Bazin's on Church

I have dined at this neighborhood restaurant several times, and the food has consistently been good. Their appetizers and entrees are always fresh and tasty and paired well with drinks. Service is always excellent, and the clean and tidy atmosphere with barn-style décor in this casual restaurant makes it an ideal place to enjoy our favorite dishes in a stylish ambiance.

I am so happy I happened upon Bazin’s Next Door when I was looking for someplace to celebrate my husband’s big birthday in December. I could not have found a better venue! The space is very private and beautifully decorated. The food, drinks and service were exceptional. The personalized menus on the table were a nice touch. All our friends (26) were so impressed and had a wonderful time. Geremias and Julian were terrific servers and bartenders, and went above and beyond to make our party successful. Working with Erin on the event details was a pleasure. My big birthday is in two years and I plan to celebrate it at Bazin’s.

My wife and I are pretty protective of our date night meals. We don't go out often and, when we do, we have a short list of places that we like to visit. Places like Coastal Flats and Panda Express that are known winners and will always provide us with a quality meal. We went out on a limb and decided to shake things up a little bit. Bazin's on Church quickly rose to the top of our list as a place that was worth trying. Overall: Bazin's is a strange mixture of a fancy restaurant and a sports bar. Staff is wonderful and thoughtful, but not always the quickest. The food is some of the best that we've had in the area. Bazin's is located in the middle of downtown Vienna, which means that there's plenty of street parking around. On entering the restaurant we were greeted by a sweet hostess and were led to our table. We had booked a reservation online beforehand but there was plenty of seating when we went, so I'm not sure how necessary it was. We were seated right next to the bar which gave us our first glimpse into the weirdness of this place. On our left hand side, there was a fairly small dining area with a bunch of tables. It was a really nice spot with great lighting, big windows looking out onto the street and a pretty classy, interesting decor. On our right was a bar with a TV that was playing horse racing. And right behind us was an open concept kitchen were all the staff was working, running bills and talking. That wasn't necessarily a problem, but it felt a bit like a Jekyll and Hyde situation where the restaurant was trying to cater to two audiences and the dining area was so small, I don't know if it pulled it off. Perhaps if we had sat in a different part of the dining area our experience would have been different. Shortly after our waiter came out and took our drink order. He was super nice and thoughtful, offering us recommendations and helping us understand what the people around us were eating so that we could make a decision on what we wanted. He brought our drinks and then slipped away to the kitchen for like 15 minutes, which seemed a bit long for the period between drinks and an appetizer order. My wife and I ended up both ordering seafood, I got the blackened salmon and she ordered the crispy branzini. I'm not much of a seafood man myself, but I must say, it was some of the best salmon that I've ever had in my life. My wife, who is a seafood person, agreed with me. In our opinion, the fish was just about perfect and complemented very well by the sauce that accompanied it. I was deeply impressed. Now we get to "the damage" as my father used to say. I expected to pay a little more for the meal and I wasn't particularly shocked by the final bill (a little under $100 for the two of us). The food was worth the price, but the combination of everything else made it feel a little high. Here's my final review. As always, my wife and I employ a 5 point rating system for the restaurants we visit. Here's how Bazin's faired: 1. Atmosphere: 2/5 Bazin's has the opportunity to be really cool and a nice, classy spot. But the bar, TV and open kitchen definitely took away from the feeling and ended up being more of a distraction to us than a cool feature. 2. Price: 3/5 Not unreasonable, but a bit on the higher side. $100 for a meal for two + an appetizer feels a bit steep, but your mileage may vary. 3. Staff: 4/5 The staff was great. Kind, helpful and thoughtful. The only ding was that we had some pretty significant periods of waiting before we were able to place our order. 4. Food: 5/5 Best seafood that we've had in the area, no doubt. The portions were plentiful and it was absolutely delicious. 5. Repeatability: 3/5 This rather subjective standard is used to determine whether or not we would come back to this place regularly. I think we would on another date night, but probably not in another circumstance. We loved the food, but the cost of everything definitely makes it a once-in-a-while kind of restaurant to visit.

This was my first visit to this restaurant and it was a nice experience. We sat in their patio area which was nice and cozy and great social spot. The only thing I didn't like was as soon as I arrived for my 745 reservation, the hostess let me know the restaurant and patio close at 9. I understand she was sharing the hours but I felt rushed for a reservation that was accepted. Moving on to the food. I absolutely loved it. The seared salmon with lobster sauce was food I didn't know I needed. My friend ordered their signature sea bass and she enjoyed hers as well. I would definitely come back (at an earlier time) to try their braised short ribs.

