54 Restaurant Bar & Lounge

I came for a lunar new year event, and I was surprised by how large the space was. There is a full bar in the back, and so many seats. There are also private rooms on the sides and a big stage and dance floor. I'd love to see it operate as a restaurant without a big banquet, but I'm sure it would be nice and fine dining. I really enjoyed their nuoc mam (fish sauce) wings! It was sooo good! Their eggrolls were really good too, very authentic.The drinks were very good and they have variety of liquor. They didn't have ginger beer though for you Moscow mule lovers . They also have a coat check room in the front. It's located in the corner in fair city mall near the theater, so there's an abundance of parking.

We walked into 54 Restaurant and immediately loved how spacious and clean it was. The staff was so warm and welcoming!The Canh Ga Chien Nuoc Mam (Wings) were crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and that fish sauce glaze was so yummy. The Bo Ne Luc Lac + Banh Mi (Sizzling Beef with Bread) was perfect, tender beef, creamy pate, and fresh, warm bread all coming together in one bite.The Tom Nuong Muoi Ot (Chili Pepper Grilled Shrimp) was smoky, spicy, and so flavorful, I couldn't stop eating it. And the Hu Tieu Bo Vien (Rice noodle soup with beef balls) was really authentic and tasty.I'm sharing pics of the food because y'all need to see how good this looks (and tastes!). Every dish felt like it was made with love and care.

On a Thursday evening, I attended a monthly craft meet at 54 Restaurant Bar & Lounge. Although it was happy hour, I opted for a non-alcoholic drink and decided on a Green Thai Iced Tea--a treat that's not always easy to find at every Asian restaurant. Along with my tea, I indulged in two appetizers: Cha Gio and Nem Nuong.The Cha Gio featured two perfectly crispy pork and shrimp spring rolls, paired with a flavorful sweet Thai chili sauce. The Nem Nuong offered a refreshing twist, with two BBQ pork sausage summer rolls packed with lettuce, cucumber, mint, and basil, also served with sweet Thai chili sauce. Both appetizers were delightfully satisfying and complemented the tea beautifully.

This place is amazing! It offers a large space for 450 people seated. Great for wedding receptions, birthday parties, family reunions, graduations, company events, and other special occasions. There are separate large private dining rooms as well. The large stage would be ideal for bands, karaoke, and other special events. The full bar offers signature cocktails, beers, craft beers, soju, sake, and a large wine list. The drinks are made just right - balanced in the best way! MENU: They have a grand opening menu temporarily but the full menu will be revealed soon. Everything from seafood, stir fried noodles, and Asian salads. Simply amazing upscale Asian food!I'm excited to see what this place had to offer in the future!

The Viet Chien (fried fish balls) were not bad tasting but definitely over cooked and too chewy). The salt and pepper shrimp were seriously over cooked and an unpleasant texture. Regardless of the food (with which we were not enamored), the atmosphere was ruined by some jackass singer/musician warming up for his performance and running hideously loud sound checks of his equipment and microphone on the stage at the end of the room. If he had turned down the mike just a tad, maybe we would have had a better time? The restaurant was not crowded, so maybe he was trying to make up for it.

Not a fan of their wings, as the seasoning was too salty and saucy. But I'm willing to give them another try since they are relatively new and they have spacious seating indoors, including private rooms. Bartender provided nice service. Would like to come back if they expand their HH menu.

Had such a good time here! Came here for the Drink NOVA meetup/with my HH group. Drinks and food are delicious. They have good happy hour prices Monday-Friday. Really tasty Vietnamese food and locally owned and operated! Service here was really good and cannot wait to come back!!

Orders from many times on UberEats but glad I went in person. Their serving sizes are so generous and is a nice modern twist. The decor is fun and is quite a large restaurant. Service was fairly quick and friendly. Definitely going back.

54 Restaurant and Lounge in Fairfax is hands down my favorite Vietnamese spot in the DMV! The food is consistently fresh and flavorful, with a wide variety of dishes to choose from. Some of my favorites include the crispy fried tofu, the perfectly seasoned fried prawns, and the tender five spice steak. The hu tieu is also a must-try.The service here is always friendly and attentive, which makes the dining experience even better. The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a great spot for a casual meal or special occasion. If you're craving something truly delicious, I highly recommend checking this place out!PS. On the weekends they have a live band/DJ on stage!

This is the best Vietnamese restaurant in DMV area so far, amazing food, great service and the food portion is quite a lot. They always have live music on the weekend . Highly recommend it and definitely coming back soon