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We were in from out of town for a basketball tournament and decided to stop a Ned's. We are so glad…read morewe did! We had the New England Clam Chowder and Bang Bang Shrimp Roll both were amazing!

We reserved the play area with some friends and were able to enjoy a nice meal while the kids…read moreplayed. The gentleman running the place at the time was super friendly. The food was absolutely fantastic. We ordered the down east lobster roll, and the north shore beef sandwich. Everything tasted fresh and of high quality. The lobster roll had huge chunks of lobster in it. I love having a local restaurant where we can enjoy a delicious meal while the kids play. It was the most relaxing and delicious meal out we've had in a long time.

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Fried clam plate

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Crazy Crab

3.5(705 reviews)

1.8 mi

If you're looking for a "get your hands dirty" dining experience in VA,…read more Crazy Crab on Fairfax Blvd is a staple for seafood lovers. It's best known for being one of the rare spots in the area offering an All-You-Can-Eat (AYCE) Cajun seafood boil. "Crazy Sauce" (the house mix). It's the best way to get the full flavor profile.

The only positive thing about our experience at Crazy Crab was our server, who was very friendly…read moreand attentive. Unfortunately, everything else was extremely disappointing. We ordered the Crazy Crab Special, which is supposed to include 1 lb crawfish, 1 lb mussels, 1 lb clams, 1 lb shrimp, 1/2 lb snow crab legs, 2 corn, 2 potatoes, and 1/2 lb sausage. When the tray came out, the portions looked noticeably small and did not seem to match what was promised in the special. Worse, the seafood was cold and did not taste fresh at all. While eating, it was obvious the seafood was old. We ordered garlic butter mild, but the sauce was incredibly bland, it honestly tasted like watered-down butter with no flavor. To make matters even worse, both my husband and I got sick the next day after eating here. That alone is enough for us to say we will never return. This experience was a huge disappointment, and we expected much better.

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Kelly’s Oyster House & Bar

4.0(98 reviews)

1.8 mi•Old Town Fairfax

We went here on a Sunday around 2pm to try the $1 Chesapeake oysters, and they were really good!…read moreFresh, decent sizes, no after taste at all and served very cold. I also ordered the seafood linguine white pasta which was just alright, but had a good serving of seafood in it. The tuna poke was one of the best! Refreshing, flavorful and good quality tuna. Servers are very attentive and the noise level is just ok. It might get just a bit louder on the bar area. Will definitely be back for the dollar oysters. PS: I had 16 lol

Stopped by on a Sunday for their happy hour/ Sunday oyster special ($12/ dozen oysters)- such a…read moregreat deal and delicious. Oysters couldn't be fresher. Service was fast and friendly. Ambiance is lowkey sports bar meets seafood shack. It's a casual restaurant, but a lot of people were dressed up for Mother's Day, so do you. Handful of outdoor seating options. Parking is limited. It's on Main Street.

Draft beer

Crab cakes

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Front porch

Captain Pell's Fairfax Crabhouse

3.6(765 reviews)

1.7 mi

We have been going to Captain Pell's for more than 15 years. It is family owned and has been in…read morebusiness since 1977. If you want the BEST crabs in NVA, you have to go to Captain Pell's. They have been voted Best Crabs inNVA several times. They get the biggest and meatiest crabs delivered fresh everyday. Along with the BEST crabs, we enjoy their large steamed shrimp, fresh oysters, corn on the cob, hush puppies and crab leg clusters and more. Billy, who owns and has run the crab house for many many years is a GEM. He will always welcome you and make sure you are happy with what you order. He and his crew are very friendly, loyal and always willing to help you with a smile. If you have not tried Captain Pell's, I highly suggest you do. Mother's Day is around the corner, great place to treat Mom. ***** 5 star rating Barbara

If you like fresh seafood at a reasonable price, this is the place to be…read more I came here both in person and for carry out and both times the food was excellent. You can spend some money here, but it is worth it. You get a variety of classic seafood and in large portions. The service is quick too. I highly recommend the catfish and hush puppies. Obviously, the lobster tails are great too. Highly recommended if you like seafood.

