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Agora Tysons

4.2 (626 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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Lamb Chops* **
Michaele S.

Right next to the solid core in case you can't find it since the sign is small. Various seating arrangements inside with a front and back area. I came for lunch. They do close at 3 and reopen at 4 I believe. All of the food that we had was good but I can't remember the name of everything. We ate everything though and service was good as well.

Sampler*
Michelle B.

Updated review: This is still an amazing establishment with great food, incredible staff (My waiter was Dave again!), and just overall ambiance. I will say i didn't score the booth (sad) but the reason i had to update was because they changed their Anadolu Mantif *This WAS the BEST item and they changed it I was so shocked at the change in taste and texture i had to ask our waiter if it was the same??? I did try new dishes and the cauliflower was grilled and delicious, as well as the Kibbeh with the pine nuts? Wow. Very juicy and well seasoned. The other meat dish was wonderful as well. Unfortunately the Anadolu really was the star of the show last time and i was looking forward to having it again.

Raj B.

Came had to dinner with a bunch of friends and this place was packed, but yet the service was very good and quick. They had a variety of starters like thin crust pizza, hummus, and some Dolma's, etc. which were pretty good.., for my main course I ordered the shish kebab and it was very tasty and cooked to my liking. For dessert we had there baklava and some of their flavored ice cream creams specially, the rose flavored ice cream, which were pretty tasty. Net net. This was a good experience..

Manti
Sharon L.

Dined here last night and absolutely loved the vibes. We were able to walk in on a Saturday night at 5:30pm (despite there being no online reservations available). We ordered: - the honeydew mocktail (this was so good, I haven't had a mocktail that I enjoyed so much in a long time now) - the assortment of dips (delicious and paired so well with the bread) - a side of toum (this is an essential for me at any restaurant) - the ottoman rice (my family's favorite) - brussel sprouts - cauliflower (our server's favorite) - Adana kepab - the small lamb shoulder dish (really good) - branzino (sooo good and cooked perfectly) - pistachio soufflé (like a chocolate lava cake but with pistachio inside--soooo fab) We absolutely loved everything that we ordered and the bread that they served the food with. The service was so attentive. The vibes were really nice and not overly fancy. My family and I thought it was one of the best Turkish/middle eastern meals we've had in a while (and we thought this was much better than Zaytinya). Overall I cannot wait to return.

Adana Kebap**( juicy and delicious)
Anna P.

I waited until my 3rd visit to give my opinion. Tysons area is pretty competitive for Middle Eastern food and to open successful restaurant is tough,but seem like Agora did it. Service is great, almost flawless. Ambiance is created around Istanbul street vibe and atmosphere is relaxing and designed to let you observe parts of open kitchen space,where you see how dough team makes your pide ( flatbread) . Food is tasty to outstanding,with one of the best taramasalata ( fish roe whipped with bread,lemon and olive oil). Adana kebab was cooked to perfection by my family liking. For me star of the night was grilled octopus. Wow,what a delicious joyous experience it was!! Succulent juicy parts,back eyed peas with some amazing sauce on the bottom. Generously sized and perfectly executed. We will definitely come back for more dishes like that

Falafel**, Lamb Shoulder, Quinoa Tabbouleh**, Hummus**, Mixed Cheese Plate**
Tova W.

Came here for dinner last night. Few street parking options available (didn't have to pay) as well as parking garage around the corner of the building. Seemed to be wheelchair accessible. We sat downstairs. Tables were decently spaced apart. Nice lighting overhead with glass lamps and lamp at table. We were able to get seated quickly, but typically make a reservation ahead of time. Service was attentive - great at keeping our glasses full and checking if we were ok with food or wanted to order more. The food was delicious. We ordered 4 items between two people, and it ended up being $74ish (not bad). Only downside was the people right behind us were obnoxiously loud (right back to back with the chairs) we couldn't hear ourselves despite being infront of each other.

Sampler Spreads
Rebecca C.

Amazing shared plates Mediterranean experience for a wonderfully unique dinner of flavors! It's a tapas style with small plates, perfect for a family or group of friends to try many different dishes. We tried the spreads platter which was perfect with the endless, warm pita. The LAHMACUN flatbread was very well spiced and a good light appetizer. The ŞİŞ KEBAP was very tender and juicy - cooked to a perfect medium rare. The highlight was the rack of lamb shared experience, which came with ottoman rice, and veggies on the plate. The lamb was so tender and the fat caps were grilled perfectly. It was a generous portion and great for 3-4 people to split with 9 pieces. The restaurant is lit uniquely with beautiful lamps from the ceiling, and though the restaurant was crowded, we could only hear ourselves. Service was exceptional, continuous clearing of our plates and even complementary tea to start! Parking in the garage is free as well as on the street out front.

