Today, we sat outside. I wanted to bring my dog. John was very accommodating. It was very cozy with the heater on and closed in with those clear tarps. I've been having GI problems so needed to avoid fried foods which at Ford's is excellent always. I decided on a burger cooked medium. The burger meat was soft and very tasty. The bun was fresh and delicious! I loved it! read more

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finally made it to Ford's Fish Shack, and I have to say, the recommendations were spot on. We went on a Saturday night and it wasn't crowded at all; we had a reservation, but it didn't look like we actually needed one. Our server, Sofia, was great. She was super attentive, always checked in on us, and gave us some really solid tips for our appetizers and entrees. We started with a dozen oysters from three different locations. I'm no expert, but I really enjoyed them...they tasted just like the beach! My wife ordered the Maine seafood basket, and the seafood was delicious and perfectly crunchy. I'm definitely getting that next time. I went with three lobster tails (one fried, two grilled), and they were honestly some of the best I've ever had. That butter sauce is amazing. I'm already looking forward to going back. I can't believe it took me this long to finally try it! read more

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Delicious food, good portion size, friendly service. We tried the fish and chips, fish sandwich, and angry mussels. Everything was delicious. Perfectly hot and crispy! I would also say this place is kid friendly. A large kids menu and it's not too loud. read more

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This was my first visit to Ashford Virginia and I am so happy that I found Fords fish shack. It is a family friendly restaurant with a full bar. The atmosphere was very lively I got there at about 630pm and there was no wait. I was seated at a booth. The food was phenomenal. I have nothing but good things to say about the food for appetizers. I started with the calamari which had a lobster reduction sauce, and I also had the deviled eggs which had a candied pecan on top of it. it was so good. I ate all four. I didn't share it with anyone . For my dinner, I went with the Connecticut lobster roll corn on the cob and a chopped salad. My friends had the surf and turf, which was a steak and a crabcake. They also had a fried fish basket and shrimp tacos all of which were 10 out of 10. The service was incredible. The server was very attentive and knowledgeable. He greeted us upon entry, took our drink orders immediately, and our appetizers was spaced accordingly with our entrées. This will definitely be my new go to spot when I'm back in the Ashburn Virginia area. I was very happy. I can't wait to try the other things on the menu. read more

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So just got to town and looked up some restaurants in the area and this was it! Ordered the New England clam chowder to start and the catch of the day. Both were delicious but the Alaskan halibut was the best, very moist and paired with a rich sauce and green beans. Oh and the prices are very fair and the service was great. Overall perfect choice for our first night in town. read more

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We stopped here to grab a quick bite before going home. The rock shrimp and the footlong lobster roll were really good! With those two dishes, my husband and I were full. It's your typical seafood restaurant vibe, and the service was good. read more

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I haven't had an occasion to come back to this location in years, so yesterday I took a friend to lunch to see if it was as good as it used to be. Answer: YES! It was delicious. We both ordered the shrimp basket, and the shrimp was cooked to perfection. It was generous portion, and we both really enjoyed it. Their coleslaw is one of my favorites, and their extra thin French fries are fantastic. Truly a great experience. I will be returning soon I'm sure. 10/10 read more

Came with a work Group. Everyone enjoyed their food. For appetizers we had bruschetta, calamari, oysters. All had high remarks. The entrees consisted of the Cod, Lobstah Toll, Lobstah Salad, Fish and chips. Everyone really liked their entrees as well except the. Fish and chips. She felt it tasted off and different from other times she's ordered it. I ordered the bread pudding dessert and it was really good. I would return. Service was awesome too! read more

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Amazing place, amazing food. Everything about it was great. The server took great care of us and the inside inside is very clean. Straightforward review, great place, definitely recommend. read more

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I always love my experience at Fords. They have a variety of food options, portions are large so I feel like I get a good amount for my dollar, and they always have the games going. It's just an easy laid back spot with awesome service. We came on a Sunday afternoon and sat at their bar high tops which are actually comfy! I typically don't like sitting at the bar if the seating sucks, but I don't mind here. We ordered the: Farrow salmon salad 10/10 Ribs & lobster tail 10/10 Rocket shrimp 7/10 Previous visits my go to is the crab cake or scallops Overall I'll keep coming back! read more

