American Style. 
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Columbia Firehouse-Alexandria

Columbia Firehouse.  American food in comfortable surroundings. Great mussels and fries!
109 South Saint Asaph Street,
Alexandria, VA 22314, United States  (703)
683-1776

J.Gilberts

J. Gilberts is on Dolly Madison Road, McLean.  Their crab bisque is highly recommended by BESA members.  Lunch is reasonably priced, dinner a little more expensive.  J Gilberts gets very busy.  It is wise to book in advance.

The Dogfish Head Alehouse

The Dogfish Head is located within the Seven Corners Shopping Centre.  (6220 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22044.)
Both a bar and a restaurant.  Casual eating.  Excellent food cooked on a wood-burning stove.  Burgers are highly recommended.  For a change try a crab & asparagus pizza. If you are new to the range of  locally brewed Dogfish Head ales a "sampler" is on offer, featuring 6 small glasses of beer.

Vienna Inn

Vienna Inn on Maple Avenue, is recommended  as a basic pub which offers good friendly service and is child friendly.

McCormack & Schmick

McCormack & Schmick are found in DC/Vienna/Reston.  Recommended by a member as family friendly.