Restaurants in Fairfax

“$5 extra broth charge? Seriously? I've been going to Jinya for years. Never had an issue before. It's always been a great place. Today, there was not enough broth in the $18 bowl of ramen that I ordered. It was unusually pretty low. I asked the waiter for some extra broth. When I got the bill, I noticed I was charged an extra $5 without being told I would be charged $5 more. C'mon Jinya. You can do better than that. Really good way to lose your customers!! Glad you're not the only good ramen place in NOVA!”

“Food taste Amazingly delicious but just want understand I'd its Persian or Turkish
But you will find some unique Authentic dishes here from Persia and ”

“Love the sandwiches. Awesome stuff.”

“Amazing food! So flavorful and delicious! We stopped in for lunch. Loved the dim sum! They don't do the dim sum cart service which was fine bc you order from the menu.”

“Wow! I can’t share enough how much I love this place! I never even liked sushi until I tried Sushi Cho.. And now I’m obsessed and come back every single week! The Kevin bacon roll is my favorite but I can assure you anything you try here will be delicious. The staff is attentive and so kind! Tonight the wonderful host even came outside as we were leaving to bring us some complimentary mochi! I would recommend any sushi lover (or soon to be sushi lover) to visit Sushi Cho!!”

“This place is a must try for sure! Quality of everything is phenomenal. From meats to veggies it was all so fresh!

Vegetarian options: Such a big selection to choose from”

“Amazing food great atmosphere and they except reservations”

“Love the style of the restaurant, Tasty food & very nice ambience. There is bar area as well, Good place to hangout with friends or family. Kirby salad is too good. Veg options are limited but they have good customization options.”

“My husband and I love this Andy’s! Prior to this, we had only been to the one in Tysons Corner. This Fairfax location is fantastic with a great selection of beers and pizza and so much closer to where we live! Andy’s pizza is the best! Love the outdoor seating area too.”

“This restaurant never fails to disappoint. The food taste great and the ambiance is welcoming and nice! The prices have going up a little bit, but that has happened everywhere on the globe sooooo...not worth mentioning.”

“Carlos is the very best! He is a great server and took care of us. My daughter's birthday was awesome because of him! Kudos to this location which also takes GREAT care of its Beer Club members! We'll be back soon!”

“I’ve been to a couple of Afghan Kabob restaurants but this one was truly really great and tasty. The food was delicious and the customer service was the best. I highly recommend trying out Fairfax Kabob!”

“ONE Bar&Grill is our number one restaurant choice in Old Town Fairfax. We have visited several times and EVERY meal has been amazing! Mina the owner, and Stephanie along with all the servers are first class people. Fairfax is fortunate to have such a top notch restaurant! We look forward to many future visits.”

“Excellent service! Good food and great outdoor atmosphere.”

“Great food. Jack was a great server. Very friendly”

“wow what a gem!!! this place is going to do good business!!!!!!! the entrees ..desserts...service .....everything is amazing!!!!”

“A cozy shop with delicious food. The spices were on point, and absolutely love how hot and fresh everything is served, especially the bread. You can tell everything is made right on the spot. If you want a healthy alternative to fast food that's fresh and won't break the bank, I recommend checking this place out. The owner is also very sweet and friendly, great customer service ?”

“The food here is amazing. So many good flavors and a variety of spice levels. The service is impeccable. Ask for Narayan. He is very friendly, can make great suggestions and treats you like family. We really enjoyed his personality and service.”

“tiny lil spot but SO good! we ordered a variety of stuff— green curry with tofu, drunken noodles, thai basil fried rice— and they were all so delicious. my mom is so picky and she loved everything!”

“Great food and customer service.”

“Delicious food, excellent services, I love this place!”

“Definitely coming back again. Not only the food is good but the service too. We had beef and chicken santeñas, empanada tucumana, sopa de locro and everything was really good.”

