Earp's Ordinary

Name: Earp's Ordinary
Address: 3950 University Drive Suite 210, Fairfax, VA, United States, 22030-3301
Telephone: (571) 318-8203
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

67 Reviews

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

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At Earp’s Ordinary, we’re bringing all genres of live music and entertainment, and an array of delectable food to Northern Virginia. If you’re looking for a place to enjoy local, national, and world-renowned artists and dine with friends and family, you’re exactly where you need to be because we have something for everyone. Check our website at www.earpsordinary.com for updates as we continue our build-out, located at 10420 Main Street, Fairfax. Please follow us on social media @earpsordinary for updates as well. Cheers!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 1, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Comfort Food, Southern
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(571) 318-8203
Website
https://www.earpsordinary.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Joe Sullivan

Location
3950 University Drive Suite 210 Fairfax, VA 22030-3301
Neighborhood
Fairfax
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Bulgogi Party Tots
Tots topped with bulgogi & szechuan aioli
- Sm$12.00
- Lg$18.00
Michael's Bang-Bang Shrimp$13.00
Sweet & spicy aioli over green tea noodle salad
Soft Pretzels$10.00
Served with housemade honey mustard
Spicy Szechuan Chicken Dumplings$10.00
Hushpuppy Quesadilla$12.00
Avo crema, pico de gallo & chipotle aioli
"Everything" Edamame$10.00
With sesame aioli
Earp's Romaine Caesar Salad$10.00
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$12.00
Orange passion fruit teriyaki glaze with pepitas and pomegranate seeds

Large Plates

Thai Glazed Short Rib$21.00
Served over a thai green papaya and mango salad
Spring Arugala & Burrata Salad$15.00
Sundried tomato pesto and pickled fennel
Steamed Cod$23.00
Served in a miso dashi broth, kimchi dumplings and sauteed spinach
Gyro Tacos - Beef or Shrimp (3)$17.00
Lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, cotija cheese, cilantro & mint tzatziki
Fish Tacos (3)$18.00
Lettuce, pico de gallo, avo crema & remoulade
Southern Mac & Cheese$17.00
Toppped with earp's buffalo chicken bites

Today's Specials

Smoked Pork Belly$12.00
With housemade pickles & hoisin bbq sauce
Sullivan's BBQ Shrimp$15.00
Served with toasted bread

Handhelds

Served with shoestring fries

Curry Chicken Salad Wrap$14.00
With grapes and pepitas. Served with shoestring fries
Asian Pulled Pork Sandwich$14.00
Toppped with sesame ginger slaw
Earp's Smashburger$15.00
American cheese, lettuce, bacon & special sauce
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich$15.00
House made ranch, pickles & tomatoes

Desserts

Cheesecake
Served with a strawberry sauce
Chocolate Cake
Served with a strawberry sauce

