Stopped in for a nice evening to myself. I decided to do their dinner tasting menu with wine…read morepairing. I really enjoyed the spring tasting menu. The food was beautifully presented and the wine pairing was superb. Definitely recommend having them pair your wines. The grilled shrimp was a great start. The sparkling rose made the shrimp taste even better. The goat cheese ravioli was probably my favorite savory dish of the evening. The sweet sage-maple syrup-tomato sauce was fantastic. The Sancerre was pleasant with it, although I thought the ravioli itself was more impressive than the pairing. I had to order bread so the sauce wouldnt go to waste. I ordered the lamb medium rare, but it arrived closer to medium, and initially it was somewhat underseasoned. After adding salt and pepper and getting some of the thyme from the plate into the bite, the lamb became significantly better and worked better with the Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The creamed spinach underneath was delicious on its own, but I didn't enjoy it with the wine. Interestingly, the absolute highlight of that wine pairing was the braised garlic. The sweet, mellow garlic and Châteauneuf-du-Pape were wonderful together. Dessert was the highlight of the entire pairing. The lavender ice cream was outstanding, the Chantilly surrounding it was light and delicious, and the strawberry sauce wasn't overly sweet. The Sauternes was excellent with the dessert, particularly with the fresh strawberry. This was the pairing where the food and wine truly made each other better. Even though I was one of the last diners of the evening, I never felt rushed. My server was very attentive and social which I love. It was very romantic and yet comfortable enough that dining alone wasnt awkward. I'd happily return.

We came here on a Friday night and we were only able to snag a reservation at 7:30 pm a few days in…read moreadvance. I'd recommend making a reservation further in advance if you prefer an earlier dinner. The dining room is somewhat small, but it is nice and quaint. My friend and I both ordered the steak frites with modifications and they were able to accommodate us with is no issues. The food was a decent portion size, and I could not finish it in one sitting. Service was good and the ambiance is pleasant. Entrees and sides are a bit pricey, but the quality is there. Looking forward to trying the sister restaurant, Local Provisions as well!

Almost a year in and several visits later we have tried everything on the menu except the cakes…read more(I'm not a dessert person ) I love crab cakes, but I honestly can't remember the last time I ordered one in VA because it's always been a disappointment. Their original spot in Manassas was forever on my list to visit, but it was just never on the way. SO happy this is open close to home! No doubt, the best crab cakes I've had in Virginia. Besides the crab cakes, we also liked the shrimp. The fish and the wings were just fine, but nothing exceptionally special in our opinion. Don't skip out on the hush puppies! Our first visit last summer we came at 5pm and thought we'd be fine getting a table for 3- it was the very last one. I guess depending on the day and time it can get packed!! The wait was longer than I expected, but understandable considering how busy they were- it seemed like everyone showed up at the same time. Vibes were good, their music playlist was great. After that first visit though, we just always pre-order online.

Frye's is definitely a good place to go to get an excellent crab cake. I mean, if this is what…read moreyou're "famous" for, it better be good and it is. The crab cake is not full of breading and filler like a lot of crab cakes, so I was happy with that. I got the "Goliath" crab cake platter, which came with hush puppies and a side, and I paid the extra $2.50 for the seafood salad. The hush puppies were cooked perfectly and were pretty tasty, a little sweet like I prefer them, and also pretty filling. I was a bit disappointed in the seafood salad since the dressing that is used overpowers the taste of the imitation crab, which is what I wanted to taste. I love the sweetness of the crab, but didn't taste it at all. Overall, I was happy with my food but I can't say I will eat here very often as my meal was $42 without including the tip, and for one person and a meal that barely filled a to go box it's a bit much. However, if I crave a crab cake sandwich, I will stop in again and try that.

