My friend and I had lunch at Blu Farm to Table on a Monday, and it turned out to be one of the…read morehighlights of our day in Little Washington. First, a shoutout to our server, Sarah. She was incredibly sweet and attentive. She seemed a little nervous at first, but she did a great job and made us feel very welcome throughout our meal. I ordered the Crispy Rice Tuna Salad, and it was excellent. The tuna was fresh, the combination of textures was fantastic, and the portion was much larger than I expected--I couldn't finish it. I also appreciated that the menu offered a good variety of choices, from lighter dishes to more indulgent options. The restaurant itself has a cozy, eclectic atmosphere with interesting décor that makes it feel like a hidden gem tucked away in downtown Washington. Add in the fact that they're open on Mondays when many nearby restaurants are closed, and Blu becomes an easy recommendation. I'll definitely return the next time I'm in town.

Where to start? Without overstating it, this is one of the best restaurants on the east coast. I've…read morelost count of the number of high end chefs whose meals we have enjoyed around the world and I'm not joking when I say that I can count on one hand the places that I would say are better than Blu. After numerous trips I still can't put my finger on what exactly is done differently at Blu to outperform so many fantastic restaurants. It's as if they have somehow managed the flavors of a Michelin restaurant with plating that isn't so... boring and sterile. Portion sizes are more than adequate, none of that one taste nonsense here. The service is always fantastic, professional and friendly. The owner is occasionally willing to share recipes with you and has never disappointed me with a recommendation. The cocktails? Just "wow". Perhaps what makes this place so fabulous is that they manage to do so well in so many categories. I'll consider that more in depth next time I make a reservation which may just have to be today. Speaking of, if you don't make a reservation, don't be disappointed when you don't have a seat. This isn't a place you can always walk in and sit down. They don't have many tables and it's obvious that they aren't the type of place to sit more people than they can take care of. Take some time, enjoy a drink and one of the best meals you'll have in the area. You won't regret it!

After years of wanting to try the bank, I finally did! I was well pleased with the atmosphere and…read moreour waitress. She was very nice and helpful. I ordered the mussels Rockefeller as an appetizer. The mussels were some of the best I've ever had! I ordered an old-fashioned as it was recommended. I found it to be of average quality. For my main, I ordered the special which was soy ginger tuna. It was fantastic! One of the only things I didn't like was the reservation process. They didn't have any online reservations you had to call over the phone, which can be difficult during busy times.

The pictures I took are kind of lame because I was too busy eating the awesome food! This place…read moreisn't cheap, but it is so worth it. You do need to make a reservation (make it in advance, as it did take a little bit to get ahold of someone over the phone). My husband got the mussels Rockefeller, which he really liked. I don't like mussels, so I didn't have any of that dish. My main dish was the Chicken Diane and it was great!! Loved the sauce and the mashed potatoes were so flavorful. We were celebrating my mom's birthday, and she got a choice of dessert. She picked the cheesecake and it was delicious! It came with caramel and strawberry syrup. We also had the most fantastic server, Carly. She was attentive, upbeat, and very kind. When you go there, ask for her!

My daughter, granddaughters and o wanted something good for dinner. It was A Friday night, and we…read moredidn't want to get dressed and go out, so we decided to do a to-go order. My oldest grand and I took off to go the few miles to Down On Main. The place was HOPPIN!!!! There were people waiting for tables, waiting at the bar, standing around chatting with friends, and it was noisy!! Hahaha We went to the bar to place out to-go order. Jayla put our order in quickly, made sure everything was right, and never stopped. She was holding down the bar, making sure everyone was satisfied, plus taking orders, and getting other drinks done as well. Our food came out in about 15 minutes. It was delicious and the order was correct!!! We will definitely be back!!!

I noticed something interesting. When I go for the shrimp lunch specials, it's not deveined…read more (Muddy) When we went for dinner it was deveined and much more tasty. Won't be coming back. This is Not a nice way to treat cutomers!

First time at Sheps grill. It was recommended by my father-in-law who frequents the restaurant. I…read morecame for lunch on a Sunday around two hours before closing time. I was told they were out of brisket and catfish. Both of which I was planning to order so I was a bit disappointed. I ordered a fried chicken sandwich with hot honey, and tater tots as aside. It was really good, but it was lacking a little bit. Could've used a little more hot honey in my opinion. Overall, I enjoyed the place and would come back again.

This is a real hometown gem! We've eaten here three times so far, and everything has been…read moredelicious. We've had: corned beef hash & eggs, their cheese biscuits are to die for, the "Full Nelson" breakfast bowl with cheese grits, home fries, and house smoked bologna. With the first bite I took of their southwestern eggs Benedict I couldn't help uttering "oh my gosh." Pulled pork, hollandaise and a perfectly cooked poached egg... Scrumptious. It sounds pretty basic, but their BLT is also very good. Although the restaurant is usually hectic, service is friendly and efficient.

