50 Best Bars near Oakton

“First time here and food was amazing. Will definitely be my go to when in the area.“

“Excellent beer selection and to-die-for totchos and grilled cheese sandwiches, with whatever interesting “toppings” you could imagine!“

“Great food & service. Chill atmosphere that’s great for date night or night with kids. We go to Harveys almost every week!“

“The very best bar and restaurant.“

“Jackson’s Mighty Fine Food & Lucky Lounge (BCI: 86) 11927 Democracy Dr, Reston, VA Step into Jackson’s and you’re stepping into a space that bridges eras - a Reston mainstay that blends classic Americana with a contemporary culinary pulse. The curved brick façade, glowing neon, terrazzo floors, and murals set a retro-modern stage that feels both familiar and fresh. The menu is as versatile as the atmosphere. The Blue Crab & Shrimp Fritters arrive golden and crisp, with a lobster-ginger sauce that balances sweet and tang. Deviled Eggs topped with pecans and sugar-cured bacon hit nostalgic notes with a twist. For mains, the Short Smoked Salmon Filet was balanced and flavorful, while the 5 Star Reserve Rib Eye stands out as the indulgent showpiece - perfectly grilled and paired with Brussels sprouts, bacon, and spiced pecans. Gluten-sensitive diners aren’t sidelined here, with Ozzie’s Brick Chicken and even flourless desserts on a dedicated menu. Save room for dessert: the Flourless Chocolate Waffle with Ice Cream was rich yet not overwhelming, and the Lemon Marshmallow Meringue Pie playful and bright. Cocktails, like the Jackson’s Mule, are well-crafted and fairly priced. Service was attentive and well-paced even in a bustling room, though weekends bring a lively (and loud) crowd. Reservations are smart for dinner; weekday lunches are easier. My only miss: the French Dip. Beautifully presented but mine arrived closer to raw than medium rare, with a lukewarm au jus. For $30, I expected more precision. That said, many online reviewers rave about it. So consider it a hit-or-miss item depending on your taste for ultra-rare beef. Whether it’s a business lunch, a date night, or a family dinner, Jackson’s delivers. A broad menu, strong service, and lively atmosphere keep it at the center of Reston dining. BCI: 86 reflects weighted and normalized ratings across multiple platforms, showing that Jackson’s consistently delivers strong experiences. The Brodbeck Confidence Index (BCI) is a proprietary algorithm that blends multi-platform ratings into a single, normalized score to give diners a clearer picture of overall consensus.“

“Chicken Fried Rice from this restaurant is causing me to reevaluate Chicken Fried Rice from every other restaurant I frequent for Chicken Fried Rice. As far as my palate is concerned, they have raised the bar. And the Bangkok Beef Stew is spectacular.“

“Delicious food and ample drink selection!! Awesome local spot! Look forward to many return trips!“

“had a great time at Chorus Karaoke in Chantilly. The private rooms were clean and comfortable, the staff, especially OJ was friendly, and the atmosphere made it easy to relax and have fun with friends. They have excellent karaoke rooms, good food and drinks, and the whole experience felt lively without being overwhelming. It’s a great spot for birthdays, group outings, or just a fun night out.“

“very good thai food! recommended“

“Excellent dinner and drinks.“

“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.“

“I dined there third day after opening about a year ago. I knew they were going to make it - absolutely delicious food from recipes from the mother of the owners - it is well attended at dinner time, they don't take reservations. Excellent service, price and great food.“

