18 Best Cocktail Bars near Fairfax

Colada Shop Cafe • $
2920 District Ave #180, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

Cafe Cubano Miami Style
Guava BBQ Chicken Pastel
Colada Cuban Sandwich
Pastelitos Platters
Colada Shop Cuban
Chicken Empanada
Orange Smoothie
Pastelitos
Iced Latte
Sandwiches

“We 💖 everything. The empanadas are super #delicious and coffee ☕️ as well. It is worth it. #Gracias“

4 Good71 Reviews
Songbird Cocktail Bar • $$
10940 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

Songbird Old-Fashioned and Chrysanthemum Margherita
Peking Duck - Whole Duck
General TSO’S Chicken
Sweet and Sour Cucumbers
Combination Fried Rice
Sichuan Spicy Wontons
Mongolian Combination
Sticky Crispy Beef
Spicy Thai Basil
Hot & Sour Soup

“Excellent dinner and drinks.“

4.5 Superb231 Reviews
Genki Izakaya 元気 Japanese • $$
9508 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

Taiyaki with Matcha Ice Cream
Wagyu & Foie Gras Hand Roll
Tornado Omelet Fried Rice
Torched Sea Fatty Salmon
Takoyaki Fried Octopus
Sweet Potato Roll
Matcha Crepe Cake
Yakitori Platter
Takoyaki Japanese
Salmon Skin Roll

“Born and raised in Japan, I am pretty judgmental when it comes to any establishments claiming to be “Japanese.”

I had miso soup ($4), Toro Bowl ($28) and hot tea ($3).

Toro Bowl: I was not impressed, but definitely this dish was not disgusting like some other fake Japanese restaurants serve. Ikura wasn’t the freshest, and the three sheets of nori (sea weeds) were stale (thus making it chewy rather than crispy) and tasted very cheep. Overall it was “Okay”

Miso soup: I was pleasantly surprised with how they have used decent amount of dashi in their soup (like how they do it in Japan), giving it an authentic twist. The soup was flavorful and I enjoyed it.

Tea: this was another pleasant surprise to receive what it mocked as Genmai-cha (tea with roasted rice bits in it). Well done.

From what you get in DMV area, I’d give a 4 stars or even 4.5 stars. As an overall “Japanese” izakaya, I’d put this in 3 stars range.“

4.5 Superb363 Reviews
Ned's New England Deck Seafood • $$
10655 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

North Shore Beef This Shaved House Roast Beef a New England Classic
Lobster Roll Top Beef Super Sammie Bottom
Ned's Down East Lobster Roll
Chowder and Fluffy Chowder
Cinnamon Apple Fried Dough
Whole Belly Clam Platter
Fried Clam Strip Platter
New England Clam Chowder
Penobscot Bay Crab Roll
Fish and Chips Platter

“I ordered the Nancy Special and it was delicious!“

4.6 Superb180 Reviews
Alta Strada - Fairfax, VA Italian • $$
2911 District Ave Unit 150, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

Nonna's Slow Cooked Meatballs with Spicy Tomato Basil Sauce Ricotta and Parmigiano
Nonna's Meatballs with Whipped Ricotta Spicy Tomato Basil Sauce All Beef
Alta Strada's Famous Garlic Bread with Spicy Tomato Dipping Sauce
Penne Alla Vodka with Garlic Basil Tomato Basil Crema Vegetarian
Grilled Short Rib Soft Polenta Garlicky Greens Gremolata
Fettuccine with Wild Mushroom
Rigatoni Mezze Summer Edition
Butternut Squash Agnolotti
Nonna's Classic Meatballs
Local Rockfish Piccata

“Thank you so much to Martha, Tom, Jason, Sarah, and the entire team who made my gathering at Alta today so special!! Martha really went above and beyond by arranging to have the surprise decor, balloon bouquet, and party favors for my guests and me! I was so overwhelmed by her thoughtfulness.“

4.2 Good388 Reviews
Banditos Tacos & Tequila Fairfax Mexican • $$
10621 Braddock Rd, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla
Bang Bang Shrimp Taco
Chips & Liquid Queso
Nashville Hot Taco
Steak & Elote Bowl
Blackened Shrimp
Taco Salad Bowl
Monster Nachos
Chicken Tinga
Shrimp Tacos

