Walked by this place couple of times and finally decided to try it after many years. It turns out to be a good decision. We started off with the crab dip. It is an excellent choice as there were chunks of crabmeat in that dip. The bread is another important part of a dip and it did not disappoint, nice size and excellent at holding the dip. For entrees, I got the chicken sandwich. I am going to say a bit disappointed. The coating separated from the chicken making it awkward to eat but it is flavorful. My wife and son enjoyed their entrees. To end the lunch, we got the tiramisu French toast for dessert . It was delicious! We will return to try other entrees. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Reston. The location is amazing especially in the spring and summer when you can sit outside and see the view of the lake. I don't think there's a single meal you can go wrong with. I also love that it's a seasonal menu so often when I go I get to try something new. A regular favorite for me is the mussels, crab dip, and sweet potato salad. My biggest let down is they changed their fries and I think they're too thick and not as delicious as they used to be. read more

We are regulars at Red's Table, and it never disappoints. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked every time. For appetizers, we've tried the clam chowder, bang bang shrimp, and crab dip. Each one has been excellent. Our go-to entrée is the market steak with Brussels sprouts and potatoes, and honestly, we've never had a better steak dinner anywhere. We've traveled quite a bit in search of the best, and Red's Table wins--1000%. We've also had the Cobb salad (amazing), chicken sandwich, and burger, and there hasn't been a single dish we didn't enjoy. Everything comes out on time, cooked just right, and we always leave completely satisfied. The service is just as impressive as the food. The entire staff is polite, welcoming, and attentive. Meridith, who has been our server multiple times, is incredible!!! She even remembers our order from memory, which makes every visit feel personal. The atmosphere is another highlight. The back patio is absolutely gorgeous with views overlooking the lake, and there's also a side patio that offers a really nice view as well. We genuinely look forward to our biweekly dinners here. And one more thing, the coconut brown ale is outstanding, easily the best beer in town!! I'd recommend calling ahead to make sure the patio is open and available, as it tends to book up quickly. All in all, if you haven't been to Red's Table yet, you are making a big mistake. read more

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Solid menu with staple items and seasonal variants. Service is always friendly and efficient. Food is very good. The view over the lake along, good interior layout and moderate noise level provides a very enjoyable environment. Typically eat here 1-2 times / month, with consistently satisfying experiences. read more

RT is one of our favorite brunch place. Always hits the spot when it comes to taste and ambience.

My wife, my mother in law, and I dined at Red's Table Sunday brunch yesterday. A dismal and disappointing experience, one which we will not repeat. I reserved a table last week through 'Toast', Red Table's reservation system. I requested a 'Quiet Area' respecting my mother in law's hearing. Such a place does not exist within Red's Table, as we were seated in a table where extremely loud and racous music blasted our attempts at conservation. If we desired such uncomfortable music, we would have visited a discotheque'. My steak arrived cold. The server held the payment device as I scanned my card and hit the card reader's Tip icon. She quickly pulled the card reader away from me, stating "Oh, the other pages are just company stuff." My wife noticed that the server scrolled up to the 'Thumb's Up/Thumb's down' page, the server hit the 'Thumb's Up' link, then closed the reader. I would have chosen 'Thumb's Up' as the meal was marginally acceptable, but her action supported the restaurant's unpleasant nature. Never again. read more

It was our first time at Red's Table. We discovered it by searching for "dog-friendly outdoor patios" here on Yelp. I was so excited to see a restaurant on the water! We made a reservation, but I decided to call since we were bringing a dog-to make sure we got a good table. Luckily I did, because the woman who answered the phone was surprised. She mentioned that sometimes people showed up with dogs; but were turned away, because they actually weren't dog-friendly. She hadn't realized that the mistake was displayed on their website, and therefore linked to other sites. She was so gracious, however, when I expressed that we would still come without the dog; and that I'd love to sit at a table right by the water! She mentioned that the tables outside were first come, first served; but thanked me for letting her know about the website mistake, and promised us a great table. We arrived and they were busy and the hostesses seemed very stressed. I'm sure it was due to the nice weather. There were two hostesses-One may have been the one I spoke with earlier, but I'm not certain. The other was unfriendly which was a bit off-putting. I mentioned I'd spoken with someone earlier & explained the situation. After some confusion, and a short wait, that hostess led us to an outdoor table. Unfortunately, it was furthest away from the water, and we couldn't see the water well while seated. We asked a couple times to move as we saw tables by the water being cleared. But we were told no, as others were waiting. We were hoping that we could move and someone who had been there before or didn't care about the view could have our table, since it would've still been outside: Win-win. But when I approached the hostess, I was met with the same unfriendliness, and it felt uncomfortable for a first experience/impression. We could understand the scenario, but would've appreciated better customer service -a smile, or perhaps an apologetic dismissal of the request. We still enjoyed our meal and our server was wonderful. I would love to see one or two more vegetarian options, as they were limited. We loved the Goat Cheese Fritter appetizer. My mushroom/rolled oat burger was ok, but I would not get it again. My cocktail was a "Reds Cosmo" which featured a touch of Rosemary, and it was perfect. We would probably try this restaurant once more, maybe for brunch, in hopes of an all around positive experience, and for a chance to sit by the water because the view is really what sets this place apart! I walked over to the railing to get a picture before we left. There is also an outdoor area next to the restaurant, where we could've ordered take-out and sat; which is just a public use area. We didn't see it until we were leaving, but we could've had our water view there, potentially. read more

