On the other side of town, picturesque Washington Plaza, with its fountains, high-rise apartments, and manmade Lake Anne, is home to a handful of independent eateries and sidewalk cafes. Last summer, when a new coffee and tea shop launched a pontoon boat, it became possible to down a cup of joe and set sail simultaneously. Fancier dining rooms cluster in historic downtown Herndon, and the Great Harvest Bread Co. has opened its newest outpost here. With residences and businesses spilling out to Chantilly, you can now find barbecue joints and humble Thai and Vietnamese stops in nondescript industrial parks and along Lee Jackson Memorial Highway. It's been a long time coming, but dining in the outer suburbs is getting better all the time.
Links refer to most recent review of the restaurant.