Good American/Italian food. Wonderful salads. Ribs are excellent. Bread baskets have fried dough! Yum! Great service. And good for kids.

Going between a 3 and a 4. Can it be a 3.5? Anyways! This is my first time at Ozzie's however I've frequented Coastal and Mike's numerous times throughout the years. Came for a Sunday brunch at 10:30am as its my friends favorite brunch spot. We were seated promptly and our server was quick and friendly! For breakfast their bread basket (different from Mikes/Coastal) consists of a cinnamon sugar dough ball and a salty/crispy focaccia served with the same butter. I ordered the flatbread steak and eggs with the bernaise sauce on the side. Delicious item but probably not the lightest option. The hanger steak, as all Great American chains, was cooked exactly how I liked it, medium. I definitely feel like it was cool to try the place once but I think my loyalty and favorites lie within Mikes & Coastal a little more than Ozzie's but quality and service match those of the other great american restaurants. read more

I am a competition cooker, i am extremly critical, because i am in the business. What i really love most is the fair price for a great meal. They could charge more and deliver less probobly be rated lower but make smidge more profit, but they dont. they could compromise on food quality, source dehydrated pastas and sysco chicken, but they don't. Whenever I'm feeling tired from a long day I'll duck in 5 minutes before close, where im greated like they just started dinner. i make my order and im out the door in 10-15. i usualy grab my trusty hanger steak (skirt) prepared better then most local places prime ribeye, including Ruth Chris's (incredibly disappointed) in the same lot. pastas are great and the stuffed Bruschetta is a very interesting take on a classic I think their steaks are highly underrated. steak is cooked to your order, rare is rare... not undercooked and chew but very meaty and filled with juice. prime rib on Friday was a pleasant surprise, better than "the prime rib restaurant" which is rated best in the city. for the best steak in the area at any price try ozzies or mikes. trust me. (unless you cook your own at home with a 120 day aged 3 inch wagyu from okinawa Japan cooked at over a 1000 degrees over a charcoal fire in a komodo ceramic cooker for 4-6 minutes and settled for 20, I betcha if you brought them the meat they'd cook it though!) read more

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This is our family's go to place for a quality meal. We've done quick lunches, celebration drinks, and large group dinners. We've always had stellar service, good food, and left very satisfied. This place can get very crowded quickly. It is best to make reservations on busy nights. read more

I want to love Ozzie's because I love GAR, but this is our third time trying it (first two times were before COVID) and it's repeatedly not great. The food is just not spectacular compared to the other GARs, it's just okay. The upside is, there's almost never a wait when we go to Ozzie's whereas there would be at Coastal Flats across the street. Not having a wait, though, really isn't a great sign. Every time we go to Ozzie's, we say the wait would have been worth it somewhere else. Service is phenomenal, that's what GAR has gotten right and continues to preserve across all their locations. The Italian-esque fare is minimal and far from the best we've had. We want to love this place and will probably give it a try again but, per usual, it would likely be out of impatience because all of the other restaurants in Fairfax Corner are packed. read more

Ozzie's is one of the Great American restaurants so it was definitely a promising visit. I decided to treat myself to a steak, medium-rare of course. Tender with great flavor, but it was a bit too soft for my liking. No doubt I finished the whole thing, but mushy meat is not very attractive. My girlfriend had the chicken parm and was very unimpressed. It tasted like the microwaveable chicken parm you would get at a Safeway. Not sure why it tasted like that, but I wouldn't recommend it (food - 3 star). Our waiter did a good job at addressing our large party with a loud, clear voice. He let us know of the specials and threw in his 2 cents on his favorite dishes (service 4). Overall this place is a 3.5, but since I love free Ozzie rolls so much, let's tip this place to a 4 star. This is probably my least favorite of the Great American restaurants, but it's still a Great American restaurant which means it's still pretty good! read more

Ozzie's Good Eats - American Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

