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B Side, Fairfax, VA

B Side

4.6
4.6
133 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Charming
  • Vegetarian-friendly
The B Side, our neighborhood joint situated next door to Red Apron at Mosaic, is an amalgamation of all the things we love the most: crazy good food prepared simply; way too many wines; stiff drinks made by pros who know how to make them; a mind-boggling beer list; killer tunes on the turntable and a scene that has no patience for pretense. This is B Side.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Red Apron Tables

    Multiple dates available
    This reservation is for one of our Red Apron tables - we offer the full B Side beverage and food menu in a more private dining area close to the chef's counter. Great for foodies and larger parties! Please note that we no longer accept reservations for B Side tables or bar seats.

What 133 people are saying

B Side reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
B Side offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service, delicious food and cocktails." Guests praise its "fantastic cocktail bar" and "butcher choice meats." While some note service inconsistencies, the "food is phenomenal," with standout dishes like burgers and tater tots. Ideal for date nights, happy hours, and gatherings.

133 Reviews
  1. Robert VIP

    Washington DC39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Quality pub grub food. Beef fat fries were amazing. Recommend Rambo spice bag
    B SideResponded on March 5, 2025
    Hi Robert, Wow, thank you so much for the glowing review! We're beyond thrilled that you loved our pub grub, especially the Beef Fat Fries and Rambo's Spice Bag—those are definitely crowd favorites! It means the world to us that you're a fan, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more delicious bites and good vibes soon. Cheers, Niamh O'Donovan~ Service Director

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hidden GEM. We love it here so much, amazing food and drinks.

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  3. Anton

    Washington DC21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistency. Really like this place and the people who work there. Neighborhood vibes and service. Had been a while but happy we went back.
    B SideResponded on March 5, 2025
    Thank you so much, Anton, for your amazing feedback! It truly means the world to us and our team. We’re absolutely thrilled you enjoyed your visit and felt those neighborhood vibes! We can’t wait to have you back for more great food, awesome service, and good times. Bring your friends, and let’s make it another memorable experience! Cheers, Niamh O'Donovan ~ Service Director

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  4. Mai

    Washington DC4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for hanging out at the bar. We were party of 8 coming in Saturday during peak lunch, Service was friendly but a bit slow. Great deals during Restaurant week. Cocktails were made with love and tasty. Decent food but the starters definitely outshined the entrees. Would recommend for happy hour.
    B SideResponded on February 5, 2025
    Mai we want to thank you so much for joining us this evening, and for taking the time to write your review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience, and can’t wait to welcome you back.

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  5. Tracy

    Washington DC4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Went with two friends during DMV Restaurant Week for brunch. You could order from Restaurant Week menu or regular menu which was good since one of my friends felt just a main course was enough for her. We enjoyed the food and the service was good. The only thing I would suggest is that if someone orders tea, give them the choices available. The person who got my tea (not my server) didn't ask what I would like and just brought a random tea which was green. I like green tea but it didn't go with my dessert so I had to ask her to replace it. The space kind of has a bar-like vibe so just be aware of that if looking for something brighter.
    B SideResponded on February 5, 2025
    Tracy thank you so much for joining us this evening, and for taking the time to write your review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great time and we do apologize for our tea options not being listed. We'll have options for you when you visit next, see you soon!

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  6. Shawna

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Restaurant Week for brunch and everything was good! Service was quick and always available
    B SideResponded on February 5, 2025
    Shawna thank you so much for joining us for brunch, and for taking the time to write your review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience, and can’t wait to welcome you back.

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  7. Sakima VIP

    Washington DC30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter Sebastian was the absolute best! He provided food recommendations that did not disappoint. We had the carrots and brussels small plates. They were both great. We followed them up with the tasty chicken sandwich and the Rambo spice bag. The food and service were great however I was disappointed at the small amount of chicken in the spice bag for the price. Also, please be advised that the Red Apron Table is no longer available. It's an option when making the reservation however the restaurant in currently undergoing renovations.
    B SideResponded on February 5, 2025
    Sakima thank you so much for joining us this evening, and for taking the time to write your review! We apologize about your chicken portion in your Spice Bag and we'll work on that. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  8. phyllis VIP

    Washington DC22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    This is my second time visiting B Side and not quite as impressed as I was the first time unfortunately. I ordered the fried rotisserie chicken entree and it was severely overcooked. Our waitress was so kind and I didn’t want to disrupt the meal so I didn’t send it back, but I recommend sticking with sandwiches, small plates, and drinks at this Interesting eclectic little place. The burger, chicken wings, fries, and loaded tator tots are yummy!
    B SideResponded on January 18, 2025
    Good evening Phyllis we want to thank you so much for joining us for dinner, and for taking the time to write your review! We do apologize for the chicken mishap but overall we’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience, and can’t wait to welcome you back.

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  9. Fred VIP

    Washington DC71 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I like the location. Parking was easy to get to. Wanted steak frites and they had it on the menu. I ordered a beer and what they brought me wasn't what I ordered. They apologized and quickly replaced it with what I thought I ordered. The frites were nice and crisp and tasty. The steak was ok. It's a cute little place that kind of reminded me of NY cafes.
    B SideResponded on January 18, 2025
    Evening Fred we want to thank you so much for joining us for dinner, and for taking the time to write your review! We do apologize for the beer mishap! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience, and can’t wait to welcome you back.

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  10. Diane VIP

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great 3-course menu for New Years Eve. Great servers.
    B SideResponded on January 12, 2025
    Thank you for joining us on that wonderful evening Diane and it makes us ecstatic that you enjoyed everything! We hope to welcome you back soon.

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FAQs

B Side offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 676-3550.

B Side is rated 4.6 stars by 133 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for B Side

8298 Glass Alley, Fairfax, VA 22031

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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