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Quick answer: TRIO Grill in Merrifield (Falls Church), Virginia launched its Fall 2026 menu on October 8, 2026. The headline is a brand-new Bar Menu: five shareable plates and a dry aged burger. Pair it with cocktails made with Open Road Distilling Co. spirits during Happy Hour, Monday to Friday, 4 to 7 PM. Reserve a table or call 703-992-9200.
The leaves are turning and the new menu is here. On October 8, 2026, TRIO Grill rolled out its Fall 2026 menu at 8100 Lee Highway in Falls Church, and the biggest news is at the bar.
This is the new TRIO Bar Menu, a short list of plates built for sharing over a cocktail, a glass of wine, or a draft beer. Alongside it you’ll find the full dinner menu, a fall cocktail list, desserts, and a wine list. Whether you want an after-work drink, a steak dinner, or a long evening with friends, here is what’s new.
NEW: The TRIO Bar Menu
Looking for bar bites in Falls Church? Start here. Every plate is $16 except the burger.
| Dish | What’s in it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tuna Tataki | Seared tuna, cilantro aioli, soy pickled cucumbers | $16 |
| Filet Sliders | Horseradish aioli, red wine jus, crispy onions, Parker House roll | $16 |
| Bacon Wrapped Shrimp | Tomato tarragon butter, aged balsamic | $16 |
| French Onion Dip | House-made salt and vinegar chips | $16 |
| Wagyu Meatballs | TRIO marinara, garlic chips, garlic rustico, parmesan | $16 |
| Dry Aged Burger | Roasted mushrooms, crispy onions, gruyère cheese, brioche bun (TRIO Fries +$4) | $28 |
Filet Sliders take the steakhouse classic and make it a bar snack: tender filet with horseradish aioli, red wine jus, and crispy onions on a Parker House roll.
Wagyu Meatballs come in TRIO’s own marinara with garlic chips, garlic rustico, and parmesan, and they’re easy to share around the table.
The Dry Aged Burger is the bar menu’s centerpiece, with roasted mushrooms, crispy onions, and gruyère on a brioche bun. Add TRIO Fries for $4.
If you want something lighter, the Tuna Tataki (seared tuna, cilantro aioli, soy pickled cucumbers) and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp (tomato tarragon butter, aged balsamic) round out the list. The French Onion Dip with house-made salt and vinegar chips is the one everyone reaches for.
What the Chefs Say
“The bar menu is how we want people to use TRIO. Come in on a Tuesday after work, sit at the bar, and eat something that’s cooked as carefully as anything in our dining room. We wanted a filet slider and a dry aged burger you’d actually plan your evening around.”
— Michael Huff, Culinary Director, Metropolitan Hospitality Group
Happy Hour at TRIO: Monday to Friday, 4 to 7 PM
The bar menu pairs well with TRIO’s happy hour, a Falls Church happy hour worth planning around:
- $10 Classics, hand crafted with Open Road Distilling Co. spirits: Old Fashioned (bourbon or rye), Tom Collins (vodka or gin), and Gimlet (vodka or gin)
- $8 select wines
- $6 draft beers
- $5 off the Bar Menu
TRIO Martini Club runs Wednesdays, 4 to 7 PM: $10 Dirty, Vesper, or Espresso martinis, hand crafted with Open Road Distilling Co. vodka or gin.
Fall Cocktails Made with Open Road Distilling Co. Spirits
TRIO’s cocktails are built around spirits from Open Road Distilling Co., the Reston distillery owned by Metropolitan Hospitality Group. The distillery’s American Vodka and American Gin are distilled on site. Eagle Eye Rye and Independence Bourbon are hand-blended in Reston from carefully sourced, aged American whiskey.