I visited on a Saturday evening to refresh my memory of what this kitchen offers as one of the area’s upscale Modern American eateries. The dining room has a cozy feel to go with its size. Noise levels rise as the evening progresses from quiet to moderate. I sat at the 12-seat bar with the bartender greeting me within a couple of minutes. Service was uniformly attentive and unobtrusive through my just over two hours there. The menu overall accommodates gluten-free appetites as stated by others and tends to have rich offerings with cheeses and creams to accent starches and sauces for more items than not. I ordered from both the standard menu and the advertised special menu: tuna tartare and potato-onion ravioli for appetizers, rockfish and pork chop for mains, and key lime pie and strawberry shortcake for desserts. An aperol spritz as an opening drink had an assuringly assertive flavor. The tartare texture was more chunky than other versions, but the flavors of the fish and avocado certainly came through with a great tasting siracha vinaigrette. The presentation shrouds the actual tartare under the shadow of the flatbread chip and arugula and pickled onion garnish, but an enjoyable start to my meal was certainly there. The ravioli itself had a welcome al dente feel and a clean potato taste in the inside. I felt the amount of cream could be cut to be more proportionate to the accompanying chive oil for more balance. The rockfish was cooked nearly perfectly, and I really enjoyed the creaminess of the Parmesan orzo contrasted with earthy and slightly bitter spinach. The pork chop was grilled to the suggested medium temperature and remained a little juicy. The cheesy grits were cooked splendidly as were the brussel sprouts garnish and a well-portioned smattering of bacon shards. The red wine reduction sauce was very smooth with a pleasing consistency and not too sweet or over reduced. Both entree plates returned to the kitchen as clean as I could reasonably make them. The restrained (and appreciated) key lime pie portion had subtle flavors throughout. I would have appreciated more assertive flavors from the tartness of the custard and brightness from the berries as well as a more syrup consistency in the compote (drops of blueberry stained water started to fall down my pie slice as I ate). The capper for me was the shortcake, a delightful rendition with just the right texture, sweetness, and butteriness to go with perfectly macerated strawberries and proper chantilly cream. The entire meal cost about $120 excluding tax, tip, and a very much nonstandard for the area 3% service charge for non-cash transactions. For the area, portions, and quality, I left feeling like I received a satisfying value for my overall experience and could return in the future for a special occasion or holiday eating when rich eating almost inextricably goes with the season.

I love this place. Simple but delicious menu. The drinks are some of the best I’ve had locally to Vienna. They really cater to your every want and need.

I've had a couple of great experiences here. The last time, during the pandemic, I enjoyed a pleasant ambiance with my best friends in the spacious outdoor seating in the back with the party lights strung across - such a fun look! Now, that outdoor space is gone, which is a bummer for me, but the inside is also beautiful. The food is delicious, but very pricey. Plan to spend $30+ on drinks and apps alone.

Came here for a friend’s birthday dinner celebration and it did not disappoint. Sea bass was amazing, one of my favorite things I’ve ever had. Would definitely come back/become a regular. Our server, Owen, was great as well.

First time at Bazins on Church. We arrived a few minutes earlier than our reservation and we were seated immediately. Since we had an early reservation, it was too packed when we got there. Our server came over right away to offer water and show us the specials menu. My husband ordered a pear martini that he said was good, but boozy. I just had a soda. For appetizers we split the jumbo lump crab meat spring roll. It was more of a deconstructed spring roll with the slaw on the outside. It was delicious. We appreciated that he took the order of two rolls and split it between two plates. For dinner my husband had the Atlantic cod and jumbo shrimp over cheddar grits. He said the cod was a nice portion, but with only 2 shrimp on his plate it seemed a bit pricey and he expected at least 4. I had the blue cheese crusted flat iron steak with red wine reduction and garlic herb fries. The red wine sauce made the blue cheese watery vs crusted. While I know flat iron steak isn't the most tender cut of meat, this was pretty tough. The fries were good, but would've preferred them to be more crispy. We shared the broccoli frito...very good, crunchy with a nice kick to it. We will definitely be back. Nice place to go, great decor, with an upscale casual feel.

We used to love the restaurant next door but it sadly closed. We decided to check out Bazin's because it was always packed whenever we passed by. Did not disappoint! Our server was amazing, and so excited that it was our first time at Bazin's! We started with the house ricotta, the fig gave it a nice touch. The empanadas were okay in my opinion, I would choose something else next time. For the main, someone got the duck which was delicious!!! That sweet potato with pomegranate molasses is sooo good with duck! I ordered the maple miso sea bass, it was amazing. The fish just melted in your mouth like butter and the maple miso was very unique. Didn't have room for dessert, but we will definitely be back soon!

