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    AKB, a hotel bar

    3.5 (30 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 AM, 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Cajun pasta without the meat.
    Angie C.

    I have eaten here a couple of times now as a guest of the Archer Hotel. On my first stay, it was Christmas Day and I had my dogs along, so needed to order room service as opposed to going to the restaurant. There are not too many vegetarian options on the menu, and what I had in mind for the holiday was something like a cozy pasta and salad, so I asked if they could make the Cajun pasta without meat (it normally comes with sausage, chicken and shrimp). Since I wasn't getting any price break for skipping the meat, I asked if I could have the chicken from that pasta served in a completely separate container on the side, planning to give it to my dogs as a holiday treat. I also asked if they could make the wedge salad without bacon. The pasta and wedge salad were both very good, but the salad was somewhat ruined by them putting the chicken from the pasta in the salad box. As a vegetarian, I didn't want that at all. This meal via room service cost me a good $60 or so. On my second stay, I had a $25 food/beverage credit so went downstairs for breakfast. There was a sign saying you could scan a QR code and order for service in the beautiful hotel lobby/living room, but there was no code to be found so I went into the restaurant. I ordered coconut milk overnight oats with berries, and a coffee. Both were very good but the texture of the oats was not quite right, too wet as if they had been made hastily and not allowed the time to soak up the liquid. This is a really nice space aesthetically and the hotel overall is so upscale and beautiful. Everything has been OK, but I feel that for the environment they are located in they can do better.

    Dragonfruit martini
    Aarti B.

    Swanky hotel bar with good cocktails and overpriced, subpar food. As we live in the area, I went here a few times and was underwhelmed by their breakfast and over-priced happy hour (only $2 off on apps/starters). Decent restaurant if you're staying at the hotel, but would skip it otherwise. Note the hotel is not open for lunch - only breakfast until 10am and then for happy hour and dinner after 4pm. They have special deals on food on certain days along with happy hour. The staff was nice on the 4 occasions that I came. The cocktails - Apple Orchardrita tequila based cocktail, Blackberry Mint Mule, and Guava Blanca cocktails were on point! They were refreshing and not too sweet with fresh ingredients. The Mule was made of blackberry puree and the Apple Orchardrita was made from apple-infused tequila. Guava Blanca cocktail was refreshing with guava and passionfruit with a nice foamy top. I preferred the Guava Blanca cocktail over Nelson's Lady cocktail, which was a bit more bland and subtle. The Wild Mushroom Flatbread pizza was crispy, thin, and flavorful with different types of mushrooms, spinach, cheeses, and glad I added the onions! I preferred it over the White Primavera Pizza with chunky slices of eggplant and peppers. The crunchy thick-cut Kettle chips were delicious (a bit pricey at $13)! I wasn't a fan of the French Onion or the cheese, spicy Pimento dip - both dips were heavy on the Mayo. The Spinach Artichoke Dip was very bland with a smoky flavor and tasted like there was meat in it. The tortilla chips (looked to be housemade?), were also very bland and undercooked around the edges. The dish was a disappointment all around. The Avocado Toast looked deceivingly appetizing. The avocado was a bit over ripe and overall the toast with diced tomato and egg was bland and fell a bit flat. The Yukon Breakfast Potatoes were thick dense potato wedges and not the cubed home fries I had anticipated. Hubby wasn't a fan of the lackluster Ham and Cheese Omelet, it tasted like deli meat instead of ham off the bone. The hand-cut thick crispy fries are super thick (2x as thick as steak fries) and topped with parmesan cheese and rosemary. I would come back again for the 1/2 flatbread on Sundays and try more cocktails along with some kettle chips!

    Tropical sunset cocktail
    Rebecca H.

    The bar here has a cool, modern vibe but the drinks weren't great. I had the purple reign and tropical sunset cocktails. The drinks looked cool but tasted watered down with too much ice. However, the bartender was friendly and helpful.

    Thai chili shrimp
    Brooke T.

