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The Wine House, Fairfax, VA

The Wine House

4.8
4.8
1263 Reviews
$31 to $50
French American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
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What 1,263 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Great for fine wines

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

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The Wine House is celebrated for its "excellent service" and "outstanding food," making it a favorite in Fairfax. Diners praise the "extensive wine selection" and the cozy, friendly atmosphere. The restaurant excels in both lunch and dinner, with standout dishes like the crab cake sandwich and lamb shank. Highly recommended for any occasion!

1,263 Reviews
  1. Rebecca

    Washington DC15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Wine House is a really good place for date night, out with good friends, or pretty much any occasion. The food is good quality and well prepared, and there are enough choices everyone can find something they like. My favorite is Steak Frites as a main course. The Wine list, as you would expect, is good and servers are happy to offer good advice about the choices. Don't know if they have a time limit for tables, but on a Thursday night 6 pm reservations, with most tables full, we were not rushed out, as is sometimes the case in US.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    In our experience the quality of the food has declined. It used to be a meal that we would rave about.
    The Wine HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your feedback, and I want to apologize for your recent experience with us. It’s disappointing to hear that the quality of our food no longer meets your expectations, especially since it was something you previously enjoyed and raved about. Regarding your private note, I understand your frustration, but I’d like to clarify that we did not receive an email from you. It’s possible there was a miscommunication or technical issue, and I regret that this prevented us from addressing your concerns sooner. Your feedback is valuable and will be taken into consideration.

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  3. M

    Portland4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was okay. Steak frites was so so and risotto was fair.

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  4. Jeanne

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Restaurant Week menu & value for the price. Food was all great!

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  5. Honey

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome as always! We love the food, the wine and the people.

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  6. Marylu

    Washington DC143 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Lisa was excellent. Food and wine are always outstanding. We often go to The Wine House. This time it was Fairfax Restaurant Week. The choices on the menu were diverse and very good. A new dessert is the Chai Tea Creme Brûlée. I hope TWH keeps it on the menu. It is even better than the usual creme brûlée. So glad to have this excellent restaurant in Fairfax City.

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  7. Joanne VIP

    Washington DC85 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Wine House never disappoints! Staff snd food are amazing.

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  8. Jill VIP

    Washington DC14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    During restaurant week most if not all area restaurants have a 3 course meal for a fixed price but this restaurant only has 2 courses. They also boldly write that you can't share, make substitutions or carry out. Leaves you with a feeling that they are cheap and petty. Food was ok, husband enjoyed beef burgundy, my steak frites was underseasoned, chewy and unevenly cooked. Will not be returning and I wouldn't recommend.
    The Wine HouseResponded on February 26, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience during Restaurant Week did not meet your expectations. The City no longer requires participating restaurants to offer 3 courses, instead giving us carte blanche to showcase our menu. We are sorry to hear that your steak was not up to standard and have addressed this with the Chef. The policies on sharing, substitutions, and carry-out are in place to ensure the best possible dining experience for all our guests, but we understand they may not be suitable for everyone.

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  9. Janice VIP

    Washington DC240 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner last night. It was restaurant week. There were good choices on the menu. I recommend the burrata with arugula for an appetizer & the lamb shank for the main course. Both were excellent.

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  10. Elizabeth

    Washington DC17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch options. Very reasonably priced. Will definitely add it to our rotation!

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FAQs

The Wine House is rated 4.8 stars by 1263 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for The Wine House

3950 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
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