Monstera Burrito
West Coast-inspired burrito shop opening second location at Crystal City’s Water Park, featuring San Diego-style breakfast burritos with French fries, barbacoa, and extended menu of burgers and sandwiches. Hours will be 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily.
Xi’an Famous Foods
Fast-casual Chinese restaurant chain planning new location in The Crossing Clarendon shopping center. Known for hand-pulled biang-biang noodles, dumplings, and spicy cumin lamb burger. Will seat about 84 dine-in guests.
Inju Korean BBQ
Korean BBQ restaurant opening in Cascades Marketplace shopping center in Sterling, VA. Second location for the brand (first is in Annapolis, MD). Features table grills for cooking meats. Taking over former Señor Tequila’s space.
Surfside Taco Stand
Popular DC fast-casual taco restaurant preparing to open its first Virginia location. Filed for liquor license with Virginia ABC, indicating opening in the not-too-distant future. Will be fifth overall location for the chain.
Cielo
Upscale lounge concept bringing adult refinement to Clarendon nightlife. Features elevated menu with French-style omelet with caviar, tomahawk steaks, and carefully crafted cocktails. Will function as nightclub at nighttime with lounge effect.
Grazie Nonna
Italian restaurant opening in 4,471-square foot storefront in mixed-use building, serving pastas, salads, and pizzas. Building set to be completed in 2026.
For Five Coffee
For Five Coffee is opening its fourth Virginia cafe in a 3,443 square foot space in the upcoming 425 Montgomery mixed-use building. The chain has signed a 10-year lease. Construction is projected to finish in late 2026.
Call Your Mother
Call Your Mother bagel deli opening in Ballston storefront, previously housed a Starbucks. Offers New York and Montreal style bagels with customization options.
La Omri
Modern Mediterranean restaurant and social venue by IRG Concepts. 7,500 square foot space with 24-seat bar, chef-driven menu, handcrafted cocktails and curated wine selection. Located at Capital One Center.
Chao Ban
Vietnamese American counter restaurant by chef Kevin Tien opening at Tysons Galleria, featuring unconventional banh mi with po’ boy fillings, pho, and Vietnamese coffee. 36-seat hybrid model with both sit-down and counter-ordering options.