Siam Classic: Put This Local Favorite Thai Eatery on Speed Dial

Seeking a go-to spot for Thai fare near The Courts at Historic Manassas? Make note: Siam Classic is a local favorite known for its fast and friendly service, fresh ingredients, and flavorful dishes.

Start your meal with some handmade dumplings, summer rolls, or the coconut lemongrass or rice noodle soups. For the main attraction, try one of Siam’s famous rice or noodle dishes, like the classic pad Thai, perfectly seasoned and made to order, or the drunken noodles served with fresh basil and bell peppers in a pepper sauce. Other local favorites include the pad prik pao and the mango with sticky rice. Accompany your meal with a classic bubble tea.

You’re likely to be hooked after one bite, which is convenient because Siam Classic is located less than ten minutes away from The Courts at Historic Manassas! Check out the website for the full menu.

Siam Classic
9403 East Street
Manassas, VA 20110
703-368-5647
www.siam-classic.com

Philadelphia Tavern: The Shortest Distance Between Philly and The Courts at Historic Manassas

If you're from the Philadelphia area and looking for a taste of home—literally—in Manassas, you'll love The Philadelphia Tavern. This casual bar and grill is located just minutes from The Courts at Historic Manassas, and not only does it serve a menu of Philly-style fare, it even contains an antique, 1800s bar that was transported all the way from the City of Brotherly Love.

That's not to say you need to hail from Philly to this eatery's authentic cheesesteaks! What's more, Philadelphia Tavern's menu also includes fresh salads, hearty dinnertime entrees, and shareable appetizers, and the bar serves microbrews sourced from the Philadelphia area. Stop in to catch a Flyers or Eagles game on the many flatscreen televisions, or enjoy the sunny outdoor patio with friends on a warm afternoon!

Philadelphia Tavern
9413 Main St
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 393-1776
philadelphiatavern.com

Happy Friday, The Courts at Historic Manassas! Kick Off the Weekend with a Pulled Pork Sandwich from Virginia Barbeque

Turn off the oven, The Courts at Historic Manassas—you're going out tonight! The spot? Virginia Barbeque. This strip mall eatery might not offer much by way of ambiance, but regular diners don't seem to mind one bit! The real deal is in the food: authentic Southern barbecue.

Try a sandwich combo. You can choose between pork, beef, and chicken, pick two sides, and add an iced tea or lemonade to wash it down. The Texas BBQ beef sandwich comes highly recommended and you can't go wrong with the ribs. Sometimes it's just a classic American hot dog you want. You'll get it here and for a good price.

Go in on one of the restaurant's less busy evenings to avoid the wait time. Good meat takes preparation, so a weekend evening means you'll be sipping on your iced tea for a little while.

Virginia Barbeque
Davis Ford Crossing Shopping Center
9952 Liberia Ave
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 369-4227
www.virginiabbq.com

Hit the Buffet at Tandoori Village for Fresh Indian Food

At Tandoori Village, the kitchen's goal is simple: recreate Indian fare so authentic that it tastes like it actually came from an Indian family's kitchen. And if the popularity of its home-style Indian fare is any indication, chefs achieve this goal on a daily basis, only a short trip from The Courts at Historic Manassas.

You can experience the fresh, hot Indian food in an all-you-can-eat capacity if you opt for the buffet, or order just the dishes you want a la carte. Use the fresh, fluffy naan to scoop up remnants of your butter chicken, fried fish, or chicken tikka. These are just a few of the options at the buffet and on the menu at Tandoori Village. Chicken biryani, goat korma, and a huge roster of other traditional Indian dishes are also on the menu. So spend plenty of time poring over your options and take your pick at Tandoori Village.

Tandoori Village
7607 Centreville Road
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 369-6526
www.facebook.com/TandooriVillageRestaurant
www.yelp.com/biz/tandoori-village-manassas

Yorkshire Restaurant: Start Your Day with Gravy and Biscuits

When you wake up craving a big stack of pancakes or a huge, hearty omelet, Manassas locals can offer a solid suggestion: Yorkshire Restaurant. This mom-and-pop restaurant is practically an institution in Manassas, a cozy local diner known best for its breakfast.

Since Yorkshire Restaurant sits just a stone's throw away from The Courts at Historic Manassas, you can roll right out of bed and be here for breakfast in a matter of minutes. Everyone should be able to experience the gushed-about sausage gravy smothered on toast or biscuits. The dish comes with the popular home fries on the side, but you can also opt for two eggs cooked your way. You can also opt for something sweeter, like a big, fluffy waffle covered with maple syrup. Don't worry; it comes with crispy bacon and fluffy scrambled eggs, so you'll still get a taste of something savory.