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HH Oysters - delicious, with the perfect balance of sweet and briny. Fish & Chips - plump and meaty, with a perfectly seasoned, crispy batter. Fish Tacos - made with cod (stop, my heart!). Most places use mahi mahi or tilapia, but the cod was absolutely delicious. Which I prefer anyway! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Left happy, full, and already planning my next visit! read more

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I got the fish and chips($22) and it came out in about 15 minutes. The fries and fish had an excellent batter and was served very hot and fresh. The fish was moist, flaky, and seasoned well. Tartar sauce was also quite good. Staff was friendly and restaurant was clean and had cool decor. Overall a really good lunch experience, I would definitely come back again! Food(50%): 8.2 Staff/service(25%): 7.5 Value(25%): 6.0 Overall: 7.5/10 read more

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A great experience! Went for a lunch with a group of ladies. It's a casual vibe but the restaurant is fun and clean. Service was really good. Friendly staff and fast service. We tried a variety of things at our table. Fish tacos- pretty good- but a little cold. A fish pasta dish- she loved it. And a salmon salad that they both enjoyed. We also had the handmade chips- yum! read more

Shrimp and fish with chopped salad. Everything was fresh and delicious. Mike G. Our waiter was absolutely wonderful. read more

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We went to Fords Fish Shack on 4/26/26 and the service was excellent as well as the restaurant itself. The only complaint that I have is that the Crab Cakes were very poor quality. I have been going to the restaurant for years and never had anything that I thought was bad . The Crab Cakes were always great as they were large and you could see the lumps of crab. Today they were small and there were no lumps and they were a little bit on the salty side. Now I realize that provisions these days are very high but I would rather pay a higher price to have good quality Crab. The other food that we had was wonderful it was just a problem with the Crab Cakes. read more

On our way to Lisbon, Portugal today (flight tonight) we stopped at Ford Fish Shack. This is our second time here, and the food is awesome! The espresso martinis are made with Baileys, which was a little sweet for our taste. We told the bartender how to make a "manmosa," which is really Absolut vodka, Champagne, and a splash of either orange juice, cranberry, or pomegranate. He had never heard of that but willing to ask the bartender. The bartender made one for us, and it was absolutely delicious--just as we would find in most places in Hampton Roads. Anyway, we had the blackened shrimp, which was also delicious, along with a side of blackened scallops. They should really consider making "blackened scallop tacos" because they were incredibly good! Our waiter, a young guy named Nelson, was very pleasant and attentive. He made the whole experience wonderful. We asked for several things that weren't customary at this establishment, but he was able to either ask the chef or the bartender to make it happen for us. I can't say enough good things about this place. If you're in town, driving through, or simply passing by, stop by and say hello to them. I am even suggesting they ADD "manmosa" to their menu and call it a "DenMosa." ... again gave Nelson my recipe. Hopefully, they'll consider it! This place is wonderful. read more

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Altogether fantastic place for dinner! Service was very pleasant, and the fish tacos were the best I've ever had. Zesty and fresh with each bite! My friend loved the Maine chips and thought they had something interesting in every bite. The Devilish Good Eggs were spicier than I reckoned for, but we still finished them. The only reason the review is for four stars rather than five is that the sample I had of Lobstah Bisque was much saltier than I thought it should have been. And our water glasses ran empty while we were dining. I would still visit again next time I'm in Ashburn. I recently tried fish tacos at another place in DC, and they didn't measure up to the ones at Ford's. read more

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Food is good - packed on the weekends and slow during the week. Sat at the bar on a Friday night and ordered pickup on a Wednesday. Fish and chips were delicious along with the crab cake sandwich my wife got. Salmon and broccolini was good as well. We will be back again soon. read more