First of all, when it comes to staff you want running your establishment, look no further than Johnny the bartender! or should I say Johnny the full sender . Great conversation and attentiveness to my every need . Before I even could think Of asking for anything he has already swooped in and answered any questions I could have asked. Great salesmen and a great conversation, but knows when to turn and burn when work needs to Get done . This goes for their whole bar staff to be honest. 10/10 would defenitly drink again with them read more

I've become somewhat of a regular at Ozzie's (since I live walking distance). I never have anything bad to say about it here after leaving. The foods always on point. Salmon is usually my go to meal here. The beer is always fresh and crisp like they just opened the tap. The mixed drinks are always perfectly done. I do wish the prices were a little bit lower and that there was a better happy hour option, but beggers can't be choosers. read more

Ozzie's Good Eats - BBBC French toast and eggs - American Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Great American restaurants NEVER disappoints. Go for the crab cake, trout, and rib eye. They are just so good!

Ozzie's should read "Ozzie's Old Slime Eats". It was absolutely terrible food! We waited forever for drinks, forever for the food, and even longer for the bill. The food did not come out at the same time, the vegetables were not cooked all the way, the meat was cold like it had been on the counter a long time, and the roast beef looked almost bloody! Waste of money and time and our family has hit it with the ban hammer!! You've been warned. read more

This place is just a few steps away from my house, and I am a regular here. Good food and great service. Love it!

So, I'm very familiar with the Great American chain. I ate at Ozzie's when it first opened and was underwhelmed by both the service and food. This last Friday, I had to come up with a place for the wife and kids, and we are just tired of the same old places, so I said let's go to Ozzie's. I was greatly impressed with both the food and service. We had a great waiter who spaced our food perfectly and came back to Chaco in at the appropriate times. The food, which I like at their other restaurants was as good. I had the oysters special which was great! Then I had the Lobster & Shrimp Fra Diavolo - really really good! My wife has what she gets at all their restaurants- the Louisiana Pasta. She didn't think it was as good, I tasted it and it was the same. Of note - in both dishes the shrimp was a little chewy, and I chalk that up to probably farm raised frozen shrimp over fresh gulf shrimp? They can let me know if they disagree. The kid had adult servings of Chicken part and the spaghetti & Meatballs - both enjoyed Overall - a real pleasant dining experience. We'll put this back on our rotation. One thing you can say, always above par food and good service. The only problem in the past with this chain is how fast the food comes out - sometimes your on your first bite of your salad and they try to deliver you main course - quite annoying. But this Friday at Ozzie's was a great dining experience. read more

Love the Brunch here ! The Staff is AWESOME ..THE FOOD OUTSTANDING! They are featuring a new new drink called "OZZIE's WHISKY SOUR". It's a must if you love Bourbon ! read more

Ozzie's Good Eats - "OZZIE's WHISKY SOUR". It's a must if you love Bourbon ! - American Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Absolutely amazing!!!! The rib eye and filet mignon was cooked very well. The bread served prior to the meal was delicious. My girlfriend loves shoe string fries and I love broccolini. The fact that they had it, made us very happy. It will be on our list of places to return to often. read more

Ozzie's Good Eats - American Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

My wife and I travel here every couple of years for a weekend trip or to buy a new car (for some reason there is a plethora of used luxury SUVs in this area, go figure). We happened upon Ozzie's due to some excellent reviews and were simply blown away. The service is top notch, always timely and courteous. The food comes out hot and fresh, that is in and of it's self a great review. Last time we were in, I had the French dip sandwich, it was really really good, lean meat, excellent au jus (super savory), and fresh soft bread. Highly recommend it! My wife got a steak and it was cooked perfectly first time (a miracle it seems lately). We started with the arancini, which are excellent. The second time we ate there we had the hand made donuts for brunch, they were very good. Nothing but good times here, highly recommended! read more