My husband and I went to Bazin's on Church last night for dinner. We had never dined here before and Viennas restaurant week brought us in. They offered a 3 course meal of selected dishes for $45 per person. I cannot say enough how attentive Stephanie's service was during our dining experience. We shared the house made ricotta. For our first course, my husband ordered the chopped salad and I ordered the Smokey, spicy, cheesy chicken empanadas. For our second course my husband ordered the crispy branzino and I ordered the tomato risotto. For desert I had the sundae and my husband had the Granny Smith apple crostata. Everything was absolutely delicious.

Started by a husband and wife team in 2006, Patrick Bazin leads the kitchen after previously been the executive chef at the legendary (but now closed) Occidental restaurant in DC, while his wife Julie runs the front of the house operations. I recently had dinner with long time friends and really it was an underwhelming and uneven experience. TBH, I've had this place bookmarked for over 10 yrs and was looking forward to dining here; however, maybe my expectations were too high, especially given all of the favorable press Bazin's has received previously in the Washington Post and NOVA magazine as being one of the area's best restaurants. First impressions of the décor? IMHO, the aesthetic tries to straddle between fine dining and neighborhood bistro, all while having a 90's vibe. Wooden tables sit atop industrial heavy duty carpeting, while modern-ish lightning fixtures are attached to metal grates on the ceiling. There is also exposed brick on the walls and to spruce up the ambiance, flower pots have recently been hung throughout the main dining room. We were told that Bazin's is a "special occasion" spot, and since I had not seen these friends in a while, this was going to be a full dinner service. We all started with cocktails and/or wine. I ordered my usual Old Fashioned and I'm not sure if the customary large square ice cube was already melting, but the bourbon and bitters tasted a bit watered down. Our starter was the spicy shrimp lettuce wraps. For an Asian fusion dish, I didn't think it was very successful. Bazin's opted for a soft leaf Butter Lettuce, instead of maybe a more hearty Romaine (or even Iceberg) which made the dish a challenge to eat. As for the seasoning, the rice noodles were a bit too overcooked, nor did I find the glaze that the shrimp was tossed in very spicy, and in fact, it was overly sweet. Corn added an interesting textural contrast, but I personally would've crushed or chopped the peanuts, since tossing them on whole made them seem like an afterthought. There were some hits/misses with the entrees. We all sampled some of each other dishes, and the branzino had a very good cook on the protein. The skin was nice and crispy and the meat was flaky and moist. The bed of rice it was served with was also cooked properly without it being too mushy. The beef short rib was definitely "fork tender" and not dry, but surprisingly, it was under seasoned. Anytime a restaurant omits table salt and pepper, that is usually by design since the implication is that the food should not require additional seasoning. To put it bluntly, the short rib was bland and required a few shakes of salt to enhance the brown "natural sauce." My mezzi rigatoni was good...not great, but good. Our server, Tyler, mentioned that all of the pasta is house made, and a specialty. And true enough, the pasta tasted fresh and had a good chewiness. Tomato sauce was not overpowering and sausage had hints of fennel, oregano, and pepper. Fresh basil tossed at the end, provided a fresh element. We ended the meal with pecan bourbon pie, and the salted caramel tart. Both desserts were fine and tasted like they were made on premises, and not reheated. A bit of a detraction, since our after dinner lattes and coffees arrived a good 5 minutes prior, so we were almost done with our beverages before the desserts arrived. Service was one of the uneven parts of the experience. Tyler was the first server we dealt with and he was present during the first part of the meal suggesting wine and food pairings. But as the meal service wore on, we didn't see him and had to flag down another server in the section for the salt/pepper, extra napkins, and to order dessert and coffee. To be fair, we arrived around 5:45, and the place did fill up and he was running around, so at least there was other staff around when we needed them. Dinner for three adults with cocktails, appetizer, entrees, dessert, and coffee with tax and tip came out to close to $250. Was it worth it? In my estimation, no...and I know some folks will say, "well, if you don't want to go to a fancy restaurant, then stay home or eat at Silver Diner." The $80/person is not the point. My main issue with Bazin's is at 18 soon to be 19 years old, it has an identity problem. Does it want to be a high end fine dining establishment...or does it want to be the proverbial neighborhood gathering spot?" And at the price point, what is too high to reflect how most of the food is prepared fresh and in-house, without being so high as to alienate the "average" consumer? I understand why many Vienna residents love Bazin's since it's their "local spot." As for me, there are many many other options at similar price points, where I would prefer to spend my dining dollar.