“The only reason I go here is because of FITO the bartender and server!!! He brings life to the restaurant!! The managers are always in a bad mood and bring their negativity to everyone else, especially the one Spanish dude always cursing and saying bad words he’s disrespectful to everyone! Especially to the staff. ONE day I told him HE NEEDS TO TREAT the staff better because they are going to leave. he kept yelling at one of them for no reason. Idk his name but When that specific guy is NOT there it’s more peaceful. They also don’t understand the sacrifice the employees make to go there every day and work in a hostile environment they could use their talents in many other places and not waste it there.. food is good and the owner in this video I think I have only seen him once. But they make a great chicken shrimp pasta!”

“Mixed group. Half of us liked what we got (fujisan box) and the rest didn't (salmon volcano something, rainbow roll). Experience was a bit rough because the AC wasn't working, so maybe the half that didn't like what they got were affected by that too.”

“There are two of us, and both were amazed at the quality of the appetizers, main dishes, and desserts We both agreed that the food was amazing at a great price. The service was excellent. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. I want to go back as soon as possible and bring more friends.”

“Great food. amazing service”

“Attention to the details were a ten. The ambiance and the food were superb.”

“Great service! Delicious food! Thanks to Mr. Shawn, the environment was very welcoming!

Parking: Very accessible!

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly, and many children’s food option!”

“This place is kind of small hole in the wall. Seats about 14 or so outside and not many more people inside. Nice menu that's not too large or too small. Some Tex-Mex menus have way too many choices. The starter tortilla chips and salsa were top notch. Service all around was excellent. I had the Chicken Chimichanga and it was one of the best I've ever had. It came with rice and refried beans as well as pico, sour cream, guacamole, and lettuce. Everything was delicious, cooked perfectly, and reasonably priced. The presentation was great as well Can't wait to come back.”

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Fairfax, bakery, and it was an experience that exceeded all expectations! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and friendly atmosphere that set the tone for a delightful meal.

The menu offered a wide variety of breakfast options, from classic dishes to creative twists on old favorites. I opted for the Turkish breakfast and was blown away by the flavors. The ingredients were fresh, and the presentation was beautiful. It’s clear that the chefs here take pride in their craft.”

“As every other Sunday, great family time …”

“We really like Denny's service and food at a good price. Indira, a server, make suggestions for the great pancakes. I think the strawberry ones were over the top. It is a family restaurant that is really friendly. Good menu for any time of the day.”

“As far as college dining goes, Ike’s is quite good, though to be fair “college dining” is not exactly a high bar. The food is usually quite tasty, and most meals there’s a good selection of options. However, the service is highly variable; I’ve had a decent amount of good experiences but also a handful of bad ones.My biggest complaint is that since you aren’t serving yourself, you have little to no control over the portion sizes the servers give you. I’ve had someone heap my plate until the food was nearly falling off, which is usually way more than I want to eat, but also sometimes have someone give me these tiny, almost “sample size” portions of each item that add up to like half a meal. I’ve found that, while I can usually get more if I ask, trying to say “that’s enough” is surprisingly difficult due to the large amount of background noise; often the server doesn’t hear what I’m saying until they’ve already put the food on my plate.Another thing worth noting is that there is often a lot of background noise, which depending on your preferences can be a benefit or a problem. Personally I find it can be helpful when trying to study, but some people could find it overwhelming.

Vegetarian options: Always some vegetarian options, but the amount and quality can vary day to day.”

“This is a nice and clean McDonalds to dine-in, although sometimes there can be some teenagers making a rufus near the cashier area by skateboarding. Service is also slightly understaffed, and there has been some challenges with attending to dine-in customers as compared to the drive-thru, but if they hire more people, I know this McDonalds can continue to provide excellent service. The servers here are quite efficient with keeping the bathroom clean and getting food out to the customer, plus the food is here is usually fresh. Despite a few flaws with understaffing, this McDonalds location is better than most of the McDonalds locations in the Northern Virginia area.”

“Wonderful new-ish brewery in the heart of Fairfax!! Great tasting beers and the staff is awesome!!”

“This place is perfect! Super nice staff, lovely beer selection, cute interior (with much squirrel decor), and nice outdoors for a nice weather. Wish I lived closer by, this would have been my go to!”

