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Name: Ice House Cafe
Address: 760 Elden Street, Herndon, VA, United States, 20170
Telephone: (703) 437-4500
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

Ice House Cafe

4.1 (399)

$30 and under

Seafood

760 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170

About this restaurant

Romantic
Neighborhood gem
Great for live music

Every now and then you run across a truely memorable restaurant that delights all of your senses. The food is imaginative, the atmosphere charming, the wine list extensive, the entertainment enjoyable, and the staff make you feel so comfortable that you want to come back again and again. Nestled in historic Herndon, the Ice House Cafe has been cooking up an unforgettable dining experience since 1979. From the ceiling fans blowing a cool breeze through the cozy surroundings, to the photos lining the walls of a bygone era when life was less hectic and more relaxed, to the woodwork and brass fixtures that call attention to detail- you'll find yourself easing into a deeply satisfying evening.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thurday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday and Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am
Phone number
(703) 437-4500
Website
http://www.icehousecafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
760 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Neighborhood
Reston
Parking details
Public Lot

Asparagus Oscar*$12.95
Steamed asparagus topped with lump crabmeat and served with a Maltaise sauce. (orange-flavored hollandaise).
Beef Skewers Thai Style*$9.95
Grilled beef skewers served with mango salsa and lemon grass-peanut sauce.
Smoked Duckling Quesadilla Con Carnitas$11.95
Shredded duck breast smoked, with side of salsa fresca and sour cream.
Oyster Rockefeller*$14.95
Half dozen fresh oyster baked with spinach, applewood bacon, mozzarella, and pernod.
Oyster Oscar$15.95
Half dozen fresh oysters topped with crabmeat and cheese.
Clams or Oysters on the Half Shell*
- 1/2 Dozen$12.00
Steamed Clams or Spiced Shrimp*
- 1/2 Dozen$12.00
Smoked Norwegian Salmon$8.95
Garnished with salsa fresca and chipotle pepper mayonnaise.
Calamari Athena$9.95
Sautéed with Kalamata olives, chopped onions, garlic and feta cheese in a white wine sauce and served with pita bread.
Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp$12.95

Soups

Soup of the Day$6.95
Classic French Onion Soup$7.95

Salads

Ice House Seasonal Green Salad$4.95
Ceaser Salad*$6.95
Warm Brie Cheese$8.95
Grilled brie cheese coated with breadcrumbs, served on top of wilted spinach with a sweet basil vinaigrette.
Salad Romero$9.95
Fresh mozzarella, candied almonds, basil and porto wine sun-dried figs drizzled with Balsamic fig glaze.
Grilled Seafood Salad$13.95
Blackened jumbo tiger shrimp and sea scallops served over a bed of wilted spinach with a splash of applewood bacon pinenut vinaigrette.
Warm Crispy Duckling Salad$11.95
Served on a bed of mixed greens accompanied with a sour cherry mustard sherry wine vinaigrette.
Steak Fajita$15.95
Grilled Flank Steak served on a bed of mixed greens, avocado, salsa fresca, drizzled with roasted garlic chipotle basil dressing.
Black and White Sesame Crusted Tuna$19.95
Over a bed of mixed greens; drizzled with a ginger garlic cilantro miso dressing.

Main Plates

Ostrich Steak*$29.95
Grilled ostrich steak; served with Balsamic Fig sauce, accompanied with a halved grilled peach filled with cottage cheese and pinenuts.
Beef Tenderloin Sonoma*$29.95
Grilled Beef Tenderloin; served with veal demi-glaze, garnished with a mini corn-ricotta cheese tartlet.
Pork Chop Veracruz*$19.95
marinated with achiote paste, garlic and lime juice, accompanied with Mexican rice and dark chocolate mole sauce.
Chicken Ballottine$18.95
chicken breast wrapped with hickory smoked bacon stuffed with spinach and shrimp; served with mushrooms marsala wine sauce.
Duck Oriental*$22.95
Five spiced duck leg confit and tea leaves smoked duck breast; served with orange and ginger sauce.
Grilled Salmon*$21.95
Atlantic Salmon grilled, accompanied with steamed couscous, garnished with tapenade lemon confit, served with Moroccan tomato sauce.
Ahi Tuna Au Poivre*$22.95
Pan-seared tuna coated with crushed peppercorn; served on a bed of rice; with wasabi-yogurt sauce and mango-lime glaze, accompanied with seaweed-carrot sesame salad.
Ice House Crab Cakes*$25.95
Lump crabmeat mixed with sweet bell pepper and scallions; served with Choron sauce.
Prawns Bourbon Street Style*$24.95
Grilled Cajun Style Jumbo Shrimp; over creamy Southern style grits with andouille sausages.
Easy Smith's Creole Jambalayas*$22.95
Served with chicken, andouille sausages, crayfish, shrimp, scallops and mussels.

