Coastal Flats

I had an amazing dining experience at Coastal Flat Restaurant! The atmosphere was inviting and relaxing, perfect for a casual meal or date. The staff was friendly and attentive. My server Jose was exceptional. The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I highly recommend the Shrimp and Grits or Filet Steak. Overall, a fantastic place to enjoy great food and good vibes. I’ll definitely be returning soon!

We had the sautéed shrimp and grits cake, as well as the shrimp roll — both were absolutely delicious. The shrimp was perfectly cooked, retaining great flavor and texture. The French fries served with the roll were thin-cut and fried in clean oil, giving them a crisp, fresh taste. The grits cake was soft and smooth, just like its name suggests — almost like a savory cake. The restaurant’s interior was stylish, and our server was kind and attentive. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we’d love to come back again.

BEST Fish and Chips around! So crispy, savory, and seasoned to perfection! I love how they gave me the option to switch my coleslaw for the tomato/cucumber salad! The salad is so fresh! I will always come back to Coastal Flats because they never disappoint!

Great place & food! 5 stars all the way! These plates have been picked at but had to add pics. So good.

“We visited as a group of five friends and had such a pleasant evening. The atmosphere was quiet and elegant, making it a great spot for a relaxed dinner. The food wasn’t overly salty, which I really appreciated, and the crispy texture of some dishes was excellent. It’s not the type of place where you can be loud or overly casual, but the refined vibe matched the dining experience well. Overall, we enjoyed our time and the food.”

A lovely premium American dining experience with a good mix of seafood and non seafood options. We started with the crab and shrimp sliders which were addictive, then had some crab and corn chowder and a crab cake and steak. Will come back!

Tucked inside a bustling mall, this seafood restaurant truly impressed me—not just with its fresh, flavorful dishes at reasonable prices, but with the level of service. The staff was warm and polite, and to my surprise, they still had my contact from a visit to another branch five years ago. Talk about attention to detail! The food came out incredibly fast, which we appreciated since we were in a rush to catch the F1 premiere. Everything we ordered was solid, but the calamari is a must-try—crispy, tender, and perfectly seasoned. I also had the Pineapple Mojito—a bit sweet for my taste, but still refreshing and well made. Overall, a great experience. Definitely a go-to spot for quality seafood and efficient, thoughtful service—even in the middle of a busy mall.

All I can say is that the food was excellent, along with the staff! No wait at about 8 pm (on a Monday). I started with the Tuna Tacos, and they were so good that I didn't even need my entrée. I also loved the grouper plate dinner. VY was my server and was spot on with service and suggestions. Will be visiting this hot spot again soon!

Walked in on Father's Day and went to the bar! Service was fantastic and so was the food. If you love SWEET TEA, GET IT! It's so damn good and baby their mango margarita! Oh my lawd! Take a sip of boffum! For me :)

Coastal Flats = rolls so warm and buttery you almost cry. Service was quiet but efficient--like a ninja who takes your order without judgment. Everyone in our party had very specific food quirks, and they handled it like pros. After a long travel day, I inhaled my warm goat cheese salad like it owed me money. Clean, cozy, and perfect for fast-but-fancy refueling.

When we come to Tyson's Corner Center to dine, we go to Seasons 52 which is directly across from Coastal Flats, but decided today to check out Coastal Flats for the first time. We arrived at Coastal Flats for lunch at noon on a weekday. We were greeted by friendly people at the host's stand, and were seated fairly quickly. The vibe and decorating is rather similar to Cheesecake Factory. Service from the food runners was very good. Our server did a reasonably adequate job, but there was one thing curious about him. He dropped off the check on our table without a word, picked up our credit cards without a word and dropped our cards and receipts on the table without a word. No thank you or anything. The best deal on the menu has to be the Community bread assortment that goes for a mere $1. That $1 is donated by the restaurant to helping people obtain housing. The assortment was a nice variety and of a generous quantity. The seasoned soft butter that came with the bread was good. We both ordered the Pecan Crusted Trout. The trout was fresh and good. The portion size was large. I was a little surprised that the pecans were not crumbles of pecan pressed into then trout, but instead, whole candied pecans sprinkled atop the trout. The broccolini that came with the trout was good though some of the thicker pieces were undercooked. I think we'll come back, but we prefer Seasons 52 across the corridor.

