Restaurants & Bars

2 VA Restaurants Ranked Among America's Best, New Ranking Says

Two Virginia restaurants and several more in D.C. made the cut of OpenTable's top 100 restaurants based on diner reviews.

Two restaurants in Virginia have earned bragging rights as among the best in America, according to a new ranking from the reservation platform OpenTable.

Unlike some lists decided by critics, OpenTable’s list of the 2025’s Best 100 Restaurants is based on diner reviews and the percentage of reservations made in advance, among other metrics.

Virginia restaurants include:

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L'Auberge Chez Francois, Great Falls

L'Auberge Chez François is a favorite for fine dining in the setting of a French country inn. The restaurant specializes in the cuisine of Alsace and traditional French and often hosts celebrations, private parties, weddings and cooking events. It continues to be run by founder François Haeringer's sons.

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L'Opossum, Richmond

This restaurant puts a twist on French cuisine in an artsy setting. It has earned praise for its unique creations offered by chef and owner David Shannon.

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