The Simon at Reston Station
Reston Station, Reston
Restaurant in Reston, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The Simon at Reston Station is a practical pick when location and easy timing matter more than a defined culinary brief. Use it for casual Reston Station plans, not for a chef-led special occasion; cross-shop Corsica Wine Bar for wine, Pitango Gelato for dessert, Founding Farmers VA for a more conventional full-meal plan.
About The Simon at Reston Station
The Simon at Reston Station is a Reston venue with daily operating hours and a smart casual dress code. It works best as a practical Reston option when the schedule and location fit your plans.
A key planning detail is the hours: Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 10 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 7 AM to 10 PM. That broad schedule may make it useful when timing is the main constraint. If your decision depends on a more specific dining brief, compare it with Corsica Wine Bar, Founding Farmers VA, Heirloom, Seven Restaurant, or Pitango Gelato based on the experience you want.
Choose it for the essentials, not a tightly defined dining mission
This is a better fit for diners who want a Reston option with daily hours than for anyone trying to choose around a particular cuisine, awards, chef details, signature dishes, or price. Keep the recommendation narrow: use The Simon at Reston Station when the name, city, hours, smart casual dress code are enough to support the plan.
If the meal itself is the priority, cross-shop Heirloom or Seven Restaurant before committing, because those comparisons can help clarify whether the group wants a more specific restaurant identity. For broader planning, our full Reston restaurants guide is the better starting point if the brief is cuisine-specific, while our full Reston hotels guide can help if the meal is only one part of a Reston visit.
How to use it without overbuying the occasion
Use The Simon at Reston Station when the essentials work for your plan: Reston, daily hours, smart casual dress. Avoid building expectations around a particular cuisine, bar format, chef, dish, price level, or award history. For a more targeted comparison, consider Pitango Gelato, Corsica Wine Bar, or Founding Farmers VA if another nearby option better matches the kind of outing your group has in mind.
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- Location
- 11340 Reston Station Blvd, Reston, VA 20190
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- thesimonrestonstation.com
- Phone
- +15717201085
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Simon anchors Reston Station's growing dining corridor and feels like a polished, destination neighborhood restaurant. It sits directly on the transit node where commuter foot traffic and a professional residential base keep service brisk and the dining room active. The wider stretch has attracted credible operators, so the atmosphere leans toward lively and current rather than sleepy suburban fare. Expect a metropolitan energy — evenings are busiest, and the restaurant’s placement within a mixed-use, transit-connected precinct gives it an urbane, practical character that suits both local regulars and visitors connecting through the station.
Best For
The Simon is best experienced for evening meals when the venue’s position in Reston Station comes into play; the guide specifically flags weekend evenings as high-demand. It suits business dinners, date nights and celebratory outings given the corridor’s upgraded dining tier and professional clientele. Weekday evenings, particularly earlier in the night, offer more availability, while weekend plans benefit from advance booking. If you’re arriving by transit or meeting colleagues after work, the location and rhythm of service make it an efficient and stylish option for dinner-focused dining.
Ordering Tips
When you visit, build your plan around the kitchen’s standout items and the practicalities of booking. The signature Simon Burger, Baby Gem Caesar and Maryland Crab Cake are highlighted dishes to consider. Because the dining corridor competes for evening reservations, secure a table ahead — the recommendation is to book one to two weeks out for weekend evenings; weekdays earlier in the evening are typically more flexible. Arriving on time for your booking helps avoid waits during peak service, and planning reservations during off-peak weekday hours improves your chances of a more relaxed experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined atmosphere of warm luxury with timeless elegance and attention to detail.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- The Simon Burger
- Baby Gem Caesar
- Maryland Crab Cake
Planning details
Location
11340 Reston Station Blvd, Reston, VA 20190 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Founding Farmers VA, Notable alternative
- Heirloom, Notable alternative
- Corsica Wine Bar, Notable alternative
- Pitango Gelato, Notable alternative
- Seven Restaurant, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Reston
Founding Farmers VA is the safer pick when the group wants a more familiar full-meal format, while The Simon at Reston Station is better when the priority is station-area convenience and easy timing. Choose The Simon for a low-pressure meetup; choose Founding Farmers VA when the meal needs to feel more planned.
Heirloom and Seven Restaurant are stronger cross-shops when the occasion needs a clearer restaurant identity. The Simon is easier to justify for casual use, but it gives less confirmed information for diners comparing cuisine, chef, price, or awards.
Corsica Wine Bar is the better call for a wine-led evening, Pitango Gelato makes more sense for a dessert-specific stop. The Simon works as the flexible default when no one in the group wants to overplan.
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Compare The Simon at Reston Station
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Simon at Reston Station | Reston | No published awards |
| Founding Farmers VA | Reston | No published awards |
| Heirloom | Reston | No published awards |
| Corsica Wine Bar | Reston | World's Best Wine Lists 2025World's Best Wine Lists 2024 |
| Pitango Gelato | Reston | No published awards |
| Seven Restaurant | Reston | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours at The Simon at Reston Station?
The Simon at Reston Station is open Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 10 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 7 AM to 10 PM.
Where is The Simon at Reston Station?
The Simon at Reston Station is in Reston.
What should I order at The Simon at Reston Station?
Order from the current offerings based on what is available when you visit.
Is The Simon at Reston Station good for a special occasion?
Use it when the Reston location, hours, smart casual setting fit your plans; compare Seven Restaurant or other nearby options if you want a different kind of outing.
