The Wine House

4.8

1261 Reviews

$31 to $50

French / American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

The Wine House Fairfax, a full service restaurant and retail wine store, serving over 500 boutique wines from around the world to enjoy in your home, or in store with our handcrafted menu, featuring In-house Smoked Salmon to New Zealand Grass-Fed Filet Mignon. Walls of wine surround a small number of tables, and bar. Voted "Best Wine Bar" in 2020, 2021, and 2022 by Northern Virginia Magazine, voted "Best New Restaurants", by Northern Virginia Magazine, and the winner of "Best Wine List" by Virginia Living Magazine, The Wine House is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French / American, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Daily 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 352-2211
Website
http://www.winehouseonline.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Customized, with wine and small plate food pairing options, simple but tasty. Staff available to introduce wines to create an experience. In house and corporate event options available.
Private party facilities
Please email General Manager, Dinah Herring at dinah@winehouseonline.com to inquire about private events.

Location
3950 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
Neighbourhood
Fairfax
Cross Street
University Street/North Street/123
Parking details
Enter multi level parking garage on University Drive or Chain Bridge Road, drive to Level P4, park and exit to the courtyard with The Wine House being on the corner as you exit.
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Popular dishes

French Fries & Champagne
Pommes Frites, Basil Aioli with a glass of Brut Champagne
Wine House Baguette**
Housemade Olive Tapenade, Basil Butter, Romesco
Artisanal Cheese Plate
Artisanal Charcuterie Plate
Asparagus Soup
Basil Virgin Olive Oil, Parmesan Croutons
Belgian Endive and Bleu Cheese Salad
Walnuts, Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette
Mixed Green Salad
Bibb Lettuce, Belgian Endive, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Champagne Vinaigrette
Roasted Red Beets
Garlic & Parsley Olive Oil, Orange, Feta Cheese
Smoked Salmon*
In house Smoked Salmon, Zucchini Coulis, Onion, Caper, on Crostini
Chipotle Rubbed Ahi Tuna*
Feta, Cucumber, Tomato, Shallot & Butternut Squash Compote, Harissa Oil
Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp
Garlic & Thyme, Red Pepper Coulis, Pearl Couscous
Faroe Island Salmon Fillet*
Leek Beurre Blanc, Gnocchi, Winter Vegetable Medley
Jumbo Lump Crabcake
Pommes Frites, Basil Aioli, Cole Slaw
Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp and Cheddar Grits
Chorizo, Grape Tomatoes, Pearl Onions, Seafood Velouté
Prince Edward Island Mussels
Bleu Cheese Cream, Bacon, Parmesan Crostini
Wild Caught Icelandic Cod
Eggplant Puttanesca with Olives & Capers, Couscous with Spinach, Basil Oil
Bouillabaisse
Cod, Shrimp, Mussels, and Chorizo in Seafood Broth, Crostini with Rouille
8oz. New Zealand Grass Fed Filet Mignon*
Bordelaise Sauce, Au Gratin Potatoes, Asparagus
Steak Frites*
Flat Iron Steak, Black Peppercorn Cream Sauce, Pommes Frites
Coq Au Vin
Traditional French Chicken Dish in Red Wine, Au Jus, Gnocchi, Pearl Onions, Roasted Rainbow Carrots
Pork Tenderloin
Prosciutto-Wrapped with Sun-dried Tomato, Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus, Sherry Au Jus
Beef Burgundy
French Beef Stew with White Wine, Gnocchi, Peewee Potatoes, Cauliflower, Toasted Baguette
Braised Boneless Short Ribs
Chipotlé Demi Glace, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Brussels with Bacon
New Zealand Rack of Lamb*
Herb Crusted with Dijon Mustard, Rosemary Jus, Creamy Cauliflower Puree, Roasted Rainbow Carrots & Peewee Potatoes
Champagne Risotto
Champagne Cream Sauce, Parmesan, Sautéed Spinach, Mushroom & Butternut Squash

What 1,261 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Great for fine wines
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Wine House is celebrated for its "excellent service" and "outstanding food," making it a favorite in Fairfax. Diners praise the "extensive wine selection" and the cozy, friendly atmosphere. The restaurant excels in both lunch and dinner, with standout dishes like the crab cake sandwich and lamb shank. Highly recommended for any occasion!

