Open Road

Bar & grill · Merrifield

Open Road

Bar & grill · Merrifield

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8100 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22042

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Rustic-casual American roadhouse with a license-plate adorned bar on the deck & live music.  

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8100 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22042 Get directions

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8100 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22042 Get directions

+1 571 395 4400
openroadgrill.com
@openroadgrill
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"This neighborhood bar always has a festive atmosphere when sports fans show up to cheer on their team of choice. There is spacious seating both indoors and throughout the enclosed patio section outside. Wings are smoky, the beer selection rotates frequently, and even salads can be a nice surprise here." - Missy Frederick

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"This Falls Church roadhouse shucks $1 oysters on Tuesday nights (by the dozen or half-dozen) from 4 p.m. to close. There’s also Open Road locales in Reston and Rosslyn, but the original is the only one with the weekly deal." - Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff

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"This Northern Virginia grill’s menu is largely dominated by typical bar fare, but it makes a surprisingly satisfying salad. Go with the one topped with flat iron steak. It’s a nice mix of greens, grilled corn, avocado, tomatoes, grilled onions, and blue cheese. Pickles are an interesting touch, and balsamic dressing weaves it all together. Order for pickup or delivery here. — M.F." - Elsie Yang

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"This Merrifield eatery plans to serve $5 nachos, and $20 buckets of select beers while tournament games are on." - Eater Staff

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Keonna G

Google
Walking in the atmosphere was good. Starting us off with fresh pop corn wasn’t bad expected. But it was good. There was only a small amount of drink choices to choose from for nonalcoholic drinks. They only had coke products and lemonade. There wasn’t a menu regarding nonalcoholic beverages. Wasn’t as comfortable once we sat down as it felt when we walked it. The server that served was new. Cool she did great up until she wanted to give us refill on drinks and bring us back straws that weren’t ours. I explained to her that when she takes the glass if she’s not going to change the glass then let the guest take their straws out before serving us. She brought back drinks that had chewed straws and my spouse and I were completely lost as to who had chewed straws. The food was good the Brussels sprouts could’ve had more sauce the flavor was at the bottom of the dish. The marinara for the calamari tasted watery. The meatball sandwiches wasn’t my favorite. The wings was the best out of the whole experience. I would try a different location of this restaurant again.

Patrick Min

Google
I visited this casual restaurant on a weekend evening with a friend some time ago and enjoyed its relaxed atmosphere, drinks, and food. We especially liked the chicken wings, which went well with the drinks, and the burgers with fries. All aspects of the restaurant were good, making it a comfortable neighborhood spot to chill with friends.

Tim Busekrus

Google
5 stars all around! Came here for brunch and was seated immediately, the food was fantastic and the mimosas were delicious. Servers were really friendly and prompt. Also reasonably priced for the area. Love the free popcorn as well! Will definitely be back!

George M

Google
Everything was great. Food was amazing. Service was great. Any spot that starts u off with popcorn is a 5 star to me. Great atmosphere . Will return to try more. Thanx for a great 1st time experience

Steve Perry

Google
I wanted to try this after going to Trio. It was far more simple and relaxed. Very informal. If you want to drink and watch a game it’s a great place! If you want great food, more high end go to Trio! The patio is super nice and a great place to hang out with a bunch of friends! It would be hard to find a better place in fact. It is worth a visit if your looking for a great place with decent food.

Erica Montgomery

Google
The brought out popcorn 🍿 when you sit down at the table. Popcorn!! Funny choice, but was perfect! They have lots of things on the menu & I think could make everyone happy! Steak, chicken, pasta, salads, tacos, burgers & pizza. It's a great and very nice spot!

nasosufan

Google
Friendly staff, loved the motorcycle above the bar and seating options. My burger was cooked just right and full of flavor. Best one I’ve had in a long time.

