Ovations at Wolf Trap

Name: Ovations at Wolf Trap
Address: 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States, 22182
Telephone: (703) 255-4017
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 3.5

3.5 (1975)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

Ovations, an open-air restaurant overlooking the Green Meadows at Wolf Trap, offers a brand new pre-event buffet dining experience with a FRESH NEW FLAVOR of foods that will satisfy the "foodie" in you and comfort the buffet lover. Reservations are requested and recommended.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Ovations is ONLY open on Wolf Trap performance days for the Filene Center during their 2015 Summer Season. Ovations opens 2.5 hours prior to show time.
Phone number
(703) 255-4017
Website
http://www.ovationsva.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Neal Langermann

Location
1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182
Neighborhood
Tysons Corner / McLean
Cross street
Off the Dulles Toll Road
Parking details
Free parking available at Wolf Trap Park Performing Arts Park.
Entertainment
After dining it's a short walk over to enjoy the show at the Filene Center of Wolf Trap!
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

La Marca, Prosecco, Italy
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$45.00
White Haven, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$45.00
Covey Run, Riesling, Washington State
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$35.00
Laguna Ranch, Chardonnay, California
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$45.00
Ecco Domani, Pinot Grigio, Italy
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$35.00
Martin Codax, Albarino, Spain
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$45.00
Waterbrook, Rosè, Washington State
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$40.00

Red Wine

Louis Martini, Cabernet Sauvignon, California
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$40.00
Don Miguel Gascon, Malbec, Argentina
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$55.00
MacMurray, Pinot Noir, Central Coast
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$40.00
Frei Brothers, Merlot, California
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$50.00
Breaux Equation, Verdot/Syrah, VA
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$35.00
Brancaia, Sangiovese, Italy
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$55.00
Ksara Reserve, Cab/Syrah, Lebanon
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$45.00

Reserve

J Vineyards, Sparkling Wine, Russian River
- Bottle$75.00
Peju, Merlot, Napa Valley
- Bottle$75.00
Talbott Kali-Hart, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia
- Bottle$70.00
Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, Sonoma County
- Bottle$65.00

Spirits

Stolichnaya, Vodka
- Glass$11.00
Tanqueray, Gin
- Glass$11.00
Bacardi, Rum
- Glass$11.00
Jose Cuervo, Tequila
- Glass$11.00
Jack Daniel's, Whiskey
- Glass$11.00
Johnnie Walker Red, Scotch
- Glass$11.00
Maker's Mark, Bourbon
- Glass$12.00
Grand Marnier, Cognac
- Glass$12.00

Specialty Cocktails

Marrakesh Express$12.00
Absolut Citron, Frozen Mint Lemonade
Mediterranean Mojito$12.00
Bacardi Citron, Chopped Lemon, Lime, Oranges, Mint
Sangria$10.00
Red Wine, Cointreau, Cinnamon, Apples, Oranges
- Sangria by the Pitcher$35.00

Bottled Beer

Heineken$6.00
Amstel Light$6.00
Corona$6.00
Miller Lite$5.00
Starr Hill The Love$6.00

Draft Beer

Starr Hill Jomo Vienna Lager
- Mug$8.00
- Pitcher$35.00
Devil's Backbone Eight Point IPA
- Mug$8.00

Beverages

Soft Drinks$3.50
Lemonade$3.50
Iced Tea Unsweetened$3.50
Saratoga Still Water
- Lg$6.00
Saratoga Sparkling Water
- Sm$4.50
Hot Tea$4.00
Coffee$4.00

