37 Best Wine Bars near Fairfax

“Visiting Old Town Fairfax, I was attracted because it was the only restaurant on a Wednesday night that had a real vibe. The Ahi tuna was pretty good, not the best I've had, and the service was good. I'd go back because of the vibe.“

“Simply the best hotel I ever stayed“

“We love the Capital Grille. It is such a and welcoming place, and the food is delicious. Best of all is the service. We always look forward to being served by Shayla. She is absolutely fabulous - so delightful and efficient, and she always makes our visits special.“

“Best Italian sandwich shop in NOVA! Sandwiches are on point and please try the macaroni salad - yum :). The wine selection is great, tasty desserts (the tiramisu is my favorite), top it with friendly staff, and fresh ingredients. The owner remembers you and will greet you with a smile making you feel right at home.“

“Dolce Vita provides a consistently great experience with really good food, outstanding old-fashions and other drinks, all at good prices! They are very kid friendly and also a great place for meeting friends. Tip, the bar area is a bit quieter if there is a lot of noise or families in the main area. Not a bad thing, just a factor in how you want your dining experience to go.“

“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.“

“Attended the Prisoner Tastemaker dinner. Group of 7. Food and wine pairings were excellent and accommodated our pescatarian. Timing of courses was well-paced. Service was great. After the meal, we enjoyed more cocktails in the bar to conclude our great evening.“

“❤️ Neutral Ground Bar & Kitchen“

“The branzino was fresh and deliciously prepared. The accompanying bread was freshly baked. I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Great beers and delicious locally sourced foods“

“Double cabernet burger is the best!!!! Cabernet smothered patties, white cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, worcestershire mayo, tomato, potato bun with crispy fingerling potatos on the side. #foodbuster #burgerkingthings #doyoubelieve I DO!!!!!“

“I visited the restaurant approximately a month ago and was greeted by Shirley and Tiffany who were very warm and welcoming to my guest and I. Shirley walked us to the table near the fire place and she was sooo professional and kind. We truly felt welcomed. Thank you both!!!“

“We were completely and pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food. They were a bit understaffed but that seems to be a challenge many restaurants are experiencing. Our server was attentive and friendly. The salmon was delicious, the Wagyu burger as well. The wings were flavorful but not overwhelmingly hot. But the highlight were the French fries. Probably the best we’ve had.“

“The service was top notch. Our server was attentive and provided excellent service. We were there for a birthday and my son's favorite is the marinated Kalbi and it typically always gets cooked last. Seeing that as my son was waiting the server said he would add a note to my reservation for the future so it gets cooked first so my son doesn't have to wait. :) The meat quality was excellent! I would say though since I been to this restaurant several times in the past, the amount of meat per the pre fixe menu definitely has decreased. In any case, excellent service and great meat quality! Will always go back!“

“Doesn't disappoint from walking in to finished meal. Classic Italian, top notch service, worth every dollar spent.“

“We had a wonderful family meal! We were seated right away and service was personal and excellent! The food was great and everything came out as expected! Overall, while it is not cheap, I think it is a good value for the food and service you get!“

“Saturday buffet was good, tasty and comfort food, not spicy, not bland, just the right taste with right amount of spices and salt. Four veg starters, four non veg starters, two non veg curries, two veg curries, two rice items, two dessert options.“

“I understand that it is incredibly challenging for a manager to determine the appropriate time to ask extremely loud patrons to pipe down a bit. The bar area was extremely loud with women who were frequent after-work guests squealing with the bartender who knew them and also with their friends and co-workers. That's understood and those customers usually filter out and don't stay too late. However, in the main dining room, there was a family of about 7-8 who had two inebriated women at their table who were so loud, and the group was there for so long, that it made me uncomfortable for ALL of the diners. Capital Grille is a wonderful dining experience and the bill for our group of four was several hundred dollars. For that level of experience I would expect that the setting would be comfortable. *Our server was extremely professional and friendly. The food was wonderfully prepared and top quality as to be expected at Capital Grille.“

“I love the tapas. They have great Spanish menus and some vegan choices too! Must try: cauliflower and eggplant, and beets for vegans. Spanish: flan is so good, patatas bravas, salmon with kale, Espanola torta, beef empanada.“

“The entire experience was awesome! We didn’t have reservations, as we just came from a show. They worked us in and the tapas style dining was just what we needed for an upscale, late-night meal. Flavor was out of this world and presentation was art! I’ll definitely be back & highly recommend the ninniku noodles with duck confit. 🤤“

“Delicious Food, Divine Wine, Lovely Evening! We shared appetizers, desserts & wine while we visited this wonderful restaurant!“

“OVERALL: Attention to detail made for a flawless service experience, paired with well chosen wines and delicious food.

FOOD 9.5/10 : Everything here is small plates. Well, not EVERYTHING, but mostly, get small plates with the expectation of sharing. Our server Gabriella made this clear at the beginning, and it was easy to add more food. The things that were suggested were delightful.

SERVICE: 12/10 Without flaw. The restaurant really is a tightly run ship. Dishes we were done with were taken by seemingly any staff member with free hands, and never lingered on the table. The ... Maitre d? Manager? Madea especially did everything she could to make a Wednesday night date night special, especially by sharing her expertise and showcasing outstanding judgment when it came to picking the perfect wine. She was clearly a busy woman, but at no moment did we feel like an inconvenience.