Today, we sat outside. I wanted to bring my dog. John was very accommodating. It was very cozy with…read morethe heater on and closed in with those clear tarps. I've been having GI problems so needed to avoid fried foods which at Ford's is excellent always. I decided on a burger cooked medium. The burger meat was soft and very tasty. The bun was fresh and delicious! I loved it!

finally made it to Ford's Fish Shack, and I have to say, the recommendations were spot on. We went…read moreon a Saturday night and it wasn't crowded at all; we had a reservation, but it didn't look like we actually needed one. Our server, Sofia, was great. She was super attentive, always checked in on us, and gave us some really solid tips for our appetizers and entrees. We started with a dozen oysters from three different locations. I'm no expert, but I really enjoyed them...they tasted just like the beach! My wife ordered the Maine seafood basket, and the seafood was delicious and perfectly crunchy. I'm definitely getting that next time. I went with three lobster tails (one fried, two grilled), and they were honestly some of the best I've ever had. That butter sauce is amazing. I'm already looking forward to going back. I can't believe it took me this long to finally try it!

Our family loves Burtons so much that we go every weekend for Brunch. I have a gluten allergy, so…read morethe gluten free menu works well for me. The Burtons in Sterling, Virginia, has the best customer service! One of our favorite waiters is Jason. He is always very friendly, helpful about the menu, and constantly check in with us to make sure we don't need anything We have recommended several of our friends there and everyone has said they loved it!

Ambience is what you'd expect from a chain bar and grill…read more The service was super slow and it took a long time for our group's drinks to even arrive. Some orders were inaccurate. Food was good overall. Ahi tuna bowl, veggie bowls, steaks, fried cauliflower, Mac and cheese, grilled cheese, and truffle fries were good.

The Bungalow Lakehouse has something for everyone with their separate dining area, dining area…read moreinside the bar area, a separate bar with a variety of high tops, and a deck bar with limited seating around the bar which serves the customers outside smoking cigars. Food is OK quality and prices are reasonable if not inexpensive on their specials, like the steak and ribs for only $25. Good flavor and cooked ok but a nice combo for the price. Service is OK with some wait staff being more efficient than others. There were some who knew their customers by name and took time out to talk with them but that slowed down service a little for the rest of us. Nothing too bad but you might wait a bit for refills or something you need after your food or drinks arrive. We had cool fries and it took a bit for the staff to come back to our table to check in the dining room. Similar response time for wait staff outside when we needed condiments that were ordered but didn't come out with our entrees. Cigar menu is an ok selection where there is something for everyone; however, our experience was the place ran out of the first four cigars we selected and each time the wait staff had to come back to our table to tell us they were out of that cigar. Wait staff didn't know what cigars were in stock and which they were out of. Overall, very good experience for both inside the dining area and outside where you can smoke. Recommend The Bungalow Lakehouse as it is a good experience and has a variety of experience options.

We were here on a Sunday around 4 p.m. At that time, the place wasn't busy. Upon entry, a young…read morewoman at the host stand asked us where we wanted to be seated. The choices were: outside, the sports bar, or the dining room. We chose the dining room. A large group of people was sitting at a table. We were given a booth by the window and right by the server's station. Looking over the menu at home, we both decided that we would get a bacon cheeseburger. The entrees seemed, to us, to be too filling. The bacon cheeseburger consists of: "100% angus burger, apple-wood smoked bacon, vermont white cheddar, canadian cheddar, sliced tomato, and crispy leaf lettuce". We both ordered it cooked medium. The dish comes with fries. To drink, I had ginger ale while my husband had a Heineken 00. Our server was friendly and efficient. He made a mistake, bringing my husband a Coke instead of the beer. My husband corrected him. He apologized and retrieved the correct drink. The burger was dry and overcooked. It was more on the medium well side. In one way, I didn't mind that as I didn't end up with greasy hands or a burger that falls apart. The bacon and the cheese provided some relief from the dryness. The fries came out hot, which we appreciated. All in all, it was an OK experience; we would consider going again sometime.

