These restaurants in McLean and Tysons are serving a wide array of summer-themed specials.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Posted Fri, Jun 20, 2025 at 3:10 pm ET|
MCLEAN, VA — Warmer summer weather not only means cookouts and outdoor dining, it also means there is a wide selection of seasonal fare to enjoy, such as fresh seafood and vegetables straight from the farm.
Many restaurants in and around McLean have taken that to heart and are offering summer meals and deals for their patrons to enjoy.
Earlier this month, Flore Café launched "Amalfi Summer, Thai Surprise," featuring Italian-inspired pastries and savory bites, using the freshest seasonal ingredients, alongside fragrant teas. The experience also features Flore Café's signature "mystery Thai bites" for a surprising burst of authentic flavors.
“We wanted to create an experience that captures the joy and beauty of summer travel,” founder Tammie Disayawathana said. “The Amalfi Coast in summer is simply magical, and like Thailand, it shares that warm, inviting beach vibe."
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Chef David Gaus of Neutral Ground Bar + Kitchen has turned Fridays into a midday oasis with a delicious new menu for diners to try from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., on Fridays.
Highlights from the menu include two-handed sandwiches like the Gulf Shrimp Burger with Greens, Pickled Onion, and a Horseradish Tartar Sauce and a Potato Bun, served alongside French Fries; the Fried Oyster Po’boy with Crispy Fried Oysters, Lemon-Dill Remoulade, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles; the Lobster Roll served with a top split grilled Potato Bun, creamy Lemon & Dill, and Kettle Chips; and the Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Panko-Crusted Chicken Breast, Pimiento Cheese, and Dill Pickles.
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The lunch menu also offers a selection of Neutral Ground’s signature salads, such as NG Chopped with Chopped Romaine, Blue Cheese, Radish, Hard-Boiled Egg, Tomato, Avocado, Bacon, and creamy Lorenzo Dressing and the classic Caesar Salad with Baby Romaine Hearts, Caesar Dressing, and a Parmesan Crumble. Large plates include the Blackened Mahi Mahi served with Flour Tortillas, Cucumber Pico de Gallo, Basmati Rice Salad, and Lime Crema.
Also, cool down with some thirst-quenching Sorbets, including zesty Lemon and refreshing Coconut. You can also satisfy your sweet tooth withChocolate Chip and Snickerdoodle Cookies still warm from the oven.
Back for a limited time at honeygrow is the Chesapeake Crab Stir-fry, featuring freshly made egg white noodles, crab meat seasoned with Old Bay, sautéed bell peppers, red onions, grape tomatoes, scallions, parsley, seasoned breadcrumbs, and honeygrow’s signature Old Bay sauce. Priced at $13.56, the dish is fully customizable with options like protein-packed whole wheat noodles, or gluten-free brown rice, rice noodles, and curly kale.
“Chesapeake Crab Stir-fry is essentially our Pumpkin Spice Latte, albeit it’s not autumn or a coffee, yet in the sense that so many of our guests strongly request for this dish to come back every year,” said Justin Rosenberg, founder and CEO of honeygrow. “This dish has become a summer tradition for our guests, and we’re excited to bring it back while innovating with new seasonal flavors, and the Strawberry Shortcake honeybar is a delicious example of that. We can’t wait for everyone to try these two dishes.”
Crafted with strawberries, pound cake, lemon mouse filling, and topped with whipped cream and clover honey, the seasonal Strawberry Shortcake honeybar delivers a bright, refreshing finish to any summer meal for just $7.77.