We were celebrating my birthday and our anniversary. We arrived early, so the hostess situated us…read moreat the sidebar until a spot opened at the bar. At the bar, we got delicious drinks (try the sesame old fashioned) and appetizers (tamale). The bar tender was very careful to ask if it was gluten free for me. We were moved to a nice table for two next to the window. Luis was dressed as a pirate (it was Halloween) and other staff members joined in the fun too. The menus said happy anniversary on them, which was a nice touch. Luis helped me order from the menu, since they don't identify gluten-free options (my only complaint). I had the braised bison shoulder. It was fantastic! Although we waived off on dessert (so full), they brought a complementary ice cream sundae. It was tasty. We enjoyed our experience and plan to return for our next special occasion.

Evelyn Rose: A Restaurant Worth Celebrating A few years ago,…read morefriends introduced us to Evelyn Rose in Vienna, and we've been grateful ever since. We've made the trek from Arlington several times, and the restaurant has accomplished something increasingly rare: it has never given us a reason to regret the drive. For years, Clarity occupied a special place on our restaurant list: excellent food, impeccable service, and prices that didn't require a second mortgage. Evelyn Rose has gradually assumed that role. It's become a restaurant where we arrive with high expectations and leave feeling they've been justified. Our latest visit was another celebration. October is particularly busy in our household, with my wife's birthday and two of our three wedding anniversaries. Yes, three. To each other. Long story, best discussed over cocktails. We'd already celebrated with a European tour accompanied by 30 friends. This time, we wanted something more relaxed. No grand production, just an excellent dinner together. We arrived early, and the hostess found us two seats at the bar for drinks and appetizers. It was a thoughtful beginning, the sort of hospitality that makes guests feel genuinely welcome rather than merely accommodated. Sarah ordered a Toasted Sesame Old Fashioned featuring yuzu, which she loves, and the Squash Tamale. She's equally fond of squash, although under other circumstances she'd probably prefer tennis. I chose a Godfather, partly because I enjoy them and partly because I'm old enough to order one without irony. My appetizer was one of the best Caesar salads I've had in years. This wasn't one of those timid salads where the kitchen seems vaguely embarrassed by anchovies. It had a kale base, plenty of cheese, flavorful croutons, and, best of all, a generous supply of whole salt-cured anchovies. I realize anchovies are divisive. For some diners, they're a reason to send a salad back. For me, their absence is often a reason not to order one. Evelyn Rose understands that a Caesar salad should have personality. This one certainly did. Just as we finished, the hostess appeared to escort us to our table, precisely at our reservation time. No waiting, no interruption, no wondering whether we'd been forgotten. The transition was seamless, another example of excellent service being most noticeable when you don't have to think about it. For dinner, Sarah ordered the Bison Shoulder, I chose the burger, and we shared Beef-Fat Fries. Not every celebratory dinner requires an elaborate tasting menu. Sometimes you simply want something delicious. The bison was flavorful and, thanks to its sauce, exceptionally rich. Sarah thoroughly enjoyed it, although its richness eventually got the better of her appetite. My burger was, as always, very good. Evelyn Rose understands balance, particularly in its choice of cheddar, which complements rather than overwhelms the beef. Some restaurants pile on so many ingredients that the burger becomes almost incidental. Thankfully, Evelyn Rose resists that temptation. My only complaint? There could have been more burger in the burger. Then again, that's probably my general philosophy on hamburgers. Despite my desire for more beef, neither of us could finish our meals. We packed up roughly half of each entrée, happily anticipating a second excellent meal at home. For Sarah's birthday, the restaurant treated us to a complimentary ice cream sundae. A lovely gesture, although by then our enthusiasm had substantially exceeded our remaining capacity. Remarkably, we took half the sundae home, too. It survived the trip to Arlington and now resides in our freezer, awaiting an opportunity when Sarah isn't looking. But the evening offered one more memorable moment. At the neighboring table sat a group of older diners, some perhaps even as old as we are. We noticed the extraordinary attention they received from staff and management. Clearly, something was going on. After they departed, a waiter explained that one of them had been Evelyn herself. The Evelyn. Grandmother of one of the owners. Well, that explained a few things. There's something reassuring about discovering that the person whose name adorns a restaurant actually eats there. Being the owner's grandmother undoubtedly guarantees attentive service, but it doesn't guarantee food worth eating. Evelyn's presence struck me as a charming endorsement and a reminder that there's a real family behind the restaurant's name. (Actually two, Rose is the chef's grandmother... I wonder where she was eating?) Evelyn Rose has earned a place among our Official Celebratory Restaurants, reserved for occasions when we want something special without going Full Michelin. And considering how many anniversaries we celebrate, it's fortunate we've found somewhere we can count on. Evelyn Rose isn't simply a restaurant we enjoy visiting anymore. It's become part of how we celebrate.