“Outstanding dinning experience! We’ve been to and have had Korean BBQ, but NOTHING compares to this! The quality of food, knowledgeable staff, creative cocktails and atmosphere are what make this restaurant well worth the visit. EVERYTHING was OUTSTANDING! I’ve never enjoyed a restaurant more that Gyu-shige! AAA+ We will be back!”

“On our way home my wife found this hidden gem. It was absolutely without a doubt the best lobster dog we have ever had. The owner is a great guy and I applaud him for taking a leap of faith by opening this great restaurant. If we are ever in the area again we will make a pit stop here.”

“Great place. Love the military representation in each franchise.”

“A Hidden Gem for Coffee and Sandwich Lovers De Clieu, a charming coffee and sandwich shop tucked away in the heart of Old Town Fairfax has quickly become my go-to spot for a perfect cup of coffee and sandwich when I'm in the area. Coffee and Organic Teas: (5/5) De Clieu's coffee, Organic Tea and drink options are nothing short of exceptional. Their baristas are clearly passionate about their craft, as every cup is brewed with precision and care, from their Drip, French Press, Chemex pour overs and Organic Teas. The espresso is rich and full-bodied, and they offer premium roasted beans and brewing methods to cater to every palate. I've tried their lattes, cappuccinos, teas, and cold brews, and I've never been disappointed. Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or just enjoy a good cold brew, De Clieu has you covered. Sandwiches Plus: (5/5) The sandwiches, bakery items, and Gelato at De Clieu are a delightful surprise. Made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, each bite is a burst of flavor. I've worked my way through much of their menu, and each creation has been more delicious than the last. From the Spicy Swine and Honey Bread to the inventive vegetarian options, there's something for everyone. The bread is always perfectly toasted, and the combinations of flavors and textures are superb. Overall Impression: (5/5) De Clieu is a coffee and sandwich shop that embodies all the qualities I look for in a great café. It's a place that combines exceptional coffee, delectable sandwiches, sides, and a welcoming atmosphere, all at a price that won't leave your wallet empty. Whether you're a regular looking for your daily caffeine fix or a traveler seeking a local gem, Delieu is the answer. It's clear the owner takes pride in what they do and how they train their team, and it shows in every aspect of their operation. I can't recommend this place highly enough, and I'm excited to see it thrive and become a beloved part of the community. There are ample parking options available in the vicinity as well.”

“Everything was delicious! Can’t wait to go back!! The sauces I need to be bottled, they were so good!! I loved the lemongrass pork!!!”

“A cafe with a bright and open atmosphere, we ordered a regular latte and a lavender latte. The regular latte was smoother than other cafes, but the lavender latte was too sweet, so we drank about half of it and mixed it with the regular latte.”

“The food was legit, but the kabab was a bit too cooked. The food was good, but the service sucked! The guy at the cashier didn't give a damn about me as a first-time customer. He expected me to just order and not bother him with questions like if I could add rice to my order. It felt like they only cared about their existing customers and didn't want to put in any effort for new ones.”

“Trivia night was great and fun atmosphere and great food!!!”

“I loved all the food I had at Legato Cafe. The ribeye steak and cheese, in particular, had excellent quality meat and was truly delicious. The Korean-style ramen was also amazing. The place was clean, the staff was friendly, and the food was great, so I think it definitely deserves a five-star rating.

Kid-friendliness: High chairs are available, and the place is very clean.”

“Excellent dinner and drinks.”

“Absolutely amazing ambiance, staff and the fish is to die for. The fatty tuna literally melts in your mouth. We can’t wait to go back.”

“--UPDATE--
We finally decided to give this place another shot and wow, what a difference! They muddled the jalapenos to give the spicy margaritas a great flavor throughout ... and a reasonable amount of ice this time. Very nice with a tajin rim. We split a plate of nachos with shrooms and cauliflower and they were excellent and very filling. Nice flavor on the chips throughout the plate. And the bartender and manager were attentive and personable. Definitely will add this place to the regular rotation now that they've figured things out.

