Coastal Flats in McClean is a fantastic spot for a casual yet delicious meal. Every time I visit, I'm impressed by the quality and flavor of their dishes. The spinach dip is a must-try creamy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. Their salads are fresh, generous, and packed with tasty ingredients, making them more than just a side. And the crab cakes? Absolutely amazing, crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful on the inside, and a true highlight of the menu. Service is friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, perfect for lunch or dinner with friends or family. Overall, Coastal Flats delivers consistently great food and a pleasant dining experience. I'll definitely be coming back! ::: read more

My wife and I came in today (a Saturday afternoon). We are HUGE fans of the Great American Restaurants group. Carlyle is our go-to (11/10), Mikes American is wonderful (9/10), and Silverado (10/10) never disappoints. But we'll never visit Coastal Flats ("CF") again. CF was pretty busy so we ordered quickly: a CF lager, a cocktail, the community bread basket, the fritters as an appetizer, crab cakes, and a grilled chicken & havarti sandwich. Based on a recommendation, we REALLY wanted to try the fritters appetizer. Unfortunately, our entrees came out after the bread basket and we never had a chance to try the fritters... our multiple servers (their operating model) totally forgot about it and we never received the item. The butter for the bread basket was half liquid when we received it. The chicken sandwich was bland. The lager wasn't anything special. Crab cakes were as good as they should have been... for the market price of $36. But how do you totally forget about one of our orders? The staff tried to fix this by offering a free round of drinks or a dessert, but we already had enough to drink and the limited dessert menu only has three items. Hats off to the staff for offering, but with so many servers/staff constantly buzzing around and checking every table, why did this even happen? Nobody is perfect. Well, Mike's American, Silverado, and (the AMAZING) Carlyle are close. Compared to those restaurants in the same portfolio, Coastal Flats in the Tysons Mall is unbecoming of a Great American Restaurants establishment. We were disappointed and won't return. We suggest to everyone who has invested the time to read my review: go to any other of the Great American Restaurants, but SKIP Coastal Flats at the Tysons Mall as they might SKIP putting in one of your orders. read more

Coastal Flats - Seafood Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

Coastal Flats is a solid spot for a casual meal with friends or family. The atmosphere is bright and modern, with a relaxed coastal vibe that makes it easy to hang out for a while. The menu has a good variety of seafood and coastal-inspired dishes. I ordered the Pecan Crusted Trout that had candied pecans sprinkled on top of the trout. The trout was fresh and well-prepared. read more

Coastal Flats - Pecan Crusted Trout - Seafood Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

Outstanding service and amazing food and drinks! I had the classic mojito and it came with a sugar cane strip which was classy and nice! Love coastal flats and there employees read more

Coastal Flats - PFilet Mignon Tips - Seafood Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

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Enjoyed lunch with co-workers on Halloween. This is a family-friendly, casual dining restaurant inside Tyson's Corner Mall. If you enter the parking deck near the Hyatt Hotel with Coastal Flats listed at the entrance, you will have a very short walk! Alternatively, it's downstairs from the movie theatre and food court. We ordered calamari, buffalo chicken dip, and blue crab & shrimp fritters. For mains, we had ribeye steaks and chicken salad. Everything was good, except the calamari was very oily. The restaurant was quiet, clean, and welcoming. Our server was kind, and overall we had a pleasant experience. read more

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Everything was great over there, the food, service, ambiance, basically everything, this is a must to dine in for couples or families, prices are decent but the food makes it worth the price and wait, although they don't have a variety of food, the taste of the food and the looks makes things better, 11/10 read more

Coastal Flats - Cheddar Cheeseburger - Seafood Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

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I went to Coastal Flats for a solo lunch. I kind of had an idea of what I already wanted to order. I was greeted by one person and gave my order to them but then someone else came over and asked if I wanted anything else. The second waiter started talking about the specials but they were so soft spoken it was hard to hear. If you try any of the great American restaurants and they have Ozzie rolls, get them ! They are delicious. I ordered the fish fingers which came with fries and coleslaw. I am not a fan of coleslaw. I should have asked if they could sub that out for something else. My waitress came by once after I got my food to see how it was. I ended up not finishing my meal because I was full from the delicious Ozzie rolls. However my waitress walked past several times and did not interact with me or ask if I needed anything else. I waited 20 minutes before I had to stop her and ask for my check and a box. Not sure if it's worth coming back based on lack of service. read more

