Vienna Inn

You can’t do better than this for a classic throwback to older times and a slower pace. The dogs are great, but don’t skip out on the rest of the menu. The wait staff are great, and the atmosphere is exactly as you’d expect for a decades old hot dog and beer stand. I absolutely love this place, and visit whenever I can.

I had the chili dog and the chili mac. If you find your way past the legendary Vienna traffic and are hungry. This place is a must.

I love 💘 this place. Have been going here for years longer than I'd want to admit. The loaded chili dogs are a favorite. The prices are great. The beer selection very good. Nice local bar right off the bike trail. And! They are open for breakfast 🍳 seven days a week. And! You can take the family.

The service was friendly and quick. The food was pretty unremarkable. The loaded chili dog was fine, but basically gas station quality. Nothing exceptional about it. Fries were pretty good, not great. Fried stuffed peppers were okay. Tasted like a frozen grocery store appetizer. The vibe is like 50/50 old school diner and dive bar. No prices on the menus.

It’s old school Vienna. I first went here 20 years and it’s never changed (that’s a good thing). I always get the chili dogs and fries. Outstanding. It’s cheap bar food done well. Atmosphere and service great. If you’ve want to take your kids and friends out for food- this should be your first choice.

I had high expectations having read many spy thrillers through the ages. The Vienna Inn is referred to both anonymously and explicitly by authors for at least a couple decades. This visit did not disappoint. Wizened men in the back reading thick history books sipping whisky at 8AM proved I was in the right place. The food and service were excellent. I can’t wait to visit again, hopefully for many hours conversing with strangers.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5-star review for Vienna Inn! 🌭🍔🍟 📍 Located in the heart of Vienna, this iconic restaurant is a must-visit destination! 🌆 😋 I had the pleasure of trying their famous chili dog, and it was absolutely delicious! 🌭🌶️ The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the generous serving left me satisfied. 💰 The prices at Vienna Inn are reasonable, and though they might not be displayed on the menu, don't hesitate to give their food a try! 🍽️ You'll find it reasonably priced, and you'll have the freedom to get your own drinks. 👍 I highly recommend paying a visit to Vienna Inn! The experience is delightful, and the ambiance is warm and inviting. Enjoy! 😄🍻

TOTALLY BIASED! Just came back to Vienna Inn where my wife and I had our first date +32 years ago. We had our oldest child with us. So much fun and the place has not changed. Love, love a great local place and Vienna Inn delivers. We laughed so hard and had a chance to reminisce about the experience. Beer was cold, chili dog tasty and service great. So much fun. Highly recommend.

OG in Vienna. Legit "Hole in the Wall" but what's not to love? Neighborhood legend , and a watering hole for locals. Good to see the next generation of VI-ers watching Sunday games over their fries & dogs !

A staple of Vienna, VA, you know this dive bar if you're a local resident or a sucker for cheap chili cheese dogs and beer. And that's what this place does. It knows what it is and hasn't changed since it's opening which gives it a special appeal. If you're looking for this spot to be a pristine shiny bright bar like Cheers, well, that's not it's style. It's a bit dark with the chess/checkered floor tiles with tables all around surrounding the bar area. But you do get a Cheers vibe with all the locals/regulars who stop in here for quick eats. As mentioned in previous reviews, all the servers are usually college students who make sure your beer is filled and you've had enough to eat. Eats start and end with their hot dogs, usually with chili and cheese if you're being proper. It's not the greatest chili cheese dog and sometimes you may wonder why you're ordering it. But the price and nostalgia always hit the spot and the taste reminds you why you're in here. Other eats I recommend are the wings (surprisingly good) and the fried zucchini (always eat your veggies!). Beer is either domestic or local brews that are Vienna Lager. Served in those classic cold mugs, the 80's-90's bar vibes hit once you pick it up and sip from it. Plus they are affordable compared to other places so that's a win in my book. As for other beverages, they have a serve-yourself soda station so you can get as many fills your stomach can handle. I make it a priority to stop here whenever I'm passing through Vienna and you should as well. Don't expect anything boujee; just enjoy a beer and a chili cheese dog here and call it a day. Read less

Great atmosphere and "hometown" service. Relaxed and comfortable with excellent prices and good food.