Great!!! Delicious food. Such a cute spot to visit! The area is littered with small shops and such - great place to take a stroll after to explore.

Great dishes to check out while meeting up with friends! Cute area in Vienna. Check out this place if around!

Cute place. Packed on weekend. Friendly wait staff. Food ok but not great. I got special filet mignon, and grill flavor was very strong. Not cooked as desired. Apple crostata was tasty. Overall good, not great.

Good thing it's going out of business. It was our wedding anniversary & they pretty much ignored us. It was one of the worst service experiences I can remember. We had a reservation as well. One star only

This is my wife's favorite anniversary / special event place. Good food, good ambiance, and good service. In the heart of Vienna - so, pretty easy to get to, and with a decent amount of parking nearby (including in the super weird underground garage). All that said, the overall cost of a meal probably costs this place a star. Don't get me wrong... it's not egregious. But at these rates my expectations go up a notch. Doesn't stop me from going, and won't stop me from being back. The salmon I ordered medium rare - I expected to come out medium rare, not medium well. It was still tasty. When someone in our party asked about substituting a sauce because of a shellfish allergy, the server said, "oh yeah just look at the menu and you can pick any of the sauces." That's a good response. A great response would have been: "Sure you could choose from X, Y, or Z ... but with that dish I'd recommend Y." Similarly, when the server was clearing plates we ended up with a trail of oil and vinegar from our caprese salad spilled across the table including in my manhattan and glass of water. Of course they replaced the drinks - like I said, it's a quality place. Dessert similarly was variable. The Crème Brûlée was absolutely on point. Sometimes you get a spoon or two in and you're kinda done - not this. You'll have no trouble putting it away. The key lime pie on the other hand lacked a bit of tartness that folks in our party were looking for. Likewise the sorbet appeared to be a bit of a miss ... but that may well be preference. But like I said - the food overall was good. The service had its issues, but they'll take care of those issues. The restaurant was reasonably full--but it was possible to hear everyone else at the table. Bottom line: if you're looking for a nice quality place to eat out for a date or anniversary... it's worth checking out.

Went here for a nice occasion on a Sunday night. Ordered multiple specials, including the swordfish, steak, lamb chops, and the rigatoni. All were good, seasoned and cooked well. Salads were lack luster. Ambience was nice and felt like a classic rustic downtown Vienna restaurant. The real lacking of them all is the service here. Our server left us waiting at least 10-15 minutes to order, and when we looked around it look as if no one else had also gotten their food. Our appetizers came out relatively fast, so it rubbed me the wrong way our server took so long to take our orders, especially since it didn't seem like a kitchen back up problem. She was very dismissive and not attentive, and almost seemed passive aggressive with her attitude. She didn't recommend anything, and didn't seem welcoming, almost like we were bothering her with our orders. She also didn't bring out our check when we asked the first time and instead brought a dessert menu out 5 minutes later. Again, the food was good- service is dismissible.

Recently went here for my birthday because I was craving a good sea bass dish. I remembered Bazin's had an outstanding one and they did not let me down. The miso sea bass hit the spot for me and I would highly recommend it. The mushroom flatbread was not what I expected. It was more like a mushroom pizza. The Bazin's salad didn't have enough dressing on it. Other than that, our meal was great.

Took advantage of Vienna Restaurant Week by booking a table at one of the village's longest standing eateries for their $55 prix fixe three-course dinner. Outstanding service, after a slightly awkward move from one table to another without explanation. (In their defense, the corner table we got moved to was better than the one where we were originally seated). The dining room is fairly large without much ambiance, and tbh probably ripe for updating, but still comfortable and quiet enough to visit with your dining partners. The server did a great job of explaining the menu and suggesting wine from their extensive list. After a very good old fashioned we moved on to appetizers. The shrimp with peanut sauce over soba noodles was superb. Others at the table raved about the beet salad. The chopped salad was only so-so. For entrees, we enjoyed the sea bass and wild mushroom risotto. Both fantastic. The desserts didn't disappoint, either. The Granny Smith apple tart was a crowd favorite. Good key lime pie, too!

This place has a quaint, charming vibe- at least from the exterior and the street it's on. Inside, you'll find the tables crammed together and the crowd reminiscent of an assisted living supper club- all of the literally old, old money folks of Vienna I guess... but hey, we'll all get there eventually! Service was friendly : ) The food I would rate as good for the money, if the price point was 10% less it would be better and if 10% more, it would have been mediocre. Overall, it felt circa 90's kind of nice, worthy of at least a try for yourself.

