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Echelon is a rustic modern wine bar and restaurant in the heart of historic downtown Leesburg featuring over 250 wines by the bottle, 20 wines by the glass and custom wine flights that pair perfectly with our culinary shareable plates. Echelon is also home to Lost Creek Winery’s Tasting Room. Please note we are 21 and over only.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 32 S King St, Leesburg, VA 20175
Phone: (703) 829-9482
Website: https://echelonwinebar.com/
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Reviews
Denise Roman
I want to express that this is still my favorite winery. Every time that we’ve been to lost Creek/Echelon the customer service is out of this world. The executive chefs are amazing and you can tell they take pride at what they do. the decor and the atmosphere has always been pleasant. Trinity is my favorite wine It’s sweet and has a smoky/pepper taste to it. If that’s up your alley. You should definitely give that a try and take a bottle or two to go like I always do. I want to thank Bear & Kate They were super attentive and pleasant, I do appreciate them going above and beyond for us. We’ll be back again
… moreTonia Copeland
ABSOLUTELY loved this place. Great food. Great service. Great ambiance. Went for a wine social and stayed for brunch. Everything we ate was delicious! I definitely recommend the crab Benedict, parmesan grits, steak and eggs, and French toast (and I typically don’t eat French toast). The creamy espresso martini was a good addition to my meal. I may have found my brunch go to spot…
… moreHeidi Mount
Everything we had here was fantastic! Super cute wine bar. Service was outstanding! Ash was our server- Ash was very knowledgeable about the wine selection and made great recommendations. We tried the scallops, halibut, tuna tacos, grits, and the cheeseboard. We will definitely be back
… moreAlexander Whipp
My wife and I had a wonderful time at echelon wine Bar. Tonight. We went for our eighth anniversary since we got engaged and we had a wonderful time. The bartender was very insightful and knowledgeable and provided great insight about the different wines available. The prices while high were very well stated for the amount of value received. The food and wine were amazing. We highly recommend the gnocchi, the risotto, and the burrata. All of the food was delicious and would not be something to skip. The food is meant to be served top of style where a lot of small bites are selected and eaten and shared across the table. We will be back and we will be enjoying it again soon.
… moreMichael Siuta
A wonderful “speakeasy” in Leesburg!
Well, not really a speakeasy, but a great unassuming restaurant hidden in the bowels off of King Street in Leesburg.
Down a flight of stairs to a modern, classy looking basement restaurant. We went for 3 reasons: trying the wines, trying the food and participating at one of the wine classes they offer. On all three, they earned high marks.
We started the evening with a sampling of a white and red wine flight of 3 wines each of our choosing. This accompanied 3 dishes we shared: a cheese charcuterie, shrimp risotto, and a short rib tagliatelli.
We ordered the flights from their wine glasses menu which featured 8 to 10 of each. The whites we chose, a sparkling, a sauv blanc and a vermentino, were ok, but not outstanding; the sparkling was the best. The reds, however, were excellent. We chose a Malbec, a Red blend and a Syrah. The latter 2 were superb, rating a 9 on our simple 0-10 scale.
The charcuterie was fine, and the risotto and pasta dish were excellent. The sizes were larger than expected, being a bit larger than the typical tapas portion.
Overall, the meal was great. Prices were reasonable. Service was attentive and the atmosphere pleasant and trendy.
We then participated in a 1-hour wine tasting class featuring wines from 6 “ghost wineries” of Napa Valley (it was 2 days before Halloween). The ghost refers to successful wineries that were in operation in the 1800s, but had to shut down due to Prohibition, they have since been revived. The class was run by the owner and featured some presentation material.
The class was fun, 14 “students”, the presenter very friendly and knowledgeable and the wines enjoyable. Two Chardonnays, a merlot and 3 cab sauvs. Again, we preferred the reds over the whites, in particular the cabs. Bottles were for purchase but quite pricey from $50 to $100 a bottle.
Overall a wonderful evening at the Eschelon Wine Bar. We will be back!
… moreWell, not really a speakeasy, but a great unassuming restaurant hidden in the bowels off of King Street in Leesburg.
Down a flight of stairs to a modern, classy looking basement restaurant. We went for 3 reasons: trying the wines, trying the food and participating at one of the wine classes they offer. On all three, they earned high marks.
We started the evening with a sampling of a white and red wine flight of 3 wines each of our choosing. This accompanied 3 dishes we shared: a cheese charcuterie, shrimp risotto, and a short rib tagliatelli.
We ordered the flights from their wine glasses menu which featured 8 to 10 of each. The whites we chose, a sparkling, a sauv blanc and a vermentino, were ok, but not outstanding; the sparkling was the best. The reds, however, were excellent. We chose a Malbec, a Red blend and a Syrah. The latter 2 were superb, rating a 9 on our simple 0-10 scale.
The charcuterie was fine, and the risotto and pasta dish were excellent. The sizes were larger than expected, being a bit larger than the typical tapas portion.
Overall, the meal was great. Prices were reasonable. Service was attentive and the atmosphere pleasant and trendy.
We then participated in a 1-hour wine tasting class featuring wines from 6 “ghost wineries” of Napa Valley (it was 2 days before Halloween). The ghost refers to successful wineries that were in operation in the 1800s, but had to shut down due to Prohibition, they have since been revived. The class was run by the owner and featured some presentation material.