I've been to Coastal Flats many times. I usually get the salmon or ribs - great choices. However, today as I waiting for my friend, I started looking at Yelp pictures and came across the Coastal Shrimp Roll and said that looks good. I love shrimp and was disappointed. I asked for the roll minus the roll:) We had an early dinner around 3:30pm and the restaurant was pretty empty. Also, for dessert, our amazing waitress Whitney surprised us with the black tie mousse cheesecake. Yummy! We were torn between the cheesecake and bread pudding, so we just asked Whitney to surprise us! The cheesecake is for a limited time so if you're there, please check it out. Also, you can never go wrong with the Ozzie rolls.

I honestly did not expect outstanding service like this. We had reservations for 5:30 PM and it took longer than usual to get seated for a party of 5 but then again it was Mother's Day... When we walked past other servers and employees we were greeted with soft hospitality, "Welcome! Enjoy your meal.. thank you for coming." I mean I was impressed with this top scale service. The seats and table was glistening they sure do keep the place as clean as possible. I had the crispy fish tacos and they were indeed crispy/ crunchy, paired well with the habanero slaw. No complaints, overall it was a delightful experience.

It has been quite some time since my last review and having dined here on several recent occasions, I wanted to provide an update. While I think the food is usually consistent, the quality of service and attention to detail has declined beyond what one would consider reasonable. On one of our recent visits our server was barely present, and on another, a different server forgot to place some of our order, more or less shamed us into not asking for more rolls (even though we hadn't even asked for any) and was generally an all-around deviant. Add to that that one of our vegetables was served to us undercooked and it was a less than inspired visit. Though one of my personal favorite entrees is the crab cake and/or the crab cake and steak entree, I would almost suggest visiting other Coastal Flats locations or visiting at your own risk of abysmal service.

I was trying to find the Tysons Coastal Flats location but I couldn't so this is the one I chose (but I went to that location!). I have been here two times now and I can confirm that this place is so good and seemingly consistently good! I ended up getting a daily special appetizer which was a corn and queso dip with tortilla chips. It was packed with spice and flavor and the chorizo on top was a great addition! I was excited to try it. We also of course got the Ozzie rolls and those are always stellar. I could eat a billion baskets of those to be honest. For lunch I got two fish tacos. The slaw was with habanero and wasn't too spicy, but definitely a nice compliment to the crispy fish. Also $14 for two of these and the sweet potato fries is such a good deal. And I couldn't even finish! Everything came out super fast and our server, Wes, was so unbelievably attentive. He made sure my Diet Coke was filled up (refilling without asking which is such a green flag). He made sure the food was good and gave some great suggestions! Secondly, the vibe here is awesome. The decor is so coastal and cute which reminds me of the beaches back home. Good lighting and comfy booths. I would totally come back again after shopping in the mall!

Went here for the first time and loved it! I will be back many more times. This reminds be of on or my favorite restaurants and the Ozzie rolls with the poppyseeds is mwahhhh and a cherry on top! I had the crab cakes spinach and mashed Potatoes. We also had fish and fries. I have the mango pineapple martini and OMG get that. I would come back the the martini alone. Our service was great and it's really spacious and nice inside.

While the setting was fine and service okay and food tasted good at first, I got food poisoning here and was severely ill requiring an ambulance to er and hospital admission.for food poisoning with mild sepsis.

My cousin and her family took my husband and me here to celebrate the closing of our house. We had not been here before and the food was AMAZING! The service was top notch! Our server checked on us constantly and made sure we had everything we needed. Because our party was so large, we sat at two tables across from each other. But we never felt neglected/forgotten. There were 3 small children in our party and despite their excitement, no one seemed to be annoyed or upset about our presence there. Everyone, including other guests, seemed so laid back and unbothered. Tyson's is definitely a different kind of mall/shopping experience with unique types of dining experiences inside!

