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    Silver Diner

    3.9 (659 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Mocha Banana Cold Brew
    Clark T.

    As per usual, another great experience at this classic Silver Diner location! My breakfast was fantastic except for the bacon. It was too maple/sweet flavored. However, it was an incredible value, only $14 and the meal truly filled me up and was enjoyable. The service was great. I always appreciate the classic retro ambiance of this location.

    AJ A.

    We ordered 3 meals and all the meals were delicious. They have good selection of items in the menu and always adding new and adventurous items seasonally. It's always comfortable and enjoyable to come and dine here.

    Grilled Fresh Salmon
    Hina M.

    A true Northern VA gem -- Silver Diner! If you grew up loving that nostalgic 90s diner vibe, this place hits all the right notes! I've been a loyal fan of both the Fairfax and Herndon locations for years, and honestly -- they never miss. From the retro décor to the menu that caters to every kind of diner -- heart-healthy, low-cal, vegetarian, and even halal options -- Silver Diner has something for everyone in the family (yes, even the picky eaters!). The quality is consistently top-notch and the service always warm. Honorable mention: their salmon entrées -- absolute perfection So if you're traveling through Northern Virginia or just can't decide where to eat, take my advice -- go to Silver Diner. You'll walk out happy, full, and probably humming along to some good old diner tunes.

    Ahmed A.

    After several visits, love coming to Silver Diner at Fairfax. The retro diner vibe is really cool, especially the little jukeboxes on the tables. The place is always clean and well kept, and the menu has a lot of choices whether you want a full meal, sandwich, starters, or dessert. Honestly, every time I eat here the food is good and I leave satisfied. Big thanks to Jasmine and all the servers for the amazing service and being so friendly. Definitely one of my favorite spots around Fairfax.

    Creekstone Farms Local Flat Iron Steak
    Rachel Y.

    I've always passed this place, and have been meaning to try it. Tonight was the night! Restaurant has a retro diner feel that I feel they got on the dot. It is a very casual place to dine in. Family friendly, and service was friendly and quick. We waited about 10-15 minutes for our food to come out. I tried one of their burgers, and my husband had the flat iron steak. Flavor was good, and I could tell the quality of the ingredients from my first bite. We asked for a medium rare steak, but it ended up coming out medium. My burger I asked for a little more pink but only got a little pink. Not a deal breaker, but just something to consider if you're planning to dine in and order one of those items. My burger entree was so big that I did not even touch the fries, and I was quite satisfied with that for $18.99. I do plan to visit again to try their breakfast offerings!

    Acai icelandic yogurt
    Stephanie G.

    Very busy for a weekend breakfast, but the service was good. Our table didn't have a little jukebox selector, and I'm not sure if those even work. Prices are a little high (this ain't your average diner) but there are good options. The seasonal apple-pie stuffed French toast has a great combo of roasted apples, pomaganate seeds, and cream in the middle. A small upgrade lets you round the meal out with eggs and meat. The acai Icelandic yogurt is a filling, low-cal, fruity and granola medley over yogurt (which wasn't my favorite yogurt, but the topping variety made it nice.) It was a good breakfast option.

    Silver Diner's new chicken maple sausage.
    Francine M.

    I use to love Silver Diner's chicken maple sausage patty. Now, they changed it to a link sausage. It is horrible. It looks like saw dusk, and I have no word to describe its taste. Please, bring back the patty.

    Classic Silver Diner!
    Mat G.

    Akways a solud meal at Silver Diner! If you dont know it already, Silver Diner is the best diner in the DC area by far and its been around for years for good reasons

    Flat Iton Local Flat Iron Steak, french fries, onion strings, asparagus and Buffalo Wings.
    Donna R.

    Food and service were great! We celebrated Silver Diner's 35th Anniversary with the special dinner meal for $35 - an appetizer and two full size entrees with two sides each. It was a great deal! My husband loves the Kickin Crab & Corn Chowder. He gets it every time we eat at Silver Diner and it's consistently good. We shared the Buffalo Wings with sauce on the side and they were meaty and flavorful. Hubby ordered the Flat Iron Steak that was tender and juicy with blue cheese melting on top with french fries, onion strings and asparagus. The onion strings are so light and crispy that I couldn't stop eating them. I had perfectly Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Lemon Garlic Sauce on the side and mashed potatoes and mixed veggies. I've had the Salmon several times and am never disappointed. Fairfax is our fav location!

    Caramel French Toast without Caramel drizzle
    Tanya B.