    Food was fantastic! Everything was made quickly and cooked to perfection. Cocktails were so yummy! I highly recommend the chips and dip! Onion dip was to die for. It was served cold. Kettle chips were nice and crunchy. Shrimp appetizer was so good and was not spicy. The house made sauce paired well. The wait staff were so kind, attentive, and helpful! They provided great recommendations. Made cocktails in a timely manner and was consistent. The ambiance was good. They were a little crowded around 5-7pm. Everyone was polite and noise levels didn't get too loud. Cozy dining areas that can accommodate large parties. Bar was large and can fit many people. Bar has electrical outlets so you can charge your electronics. This is a great place to grab cocktails and apps!

    Street Tacos with Shrimp
    Brittany C.

    My stay at the Archer was absolutely amazing! The staff is very friendly and one of the perks for your stay is the $25 food and drink credit! The bar is beautiful and gives a very cosmopolitan vibe. The manager took my order which I took back to my room. The house smoked wings were delicious but I forgot to ask for ranch dressing. The street tacos were delicious and very filling. The amount of shrimp was worth the money! They were jumbo shrimp and the grilled avocado was the win for me!

    Lovers Lemonade
    SuJin C.

    Amazing bar in Tyson's new boutique, urban-chic Archer Hotel Tysons. Raised a glass (or two) and celebrated spring with Yelp Elites. Felt the love and kindness in the air. Amazing food, cocktails and atmosphere. A great place to hangout

    Caesar pizza
    Yan W.

    The service is efficient but now brutally robotic. Someone comes by with an iPad, takes your drink order and comes back about 10 minutes later and slaps the drink on your table. For the tasteless food, cost, and really apathetic service I would not recommend. It's a shame because it has a lot of potential being right next to the Tyson's metro.

    Nomayo's corner
    Jane M.

    This place JUST opened! They had plenty of staff and the service was impeccable! The bartender who served us, asked our liquor preference and recommended cocktails as well as provided samples of liquors of interest. The cocktails were perfectly balanced and worth the higher price tag compared to some of the other cocktails available in Tysons. The vieuxe carre was like an elevated Manhattan- it was smooth, sweet, and perfectly balanced. The Appalachian Smash was candy in the form of an alcoholic beverage in the most perfect way. We got the calamari, which was good but not nearly as good as the cocktails. It came with three dipping sauces- marinara, a chipotle (too smoky for me), and a garlicky aioli(sheer perfection). It was a small portion of calamari, but a good size for sharing as an appetizer for two. The bacon wrapped jalapeño as well. They were not too spicy, but had a few bites that had the perfect kick. Most of each jalapeño was just nice and creamy though. The pizza was nice and crisp. The topping was flavorful and delicious and the crust was perfect. I would definitely recommend.

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    Mike B.

    Cool vibes... great open Lobby with modular sections that have the bar right at the core. You'll hear this phrase a lot more in the future: "Meet me at the Archer!"

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    Omg great breakfast one of the most enjoyable breakfast I have had. I would definitely come back again

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    Nice spot but where do you park???? Valet only?!? These days ease of parking is a critical must.

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    The Naisho Room

    The Naisho Room

    3.6(46 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    Full bar
    Romantic vibe

    I thought I had booked the omakase experience, but realized I accidentally selected the wrong…read moreoption, which was disappointing at first. The staff explained they prepare omakase for a set number of guests, so they couldn't accommodate us last-minute. That said, the manager and his staff, our wonderful server completely turned the experience around with their kindness. They comped part of our meal, brought out desserts for my husband's birthday, and even treated me to a mocktail. It was such a thoughtful gesture and made the night feel really special. The service was warm and attentive, and we still had an amazing time. I've already booked omakase for next week and can't wait to come back! The place has great vibes. Highly recommend!! And the HANDROLLS WERE THE BEST WE'VE EVER HAD!!! forgot to mention how amazing the food was. Yummy!