Red's Table - New American Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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A favorite! Cobb salad is delicious, their onion rings are seasoned beautifully. Staff are friendly and the patio is exquisite in the spring! read more

A modern lakefront restaurant nestled in a busy shopping area. It's officially fall so the fall foliage is in full Autumn mode. This restaurant was massive in size. I noted that it had 3 separate dinning areas, an indoor, outdoor and indoor patio area and the architect designed all areas around the view of the lake so no matter where you were sat, even at the bar, you still had a great view of the lake. The staff was extremely nice and gave helpful recommendations on what to order .8 ended up ordering an espresso martini, shrimp saffron pasta and a brownie Sunday. The espresso martini was made using heated milk, espresso, cinnamon and other natural ingredients with a shot of their smooth house vodka native to Virginia. The shrimp saffron pasta was delicious, smooth, creamy saffron sauce with squash, sliced olives, Parmesan and some spinach. It gave a bold, eastern Italian taste that I thought wouldn't get unless I returned to Italy. The brownie was very decadent, homemade ice cream. It was more of a cake like brownie but still had that flaky top. Classic!! I met the owner while dinning as he noticed how appreciative I was was with every bite I took of the pasta and so he walked over and had a chat with me around the pasta item. It was neat hearing how he had come up with the idea! Parking: free and plenty all around the lot that is located right outside of the establishment. read more

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Nine friends recently enjoyed a luncheon to celebrate a milestone birthday at Red's Table on their closed patio. It was a beautiful spring day and our table overlooked Lake Thoreau with the dogwoods and cherry trees in bloom. Everyone's food was excellent, our server was very accommodating and of course the ambiance couldn't have been better. We were able to bring our own cake and our waitress helped serve it. We all had such a wonderful experience that we decided to have all our birthday celebrations there in the future! Faye C. read more

Red's is our go-to neighborhood spot. Amazing, high quality food with a family friendly atmosphere. We've never had bad service or a bad meal -- 10/10 recommend read more

The service and food are excellent, the location is very pretty to boot! Only thing I'd perhaps do differently is make the ciabatta the standard bread for the turkey sandwich. It doesn't quite work on the hamburger buns. Otherwise, well done! read more

Great service and yummy food- sat in heated patio and enjoyed drinks and Mussels! Plenty to share or full entree.

My mom and I came for lunch. The food was AMAZING! Hot and flavorful. We are inside but the outside was beautiful. The drinks were iykyk. Will definitely be back for lunch and to try the brunch. The ladies were super nice too! read more

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We had a memorial service in the private room at Red's, for about 15 people. The staff is tremendous, was easy working with Ryan to get the room reserved and setup for us. They allowed us to come in early, set up pictures and music. For the event, we were introduced to Bailey, who led the team helping us out. All of the food was really incredible, we had a large mix of appetizers including shrimp, crab dip, and my favorite, the goat cheese fritters. All of the food came out quickly, and hot (when it was supposed to be). The servers did a great job taking drink orders, keeping us supplied with water, and just making sure we were happy. Which they did. It was a great event, and Red's made it even better. read more

Couldn't decide which IPA to order so a sampling of 3 was provided. The PEI mussels were amazing, the burger cooked perfectly & the fries tasty. Really enjoy this restaurant. read more

Red's is one of my favorite restaurants in Reston! I live nearby, so I often come here for summer nights by the water or to sit in the bar area and watch a game (although they only have 2 tvs so this isn't necessarily a sports bar atmosphere). I recently reserved their private party space and can't say enough good things about it! The staff was so incredibly helpful; they got us a drink while we set up, learned every single attendee's name and who their partner was to manage multiple tabs, and were so quick with service. Lastly- the food! I have never had a bad thing here, but their crab dip, clam chowder, cobb salad, and fried chicken sandwich are some of my most ordered. The serving sizes are generous, so I recommend ordering a few things and sharing to try more! read more

