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2.3 (189 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Did I order a kids meal by mistake?
Jeff T.

I grew up eating at Bob Evan's. Over the years the closest one to me that I always went to closed. I have not been in years. I had heard the quality had gone down since the Evan's family sold the business and I can confirm.. This is not the Bob Evan's I remember. Walking in, there is no obvious host stand, I stand by the checkout looking around and finally someone asks me if I want to eat in and i say yes. Walking into this Bob Evan's, which was my first time, I liked the design and decor, Bob Evan's use to have a counter you could sit at and eat, and this one does not have one. Not sure if they got rid of that in all restaurants but it gave Bob Evan's some old time charm... The menu is totally different, and took a while for me to take in, to see what they offered, if they still had my favorites, which I was happy to see they did. My server, Robin was sort of nice but sort of pushy. Kept asking me if I was ready when I said I was still looking like 3 times in under 5 minutes. Sure on one hand that's nice, but I wanted to sit there, take it in and relax. I dropped my daughter off at school and wanted to take my time and enjoy my first visit to Bob Evan's in years. I ordered hotcakes and bacon and asked for biscuits. Biscuits here were ALWAYS amazing. I can't remember one time I had a really bad biscuit here. They were always thick and fluffy and oh so good. The pancakes I always remembered them as big pancakes. They were fluffy pancakes, and took up the entire plate. And what's what they show you on the menu. Bacon always tasted fresh cooked. I got my pancakes and bacon. And no biscuits. Which I reminded them I asked for biscuits and they got them for me. No problem, mistakes happen. But again the Bob Evan's of the old, biscuits were the first thing you got, not an afterthought. I looked at these, umm biscuits and wondered if they had a sponsorship with the NHL. These looked like they could be certified as hockey pucks. Stabbing my fork in them to split them, there was no fluffiness to them. I put butter on them and besides looking like hockey pucks, I could tell they had been sitting under a hot lamp for what seems like hours... I could not eat both of them, they were so dry and chewy and had no redeeming quality to them. Next bacon... yummm.. well... Not so much. The bacon was not under any sort of hot lamp or container to help keep it warm, the three slices of bacon, where meaty and had decent flavor but again they were cooked hours ago. I came at 11am, which yes is close to lunch time but come one. I mean come on.. This is a SIT DOWN RESTAURANT. People come to sit down restaurants expecting FRESH COOKED food. Not stuff that is cooked hours in advance for speed and cutting corners to save money. Last. Pancakes... Looking forward to a plate full of pancakes and what I got, when I first saw them, i thought I ordered a kids meal by mistake. They were small and thin. They had an ok taste, but not as I remembered and were chewy like the batter was over mixed. Cashing out, the guy who rung me out, first not once was I asked how was my food which kinda surprised be, but with the garbage they served me, I can understand why. But i will say he was very nice, talked to me, made me feel welcome and we had a few laughs and he did. Thank me for coming in. This is a perfect example of of someone of a family business's being acquired by another company and make changes that ruin something that use to be good. Attached are photos of my NHL hockey pucks and pictures of the pancakes I got as well as a reference photo from Bob Evan's website showing what they expect you to be getting.

LaShawn G.

So glad I stopped here on 5/5/21 because it was something I've been wanting for so long! A good pancake breakfast! Came here right when they opened at 7am right after work. I already knew I wanted pancakes and so I got there new meal that comes with fresh strawberries, strawberry sauce, whipped cream and the usual suspects has browns, turkey sausage (I don't eat the swine) and scrambled with with cheese. Only had some water to drink because I had already stopped at Wawa for some coffee...lol. Breakfast was so good but I had gotten full after a few bites and took the rest home to eat later. So glad I stopped by and gave them another try. It's been a few years since I had but it won't be my last for sure!

Banana Berry Pancakes, home fries, scrambled eggs, bacon
Terielle W.

I must have gotten here on a good day because my food was delish, fresh, and hot. I got the banana berry pancakes. They were soft and flavorful. My one gripe is that the berries were in the middle of the pancake, but still tasty.. (ok one more, they were stingy with the bananas too) (ok one more, the coffee was weak) BUT the bacon was crispy. Everything was tasty. Definitely coming back.