    Came here on a Sunday with my husband because I was craving French toast. It's an authentic 50's diner with all of the accurate decor to match; they even have working jukeboxes at each booth to play music throughout the restaurant, which I thought was pretty cool. We were seated promptly even though it was a busy day/time, and were greeted warmly. Our server Sebastian did a wonderful job explaining the menu and the flexitarian focused concept menu. He also was always kind, quick to respond, and was nothing short of excellent. I ordered the caramel drizzle French toast without the caramel, for us to split and my meal was the Bison Huevos Rancheros. My husband ordered the American Favorite, which is your typical diner breakfast fare with eggs, bacon, home fries and a biscuit. My huevos rancheros was amazing! From the quality of the eggs to the seasoning of the bison meat mix, along with the guacamole, goat cheese and salsa; I can safely say every single ingredient was not only fresh and tasty on its own, but also was a perfect mix of ingredients and flavor. I dream about that dish and can't wait to get it again. My husband liked his meal but wasn't too impressed with it, and honestly neither was I. The eggs were fresh, but the home fries were dry and bland. The biscuit was ok on the inside but too dry as well. The French toast that I was so excited to try disappointed me because it was overcooked, dry and not fresh. There was also not enough syrup to go with all five slices. I do appreciate that they have cage-free eggs and that the menu is mostly focused on healthier food options. I really wanted to give this place 5 stars due to the excellent service and the Huevos Rancheros, but until they learn to properly prepare the most basic diner fare for a DINER, I cannot. I will try their other menu items, as well as the Huevos Rancheros again, but I hope they improve their simple diner food. TLDR: Their service is awesome, the decor is cool, and their unique items are delicious, but they need to step it up with their regular diner fare.

    Biscuits and gravy
    Jon H.

    Love diners and diner food, America needs to bring back more of these. Food was outstanding! Biscuits and gravy were awesome, and coffee was fresh. Service was excellent, inside is nice and clean. Waitstaff was prompt and courteous. Overall great place to grab some food!

    Javier B.

    Enough parking, short waiting, always a good table/booth and fast service. Delicious breakfast and lunch, Shakshuka is my favorite....!This place is always a good option for a wide variety con combinations in the morning but also at night.

    Peach pie for two
    Amy P.

    Came for my birthday and enjoyed the Thai Cauliflower Quinoa pasta. It was delicious! The server warned me that it was spicy? But it had just the right amount of spice. The. We split the peach pie for two. Ala mode of course. Great, sweet ending to our meal.

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    Great fresh diner food. Good friendly service. Would like them to bring back fresh half and half for the coffee and the cranberry coleslaw.

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    Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

    Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

    4.4
    (895 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    They have really amazing lunch specials--they do a mix and match deal with sandwiches, salad, soup…read moreto choose from. It's like $11-12, so you can't beat it. The food is very fresh. They have happy hour specials Mon-Fri 3-6 pm, which include a few apps, draft beers, and well drinks.

    Before dining in at Lazy Dog, we had only ever ordered takeout - and every single time, we had to…read moreget the hot honey feta dip because it's genuinely addicting. Finally coming in for lunch did not disappoint. We tried their "3 Bites & Small Plates" deal for $25, and it was absolutely worth it. We went with the feta dip (of course), cheddar cheese curds, and tikka masala meatballs. For a non-Indian restaurant, the tikka masala was surprisingly on point - really flavorful and well-balanced. The cheese curds were super satisfying, especially dipped into the sauces they come with. But the star of the show is still the hot honey feta dip. The bread is lightly charred, giving it a subtle smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with the warm, salty, gooey feta and sweet honey. It's one of those dishes you think about after you leave. For drinks, I had the Wild Blueberry Lemon Drop - very refreshing and definitely on the stronger side (it is a martini, so no complaints). We also tried the watermelon margarita - pro tip: ask for it with tajin, it makes a huge difference. For entrées, we got the lunch grilled cheese and tomato soup, which was exactly what you'd hope for - comforting and classic. We added candied bacon to the grilled cheese and didn't regret it at all. We also had the quarter pound burger, which tasted fresh and really hit the spot. The fries were perfect - crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. And yes - I loved the hot honey feta dip so much that I actually ordered it as my entrée too, no regrets at all. The staff was welcoming and helpful, and the overall vibe inside is very chill and lowkey. We sat outside by the fireplace, and even with the weather warming up, it was surprisingly comfortable with the fans going. Definitely recommend - whether you're dining in or ordering out, you can't go wrong here!

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    Fair Lakes Deli

    Fair Lakes Deli

    4.7
    (10 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Fair Lakes Deli is located on the ground floor of an office building - the address of the building…read moreis: 12701 Fair Lakes Circle, Fairfax, VA 22033. There are no signs outside of the office building for Fair Lakes Deli - and contrary to what one of the previous reviewers posted - Fair Lakes Deli IS NOT located in a residential luxury apartment building. Upon entering the lobby - there is a hallway on the left hand side with a sign pointing down the hall to "Fair Lakes Deli." I love coming across these small food operations hidden in office buildings - most of them are solid, if not pretty good places to eat. I arrived well after the morning breakfast rush (around 10:30 am-ish), so there were no customers present when I arrived. I ordered the meat version of the Breakfast Burrito - you choose a meat to go into the Buritto (bacon, ham, or sausage). The Burrito also had eggs, breakfast potatoes, onions, bell peppers, cheese and more in it. I requested both bacon and sausage - they were happy to accommodate my request. Plus a bottle of water. The frickin' Breakfast Burrito was huge! I could not eat the entire thing in one sitting - so I got the other half to go. While I was sitting there eating - one of the ladies working behind the counter came out and presented me with a complimentary sample of some sort of Korean pancake. I accepted it - it was unlike any American-style breakfast food - it was very savory (see attached photo). Very tasty! There are a ton of menu options here for both breakfast and lunch - all sorts of salads, homemade soups, sub, sandwiches, and more. There are 4 tables inside the Deli proper to eat at - and across the hallway from the entrance to the Deli is a rather large overflow area with all sorts of seating options. Food was good! Staff were friendly and efficient! Make your way over to Fair Lakes Deli and check them out! #FairLakesDeli

    BEST DELI I'VE HAD! The place is so clean and the service…read moreis amazing! They had miso soup for free on the side and it was delicious! the meat is legit! and I highly recommend the mixed rice with bulgogi! The owners were really friendly :) I will definitely stop by again for a quick and good lunch.

