Fantastic restaurant. Everything on the menu is delicious and never disappoints. Highly recommend for any occasion

Parallel's creative brunch menu caught my eye, so my wife and I decided to check it out with some friends on a Saturday morning. We made reservations since we were a group of 6 including 2 infants, and these were warranted as the restaurant progressively filled up as we got closer to peak brunch hours. We were offered a large booth, which was appreciated as we needed space for the babies. The food here tasted quite good. My wife ordered the Pork Belly Benedict, which offered tender-crisp, thick slices of braised pork belly atop soft, buttery focaccia and coated with well poached eggs and creamy hollandaise. We both highly enjoyed my Broadlands Breakfast Sandwich, a clever take on a standard bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich swapping crispy, perfectly sweet French toast for standard bread. The breakfast potatoes served alongside were crispy on the outside with fluffy interiors and good seasoning. Our friends enjoyed their sandwiches as well. As the name alludes, the drink program is strong and offers something for everyone. In addition to wine and whisky, a solid selection of both cocktails and draft beers are available. Prices for both food and drinks were quite reasonable given the quality of what we received. I do dock a star for just so-so service. Our waitress was a bit MIA during the first part of our meal when we were trying to order, and then kept checking in on us every 5 minutes once our food arrived. We also had to remind her a few times to get a high chair for our little one. Fortunately, the food and drinks all arrived accurately and within a timely manner once ordered. Service woes aside, the creative fare satisfied our taste buds and we look forward to returning soon for to sample more of the brunch menu and libations. read more

Our first to this local wine and whiskey bar. We had read about their "crazy" hour and "happy hour". The crazy hour was excellent. The drink and food specials were not to be missed. Our fantastic bar server was Abby. She joked about trying everything on the menu... and we almost did. Short of maybe one or two items, we did enjoy all the food. The drink pours really weee generous and the selection of crazy hour wines knocked it out of the park. Ambiance- well lots of outdoor space and garage door walls made it well lit and enjoyable. It's easy to slide from crazy hour to happy hour because of the food, drink and service. read more

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First time there, but was highly recommended and it didn't disappoint. Great service and great food items. On our visit the weather was amazing so the doors and windows were all open. Will have to go again to try other dishes. read more

Our wines were so good. I had the shrimp and grits and it was packed with flavor even the grits themselves were flavored which is a rare find if you're not further down in southern VA. I will definitely comeback read more

Grabbed dinner with a couple friends at Parallel last night. My friend selected this restaurant after hearing all great things. We were slightly nervous because no reservations were available online. However, upon check in we were seated immediately. Parallel offers seating at tables or the bar with a low light upscale vibe. The menu was quite impressive with a wide variety of options available. We tried a few of the appetizers and desserts which we found to be delicious. Our meals were decent portions with stunning presentations. I will say service was on the slower side, and that our waiter did have to be reminded about a couple requests. All and all a great spot for a night out with friends! read more

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I can't believe this place is 5 star!!! Food is amazing ! Ambience !! It's fun clean and very open! Held our business seminars here. Completely private room - Jason the owner was great from start to finish. Abby our server was a dream! They did everything we asked and more!! Wish I lived close I'd be here all the time! read more

Went during their brunch time (I think 10am-3pm on weekends). Place has a rustic, casual vibe, with such a large alcohol selection from their bar. Their serving portions are pretty large! The avocado toast was fancy-schmancy, with not only the avocado, but topped with arugula, chili oil, and paprika egg, with potatoes on the side! I would say that the toast did get a bit soggy under all the toppings, but otherwise, quite filling. For the grilled cheese and tomato bisque I loved the focaccia bread and the tomato bisque was YUMMY and creamy, although I can't say that I loved the cheese very much. Might be a bit picky because brunch foods aren't usually my thing BUT would definitely come back to try their dinner menu items. read more