Decided to try Ozzie's for the first time last night. We usually go to Coastal Flats their sister restaurant. Their food was really good. Some similar menu items to Coastal Flats. The kitchen staff made my entree wrong (forgot to put chicken) and I told our server Jorge that I didn't need another one (remake it) but just wanted to let him know. I didn't know he told the manager until Matt came over to our table to personally apologize. We were very impressed with their customer service!! read more

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We reserved months in advance for our holiday luncheon for 16. I had six coworkers at my table and 10 at the other. The table with 10 received all their meals without a problem. My table with six did not have the same experience. My lobster bisque soup was cold and salty and had to be sent back for an amazing 15 min. before I received it back. I also ordered a rib eye steak that looked beautiful until I cut into it and it was 3/4 fat. Sent it back and ordered the filet mignon. Waited another 25 min. By the time it arrived I asked them to pack it up for me because I had no appetite. Two coworkers sitting at our table sent back their pasta twice as it was undercooked. This was very embarrassing after I had bragged about their food. We will never have our holiday luncheon with Ozzie's again. read more

I love all Great American restaurants and honestly I mostly go there just for the Ozzie rolls. We started with the rolls and the calamari and of course those were perfection. The ribeye however was very salty and I could only taste the tomatoes in the penne pasta. If I come back here, it will just be for the appetizers and rolls but I probably wouldn't risk trying an entree again. read more

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Food was better than expected. Drinks, well I had the perfect margarita and that was really tasty not over done with sourness or sweet. Food, I had the Ozzie's brick chicken and that was really savory with the gravy, mashed potatoes with broccolini. read more

Ozzie's Good Eats - Lunch menu - American Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Great American restaurants... cannot go wrong with Ozzie rolls and the food is always good! Looking for a restaurant that will always have good food wherever you go?! Go to a Great American restaurant as in Ozzie's Good Eats or to a restaurant like Coastal Flats! Don't forget Arties... believe that's a Great American owned as well!! read more

This restaurant has good quality food. The service of the restaurant is quick for how crowded the restaurant is but still takes about 20 minutes to get your food on a weekend. The restaurant has decent ambiance. read more

I have ordered the rib-eye steak here a couple of times now and it has been amazing both times. Friendly and attentive staff. Bar focused vibe but still relaxing. read more

i love the ozzie bread! yummmm i love getting their shrimp pasta and their sweet tea is super good! service is always great at this location and the food is always prepared on point. highly recommend coming out for date night, family dinners, hanging out with friends. large enough to host parties and the service is A1! read more

I got the margarita special they had and had to return it because it was so sweet the waitress was very nice and took it back with no issues. For dinner I ordered the lobster and shrimp fra diavolo it was horrible but felt guilty returning something else so I didn't say anything. The shrimp and the lobster was so overcooked it was rubber and the linguine needed more seasoning. My husband got the jambalaya and my daughter got the kids pizza they both loved it. read more

Our food was great and consistent as usual at a Great American Restaurants location. What wasn't consistent with their usual quality was the service. Maybe this was just an off night because everything is usually great. It too a long time to order and the Ozzie's and other bread we asked for a couple times never did arrive. Really, we didn't need it. But we are spoiled by the bread and looked forward to it. The good-sized portions of Chicken parmigiana, pasta with shrimp, and chicken sandwiches were more than filling. I'm hoping that this was just a one-off less than perfect experience. We love all the Great American Restaurants, so I feel a little bad giving less than 5-stars. read more

Stopped here for Brunch while traveling for work. Had the Crab Cakes and an Irish coffee. Meal was good and the service excellent. read more

Went there Wednesday night with few friends. Food was too good . Lobster Bisque Soup and my pecan roasted salad was just mouthwatering. There service was excellent. Friendly waiter . Definitely a must visit next time . read more