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We always enjoy coming here. Today, I had the country fried steak. Really good. Friendly service. We keep going back for a reason!

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You have to wait 10 minutes before anyone even greets you and another 10 minutes to be seated. Good food but bad customer service

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Floors were dirty and table sat unbused for a while. Staff was ok but it is obvious this place could use better management.

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The Secret Garden Cafe - patio * raspberry mimosa // The Secret Garden Cafe

The Secret Garden Cafe

4.5(1.7k reviews)
3.8 mi
•$$

Finally checked out secret garden cafe for brunch. Fairly priced and good portions. It's a little…read morehidden (hence the secret garden) and The exterior garden seating area is very cute, but I wasn't able to sit out there due to it being a bit cold now. The interior is pretty quiet and well kept. I got the steak and eggs - cooked perfectly and came with a bright chimichurri and flour tortilla And we shared the baked artichoke dip which was very flavorful on a nice warm baguette. Will be back!

TLDR: Secret Garden Cafe is worth the trip. It's tucked away in a lovely part of Occoquan, the…read morestaff is always warm and welcoming, and the food is phenomenal, even when the combinations sound odd. I bring my parents here whenever they visit, and they love it. AMBIANCE The Occoquan area is very, very nice to walk around, and the cafe is a perfect fit for it. The "secret" in the name is accurate. It's tucked away in a corner, which makes finding it feel like a little discovery. You can choose between outdoor and indoor seating, and the interior has a really nice atmosphere. SERVICE The staff is always very, very nice and welcoming. Every visit has felt warm and easygoing, which is a big reason I keep coming back. FOOD The food is phenomenal. Some of the combinations sound a little strange on the menu, but they always turn out to be very good. I've never walked away disappointed. OVERALL: I definitely recommend it, especially if you're looking for a special spot to bring out of towners

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First Watch

3.8(262 reviews)
1.0 mi
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Visited this First Watch location for the first time for breakfast. I ordered the Farmhouse Hash…read moreand a side of bacon, plus coffee and water. I requested real Half n' Half for the coffee - which they will provide if requested. Otherwise - you'll be using the chemical creamers that sit on the table. Food was delicious. The hash includes roasted peppers, onions, potatoes, avocado, bacon, two cheeses - and two eggs - which I had over easy. Also comes with toast and strawberry jam. I had to add black pepper and hot sauce to the hash - because I love black pepper and hot sauces on hash! Service was good! I'd visit here again! Paid with Apple Pay. #FirstWatch

When I first went on the app to make our reservation of four it would not work from the website. I…read morecalled the restaurant and the person who answered the phone was not helpful at all what so ever. She said it had been working for others we should just come in or keep trying. We arrived to the restaurant received a text our table was ready. We walked to the hostess station and were told, sorry, she is looking for a table for you. Then why the text? We ordered our food, the salmon Benedict's were below par in my opinion. There was not much salmon on there at all. One egg was hard boiled the other was soft boiled. They had no taste. It said it came with a side of greens instead I received a bunch of over salted cubed potatoes. They were cooked the way I like them crispy and golden brown. The coffee tasted burnt. The side biscuits we ordered were really good. Flaky on the outside and warm and fluffy inside. Two people in my party ordered a bowl, right now I just remember it had beans, red sauce and tortillas. The comments were, soggy tortillas and no taste. The other person ordered the biscuits and gravy. She said the texture of the gravy was like jello. Our waitress Helen did not check on us, had she checked on us she would have noticed we did not get our order of French toast we had also asked for. When she finally did bring the bill that's when we asked for more water, for her to remove the French toast and for a to go box. The restaurant is really packed in tight. The front waiting area to all the back to the seating. You're sitting on top of each other and it's very loud. They do have a QR code you can use to look at the menu items and pay your bill. I scanned the QR code to pay the bill and it was already figured in at 20% tip. 18, 20 and 30. The parking lot is hard to get around with all the cars and people. I just expected more from the reviews and ratings.

