50 Best American Restaurants near Potomac Falls

“If you looked up "friendly neighborhood local bar" in the dictionary, Velocity Wings in PF will pop right up. Had SO much fun meeting new people. Attended a charity event for a fallen hero and I am 100% confident he would be proud of their efforts.Food is your typical bar fare...but the bartenders/staff more than make up for it.There is live music on some night, but not when I visited. Can't wait to go back!“

“Good food and great prices, including drink prices. No gouging! I felt like I received really good overall value. The service was also excellent.“

“First time to patronize Red's and did so with a large group. Planning support, service, and food all superb. Great value for money!“

“Wonderful bartender Melissa…good eats…delightful atmosphere. One can eat outside or inside at the bar or a table. Nice options.“

“Good food. The atmosphere was great! The service was good. Cozy, little diner, we stumbled on our way home.“

“A MUST STOP AND EAT PLACE! What an incredible venue! They truly treat you like a local from the minute you enter the door. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was fantastic, and the staff is over-the-top friendly and fun! Highly recommend the Philly Cheesesteak - bread is delivered fresh from Philly daily! TJ and Irene behind the bar were super and we even got to meet Jimmy himself. Thanks for the intro tour! Can't wait to be regulars here soon!“

“I took my Mom here for Mother’s Day and our server Mike was fantastic. He was very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. The food was amazing and even with the large crowd they were able to get it out to the table in a very timely manner.“

“Fabulous service. Vegetarian daughter wanted dish not on current menu but that she previously had ordered. Server graciously took her order (confirmed ingredients), kitchen made it especially for her, and all were delighted.“

“Wow! We were looking for somewhere to eat after 10 p.m. and I could not be more grateful. Home cooking when you don't want to cook. So tasty. Fresh ingredients, great staff and cozy booths. Justin gave us the best recommendations, 10/10 try the red white and blue French toast. Chefs kiss!“

“Great food and wonderful service“

“I’ve eaten here numerous times and though it has always been good, nothing compares to the service I received yesterday. Jenna took care of us and she was AMAZING! I swear that woman needs to be in fine dining because the way she explained everything on the menu with fine detail ..BY HEART, was an experience in itself. The adjectives, the charm … the GRAVITAS! Simply amazing.“

“We’re new to the area and picked a brunch spot near by, and we’re so grateful we picked Maple Ave! This restaurant is owned and solely operated by a couple, and it’s shown with the passion they put in their dishes and service. The menu is seasonal depending on local farm ingredients, and decision with a Lithuanian twist on dishes. The brunch comes as a $26 prix-fixe option and has an appetizer and main course dish- great amount of food and quality for that price! We’ll definitely be back“

“Highly recommend the grilled cheese roll ups and the fried deviled eggs! Staff were so friendly, service 5 out of 5 stars!!! Go try it!“

“First timers, was excellent food & service. Will definately return on our next visit to Leesburg.“

“We ate here for a wedding rehearsal dinner 11/2023 and it was excellent. The food was amazing, the staff was attentive, and their manager took care to communicate very thoroughly with us throughout the booking process and was very flexible and informative! All of our guests had great things to say about the experience as well and we would absolutely recommend The Conche.“

“A great place to chill, relax, have great food and drink with an upbeat atmosphere.“

“Always enjoy our breakfast/brunch here... if there's a wait, don't hesitate to be patient... it's worth it. Service is always friendly and efficient... they work as a team & are always attentive. Coffee's great (I'm a coffee brat, I have one a day & I'm looking for great!!!) & they offer a to-go cup as you're settling your bill(they have an Awsome app to settle up fast). Shout out to Dawn... she's been one of the crew for years! She's fantastic... as are her associates! Thank you for many tasty, enjoyable breakfasts“

“Thanks for hosting our monthly meetings. Foods great!“

“Very cool setup, interesting to experience. Awesome food, drinks, and staff!“

“Absolutely delicious from start to finish. This restaurant is a real find. Their menu is a book and everything in it is absolutely utterly delicious. Service is exceptional prices are very reasonable. Five star restaurant at inexpensive prices.“

“My daughter asked me to make a reservation for her and her boyfriend at Ted's Bulletin for prom. They told me the dinner was excellent, their server was very nice, and the price was reasonable (they used my credit card and I would agree).“

“Delicious ribeye, bone-in, cooked right. Not a long wait, but lots of people wanted steak that night. Delicious whole grain bread and butter, crunchy Caesar salad, and wonderful loaded baked potato. Enough meat and potato for breakfast the next day!“

“We had our wedding rehearsal dinner here this past Friday! Everything was fantastic! We reserved the back room. Communication with staff leading up the the dinner was easy and straightforward. Pricing on the prix fixe menu was very reasonable. The food and drinks were fantastic. Our two servers were lovely and personable! Our guests had a great time. If you are looking for a spot to host a large group, this is it!“

“I enjoyed my meal, especially the sweet potato fries. The service was great! Very kind people. My server was awesome!Kid-friendliness: The crowd was melow. 99% adults. It got real busy, but I would have felt comfortable bringing my grandchildren here.“

“We have been eating here for 2.5 years now, since moving from out of state. This restaurant really deserves so much praise! They make so many items (like sauces, breading, you name it) from scratch. The food quality is always great. The service is kind and prompt. The portions are plentiful. They commit to weekly specials/features. They are attentive to food allergy cross-contamination prevention. Their mixed drinks are well-balanced. Some items we love: brat burger, WDP grilled cheese, pulled pork potato (even the potato skin is fork tender), chicken tenders, breakfast items, and funnily enough, their honey mustard. I don’t even like honey mustard and I love theirs (on their tater tots). Try them out! They pay so much attention to detail. You won’t regret it!“

“We went to the restaurant down at the wharf….. To start, the hostess at the front was on her phone and not really paying any mind to the people walking in the door. Come to find out after that was the floor manager. Then we get sat and none of the workers talk about who is in charge of that section. We did. It get me is or silverware. The very nice bartender comes up, gets us some water and menus gets us started and finally the sever comes over to us. The server took our order and checked on us twice. When the food was brought to the table we still didn’t have silverware and had to ask the food runner. Our server had a a ten top when we arrived and she was checking on her the whole time not paying any mind to the other tables she has. It was to the point I had to go up to someone ask for water refill bc both our glasses were empty. We finish our meals that were very good and no one but the bartenders are on the floor. I see our sever walk over to the restroom, she comes out looks at us and sees that we are sitting doing nothing, then walks over to a new 10 top and disappears. It’s at thing point I now have to walk over to the bartender and get our check and they are the ones that cash us out. Thank you to the bartender that took care of us“

“Everytime were in town, we stop by now... we've only been here twice. The food, service and atmosphere are all great! They've had live music both times we've been here and we usually try to get seats at or by the bar.(See Photos section for my pictures)“

“Blue Ridge Grill is always a pleasure for a family outing! The food is delicious (one of my faves), the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff is attentive and friendly. It’s our go-to spot for quality time and great meals. Highly recommend!“

“This was an excellent experience. Our service was phenomenal- if you get the chance, request Joy! Foods delicious- highly recommend the donut holes as table starter and the biscuits and gravy. Overall, 10/10!“

“On a beautiful day the outside patio is a wonderful place to relax with friends, eat a good sandwich with delicious fries, and of course sip your favorite brew, wine, or bourbon. The staff is friendly. This was my first visit, and I will be back for more.Kid-friendliness: Kids welcome.“

“What good food…. great atmosphere. Feels like a Boston spot. Staff and management are kind and will go above and beyond for you. Do not miss out on this great opportunity.“

“Found this place while looking for a place to grab lunch in the area. I'd say typical bar food, but good. It's pretty small and seems to be frequented by locals who are known by name. While we were dining there, there were some obnoxious people sitting at the bar who were very loud and disruptive, but other than that, it was fine. None of the food was special enough to make me want to come back though.“

“Wonderful service on all levels!“

“My first time here. The atmosphere was great, parking was readily available on the street and lot, and the staff was very attentive.“

“First time to Clyde's Willow Creek and it is a pretty unique place. 1800 Old American buildings reconstructed in the Broadlands. The building definitely has an equestrian theme. We really enjoyed the ambiance. What made it even better was that food was excellent and so was the service!!“

“This restaurant is extremely clean, and the food is amazing! I loved the atmosphere as well. The serving size is very big and our order was ready within 10 minutes. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for halal italian in the DMV area.“

“Food was great. Calamari was fresh and crispy. Wings were spicy and delicious. Creole pasta was creamy and spicy. A lot of protein in the pasta. Also had the half-chicken which was moist and flavorful. Service was great and the place was very clean and organized.“

“Wonderful place and people. Always good food and atmosphere.“

“Step back and remember who much fun a really good burger was at this place. The really good meat, the toppings, those fries.... now go get one. Seriously, if you have never tried the place, you must. Its a bit different that the usual burger joint. This place has a line you go to place what size burger and what other foods, drink... then you go and fill your soda cup, and sit at a table. I leave hubby behind to get the food when its up, as its made fresh right when you order. Now is the fun part, dressing your burger at the bar. You put on lettuce, tomato, pickles.... its a lot more than just katsup and mustard.... now sit back down and enjoy the juicy delicious burger. You will see families and you will see kids. It can be noisy but that is the fun too. Its like stepping into a fun time when people were just happy. Maybe because they just got the worlds most perfect burger.Parking: lots of parking in front, and behind as its in a mini mall type setting.“