Turkish Sucuk* ** and shrimp
Rachel V.

The stuff that the restaurant did exceptionally well for weekend brunch: the dips - they bring all of them to the table which is an interesting concept, but I think it gets you to try everything and it's only a little bit of everything. The plates are small so you can taste them without feeling like you're being wasteful. The bread is quite good. I also liked the Pide. Entrées were generally good as well. The vegetable omelette was flavorful and my husband seemed to enjoy the lamb dish. He also liked the fries/potatoes. The sucuk was well executed. Things we didn't enjoy that much were the shrimp. It's two cold shrimp and some oil which OK, I guess if you have it with some of the pita, it would be OK, but really didn't have that much flavor. Also, I thought the falafel was cold and overcooked. Perhaps that was just that instance. The one random thing that was kind of surprising was the Turkish tea pot was $18. I've never paid that much for Turkish tea. Lol. Or any tea at that. The desserts were interesting. The fried dough balls were tasty, but personally, I'd prefer the chocolate sauce on the side. The yogurt parfait was well executed and tasty. Another positive point is details in the bathroom. They must have an agreement with a company for soap and lotion. I know it's a very small detail, but it's rare that a restaurant has lotion and good lotion at that- available in the restrooms. I'd go back but I'm not sure I'd spend $18 for the pot of tea.

Private room at Agora
Melanie C.

I've hosted two CADRE events here now and both times was very satisfied with the service, the food and the ambience. It's a perfect spot to host private dinners or a family dinner with delicious family style Mediterranean food. Even with a hopping dining room, our food came at a great pace and our servers kept up with the drinks for our 26 guests with ease. We can't wait to come back soon!

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Bella J.

They got slightly better in food quality but the service is still not good. 1. Reservation: absolutely necessary, you can't go in on any day. They are always packed. which is a surprise for me. 2. Food: 4 stars I ate here countless times and it used to great and became very bad and now it is reviving a bit again. - sis kebab was great! Small portion but great. - chicken was just chicken, make it at home. don't buy such stuff eating out, it was a mistake to order this 3. Drinks: mixed drinks are still not great. Choose wine or prepackaged items here 4. Service: not accommodating and it was so awkward. I could tell he hated serving us. We were still gracious and gave him 20% tip, but he deserved none! If you are in the area anyway, Chima, Fogo, Eddie's and many other better options exist.

Beef bacon falafel and Turkish sausage
Yierou M.

AYCE Mediterranean brunch with small plates! Excellent service, beautiful and clean inside, the decor was modern yet cozy. They bring out all the starters automatically which I liked that concept. Small enough so if you don't like one, it's not wasted and if you really enjoyed it, you can request more! All the entrees are small portions so you can literally try everything! Some we enjoyed more than others and overall experience was great! Very similar to Ambar, which my hubby and sons prefer bc they have some "American" choices lol

Grilled Chicken**
Suri S.

I had Agora in Tysons on a rainy Tuesday evening, visiting my good friends. Mediterranean is one of my favorite foods, and it's hard to find something a cut above the rest. It was my first time trying it out and I have to say the ambiance did not disappoint. It reminded me a little like Fogo de Chão, in terms of quality and how busy it was. We had a table upstairs, which felt more like a private venue. The menu had great starters and mains, and we ended up getting the grape leaves, Grilled Chicken and Lamb. It was the perfect cook and exquisite plating. It felt simple yet healthy. The service was clean, quick and comfortable. I'd highly recommend this restaurant for an upscale dining experience.

Sampler*
Cynthia C.

Things were already off to a strong start with the complimentary warm bread and sips of tea. My favorite items were the manti and the mixed mushrooms. I tried the sampler of all their dips, and I highly recommend the cacik. The other dips are good too, but this one was so light and bright; perfect way to start a meal. I wasn't a big fan of was the taramosalata as it was a little too fishy for me. I also wish there were less beans with the octopus dish and maybe more of a grain or something else. Service was attentive without being overbearing and the food came out promptly. Overall, a nice spot for mezze.

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Attended with a group of friends for my birthday. Great time eating in the upstairs section. Food was delicious and filling!

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Is this place only opened for dinner or brunch? Is the parking free?

Not sure I understand your question correctly, but they are open for dinner and brunch on weekends. There's is a garage behind the restaurant that offers free parking. Enjoy!

Hi there - any updates on outdoor heater availability?

As of tonight, their tents are still not heated and they don't know when it will happen.

Does your outdoor seating area have heaters, or similar heating source for patrons who prefer dining outside (during the winter months of the global pandemic)?

Hi, our tents are available, currently they do not have heaters. We are waiting for our heaters to be approved by the fire Marshall. Please check back later this week for updates. Thank you for your inquiry.

What is Halal on your menu?

