The Best Places to Eat in Sterling, by the Record
The best places to eat in Sterling, by the professional record: James Beard Awards, Northern Virgina Magazine, and Washingtonian have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Chiko comes out on top.
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- James Beard Awards 2025 · Nominee · Outstanding Restaurateur · Scott Drewno and Danny Lee - The Fried Rice Collective
- Northern Virgina Magazine The 50 Best Restaurants in Northern Virginia
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurateur · Scott Drewno and Danny Lee - Fried Rice Collective
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Rank 2. Brasserie Royale
French
The onion soup follows Julia Child's recipe and nobody has touched it, which tells you something about the kitchen's instincts. This casually elegant French bistro in Sterling plays with the classics just enough, turning tuna tartare into something that reads like steak, serving Brie crispy, while leaving the soul of the thing intact. The Washingtonian named that tartare one of their favorite DC-area dishes of the year.
- Washingtonian Tuna Tartare · Our Favorite Dishes of the Year in the DC Area
- Washingtonian #91 · 100 Very Best Restaurants
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