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Ned’s New England Deck Opens New Play Space

Play Date Social at Ned’s Nest is a dedicated kid-friendly area above the Fairfax restaurant.

By Maggie Roth November 14, 2025 at 3:05 pm

Ned’s New England Deck, a seafood-focused restaurant in Fairfax known for its lobster rolls, has opened a new indoor play space above the restaurant. It began a soft opening stage on Monday, November 10. 

The new space is called Play Date Social at Ned’s Nest. It offers a “dedicated family-friendly dining room paired with an indoor play space.” The play space is available for kids ages 6 years and under. 

The upstairs area includes a full-service dining room, where guests can order from Ned’s full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. And just steps away, there’s a kid-friendly area with toys and other play equipment.  

Play Date Social at Ned's Nest
Courtesy Play Date Social at Ned’s Nest

“It’s not an indoor playground and not just a restaurant — it’s a hybrid concept designed for modern DMV families,” owner Steve Forbes said in an email. 

Hour-long play sessions are available to book online, while tables in the area operate on a first-come, first-served basis. A $7 fee is charged per child for a one-hour session.  

Play Date Social at Ned’s Nest: 10655 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax

Maggie Roth

Maggie Roth

Associate Editor

Maggie Roth is the associate editor for Northern Virginia Magazine, where she covers news and culture in the NoVA area. Originally from New Jersey, she is a graduate of George Mason University and joined the magazine in 2021 as an editorial intern.

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