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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

2.6 (748 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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Good for groups

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Maxine J.

Nothing NEW to report. Just another round of our favorite comfort food entrees from one of our old staple neighborhood restaurants. Always want to give credit, where credit is due. Thanks hubby for your support on this chilly afternoon: Monday, March 30, 2026.

Grilled White fish with corn
Eunice I.

My boyfriend and I were looking for a new restaurant to check out other than our usuals. He recommended Cheddar's and I was eager to try somewhere new. We had looked over their menu beforehand, and were impressed by the options and price points. The menu was similar to a Friday's or a Chilli's. We got there on a Friday night, and despite the parking lot being full, we were seated right away. I did notice that quite a bit of tables had yet to be cleared off, but that was probably the only drawback I'd have for them. Other than that, our server was great. She was personable and kind. She offered us recommendations and checked in frequently. We started with the complimentary croissants and those were so delicious and just what I needed because I had barely eaten all day, so needed something to munch on. They were sweet and buttery. I honestly could have been good off of those. For dinner, I had the pain killer as my drink and that is definitely strong, so one of those will suffice. I did the combo with ribs, grilled shrimp, and two sides. I had the sweet carrots and the broccoli cheese casserole. I thought the broccoli cheese casserole was ok. I know my waitress said it's pretty popular, but I guess because I already had rice on the plate, I really didn't need to get another side with rice. The ribs were a generous size and the BBQ sauce was just right. My boyfriend got the white fish with sweet corn, and he thoroughly enjoyed the meal. For the price point and meal, we both agreed that we would come back.

Shrimp & baked potato with "fully loaded" items on the side
Alexis B.

Cheddars has effectively carved out their niche in the Brandywine neighborhood. They've been going strong 10+ years and I know why! There's a relaxed atmosphere & you get to chop it up with familiar faces. That plus heavy pours, bar food, homestyle meals, & handmade desserts at a GREAT VALUE are part of their recipe for success. Before 2020, I used to visit with my coworkers during lunchtime. One of the guys in our crew always ordered chicken tenders & fried shrimp. They deliver a perfect crunch every time. I typically order the bourbon salmon with sides. I also order the salmon family bundles when there's no time to cook for guests. Service is a little slow when the restaurant is crowded except if you're sitting at the bar.

Smitty S.

I stopped by for a quick bite to eat for lunch. Left out with no complaints. The place is definitely cleaned. The service is good and the food is fair. I ordered a simple chicken tenders and fries, can't go wrong with that. I had no complaints.

Grilled Salmon
Erika S.

Came here when we needed a meal and a drink. The strawberry lemonade was so good we got many refills. Lol. Bae ordered the onion rings which came in a huge tower. Then I got salmon of course with baked potato and broccoli. All was good and I had a to go box for sure. He ordered the steak and chicken tenders. I tasted both they were both flavorful. The honey butter croissants were top tier and I definitely got some to go to. If you are a DMV local they taste like the ones from the old Hops in VA. I have been looking for ones like these forever. We played some trivia games on the tablet and won a few times. :-)

Grilled Shrimp Alfredo

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Best chicken tenders in town oh and the honey mustard is great the bar tender is great drinks always good

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New York Italian Deli - Archie Bunker - corned beef, pastrami and  turkey, hold the tomatoes and added in banana and hot peppers

New York Italian Deli

(351 reviews)

$$

Had this place on my list to visit && so glad I went to my nephew basketball game at the school. As…read moreI rode by I knew i'd be zipping by on my way out! I got the Beyond burger and let me tell you... IT WAS HUGE! So fresh with all the toppings and be prepared it takes a while to make but worth every minute of wait (to the point I thought mine wasn't being made LOL). I got mine with onion rings and let me say i can't wait to get those again! I also added the dipping sauce to try since why not?! My family got the BLT, steak && cheese sub, and shrimp basket. Everyone CRUSHED! They don't skimp on the fries w each meal either. You are going to be full. Cute 'I Love Lucy' themed spot with the can in the parking lot. I wish i could special request tuna because i know it'd be amazing! THANK YOU NYID

