Cherry On Top Menus 🌸
Back to Top of ListWren
📍Tysons
Located in The Watermark Hotel, reserve a table at Wren to try a unique spring menu crafted in celebration of the blossoms. Start with the Futomaki, then treat yourself to the Sakura Milk Pudding, topped with cherry blossom jelly. As you enjoy each bite, take in the stunning Cherry Blossom artwork and decor adorning the restaurant, creating a truly immersive dining experience. Note: Their cherry blossom specials will run from March 20 through April.
The Naisho Room
📍Tysons Corner
Available from March 20 through April 4, be sure to stop by The Naisho Room for this tasty spread! While there, you can order the beautiful Hanami Bento Box (pictured above), as well as amazing seasonal dishes like the Sakura Masu Nigiri. Note: the Sakura Masu Nigiri is prepared with a rare, highly distinctive fish — Masu Salmon (cherry trout). It is specific to the Sakura (Cherry Blossom) season, extremely difficult to source, and quite premium. So this is a truly rare gem to add to your cherry blossom dining experience! Plus, if you're a bit thirsty, try the Velvet Sakura made with Suntory roku Gin, St. Germain, Cherry blossom, and egg whites.
ARTEA
📍McLean
ARTEA in McLean is blooming with cherry blossom-themed eats this month. From à la carte experiences, desserts, cocktails, and mocktails, there's plenty to try! However, a special shoutout goes to the incredible Cherry Blossom High Tea Tower. This thoughtfully curated 1.5-hour experience includes four savory selections, four desserts, two scones with two butter spreads, and one box of dessert per person. Served with a pot of tea and one glass of wine, cocktail, or mocktail, this is a testament to ARTEA's dedication to quality, creativity, and the cherry blossom season. Available through April 15.
Barrel & Bushel
📍Tysons
Looking for an official collaboration between festive cherry blossom flavors and fantastic food? Barrel & Bushel’s Exclusive Cherry Blossom Menu offers a seasonal feast you won’t want to miss. Available from March 20 - April 13, you can enjoy a refreshing watermelon-cherry salad, grilled lamb chops with a cucumber-cherry mint salad, and end on a sweet note with a gooey chocolate lava cake paired with cherry ice cream! Plus, before you leave, stop into the B&B Market for a cherry affogato or special cherry blossom cookies.
For the ultimate cherry blossom celebration, reserve a table after Tysons Corner Center’s Blossom Bash on March 29 and dedicate an entire day to the iconic blossoms.
GreenFare
📍Herndon
Looking for a unique cherry-inspired dish? Look no further than this plant-based pizza from Fairfax County's premier organic cafe in Herndon. Literally topped with cherries (or pineapples) and featuring an organic corn/whole wheat crust with house-made cashew cheese, this GreenFare dish is a healthy addition to your cherry blossom menu.
Cocktails, Wines, and Blooming Beers 🌸
Back to Top of ListDavio's Northern Italian Steakhouse
📍Reston
The Tidal Basin isn't the only thing in bloom! The Davio's in Bloom cocktail brings the Cherry Blossoms to Reston Station with its delicate cherry flavors and floral notes. It's a great way to celebrate the arrival of spring and the beautiful bloom of the cherry blossom trees.
Ocean Paradise Restaurant
📍Fairfax
Ocean Paradise Restaurant is offering the Cherry Blossom Spritz. Light, floral, and refreshing, this beverage is available until April 12 and includes Empress 1908 gin, elderflower, fresh lemon, and sparkling prosecco.
RollBar at Shipgarten
📍Tysons
Thankfully, Shipgarten's baristas are serving their Japanese Gin Blossom Cocktail all year round at RollBar, because who can resist house-made Cherry Blossom sweetener, Passoa, AND ginger beer?
Founding Farmers
📍Tysons & Reston
Can you ever have too many cherries during cherry blossom season? Nope! Try out the Cherry Blossom Cocktail at Founding Farmers. Practically made for this time of year, this drink is a delicate blend of Founding Spirits Dry Gin, Luxardo Maraschino, jasmine, almond, and lemon.
Settle Down Easy Brewing Co.
📍Oakton & Merrifield
If the beginning of spring existed in beer form, it would be the Raspberry Beret from Settle Down Easy Brewing Co. This epic imperial stout uses the best malts they could find to create a rich "dark chocolate cake" base. Add in raspberry puree and some Madagascar bourbon vanilla extract to bring it all together, and you've got a phenomenal pastry stout! Waiting for the transition to warmer spring weather? The Treble F.A.C.E. is a chewy, pillowy candy base with all the oats and their house hazy yeast hopped with Citra, Motueka and Clayton Amplified Riwaka! Tasting like sunshine with an adult kick, this drink can wonderfully accompany cherry blossom viewing. Note: available while supplies last.
George Washington's Mount Vernon & Mount Vernon Inn
📍Mount Vernon
Recently, in the cellar of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, archaeologists unearthed 35 glass bottles from the mid-1700s - 29 of which contained perfectly preserved cherries and berries. Why not celebrate this astounding discovery with a drink that Washington himself enjoyed back in the 18th century? Craft your own cocktail using George's Cherry Bounce recipe. This brandy-based drink was popular in the 18th century and is among the few recipes known to have been used by the Washington family. Find the recipe here.
bartaco
📍Merrifield & Reston
One more cherry-forward drink is in order! La Cereza is a bright cocktail that features fresh and vibrant flavors that tie into the Cherry Blossom season. Available at bartaco during the cherry blossom window, this beautiful drink is also a part of the Art Blooms event at Mosaic!
