Oyster Fest + Outdoor Dining + Cinco De Mayo: Deals In Fairfax City

FAIRFAX CITY, VA — May kicks off on Thursday, bringing warmer weather, which means more opportunities for outdoor dining.

To encourage diners to get out and eat outdoors, some restaurants in Northern Virginia are hosting special seasonal events or offering deals.

Here are some in the Fairfax City area:

On Sunday, Kelly's Oyster House at 4069 Chain Bridge Road in Old Town Fairfax is presenting Oyster Fest. Oyster lovers can order all they can eat and drink for $75, plus tax and gratuity, during two seatings: 12-3 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.

Seafood specials include Oysters on the Half Shell, Red or White Mussels, Mini Crab Cake Crostini with Remoulade, and Broiled Oysters with Garlic Butter and Parmesan.

Guests can also order Smash Burger Sliders, Fried Chicken Sliders, Jambalaya with Shrimp, Chicken and Andouille Sausage, Mac n’ Cheese, Old Bay Fries, Orzo Caprese, Fresh Slaw and Key Lime Pie.

Diners at Thompson Restaurants’ Milk & Honey and Big Buns locations in Fairfax City and the matchbox in nearby Merrifield, can enjoy their meals outdoors and earn special discounts.

• Milk & Honey at 9518 Main St., offers 20-30 seats of shaded outdoor space and are currently featuring an unlimited dinner every day from 4 p.m. until closing for $39.99 per person as well as Crab Leg Specials for $24.99.
• Big Buns at 10392 Fairfax Blvd offers prime outdoor seating for burger + shake indulgence and pet-friendly dining.
• matchbox at 2911 District Ave, Suite 120, in Merrifield offers outdoor seating where you can enjoy happy hour Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. That's when you'll find $8-$10 appetizers such as chicken wings, drunken meatballs, arancini, Maryland crab dip and more. As well as $10 specialty cocktails, $5 domestic beer and $8 wines.

Thompson Restaurants will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo at all of its Big Buns locations.

All month long, guests can enjoy the Mexican Street Burger (Seasoned Angus beef, Mexican slaw, avocado cream sauce, Fritos chips, Mexican salsa and queso fresco on a brioche bun) and Mexican Churro Shake (premium vanilla ice cream, chocolate fudge, brown sugar, cinnamon. Served in a cup rimmed with churro-mix and topped with whipped cream and a churro stick) in honor of Cinco de Mayo.

From May 1-6, guests can order Beltway Bandito Margs and Modelo Beers for $5.55 each.