About

For 18 years, The Blue Iguana has been a fixture here in Fairfax, Virginia. One of the first of the new school of Chef driven restaurants.

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Hours

Monday 10:30 AM - 2:00 AM
Tuesday 10:30 AM - 2:00 AM
Wednesday 10:30 AM - 2:00 AM
Thursday 10:30 AM - 2:00 AM
Friday 10:30 AM - 2:00 AM
Saturday 10:30 AM - 2:00 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM - 2:00 AM
Luciana G. Verified visit ★★★★★

We ordered take out due to Covid restrictions. Food was great!


Nikia W. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Basically, all day happy hour food and drinks. Waiter was extremely prompt.


Theresa W. Verified visit ★★★★☆

We were seated promptly. Server was very good and checked on us quite often. Although my husband's dinner was very goo... We were seated promptly. Server was very good and checked on us quite often. Although my husband's dinner was very good, I was disappointed with my meal. I wish there was a comments box under quality of food to explain further. Read more Read less


Lou d. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Food was good and portions were just right. Didn't like paying $1 extra for a "side" with my burger but.... I will go... Food was good and portions were just right. Didn't like paying $1 extra for a "side" with my burger but.... I will go again as it is a friendly sports bar with some outdoor seating. A nice evening out. Prices are reasonable. Read more Read less


Andrew O. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great food and very friendly and attentive service.


Jeanmarie Z. Verified visit ★★★★★

Our server was attentive and kept us updated on delivery of our selections.


Terri E. Verified visit ★★★★☆

We wished the appetizers included healthy items and not all just fried/bar fare.


Carlos G. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The server was good, attentive - except hygiene was not as good as it could have been. If something (menu) is dropped on... The server was good, attentive - except hygiene was not as good as it could have been. If something (menu) is dropped on the floor you do not pick it up and hand it back after stepping on it. You get a new one. Overall experience was fine for the food quality and location. Food was well prepared and quickly served. Read more Read less


Susan F. Verified visit ★★★★★

Kathy was very friendly and the food was excellent.


Debbie M. Verified visit ★★★★★

The staff was wonderful and very helpful! The environment was great (Caps playoffs). Go Caps!! Did not know this was... The staff was wonderful and very helpful! The environment was great (Caps playoffs). Go Caps!! Did not know this was a hockey lovers pad. Read more Read less


Rina M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Needs a little bit more lighting at the tables. It is advertised as creole/Cajun menu but did not have many of those ite... Needs a little bit more lighting at the tables. It is advertised as creole/Cajun menu but did not have many of those items on the menu. The Guatemalan Botanas dishes were delicious. We had the Original Iggy and the Veggie botanas. We went on a Friday night and they were having Trivia game night which was fun! Read more Read less


Allison N. Verified visit ★★★★☆

We went for lunch. There were very few customers but that was a plus as we didn't have to wait for a table and had good... We went for lunch. There were very few customers but that was a plus as we didn't have to wait for a table and had good service. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive without being overly so. Read more Read less


Diana D. Verified visit ★★★★★

Friendly staff, very accommodating and easy to approach.


Howard B. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Good foo, good prices"


Bernadette A. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Good food and service.


Andrea C. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Botanists were excellent. Crab cakes were average.


Juanita W. Verified visit ★★★★★

Had the buffalo chicken salad and it was excellent!


Alyona K. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food is very delicious. Service is very good. Food was brought to us in less than 15 minutes.


Kelly S. Verified visit ★★★★★

Our waitress was fabulous! Really on top of things.


James F. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

One meal was good; one meal was bad. The fish fry and French fries were soggy---like they were heated up in a microwave.


Mark B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Ashley was great and the food excellent. Hiuse specialty and ribs with soft drinks.


Sonja H. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great food, very reasonably priced. Star (our server) was absolutely fabulous.


Phyllis C. Verified visit ★★★★★

Both the service and food were great.


Anonymous Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Seems like the food quality has gone down. I didn't see a Cisco truck but it should Did taste generic. Not what I have... Seems like the food quality has gone down. I didn't see a Cisco truck but it should Did taste generic. Not what I have expected from them. Read more Read less


Wendell C. Verified visit ★★★★★

The food was great.


Dean K. Verified visit ★★★★★

Excellent staff, quick service, great food. Just an overall wonderful experience.


Pamela C. Verified visit ★★★★☆

food was good. iced tea was awful. sent it back. drank water.


