The Simon Restaurant Opens in Reston’s New JW Marriott

The upscale dining destination serves creative regional cuisine.

By Dawn Klavon • Posted September 25, 2025 at 4:37 p.m.

Courtesy JW Marriott

It’s finally here: Reston Station has officially raised the bar on Northern Virginia’s luxury scene. With the debut of the region’s first JW Marriott Hotel and its flagship restaurant, The Simon, the 90-acre development is quickly becoming one of the area’s premier destinations.

The Simon opened September 16, unveiling a glamorous dining experience that blends global refinement with Mid-Atlantic roots. At the helm are Executive Chef Anthony DiGregorio (The Watergate Hotel, Café Boulud Palm Beach) and Executive Pastry Chef Claus Olsen (Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, The Mayfair Hotel London), who are reimagining regional cuisine with creativity and flair.

Food at The Simon in the JW Marriott — *Courtesy JW Marriott*

Standout dishes include dry-aged duck à la presse infused with lavender from DiGregorio’s garden, Pennsylvania golden chicken with brioche stuffing, and pan-seared local rockfish with sauce vin jaune. Dessert delights with indulgences such as a Virginia chess pie or the almond crunch bar, while a tableside cheese cart presents the largest Murray’s Cheese selection outside of New York.

“Every element of The Simon has been designed so our guests can appreciate the best of the region,” DiGregorio said in a release. “We’ve partnered with local farmers, fishers, and artisans who share our respect for the land’s bounty, and pairing that with craftsmanship, service, and storytelling, will make each dining experience memorable.”

Next door, the Schar Bar steals the spotlight with the area’s most extensive amaro collection, rare-bourbon program, inventive cocktails, as well as appealing noshes like oysters, caviar, and Appalachian sour corn hushpuppies.

Upstairs, the new JW Marriott Reston Station provides a stylish sanctuary for travelers and locals, with spacious, light-filled rooms, curated wellness programs and thoughtful dining. In the heart of Reston Station, the JW Marriott adds a touch of modern luxury with The Simon as its crown jewel — a refined restaurant where global culinary techniques meet the best of Mid-Atlantic flavors. 11340 Reston Station Blvd, Reston

Feature image courtesy JW Marriott

Dawn Klavon

Contributing Writer

Dawn Klavon is a seasoned writer and reporter with more than 20 years of experience in print and broadcast journalism. She contributes to a wide range of publications, including Northern Virginia Magazine, PEOPLE, Virginia Living, Bethesda Magazine, Arlington Magazine, and several military-focused outlets. Earlier in her career, she reported for multiple San Francisco Bay Area television stations, including KLXV, KKPX, and KFCB. She holds an MLA from Harvard University and a BS from Boston University.