The Wine House

Name: The Wine House
Address: 3950 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, United States, 22030
Telephone: (703) 352-2211
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

995 Reviews

$31 to $50

French American

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
French American, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Daily 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 352-2211
Website
http://www.winehouseonline.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Customized, with wine and small plate food pairing options, simple but tasty. Staff available to introduce wines to create an experience. In house and corporate event options available.
Private party facilities
Please email General Manager, Dinah Herring at dinah@winehouseonline.com to inquire about private events.

Location
3950 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
Neighborhood
Fairfax
Cross street
University Street/North Street/123
Parking details
Enter multi level parking garage on University Drive or Chain Bridge Road, drive to Level P4, park and exit to the courtyard with The Wine House being on the corner as you exit.
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Popular dishes

Wine House Baguette**$12.00
Housemade Olive Tapenade, Basil Butter, Romesco
Artisanal Cheese Plate$18.00
With Cranberry Chutney, Walnuts and Baguette. 1. Sweet Grass, Camembert, Cow's Milk, Georgia 2. Grafton, Clothbound Cheddar, Cows Milk, Vermont 3. La Casaeria Carpenedo, Sheep's Milk, Italy 4. Point Reyes, Bay Bleu, Cow's Milk, California
Artisanal Charcuterie Plate$18.00
With Olives, Mustard, Cornichons and Baguette. Duck Pate; Speck; Spanish Chorizo; Smoked Duck
Asparagus Soup$8.00
Basil Virgin Olive Oil, Parmesan Croutons
Belgian Endive and Bleu Cheese Salad$12.00
Walnuts, Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette
Mixed Green Salad$8.00
Bibb Lettuce, Belgian Endive, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Champagne Vinaigrette
Roasted Red Beets$10.00
Garlic & Parsley Olive Oil, Orange, Feta Cheese
Smoked Salmon*$13.00
In house Smoked Salmon, Zucchini Coulis, Onion, Caper, on Crostini
Chipotle Rubbed Ahi Tuna*$15.00
Butternut Squash Compote with Feta, Olives, Cucumber, Tomato, Harissa Oil
Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp$15.00
Garlic & Thyme, Red Pepper Coulis, Pearl Couscous
Faroe Island Salmon Fillet*$30.00
Leek Beurre Blanc, Saffron Risotto Cake, Asparagus
Pan Seared Diver Sea Scallops$32.00
Butternut Squash Puree, Fried Leeks, Harissa Oil
Jumbo Lump Crabcake$28.00
Dijon Mustard Cream, Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus
Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp and Cheddar Grits$28.00
Chorizo, Grape Tomatoes, Pearl Onions, Seafood Velouté
Prince Edward Island Mussels$19.00
Bleu Cheese Cream, Bacon, Parmesan Crostini
Wild Caught Icelandic Cod$28.00
Lemon & Caper Beurre Blanc, Mediterranean Couscous with Olive, Sundried Tomato & Squash
Smokey Saffron Seafood Stew$25.00
Cod, Shrimp, Mussels, and Chorizo in a Tomato, Saffron Sauce
8oz. New Zealand Grass Fed Filet Mignon*$39.00
Bordelaise Sauce, Au Gratin Potatoes, Asparagus
Steak Frites*$28.00
Flat Iron Steak, Black Peppercorn Cream Sauce, Pommes Frites
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast$25.00
Red Bliss Potatoes, Mushroom & Pearl Onion, Haricot Vert, Demi Glace
Pork Tenderloin$26.00
Wrapped with Prosciutto & Olive Tapenade, Red Wine Bordelaise, Mashed Potatoes, Haricot Vert
Pan Seared Duck Breast$30.00
Rosemary Demi, Celery Root Puree, Haricot Vert
Braised Boneless Short Ribs$30.00
Chipotlé Demi Glace, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Brussels with Bacon
New Zealand Rack of Lamb*$36.00
Herb Crusted with Dijon Mustard, Rosemary Jus, Au Gratin Potatoes, Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
Wild Mushroom Risotto$19.00
Champagne Cream, Truffle Oil, Parmesan

Sides

Cheddar Grits
Roasted Potatoes
Asparagus
Haricot Verts
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
Mashed Potatoes
Au Gratin Potatoes
Pommes Frites with Basil Aioli

What 995 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Great for fine wines
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Great for fine wines