Pretty good first time outing. Easy parking out front and quickly seated. Sufficient draft beer list. New server forgot our $2 basket of six mini cornbread muffins with homey butter. $10.50 a la carte crab cake was warm and a fair deal, but had no lumps in it. Daughter enjoyed her Mainer Roll with fried clams spilling out over the top of a lobster roll. Grilled corn on the cob made for a nice presentation. Oyster BLT Wedge was pretty good. Oysters were tender if a bit salty. Oyster Shooter was pretty good and good value at $7. read more

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When we moved to NOVA 18 years ago, this quickly became our go to for date nights and special occasions. Yummy seafood with great appetizers and enjoyable environment. HOWEVER... the last few visits o could see a decline. I didn't want to believe it. But this past visit I ordered ca bowl of clam chowder. When the half full bowl of Luke warm soup arrived I was starving. I could barely taste the clams over the tin can flavor. It was so strong I asked if they made it in house. When I asked about it the waiter was less than happy to explain that "of course we make it in house". The lobster salad, another favorite, looked like it had gone on a diet... a shadow of its former glory but still costing $$$$$. The shrimp appetizer was still yummers. That being said, a bowl of soup, a salad and some shrimp cost us 100.00 after tip. This will be the last visit to the once great FFS. read more

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Worse than poor service - - I no service. After being seated by a very I was totally ignored by the wait staff. The restaurant was not very busy and of waiters and waitresses around. Unfortunately, none of them could be bothered. I left without eating. read more

Ford's is a staple in our household. We usually go at least once a quarter. My fiancée first introduced it to me when we started dating. They have solid seafood for the NoVa area. We've ordered steaks, lobster, crab cakes, scallops, and more. Personal favorites have to be the blackened scallops and the crab cakes. But the surf and turf is a solid option as well, especially for the price. The little cornbread muffins are also an amazing starter. The service is always friendly here. The highlight on one visit was an older lady serving us in the high tops in the bar area. She was super kind and actually put us on the blackened scallops. We never knew about them until we asked her one of her favorite things to eat. The ambiance is cozy and casual. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. I believe they also have heaters outside for the winter if I remember correctly. read more

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Been wanting to try this place for awhile, and it did not disappoint. To start out, I had the lobster bisque, which was delicious. Good chunks of lobster in it, and although cream, it wasn't over the top. Had a good consistency to it and was very flavorful. For my main dish, I had the blackened fish tacos with sweet potato fries. The entree came with 3 tacos with cabbage slaw and diced tomatoes on it with a little seasoning. Tacos were delicious, and the sweet potato fries were on point. Services was very good, and this place does give a vibe that you are in a seafood joint, somewhere by the water, even though Ashburn is not close to any large body of water. If you want seafood in the loudoun area, I would definitely recommend. I will probably be back at some point. read more

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First time at this place and the food was absolutely amazing. Walked in for lunch so it wasn't too busy. I had the fish of the day (rock fish) cooked to perfection, also the blackened fish tacos were really good might be the best I've had so far can't wait to come back! read more

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Great food at a sensible price! .... ....

We went to Ford's Fish Shack for Valentine's Day with friends and had such a great time. The atmosphere was lively but still comfortable enough to enjoy good conversation. The food was fresh and flavorful--especially the seafood--and the wine paired perfectly with everything we ordered. Service was friendly and attentive, which made the night even better. Overall, a really fun and memorable evening! read more

Went to Fords Fish shack in Ashburn, Va today for an early dinner with my sister. It started off a little bit rocky. I did not enjoy all of my food. I did get the fish and chips and I got an add-on crabcake did not enjoy the crabcake at all. The fish was unbelievably good would definitely order again, with out FF. But when the manager came around to the table to see how we were doing, I let him know that I was disappointed in the food and he absolutely showed up and showed out with being able to adjust everything and let me know that he would fix it. He absolutely showed unbelievable GREAT customer service. DUE TO HIS SIMPLE GREAT UNBELIEVABLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. I WILL NOW ACTUALLY COME BACK TO THIS RESTAURANT AGAIN AND GIVE IT A SECOND CHANCE. Sometimes it is all just about the customer service. read more