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When we come to Tyson's Corner Center to dine, we go to Seasons 52 which is directly across from Coastal Flats, but decided today to check out Coastal Flats for the first time. We arrived at Coastal Flats for lunch at noon on a weekday. We were greeted by friendly people at the host's stand, and were seated fairly quickly. The vibe and decorating is rather similar to Cheesecake Factory. Service from the food runners was very good. Our server did a reasonably adequate job, but there was one thing curious about him. He dropped off the check on our table without a word, picked up our credit cards without a word and dropped our cards and receipts on the table without a word. No thank you or anything. The best deal on the menu has to be the Community bread assortment that goes for a mere $1. That $1 is donated by the restaurant to helping people obtain housing. The assortment was a nice variety and of a generous quantity. The seasoned soft butter that came with the bread was good. We both ordered the Pecan Crusted Trout. The trout was fresh and good. The portion size was large. I was a little surprised that the pecans were not crumbles of pecan pressed into then trout, but instead, whole candied pecans sprinkled atop the trout. The broccolini that came with the trout was good though some of the thicker pieces were undercooked. I think we'll come back, but we prefer Seasons 52 across the corridor. read more

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We've been to Coastal Flats several times for lunch and have generally had good experiences, but this most recent visit was disappointing enough that it will likely be our last for a while. I had already eaten a late breakfast, but my friend needed lunch, so we ordered the Babycake Sliders for the table and a bowl of soup. When the food runner arrived, he placed a plate on the table and said something we couldn't hear. The items didn't look like what I expected sliders to be, but my friend put one on her plate and I took a bite of mine. A few moments later, our server came over with another plate and said, "Babycake sliders." It became clear that the first plate we had been given was incorrect. She placed the correct sliders on the table, then immediately removed the other food--including the items we had already taken from the plate and started eating--and said that if we wanted to keep them, we would be charged. She said she would check with the manager but didn't think we could keep the incorrect food without paying. She never came back with the taken food after supposedly checking with the manager and never returned to check on our meal or offer drink refills, and I ran out of ice tea. We later flagged her down, and she stated that it was restaurant policy that all mistaken food is thrown away. She was adamant that it was Coastal Flats policy. We were surprised and upset, particularly by the idea that food, already on our table and being eaten, would be just thrown in a garbage can. Food waste! When we asked to speak with a manager, he told us that the server had been incorrect about the policy and that she knows now. We appreciated the manager's honesty, but by that point the experience had already left a bad impression after having food taken off our table and being told a story. Despite tipping well, the combination of the removal of food, being told a story, and the lack of follow-up service left us disappointed. Because of this experience, Coastal Flats in Tysons Corner will no longer be our top go-to lunch spot. read more

Coastal Flats = rolls so warm and buttery you almost cry. Service was quiet but efficient--like a ninja who takes your order without judgment. Everyone in our party had very specific food quirks, and they handled it like pros. After a long travel day, I inhaled my warm goat cheese salad like it owed me money. Clean, cozy, and perfect for fast-but-fancy refueling. read more

Coastal Flats - Seafood Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

Walked in on Father's Day and went to the bar! Service was fantastic and so was the food. If you love SWEET TEA, GET IT! It's so damn good and baby their mango margarita! Oh my lawd! Take a sip of boffum! For me :) read more

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I honestly did not expect outstanding service like this. We had reservations for 5:30 PM and it took longer than usual to get seated for a party of 5 but then again it was Mother's Day... When we walked past other servers and employees we were greeted with soft hospitality, "Welcome! Enjoy your meal.. thank you for coming." I mean I was impressed with this top scale service. The seats and table was glistening they sure do keep the place as clean as possible. I had the crispy fish tacos and they were indeed crispy/ crunchy, paired well with the habanero slaw. No complaints, overall it was a delightful experience. read more

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The ambiance was nice and the staff are very attentive. The food here was pretty typical. Crab cake sliders were good, lobster wasn't overcooked, got the shrimp cocktail and wish the shrimp was smaller bites but no issue there. I was kinda disappointed in the pecan trout, to me, it felt heavily dependent on the sauce to give it flavor and the crust was okay. read more

