Looking for a new dining spot? A multitude of visit-worthy restaurants are popping up all over the region, with intriguing options, from steak to kabobs to pho to quesadillas. Explore new dining establishments that Northern Virginia Magazine has rounded up, and enjoy a variety of fascinating cuisines.
Restaurants Now Open:
Annandale
Bitez
Described as halal New York-style, Bitez’s menu includes gyros, lamb over rice, chicken over rice, and falafel. Save room for dessert — and indulge in crepes, with a variety of fillings, such as Nutella, chocolate caramel, strawberries, and bananas. And to the late-night or early morning crowd, Bitez is open until 4 a.m. 7528 Columbia Pk., Annandale
Chantilly
Kabob Nook
Get your fix of Mediterranean street food here, with an array of kabobs, falafel, veggie and chicken bowls, and baklava. Located inside the Shell Gas Station, you can fuel up yourself and your ride all at once. 24651 Southpoint Dr., (Inside Shell Gas Station), Chantilly
Falls Church
Chasin’ Tails Founders Row
Chasin’ Tails prides itself on its seafood. Bring a group and devour coconut basil green mussels, items from the fresh raw bar, Cajun seafood, shrimp and sausage gumbo, red snap per, and NOLA-style beignets. 944 W. Broad St., Falls Church
Ellie Bird
From the owners of the Michelin-starred Rooster & Owl in DC comes Ellie Bird. This new fast casual restaurant serves inventive takes on popular dishes, including fennel rigatoni, dry-aged ribeye, branzino, and wild mushroom toast. 125 Founder’s Ave., Falls Church
Nue
Embrace the flavors of Vietnam at Nue. This elegant spot offers a wide variety of traditional dishes in small and large plates, with tempting options, like grilled octopus, crab asparagus soup, coconut curry risotto, and short ribs pappardelle. 944 W. Broad St., Ste. B, Falls Church
Roll Play Grill
Here’s your chance to order flavorful Vietnamese street food at this quick-service restaurant. Try customizable and convenient pho, bowls, fried rice, imperial rolls, banh mi, and magnum rolls. 944 W. Broad St., Ste. C, Falls Church
Herndon
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
First opened in 1941, Dickey’s signature-smoked meats are now available at a new spot in Herndon. Avid BBQ fans frequent Dickey’s for its brisket, pulled pork, chicken breast, pork ribs, and loaded baked potatoes. A wide variety of tasty side dishes enhances every meal. 494 Elden St., Herndon
Tysons
Maman Joon Tysons Kitchen
Maman Joon adds another location to its tasty kitchens, offering authentic Persian kabobs, homemade yogurts and housemade baked breads. Dig into chicken, beef, lamb, stews, hummus, and vegan-friendly options. 8048 Tysons Corner Center, Tysons
Feature photo courtesy Dawn Klavon
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