Red's Table - New American Near Me - Reston, Virginia

There's a reason this place has so many loyal regulars. I'm here about twice a week, drawn in by the consistently friendly service and the excellent food and beverage program. The ambiance strikes the perfect balance--elegant without ever feeling pretentious--making it ideal for locals, families, and professionals meeting over business meals. Pricing is right in line with comparable restaurants in the area, but the quality here is noticeably higher. Their monthly dinner events, in particular, are an incredible value and showcase just how much care goes into the menu. And of course, the lake view is truly special. Red's Table is one of the very few restaurants in Northern Virginia with genuine waterfront dining, and this view outshines all the others. It's a uniquely beautiful setting that elevates every visit. read more

Red's Table - View from Red's Table back patio - New American Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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A hidden gem. Food was great as well as the service. My first time there, and will definitely go back read more

Red's Table Brunch is a must for Sundays!! The food, drinks and service are excellent! Highly recommend the blueberry pancakes! read more

Red's Table - Red's Patio searing. - New American Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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I'm traveling for work so don't know the area at all. Wanted to treat myself to dinner and found this place. Absolute 10/10!!! So sad I won't be able to eat here once I'm home lol will definitely remember this place! Highly recommend. Delicious food and cocktails. And the service was amazing! read more

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This used to be one of my favorite restaurants around. I would gather family and friends, attend most of their special event dinners, and even attended a friends wedding reception here - it was wonderful. Until recently... I'm not sure what's happened, but ever since the chef change the quality has gone down hill. Since then I've had cold (not on purpose) lobster, cold soup, tasteless starters, and inconsistent dishes that were once my go-to's. Once I came for brunch and when I left to go to the bathroom they took my plate and tossed it. I had hardly even ate any. Of course they re-made it, but the service has also suffered in comparison to years past. Honestly, the last event (bourbon dinner) was quite terrible. I had raved about the dinners for so long that when a friend was finally able to attend I was embarrassed. We had specifically requested a gluten free menu for him and they forgot to bring a GF dish every-single-time. The food was very underwhelming and we all left hungry and didn't even care to finish some of the dishes. I don't think there was one of us out of a party of 8 that finished all of the courses. Please fix the food. I want to come back and enjoy Red's table like old times :( read more

I made a large party reservation and the email communication was quick and responsive. The area at the back of the restaurant where the room was great. It was perfect for our gathering! Also our server Warren was fantastic and the food was delicious. Highly recommend, it was great! read more

The staff is friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is awesome - great lake view and roomy interior. I like the local beer selection - both on tap and cans. The food is really good and also has a lot of local selections. Going to a place like Red's feel like a unique Reston experience, it's not just another cookie-cutter restaurant. read more

Red's Table - The outside porch from around 2021. The furniture has been updated since then. - New American Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Great service and food. Brunch with friends. Always love going here and will be back. read more

Red's Table - - brunch steak and eggs was excellent (paired with a glass of the Pearmund Petit Verdot). - New American Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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We just had our second corporate event at Red's, and I cannot say enough about this restaurant! Ryan and staff were great to work with from beginning to end. Quality of the food, presentation, friendliness of staff- cannot say enough! The restaurant itself is the perfect location on the lake- whether it is December or a beautiful warm day in the spring. Red's never lets us down!! read more

Really enjoyed this restaurant. The covered patio is nice with a lovely lake view. The outside temps were low 60's so with the indoor heaters, the patio was the perfect temp. Our only complaint is that it took a while for a server to come by (we had to ask for one). But otherwise everything was great. The fried chicken sandwich was AMAZING along with the onion rings. I was worried the ciabatta bread would be hard but it wasn't at all. Everyone at my table loved their food. read more

Red's Table - Fried chicken sandwich with onion rings - New American Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Love the crispy sweet potato salad! Fresh and delicious. My mom and I love to meet her for lunch, it feels like vacation sitting on the deck over looking the water. I also super appreciate the changing table in BOTH the men's and women's restrooms. My husband was able to take diaper duty for once! read more

The food is particularly good and especially for the value. I had a lamb shank the other day that was absolutely delicious and plentiful. The chicken wings were delicious. I'd go back for sure' read more

