Location: Sterling
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Top Things to do in Sterling
- 1. Frying Pan Farm Park
- 2. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
- 3. Algonkian Regional Park
- 4. Rebounderz Indoor Trampoline Arena
- 5. Old Ox Brewery
- 6. Surf Reston - Stand Up Paddleboarding
- 7. Reston Town Center
- 8. Escape Room Herndon
- 9. Ashburn Park
- 10. NextStop Theatre Company
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Top 10 Bar food in Sterling, Virginia, United States
Best Bar restaurants nearby. Discover the best Bar food in Sterling. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Bar restaurants near you.. Sterling, Virginia is a census-designated place (CDP) in Loudoun County, Virginia. The population as of the 2010 United States Census was 27,822. It is located northwest of Herndon, east of Ashburn, and west of Great Falls, and includes part of Washington Dulles International Airport and the former AOL corporate headquarters. Sterling is also home to the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office LWX (serving the Baltimore–Washington Metropolitan Area), as well as the Sterling Field Support Center, the National Weather Service test, research, and evaluation center for weather instruments.
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10. Stone's Cove Kitbar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 520 reviews
Stoneâs Cove KitBar combines the design of a kitchen and a bar to create one large communal table that surrounds the restaurantâs kitchen.
Reviewed By TravelinManTravelin
First time dining at Kitbar and was quite pleased with the food and ambiance, the MEGA wrap around bar was very interesting, but my so called Chef/ server was pretty lame, really didn't have a good personality and would have been better off working at the Tire Center at Costco. The food was really good and I highly recommend their Cheesy Onion soup. Had the Fish Taco's for main dish and it was great
9. Burtons Grill & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By FineTasteTravel
This was my fourth and last visit to Burtonâs. My family of four and I found the food on this visit under-portioned compared to the past, cold, and from pre-bagged preparation instead of fresh. Worse yet was the exceptionally long wait to get our entrees, dessert, and check. But the final nail in the coffin for me was not getting what I ordered and being charged for it. My kids had the kids steak meal and the kids chicken meal. The steak was tiny, not the portions of the past (hint, go to Bungalow Lake House - more generous portion and free on Sat with paying adult!), and the chicken was dry and overcooked. My husband had the sad paleo bunless burger with what appeared to be a teaspoon of guacamole and three leaves of lettuce, as well as cold sweet potato hash browns that probably came from a bag. This was part of the paleo menu, from which I also ordered. Note: for boasting a paleo menu, Burtonâs should list more than three items and offer to make other entrees paleo by swapping out the grain sides. So one of the other paleo options is salmon with romesco sauce, blistered tomatoes, and sautéed vegetables; there is an option to swap the salmon for shrimp (not extra, actually a lower charge). Not feeling like salmon, I asked for the shrimp. Our waitress asked what size portion - 6 or 9 oz. I asked how many shrimp came with it, she repeated the oz sizes. So I went with 6oz and was completely surprised that thirty minutes later I had a plate of salmon and shrimp. Ugh! How hard is it to substitute not add?!?! I told the good server immediately thatâs not what I had ordered and she said she would have it fixed on the bill. I would have sent it back but I was tired of waiting, hungry, and trying to get my kids home at a decent time for bed. The salmon was nothing special, lacked enough romesco sauce, only had two blistered cherry tomatoes on top and was plates on a bed of broccoli and Brussels slaw that was definitely from a coke slaw bag mix and was definitely undercooked and cold. It was so disappointing, and to top it off (literally), the six shrimp were tough, way overcooked, and flavorless. My kids wanted to finish the meal with dessert, so we ordered the chocolate layer cake. It honestly took twenty minutes to get the cake which was clearly right out of the refrigerator based on its cold interior and warm patch of fudge sauce on top. It was not a $9 piece of cake, I should have gone to Abbotâs next door for frozen custard. Finally, we waited another 10-15 minutes to get our bill, our incorrect bill. The waitress had the audacity to keep the shrimp she added to the salmon on the bill at $8. Of course I reminded her I ordered only shrimp not shrimp and salmon. What does she do? She takes the $8 shrimp off the bill but still charges me for the salmon I never wanted. I was so sick of waiting that I paid for the $24 salmon though I should have only paid for $18 shrimp. I wonât be back for slow service, cold, pre-bagged food, and mediocre entrees I never wanted in the first place. In an area ripe with dining options, there is no need to come here.