    I usually am enamored with speakeasies, but it was really hard to love this one…read more 1. Reservations - I've been with OpenTable and other restaurant online booking systems for decades but this is a first for me. They have two separate OpenTable listings (as noted in other reviews). I was clear in that i just wanted an after work chill happy hour. I booked for 4:30. After promptly showing up at the wren for my 4:30 appointment I was told, Naisho room doesn't open until 5 pm.... So why did you let me book for 4:30?!?! No explanation. No apology just "you're early..." 2. I promptly dropped $70 for drinks and an appetizer at the Wren bar to hold me and my guests over. It wasn't bad but that's not what I was hoping for... at 4:30. 3. The service to the speakeasy was great. The "gym stag" had our 4:30 and let us in at... 5:03 pm... 4. The waitress inside the speakeasy was super awkward and off putting. She really needs a class on etiquette. I ordered quite a bit right off the bat but my guests slow roll throughout the experience and she didn't seem too happy with that. Taking away our menus doesn't encourage us to order either. You charge $22 for one tea sandwhich but can't afford to print out more menus? The menus were also pretty dingy and I hand sanitized after using them. 5. Food. Was mid at best. Not at all authentic Japanese. I had the oyster shooter, temaki, Wagyu toast, Wagyu quesadilla, and mocktail. The oyster shooter was too sweet. And you could only taste the oyster and caviar at the end. Mostly as an aftertaste. There was a "too sweet" aspect to most of the food. The temaki was okay and I liked the crunchy bits but they went too far with the plastic wrap on the seaweed. The plastic wrap gave me Japanese 7-11 onigiri vibes. You do that if you aren't efficient enough to get the food out to guests at once and the seaweed will get soggy. I'm not sure if it was for a "fun factor" for people who are unfamiliar with grocery store onigiri in Asia but in a restaurant it should be done for you. The Wagyu toast was a HUGE disappointment. It was Sooooo sweet. I filet barely taste anything except the gross, sweet jam. And the toast was soggy and the texture of the bread felt prepared the day before and like refrigerator. It was not toasted at all. The star was the Wagyu quesadilla with beef tendon chips. It was the cheapest item on the menu and the most filling and delicious. 6. Drinks were very good. Expect about $20 a pop... $50 for the Japanese whiskey is highway robbery. Nothing really "rare." I have most bottles on the kitchen counter from the Virginia ABc or DC Costco. You can buy an entire bottle of the Japanese whiskey at Costco for the cost of one serving here. Overall, the Naisho room felt like all hype. For over $100 I was still pretty hungry. If the food tasted good I would have ordered more but I didn't think it was worth it. You get a nice view but it's the same from most of the capital one building. Same view from the brewery. Don't waste your money. Go elsewhere. Plenty of better happy hour spots for much much less considering if you stay for more than two hours you have to pay for parking (we did becuase, well, our reservation was at 4:30...)

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    ENTYSE, Wine Bar & Lounge - Maryland Style Crab Cake

    ENTYSE, Wine Bar & Lounge

    3.9(115 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$$$

    Thanks to my fantastic boyfriend, I've found a new place to love. This place was magical! The staff…read morewere very professional, warm, and attentive. The pianist swept you off your feet as she played back to back hits. What a romantic addition to the stunning decor and ambiance that this restaurant and hotel created. We sat in the bar area, no reservations needed. Drinks: I had to try their espresso martini after reviews that it was the best around...well, let's just say that the reviews aren't wrong! The espresso was brewed strong and the liquor pairing was perfect. 10/10 easily! My boyfriend's drink of choice was the Port of Angel's envy and he raved about how excellent the Angel's Envy bourbon was, said it was worth taking a bottle home. 10/10 Bar bites: I ordered what I called "girl dinner" lol the caviar & shrimp toast, which I can best describe as AMAZING! A perfect 10/10 My boyfriend ordered the crab cake sliders which came with a side of fries and honey, those crab cakes were DELISH! Perfect 10/10 The fries had a hint of truffle oil on it, making them even more addictive. Overall, I'm in love with the ambiance, food, and drinks and whether you choose this place for amazing drinks with friends, bar bites while watching their large screen TVs, or a romantic dinner in the main dining area-you will not regret it.

    High tea bridal shower. I cannot say enough of how amazing the high tea is at the Ritz Carlton. I…read morehosted a bridal shower this past Saturday, January 10 and everything was impeccable from the amazing customer service to the delicious petite sandwiches, desserts, and more. A big shout out to Astrid Mr. Ray and Mr. Hariharan. They made every step of the way easy from planning the party to the last second of packing things up. They are truly shining stars. Everything was so beautiful with elegance and finesse. if you can have a bridal shower here during the high tea, I highly recommend it as this is the second time hosting here. Thank you, thank you, thank you A+ experience for all who attended the shower

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    Agora Tysons - Grilled Chicken** Lamb Chops* **

    Agora Tysons

    4.2(617 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Dined here last night and absolutely loved the vibes. We were able to walk in on a Saturday night…read moreat 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.