I've been wanting to eat here since they opened a while back and just now finally made it. My friend was in town and this was where she wanted to go. Who am I to disagree? As my fellow Yelpers have mentioned this is part of the Great American Restaurant Group. And for the most part I've liked all of their restaurants of theirs with the exception of one. Ozzie's was excellent, my friend ordered the steak salad which she had raved about, I got the salmon salad which was also excellent although it was too much for me to eat so I ended up taking the rest of it home. They do provide a bread basket which include what else but Ozzie Rolls which if you haven't had them think of bready donut holes. Add a little bit of butter and they're awesome! The restaurant is surprisingly bigger than it looks from the outside, and they have big tables and can accommodate larger groups. When you step in it sort of reminded me of going to an old school Italian restaurant in NYC. The service was also top notch our server was super accommodating of my friend's unique iced tea request. I'll most certainly come back as I'd love to explore more of the menu. read more

I've been here twice and both times were great. Service is fast and attentive, the great american restaurants always make a real effort to have the staff recognize any customer in need verses just scanning their sections on a rotation. The calamari is delicious and a very large portion, but wish they laid out a little more sauce in plating. The hanger steak was very good, not the best steak I've had, but delicious. The flat bread is very tasty and reminiscent of Ledo's pizza. The chicken and waffles are awesome...that would be my #1 suggestion, although I think it's only served during brunch/lunch. Also, who can't just love Ozzie's for being the original proprietor of the OZZIE ROLL. P.S. their Ozzie's lager washed all of this down with a medium bodied, honey forward, hop finished perfection. read more

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Awesome atmosphere and food. Great environment with lot of food options to choose, we had crab cakes and brunch burger, both are excellent. read more

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Fave restaurant in the Fairfax area! I can never get tired of this restaurant despite the fact that I've eaten here more than a dozen times in the last 4 years and that I keep ordering the same things over and over again lol and those pesky Ozzie rolls which are found in all the GAR (great American restaurant) chain restaurant are actually called Ozzie rolls because of this restaurant (Side note: the best Ozzie rolls are the ones at Artie's & Silverado during the weekend brunch because they are brushed with cinnamon sugar. And that moist carrot bread that comes on only Saturday and Sunday's Mmmmmmmm!!!) Now back to basics about what I keep ordering again and again here; pasta primavera with chicken (lots of veggies and chicken and that yummy lemony sauce makes this pasta a bit of a healthy cheat meal despite the carb overload), brick chicken (can never go wrong with the hefty amount of chicken they give you which is a great sharing size with the special sauce and the yummiest part are the broccolinis! Who would've thought, huh?!), the grilled havarti chicken sandwich with the shoestring fries, the steak and egg flatbread (unfortunately it's a brunch special but if you happen to brunch here, GET IT! It's sooo good!) and last but not least, the margarita flatbread (which is pretty good and not amazing at all but somehow makes for the perfect appetizer). Also, you can't end the meal without the flourless chocolate waffle because it is the best dessert they have, hands down! read more

I've been hesitant to try this place out because it has garnished mixed reviews, but gave it a try anyway since my friends and I had a hankering for Italian but were in the Fairfax Corner area The wait was 1 hour long and they don't accept reservations, so if you are coming on a weekend be prepared! We had a few drinks while waiting for our table- I ordered a Martini which was made to perfection but EXTRA PLUS for serving blue cheese stuffed olives. YUM! FInally, we were seated at our table. We ordered the fried risotto balls which are a MUST HAVE- they are delicate, creamy, crunchy and delicious as an appetizer. I ordered the "crazy lasagna" which was also very good. It came in this deconstructed lasagna type dish with meatballs on top. At first glace, I was dissapointed by the portion since it LOOKED a little small, but 1/2 way through the dish i was SO FULL. Looks can be deceiving!!! My friends ordered the pasta primavera and the halibut and all had excellent reviews. For dessert, we had the flourless waffle (A Great American fan favorite) and it,as always , did not disappoint. I definitely enjoyed my trip here, I thought the food was great and the service was top notch as Great American Restaurants are known for. read more

