Settle Down Easy - Oakton Tasting Room

I can't recommend Settle Down Easy enough! This family-run brewery in the heart of Oakton has quickly become one of my favorite spots. The selection of beers is fantastic, and their wine offerings are equally impressive. The staff is incredibly friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, making every visit feel welcoming and fun. Whether you're sitting at the bar or one of the many high or low-top tables, there's always a great vibe and interesting people to chat with. Also, there's regular entertainment with live music or trivia nights. The food is another highlight—delicious, fresh, and with generous portions that never disappoint. It's the perfect place for a date night, family outing, or even a solo visit to unwind. I look forward to returning again and again to enjoy all that Settle Down Easy has to offer!

Incredible food and a nice selection of beers! The location has a nice relaxing atmosphere too 😊 I tried the mac and cheese which was super creamy and delicious, and I also had the lentil soup which was nicely spiced! My husband had a chicken and bacon sandwich that he said was really tasty. We also shared the momos and a pretzel. I love the sauce that comes with the momos, and the pretzel was great! The beer cheese that came with the pretzel wasn't my favorite, but it also came with some spicy mustard which I did like. Even though the name of the business that does the food is the Fermented Pig, there are plenty of delicious options for vegetarians, which I really appreciated! We tried a couple of beers that were all good, but the standout one was a smoky beer which was quite unusual but tasty! Service here was great, and all the employees are super friendly. I'm excited to come back sometime!

I was excited to try this new brewery out having visited their location in Falls Church. The interior feels clean and new, almost like a furniture showroom. The setup is interesting, with Settle Down selling drinks from the bar and Fermented Pig selling food in the back. I like the idea, but having to run two separate tabs in the same place feels like a bumpy customer experience that should be easy to solve. Food was the standard type of brewery fayre, all very well done and benefiting very much from the superstar fermented pig raw materials (+1 for using a local supplier). My friends enjoyed most of their beers, soda was the only non-alcoholic option. TV setup looks good for sports viewing.

Ordered takeout. Amongst us we had: Brisket nachos, Sliders, Knot pretzel, Brisket chili, Mac n cheese, Burger, and Bratwurst. First time I had heard of SDE was at Taste of Vienna, then Vienna’s Oktoberfest. I had the Bratwurst at both. I usually don’t do bratwurst, but it was great. The entree came with potatoes that were perfectly cooked as well. Brisket chili was was very impressive; very meaty, good amount of spice, and balanced. Highly recommend. The mac n cheese is also worth it; very flavorful, and not like most I’ve tried. The pretzel was fine. No complaints about any of the others, my son loved the burger.

We had a great experience at Settle Down Easy in Oakton! We recently celebrated my husband’s 50th birthday, and it was truly unforgettable. The food, prepared by Chef Philip and his team, was absolutely outstanding! The service was impeccable; the staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. And of course, the beer selection was top-notch! Settle Down Easy truly created a warm, welcoming atmosphere that made the evening special for everyone. Huge thanks to the whole team for making this celebration so memorable! We’ll definitely be back!

Good beer but even better food! We were there couple of weeks back and they have a great selection of local brews (Lagers, Pale Ales, IPAs, Kölsch, Stouts, Ciders, you name it) but the highlight was the food from the Fermented Pig venue inside the place. We ordered couple of appetizers (Roasted Beet & Orange Salad, 3-sauce Scallops, and Himalayan Dumplings) and they were simply spectacular. Good presentation and awesome flavor. For main course my wife got the Roasted Cod and she loved it. I ordered the sliders and the combination of meat was really good. Prices were surprisingly low compared to other places around this area . We will be back for sure.

Great local "nano brewery" tasting room. The environment is relaxed and clean. Love the Kolsch and their IPAs. They have affordable tasters and half pints, which is good because they always have something new to try. Recently hosted a real estate client appreciation event here and it was a great space for it. They also host trivia nights, "wine down Wednesdays" and have 8 TVs for watching sports. Food is though The Fermented Pig and everything I've tried on their menu has been delicious!

Some breweries are only about the beer and the food is an afterthought. NOT here. There is great beer, cider, hard seltzer and wine for the non-beer drinkers. The beef brisket is really tasty and the other dishes on the menu look great. We stopped in for lunch, but will be back to try brunch and the other items on the menu. Settle Down Easy should definitely be a stop on your family owned brewery tour!