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VeggieFoodLover
Washington DC
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Theresa gave good wine recommendations and she and the other staff were cheerful and friendly—I felt relaxed and at home. The sea scallops and risotto were on point and I loved the chocolate terrine dessert (not too sweet and incidentally paired well with the wine from dinner). Perfect date night outing. We will be back.
SW
SWVA
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Love the Monday Mussels night. Cod was delicious as well. Excellent service and wine.
W
Wilson
Washington DC
64 reviews
vip
4.0
64 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Everything was just as expected: service, food, ambiance all very good. My wife loved her crab cake and I had a very good boar sausage with mashed potatoes. Of course, the wine list is exhaustive and the Sommelier was about and around talking to the guests about wine and recommendations..... The outside dining area is also very nice.
C
Cullen
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great place to go. Great wine selection and good food.
G
Gailshb
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, wine and service were all excellent, and we look forward to going back soon!
TM
TrinaM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
The Wine House is a favorite of ours because of the unique menu. Our recent visit wasn't one of our best as our food was a little cold due to our server having way too many tables and the other staff talking to each other while we watched our food sitting and waiting to be brought to us. Yes, we will return and hopefully, the service will be better as the food is always delicious, especially when it is warm.
F
Fairfax
Washington DC
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Always a near perfect gem in the heart of Fairfax City. Feels like you’ve actually gone out of town to a new destination!
W
Wonderful
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our table was ready when we arrived. The service was excellent! Food delicious. We love this restaurant and will be back again soon.
S
Shirley
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is fantastic! Would definitely go again.
S
Susan
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service at The Wine House is outstanding! Really a gem in our area!
SO
StephanieO
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had a blast during their free wine tasting Saturday. Kevin is a hoot and was very attentive to each table as he talked us through the hand picked wines. Every wine was unique and delicious. Incredible experience!
SW
SW22
Washington DC
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
They hold a lovely wine tasting on Saturday, it's very fun.
MS
MichelleS
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this family-owned place. Service is fantastic and the food is delicious. In addition to the wine on the menu, there is a full wall of wines you can buy off the shelf and drink while there (or bring home). The patio is absolutely lovely and one of my favorite places to eat on a warm day.
JH
JoeH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were outstanding! I had the braised short ribs that were so tender and delicious!! I will be going back. Probably not as soon as I'd like but it will be a definite "go to" spot for date night.
m
marcb
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience3
The service and cuisine were good, but the prix fixe at $25 per person with two glasses of wine cost $90 with tax and TIP. It seems expensive for an average quality meal. The service and ambiance were good, though.
DH
DonH
Las Vegas
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience3
Had not been here since before Covid. Came for Monday mussels "special", like last time. It was great before Covid. This time the mussels were a zero. First off, they were not fresh. Appeared to have been previously frozen. The mussels were provided in three separate bowls, each could have a different prep, we chose 2 with white wine and one bowl with olives & capers. The white wine ones were lukewarm at best and the broth was flavorless. It was like they were sitting in a steam table way too long. The French bread that accompanied the mussels was hard and dry. I complained to the waiter about the quality of the mussels and he said and did nothing to compensate, The bill for two orders of mussels, one order of fries and three glasses of wine was over $80. Not a bargain. The special was not special. If you want good, fresh mussels go to Cork & Bowl in Occoquan. Much better quality and value. I won't be back to Wine House anytime soon, if ever.
The Wine HouseResponded on April 26, 2023DonH, Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We have small restaurant and have been in business for over 15 years. We pride in our reputation and are very fortunate to have a great following through recessions and pandemics. I would like to add, our mussels come in fresh and alive every Monday. Monday nights, are one of our busiest nights of the week. We have a great following for our Monday mussels specials, which we pride ourselves on featuring.
JL
JaneL
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love the Wine House. The food is wonderful, the wine selection amazing and all the folks who work there are lovely and efficient
WW
WantWineWithThat
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never disappointed with the wine selection and food. Always interesting dishes well prepared. The wine selection is amazing and a great way to experience small vineyards without all the puff. The real winner of the show is the service. Always personable and great!
J
Joseph
New England
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great food, service, value, but I mentioned it was my wife’s birthday in my reservation, and there was zero recognition of that. Little things mean a lot sometime.
GE
GaryE
Washington DC
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always great food, service, and a great wine selection.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinah, Vanessa, Kevin- everyone was fabulous with their knowledge of and pairing of food and wine!!
C
Cliftonkid
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience5
Very nice place but the food we choose was very bland (except for the mussels). They were running a special for Soft Shell Crab and a Rock Fish special. We had 6:30 reservations and they were already out of the Soft Shelled crab and the Rock Fish was extremely bland. We added salt and that did not help. The mussels were excellent and the bottle of wine was reasonably priced but the main course was a big disappointment.
CT
CarolT
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday Dinner Food always great and employees always offer wonderful suggestions and assistance
CS
CarrieS
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always consistent, staff is so thoughtful and friendly. Never disappoints.
d
debir
Richmond
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
FABULOUS savory food! Perfect & friendly staff! Had a wonerful time!
MH
MonicaH
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was visually appetizing and tasted even better! Colorful, flavorful and served at the perfect temperatures. Highly recommend.
CT
CaroleT
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Nice lunch...we started with the charcuterie board which was excellent. We did not feel rushed and were able to have a relaxed lunch.
b
breakfastlover
Washington DC
259 reviews
vip
5.0
259 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner with me and my husband on a quiet Sunday night. Everything was outstanding, the smoked salmon appetizer, the shrimp appetizer, the duck and the brazed lamb. Our waiter let us take our time through a leisurely dinner. We don't come here often, but it always is a good choice.
R
Rose
Washington DC
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food for all of us- crab cakes, pork and lamb shank- and a terrific server. Will definitely return.
BR
BruceR
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been there several times. We have been towards the back at a taller table and towards the front with a short table. Both are good places to dine. The staff are friendly / helpful and the food is good. I usually get the scallops & risotto or the shrimp & grits and we usually get the cheese tray with a bottle of wine. All are good.
LK
LKDC
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A really nice spot in the middle of old Fairfax. Nice and quiet environment, easy to get to and park.
M
Mike
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had another great experience at The Wine House. Ashley took great care of us.
f
ffxdiner
Washington DC
196 reviews
vip
5.0
196 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went on a weekday for lunch. I had the shrimp salad. I was tasty & just the right size.
ST
SergioT
Richmond
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food as always. The Baquette always a good starter. Salmon appretizers, smoked on premise always nice light way to go. The Hanger steaks were perfectly grilled to proper temperature, my wife's Scallops with Primvera Risotto was a very nice plate that I kept poaching from.
e
ediem
Washington DC
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very happy with the open table restaurant week event at the Wine House — our review is based upon that dinner. Would have gotten a 5-star review if the food was just slightly better — for example, my soup wasn’t really very hot. The restaurant was quite popular for the event, every table was full, so the waitstaff was working hard but not losing their cool.
PS
PamelaS
Washington DC
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Restaurant week! Final day.
FT
Food4Thought
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding dining experience as usual. The wine selection is excellent.
KP
KlaraP
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff were wonderful and the was delicious - especially the ahi tuna and the passion fruit crème brûlée. Yum 😋
f
francesk
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always have good food & good wine here in this city spot.
P
Ph39n
Washington DC
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Remains my go-to in Fairfax, when in need of good food, good atmosphere, and good wine!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Wine House is rated 4.8 stars by 995 OpenTable diners.