Yet ANOTHER *GREAT* American Restaurant. As with every GAR you are given a warm welcome by a friendly face and a basket of their delicious bread from Best Buns Bakery. Other than Jimmy (our waiter) disappearing for a little too long towards the end our meal, I would say the service was great. Obviously for one to have remembered a waiter's name, they must have been a pretty good waiter. Jimmy was friendly, made good conversation when appropriate, and made honest suggestions for our meals. I had Ozzie's Brick Chicken with mashed potatoes and broccoli. DELICIOUS! The lemon rosemary sauce on the chicken was perfect, it really brought the whole dish together. It is one of those sauces you want to dip the rest of your food in...so my mash and broccoli got a little lemon rosemary love too. I also had a sample of my friend's Penne alla Vodka, which was good too (just not as good as this brick chicken I had!) For the sake of calories, I *was* going to to pass on dessert but then Jimmy mentioned how he hasn't gotten anyone to try their "espresso martini", which immediately perked my interest. It was a "I NEED a cocktail" type of day, plus it was dessert, even better. Shaken by our table into a chilled glass, the espresso martini was amazing (Bailey's, vanilla vodka, and a couple other ingredients.) All and all, a pretty great experience. What can I say, the Great American Restaurant chain really knows how to do things right. Good job, Ozzie's - you've won me over. read more

Our waitress, J, was amazing. She patiently answered all our questions and offered recommendations. The issue we had was with the food - though it was tasty, I thought the portion sizes were fairly small, particularly with the pasta dish. There was no salad included; everything was a la carte. For the prices charged, I expected a little more in terms of portions. All in all, it was ok, but there are so many good restaurants out there that I'm in no rush to go back immediately. read more

I've now been to all of the Great American Restaurants except one - Sweetwater Tavern. Ozzie's was my second to last Great American Restaurant to try. My fiancé and I visited around 4pm on a Saturday afternoon after we had spent a few hours at a Virginia winery. We weren't particularly blown away by Ozzie's (our favorite Great American Restaurants are still Coastal Flats, Artie's, and the Carlyle). It has a very disjointed theme - it's supposed to be old world Italian, but the decor and food did not mirror that purported theme. I ordered a salmon salad, and while it was tasty enough, it wasn't my favorite. I felt like some of the ingredients were lacking. My fiancé ordered a burger and fries and they dropped the ball on this one too. I have to say that the service was fantastic, though. Our server was polite and attentive throughout. There's also plenty of parking in the little center where the restaurant is located. I doubt I'd go out of my way to visit Ozzie's again, but it's still decent food and a decent experience. And now I just have one more Great American Restaurant to visit - Sweetwater Tavern! read more

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Great American Restaurant can't do wrong by me! Ozzie's was a hidden jewel for me because I never went that far back into Fairfax Corner to notice it. I have no idea how I missed this large restaurant. While they tend to cater to Italian lovers, I had the slow roasted beef ribs. Simply amazing! I substituted the polenta, carrots, and leeks with the mashed potatoes and I was in heavenly bliss. The ribs were very moist and just fell off the fork. The portion size didn't look like it would suffice my appetite but I was completely wrong. I walked away with a happy plate and a new found date night restaurant. Yeah, baby! In addition, There is plenty of parking in the side lots. read more

My husband and I got takeout from Ozzies this afternoon. He got the French dip sandwich and I got the goatcheese salad w/pecans. Food was ready very quickly and pickup was a breeze as there is reserved parking right up front. They also added Ozzie rolls, which we love. Docked one star as we wished the portions were bigger, but overall very satisfied. read more