What 1,975 people are saying

Ovations at Wolf Trap reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.5

3.5 based on all time ratings

3.4Food
3.6Service
3.7Ambience
0.6Value

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1,975 Reviews

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Barbara
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for a buffet dinner before a show at Wolf Trap. A good seclection of food for all tastes. The service by the wait staff was was excellent, water glasses were filled without asking, always a postivie point with my husband, buffet plates were cleared promptly, so the table was never cluttered when you retruned to your table after going back to the buffet. Over all a wonderful evening.
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GoodTimes
Washington, D.C. Area25 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We dined here prior to seeing a show at Wolf Trap. Location was perfect. The food was served buffet style and, because ours was one of the earlier reservations, it was both warm and moist. Doubt that would have been the case had we been an hour later.
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TomM
Washington, D.C. Area15 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 20, 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The only reason I can see going to Ovations is that it is convenient and allows us to arrive at Wolftrap in time to get a good parking space. It is the same below average meal all the time - from two local restaurants that I would not go out of my way to go to. I would gladly pay more for good food. I get better food at Nats Park.
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Mike
Washington, D.C. Area60 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ovations lived up to its usual good reputation, however, one diner found the BBQ salmon to be far too heavily seasoned and paid the price for that later on. Fried chicken was great - one of our favorites at Ovation, as were the appetizers and most of the sides. Desserts were terrific as usual.
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KayF
Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very relaxing venue at Wolf Trap. Nice to finish dinner and walk to the performance. Quite a variety of food, buffet style. They had Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc that I like.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was wonderful and the service was outstanding. I would recommend to all!
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bbg130
Virginia66 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 16, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I was highly disappointed in the southern food. The shrimp & grits gravy was neither brown or red. it was flavorless which added nothing to the shrimp. The sausage was spicy but that was the only flavor. The fried chicken thigh was dry. If you are used to real southern food from SC or GA definitely skip For $31 I expected delicious food. Next time I'll eat beforehand.
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JamesM VIP
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
3.0
Dined on June 16, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
For $32 I expected better food but it was buffet all-you-can-eat.
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Julie VIP
Coastal Georgia65 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 16, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food offered at Ovations is outstanding again this year, mostly because the majority of the dishes come from Neyla, which is a very good restaurant at Reston Town Center. In prior years, before Neyla entered the scene, the food was dismal at best. But now, we look forward to both having a pre-concert meal at Ovations as well as the concert itself! Good job!!
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4DisappointedDiners
Washington, D.C. Area9 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 16, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The good news is that the staff at Ovations was terrific. We initially were seated along the rail but when it started to sprinkle, I asked to be moved one table in. They were happy to accommodate the request. Our server, Chris, and the trainee, Luke, were extremely attentive. Our beer and wine orders were delivered as ordered. Water glasses were refilled numerous times and dirty plates removed promptly. They The bad news is that the food -- particularly the Mediterranean side of the buffet was mediocre, at best. The first mouthful of lamb shoulder could not be chewed it was so tough and was spit out. The beef skewers were largely tasteless. The chicken shawarma was so dry that it shattered at first bite. We did enjoy the Greek salad. Our table's collective complaint was that the "hot" food on the entire buffet just wasn't hot (temperature) enough. On the southern side of the buffet, the chicken was good (but not great). And it was not particularly appetizing to see a chicken leg bone (no meat) sitting on top of the other chicken pieces in the chafing dish on the 2nd go-round through the buffet line. The potato salad and cole slaw were tasty. The hamburger sliders were hard from overcooking and the shrimp and grits were stone cold. The dessert portion of the buffet was better than the main courses -- the sorbet, the flan and the rice pudding were delicious. It really is a shame that this venue doesn't have better food. The setting is lovely and comfortable, conducive to sitting and enjoying a pre-show meal. It is, at the most, a $16 not a $32 buffet. We will have to think long and hard about eating at Ovations the next time we attend a Wolf Trap performance.
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Ovations at Wolf Trap offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 255-4017.

Ovations at Wolf Trap is rated 3.5 stars by 1975 OpenTable diners.

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1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182

Additional information

Cross street
Off the Dulles Toll Road
Neighborhood
Tysons Corner / McLean
Hours of operation
Ovations is ONLY open on Wolf Trap performance days for the Filene Center during their 2015 Summer Season. Ovations opens 2.5 hours prior to show time.
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking available at Wolf Trap Park Performing Arts Park.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Neal Langermann
Entertainment
After dining it's a short walk over to enjoy the show at the Filene Center of Wolf Trap!
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ovationsva.com/
Phone number
(703) 255-4017

Ovations at Wolf Trap

About this restaurant

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This Evening's Menu Features

Georgia Brown's

Fresh Fruit Salad

Down Home Potato Salad

Classic Caesar Salad

Pulled Pork Sliders

Carolina Gumbo

Georgia Brown's Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Peel N' Eat Shrimp

Deviled Eggs

Crispy Fried Catfish

Neyla Mediterranean Bistro's

Greek Salad

Halloumi Cheese and Watermelon

Mediterranean Dip Trio

Marinated Olives

Batata Hara Fried Potatoes

Falafel

Chicken and Rice with Yogurt Sauce

Chicken Shawarma Sliders

Grilled Beef with Spicy Sauce

Tilapia Fish with Tomato Sauce

Beverage List

White Wine

La Marca, Prosecco, Italy

White Haven, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

Covey Run, Riesling, Washington State

Laguna Ranch, Chardonnay, California

Ecco Domani, Pinot Grigio, Italy

Martin Codax, Albarino, Spain

Waterbrook, Rosè, Washington State

Red Wine

Louis Martini, Cabernet Sauvignon, California

Don Miguel Gascon, Malbec, Argentina

MacMurray, Pinot Noir, Central Coast

Frei Brothers, Merlot, California

Breaux Equation, Verdot/Syrah, VA

Brancaia, Sangiovese, Italy

Ksara Reserve, Cab/Syrah, Lebanon

Reserve

J Vineyards, Sparkling Wine, Russian River

Peju, Merlot, Napa Valley

Talbott Kali-Hart, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia

Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, Sonoma County

Spirits

Stolichnaya, Vodka

Tanqueray, Gin

Bacardi, Rum

Jose Cuervo, Tequila

Jack Daniel's, Whiskey

Johnnie Walker Red, Scotch

Maker's Mark, Bourbon

Grand Marnier, Cognac

Specialty Cocktails

Marrakesh Express$12.00

Mediterranean Mojito$12.00

Sangria$10.00

Bottled Beer

Heineken$6.00

Amstel Light$6.00

Corona$6.00

Miller Lite$5.00

Starr Hill The Love$6.00

Draft Beer

Starr Hill Jomo Vienna Lager

Devil's Backbone Eight Point IPA

Beverages

Soft Drinks$3.50

Lemonade$3.50

Iced Tea Unsweetened$3.50

Saratoga Still Water

Saratoga Sparkling Water

Hot Tea$4.00

Coffee$4.00

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