Everything here is halal

Do they have a kid's menu or kids price for brunch?

No they do not.

Is the brunch all you can eat and on what day(s) is it available?

I believe it's still unlimited small plates, and on the weekend.

Is anything halal?

Hi, all of our meats are helal. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks Betul

Do they have a happy hour?

Hi there! Happy Hour starts on August 19th! Follow us on Instagram to stay up-to-date/ @agoratysons

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3.9(117 reviews)
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I cannot praise enough the high tea at the Ritz Carlton. We gave my daughter a bridal tea shower,…read moreand it was so amazing all because of the staff ! I will say the restaurant is elegant and beautiful, and the food was savory and sweet just amazing, but it is the staff who went above and beyond to make the high tea memorable. This is my third bridal shower. I have given at the Ritz Carlton in Tyson's corner, and I would go no other place. Let me start out by mentioning a few exceptional people. I started planning this in the beginning of the year and Sriram Hariharan is one of the most giving, caring and supportive person I know. He put me in touch with all the right resources. He would follow up to see how things are going. I would say his detail to customer service and experience is exceptional. Next is Rohit Ray who assisted every step of the way helping me with my attendee numbers , the set up design and more. He was there throughout the whole party. Rohit's kindness and grace that is unwavering. Finally, our server Astrid. She oversaw my last shower in January and I know we were in good hands when I saw her last Saturday. she is truly A+. She made sure the event went smoothly. Was proactive in helping us get things organized, and when one of the guests reported she was a vegetarian she made changes so her tea party food was vegetarian. The entire celebration was impeccable. I had 26 people attend and one person shared they've experienced three high teas in London and the experience at this party was the best one yet. After the party ended, I received so many calls telling me how elegant the party was, how exceptional the service was. And how wonderful all the food was. I will give honorable mention to Smail and the director of valet who helped us bring up the party favors and flowers and more. my heart is full. It was a magical experience we will continue to talk about.

I was upgraded to a refurbished room with a refreshed bathroom. It was nice with beautiful tiles…read more The room was spacious and clean. I went to entyce for dinner and breakfast. During dinner, there was live music which created a nice ambiance. I ordered the half roast chicken and chicken Bryani. The half roast chicken was disappointing. The breast was dry and flavorless. The bed of corn and beans reminds me of something you pull from the freezer. The chicken bryani could use more seasoning and spices. Dinner menu seems to be the same as the dinner menu from last year. Breakfast we ordered the chicken and waffles and also the lobster eggs Benedict. The chicken and waffle was cooked fresh. Chicken crispy and juicy. Waffle fluffy. The lobster Benedict was a let down. Eggs were cooked nicely but the lobster bits were mushy. Overall the room was nice and the food was hit or miss.

