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    Syn Rooftop & Bar

    3.4 (33 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Ha N.

    Ambiance: nice rooftop bat in Reston Town Center Service: It was pretty quiet for a Friday evening. I got a seat at the bar. And bartenders were attentive. Food: we just stopped in for drinks

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    Michael K.

    My wife, daughter, and I visited the Syn on a warm July 4th evening. We planned to catch the fireworks downtown from a comfortable location. We were too far away to do that, but we could see the Herndon and Vienna displays and one or two others. Parking is free in the underground garage on evenings and weekends. An elevator ride to the lobby and another elevator ride to the 16th floor deposit syou at the host stand. We arrived around 7 p.m. with our reservation and were seated at an inside table near one of the glass garage doors that were opened for the evening. Our table could seat six, but the stools barely fit under it. There was a nice breeze blowing in, and the views were fantastic. The view is primarily to the East, but you can walk inside for Western sunsets and mountain views around the neighboring buildings. Our server was friendly and gave us recommendations from the one-page menu. We ordered the hummus, which came with six pieces of pita and some unsmashed chickpeas on the creamy hummus itself. The three of us loved that dish. We also got the truffle fries, which were very addictive to eat. Dunking the fries in the hummus was also an option we enjoyed. For drinks, my daughter and I got a beer on tap while my wife got a lemon gimlet and later a cosmo prepared at their full-service bar. The beers were served nice and cold, while my wife's Cosmo was the clear favorite of her two drinks. We hung out for about three hours, enjoying the views, the fireworks, and the breezes. I doubt we will return next Independence Day, but we will if we are in the area and need a break.

    The drinks were clever in concept but did not deliver! Cool atmosphere but the DJ wrapped up at 11:30pm on a Saturday night! Ummmm...what?!?! Will probably be cool in the summer with windows open and will give it another try!

    Ashleigh T.

    I stopped in Syn on a Wednesday evening on a whim while in the area. My friend wanted to check it out because we were nearby. When we reached the roof I was pleasantly surprised with the bright expansive space. We were greeted by. Friendly hostess who said we could get a table on the rooftop, a table or sit at the bar. There was plenty of space and normally I would have chosen the roof but it had been raining that day so we went for the bar. The bartender greeted us when we sat down, gave us the rundown of the drinks and we ordered their version of the espresso martini. The drinks were well made. They weren't too busy mostly people staying at the hotel but the food looked good and the staff were friendly. My friend and I Amy return sometime this summer on a weekend. Definitely a cute new spot for the Reston area!

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    Bethany M.

    Drinks and food were amazing! Bartender Piper was quick and knowledgeable. I came in around 4 so it wasn't too busy yet it was perfect. The view and atmosphere was perfect! Highly recommend for a date date or friend date! Will definitely be returning! .....Sorry about my pictures, I had to eat first!

    Fekade S.

    I had such a great experience at Syn Restaurant on the rooftop of the AC Hotel Reston for private company outing-- it honestly exceeded all expectations. The views were breathtaking, and the vibe was both chic and welcoming -- the perfect setting for a relaxed but special outing. The food and drinks were incredible. Everything I tried was full of flavor and beautifully presented -- the salmon dish and chocolate mousse especially stood out for me. You can tell the culinary team puts real care into every detail. Huge kudos to the chef and his team! What really made the visit unforgettable, though, was the staff. They were genuinely warm, attentive. Whether you're planning a date night, meeting up with friends, or just treating yourself, Syn is one of those places you'll want to come back to.

    Alexis F.

    Hot new rooftop restaurant bar in Reston! We did a mom's night out here, and enjoyed the ambiance and food! The menu's not large but it's tapas style so good for sharing. The fries were delicious!! The waitress shared that they'll be expanding their menu soon over the upcoming months so I'm looking forward to going back especially as the weather warms up! Our waitress was so sweet and took pics for us! One critique was the espresso martini wasn't the best, but I'm sure they'll perfect it overtime!

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    The truffle fries, mousse, kefta, and tuna tartare were amazing! The service was amazing and never had to wait more than 1 minute for a drink. We sat out on the rooftop, comfy couches, beautiful view of the city, and amazing songs!

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    Beautiful rooftop atmosphere, food, and drinks. Definitely will be going back and make it a must visit.

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    Went by for drinks with friends. Great ambience, drinks were tasty and staff was super friendly!

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    Jason - Best service, drinks and time we've had in Reston. Top notch bartender, knowledgeable, respectful and the BEST drinks in town.

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    The drinks were excellent, and the food was perfect for a bar (the truffle fries were the best!).

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