Best Outdoor Dining in Springfield, VA

With summer in full bloom, there is no better time to relax outdoors at your favorite restaurant. In fact, outdoor dining is one of the best parts of summer. That’s why we at Koons Woodbridge Buick GMC have put together this list of five of the best outdoor dining options in Springfield, VA. Whether you love to grab brunch in the sun or dine under the stars, we know you’ll love these tasty eateries. 

Della J’s Delectables

Della J’s Delectables is a classy and casual restaurant that features delicious home-style southern cooking. The founder, Jerry, named the restaurant after his mother and cooking inspiration. A true family establishment, this restaurant offers outdoor seating in front, beneath a glowing company sign. Della’s can accommodate vegetarians, vegans, and children, making it a perfect mid-budget meal option for friend groups or families of all sizes. 

On the menu, you’ll find starters like potato skins, fried okra, fried green tomatoes, and chicken taquitos. There are a wide variety of sandwiches and subs available, including the chicken biscuit sandwich, the steak and cheese sub, and the jumbo crab cake sandwich. You can also enjoy traditional southern entrees like barbeque chicken, chicken wings, jumbo shrimp, grits bowls, and smoked baby back ribs with pecan rub. Round out your meal with a soup, salad, side, dessert, or beverage. For the little ones, check out the chicken strips, spaghetti, or grilled hamburger from the kids’ menu. 

Location: 6558 Backlick Rd.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Phone Number: 703-866-8058

Afghan Bistro

This authentic Afghan restaurant offers mouth-watering dishes for every diet, including vegan, vegetarian, Paleo, gluten-free, and halal. You can also feel good about spending money at Afghan Bistro, as the owners donate a percentage of all their proceeds to helping vulnerable local community members. At this restaurant, you can enjoy your mid-priced meal indoors or outside underneath the front awning, amidst gleaming fairy lights. 

One lunch favorite is the pan-fried leek and scallion dumplings. Another is the signature mix grill mazza, a combination of lamb chops, lamb tenderloin, and beef tenderloin slathered in fresh chutney. You’ll also find salads, kabobs, chops, burgers, wraps, stews, and other lunch entrees. The dinner menu adds options like burgers and dinner-sized entrees. You can check out the sweet dessert selection, including baklava, cardamom ice cream, firni, sheer birinj, and cake in rotating daily flavors. Afghan Bistro also has separate menus for bar selections, chutneys, and marinated raw meats. 

Location: 8081-D Alban Rd.

Hours: 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Saturday, closed on Sunday

Phone Number: 703-337-4722

Hangry Burger

This burger joint is the perfect place in Springfield to fill your craving for classic American food. You can enjoy the casual atmosphere and outdoor seating. There are gluten-free buns and fries available, making Hangry Burger a Celiac-friendly dining option. Your wallet will also love the Hangry Burger deals, including their unbelievable happy hours, which include 99-cent chicken tenders, 88-cent wings, and $5 cocktails. 

Burgers are, of course, the star of the Hangry Burger menu. You can enjoy a classic Hangry Burger with cheddar cheese, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles for as little as $7.99. You can also splurge for burger options like the surly salmon patty, the cranky chicken burger, or the Seoul mate, made with Korean barbeque flavors. Alternatively, try the chicken tenders or chicken wings, with a wide variety of dipping sauces. Side options include asparagus fries, onion rings, fried eggplant, bacon, french fries, or spicy seasoned fries. Sodas and cocktails are both available, as are Paleo and gluten-free dessert bars. 

Location: 6699 Frontier Dr., Suite G

Hours: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday

Phone Number: 571-371-8477

Giardino Italian Restaurant

With roots in Palermo, Sicily, Giardino Italian Restaurant offers fantastic and authentic Italian cuisine. It was founded in 2013 by Sicilian couple, Julia and Tony Amarto. Handmade brick oven pizzas are the Giardino specialty. Besides pizza, the menu features a wide variety of other homemade options, including pasta, soup, bread, and dessert options. At the restaurant, you’ll find covered outdoor seating and a friendly atmosphere perfect for groups of all sizes. 

Menu categories include antipasti, insalata, brick oven pizzas, calzones, flatbreads, pastas, entrees, subs, paninis, wraps, brickoven sandwiches. Some top pasta options include the cannelioni, the farfallette al salmone, the manicotti, and the trio gnocchi. A few of the entree selections include marsala, vitello vittorio, gamberi scampi, and bistecca nostra. There is also a bambini menu for kids under age 10, with options like mini heart pizza, cheese ravioli, and mini hot dogs rolled in pizza dough. 

Location: 8944 Burke Lake Rd.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 

Phone Number: 703-425-1555

El Paso Mexican Restaurant

El Paso Mexican Restaurant brings the taste of El Paso to Springfield, one of the five locations of the Virginia-based group. You can expect friendly service, exciting daily specials and authentic Mexican flavors. This restaurant also features a large, covered outdoor dining area, complete with lights and retractable sun shades. 

The large menu begins with options like chips and queso, nachos, taco salad, and sopa de la abuela. You can enjoy Jose’s super burritos, tacos, and quesadillas, or traditional street tacos with filling options including steak, chicken, pork, beef tongue, Mexican sausage, or pork and pineapple. Other entree options include enchiladas, chimichangas, carne asada, and fajitas. Finally, end your meal with a dessert like flan or an order of churros. 

Location: 6804 Commerce St.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday

Phone Number: 703-912-6166

We hope you’ve enjoyed this list of five fantastic outdoor eating opportunities in Springfield. Did we miss your favorite local outdoor dining spot? You can let us know by messaging us online or giving us a call at 833-394-4692. If you need transportation to get to one of these wonderful eateries, you can also check out our collection of used vehicles for sale, or our exciting inventory of new vehicles. You can stop by our dealership to learn more or go for a test drive at 14530 Jefferson Davis Highway, Woodbridge, VA 22191.

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