We love the GAR restaurants, but this one is my least favorite. Recommend they retrain their hostess. We arrived at 11:42 for a weekday noon reservation. The hostess replied that we would be seated closer to our reservation time!?!? I have never heard a reply like that from any hostess stand at any restaurant, ever!!!? Our server was great though. The food, as always, was delicious.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Patrick Min
We had lunch at this Great American Restaurant in Fairfax some time ago, and it was a fantastic experience. The food was perfect, and we had a friendly server who knew the menu well. The restaurant has an old-world decor with period murals and paintings depicting an Italian parade in New York City. Lamps resembling old gas lights and classic-style light fixtures create a unique ambiance. The Hickory Smoked Baby Ribs were finger-licking good, and the fried calamari and lobster bisque were also delicious. We highly recommend this restaurant for its great food, service, and atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Bisque, Crispy Fried Point Judith Calamari with Onion Straws Marinara and Roasted Garlic Aioli
Uli Kunkel
Ozzies and Arties are the chef’s kiss.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charles O. Elem
Service was Great. The Short Smoked Salmon was Tremendous! Awesome ?? Guys! Really. Thank You for having me
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jose Estrada
The culinary experience was satisfactory, although the ribs exhibited a distinct resemblance to those potentially obtainable from a Chili's establishment. They lacked any remarkable qualities and were excessively charred, accompanied by an overwhelming amount of barbecue sauce that overshadowed the meat itself. Additionally, the excessive use of liquid smoke detracted from the overall flavor profile. The service provided by our waiter was lacking in attentiveness, as he appeared more preoccupied with socializing than fulfilling his duties to us as patrons. Considering the expenditure of approximately $100 for two individuals, the value received did not adequately justify the cost incurred.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Vince M
Get the bread for $1Maggie salad great (ask for warm goat cheese vs cold), both of us could have just had that and been happy.Short smoke salmon was greatBread pudding was goodTex Mex egg rolls were goodI'd skip the beef tip pasta.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Warm White Chocolate Bread Pudding, Short Smoked Salmon Filet, Tex Mex Eggrolls, Mashed Potatoes
Hoda
This is your typical upscale American diner. Service is excellent and the food is good. We all wait impatiently for the hot delicious rolls.Just a nice cozy place for family dinners or even first dates.
Henry Gonzales
Delicious varied food and excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Copeland, Andrew
amazing, highly recommend the eggrolls and biscuits with
My group of 4 had a wonderful dinner here!] Everyone got something different and everything tasted amazing! The rolls, beer marinated steak, ozzies chicken and everything else tasted great! Our server Ellie was beautiful and awesome! Definitely will return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Penne Primavera, Brick Chicken with Broccolini and Asparagus, Jambalaya Pasta
Yves Lesenfants
15 years going to this place and always the best. It became our benchmark.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crazy Lasagna, Arancini, Tiramisu Ho Ho, Tex Mex Eggrolls, Tuna Tacos, Jambalaya Pasta
Lauren Fitzpatrick
Bread pudding was ????. Please get it. My compliments to the chefs cause that bread pudding was life-
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Warm White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Madhu Jalan
Terrible for vegetarians. Also completely unable to adapt to making something as simple as Brussels sprouts vegetarian. Disappointing !
Amazing place with great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chop House Salad
We love the GAR restaurants, but this one is my least favorite. Recommend they retrain their hostess. We arrived at 11:42 for a weekday noon reservation. The hostess replied that we would be seated closer to our reservation time!?!? I have never heard a reply like that from any hostess stand at any restaurant, ever!!!? Our server was great though. The food, as always, was delicious.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
We had lunch at this Great American Restaurant in Fairfax some time ago, and it was a fantastic experience. The food was perfect, and we had a friendly server who knew the menu well. The restaurant has an old-world decor with period murals and paintings depicting an Italian parade in New York City. Lamps resembling old gas lights and classic-style light fixtures create a unique ambiance. The Hickory Smoked Baby Ribs were finger-licking good, and the fried calamari and lobster bisque were also delicious. We highly recommend this restaurant for its great food, service, and atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Bisque, Crispy Fried Point Judith Calamari with Onion Straws Marinara and Roasted Garlic Aioli
Ozzies and Arties are the chef’s kiss.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was Great. The Short Smoked Salmon was Tremendous! Awesome ?? Guys! Really. Thank You for having me
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The culinary experience was satisfactory, although the ribs exhibited a distinct resemblance to those potentially obtainable from a Chili's establishment. They lacked any remarkable qualities and were excessively charred, accompanied by an overwhelming amount of barbecue sauce that overshadowed the meat itself. Additionally, the excessive use of liquid smoke detracted from the overall flavor profile. The service provided by our waiter was lacking in attentiveness, as he appeared more preoccupied with socializing than fulfilling his duties to us as patrons. Considering the expenditure of approximately $100 for two individuals, the value received did not adequately justify the cost incurred.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Get the bread for $1Maggie salad great (ask for warm goat cheese vs cold), both of us could have just had that and been happy.Short smoke salmon was greatBread pudding was goodTex Mex egg rolls were goodI'd skip the beef tip pasta.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Warm White Chocolate Bread Pudding, Short Smoked Salmon Filet, Tex Mex Eggrolls, Mashed Potatoes
This is your typical upscale American diner. Service is excellent and the food is good. We all wait impatiently for the hot delicious rolls.Just a nice cozy place for family dinners or even first dates.
Delicious varied food and excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
amazing, highly recommend the eggrolls and biscuits with
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tex Mex Eggrolls
Restaurantji Recommends
My group of 4 had a wonderful dinner here!] Everyone got something different and everything tasted amazing! The rolls, beer marinated steak, ozzies chicken and everything else tasted great! Our server Ellie was beautiful and awesome! Definitely will return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Penne Primavera, Brick Chicken with Broccolini and Asparagus, Jambalaya Pasta
15 years going to this place and always the best. It became our benchmark.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crazy Lasagna, Arancini, Tiramisu Ho Ho, Tex Mex Eggrolls, Tuna Tacos, Jambalaya Pasta
Bread pudding was ????. Please get it. My compliments to the chefs cause that bread pudding was life-
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Warm White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Terrible for vegetarians. Also completely unable to adapt to making something as simple as Brussels sprouts vegetarian. Disappointing !
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Excellence still exists.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5