In the tradition of the Great American Restaurants, Patsy's is on par with all of them. It reminds…read moreme of Sweetwater Tavern the most. They are conveniently located in Tyson's Corner with amble parking. The lighting makes the place glow. The booths are very comfortable. It's not real noisy which was great. We took family friends here and had a great time. I had the Short Stacked Smoked Salmon Salad medium rare and it was cooked to perfection.

As part of our monthly dinner meetups in the Tysons area, the three of us caught up last week at…read morePatsy's American. It's standard American fare, a bit on the pricier side, teetering between casual and upscale. Since we made reservations in advance, we were seated immediately, and we were surprised to see how full it was on a Monday evening. Our server brought us a basket of Ozzie rolls, their signature dinner rolls, which was enough for each of us to enjoy two. They were incredibly buttery, a bit sweet, and there was something about them that stood out compared to other complimentary bread options. If we wanted refills, we could pay $1 for another basket, with the proceeds going toward fighting food insecurity in the community. ROASTED HALF YOUNG CHICKEN - 25 If you're looking for a "bang for your buck" option that get the job done, get the chicken. You will be getting that protein gain. The skin was crispy and savory, and the brown butter sauce was addictive. The mashed potatoes were well seasoned and incredibly whipped. I just knew they had a massive amount of butter in them for them to taste like that. The chicken was also pretty juicy, even the white meat. Overall, a pretty solid option. I was lowkey expecting to hate it, but in fact, I did not. The food here is pretty pricy, and I know my friends thought their steak and salad were just okay. I did enjoy the Ozzie rolls and my chicken, despite it being on the fattier side.

Food was wonderful and the waitress Kash was great!…read more There was a $3 beer special that was the best part of my night

Came here the other night for my sister in law's bachelorette. I really loved the aesthetic, the…read moreoutdoor seating and how spacious everything was. It had a very clean and sleek interior. The menu had a lot of options to choose from which I appreciated. Our group opted for the following apps: rolls, calamari, wings, and sliders. My personal favorites were the wings which had a sweet and tangy flavor as well as the calamari. With the calamari there were jalapeños mixed in, so it definitely was a spicy surprise . The rolls were OK, but not as warm and soft as I'd like. I didn't try the sliders, but heard they were good. For drinks, I got a mocktail. The one I ordered had blueberry and a spice mix. It was really good! The service wasn't great to me. Our waiter didn't check in about our meals once we got them to see if we liked them or refill our water. I will say everyone enjoyed their food. I had the steak salad and asked for my steak to be medium well which it was cooked to my liking. I just thought the steak could have been better seasoned and for there to be more dressing. For dessert, the waiter recommended the bread pudding and it seemed to be a popular option among their dessert offerings. Although I didn't try the bread pudding, the bride to be and her maid of honor ate it, and they both said it wasn't good and very thick. All in all, I'd say the ambiance is great, food is tasty, but service could be more attentive.

The ingredients were fresh, and they gave a valiant effort, just make sure you call and verify the…read moremenu in advance. I went during restaurant week, and the server was engaging , kind , and energetic. Unfortunately he probably felt. Compelled because the menu listed online was not concurrent with was actually offered. However , accommodations were made. Again, the food was very fresh and appetizing. This is the saving grace.

American Prime is hidden in between office buildings. Staff very nice and made sure to keep our…read morewaters full and replace silverware as appropriate. Nice ambiance but strong smoke smell that is persistent throughout the establishment. We came in for restaurant week. Poutine: Really good aju gravy sauce with soft hot fries and a good amount of meat. Beet Salad: Earthy beets with a sweet nuttiness from the candied pecans. portion is definitely lacking. House-smoked Prime Rib: the sides of the prime rib have a strong Smokey flavor which goes well with the aju gravy from the poutine. We got the 16 oz for a $15 upcharge. Braised short rib: quite tough but the flavor was good with a nice mashed potato. There was celery which confused the taste a bit since celery is quite strong and overtook he rest of the vegetables' flavor. Flourless Chocolate Cake: dense chocolate cake with a cherry glaze. It was okay, but not my favorite. Bread pudding: very dense and a bit too rubbery texture, likely from slight overcooking. Flavor was lovely though and it was warm.

I've visited this North Italia before and had another great experience. I've also been to their…read moreReston location as well. I will say, I think I like this location a little more. This time, my fiancé and I decided to try multiple appetizers and everything was excellent. We ordered the White Truffle Garlic Bread which is what we get every time. The bread is crispy on the outside while still staying soft and not too hard throughout. The flavor is always amazing and we love the ricotta that comes on top. We also tried the Italian Meatballs. They were very good, flavorful, and comforting. Lastly, we had the Little Gem Caesar with added chicken. It was fresh, well balanced, and a great addition to the meal.