--ORIGINAL REVIEW--
I will generously say this newly opened place needs to figure some things out. The chips were the best part of the lunch -- nicely seasoned, though not included in the price of the meal -- but the salsa and much of the food that followed was surprisingly light on flavor. (The two bottles of hot sauce they eventually brought were nearly empty and crusted over, as if someone just found them in the back of the pantry.)
They seemed blatantly focused on maximizing profit with the hope that customers won't notice (I'm bummed I forgot to take pictures, because it was comical). Both the shrimp and the tofu tacos were 90% filled with corn -- two pieces of shrimp on mine and four pea-sized pieces of tofu on my wife's. The spicy mezcalitas were literally overflowing with ice (and didn't arrive until we were almost done eating, despite our ordering them well before our entrees) and probably had less than a shot in each.
Until they figure out how to give customers their money's worth and kick up the flavors, we'll be going to the Taco Bamba a few doors down.”

“excellent ramen and customer service. I am beyond impressed!!! Great job!!!!”

“Not only good food but courteous personnel. Great to have a gluten free roll.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free bun/roll very much appreciated.”

“Excelente comida y atención”

“Burger and fries were delicious. Wanted to get a shake too but didn’t have room after the burger and fries.

Parking: Huge parking lot. No problem finding a spot.”

“They have the best bacon egg and cheese sandwich in the game. Their cappuccinos are always delicious and made correctly with microfoam and include a piece of a waffle cookie. This has become one of our favorite places to have a great cappuccino and breakfast. The staff is super nice.”

“This was the first time I have eaten here. OMG! The Anitarita is to die for!!!! The food was delicious and well presented. We will definitely be returning!”

“My kids loves vanilla bean while me and my hubby loves caramel macchiato”

“Awesome free ice cream day!”

“The peanut butter smoothie was on point...lots of PB and blended nicely. Normally I do Tropical Smoothie Cafe but the last time I went to the one on Braddock Rd I could barely taste the peanut butter. Thought I'd try Smoothie King this time and was not disappointed.”

“Clean store, nice staff. Very knowledgeable. easy to find the chips.”

“Not sure why the reviews are so bad. There's a nice little sitting area close to the exit/entrance of the Giant (inside). The barista (female) was so so nice when I was ordering today. I barely see baristas making small conversations with customers this days. Also, the new bar, salad bar, and other food arrangements of Giant are right there next to the Starbucks corner. I'd come back for groceries, grab lunch/coffee and enjoy in the University complex outside.”

“This is the only potbelly location i will ever order from. The food is fresh, 10/10 service, and always greeted with a warm welcome. Samantha is the sweetest!! Thank you to the staff for always making us feel welcomed , and for serving amazing sandwiches.”

“Tropical Smoothie has always been my go to because I love their smoothies. This particular one is right by I work so I frequent this place often!The team has always been awesome and pleasant. The reason I’m writing this review today is because I got my smoothie, and they gave me a second cup for the extra smoothie rather than throwing it out like I usually see them do.This pushed me over and this place is awesome.”

“I work at another Chick FIl A, and I gotta say the team leader here is super nice and friendly. She meets the 2nd Mile Service motto and treats regulars like family. The back of house staff make the food perfectly, which is good for me cause I love telling my classmates to try chic fil a for the first time, and thus spread the love and appreciation for Chick FIl A.”

“Been here a few times, the food is good most of the time but sometimes you get something not so great (still edible though). Usually have no issues here

Vegetarian options: Not too many, but the 2 or 3 things they do have are pretty good. (spicy potato soft taco is the bomb)”

“There’s no one like the barista I had. Great service and amazing conversation with Katherine and I only go to this Starbucks because of how she makes me feel appreciated as a customer and how good my drinks always turn out. If you want the best barista, she’s your girl ??”

“The store caters to professional and prosumer bakers. Hundreds of cookie cutters, prepared fondant, and cake decorations are just a few of the items they carry. They also have lots of classes for all skill levels. Just a fun place to wander through.”