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Parallel is known in the Ashburn area. Came here to enjoy the great weather and get some food. When you walk in, the bar will be right in front of you with seating area to your right and left. We sat at a 2 person high top. Brendan helped us out. What I first noticed was that the water glasses on the table had lipstick on them. When Brendan came I told him of the glasses and he asked if it was both glasses to which I told him yes, he seemed unfazed and unapologetic. I ordered the slap yo mama chicken sandwich which was awesome. Highly recommend. Also got the wedge salad with salmon which was also very good. The salmon was cooked perfectly and not salty. My rating is based on the dirty glasses and my impression that Brendan seemed bothered at the fact that I pointed them out. I also ordered some food to go including the crème brûlée dessert. The portion is very small. See picture. read more

Came here with some friends who wouldn't stop talking about how good it was. They were right! I was skeptical going to a wine bar when we are at the foothills of some incredible wineries here in northern Virginia. Parallel, though, is well worth it. They offer an extensive wine list with a dedicated Virginia wine section which is where I spent most of my time. The wine was great but the real star of the show for me was the food. I ordered the Parmesan Duck Fat fries. These large wedges were crisp and delicious. The parmesan was the perfect pairing adding some great flavor. I also ordered the naked chili wings. These wings were awesome. They came served in a cast iron pan which did an awesome job keeping all the flavor contained for the wings. I would go back just to get these wings because they were that good. The ambiance in a Thursday night was relaxed. I had heard they do live music but they didn't on this night which I was happy about since live music can drown out the good conversation. They offer outdoor seating and ample indoor seating as well. The staff are friendly. This is a great spot to grab a bite, have some wine and hang out with friends. read more

Located at corner-unit within a typical shopping plaza; parking is ample and the ambiance is upbeat. Outdoor seating / music is great here in the warmer seasons. We ordered the Stuffed Portabella Mushroom Cap, Allen Brothers Farm NY Strip Steak*, mushroom flatbread and the spicy chicken burger. Going to be completely honest here - all the menu items had an average taste. While the flatbread merited itself a 7/10, everything else a solid 4.5 - 5/10. Not necessarily grotesque or inedible, yet not quite tasty enough for you to associate great taste with this spot. Service is very friendly though, and proactive. If looking for a fun spot to reserve for an event, or to just socialize and grab a few drinks, this place is a 5/5. If you're a foodie like me, and want some good found, it's a 3/5. read more

Parallel Wine and Whiskey Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

This is your typical overpriced bougie Northern Virginia spirits and food joint. Food was decent. The bartender was attentive and friendly/engaging. read more

This is such a great spot for a casual get together, happy hour, or a date night. I believe they have two different entrances, once for where the whiskey tasting/room is and other for wine/dining (I could be wrong...). Vikki was our server, she was super attentive and kept coming by to see if we were ready to order or needed anything else. We ordered a couple drinks and some food to share. They were reasonably priced and tasted great. We asked for burger to be cut in half, and they did...even split the fries, which was perfect! When ordering the wine, I asked Vikki for a recommendation based on my favorite reds and she brought me a sample. Once I finally looked at the wine list, I asked for a sample of the Cigar wine and she brought that as well. Drinks ordered: -Avia Pinot Grigio ($6) -Cigar Bourbon Barrel Cabernet ($10) -Dealer's choice mocktail drink ($8). Food ordered: -Double Parallel Smash Burger (no bacon jam, w/duck fat fries) ($18) -Burrata Bruschetta & Red Pepper Hummus ($14) I would definitely return and want to try the other side. I do think this place is worthy of 5 stars, but knocked off one because the live music was just too loud for such a small space. Also, while the minimal lighting set the mood, it was a bit too dark. read more

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I absolutely love this place. The food is phenomenal. I haven't ordered a single meal that wasn't delicious !! Great prices as well. Their outdoor seating area is beautiful when the weather cooperates. The inside seating is just as lovely though. They have a rose sangria and it is to die for!! The service has also been fantastic the last few times I've been. read more

Parallel Wine and Whiskey Bar - Pork tacos & instead of the corn - subbed a side of duck fries - Wine Bars Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

