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Coastal Flats

1961 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22102
(703) 356-1440
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Ranked #5 of 79 restaurants in McLean
4.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Price range: 15 AUD - 21 AUD
Cuisines: American
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Woodbridge, VA
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Everything is good here, can't go wrong. Try the crab cakes, spinach dip, and the chopped house salad! More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Not one complaint about this place. The jumbo shrimp and crab and shrimp fritters were so fresh. I am going back for the Lobster Roll in a few hours :). More

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Huntsville, AL
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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Okay, so this is going to be a strange review. I don't like fish or seafood, and yet this is a seafood restaurant. I was in McClean, VA for business and I used TripAdvisor to pick a restaurant for dinner. Coastal Flats was highly recommended, so I took a chance. I ordered an appetizer of deviled eggs (I'm a Southern... More

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Chesapeake, VA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

I have driven 3 hours from my home to have lunch here and shop in the area. This qualifies as a day trip the food and service is that good. More

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Rockville, Maryland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

This is a busy place on week-ends, but well worth the wait. You can order a big meal or a sandwich. I usually order the shrimp roll. It is filled to overflowing and delicious. Make sure you get a free bread basket. The wait staff is anxious to please and will make sure you are satisfied. More

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Sarasota, Florida
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146 reviews 146 reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

I am not a fan of chain restaurants, but I had the opportunity to visit here while on a business trip in the area. I found the staff to be super friendly and very helpful with the cocktail and dinner menu. I had the sea bass and was surprised how good it was. We were a large group and no-one... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

Food is always good at Coastal Flats. Service is good too. More

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Vienna, Virginia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

A friend and I stopped in at Coastal Flats for dinner in between power shopping. Both of us are going light on carbs, so we skipped the delicious bread, and had grilled salmon with some type of mustard sauce on mashed cauliflower.....to die for! The portion of salmon was very generous and our waiter had the greatest personality. This definitely... More

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Falls Church VA
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

Beautifully decorated with wall size beach painintgs and artifacts. You feel like you are at the water's edge. It boasts a Fabulous seafood menu, the Shrimp and Grits, are outstanding; lovely wine menu and a pleasant pace. its located in a mall and parking can be blocks away. The wait staff offers suggestions on menu choices, and the homemade breads... More

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Arlington, Virginia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

Having for the first time in January 2012 experienced the Coastal Flats location in McLean, Virginia, I enthusiastically anticipate returning there. Rarely have I enjoyed, dining solo, such efficient service especially during a restaurant's peak weekend dinner hours. This establishment is located in the Tysons Corner Shopping Mall adjacent to several other restaurants that also appear worth experiencing. I can't... More

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