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- LLolitaSan Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews4.0Dined 1 day agoEverything was fine except our birthday girl initially got the wrong meal. Fixed quickly and she received a complimentary tiramisu.More infoDolce VitaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Fairfax•4.4
- JjohnWashington, D.C. Area •32 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWe have been twice this week, so I am putting the two visits together. Probably won't keep that pace but enjoyed it the first time and still had other things in the menu that we wanted to try. If you are a traditionalist, get the lobster roll if it is a special. It is a real New England lobster roll no odd adds. The pumpkin bisque was amazing and could have been a meal in itself with an order of hush puppies as an appetizer. The chickens, both Kelly's favorite and pecan crusted were both great and the white wine steamed muscles were a winner. We ended both meals with the bread pudding also worth having. We will be going back.More infoKelly’s Oyster House and BarPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Fairfax•4.6
- KKenWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoBetween us, we had the cod, the halibut and the salmon…all very flavorful and prepared with respect for the delicacy of the fish.More infoThe Wine HousePrice: Expensive• French American• Fairfax•4.8
- CChristineWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoHad a delightful meal and we could hear each other talk!More infoDraper's Steak and SeafoodPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Fairfax•4.3
- MMizWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined on 29 Dec 2024This was my first visit here and I chose it because of its gluten free options, which they had more than average. Everything we ordered was delicious. The fire shrimp appetizer, the lobster bisque, the lamb chops, the crab cakes, the potatoes au gratin, and the star, the flourless chocolate cake. I didn’t have high expectations but was pleasantly blown away and I can’t wait to come back here the next time I am in town. The service was a little spotty and slow but like I said, I’ll be back and can’t wait to try more gf items! What a gem in the middle of Fairfax!More infoHamrock's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Fairfax•4.6
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Located across the Potomac River about an hour west of Washington, D.C., Fairfax lets you take a quiet break from the bustling national capital. However, don't assume that a small town means limited restaurants. Fairfax is home to everything from Indian food to fine Italian dining to American favorites like hamburgers. For a true taste of down-home Virginia cooking, be sure to try a sweet potato biscuit. Virginia is home to half a dozen varieties of heirloom sweet potato, which taste best when cooked into a flaky biscuit and served as a ham sandwich. Many local restaurants serve Southern-influenced comfort food, but you can enjoy Italian, Indian and other international cuisine as well. Head down Route 236 or 29 to find a popular restaurant while you're in town.
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