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- RRobertWashington, D.C. Area •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoFood was delicious, service was great and nice ambianceMore infoHamrock's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Fairfax•4.6
- KkatherineWashington, D.C. Area •20 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe had an amazing holiday dinner this evening. The staff were attentive and the food deliciousMore infoBellissimo RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Fairfax•4.4
- BBlairWashington, D.C. Area •8 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat brunch! The clam chowder and side ceaser was really good.More infoDraper's Steak and SeafoodPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Fairfax•4.3
- JJohnVIPWashington, D.C. Area •19 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAlways great service here and a very good selection of wines.More infoThe Wine HousePrice: Expensive• French / American• Fairfax•4.8
- EElaineWashington, D.C. Area •22 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWe had a lovely pre Christmas lunch there today. The food was excellent and the wait staff were really very nice. We had chicken entrees and both (parmigiana and marsala) and both were excellent. Lots of food so we had leftovers for the next day. Definitely putting this on our repeat visit list.More infoDolce VitaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Fairfax•4.4
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Located across the Potomac River about an hour west of Washington, D.C., Fairfax lets you take a quiet break from the bustling national capital. However, don't assume that a small town means limited restaurants. Fairfax is home to everything from Indian food to fine Italian dining to American favorites like hamburgers. For a true taste of down-home Virginia cooking, be sure to try a sweet potato biscuit. Virginia is home to half a dozen varieties of heirloom sweet potato, which taste best when cooked into a flaky biscuit and served as a ham sandwich. Many local restaurants serve Southern-influenced comfort food, but you can enjoy Italian, Indian and other international cuisine as well. Head down Route 236 or 29 to find a popular restaurant while you're in town.
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