Food was good service was amazing I will return and bring friends never had to ask for refills was…read morethere before I asked

Last Saturday I ordered the same chicken and waffles that I ordered in the past; and I don't know…read morewhat they served me, but it was not the chicken parts I received a week earlier. I asked the waiter and she replied that it was fried chicken. I was in a meeting and did not have time to addressed the matter at that time so I called back to talk to the manager about my experience. He told the waitress that he did not have time for me. What was even worse was I left the chicken and waffles as they were served and the waitress did not even inquire why; she didn't even care. The pictures are from how the chicken once looked.

Had a breakfast platter and an egg and sausage croissant sandwich. Both were good. Fresh,…read moreaffordable and big portioned. Of it wasn't so far from home I would go more. Note when I went their credit machine was down and was cash only.

So giving this 3 I dont want people to think it's a bad place. It a solid place but few things to…read moremention. I only checked it out because it's near by my home. It kind of run down looking which kind of sucks haha and its now easy to spot I just happen to find out about it because I went to the mechanic shop next door. Me and my wife decided to try to and it's not bad! it nice that a mom and pop shop exist and we need more of these. The prices were fine I think but the vibes were not it haha. I wish the remodeled it or something to make this place popping. I will for sure be back buttttt not a place persay I am craving to go back to. But the service was great. I will say the food was fine but nothing special, it just simply food done well and if I am really lazy one day on making food I will stop by for sure :)

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.

I went to my go to breakfast spot to try their summer menu. Unfortunately I was not terribly…read moreimpressed this time around. The biscuits were not great and missing those flaky biscuit layers that a good biscuit should have. The banana brittle French toast also not my favorite Aside from the lemon whipped cream on top the French toast really doesn't have much flavor to it. As for the chipotle, steak and egg hash that was pretty good I enjoyed that

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

Amazing hosts and managers! they helped me with the menu and food was so delicious! Great service:)read more

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.

This place was beyond amazing !!!!! I never realized it was…read morea restaurant it always looked like a house passing by the golf course the food was so much on the plate we could barely eat and the price is reasonable too !!! this place is a definitely a great brunch place to go to in Woodbridge, Dumfries, Stafford area the place is very classy to host events or dinners as well will definitely be returning back!!!

We stopped by for our first Easter Brunch. It was beautiful. The location was decorated very nicely…read morethe staff was ready to serve a very large crowd. The buffet was very good and our server was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Definitely will be back next year.

We checked out of the Holiday Inn Express across the street and had that thing where you want…read morebreakfast but don't want to eat at the same place you always do. Quick Google, and Montclair Family Restaurant popped up basically a stone's throw away. Sold. Pulled in and the lot was full, cars circling for spots. Honestly that's usually a great sign for a breakfast spot but a rough sign for actually parking. We were about to give up and go around the block when somebody backed out right in front of us. Walked in and there were two tables left in the whole place. We felt like we'd used up a week of luck before 10am. Black coffee for me, water for her, nothing fancy. But the coffee was genuinely excellent, which I don't take for granted at a family restaurant. A lot of places treat coffee like an afterthought and this one clearly doesn't. I saw a Greek omelette on the menu and had never had one, so that decision made itself. My fiancée went with the pancake tacos, which neither of us had ever seen anywhere before. My omelette came out and it was eggcellent. The real star was the tzatziki, which was one of the best I've had anywhere, not just at breakfast. My one honest gripe is the home fries showed up cold. But I dumped some of that tzatziki on them and suddenly the temperature stopped being a problem. Then there's the pancake tacos. Absolutely to die for. Picture a fancy McGriddle with a lot more going on and a lot more food. My fiancée is normally very generous about sharing, and this time I got exactly one bite before she made it clear that's all I'm getting. Jealous of her order for the second time this weekend. We will be returning for dinner next time we are in town!

I've been wanting to try Montclair Family Restaurant for years. I see people raving about it all…read morethe time on social media. So we decided to try it tonight. I have to say I was sadly underwhelmed. I had the gyro dinner and found it to be pretty flavorless. The service was just ok and given there were only 6-8 people in the restaurant I would've expected more. I wouldn't rule out trying it again if I was in the area but it wasn't worth the 30-minute drive. I did notice the people in there seemed to be regulars so maybe there's something to the overall family-like vibe.

