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Blue Iguana

12727 Shops Lane, Fairfax, VA 22033-3834
703 502 8108
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Ranked #21 of 172 restaurants in Fairfax
Price range: $20 - $35
Cuisines: American
Good for: Families with children, Bar scene
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Bar scene
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013 via mobile

Best I have had and Helmut, our server, was the bet server I have ever had. We never asked for a single thing. The food was amazingly good. I would definitely eat here all the time if I lived closer.

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Oakton, Virginia
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2012

During the week for lunch or dinner or their extensive Sunday brunch, the Blue Iguana is a Fair Lakes institution. Friendly atmosphere and good food. With late night DJs and Tuesday karioke, there;s always something going on there. The bar is totally separate from the dining room, so you can enjoy a meal quietly, if you wish. Ian, Josh, Miles,... More

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Fairfax, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2012

Ian the bartender makes excellent "sour patch kids" shots. My roommate and I live just up the street and used to go all the time. A good local find to grab a few drinks. The quesadillas are pretty good for bar food, but I've never actually eaten at the restaurant.

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Humble, Texas
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30 reviews 30 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2012

Great service and help wait staff helped make the Blue Iguana a enjoyable experience overall, but the food wasn't great. We ordered the 'Crispy Fried Calamari' to start. The calamari was crisp and fresh, yet there was a pool of grease at the bottom of the plate that could have been easily dried before serving - as a result, we... More

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Fairfax
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42 reviews 42 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 14, 2012

This was our first visit to the Blue Iguana. The food was good, but certainly nothing to right home about. They have a "stimulus package" special where you choose three courses from a list of preselected items for $19.99. My husband went for that because he felt it was the best deal. I had the spinach salad with chicken. My... More

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Annandale, Virginia
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22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

The restaurant was average, but the owner seemed nice.

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Manassas, Virginia
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11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

Lunched with a girl friend, and was really impressed with their 3 course lunch special for $9.99 served within 15 min to support the working lunch crowd - my baked cod, jasmine rice, and grilled asparagus were wonderful, the waiter was sensitive and responsive to my concerns over my food allergies, and my request for fruit vs a desert brought... More

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Manassas, Virginia
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012

We had been to this restaurant in the past but it had been a number of years because it's an area that we don't get to frequently. Well, we were in the area and decided to try it again. We remembered the food as being okay but not that memorable. On this occasion I tried the Reuben and spouse had... More

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Fairfax, Virginia
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97 reviews 97 reviews
64 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012

This was the second time we went here the first was 10 yrs ago. We went for Valentines Day and had to take our 19 months old daughter. They had a price fix dinner that you could pick from 4 or 5 choices from apperitizers then entrees and dessert. They also served a great Tuscany bread with pesto and oil... More

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Alexandria, Virginia
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37 reviews 37 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2012

My husband and I love to go here for a special occasion. The host is always very nice, as well as the waiters. I like the atmosphere, it is relaxing but elegant. The food is always superb. I especially love the bread with a unique oil/cheese blend for dipping. Every entree we have ordered we have enjoyed. I have ordered... More

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