Places to Eat

Ask anyone in western Fairfax where to eat and you will get a strong opinion. These are the spots our clients and neighbors keep coming back to, from the neighborhood Italian place where everyone knows your name to a once-a-year special occasion dinner.

Neighborhood Favorites

Herndon and Oak Hill

Piero's Corner

Franklin Farm Village Center

The go-to neighborhood restaurant for Franklin Farm since 2003. Classic Italian from a chef born in Cinque Terre, a renovated bar and a crowd that usually includes a few neighbors.

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Lucia's Italian Ristorante

Fox Mill Center

A family-run restaurant, deli, pizzeria and bar in the Fox Mill community since 2004, built on the family's Sicilian recipes. Great for a casual dinner or grabbing Italian groceries.

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Casual Nights Out

Chantilly and Fairfax

Anita's

Chantilly

A local institution for more than 40 years, serving New Mexico-style Mexican food. The breakfast burritos have a loyal following.

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Sedona Taphouse

Westfields, Chantilly

A big craft beer and wine list with a menu to match. An easy pick for meeting friends after work.

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Coastal Flats

Fairfax Corner

Beach-house atmosphere with East Coast seafood, steaks and cocktails. Part of the Great American Restaurants family, and a reliable crowd-pleaser.

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Special Occasions

Worth the drive

L'Auberge Chez Francois

Great Falls

A family-run Alsatian country inn on six acres of rolling hills, serving guests since 1976. It is the place for anniversaries, milestone birthdays and celebrating a new home.

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Hours and menus change, so check with each restaurant before you go.