“Modern day CHEERS! BEST bar in the DMV! AMAZING PLACE! GREAT vibe/bands/staff/food/bar/service, and the most warm and welcoming staff and "regulars"! Remember the show "CHEERS"? Rename it Pete's! "Where everybody knows your name and they're always glad you came." Just add terrific live music, great acoustics, and the best dance floor around! Truly impressive across the board - friendly, welcoming and FUN. Pete, Kelly and their team are true professionals; they love their work and make sure everyone feels welcome. Pete personally goes from table to table - when he's not joining the band/playing guitar! Kelly is wonderful, kind, warm, and consistently books the BEST bands around. Bartender Bo is indeed "super cool" and funny. Servers Mario and Andrea are helpful, attentive, efficient, and keep everyone very well-fed. Chef Pete (different one) regularly impresses with tasty appetizers, entrees, salads (Greek is a fave), desserts, and more. More than worth a visit - keep going back! I'm proud to be a regular (OK - groupie/super-fan) and my nights at Pete's are true weekend highlights. Thanks to everyone at Pete's for providing night after night of great food, music, and community! I've made some lifelong friends and would recommend Pete's to anyone wanting a fun night out with great people.“

“Amazing food and also gluten free options we had the crab guac, lobster tacos and Bouillabaisse. Chris the bartender made great margaritas and martinis. Highly recommend.“

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

“Good food. Not kid friendly“

“Great, go to place for consistent service and quality food!“

“My family has eaten here three times now and each visit was great. Excellent food, attentive staff, free and convenient parking and an awesome space. Looking forward to our next visit already!“

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

“We hosted a happy hour there, staff are super fun and nice, food is awesome, cocktail is really good!“

“Friendly service! We came in without a reservation and they were able to accommodate us quickly. The rose tteokbokki is soooo delicious!!!! Highly recommend!! The prices are reasonable and their food is delicious - definitely a new favorite in the DMV area!“

“Dyanna Sampson is the best! Every time I come here she’s so friendly and helpful!“

“I thought I had booked the omakase experience, but realized I accidentally selected the wrong option, which was disappointing at first. The staff explained they prepare omakase for a set number of guests, so they couldn’t accommodate us last-minute.
That said, the manager and his staff, our wonderful server completely turned the experience around with their kindness. They comped part of our meal, brought out desserts for my husband’s birthday, and even treated me to a mocktail. It was such a thoughtful gesture and made the night feel really special.

The service was warm and attentive, and we still had an amazing time. I’ve already booked omakase for next week and can’t wait to come back!

The place has great vibes. Highly recommend!! And the HANDROLLS WERE THE BEST WE'VE EVER HAD!!! forgot to mention how amazing the food was. Yummy!“

“MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO THE ENTIRE STAFF AT MAGGIANO’s, SPRINGFIELD, VA! There are not enough word in the dictionary to describe my experience in Maggiano’s! From the time I make reservations through walking through the front door of the restaurant, the service, the managers, the chef, the food, to serving the BEST ITALIAN CUISINE SINCE ITALY, and cleanliness in the restrooms. Look, I live in Old Town Alexandria, VA, where there are some of the best Italian restaurants on the East Coast but those restaurants do not compare to my Maggiano’s. I seriously have to drive out of my way, Springfield, to get the Best Italian on the East Coast. It’s worth every second. The cuisine inside this Maggiano’s tastes exactly like my Italian grandparent’s cooked it. I frequent this restaurant at least once or twice a week. Thank you Mo, (manager), Jessie (server), and the rest of the staff at my Maggiano’s! Dana Neese, 12-23-2023.“

“Just moved to the Falls Church area and this is hands down one of the best restaurants we’ve tried so far. The atmosphere is super chill, the food from Chef Malik is phenomenal and the scotch, whiskey, and bourbon selection is orgasmic.

My husband and I are sitting at bar patrons and everyone from the moment we arrived was friendly, welcoming and helpful. From Chef Malik taking time to talk the menu and how he’s designed it to Johnny behind the bar who walked us through cocktail options, everyone was just chill and super fun to be around.

We tried their Scotch Egg that was amazing, traditional but with a perfect heat level that took it over the top for us. The fish and chips are one of the best I’ve had in the DC area (only thing that would make it perfect is a side of mushy peas) and my husband who has the pallet of a toddler ordered chicken tenders and a side of fries, and both were outstanding. For dessert I did the tiramisu and my hubby had the house made bread pudding and both were delicious.