Greeter

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Our Mom Eugenia - Mosaic

4.3(389 reviews)

3.0 mi

Bean meaning to go for a very long time. A very enjoyable experience from the time we walked in the…read moredoor. I want to mention I was meeting friends and never did we once feel like we were rushed at all. They were very careful to watch and approach in a perfectly timed manner. The food was all very good. The fried zucchini was served not at all as I would expect. Very thin, but good. The tzatziki sauce had way too much garlic. The fried squid was excellent. Probably the best I've ever had. Extremely tender, and the coating was not hard at all. The scoldolia (garlic spread) served in the center had very little garlic in it. It should have a lot of garlic, unlike the tzatziki sauce. The octopus was served with a lovely, what I believe to be, lemony hummus. The Bronzino was excellent. The seafood souvlaki special was very good. It was served with rice and Greek style green beans. My friends had the loukumades (fried donuts). They said they were very good. I had the galotopoudiko which was good--could've been a little bigger for the price. Will definitely go back. My only comment is for the prices, I would expect a little nicer atmosphere. It's a little cold and baron. The atmosphere at Nostos is better. Sorry, but I always seem to forget to take pictures before I start eating the food.

Yummy authentic Greek restaurant in the Mosaic District, with one of the best Greek salads I've had…read morein the area. The feta tasted really fresh, and I love the vinegarette used to make the salad a light, summery dish. Be warned the portions are huge, so you may want to avoid overordering apps like my party did. Aside from the Greek salad, highlights included the vegetarian dolmades (grape leaves stuffed with rice, herbs, and pine nuts), the spicy feta dip, and the lukamades (Greek doughnuts) with Nutella to end the meal.

Keftedakia

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Artie's

4.2(1.1k reviews)

1.4 mi

I ordered the prime rib medium rare and it was tough. It was more the consistency of a steak rather…read morethan a prime rib. Fried oyster appetizer was good; not great. My husband had pecan-crusted trout which he liked. The service was very good and the decor is pretty and unique.

We went yesterday and had their ribs. Absolutely fantastic and so is their cole slaw which is very…read moreimportant when having ribs. My husband got their chicken tenders which were lightly battered with nice, plump chicken. I know this sounds silly but they had the best tasting ice tea that I've ever had at a restaurant.

Waldorf Steak Salad at Artie's

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich at Artie's

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Grilled Tuna & Field Greens Salad at Artie's

Draper's Steak & Seafood

3.9(211 reviews)

1.6 mi•Old Town Fairfax

Had brunch today at Draper's with my daughter and a friend. I will start off with our server Tate…read more Tate was a most pleasant and professional young man. Very attentive and "Johnny on the Spot" even though he was handling several tables. 5 stars for him! Next... The food. I ordered the Crabcake Benedict and my daughter and my friend both had Steak Benedict. We all agreed that the poached eggs were cooked perfectly, the hollandaise sauce was excellent and the potatoes were served hot and tasted great. I was the only one drinking alcohol and had the spiked cherry mimosa. Started our really tart.... Ended? Well... I drank 4 of them! LOL! 'Nuff said! I did not find out until after we left the restaurant that both my daughter and my friend felt like their steaks were bit overcooked, but to the restaurants defense, neither one of them told our waiter what temperature they would like to have it cook to and so I, and they, agreed that they both had enough experience eating in steakhouses to know to ask a steak to be cooked to whatever temperature they preferred. So this is not on anybody except them. I would ask the restaurant in the future to instruct their wait staff to ask anyone ordering steak,regardless of size, what they're preferred temperature is. That being said they said that the flavor of their steak was still excellent! It was my first time here and will certainly not be the last! I am a very, very picky eater and this is one of the best meals that I've enjoyed top to bottom in a long time!

Dinner at Draper's Steak & Seafood had its highs and a few letdowns, but overall still a nice…read moreexperience. We started with the Garlic White Wine Mussels, which were honestly the standout; so flavorful and the sauce was too good. We ended up asking for extra bread just to keep dipping (definitely a must-order). For mains, we got two 14 oz NY strips; one medium with coleslaw and one medium rare with truffle mac and cheese (they also come with mashed potatoes). To be completely honest, I expected a bit more flavor from the steaks. They were cooked well, but felt like they could've used more seasoning, especially compared to how bold the appetizer was. For drinks, the house Sauvignon Blanc was solid, and the Old Fashioned was also well done. The staff was very welcoming and helpful, which definitely added to the experience. The ambiance leans more on the boujee side with nice background music, so it's a good spot if you're going for that vibe. Just a heads up, parking can be a bit tricky, so plan ahead. Overall, a good dinner with some standout moments, especially the mussels.

Grilled salmon and crispy brussel sprouts!