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I lost count how many times I been here since I frequent Tyson's mall so often and it's one of the few good restaurants there. The food is good but I feel like there isn't alot of variety because I always scan the menu but often go back to what I usually order. The service is great, looks to be a lot of young servers grinding. The ambiance is what you expect it. read more

Coastal Flats - Drunken Ribeye - Seafood Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

Came here for dinner on a Friday night and it was good. We were quickly seated, and we ordered ozzie rolls. They came out hot, but honestly, I feel like I've had better - They were kind of hard. We got the calamari and it wasn't super crunchy. Again the other great American places are a little better. Got the classic roast chicken salad that comes with avocado and it was great. But also super simple and hard to mess up. Overall, a great experience, but would go to another great American restaurant instead, such as Patsy's across the street. This is an easy convenient spot if you're shopping. read more

Coastal Flats - Coastal Roast Chicken Salad - Seafood Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

Had a great experience! The bartender Stephanie and Wesley were both very helpful and friendly. The beef ribs were delicious, and the deviled eggs made a great appetizer. I highly recommend checking this place out if you've never been you won't be disappointed!! read more

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A good experience overall with the prompt and friendly service to the tasty dishes! We made a reservation while shopping and by the time we reached the restaurant, we were able to check in and be seated within 10 minutes. Reservations are highly recommended as there was a lot of people waiting. An open setting with a nice bar area surrounded by TVs with many seating of mostly booths. We opted for the lobster roll, kids cheeseburger, and the drunken ribeye...all was prepared fresh and was delicious! Will be back again. Enjoy! read more

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I've been to Coastal Flats many times. I usually get the salmon or ribs - great choices. However, today as I waiting for my friend, I started looking at Yelp pictures and came across the Coastal Shrimp Roll and said that looks good. I love shrimp and was disappointed. I asked for the roll minus the roll:) We had an early dinner around 3:30pm and the restaurant was pretty empty. Also, for dessert, our amazing waitress Whitney surprised us with the black tie mousse cheesecake. Yummy! We were torn between the cheesecake and bread pudding, so we just asked Whitney to surprise us! The cheesecake is for a limited time so if you're there, please check it out. Also, you can never go wrong with the Ozzie rolls. read more

Coastal Flats - Coastal Shrimp Roll (minus the roll) - Seafood Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

The food was great, didn't expect it from a restaurant in the mall. The service was excellent. Ordered the mojito seemed a bit weak but that's my only complaint. read more

Coastal Flats - Seafood Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

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I was trying to find the Tysons Coastal Flats location but I couldn't so this is the one I chose (but I went to that location!). I have been here two times now and I can confirm that this place is so good and seemingly consistently good! I ended up getting a daily special appetizer which was a corn and queso dip with tortilla chips. It was packed with spice and flavor and the chorizo on top was a great addition! I was excited to try it. We also of course got the Ozzie rolls and those are always stellar. I could eat a billion baskets of those to be honest. For lunch I got two fish tacos. The slaw was with habanero and wasn't too spicy, but definitely a nice compliment to the crispy fish. Also $14 for two of these and the sweet potato fries is such a good deal. And I couldn't even finish! Everything came out super fast and our server, Wes, was so unbelievably attentive. He made sure my Diet Coke was filled up (refilling without asking which is such a green flag). He made sure the food was good and gave some great suggestions! Secondly, the vibe here is awesome. The decor is so coastal and cute which reminds me of the beaches back home. Good lighting and comfy booths. I would totally come back again after shopping in the mall! read more

Coastal Flats - Crispy Fish Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

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The food at all the Great American restaurants are always delicious! The service this round was stellar with a waiter who really took an extra step to check our food did not include anything we were allergic too! We sat inside the restaurant at the booth which has comfortable seating and beautiful ambiance. We started with the must-have deviled eggs which comes with brown sugar bacon to die for! The Salmon warm goat cheese salad is always winner! read more

Coastal Flats - Outside of the restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

