2 Café Asia
With an open kitchen and open seating, Café Asia has the feel of a fancy cafeteria. The menu takes diners on a trip through the Far East; diners can explore the tastes of Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Japan. Of this well-varied menu, we personally recommend the sushi. They offer a great selection of specialty rolls as well as the classic favorites.
3 Minh’s
Few restaurants at any price are as consistently delicious as this Vietnamese star. The 100-plus-item menu covers a lot of ground including pho, rice crepes, broken rice dishes, mixed grills, anddaily fresh seafood specials, including a plate of big fried soft-shells draped with slivers of ginger and fried lettuce.
4 Ray’s the Steaks
This casual spot pulls off a neat trick—managing to be
both a casual neighborhood bistro and a prime-time steakhouse. Owner Michael
Landrum wanders the packed dining room chatting up customers who rave over his
steaks--farm-raised, corn-fed Hereford and Angus from Iowa, Nebraska, and
Washington state—and his gentle prices.
5 Cava Mezze
Prepare to indulge in unique Greek-inspired dishes,
skillfully crafted by talented Chef Dimitri Moshovitis. All dishes are served
mezze style—in small plates, but with portions large enough to share. Cava’s mezze-style
dining inspires conversation and laughter at the table. The dim candle-lighting
and black and white family photos adorning Cava’s charming brick interior walls
creates a welcoming atmosphere.
6 Eventide
Serving creative, fresh food and developing strong
relationships with local farmers, executive chef Adam Barnett serves a seasonal,
delicious menu. Located in a pre-war
building with large windows and incredibly high ceilings, Eventide offers an
intimate feel in a grand dining room.
7 Rustico
Designed for good times with family and friends,
Rustico offers a warm feel with an adamantly unpretentious attitude. Over 400 beers coupled with robust cooking
and big flavors make Rustico a prime evening destination. With so many options and a great setting you
are sure to find something that everyone will like.
8 Tallulla
Recognized as a pioneer in modern American cuisine and
known for their stellar wines, Tallula provides a fantastic meal time and time
again. Crafting a unique menu each day
based on seasonal, farm-driven ingredients, your taste buds are about to embark
on a culinary adventure. The classic
décor and the impeccable staff will ensure that your meal is superb.
9 American Tap Room
American Tap Room provides a comfortably sophisticated
gathering place for friends and family to enjoy the classic grill menu, good
drinks and great times. A great place
for anything from a delicious brunch to watching sporting events, American Tap
Room is perfect for any time of day.
10 Circa
Circa is local bistro serving high quality food, in an
inviting environment with an energized social scene. Their hightop tables at the bar and seasonal
cocktails are community fixtures and help create the lounge feel that makes
Circa a nice place to stop for a before dinner drink. Last but not last, Circa boasts a spacious
patio on one of Clarendon’s best corners for vibrant dining and people
watching.
11 Caribbean Breeze
Caribbean Breeze is an amazing place to enjoy the
fresh Latin fusion cuisine, but also to listen to the hottest music and learn
the latest dance trends. The décor is
very modern featuring lots of glass, vivid colors and innovative lighting,
which brings plenty of Caribbean flair to this one of a kind place. With an authentic menu to match the lively
mood, Caribbean Breeze will surely provide an exciting evening.
12 Shiki Sushi
Serving fantastically fresh fish in an elegant
ambiance, Shiki Sushi is known for their great Japanese Korean fusion
cuisine. Don’t let the fact that Shiki
Sushi is in the Ballston Commons Mall deter you because once you try a roll,
from their vast list of signature maki rolls, there will be no question as to
the quality of their food.