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Silver Diner

Silver Diner

3.9(622 reviews)
0.1 mi
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Healthy dining
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6/6/26 Our server Mr. DJ is full of energy and great vibes…read more This was put to the test later on while we were eating, but we'll get into that later. The Woodbridge Silver Dinner is a very busy place today. The ambience and moods seem to be running on happy high octane. The sounds of meals being prepared along with the smells are mouth watering. Evidently, I must be hungry. Upon being shown to our table by a young lady with short hair, we learned from the lady which specials are available for brunch. The lady reminded me of Rhea Ripley. Someone I vaguely remember seeing before I stopped watching WWE. Now she is very popular and I see how she looks now. The lady who seated us remind me of a young Rhea Ripley, but with the short black hair and a bit of the gothic vibe. All of these passed through my head as our host was talking to us. I think this host lady will be making it big very soon. Our server's name is David, but he likes to go by the name DJ. DJ took our orders and the were brought to us pretty quickly. I appreciate DJ informing us that the Rootbeer I would have ordered was flat. The soda machine appeared to be out of the C02...or something else all together. I ended up sticking with good old H20. I ordered the Belgian Waffle&Eggs. Since I do not eat eggs, I substituted the eggs for the new menu item called Home Fries with Caramelized Onions. My wife ordered the French Toast and Eggs with an order of Home Fries with Caramelized Onions, as well. The food was delicious as it almost always is. We saw and heard DJ talking to other guests in his high friendly energy he puts out. Unfortunately, one customer didn't seem to be enjoying himself and got loud and rude with DJ and a customer. Things could have ugly, but they didn't. Cooler heads prevailed dispite Rude Boy taking his anger out on other customers. Whether or not his wife, girlfriend or sister was embarrassed by his rude boy manners, Rihanna's message of the Rude Boy song needs to be upgraded...without the sexual innuendos to her. The other option, "Everything He Owns In A Box To The Left." I am digressing. Back to the subject at hand. DJ is a grown man and handled Rude Boy's remarks and fixed the issue. DJ apologize to his guests for the Rude Boys outbursts. Just another day at Silver Dinner if you don't let rude remarks hit you/bother you like a bat out of hell. The staff members seem pretty down to earth and they all worked together to get food out to the guests. Yes, mistakes can happen, but it's how the problem(s) are handled. We will definitely be back.

Yesterday, my husband and I decided to go to Silver Diner. My children absolutely love the…read morerestaurant, and the service is always great. Even though it was pretty busy, we were seated immediately, and I was especially grateful to be seated in a quieter corner where the tables were more to the side instead of directly behind us. It was a stressful moment because my autistic son was having a really hard time and was clearly overwhelmed. Our server was wonderful, but the manager, Joy, was truly an angel sent at the perfect time. Not only did she remember our family from a previous visit, but after we explained that our son is autistic and was struggling in the moment, she immediately went to the back and returned with markers, paper, gemstone stickers, a timer, and more -- almost like she was fully prepared for children with sensory needs. I honestly can't express how much that meant to us. Her timing couldn't have been better, and we will forever be grateful for her kindness and compassion. On top of that, when my food came out, my steak wasn't cooked the way I requested. I honestly wasn't even planning to say anything, but Joy noticed I wasn't eating it and asked how I had ordered it cooked. When I explained, she kindly offered to remove it from the check. Managers like Joy are rare and so deeply appreciated. The food was great, but truthfully, Joy is what made this experience unforgettable. You can tell she's not only an amazing manager, but also a genuinely good person with a caring heart. Thank you, Joy, for making such a lasting impression on our family. Silver Diner is lucky to have you!

