Clare & Don's Beach Shack - Falls Church, Virginia

Lance Oba

Dined outside on a Friday night. There was live music. Parked in the public parking structure next to the whole foods parking structure. Scallops (not on the menu) were awesome. Mashed potatoes were also really good. Also had the grilled mahi, but it was over cooked. Getting tartar sauce helped. Wanted to get dessert but was too full to eat anything more.

Mike H

Appeared to be a nice spot for a relaxed meal with friends and family. Unfortunately, the food was mostly bland.

Chris Dietz

Amazing experience last night for a dinner date. From the warm welcome to the top shelf customer service, to the delicious quality food, it was a great dinner. The waiter was funny, yet professional, prompt yet not helicoptering too much, just right. The service staff were also great, making sure we were set forme he get-go, to the filling of our waters and the clean off of the table as we finished the various plates and drinks.

Georgiana

Came here last night for a casual outing. The ambiance is fun and laidback and there was live music. It was quick to be seated even though the place was packed and our server came by in an okay time initially to get us started. After that it was downhill.
I got the wings and my dining partner got the fish and chips, and we each ordered a drink and hush puppies to start. The hush puppies came out quickly but were slightly undercooked. We waited a while for our drinks and it’s only after the second circle back (~15 minutes later) that the server noticed and went to go check on our drinks. They arrived and clearly looked like they had been sitting for some time. The worst part of the experience was the wings I ordered. They literally tasted like they just got thawed and then dipped straight into the deep fryer, not an ounce of even salt on them. To top it off, the flavor I ordered came as a little sauce cup on the side and I was supposed to dip each wing in the tiny thing. I had to sprinkle salt and pepper myself on them to be able to eat some. The fish and chips were okay, fish also had not been seasoned but the batter made it more palatable.

I won’t dock the server for taking long to come back because it was packed in there so I assume he had so many tables, and he was nice during our interactions.

Overall, the atmosphere is nice and lively for summer nights but I don’t know that I’d come here for actual food if I was hungry.

Nathan Hunt

A beach away from the beach. Awesome atmosphere to hang out .​​
Clare and Don's Beach Shack in Falls Church offers a delightful dining experience with its beach-themed ambiance and attentive staff. The ceviche is a standout, featuring a lemony, spicy shrimp sensation served with crispy homemade tortilla chips. The menu also includes a variety of seafood dishes, vegetarian options, and creative cocktails, ensuring there's something for everyone. The friendly and attentive staff enhance the welcoming atmosphere, making it a great spot for a relaxed meal. Live music and events add to the vibrant environment, providing entertainment alongside the delicious food.

shahin gharahkhani

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"I had an incredible dining experience here! The food is absolutely amazing, especially the seafood. The ceviche was fresh and delicious, one of the best I’ve ever had. The prices are very reasonable, making it a great value for the quality. On top of that, the staff were friendly, attentive, and truly went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. Highly recommend this place for anyone who loves great food and excellent service!"

A. Nowaczyk

Great food. Ordered takeout, so it wasn’t as crispy as you’d want, but it’s fine. Parking is annoying, but manageable. Admiral’s Feast with shrimp and fish. Coleslaw. Hush puppies, and onion rings. Fried Oreo Sundae is awesome. I’ll go back, but dine-in next time.

peter pinkham

Our party of 4 was seated directly upon arrival. We positively LOVE the beach feel of the place! It's like being at a TIKKI BAR on Falls Church. They had a reasonably varied menu. We both got the seafood chowder, and it was quite tasty. We split a dinner- good thing too, since there was NO WAY either of us could have gotten past half of the huge serving. Scallops, ? and crab cakes were EXCELLENT!!!! Our friend got a burger ? and fries- he got about halfway thru his ass well. We were able to find free parking in the nearby parking garage. It was all Good!!! We had a great meal in very pleasant surroundings. Just be advised, it's not a place where you "dress up to dine" . Jeans were the main dress... Fine with us as we weren't there to impress anyone...