“The restaurant has a modern and clean atmosphere, making it a great palce to enjoy a meal. It's well-maintained and offers a variety of foods, drinks and coffee. The female barista with the dark hair at the counter (K) is very friendly and did an excellent job!!”

“This place is pretty innocuous but when I saw 1-10$ and 4.8 stars I had to drop by. The food is very good, especially for the prices. I got a steak and cheese and fries and it was tasty, but i also got mozzarella sticks. Maybe i am biased from the city selling a worse product for several times more but serious 6 mozzies for 3.50 theyre medium sized, crunchy, hot, and the sauce is really good. This is one of the rare times I find sometbing that is obnoxiously well priced and its a shame i live 20min away and cant come here as often as Id like. Please go here. Please try the mozzies. Its a really good diner.”

“The atmosphere is great and I love the decor. Great little spot to grab a pizza. Their pizza is awesome!”

“- The restaurant is about the size of one unit of shophouse.
- There are two sides of booth seating, with approximately 8-10 tables (each table can seat 4 people).
- The menu offers a variety of dishes, including rice, noodles, and fried snacks.
- The restroom is located at the end of the hallway.
Review:

[My experience]
- I ordered the ramyeon and fried chicken wings. The RAMYEON had chewy noodles and a decent flavor. / The FRIED CHICKEN WINGS were quite large (about 8 pieces) and had a crispy outer layer, but the taste was average.
- The restaurant was a bit dark and felt slightly stuffy.
- Their service is active and satisfying.

Parking: Parking is plenty in front of the shop.”

“This is one of my favorite boba places around fairfax.Really love the ambiance and they are open late at night.I have tried thai milk tea, Vietnamese coffee and Cherry blossom drink.Everything was delicious. They have place to hangout and can spend time with friends.They are not just a boba place. They do have food to eat.”

“Have celiac and asked for gluten free option and the gal was so helpful and made sure to explain to new associate.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free for celiac disease.”

“Chicka Loca is a great place to get charcoal chicken. They have great flavor! My favorite thing ti get here is the fried Yuka... its better than anywhere else! The owners are so nice and friendly! I highly recommend this place!”

“This is by far the WORST service I've ever got from a Wingstop. They gave me the wrong order. I called to advise them of the issue and was put in hold. The GM answered ( no one ever told me I was being transferred nor did I ask for a manager) he was so Rude and has zero customer service skills he should be fired. He told me I could come get it ( no way to do that) so i asked for a refund. He said ok and hung up in my face. I called back to ensure it was processed and he said very rude that it was processed. I asked him for the order number and his name and he told me I don't need his name, he didn't have the order number and that I was entitled and he hung up in my face again. I'm beyond disappointed and feel disrespected by the GM who is supposed to represent your brand. Sad to say I'll never choose to spend my money here again and it's all because of the GM onsite 5/31 @ 12pm . I called back several times to get the information I requested and no one answered the phone likely under his direction. 920 E Seminary Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76115”

“I have not yet been physically into PeachWave, but I love getting delivery from this place. It's SO delicious. My all time favorite items are the Butterscotch Whip TM & the crêpes, I like to build mine with strawberries inside and marshmallow sauce / hot fudge on the outside. My husband loved the frozen yogurt. 10/10 highly recommend this place!”

“the staff is so nice and the specialty drinks are superheros. plus they sell Kafe Kreyol!!”

“I love my job! Highly recommend our food, awesome happy hour and we definitely have great drinks”

“I have always loved the food! But the customer service is amazing too. Thank you so much for having great food great staff and great prices!”

“Best customer service en delicious pizza, Was my first time going their ,ziyed was the one help me pick a pizza ,absolutely wonderful person made me a pizza with love. I enjoyed it a lot. delicious I recommending you go there and have him pick the best pizza in town.”

“Just discovered this gem over the weekend! Being a NY'er who grew up eating Italian cookies made by my grandmothers and aunts, I can attest to the authenticity of Bisnonna's quality. A must addition to the weekly routine.”