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The Spot at Belmont Bay - Sliders (after the wife messed them up;))

The Spot at Belmont Bay

4.1(58 reviews)
3.7 mi
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The Spot at Belmont Bay is officially our new brunch problem!!!…read more We went to The Spot at Belmont Bay this past Sunday for brunch, and I'm just going to say it: this is the best brunch in the area. Not "pretty good for Woodbridge." Not "solid little neighborhood spot." I mean clear-your-calendar-because-you're-going-back good. We ordered the Breakfast Board for Two, and it was exactly what brunch should be: generous, fun, shareable, and absolutely loaded. Eggs, bacon, house-made sausage, smashed potatoes, Belgian waffles, biscuit, gravy (so good), fresh fruit, Greek parfait, and pastries of the day all showed up on one board like brunch had assembled the Avengers. And here's what makes it even better: everything is made from scratch. You can taste it. Even the sausage is made in-house, which explains why it stood out so much. The smashed potatoes were seasoned beautifully, the scrambled eggs were fluffy, the bacon had that perfect crispy edge, and the waffles were golden with just enough crunch. The biscuit was soft and buttery, and the cinnamon roll situation on the side had absolutely zero interest in helping anyone make responsible decisions. Respect. But the absolute star of the show was the spicy Bloody Mary. Best Bloody Mary I've ever had. Full stop. It had real zip, great spice, and that pickle salt rim took it completely over the top. Salty, briny, spicy, savory, it hit every note. Add the crispy bacon and lemon garnish = forget about it!! The drink menu is no joke either. They've got mimosa carafes, mimosa flights, sangria, margarita flights, brunch cocktails, dirty sodas, coffee drinks - basically, The Spot looked at brunch beverages and said, "Yes. All of it." We also had a mimosa, and it was bright, fresh, and exactly what you want sitting next to a big brunch board. We also had the chance to meet the owners, and they were fantastic. Warm, welcoming, and clearly passionate about what they're building. That makes such a difference. You can tell when a place has real people behind it who care about the food, the service, and the vibe. The Spot absolutely has that. I liked it so much that I'm already going back for their bourbon tasting Saturday night, and then again for their Father's Day brunch on Sunday. Great food, great drinks, great owners, great atmosphere, and scratch-made brunch that actually delivers. The Spot at Belmont Bay is a winner. It's a cute small place so make sure you call and make reservations!

The food was good, but unfortunately, the service was rude and unwelcoming. From the moment we sat…read moredown, we felt that the server's attitude toward my husband was noticeably different and seemed unnecessarily dismissive. We also observed what felt like a difference in the level of warmth and attentiveness shown toward other guests. As a Hispanic customer, I left feeling that we were not treated with the same courtesy and hospitality as some of the other patrons. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously, as every customer should feel welcomed, respected, and treated with the same level of professionalism regardless of their race or ethnicity.

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Widewater Grille - French toast - sorry we jumped into it before the picture lol

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4.7(72 reviews)
9.9 mi

Stopped by Widewater Grille and was blown away. The owner, a Marine veteran, has created a space…read morethat feels both welcoming and deeply respectful. The walls are lined with military tributes and memorabilia that tell real stories -- it's the kind of place where you pause just to take it all in. The food came out fast, hot, and plentiful. Every bite was delicious, and the portions were more than generous. You can tell this place is run with pride and purpose. Felt really good to support a local business owned by one of my fellow brothers-in-arms. Already looking forward to my next visit. #SemperFi

I have been wanting to try this place on the recommendation of friends for a while, and finally did…read moretoday! I am so glad I did! I ordered the French Toast plate. It came with two slices of French toast with just the right touch of spices, home fries, and homemade sausage patties (way better than the greasy commercial ones!). I also ordered a plain latte, which was excellent. No notes. My mom (who is 82 and VERY particular) ordered the "Uncle Richard" plate that came with two eggs, choice of meat (ham), home fries, and choice of pancakes or French toast (she chose pancakes). She also reported everything was delicious. ("Although I would rather have hash browns." Sigh. It's always something, ain't it?) She also ordered plain coffee. For someone who does not like to deviate from DD Keurig coffee, she thought the coffee was "Very good!" Widewater Grille gets its Cuban beans directly from Key West. Mom also reported the Women's Restroom was very nice. So there's that for your consideration. We will definitely be going back. Mom (who hates leaving the house these days) even called a friend on the way home and said the three of us need to go together soon. THAT is a better rating than Michelin could even dream of giving.

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