    Came here to meet a friend for happy hour/dinner. Unfortunately she was running a bit late so we…read moremissed happy hour foods but I got myself a drink while waiting for her at the bar- which wasn't the most comfortable set up (slightly cramped) but bearable. I got the Thyme to Bloom and it was good! We got the Mucver, Hummus, and Grilled Chicken. The Mucver texture wasn't my favorite but the sauce it came out with was yummy. Hummus and grilled chicken were good- not the best I've had but decent. The vibe was nice and I liked the decor. I'd come back to try their happy hour!

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    Agora Tysons Mediterranean Restaurant at Tysons Corner, Virginia

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    NUE Elegantly Vietnamese

    NUE Elegantly Vietnamese

    4.5(481 reviews)
    2.6 miFalls Church City
    $$$

    amazing experience and amazing food, 10/10 the bho ko…read morepappardelle was incredible and i want to go back just for that. we sat in the jade room where you can do happy hour deals at your table, we got 3 apps, 2 drinks, 2 entrees and it came out to $200 total. that is a lot to spend and the entrees were both $30+ so i was a little hesitant. however, their portions are very generous and we ended up taking an entree home. apps: chili oil wontons (4/5) were good, pho pate (4/5) the youtiao were a bit overfried but the pate was really interesting and nice, cha gio (4/5) portion was huge, really good with mint drinks: lychee fizz (5/5) yummy and HUGE, wood dragon (4/5) very very smoky entrees: bho ko pappardelle (5/5) this was absolutely amazing i was so stuffed and i will be going back just for this. branzino (4/5) good, light curry flavor dessert: mango che: i absolutely loved this it was so fresh and light (5/5) there is parking available and we paid like 70 cents for 4 hours after the validation code. service was great too.

    Very lovely place. Definitely elegant. Everything in NUE was so tasteful. The vibes, decor, and…read morelayout were all aesthetically pleasing and comforting. The servers were accommodating and give way for you to enjoy your food. And the food was surprisingly fairly price and delicious. They take Viet staples and elevate them and I'm happy with what we had. Oh also whoever designed their menus deserve some praise. They were high quality and the drinks were both meticulously described and pictured. Can't wait to go back and try them again. Highly recommended!

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    Thank you Tom Sietsema for this amazing review in the Washington Post!

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    NUE Elegantly Vietnamese

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    Modan

    Modan

    4.0(123 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Wow. What a very high-end restaurant! I love the vibe and design of the restaurant. Deff a spot…read morewhere wearing pajamas or gym clothes is not suggested. lol. Loved our waiter, he was very entertaining and gave us a great experience. We did the Modan Tasting Experience (Six Course Meal*). My apologies for not taking note on what is each dish, but we enjoyed the meals. We still had room for more food, so if you have a big appetite, just keep in mind this will not fill you. lol. So many options to choose from! I really enjoyed their sushi so I would definitely come back to eat their sushi. I would recommend this spot!

    Pricey cocktails and wish there were more vegetarian options on the menu. The happy hour promptly…read moreended at 6:30pm (Mon - Fri 5-6:30pm). I ordered a couple of cocktails off the menu - Lychee Martini was very boozy and didn't have much flavor. The Flor de Cana Pineapple Mojito is interestingly on happy hour, but not on the main cocktail menu. It was okay and not that flavorful. Honestly, I wouldn't mind shelling out $20+ cocktail if it packed a punch with flavor and well-balanced. These cocktails didn't measure up. The Cauliflower Taco was truly bite-size and was the teeny tiniest taco I've ever seen. I wasn't a big fan of the flavor, so I was glad that it was gone within 2 bites. After spending $60+ on 2 drinks and tiny taco, I was ready to go home disappointed. Our server was friendly. Maybe I didn't order the right drinks? I might come back to try another round of drinks, but not sure if I'm willing to dish out another $20+ cocktail.

