Best Patio Bars in Fairfax City: Yelp

FAIRFAX, VA — This is that time of year when all those patios and outside bars begin to emerge from a months-long winter hiatus. Personified, it's as though they're all announcing, "Hey folks, I'm back to life!" And with chilly or downright cold weather essentially in our rear-view mirror, what better time to check out some area favorites?

Well, the restaurant website yelp.com has suggestions, primarily based on reader reviews about local establishments. There's quite the wide variety here. Did yelp.com overlook a popular place? Let us know in the message section below or on Facebook.

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Here's the list. Click on the name of the establishment for details:

1. Coastal Flats

622 reviews
$$ Seafood, Sandwiches, American (Traditional)

Fair Oaks

11901 Grand Commons Ave
Fairfax, VA 22030

(571) 522-6300

2. Kona Grill

149 reviews
$$ Sushi Bars, Cocktail Bars, American (New)

Fair Oaks

11724 Fair Oaks Mall
Fairfax, VA 22033

(703) 543-9554

3. PJ Skidoos Restaurant

191 reviews
$$ Bars, American (Traditional), Venues & Event Spaces

9908 Fairfax Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22030

(703) 591-4515

4. Blue Iguana

182 reviews
$$ American (New), Sports Bars, Chicken Wings

• $10 for $15 Deal

Fair Lakes

12727 Shoppes Ln
Fairfax, VA 22033

(703) 502-8108

5. Oh George! Tables & Taphouse

252 reviews
$$ Gastropubs, Burgers, Pizza

10659C Braddock Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032

(703) 543-4161

6. Ozzie’s Good Eats

556 reviews
$$ Italian, American (Traditional),Steakhouses

Fair Oaks

11880 Grand Commons Ave
Fairfax, VA 22030

(571) 321-8000

7. Dolce Vita Ciccheti Wine Bar

63 reviews
$$ Wine Bars

10824 Fairfax Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22030

(703) 385-1226

8. Prime Time Sports Bar & Grill

194 reviews
$$ Sports Bars, American (Traditional)

11250 James Swart Cir
Fairfax, VA 22030

(703) 352-0260

9. American Legion Post 177

1 review
$ Bars

3939 Oak St
Fairfax, VA 22030

(703) 273-2250

10. Coyote Grille

217 reviews
$$ Tex-Mex, Mexican

10266 Main St
Fairfax, VA 22030

(703) 591-0006

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