Ford's Fish Shack

finally made it to Ford’s Fish Shack, and I have to say, the recommendations were spot on. We went on a Saturday night and it wasn’t crowded at all; we had a reservation, but it didn't look like we actually needed one. Our server, Sofia, was great. She was super attentive, always checked in on us, and gave us some really solid tips for our appetizers and entrees. We started with a dozen oysters from three different locations. I’m no expert, but I really enjoyed them—they tasted just like the beach! My wife ordered the Maine seafood basket, and the seafood was delicious and perfectly crunchy. I’m definitely getting that next time. I went with three lobster tails (one fried, two grilled), and they were honestly some of the best I’ve ever had. That butter sauce is amazing. I’m already looking

Ford’s Fish Shack is a popular seafood spot in Ashburn, and reservations are definitely recommended. They couldn’t find our reservation at first, but still worked with us and got us a table, which I appreciated. Service was friendly throughout. The food was okay for me, though seafood lovers will probably enjoy it more. Many people come here for oysters and fish specials, especially on weekends. Just make sure your reservation is confirmed and give yourself some buffer time if it’s busy.

A bit crowded on a Saturday night, but online they had all reservation times available. First time dining here. We got a friendly greeting when we arrived and we were seated promptly. Our server had a lot of energy and let us know what the specials were. We ordered the appetizer special which was lobster queso and it was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! They really need to add this to their regular menu!!!! We also had the seafood basket with scallops and shrimp and that was pretty good. They didn't have ranch dressing for the fries; they had tarragon buttermilk dressing instead. Honestly, that was better than ranch! The cole slaw needed seasoning, but wasn't bad once you add a little salt and pepper. Also ordered the lobster Cobb salad. It was good but a little on the pricey side. I didn't feel like

Absolutely loved everything about my visit! The food was delicious and the service was phenomenal. I ordered the fish and chips but substituted the fries for the basil mashed potatoes, and it was perfect. My meal came out quickly, piping hot, and full of flavor. The pumpkin cheesecake was **AMAZING** a must-try! Nelson was an excellent server, and Donn is an outstanding manager. The whole atmosphere feels warm, welcoming, and genuinely family-like. Highly recommend!

Very disappointed with my Lobster Cobb salad (which was a to go order). The only request I had made was No bacon. As you can see from the photo they also forgot a lot of lettuce and the tomatoes. The second picture is what the salad usually looks like, what I got was not what I expected.