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Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar, Fairfax, VA

Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar

4.5
4.5
44 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
21:30
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Located in the heart of historic Fairfax City, Kelly's Oyster House & Bar offers fresh, vibrant sea fare from the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. Situated just across the street from the City of Fairfax's courthouse and two blocks from the town square, Kelly's is the perfect restaurant for all occasions. Whether you're grabbing a drink with friends or celebrating a birthday, wedding, or anniversary, we at Kelly's are excited to see you!

Kelly's boasts two cozy front dining rooms, as well as a large "Maine" bar and an oyster bar. On warmer days, our covered front patio is open to walk-ins. Furry friends are invited to join us in our outdoor space, but we ask that they stay leashed and with their owners at all times.

Kelly's is owned and operated by Bill Hamrock and was established in the spring of 2024, and is a sister restaurant to Hamrock's Restaurant in Fairfax City.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (571) 407-7172
  • Website
    http://www.kellysoysterhouse.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Bill Hamrock
  • Location
    4069 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
  • Area
    Fairfax
  • Cross Street
    Directly across from the entrance to the Fairfax County Judicial Center
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    BUS STOPS: CUE Bus: Green Line 2 at "Chain Bridge Road at County Court House (SB)";CUE Bus: Green Line 1 at "Chain Bridge Road At Fx County Court";CUE Bus: Green Line 1 at "Chain Bridge Road and Judicial Drive";CUE Bus: Gold Line 1, Gold Line 2, Green Line 1, and Green Line 2 at "West at Fx Courthouse";Metrobus: Line 17G and Line 29K at "Chain Bridge Rd & Armstrong Street"METRO STOPS: 3.8 miles to the Orange Line at Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Station via Route 66
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace

Menu

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What 44 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kelly's Oyster House and Bar in Fairfax offers a delightful seafood experience with standout oysters, mussels, and a wide menu. Guests frequently praise the "amazing food and service," and the charming ambiance makes it a go-to spot for family gatherings. While service can occasionally be slow, the culinary quality consistently impresses.

44 Reviews

  1. Stefanie

    VIP

    Washington DC

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Big portions. Was busy and short staffed but service was good.

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  2. Janice

    VIP

    Washington DC

    238 reviews

    5.0

    238 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch with very good service. The Kelly's chicken main course was delicious. They have a nice cozy room in the front as well as a bar in the back.

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  3. Robert

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at Kelly’s. Food and service was excellent, little noisy, but what isn’t anymore.

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  4. Colin

    VIP

    Denver

    89 reviews

    4.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for lunch so no crowd at all. Frankly, I can see the appeal as the oysters were fantastic and so were the burgers we got. While the drinks were alright too, I wish they had more whiskey cocktails. Most of what is on the menu is loaded with sugar. I asked the waiter to do an old fashioned and to not make it sweet/too sweet as were the ingredients in their signature one. Luckily, he did just that and it turned out ok. Only thing I’d change is the amount of ice you put into the old fashioned. I get a whiskey ball maybe too much, but it was overloaded with ice, should half the amount. Other than that the oysters were cleaned and well priced. Our server did a good job as well and made the overall experience a good one, catching that we got shorted an oyster and making sure things came out hot and in good time.

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  5. Dunjour

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I really enjoyed the crab cakes and the service are good but that’s about it.

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  6. David

    VIP

    Richmond

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been to Kelly's several times since it opened earlier this year and have been very impressed. The food, the service, and the ambiance are all GREAT. The kitchen will make alterations for us and the food comes out exactly as requested. The wait staff are all wonderful -- friendly and professional -- they make you feel right at home. This is another superb restaurant by Bill Hamrock -- don't miss it!

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  7. Sherrie

    Bavaria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A hidden gem in downtown Fairfax near George Mason. The food is SO delicious and picture worthy, the bar drinks are a “yes please, I’ll have another”, and the service is unmatched. Looking forward to trying their brunch sometime!

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  8. Kathleen

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    SErver was very attentive & oysters wee yummy! Light pour on the drinks..

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  9. Dale

    VIP

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Avery, our server, was great! The oysters and hushpuppelies were the best.

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  10. Paul

    VIP

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Kelly's Oyster House and Bar, Fairfax, VA; October 18, 2024. Very good oyster/seafood restaurant.

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FAQs

Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (571) 407-7172.

Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
21:30
Booked 5 times today

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Google Map for Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar

4069 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Directly across from the entrance to the Fairfax County Judicial Center
  • Area
    Fairfax
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    BUS STOPS: CUE Bus: Green Line 2 at "Chain Bridge Road at County Court House (SB)";CUE Bus: Green Line 1 at "Chain Bridge Road At Fx County Court";CUE Bus: Green Line 1 at "Chain Bridge Road and Judicial Drive";CUE Bus: Gold Line 1, Gold Line 2, Green Line 1, and Green Line 2 at "West at Fx Courthouse";Metrobus: Line 17G and Line 29K at "Chain Bridge Rd & Armstrong Street"METRO STOPS: 3.8 miles to the Orange Line at Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Station via Route 66
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Bill Hamrock
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace
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