THIS PLACE IS AWESOME. Place has been around forever and it's a great place to go somewhere local and have a sit down. All the bad reviews are definitely a lie because the workers are amazing and the food is great. The chili dogs live up to the standards. Just because the place dosent have any fancy silverware or tables doesn't mean it's not good. I go with a group of 10 PEOPLE EVERY WEEK. That should tell you enough of how much we like this place. Please go and enjoy your time here.

Great neighborhood spot! Food, service and vibe always make for a good time! Where else can you get clam strips!

Lived in Vienna for 3 years and finally tried Vienna Inn - sad we didn't try it sooner. Ordered the taco salad and pulled pork sando and it was delicious. Great customer service too!

By far, my favorite hot dogs of all time are here! I Always get two chili, cheese, mustard. The chili is very smooth with just the right amount of spice. The cheese is a sauce. It's magic and a good amount. The mustard is brown and it just rolls into the other flavors perfectly. The dogs come out in those little, white cardboard vessels. Eating one takes a certain technique so there is no spillage. It's tricky business! You can feel the weight when you pick it up and you need two hands! Turn it with one end aimed at your mouth and bam! All those flavors kick in! OMG! Heaven.

I have been going to the Vienna Inn for a number of years for everything from breakfast to cold brews to a place to watch a game. I decided it's time to post. If you're not paying attention in the car you'll miss it. Small location and small parking lot. I was thinking about a burger and a cold one so I'm sitting at the counter ordering up. The tap is right there, ice cold Yuengling and a cheeseburger with FF. Medium well for the cooking time. The game is on and I'm relaxing enjoying the atmosphere. The building is original to the open date in 1960. It's a Mom and Pop place that has a friendly people working there. My burger comes up with the french fries and and I dig in. The chili dogs are very good as well. Cold brew and chili dogs...solid! Definitely worth the visit before the town of Vienna wants to sieze the land and build a high rise or something.

Super awesome local spot. Eat a chili dog and have a cold brew. Gets crowded, but that's ok. All the food is great and super-friendly fun service.

Great food, great people, excellent hot dogs, and the only place to go for chilli dogs!

Not much to talk about here unfortunately. We order one of each of the appetizers all seem to be out of a box and cheap. Order 2 chilly cheese hotdogs and ate one, threw the other away, was really disappointed that it was not good at all. 10 people and we all agreed. Maybe go drink here but can't recommend the food.

Absolutely horrible. I have lived nearby this restaurant since 1985 and never ate there. Now I know why. I have to wonder whether the people writing good reviews for this place actually know what good food is...or they go there to primarily drink...so don't taste the food. (Even our 8 yer old thought the food sucked...and he will usually eat anything.) We tried the Chili Dog; the Chili Mac, the Pork Tacos, and the Jalapeno Poppers. The only item that had any noticible flavor at all were the poppers. Everything else was bland, oily, and poor quality. The service was also lousy. We had to keep asking for utinsils. Each time the waitress would bring only one set (tThere were 3 of us.). Then she dropped a dirty utinsil on my wife's pants, staining them. In terms of 'ambiance'...the place is a complete dump. It is filthy and probably has the same decor as when it opened in 1960...more of a dive bar than a restaurant. (Come to think about it, most of the guys from work who used to talk about this place were all notorious alcoholics...so I doubt they went there for the food even back then.) When we looked at the clientel during our visit, most were older retired people...likely folks who have lived in Vienna all their lives and ate there because back in the day there were fewer options...so they still eat there out of habit or nostalgia. But that area of Vienna is now much better developed with such a variety of restaurants which are actually good. So save your money and taste buds and give ANY PLACE a try over this god-awful place.

Salad is beyond what I ever expected. Why did I sleep on Vienna Inn for a year until my kiddo made me go. All the food is so great.