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Delicious Indian restaurant - great happy hour and brunch spot!…read more The happy hour from 4pm-7pm Monday-Fri is an amazing deal. I ordered 2 dishes and a cocktail for under $20! I requested for the Paneer Tikka Flatbread (not on the menu)- vegetarian version of the Chicken Paneer Tikka Flatbread. The naan pizza was delicious, it was stuffed with cubes of paneer with a side of Tikki Masala dipping sauce. Highly recommend it! You can get the Paneer Pizza next door too! The Paneer Tacos were filling and fun to try, but large chunky blocks of paneer. While I enjoyed the spicy mayo sauce, I wish the paneer was cut up into cubes. It just felt a bit heavy with the paneer. The Spinach Artichoke Fritters (4) were tasty. The Mango Mojito and the Mumbai Mule cocktail weren't that good, but it honestly it's hard to complain when it's only $6/drink. The unlimited weekend brunch at $38 is a great deal and well worth it! You can choose from over a dozen Indian fusion dishe - as a bonus mango lassi, chai, and soft drinks are included! You can order 2 dishes/person at a time and the servers hastily swing by to clear your plates and place your next order! Between the 3 of us, we ordered almost conquered the full brunch menu and had a delightful brunch feast! The food had a spicy kick, but not overpowering and wasn't greasy. The portions range from small, bite-size apps to full, large entree size. There's a lot of vegetarian dishes on the menu with a few non-veg as well. There's a good balance between traditional Indian dishes and Western fusion with a hint of American flavors/presentation. My favorite stand-outs: - Aam Chat Papri with crispy Papri pita like chips with mango, chick peas, and potatoes smothered in yogurt and chutney, and topped with spicy garam masala mix - Chana Bhatura with chick pea curry and fluffy, bubbly fried bread. Large portion. - Spinach and Artichoke Fritters - Crispy bite-size balls filled with creamy spinach artichoke dip, 4 come in an order and perfect for sharing! - Aloo Bravas - Crispy, diced potatoes very reminiscent of the Spanish Patatas Bravas with aioli sauce and mild masala spicy kick - Butter Chicken - My friend enjoyed it, solid full entree size. I didn't order or try it in, but it looked pretty tasty and could easily why she made a happy empty plate! - Nutella Bread Pakora - Tastes like a bites-size Nutella fried donut! So good we ordered another one! - Helluva Hallawa Trio - I enjoyed sampling the 3 types of Hallawa, ranging in savory (carrot) to more sweet and milky (my favorite). - Mango Lassi - The sweetness of the mango lassi helped to balance out and absorb the spiciness of the food. - Masala Chai - Great ending to a meal, perfectG caffeine pick me up! Paired well with the Nutella bread Pakora. The other dishes on the menu were fun to try, but would probably skip and save room for my faves: - Aloo Sabzi and Katchuri - The dense hollow shell katchuri (similar to a round empanada) made of dhal lentil smothered in Aloo potato curry sabzi was very filling and dense. After a couple of bites, I threw in the towel. - Egg Burgi and Paratha - The masala spicy scrambled egg on paratha flatbread was kind of bland and a very small portion. - Mango Mimosa - While the mimosas were only $4, it was quite tangy and didn't pair well with the meal. I wish fresh mango juice was used instead of mango flavored juice (tastes like Izzy). The lunch buffet (Mon - Fri 12pm - 2:30pm for $23 wasn't the best experience. Admittedly, I came to the buffet at 1:30pm and the food was tepid and sadly overcooked under the heat lamp. The plates were very small and it was hard to fit a bunch of food. I went to the buffet at least 3 or 4 times to try out the dishes in search of the perfect bite, which I sadly couldn't. There were 5 main standard dishes with 3 vegetarian dishes (Dal Makhani, Aloo Ghobi, and Mehti Paneer) and 2 non-veg featuring both chicken dishes (Butter Chicken and Chicken Curry) and a galore of fried fritters/pakoras (spinach, onion, potato) with a couple of new rotating stations with Pani Puri (not much going on) and Spinach Tikki and Fish Pakora fried fritters. The Mehti Paneer was quite greasy with a coat of grease at the top and the paneer was pretty stiff. It wasn't tender. The Dal Makhani was bland. The potato aloo potatoes were brittle as they were sitting under the heat lamp too long. The best part about the meal was the fluffy naan, which was made-to-order. I enjoyed 2 rounds! Order the Masala Dosa crispy! When we got it the 1st time on the lunch special, it was a bit rubbery and soggy. After the server asked us a few times whether we liked it, my hubby relented and told him the honest answer. The server got the dosa re-made to go extra crispy, which did the trick! The masala potatoes paired well with the dosa. I wasn't a fan of the Sambar. Based on the glowing brunch and happy hour experience, I would come back to try the lunch buffet with an early start right when it opens!

Inside Tyson's mall. Introduced my dad to some new Indian dishes! The service was excellent! We…read morewere the only ones there and we stayed for a couple hours peacefully. I love that their naan is thin vs the typical thick kind at restaurants and stores. The lunch special had great choices on it including biryani and butter chicken! Thanks for that! I enjoyed the masala chai tea, nice that it came with tea cookies, just wished it was a larger glass. I figured I'd like masala lemonade, and hadn't seen it on a menu before, the server cautioned me and offered a sample before I order it. sorry to say ew yuck but we tried it respectfully. I was verrryy shocked by the taste, almost tasted ritualistic it was so oddly gross. Lol Best service I've ever had at an Indian restaurant and food was delicious per usual of Indian food. One of my top 5 foods. Go, enjoy!!!

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4.2(1.4k reviews)
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My boyfriend and I have honestly turned this into one of our favorite date night spots, and I…read morerecently came here for my birthday. Every time we come, the experience is always really good. The staff was amazing, our server was super nice, and I genuinely enjoyed my whole night here. Everything we ordered was delicious. One of my favorite things here is the seafood fried rice, or whatever the exact name is lol, but it is SO good every single time. I also tried some steak this time and for somebody who really doesn't even eat steak like that, it was actually really good. And the crème brûlée? Top tier. Definitely one of my favorite desserts there. The atmosphere is always nice for a date night, birthday dinner, or just wanting to go somewhere that feels a little more upscale without being uncomfortable. I'll absolutely be back again. Also, if you've never been before, the restaurant is on the second floor and there is garage parking available, which is nice.

The food is always exceptional at Eddie V's no matter the location…read more This is my first time at the VA/Tysons location and I just wanted to highlight the kids menu. My son is very particular about what he eats, and the fact that a mini filet with French fries was an option made this an easy dinner outing with a 4 year old. He had a fruit plate starter then the fillet and finished with a vanilla ice cream! Top tier! Bravo and Thank you Eddie V's!

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