If you are in the area and don't stop here you're REALLY missing out. Thick cut bacon, wagyu sliders, and the banh mi is INSANE. So good that I had to order the butter chicken to go because I KNOW it's gonna slap. Seriously. Not kidding. This place is incredible. I don't want to leave but I have a flight to catch. And that thought brings me to tears. By the way, all I got was a picture of the bacon and deviled eggs because that's before I knew my taste buds would be blown to smithereens. read more

Parallel Wine and Whiskey Bar - Bacon lollipops and deviled egg's - Wine Bars Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Came here for a private party. Got to sample a lot of their food, which overall I thought was excellent. Sliders, deviled eggs, flatbread. Chicks and waffles, charcuterie, and a wonderful slab of fried pork. Beverages were also quite good nice draft beer. And a white sangria that was tasty. read more

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Fantastic place and service, food is delicious and a variety of options are impressive. The prices are very nice for the quality and quantity of food - we'll definitely be coming back to try everything on the menu. read more

Parallel Wine and Whiskey Bar - Pear and prosciutto flatbread and peach rose sangria - Wine Bars Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

It's always beautiful here very accommodating Lunch was really good The toast with crab was great and had an incredibly generous portion of crab and the Benedict was good. the Only thing to keep in mind, like most places in downtown is that parking can be really difficult read more

First time at Parallel and we entered on one side, but they seated us in the other building across the walk way which seemed to be quieter. Maybe it was because we had a bigger party. The drinks and food were outstanding. We ordered a bunch of things to try and share and everything was tasty. The steaks were cooked exactly the way we wanted. All of the dishes were great to accompany wine or a drink. We definitely want to come back and check out the brunch menu. read more

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The food was really good, I got the smash burger and the sangria, which was one of the best sangria i've had. the service wasn't bad, just kind of slow. love that they have out door seating especially with the weather getting nicer! read more

This is one of my favorite happy hour spots in Ashburn. There is a crazy happy hour from 3-4 PM and then a regular happy hour from 4-6 PM. The food is incredible and so is the service. All of the staff I have encountered are courteous from the moment you enter. In nicer weather the patio is open for customers and it's the perfect way to a Friday afternoon. I've gone to work from there for a few hours and enjoy some food. I've had a handful of their main entrees and again, everything I've had is very well done. read more

Parallel Wine and Whiskey Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

We had my dad's 80th surprise birthday here on one of their busiest weekends in September and it was fantastic. The owner even customized our main menu for us!! I wish I had photos of the beef Wellington main course!! It was absolutely perfectly cooked and delicious. But these are just a few of the apps. read more

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Hey Manager Peyton, having one bartender serving a lunch by himself is ridiculous. Waiting over an hour just to get a menu seriously? Poor bartender worked his ass off but I can tell you the 12 tables probably won't be returning. Oh wait another female with long hair and glasses did come in but she sat by the bar on her computer, got a few waters, went to her phone, took out a few orders that were sitting under heat lamp, back to her phone, delivered a few menus, back to her phone. Left tables unbussed. No water or drink refills offered. Food was meh. Probably because the chicken was not blackened in the taco, just chopped up leftovers and totally cold. No one to ask how the food was. Struggled to get check. Struggled to pay the bill. Poor bartender. Waitress disappeared but I saw her eating in the back as tables waited. Another try? Maybe just a glass of wine. read more

A cute wine and whiskey bar that will damper your pallet. And they have good food. We had shareables then we ordered entrees followed by desserts. Danny our waiter was awesome. The bar is very cute and quaint. What a perfect way to celebrate my birthday. read more

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Today's brunch was amazing. We had the corn beef hash, the steak and eggs and the chicken special. Each plate was amazing and we shared among each other. The deviled eggs and the maple bacon treats were also a great appetizer. The bake server was just ok and not very attentive. He was more interested in the all girl parties in the restaurant. Also I think the restaurant needs some lite music playing like jazz to cut down the room chatter. Food was 5 stars, service was 3 stars and atmosphere was 4 stars read more

