2 Fairfax Restaurants Named 2026 RAMMY Awards Finalists

FAIRFAX CITY, VA — Two Fairfax City restaurants are among the finalists in the 2026 RAMMYs, the regional restaurant and food service awards held by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington.

The annual awards honor the accomplishments of the DMV's restaurant and food service community.

“At The RAMMYS, you’re immersed in the full experience of what makes the D.C. region such a powerhouse for dining,” said Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of RAMW. “These Finalists aren’t just doing exceptional work, they’re also elevating the standard and creating the kind of special moments that keep people coming back and talking about the Washington region as a world-class dining destination. That momentum is real, and it keeps on growing.”

Two restaurants with Fairfax City connections were named finalists in the 2026 RAMMYS.

Elyse, which is located at 10822 Fairfax Blvd. in Fairfax, was named one of the five eateries — the only one from Virginia — nominated in the Restaurant of the Year category. Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema's included the 30-seat "culinary speakeasy" on his Final 40 Best Restaurants list last October.

Andy's Pizza, located at 2465 18th St., Northwest, in Washington, D.C. was nominated in the Casual Restaurant of the Year category. The DMV-based pizza chain has several restaurants across the region, including one in Fairfax City.

Although RAMW members will vote to choose the winners in a majority of categories, the public can cast ballots in these categories: Best Bar of the Year, Best Brunch of the Year, Hottest Sandwich Spot of the Year, and Favorite Gathering Place of the Year.

The 2026 RAMMYS will feature the debut of the Content Creator of the Year award, on which the public can also vote. This category recognizes a vital role content creation plays in the regional dining scene. Public voting runs from April 20 to May 17. Voters can cast their ballots on the NBC4 Washington website.

Winners will be announced on June 29, during The RAMMYS Awards & Gala, at the Arena Stage at The Mead Center for American Theater.

View the full list of 2026 RAMMY Awards Finalists.