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Draper's Deluxe Angus Burger

TRIO Grill

4.4(595 reviews)

3.5 mi

I think it's time to get off this rollercoaster…read more This place used to be good, then it got bad, then it got better. Last night it was awful. We're done. Our dinner last night was disappointing, and it was the worst of the many we've had here. The service was slow. The food was tasteless. We had to delay our departure while they corrected our check. The details are below. Maybe the first clue was when a waiter dropped a butter-coated knife on my back right after I sat down. That would have been a good time to cut our losses, but we persevered. , and it was the worst of We sat for a while before anyone came by to take our drink and appetizer orders. 15 minutes after that, our drinks and four slices of bread arrived. My Trio Manhattan tasted pretty good. (Hold that thought.) 15 minutes after that, the manager stopped by and told us that they had sold the last of the appetizers we ordered and asked us to order replacements, on him. (Hold that thought.) The replacement appetizers arrived. Our beef carpaccio had almost no flavor, except for the drizzle of sauce on top. We ordered our main courses, sides, and another round of drinks. The food showed up, but not the drinks. After asking several waiters, several times, my second Manhattan was delivered. It was warm (probably from sitting on the bar, waiting to be picked up for half an hour) and nowhere near as tasty as the first one. (You can let go of the first thought.) Back to the food... My Boneless Ribeye was boneless and also flavorless, except for the salt they had sprinkled on. The whipped potatoes were OK. The Jumbo Asparagus was asparagus and anything but jumbo. When the check finally arrived, we had to send it back (probably should have done that with much of what had been brought to our table during the meal) because they wanted to charge us for the appetizers that the manager said were "on him." (OK, you can let go of the second thought now.) To me, it's never worth paying for bad food. Being expected to pay a premium for it makes it an even worse value. This place, last night, was a complete waste of money.

Low and Brenda made my first visit absolutely amazing! From the moment I arrived, the service was…read moresuperior--truly top-tier. I ordered the shrimp cocktail along with the New Frontier bison New York strip, served with short rib and potato hash, red wine jus, and habanero mustard... and every single bite was perfection. The flavors were rich, balanced, and memorable. To top it all off, the manager personally came over to introduce himself, which added such a thoughtful and welcoming touch to the experience. I'll definitely be back--highly recommend!

Bar area

Since when "medium rare" salmon means sashimi?

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Mocktail

Bellissimo Restaurant

3.8(316 reviews)

1.7 mi•Old Town Fairfax

I had a great experience at Bellissimo Restaurant. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was cozy,…read moreand the staff was very friendly and attentive. Definitely a spot I'd recommend for a nice dinner or special occasion.

I was looking for a restaurant in Fairfax to eat dinner with my wife and found Bellissimo on Yelp…read morewith good reviews. It's situated on the corner of an intersection and there is available parking in nearby lots. We walked in without a reservation on a Saturday night and there were a few other couples dining but the restaurant had a lot of availability. We were promptly greeted and given our choice of seats. We admired the pictures of Italy on the wall given our visit to Italy last year and they have a nice selection of wine that we overheard other customers enjoying. I ordered the Filetto di Manzo cooked medium but it had no pink upon receipt which I was fine with but it wasn't what I asked for. It was a small piece of beef atop a bed of mashed potatoes that was relatively unflavored although tender despite being overcooked. Complimentary fresh bread came with the meal which my wife didn't think was freshly made. Service was good. The staff were pleasant and kept our glasses filled and needs taken care of. Overall an ok visit. Nothing stood out as a must return to try again given other options in the area.

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Filetto di Manzo

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Songbird

4.3(313 reviews)

2.7 mi

Songbird is an Asian Cafe & Bar located in Fairfax, VA. The restaurant makes comfor Chinese…read moreAmerican food and custom cocktails. They even have a disco ball ! Some of our favorites: *Lychee Pearl Cocktail *Sapporo *Sichuan Spicy Wontons *Disco Tots *Crab Rangoon *Mighty Spider Roll *Tiger Roll This restaurant provides fast service all around, from ordering to receiving drinks and food quickly after placing your order!

Ambiance: beautiful big bar with Asian decor. I'm not sure about the underwater guy in the front…read morethough. Service: quick service and good came out with little wait. Food: there was a blend of Chinese-American, sushi and Thai. I typically do not go to restaurants that have that many Asian cuisines on their menu because it looks confusing to me. I normally choose more 'authentic' style restaurants. I want to state that so my review doesn't seem too harsh. 2 of my friends and I shared the crab rangoons, Peking duck and broccoli. Crab Rangoon was average but I did appreciate the sauce wasn't the typical sweet chili sauce. Our main had great crispy skin but the duck was dry. I was disappointed since it was $69 so I was expecting it to be a lot better. The broccoli had great taste but u was surprised that it was American broccoli and not Chinese broccoli. I understand it's Chinese American but maybe I should have read the description a little better. My friends did love it. Overall - the food was ok. The service was great.