Reserve Valentine’s Day Tables Now At Top McLean Restaurants

MCLEAN, VA — Valentine’s Day is on a Friday this year, and if you haven’t made reservations for dinner out at one of McLean’s best local restaurants, do it now.

About one-third of U.S. adults plan an evening out to celebrate Valentine’s Day and will spend an estimated $27.5 billion, according to a National Retail Federation survey.

Feb. 14 falls on a Friday this year, and that means McLean and Tysons' restaurants will likely be busy through the weekend, as well as a day or two earlier than the holiday.

Big Buns, which has a location 1908 Reston Metro Plaza, Reston, will be offering a Galentine's Bundle from Feb 13-16. For just $13.25, you can choose a Big Short or Big Parma Burger paired with indulgent Chocolate Peanut Butter Gelato and Brownie. For couples, the V-Day Bundle ($29.25, Feb 10-16) offers two burgers, refreshing Raspberry Shakes, and fries to share.

Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse at 1902 Reston Metro Plaza will be offering a Valentine’s weekend pre-fixe menu for $95 per person (excluding tax & gratuity). Reserve your table today.

Matchbox at 1900 Reston Metro Plaza suite 100, will be offering a three-course dinner for just $45 per person. Start with favorites like crispy calamari or arancini, move on to showstoppers like lump crab cake or crab and shrimp fettuccine, and finish with decadent desserts including classic brownie or warm sugar donuts.

Many, but not all, local restaurants handle reservations through OpenTable, an online service. Romantic restaurants typically fill up a week before Valentine’s Day.

Here are a few still accepting Valentine’s Day reservations, according to Open Table and other sources:

• Open Road, 1871 Fountain Drive, Reston
• Not Your Average Joe’s Restaurant, 1845 Fountain Drive, Reston
• True Food Kitchen - Reston Town Center, 11901 Democracy Drive, Reston
• Founding Farmers, 1904 Reston Metro Drive, Reston
• The Capital Burger, 11853 Market St., Reston
• Gregorio’s Trattoria, 1428 N. Point Village Center, Reston
• Seven Restaurant, 1975 Opportunity Way, Reston

If you know of other Valentine's Day dining specials, send an email to reston@patch.com.