Vienna Inn has been located in Vienna since 60's. The ambience is loud & boisterous in the evenings. It's a big hangout for the local intermural teams both kids & dad teams. It's a bit quieter during the days. The service is acceptable within standards. Staff is friendly but your order may come out a little slow as the waitresses are usually busy. But they will get to you. The only sample I had were the famous chili dogs with chili, onions & mustard......

Vienna Inn is the best north Virginia has to offer in terms of food and atmosphere. Excellent service.

As diners go this on the third D of the triple D if you know that show. No atmosphere so don't go for that. Seems like it could use a deep clean. Waitress kept forgetting things and self serve drinks-- water faucet broken? No prices on the menu and when we asked we were told well I can tell you them but nothing is very expensive. That was kind of true. For a hotdog and a two egg breakfast and the chip toast it was 30 with tip and most things are stereotypical cysco level stuff like the scrapple and sausage. But the kid loved the chili dog so it was fun enough for two stars.

Fries taste like McDonald's fries (take that how you may) Chili dog was good, but really is not anything too special. Staff was really great. A lot of parking. Good for what it is.

If you know, you know. Went back after 20 years and everything was the same. Did my heart good.

This used to be a favorite dive bar. But they got rid of their outdoor seating, their semi-decent service, and even the PRICES ON THE MENUS. They wouldn't tell us how much the hot dogs were until after we ordered... and at $6.95 for a boiled hot dog, they were overpriced.

One of my favorite spots ever and the only one I have to visit whenever I'm in the area. Hands down the best fully loaded chili dogs you'll ever have and the absolute COLDEST beers you'll find on tap. Seriously, it comes out of the tap ice cold and goes straight into a thick, frosted mug. It's a local staple and you genuinely cannot beat it. Admirably low prices too, but even if it was overpriced, I'd still be coming back.

Vienna Inn has been a staple of the community since 1960! It is located right on 123 making it super easy to find. Parking is a bit tight but normally isn't a problem. The building is a bit dingy and rundown, but it has a cozy, neighborhood feel inside. Seating is in very close quarters so I suggest sitting on the side by the door. Why do people go here? They go for chili/cheese dogs and beer! There is a large menu with a variety of sandwiches and apps, but the star of the show is the chili/cheese dog with onions and a tall cold beer. Most people order two; they bring out everyone's order on one tray. They are not the most amazing dogs, but there something special and comforting about eating them. They remind me of all the ones I have eaten over the years starting at a young age. They have a great selection of beers on tap and bottled. A hidden gem on the menu is the hand cut chips. They are so fresh, warm, and crunchy and come with blue cheese dip. Summing it all up, go for the nostalgia and sense of belonging, both which are rare in this area!

Great little throwback to the 70's. Tbh, the only thing that's probably changed here since the 70's is the addition of the "dining tent" in the back parking lot, which is where we chose to eat. I couldn't resist going inside to see what kind of establishment would erect such a tent (old school dive bar). I'm glad I did, because otherwise I wouldn't have seen the fish tacos on the special board. We started with a pitcher of Oktoberfest, buffalo shrimp and boneless wings. Pretty typical pub fare. Two members of our party had the open-faced hot turkey sandwich, and loved it! I had the "special" fish tacos, which were super tasty. Light battered fish in corn tortillas, with guacamole and pico de gallo. Great light lunch! After dining, we went back inside and told them what we'd consumed and paid. All on the honor system! I'd absolutely go back next time in the area.

Not sure why the expectations are so high by some reviewers. If you are a local one knows exactly what it is. For me a nice stop off the bike trail. No convenient bike racks but you can sit by the window and keep an eye on things. Beer cold and AC refreshing in summer. Seating fine at bar or table and service always at least starts good. Little confused first time I went that you can walk to counter if not seated at bar to pay your bill without receiving check. Actually I thought a nice touch. The chili dogs are not the best but do the job. No Chicago style hot dogs here. Overall OK and can have a relaxing lunch there.

Went there recently after not being there for 5 plus years. I'm sorry to say that the chili dogs were not very good at all. If you have ever been to a Hardee's and had their Chili dogs, Hardee's are better. The service is as bad as the food also. I ordered take out and being the only person at the bar waiting after 20 mins i had to ask if my food was ready and the Head waitress who took my order asked me "what i ordered". It was sitting on the counter for 10 mins. Fries there cold and soggy with no salt. I would not recommend.

