08 May 2015
A "Destination Restaurant" is defined by the International Culinary Tourism Association as "a restaurant that is so interesting, different, or special that people travel just to eat there." Loudoun offers many eclectic culinary experiences that showcase both the area's storied past and current culinary tapestry. Loudoun features 17 destination restaurants that were selected through a juried process conducted by a Loudoun tourism industry panel after meeting the following criteria:
Unique Experiences:The establishment offers a unique experience, either through the food, the service, the interior design, the setting, or ideally, all of the preceding.
Local Favorite:The establishment has distinguished itself as a local favorite and also a place of character in the community. Awards and accolades from the public count.
Cultural/Authentic:The establishment makes an obvious attempt to create a culinary/cultural experience that educates as well as entertains. The authentic ethnicity of the operation is evidenced in various aspects of the dining experience – from the cuisine to the environment – and provides nourishment as well as sustenance.
Quality:The establishment makes an obvious commitment to ensure that the final product consistently meets exemplary standards. Responsible and appreciable cooking techniques are used to ensure the culinary component of the dining experience is of a uniformly excellent quality.
Locally Grown Products along with local beer, wine and spirits:Locally grown products play an integral part in the menu while locally produced beverages are also available.
The Restaurants
Clyde's Willow Creek Farm
Fire Works Wood Fired Pizza
Goodstone Inn & Restaurant
Grandale Restaurant
Hunter's Head Tavern
Lightfoot Restaurant
Magnolias at the Mill
Market Salamander
Market Table Bistro
Mokomandy
The Red Fox Inn & Tavern
The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm
Tuscarora Mill Restaurant
the Wine Kitchen
Palio
Ford's Fish Shack
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Blue Ridge Grill