Thu-Nga Ortega, DDS, MAGD

Google
This place has a great casual feel. The outdoor patio seating has a very nice feel to it. The service was very good and the bathroom was very clean on every one of our visits here. The bloody Mary was good. We ordered avocado toast which had a great complexity of black beans, charred corn kernel and feta cheese as well as a kick from the chili aioli. It is THE BEST avocado toast we've ever had! We also got the salmon avocado toast and added two eggs to it and that was really delicious as well with the capers and combination of ingredients on the toast. We particularly like the toast on the avocado because it is grilled toast. It was super crunchy and delicious. They sure know how to make an avocado toast from the base bread being super toasted, crunchy and grilled to a crunchy perfection to the finishing of the chili aoili and feta cheese. The steak and eggs was good as well. The steak was grilled to the perfect temperature and had a light but flavorful seasoning of salt. The challah French toast was delicious because the flavor of the French toast completely saturated through the toast making flavorful and delicious. The crispy corn flakes with macerated berries and citrus cream on top of the French toast add a texture to the French toast and complexity. We like the delicious complimentary popcorn! Super tasty while we waited for our food. Coffee is good here if you like bold coffee. Bread pudding was a perfect finish. It is served as a small muffin size with a dolop of whipped cream and a mint garnish. They have really good food here.

Aivy H.

Yelp
After my last review which had been quite some time we came back here and had an excellent expierence. Food was good and service was friendly/helpful/ attentive sp I'm happy to recommend open road. They also have trivia night which I'll be trying to go to next time! - IG @ SpicyAivy

Lake J.

Yelp
Today I am updating my previous review not from the perspective of an in- house diner - but as a Take Away Guest. I should say that management has previously reached out in response to a previous review - and very generously sent me a gift card so that I would consider trying them once again. That was in January, 2024. Today was the day I decided to try Open Road after a very long, stressful and overheated week. My expectation was to go to the bar, peruse the menu over a frosty adult beverage - place my Take Away - and order the second adult frost beverage as I waited...... This "Road" was definately closed. I saw the Hostess and she told me that they don't do take out from the bar - only from the little room that separates Open Road from it's sister restaurant next door. She did say I could go order and come back to the bar - I mentioned the loss of bar revenue, she however, 100% did not get it. I went to the "Take Out" area - where I was asked for my name. I explained that I had not yet ordered and needed to see a menu. Come on - It's the take out area. No Menu.... Really? To get a menu, I had to go back into the restaurant! Today Open Road was yet again closed. They lost out on a very large Take Away as well as my bar business after a stressful week. Unfortunate. I still have the gift card received from Sr. General Manager Freiberg - perhaps another time.

Nou Nou S.

Yelp
My brother and I drove by and were curious about this place. Parking is decent and has both interior and exterior seatings. The interior is filled with multiple decors, two bars and clean floor. All staff are friendly. We ordered 4 items: 1) BBQ chicken nachos 2) Waygu meatball sliders 3) Steak tacos 4) Filet tips pasta. The nachos were good but the bbq chicken was very sweet. The steak tacos were interesting but delicious. The interesting part were the two toppings of julienne cucumber and red radish. But underneath all of that, lies the umami of all sorts of flavors. The filet tip pasta was okay. The meat was tender but fell flat on the pasta sauce which lack flavor. The highlight were the wagyu meatball sliders that only arrived to the table in 3s. Those meatballs were so juicy, tender and your palate will be filled with joy. Our server David was friendly and attentive.

Brenda C.

Yelp
Pretty decent spot. I've been to this location multiple times and they haven't disappointed me. They have a good selection of alcoholic beverages, I recommend trying their ciders. I ordered the steak frites and it was delish. My only small concern was that my steak was not cooked to my liking, it was a little overcooked. Service was prompt and they have plenty of screens to watch sports games.

Vivian T.