The food at all the Great American restaurants are always delicious! The service this round was stellar with a waiter who really took an extra step to check our food did not include anything we were allergic too! We sat inside the restaurant at the booth which has comfortable seating and beautiful ambiance. We started with the must-have deviled eggs which comes with brown sugar bacon to die for! The Salmon warm goat cheese salad is always winner!

Coastal Flats...busy, noise level high. In the mall and plenty of seating but expect a wait unless you're eating at the bar. Service: From the host to the waitress the service was polite, professional and helpful. Food: My daughter LOVED "the fish fingers", I had the shrimp roll. It was good, the shrimp were seasoned perfectly and the sauce with it took the shrimp to the next level. My recommendation, if you're hungry don't get this or order an appetizer with it because it's small. The only complaint I have is that the fries are a bit too salty, don't get me wrong slat on fries delicious but in this case hold the salt chef...that arm was a bit too heavy on the salt. I would visit again but wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. Overall, I recommend the place. My recommendation make a reservation, and ask about portion size.

Had lunch today with a couple of friends. The greeter staff at Coastal Flats (at this and other locations) are terrific. You immediately feel welcomed here. The wait staff also are very attentive and pleasant upon greeting. It's a nice vibe, very comfortable and warm. The food also is quite good. I got the vegi-burger wrap with fries. One friend got the shrimp salad and the other got the branzino special. All were presented well and were tasty. We all got our entrees at the same time, which is also nice. We requested a bread basket ($1), with the amount going to charity. A selection of small rolls and raisin bread with whipped butter. Very nice. The wait staff let us sit for 2-1/2 hours, passing by from time to time, but not being obvious. They could have offered us refills of our water or coffee, but didn't. That's the only negative here during this visit.

The food here was excellent. Much better than I expected. For an appetizer, we had the deviled eggs, crab dip (limited time offering) and the bread basket. I had the Pecan Crusted Trout, my husband had the beef ribs and our friend had the smoked salmon dish. Every Single Thing was absolutely PHENOMENAL!!! Plus the service was great and the restaurant itself had a very inviting feel to it. I definitely plan on going there again in the near future!

Jenn was a very diligent & experienced bartender. She remembered our names and treated us so well. The drinks were absolutely delicious and strong. The food was amazing.. it was my first time having the Ozzie rolls and they are less sweet than a doughnut, but so easy to eat many of them. I will definitely be back. The restaurant is inside of the mall so it's very convenient to go after a day of shopping or to get some sustenance before a day of shopping!

Stopped in with a friend on a Friday evening. We both ordered salads and the rolls. I love the warm goat cheese salad, there is an option to add protein as well. The rolls are always delicious. I was impressed with the service as well. Overall, I would come back to try out more.

Hate posting this but Costal is one of my favorite places to eat. That is until they tried making crab cakes - I'm begging please stop that's the worst crab cake I've ever tasted. Great service from the Wesley really good guy hope he makes his singing dreams come true. Management needs help So they had flies and one landed on my filler filed crab-cake so I simply asked for a replacement at it was barely touched, originally it took 35 mins to get the original the replacement took 5.8 mins so I was pretty sure that fly was In it so I passed it on to the trash. Thank goodness for Cheesecake theirs is still decent. Love Costal but they need to get this off the menu it's insulting for sure

Amazing service, courtesy of our waiter, Henry! Simply great food, attentive and welcoming service, and a lovely atmosphere for a Saturday lunch. My bacon cheeseburger was also divine. Would love to eat here again!

Quick stop to refuel while shopping. We did not have to wait to be seated on a busy Memorial Day. The food, service, and atmosphere are excellent. My pineapple mojito could have been a mocktail because it had no liquor. The bread is a MUST. The shrimp and crab cake appetizer was delish.

