Best places: American restaurants in Fairfax County, United States

Cowboy-themed outpost for Southwestern cuisine & fresh-brewed beer in a bustling, funky space.

Cowboy-themed outpost for Southwestern cuisine & fresh-brewed beer in a bustling, funky space.

French-meets-American destination with a contemporary setting & windows showcasing grounds & a lake.

Dimly lit restaurant serving American classics in a large space with 1940s-inspired decor.

Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.

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

Tex-Mex & American classics with a south-of-the-border twist served in a family-friendly setting.

Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.

Rustic-modern spot with sweeping deck & lake views serves an American menu, local brews & cocktails.

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

Modeled after the classic American diner, this regional chain supplies comfort fare & jukebox tunes.

Modeled after the classic American diner, this regional chain supplies comfort fare & jukebox tunes.

Relaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails.

Seafood-focused eatery with sushi & Asian-influenced fish entrees in an airy, bi-level space

👍👍 Great food, wonderful service, well priced, and in a great location. Plenty of parking. Even has a patio area outside. TONS of beers to choose from. I was with a party of 5 and several of us tried selections from the vast menu. All of them were delicious. The food, practically perfect! I recommen...

Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.

👍👍 We came here the day before I left and the food is absolutely perfect. I am a steak fanatic and this steak was tasty and the chimchurri sauce had a great flavor. The staff was nice and we didn't have to wait long for our food. The fries and broccoli were too good! Almost forgot there was steak on my...

Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.

Rustic-chic bistro for modern American-Mediterranean dishes, plus international wines & a full bar.

Relaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails.