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Food scene
Silverado is part of a local chain of restaurants - each one different - and all fabulous. Just a couple miles from the house. Food is fantastic. Definitely enjoy the Ozzie rolls before dinner. Our favorites are the chop house salad, burgers and the steak fajitas.
**** DEFINITELY DO CALL AHEAD SEATING - OTHERWISE YOU ARE LOOKING AT A ONE HOUR++ WAIT.
Same chain almost as close - Sweetwater Tavern.
12 locals recommend
Silverado
7052 Columbia PikeSilverado is part of a local chain of restaurants - each one different - and all fabulous. Just a couple miles from the house. Food is fantastic. Definitely enjoy the Ozzie rolls before dinner. Our favorites are the chop house salad, burgers and the steak fajitas.
**** DEFINITELY DO CALL AHEAD SEATING - OTHERWISE YOU ARE LOOKING AT A ONE HOUR++ WAIT.
Same chain almost as close - Sweetwater Tavern.
One of the top restaurants in all of DC is less than 3 miles away. Expensive, to die for, fine dining at it's best.
2941
2941 Fairview Park DrOne of the top restaurants in all of DC is less than 3 miles away. Expensive, to die for, fine dining at it's best.
Another local chain. Casual, reasonably priced, great with kids, organic diner food.
Silver Diner- Merrifield
8150 Porter RdAnother local chain. Casual, reasonably priced, great with kids, organic diner food.
We cannot get enough of this Indian place. The buffets (only on weekends) are amazing. Butter chicken and lamb korma are standout dishes.
6 locals recommend
Jaipur Royal Indian Cuisine
9401 Lee HwyWe cannot get enough of this Indian place. The buffets (only on weekends) are amazing. Butter chicken and lamb korma are standout dishes.
Super famous amazing Thai place. Consistently rated in the top 100 restaurants in DC area. It's about 15 minutes away. Standout dishes: Bhram, Pad Thai, Chaing Mai Chili Pork, mango and sticky rice.
8 locals recommend
Duangrat's Thai Restaurant
5878 Leesburg PikeSuper famous amazing Thai place. Consistently rated in the top 100 restaurants in DC area. It's about 15 minutes away. Standout dishes: Bhram, Pad Thai, Chaing Mai Chili Pork, mango and sticky rice.
Very affordable Afghan place. Get the Kabli Palau and all of the sides. You will not be sorry.
11 locals recommend
Food Corner Kabob House
7031 Little River TurnpikeVery affordable Afghan place. Get the Kabli Palau and all of the sides. You will not be sorry.
Inside a very trendy food court with several other options if poke isn't your thing. Great for a group because everyone can get their own thing.
Pokeworks
4221 John Marr DriveInside a very trendy food court with several other options if poke isn't your thing. Great for a group because everyone can get their own thing.
Annandale is known as Koreatown, and famous for the zillion Korean restaurants. This is one of the best where all you can eat and quality are not oxymorons.
11 locals recommend
Kogiya Korean BBQ
Annandale RoadAnnandale is known as Koreatown, and famous for the zillion Korean restaurants. This is one of the best where all you can eat and quality are not oxymorons.
Celebrity Delly
7263A Arlington BoulevardLocal jewish deli and everything is awesome.
Caboose Commons
2918 Eskridge RoadClose friends own this brewery and farm to table casual restaurant. It's divine.
Same chain as Silverado, but this one is seafood. Crab and shrimp fritters and the lobster Cobb salad are my favs.
28 locals recommend
Coastal Flats
11901 Grand Commons AveSame chain as Silverado, but this one is seafood. Crab and shrimp fritters and the lobster Cobb salad are my favs.
Fast casual food
sweetgreen
2905 District AvenueFast casual amazing salads. Try the Guacamole Greens or Kale Caesar.
CAVA
3105 14th St NWLocal fast casual. We love this place.
Things to Do with Kids
If you have kids and need a low key close place, this is within walking distance. My kids logged many hours here.
8 locals recommend
Hidden Oaks Nature Center
7701 Royce StIf you have kids and need a low key close place, this is within walking distance. My kids logged many hours here.
Shopping & more
Mosaic has free movies on the lawn in warm weather, a weekend summer Farmer's Market, a huge Target, 40+ restaurants of all types, cute boutique shopping and more. Less than 3 miles away.
89 locals recommend
Mosaic District
2910 District AveMosaic has free movies on the lawn in warm weather, a weekend summer Farmer's Market, a huge Target, 40+ restaurants of all types, cute boutique shopping and more. Less than 3 miles away.
Potomac Mills
2700 Potomac Mills CirOutlet mall shopping about 30 min away.
The local huge mall. Big cinema plex and tons of shopping and food.
29 locals recommend
Tysons Corner Center
Tysons Corner CenterThe local huge mall. Big cinema plex and tons of shopping and food.
Hiking & nature
Awesome close in hike that's even a little technical (bit of a rock scramble). Everyone's favorite, so can be crowded on a pretty day.
49 locals recommend
Billy Goat Trail Section C
Billy Goat Trail Section CAwesome close in hike that's even a little technical (bit of a rock scramble). Everyone's favorite, so can be crowded on a pretty day.
Another close by local favorite hike that takes you down to Potomac River. Parking is near impossible though on a pretty day. Uber is your friend.
17 locals recommend
Scott's Run Nature Preserve
7400 VA-193Another close by local favorite hike that takes you down to Potomac River. Parking is near impossible though on a pretty day. Uber is your friend.
City/town information
Day trip. Eat crabs, see the US Naval Academy, walk and shop in historic downtown.
209 locals recommend
Annapolis
Day trip. Eat crabs, see the US Naval Academy, walk and shop in historic downtown.
If you are touristing on the East Coast, W'burg is a must visit day or overnight trip. Restored colonial city - unique in the US.
132 locals recommend
Williamsburg
If you are touristing on the East Coast, W'burg is a must visit day or overnight trip. Restored colonial city - unique in the US.
DC tourist must dos
All the Smithsonians are free! This one is best if you
647 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWAll the Smithsonians are free! This one is best if you
Best overall DC vibe museum. See Fonzie's jacket and Dorothy's ruby slippers and Archie Bunker's chair. And a lot of other serious history exhibits.
325 locals recommend
National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NWBest overall DC vibe museum. See Fonzie's jacket and Dorothy's ruby slippers and Archie Bunker's chair. And a lot of other serious history exhibits.
The One with the Guy Making the Noodles in the Window. We take anyone from out of town here because it's so fun. Food is awesome and super cheap and the guy in the window is mesmerizing!
107 locals recommend
Chinatown
604 H St NWThe One with the Guy Making the Noodles in the Window. We take anyone from out of town here because it's so fun. Food is awesome and super cheap and the guy in the window is mesmerizing!