ford's fish shack ashburn

best seafood in the area. ashburn lacks great restaurants. except ford's. the decor is kind of new england lobster kitsch, but who cares? i hate every word in that sentence, anyway! as usual, i keep it simple, but everything i've had was good; however, i did once get a clam chowder that was seriously lacking in clams. can't ever go wrong with fried fish. beware that the thefishsandwich has cheese on it. i find this unorthodox, but still good. i was able to talk with the chef once. i believe he came over from passion fish. there have been rumors that management has changed and quality is not quite as good, but i've seen no evidence of this yet.

great variety of fresh seafood at a fair price. check out their newest location in landsdowne and break with tradition --- go there for lunch. begin with a bowl of clam chowder - it's got plenty of decent sized clams and has a slight hint of bacon to it (as it should). the soup is not overwhelmed by potatoes so you can really enjoy the clams. isn't clam chowder supposed to have clams? it does at fords. then move down the menus and go for thefishtacos with blackened shrimp!! all in all - great spot for lunch if seafood is your mid-day hankering.

great atmosphere . ford'sfishshack has a homey yet sophisticated feel to it. the food it amazing

best seafood around!. i don't know how they do it but fords has the bestfisharound! way better than the over priced passionfishin reston town center! i'm not a huge seafood eater and i love this place. my favorites are thefishtacos, and the cod entree. the fries are awesome, too, thin and crisp. great service every time i go and good atmosphere. call ahead no matter the day or time because they are always busy. definitely a local favorite!

bunnyandporkbelly april 16, 2013 0 went to ford’sfishshack last weekend when we were in town. this place is really popular. i loved these corn bread!! so warm and fluffy! there are corns and scallions in them! the scallions really enhance the flavors! angry mussels chorizo, tomatoes, garlic, onions, ciabatta bread the broth of the angry mussels lobstah roll double billy’s lobstah tails one fried one broiled thin fries, grilled corn on the cob, melted butterfishof the day swordfishfishtacos blackened, flour tortillas, napa cabbage, marinated tomatoes, radishes, chipotle lime dressing very well cooked fresh fish. i wish these were corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.

the food was really good. hadfishtacos with cauliflower mash. nice and light with a delicious sauce. we also tried the lobstah chips. great selection of wines and beers. we will return.

simply fantastic!. we so enjoyed our first visit to ford's this past friday! as native, coastal new englanders who recently relocated to nova, we hadn't found a good seafood restaurant. ford's surpassed all of our expectations and reset the bar for amazing seafood. thefishand chips were superbly beer battered with quality brooklyn ale. the plate came in a newspaper parchment lined basket with 5 large pieces of beer battered fish, shoestring french fried potatoes, and a sublimely seasoned coleslaw. the accompanying tartar sauce was a simple blend including dill, capers, and some other source of deliciousness that served as the perfect accompaniment to the tender, succulent fish. the atmosphere was awesome - sirius radio filled the air with a great nostalgic sound of 70's and 80's music. the general manager, wayne, was welcoming and attentive. the executive chef and owner was a gem taking a personal interest to insure we were ultimately satisfied with our meals. tony even took time to speak with my eldest son, a 12 yr old aspiring chef, and gave him a confectioner's dream of a recipe for homemade marshmallows. this was truly a delightful experience from beginning to end. on top the fabulous dining experience, the price was very reasonable - less expensive then a cliche red lobster and ions better in quality, service, and attention to detail. everyone should give this place a go. as a side note, they do have call ahead seating.

the server we had was very unpleasant and seemed to be annoyed with the fact that we brought our young son. the oysters were good,fishand chips were mediocre.

about the best seafood in nova. have been too many restaurants that serve seafood, and for the great price point (or any other for that matter) ford's is the best! everything is fresh, from the fish, to the coleslaw, and even the tartar sauce. i believe the only thing that is frozen is the french fries. i have now been going to ford about 2-3 times a week for the past few months and have yet to have a meal that was not exceptional. i used to hatefishtaco's and now because of tony and his wonderful spin onfishtacos, i am spoiled and cannot eat them anywhere else. if you only go there one time, thefishtacos are a must! the scallops fall apart with your fork, the shrimp rolls are outstanding, and the corn muffins just don't get any better.

fantastic. thats it.. i can't get enough of the delicious they serve upi here at fords. it's not just that the calamari is tender, thefishis flaky, or that blueberry pie bursts with flavor. the managers are fully involved in ensuring a wonderful experience at every table. the waitstaff is trained to provide upscale, outstanding service, not just waiting tables. atmosphere? family friendly, clean, welcoming ambience.

it's a new, non chain, family owned and operated eatery, and i know it has kinks to work out- i just haven't experienced those kinks.

ford's is destined for success if they continue doing what they started with- fresh, homemade food delivered by an energetic and well trained team, all under the watchful eyes of invloved management. the pass with flying colors!