Yelp
This was my second time at Open Road. The first time I visited was the week prior where I got to try out their Tuesday $1 Oyster deal. I enjoyed it so much that I wanted to come again and try out some of the options they had on their happy hour menu. FOOD (5/5): I had ordered: - A dozen oysters - Cobb Lettuce Wraps - Buffalo Garlic Wings - Spicy Apricot Wings - 16oz Bold Rock IPA Cider Every table receives a platter of popcorn as an appetizer/snack, you can ask for the popcorn to be refilled. The cider I ordered was served cold in a chilled glass which I greatly appreciated. It only costed $5 for 16oz since I ordered during happy hour. Oysters - I ordered a dozen oysters as it was Tuesday and they cost $1 each. The oysters were very good and decently sized. They were served with a side of lemon, mignonette, cocktail sauce, and horseradish. Cobb Lettuce Wraps - The cobb lettuce wraps were $2 off during happy hour. They were really good drenched in buttermilk dressing. Eating it alone would make for a rather hearty meal. Buffalo Garlic Wings & Spicy Apricot Wings - Wings are $2 off during happy hour. The wings were absolutely delicious. The moment they were served you could smell how amazing they were. The chicken was juicy and the outside was well-seasoned. The Buffalo Garlic wings were on the savory side and were very fragrant as you can see the bits of garlic and herbs on the chicken. The rub used on the Buffalo Garlic wings seemed drier than the Spicy Apricot wings as the latter had a saucy and sticky outer coating. I loved both wings but preferred the Spicy Apricot wings as it was spicy and sweet. The wings are served with a side of either smoked blue cheese dressing or ranch. I opted to try both and they were both really delicious. The ranch was on the sweeter side and the smoked blue cheese dressing is probably the best blue cheese dressing I've ever had. SERVICE (3/5): Draft beers are $5 during happy hour and we wanted to order a few but were subsequently told that happy hour deals only applied if we sat outside on the patio or at the bar. We had a confusing couple minutes of back and forth where we didn't receive guidance on where we were allowed to sit and which tables qualify for happy hour. The wait staff that let us know we had to move to get the happy hour deal left us hanging and didn't bother leading us to a new available table. We eventually seated ourselves closer to the bar and the staff member who waited our new table was amazing. She was very attentive and quick to grab our orders. She also checked in on us often. If it weren't for the incident at the very beginning of our dining experience, I would've given Open Road a 5/5 for service. AMBIANCE(4/5): The interior of Open Road is big, open, and barn-like with a bar located on the right side as you enter. There were live performers performing on the outside patio, but their performance couldn't be heard from indoors.

Zaid Y.

Yelp
This is my second time having Open Road. First time I got delivery and the wings were good. This second time, the food was good, but the service was slow. The interior is also your typical sports bar, so nothing special. In terms of food, I ordered the steak salad and it was honestly great. The steak was tender and big and the salad was flavorful. The food at this establishment has been consistently good for sports bar food, so I would recommend, but be prepared for iffy service.

Ralph H.

Yelp
I went here for lunch. The one in Roslyn. I had the steak and cheese sub with fries. The sub and fries were all right, nothing special. The sub seemed small but was filling. The ice tea was good. Overall I think for what you get to eat it is way overpriced. $19.50 for the above lunch is expensive for what you get. The service was great and friendly which made it an enjoyable lunch. The inside is decorated very nice. Trying to find parking in the area is not easy at all. There is a lot of construction going on around it outside as well.

Keneth V.

Yelp
I have only positive remarks for this restaurant. The servers were excellent, the drink selection was impressive, and the food was hot and fresh. I will definitely be returning. The ambiance was relaxed and homey, adding to the overall enjoyable experience.

Scott W.

Yelp
Pretty good food in a relaxed setting. This can be more of an adult restaurant in the evening but still a good place to check out. Parking is free and inside is spacious. Workers are friendly. I wanted some light fare and had the challah French toast. I liked the spin on this. My wife had avocado toast and my son the nachos, which he couldn't finish.

Jordan U.

Yelp
This is a Fairfax staple. I am a regular and we continue going back because there is nothing else like it in the area! It's an elevated sports bar with delicious food, a fabulous drink menu, incredible staff, and live music. Menu highlights are their wings (garlic buffalo and honey mustard), mussels, Peruvian chicken, sweet potato fries, and chicken bites. Their pizzas are also delicious (all of them) and they make their condiments in house, and they are to die for (blue cheese, ranch, honey mustard). If you're in the area and looking for a place to eat, go to Open Road!

Rashonna T.

Yelp
Stopped in for a late lunch. Tried the Cobb Lettuce Cups and the AMAZINH Hot Garlic wings!! Yummy! Service was great, Alex was attentive and friendly. We are new to the area and I think this will be our go to for great food!

Paul G.

Yelp
The setup up man! Large barn type style.. the spacious area makes it feel great. There is a huge bar on the inside and also another on the out side patio area.. that's definitely a plus for me.. the staff are like minions running around and make sure to get what you need! They are opening doors! Serving drinks in a timely fashion! Bring around complimentary popcorn soon as you sit! I love the matching shirts as well keeps I formal but not formal... I was able to indulge in some chili nachos, and Mac n' cheese. The drinks was a plus.. Can't wait to go back when I'm in the area.

Sarah T.

Yelp
Service is friendly, beer choices are good, food was fine and had a sizable portion. Glad this is a favorite and close after-work spot for my team.

Sophia P.

Yelp
The service is great and the quick. The food is amazing and they have a variety of drinks. And they have a lot of seating inside and out and tvs playing different games.

