I cannot say this enough, we had the BEST experience at Ada's by the River!! Bryan, our waiter,…read moregave our party of 8 an amazing evening!! The food was unbelievable, service incredible. The crab cake was huge and full of flavor!! Thank you Bryan for making this experience wonderful.

I had a lovely time at Ada's. I went on a Sunday afternoon for brunch. There weren't any…read morereservations available so I chose to sit at the bar. I was greeted by a nice young gentleman. I can't remember his name but he and his partner Wynn gave impeccable customer service. I started out with an Orange Wave to drink while I waited for my sister. She was about 30 mins late. I wasn't rushed and I didn't feel uncomfortable waiting for her to arrive. I chose the lobster omelette. It came with potatoes and a mixed salad. The potatoes were crispy and the lobster was nice and buttery. The atmosphere was lively. The food was good and the prices were reasonable. It was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon and you never know what local celebrity you may see. 10/10

Amber was the best! She has patience, very nice, and service was phenomenal! Every time I come back…read moreI will specifically ask for her. She will not steer you the wrong way! Thank you so much Amber!

Ty made our dining experience wonderful! The food was delicious and the serving size generous.read more

Hands down probably the best restaurant I have eaten at so far this year…read more Amazing food, friendly service, and a nice ambiance. The place can get quite busy so I would highly recommend making a reservation first. We ordered some cocktails which all tasted amazing, I enjoyed the espresso martini the most. Our table ordered the baked oysters and tuna tartare to start. The oysters were seriously so fricking good, I wanted to order another round! The tuna tarate was refreshing and tasted really good as well. I highly recommend ordering the fish curry or their scallop entree. I also got to have a bite of the chicken & waffles and the steak pasta but I would skip on those. Super excited to come back!!

This was not what I expected to write after looking forward to lunch at Matt and Tony's for quite…read moresome time. But someone has to say it: the king isn't wearing any clothes. My wife and I arrived around 1:20 p.m. on a Thursday. The lunch crowd was still going strong, which only reinforced that we had picked a popular spot. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill almost immediately. When we walked in, there was no hostess to be found. After waiting about four minutes, she finally appeared and offered us a choice between a small table in the corner or one by the bar. Given how busy the restaurant was, we took the table by the bar. About seven minutes later, someone finally came by to offer us water and explained that our server was busy, but she would help us in the meantime. No problem. We ordered the Avo Goddess Salad and asked that it be split so we could share it. A few minutes later, our server arrived, introduced herself, and we let her know we had already ordered the salad and were ready to place our lunch orders. She was very helpful in guiding my wife toward the Old Bay Shrimp Burger. I was excited to order the Shrimp and Grits until I learned it contained Andouille sausage and, according to our server, couldn't be prepared without it. Since the restaurant highlights that everything is made from scratch, that surprised me. I ended up ordering the Ahi Tuna Salad instead. So far, so good. Then came the frustration. We spent the next 20 minutes slowly picking at our salad, growing increasingly hungry and confused. You know something is wrong when guests who were seated after you begin receiving their meals before you. Finally, at 2:10 p.m., our food arrived: my Ahi Tuna Salad and a Pulled Lamb Sandwich for my wife. Except my wife had ordered the Shrimp Burger. When we pointed out the mistake to what was now our third server, she quickly assured us it would be corrected. A few minutes later, our original server returned and took full responsibility. She explained that the lamb and shrimp items are next to each other in the POS system and she accidentally selected the wrong item. She assured us the Shrimp Burger would be out in two minutes and suggested we enjoy the fries that came with the lamb sandwich while we waited. Unfortunately, another ten minutes passed before the burger finally arrived. Here's where things became truly disappointing: the top bun was still cold--almost frozen. My wife ended up removing it entirely and eating the sandwich with just the bottom bun. At best, the Shrimp Burger was decent, but certainly not worth the wait and frustration. As for my Ahi Tuna Salad, it felt like something I could easily make at home, especially considering the $25 price tag. I'm also not entirely convinced the tuna was particularly fresh. I can't bring myself to give Matt and Tony's one star because the atmosphere is genuinely cool and inviting. So I settled on two stars--mostly for how I felt before the experience unraveled. And listen, I get it. Mistakes happen. We're all human. But as someone who eats out frequently, here's one piece of advice: when a restaurant makes a significant mistake with a customer's order, consider taking that item off the bill. Sometimes that gesture is the only reason a guest decides to come back.

Order yourself the delicious Mama Majesty, refreshing wizardry concocted by lovely Ali!…read more It is perfect answer to 104 degree temps on this July 4th weekend.

We are Canadians living in old town Alexandria for work and this is probably the best food and…read moreservice we have had. We both had pasta dishes and the arancini and everything was perfectly executed. For dessert the doughnuts were to die for. And we loved the Latino spin the chef added to the dishes. Positive energy and lively ambiance with still a cozy side and romantic feel. We will return for sure!

The food was amazing and Ernesto, our server was excellent! He truly went above and beyond. I got…read morethe steak frites which was absolutely delicious and cooked so perfectly. The restaurant itself is so beautiful. Will definitely be coming back!!

I've been on a mission to find a good French onion soup, so when I saw Josephine had a $25 lunch…read morespecial with a soup and your choice of a salad or sandwich, I was already sold. It ended up being one of the best random lunch decisions I've made in a while. I pulled up solo and wasn't expecting to walk into such a beautiful space. The high ceilings, all the greenery, the natural light...it honestly feels like you're tucked away in this little garden in the middle of the city. It was one of those places where you instantly relax. Whether you're grabbing lunch alone, catching up with a friend, or on a lunch date, the vibe just works. One thing I really liked was that the dining room where I had lunch feels completely different from the front of the restaurant. It's almost like two different experiences in one place, and I thought that was such a cool touch. Looking around, there were a lot of people on lunch dates, business lunches, and people just enjoying the afternoon. My server, I believe her name was Annie, was an absolute sweetheart. We got to chatting, and I mentioned I was celebrating one month at my new job. She was genuinely happy for me and made me feel like I wasn't just another table. Those little interactions always stick with me. Now for the food. I started with a gin cocktail that was smooth and refreshing, then had the house salad without the cranberries, which was fresh and simple. And of course, the reason I came...the French onion soup. The cheese pull? Exactly what I wanted. The broth had great flavor, and it definitely hit the spot. My only complaint is I wish the bowl was a little bigger, but I'm guessing that's because it's part of the lunch special. But I was so happy and the salad was also so fresh and tasty I was literally dancing in my seat. The bathrooms were spotless, and I have to shout out whoever decided to put a full length mirror outside of them because that's the kind of detail I appreciate. Perfect for a quick fit check before heading back to work. I love when I randomly pick a restaurant and it ends up exceeding my expectations. Great service, good food, beautiful atmosphere, and a lunch special that's actually worth the price. Josephine is definitely a place I'll be adding to my regular rotation, and next time I already know I'm coming back to explore more of the menu.