Although I spend a lot of time in Vienna I had never been to this establishment prior to this December 2019 visit after the Wolf Trap holiday sing-a-long. Full disclosure, hubby and I were visiting in the evening with a couple of women who are regular visitors, I am not sure how I would have felt if I had this first visit with another newbie and/or if it had not been dark. This is dive establishment, I doubt it has been deep cleaned in this century and I know it has not been updated. I was not brave enough to visit the restrooms although one of the folks I visited with says they are not bad. All that said, if you know you are going to a dive establishment and order accordingly it is a pretty good experience. Hubby and I got the nachos, chili cheese fries, a burger, and some beer and enjoyed what we had. We will likely visit again, partly for the novelty although I plan to stick with night visit, something's you should not see in the lIght. If you are going for the first time try to tag along with a previous visitor.

11/16/21 Update: After leaving Vienna Inn, My stomach started to act up a bit. By the time we started to head home, the need to use the bathroom was urgent. A release of gas would cause more trouble for me. I don't want to say it was the shrimp I ate, but it was the last thing I ate and it happened very fast. I am feeling some of the effects even now at 7:07am. 11/15/21 We finally got a chance to eat here. I missed the chance to order the hot cakes with sasuage and bacon. I had to go with the backup plan of fried shrimp and zucchini sticks. The place wasn't very crowded when we came here and our orders arrived quickly. Our server seemed to be co.ing down with the flu and I was glad to see she went home to get better. The owner seem to be in good spirits. Christina seems know many of the guests by first name basis. I learned that breakfast ends at 11am, but if you call ahead to order, Christina will make sure the order will be ready for pick up. Thank you Christina for a great time here. I enjoyed the country music.

MOST RACIST PLACE IN VIENNA! as soon as my mom and I walked in, everyone (including the waiters) looked at us like we were garbage. I asked a waiter, if we could just seat anywhere, and she responded very mean with a yes and rolled her eyes at me. My mom and I sat down and everything kept staring at us. We were the only people of color in that establishment and it showed why. We didn't even get to order our food because the waitress never came to us and kept taking new customers. If you are not white, please don't go there. The ambience was completely cold and everyone was just irritated that two Hispanic women were with them.

We live Vienna Inn. Have had their handmade turkey dogs, chili dogs, Caesser salad w/ grilled chix, hot open turkey, food is always good and affordable. Can't speak to the breakfast-never had it but we go often and recommend.

First time having their chili dog. Really good chili. Lots of flavor. Not too saucy, like other places I've been. Wish the hot dog, itself, had a crunch to the outside. Really enjoyed the coleslaw. French fries were basic shoestring. Nothing special. Service under the tent was excellent.

If you're in Vienna Virginia and have an opportunity to stop at the Vienna inn You'll just love the atmosphere it's an old-time bar that serves bar food hot dogs hamburgers salads and chili chili on everything ice cold beer draft or bottled place needs a paint job bathrooms need remodeling but my opinion you'll love the place All the local characters are there it's right down the street from where the CIA used to be You'll feel relaxed and very comfortable in the place A lot of pictures it will make you feel right at home Good place to stop for lunch

Great food, throwback ambience. The potato chips are the best we've ever had. Definitely going back!

Yes this place deserve a 5 stars. When your boys ( friends) want to take you out to try some delicious heart attack food. You go for it!!! Wow! The food was amazing!! Great pairing with beer. Warning: you can't eat this everyday! But you must give it a try!