VIBE: 9/10 I would prefer to dress up for a place like this, but I saw plenty of people in street clothes. It was a casual enough vibe that everyone seemed welcome despite their attire. The decorations were tasteful. Seating was comfortable. This was not the sort of place insistent on flipping tables ASAP. The lighting was a little dim for anyone who needs reading glasses. Toilet paper was above average quality for a restaurant, but not lavish.

WINE LIST: well organized, easy to read, but tailored towards those who are already knowledgeable. I saw several wines I had never heard of, but since there was knowledgeable staff on hand to help guide one to a wine (that blew our socks off and make us question whether every wine we've ever previously had was a waste of taste buds) we weren't intimidated. The wine glasses were nice.

COST: a well padded dinner for two was ~$280. It was worth it. We will be back.“

“We did a birthday meal for two and the whole staff went above and beyond to make everything feel special and look beautiful and taste delicious. Special shout outs to Grant for being a world class wood and wine expert, and to Suzy and Jess for their fantastic cocktails.“

“Cozy place and friendly service. My order of Beef Bourguignon was wonderful but my wife confused the Navarin of Lamb to braised lamb we're used from Turkish and Lebanese Restaurants but this is seared Lamb. The Waiter was nice enough to let us switch the order.“

“awesome stuff was awesome good wine love ronin“

“Great food and service. Definitely worth your time and money“

“I wish I discovered this restaurant sooner. Amazing menu! Pho Chateau is way more than just pho. Great service! Great atmosphere! The best Vietnamese restaurant I’ve been to! Do yourself a favor and visit. It will not disappoint.“

“Today my husband and I had the opportunity to dine at Fleming. The staff was AMAZING! Matt, the manager was on top of every request, need, and want. As soon as anyone in the restaurant needed anything, we witnessed him assisting the service staff to make sure that it was done immediately. He is the type of manager that people dream of! Wish he were on my team. Luis was our server and was great! He was on top of our every need, was attentive, and easily on of the best servers I've ever had. To round out the team, Juan was behind Luis with any additional support that we needed. Quiet professional with great service; Quick, fast, and in a hurry. The ambiance of the restaurant is hard to find in DC. It was quiet enough for a one on one conversation, but energetic enough to make sure that we were not bored. The food was top notch! My stomach hurts because I should have tapped out 15 minutes ago but the food was too good to stop. I'd recommend the Leviathan wine and tomahawk steak. We are big eaters and could not finish our salads and soup, steak, or desserts! My husband highly recommends the French onion soup, Mac and cheese, and Brussels sprouts. Overall the service, ambiance, food, and staff were wayyyyyy more than we expected. We look forward to patronizing this location again. I wish I had pics, but we ate too fast.“

“One of my two favorite restaurants to celebrate big occasions, all occasions, and it did not disappoint. Nine of us had the BEST time last eve celebrating husband's 78th bday! Absolutely impeccable service (Paul you are the BEST!), your leadership and kindness Sierra are so appreciated and respected, and to the Chef, EVERYTHING was superbly delicious!!! Thank you ALL for helping make last eve such a fantastic and memorable eve🥂“

“Superb SERVICE to say the least! Everyone was amazing. Our food was good as well. This is such a great GEM for business meetings, casual happy hour with friends, etc. The location is good and the bar setup is lovely as well. I love Ruth Chris and they have been a consistent staple in many areas for 20+ years.“

“Wow factor Amazing place to relax and work Good eats fresh drinks“

“I hosted a friend’s birthday party at ShipGarten and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From start to finish, the staff was absolutely amazing. They made the entire planning process easy and stress-free, with clear, quick, and efficient communication every step of the way. They were incredibly accommodating. The food was great, my favorites were the funnel cake fries and the guacamole. The Cider was delicious!!! The venue itself is fantastic for hosting events, and I highly recommend ShipGarten for birthdays, gatherings, or any special occasion. One of the things I love most is that they also host dog-friendly events, which makes the place even more special! I had an amazing time and will absolutely be using ShipGarten for future events!!!“

“Our experience at the Cardinal restaurant was overall good. It's a restaurant inside the Hilton hotel. There is a bar with seating, lounge and restaurant seating. Gladys was our server and she took great care of us, very friendly and fast service. She checked on us several times and gave good recommendations for food. We both had the Santa Fe Chicken salad. It was very tasty and fresh, including tomatoes and avocado. The vodka martinis were good sized and delicious. Prices for food were reasonable. Drinks were more expensive than usual. I would go back.“

“Booked the private dining area for a post-wedding celebration. The experience far exceeded expectations. Impeccable service. Wonderful ambiance. Heavenly food. Great food and beverage pairings. Highly recommended for a perfect evening.“

“GREAT EXPERINCE! We went with a party of 8 with a saturday night reservation, and were seated within minutes of our 7:30 res. My husband and I shared the Tomahawk steak and had the presentation of this steak was amazing. everyone enjoyed their meal and the atmosphere!“

“Good place to go with friends.“

“I wanted to say that I have been several times over the years. Although things are a little pricey they are always well done and delicious. In addition, I wanted to give a special shout out to Nicki who is a ray of sunshine and always goes the extra mile to ensure that customers are taken care of. To finish, the lavender lattes are a particular favorite of mine and the tempura crab cakes I had most recently were really divine. 4.75 stars“