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The Wine House, Fairfax, VA

The Wine House

4.7 (1281)
$31 to $50
French American
3950 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

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

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
The Wine House Fairfax, a full service restaurant and retail wine store, serving over 500 boutique wines from around the world to enjoy in your home, or in store with our handcrafted menu, featuring In-house Smoked Salmon to New Zealand Grass-Fed Filet Mignon. Walls of wine surround a small number of tables, and bar. Voted "Best Wine Bar" in 2020, 2021, and 2022 by Northern Virginia Magazine, voted "Best New Restaurants", by Northern Virginia Magazine, and the winner of "Best Wine List" by Virginia Living Magazine, The Wine House is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Customized, with wine and small plate food pairing options, simple but tasty. Staff available to introduce wines to create an experience. In house and corporate event options available.
  • Private party facilities
    Please email General Manager, Dinah Herring at dinah@winehouseonline.com to inquire about private events.
  • Neighborhood
    Fairfax
  • Cross street
    University Street/North Street/123
  • Parking details
    Enter multi level parking garage on University Drive or Chain Bridge Road, drive to Level P4, park and exit to the courtyard with The Wine House being on the corner as you exit.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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Experiences

  • Sommelier's Reserve Night: Unlock The Cellar

    Multiple dates available
    The Judgement of Paris Welcome to our exclusive "Judgement of Paris" wine tasting event, a special gathering for our wine club members. We pay homage to the legendary 1976 blind tasting that forever changed the world of wine, when upstart California wines stunned French classics. In that same spirit, we'll explore Old World versus New World expressions and see how our palates judge today. Let the tasting begin! Reservations start at 6:30pm for this exclusive Wine Club only event.

What 1,281 people are saying

The Wine House 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Great for fine wines

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Wine House exudes charm with its "superb service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "inventive mussels programme," "great wine flights," and "cozy atmosphere." Notable for its attentive staff and consistently excellent offerings, it is a "neighborhood gem" perfect for any occasion.
1,281 Reviews
  1. Kristin

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    They were really nice about giving us a better table. The one they originally had assigned us was by the entrance and the host and we didn’t like the positioning of the table.

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  2. Bernard VIP

    Richmond30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Being our favourite restaurant, we celebrated my Wife's Bday. I experimented with their mussels programme. Its inventive and similar to a wine tasting. I personally like the cream sauce which is similar to that offered back in Québec; but WH's is better! Famille FERRIER

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  3. Honey

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was a little disappointed that the pre fixed meal is gone. They change their menu. On the other hand they still made it possible for me to have my favorite salmon with salad.the service is always outstanding and the food is delicious. The free wine tasting was so delightful!

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  4. Gil VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were given a gift certificate and recently enjoyed our dinner at The Wine House. We love New Zealand and Australian wines and were lucky to find out they were being featured . We loved our sample flights. We enjoyed our salads ( Endive Bleu Cheese and Burrata over grilled asparagus ) and loved our entrees of Fish Stew and Rack of Lamb. Service was fantastic. It was a drizzly evening so all tables and bar seats were occupied yet the noise level was fine . We are looking forward to sitting outside on our next visit. It is a wonderful restaurant for sure! Cheers!!🍷

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  5. Ray VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The AU/NZ wine flight and the food were awesome. A special shout-out to Daniela, who was great, very attentive, made good recommendations, and has a positive, nice, infectious personality.

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  6. Ken VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time back at this CLASSIC place after a while away. So comforting to find all the exceptional ownership and team still providing one of the VERY best dining experiences in this area. Food and prep were excellent, as we have come to expect. And some newer staff carried forward the WH welcoming traditions with style. We'll be back again soon!

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  7. Cullen

    Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Wine House is one of my go to places. Great people, great service, great food and great wine. What else do you need?

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  8. Melissa

    Richmond7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a special time here! Superb service, great food!

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  9. Dory

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the absolute best dinner at The Wine House Restaurant last night. From the moment we sat down, everything felt just right. We kicked things off with champagne and French fries—such a fun and unexpected pairing, and honestly, it totally worked. The bubbles were crisp and refreshing, and the fries were perfectly golden and salty. Super cute idea and a lovely way to start the evening. For mains, we had the ribeye with Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes, and the short ribs with asparagus and mashed potatoes. Both dishes were phenomenal. The ribeye was cooked to perfection—tender, flavorful, with just the right char—and the Brussels sprouts were fresh and well-prepared, simply done but a great match for the steak. The short ribs were melt-in-your-mouth good, rich and comforting, and paired beautifully with the creamy mash. The whole vibe of the place is warm, relaxed, and just a little fancy in the best way. Great service, cozy atmosphere, and food that seriously delivers. Can’t wait to go back.

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  10. James VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Wine House is our “go to” restaurant in Fairfax for delicious food, great service, and comfortable ambiance.

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FAQs

The Wine House is rated 4.7 stars by 1281 OpenTable diners.

The Wine House does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Wine House

3950 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

Additional information

  • Cross street
    University Street/North Street/123
  • Neighborhood
    Fairfax
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Enter multi level parking garage on University Drive or Chain Bridge Road, drive to Level P4, park and exit to the courtyard with The Wine House being on the corner as you exit.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Customized, with wine and small plate food pairing options, simple but tasty. Staff available to introduce wines to create an experience. In house and corporate event options available.
  • Private party facilities
    Please email General Manager, Dinah Herring at dinah@winehouseonline.com to inquire about private events.
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