Yorkshire Restaurant
7537 Centreville Road
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 368-4905
www.facebook.com/Yorkshire-Restaurant-117752754918448
www.yelp.com/biz/yorkshire-restaurant-manassas

Head to Bulldog Bistro for Breakfast or Lunch

For a fresh, healthy breakfast or lunch, Bulldog Bistro has quickly become a Manassas go-to even though it just debuted last summer. The bistro sits less than a mile from The Courts at Historic Manassas, inviting passersby to come in and enjoy a meal of gourmet American fare.

At breakfast, you can snag an omelet for less than $4. Try the Southwest with diced tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and fiery banana peppers, plus chunks of sausage and gooey pepper jack cheese. Or opt for the lighter veggie omelet, which is stuffed with zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, and cheese. You can also grab a breakfast sandwich or burrito at Bulldog Bistro. Come for lunch, and you can enjoy something a bit more decadent such as the blackened salmon sandwich on a baguette, jumbo lump crab cakes on a toasted croissant, or a panini stuffed with smoked turkey, bacon, and pepper jack cheese.

Bulldog Bistro
9255 Center Street
Manassas, VA 20110
(571) 292-1920
www.facebook.com/Bulldog-Bistro
www.yelp.com/biz/bulldog-bistro-manassas

The Park Tap Room: 20 Craft Beers are Always on Tap

Since The Park Tap Room debuted in September two miles from The Courts at Historic Manassas, patrons have come to expect high quality brews and American fare when they dine here. After all, the Tap Room boasts a collection of 20 draft beers, many of them sourced from breweries not far from Manassas. And the gourmet American pub grub matches the craft beer.

Kick off your feast with loaded tater tots, which come smothered in house-made queso and bacon, or the Maryland-style crab dip (or a Bavarian pretzel topped with crab). Or skip right to an entree, such as the grown-up version of mac and cheese. It features chunks of juicy steak mixed in with the five-cheese mac. Baby back ribs, fish and chips, and center-cut pork chops are also on the menu, not to mention sandwiches and flatbreads.

The Park Tap Room
9103 Andrew Drive
Manassas Park, VA 20111
(571) 208-1186
www.parktaproom.com
www.yelp.com/biz/the-park-tap-room-manassas-park

Mardi Gras is Every Day at Okra’s Louisiana Bistro

Okra's Louisiana Bistro wants to spread the New Orleans spirit to all of Manassas, which is precisely why it hosted the city's first Mardi Gras parade many years ago. Since it first opened in 1998, the eatery has also hosted crawfish boils and other NoLa-centric festivals. But in the midst of these fun events, one aspect of Okra's shines the brightest: its fare.

So make the short drive from The Courts at Historic Manassas to Okra's (it's less than a mile) if you're craving some classic Louisiana cuisine. The alligator bites are the most popular appetizer, so don't miss them. Kick off your meal with the tender chunks of alligator sirloin, battered and fried, then dished out with Okra's signature remoulade. Just make sure you save enough room for one of the hearty Southern entrees, such as the cast-iron blackened catfish or the crawfish Monica with rotini.

Okra's Louisiana Bistro
9110 Center Street
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 330-2729
okras.com
www.yelp.com/biz/okras-louisiana-bistro-manassas-3

Enjoy Hearty Comfort Food at Best American Diner

Chances are you’re no stranger to new and exciting restaurants, but sometimes we all just want to grab something simple. This is where Best American Diner comes in. It just opened in July in a spot that's just over a mile from The Courts at Historic Manassas, making a meal here convenient — and delicious.

The name may sound a little boastful, but Yelpers are quickly starting to agree that it has some of the best diner food in Manassas. The chefs can easily offer dishes like spring rolls and calamari, then also whip up a classic burger and fries. And then there's breakfast. This place offers it around the clock, and the standouts seem to be the eggs benedict, waffles, and omelets. If you’re ready to have some comfort food in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, head to Best American Diner!

Best American Diner
9091 Mathis Ave.
Manassas VA 20110
(703)-335-6868
www.bestamericandiner.info
www.yelp.com/biz/best-american-diner-manassas-2

Enjoy Authentic Greek Fare at Katerina’s Greek Cuisine

Maybe you've had Greek cuisine before, but chances are you haven't had truly authentic Greek food. Unless, of course, you've been to Athens. At Katerina's Greek Cuisine, chefs aim to transport diners to Greece without leaving Manassas by creating dishes from time-honored recipes that have been passed down through the generations.

And, even better yet, Katerina's is only about a block from The Courts at Historic Manassas, making a meal here convenient as well as delicious. One of the highlights here is the gyro platter, a generously portioned dish with beef and lamb, and thick, sturdy pita bread. Another standout is the Taste of Greece, a platter consisting of mousakka, pastitsio and spanakopita. Reviewers recommend ending your meal on a sweet note with an order of the sweet, flaky baklava. Opa!

Katerina’s Greek Cuisine
9212 Center St.
Manassas VA 20110
(703) 361-4976
www.yelp.com/biz/katerinas-greek-cuisine-manassas

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