ONE Bar & Grill

Food - 4 Service - 4.25 Ambiance - 3Overall it's a solid 3.6.. Food is good, not great. I got the Duck and it was yummy and the skin was crisp, but the sauce is sparse and the chopped potatoes could use more pizzazz. I also feel it could use a little bit of greens or veggies on the plate. Everybody else in my party got different dishes and I felt visually the same for all the other dishes. The drinks were fine, we went early enough for happy hour. One of the few things that separates a good from a great restaurant are the little details like the ice cubes. The old fashioned definitely needed a clear cube. I do give them some points for having one large cube instead of multiple though. I thought the waitress was very friendly, but it took some time to be welcomed at the table, at least 5 minutes went by, possibly longer. I also feel that the ambiance could use work. This is the 2nd or 3rd restaurant at this location, and they never change anything inside. It's a little old and outdated and definitely can use an upgrade. The tables are shaky, and belong in a burger joint, more than the restaurant that this one is trying to be. If you visit, try the parking lot behind the building otherwise you'll have to park across the street in a garage, give yourself at least 5 minutes extra.

My wife and I were in the area visiting the kids and were advised it was Restuarant Week in Fairfax. Looked at the menus of participating restaurants and thought to try One Bar and Grill. Overall a good experience and we enjoyed Isaac our waiter who was attentive and helpful. Things of note:We chose the place for tapas; which it does very well. Presentations are on point, sizing is spot on, variety which speaks to the kitchen staff skills. Highly recommend the Bacon-wrapped date stuffed with goat cheese and pecans, the Flank steak stuffed with goat cheese, the Island shrimp, and the Pork Belly Moon Buns. The Spicy lamb was a little dry (surprising) and Organic beet salad lacked the punch of the balsamic vinegar, we found these just good not extraordinary.My wife enjoyed her pinot grigio, I thought the Raised by Wolves pale ale interesting but I would still categorize it as an American IPA. It had a subdued hoppiness which I appreciated (versus the grass I taste in most IPA's) and the citrus element made me ask if they had poured Blue Moon instead; but as I drank more of it and the hops came through, I saw it was my mistake. One think I am still taken aback by is that I had ordered a Sazerac as a cocktail. One of my friends has a whisky and gin distillery in Manassas, and I'm a Boomer. I'm not a bartender but I've ordered drinks around the world. A Sazerac is poured straight up and not served on ice. Even Isacc asked the bartender if it was the right drink. The reason is to prevent the dilution of the Peychaud bitters and the rye whiskey. It's the signature drink of New Orleans (not the Hurricane) and it is distinctive. FYI.Otherwise very good, choose a booth as more intimate unless you have a larger group.

This restaurant is a nice little hidden gem in Old Town Fairfax. I dined here last week with some colleagues after a work meeting. They have a very big menu with tapas style options, and you're bound to find something you like. I ordered the sliders and they were delicious. I also ordered the lamb dish to share and it was really good! The customer service was great and the prices were even better! You can't beat the happy hour specials. One suggestion is they should have some music playing in the background, it was pretty quiet when we were there. I'll definitely be back.

For me, it was a 3.5 stars. I can't bump it up to a full 4 stars because the service was a little slow. I went in for a burger and it was pretty good, so no complaints there. The tapas were good but some of them are more like full meals, so I was little confused by that. Give it a try if you're in downtown Fairfax.

First time at One Bar & Grill. Great facility and seating was comfy. and since it was St Pattys day, alot of festive things going on. Our server seemed fairly new, they did not know the answer to some basic menu item questions and the poor thing was shaking lime a leaf on a tree. Not being critical. Server did an amazing job for our party of four. Thank You The food seemed to take quite awhile to come out. But when food came out, it was delish. They say good things take time! We greatly appreciate the good service, Thank You !

We really liked this place!!! Too bad it's not near our house because it'd be a great watering hole. The people are so friendly and the place is chill. We stopped by after dinner nearby to have drinks at the bar.The drinks were really delicious (handmade pomegranate juice in my cocktail) with a great selection of whiskey and bourbon. The tapas selection is a wide range of 20 yummy small plates. Will is such a good bartender!Best of all, they had this great guitarist named Eric for live music. The volume and tone were so pleasant that even sitting at the bar right next to him, my husband and I could still talk without yelling. We really enjoyed our visit. We had a lot of fun and everyone is really friendly!! If you're in the area you should stop in!!

Second time here. We did the tapas tonight- top notch. But please please please - change the music it was really awful tonight .... Sounded like a 1970's soft rock station

Four of us ate there last night. Great experience. The place is lovely -- with flattering lighting, comfortable seating, yummy food. They have small plates and "regular" sized dishes. (Careful not to fill up on appetizers -- but it's hard because they are all so good.) Special shout-out to the Bronzino and risotto -- loved it. Our companions have been there for Happy Hour and really enjoyed it so that's a wonderful option. Can't leave this out! Our wait-person was DELIGHTFUL -- thank you, charming Annaliese, for your warmth and hospitality.

Everything was fantastic feom start to finish. Went with a group of friends and everyone had a great meal. Service was perfect.

Six of us went for a late Lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Every dish we had was exceptional, the chicken milanese, the chicken breast, the natural chicken and the salmon. All delicious and beautifully presented. Our server Ana was friendly, capable and attentive. Highly recommend.