7 McLean, Tysons Restaurants Make Northern Virginia’s Best List: Report

MCLEAN, VA — Seven restaurants in McLean and nearby Tysons made Northern Virginia Magazine’s 2026 list of the region’s 50 best, including two that finished in the top 10.

Ingle Korean Steakhouse ranked third, and Greek restaurant Nostos placed sixth. Both have Vienna mailing addresses near Tysons.

The local selections span several cuisines:

• Ingle Korean Steakhouse, No. 3: Korean steakhouse with wagyu cooked tableside.
• Nostos, No. 6: Greek dining.
• Agora, Tysons: Mediterranean mezze and grilled kebabs.
• Joon, Tysons: Persian cuisine.
• Ometeo, Tysons: Tex-Mex at Capital One Center.
• Sorn Thai Restaurant & Bar, McLean: Southern Thai-inspired cooking on Old Dominion Drive.
• Wren, Tysons: Japanese dining on the Watermark Hotel’s 11th floor.

Five food critics developed the list after months of dining. The magazine ranks its top 10 and lists the remaining restaurants alphabetically.

Read Northern Virginia Magazine’s full list for reviews and suggested dishes.