Neutral Ground Bar + Kitchen
📍McLean
Neutral Ground Bar + Kitchen will be offering a pop-up cocktail special during Cherry Blossom season at its McLean home. The Singapore Sling will feature Lime Juice, Grenadine, Luxardo Cherry, Benedictine, Gin, and Angostura Bitters. Get it before it's gone!
Sweet Treats and Savory Eats 🌸
Back to Top of ListRiver Sea Chocolate Factory & Cafe
📍Chantilly & Reston
River Sea Chocolate Factory & Cafe celebrates the Cherry Blossoms each year with delicious seasonal chocolate bars. Indulge in signature bars, in admiration of the local obsession. The Raspberry Vanilla Black Tea Chocolate has a delicate vanilla flavor that carries unique cherry and bourbon notes. If milk chocolate is your only true love, take your obsession further with the Cherry Blossom Milk Chocolate made with the subtle floral essence of Cherry Blossoms. Don't worry, dark chocolate lovers, because the Cherry Blossom Dark Chocolate is creating a symphony of flavors that resemble the wonder of the season.
Jake's Gourmet Popcorn
📍Falls Church
Cherry and chocolate are just an unbeatable combination and Jake's Gourmet Popcorn knows this all too well. Run, don't walk to grab a bag of the Cherry with Chocolate Drizzle popcorn while you still can and before you leave, grab another bag of the Cherry Cheesecake! It's the perfect treat to snack on during your Cherry Blossom watch. Note: Flavors available thru mid-April.
Wildfire Steaks, Chops, and Seafood
📍Tysons
The decision to make reservations at Wildfire Steaks, Chops, and Seafood is as easy as pie. After a 10/10 meal, treat yourself to the Door County Cherry Pie for a perfect balance of sweet and tart that you won’t regret.
Ted's Bulletin
📍Merrifield & Reston
For a little sweet treat, Ted's Bulletin is baking something extra spectacular, starting with a Tart Cherry Pie with homemade cherry pie filling, and a Cherry Blossom Cheesecake. Your visit isn't complete without a homemade Ted’s Tart, especially when it's made with streusel and cherry jam.
Great Harvest Bread
📍Burke, Lorton, Herndon & Vienna
Ready for a cherry-licious customer favorite? Prepare to sink your teeth into buttery, tender shortbread studded with cherries and almonds. These Cherry Almond Shortbread Cookies are hand-dipped in rich semi-sweet chocolate and packed in pairs for the perfect indulgent treat. Is your mouth watering? Head to Great Harvest Bread Co!
Out of the Bubble Bakery
📍Springfield
Looking for a gluten-free sweet treat? Out of the Bubble Bakery has a great cherry blossom treat for you! Quite cute, the Cherry Blossom cupcake consists of vanilla-orange cake, cherry preserve filling, orange blossom water-infused frosting, and fondant flower! Perfect for both allergy-friendly eating and your personal photo album, we hope you enjoy every bite!
Blossom Beans, Brews & Shakes 🌸
Back to Top of ListWeird Brothers Coffee
📍Herndon
Weird Brothers Coffee in Herndon is also welcoming spring with its unique specialty coffees. Caffeinate your day with the Cherry Blossom Latte, a delicious blend of cherry and lavender or try the Beary Chai, a delicious blend of blackberry and chai. Also on the menu? The Shamrock Matcha, a creamy Irish Cream Matcha Latte. Note: Most of these crave-worthy caffeinated beverages will be gone by May.
Silver Diner
📍Fairfax, Herndon, McLean, Reston, & Vienna
Looking for sweet treats to satisfy your "cherry" tooth? Try these great beverages from Silver Diner! Available through April 15, you'll be able to try the delicious Cherry Vanilla Ale made of cherry vanilla puree, ginger ale, and garnishes. The good times keep on coming because you'll also be able to try the Cherry Pie à la Mode, a scrumptious cherry pie milkshake, this cherry blossom season.
Big Buns
📍Fairfax, Herndon, McLean, Reston, & Vienna
Big Buns is shaking things up with its Cherry Blossom Shake! Available as the Shake of the Month for April, this shake combines vanilla ice cream with blended maraschino cherry juice and finishes with the perfect touch, a cherry on top!
Cozy District Cafe
📍Fairfax
It's sweet, it's pink, it's the moment, it's your next cherry blossom beverage to try! Cozy District Cafe is offering the Cherry Blossom Mocha. Made with love and dusted with White Chocolate Mocha, this floral and sweet beverage is recommended hot but can be served cold too.
Elden Street Tea Shop
📍Reston
Celebrate the beauty of cherry blossom season with Elden Street Tea Shop's immersive Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience, inspired by the traditions of spring in Japan. This guided experience features ceremonial-grade matcha alongside delicate seasonal pairings, including cherry blossom–inspired sweets and Sakura-infused teas that highlight the floral, subtly sweet notes of the season. Need more reasons to go? Try out their Cherry Blossom White Tea, a wonderful organic white tea that perfectly balances the subtle flavors of bai mu dan tea with colorful blossoms and cherry essence.
