Opening hours
Open now · closes 8:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Fairfax: 1:39 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (703) 208-9679 to confirm.
Location & directions
3071 Nutley StreetFairfax, VA 22031
About Gao
Gao is a Vietnamese restaurant you'll find at 3071 Nutley Street in Fairfax, Virginia. It's part of our guide to 279 restaurants, cafes and bars in Fairfax.
Gao is open daily, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Service options include dine-in.
You can reach the team at (703) 208-9679.
Quick facts
- Category
- Vietnamese Restaurant
- Address
- 3071 Nutley Street, Fairfax, VA 22031
- Phone
- (703) 208-9679
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Vietnamese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Gao’s weekday schedule with 56 other Vietnamese restaurants in Virginia. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 63 hours a week, 7 hours fewer than the local median of 70. 86% of Vietnamese restaurants in Virginia open on Sundays, and Gao is one of them.
Compared with 56 other Vietnamese restaurants in Virginia that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Vietnamese restaurants in Virginia
Based on 15 menus with 839 priced items from Vietnamese restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $9.95, and half of all items are priced between $6.25 and $17.00.
We don’t have Gao’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Vietnamese restaurants in Virginia typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Com Thit Heo Nuong | 20% | $13.00 |
Calculated from 15 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Gao there are 8 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 29 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Asian & Pacific (3), Cafes & Coffee (3), Latin American & Caribbean (3), and Korean (2).
Gao is the only Vietnamese restaurant within a mile (5 within three miles). The next closest is Kim's Pho, 1.0 mi away.
7 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ThaiBangkok St. Thai< 0.1 mi
- KoreanIzakaya Maru Grill & Ramen< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternSmoki Kabobs< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.1 mi
- Latin American & CaribbeanChicka Loca0.1 mi
What to expect at a Vietnamese restaurant
Vietnamese restaurants are best known for pho – a fragrant beef or chicken noodle soup – and banh mi sandwiches on light, crackly baguettes. Menus also feature vermicelli bowls (bun), broken-rice plates (com tam), fresh spring rolls and a strong coffee sweetened with condensed milk.
What to order
- Pho – order by the cut of beef you like, or chicken (pho ga)
- Banh mi – a cheap, filling sandwich
- Bun (vermicelli bowl) – grilled meat over cold noodles and herbs
- Fresh spring rolls – rice paper rolls with peanut sauce
Good to know
- Add herbs and lime to pho gradually and taste the broth first.
- Many pho shops are busiest at weekend lunch; mornings are quieter.
- Banh mi shops often sell out of bread in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Gao's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Is Gao open on Sunday?
Yes, Gao is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where is Gao located?
Gao is located at 3071 Nutley Street, Fairfax, VA 22031.
What is the phone number of Gao?
You can call Gao at (703) 208-9679.
Does Gao offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Gao. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Gao open late?
No, Gao usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Gao?
There are 29 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Gao. Nearby options include Bangkok St. Thai (< 0.1 mi), Izakaya Maru Grill & Ramen (< 0.1 mi), and Smoki Kabobs (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Vietnamese restaurants near Gao?
None within a mile. The closest is Kim's Pho, 1.0 mi away.
How much do Vietnamese restaurants in Virginia cost?
Based on 15 menus with 839 priced items from Vietnamese restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $9.95, and half of all items are priced between $6.25 and $17.00.
Nearby places
All in Fairfax
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