HAVABITE EATERY — Restaurant in Fairfax

HAVABITE EATERY is hands down one of the best gyro restaurants I have ever visited. The moment you step into the restaurant, you are greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere, with friendly staff members who are always eager to assist you with any inquiries or recommendations.

As a lover of Mediterranean cuisine, I was thrilled to find such a gem of a restaurant that truly captures the essence of the flavors and spices of the region. The gyro sandwich was an absolute standout, with tender, flavorful meat cooked to perfection, and served with fresh and crunchy vegetables, all wrapped in a warm, fluffy pita bread.

But the gyros are just the beginning. The menu at HAVABITE EATERY is expansive, with a wide array of delicious appetizers, salads, wraps, and sides. I particularly enjoyed the falafel plate, which was beautifully presented and featured perfectly crisp and golden falafel balls, accompanied by hummus, tabbouleh, and pita bread.

In addition to the fantastic food, the service at HAVABITE EATERY is exceptional. The staff is knowledgeable about the menu, and always willing to offer suggestions or answer any questions that you may have. The restaurant is also impeccably clean and well-maintained, which only adds to the overall dining experience.

Overall, I highly recommend HAVABITE EATERY to anyone in the mood for a delicious and authentic Mediterranean meal. With its delectable food, warm and welcoming atmosphere, and excellent service, it is truly a standout among gyro restaurants in the area. So go ahead, take a bite, and discover for yourself why HAVABITE EATERY is a must-visit dining...

I visited on a Sunday evening after an event in Fairfax City to get a quick dinner. I heard about Havabite from a friend, so I thought I would go inside especially after another diner encouraged me when I looked at the menu outside. A classic small business with seemingly four staffers working on a busy Sunday, this place has a lot of character with the building seating maybe 25 or so dating back to the late 70s I learned from another diner. Service was engaging from the two staffers with whom I spoke, even if the kitchen was struggling to keep pace with a higher than normal number of online orders according to the staff.

I settled for ordering a burger with mushrooms and onions and fries followed by a chicken souvlaki platter (salad and pita). The burger was cooked well done but struck me as dry on the inside. Fries arrived hot and had good flavor but some needed to be crisped more and not be as soft. The platter had some nicely seasoned chicken if not a little dry and a very good and almost pillowy side pita. The salad has too much iceberg lettuce and needs more tomato, cucumber, and onion and less feta cheese for a better Greek salad. I would be tempted to have a chicken souvlaki pita/gyro, as that would combine the two best parts of what I ate in this platter.

The total cost came to just under $30 excluding tax and tip, so I think the prices seem reasonable for the quantity of food I received. I could return in the future if I were in the area and wanted to try a gyro or other sandwich for lunch or a...

This is a small local restaurant that definitely gives the vibe of a local mom and pop shop. Its clean and comfortable, but decor and aesthetics are not really what you come here for.

Service is good. Our drinks were always refilled. Everyone was pleasant and nice. They got our orders within minutes of us sitting down. Food came out fast. No complaints.

Food. Greek Combo Plate 5/5 Baba Ganoush was sooo good. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Pita was warm when it came out. Gyro Sandwich on Pita Bread 5/5 The lamb was so good. It was well seasoned and cooked with enough char giving it great flavor. Baked Meat Lasagna with Mozzarella Cheese Very good. One of the best lasagnas we've had. It definitely tastes home made with the chunky sauce. Comes with bread to scoop all the sauce when youre done with the pasta. Baklava Its made with walnuts. At least I didnt taste the pistachio but it was still very good. It wasnt overly sweet. My husband loved it. Rice Pudding Its orange flavor, and although I am not an orange fan this was my favorite. It was so good especially on a very hot day.

I have no complaints with the food. The food were alllllll amazing. Im excited to come back and try other things on the menu. ♥️

Cost: We spent $70 for 2 people without tip, but we also ordered appz, 2 full mains and 2 desserts. So $35 per person.

Overall, my husband and I decided this is our new favorite Greek Italian restaurant and we rank it as "will travel out of our way...