A handful of top-rated local restaurants in Fairfax County offer spacious outdoor garden and patio seating, perfect for enjoying during the warmer months of the year.
Here are the top outdoor dining spots in Fairfax, Virginia.
Top vote getters
1. Red’s Table
11150 S. Lakes Drive, Reston
This rustic, casual American spot is known for its picturesque waterside dining views on Lake Thoreau.
2. L’Auberge Chez Francois
332 Springvale Road, Great Falls
This popular French restaurant has plenty of bright red tables, umbrellas and chairs on its quaint outdoor patio.
3. Sweetwater Tavern
3066 Gate House Plaza, Falls Church; 45980 Waterview Plaza, Sterling and 14250 Sweetwater Lane, Centreville
This local microbrewery’s three restaurants each offer spacious outdoor patio seating while serving handcrafted brews and Southwestern cuisine.
Other notable spots
- Bartaco
- The Secret Garden Cafe
- Cafe Montmarte
- Coastal Flats
- True Food Kitchen
- Shipgarten
- Ned’s New England Deck
Last Vote: Poll: The best outdoor dining in Fairfax County
Last Updated: June 16, 2025