New in Reston this fall: Clarity and Livewell Animal Hospital now open, beem Light Sauna's ribbon cutting, and four restaurants coming to Reston Town Center.

Last checked Oct. 18, 2026. This roundup is rebuilt monthly from ribbon cuttings, Reston Town Center and Reston Station listings, Fairfax County records and announcements we can confirm. It is a news listing, not advertising; nobody pays to be on it.

Here is what opened, or is about to, in Reston this fall.

What this means for you

  • Four new restaurants are listed as coming soon at Reston Town Center; opening dates have not been announced.
  • Opening a business? Fairfax County, not a town, handles your license, zoning and health permits. See “Starting a business in Reston” below.
  • Tell us about an opening: contact the newsroom.

Now open

Clarity, 1996 Opportunity Way, 703-956-9146. Reston Town Center lists Clarity as now open, an upscale New American restaurant with seasonal cuisine and handcrafted cocktails (Reston Town Center, clarityreston.com).

Livewell Animal Hospital, 11993 Inspiration St., 703-344-7589. A full-service veterinary hospital offering wellness exams, preventive care and medical treatment, listed as now open by Reston Town Center (Reston Town Center, livewellanimal.com).

beem Light Sauna, 1864B Explorer St., 703-665-1375. An infrared light sauna studio with individual sessions. The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce held its grand opening ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Oct. 14 (Chamber, Reston Town Center).

Coming soon

Reston Town Center’s shop directory lists these as coming soon, without opening dates:

Business What it is
Grazie Nonna Italian restaurant serving classic Nonna-style dishes
Grazie Grazie Italian dining concept
Yunnan by Potomac Noodle House Yunnan-style Chinese restaurant with regional noodles
Dogfish Head Alehouse Brewery alehouse with a seafood-forward pub menu

RTR Pilates is holding free community mat classes at Window Plaza, 1950 Opportunity Way, ahead of opening its Reston Town Center studio this fall; the next is 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 (Reston Town Center).

We will move each of these to “Now open” when it opens.

Starting a business in Reston

Reston has no city hall, so every approval comes from Fairfax County:

  • Business license (BPOL) and business taxes: Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration, 703-222-8234.
  • Zoning, signs and home-based businesses: the county’s zoning permits office; the Planner of the Day answers questions at 703-324-1290.
  • Building and tenant fit-out permits: Land Development Services, 703-222-0801.
  • Restaurants and food businesses: a Health Department permit and a pre-opening inspection; see our restaurant inspections guide.
  • State registration: corporations and LLCs register with the Virginia State Corporation Commission.

The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce schedules ribbon cuttings for members.

Frequently asked questions

What new restaurants are coming to Reston Town Center?

As of Oct. 18, 2026, Reston Town Center lists Grazie Nonna, Grazie Grazie, Yunnan by Potomac Noodle House and Dogfish Head Alehouse as coming soon, and Clarity, a New American restaurant at 1996 Opportunity Way, as now open.

How do I get a business license in Reston?

Reston is unincorporated, so businesses register with Fairfax County. The county’s Department of Tax Administration handles the Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL), and zoning approvals come from the Department of Planning and Development.

How do I get my Reston business listed here?

Send us your opening date, address and a public link through our contact page. We list openings from public records, ribbon cuttings and announcements we can confirm.