Dear reader,…read more Firebirds was a thoroughly lovely experience and exactly the sort of place one hopes for when the evening calls for a proper cocktail and a comfortable perch at the bar. We sat there for the evening and had such a fun time, due in no small part to the bartender, who was super nice, genuinely funny, and clearly knew their way around a cocktail. A charming and commendable combination. The atmosphere strikes a very pleasing balance. It feels warm and inviting with a slightly upscale air, but never in a way that feels stuffy or overly serious. Everything felt polished, the service was great, and the whole place had that easy, settled-in quality that makes you want to stay for another round rather than rush off to the next engagement. I also especially liked the Seared Ahi Tuna, which was absolutely worth ordering and deserves its moment of recognition. Overall, Firebirds delivered a very enjoyable evening with good drinks, great service, and an atmosphere that made lingering feel like the correct decision. We will absolutely be back soon, and happily so.

The Happy Hour selections were delicious! Make sure to get there early because the bar fills up…read morequickly, and Happy Hour pricing is only available at the bar. It's was very vibrant for a chilly Friday evening. The cocktails were great and the portions were surprisingly large--perfect for sharing. We ordered the fireside shrimp, beef sliders, prime rib sliders, crispy cauliflower, and truffle fries. Everything was flavorful and came out quickly. The lemon drops and mules were also excellent. Even better, our entire order for a family of four came in under $100, which was a great value. Shoutout to our waitress, Bre, who was fantastic--attentive, friendly, and made the experience even better. We will definitely be returning!

My colleagues and I come here for corporate teambuilding lunches, birthday lunches and happy hours…read more It's not unusual for us to spend many hours and a large amount of money at this establishment. The area surrounding my place of work does not have many nice dining options in my opinion, so I'm thankful for this restaurant. My go to items on the menu: Crispy Calamari Cheesecake Spring Rolls Firecracker Shrimp Pappardelle Bolognese Crispy Fish Sandwich Go to cocktail is the Pomegranate Martini. Highly recommend if you like sweeter cocktails.

This was a random stop for us and I didn't know what to expect. It was lunch time and I wanted…read moresome American food. Not what I expected but it will suit specific people looking for their offerings. Burton's Grill is your typical all American restaurant but focuses on serving all the dietary needs of Americans with allergies or not. The place looks new, the kind of place you wanna wear clean clothes at a minimum and not look slovenly. Outside sitting, full large bar, sports on several TVs above the center of the bar, and a lot of servers milling around here. Great lighting, not loud but not quiet either, just chill. We were starved so our eyes ate. Brunch was still being served till 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays so I grabbed the French Toast and the Steak and Eggs. My friend had allergies with gluten so she went with a salmon and some super salad dish. She was happy as all the dishes had markers for gluten free, food free, soul free, etc. Very helpful for all allergy infused humans. Great waitress btw. Fantastic service. Food came after some time, we requested for everything to come out on time. Steak and egg was okay but I'd go with the prime rib next time. The steak came out sliced with 2 poached eggs on top. The hash on the side was on point. Salmon okay too. Salad was okay but we should have added a protein on top. A little dry on dressing maybe but we could have requested more so that's on us. On the other hand, the French toast had me scratching my head. It was cubed challah bread but eggs was 0, zero, nada eggs on it. I thought I was eating croutons which would have gone great with the super salad dish thinking about it now. The French toast really bunched up my undies, French toast is my favorite breakfast thing you see. They explained it was prepped that way for allergy sake due to the egg. Well, I'm not allergic and never said I was, but my friend was but she wasn't eating my dish so why make it in this fashion. Overall, this experience was just okay. Nice environment and service but I realized how lucky I am not to be allergic cause if I have to eat French toast like this forever, I'm not sure what to do. Definitely not up to eating croutons with syrup.

I've been to another restaurant that CJ Cross opened, so had pretty high expectations for my first…read morevisit to Chalkboard, which opened two years ago. WHY DIDN'T I COME SOONER! Gregory, behind the bar, made us immediately feel like regulars. The bbq we tried reminded me of Dixie Pig in Brunswick, GA. Smoky, juicy, falling off the bone meat. The wings are insanely good - double fried, with options for different rubs and sauces. Pulled brisket was a standout too, but we also loved the pulled pork and pork belly burnt ends. If you're into Cole Slaw, theirs is bright and light and fresh and crispy. Solid beer selection. Can't wait to go back.

