Just because the weather is cooling down, doesn't mean outdoor dining has to come to a screeching halt! In fact, Fairfax County restaurants are offering creative ways to dine outdoors and stay warm in a safe way throughout the winter. Whether it's a charming streetery, intimate igloo, cozy firepit, or another set-up, you're sure to find a unique dining experience. Plus, while you treat yourself, you're supporting local restaurants!
Pro Tip: Be sure to download the Fairfax County Restaurant Trail to have these options handy the next time you're hungry!
Explore by neighborhood: Alexandria & Mount Vernon | Centreville, Chantilly & Annandale | Fairfax | Lorton & Clifton | Merrifield | Reston/Herndon | Springfield | Tysons & McLean | Vienna & Oakton
Alexandria & Mount Vernon
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"Snow globe" igloo dining with tabletop fireplace Authentic Italian fare & brick-oven pizza with modern decor & a full bar. |
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Foxfire Grill |
Heated patio Sunny, casual mainstay with a bar serving eclectic American cooking, with a dog-friendly patio. |
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Heated patio Rustic-chic bistro for modern American-Mediterranean dishes, plus international wines & a full bar. |
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Heated patio 1800s house with Potomac views sets the scene for an upscale Mediterranean menu & Sunday brunch. |
Centreville, Chantilly, & Annandale
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Heated tents and overhead-heated patio seating Tastings, picnic areas & live music on weekends, plus guided tours of the 19th-century parklands. |
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Firepit seating and overhead-heated patio Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas. |
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Heated patio Full-service, sports-themed American grill and bar featuring a wide variety of menu items including burgers, ribs, wings, sandwiches, salads and more. |
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Heated patio Microbrewery serving handcrafted brews, western-inspired fun and favorites like the Drunken Ribeye. |
Fairfax
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Enclosed tents with heaters Local wine bar with an extensive wine list & a menu with cheese platters & New American entrees. |
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Heated patio Elegant restaurant with U.S. Prime steaks, seafood, New Orleans-inspired appetizers, unforgettable desserts, and an award-winning wine list. |
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Heated patio Large, homey Great American Restaurants-owned Italian spot for pastas, flatbread pizzas & more. |
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Heated patio Neighborhood restaurant with fresh & healthy handmade locally grown fare. |
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Heated patio Italian venue pairing small plates with boutique vino in cozy digs lined with wine shelves. |
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Heated courtyard American restaurant in a historic home known for its gluten-free options, wine bar & afternoon tea. |
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Heated patio Full-service, sports-themed American grill and bar featuring a wide variety of menu items including burgers, ribs, wings, sandwiches, salads and more. |
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Dogfish Head Alehouse |
Heated patio Enjoy craft beer from Dogfish Head Brewery, along with delicious items from a wood-fired grill, including burgers, pizzas and seafood as well as fresh salads and sandwiches. |
Lorton & Clifton
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Fire pits and heated tents |
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Heated patio Full-service, sports-themed American grill and bar featuring a wide variety of menu items including burgers, ribs, wings, sandwiches, salads and more. |
Merrifield
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Patio with fireplace and heaters Modern American restaurant featuring fresh seafood, steaks, handcrafted cocktails, and an extensive wine list. |
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Fire pits Warehouse-like brewery for creative fare including breakfast & coffee with a dog-friendly patio. |
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Blackfinn Ameripub |
Heated patio Fun, social restaurant concept that serves modern American food, craft beers and cocktails in a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere. |
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Heated patio Nano brewery located in the Merrifield/Falls Church neighborhood of Northern Virginia. Grab a beer, enjoy some music, and settle down easy. |
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Heated patio Energetic Italian restaurant, serving pastas & pizzas in stucco-front space with wood accents & open kitchen. |
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Heated patio Rustic-casual American roadhouse with a license-plate adorned bar on the deck & live music. |
Reston/Herndon
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Heated patio A nostalgic nod to mid-century Americana and comfort food classics and some unexpected twists (a la sushi) in an upbeat 1940's dinner house. |
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Clyde's of Reston |
Heated patio Long-running local restaurant serving classic American dishes & cocktails in a traditional setting. |
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Heated patio Restaurant and winery featuring a Napa-style tasting room, and artisanal retail market. |
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Heated patio With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. |
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Heated patio Full-service, sports-themed American grill and bar featuring a wide variety of menu items including burgers, ribs, wings, sandwiches, salads and more. |
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Heated patio Nano-brewery selling its small-batch, hand-crafted beer directly to our customers from our taproom in historic Lake Anne Village Center Plaza. |
Springfield
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Overhead-heated patio High-end sports-bar with a huge menu of New American fare & an extensive list of draft beers. |
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Heated patio Authentic Italian-American menu packed with mouthwatering pastas, wholesome salads, and sandwiches and rich desserts. |
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Fire pits and heated patio Craft eatery and bar featuring pizzas, sandwiches, burgers and pasta dishes, as well as a full bar. |
Tysons & McLean
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"Winter lodge" heated outdoor tent Airy, modern restaurant featuring creative regional American eats, plus bourbon, beer & cocktails. |
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Heated patio Health-oriented, bohemian cafe for custom salads, grain bowls & soups with additive-free proteins. |
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Beergarden with fire pits and heated patio A menu focused on raw bar fare, sandwiches, BBQ & cocktails in a modern setting with exposed brick. |
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Heated patio Classic American Steak House famous for prime steaks, jumbo Nova Scotia lobsters & traditional Italian dishes. |
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Heated patio with limited seating Traditional Italian eatery dishes classics such as pastas & fish in a sunny setting. |
Vienna & Oakton
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Heated patio Italian restaurant brings back fond memories as it is best known as a neighborhood tavern with an extensive wine list. |
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Blend 111 |
Heated patio Blend 111 offers a "blend" of Latin and European cuisine in a relaxed environment. The kitchen is attached to its roots and has a creative spirit in constant evolution. |
Our #FXVA restaurants are working hard to keep you cozy and fed all winter season! Treat yourself to some award-winning food and support local restaurants on your next girl’s getaway trip or couple’s retreat. Know a restaurant with awesome outdoor heated dining that should be added here? Let us know in the comments!
