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Blue Iguana

Blue Iguana

Bar and American Restaurant$$$$
Fairfax
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    Joe S.
    "The perfect place to watch the Washington Capitals play."(2 Tips)
    Brian B.
    "Love Blue Iguana for lunch or cocktails at night."(3 Tips)
    Dave W.
    "Ask for the chicken and shrimp fusili."(2 Tips)
    Phyllis F.
    "The bartenders are the bestest!"(5 Tips)
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  • Josh P.heart icon on user image
    Josh PomplinNovember 20, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Also don't listen to the other guy. It is an older people bar before 10pm. Come after 10pm and there are ladies and 20-30somethings. Also dinner is very reasonably priced.
  • Brian B.
    Brian BurlesonJanuary 19, 2015
    Love Blue Iguana for lunch or cocktails at night. Great Martinis🍸. Nice Wine Selection🍷Calamari is awesome! Oyster Po-boy is outstanding & Mussels are all-that!
  • Joe S.
    Joe SorianoDecember 10, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    The perfect place to watch the Washington Capitals play. Remarkable bar staff. Strong menu. If you like tater tots - you will eat the most crispy and perfectly cooked tots ever!
  • Erin P.
    Erin Poole FordOctober 29, 2012
    Great service. They did a great job hosting my sister's small wedding reception. Heavy, delicious food. Pace yourself or you'll regret pants with zippers.
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian SmithJanuary 3, 2019
    Been here 100+ times
    The rotation is slow, but it is consistent and the selection is good. One of the better “back bars” in the area.
  • Dave L.heart icon on user image
    Dave LepkowskiOctober 3, 2019
    The awesome location is very good and friendly
  • Yoseni S.heart icon on user image
    Yoseni Severino-DunphySeptember 23, 2017
    Great place! try a Clemonade, a great cocktail
  • Joe S.
    Joe SorianoDecember 20, 2022
    Been here 100+ times
    Met with Mike planning dinner reservations for Christmas Eve in Nashville. Reserved at the Palm. Caps Beat Red Wings at home in OT.
  • vear p.
    vear philipApril 13, 2014
    Hello My name is vear(single).I email,(vearphilip@hotmail.com) i requested your Email for more communication
  • Joe S.
    Joe SorianoJuly 9
    Been here 100+ times
    One & done after Mark & Annie met met at Lazy Dog because of Shelby's selfie Pic of she & I from LD
  • Dawnell C.
    Dawnell ClaessenOctober 3, 2011
    Nice fixed price 3 course meal for 20 bucks. Brioche bread pudding....Yums.
  • Joe S.
    Joe SorianoJuly 19, 2023
    Been here 100+ times
    Whiskey Wednesday with Larry. Mike enroute lake to meet plumber.
  • Dave W.
    Dave WatersMarch 29, 2012
    Ask for the chicken and shrimp fusili. It's not on the menu.
  • Adam K.
    Adam KronfeldMay 26, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Have the hush puppies. You'll thank me later.
  • Lori H.
    Lori HallNovember 28, 2011
    Ask to sit in Helmut's station. He's the best.
  • Phyllis F.
    Phyllis FriendJune 30, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The bartenders are the bestest!
  • Robert D.
    Robert DoughertyNovember 23, 2023
    They cancelled Thanksgiving Buffet 11/23/23 and didn’t bother to tell anyone on their reservations list…….. Bad form!
  • Connor M.
    Connor MclucasDecember 14, 2011
    Great place to grab a drink or few :)
  • Pat B.heart icon on user image
    Pat ByramJuly 3, 2012
    The shrimp tacos are fantastic.
  • Bryan B.heart icon on user image
    Bryan BomarMarch 9, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Make sure you are a Capitals fan if you come in
  • Susan R.heart icon on user image
    Susan RiederApril 16, 2013
    Cathy rules happy hour...the best!
  • Joe S.
    Joe SorianoApril 27, 2023
    Been here 100+ times
    Two and thru
  • Melissa R.
    Melissa ReedDecember 31, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Sunday Brunch is the best!!!!!
  • Josh P.heart icon on user image
    Josh PomplinNovember 19, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Tip your bartenders well and don't be a dick!
  • Joe W.
    Joe WoodJuly 19, 2011
    Went there for lunch with fiance, left with a 60 dollar bill somehow. Portions were small, though the service was quite well. Not worth the cost though
  • Dan G.heart icon on user image
    Dan GriffinNovember 26, 2013
    An uninspired place with horrible clientele. Staff is good though.
  • Josh P.heart icon on user image
    Josh PomplinJanuary 22, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Watch out for Amrik. He will watch you pee.
  • Chris B.
    Chris BNovember 24, 2011
    Ian says hi!!!
  • Chris F.
    Chris FordNovember 5, 2010
    Try to count the ladies its easy...0...lots of 50 year olds...expensive for dinner
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