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TOP SHELF FOOD & ATMOSPHERE: Parallel is probably the #1 wine & whisky bar in Northern VA. During the pandemic it is the only restaurant I know that thrived! Their business went up so much they expanded by doubling their space. They have a very loyal customer base because their beloved owner, Jason, has endeared himself to his customers and consistently delivered a great dining experience. For years I've only heard consistently positive things about Jason from both his customers AND his employees. Their beer, wine, and whiskey menus are extensive and impressive... only good choices! Jason used to own Ashburn Wine Shop so he knows his stuff when it comes to alcoholic drinks and it shows. The kitchen talent has been consistently top rate. You can pretty safely order anything on the menu and expect it to be executed well. A must try dish is the Bacon Lollipops with House Deviled Eggs. I always order this when introducing a new friend to Parallel. I also heartily recommend the Grilled Romaine Salad, Parmesan Duck Fat Fries, Maple Bourbon BBQ Wings, and any of their burgers. They offer steak dinners here also which pair well with their red wines of course. In short, you can't go wrong with the food here. read more

Food is always a hit. Service can be slow at times. You can never go wrong with the bourbon mimosas flights read more

Parallel Wine and Whiskey Bar - Grilled Romaine Wedge - Wine Bars Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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Friendly, warm service that complimented a nice fall evening. Both indoor and outdoor seating under lighted patio. Went for their Happy Hour between 4-6 pm. It's a family friendly restaurant with shuffle board if you go to the left side. Food is decently spiced with heat on a few dishes, namely the chicken and waffles and the bacon lolipops. We like the heat so it complemented the food well. The bbq pork sliders were a hit with our daughter and she asked for a double order. The chicken on the chicken and waffles was crispy while still being juicy. read more

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Great place for a date night or night out with friends. It's often my go to spot for a girls night out. Super cute at night with their stringed lights and fire pits in the Winter. They have a big patio that is dog friendly so it's become a favorite local spot for me to bring our new pup. They have a huge drink menu with over 80 wines, more than 100 craft beers, and 300+ bourbon and whiskies. Looking at the list gives me anxiety so I opt for my usual, a mojito. Although my husband loves the fun of selecting a new whiskey to try and my friends usually get a wine flight or some type of fancy champagne. Food is great but small portions for the price. We normally order the smoked cheddar and bacon dip, the wagyu beef sliders, and the angry bird flatbread. Love that the dip comes with these thick chips that you can tell are made in house and fresh bread. The bacon jam on the sliders is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. The chipotle parmesan ranch that's drizzled over the flatbread has a little kick but I love the creamy consistency. We go often and will continue to come back. Especially for $3 crazy hour from 3:00-4:00pm and $5 happy hour from 4:00-6:00pm. Pro tip: They have 1/2 priced wine bottles on Tuesdays, Whiskey Wednesdays, live music Thursday-Saturday, and brunch on the weekends. read more

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All the years in Ashburn and I've never stopped here! We came with our parents on a warm October weekend and ordered apps, dinner, and drinks. The drink menu was very extensive, with a ton of awesome rare whiskeys my fiancé got to try. I went with the Cigar cab sav which was great and full bodied. Appetizer wise we enjoyed the duck fat fries and the fried green tomato burrata salad. Food came out quick and all tasted really fresh. The portion size was quite generous so definitely consider sharing mains. For mains, we had the steak frites, the ribeye, the angry bird flatbread, and a romaine salad with chicken. The steaks were cooked a bit under order, coming out almost blue instead of rare. Everyone still enjoyed them but keep this in mind while ordering steak. The salad was great and the flatbread was ok- tons of toppings which is amazing but the tomatoes made it soggy and hard to pick up a slice. Overall food was great and service was ok- our waiter wasn't very personable and never made eye contact which was weird but maybe an off day. read more

Food is DELISH!! We had tried the apps & drinks before but recently went for Sat brunch & were very pleased. Our waitress was great! It was a nice day so the front was opened which nice. read more

I come here a lot! For dinner, happy hour, brunch, lunch. A lot! The food is consistently great. The service is consistently lacking. There's always a crowd of staffers at the end of the bar socializing while customers wait to place orders or get their food. Always. I sit at the bar mostly and pretty much know all the drama & stories. If you go for happy hour make sure you hunt someone down to place your order before it's too late, because it will happen... you'll miss the HH. Also, don't love seeing a staff member rip off the cork of a wine bottle with her teeth and proceed to pour the wine in a carafe. One another note, they remodeled the right side and it looks fantastic. The light colored bar chairs they had before had stains all over them, so I'm glad they've been replaced with new ones. read more