Still love this place. I have ordered for curbside pickup food, and also eaten in at the restaurant. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the make your own chili dog kit. They have the buns in one container, the hot dogs, heated wrapped in foil and a great amount of chili and cheese. They give you enough chili and cheese to put as much on your hot dogs as you want without having to skimp on the toppings. The chili here is amazing. I love the chili cheeseburger, which is what I usually get and got today. The value for what you get for what they charge is amazing. Which brings me to my one fault, which I have actually talked about before and took stars away for. But not going to do it now. Still giving his place a large 5 stars. What's my one beef... Prices and menus The menus years ago did not have prices. Then for a while they did and now they do not again. The menu on the website does not have prices either. But let me tell you. The price you pay for the food here is amazing. Chili cheeseburger $6.89. Fries $2.84 Draft Beer $5. For all three, plus a $1.00 covid surcharge ( Which I am so happy to pay to help support businesses) $17.06 A great chili cheeseburger and fries for under $10? Most places for a burger of this size and quality will charge you $12 for a basic burger and for one with chili and cheese, you would be looking at probably $15+ I think what I paid today is a little higher than I have paid some other times but I guess the upside of no prices on the menu will let them adjust the prices and charge prices in line with what food and labor costs at the time. So from a business standpoint, frustrating a bit as a customer, but I totally understand. If you have never been here, driving by thinking about stopping in, turn around and give Vienna Inn a try. They have a large tent outside where you can dine outside. Cool today but not freezing. I hate outside. Or you can eat inside, and they do a great job of keeping tables and customers socially distanced. This place has been a favorite of mine for years, and will be a favorite for years to come!

This has the best chili dog I ever had, I've been wanting to try this place for 30+ years. Kind of sad I didn't try sooner. Order some fries the fries are good, and the price is very cheap here. Can't wait to come back to try other foods. For now I'm getting five stars based on the chili dog.

A Northern VA staple. Been eating here for decades for chili dogs, cold beer, fries, and chili Macs- but don't skip on the incredible wings, fish tacos, salmon salads, burger, fried mushrooms, zucchini fries, and more!! Their breakfast is also to die for. It's the quintessential diner that makes you instantly feel at home. Great deal for kegs as well!! Can't imagine Vienna without the Inn!

Truly a local divey gem. Staff knows most customers by name. Breakfast great and until 11. Chicken wings , chili dogs and cold beer. Enjoy.

Came through the Vienna Inn on a Tuesday for lunch. Pretty good crowd with most people drinking beers (which I loved). You can order and sit at the counter or grab a seat and you'll be waited on. The soda, tea, water are self service. The place clearly has been around for awhile and has seen no need to make any updates which definitely gives it a comfortable, come-as-you-are vibe. Service was good. Any of the servers can help if you need anything. I came here for their famous chili dogs. I got one with chili and cheese and one with chili and mustard. The cheese kinda ruined the first one. Ruined might be a strong word but all I could taste was the luke warm nacho cheese sauce and I missed the chili. The chili and mustard was much better. The chili here has a GREAT spicy kick that I don't usually find in hot dog chilis. I really liked it. Got sweet potato fries. They were standard but had good flavor and were well-salted. All in all a good experience. I would just go with the chili dog in the future.

I have enjoyed the Vi for many years. service ebbs and flows but is ok now. my challenge, and the reason for this review, is that the VI charges me $.20 for a glass of self served water. come on guys...

If this had been a normal year, today would NOT have been this year's first visit. Whenever we have league games (NVSS.org for more info), at nearby Nottoway, Vienna Inn is the place to go for post-game celebrations or mournings. Beer and bar food, what more can you want. Most of my friends get the chili dogs but I prefer the quesadilla. They've got a nice tent set up for this special time but still a few tables available inside.