Stumbled upon SBS through a friend wanting to try a new place …read more.. And let's say we were not disappointed, tucked away in a shopping is a gem of place, walking into this place was presently surprised with the clean and modern vibe which is awesome So good job ! Now food ... Oh damn all of it was fresh ingredients and packed full of flavor. Homemade Nem Noung Coung was delicious and the dipping sauce for it was onpoint ... it had a nice peppery flavor to it which was a pleasant surprise and did well . The coriander chicken salad was fresh and on point .. fresh herbs makes the dish. Bo ne was full of tender cubes of steak and fresh pate so good .. Scallion noodles and lobster delicious ! Service was on point and very attentive aswell.. Definitely would recommend this place and come back when I'm in town!

Saigon Bistro is a top Yelp recommendation with many great reviews as well as being very close to…read morewhere I live. Let me start by saying that the Pho was good and a good value. Nothing exceptional but good quality, good food And a fair amount of steak in mine for $16. I wish I could say the same about the service or lack there of provided by the two young female servers. For starters, they have zero communication skills. They drop things at the table and just stand there without a word. I did not receive the Vietnamese coffee that I ordered until I asked for it nor was I asked whether or not I wanted it with whipped cream - there's was no description on the menu so I wasn't aware it came with whipped cream. When we placed our order we asked for extra cilantro and received no cilantro at all. Once the runner delivered our food no one came over to ask how everything had turned out, if we needed anything else etc. The lack of communication, lack of attention to detail and quite frankly complete lack of personality turned a pleasant afternoon meal into a disappointment. It's a shame because I saw several other things on the menu that I'd like to try but I'm not interested in being in that unpleasant atmosphere again

Food was great and plentiful. Service was perfect. Great little place for non chain food and feel…read more Would not make a special trip 50 min from home but would go back when in Sterling.

We were in town for a wedding and I found this place when researching. The reviews looked good and…read morethe limited photos also looked good. We were surprised to find this place was very small and has the look of a quick serve place, which it is not. The server: very nice and attentive. No one here seemed to actually be from Italy, which we are accustomed to when going to Italian places. Food: the crispy artichoke appetizer was good. The whipped ricotta appetizer was delicious. For meals, we got the bucatini and this one pasta with a pumpkin cream sauce. They were both OK, I didn't love the Brussel sprouts in my dish, just didn't go well. We also ordered the side of chicken parm for protein, which was big and good. For dessert the cappuccino was good but was sweet for some reason (I didn't ask for any sweetener). The tiramisu was pretty good, I imagine homemade, especially with it being more yellow which is more traditional.

We came down from Long Island to attend a funeral of a friend. My sister knew that our friend had…read moreliked Sweetwater Tavern and so we decided to give go there for dinner in his honor. What a wonderful experience! The restaurant is a very, quite spacious and very welcoming. It's right next to a lake and so the setting was lovely. We had an indoor/outdoor room with doors that opened to the outside. I had a raspberry lemon martini with a sugared glass rim. Very nicely presented. They have a very varied menu and they also have a large gluten-free menu. We both had the lobster bisque as a starter and then we both ordered the fish tacos. The soup was filled with lots of lobster meat and was delicious. The fish tacos were made with cod and the waiter mentioned that the slaw had some habanero chile in it. I asked if it was spicy and he said it might have a slight kick, but was not spicy. He was absolutely correct and in fact, if he hadn't mentioned the habanero I would not have picked up on it at all. It was really good. If you order bread, (and you have choices on type), you are charged I think a dollar per order, but that is donated to help people who are food challenged. We were full from our dinner, but we could not pass up an order of key lime pie for dessert, which we shared. It was a hard choice because they had a special dessert which was chocolate peanut-butter pie. I wish we could have had both. Their other desserts also sounded great. By the way, a portion of their revenues from desserts are also donated to help those who need food assistance. I was very impressed that they do that. I want to mention that the wait staff was also great. Friendly, attentive, but not over-bearing. I can't say enough about Sweetwster Tavern. If I find myself in this area again, I will definitely be back.

The ribeye is mid and overpriced. For what you're paying, the quality just isn't there. The food…read moreoverall feels overrated and not worth the premium price tag. Plenty of better steakhouses out there. Save your money.