The Classics
- Barrel Aged Maple Old Fashioned: Open Road Distilling Co. Eagle Eye rye, maple syrup, Angostura aromatic and orange bitters
- TRIO Manhattan: Eagle Eye rye, Carpano Antica sweet vermouth, Fee Brothers whiskey barrel-aged bitters
- Boulevardier: Independence Bourbon, TRIO Reserve vermouth, Campari, Amaro Montenegro
- Bees Knees: Open Road American Gin, Drambuie, honey, fresh lemon, Angostura orange bitters
- Espresso Martini: vanilla infused Open Road American Vodka, Mr. Black coffee liqueur, Disaronno, house-brewed espresso, espresso foam
The House Cocktails
- Smoking on a Plane: Independence Bourbon, Aperol, Ancho Reyes Verde, house-made passionfruit shrub, fresh lemon
- Dancing in the Dark: Eagle Eye rye, Trial & Error Chartreuse Retake, Amaro Montenegro, Fee Brothers Black Walnut bitters
- Take Me Home: Open Road American Gin, Laird’s Applejack brandy, St. George’s Spiced Pear, apple ginger cordial, fresh lemon
- Pear Pressure: Open Road American Vodka, St. George’s Spiced Pear, Velvet Falernum, fresh lemon, cava brut
- Perspective: the bar team’s flavor of the week, “only for the adventurous”
Mocktails: Less Is More, Sans Tequila, and Orchard Fizz, so everyone at the table has something good to sip.
What the Beverage Director Says
“Fall is when whiskey drinks come into their own, and having Open Road’s rye and bourbon in the building means we can build cocktails around them instead of working around a bottle. The Take Me Home and Smoking on a Plane are the ones I’d point a first-timer to, and the Maple Old Fashioned is hard to beat on a cool night.”
— Paul Williams, Beverage Program Director, Metropolitan Hospitality Group
Want to take the flavors home? Visit Open Road Distilling Co. in Reston Town Center to taste and shop.
The Fall Dinner Menu
The full dinner menu brings the TRIO experience together: steaks, seafood, pastas, and shareable starters.
- Starters: Beef Carpaccio, Flash Fried Calamari, Blue Bay Mussels, Tuna Tartare Nachos, Lemon Garlic Shrimp, Charcuterie Board, oysters, and French Onion Soup Gratinée
- Pastas: Homemade Gnocchi with roasted butternut squash and fried sage, Mushroom Tagliatelle, Shrimp alla Vodka, Pappardelle Bolognese
- Steaks: 14 oz New York Strip, 7 oz Filet Mignon, 14 oz Boneless Ribeye, all Allen Brothers, plus New Frontier Bison New York Strip
- Seafood and more: Pan Seared Sea Scallops with maple walnut brown butter, Seafood Cioppino, Soy Glazed Chilean Seabass, Roasted Branzino, Red Wine Braised Beef Short Rib, and the TRIO Grill Surf & Turf
- Rotating Butcher’s Cut: from the Organic Butcher of McLean (ask your server)
Desserts
Finish with Sticky Toffee Pudding or Warm Apple Cobbler, each served with Great Falls vanilla bean ice cream and Open Road Independence Bourbon butterscotch sauce. Other options include Key Lime Pie and a Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Dome. For a nightcap, the list includes ports, cognacs, and a deep whiskey selection that features Open Road’s Eagle Eye Rye and Independence Bourbon.
Wine Night at TRIO
TRIO’s Wine Night features a selection of sparkling, white, and red wines discounted 50% from the main wine list, including Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Champagne, Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs, and more. Ask your server for the full Wine Night list. On Monday Nights.
Plan Your Visit
TRIO Grill | 8100 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042 (Merrifield) | 703-992-9200 The patio and dining room open daily at 4 PM; patio seating is first-come, first-served.
- Make a reservation
- Private dining and events
- Next door: Open Road Merrifield for lunch and live music
Fall at TRIO FAQs
When did TRIO Grill’s Fall 2026 menu launch?
October 8, 2026.
What is on TRIO Grill’s new bar menu?
Tuna Tataki, Filet Sliders, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, French Onion Dip, and Wagyu Meatballs at $16 each, plus a $28 Dry Aged Burger.
Does TRIO Grill have happy hour?
Yes. Monday to Friday, 4 to 7 PM: $10 classic cocktails, $8 select wines, $6 draft beers, and $5 off the Bar Menu. Martini Club runs Wednesdays, 4 to 7 PM, with $10 Dirty, Vesper, and Espresso martinis.
Does TRIO use Open Road Distilling Co. spirits?
Yes. TRIO’s cocktails are made with Open Road Distilling Co. spirits.
Where is TRIO Grill?
8100 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042, in Merrifield. Call 703-992-9200.
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