“I was greeted by Trevor the manager who was very kind, the food and the vibe was amazing and the service from Jade and Isabella was phenomenal. They would all be the reason i return. Such a great place if i could give more stars i definitely would !!“

4.2 Good281 Reviews
AKB, a hotel bar Wine Bar •
8296 Glass Alley, Fairfax

“Simply the best hotel I ever stayed“

3.9 Good10 Reviews
MacMillan Whisky Room Bar • $$
2920 District Ave Unit 155, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Steak & Guinness Pie
Guinness Meatballs
Charcuterie Board
Small Charcuterie
Tater Tots
Bruschetta
Fish And
Sliders
Burger

“A Hidden Gem of Warmth, Whisky, and Wonder!

Walking into The MacMillan Whisky Room feels like stepping into a perfectly curated mosaic of charm, elegance, and soul. Every detail—dim golden lighting, cozy leather seating, the soft hum of jazz—sets the stage for something more than just a drink. It’s an experience.
A place like this doesn’t just serve whisky. It serves memory, connection, and comfort. The MacMillan Whisky Room has earned a permanent place on my go-to list—and in my heart.“

4.1 Good204 Reviews
Fats Fairfax Dive Bar • $
10673 Braddock Rd, Fairfax

Customers` Favorites

Wings and Rings Wednesday Special for 10
Gator Bites
Tuesday
Friday

“Great atmosphere great people awesome host!!“

3.3 Good46 Reviews
The Barns At Wolf Trap Cocktail Bar • $$
1635 Trap Rd, Vienna - 6.36 miles

“Really love it. Excellent venue. Intimate. Not a bad seat from balcony to the front rows. Go see a musician there. Any musician. If you enjoy the arts you will not be disappointed. Fun drinks. Good food too. Plenty of time to eat ahead with doors open early. Hard to get a table but make friends or stand or wait and eventually room opens up before the show. Food comes out very fast to support getting to your seats. Small venues like this the artists also come out to shake hands and say hi to everyone. It's a special place and the performance shows and guests know it too. Enjoy.“

4.8 Superb73 Reviews
Agora Tysons Mediterranean • $$
7911 Westpark Dr, Tysons, McLean - 7.16 miles

Customers` Favorites

Kiymali Eggs Benedict
Pistachio Ice Cream
Grilled Caulilini
Bottomless Brunch
Lokum Kebap Gfine
Mixed Cheese Pide
Branzino GF dfnf
Grilled Branzino
Brussels Sprouts
Grilled Chicken

“Just an incredible restaurant - amazing food out of this world our server was simply impressive with one month on the job - I can't say enough good things about him. I will always be back !!!“

4.7 Superb491 Reviews
Crossroads Bar & Grill Cocktail Bar • $$
Crossroads Bar & Grill, Embassy Suites, 8100 Loisdale Rd, Springfield - 9.75 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Wings

“Outstanding restaurant & bar inside the Embassy Suites. First off, their breakfast offering is beyond reproach. Great entrees & service. The dinners are also fantastic. It's a great feeling to have a restaurant in your hotel where you can have a great meal, a few drinks & zero worries. Their breakfast is from 6 am - 9 am on weekdays & 7 am - 10 am on the weekends. They also offer an evening social hour. If you're a guest of Embassy Suites their room service hours are 11 am to 11 pm, everyday including weekends.“

3.4 Good8 Reviews
Ingle Korean Steakhouse Korean • $$$
8369 Leesburg Pike Suite A, Vienna - 6.42 miles

Customers` Favorites

Jjamppong Spicy Noodle Soup with Seafood and Beef
Doenjang Jjigae Soybean Paste Stew
Japchae Stir-Fried Glass Noodles
Miyazaki Wagyu - Strip Loin
Oysters on the Half Shell
Scallion Pancake Takeout
Beef Fried Rice Takeout
Black Sesame Ice Cream
Boneless Short Ribs
Kkotge-Tang Takeout

