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- SShayneWashington, D.C. Area •15 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThe food was fantastic. The atmosphere was great and the holiday season was well represented. Our server, I believe her name was Roberta was atrocious submiss and not attended at all, but that was not the instance with all the other servers they made sure that we were taken care of.More infoBistro @ The PorchPrice: Expensive• American• The Plains•4.5
- TTeresaWashington, D.C. Area •5 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat food and great service! Best restaurant in Warrenton!More infoClaire's at the DepotPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Warrenton•4.8
- KKathleenWashington, D.C. Area •23 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoFabulous meal and Christmas decorations. Very special.More infoThe Red Fox Inn & TavernPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Middleburg•4.5
- PPamela KWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoRestaurant was very busy, most tables filled. Our table was immediately available because we had a reservation. Meal was exceptional, service impeccable, and we did not feel rushed to finish and leave. We will return in the near future.More infoFirebirds Wood Fired Grill - GainesvillePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Gainesville•4.6
- TTedSan Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoTravis was an excellent server. And we really enjoyed the food, ambiance, and the view.More infoHarrimans GrillPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Middleburg•4.6
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Discover The Plains
For small-town food with big-city influences, The Plains is a solid pick. All of DC's food trends extend here, where they take on a country-casual flair. Virginia is known for its peanuts, and you'll find plenty of retailers offering gourmet snack peanuts in a variety of flavors. No two towns in Virginia approach barbecue the same way. In The Plains, restaurant grill masters create sauces that are heavy on the bourbon and rich in flavor. It's also not uncommon to see brook trout or oysters end up in the grill pit. With its proximity to the Potomac and the coast, The Plains also cooks up not-to-be missed Virginia blue crab and soft-shell crab.
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The most romantic restaurant in The Plains is Bistro @ The Porch