Coastal Flats Tysons Corner this restaurant has consistently high-quality food and great service. My recent favorite appetizer is a special and it is two fried green tomatoes slices with guacamole and a savory shrimp salad on top That's what's in the photo.. Another wonderful thing on the menu is the warm white chocolate and bourbon caramel bread pudding with ice cream. Also pictured. Frankly any Great American restaurant is really outstanding. South Florida coast vibe is also neat read more

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It has been quite some time since my last review and having dined here on several recent occasions, I wanted to provide an update. While I think the food is usually consistent, the quality of service and attention to detail has declined beyond what one would consider reasonable. On one of our recent visits our server was barely present, and on another, a different server forgot to place some of our order, more or less shamed us into not asking for more rolls (even though we hadn't even asked for any) and was generally an all-around deviant. Add to that that one of our vegetables was served to us undercooked and it was a less than inspired visit. Though one of my personal favorite entrees is the crab cake and/or the crab cake and steak entree, I would almost suggest visiting other Coastal Flats locations or visiting at your own risk of abysmal service. read more

Went here for the first time and loved it! I will be back many more times. This reminds be of on or my favorite restaurants and the Ozzie rolls with the poppyseeds is mwahhhh and a cherry on top! I had the crab cakes spinach and mashed Potatoes. We also had fish and fries. I have the mango pineapple martini and OMG get that. I would come back the the martini alone. Our service was great and it's really spacious and nice inside. read more

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Expensive food that isn't very good. Nothing wrong with the service. They were very friendly but the food could've been better in my opinion. Ambiance was also decent. read more

This is a cute date night spot! The booths are intimate and the lighting is dim. Our server was exceptionally attentive and she kept a smile on her face the entire time! We ordered the deviled eggs for starters. I really wished we ordered two because I desired more than the 3 I had! I savored every bite of the sweet & spicy bacon along with the jicama filled deviled egg filling. We also ordered the pasta primavera with chicken and shrimp. I ordered mine spicy. I took one bite and unfortunately I had to send it back. There was an abnormal amount of crushed red peppers in the dish, to the point that I counted at least 10 flakes in one forkful. They recooked my dish but forgot to add my chicken. The waitress had the chef grill some chicken and I added it to the dish. It wasn't very well seasoned and it needed more sauce. When I return, I will be ordering my own order of deviled eggs and another main course. read more

Coastal Flats - Penne Primavera with chicken and shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

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Coastal Flats...busy, noise level high. In the mall and plenty of seating but expect a wait unless you're eating at the bar. Service: From the host to the waitress the service was polite, professional and helpful. Food: My daughter LOVED "the fish fingers", I had the shrimp roll. It was good, the shrimp were seasoned perfectly and the sauce with it took the shrimp to the next level. My recommendation, if you're hungry don't get this or order an appetizer with it because it's small. The only complaint I have is that the fries are a bit too salty, don't get me wrong slat on fries delicious but in this case hold the salt chef...that arm was a bit too heavy on the salt. I would visit again but wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. Overall, I recommend the place. My recommendation make a reservation, and ask about portion size. read more

Coastal Flats - Coastal Shrimp Roll (don't let this pic fool you it's small) - Seafood Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

Had lunch today with a couple of friends. The greeter staff at Coastal Flats (at this and other locations) are terrific. You immediately feel welcomed here. The wait staff also are very attentive and pleasant upon greeting. It's a nice vibe, very comfortable and warm. The food also is quite good. I got the vegi-burger wrap with fries. One friend got the shrimp salad and the other got the branzino special. All were presented well and were tasty. We all got our entrees at the same time, which is also nice. We requested a bread basket ($1), with the amount going to charity. A selection of small rolls and raisin bread with whipped butter. Very nice. The wait staff let us sit for 2-1/2 hours, passing by from time to time, but not being obvious. They could have offered us refills of our water or coffee, but didn't. That's the only negative here during this visit. read more

The food here was excellent. Much better than I expected. For an appetizer, we had the deviled eggs, crab dip (limited time offering) and the bread basket. I had the Pecan Crusted Trout, my husband had the beef ribs and our friend had the smoked salmon dish. Every Single Thing was absolutely PHENOMENAL!!! Plus the service was great and the restaurant itself had a very inviting feel to it. I definitely plan on going there again in the near future! read more

Coastal Flats - Pecan Crusted Trout - Seafood Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