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    Modan: bar area

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    Cafe Kindred - best hot chocolate in northern virginia made with real chocolate, best hot chocolate in falls church, best hot chocolate in A...

    Cafe Kindred

    4.2(607 reviews)
    3.5 miFalls Church City
    $$

    What's not to love about this place! It's wicked! Lol...The decor put British culture on full…read moredisplay, it was simply cute. Be warned, you'd fall in love the minute you step through the door. Service: quick and the staff was very friendly! Seating: lots of seating inside and few cute seating outside. Parking: no street parking available but there is a small shopping center next to the restaurant and patrons were able to park there. Price range: Breakfast entrees for under $20-a steal! And the portions were quite generous. Ambiance: they have a full cafe which offers various lattes, espresso, and teas. Also, there is a bar towards the back of the restaurant. We visited during the morning so the bar was not opened but I would love to come back and try their specialty cocktails. Drinks: my boyfriend ordered the toasted coconut iced latte and I had the iced latte with coconut milk. The drinks were refreshing and a sure caffeinated pick me up lol Food: To share we ordered the fruity pebbles pancakes with a side of bacon and the egg & vegetables scramble. Fruity pebbles pancakes: these were a pancake lover's dream. Crispy around the edges and buttery soft on the inside. The fruity pebbles were a cute compliment but it did not make the pancakes overly sweet. It was balanced just right. Egg & vegetables scramble was sooooooooooo delicious. A very refreshing dish paired with a side of amazing sliced potatoes and toast. We did not have the toast since we were eating pancakes but I did nibble on a few of the potatoes and they were perfect. The scrambled eggs contained an abundance of fresh tomatoes and spinach, all sautéed together. Overall, this was an amazing dining experience and one that I'm glad to have found. Definitely worth the trip again.

    I've wanted to try this place for a long time, and honestly, it was a letdown…read more I walked in with one other person--so a party of two--and while it was busy, there were clearly open tables. We were told we could sit at the bar or outside, but when we asked for one of the open tables, we were denied because they were "reserved for parties of three." That just doesn't make sense. We're still paying customers, ready to order food and drinks. Denying service like that--especially with empty tables in plain sight--feels unnecessary and rigid. I even asked twice, hoping for a little flexibility, but the answer didn't change. I work in the service industry, and this is exactly the kind of situation where you make an exception or use some common sense. Instead, it felt like policy over hospitality. Really disappointing experience for a place I was excited to try.

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    Circa at The Boro - Avocado Toast

    Circa at The Boro

    4.5(244 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Really enjoyed my time at circa!…read more Before coming, I perused the menu and knew that I wanted the chicken paillard. It was something I'd never heard of and looked like it had Angel hair pasta, arugula, and the chicken looked interesting. It looked fried, but not in a typical way. So when I got my meal, I was so pleasantly surprised at how delicious the chicken was. It was a light crispy, airy texture to the skin. And the pasta was delicious - so good. It had mushrooms and sweet peppers along with the butter sauce. Thoroughly enjoyed it! I also ended up getting a mocktail which was a spicy faux margarita. Not bad! It had a nice ambience for groups, and our server was super helpful. He made a lot of good suggestions and made sure to check on us. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you're in the area and looking for a nice dining experience!

    After 5 years of happiness with Circa my joyful experience came to the end with their decision to…read morechange their menu. I hope they monitor reviews and will hear my grievances. I understand that you can't as a restaurant work on the same menu all the time,but they take away almost all staples and replace them with something very questionable. So far I tried 2 items and both were with major issues. First I tried Grilled trout entree and trout was bland with nice farro side . Whole dish seems underwhelming and had a lack of bonding sauce or flavor profile to make it a dish. Second time I had Salmon salad and this was not good at all. Salmon itself was perfectly cooked as a medium rare on my liking and champagne dressing in mixed greens was good. But I salad had cold and slimy potato pieces and big chunks of blackish marinated onions,it was hard to eat and even unpleasant. I'm really disappointed,because Thai shrimp salad was absolutely best salad in DC area as well as other very popular dishes from old menu. Please bring back Thai Shrimp!!

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