The class was fun, 14 “students”, the presenter very friendly and knowledgeable and the wines enjoyable. Two Chardonnays, a merlot and 3 cab sauvs. Again, we preferred the reds over the whites, in particular the cabs. Bottles were for purchase but quite pricey from $50 to $100 a bottle.
Overall a wonderful evening at the Eschelon Wine Bar. We will be back!
Shanin Burum
To start the decor is beautiful. The wine was fabulous, BUT the CHICKEN AND WAFFLES, best I have EVER had! There’s a light buttery sweet sauce that had a kick of habanero that left me wanting more!
… moreNikhil Kumar
The food here is amazing! And the atmosphere is super welcoming, without any air of pretension. From the service, to the wine, to the delcious food selections, this restaurant is top notch. A true gem in Leesburg, and well worth the splurge. You’ll leave here happy, I promise.
… moreHarsha P.
Wine flight is really delightful and the food selections are selective yet delicious. Cheese board is a must, as are the unique parmesan grits but the runaway star is definitely the Olive oil cake with candied cherries. At this point we haven’t left Leesburg without ordering it – it’s that good! Do yourself a favor, follow that hole-in-the-wall place and enjoy Eschelon in Leesburg – you’ll love it. **Note, none under 21 allowed including infants.
… moreBrigitte A
I stopped by with a friend to enjoy a glass of wine in what seemed like a lovely atmosphere. The restaurant was quiet around 5:30pm, and the hostess kindly asked if we preferred a table or the bar. We said we’d prefer a table, but then a man—possibly the manager—came over and told us they couldn’t accommodate us at a table because they were “at capacity.”
We completely understand that seating guests “just for drinks” at a table can take away potential revenue from dinner guests, and that would have made sense if the dining area was busy or filling up. However, the restaurant was mostly empty when we arrived—and even two hours later, several tables were still open. What made it even more confusing was that the same full dining menu was available at the bar, so the distinction didn’t seem to serve any real purpose other than to turn us away from a table.
We sat at the bar instead, where the service was okay and the atmosphere was pleasant. Still, the interaction left us feeling unwelcome. It’s disappointing because it’s a beautiful space, and a bit more flexibility or courtesy would have made a big difference.
… moreWe completely understand that seating guests “just for drinks” at a table can take away potential revenue from dinner guests, and that would have made sense if the dining area was busy or filling up. However, the restaurant was mostly empty when we arrived—and even two hours later, several tables were still open. What made it even more confusing was that the same full dining menu was available at the bar, so the distinction didn’t seem to serve any real purpose other than to turn us away from a table.
We sat at the bar instead, where the service was okay and the atmosphere was pleasant. Still, the interaction left us feeling unwelcome. It’s disappointing because it’s a beautiful space, and a bit more flexibility or courtesy would have made a big difference.
J C
Punching way above the weight class of 2024 Northern Virginia casual fine dining restaurants is Echelon Wine Bar representing Leesburg, VA. Can almost kick myself for not discovering Echelon until now. Now I don’t talk about interior ambience in my reviews since most all fine dining restaurants follow the same formula on interior design. But Echelon’s interior space taps the perfect chord where the harmonious space [with its blend of pillows, couches, tables, bar seating, lighting] embraces you like you’re eating the best home-cooked meal at your favorite aunt’s house. Coupled with an entrance stairway to a basement level oasis really makes you feel like you are being transported to another space and time. As the food & wine was devoured, I almost didn’t want to leave as there were zero noise or windows reminding me that I still had to return home after this meal.
While a wine bar at its core, the execution on food & wine menu is worth the price. Echelon’s food & wine menu seem to highly prioritize flavor and quality with a rotating, limited set of selections (e.g. 2-4) for each menu course. All four courses we chose actually paired well with our white wine flight. But THE stand out dish is the Parmesan Grits where we each wish we did not have to share. In the middle of the grits, {cue short uploaded vid clip on breaking yolk in grits} who doesn’t crave puncturing a runny yolk as it drapes over the rest of the dish like a sauce only mother nature can provide. Mussels in smoky paprika based cream sauce was runner up as it paired exceedingly well with the wine. Note to diner, do not let them take your bowl until all the mussel cream sauce devoured. If you’ve gotten this far in the review, then you know this is a second-visit required place to visit as it is for me since I’m craving to see what other courses pair this well with the wine.
Echelon Wine Bar’s casual fine dining offering stands out compared to Conche, Clarity, or even formal fine dining restaurants. Choice is yours to try for yourself. Just note that Echelon can be pricey.
… moreWhile a wine bar at its core, the execution on food & wine menu is worth the price. Echelon’s food & wine menu seem to highly prioritize flavor and quality with a rotating, limited set of selections (e.g. 2-4) for each menu course. All four courses we chose actually paired well with our white wine flight. But THE stand out dish is the Parmesan Grits where we each wish we did not have to share. In the middle of the grits, {cue short uploaded vid clip on breaking yolk in grits} who doesn’t crave puncturing a runny yolk as it drapes over the rest of the dish like a sauce only mother nature can provide. Mussels in smoky paprika based cream sauce was runner up as it paired exceedingly well with the wine. Note to diner, do not let them take your bowl until all the mussel cream sauce devoured. If you’ve gotten this far in the review, then you know this is a second-visit required place to visit as it is for me since I’m craving to see what other courses pair this well with the wine.
Echelon Wine Bar’s casual fine dining offering stands out compared to Conche, Clarity, or even formal fine dining restaurants. Choice is yours to try for yourself. Just note that Echelon can be pricey.