It was just ok, the crab cakes were not great, a little mushy with lots of filler. The corn muffins were very good, so maybe other items on the menu are better, but definitely don't get the crab cakes. We have been to other Ford's locations and really enjoyed their food, but this was a little off. The booth we sat in was not the cleanest, there was a framed picture in the booth that had not been cleaned in quite some time, had a little unappetizing feel. The service was very good. read more

Mussels were amazing. As was the fish with polenta. I love trout, but the breading was a little too overpowering for the fish, but it was good. Great seafood restaurant read more

Food was fantastic. Service was fast and all staff were extremely attentive. Huge cocktail shrimp, excellent lobster tails, crab legs and scallops. Tarragon in the slaw was a nice touch. read more

8 years later with a 6 and 8 year old and still enjoy the food and service. Angry muscles are still good as I remember, oysters were good as well. Props to the chef and staff on keeping this place running great still. Cheers. read more

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ATTN COSTCO SHOPPERS OF FORDS FISH SHACK GIFT CARDS After years of buying these cards and using them (making sure we tipped based on total cost), we were stunned to find out their new policy of only accepting 4 at a time at least at the Ashburn location.. We experienced no such issue at Leesburg which we tried out for the first time..and it definitely had a buzz Ashburn lacks. I am planning to speak to Costco so they are aware and they should put some sign around these cards that say don't expect to redeem more than 4. It's a shame. When they were threatened with closure with the huge rent increases, loyal customers made calls and sent letters on their behalf. Guess that didn't matter!!!!!! read more

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I loved the fish and chips. Everything our party ordered was great. Helpful staff. Can get crowded. Entertaining bar tenders. I will be back. read more

12/5/25 - We had an issue with our delivery from DoorDash this evening as the order was missing items. I called to speak with the manager. He was extremely helpful in resolving the issue and that speaks volumes as to how a restaurant should operate. We got our order and the food was delish. I wish I'd gotten his name, but I hope they see the date and know who the MOD was. Thank you! read more

If you're ever craving a good hearty meal... then Ford's Fish Shack is the place. This is THE place to get a good seafood meal or if you don't want seafood; there's non seafood options as well. This place is gets quite busy so recommend getting reservations. If not, they do offer bar seating and high table seating as well. The last time we went; it was quite busy for a Saturday evening but lucky for us there were high top tables available with full service. Service: our Waiter was friendly and warm and made small talk with us. She was super attentive and came by frequently to check on us. We asked if one of the tv channel could be charged for the game and she personally made that happen. Yay for excellent service! Food: I LOVE LOVE LOVE their angry mussels and will order it each and every time. The mussels are big and plumped and bathed in the most incredible sauce with chorizo, garlic and tomatoes. It comes with pieces of bread to dip to your heart's content. We also ordered the special which is the 11oz rib eye. It was cooked to perfection and tasted great. The top things off, we ordered half dozen of the Blue Point oysters. Smaller than other variations but the right amount of sweetness and brine. read more

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Amazing dinner. We enjoyed two varieties of clams as well as scallops and fish. Having grown up in north shore MA it was like having some of the great dishes from back home. read more

The only place around to get delicious, fried whole belly clams. They are perfectly fried in a light coating. Traditional east coast fried clams! read more

Excellent food and our sever took time to explain the menu after asking if it was our first time there. Will come again when I'm in the area. Prices are reasonable read more

What a good spot this is. There's a reason for its popularity. Delicious food! I especially like the fish and chips. This is tasty, and also amazing crab cakes. The salmon is a smart choice, although that one is a little expensive. Seafood isn't cheap, and here you are getting your wallets worth. Every meal I've tried thus far enjoyed. They serve lunch and dinner, with both being well above average. How's the service? Excellent! Friendly staff who are quite fun loving, while also upholding professionalism too. You and your family, will feel very welcome here. There's a nice ambiance to here. Clean and comfortable, this has quite a good menu selection also. By all means give it a try! read more

My husband had the fish and chips, I had the lobster roll. Fish and chips were better than the lobster roll. Would have been better if the roll had More lobster meat in it. Really no complaints but also Don't feel the need to go back again. read more