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Jenn was a very diligent & experienced bartender. She remembered our names and treated us so well. The drinks were absolutely delicious and strong. The food was amazing.. it was my first time having the Ozzie rolls and they are less sweet than a doughnut, but so easy to eat many of them. I will definitely be back. The restaurant is inside of the mall so it's very convenient to go after a day of shopping or to get some sustenance before a day of shopping! read more

Coastal Flats - Jumbo Lump Crab Cake - Seafood Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

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The service is so good the servers are nice and the food comes out so fast. The menu has a huge variety of foods and it's all very good quality. read more

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Stopped in with a friend on a Friday evening. We both ordered salads and the rolls. I love the warm goat cheese salad, there is an option to add protein as well. The rolls are always delicious. I was impressed with the service as well. Overall, I would come back to try out more. read more

Coastal Flats - Seafood Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

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We were greeted and seated right away. The food was good and the server, Dilruk was very attentive. My husband had the salmon with cauliflower mashed and asparagus. I had the fish tacos, the slaw and fish were excellent. For ambiance, a little soft music to dampen the voices of other diners would have been nice. For a five star then. read more

I travel to the Tyson's area at least twice a year, and every trip includes a stop at Coastal Flats. I always order my favorite dish- the TUNA TACOS-so I was really disappointed to learn they're no longer on the menu. I was equally sad to see that the shrimp and grits are gone as well. I truly hope both dishes make a comeback. On a positive note, Jen the bartender is the best! read more

I'm a SUPER regular at the other Coastal Flats, but I realize I haven't reviewed this one. I had the salmon, it was amazing, as usual. Their management practices should be studied. I've never seen a chain this consistent in serving excellence. Today, I made the unfortunate choice to come in during the Christmas rush, and Tysons was slammed as I've never seen it. Coastal Flats was slammed, as well, but BRETT was the calm in the eye of the storm. So kind, great personality. He's the reason this visit was great despite the crowd. read more

The food delivery was pretty good. The burgers only have exactly what is in the description. If you want ketchup, mustard, Lettuce, etc., you will have to ask for it. They have nice pours on their wine glasses. read more

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My cousin and her family took my husband and me here to celebrate the closing of our house. We had not been here before and the food was AMAZING! The service was top notch! Our server checked on us constantly and made sure we had everything we needed. Because our party was so large, we sat at two tables across from each other. But we never felt neglected/forgotten. There were 3 small children in our party and despite their excitement, no one seemed to be annoyed or upset about our presence there. Everyone, including other guests, seemed so laid back and unbothered. Tyson's is definitely a different kind of mall/shopping experience with unique types of dining experiences inside! read more

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The service was very good. We were served promptly and the food came out hot. At the table: blue crab and shrimp fritters -- just okay; lobster bisque soup -- yummy; Fried fish fingers were okay-- the coleslaw had way too much thick mayonnaise-- sweet potato fries -- good, and fried shrimp roll -- was okay but the sauce was off putting like too much vinegar or something. I asked for the lobster sauce that came with the crab appetizer. The sauce gave the shrimp some flavor. Overall, just okay. Good service though. read more

Coastal Flats - Seafood Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

Coastal Flats is part of the GAR group and has a lunch, dinner, and an extensive wine option. I've been here several times for lunch/dinner dates, as this place is just super convenient. I usually stick with the Short Smoked Salmon Filet, but the salmon was super dried out; the request for extra creole mustard sauce was forgotten. The Ozzie rolls didn't come out piping out, which was disappointing - I'm thinking it may be because people have to pay for these now and the kitchen isn't churching these out as much? Service was a bit disappointing, as it was hard getting refills and our check. +dried-out salmon +inattentive service read more

We stopped by for a quick lunch date and decided to sit at the bar, where we were warmly welcomed by the fantastic team, Riley and Jen. My wife and I each enjoyed cocktails--I had the raspberry martini, and she chose the mango martini. They were so delicious that I couldn't resist ordering a second! For lunch, we both opted for salads. My wife had the blackened salmon salad, which was perfectly seasoned with great accompaniments, including a unique twist with goat cheese that really elevated the dish. I had the lobster cobb salad, and it was like enjoying the best lobster roll atop a freshly made cobb salad. Truly an amazing meal! read more