March 9, 2012
Absoluely jam packed at lunchtime on a Friday. Atmosphere resembles Ruby Tuesday. Selection was a bit better than other locations, and they do interesting things with a randall. Growlers too. Food is decent brewpub. Service was good despite being busy.

January 31, 2012
HAD to go here since we wouldn’t be making it all the way out to Dogfish Head’s HQ on this road trip. The ale houses aren’t owned by DFH but the owners and DFH work closely to ensure the brand and appearances are in line with DFH’s goals. That was nice to hear. The selection was fantastic! Almost everything DFH is making was on tap. You could sample unlimited beers as long as you were also ordering food and beers. I got a $9 beer sampler which had beers I’ve already had but it was still fun to have the 60, 75 and 90 minute IPAs side by side. Food was great and we left with a 4-pack of Chicory stout and a t-shirt. The staff was fantastic! I have nothing bad to say about them. For lunch time on a Saturday, there were plenty of bar seats available. Don’t buy beer here. Total Wine in the same shopping center had all the same stuff. Example: World Wide Stout was $20 at the ale house but $9 at Total wine 100 yards away. Overall, a very nice experience!

November 18, 2011
A nice place from the respect that they offer some of the rarer Dogfish Head beers...but the prices are ridiculous and the decor reminds me of a poorly done Applebees or Ruby Tuesdays.

April 17, 2011
Awesome place! Service was great, food was good, and a nice selection of Dogfish beers. They even have a sampler with six Dogfish brews, incase your not familiar with their beers. I had the Black and Red, never had or seen that one before, although it was $9, it was well worth it!

December 17, 2010
This DFH Alehouse has a chain restaurant feel that detracts from my enjoyment. The service is adequate but not special. The tap and bottle selection is fine, though I was hoping for more. While I like the from-the-tap blend for 75-minute IPA, I really wanted the cask version. I did not order food here, but the menu is the same as at least the Seven Corners location, if not Gaithersburg too. The prices are a bit high; $7 for a pint. Ho hum, another average place.

November 5, 2010
One of my favorite to places to eat and drink or even just to eat. Everything on the menu has been above average. Beer is fantastic, although a little pricey. Strongly recommended.

August 18, 2010
Great place, but they could work on the prices. The caesar dressing that came with my salad was very think - like, mashed-potatoes thick. Not a complaint, just an observation. Great beer, though,

August 15, 2010
Stopped in for a few pints. Decent selection on tap, though I think quite overpriced. Service was fine, if you don’t mind being waited on by a bunch of Jersey Shore wanna-bes. Theobroma on tap was a big disappointment.

November 28, 2009
I went to dogfish for my 21 birthday. The beer selection was great and the service wasn’t to bad either, but you have to be careful what you order. The sandwiches are awsome but some of the other entrees are over priced. I paid $18 for a small bland piece of salmon with a side of steamed broccoli. Don’t get me wrong the beer was great (though expansive) but I would prefer to go here for lunch.

August 21, 2009
The most recent expansion Dogfish Head Alehouse brings it to Fairfax (or more closely, Chantilly). Since I’m not familiar with the area, I’m not sure if this was a brand new establishment or based on a previous restaurant in the same location (new, or perhaps seafood or Mexican restaurant?). I was impressed with some of their tap and bottle selections. Prices high for special bottles and vintage ones. The Alehouse 75 still a real treat (half 60min and half 90min). Food is good, server was very nice, still not as seasoned on all the beers but knowledgeable enough and very approachable. The layout is a little more open and loud than the Falls Church location - reminding me of Sweetwater Tavern’s open layout more. Not good for an imitate dinner, but good for a bunch of friends wanting to grab dinner and a good Dogfish Head beer.