First off, this is a dive bar/restaurant. Other than TVs on the walls, and a video game in the corner, nothing has likely changed here since the 1960s. Places like this can only be so good, and generally are spots mostly the local regulars and the owners love. Judge it on what it is, and "know before you go" and you should not be disappointed (or wowed). We had hot dogs, a few sides, soft drinks, and some beers. The dogs were basically like street vendor dogs in the city. Kept hot in a big pot of water, and put into a steamed bun with whatever toppings you like. Though described as famous in the menu, if the dogs were a special type or brand, you wouldn't know it. I will say that I really enjoyed the chili on mine. She had gotten her's with the works not including the chili, and ended up swapping one of my chili dogs for hers - imo, the chili dog IS the way to go. Fries and the onion rings were on the dark side and the rings were on the greasy side (oil was probably overdue for a change). Loved that the drafts were served in a nice icy mug, a nice plus. But though icy cold, they were also surprisingly small. I doubt they were 12 oz, and wouldn't be surprised if they were 10oz (or less). But since we have no idea how much we paid for the drafts (the menus have no prices on them, nor does your check from the register break it down), I have no idea if they were small and overpriced, or small and a bargain. Waitstaff are nice and hustle to keep things moving. Never had flag one down for a refill or another dog. Despite how busy they were on a game day, food and drinks came quickly. Will we make a special trip to go again, probably not. Would we stop in again if were were on Rt 123 in Vienna at lunch time..., why not. It's not bad for the kind of place it is, but certainly could be better (IF they wanted to be).

Classic place; love the atmosphere! Better than Ivey and Coney in Washington DC which is Amateur Hour compared to the Vienna Inn! Hot dogs are 100 times better than I&C!

This is a dive. You get what you expect. It's perfectly simple dining in a setting with no fuss. There's a very good reason this place is still open after all these years. Locals love this place for good reason. We'll keep coming as long as there open.

Best chili dogs you will ever have! Great selection of other appetizers too! Usually always have some good football games on too!

They don't post prices anywhere. Why? Bathrooms are tiny and unclean. Foster's Grille is a better choice. They've got nothing to hide.

had a horrible visit at this restaurant. No one spoke to me for the first 5 minutes while I was waiting to be seated. Another 5 minutes to get a menu. The waitress would not make Eye contact with me. I saw other customers getting proper service, but they were a different race than I am. I really hate to say that but that is the way it made me feel. I ordered a hot dog and fries, my fries never came. When I said something to the waitress, I was told "Don't worry it will be ok." I asked to speak to a manager, and the waitress told me "We are all managers." When you go to a restraint in a nice area you expect good service, especially when the ratings are good. I did not expect to be ignored, and belittled when I spoke up about not getting what I ordered. They never even offer me a beverage or water. I didn't even wait for my togo order. I paid for my subpar hot dog and left. This was my first time coming here and 1 will not be coming back to this restaurant and I advise all to avoid this restaurant.

I had a horrible visit at this restaurant. No one spoke to me for the first 5 minutes while I was waiting to be seated. Another 5 minutes to get a menu. The waitress would not make Eye contact with me. I saw other customers getting proper service, but they were a different race than I am. I really hate to say that but that is the way it made me feel. I ordered a hot dog and fries, my fries never came. When I said something to the waitress, I was told "Don't worry it will be ok." I asked to speak to a manager, and the waitress told me "We are all managers." When you go to a restaurant in a nice area you expect good service, especially when the ratings are good. I did not expect to be ignored, and belittled when I spoke up about not getting what I ordered. They never even offer me a beverage or water. I didn't even wait for my Togo order. I paid for my subpar hot dog and left. This was my first time coming here and I will not be coming back to this restaurant and I advice all to avoid this restaurant

Just a solid, local bar that's stuck in a time capsule. Super charming and homey. Don't overthink what you get here - beers, hot dogs, bar food - you can't go wrong! Wish there were more Vienna Inns still around!

They mess up with my order when I speak up the waitress told me : it was a mistake but she doesn't know how to fix the mistake. She obviously told me : there is no service for me . Sad to say I was different race and I didn't get treat the same

Your first reaction when you walk in maybe ... "this place is a dive". Well, your are right. But it is also LEGENDARY. It has been here for almost 60 years and everyone local to the area love's it just the way it is. And it continues to thrive ... which means you may need to wait for a table ... of which some are large and meant to be shared. So don't be afraid to strike up a discussion with one of the locals. Regarding the food ... if this is your first time I suggest a fully loaded Chili dog and a cold beer. A great combinations. And don't be afraid to jazz it up with some of the hot sauce sitting on the table. Yum! Should you arrive before 11am (or noon on the weekends), you may want to try one of their breakfast options. Quite good! It a great experience whatever you decide to select. Enjoy!