Could this be the new Clarity? What a delightful place! (Bazin's, not Clarity lately.) I shared their chopped salad with my wife, had their delicious Miso Sea bass (all to myself), and paired it with their competently made Manhattan and Old Fashioned. Everything was great, and I would gladly order it again, perhaps except for having a whole salad (all to myself). My only negative was my wife's "double thick" pork chop. It wasn't double thick, and it was dry and over sauced. However, I'll leave it to her to provide the details in her review. We gave up on Clarity a while back. Now perhaps we have a new reason to head to Vienna!

Enjoyed an evening at Bazin's bar for just drinks; had to wait a short while as the restaurant was crowded. Bartender Gabby and her colleagues were courteous and attentive. Patrons were also friendly. Wine selection was good and my Pinot Noir was satisfying. Parking was convenient in the garage below the restaurant. Will return to try the food.

Caught happy hour, which is 4:30-6pm. We had the margarita and the whiskey sour. Both were good. Bartender was very nice and attentive. They had a few different food items available for happy hour. We sat down to dinner and tried the shrimp lettuce wraps. They had a little kick to them, they were very good. For the main course, I had the sea bass which was excellent! The wasabi mashed potatoes that came with it were particularly good. My significant other had the filet mignon, which she said was good, but favored my sea bass. Service was great.

Tried this place for Vienna restaurant week and all considered if that was them showing off, then there's no need for us to go back. Lackluster food, ok ambiance (radio music was good), terrible cocktail - server tried their best and was very pleasant but nothing is fixing the 'meh' of the place. There are way better places within walking distance.

The food was delicious! We started with drinks (peartini & old fashioned) and then moved on to salads (burrata & beet) and then to our main courses (cod special and miso sea bass). I have been here before and had cod, and it did not disappoint this time either! The service was great! It was a bit pricey, but definitely worth it, and we can't wait to come back!

Had the best birthday dinner here. Rockfish was amazing, drinks were delicious, and the service was wonderful.

We ate at their outdoor seating area because we had our dogs with us. The waters that served our table were super helpful and friendly. We had fun and the food there was delicious.

I don't have a lot criticisms here as I believe they are doing things well. Easy to make a reservation. Parking is very tight so larger cars will have issues.Decor inside and out is well put together. Lovely mix of family, special events, happy hour and date patrons. The food is excellent. Good ingredients, rotating specials- key for me, well prepared and well portioned. Some favorites include the crab cakes, rigatoni and the potato ravioli in lobster sauce. Excellent selection of beers wines and cocktails. Service is good if a little light- one guy seems to be doing the lion's share. Add this place to your rotation and you won't regret it.

A solid spot for Vienna - overall food was good and service was great. We started with the ravioli which was excellent and the chopped salad. For main dishes we had the risotto which was fine but the winner was the branzino which was perfectly cooked and flavorful.

Our party of 10 came in to celebrate a friends birthday. She had eaten here before and loved it. I made a reservation and arrived early and they had our table ready. My husband and I sat at the bar and ordered a bottle of wine during their happy hour. We were able to bring our wine over to the table once our entire party was seated. They have a pretty generous happy hour that includes food and drink. Our server was fantastic. I did not get his name but he was on top of everything. At the end of the meal he was able to separate our checks into separate checks by couple. He always cleaned off the tables refilled the waters and made sure our meal was absolutely the best. Now on to the food... I can't say enough good things about the food. I started with the jumbo lump crab meat spring roll. It was huge, garnished with this amazing slaw salad. The Spring roll was filled with chunks of fresh crab. For the entrée, several of us ordered the Linguine Jumbo Shrimp & Maine Scallops. There were four or five super huge shrimp as well as a generous portion of scallops. The garlic parsley sauce was so light I did not feel like my food was infused with garlic. I had enough to take home as leftover and the leftovers were amazing. A couple people ordered the filet mignon and the hanger steak. I heard good things from everyone at the table. Food quality was consistent throughout the night. We ordered dessert consisting of route flourless chocolate cake, chocolate hazelnut crunch bars, hazelnut brownie sundae. Overall this was an excellent dining experience. I'd love to come back on a date night to try out the other food items on the menu. There is a parking lot under the building as well as street parking.

We loved the service and food! The truffled Mac and cheese is our favorite! Perfect for date nights

Excellent food. Great service! Perfect ambiance! This place is wonderful. Gabby the bartender is awesome and Jeremiah the waiter is AMAZING!

