2 Best Restaurants in Northern Virginia, Virginia

This King Street restaurant serves up New England comfort dishes with a Chesapeake twist—it’s where lobster rolls meet Maryland crabs and Old Bay fries. The menu changes daily, and a large chalkboard identifies the day’s oyster offerings, which include varieties from near and far. Hankering for a late-night bite? The raw bar is half-price from 10 pm–midnight. There are two Hank’s location in Washington, D.C. and a sister restaurant nearby in Alexandria, Hank’s Pasta Bar, which serves delicious pasta and Italian dishes.

Situated in Old Town Alexandria, the casual yet elegant Warehouse specializes in prime aged steaks and seafood. The historic building that houses it features caricatures of the local gentry on the wall and an antique mahogany bar that's a great place to enjoy a drink.