I've been to this IHOP many times, so my comments on the food and ambience are based on multiple…read morevisits. The service, however, is another story. I like that this location really puts effort into their appearance. There are frequently decorations throughout the restaurant in honor of holidays and special occasions, and they'll sometimes have a big screen TV on with relevant programming (including World Cup games recently). The food is typical IHOP fare, and is pretty good. This location also has some omelet specials not on the officially sanctioned menu (like a philly cheesesteak omelet). The food is solid. The service needs commenting on. I have, in the past, had outstanding service at this location. There is one gentleman whose name I cannot recall who has given me some of the best restaurant service of my life. No exaggeration. But the last two visits to this location, I have had bad service. I will not name the server, but I will say that she is forgetful to the point of ridiculousness. She has forgotten to ring in food, she has forgotten to bring sides and condiments, she has forgetfully left things on my table that were supposed to be taken to other tables. One time, she was standing around doing nothing, when she looked over at me at my table and said to herself (loud enough for me to hear), "Oh shoot! I better get his drinks." Another time, after she had taken my meal order, she asked a shift manager to delete my appetizer from the ticket, and I had to remind her that, no, I had actually ordered an appetizer. She's also touchy--literally she will touch you--and I hate that. She thinks because she's waited on me a few times that we're friends. We aren't. In general, this is a well-run location and there are many good servers here. I just lucked out my last two visits and got a not-great server. If it weren't for her, I'd give this location four stars, easy.

Everyone should take time out of their busy day to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the IHOP on…read moreSmoketown Road in Woodbridge, Virginia. Trust me--you will not be disappointed. When you arrive, ask for a server named Nelson. I am over 60 years old, and I have never visited an IHOP where the customer service exceeded my expectations to this extent. From the moment my husband and I arrived, Nelson greeted us with a warm smile, a courteous welcome, and even shook our hands. He was attentive to our needs throughout our visit, but what impressed me most was that he treated every customer with the same level of kindness and respect. Not only did he wait tables, but he also seated guests and cleaned tables--all while maintaining a positive attitude and a genuine smile. His professionalism was contagious and made the entire dining experience enjoyable. If we could have left a larger tip, we certainly would have. Nelson is truly an asset to IHOP. He is also bilingual, which made our experience even more pleasant. With customer service skills like his, it is only a matter of time before someone offers him the opportunity of a lifetime. Nelson, thank you for such an outstanding experience and for helping us start our day on such a positive note. If you are in the area, stop by and show Nelson some appreciation. Exceptional employees deserve to be recognized.

I have visited this IHOP a number of times and have both positive and negative comments about the…read morerestaurant. on the positive side, I have always found the hostess, Liz to be customer friendly. She greets you warmly when you arrive and thanks you for coming when you leave. I have seen Liz cleaning tables, sweeping the floor, taking orders, and serving food, which to me seems to be more than the hostess normal duties. I have observed her checking on customers, serving coffee always with a smile. and when you leave Liz makes sure to thank you for coming. In my opinion Liz is a big asset to the Lorton Virginia IHOP at Gunson Plaza. Now for the negative comments. I can hear loud employee commotion, that sounds like arguing. Most of the time, I hear aloud female voice. This is not good for customers, as we are there to eat and not hear employees arguing. This should not be happening. This tells me that the manager doesn't care or is too weak to properly manage the operation. That will cause the restaurant to lose customers. HT

When you enter the building it looks like a nicely renovated location with updated decor. However…read moreit's smelled like the perfume section of a department store and the smell was overbearing. People with allergies must really have had a hard time breathing. It appeared to be the Asian woman who was manning the front cash register area. Tiva was our server and she was on point. She checked on us constantly, checked on how our food was when it came out, and refilled coffee without asking. The food was ok . We ordered the sirloin tips and eggs. The meat looked as if it was cooked on a dirty grill but it tasted ok.