Jasmine K.

Yelp
Came here with 3 of my coworkers (all first timers) and we were pleasantly surprised. The aesthetic of the place was great- they have both indoor and outdoor seating (outdoor seating has glass window walls). We were all very very happy with our food. To rate them in order - 1) Peruvian spiced half chicken - SO YUMMY!! 2) French onion burger - SO YUMMY!! 3) Bacon Blue Burger - YUMMY!! Our server was a great as well. Never had to ask for a refill and the food was very quick to come! Definitely would come back again!

Shari D.

Yelp
Sat at the bar around lunchtime, just before the rush came in. Decided to stick to apps, and I was not disappointed! Their mac and cheese was super cheesy and flavorful, I should've taken one to go. Then their nachos packed a punch, the chili was sweet which complimented the jalapeños really well. I got two rounds of the life is bueno, again, tons of flavor. The outside bar was really nice, there was some additional decor to jazz it up. Their only downfall is the outside seating, the chairs aren't very comfortable.

Kevin C.

Yelp
Been here a few times and it has been okay, which is why I am leaving it a 2 star review. On 2.11.2024 (Super Bowl Sunday) it was terrible. I don't know how this place is allowed by the Health Department to have the side bar open. There were birds walking all over glasses that were then being used for drinks, and by friend that I was with was pooped on twice! Not to mention they flock to the popcorn that is given to you. The outside bar also does not have any soda guns. Everything comes from an open bottle with no fizz from whatever they were making previously. I think the soda water my drink was made with was opened the day before. However, you can only get a drink when the bartender swings by every 15-20 minutes. Very disappointing and I won't be back.

Cris Q.

Yelp
Love the BBQ chicken nachos and blackened shrimp Caesar salad. The popcorn is great and burger is nice. The salmon was very the good and iced tea nice. Service is friendly and always helpful. Sunday brunch is delicious and hopping!! A happy place inside or outside on covered patio. A pleasant place to go and in evenings full of meet me there guests esp on patio!!

Sheri W.

Yelp
First time here & I was pleasantly surprised. It was a beautiful day so people were on the patio listening to live music. Inside is decorated well, comfortable atmosphere, and excellent bathrooms! The noise level inside did make conversation a little tricky. My friend enjoyed her beer & Cobb salad, while I enjoyed 2 of their specialty cocktails w/my salad. The one food negative - they put crackers in the baked potato soup (unnecessary & distracting). Very good service, varied menu.

Dave E.

Yelp
This restaurant has live music on their outdoor patio friendly staff and good location.

Nisha P.

Yelp
Went here for brunch with friends. Mac and cheese is soo good and the salads are great. Other than that, not many options for veg entrees. But a fun spot to grab a bite with friends.

William R.

Yelp
TRASH FOOD COLD BEER You could imagine my disappointment when I moved to the area... Shiny on the outside... $&it food inside. WAY Over priced. Excellent decor. Lovely staff. Trash food. (by design, I would almost guarantee) I speculate that they really really really really really don't like selling food and only do so so that they state of Virginia allows them to sell alcohol. Please go out of business. Please!

Steve N.

Yelp
Service is meh. Food is pretty good. The atmosphere is nice. Overall, a middle of the "open" road experience. Came here for Sunday NFL football in lieu of traveling into Arlington. We sat at the outdoor bar where you could only see two TVs on the wall very well and one large one on the bandstand. Unfortunately, two of the three were playing the same game (the Commanders). It was a little cool outside when we got there and by the time we were about to leave, they turned the heaters on... after it had warmed up a bit. Go figure. I was bartender for two years and the bartenders outside were very average. I ordered a large nacho... small nacho came. I ordered a small beer... large beer came. Not very attentive and took a while to place our food and drink order. Maybe it was too loud and I talk too softly, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. The nachos were good... albeit not the amount I had in mind. My wife had the wings and thought they were okay but a little too greasy. They smelled awesome. I wish I liked it more because it's close and we pass by it all the time.

Linda L.

Yelp
This is always our go to when visiting northern va. Been there 4times in 5 days. That pumpkin ravioli is to die for. The best brussel sprouts ever. Pizzas are excellent. We sit outside... they have heaters , covered bar area with5 televisions. Most of all... The Staff! Zach is excellent.. Omar is so attentive but all the staff gives you their undivided attention. Highly recommend it!

Nina R.