A somewhat ordinary-looking entrance leads to a beautiful, airy, open dining room. We were greeted…read moreby one of the owners (Suzanne) who was warm & welcoming. They have a nice selection of cocktails, many of which seem crafted to honor the local vibe. I had a cocktail containing a house distilled gin. Delicious. They also let my husband sample two of the house distilled gins before he ordered a gin and tonic. He was very happy. Kennedy, our friendly, knowledgeable server, brought out complimentary cornbread with brown butter/molasses butter and tomato soup shooters. Yum. They offer two- and three-course price fix menus, and for a few dollars more, you can make it a wine pairing. My husband did that, and I ordered off of the regular menu. His collard green salad was sensational! He couldn't stop raving about it even as he was finishing it up. His second course was filet mignon, and it was the most savory, tasty filet I've ever had! I had lemon risotto with asparagus and tomatoes - it was delicious as well. We were at the Hackney to celebrate closing on our house in Washington, and we made the perfect choice for a celebratory dinner. We will be back!

Seriously disappointed after a long awaited visit. I started…read morewith tomato bisque. Expecting something fresh or savory. Just tomato soup. My Husbands pear salad was excellent. I ordered the bone in pork chop, it was just a Chop. No depth. No wow In the seasoning. It had chopped pickles on it and Was cooked medium well. I do better with a chop from Harris Teeter, some rosemary and a grill. My husband enjoyed the Rockfish although portion was small. Even the house bread pudding was lack luster. This was a birthday celebration. Was hoping the chef would walk the floor. But no. Luckily we stumbled into Blue the next day. Lovely. Hackney needs to taste their menu. We will come back to Washington. Lovely little town. Won't come back to Hackney for a while.

Like the daily specials. Monday is a shrimp basket with a side of your choice. Service at the bar…read moreis always quick and pleasant.

We stopped in during the week for lunch and were glad we did! My wife opted for the burger and I…read morehad the Danielle and both were very good. I do wish they offered American cheese for the burgers, that would probably have swayed me to ordering the burger myself. Sweet potato tots were good but the waffle fries are excellent. Our server was attentive and the food came out quickly, perfect timing for a mid work week lunch. The restaurant itself is huge, lots of open space which also means the bar space is large with plenty of seating and TVs mounted over the bar. We didn't have any alcoholic beverages but the sweet tea was great. The weekly specials they run are a great value. Will definitely be back!

We ate on the rooftop deck... Ali, who manages the top area, was amazingly accommodating, and the…read morestaff was very attentive... And then we got the food that was incredible!

This is a large space on a corner with inside seating and large bar, back porch sitting, and…read moreupstairs patio where they serve sushi. We set outside about 6 and it was so hot! The sun hits just right in that little space. My point being, if you're coming at that time, opt for indoor seating. We were told that new owners recently took over and that the food was better. I can't speak to how it was, but it wasn't great this night. We ordered the whipped burrata cheese dip and it was tasteless. The bread was cold and hard and also tasteless. We then ordered the Caesar salad and they do offer anchovies, which is rare. But, it was also not good. At all. It literally had one crouton. One. We decided to call it and head out. The server was very sweet and attentive.

I found this place from yelp when looking for bbq on the way home from vacation. There is no inside…read moredining or restrooms available. This is strictly a drive through location but there are a few picnic tables in the parking lot if you want to sit outside weather permitting. Service was quick with wonky on other person on front of us. The cashier definitely had a strong Carolina accent so I imagine they are local. My son and I got bbq sandwiches with hush puppies and fries. The bbq sandwich was clearly the highlight and was vinegar based topped with chopped coleslaw. The fries and coleslaw were just ok for me. I like my hush puppies a little on the sweeter side. My hubby got the 2 pc fried chicken special for the day with baked beans, coleslaw and hush puppies. He thought the chicken had good flavor, the baked beans were a little sweet and the slaw was good. I think it as worth the trip. Next time I'd probably try different sides and skip the hush puppies but maybe they just weren't my thing. I definitely felt like I was getting a home cooked meal.

I have eaten here for years,, Food was always good but over the last year a lot has changed .. The…read moreBBQ was always decent, not great but good.. Now the BBQ is just mediocre,, The seafood was always good but it seems they changed their breader and just isn't good anymore.. It's ok,just not worth what you have to pay for it.. Seems like most of the sides have changed also.. Don't know why but there has been no indoor dining since the pandemic.. it's sad to say but the quality of everything has gone downhill.. I will be finding my BBQ elsewhere from now on..