The pricing is awful and the wings are not as good as they rant and rave about. I'm an Army Vet and…read moreI went there on a night that had some discounts for Active Duty and Vets on this board but I didn't see it until I made my order and I told the kid on the register who was up to his neck in tending the bar and trying to serve us that I was former Army from Fort Belvoir. He never told me they had discounts on that night and once I paid all that money, I walked around the place and read what was on the two boards and was PO'd. No thanks guys, you can have it.

I have been here a handful of times and no complaints. I get the jalapeño burger that has an o ion…read morering on it and its cooke to perfection. Nice and juicy, large and the cheddar jalapeño bun is just the topping to finish itnoff. When im in the area I deff love stopping by and grabbing a bit. The ta les have an NFC chip for you to bring up the menu.

Friendly service and not a long wait. Super clean spot, and I liked being able to watch them cook…read moreeverything fresh. Prices were fair and the food looked promising. Sadly, my burger tasted like it came straight from the freezer section--I couldn't do it. Kids were happy (hot dog got a "Five Guys-ish" review), and my husband enjoyed his burger, just wants to switch up the bread next time. So they might be back... I will not be joining them

House of Dynasty - Consistently Outstanding Since 1999 I…read morehave never--and I mean never--had a bad experience, bad meal, or any issue at House of Dynasty. I've been going here since 1999, and the consistency is unmatched. I can pick up the phone, place my order, get in the car, and the food is ready every single time. No waiting, no confusion--perfect timing, always. The quality is excellent, and that says a lot because I am very picky. Every dish is fresh, flavorful, and prepared exactly right. It's rare to find a place that delivers this level of reliability year after year. House of Dynasty sets the standard. If you're looking for great food, flawless service, and total peace of mind, this is the place.

This was my second time ordering the Hot & Sour Soup, and somehow it managed to fail in two…read morecompletely opposite ways. The first time, it was overwhelmingly vinegary. This time? Absolutely no flavor at all. It's especially disappointing because this used to be my go-to spot for this soup, but clearly the consistency is gone. I'll be looking elsewhere now. I also tried the Velvet Chicken with Scallops and Shrimp for the first time, and that was another letdown. The sauce was bland and forgettable, adding nothing to the dish. The spring rolls were fine--edible, but nothing memorable or worth ordering again.

Nice family restaurant with good food and great prices. My only complaint would be that the menu…read moreis too large, which makes it hard for me to decide what I want to get. Darlene

I have been a long time patron of Olympians. Used to be, that this was the closest pizza to NYC…read morestyle outside the city...freshly made dough and cheese excellent flavor. And it was a simple, family restaurant that supported the food desert in south county well. Ordered a small w/sausage last night. Dough was clearly preformed (iykyk) and was like eating card board. When i went to pay the bill upfront i gave that feedback to the waitress that served me in earshot of the manager and was summarily dismissed with a 'sorry'. The seasoned chicken dishes are still great for the moment. Avoid the entire shopping center diring peak. Not enough spots and kamikaze drivers!!!

I had to try out Yard House's happy hour because I heard they had 1/2 off appetizers! Appetizers…read morestart out at $7. Everything came out in big portions, so you can definitely share everything at the table. The nachos were really good. Huge portion and perfect for sharing. I would suggest that you ask for extra sour cream. The buffalo boneless wings were good and I loved that they came with a skewer so you don't get messy. Very date friendly appetizer. The tenders were cool, just nothing special. Fries were good but the honey mustard was watery. The burgers were mid. Just a regular burger with no seasoning. The spinach dip was edible but not seasoned. I've had better spinach dip from the grocery store. The ambiance is the same as your typical bar, loud, fast paced, with many tvs. Overall I regret ordering the burgers and spinach dip but I loved everything else and I'll definitely be back! 8 appetizers and 2 drinks only came up to $80!

Timing is everything.. And so true at this everything busy…read morebar. We had various Kolsch and Pilsner beer, lettuce wraps, margarita pizza, to die for! and crispy beef sechezuan noodles. It's all a repeat for next time!

A small restaurant inside but the food was great! Came for a late lunch on a Monday afternoon…read more Appreciated the single serving of chips given to each person and the salsa bar (while common at Mexican restaurants). I ordered the shrimp salad and added grilled chicken for extra protein. I also swapped avocado slices for guacamole and omitted olives. I didn't use the ranch dressing and asked for the cheese on the side. Even without those extras, the salad was delicious! I appreciated that the greens were dark and leafy and not iceberg lettuce. I ate everything and was sufficiently full. Highly recommend!