8. Captian Mas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By alam555
Great place for seafood with top notch service and gracious hosts. The owner Mas came over to talk to us and really made us feel welcome. Our waiter Steven was super friendly and made sure that our large party of seven was well taken care of. What he knew he shared. What he didnât he inquired and made sure we enjoyed our meal. Portions are huge with sides overflowing so beware when ordering. Donât skip the crab or on the appetizers as they are both yummy and just the right size. We missed the live music but would certainly come back for it.
7. Miller's Ale House - Sterling
Overall Ratings
4 based on 82 reviews
We're a local restaurant and sports bar where you can come hang out, watch sports, be yourself and enjoy the company of others without breaking the bank. We are known for our wide variety of freshly prepared dishes, and daily lunch, dinner and cocktail sp
Reviewed By NanC258
We ere very excited when this restaurant was being built. Soon after they opened, we visited several times. The first couple of times, food and service were pretty good. The last time we visited, the "fresh, never frozen" hamburger (per the menu) looked like a factory made, preformed patty with no taste at all and a rubbery texture. (Maybe it was never frozen, but that was not the problem). Today, we decided to give it one more try. We were not asked if we wanted seating on the bar side or the in the restaurant. We were seated in the bar side which was freezing cold, drafty, and had a very loud group at the bar celebrating a birthday so loudly, we could not carry on a conversation. Our server was very concerned with what appeared to be new hair extensions, and she was constantly playing with her hair. (What ever happened to servers' hair being in a ponytail or pulled up somehow?). Thankfully, we did not find hair in the food. Anything we asked seemed to be a great inconvenience to her. Soft drinks were not refilled until we asked. She did not check back after we started eating, but did so after our food was delivered to ask if everything "looked" OK. The food tasted OK, but the meat in the fajitas was minimal. (Maybe 1/3 of a boneless chicken breast).We're sorry to hear that you had such an offputting experience, NanC258. How can we improve for you? We hope you'll consider sending your feedback & your contact info to us via our website: millersalehouse.com/contact-us/ so that we can reach out to you directly and apologize. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
6. The Cheesecake Factory
Overall Ratings
4 based on 286 reviews
The Cheesecake Factory offers something for everyone featuring a wide variety of over 200 menu items prepared fresh to order each day, plus over 30 legendary varieties of the Finest Cheesecake.
Reviewed By ginger_traveller_88
As always, Cheesecake Factory is great. I finally decided to branch out and tried the Miso Salmon, it was very good! It has a strong flavor but the sauce was excellent and the presentation great as always. This location was not busy when we stopped in around 8pm on a Wednesday night. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful.Thank you for your review. We're glad you enjoyed the food and service you received during this visit! We look forward to your next visit!
5. O'Faolain's Irish Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 137 reviews
Our menu naturally features many favorite traditional dishes but also reflects contemporary Ireland with its strong European culinary influences. However what the Irish value most in their hospitality is its friendliness.
Reviewed By cindyr956
You can sit outside on the patio when it's nice. It's somewhat shady, it has own bar outside.Try the Chicken tenders served on a Boxty (potato) Waffle, with scallions/leeks and a cream drizzle. Really excellent! I've never had that before.Ordered the Fish & Chips and we said that we were going to split it. They brought the order on 2 plates, each was plenty! So nice.SKIP the Strawberry Basil Sangria. We got a carafe for $25. It was just a carafe with a bunch of ice and white wine. No floating fruit! At the top, there were 3 slices of strawberry on the rim (see picture). That totals about half a strawberry for a carafe of sangria. That was ridiculous and expensive.Everything else was good!Cindy, thanks for your review and the feedback. Great to hear on the Chicken and Fish & Chips as well.We appreciate your review and wish you a wonderful summer.