Susie H. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Food was excellent and hung out in the bar listening to great tunes ; )


Randi J. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The wait staff was super nice. The resturant has changed some over the last year. Has more of a bar feel. This place use... The wait staff was super nice. The resturant has changed some over the last year. Has more of a bar feel. This place used to have authentic Cajun food that was amazing but they have had a chef Change. With that being said the offering are all very good and well done. Read more Read less


Carol J. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

The appearance of the restaurant was pleasant and the server was good, however, the food was overpriced for the portion... The appearance of the restaurant was pleasant and the server was good, however, the food was overpriced for the portion and the taste was mediocre at best. The scallops were lukewarm and the garlic mashed potatoes were VERY dry. Couldnt finish them. Very disappointing meal Read more Read less


Jan W. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The mashed potatoes were cold and relatively tasteless, but everything else was wonderful! The blueberry sorbet was unb... The mashed potatoes were cold and relatively tasteless, but everything else was wonderful! The blueberry sorbet was unbelievable. I've never tasted anything so good. Read more Read less


Dean K. Verified visit ★★★★★

One of us tried the Jambalaya for the 1st time. It was so good and made a big impact on all of us tasting it. Service... One of us tried the Jambalaya for the 1st time. It was so good and made a big impact on all of us tasting it. Service was stellar and friendly. Top marks all the way. Read more Read less


Default U. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The atmosphere was pretty good but the ribeye wasn't all the not enough meat and to much fat on the meat.


Janet L. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The waitress was so friendly and helpful. Her recommendations were appreciated too.


Cindy M. Verified visit ★★★★★

The meals are well prepared, it is fast and efficient with great service.


Kendra L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Good food and Calvin was good


Teodulo T. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great service, food, wine. Excellent cannoli!


Brian R. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

Food very overprices small portions limited menu. This place is just isnt that good


Senthilvel R. Verified visit ★★★★★

Fantastic lobster ravioli! Dinner and service were great as always! Especially appreciate that they didn't have an infla... Fantastic lobster ravioli! Dinner and service were great as always! Especially appreciate that they didn't have an inflated priced menu for Valentine's Day! Love them! Read more Read less


Nilkumar P. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

Menu had changed. Poor chose. Too little and quality for too much cost.


Kelly M. Verified visit ★★★★★

Very personable waitress Jess. We were able to sit and visit at the table for an extended period of time.


Scott T. Verified visit ★★★★★

Excellent service


Tim D. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Happy hour until 8 PM, eat in bar area, got noisy after 6 pm, dining area was quieter, it did have special event in it,... Happy hour until 8 PM, eat in bar area, got noisy after 6 pm, dining area was quieter, it did have special event in it, TVs in bar area, food was very good and price was reasonable. Read more Read less


Scott A. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Great mac n cheese. The crabcake sandwich (without the bread) was very good, but very small.


Gina F. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Julie seemed forgetful but Miles made our experience a great one.


Taylor . Verified visit ★★★★★

The food was good, had smothered Catfish, it was good....


Reginald S. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

The quality and quantity of food were not up to par. It was definitely not worth the price. Would not eat there again.


Patricia P. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Food quality was poor.


Mike B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Our server was busy with a huge party but we never knew because they assigned someone to back her up.


Karen B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Wonderful service, clean restaurant, great food.


Phillip H. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Nice place, but I do miss the "old" Blue Iguana


Willie C. Verified visit ★★★★☆

food was good but on the salty side


Lauren K. Verified visit ★★★★★

Very good food excellent service friendly staff


Linda G. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great food and fabulous service provided by Julia2 :-)


John D. Verified visit ★★★★★

The combination of excellent service and the quality and quantity of food made this dining experience an enjoyable one.


Gary G. Verified visit ★★★★☆

One of the items came out incorrectly.


Satish S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Food quality


Doug H. Verified visit ★★★★★

We from New Orleans and loved there Cajun food.


Allisa S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Good recommendations from employees


John D. Verified visit ★★★★☆

We went for late meal .... Around 10 pm


Gary . Verified visit ★★★★★

Nawlins cooking at its best! Had the smothered catfish which had shrimp etouffee on top of the fish. Yum.


Brittany N. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Although they were busy but the waitress kept on circling back to make sure that we were ok.


Kiara s. Verified visit ★★★★★

First off, I can't wait to go back! The atmosphere was cozy with candlelight and linens and nice music in the background... First off, I can't wait to go back! The atmosphere was cozy with candlelight and linens and nice music in the background. Our server was very helpful and very attentive. The food was excellent and HOT! It just makes the meal when your food comes to you hot. We all enjoyed our meals and had enough left over for two more meals!!! I will definitely go back and definitely recommend this restaurant! Read more Read less

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