1,261 Reviews

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M
Portland4 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It was okay. Steak frites was so so and risotto was fair.
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Jeanne
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Restaurant Week menu & value for the price. Food was all great!
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Honey
Washington DC6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome as always! We love the food, the wine and the people.
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Marylu
Washington DC143 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Lisa was excellent. Food and wine are always outstanding. We often go to The Wine House. This time it was Fairfax Restaurant Week. The choices on the menu were diverse and very good. A new dessert is the Chai Tea Creme Brûlée. I hope TWH keeps it on the menu. It is even better than the usual creme brûlée. So glad to have this excellent restaurant in Fairfax City.
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Joanne VIP
Washington DC85 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Wine House never disappoints! Staff snd food are amazing.
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Jill VIP
Washington DC14 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
During restaurant week most if not all area restaurants have a 3 course meal for a fixed price but this restaurant only has 2 courses. They also boldly write that you can't share, make substitutions or carry out. Leaves you with a feeling that they are cheap and petty. Food was ok, husband enjoyed beef burgundy, my steak frites was underseasoned, chewy and unevenly cooked. Will not be returning and I wouldn't recommend.
The Wine HouseResponded on February 26, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience during Restaurant Week did not meet your expectations. The City no longer requires participating restaurants to offer 3 courses, instead giving us carte blanche to showcase our menu. We are sorry to hear that your steak was not up to standard and have addressed this with the Chef. The policies on sharing, substitutions, and carry-out are in place to ensure the best possible dining experience for all our guests, but we understand they may not be suitable for everyone.
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Janice VIP
Washington DC240 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner last night. It was restaurant week. There were good choices on the menu. I recommend the burrata with arugula for an appetizer & the lamb shank for the main course. Both were excellent.
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Elizabeth
Washington DC17 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great brunch options. Very reasonably priced. Will definitely add it to our rotation!
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Al
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Liza or Lisa was outstanding! Informative, helpful, friendly, engaging. I like the ambiance of a small setting. The food was delicious!
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KIM
Washington DC6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food heee is excellent! The wine selection is superb! Love this place, we’ve been her 4 times so far.
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FAQs

The Wine House is rated 4.8 stars by 1261 OpenTable diners.

The Wine House does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

3950 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

Additional information

Cross Street
University Street/North Street/123
Neighbourhood
Fairfax
Hours of Operation
Daily 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French / American, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Enter multi level parking garage on University Drive or Chain Bridge Road, drive to Level P4, park and exit to the courtyard with The Wine House being on the corner as you exit.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.winehouseonline.com/
Phone number
(703) 352-2211
Catering
Customized, with wine and small plate food pairing options, simple but tasty. Staff available to introduce wines to create an experience. In house and corporate event options available.
Private party facilities
Please email General Manager, Dinah Herring at dinah@winehouseonline.com to inquire about private events.

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Steak Frites

Pork Tenderloin

Pate

Mains

French Fries & Champagne

Wine House Baguette**

Artisanal Cheese Plate

Artisanal Charcuterie Plate

Asparagus Soup

Belgian Endive and Bleu Cheese Salad

Mixed Green Salad

Roasted Red Beets

Smoked Salmon*

Chipotle Rubbed Ahi Tuna*

Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp

Faroe Island Salmon Fillet*

Jumbo Lump Crabcake

Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp and Cheddar Grits

Prince Edward Island Mussels

Wild Caught Icelandic Cod

Bouillabaisse

8oz. New Zealand Grass Fed Filet Mignon*

Steak Frites*

Coq Au Vin

Pork Tenderloin

Beef Burgundy

Braised Boneless Short Ribs

New Zealand Rack of Lamb*

Champagne Risotto

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Does The Wine House offer gift cards?

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