Fairfax Seafood Restaurant Recognized For 'Great Food, Good Service': Best Of 2025

FAIRFAX, VA — Every community has its bright spots — the neighbors, businesses and local favorites that make it feel like home. As 2025 comes to a close, Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter in Fairfax through our Best of 2025 series.

This story was submitted by Stephen Fisch, who nominated Kelly's Oyster House and Bar. To share your own Best of 2025 nomination, click here to answer a few questions, and we’ll take it from there.

Who or what are you nominating for Best of 2025?

Kelly's Oyster House and Bar

How did this person, place or experience make a difference in your life or community this year?

Bill Hamrock's second restaurant within a three-block, 1-mile radius. Had great food and good service.

What would you like everyone in town to know about your nominee?

Bill Hamrock is a Fairfax City star.

If you could tell them one thing, what would it be?

One of the few places in Fairfax with all around great food and great wait staff. The other being Hamrock's Restaurant.

What’s something you love most about your town or community?

Lived within 3 miles of city limits for 53 years. Seen a lot of changes.

We want to hear from you, too! Is there a restaurant, a contractor, a business, a person — even a place — that’s your pick for Best of 2025? Click here to answer a few questions, and your story could be featured on Patch.

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