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The Wine House, Fairfax, VA

The Wine House

4.7 (1298)
$31 to $50
French American
3950 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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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What 1,298 people are saying

The Wine House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Great for fine wines

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Wine House in Fairfax City is a beloved spot for many, known for its "great food, service and ambience." Guests rave about the "outstanding food" and "friendly service." The wine selection is "ample and well priced," and the atmosphere offers a "close and intimate" dining experience. Patrons enjoy events like wine and tapas night, and brunch is a standout with dishes like crab cake Benedict and Frose cocktails. While some note a few minor menu inconsistencies, the overall experience is "exceptional," making it a "go to" for delicious dining.
1,298 Reviews
  1. Courtney VIP

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the perfect spot for brunch with friends. The service and food were excellent. Bonus - being able to buy some wine to take home.

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  2. Lisa

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best service and most delicious food! Always such a great meal for brunch, lunch, or dinner! Special thanks to Lisa for making my mom’s birthday so special! Thank you, Lisa!

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  3. Kholoud

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Food is great and love the wine selection!

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  4. Steven

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Could not say enough great things about this place! Only regret is my wife and I didn’t come to this place sooner, so we will 100% come back. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff and the menu was amazing; I had a hard time choosing what to eat. If you like wine and food, come here!

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  5. Gary

    Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Wine House do what they do, very well. The food is always tasty and well-prepared, and with a slight tilt to New Zealand in the dishes. The servings are generous and the service is attentive and informed. Our party all commented on the atmosphere, warm and inviting. And of course, the selection of wine is huge, on the walls around the dining area. It was too hot for the patio, but that's one of our favorite outside dining options. All in all, one of the better outings we've had recently.

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  6. SEAN

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and wine at a very reasonable price. Will definitely return.

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  7. Don

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite go to restaurant in Fairfax City. Great food, service and ambience.

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  8. Amy

    Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing and delightfully delicious. Perfect compliment to the week!

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  9. Rebecca

    Washington, D.C. Area28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve never been disappointed with our meal, wine or service at The Wine House. Since we go fairly often, my only wish is that they would change up their core menu maybe with seasonal offerings. We’re going to try their wine and tapas night which will over is more of a change.

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  10. Linda VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, friendly service. Definitely will return often.

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FAQs

The Wine House is rated 4.7 stars by 1298 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Fairfax

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for The Wine House

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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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