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: 4.4

4.4 (84)

$30 and under

Seafood

4069 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 84 people are saying

Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.2Service
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 is a seafood lover's dream in Fairfax. Known for its "perfect oysters" and standout dishes like "Kelly's favorite chicken," it offers a "welcoming atmosphere" and "great variety on the menu." The "service is excellent," though it can be "slow on busy nights." Happy Hour specials and reasonable prices make it a "local favorite."

84 Reviews

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Greg
Virginia5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice atmosphere and dining experience! Would certainly go again and recommend!
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Janice VIP
Washington, D.C. Area246 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great dinner here with a few friends. Our friends ordered oysters & like them. I enjoyed the Kelly's favorite chicken. It was very tender.
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Christine
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The Service was slow and food was average. May try hh to check out the reasonably priced oysters.
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Susan VIP
Washington, D.C. Area262 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I always enjoy the oyster experience here. After raw oyster appetizer, my entree was fried oysters. very tasty and the waiter was very helpful. My husband had the linguini. It was tasty, but he was a little disappointed by the portion size and the amount of seafood in the dish.
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Radhakrishnan
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner at Kelly’s oyster bar. Lots of parking in the back. Great oyster selection and good prices. Even the drink prices were reasonable for Fairfax area. Would definitely be back
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Annette VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was our second dining at Kelley's. Both times were excellent!
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Alex
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Fodd was good but server forgot to out our order of Oysters in. The desert ice cream cake came mostly melted. We went to this place for Mother’s Day last year. It was much better then. Seemed a bit rushed, and the server seem to be distracted probably not going back..
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Brian VIP
Virginia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They have oysters for every taste and they are incredible. The menu is sure to please as well. We enjoyed our first experience there. Do not believe Apple Maps, the hours they list are not accurate. Call if you are in doubt.
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Jeri
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful Easter Brunch! The service & food were great.
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JuliF
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious Easter brunch, great service!
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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 4.4 stars by 84 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

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
Neighborhood
Fairfax
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar

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