Yelp
Negative Dining Experience Alert: Don't read if venting sessions are not your thing... I came here after work to catch up with a friend about 7:15 on a Thursday evening and sat at the bar on the back patio. I had to make a lot of effort to make eye contact with the Bartenders in order to get service. They asked what did I want and I asked to see the menu and if they could clear the area of the glasses, dirty dishes and debris in front of me that I had sort of pushed away. Eventually they came back to clear everything away and asked for what I wanted and I ordered. My drink arrived. I noticed everyone around me had popcorn so I asked if it was complimentary or on the menu. The guy said you can have it but you need to ask for it. When he said that - I was rather taken aback. So I asked for the free basket of popcorn. I don't know...I think he should have just acknowledged that I wanted a basket of free popcorn without adding the snide remark, but you gotta ask for it. It made me feel awkward to ask for the free popcorn - it was not welcoming nor customer service oriented. So....other than that, the Bartenders were very busy, or overwhelmed or maybe there was tension, but it was not a pleasant experience. They seemed rushed, however the bar was not packed. Maybe it was an off night.

Jill V.

Yelp
We love this restaurant. Craft beer, great bourbon selection and Jesus at the bar makes for an awesome experience! Fresh popcorn too

Mary R.

Yelp
Reason for the 3/5 stars was bc of how long they took for our drinks to arrive. Might I recommend ordering 2 at the time since they took so long with the alcohol. Casual dinning with a motorcycle theme...which I love. Food was great! Happy hour specials are on point. $5 beers. What's not to like about that? Plenty of parking available. Great for large parties and huge bar area as well.

Tara A.

Yelp
The food is great here and the service even better. Bartender, Jesus, is one of the main reasons we continue to return to this restaurant on a regular basis.

Tiffany S.

Yelp
This place has an awesome beer selection. Great food and great service. Perfect for game day, a quick lunch or even happy hour! I ordered the spicy apricot wings! They were super crispy and flavorful. The blue cheese dressing needed a bit more zing but the wings stood alone just fine on their own! Mac and cheese is good too! It definitely needed some salt and pepper but I after I added that it was great! I can't wait to go back and explore more of the menu!

Soo C.

Yelp
Service 5. Julia our server was friendly, attentive and helpful. They have a spacious dining room and bar. One area looks like it is a patio however it's also enclosed. We were there late on a Friday afternoon and it wasn't crowded so the noise wasn't an issue. We could have a conversation without having to yell at one another. The have a large draft beer selection. Our beers were served in ice cold glasses which was a plus. Our server carefully took our order to be mindful of our allergies and preferences. We had Brussel sprouts which were probably the highlight of our food selections. The wings tasted like they were reheated. Chicken has a taste that is difficult to describe when it's reheated/recooked and some of the wings tasted like they'd been reheated. The garlic buffalo sauce was also far too salty. So salty in fact that we were not able to eat them. We also ordered a buffalo chicken pizza. The pizza was topped with celery leaves that were chopped. Over all, the service 5, food 2.

Chris G.

Yelp
Ughh. HH drinks and apps = wayyy overpriced drinks for maybe average drinks and the apps came out cold. I mean the nachos were cold to the touch and the pasta was nasty and cold. So nasty. I'll never go back with so many better options close by.

Bob H.

Yelp
Great burgers! Go on Mondays for the burger special. The onion rings are awesome. Salmon is a favorite among the non beef crowd

Jessica S.

Yelp
BEST. OYSTERS. I went with a friend for the first time for HH on a Tuesday and man.. the oysters were so fresh and so good! And it's only $1 per oyster! The past couple times I ordered oysters at different places turned out horrible so I was a bit reluctant. I am so glad I decided to give this place a try. I found my favorite place now!

Caroline A.

Yelp
Been here for HH, lunch and brunch and it's a good sign that I keep coming back! Service has always been good and the food is great. I had the Open Road burger last week and was surprisingly impressed with how juicy and a perfect medium it was cooked to. Everyone at the table finished all their plates except for one who ordered the Peruvian chicken and got to take some home because the portions were so generous. 5 stars because I really can't think of anything I would change! I've never had to park elsewhere but there's a sign that tells you where else you can go if the lot is full. I find little things like that really helpful.

Sarah S.