Another 5 star review. These sandwiches are massive. They come in 11 in and 7 in. They are packed…read moreto the BRIM. Everything has the most intense flavor. The Castellano had a crisped pile of gorgeous beef, with crispy fries, and super fresh veggies (basically a cheeseburger on a sub). My husband ordered this one, so I didn't taste it personally but he absolutely LOVED it. The Thommy, The Three Fingers is a chopped cheese. It's, by god, the best I've ever had in my life. I add peppers, provolone and mayo and an extra side of tzatziki (labeled garlic cucumber on the menu), and oil and vinegar (which tastes like Italian dressing, but who's counting?). The bread is phenomenal. I may literally just order a sub roll with no ingredients one day, just so I can eat it toasted with butter, with every meal I have. It's soft and fluffy, crispy and chewy all at the same time. (It almost gives bagel, but not tough). I also got the y cheesecake. Not as special, perhaps from the Cysco truck (iykyk), but I still bought it and scarfed it down. Strawberry topping was def the average canned-strawberry topping (but I personally love that). I cannot stress, the food is OUT OF THIS WORLD! As for service, the entire team is so friendly and helpful. They kid around, make silly jokes and make sure your order is prepared fresh and fast. It isn't "fast food fast", but also doesn't taste like shit either, so the wait is worth it. At most 10-15 min if you don't call ahead. As for seating, in winter there are only two two-tops so seating is extremely limited. It is mostly a deli-and-get-outta-here kind of place, but nonetheless welcoming and charming. They have tons of Italian memorabilia all over the walls including giant GodFather posters, taxi plates and more. Today was my first time inside, but I've had my husband go pick up food several times on the way home. I cannot live without one of these subs AT MINIMUM once a month.

The Broiler - Clinton - Wet, soggy crust

The Broiler - Clinton

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First and foremost, shout out to the Chef! The customer service was stellar. I appreciate the time…read moreand patience extended my way as I've never been here AND this is not my usual fare but when you have grossly overdone meal, you're hungry and only comfort will do it, I decided to turn to The Broiler. I pre-ordered via an app. I arrived right on time. My food was neatly wrapped and waited to be bag. Due to Human Error, I would have not gotten the perfect sandwich that night, had the wonderful Chef not taken time out to answer my questions. He worked quickly with diligence and before I knew it, myself and the staff were all conversation and smiles. This spot has a private parking lot in the rear, albeit tight but with 2 entrance/exits. The door to the restaurant facing the street, Woodyard Road. There's a small dining room to eat or await your order. Everything seemed to be neat and orderly. Now for the food: Steak and Cheese. Very good. Good execution. Everything tasted fresh and it was still hot when I arrived home. The first half of my half sub(8 inches) was gone in 60 seconds. Jk but it was done to order and this Chick was so satisfied. I endorse this sandwich.

When I arrived the restaurant was empty. So I was immediately assisted. I ordered the cheeseburger…read moreand fries. The food was made fresh and the portion of fries were amazing. There is alot of space in the restaurant for people to sit. The issue with this particular restaurant was there were three people in the back making food but only one person was wearing gloves. Whenever it comes to food handling this is a very important. I cannot rate this restaurant hire until they fix this issue.

The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille - Cauliflower bites (tossed in hot sauce)

The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille

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First time visiting this sports bar and grille. Service was very good. Staff was courteous and…read moreattentive. Atmosphere is what you fine at most sports bar. Flat-screen tvs all over the place playing sports highlights and game replays. My wife and I wanted tacos, so we came here for Taco Tuesday. My wife ordered a salad w/ chicken and the shrimp tacos. I ordered the Spicy Baja fish tacos. The tacos were very good. My fish Taco was not too spicy. It had the right amount of kick. My wife shrimp tacos were blackened. There was no kick so my wife was able to eat her food. She doesn't eat spicy food. The tacos were better than some Tex-Mex restaurants. I would hope so for the price. I definitely would come dine here again. Definitely come here for happy hour.

Came here on a Saturday and it wasn't too crowded . I sat at the bar and there were about 3/4…read moreassociates behind the bar. No one came to greet nor take my order, they just kept talking. I finally caught the attention of one of the bartenders who happened to be a young g guy. He was pretty nice, I ordered a margarita and he got straight to work on it. I watched him make my drink and for some reason he made the drink with no ice and decided to add the ice in the end--that was strange ... I ordered a chicken tender basket and as I stated there wasn't much filling little to no people in this place. The food took so long that my friend and I got tired of waiting and we're were ready to go. We didn't think we'd be waiting 20-30 minutes for chicken tenders and fries. My drink was done and so was my friends and we're were ready to go. We inquired about the food and said we just wanted to cancel it so we could cash out and go somewhere else. The guy says--2 more minutes it's coming, then dipped off to the kitchen. We tell the girl behind the bar that we want to cancel the food and just cash out the drinks. She lied and said that the guy was going to get a manger to take the food off. A few minutes later the guy came out with the hardest chicken strips I've had in a long time. The honey mustard was so watered down that it was a disgrace. It's pretty clear that they added water...I will never return to this Green Turtle, it was the worst ever. Whoever is managing this place needs to be hands on and do some retraining. The restroom was dirty and all the employees were behind the bar chilling.. The customer service was terrible. The guy did have a positive attitude, but everything else was a sh*t show. Never again. It's too many restaurants up and down this street to deal with the food and service I received here. DO BETTER!!!!!!

