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Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar, Fairfax, VA

Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar

4.4
4.4
69 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bill Hamrock

What 69 people are saying

Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kelly's Oyster House and Bar in Fairfax charms with "incredible" dishes and a "delightful dining experience." Seafood enthusiasts appreciate the "excellent" oysters and mussels. Though service can be slow, it is often friendly and accommodating. The cozy atmosphere and varied menu make it a "must-visit destination" for both regular diners and special occasions.

69 Reviews
  1. Edward

    Washington DC8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service were excellent,but the noise level was very loud as a result of one group. The waiter said that the noise level is generally not that loud. For this reason I mark the atmosphere down.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for restaurant week. Choices were great but the actual food was just ok. Service started out great, but the server asked if we wanted another beer when our entrees were served. We said yes and the beers sat on the bar until we finished our dinner. I had to ask a couple of times to get them. We were hopeful but I don't know now.

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  3. Scott VIP

    Washington DC18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kelly’s Oyster Bar in Fairfax is a great retreat from the city. I mean that from our table the atmosphere and service made us feel like we were at an oyster bar on the coast! We went Restaurant Week and were glad we did! The menu was extensive, the kitchen and cocktail bar both exceeded our expectations. We will be back again soon!

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  4. patricia VIP

    Washington DC122 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We ate in the Oyster Bar room....our favorite spot. Were pleasantly surprised to find out it was Restaurant Week so we ordered from that menu. All 4 meals were excellent. Service was a bit slow but we were not rushed.Noise level was quite pleasant....easy to hold and hear our table conversations without being bothered by adjacent tables. very pleasant experience.

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  5. Michele

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a fabulous meal cooked perfection during restaurant week in Fairfax City. We enjoyed broiled oysters which were cooked to perfection and I had rainbow trout that was melt in your mouth. I ended the meal with a delicious black raspberry chocolate chip ice cream made in house. I have eaten here three times and all three times have been wonderful! I highly recommend!

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  6. C VIP

    Washington DC19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, food & drink. Great variety on the menu.

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  7. Michael VIP

    Washington DC23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was slow to start but after we ordered a bottle of wine the server looked in on us regularly. The food was great. The crab cakes were excellent as were the scallops. Definitely planning to go back.

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  8. mara

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience today for my husbands birthday! Chris was our server and did a great job. The food was delicious and so were the drinks! The oysters were great and for the shrimp and grits were the best my husband has had. Means a lot coming from someone who only rates food pretty good! Chris also did a great job staying calm and managing a completely rude and disrespectful customer who is why I gave the ambiance a 3. It’s not at the fault of the restaurant but the fault of a horrible customer! Chris continue doing great things and way to remain calm and kind even when someone was over the top! Thank you Kelly’s for a great lunch! We will definitely be back and will spread the word to our Herndon Village! Totally worth the drive!

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  9. Dale VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The staff did a mighty job to help us have a good time while they were overflowing with the Valentine's Day crowd. 

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  10. Brian

    Denver1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Valentine’s Day is a busy night for most restaurants. Our server and the ONE worker who was shucking oysters all alone the entire evening worked hard. BUT our reservation was for 6:30. We had to wait 15 mins for a table. Then my drink didn’t arrive until 7:30. Our appetizer 8:10 and our entrees 8:30. Our half dozen oysters didn’t arrive until after our entrees. It got so late that by 9pm we had to ask for our dessert to go. Service was super slow. The drink I was told would be comped was not taken off the bill. The food was excellent and every server was working very hard to please an upset and hungry restaurant. Somewhere a system failed. Maybe too many reservations?? Maybe something was amiss in the kitchen? We will be back but not on a busy Valentine’s Day.

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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 4.4 stars by 69 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
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar

4069 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bill Hamrock
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