FISA 2026 brings attendees to Lansdowne Resort & Spa, with historic Leesburg and Loudoun County close by. Use this guide for nearby meals, downtown dinners, coffee stops, guest time, and selected short-drive outings during conference week.
Start with Lansdowne Resort and Town Center for convenience. Choose historic downtown Leesburg for a stronger local dining experience. Use the companion guide for spouses, guests, and attendees interested in exploring beyond dinner.
FISA 2026
Dining Guide
A curated short list for meals, coffee, guest time, and local stops around Lansdowne, downtown Leesburg, and Loudoun County.
Use Lansdowne for convenience, downtown Leesburg for local character, and the short-drive list for larger outings. The guide is organized around how attendees are most likely to use the area during conference week.
Hours and links are included for planning. Attendees should confirm hours, reservations, and seasonal operations before conference week, especially for outdoor or seasonal venues.
Lansdowne Dining Short List
Start here when convenience matters: breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, or a quick reset between sessions.
Resort First. Downtown Next. Short Drive When Time Allows.
Lansdowne is the easiest starting point. Downtown Leesburg offers the strongest local dining experience. Short-drive options are best for attendees or guests with a car and extra time.
Lansdowne Dining Short List
Harmony Market
On property
Hours: Sun-Thu 6:30 am-8 pm; Fri-Sat 6:30 am-11 pm (grab-and-go is available 24/7)
The easiest option for coffee, breakfast, snacks, or something quick without leaving the resort.
Best for: early mornings, reset breaks, and no-car convenience
Coton & Rye
On property
Hours: Sun-Thu 11 am-11 pm; Fri-Sat 11 am-midnight (kitchen closes 1 hour earlier)
A reliable default for lunch, dinner, cocktails, or an easy conversation after sessions.
Best for: casual business meals and easy post-session drinks
Harmony Garden
On property
Hours: Friday 6-9 pm (seasonal outdoor schedule; verify event-week operation)
A strong outdoor option for drinks or a lighter bite when the terrace is operating.
Best for: patio conversations and fresh-air downtime
Current’s
On property
Hours: Seasonal during pool hours, typically about 10 am-8 pm when pools are open
A casual poolside option for lunch, drinks, or a relaxed afternoon break.
Best for: casual lunch or afternoon break
Ford’s Fish Shack
19308 Promenade Dr
Hours: Mon-Thu 11 am-10 pm; Fri 11 am-11 pm; Sat 10 am-11 pm; Sun 10 am-10 pm
A strong nearby seafood option when dinner should stay close to the resort but outside the hotel.
Best for: supplier/customer dinner that stays close to the resort
Bombay Tandoor Bar & Grille
19405 Promenade Dr
Hours: Tue-Fri 11:30 am-2:30 pm & 5-9:30 pm; Sat-Sun noon-3 pm & 5-9:30 pm; closed Mon
A good nearby choice for broader flavor range, including vegetarian options.
Best for: group dinners with varied tastes
Il Cappero Italian
19307 Promenade Dr
Hours: Tue-Thu 11:30 am-9 pm; Fri-Sat 11:30 am-10 pm; Sun 11:30 am-8 pm; closed Mon
An easy Italian option close to the hotel when the group wants something familiar and dependable.
Best for: easy nearby dinner without extra planning
Bua Thai
19326 Promenade Dr
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:15 am-9:30 pm; Fri 11:15 am-10 pm; Sat noon-10 pm; Sun noon-9:30 pm
A good Thai option for a smaller dinner, takeout, or a quick ride from the resort.
Best for: smaller groups and takeout-friendly plans
Downtown Leesburg Favorites
For a stronger sense of place, head into downtown Leesburg. This is the best area for polished dinners, cocktails, seafood, brunch, and an easy King Street walk.
Tuscarora Mill
203 Harrison St SE
Hours: Mon-Thu 11 am-10 pm; Fri-Sat 11 am-11 pm; Sun 10 am-9 pm (brunch until 2 pm)
A classic Leesburg dinner choice in a historic mill setting.
Best for: anchor reservation or polished business dinner
Lightfoot Restaurant
11 N King St
Hours: Wed-Thu 11:30 am-9 pm; Fri-Sat 11:30 am-10 pm; Sun 11:30 am-8 pm; closed Mon-Tue
A polished downtown choice when dinner should feel a little more special.