What 67 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Washington, D.C. Area
Best Value
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Hot Spot
Washington, D.C. Area
Vibrant Bar Scene
Virginia - DC Suburbs
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PickyEater
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fantastic, drinks were awesome and the live music was icing on the cake! So few places in the area have live music so it was such a treat to be able to eat great food with great friends while listening to great music!
SF
ScottF
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful live music and chef catered to dietary needs. Will be back soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Awesome as always. Drinks were amazing. Service was excellent. Great atmosphere with live music. Never disappoints.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for a Friday night!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food and very nice staff!
JG
JackG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Totally enjoyed our night out at Earps. Friendly atmosphere with great food and music. Will definitely be back.
J
Julebird
Washington DC
43 reviews
vip
4.0
43 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
Menu limited, would not substitute fries for cole slaw which was available with other item on menu. Cocktails great but small portion. Nice vibe.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delivered quickly, was good, and servers were attentive and persistent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ve been here 3 times for dinner. We live the food, atmosphere and service . The music is a little loud to be able to hear each other. We love coming here tho and will be back regularly !
MB
MarkB
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great new restaurant. Excellent food, and wonderful live music.
VH
VictorH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very enjoyable experience, loved the jazz band and service of the staff!
J
Julebird
Washington DC
43 reviews
vip
4.0
43 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food was great tasting and great value- loved gyro tacos! Drinks were honest and tasty. Music great but too loud. Staff friendly and attentive. Wish more variety and more food selections ( more salads, soups). Will definitely go back and recommend to friends.
D
Dave
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a pleasant surprise! Original and well-executed food ideas, great service, and live music now (can't wait for the opening of their permanent 300-seat venue). We'll be back...
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had exceptional service and ability to visit with friends over a delicious meal. The wait time for food was appropriate and didn’t have to wait for a table with our reservation . The manager greeted us and spent a little time getting to know our group. The music was a great addition to our Friday night get together. We ve been to Earps before , and now our friends are going to Earps as well. Our friends are sharing their great experience with their friends too. We look forward to seeing the changes as Earps grows and becomes a solid part of the downtown main fairfax eating, entertainment district .
NC
NelsonC
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
great open mic! great food too! service was super friendly. will def go back.
E
Elsamae
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great selection of food - the spicy dumplings were amazing! Love the cocktails that are all hand made and fresh (no mixes)! Great variety of music featured.
A
Allison
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We visited for the bluegrass music and we were pleasantly surprised that both the food and music were fantastic! We will be back.
PB
PaulaB
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed the live music, drinks and food. Gyro shrimp tacos were delicious!
KS
KathyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
It's going to be a little loud, Earp's features live music. We have been twice and enjoyed the food, music, atmosphere. The owners are VERY nice. Great to see a small business finding success in Fairfax City.
T
Tgif
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our first visit to Earps! The owners were so friendly and service was great. Live music and set up makes it so casual. Neighborhood feel! We will return over and over. Hush puppy quesadillas and Dan Dan noodles are a must try! The latter had perfect spice! Enjoy!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place. Service was awesome and I had one of the best old fashions I’ve ever had. Live music was top notch too.
DL
DavidL
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Decided to check out Earps after seeing it in the Top 10 for DC Suburbs. Everything I had was superb. The Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Spicy Szechuan Chicken Dumplings, and Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo were excellent. Also the Key Lime Pie was very good. All the drinks were very good, much better than normal.
MJ
MichaelJ
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fun place to go for live music, a beer and dinner. Excellent service. It's in a "pop-up" location right now and eventually will be moving into their permanent location.
PB
PaulaB
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun vibe with live music, and great drinks and food. Owners are hands-on and it shows. Definitely going back!
AN
AngieN
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience4
The food was HORRIBLE. Even the beer was bad. Service was kind, but SUPER SLOW. Dan Dan noodles with Tofu were NOT edible - way way too spicey! Tots with bulgogi were NOT edible. Sauce on edamame and peppers was slimey and messy and did not have a good flavor. I was super excited about this place - been following them on IG... I will NOT go back. It was an awful experience.
RW
RebeccaW
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time last night. Loved the live music and food was delicious. We will definitely be going again.
S
Suzanne
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to go and hear unique music. Food was amazing, we got a variety of the appetizers and lived all of them. All the drinks were amazing too. My favorite was the daiquiri. Owners are always there working and out of the floor, checking in with the customers. Great time, can't wait to go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have been wanting to try Erps pop up for awhile now. Went to open mike last night. All the musicians were great! There were four guys, each sang 3 songs at a time and then switch out. The Manhattan I had was the best one I have had in Virginia. The bang bang shrimp, Caesar salad and BBQ shrimp&grits were all top notch. I can’t wait for the real ERP’s to get up and running. We will be back for sure👍
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is INCREDIBLE. And so are the drinks. I got the edamame/shishito peppers and the bang bang shrimp. Both were so good!! The staff were all super friendly and the music was great. If this is what the pop-up looks like I can’t wait for them to open the big place!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Josh, the owner, personally directed us to the location—-how’s that for customer service! Our party ordered the gumbo, gyro tacos, bang bang shrimp, and hush puppy quesadilla. Everyone was happy with their selections. I chose Earp’s because they looked like they made a good Classic daiquiri (house-made simple syrup!) have live music, and was located centrally to our party. The daiquiri was very good, and though they didn’t have live music that night, their service was friendly and fast. We will definitely return!
CL
ChristianL
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The owners, staff, food, drinks and experience at Earp's is far above the average restaurant in this area. Can't wait until they open up their 300 person music venue! 15/10 would recommend.
KM
KathyM
Raleigh
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The music and food were amazing! We will be back and hope to find the Velez Trio again.
W
Willynill
Orlando
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time here and we loved it. The staff is outstanding and the chef is very creative. The only negative is that the noise level made it hard to conversate.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Music was awesome
JP
JohnP
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
People that work there are very attentive. The menu changes every few weeks and the food is great. We had the shrimp appetizer but think that they should put 4 instead of 3 shrimp so you're not fighting for the last shrimp.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food3service4ambience4
Nice meal, nice place, nice people!
b
barbaras
Washington DC
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our new fav place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time and everyone was so attentive!
SD
SDD22
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, delicious food and drink, and welcoming hospitality!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Met friends for drinks and dinner. The pulled pork Mac and cheese is a dish I’ll order again.

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Earp's Ordinary is rated 4.7 stars by 67 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 1, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

3950 University Drive Suite 210 Fairfax, VA 22030-3301

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Fairfax
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Comfort Food, Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Executive chef
Joe Sullivan
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.earpsordinary.com/
Phone number
(571) 318-8203

Earp's Ordinary

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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Starters & Shareables

Bulgogi Party Tots

Michael's Bang-Bang Shrimp$13.00

Soft Pretzels$10.00

Spicy Szechuan Chicken Dumplings$10.00

Hushpuppy Quesadilla$12.00

"Everything" Edamame$10.00

Earp's Romaine Caesar Salad$10.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Large Plates

Thai Glazed Short Rib$21.00

Spring Arugala & Burrata Salad$15.00

Steamed Cod$23.00

Gyro Tacos - Beef or Shrimp (3)$17.00

Fish Tacos (3)$18.00

Southern Mac & Cheese$17.00

Today's Specials

Smoked Pork Belly$12.00

Sullivan's BBQ Shrimp$15.00

Handhelds

Curry Chicken Salad Wrap$14.00

Asian Pulled Pork Sandwich$14.00

Earp's Smashburger$15.00

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich$15.00

Desserts

Cheesecake

Chocolate Cake

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