Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar

Name: Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar
Address: 4069 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA, United States, 22030
Telephone: (571) 407-7172
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

60 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Great for happy hour
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

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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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–23:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–23:00
Phone number
(571) 407-7172
Website
http://www.kellysoysterhouse.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Bill Hamrock

Location
4069 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
Area
Fairfax
Cross Street
Directly across from the entrance to the Fairfax County Judicial Center
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
BUS STOPS: CUE Bus: Green Line 2 at "Chain Bridge Road at County Court House (SB)";CUE Bus: Green Line 1 at "Chain Bridge Road At Fx County Court";CUE Bus: Green Line 1 at "Chain Bridge Road and Judicial Drive";CUE Bus: Gold Line 1, Gold Line 2, Green Line 1, and Green Line 2 at "West at Fx Courthouse";Metrobus: Line 17G and Line 29K at "Chain Bridge Rd & Armstrong Street"METRO STOPS: 3.8 miles to the Orange Line at Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Station via Route 66
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 60 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia - DC Suburbs
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kelly's Oyster House and Bar in Fairfax offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "amazing oysters" and flavorful dishes like the Swordfish and lobster roll. The "friendly and professional" staff create a welcoming atmosphere, making it a "must try" destination for seafood lovers.

60 Reviews

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mara
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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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Marvin
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Service extremely slow. Food was warm not hot as if it sat for a while. Highly encourage you to order your apptizer, entree and dessert simultaneously because you wont see your waiter for AWHILE.
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Aleksandra
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Kelly’s Oyster House & Bar in Fairfax, Virginia, offers a delightful dining experience that seafood enthusiasts will appreciate. Thus restaurant provides a welcoming atmosphere for all occasions. Our waiter Andrew was exceptional. We were celebrating my dad’s 80th birthday, Andrew was attentive, friendly and made us feel at home. The ambiance is a blend of sports pub and cozy dining, the happy hour options are both delightful and reasonably priced. We loved the oysters, the mussels and drinks. We definitely will be back. I would recommend this restaurant whether you’re grabbing a drink with friends or celebrating a special occasion, Kelly’s Oyster House & Bar is a must-visit destination in Fairfax.
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Bob
Washington DC
52 reviews
3.0
52 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
My entrée was brought out before I received my oysters. The cold draft from the front door needs to be addressed with more tha a small privacy screen. Not likely to return or recommend this establishment.
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Eric
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Good food but extraordinarily slow and inattentive service. We went in for restaurant week at 7 pm and we didn't get out until 930! It took 45 minutes to get out first course and an hour 15 minutes from first course to get our main. Had to ask for anything we needed twice from our waiter. Not as much of a sorry or any acknowledgement from the staff.
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Dyamond
Washington DC
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was just okay. The calamari ans mini crab cakes were bland. We sent the deviled eggs back. The rainbow trout was bland. The shrimp and sausage pasta was the best of the entrees. The house oyster came fast and were good. Overall the drinks oysters as the best thing.
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Paul
VIP
Washington DC
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 20 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were very good but room was cold making it uncomfortable
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Tom
Washington DC
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All around excellent experience, our wait staff were great and it seemed like such a great locals place will be back
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Michele
Western NC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server was very accommodating. Our order got lost so we had to wait almost an hour for our food to arrive. However, our waiter gave our table two free drinks and ice cream for dessert. The food was amazing. Will definitely come back!
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Akeem
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our second time going there and a lovely time. I had the Swordfish twice and both times it was amazing. The selection of Oysters are amazing too. !
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FAQs

Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (571) 407-7172.

Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 60 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

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Google Map for Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar

4069 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Directly across from the entrance to the Fairfax County Judicial Center
Area
Fairfax
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–23:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–23:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
BUS STOPS: CUE Bus: Green Line 2 at "Chain Bridge Road at County Court House (SB)";CUE Bus: Green Line 1 at "Chain Bridge Road At Fx County Court";CUE Bus: Green Line 1 at "Chain Bridge Road and Judicial Drive";CUE Bus: Gold Line 1, Gold Line 2, Green Line 1, and Green Line 2 at "West at Fx Courthouse";Metrobus: Line 17G and Line 29K at "Chain Bridge Rd & Armstrong Street"METRO STOPS: 3.8 miles to the Orange Line at Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Station via Route 66
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Bill Hamrock
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kellysoysterhouse.com/
Phone number
(571) 407-7172

Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar

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What 60 people are saying

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Review summary

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