Ben & Jerry's (Reston Town Center)

Ok, so I had to take a little creative licence with my "don't look under the table" photo for this tiny shop because there are only two tables inside the restaurant and both were occupied when we arrived. I enlisted my daughter, code name: Restaurant Spy 009, to take a picture of a low corner while we ordered from the counter. The photo above is her evidence and I think it speaks for itself.
I recommend that you forego this particular location (remembering that each franchise is independantly operated) and pick up a pint of Ben & Jerry's at the grocery store on your way home. Of course, if you do find yourself inside this particular shop, braving the germs and risking your health, then order a milkshake made with skim milk and the ice cream of your choice. It is really good... and I didn't die!

Jackson's Mighty Fine Food & Lucky Lounge (Reston Town Center)

Things that I love about Jackson's... #1. It is all booths (no stand alone tables) in the dining room. #2. There is enough seating for a flash mob so you hardly ever have to wait for a table. #3. Instead of mints, there are hard candies upon exit. #4. The bathrooms are super mod, clean, and way cool. #5. The kitchen is exposed which means no funny business. #6. The service is great. #7. My under the table photo revealed... extreme cleanliness, yay!
Needless to say, I love and endorse Jackson's Might Fine Food (part of the Great American Restaurants chain) and I expect to be invited when you go! Food Recommendations for Jackson's: I love the crab imperial dip appetizer (which is occasionally available and never appears on the menu) and my standard entree is the salmon filet. It comes with asparagus spears and the best wild rice salad that I have ever eaten... ever... really... I love it, yummy! The Lucky Lounge Lemonade is a dangerously yummy bar drink which can certainly put me in a better mood, and for dessert, the flourless waffle is great and big enough for a couple to enjoy together.
One added note about Jackson's: There is both an outdoor and an indoor bar and both of these areas are loaded with singles (which appear to be in the thirty something and up range). I avoid this area at all costs but if you are a single and shopping for a companion in that age range... have at it!

Gordon Biersch (Tyson's Corner Mall)

I am quite conflicted about this review because I LOVE GORDON BIERSCH. But if my review is based on cleanliness (as the title of the Blog suggests), then this place gets an ewww for "Ewwww better not touch anything". Under the table, my camera found a small collection of dried up macaroni resting on top of a dusty perimeter that bordered the wall. I have come to realize that restaurants with this type of scum line in the creases probably do not know how to use the attachments that come with most vacuum cleaners. And if they knew how to use the attachments, then there probably would not be a bunch of trash and gunk jammed between the booth and the wall. With tears in my eyes (because remember, I love this place) I again say EWWW.
But if you do decide to pack a travel container of antibacterial wipes and venture into Gordon Biersch, I do have some food recommendations. Everyone raves about the garlic fries here and I also really enjoyed them, however they are not a good decision whilst on a date. The crab and artichoke appetizer is one of the best I have ever had and easily serves four or more people. And my husband, well go figure, he recommends the beer. Gordon Biersch is also a brewery and therefore seasonal selections are available as well as a sampler which you can order and have a little tasting party right at your table... just remember: don't look under the table!

Anita's (Herndon)

I have to admit that I went to Anita's with the intention of finding another filthy restaurant (I am still trying to find competition for Silver Diner in the the "Dirtiest Restaurant" category). But, alas, it was pretty darn clean! Not only that, but there was a Purell dispenser on the wall (something I love to see). There was a certain amount of stickiness to the tables, but we chocked that up to the lack of air conditioning paired with the humidity. Our food was excellent (we went for breakfast) and there was quite a bit of local commraderie amongst the patrons which gave us a sense of Herndon as a small town. All in all, it was a pleasant experience.
Food recommendations for Anita's in Herndon: The refried beans are a great side dish and the chips are incredible. I also have a certain sister-in-law (which I will leave unnamed to protect her anonymity), that I believe has a deep and unwavering addiction to the breakfast burritos that Anita's serves. We are trying to get her the help that she needs but I believe this is a lost cause.

Amphora Diner (Herndon)

So, I suggested The Amphora Diner in Herndon as an alternative to Silver Diner and I stand by that decision. They missed a few crumbs in the creases of the baseboard but some of those marks are chips in the wood (probably from hardcore cleaning). I wouldn't eat off of the floor here, but if I had to, I would probably survive.
As for how the food compares to Silver Diner... it doesn't. The food at Amphora is soooooo much better! I have never had a bad meal at The Amphora Diner (although their soda fountains seem to be on the fritz more often than other restaurants) and I highly recommend the diner for breakfast.
Food recommendations for The Amphora Diner: The salmon omelette is incredible and my breakfast companions love to order the huevos rancheros. My daughter gets the pancakes (surprise, surprise).

Chili's (Reston)

I think this is what you would expect to find under the tables at Chili's. It's not terribly clean but it's not too dirty either. I think that the most telling thing about this photo is the dated tiles, walls, and booth. It reminds me of the food. Dated. If you want 90's style fried entrees with huge side dishes (that come in every color but green), than this is for you!
There are some new, contemporary choices on the menu (but it is still not the place to go when you are dieting) and one of my all time favorite desserts is there. So here is my advice for customers at Chili's...
Order something off the grill, get the broccoli (without the yummy butter seasoning if you are watching your weight), and if you can afford the calories: Molten Chocolate Cake (but only if you have at least two other committed eaters at the table)!

Chuck E Cheese's (Herndon)

This is a place after my own heart! Everywhere you look... CLEAN! Here is the photo from under our table. Notice the clean carpet, the clean baseboards, and the clean walls. It looks to me like they move EVERYTHING when they clean. There isn't a corner in the place that has collected restaurant scum!
Bonus: Purell dispensers on the walls, super clean restrooms, and I have even witnessed an employee crawling through the hamster-like child tunnels and cleaning! ahhh, I love it.
Food recommendations for Chuck E Cheese: The pizza is suspiciously sweet (yum), and the salad bar is simple but fresh if you go early in the day. I would also recommend that you sit next to the "Deal or no Deal" game, but then you would be sitting in my seat, so don't you dare!

Silver Diner (Reston)

You have heard the saying, a picture says a thousand words. Well, I could say a thousand disgusting words to accompany this picture but I will keep my review as brief as possible (because I know you are already in the parking lot debating whether or not to go inside). This dark corner under our table was illuminated only by the flash of my camera but there were many (not so dark) corners that looked super nasty as well. Notice the apparent mold on the wall and the way that dirt has been forced into the corners over repeated attempts to mop. My guess is that the facility's poor design impacts the staff's ability to clean satisfactorily.
Our food was only slightly greasier than it would have been if we had cooked at home, and no one got sick. But I will say that there is nothing on the menu that is worth braving these conditions...if I were you, I would drive an extra mile and go to the Amphora Diner in Herndon.
Food Recommendation for Silver Diner: My daughter likes the kid's pancakes and the Kickin' Crab Chowder is a spicy treat.