Ovations at Wolf Trap

Name: Ovations at Wolf Trap
Address: 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States, 22182
Telephone: (703) 255-4017
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 3.5

3.5

2004 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

Ovations, an open-air restaurant overlooking the Green Meadows at Wolf Trap, offers a brand new pre-event buffet dining experience with a FRESH NEW FLAVOR of foods that will satisfy the "foodie" in you and comfort the buffet lover. Reservations are requested and recommended.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Ovations is ONLY open on Wolf Trap performance days for the Filene Center during their 2015 Summer Season. Ovations opens 2.5 hours prior to show time.
Phone number
(703) 255-4017
Website
http://www.ovationsva.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Neal Langermann

Location
1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182
Area
Tysons Corner / McLean
Cross Street
Off the Dulles Toll Road
Parking details
Free parking available at Wolf Trap Park Performing Arts Park.
Entertainment
After dining it's a short walk over to enjoy the show at the Filene Center of Wolf Trap!
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

La Marca, Prosecco, Italy
- GlassUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 45.00
White Haven, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
- GlassUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 45.00
Covey Run, Riesling, Washington State
- GlassUSD 9.00
- BottleUSD 35.00
Laguna Ranch, Chardonnay, California
- GlassUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 45.00
Ecco Domani, Pinot Grigio, Italy
- GlassUSD 9.00
- BottleUSD 35.00
Martin Codax, Albarino, Spain
- GlassUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 45.00
Waterbrook, Rosè, Washington State
- GlassUSD 11.00
- BottleUSD 40.00

Red Wine

Louis Martini, Cabernet Sauvignon, California
- GlassUSD 11.00
- BottleUSD 40.00
Don Miguel Gascon, Malbec, Argentina
- GlassUSD 15.00
- BottleUSD 55.00
MacMurray, Pinot Noir, Central Coast
- GlassUSD 11.00
- BottleUSD 40.00
Frei Brothers, Merlot, California
- GlassUSD 14.00
- BottleUSD 50.00
Breaux Equation, Verdot/Syrah, VA
- GlassUSD 10.00
- BottleUSD 35.00
Brancaia, Sangiovese, Italy
- GlassUSD 15.00
- BottleUSD 55.00
Ksara Reserve, Cab/Syrah, Lebanon
- GlassUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 45.00

Reserve

J Vineyards, Sparkling Wine, Russian River
- BottleUSD 75.00
Peju, Merlot, Napa Valley
- BottleUSD 75.00
Talbott Kali-Hart, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia
- BottleUSD 70.00
Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, Sonoma County
- BottleUSD 65.00

Spirits

Stolichnaya, Vodka
- GlassUSD 11.00
Tanqueray, Gin
- GlassUSD 11.00
Bacardi, Rum
- GlassUSD 11.00
Jose Cuervo, Tequila
- GlassUSD 11.00
Jack Daniel's, Whiskey
- GlassUSD 11.00
Johnnie Walker Red, Scotch
- GlassUSD 11.00
Maker's Mark, Bourbon
- GlassUSD 12.00
Grand Marnier, Cognac
- GlassUSD 12.00

Specialty Cocktails

Marrakesh ExpressUSD 12.00
Absolut Citron, Frozen Mint Lemonade
Mediterranean MojitoUSD 12.00
Bacardi Citron, Chopped Lemon, Lime, Oranges, Mint
SangriaUSD 10.00
Red Wine, Cointreau, Cinnamon, Apples, Oranges
- Sangria by the PitcherUSD 35.00

Bottled Beer

HeinekenUSD 6.00
Amstel LightUSD 6.00
CoronaUSD 6.00
Miller LiteUSD 5.00
Starr Hill The LoveUSD 6.00

Draft Beer

Starr Hill Jomo Vienna Lager
- MugUSD 8.00
- PitcherUSD 35.00
Devil's Backbone Eight Point IPA
- MugUSD 8.00

Beverages

Soft DrinksUSD 3.50
LemonadeUSD 3.50
Iced Tea UnsweetenedUSD 3.50
Saratoga Still Water
- LgUSD 6.00
Saratoga Sparkling Water
- SmUSD 4.50
Hot TeaUSD 4.00
CoffeeUSD 4.00