Indish Exotic Indian Restaurant & Bar - Rice and Garlic Naan

Indish Exotic Indian Restaurant & Bar

(238 reviews)

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I have nothing negative to say about our lunch experience at Indian. I was pleasantly surprised by…read morethe food and didn't expect such goodness in the heart of Brandywine. We went in on a weekday, hoping that the lunch buffet was running at that time. It was not, but the à la carte items we ordered were really amazing. We had garlic naan, lamb vindaloo, and chicken tikka masala. I know chicken tikka can be considered very basic, but I have to be honest. This is one of the more flavorful ones I've had in years, and definitely one of the best I've had in this area. The lamb vindaloo was good, but the chicken tikka masala was definitely better and more flavorful. In total, I think we spent $50-$60. Definitely a little bit on the higher side, but totally worth it. At the end of our meal, they gave us coupons for our next visit. The service was great, too. Our server was extremely attentive, but not bothersome. I definitely want to get back here on a weekend to try the buffet. I would highly recommend. Parking was pretty easy outside, and the inside was very calm. Definitely not a dressy place, but you could pull up in like work attire and not look like you stand out. You could also pull up in sweatpants and not look underdressed.

We came. We saw. We conquered. You should ABSOLUTELY do the same! Today was a spur of the moment…read morelunch date (Tues., 8/5/25) with 2 of my children. We agreed on Indian cuisine which led us here, based on other Yelp reviews. Pretty organized, quaint, establishment. A little curious about how they host a comfortable all-you-can-eat-lunch buffet every weekend in this space. Made a note to come back soon to check it out for myself! Beyond that, I was automatically impressed with the real stoneware dinner wear (no plastic, disposable, or melamine used here)! We had decent service, decent drinks, but even BETTER garlic naan, tandoori wings, goat saag, roti, vegan samosas, and MORE. I know it was just lunch but we were there for almost 4 hours so the opportunity was ripe to be gluttons (and we WERE)! Our biggest quandary was wondering WHYYY the restaurant was sooo EMPTY?!?! There were numerous reminders posted about this being their 7th year in business so clearly that's a good sign of success, prosperity and community acceptance, right!?!?! I will definitely return and highly recommend you visit as well. When you do, tell them you saw it on Yelp!

This is Seafood - Raven Wings Combo

This is Seafood

(164 reviews)

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4.5 stars. I cannot…read moreoverstate how friendly the staff here is. Very welcoming, very patient, very kind. Set a really great tone for my visit. There are surprising number of chicken options here for a place called, "This Is Seafood", but not quite as many seafood options as I hoped. I was really looking forward to getting an order of fried scallops for lunch and I was a little disappointed they didn't have them on the menu. I decided to get the Combo #4: 3 whole wings, 6 fried shrimp, and my choice of 1 piece of fish and side dish. For my fish, I chose fried catfish and for my side I chose hush puppies. The combo also came with a fountain drink. I decided to mix their house-made lemonade and house-made iced tea and it made the perfect half-and-half. The wait wasn't too bad, as the food was being freshly made. It was piping hot and crispy when I received it. Those shrimp were huge! Some of the biggest fried shrimp I've ever had...And not those butterfly shrimp either. Whole shrimp, and the tail was removed so I didn't have to worry about accidentally crunching on one of the shells. The catfish was delectable! Perfectly seasoned, delightfully crispy, and absolutely melted in my mouth. So good. I'm coming back for the catfish if nothing else. The wings were perfectly fried, nice and crispy, but they were a bit too light on the seasoning for my taste. And the mumbo sauce tasted too similar to barbecue sauce. I did not like that, so I ended up saving the rest of the wings until I got home to put my own mumbo sauce on them. The hush puppies were also really good. I like that they were fried perfectly and weren't greasy... Even after reheating them. Overall, my lunch cost me about $25 and it was enough food for at least two meals. Can't beat that. I'll be back for that catfish.

