.A DC staple for 15 years, with a friendly, neighborhood feel, you will feel welcome here for any occasion large or small. Our made from scratch menu is fresh, flavorful and offers something for everyone. From Classic European Bistro Cuisine to sophisticated daily Specials! Our bar covers handcrafted creative cocktails, with a large and high hand Wine List. Enjoy our cozy and energic dining room for an unforgettable experience . We cannot wait to see you!

7. Wildfire - Tysons

4.6

Exceptional(8795)

Price: Moderate

• American • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 12 times today

Step back in time to when going out for dinner meant something really special. Step into Wildfire, a steak and chophouse with the aura of a 1940's dinner club. From the decor to the jazz music, Wildfire has the style and warmth that makes it perfect for an evening with friends or just the two of you. So order a martini, listen to the music and prepare your appetite for some of the most delicious American cuisine you'll find anywhere.

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8. Eddie V's - Tysons Corner

4.8

Exceptional(5062)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 54 times today

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

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9. Ingle Korean Steakhouse

4.9

Exceptional(313)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Tysons

Booked 12 times today

Upscale Korean Steakhouse offering the finest selection of beef with a bold Korean flavor and seafood centric menu. Paired with delicious cocktails and eclectic wines, the sophisticated settings and refined service set the tone for a great experience. Our dinner prix-fixe menu presents the full experience of our best offerings while the lunch menu takes a lighter approach.

10. Barrel & Bushel

4.3

Awesome(1156)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 3 times today

We want our neighbors and guests visiting us in Northern Virginia to experience our region’s growing craft food and beverage industry. Purchasing local and creating handcrafted elements wherever possible, Barrel & Bushel embraces the philosophy of serving handmade, handcrafted, and hand-harvested food through a menu of regionally-inspired American food. Our food is complemented by our barrel-forward drink selections, completed by 22 local and regional craft beers on tap, more than 30 bourbons, and a wide assortment of unique wines and handcrafted cocktails that will satisfy any palate.Our friendly and knowledgeable staff, led by General Manager Amy Giles, are beer enthusiasts, wine lovers, spirit specialists and food fanatics. Stop by for a great time to meet the team. Barrel & Bushel is located in the heart of Tysons Corner’s business district on the Tysons Corner Center Plaza. Barrel & Bushel is open for business.

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RobVIP
New York City •20 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Afghan food is very good. Bread and dips are very good, especially if you like spicy dips. Wine list is modest but good. Good service as always.
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Aracosia McLeanPrice: Moderate• Middle Eastern• McLean
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4.8
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San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a fabulous holiday celebration with great friends.
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Capri Ristorante Italiano - McLeanPrice: Moderate• Italian• McLean
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4.7
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J.C.
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Jaqueline was outstanding! She offerred some of the best service we've ever experienced with a large group--- give her a raise !...jcd
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Founding Farmers VA: TysonsPrice: Moderate• American• Tysons Corner / McLean
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4.5
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Lan
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Quite a relaxing lunch for us...loved the ambiance and everything...we had a quiet celebrating my best friends' 50th wedding anniversary..the complimentary 7 layered coconut cake was to die for..
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J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - McLeanPrice: Expensive• Steak• McLean
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4.6
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Lauren
Virginia •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food, wine, and service are all consistently very good here. Fantastic neighborhood gem.
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Cafe CollinePrice: Expensive• French• Arlington
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4.8

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370 restaurants available nearby

1. Aracosia McLean

2. Capri Ristorante Italiano - McLean

3. J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - McLean

4. Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

5. Cafe Colline

6. Et Voila

7. Wildfire - Tysons

8. Eddie V's - Tysons Corner

9. Ingle Korean Steakhouse

10. Barrel & Bushel

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