Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Annandale

Always delicious choices on this menu. Kitchen is thoughtful and skilled. Perhaps a little less butter and oil. Steak temp requested was medium and I got a perfect medium preparation. Dry January required a non-alcoholic beverage. Mocktail choices are plentiful. Beers not so much. I love Athletica brand beer but they only offered the IPA and I really don’t like IPA’s. No other non-alcoholic beers were available. Really one choice and it’s an IPA? I’m certain the Athletica distributor can bring the Athletica Pilsner. Please stock a broader variety of Athlectica’s. Noise? Yes the musak (90’s rock?) was too noisy for my taste. Our party of 4 wanted to talk to each other and didn’t need so much atmosphere imposed upon us by our hosts at True Foods. Service was great; knowledgeable, attentive and discretely in the background.

My wife and I loved our visit to Zaytinya in DC! If you’re in downtown, you’ve got to check it out. They specialize in Greek, Lebanese, and Turkish food, and everything is meant to be shared, which makes it even more fun. The flavors were amazing, and the vibe was relaxed but still classy. Definitely try their mezze dishes—they’re so good!

Everything was excellent. Music was a tiny loud but we weee still able to have a good conversation at a working lunch.

Our recent visit to Founding Farmers was exceptional, offering a delightful culinary journey that pleased the entire family. We began by sharing the Buttermilk Biscuits and a medley of autumn vegetables. The biscuits were impressively large, featuring a crunchy exterior that gave way to a soft, fluffy center—truly a perfect start to our meal. For the main courses: •Youngest Son: Opted for the Sirloin Chili, which he thoroughly enjoyed. The chili boasted a balanced spiciness, making it both flavorful and approachable. •Mom: Chose the Goat Cheese Ravioli & Chicken Cutlet, a dish accompanied by butternut squash purée and pecan praline butter. The combination was exquisite, earning a solid 9.7/10 for its harmonious flavors and presentation.  •Dad: Selected the Farmhouse Platter, which included fried chicken, BBQ pork ribs, baby cheeseburgers, street corn, and coleslaw. He cleared his plate, a testament to the meal’s excellence.  •Teenager: Enjoyed the Meatloaf & Gravy, served with mashed potatoes and green beans. He expressed high praise for the dish, noting its rich flavor and satisfying portion.  Even the house-made sodas were delightful, adding a refreshing touch to our dining experience. Our waiter, Anthony, provided outstanding service, enhancing our meal with his attentive and friendly demeanor. The food was so impressive that we decided to purchase the restaurant’s cookbook to recreate some of the dishes at home. Founding Farmers offers a warm atmosphere, exceptional service, and delectable farm-to-table cuisine. It’s a dining experience we highly recommend and look forward to repeating.

Liz was amazing and the salmon was great. The chicken sandwich was a little off, but still good. Loved the winter mocktails!