4. Burtons Grill & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By FineTasteTravel
This was my fourth and last visit to Burtonâs. My family of four and I found the food on this visit under-portioned compared to the past, cold, and from pre-bagged preparation instead of fresh. Worse yet was the exceptionally long wait to get our entrees, dessert, and check. But the final nail in the coffin for me was not getting what I ordered and being charged for it. My kids had the kids steak meal and the kids chicken meal. The steak was tiny, not the portions of the past (hint, go to Bungalow Lake House - more generous portion and free on Sat with paying adult!), and the chicken was dry and overcooked. My husband had the sad paleo bunless burger with what appeared to be a teaspoon of guacamole and three leaves of lettuce, as well as cold sweet potato hash browns that probably came from a bag. This was part of the paleo menu, from which I also ordered. Note: for boasting a paleo menu, Burtonâs should list more than three items and offer to make other entrees paleo by swapping out the grain sides. So one of the other paleo options is salmon with romesco sauce, blistered tomatoes, and sautéed vegetables; there is an option to swap the salmon for shrimp (not extra, actually a lower charge). Not feeling like salmon, I asked for the shrimp. Our waitress asked what size portion - 6 or 9 oz. I asked how many shrimp came with it, she repeated the oz sizes. So I went with 6oz and was completely surprised that thirty minutes later I had a plate of salmon and shrimp. Ugh! How hard is it to substitute not add?!?! I told the good server immediately thatâs not what I had ordered and she said she would have it fixed on the bill. I would have sent it back but I was tired of waiting, hungry, and trying to get my kids home at a decent time for bed. The salmon was nothing special, lacked enough romesco sauce, only had two blistered cherry tomatoes on top and was plates on a bed of broccoli and Brussels slaw that was definitely from a coke slaw bag mix and was definitely undercooked and cold. It was so disappointing, and to top it off (literally), the six shrimp were tough, way overcooked, and flavorless. My kids wanted to finish the meal with dessert, so we ordered the chocolate layer cake. It honestly took twenty minutes to get the cake which was clearly right out of the refrigerator based on its cold interior and warm patch of fudge sauce on top. It was not a $9 piece of cake, I should have gone to Abbotâs next door for frozen custard. Finally, we waited another 10-15 minutes to get our bill, our incorrect bill. The waitress had the audacity to keep the shrimp she added to the salmon on the bill at $8. Of course I reminded her I ordered only shrimp not shrimp and salmon. What does she do? She takes the $8 shrimp off the bill but still charges me for the salmon I never wanted. I was so sick of waiting that I paid for the $24 salmon though I should have only paid for $18 shrimp. I wonât be back for slow service, cold, pre-bagged food, and mediocre entrees I never wanted in the first place. In an area ripe with dining options, there is no need to come here.
3. The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 271 reviews
Reviewed By NanaG62
This was our third visit to the Bungalow Lakehouse and our anniversary dinner. We ordered two splits of sparkling wine to start, and our server neglected to tell us they were out of the wine we ordered and just started pouring splits of Korbel. We did not accept this, and the wine was taken off our tab. We then ordered a bottle of Pinot Noir that was fine and crab poppers that were ok. My husband ordered a cup of lobster bisque and we both ordered side salads and prime rib entrees. The soup arrived first as expected, but our entrees and salads all came out at the same time. We spoke to the manager who gave us a gift card, but this was definitely not the anniversary dinner we were expecting.
2. Sweetwater Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 804 reviews
American casual restaurant with a micro brewery serving a western inspired menu.
Reviewed By Jim J
Haven't eaten here for a while since moving out of the area, but we were very happy to return for lunch. The food is as good as we remember and the draft beers are always good. You can't go wrong with a Great American Pale Ale. The fish tacos were delicious and so was the chicken sandwich. We ate at the bar, since our time was limited, but our server Christina was friendly and efficient. Sure wish they would expand to the Richmond area!
1. Stone's Cove Kitbar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 520 reviews
Stoneâs Cove KitBar combines the design of a kitchen and a bar to create one large communal table that surrounds the restaurantâs kitchen.
Reviewed By TravelinManTravelin
First time dining at Kitbar and was quite pleased with the food and ambiance, the MEGA wrap around bar was very interesting, but my so called Chef/ server was pretty lame, really didn't have a good personality and would have been better off working at the Tire Center at Costco. The food was really good and I highly recommend their Cheesy Onion soup. Had the Fish Taco's for main dish and it was great
