Anonymous
Post 08/17/2023 17:03     Subject: Not loud, not too bright place for drinks - Fairfax/Chantilly -ish area?

Capital Grille is probably the best choice for the area you give. I'd consider popping into Reston for a lot more choices. Barcelona Reston would definitely fit your needs.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2023 15:47     Subject: Not loud, not too bright place for drinks - Fairfax/Chantilly -ish area?

Anonymous wrote:The bar at Trio Grill is nice.


A friend of mine took his now wife there on their first date. So…
Anonymous
Post 08/15/2023 23:33     Subject: Not loud, not too bright place for drinks - Fairfax/Chantilly -ish area?

The bar at Trio Grill is nice.
Anonymous
Post 08/15/2023 18:50     Subject: Re:Not loud, not too bright place for drinks - Fairfax/Chantilly -ish area?

Close talker vampire, eh?
Anonymous
Post 08/15/2023 18:05     Subject: Not loud, not too bright place for drinks - Fairfax/Chantilly -ish area?

Thanks to everyone who helped.
Anonymous
Post 08/15/2023 17:58     Subject: Re:Not loud, not too bright place for drinks - Fairfax/Chantilly -ish area?

Anonymous wrote:Coastal Flats, Lazy Dog, Artie’s, Blue Iguana, Capital Ale House


also D'Anna's, Forest House, Plato & Surf, The Bad Tomato.
Anonymous
Post 08/15/2023 17:56     Subject: Re:Not loud, not too bright place for drinks - Fairfax/Chantilly -ish area?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Few good choices would be:

Bobby's
The Baxterdale
Fern + Fromage
Tim Tom
and maybe Lucien's, if you're looking for charcuterie with drinks.


These are not in Fairfax, Va.


Yes they are. Some places do not WANT to be listed.
Anonymous
Post 08/15/2023 17:48     Subject: Not loud, not too bright place for drinks - Fairfax/Chantilly -ish area?

Drapers- very nice bar area/smallish restaurant- great cocktails and good food.
Anonymous
Post 08/15/2023 17:44     Subject: Re:Not loud, not too bright place for drinks - Fairfax/Chantilly -ish area?

Coastal Flats, Lazy Dog, Artie’s, Blue Iguana, Capital Ale House
Anonymous
Post 08/15/2023 17:41     Subject: Not loud, not too bright place for drinks - Fairfax/Chantilly -ish area?

Piero’s
Cantina d’Italia
Capital Grille
Anonymous
Post 08/15/2023 17:35     Subject: Not loud, not too bright place for drinks - Fairfax/Chantilly -ish area?

Also would suggest Coastal Flat's
Anonymous
Post 08/15/2023 17:32     Subject: Not loud, not too bright place for drinks - Fairfax/Chantilly -ish area?

Coastal Flat’s in Fairfax Corner. Or High Side in Fairfax City.
Anonymous
Post 08/15/2023 17:31     Subject: Re:Not loud, not too bright place for drinks - Fairfax/Chantilly -ish area?

Anonymous wrote:Few good choices would be:

Bobby's
The Baxterdale
Fern + Fromage
Tim Tom
and maybe Lucien's, if you're looking for charcuterie with drinks.


These are not in Fairfax, Va.
Anonymous
Post 08/15/2023 17:26     Subject: Re:Not loud, not too bright place for drinks - Fairfax/Chantilly -ish area?

Few good choices would be:

Bobby's
The Baxterdale
Fern + Fromage
Tim Tom
and maybe Lucien's, if you're looking for charcuterie with drinks.
Anonymous
Post 08/15/2023 17:00     Subject: Not loud, not too bright place for drinks - Fairfax/Chantilly -ish area?

I’m hoping to find a place where I can hear the other person talk easily, and it’s not really bright. Going out for drinks and appetizers with someone new.

Anyone have favorites?