30 Best American Restaurants near Fairfax

“We visited while driving through the area. Ordered a tenderloin and hot ham and cheese. We're two very good sandwiches served fast, hot and flavorful. Service was very friendly, fast and thorough. It was a positive experience in a casual atmosphere and I'm glad we visited.“

“Went here for my wife’s birthday and it was absolutely perfect. Every single thing was amazing.“

“Staff was friendly, attentive, and fun. Atmosphere was hoppin in a good way with great music. Most importantly, the food was fantastic. Burger was juicy and full of flavor. For those pickle lovers like me The Pickler hit the spot with a side of jalapeño pasta salad with just the right amount of spice. 10 out of 10.“

“I've been to this place twice whenever I've been in the area and have always enjoyed my food and service while there. Anyways a pro for me is supporting a local business!“

“From the moment we walked in, we knew it was the perfect place to celebrate our big day. The space is absolutely beautiful—modern, elegant, and welcoming. But what really made it special was the incredible team behind it all. The staff -especially Melissa-at The Hotel at Kirkwood went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. They were organized, responsive, and genuinely kind throughout the entire planning process. On the day of the wedding, everything was flawless—from the setup to the food to the flow of the evening. Our guests were raving about the venue, and we felt so supported every step of the way. If you're looking for a wedding location that combines style, comfort, and top-notch service, we can't recommend The Hotel at Kirkwood enough!“

“food was great, waiter was , will be back“

“Visited Kava House and Cafe for the first time today. The atmosphere great, menu items delicious, and convenient location to hold a small business meeting. Highly recommend it.“

“The food!!! Good portions for a great price.“

“Great food, service, and the restaurant is gorgeously redone!“

“Great brunch really, felt home cooked too“

“Went to Cruz’s for the first time for Mother’s Day brunch with my kiddo- food was amazing (we both cleared our plates!) and service was awesome! Will definitely be back!!“

“Delicious food and great service! Highly recommend!“

“Amazing customer service. The team helped pick out my favorite ingredients to make a great meal. 10/10 would recommend.“

“We went Friday night and had a great experience. Gonna kick myself..i want to say our waitress name was Daiton but now 2nd doubt it. We was from GA. Ask her if she looked up the history of the Kentucky Brown!! I have made it because no one serves around CR. I had that my previous visit and was delighted but maybe too much cheese sauce? This time i had the Monte Cristo with sweet potato tots!!! Perfection!! The raspberry jam to dip the MP was chef kiss!!. Service was fast. Restaurant was spacious and clean. Totally recommend!! Again our waitress was the best!!!“

“Stopped in with a friend tonight and had a great time! It just happened to be bar bingo so we played and we won. Kiah took great care of us all night. Looking forward to coming back next Monday!!“

“Excellent place Great food and decorations“

“My bestie, and our friends love to come here. Best place for a GOOD cocktail, and great food. Just sat on the patio for the first time this season, amazing service and food. Dubai Chocolate Dessert was AMAZING!!!“

“Hannah bear rocks at rock bar! We love the drinks and atmosphere! ♥️♥️👏“

“Food is amazing. Drinks are amazing. Of course smoked ranch is by far my favorite ranch dressing in history!“

“I love this place so much. So much I’m putting this place and my favorite server in my novels. The family is so sweet and kind, good is really good and at a good price. A true gem.“

“This place is a hidden gem! The food is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The staff go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Whether it’s a quick bite or a special night out, this restaurant never disappoints. Highly recommend!“

“Food is great! Love the atmosphere!“

“Was there with my husband who is always talking about Oscar's. I had the gyro with fries . One of the best I had in a very long time. They were all very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed without us asking. They were very busy yet we didn't have to wait long to be seated. Thank you for a wonderful experience and great food.“

“Great and affordable food and great staff 🙏❤️“

“I told my 11 year old son to pick a place to eat for our guys day out. He was in the mood for wings and found this place online. We were not disappointed! Both of us loved our wings and onion rings. We enjoyed the atmosphere and our server, Chelsea, did a great job. We will definitely be back next time we are in CR.“

“wonderful place with some seating with water views. Food was awesome and staff was Amazing. We will be bavk. Thank you“

“Always a great shopping experience!!!“

“Very friendly staff, the chicken gumbo and mac and cheese was a 10/10! Will be coming back soon“

“I love Culver’s restaurants but was disappointed in the Hiawatha location this evening. We stopped there just because they had Creamy Lemon Crumble for the flavor of the day, but it turned out to be Creamy Vanilla Crumble. We couldn’t taste any lemon, though there was lots of cookie crumble in it.“

“Great food, great service love watching On Iowa Live there on Monday’s . Great location just minutes from Alexandra Apartments where I work and my residents love it too.“