Yelp
Initially, we were going to sit at the bar area outside, but the evening was to cold for that. We then chose to sit at a table in the dining room. Water and popcorn was brought to our table quickly. The atmposphere is rustic. It's a big open area with no apparent sound absorption. We arrived around 7pm on a Thursday and it was noisy enough that having a quiet conversation at our table was not possible (you needed to raise your voice, which added to the din). As the evening wore on and folks around us left, the noise abated. The service is efficient and friendly. When you look at the menu, there are not many gluten-free options. We confirmed that they share the same kitchen with Trio Grill. From visits to Trio, I knew that most things on the menu could be adjusted for gluten free. Our waitress was super nice and checked with the kitchen to confirm. I had the fish tacos, replacing the flour tortillas with corn. They were tasty. I also sampled two cocktails (I wasn't driving): Life is Bueno and Ruby Mule. I wasn't crazy about the first drink. I think that it was the blood orange shrub...a little too much clove. The Ruby Mule had a strong ginger flavor, which I loved. For fellow gluten-free folk, don't be put off by what seems to be lacking in labeling. They will make you happy with the food.

Stewart L.

Yelp
I eat here often. They make excellent wings and burgers. My favorite meal, however, is an order of three chicken tenders and a chopped salad. Their tenders are amazing. Always super moist and served nice and hot. I like to get two sauces and this time they charged me extra for a second sauce. Guess they changed their rules. Still an excellent dinner. Fun atmosphere and a lot better than any of the restaurants at Mosaic District.

Jason G.

Yelp
Good meals in a casual atmosphere. In the evening, this can be more of an adult restaurant, but it's definitely worth checking out. Parking is free, and there is plenty of room inside. The employees are pleasant. I got the open road burger it is very good med rare is the best temp for it.

Raychelle S.

Yelp
5 stars all around!! I am so happy that I decided to try this spot for a late lunch. My mom and I visited on a Monday afternoon and we were seated right away. I was excited to try their small plates and wings. What won me over was honestly the awesome roadhouse salad which comes with chicken bites, an amazing vinaigrette, the best blue cheese, and avocado. I've never raved about blue cheese but this was fresh and creamy. I would eat this salad 10 times over. The wings. Oh my!! I got the buffalo garlic wings and they were so tasty. The sauce- amazing, the ranch which had blue cheese also not too shabby! I can't wait to go back for Wing Wednesday!!! I will be back! Thanks for the amazing service and quality food!

Lauren C.

Yelp
Came here on a Friday night with family. We made a reservation and were seated immediately. We had the brussel sprout appetizer which was ABSOLUTELY delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect! Such a unique dish! For my main course I had the salmon salad, loved it! Our waiter, Dennis was very attentive and continuously brought us water. I loved the live music! It really set a good vibes! The decor inside is also really nice! I recommend this restaurant!

K K.

Yelp
This is a great place to go. The chicken nuggets are delish. We always get 2 large orders. They should bring back the French Dip though. It was a favorite. The sandwiches, salads, pizza, and brunch are delicious.

Cristina D.

Yelp
My friends and I had a really good time watching college basketball and catching up with each other at Open Road Grill in Falls Church. It was a warm and friendly environment, conducive sports fueled meet up! I would definitely recommend this location for anyone who is interested in watching sports, getting some good comfort food, or just looking to have a fun check in with their buddies. It is pretty convenient for DC residents, and only took me about 20 minutes to drive out of the city to get to. Prices: Specials on Bears: I believe that there are many specials here based on the hour or time of the week. My friends and I were able to capitalize on a beer special--$20 gets you a bucket of 5 beers of your choice! Pretty solid deal, especially if you are meeting up as a group here. Covid friendly, very clean: The environment seemed very hygienic. This restaurant seems to take social distancing seriously. Tables are set up pretty far from each other and everyone was maintaining a safe space. Folks were putting their masks on to go to the bathroom, or whatever they got up from their seats. I definitely felt safe eating here! Multiple TV screens: It is almost impossible to be sitting in a position where you are not facing the screen, in this location. There were multiple games playing both inside and outside -- golf, women's and men's basketball, and soccer. This is definitely the place to be when there is a big game on. Extremely attentive and helpful servers: the servers here were noticeably kind, and very respectful and attentive. They asked multiple times if the food was to her liking, refilled her water frequently, and checked in on us throughout the meal. They also made lots of jokes and we're just generally friendly and very nice. Definitely deserving of a nice tip! Food: the food here was solid. All of the typical American dishes that you would expect, and then some. There was options for multiple types of sandwiches, chicken, hamburgers, fish. Pretty much any standard American food, you can find here. They were not a ton of vegetarian friendly options, but that's kind of par for the course in sports bars anyway. I was definitely able to find a few items that I could eat which was really exciting. One of my friends had a burger, and the other had a salad. They also shared an appetizer of calamari, which they really liked and said was seasoned perfectly! I also really enjoyed the free, and buttery, popcorn, which is presented for free as soon as you enter, and refilled constantly as you dine! A nice departure from the traditional bread or nacho chips-- I had never had popcorn presented like that for free! Good energy: The Atmosphere at Open Road Grill was great! You can either sit at a large and low table in the general dining area, sit right up at the bar inside, or sit at an outside bar which is covered by a tent. There also are some available tables outside. There seems to be a really great community vibe present here. As games are playing patrons and staff would scream or clap and excitement for a big place and pat their friends on the back when the game was turning their way. Cons: The only con that I can think of would be the sweetness of the nacho plate that I ordered. Typically I prefer my nachos to be a little bit more spicy, however the salsa and sauce on my nachos was very sweet, almost sugary anyway. My friends tried it and really liked it, however I prefer a bit more of a hot dressing to nachos, so that would be my only drawback. This is more a matter of preference, I would say!