Best for: spouse/guest dinner or smaller high-touch dinner
The Wine Kitchen
7 S King St
Hours: Open Tue-Sun; closed Mon
A strong downtown choice for wine, smaller groups, or a more relaxed dinner.
Best for: wine-focused dinner and couples
King Street Oyster Bar
12 S King St
Hours: Sun-Wed 11 am-9 pm; Thu 11 am-10 pm; Fri-Sat 11 am-11 pm (Sunday brunch 11 am-2 pm)
A lively downtown option for oysters, seafood, cocktails, and more energy.
Best for: dinner plus drinks on King Street
Rebellion Bourbon Bar & Kitchen
1 N King St
Hours: Sun-Thu 11:30 am-midnight; Fri-Sat 11:30 am-2 am
A strong bourbon-and-dinner option with more personality and a memorable setting.
Best for: stylish client dinner or bourbon-forward evening
SideBar
24 S King St
Hours: Mon-Wed 11 am-10 pm; Thu 11 am-11 pm; Fri 11 am-2 am; Sat 10 am-2 am; Sun 10 am-9 pm
A flexible downtown pick for brunch, dinner, coffee, cocktails, or a casual meet-up.
Best for: flexible day-to-night recommendation
Coffee, Breakfast & Guest Time
Use these for coffee, breakfast, brunch, sweets, or a relaxed break between conference events.
Coffee note: Second Nature Coffee Co. now serves the former King Street Coffee location at 110 S. King Street.
Second Nature Coffee Co.
110 S King St
Hours: Mon-Fri 6 am-6 pm; Sat-Sun 7 am-6 pm
The current coffee stop in the former King Street Coffee space, with espresso, tea, pastries, and gelato.
Best for: downtown coffee before a stroll
Trinity House Café & Market
101 E Market St
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-3 pm; Sat 8 am-5 pm
A quieter café and market option for coffee, soup, sandwiches, or a lighter lunch.
Best for: quieter coffee or light lunch
Cowbell Kitchen
26 N King St
Hours: Weekdays 10 am-2 pm; weekends 9 am-2 pm
A good breakfast or brunch stop with pastries, bowls, and breakfast sandwiches.
Best for: spouse/guest brunch
Leesburg Diner
9 S King St
Hours: Mon-Fri 7 am-3 pm; Sat-Sun 8 am-4 pm
The straightforward diner option for breakfast and coffee.
Best for: no-fuss breakfast
Mocatinas
3 E Market St
Hours: Wed-Thu 11 am-4 pm; Fri-Sat 11 am-7 pm; Sun 11 am-5 pm; closed Mon-Tue
A sweet stop for macarons, desserts, tea, or a slower afternoon break.
Best for: sweet stop or guest outing
Explore More & Loudoun County
For open time beyond meals, use the companion guide. It covers historic sites, shopping, trails, wineries, and guest-friendly outings.
This is the best resource for spouses, guests, and attendees who want to see more of Leesburg and Loudoun County.
Worth the Drive
These are best for attendees or guests with a car, extra time, or a group that wants a larger outing beyond Lansdowne and downtown Leesburg.
One Loudoun
Ashburn
A larger dining and entertainment district if the group wants more options in one place.
Best for: broader restaurant mix, strolling, and entertainment with a car
Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm
Ashburn
Hours: Mon-Fri 11 am-12:30 am; Sat-Sun 10 am-12:30 am (kitchen closes at midnight)
A larger destination restaurant with a classic Virginia feel and good group-dinner potential.
Best for: larger hosted dinner if you want a destination feel
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Ashburn
Hours: Mon-Thu 11 am-9:30 pm; Fri-Sat 11 am-10:30 pm; Sun 11 am-9 pm
A wine-focused restaurant with broad menu appeal, easy parking, and a predictable group-dinner feel.
Best for: comfortable group meal with wine focus
Stone Tower Winery
Loudoun County
Hours: Thu-Mon 11 am-6 pm (final pour 5:30 pm)
The first wine-country option to consider for a true Loudoun County add-on.
Best for: Sunday add-on or spouse/guest afternoon
Village at Leesburg
Leesburg
A convenient shopping and entertainment stop with dining, movies, bowling, and easy parking.
Best for: mixed-interest guest time
Topgolf
Ashburn
An easy add-on if a group wants something active and casual beyond dinner.
Best for: casual group fun if someone has a car
Make the Most of Leesburg
Use this short list for resort convenience, downtown Leesburg local flavor, and a few Loudoun County options when there is time to explore.