We used to say Coastal Flats (Tysons) was the most reliable places to eat with the family. The last 2-3 visits the service was well below average (wait staff not attentive, food coming out randomly, food quality unchecked, dessert completely melted, no clearing tables, dishes stacking up, chasing down help, no follow up with condiment requests, and lackluster slow food delivery). This used to be a go to and now has fallen off to a 'only if nothing else is open'. Management is weak in Tyson's it really does show in everything that you once thought was stellar, when it is now very below average. Please owners read this message and try to visit incognito to understand where your revenue/profits are going (elsewhere). Good luck getting back on track. We hope you can do it.

I'm a SUPER regular at the other Coastal Flats, but I realize I haven't reviewed this one. I had the salmon, it was amazing, as usual. Their management practices should be studied. I've never seen a chain this consistent in serving excellence. Today, I made the unfortunate choice to come in during the Christmas rush, and Tysons was slammed as I've never seen it. Coastal Flats was slammed, as well, but BRETT was the calm in the eye of the storm. So kind, great personality. He's the reason this visit was great despite the crowd.

I came in for dinner on Friday night and I was able to get in immediately. The server explained all the specials and what everything is on market price. As much as it's helpful, it was just a lot explained prior to even getting a chance to look at the menu. I had the coastal shrimp roll and the fish fingers. The food wasn't very memorable and I feel like I could get something else for better. The food wasn't flavorful for me. At least it was filling.

My favorite place to dine with family. We always get the drunken ribeye, sautéed crab cakes, shrimp and crab fritters, shrimp salad and shrimp and grits. Whatever we order is always good. The service is always point. The staff works well together.

We stopped by for a quick lunch date and decided to sit at the bar, where we were warmly welcomed by the fantastic team, Riley and Jen. My wife and I each enjoyed cocktails--I had the raspberry martini, and she chose the mango martini. They were so delicious that I couldn't resist ordering a second! For lunch, we both opted for salads. My wife had the blackened salmon salad, which was perfectly seasoned with great accompaniments, including a unique twist with goat cheese that really elevated the dish. I had the lobster cobb salad, and it was like enjoying the best lobster roll atop a freshly made cobb salad. Truly an amazing meal!

Always great! If you seen my Mike's American Grill review, you know that's my favorite restarting. Wesley was our server today he was the best. He interacted with our son and got everything out fast.

This is a cute date night spot! The booths are intimate and the lighting is dim. Our server was exceptionally attentive and she kept a smile on her face the entire time! We ordered the deviled eggs for starters. I really wished we ordered two because I desired more than the 3 I had! I savored every bite of the sweet & spicy bacon along with the jicama filled deviled egg filling. We also ordered the pasta primavera with chicken and shrimp. I ordered mine spicy. I took one bite and unfortunately I had to send it back. There was an abnormal amount of crushed red peppers in the dish, to the point that I counted at least 10 flakes in one forkful. They recooked my dish but forgot to add my chicken. The waitress had the chef grill some chicken and I added it to the dish. It wasn't very well seasoned and it needed more sauce. When I return, I will be ordering my own order of deviled eggs and another main course.

What a difference the location can make. Last time in Crown wasn't the best but this night in Tyson's was fantastic. Our server, Stephanie, was amazing. Great environment to bring our kid even when the mall and restaurant was packed. Appetizers and entrees came out super fast and were delicious.

This place is in tysons mall and always a favorite to come to eat when I am there. The service is great and the decorations inside is also pretty cool. The food is pretty good - the lobster salad is one of my favorites and drunken ribeye is great too. It would be great if they have little more varity on the fresh fish of the day though- it seems every time I am there it's Mahi mahi.

