Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area

Best restaurants near me in Fairfax, VA

Price
Cuisine
Top Rated
Dining Options
Seating Options
Award-winning
Accessibility

976 restaurants available nearby

How are Featured results ranked

A photo of Draper's Steak and Seafood restaurant
4.5
Awesome(455)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Fairfax
Booked 25 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.
A photo of Bellissimo Restaurant restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1595)
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!
A photo of Hamrock's Restaurant restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1594)
Price: Moderate
• American • Fairfax
Booked 29 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.
A photo of The Wine House restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1283)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Fairfax
Booked 17 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.
A photo of Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar restaurant
4.4
Awesome(84)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Fairfax
Booked 6 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.
A photo of Dolce Vita restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1452)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Fairfax
Booked 13 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!
A photo of Meokja Meokja restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(80)
Price: Moderate
• Korean • Fairfax
Booked 25 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
A photo of Oh George Restaurant restaurant
4.3
Awesome(56)
Price: Moderate
• American • Fairfax
Booked 14 times today
Oh George! Tables and Taphouse is a high-energy concept located at University Mall in Fairfax, Virginia. While serious about beer, with 24 craft brews on draft, Oh George! delights diners with more than ordinary taphouse fare. Serving fire-roasted pizza, custom ground burgers, salads and other tempting entrees, Oh George! has raised the bar.
A photo of Carnegie Diner & Café – 501 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA restaurant
4.4
Awesome(188)
Price: Moderate
• American • Vienna
Booked 30 times today
Carnegie Diner & Café offers limited reservations 30% only and 70% walk in. We are brand new and we like to accommodate all of you. Carnegie Diner features an extensive all-day breakfast menu in addition to serving a wide selection of salads, burgers, sandwiches, entrees, steaks, fresh fish, pastas, desserts and more. All day breakfast items include a Classic Benedict with optional addition of lobster, Avocado Toast, a BLT Quinoa Bowl with chopped bacon and poached eggs, Steak and Eggs, and three eggs any style served with hash browns and bread. There are a dozen types of pancakes, decadent waffles and French Toast offered. The restaurant also features a full page of plant-based options. Lunch and dinner entrees include rib-eye steak, Atlantic salmon, fish n’ chips, shrimp spaghetti and spaghetti carbonara. Desserts include a decadent 24-layer chocolate cake, pies, cupcakes and over-the-top milkshakes to satisfy your sweet tooth.
A photo of Our Mom Eugenia - Mosaic District restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1261)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Fairfax
Booked 41 times today
Chef Eugenia Hobson and her team prepare authentic Greek dishes served attentively in a breezy Aegean-inspired atmosphere. Our signature dishes include the grilled octopus, the kolokithokeftedes (stuffed zucchini fritters), the lavraki whole fish (branzino) filleted table side, and the arni giouvetsi (lamb shank with orzo). Our selection of nine desserts are all made fresh daily in-house and feature Greek classics such as the baklava and the galaktoboureko. Our wine list is meticulously curated on a seasonal basis by son Philip Hobson selecting from Greece's top vineyards who produce indigenous varietals such as Assyrtiko & Xinomavro, and western grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon & Sauvignon Blanc. Our beer selection focuses on bottled Greek brews while our bar is fully stocked to serve both classic cocktails and signature drinks inspired by the best bars in Athens. Outdoor tables are available in the summer months. We are located steps away from Bloomies and Barnes & Noble.

Dining near Fairfax, VA at a glance

Updated on

Most popular restaurant

popular restaurant

Guapo's

5

View restaurant

Discover local gems

Exceptional reviews
Search top-rated restaurants

Most popular cuisine

popular cuisine

American

Search American restaurants

Average check amount

$30 and under
Search in this price range

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you
From verified diners like you
  • Gina
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I’ve noticed the steak wedge salad has gone down in portion size for same price.
    More info
    Draper's Steak and SeafoodPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Fairfax
    4.5
  • OpenTable Diner
    Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We were here for a big bday and they printed Uk a special menu for us with the bday boys name. Everything was wonderful, the food, the service, the atmosphere. We will definitely be back.
    More info
    Hamrock's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Fairfax
    4.6
  • Greg
    Virginia •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Very nice atmosphere and dining experience! Would certainly go again and recommend!
    More info
    Kelly’s Oyster House and BarPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Fairfax
    4.4
  • SaulVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •37 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Nice June evening on the patio. Good food. Good wine.
    More info
    The Wine HousePrice: Expensive• French American• Fairfax
    4.6
  • ChristopherVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 24, 2025
    A Truly Unforgettable Dining Experience at Bellissimo Restaurant From the moment we walked into Bellissimo Restaurant in Fairfax, we knew we were in for something special. Every aspect of our experience — from the food to the service — was absolutely incredible. We started with the mussels and burrata appetizers, and both were bursting with flavor. The mussels were perfectly cooked in a savory broth that we couldn’t stop dipping our bread into, while the burrata was fresh, creamy, and paired beautifully with its accompaniments. For the main course, we were blown away by the seafood pasta and the angel hair pasta — each dish prepared with such finesse and attention to detail. The seafood was fresh, tender, and plentiful, nestled in a perfectly balanced sauce. The angel hair was delicate and flavorful, cooked to perfection. We also tried two of the veal dishes, and they were melt-in-your-mouth delicious — rich, comforting, and expertly seasoned. All paired perfectly with a bottle of Prossecco and 2 bottles of Red Wine-Primitivo. What truly elevated the entire experience was the impeccable service. The staff were warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They made us feel welcome and cared for throughout the meal. Bellissimo is more than just a restaurant — it’s an experience. Whether you’re celebrating something special or just craving an exceptional Italian meal, this place is a must-visit. We can’t wait to return!
    More info
    Bellissimo RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Fairfax
    4.6

Frequently asked questions

Here are the most popular cuisines: American, Italian, Contemporary American, Steakhouse, Seafood and many more.

There are 1238 restaurants on OpenTable in Washington, D.C. Area.

Yes, we partner with a third party to bring back menu information for restaurants near you.

Explore OpenTable

OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo