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    Ford's Fish Shack - Ashburn

    4.1 (1.8k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Tamiko D.

    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.

    Shasta L.

    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.

    Lobster roll
    Julie A.

    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.

    Cod
    Erika J.

    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!

    Ford's Seafood Tower*
    Ryan B.

    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.

    Crab Cakes, fries, and Cole Slaw and a side of Blackened Sea Scallops
    Trendy D.

    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!

    Jen I.

    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!

    Menghai T.

    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

    Fish shrimp and salad.
    Suzan H.

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

    Blackened  shrimp tacos.
    Dennis D.

    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.

    Ford's Tacos with fish
    Zoya F.

    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.

    Oyster BLT Salad. Pretty good for $23. Oysters a bit salty.
    Charles H.

    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.

    Halibut special with  Chimichurri sauce.
    Angela R.

    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.

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