My husband and I went for dinner and the food was OK and staff was responsive. However, we ordered beef short ribs and definitely received roast beef. Also, ordered chicken thigh appetizer and received one breast one thigh. Lastly, all the food was lukewarm, not pippin hot. I had so many questions. We don't typically complain just resolved not to go back.

My husband, 7 month old, and I had Father's Day brunch here last Sunday. I made reservations on OpenTable far in advance for 11:30 AM. I'm not sure they were needed, but they not only reached out to confirm the reservation, but also to advise they do not have high chairs and to confirm it was 2 adults and one child. Per our request due to the no high chair situation, we were seated at a half booth with a booster seat. They have 2-3 booster seats but, of course , we received the defective one with straps only on the one side and all other seats were in use. I would encourage Bazin's to invest in new boosters and a high chair or two especially considering the number of families dining on Fathers Day. We were greeted quickly and service continued to be prompt and friendly during our meal. My husband started with a Bellini and a coffee and I enjoyed a Bloody Mary. Wow-really strong on the horseradish but I liked that! I'd highly recommend if you need your sinuses cleared. I wish they had a bottomless drink option but oh well. My husband had the Charm City Eggs Benedict-crab cakes, toasted brioche, hash browns, and chive hollandaise. The crab cakes were lump and very flavorful. The brioche was thick enough to support these giant cakes. The hash browns were seasoned nicely but more like home fries as in they were potato chunks cooked with onions. I had the chicken and waffles which is served with a fried egg. The chicken was crispy and tender inside. The waffle was a half waffle and had bacon cooked inside. It was savory and fluffy. The fried egg was a nice touch! As soon as I cut into the egg the yolk spilled out and was great for dipping the chicken. Maple syrup was served on the side. The portion was huge but too tasty to leave any behind! The decor and atmosphere is classy. This is probably not somewhere I'd bring kids for dinner though. I loved brunch here and would return for a dinner date night in the future!

Used to love coming here. Stopped by tonight and rudely got told that without a reservation, we wouldn't be able to eat there tonight. Yet two minutes later, I go on OpenTable and there are 5 time slots available within 15 of me being there???

I wish we had this place in our neighborhood! The veal milanese and the branzino were perfect. The mocktails (passion fruit mule; pineapple margarita) were terrific. Our server was great--friendly, funny, good food recs (the strawberry shortcake really was the best dessert, hands down), and kept it moving to get us to a Wolf Trap show on time. A+!

Tyler was absolutely amazing, attentive, and exceptional in providing us top notch service. The food was fantastic, on time, large portions and reasonably priced. The atmosphere was so festive and lively for the holidays and all the staff matched the energy. It's such a breath of fresh air to see that everyone still cares to provide high quality service. Thank you to everyone. We know it's not easy to please everyone and make everyone happy. We're happy!!

This wasn't our first pick, but I am glad we found it! After failing to get reservations at our Friday mainstay, we drove around and found this gem. It was the large windows in front that displayed a warm interior with couples and families alike enjoying a night out. We weren't disappointed. The interior is warm and welcoming, just what a local town bistro should be and after grabbing seats at the bar, we had an excellent meal. The fish dishes were spot on. I had a mushroom crusted rockfish that was cooked perfectly and went deliciously with a Parmesan orzo and mushroom sauce. My husband had an Asian-inspired Chilean Sea Bass that was well worth the price and delicious with the accompanying wasabi mashed potatoes. Both meals were worth 5-stars. I have to take a star away as the bartender was either super busy or just didn't have any real presence at the bar. We both wanted to enjoy our time out and savor our drinks, but we had clearly stated we wanted to order food when we sat down and it was two whole drinks before he thought to take our order and once our food came, it was almost like he forgot about us. It is not a huge bar, it seats maybe 10, so I would expect that our water glasses would not sit empty too long and we would be asked if everything came out alright or if we wanted another drink when we were empty. We might have stayed for another drink after dinner, if it wasn't such a long wait! Altogether though, it was good food and a delightful atmosphere. We will definitely be back!

Hmmmmmm... not great, not bad... If I lived in Vienna and wanted to support my community, I would go back... but I don't... Pros: Nice and genuine staff... Cons: Tables packed together and loud environment Food rather unspectacular for the prices

Service is very good here. The main problem is that they sneak a service charge onto your bill. Ambiance is somewhat between fine dining and bar-like because there is a bar with big television in the dining room. Short rib beef is very tasty. Fish is good too, but not huge amounts. Guacamole appetizer is almost pure avocado, could use additional veggies, but still delicious and large quantity. Mashed potatoes are smooth consistency, if you want chucks of potato you will be disappointed.