I've been going to the Great American restaurants (which Coastal Flats is a part of) for quite awhile as I live in the DMV area and it's always been a safe bet for good food and a good experience. The most recent time at Coastal Flats inside of Tysons Corner mall left a bad taste in my mouth. First off, the community bread basket is no longer free and costs $1. Also the prices of the menu items have increased -- a lot. I ordered the ahi tuna salad that costs $27 and it came with 4 small pieces of the ahi tuna. It was not worth the price. I also ordered the crab and shrimp fritters which were the only highlight of the meal. The service was friendly but rushed. My friend was still finishing up his last pieces of sweet potato fries and a waiter came by and assumed he was done and just took his plate away. And the same waiter came back and put our check on the table when I was still not halfway done with my salad. We felt rushed to finish up and pay. Mind you, this was at 5pm and the restaurant was not busy. This will be my last time dining at this location.

I've actually never been to Coastal Flats until now but I do love all the Great American Restaurant. They never disappoint...and it still stands after this lunch. Their deviled eggs were made perfectly with great flavor...accompanied by the candied bacon. The crab cake was even better than the ones at Mikes with almost 95% lump Crab meat. The service was great per usual for these restaurants. I left throughly satisfied.

The service was very good. We were served promptly and the food came out hot. At the table: blue crab and shrimp fritters -- just okay; lobster bisque soup -- yummy; Fried fish fingers were okay-- the coleslaw had way too much thick mayonnaise-- sweet potato fries -- good, and fried shrimp roll -- was okay but the sauce was off putting like too much vinegar or something. I asked for the lobster sauce that came with the crab appetizer. The sauce gave the shrimp some flavor. Overall, just okay. Good service though.

Coastal Flats is part of the GAR group and has a lunch, dinner, and an extensive wine option. I've been here several times for lunch/dinner dates, as this place is just super convenient. I usually stick with the Short Smoked Salmon Filet, but the salmon was super dried out; the request for extra creole mustard sauce was forgotten. The Ozzie rolls didn't come out piping out, which was disappointing - I'm thinking it may be because people have to pay for these now and the kitchen isn't churching these out as much? Service was a bit disappointing, as it was hard getting refills and our check. +dried-out salmon +inattentive service

I think the Ozzie rolls are always the best part of the meal here. I ordered the hamburger, which was good, but I think the patty could use more seasoning or more sauce. I appreciate that they were willing to add requested lettuce. My boyfriend ordered the fish fingers. I thought they were okay and that the fish could be fresher, but my boyfriend said he liked them.

Quickly greeted and seated with smile. Late lunch and may have caught them during shift change but there was no break in service. The server was prompt and attentive. Food was prepared well and as ordered. Great spot.

Nice quiet place and lighting to me is perfect. Service was great she seated us quickly and we were waited on pretty fast. Ordered a bacon cheeseburger and fries. I normally don't eat cheeseburgers but my daughter and I just wanted a quick snack to share. Well this bacon cheeseburger was cooked to perfection and the seasoning was spot on. We will be back.

Amazing and fast service both from the host and my server Henry. Food was good and I love the decor.

Visited this restaurant many times prior to Covid. Loved the food here: mostly the Ribeye. But not tonight. It was my birthday on the 15th so i was treating myself to a steak. I ordered medium. It was pink in the center but the rest of the entire steak was very tough and overdone. It didn't even taste like a ribeye. I was truly disappointed. This was my go-to meal for years while working in Tysons. And now I wished I had chosen another restaurant .

This restaurant has always been accommodating to those that have had bariatric surgery, allowing customers to order child sized portions, but this time, I was informed that they would not be doing this. I understand that restaurants have issues with people ordering child sized meals for the price, but when you explain and have a medical card stating that you can't eat normal size portions, it is very disheartening that exceptions can't be made (depending on the day and who the manager is on duty). While I love this restaurant, I will not be returning any more, as they have lost my business.

Love this place! It's such a consistent good spot to go. Highly recommend the shrimp roll or fish tacos. Our waiters are always so kind and speedy here. The restaurant is well decorated and kept very clean.

