Trio Grill

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

TRIO Grill is a modern American restaurant on Lee Highway in Falls Church, Virginia, where urban sophistication meets the ease of a neighborhood grill. The kitchen, led by Executive Chef Edward Marine under the culinary direction of Michael Huff, turns out prime steaks, fresh seafood, and composed plates that have earned the restaurant recognition as one of Northern Virginia Magazine's Top 50 Restaurants — and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its extensive wine program.

The Food

The dinner menu reads as confident American cooking with global accents. From the raw bar, oysters on the half shell and tuna tartare nachos with wasabi guacamole and tobiko set a sharp tone. Steaks are sourced from Allen Brothers — a 14 oz boneless ribeye and a 7 oz filet mignon among them — while the sea section ranges from soy-glazed Chilean seabass with carrot ginger purée to pan-seared dayboat scallops over cauliflower purée with caper brown butter relish. The New Frontier Bison New York Strip with short rib and potato hash signals a kitchen willing to push beyond the expected. Housemade gnocchi with spicy Italian sausage ragout and whipped ricotta rounds out the land offerings for those skipping the steakhouse classics.

The Bar

The cocktail program is equally deliberate. Classics like the Trio Manhattan — built with Open Road Distilling Co. Eagle Eye rye, Carpano Antica vermouth, and barrel-aged bitters — sit alongside rotating house and seasonal drinks. Zero-proof options are given real attention, with passionfruit shrub, jasmine tea, and fresh citrus standing in for spirits without apology.

The Room and the Occasion

Live piano music fills the dining room Wednesday through Saturday, sharpening the atmosphere without tipping into formality. Private dining is available for events and parties, making TRIO equally suited to a weeknight dinner at the bar or a planned celebration. The balance — polished enough for a special occasion, relaxed enough for after-work drinks — is precisely the point.