“This restaurant was so great that it deserve an official recognition. I highly highly suggest this restaurant. Service, food quality and everything you expect from a restaurant was amazing. Special thanks to our servers who made our night special.“

4.6 Superb330 Reviews
Ellie Bird Seafood • $$$
125 Founders Avenue, Falls Church - 7.27 miles

Customers` Favorites

Duck Sausage with Tortellini
Pineapple Bun Sliders
Ellie Bird Kale Salad
Chicken and Broccoli
Shishito Peppers
Tornado Omelette
Fennel Rigatoni
Pumpkin Pudding
Hummingbird Cake
Cucumber Salad

“Very satisfied on my first visit to Ellie Bird. We came for Brunch for my wife’s birthday. The staff were all very attentive and many wished her a happy birthday as they welcomed us in, which often gets overlooked at other restaurants, but it made her morning feel so much more special. It may seem like a small notion, but it was a touching detail to our initial visit. The brunch menu is small but packed with flavors and meaningful dishes. We love this and wish we could try it all. We decided to start with the PB&J French toast as a shared app. It’s an entree item, but upon hearing how much the owner loves this item we had to try it out. We also ordered the Pineapple Bun sliders and Tornado omelette. For us the trio of entrees was the perfect blend of savory, sweet, and salty, hitting all the right notes. Also highly recommend the Ellie Bird Latte. Glad we came, we will be back for more!“

4.3 Superb260 Reviews
Patsy's American American • $$
8051 Leesburg Pike, Vienna - 6.34 miles

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Fried Point Judith Calamari with Onion Straws & Lobster Ginger Sauce
BBQ Baby Back Ribs with Fresh Hand Cut Fries & Traditional Cole Slaw
Tex Mex Eggrolls with Avocado Dipping Sauce
Penne Primavera with Shrimp & Chicken
Charleston Salad with Spiced Pecans
Warm White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Assorted Oysters on the Half Shell
Slow Roasted French Dip Sandwich
Kids Grilled Short Smoked Salmon
Drunken Rib Eye 5 Star Reserve

“We've dined at Patsy's American on several occasions and consistently appreciate the quality, service and atmosphere.“

4.4 Superb356 Reviews
2941 Restaurant American
2941 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church - 5.17 miles

Customers` Favorites

Lava Cake with Caramel Sauce
Loup De Mer Steak Tartare
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare
Butter Poached Lobster
Pan Seared Foie Gras
Crescent Duck Breast
Braised Short Ribs
East Coast Oysters
Tomato Raviolini
Crispy Calamari

“I had the privilege of experiencing the Chefs Tasting at 2941 Restaurant last night. The five-course tasting journey, paired with exquisite food and wine, along with beautiful surroundings and a vibrant atmosphere, turned the evening into a memorable adventure and culinary delight. If you seek to awaken your taste buds and embark on a magical journey, this extraordinary destination in the DMA area and North America awaits you.“

4.5 Superb760 Reviews
NUE: Elegantly Vietnamese Vietnamese • $$$
944 W Broad St, Falls Church - 7.27 miles

Customers` Favorites

Coconut Risotto w Grilled Wild Mushroom and Vegetables V
Coconut Curry Risotto with Scallops
Coconut Curry Risotto w Scallops
New Green Papaya Caesar Salad
New Papaya Rice Paper Salad
Yucca Cake with Ice Cream
Snow Crab Asparagus Soup
Stir Fried Wide Noodles
Grilled Seafood Tower
Snow Crab Fried Rice

“Really creative and delicious food!! The people are so welcoming and attentive. We are definitely foodies and highly recommend NUE. It is one of our favorite restaurants!!!“

4.6 Superb298 Reviews
Hangry Burger Hamburger • $$
6699 Frontier Dr Suite G, Springfield - 8.91 miles

Customers` Favorites

Lamb Burger with Sweet Potato Fries
Mushroom and Swiss Cheeseburger
Double Bacon Cheeseburger
Hangry Chicken Wings
Single Cheeseburger
Saucy Chicken Combo
Fried Chicken Wings
Mushroom Meltdown
The Hangry Burger
Chicken Sandwich

“Amazing gluten free food. Delicious. I thought I would never have onion rings again“

4.4 Superb215 Reviews