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Hamrock's Restaurant, Fairfax, VA

Hamrock's Restaurant

4.5
4.5
1536 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Hamrock's Restaurant is located within the Moore-McCandlish House (built 1842) in the heart of historic Fairfax City. We've been proud to serve delicious made-to-order American dishes using fresh ingredients since our establishment in 2016. We also have a wonderful hand-selected wine list to enhance your dining experience. Approximately eighty-percent of our menu is-- or can be-- gluten-free, as we use only canola and olive oil in all of our cooking. Some of our best-selling dishes are our southern fried chicken, grilled meatloaf, and crab cakes-- all which are gluten free! Other menu favorites include our deviled eggs, firecracker shrimp, Atlantic grilled salmon, roasted pork tenderloin, and penne pasta with andouille sausage & shrimp. We have beautiful year-round outdoor seating options on our wrap around porch (we have heaters!) In the warmer months, we also open our courtyard. We're also more than happy to accommodate business dinners or other special occasions in private rooms.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Wine Bar, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 385-5433
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Owner Bill Hamrock
  • Private party facilities
    We invite you to plan your next celebration or affair at Hamrock’s Restaurant. We will do everything we can to accommodate your wishes and will host almost any type of event.
  • Neighborhood
    Fairfax
  • Cross street
    North St.
  • Parking details
    We have a private lot that only has 9 available spaces until five o'clock Monday through Friday. After five o'clock and on the weekends there are at least 40-50 spaces that may be utilized.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 1,536 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hamrock's Restaurant offers a "wonderful dining experience" with a diverse menu, including many "gluten-free options". Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and the charming atmosphere of the historic house. "Delicious food" and a "quaint outdoor patio" enhance the overall experience, making it a favorite for brunch, dinner, and special occasions.

1,536 Reviews
  1. Bryan

    Frankfurt

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    So much potential, but still a work in progress. The restaurant is caught between a diner and an upscale establishment. Made reservations there for our 28yr wedding anniversary, but don’t think the hostess noted it when we arrived. Ambiance: The ambiance was good (it’s a beautiful house), but the room we ate in needs some attention. The wall paint was scuffed from tables rubbing against it, gouges in the dry wall/plaster, and fixtures were dated. Also, was initially seated in the noisiest section, but the staff happily showed us to a different room upon request. The music was loud in the reception area which was confusing given you’re in an old historic home. Service: Our server was great (knowledgeable, had recommendations, etc) Food: The food was really good. Diverse menu and daily specials. Portion sizes were average Would go back again now that my expectations will match the mood/occasion I’m going there for.

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  2. Miz

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my first visit here and I chose it because of its gluten free options, which they had more than average. Everything we ordered was delicious. The fire shrimp appetizer, the lobster bisque, the lamb chops, the crab cakes, the potatoes au gratin, and the star, the flourless chocolate cake. I didn’t have high expectations but was pleasantly blown away and I can’t wait to come back here the next time I am in town. The service was a little spotty and slow but like I said, I’ll be back and can’t wait to try more gf items! What a gem in the middle of Fairfax!

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  3. Dianne

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You’ve tried the rest, now dine at the best! You won’t be disappointed. Food is fresh, great quality, great service. Very quaint atmosphere.

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  4. kathleen

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I have been to Hamrocks several times before and enjoyed it but this visit was very disappointing. We went on Christmas Eve. The outside of the restaurant was very festive but the room we sat in was very bland. Plane wood tables with brown placemats. No candles, no flowers or anything suggesting it was a holiday season. We ordered the shrimp appetizer and it came out cold. One member or a party ordered a steak and instead they brought a fillet of fish. It then took 15 minutes for them to bring out her steak. By that time everyone else had long finished their dinner. The management did not offer any compensation for their mistake. I will not be going back there anytime soon.

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  5. Robert

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, service was great and nice ambiance

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  6. Larry

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful place to dine just wish the food tasted better.

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  7. Jennifer

    Richmond

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I like ve this restaurant. The atmosphere is quaint, being in a historic home. The food was excellent. Great gluten-free options. We had crab cakes and a salmon salad. Both were perfect.

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  8. Patty

    VIP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and beautiful setting - an old house and lovely porch and courtyard

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  9. Mairim

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pros: We were a party of five with brunch reservations. We were seated promptly at a nice table. Our server was great, didn’t rush us and was friendly. Our meals came out timely and all together. The historic house where Hamrock’s is located is quite nice and surprisingly quiet. Cons: Mimosas were totally flat, not a bubble in sight. Meal temperatures were lukewarm. Tater tots instead of home fries and they were cold. Menu online didn’t sync with the actual menu with regard to some items (one that I had chosen to try) and prices have been raised though not unexpected in these times. As much as I wanted to like this place, I’ll not be returning. Everything was great…except the food and drinks!

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  10. Adrienne

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and great food. Will definitely be back again soon.

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FAQs

Hamrock's Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Postmates. Hamrock's Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 385-5433.

Hamrock's Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 1536 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 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hamrock's Restaurant

3950 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    North St.
  • Neighborhood
    Fairfax
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Wine Bar, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have a private lot that only has 9 available spaces until five o'clock Monday through Friday. After five o'clock and on the weekends there are at least 40-50 spaces that may be utilized.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Owner Bill Hamrock
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (703) 385-5433
  • Private party facilities
    We invite you to plan your next celebration or affair at Hamrock’s Restaurant. We will do everything we can to accommodate your wishes and will host almost any type of event.
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