49 Best American Restaurants in Fairfax

“Amazing food great atmosphere and they except reservations“

“Wonderful food, the trout was amazing and so was the shrimp and crab fritter appetizer. Our waiter Matthew was seriously the best and sweetest waiter I’ve ever had in my life. We are here for vacation but we will without a doubt come back here the next time we are in the area.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great food and customer service.“

“Hamrock's is an absolute gem! The setting in the historic Moore-McCandlish House provides an elegant yet rustic and family-friendly atmosphere with both indoor and charming outdoor seating. The food is out of this world in taste, quality, and presentation, particularly for those with Celiac's or gluten sensitivity! For GF and non-GF alike, this place is must. Will definitely be returning soon!

Dietary restrictions: Best GF options in the DMV!“

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

“My wife and I brought the kids here after spending the day in State College. It was excellent. Fresh food, good prices (kids eat free with a regular purchase). Will definitely be back!“

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

“Pan AM Family Restaurant gets all stars from me. Their meals, especially their Gyro platters and sandwiches are the best across the State. I have eaten there many times with my family and friends, and have never been disappointed. I highly recommend the delicious food, fantastic atmosphere and especially the detail to service and smiles. It’s worth every dollar and you will leave happy, full and wanting to come back. Great job !! Great Food !! Great Service !!“

“We took a large party there tonight during busy hours. The staff waited on everyone promptly. The food portion sizes were much bigger than expected. Everyone sitting with me needed to-go boxes. On top of the huge portions, the food was freshly made, hot, and delicious. Our drinks never sat empty either. Our server continually made sure we’re had everything we needed. I was expecting my bill to be $25 or so, but it was under $17. Great value and atmosphere!! Highly recommend.“

“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!“

“Sadly, permanently closed.“

“Nice placê, wonderful food!“

“We recently needed a private room on short notice, and OH George’s worked out perfectly. We had about 35 people, kept heavy appetizers and a few meals coming. Drinks were filled immediately. We were very pleased and highly recommend the restaurant for larger gatherings.“

“Small detail, but those are the ones that are sometimes the most important…
My wife ordered a beer, and after it was dropped off at the table, she said “I didn’t realize it was going to come in a can”. Moments later, Tony shows up with a frosty glass and offered it. He made a joke about how he prefers beer from a glass and said “we have these, we might as well use them”.
In all, it was a small jesters that made an otherwise typical experience, exceptionally better.“

“George Mason University (MSU), just 24 kilometers outside of Washington, D.C., as the largest public research university in Virginia, Mason offers an unparalleled undergraduate experience. Maiden offers more than 200 master's and doctoral programs as well as educational programs and programs to educate you and achieve your professional and personal goals. With more than 37,000 students from all 50 U.S. states and over 130 different countries, Mason is one of the most diverse universities in the United States. Mason is one of only 131 schools in the United States classified as a top-tier research university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Mason is at the forefront of emerging fields and is committed to a transformative learning experience that helps students grow as individuals, scholars, and professionals.“

“2 Slobbery thumbs up! Millie enjoys!“

“Our family joined the wonderful team at Matchbox Merrifield for dinner on a Saturday evening. They generously accommodated a party of seven on short notice. Once we arrived Jay-Lianna jumped right in as our server superstar. She accommodated everyone's various orders with ease and was such a joy to interact with for the evening. We really appreciated the hospitality from the entire team. Thank you, Matchbox Merrifield and Jay-Lianna!“

“As every other Sunday, great family time …“

“My favorite place to go we love everything about Patriots they all make you feel like family, the food and atmosphere is amazing!! KK“

“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.“

“Beer and Food are top notch! Dog friendly outside, which is a Huge plus!“

“The retro vibe is definitely a little different than traditional fast food restaurants and it’s aesthetically pleasing. There’s plenty of parking space and the staff were courteous. Food was fresh and better than expected - petties were juicy and flavorful. We enjoyed dining here.“

“Amazing experience at Cozy District Cafe on 5/30/24! The coffee and breakfast pastries were delicious, and the cafe smelled absolutely wonderful as they were preparing for a catering order. I usually stop in for coffee after a doctor's appointment and had no idea they offered catering services. I'll definitely keep them in mind for future events.The staff was warm and friendly, making my visit even more enjoyable.“

“The food is delicious and the staff is friendly.“

“We met some friends for an early dinner on a Tuesday night. We were very happy with the noise level - we could hear each other talk. We all had dinner salads and they were great. The server was helpful but didn't rush us and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there.“

“I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for the fantastic dining experience at Blue Iguana Café yesterday. The food was delicious, the service exceptional, and my entire family thoroughly enjoyed it. We'll definitely be back!