Took my parents here on Mother's Day. Had a reservation & arrived early. For the reservation, had stated my preference for being seated on the patio, and if not, then by the window w/ a view of the water. Our table was inside w/ the feeling of strong cold air felt from the a/c. The restaurant was noted to be fairly crowded. Noted that the service was beyond slow w/ very few servers. I believe we didn't receive glasses of water for over 10+ minutes, then a server didn't come to our table for over 20+ minutes. After that I think our server came back maybe 1X. When we wanted something, we had to ask other workers passing by our table. It took over 45+ minutes for our food to arrive. The service was beyond awful & shocking for a day that most everywhere is packed. When we received our bill, there were many items on it that we hadn't ordered. We asked to speak w/ the manager. He quickly came by & owned up to the lack of service & overall negative experience that we had. He provided us everything free of charge w/ a gift card. The whole night was very anxiety provoking & the food was mediocre. Unfortunately will not be returning there. read more

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We hosted a Bridal Shower in the private room and it was wonderful! There was no rental fee for the room or no food and beverage minimum! We were able to decorate as we wished and we brought in a balloon arch and our own flowers. The Manager, Ryan was in constant communication to make sure the room was set up the way we needed. When we arrived, the room was completely set up and our server Bailey, was there to help in any way needed! She had sparkling wine ready as the guests arrived, we truly couldn't have asked for a nicer afternoon for our Bride to Be! Oh, did I mention the food was fantastic?! Each guest ordered what they liked off the menu. Truly a wonderful experience, we will be back for Sunday Brunch!! read more

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We had a fantastic brunch. It was a beautiful late fall morning on the patio overlooking the lake. Allie our server was excellent and the food was really well done. We had a few appetizers - goat cheese balls, crab dip, and boom boom shrimp, along with chicken and waffles and a couple breakfast sandwiches. Lots of layers of flavor, really fresh, really well done. Wish we were closer so we could visit more often. read more

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I don't live close to Red's but each time I dine here, I think to myself, "I should come here more often." And it's true! Red's is a such an easy, pleasant, reliable spot to enjoy a meal and drinks. Service: friendly, accommodating, attentive (but not overly so!), knowledgeable Food: quality ingredients, nice portions (not insane amounts of food but you're not leaving hungry), and nicely presented (without being fussy). And although I'm not vegetarian or vegan, they have a few nice selections for those who are. Atmosphere: comfortable and warm inside. Outside seating (when the weather is amenable) is an absolute delight (soothing water view, anyone?). Logistics: they take reservations (always appreciated), and there is ample free parking. Red's, I hope you're around for a long time. And I hope I remember to join you more often. Keep up the good work. read more

Red's Table - "Dead Man Walking" cocktail and a tangerine-guava sour draft beer. - New American Near Me - Reston, Virginia

I freakin LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Right on the lake, the ambience for this place is amazing. The menu is pure perfection, I'm a lover of halibut and a good steak fruits, and there fresh fish offerings are consistently amazing. The service is great and on the weekends live music is reliably awesome read more

Delicious food, portions just the right size, friendly but unobtrusive service, beautiful setting! A local friend took me to this gem. We enjoyed our sweet potato salad with steak and shared dessert afterwards, on a lovely autumn afternoon. There were other diners on the patio but we all had plenty of room and the sound level and temperature were just right. Will definitely recommend to anyone heading to the area!! read more

I was happy to be able to try Red's Table for brunch. Service was friendly. We were seated on their enclosed and heated outdoor area. It was great to have the heat on a winter's day, but when the heat became too much for us, the waitress was so kind to the heat for us so that we were more comfortable. I tried the brunch poutine, shrimp and grits, and smoked salmon benedict. I really enjoyed the poutine and shrimp and grits. The shrimp was well seasoned and cooked, and the grits were cheesy and fluffy. I thought the salmon Benedict was bland, so probably wouldn't get that in the future. If you haven't been, I definitely recommend giving Red's Table a try. It sits on a lake, so is also really scenic. read more

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Lovely restaurant with beautiful view. Good food & drink options. Friendly service. Highly recommend.

Great service! Food was ok. Carrot cake needs a bit of improvement. Too dry and too much icing. I'll come back for the location and outdoor seating. read more

We were there Saturday 8/2. Loved the ambiance! Trendy, cozy and fun. Their singer/guitarist was terrific. We had burgers and a wedge salad. All were delicious. Servers were very accommodating. We'll be back. read more

This lakeside spot in Reston is everything you want in a local favorite, stunning views, warm ambiance, and a team that genuinely cares. The staff goes out of their way to make families and kids feel welcome, which is rare and deeply appreciated. The food? Always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Whether you're catching up with friends or having a low-key meal with little ones, Red's Table makes it feel easy and elevated. Consistently excellent. read more