It doesn’t take much to be a successful restaurant: good service, solid cocktails. and great food, and MacMilan has all in spades.

Can’t wait to come back as a soon to be regular and to bring friends and family when in town visiting.“

“The best music, good food, great beer“

“Amazing. Super clean. New machines. Good trainers. Stuff is friendly. I love my gym.“

“The Holy Shiitake pizza rocks!“

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“Nice place! Food was great and friendly service.“

“Vibe is the place to be at 5pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Mark and Ly have been super cheerful, helpful, and accommodating this evening and deserve a shoutout. Bonus points if you show up past 9pm because they have a live DJ! If you are looking for a place to spend your weekend evenings, this spot is definitely a major recommendation! You won’t regret its. The vibe is immaculate!“

“Food was awesome! Atmosphere was warm! Wait staff extremely attentive. We LOVE that it is farm to table, they have their own bee hives and grow their own herbs! Menu was unique and the octopus appetizer was SO crazy good!“

“Great first time experience and my dinner was delicious. Ian was awesome and very knowledgeable and gave wonderful recommendations. Another amazing birthday day dinner.“

“Wonderful people and place.“

“Went tonight, met the owner at the door. I was very impress and can see why it's so popular. Servers were all very nice. Food was great and reasonably priced. Got the short rib which was excellent as were the pomme puree with it. Inside was very nice and had a good selection on the menu. Almost got the pasta but glad I did not. Think a lot of the entrees were in the 25-35 range though of course more expensive stuff. It was crowded but not very loud, which was good. Solid winner, and wishing the owner the best, he seems to know about this as well as Human Misery (his words).“

“Good food. Good prices. Great staff!“

“The food appears... lesser quantity than in DC. The biscuits were smaller, and harder. I saw no bacon. The sausage (pork or chicken) was not "week done" as with the DC restaurant. Also there wasn't any shrimp. I got there at 9:am, and was told reservations were needed. So I Sat at the bar. Def a 3.5 rating on food here“

“Bartender was so bubbly and the tater tots so crispy and delicious 🤤🥔“

“I watched the FIFA World Cup quarter final match between France and Morocco at the restaurant with my preteen sons. Amazing sports vibe, I was surrounded by over 9 TV screens! The food is great, my Peruvian Chicken was perfectly cooked. Chelsea, our waitress, made our dining extra special 😊“

“Decided to try this late-night place after a long day at work. Since I was dining by myself, I was seated at the bar on the first floor--which I don't mind as it provided me a nice view of the yakitori station. I visited on a Friday evening so it was a little busy, but since I was on the first floor the atmosphere was calmer compared to the second floor. Jack was the only server on the first floor but he was prompt with my orders as well as the other customers on the floor. I ordered the grilled large intestines/daechang with a side order of kimchi as well as a light lychee martini. I've had daechang before, but I gotta say the daechang over here just tops it. They're marinated in this addicting sauce and the intestines were grilled perfectly. That chewiness and greasiness I normally get from eating just one piece of daechang from anywhere else, I surprisingly did not get after eating a few pieces here. I definitely would go again and try out their other menu items, especially their yakitori!“

“Great open mic, great beer and awesome Frenchie burger!“

“Reasonably priced drinks and karaoke was fun!“

“Muy deliciosa! Don't be intimidated by the facade. The blacked out windows belie the bright, festive decor inside. We got a mix of street tacos that contained twice the meat compared to street tacos in comparable restaurants in the area. The hostess/waitress was very pleasant. The restaurant and bathrooms were spotless. We will definitely be back!“

“It’s such a great place to be with family and friends. All the staffs are helpful, clean, nice food. Love this place“

“Come sing at the bar! Room! With great food and 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!!!“

“Great atmosphere great people awesome host!!“

“Amazing food ! AMAZING SERVICE !!! Will be coming back 😍🤤“

“All around great bar and great bartenders!“