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1. Dolce Vita
4.4
Awesome(1412)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Fairfax
Booked 12 times today
Our restaurant and wine bar has been serving authentic Italian cuisine in the City of Fairfax for over twenty years. It all starts with our unique brick oven, one of the first wood-fired ovens in NOVA, and our fresh pastas made in-house every day. The scents of garlic, tomatoes, and herbs follow you through the restaurant as you see the hand-painted murals covering our walls. These personal touches provide a cozy setting that takes you away to Italy and is perfect for any occasion. Our menu has a range of dishes, from traditional Italian offerings to unique personal selections. We are dedicated to using fresh ingredients from our own garden and sourced from other local farms. Dolce Vita always strives to be on the forefront of being creative and offering excellent food and service. All of us here welcome you with open arms and can’t wait to spend more memorable years with you!
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2. Bistro L'Hermitage
4.9
Exceptional(6472)
Price: Expensive
• French • Woodbridge
Booked 13 times today
As the Historic Occoquan Waterfront Area welcomes L'Hermitage, a Classic French Bistro, we welcome you. Long time DC restaurateur (21 Federal/Bob Kinkead (RIP),Ex Co-Owner of Marcels DC, Watergate Hotel F&B) Youssef Eagle Essakl has transformed a building and the surrounding property in historic downtown Occoquan into his vision of a Romantic French country bistro. L'Hermitage, a great escape from the hectic DC restaurant scene, promises 'relaxed good taste' with the polish and sophistication of fine dining. Join us for a very special experience.Our Motto is:"Hospitality is the Art of Making Others Feel Welcome, Comfortable, and at Home.It is the Talent for Spreading Warmth and Kindness that will be Remembered Always."
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3. Draper's Steak and Seafood
4.4
Awesome(401)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Fairfax
Booked 20 times today
Enjoy amazing food, exceptional service, and a cozy atmosphere perfect for a business dinner or date night. The intimate atmosphere will make you forget all about your busy day as you make your own special memories.
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4. Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar
4.5
Awesome(60)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Fairfax
Booked 5 times today
Located in the heart of historic Fairfax City, Kelly's Oyster House & Bar offers fresh, vibrant sea fare from the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. Situated just across the street from the City of Fairfax's courthouse and two blocks from the town square, Kelly's is the perfect restaurant for all occasions. Whether you're grabbing a drink with friends or celebrating a birthday, wedding, or anniversary, we at Kelly's are excited to see you! Kelly's boasts two cozy front dining rooms, as well as a large "Maine" bar and an oyster bar. On warmer days, our covered front patio is open to walk-ins. Furry friends are invited to join us in our outdoor space, but we ask that they stay leashed and with their owners at all times.Kelly's is owned and operated by Bill Hamrock and was established in the spring of 2024, and is a sister restaurant to Hamrock's Restaurant in Fairfax City.
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5. Bellissimo Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1594)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Fairfax
Booked 5 times today
A small, cozy neighborhood restaurant that serves Northern Italian food in a welcoming ambiance. We are chef-owned (chef Omar Lavayen) and operated & pride ourselves on using locally-sourced produce. Bellissimo offers a diverse menu featuring seafood, homemade pastas, veal, filet mignon & and homemade desserts, to name a few. Think about homemade lobster ravioli in a champagne cream sauce melting in your mouth with a delicious glass of wine! Have a sweet tooth- end the meal with homemade tiramisu or dark chocolate mousse w/ a touch of frangelico. We offer a full bar and extensive wine list. *Bellissimo also serves gluten -free and vegetarian options and are open to dietary restrictions. Come try our two- course $25 lunch special that changes everyday. Enjoy the beauty of historic Old Town Fairfax right across the street from the Old Town Hall. We cannot wait to make your day special!
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6. The Capital Grille - Fairfax
4.8
Exceptional(1151)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Fairfax
Booked 32 times today
The Capital Grille - Fairfax is a cozy spot with reviews raving about its 'genuine smiles,' 'sincere gestures,' and 'first rate service.' It's a favorite for 'special occasions' with a 'sophisticated but friendly atmosphere.' The restaurant's 'excellent food' and 'great atmosphere' make it a place you'd want to linger, ensuring a 'most extraordinary and luxurious dining experience.'
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7. Meokja Meokja
4.9
Exceptional(60)
Price: Moderate
• Korean • Fairfax
Booked 29 times today
PLEASE CALL US AT (571) 459-2875 OR MESSAGE US ON FACEBOOK FOR ADDITIONAL AVAILABILITES. WALK-INS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! Meokja MeokjaKorean Restaurant · Barbecue Restaurant
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8. The Wine House
4.9
Exceptional(1251)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Fairfax
Booked 22 times today
The Wine House Fairfax, a full service restaurant and retail wine store, serving over 500 boutique wines from around the world to enjoy in your home, or in store with our handcrafted menu, featuring In-house Smoked Salmon to New Zealand Grass-Fed Filet Mignon. Walls of wine surround a small number of tables, and bar. Voted "Best Wine Bar" in 2020, 2021, and 2022 by Northern Virginia Magazine, voted "Best New Restaurants", by Northern Virginia Magazine, and the winner of "Best Wine List" by Virginia Living Magazine, The Wine House is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
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9. Hamrock's Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1549)
Price: Moderate
• American • Fairfax
Booked 14 times today
Hamrock's Restaurant is located within the Moore-McCandlish House (built 1842) in the heart of historic Fairfax City. We've been proud to serve delicious made-to-order American dishes using fresh ingredients since our establishment in 2016. We also have a wonderful hand-selected wine list to enhance your dining experience. Approximately eighty-percent of our menu is-- or can be-- gluten-free, as we use only canola and olive oil in all of our cooking. Some of our best-selling dishes are our southern fried chicken, grilled meatloaf, and crab cakes-- all which are gluten free! Other menu favorites include our deviled eggs, firecracker shrimp, Atlantic grilled salmon, roasted pork tenderloin, and penne pasta with andouille sausage & shrimp. We have beautiful year-round outdoor seating options on our wrap around porch (we have heaters!) In the warmer months, we also open our courtyard. We're also more than happy to accommodate business dinners or other special occasions in private rooms.
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10. Taste of Old Country
4.9
Exceptional(112)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Manassas
Taste of Old Country provides a truly unique artisan bistro & market experience combining the world of food service, private events & retail gourmet food shopping, all under one roof. Home of the Mega Platter, a Mediterranean themed charcuterie board as well as a variety of small bites, artisan panini's, salads, pizza and desserts, you will definitely have a Taste of Old Country, where everything starts and ends with good food, wine, hospitality and friends.Our bistro wine bar is ideal for a date night, lunch meeting, friends/social/family gatherings or to host smaller corporate/private events. While our culinary wonders cater to all pallets we kindly recommend and welcome our dining experience to adults and older family groups, as our space is not suited for infants or young children. Conveniently located 1 mile off Exit 47 on I-66 in Balls Ford Center, across the street from the Holiday Inn on Balls Ford Rd.
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  • Nicolas
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    First time, and will not be our last! From entering the restaurant and having our coats taken, to attentive wait staff ensuring our eating area was well kept. Truly felt we were dining with royalty. The Ceasar salad was so exquisite and flavorful, followed by the swordfish entree and lava cake finish. The experience was worth the value.
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    Bistro L'HermitagePrice: Expensive• French• Woodbridge
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    4.9
  • mara
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We had an amazing experience today for my husbands birthday! Chris was our server and did a great job. The food was delicious and so were the drinks! The oysters were great and for the shrimp and grits were the best my husband has had. Means a lot coming from someone who only rates food pretty good! Chris also did a great job staying calm and managing a completely rude and disrespectful customer who is why I gave the ambiance a 3. It’s not at the fault of the restaurant but the fault of a horrible customer! Chris continue doing great things and way to remain calm and kind even when someone was over the top! Thank you Kelly’s for a great lunch! We will definitely be back and will spread the word to our Herndon Village! Totally worth the drive!
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    Kelly’s Oyster House and BarPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Fairfax
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    4.5
  • Frank
    Washington, D.C. Area •15 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Very good food and good wine list. Friendly, attentive and efficient service. Comfortable ambience.
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    Dolce VitaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Fairfax
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    4.4
  • Carlo
    Atlanta •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Valentine’s Day 2025. I had the good sense to make a reservation weeks earlier to actually get a table! Food - Amazing. Drinks - Fantastic. Service - Top Notch - and the BEST part is I made a special request that I didn’t think would be noticed in the online reservation, but it WAS, and she was very pleasantly surprised! We got looks of envy from the surrounding tables. I would and probably will go back again year after year now. This was an amazing guest experience. Did I mention the food is amazing? 🦾
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    Draper's Steak and SeafoodPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Fairfax
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    4.4
  • Jake
    Virginia •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The food was excellent service was quick and courteous. Would recommend for any couple looking for an amazing date food and wine were worth ever dollar
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    Bellissimo RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Fairfax
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    4.4

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