We enjoyed our dinner so much tonight! We drive over 40 minutes to eat at this fabulous restaurant and experience great food and service each and every time for many years. Our waiter was very attentive and the " blonde bartender" was the best!! If you haven't been here yet you're missing a wonderful evening !

This establishment needs to get organized. For example, we made reservations, but somehow they didn't have a reservation for us when we arrived. We ordered a bottle of wine, but they sent out two glasses of wine. As I was the designated driver, I had hoped to order a non-alcoholic brew. No luck. They don't sell such a thing. When our meals arrived, the dishes were cold and poorly cooked. We chocked them down, but overall none of our party of six was pleased. We waited for our check, but were told we had to wait longer ... wait for the check?! Unless they can step up their game quickly, their chances for success are poor. I will not be a returning customer.

I attended a private event at Bazin's Next Door this past weekend it was absolutely perfect! My girlfriend hosted her baby shower here and they printed off special menus (think: restaurant week with course options) and had waitstaff dedicated to making us all happy. First of all, the decor is gorgeous. The exposed brick and urban farmhouse look is super chic and made for great pictures. Then the bartenders are great, their martinis and mimosas were delicious. Then there is the food. The food was phenomenal. I ordered the jumbo lump crab spring roll and it was absolutely packed with delicious crab meat, plus it was HUGE! I could have easily just eaten two as an entree and called it a day. Then I had the Bazin's salad with chicken as my main course. It was perfectly dressed and the blue cheese crumbles were divine. I had the salted caramel tarte for dessert and have no regrets about that choice. It came with a chocolate ice cream that I could have eaten by the gallon. Man was it good! I can't wait to come back (with my husband this time, since telling him about the food make him ridiculously jealous) and try more things off the regular menu. Parking in this area can be tricky, but it is sooooo worth it!

Oh.so.delicious. Lunch yesterday with a gal pal. Festive Holiday decorations. Restaurant was for and everyone in a great mood. Wine with lunch. Big fan of New Zealand Sauv Blanc. Very affordable one by the glass for only $10 so let's have two! Was torn between two menu items but opted for the romaine salad with grilled shrimp. Expertly seasoned and talked with avocado, tomatoes and a great vinaigrette. Absolutely delicious. The owners are always present and that is important. Always with a smile too! Excellent Restsurant & bar. I know they have an excellent happy hour too. Next time

Not good.... Wanted so much to support a local business... Service was pretty good, servers nice, but not well trained. Food was just bad. Pork chops, although well cooked, were then smothered in a tasteless red sauce served with brussel sprouts smothered in the same sauce that had been cooking for hours...tasteless mush. Cannot recommend....

Superb!! To welcome family from out of town, my siblings and I booked a private lunch at Bazin's Next Door. Everything from the decor to the cuisine to Gabby's impeccable service was first-rate! Our guests were sooo impressed with the relaxed but sophisticated vibe, the printed menu on each place setting, the farm-to-table ingredients and the stellar service. Thank you Julie, Patrick and Gabby!

We are frequent guests at Bazin's, and always enjoy the wonderful atmosphere, friendliness of the servers and staff, and delicious food. It's so great to have a gem of a restaurant in our town of Vienna!

Overall the experience was good and I would recommend this restaurant with a small caveat. The food is cooked perfectly but was a little light on flavor in our opinion. My wife and I eat out 5 or so times a week and I rarely see my wife ask for salt, pepper and hot sauce. Usually restaurants prepare the dish flavorful enough that we never ask for S&P, so we were surprised that we had to here. That said, I know some folks enjoy tasting the meat more than the seasoning and some folks are on a low sodium diet, so this may be great for others. That said, the food was prepared very well. Fish were cooked perfectly as were the oysters and steak. They just needed a tad more pop in the flavor department. Server was also amazing and prices were not outrageous. Overall, we had an enjoyable experience.

Lovely restaurant in downtown Vienna. It's a gem and one of a kind. The food is amazing and the service phenomenal. They have live music on certain days. Great spot for a date because the vibe is super cute and romantic. I love that they offer cheese plates! We tried the sea bass and that was incredible. I would love to come back for the Sunday jazz brunch and try out their brunch menu.