What 399 people are saying

Ice House Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.0Ambience
1.6Value

Noise • Moderate

399 Reviews

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TerryM
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 21, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So sad that it is closing. Where will the live music go to? Where will all the customers go?
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Cashman
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on December 18, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ice House Cafe' and Oyster Bar has been a staple in the Herndon area for a long time. Always great food, service, wine & beer selections. I've had a lot of business and casual meals there and have never been disappointed.
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ShelleyG VIP
Virginia17 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 15, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Did not have the appetizer we ordered. Took 15 minutes to get a drink from the bar. The restaurant was empty when we arrived. They sat a table of 4 right next to us that were very loud. Entrees were served at different paces. Had to wait. The best thing about the evening was the chowder and the oysters
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JimL
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
1.0
Dined on December 13, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We booked a table for nine through the website and called ahead to make sure they received it. When we got there, it took 30 minutes to get drinks (the waiter was also the bartender). We also ordered 4 appetizers along with the drinks and only received 2 of them after waiting 45 minutes. We didn't bother ordering entrees, went to Jimmy's across the street instead. This place is nothing like the website, the restaurant is showing it's age - falling apart in places and the walls are covered in taxidermy. Of the drinks we did receive, 2 of them had fruit flies floating in them. Incredibly disappointing, stay away!
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Scott VIP
Washington, D.C. Area59 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 11, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I love the Ice House. Heartbroken that it is closing at the end of the year. Don’t miss a visit before they go.
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CourtnRecess
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 9, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food and service once seated were very good. Had an 8:30 reservation. Arrived at 8:30 and had to wait 15+ minutes (standing at/in the front door) for a table. Big crowd for the jazz that Saturday night made the room extra loud.
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PaulL
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful dining and music experience. So sad that they are closing their doors at the end of the year after more than 40 years of service
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Marva
Tampa / Central Florida West19 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 5, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sorry to hear that it is closing :( Delicious food!
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MariaP
Washington, D.C. Area24 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 17, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As we arrived I was thinking how great it is that a fun restaurant with a unique interior and live music has survived the latest surge in redevelopment. we had a great meal - DUCK (I've been disappointed so many times, but they do a very good duck) and shrimp and grits. the band was fun and of course the walrus, bear, deer looked on. at the end of the meal, the waiter told us that they were closing the end of the year - as the rent had doubled .... SO anyone who wants to check out this really unique and fun place with live music and good food and choices of beer - instead of a chain restaurant, please go !! also if anyone knows somebody really rich who can buy out the owner and keep them there it would be a great service to Herndon.
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Tuliplady1234
Washington, D.C. Area39 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 9, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have been here many times and it's always great food.
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760 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170

Additional information

Neighborhood
Reston
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thurday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday and Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Website
http://www.icehousecafe.com/
Phone number
(703) 437-4500

Ice House Cafe

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Appetizers

Asparagus Oscar*$12.95

Beef Skewers Thai Style*$9.95

Smoked Duckling Quesadilla Con Carnitas$11.95

Oyster Rockefeller*$14.95

Oyster Oscar$15.95

Clams or Oysters on the Half Shell*

Steamed Clams or Spiced Shrimp*

Smoked Norwegian Salmon$8.95

Calamari Athena$9.95

Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp$12.95

Soups

Soup of the Day$6.95

Classic French Onion Soup$7.95

Salads

Ice House Seasonal Green Salad$4.95

Ceaser Salad*$6.95

Warm Brie Cheese$8.95

Salad Romero$9.95

Grilled Seafood Salad$13.95

Warm Crispy Duckling Salad$11.95

Steak Fajita$15.95

Black and White Sesame Crusted Tuna$19.95

Main Plates

Ostrich Steak*$29.95

Beef Tenderloin Sonoma*$29.95

Pork Chop Veracruz*$19.95

Chicken Ballottine$18.95

Duck Oriental*$22.95

Grilled Salmon*$21.95

Ahi Tuna Au Poivre*$22.95

Ice House Crab Cakes*$25.95

Prawns Bourbon Street Style*$24.95

Easy Smith's Creole Jambalayas*$22.95

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