I came here for early lunch with a friend of mine. The first food I tried here was their complimentary Ozzie rolls, which were warm, fluffy and delicious rolls. They look like hush puppies in that the outside is crispy and the inside is warm and fills the air with the aroma of bread...Yum...Definitely a good way to start out the meal. I ordered the Soup & Panino Combo: Lobster Bisque and the Roast Chicken Panino (chicken, oven dried tomatoes, Fontina, arugula and basil aioli). The soup was very creamy and rich with chunks of lobster inside. It was VERY salty and heavy for my taste so I didn't finish all of it. I wouldn't order it again, that's for sure. The Roast Chicken Panino was pretty small because it was a half size. Despite it being half size, however, it should of at least filled me up 50%: I was only about 20% full after devouring the panini. In addition, the tomatoes in the panini were a bit sour, but it was an okay sandwich... Panera bread serves better paninis. My friend ordered the Chicken Parmesan Panino, which he said was 'good'. I'll take that as "It's okay, not the best but still edible". The service here, however, is great. The waitress came to check on us just enough times and was really friendly. For dessert, we ordered the Tiramisu Ho Ho. This dessert definitely looked better on Ozzie's website. To me, the ho ho tasted like a coffee cake with creamy cream cheese on the inside. It wasn't anything special. It was also VERY small: barely enough for a person. I'm not a huge fan of this place YET, but my first visit here turned out to be decent due to the services, mediocre panini, and complimentary Ozzie rolls. I would come back here and try out their pastas =) read more

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I've been to Ozzies a few times and while it is better than Jackson's, it's not as good as Carlyle or Sweetwater Tavern. I'm somewhere between a 3 and a 4 on this one. The service is alright (I'm spoiled by the other GAR), as well as the food. It is a good crowd pleaser, with a little bit for everyone. read more

Ozzie's Good Eats - Turtle cheesecake - American Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Ozzie's is an American/Italian restaurant from the GAR chain nested in Fairfax Corner. It's supposed to be a tribute to GAR's head foodie Chris "Ozzie" Osbourn. I've gone here many times and will continue to do so in the future! I love how it's nicer than your typical chain restaurant, but not super fancy with high prices. In my eyes, this is what a great restaurant experience is and your typical visit will go something like this... Walk up to corner restaurant and gaze at Red and black exterior and outside patio while taking in the delicious smelling food emitting from the restaurant. Your tongue starts salivating and being giddy with excitement you walk in. Upon arriving you are immediately greeted by a smiling host staff that accommodates your every need (WHOA! Friendly Alert!). As you are being seated you take in the surroundings with beautifully Italian village/market themed painted walls, you soon start to feel like you are in a whole new country. You arrive at your cozy looking seat/table/circular booth and are briefed by the friendly waiter/waitress of the specials and drinks. The server brings Ozzie rolls and you dig in the sweet, doughy, hot buns and cover them in creamy light butter as you peruse the appetizers. Everything sounds good and you can't decide between the: -Bruschetta- cheesy pieces of bread topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato, and onion and splashed with some vinaigrette. -Arancini- Fried risotto balls topped with a little pasta sauce. -Antipasto plate- For those who like having variety, this offers a little but everything from cheese, to hummus, to veggies, to olives, to mushrooms, all delicious. You either choose one of those or opt for a seasonal soup or fresh chilled salad. You don't mind what you get because you have tried all of these and know they are tasty! At this point the Ozzie rolls are devoured and you are about to inquire for me when all of a sudden the server brings them to you before you get the chance to ask, talk about right on time! As you nibble down the apps and Ozzie rolls you decide on your entrée. You know you can't wrong with: -Brick Chicken- Chicken cooked on a brick that gives is a great smoky flavor along with its juiciness, seasoned just right. Great to enjoy with a side of brocilini or perhaps some mashed potatoes. -Lasagna- A tower of stacked homemade pasta filled with your savory meats and cheeses and sauces, packed with flavor and big enough to leave no room for dessert! -Chicken Parm- A huge piece of juicy fried chicken topped with melted, oozy, mozzarella and fresh pasta sauce, all laying on top of a bed of homemade spaghetti noodle. -Juicy steak -Fresh fish or crab cakes After you eat your food, decide if you are stuffed or not. You probably are but that doesn't stop you from getting a tiramisu or perhaps seasonal dessert! As you pay your check ask for some more Ozzie rolls To-Go, tip your waiter, and say goodbye as you walk away reminiscing on the great flavors you just experienced along with transforming scenery as you make your way back to America/your car. read more

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