The Simon at Reston Station — Restaurant in Reston

Needs a lot of work.

We grabbed a seat at the bar before dinner on a Friday night. Way too much time went by before someone took our order, and the bartender didn't seem overly thrilled to have us. The eventual cocktail offerings were uninspired and incorrectly built. One of our bar neighbors was handed what I assume was supposed to be some kind of smoked offering which basically had a still-glowing sprig of some botanical just shoved unceremoniously into the glass as a garnish, which was amusing.

Bread service is absolutely not worth the $10 they are charging for it, it should either be provided complimentary or be made more interesting to justify its place on the menu.

Steak tartare has to be the weirdest presentation of the dish I have ever seen. It resembled something that looked and smelled like a finely chopped Big Mac, and for some reason it is piled up on a narrow bone which itself is, for seemingly no good reason, placed on top of two piles of salt, rendering anything that topples off the skeletal perch completely inedible. Very odd choice.

The steak for the Steak Frites was tough as old boots. I expect a little chew with a Hanger steak, but this was a bit much. The Bordelaise sauce was very good, and for some reason they seemed to bring an imperial pint sized portion, which led at one point to me just eating an otherwise bland watercress salad with Bordelaise dressing, which was fun. My dining companion had the pasta with caviar and enjoyed it.

Service was fine, although he was somewhat drowned out by the blaring of the mediocre meander-jazz trio in the bar area.

The brunch menu looks interesting, I could be persuaded to give them another shot, but also just...

The Simon is Northern Virginia’s newest treasure, definitely a must-visit for anyone who values the perfect balance of ambiance and exceptional cuisine. From its striking entrance to the warm, inviting lighting and carefully curated color schemes, the atmosphere strikes a rare balance—comfortable yet undeniably elegant—setting the stage for an unforgettable dining experience.

The food is true culinary artistry—each bite melting in your mouth and tempting you to linger over every flavor. Every dish bursts with distinctive, harmonious flavors that feel both elevated and comforting. Even ingredients I’d normally shy away from—like beets—were completely transformed under the skillful hands of Chef Tony. He turned a vegetable I never favored into something so flavorful, it changed my perspective entirely. The restaurant’s design, with its nod to rich history and thoughtfully chosen details, creates an atmosphere full of charm and character—one that invites you to return and make new memories time and time again.

A few of my favorite dishes were: Lobster Ravioli, Tangliolini Pasta, Burrata Salad, and Dry Aged Duck a la Presse. If you’re looking for a place that combines atmosphere, history, and unforgettable flavors, The...

My husband and I came here on a Sunday evening for his birthday dinner. The atmosphere is beautiful, the moody vibe is relaxing and romantic, it definitely gives the classy feel of a JW Marriott-based restaurant. The bar is definitely a highlight.

We ordered drinks from the bar which were excellent. Then we had appetizers to start: they started us with a complimentary duck liver pâté tart. We ordered bread service and the burrata salad. The bread was good but would be better if it came out freshly baked and hot. The burrata salad was delicious, would definitely recommend.

My husband ordered the risotto with chicken and I ordered the ora king salmon, both very good with beautiful presentations. However, the only thing that disappointed us is that we ordered hand cut fries with black truffle aioli as a side that we unfortunately, did not receive with our meal.

We decided to replace the fries with dessert, which they served to us complimentary free of charge given the mistake that was made.

Although we enjoyed our experience, there are defintely some kinks that still need to...