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The Fermented Pig at Ovations

4.4 (504)

$31 to $50

American

1551 Trap Rd, Vienna, VA 22182-1643

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Great for scenic views

Ovations at Wolf Trap! What a perfect setting to enjoy the fabulous locally sourced cuisine from Chef Joshua Plante and his team at The Fermented Pig. Firmly rooted in the Farm to Table movement, The Fermented Pig at Ovations serves a buffet of barbecue standards, delicious and plentiful side dishes and favorites like herb roasted salmon and chicken paillard. We also feature a rotating selection of tasty vegan entrées including our famous grilled portobellos. Delicious and unique locally sourced salads and vegetables round out the broad selection. Finish your evening overlooking the meadow with delicious baked sweets and sorbets and a steamy espresso or cappuccino.
Why not start with a delicious charcuterie board with our house made cured products and a cocktail to make it a magical night of music under the stars?
Our sturdy and approachable wine list (bottle and glasses) as well as our fresh made classic cocktails and our local beer selections has something for everyone.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Barbecue
Hours of operation
Daily 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 424-0357
Website
http://www.thefermentedpig.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Joshua Plante
Catering
We are thrilled to be bringing the pick-up picnic back to Wolf Trap. Orders at www.thefermentedpig.com
Private party facilities
The Fermented Pig at Ovations Pavillion is the perfect place for your pre concert corporate or private event. Please contact us for details and deals

Location
1551 Trap Rd, Vienna, VA 22182-1643
Neighborhood
Tysons
Cross street
Trap Road and the toll road
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Wolf Trap with Fairfax Connector bus to nearby metro stops (Tysons and Reston)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 504 people are saying

The Fermented Pig at Ovations reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.8Ambience
3.6Value

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504 Reviews

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MortG VIP
Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Obviously, you wouldn't eat here unless you were going to a concert at the Filene Center. Nevertheless, the food is better than average and the ambiance and convenience can't be beat. Your only real option is the buffet, which is standard barbecue fare. I enjoyed the pulled pork, but found the brisket a bit dry. Being a buffet, both entrees were luke warm rather than hot, but if they were hot, they'd probably both have been dry. The price is a bit stiff for what you get, but you're paying for the convenience of having a short walk to the Filene Center after dinner. The servers all appear to be young college students. Being a buffet, they don't have much serving to do. My wife and I ordered a glass of wine each, and it was brought promptly. Empty plates were cleared promptly, too. And the check, which is electronic, appears quickly when you ask for it. An enjoyable meal, but nothing fantastic.
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CatB
Denver / Colorado21 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Buffet with all the traditional picnic treats -potato salad, Cole slaw, fried chicken, barbeque and then other fish and chicken choices and plenty of veggies.. delicious desserts and a view of the meadows
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Paydirt
Washington, D.C. Area41 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had reservations for 2. A bit confused on arrival. First, one needs a special yellow piece of paper from security to enter Ovations/ F Pig area. Then we see a 12 person deep line for a service window that says “Fermented Pig” okay so do we order here with a reservation? We wanted in line for 10 minutes before spotting a hostess stand under a tent area. Better signage needed here to point out where to go. Buffet gets a grade of “B” by me. Cost is $45. Fish offerings just okay. Mac and Cheese was excellent, but didn’t like the serving spoons all caked up with previous users scooping it up, some comes off on your plate and now you got cold Mac and cheese with hot. Pork/beef was good. Salad offerings good, local ingredients in some cases. Vanilla ice cream (cups) ran out in one of two self serve freezers. Raspberry sorbet was the other choice. Staff top notch! Polite and plenty of them. Can’t beat proximity of Ovations to venue, just steps away. Elevators available. Plenty of shade under a giant tent/canopy. Wolftrap is a gem! 💎
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Freddie
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wolf Trap is a beautiful venue and the Fermented Pig restaurant has a fully sourced buffet, well worth the price of $44 per person. The waitress was delightful and helpful with suggestions. The food was hot or cold as would have been expected depending upon the edible. This was my third time there over the last couple of years and I will definitely go again next month.
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DianeP VIP
Washington, D.C. Area41 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very nice place to grab I nice dinner before a concert. I wish they offered corn bread to go with the bbq.
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Sher VIP
Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a beautiful setting and so convenient to eat here. Went at 5p and had a leisurely buffet dinner and drinks very reasonable for all the great food. Saw John legend and walked around and then to seats around 730 for show at 8p. Restaurant is open air Looking over an expanse of lawn with covered huge patio. Will always do this if going to wolf trap
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Regrefe VIP
Washington, D.C. Area45 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Really good option when you are going to a show. Such a pretty setting. The view is amazing.
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Jzdancer
Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 5, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Worst mojito I have ever had. Could not detect lime , rum and despite two dried mint leaves , mint! Very artificial taste. Left it and ordered a white wine. Food was average. Salmon was delicious. Salad ingredients were fresh . Overall, not worth the price but definitely worth the convenience.
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KennethA VIP
Washington, D.C. Area17 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 5, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
It’s ok but for a hot buffet the food wasn’t hot and had been sitting awhile so dried out. Kind of expensive for what you get but you’re paying for the convenience and location.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my 1st visit to The Fermented Pig at Ovations and it will not be my last! The view was beautiful and serene. The food was buffet style and delicious. The servers were professional and nice. I had a wonderful time and I almost didn't want to leave but the show was starting, so I had to go to my seat. Overall it was a wonderful evening with great food, great service, and an absolutely awesome concert (John Legend).
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The Fermented Pig at Ovations is rated 4.4 stars by 504 OpenTable diners.

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1551 Trap Rd, Vienna, VA 22182-1643

Additional information

Cross street
Trap Road and the toll road
Neighborhood
Tysons
Hours of operation
Daily 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Barbecue
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Wolf Trap with Fairfax Connector bus to nearby metro stops (Tysons and Reston)
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joshua Plante
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thefermentedpig.com/
Phone number
(703) 424-0357
Catering
We are thrilled to be bringing the pick-up picnic back to Wolf Trap. Orders at www.thefermentedpig.com
Private party facilities
The Fermented Pig at Ovations Pavillion is the perfect place for your pre concert corporate or private event. Please contact us for details and deals

The Fermented Pig at Ovations

About this restaurant

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Quinoa Salad

Apple Strudel Local

Pulled Chicken

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