Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar

4.5

42 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 4 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 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

What 42 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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.

42 Reviews

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Robert
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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Colin
Denver
89 reviews
vip
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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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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David
Richmond
55 reviews
vip
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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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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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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Dale
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
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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Paul
Washington DC
26 reviews
vip
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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Jeff
Washington DC
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 14 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was pretty good-could use a little more flavor in deviled eggs and some of the sauces. But overall flavors were very nice and the value was very good. We'll be back. Service and atmosphere were great.
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Janice
Washington DC
236 reviews
5.0
236 reviews
Dined on 10 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner with friends. The menu had ala carte choices and a 3 course dinner option. I had the she crab soup for my appetizer & it was delicious! Ou server was very good too.
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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 42 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

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 4 times today

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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

Website
http://www.kellysoysterhouse.com/
Phone number
(571) 407-7172

Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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What 42 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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How is Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar restaurant rated?

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Order delivery or takeout

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