I want to preface this review by stating that I know Bazins is a nice restaurant and is not a place to take kids to all the time. However, I also think there are times when you do want to take well behaved children out to participate in nice dinners as a family. We had Bazins several times during COVID and always found the take out to be medicore, certainly not worth the price. I finally went in person about 18 months ago with work and had a better experience so my husband and I wanted to try it in person. We made reservations for a family dinner with my parents and inlaws as we wanted to do something nice. We also have a 10 month old. I made reservations on Opentable. Due to a glitch in opentable, I never received a confirmation on my first reservation so I made a second (assumed it did not go through). I know I requested a high chair as my confirmation email clearly states a high chair is needed. The night before our reservation, I received a call to ask if I needed 2 reservations, as I guess both reservations on open table were processed. I said, no I only needed one but to be clear this is for 6 and a highchair. I know I said that we needed a high chair at least twice and my husband heard the conversation. We showed up on Friday about 5 minutes after they opened at 5 and they did not have the high chair noted in our reservation. The also only had one high chair with a broken strap/buckle which was being used. When I complained to the host no apology given just "sorry it's not in our notes." I showed them my open table confirmation and they're like sorry we don't have that noted. I asked to speak to a manager and was told the "owners aren't here." When I pushed to ask who was managing the restaurant when the owners weren't there- I was told the manager is also the bartender and was too busy to talk to us. The only reason we did not leave at this point was because of the size of our party and they had already settled in and ordered drinks. We did eventually get the high chair 45 minutes after our reservation time and this is when we noticed the broken strap. I actually can respect a restaurant that wants to be adults only but there were several families with kids at the restaurant. And if Bazins doesn't want to invest in more high chairs that work then they should be up front about that and clearly state children under X age not allowed - and if someone requests a high chair say they don't have them. If they called and told me they could not provide a high chair (which I know was requested in at least one of my reservations) or stated that when I spoke to them on Thursday night, I would have gladly gone elsewhere. What bothers me is that I clearly made efforts to make sure we would have a high chair at our table, the restaurant at a minimum did not document/note our discussion on Thursday and yet they refused to take any responsibility. They also clearly told us we didn't matter when they told us the manager was too busy to talk to us. This behavior combined with the fact that I still think the food is good but not worth the price means we won't be back. I will also add we took our daughter to Clarity to lunch when she was 3 months old (so she did sit in her carseat), and while I appreciate it was lunch and not dinner the waitress was so much more pleasant. She said hi to our daughter, talked to her, asked how old she is etc. It made us feel very welcome. Maybe we'd have a different reaction if we went to Clarity for an early dinner with a child but based on some other reviews I've now read and some things I've heard from other Vienna Moms - I don't think Bazins would ever make people with a younger child feel welcome.

First time having dinner here. Party of 8 to celebrate a birthday. Food was very good. Great presentation and waiters were on it. We had appetizers and dessert too. I really liked the vibe of the place and there were a lot of people for a Thursday night. I'm glad we tried this place and we will be coming back for sure!

Becca, our server was amazing!!! She was super attentive and just such a doll!! I wish all servers were like her!!! Food was amazing!!! She should be promoted! Surprised she's not a manager

Overall, this is a really great spot for when you have a group/family dinner and need a nice, dining atmosphere. The food is reasonably good, and it's a classy but family friendly environment. The broccoli frito was amazing! Same goes for the desserts, including the key lime pie (great crust) and salted caramel tart. Unfortunately, the grilled filet mignon was not my favorite. The sauce didn't seem to complement the meat, but I've heard better things about the seafood. Definitely worth a second try (maybe brunch), especially for vienna locals.

Pricy, good service, decent food. The chicken liver mouse, topped with baconI tasted funky, and sour, and the chef agreed that something was wrong with it. Major points to Bazin's staff for admitting something was wrong, taking it back, and not only not charging me for it but also comping me the special tuna sashimi appetizer instead. The corn and crab chowder was tasty, but would have benefited from a dash of salt. My wife gave the same review to the catfish. The tuna sashimi starter was a good blend with avocado and a bit of sriracha. And the asparagus was yummy -- it did not need the lemon sauce.

This is one of the very few food establishments we've found in VA since moving here that makes us want to eat out. We've enjoyed each experience. We have had a toddler with us, and he loves the staff and all the food he's tried. We're gluten free and it is such a joy to find easy, delicious gf options. Random fact: best ice cream sundaes around.

After a decade of loyalty, sad to cross off my list. Playing rap during the meal? Really? The first time may have been an outlier, but the second time constitutes a trend. For the amount of money I pay to eat here, I don't need to feel like I'm in a dance club. Everything else about this place is historically great, but first impressions mean something and you can't rely on the past to guarantee the future. If you can't make a good first impression, it suggests the rest of the experience will lack.

June 23th 2020 Bazin's on Church, Vienna Today I did try Amish Chicken, arugula with goat cheese. It was a large portion of great chicken and large Arugula only $20.00 Address: 111 Church St NW, Vienna, VA 22180