Parking: There was parking place in front of the caffee, it was very convinient for us“

“A true hidden gem. Was looking for a good corned beef sandwich for a belated St. Patrick’s day treat, and heard about this place. It was definitely off the beaten path, tucked inside an office building, but it was well worth the search. Staff members were amazing and the food was equally as amazing.“

“Lovely staff, professional management, delicious food, friendly atmosphere! We always enjoy our visits to First Watch so much!“

“Reasonably priced drinks and karaoke was fun!“

“If you are looking for a place to enjoy craft beer and delicious food, look no further than Ornery. They offer a variety of beers on tap, from crisp lagers to hoppy IPAs, as well as a menu that features burgers, pizzas, salads, and more. The service is always friendly, the atmosphere is cozy, and the prices are very reasonable.“

“Good food. Not kid friendly“

“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.“

“The BBQ pizza was dope as hell. Nice environment“

“Simply the best hotel I ever stayed“

“I highly recommend the donuts. Visited Fairfax duck donuts about a month ago. However, the service was horrible. The staff was unfriendly, the cashier never greeted us and just took our order and passed it on to the next person. The T-shirt she was wearing was dirty and covered in flour. Maybe an apron that could be changed when dirty would be a good idea. The young lady who put the toppings on the donuts kept looking over her shoulder at a child who was crying and glaring at the mother. She was slow anyway and that made her even slower. When she finally gave me my order, again no greeting just slid the box toward me. I Commented I was missing missing one donut. Her reply was oh yeah I forgot to put that in the box. No apologies or anything. So as I said the donuts were great. Absolutely love them. But the staff need some training in customer service.“

“Love this place for lunch. They open early at 6 am and close by 2pm. They have lots of options from salads, sandwiches, wings, gyros, breakfast, and bahn mi. Recommend. I like their bahn mi, Philly steak sandwich, wings and fries, salmon salad, and avocobbo salad“

“Had a wonderful brunch here today.

The wait was a little long (got in line on the website but they have you check in when you get there, I would make it so you’re in line from when you check in overall but I’m not in charge) but we got seated within 20 minutes. Food was good and came out pretty quickly, very baby friendly as well.

We will definitely be back soon

Kid-friendliness: Sling seat for infants available“

“Said should get 10 stars ? for his exceptional, professional service and kind, pleasant attitude. I usually come to this location at all the time. I would have to say that Said has always been so polite and helpful, going above and beyond to make us feel so welcome. Today, I sat down outside due to that I came with my dog. He was so kind to bring us water for my little 4 ? ? paws forever friend. If you ever come to eat at this location please ask for Said. He is the best. Thank you Said for your excellent customer service..“

“This gym never disappoints! I've been a member since 2012! I like the outside pool during the summer at Reston! I workout at all three locations in my area! I frequently go to Loudoun, Reston, and now Fairfax! I love the classes and the instructors are amazing! I take Barbell Strength, Strictly Strength, EDG cycle and WTRX (pool). Today, I took the Gluteus MAXout class in Fairfax. I hope they start having it every Saturday at 10:45AM! I was told the class before called SHRED was also amazing! I got my boyfriend to join (LT bucks for me) and he just started with a personal trainer! It's nice to know at Lifetime You will get a great workout!�“

“Excellent food as always!“

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“Went to play darts and pool. The dartboards are in great shape. The price was reasonable and the food was excellent too. I really enjoyed the music they had at the front of the house with the dj while we were playing darts. The servers were all very polite. I look forward to going again.“

“Great place to go for a drink at the end of the day Gretchen does a great job bartending must try the Black Moon very good!“

“I enjoyed my service waiter was very nice and I really liked that“

“Great service, the food was on time and prepared correctly. It was very clean. I’d definitely return!!“

“Nice Location and Nice Venue to Host Family Party.“