What 2,004 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.5

3.5 based on all time ratings

3.4Food
3.6Service
3.7Ambience
0.6Value

Noise • Moderate

2,004 Reviews

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SteveD
Washington DC
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on 17 September 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
When we arrived at 6:15pm, we were only the 2nd party there and only about 1/5 of the place was set up for service. The hostess was wearing "Juicy" brand sweats and seemed more interested in her phone -- kind of depressing first impression, overall. The buffet had a good selection and even some interesting options, but I imagine the food is being brought in and is not cooked on-premise. They need to figure out how to keep everything hot. Most items were room temperature at best. The (cold) spiced shrimp were decent and the fried catfish too (catfish was not hot, but still crunchy and tasty). Desserts would have been better if purchased from Costco -- very lackluster rice pudding, cookies, and brownies. Trusted this place would be nice for my wife's birthday before heading over to the concert ... but we definitely won't be returning.
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GaryG
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 16 September 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food as always. We prefer the Neyla offerings, as we're not so much into fried (Southern) food
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 16 September 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It was our first time at Ovations last Saturday and it didn't disappoint; excellent first impression and location, as we were going to the Gipsy Kings concert at the Wolftrap after the meal. The food selection and the presentation were great. On the other hand, there are way too many tables on the dinning room, so it's hard to go from the buffet to the table; it feels crowded, and the service was not up to par with the rest of the offering; it was disjointed and [unfortunately] our server was not able to communicate properly with us in English. Overall, very good. We'll be back.
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 September 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was absolutely wonderful! Their coffee machine was broken and since it was the last meal of the season they hadn't replaced it. Coffee would have made the meal absolutely amazing! The service was not good at all. It's a buffet so the waitstaff should be removing used plates when we go to the buffet. Our plates piled up two deep. Also we had to ask for refills on our water, didn't get them, so I took a glass of water from a table that had been set up but was unoccupied. Then it was a lengthy wait to get our bill. With that being said... the food made it worth it all!
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terryw
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 September 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was just okay, servers were friendly. Thought overpriced but since it was right there at Wolftrap it was convenient for walking to the show.
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Celmom
Washington DC
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on 15 September 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Run, do not walk from this place. The food is terrible, service spotty at best, and all is horrifically over priced. The only positive is the location/convenience. Do yourself a favor and take the time to organize a picnic from Whole Foods or any of the other great take out spots in the area. We go to Ovations once every year hoping (assuming) things will improve, but they do not. Will never return.
1 person found this helpful
J
John
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 September 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
It is not very allergy friendly. There need to be more options that are free of alliums in my case. I don't see why everything has to have onions and garlic in. The staff are very helpful but as it is a buffet they are limited in what they can do.
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VincentS
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 September 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service suffers after Labor Day...College summer hires have returned to school. As such, table service and Buffet maintenance (slow in refilling food item choices on serving line). Desert table had dwindled to only a couple of remaining items by mid dining. Visited Ovations pre-Labor Day and all was well.....
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Andilee
Washington DC
39 reviews
3.0
39 reviews
Dined on 15 September 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
As it is located right on the property of WolfTrap and serves buffet style fare from different area restaurants; my review is simply based upon the evening that I attended and I can't review for following evenings. the food was good but WARNING - get there early because they don't appear to replenish the food and if it is gone you're out of luck. We arrived at 615 for an 800 show (Steve Martin and Martin Short). By the time we left I could see that a lot of the choices were gone and not replaced.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 September 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
If you want to dine out and beat the crowd at Wolf Trap AND not carry a full Picnic- this is the only available restaurant. And they know it. It's a $35 buffet with the same food for 2 yrs now. It's just over priced. The food is usually cold when it should b hot, dry when it should be moist and "fancy" when it should just be normal. The spicy shrimp might be the best thing there but messy. The potato salad is watery, the fried chicken cold. I hope they have new vendors next year.
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FAQs

Ovations at Wolf Trap offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 255-4017.

Ovations at Wolf Trap is rated 3.5 stars by 2004 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

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1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182

Additional information

Cross Street
Off the Dulles Toll Road
Area
Tysons Corner / McLean
Hours of Operation
Ovations is ONLY open on Wolf Trap performance days for the Filene Center during their 2015 Summer Season. Ovations opens 2.5 hours prior to show time.
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking available at Wolf Trap Park Performing Arts Park.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Neal Langermann
Entertainment
After dining it's a short walk over to enjoy the show at the Filene Center of Wolf Trap!
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ovationsva.com/
Phone number
(703) 255-4017

Ovations at Wolf Trap

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This Evening's Menu Features

Georgia Brown's

Fresh Fruit Salad

Down Home Potato Salad

Classic Caesar Salad

Pulled Pork Sliders

Carolina Gumbo

Georgia Brown's Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Peel N' Eat Shrimp

Deviled Eggs

Crispy Fried Catfish

Neyla Mediterranean Bistro's

Greek Salad

Halloumi Cheese and Watermelon

Mediterranean Dip Trio

Marinated Olives

Batata Hara Fried Potatoes

Falafel

Chicken and Rice with Yogurt Sauce

Chicken Shawarma Sliders

Grilled Beef with Spicy Sauce

Tilapia Fish with Tomato Sauce

Beverage List

White Wine

La Marca, Prosecco, Italy

White Haven, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

Covey Run, Riesling, Washington State

Laguna Ranch, Chardonnay, California

Ecco Domani, Pinot Grigio, Italy

Martin Codax, Albarino, Spain

Waterbrook, Rosè, Washington State

Red Wine

Louis Martini, Cabernet Sauvignon, California

Don Miguel Gascon, Malbec, Argentina

MacMurray, Pinot Noir, Central Coast

Frei Brothers, Merlot, California

Breaux Equation, Verdot/Syrah, VA

Brancaia, Sangiovese, Italy

Ksara Reserve, Cab/Syrah, Lebanon

Reserve

J Vineyards, Sparkling Wine, Russian River

Peju, Merlot, Napa Valley

Talbott Kali-Hart, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia

Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, Sonoma County

Spirits

Stolichnaya, Vodka

Tanqueray, Gin

Bacardi, Rum

Jose Cuervo, Tequila

Jack Daniel's, Whiskey

Johnnie Walker Red, Scotch

Maker's Mark, Bourbon

Grand Marnier, Cognac

Specialty Cocktails

Marrakesh ExpressUSD 12.00

Mediterranean MojitoUSD 12.00

SangriaUSD 10.00

Bottled Beer

HeinekenUSD 6.00

Amstel LightUSD 6.00

CoronaUSD 6.00

Miller LiteUSD 5.00

Starr Hill The LoveUSD 6.00

Draft Beer

Starr Hill Jomo Vienna Lager

Devil's Backbone Eight Point IPA

Beverages

Soft DrinksUSD 3.50

LemonadeUSD 3.50

Iced Tea UnsweetenedUSD 3.50

Saratoga Still Water

Saratoga Sparkling Water

Hot TeaUSD 4.00

CoffeeUSD 4.00

Overall ratings and reviews