Margaret J.

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I just had the best bowl of shrimp bisque ever, not only was the presentation pretty the taste placed me in a dream state. It was amazing, that soup should be entered in a contest. Barry calls me the bisque queen. I also had calamari, they served it hot with two sauces again good flavor and not with too many peppers which some restaurants do. Barry had the French dip, he said that it was a lot and wonderful rib eye steak with a horseradish sauce that's really good. So done. I didn't mention that service was awaiting us as we approached the table. Popcorn is always offered with water- such a nice restaurant- we will come back often to try out their weekly specials.

Ang K.

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Yum! This place has a really great brunch. The server was prompt and nice, and food came out timely. We started with nachos and drinks - I got a white peach bellini which was good. The drink menu looked pretty good. I got chicken biscuits and gravy and it was delicious. Fiancé enjoyed the breakfast sandwich, and the fries were perfect. Friend enjoyed the challah French toast, but breakfast tacos were underwhelming. Overall great time and will def return.

Megan M.

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My go-to for happy hour, football, and brunch! Great service and reasonably priced food for any time of day.

Robert B.

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As its name suggests, this is an American road house style bar & grill. It's excellent comfort food from brunch, burgers, wings, pizza! Great place to watch sports, but classier than a sports bar. Unpretentious, friendly service and priced just right! A great alternative to Matchbox across the street, which has lost its mojo!

Stacy H.

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I've been here a couple of times. A great spot to meet friends for a drink and a meal. We sat in the patio/bar section which can be opened up during the nice months. The only problem with the open design is the birds flying around no doubt because of the free popcorn snack. The food is delicious. Love the brunch options on Sundays. I have never had a bad meal here. The wings are good. The only drawback of this place is the parking. Not enough. They have an alternate lot for the busy weekend nights but it's still a pain.

Christina V.

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Came around 6:30 on a Thursday night. I made a reservation but we didn't really need to since we were seated right away (for 2 ppl). It is a very family friendly restaurant and the interior of the restaurant is very wide. There is a bar section in the main room, as well as another bar section that is kinda separated off. The servers were very nice and gave me recommendations which were good. Food was fast. Their version of bread basket is a popcorn basket which I thought was neat. To start with the wings, the garlic Buffalo wings were very garlicky!! Very juicy. The Buffalo dip was good too, but it was very blue cheesy than Buffalo tasting. The burger was great and I like the onion ring on top. I couldn't finish everything so we took our burgers to go. A worker asked us how we were doing and if we needed anything like 3- 4 times within a span of 20/25 min- which I think is a little excessive, I just wanted to enjoy my food without talking with my mouth full lol!!!

Daniel B.

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We stopped by for happy hour as this was a new place in the area. It has a sports bar type vibe while also being very much like a restaurant with a larger bar area, which is good for happy hour and dinner, which we ended up staying for. The drinks were good, they make their own liquor, and the beer list is pretty decent. The service was good, nothing special, but nothing below expected either for a Thursday night, which was surprisingly busy.

Megan G.

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Great place for mussel and calamari. Always come here for those two. It's a must get if you come here Tip: Soak those baguette toasts on the mussel sauce!!