“Just moved here and stopped by Sully’s on recommendation. They were great! The two bartenders were super friendly and willing to give out advice on where to go locally.The food and drinks were good and all the other patrons were nice. They have a lot of events weekly, so it seems like a good place to get plugged in socially.“

“I'm writing this review after trying Big Buns Vienna branch, and the newest location in Fairfax (which still doesn't have a yelp entry at the time of writing this review). I tried the Classic burger, the Hot and Hefe, and the Shirlington Hot Nashville chicken sandwich.This is not your typical run-of-the-mill fast food burger joint. For the beef burgers, this place makes them exclusively from angus beef which makes for a totally elevated burger experience. I ordered mine medium and they were SO juicy and flavorful.The Nashville hot chicken sandwich (Shirlington) caught me by complete surprise. I didn't expect a burger place to sell such flavorful and truly hot chicken sandwich. It's not for the faint hearted, though. Order your hot sauce on the side and add it to taste if you cant take the heat. But don't sleep on this one. It tastes way better than at specialized hot chicken restaurants.I took away one star because the lower part of the bun gets very soggy and starts to disintegrate by the time you reach home. I would choose dine-in over takeaway for that reason. I hope they work on sourcing better quality buns or figure out a way for their buns not to get too soggy and ruin the nearly-perfect burger experience. Also, their fries portions are small compared to the price.Nevertheless, I'm definitely coming back for more flavorful burgers and hot chicken!“

“A staple of Vienna, VA, you know this dive bar if you're a local resident or a sucker for cheap chili cheese dogs and beer. And that's what this place does. It knows what it is and hasn't changed since it's opening which gives it a special appeal. If you're looking for this spot to be a pristine shiny bright bar like Cheers, well, that's not it's style. It's a bit dark with the chess/checkered floor tiles with tables all around surrounding the bar area. But you do get a Cheers vibe with all the locals/regulars who stop in here for quick eats. As mentioned in previous reviews, all the servers are usually college students who make sure your beer is filled and you've had enough to eat. Eats start and end with their hot dogs, usually with chili and cheese if you're being proper. It's not the greatest chili cheese dog and sometimes you may wonder why you're ordering it. But the price and nostalgia always hit the spot and the taste reminds you why you're in here. Other eats I recommend are the wings (surprisingly good) and the fried zucchini (always eat your veggies!). Beer is either domestic or local brews that are Vienna Lager. Served in those classic cold mugs, the 80's-90's bar vibes hit once you pick it up and sip from it. Plus they are affordable compared to other places so that's a win in my book. As for other beverages, they have a serve-yourself soda station so you can get as many fills your stomach can handle. I make it a priority to stop here whenever I'm passing through Vienna and you should as well. Don't expect anything boujee; just enjoy a beer and a chili cheese dog here and call it a day. Read less“

“Best donuts I've had, even more than Krispy Kreme. They make all of them custom and made when you order. Having them fresh right when they're made and all warm is unbeatable. The staff is always nice and quick with my order (though I've never been with a line). The interior is nothing to write home about and has a few tables.“

“This was our first visit since Ash sold the restaurant. Andrew (new owner) came over to our table of 6 to introduce himself and see how we liked everything. We found the food excellent and service very good. We will definitely be back. We wish Andrew and his partner well.“

“What a great new restaurant in Vienna! Love that they have a huge parking lot in the middle of the city with an outside sitting area. Went there with my boyfriend for our anniversary dinner, and the manager/hostess was the most welcoming host at a restaurant I've ever met!We got scallops & tuna steak, which were absolutely delicious. My boyfriend and I shared a bottle of red wine, which was recommended by our attentitive waiter, and with our bread pudding dessert, the manager decided to surprise us with a candle. ? Definitely will be coming back!“

“Aqsa is the lady of this place! We absolutely her and come especially for her to this restaurant for her. She is the best bartender and manager. Thank you aqsa for raising the standards of this restaurant. We appreciate you a lot. Thank you so much for your service. ?♥️? sarah and ali!“

“Great first time experience and my dinner was delicious. Ian was awesome and very knowledgeable and gave wonderful recommendations. Another amazing birthday day dinner.“

“I discovered this cute fun bar after jogging for 6 miles and working up quiete the appetite. The food was absolutely amazing. You must get the mofongo!!!! And add the shrimp!!! It brought me right back to Puerto Rico!! It was the most comforting delicious dish also the service from the bartender was amazing she was sweet. Portion size was perfect too I'm so full.Dietary restrictions: I got the mofongo without pork which is amazing!!“

“Hey guys it's me again from my favorite restaurant Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant Ashburn, Virginia. The family and I are having a great time Friday night, the food was amazing, and the wine is off the charts . Thank you, Ms. Norris, and Staff.“

“I have been very happy with the quality of food they serve. Add them to your list of fresh food.“