My wife decided to swing past here for takeout one evening, and the food? Bussing (10 out of 10)…read more We were both so shocked by how good the food was. Whoever is seasoning the food in the back? Need to know their name--because why was the nachos bangin!?! As many times as we've driven past this place, we never would have known that it is a gem . Needless to say, we will be back again. She ordered the seasoned beef tacos, I believe. But she really liked the food. It was good. Nachos went crazy. I devoured them! And wished i had more for later. 12 out of 10. The Seasoned Beef was the star of the show. She had no complaints with the takeout process either. Very seamless.

Love love love this place, the service, the ambience, and the food. Everything was excellent and…read moresuperseded the few things that might need improvement. I ate inside at a booth with friends on Easter Sunday. I ordered my usual Lengua Tacos with Mexican rice & sides of salsa & sour cream. The rice was good and the lengua meat was good & succulent or semi dry / not so juicy. I probably wouldn't order lengua here again but I would definitely try other food offered. I love the great deals for lunch menu specials. I ordered two takeouts of : 1. Two tamales with beans, queso, & rice ($11.99) 2. Lunch Chimichanga ( Fried burrito with choice of beef or chicken, topped with queso, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and tomatoes. Served with a side of rice and beans - $12.00 These takeouts were full portions of food in large takeout containers - very happy . My husband scarfed down his takeout food in silence- a sign that the food was amazing. I ate the tamales with beans and rice later for a good dinner. Highly satisfied. There are always lines for bathroom . Only two stalls are available . Definitely need a larger bathroom. The decor in the restaurant were very colorful and made me smile. The seated dining booths were comfy. Very cheerful place and colors everywhere. Great place to sit down with family & friends.

We were invited to join friends here for Cinco De Mayo…read more As you might expect, El Paso was jammed packed with people sipping brightly-colored drinks sitting in chairs along the sidewalk. Curiously, El Paso was playing music on the sidewalk, but the music was of some pop strain and definitely not Mexican. For such a hectic evening, service inside was surprisingly good. This was our third visit here. We swore we wouldn't come back after the last time here when our expensive and tiny tequila shots came in shot glasses where the bottom of the glass was halfway to the top of the glass. But hey, who were we to turn down a free Cinco De Mayo dinner? So back here we were. Somebody at our table mentioned that the El Pasos in the DMV were not all owned by a single person, that the brothers in the family had a falling out so these El Pasos have different owners now. That would explain why the El Paso next to Five Guys up on Richmond Highway has such different menus and service. Our favorite El Paso remains the location in Springfield. I went with the birria tacos. They were fat and tasty and came with a great dipping sauce. They also came with rice and beans on a separate plate. A kind of white queso fundido was ordered for the table to go with the brightly colored tortilla chips. This cheese sauce was more like gravy than a true queso fundido. Parking is tight but you will always find parking in back near other businesses.

Super delicious & great service! I went at an odd time so…read morethere weren't a lot of customers so our service was wonderful! We asked for the women final four game to be turned on and they were able to turn it on for us. We ordered fried rice and two sushi roles. It was so delicious!! Will be back for sure!

I've been here a few times before, but this most recent visit was really disappointing. It felt…read morelike the quality of the sushi had gone downhill, and the overall experience felt uninviting. The atmosphere: The restaurant is spacious, and I like it when the outdoor area is open since it has a shaded setup and a fire pit. Otherwise, there's still plenty of indoor seating. The food: We started with the Korean Fried Chicken in the soy garlic flavor, which was probably my favorite part of the meal. It came out hot and crispy. We also ordered two rolls, the Double Toro Roll and the Double Salmon Roll. Both were drenched in a Japanese dressing or soy-based sauce, which caused them to fall apart almost immediately after picking them up. The flavor was overly sour and salty, making it hard to taste the freshness of the fish. Overall, the balance of flavors felt completely off. We also tried the Spicy Crunchy Tuna Bites, and to our surprise, the only crunchy element was a small part of the outer rice shell. Everything else was chewy and overloaded with mayo, so it wasn't a favorite for us. The service: The service was a bit touch-and-go throughout the meal.