We had a terrific dining experience at Coastal Flats. Dilruk waited on us, and he is simply superb -- personable, knowledgeable, great sense of humor, delivered everything in a timely manner -- he basically made the entire meal for us. Overall, Coastal does a great job, but Dilruk really took it up a notch (or two). Highly recommended if you're either local or passing through the area.

I went during lunch and was in and out in an hour. I ordered crispy shrimp tacos and they where very good. I also had the pumpkin cheesecake. The service was fast, and the waiter was nice.

All in all, in terms of ambiance, this is a generally nice place to meet for drinks or a quiet date night dinner, as the place is dimly lit just enough to be able to tolerate seeing your significant other. The food is a miss though, for what the prices will run you. Kudos to the kitchen in smartly putting in enough shredded greens into their lobster roll, and placing the morsel of lobster atop the roll - doing so gives the illusion of a great roll. I'd like to point out the bartender who was consistently running her hands through her hair and not washing her hands in between tousling it.

The food is always a hit here. Staff is very kind and friendly. My boyfriend likes the coastal flats in Fairfax better. He says the freshness of food tastes better. I love how cozy this location feels. We were seated quickly on a Sunday.

We had an exceptional experience at Coastal Flats tonight, it was super busy so we were seated about 20 minutes after our reservation, but the staff was super friendly and accommodating- they even comped us an appetizer for the wait. I got the salmon which was cooked amazingly. The mellow ambiance and friendly well dressed wait staff was super enjoyable. Shoutout our waiter James.

Doors opened on time, servers were bright eyed and bushy tailed!! I come here every time I'm in the area since it's an hour away from me. We stopped here for lunch prior to our spa day and as usual it didn't disappoint. Love the atmosphere and the food. The angel eggs are amazing

We had lunch after movie. Our fish fry was with too much flour on it and very few meat. The starter Spinach and Artichoke Dip was not excellent as we expected. They used normal chips with no gain flavor at all, and very Hard to chew! A bit disappointing today.

Sadrina....one of the best bartenders ever! Really attentive, easygoing, and thoughtful. I'm glad I don't live closer because this would be my "Cheers." I had a seasonal shortcake. It was recommended by the bartender and it was really good. I ordered the shrimp sandwich. It reminds me of a poboy but that's not what it's called. I think they call it a shrimp roll. I knew that this establishment was apart of the same ownership as Mikes in Springfield VA and Sweetwater Tavern.

I came here for a work dinner and it was sooooo yummy! I really enjoyed myself and will be back! I had the fish and it came on top of fried green tomatoes soooo yummy!

The Ozzie rolls.....so much for unbigging my back before summer. I came here twice in the last month. On 4/16 after the Dr. Seuss experience and today 4/30 after Candytopia. Both times the service and food was great. I saw signs at Tysons that they're bringing a CAMP here so I know I'll be back and it's good to know there's a solid food option for me and the babes. Went around 1130-12 both times, once was seated in a booth as we walked in, today there was a 30min wait so we sat in the bar area. Service at the bar was not the greatest but I do realize they're more so catering to bar patrons rather than me and my brood. Not that they shouldn't be the same all around but it's something I kind of understood. I think my server Mike did his best (and I still tipped because I'm no monster and it's a hard gig) but my service was def 10/10 when I sat at a booth. First time: I ordered the crab fritters which were just ok, the sauce they came with was under seasoned (to me) but the consistency of the fritters were nice. Ozzie rolls - just get them, don't think about it just do it. Fish sticks for the kids - the best crunch you could imagine on a kids fish stick. It was perfection, my daughter (5) went on and on about the crunch and they held up well in the air fryer the next day. Served with what I'm assuming is a homemade tarter that had great texture and flavor. They were served with shoestring fries but you have the option of apple sauce. Today the kids got the fish sticks again and I went with a bacon cheeseburger and fries. My burger was seasoned well and cooked exactly how I ordered (medium). The sauce paired well with the saltiness of the bacon and cheese without drowning out the flavor. Lots of items here to choose from and priced very well so I'll def be back.