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    Ozzie's Good Eats

    Ozzie's Good Eats

    4.1
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    Stopped in for Sunday lunch with a friend and this was my first time here! I ordered the soup &…read moresandwich which was a decent deal on the menu. The clam chowder soup was fantastic and one of the best I've had so far. The chicken fontina sandwich was packed with flavor. We also got the Ozzie bread which was fantastic but I was surprised on the quantity you get (I was expecting more). Service was nice and friendly & food did not take long to come. Overall great experience!

    Great American Restaurants...what can you say? Always good service and food, right? Ozzie's is…read moreone of the GAR restaurants we just haven't really been to although its been around for years now....so we made a conscious effort to go this time when craving Italian. There are many of your GAR favorites but they also offer numerous Italian dishes. We went with the Arancini, Tagliatelle with Meatballs, Lobster & Shrimp Diavolo, and the Chicken Parm. In general, the dishes were all tasty...only complaints were that the pasta is way overcooked and mushy with sauce. Not al dente by any stretch. Made it a bit disappointing. Service was a bit slow in the bar area and the waitress kept forgetting our requests. If you forget and we have to ask you again don't be salty about it... Will probably save our Italian cravings for other Italian restaurants. Not a horrible experience..just not up to the usual GAR standards. 3.5 stars...

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    Linguini & Shrimp Fra Diavolo at Ozzie's Good Eats
    Linguini & Shrimp Fra Diavolo at Ozzie's Good Eats
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    Ocean Paradise Restaurant & Bar

    Ocean Paradise Restaurant & Bar

    4.3
    (290 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Ocean Paradise is a must-visit, we are fortunate it's next to our neighborhood. Ocean Paradise…read moreabsolutely lives up to its name. A special shoutout to our server, Sandra, she was fantastic. We started with the bang bang shrimp--perfectly crispy with a delicious sweet heat that wasn't overpowering. Easily one of the best appetizers we've had. For my entrée, I had the twin lobster tails they were tender, buttery, and flawless. The seasonal vegetables were fresh and perfectly seasoned. My husband ordered the Connecticut lobster roll, which was loaded with generous chunks of lobster, lightly dressed, and served on a perfectly toasted roll with crispy fries. Simple, fresh, and absolutely delicious.

    This is honestly such mediocre food, I don't really understand the rave reviews. The service was…read moregreat, and the restaurant was clean, but other than that, there's not much else I liked. We came on a busy Sunday, but everything moved fairly quickly. As a table, we split the fried calamari and Spanish chorizo mussels. Both of which were solid as appetizers. There was nothing too spectacular about them. As my main, I ordered the crab-stuffed salmon which came with mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables. The salmon, while the best part of the dish, still left more to be desired. It was a bit dry and I didn't think the sauce was all that flavorful. The vegetables were fine, but the mashed potatoes were simply bad? They had the texture and flavor of instant mashed potatoes, slightly liquidity while being quite bland. I just don't think this place is worth coming back to.

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    Blue Iguana

    Blue Iguana

    3.6
    (358 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Wife and I decided to eat here on Valentine's Day with our 3 year old son. Not only was it…read moreValentine's Day, it was Saturday night. So we expected it to be a little bit busy. Well, it was not busy at all but deserved to be. Granted, it didn't have a "Valentine's Day"-dinner atmosphere, but still, it was a regular Saturday night with sports on TV. For the most part, the only patrons were around the bar. We were almost scared away by the sparse crowd, but we stayed and were glad we did. Food was good/great (shrimp quesadilla, burrito bowl, jambalaya, carrot cake) and delivered quickly and our waitress/hostess was attentive and thoughtful. She didn't rush us and stopped by a good number of times without being overbearing. She also seemed genuinely happy to be able to serve us. Prices are reasonable and maybe even a bit less than average. I believe only one other family sat in the dining area after we did. A few people came and got takeout while we were there. Would recommend if you're looking for a place that has a nice variety of food and maybe a little bit hidden away that some people might not know about (though I read in other reviews this place has been around a couple decades). We will be going back.

    I think the food here is a bit lackluster. The hostess we had was incredible, but at the end of the…read moreday the food was just meh. I do think if you get their specialty dishes you'll have a better time, but this place does do deals daily on certain items, which is what we did. The fajitas lacked flavor, the meat was tough. Also, the ambiance is like a sports bar, which is nice! I highly recommend getting drinks here, they were so tasty!

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