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I only came for drinks and dessert but their drink menu is huge with a variety of choices. The dessert was delicious but we watched the food coming out of the kitchen and everything looked SO good. The bartenders were quick and attentive. Nice dim light place for a date night. read more

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Went here for a team meeting for work. The staff was so nice and respectful. The food was a 10/10, everything was amazing! The sliders were incredibly tender and packed with flavor, and the charcuterie board was fresh, savory, and perfectly balanced. The ambiance was so cozy and cute, making it a perfect spot for both casual hangouts and work gatherings. Highly recommend this place! read more

Parallel Wine and Whiskey Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

We came here about noon after church. The waitress sat us, we ordered drinks, and a few minutes later we ordered our food. We ordered chicken and waffles, eggs any way, and a breakfast burrito. The bacon came raw and the food was not that good. The burrito had raw onions. The check came 15 minutes after the waitress saw we were done. On the chicken and waffles The syrup was also spicy? I expected more. read more

One of the gems of Ashburn, Parallel is one of the best restaurants in Loudoun County, heck, maybe one of the best in Virginia. I don't eat here as much as I'd like because we always seem to need a reservation, so that takes the spontaneous visit out of consideration, but when we think ahead and make a reservation, we are always so pleased with our visits. The menu is so eclectic that there is something for everyone on it. If your family is like mine, when you ask your spouse and kids what they feel like eating the answers range from "I don't care" to "Whatever" to "Not this, not that...and I just know what I don't want". Well, at Parallel you can go from chicken and waffles, to andouille shrimp and grits, to butter chicken to a great ribeye steak. Everyone will be happy! For me, it's a great place to go because nobody else in my house likes Pakistani or Indian food, so I can get butter chicken while they eat burgers. The food is always delicious and consistent. The drink menu is extensive and the happy hours are very lively. Oh, and the desserts are great, too. My kids love the S'Mores version and I like the bread pudding. I'd like to acknowledge the server from my last two visits- a lady named Maya, who was just terrific both times. She is extremely friendly, positive, professional, and knowledgeable. Maya does a great job keeping the drinks refreshed and making sure you have everything you need- she is truly a special employee. Great job, Parallel team, we look forward to our next visit very soon. read more

Tried Parallel for lunch one day. The place straddles the side walk with two different sides for dining and a party area. Despite being pretty public in strip mall, the outdoor area is actually pretty nice. They have a huge menu full of wine and whiskey for almost any taste. They also have a decent selection of what you would expect at a wine bar, with some small plates to share as well as sandwiches and flatbreads. Service was friendly but so slow. They apologized multiple times, but it took forever just to take the order, and then even longer to get the food. I had the "banh-mi" sandwich, which was ok at best. The fries were lacking in seasoning. At least the setting is nice. read more

Crazy hour 4- is great with colleagues and friends! Wine is $4 until 6p but snacks like chicken & waffle quality not so great. Breading came off as if it was cooked in wrong temp...but otherwise, crazy hour drinks are totally great! read more

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I just hosted a surprise 75th birthday party for my wife. 30 people, open bar, and some of the best food in the county. I could not have been happier with the space, the flexibility and competence of the service team at the Party Barn, and the ease in which the whole event flowed. Working with Dana was easy and significantly reduced my stress level. Everyone complimented how much they enjoyed it, especially the guest of honor. I give Parallel my highest recommendation for events and for wonderful food in a relaxed atmosphere. Special shout out to Dana and Tyler for making this the best birthday ever! read more

We always have a good meal when we're here and their happy hour is amazing! They have ample outdoor seating as well but don't rely on their online reservation system. Anytime I've looked, they're full online but when I call they always have availability. Tonight, they were "full" but there was only about 1/3 of the tables occupied at 6pm on a Saturday. read more