The Wine House does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Jun 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

3950 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

Additional information

Cross street
University Street/North Street/123
Neighborhood
Fairfax
Hours of operation
Daily 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
French American, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Enter multi level parking garage on University Drive or Chain Bridge Road, drive to Level P4, park and exit to the courtyard with The Wine House being on the corner as you exit.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.winehouseonline.com/
Phone number
(703) 352-2211
Catering
Customized, with wine and small plate food pairing options, simple but tasty. Staff available to introduce wines to create an experience. In house and corporate event options available.
Private party facilities
Please email General Manager, Dinah Herring at dinah@winehouseonline.com to inquire about private events.

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The Wine House

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Asparagus Soup

Steak Frites

Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp and Cheddar Grits

Mains

Wine House Baguette**$12.00

Artisanal Cheese Plate$18.00

Artisanal Charcuterie Plate$18.00

Asparagus Soup$8.00

Belgian Endive and Bleu Cheese Salad$12.00

Mixed Green Salad$8.00

Roasted Red Beets$10.00

Smoked Salmon*$13.00

Chipotle Rubbed Ahi Tuna*$15.00

Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp$15.00

Faroe Island Salmon Fillet*$30.00

Pan Seared Diver Sea Scallops$32.00

Jumbo Lump Crabcake$28.00

Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp and Cheddar Grits$28.00

Prince Edward Island Mussels$19.00

Wild Caught Icelandic Cod$28.00

Smokey Saffron Seafood Stew$25.00

8oz. New Zealand Grass Fed Filet Mignon*$39.00

Steak Frites*$28.00

Pan Roasted Chicken Breast$25.00

Pork Tenderloin$26.00

Pan Seared Duck Breast$30.00

Braised Boneless Short Ribs$30.00

New Zealand Rack of Lamb*$36.00

Wild Mushroom Risotto$19.00

Sides

Cheddar Grits

Roasted Potatoes

Asparagus

Haricot Verts

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Mashed Potatoes

Au Gratin Potatoes

Pommes Frites with Basil Aioli

Overall ratings and reviews

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Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

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Does The Wine House offer gift cards?

Is The Wine House currently accepting reservations?

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Additional information

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