Clare & Don's Beach Shack

130 N Washington St, Falls Church
(703) 532-9283

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Carina_kr

Nice Bar & Restaurant! Wir hatten eine super freundliche Bedienung und unser Essen war auch sehr lecker. Es werden viele Speisen in vegan angeboten und die Cocktails die ich hatte, waren auch top

Cheryl T

My dinner was wrong but still good. I didn't want to send it back as everyone already had their food but they offered. Also shrimp had legs and shell pieces. Good music and atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Richard Hartogs

Hosted my birthday party for nearly 90 people. Staff made it so easy for us. The food and drinks were on point!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Denny Bromley

Live music, but extremely loud and overpowering, completely erasing any potential for conversation even across the table. Food took a long time to come and was extremely underwhelming when it did. Very kid-friendly, but perhaps too much so as there were children running around the entire outdoor area with no regard for not being disturbing to other parties. Overall extremely chaotic and loud, and would not recommend unless you have a large party of kids or you really are just coming for the music.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Myke Smith

Consistent food, beverages and service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Tess Hill

The service was good and the atmosphere is unique, hard to find an off shore beach bar. The food wasn't my favorite, kind of had that frozen taste to it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Rick Martinez

Grilled shrimp were grilled with the shell on, broccoli was uncooked, and mashed potatoes were cold. Very disappointed, would not recommend.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Kyle Sutton

A great place for a wonderful meal. The fish and chips are the best.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Erin Chen

This is a fun place with good food and good vibes. The gator bites, hush puppies, and seafood chowder were all terrific. My only suggestion is on the fish tacos: the menu should say they are deconstructed/ you make them yourself.

Edit: Thanks to the owner for responding! On the fish tacos: Whether you say they are de- or pre- constructed, it would still be helpful if the menu explained that, so people could decide if they want that or not. For instance, I'm not great at making things myself so that's one reason I go out to a restaurant, so it's made for me by someone who knows what they are doing. When I try to put my own together they always come out terrible and fall apart. (My favorite fish tacos are the kind that come in metal holders so they stay in tact). Plus when I'm out, I'd rather spend the time chatting with friends and family. But I'll be back for the other food and great atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Tina Liprando

First time at Claire and Don’s Beach Bar and it completely blew us away! We only stopped in for cocktails and appetizers, but the drinks were great and the steamed shrimp were amazing. The whole place transported me back to Florida—it reminded me of my favorite spot there, Cherry Pocket.

The outdoor seating is spacious and they were setting up for live music as we left. I wish I had more time to stay, but I’ll definitely be back for the food, the service, and the vibes!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

SUZETTE GADEGBEKU

Very small, wait staff stretched things for our event.long wait for service. During the event members un our party went to the bar themselves to refill drink orders.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

David Best

food is fair. decor is like a dingy beach shack but huge outside area. The vibe is more like a street festival, though, kindof hot, exposed, people everywhere, very loud. live music fri-sun, tuesdays.

fried foods, burgers, burrito, salad, linguine, sandwich, etc. everything with tofu option or vegan burgers

people love it, tho. a line to get in.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

Jon

Great staff, good food and Beach Shack atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

David Bear

Nice selection of seafood dishes with fried, grilled, blackened option. Nice choices in fish of the day (we had grouper). Fun beach atmosphere. Had deconstructed fish tacos which were very good. Indoor and outdoor seating.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

J Ses

Clare and Don’s is excellent—whether you are ordering out or eating in. Most recently we went on an extremely busy Saturday. There was a wait, but the wait service made sure everyone was seated in a reasonable time and food was still fast.

Prices also are reasonable for the quantity and quality of food.

We will keep coming back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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