If You're Looking For Good Seafood Without Breaking The Bank, This Spot Is Worth Checking Out…read more Great Prices, Fast Service, And Friendly Staff. Everything Came Out Quick & Fresh. There's Plenty Of Parking Available, So It's Easy To Pull Up And Grab Your Food Without Any Hassle. They Have A Huge Variety Of Options, So There's Plenty To Choose From. Definitely The Kind Of Place You'll Need To Visit More Than Once To Try Different Items. FRIED SHRIMP & FRIES I Ordered The Fried Shrimp And Fries & Listen... They Had My Favorite Type Of Fries: Crinkle Cut, Crispy, Yet Still Soft Inside. This Alone Made Me Happy . The Shrimp Were Big, Fried Perfectly & Had A Nice Crunch On The Outside. I Just Wish They Had A Little More Seasoning For Extra Flavor. Solid Seafood Spot With Good Portions, Great Prices, Easy Parking, & Friendly Service. I'll Definitely Be Back To Try More Stuff. I Can't Believe I Never Knew They Had This In Clinton, I've Been To The District Heights Location But Happy For This 1 Too.

Piano Keys Restaurant & Lounge - Fried Snapper

Piano Keys Restaurant & Lounge

(125 reviews)

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This is one of those hole-in-the-wall spots that I was trying to decide whether or not I wanted to…read moretell y'all about because I don't want to come back and all of a sudden it's crowded. But I love y'all, so I'm going to put y'all on game. Admittedly, this spot does not look like much from the outside...but you know what they say about judging a book by its cover. It's definitely giving cabaret venue vibes (IYKYK), so I really wasn't sure what to expect. But this whole experience was a delightfully pleasant surprise. Our server Kamaria was absolutely wonderful. She has such amazing energy and we felt so welcomed. She recommended some of her favorite items from the a la carte menu, then invited us to proceed to the buffet. We decided to get an order each of the honey butter biscuits a la carte and now I got questions. I just want to know whose grandmother they have back there in that kitchen making them biscuits like that. Because those were some of THE best damn biscuits I've ever had. Easily the best biscuits I've had in the DMV. They were huge! Fluffy and chewy with a generous glazing of that absolutely divine honey butter. If you get nothing else from here, you NEED those biscuits. The buffet didn't look like it had much going on but again, looks are deceiving in this place. There were so many delicious options to choose from. Scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, bacon (both pork and turkey), shrimp and grits, chicken alfredo, jerk chicken wings, fried chicken wings, peach cobbler, sweet potatoes and a few other things I can't remember. If you didn't find anything you liked on this buffet, you were either vegan or just not hungry forreal. Every single thing that we ate was delicious. The jerk wings were perfectly cooked and had a nice kick to em. The fried wings were fried perfectly: crispy but not too hard, and seasoned just right. The chicken alfredo was probably my favorite. I don't think this place did anything particularly innovative or special with it, it was just delicious and well made. The sweet potatoes and peach cobbler were good but both could have used just a little bit more sweetening. I absolutely loved the shrimp and grits! Those grits were thick and creamy and the shrimp and sauce had a nice Cajun flare: a little kick and a whole lot of flavor. I'm not a pork eater so I was delighted at the turkey bacon. It was the thick cut bacon too! None of them skinny, scrawny strips. Oh, and of course there were bottomless mimosas. Kamaria made sure that our glasses stayed full. This spot offers three different kinds of juice for the mimosa: orange, pineapple, and I think the last one is cranberry. We both got the pineapple and we were not disappointed. There's also a DJ at brunch. He definitely helped set a vibe but what I really appreciate it is that the music wasn't too loud so we could enjoy it but still enjoy our conversation as well. This is easily my new favorite brunch spot. Good vibes, great food, bottomless drinks, no reservations... And no driving around the block dozens of times looking for a parking space. What more could a girl ask for?

Always a good time here. The music is always on point and so is the crowd. I didn't order any food…read moreor drink on this visit I only came to catch some late night music and Piano keys did not disappoint. They have a live Dj and they also are live on the radio most of the time. Finding parking is t too difficult, which can be a deal breaker for me. I love this place and I love that it has a mixed crowd and isn't filled with only young people. It was all good vibes on my last visit.

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - comfortfood - Updated May 2026

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