We dined in at North Italia for a friend's birthday. Although a really big party, our server was…read moresuper attentive, and the food came out pretty quickly. We started off with the calamari the white truffle garlic bread. The calamari was absolutely delicious. I'm so used to having a lot of breading on my calamari, but the breading on this was super airy which I really enjoyed. If you're gonna get an appetizer, I highly recommend the white truffle garlic bread. The strong truffle and garlic flavor perfectly together and the bread was super soft and warm. Onto the entrées, my husband and I decided to split the squid ink pasta, lasagna, and the hot honey smoked prosciutto pizza. The portion for the lasagna was a lot smaller than I thought but honestly, I was super full by the end of it. I really enjoyed the pizza because it wasn't super oily and the flavors all worked really well together. Overall, this was a really pleasant dining experience. I would say the food was pretty solid. It's a great place for celebrations and even a casual date night.

My favorite place inside Tyson's #1!…read more Every time I visit Tyson's corner, Victory Brewing at Level 99 is a go-to. The service is wonderful and the environment is fun! I don't drink alcohol anymore but they do offer a nice variety of mocktails :-) I hope at some point Victory will offer NA beers! Now the food: WOW is all I have to say. Their focus on detail, flavor profiles, and food quality is top tier. The pretzel with beer cheese and mustard is one of the best I've had. You can tell is fresh and it always comes out piping hot, doughy, salty. YUM! The garden salad is one of my favorites as well; fresh, crisp, and the red wine vinaigrette is fantastic. The real star of the show is the wings: whether they're boneless or bone-in (my preferred), they're cooked to perfection! They offer a variety of sauces but the chili crisp buffalo is my favorite; it's the perfect combo of Asian zing and classic buffalo, all in one! This is bar food that has superb quality, what can be better than that?! Try them out, you won't be disappointed! And if you love beer, their sour monkey was always a favorite of mine :-)

We went self service option instead of waiting for a table…read more You order - pick up - put away trays / plates clean up by yourself There's is no a waitress or a waiter waiting for you at the table if you go self service option But it's fast and ofc you don't have to pay tip - save extra money for you and your fam

Food (5/5): I haven't been to Founding Farmers in so long, and it's been forever since Happy Hour?…read more What's wrong with me, this place is amazing! You get free parking (make sure you get a ticket when you check in - otherwise it's $10 for a couple hours. The prices are 1/3 of what they are for regular menu and if you get there early enough, you can get a booth in the bar area and order whatever you want from Happy Hour (1530-1800). The price are FIIIIIREE!! Blue cheese bacon dates - amazing! I think this is the same serving the that is normally $14.50 and it's only $5 for happy hour! I can inhale these in one bit! Cheeseburger slider - only $3 - we inhaled this one! So perfectly cooked and the onions were amazing. Just a nice few bites! Black pepper garlic wings - $7 - Our server recommended these - they were so great we ordered a second batch. We got 6 to an order. They were really small, but so tasty - I believe they were chargrilled with a sweet sauce on them. Just perfect! Don't hesitate to get these! Service: (5/5) The bartender, Kenneth, was so nice and accommodating and kind. He was a really great server! I think he had the entire bar to his own but was really attentive to check on our table. I would come back just to have him again. Ambiance: (5/5) It got a bit crowded later on, but when we arrived at 1630 there was hardly anyone there. It's a nice restaurant.

This gem was close to my Tyson work office. I love a good food to table restaurant. They did not…read moredisappoint. I recommend making reservations as we did because even on a Wednesday evening the place was packed. With that said, the noise level is on the louder side. Which doesn't bother me, but I know for some it does. Diego was our server. He did a good job. He was very helpful with suggestions and just overall information on the meals, and concept. The food was amazing! Loved everything that came to our table. We started the meal off with the crab and artichoke dip and their famous pretzel with dipping sauce. The dip was soooo soooo good. I could of ordered more of those and ate that all night and been satisfied. For my meal, I went with the spicy fried chicken and waffles which came with Mac and cheese and green beans. I don't like green beans and they let me sub those out for these enormous onion rings! The chicken was fried perfectly and seasoned so well, and had just enough heat! It came with four pieces, wing, drum, thigh and breast! ALOT of food. The waffles were delicious made how I like crunch on outside and fluffy on the inside. I had left overs and the waffles held up! The table also ordered papparedelle Bolognese, shaved pastrami melt and halibut. Everyone loved their meal. Also, very good cocktails! We tried the Granny Sage Sour, Toasted Pecan Old Fashion, these were off the fall cocktail specials, then had a cucumber, vodka, cantaloupe drink which was refreshing as well. Then of course finished the meal with a slice of pumpkin pie and some chocolate delight. Again, no complaints

Agora was an outstanding dining experience from start to finish. Every dish we ordered was…read morebeautifully presented and tasted just as incredible as it looked. The mezze sampler offered a fantastic variety of fresh flavors, the watermelon and feta appetizer was refreshing and unique, and the cocktails were both creative and expertly crafted. Even the warm pita served with the dips was fresh and delicious. The atmosphere was inviting, upscale without feeling pretentious, and perfect for a relaxing meal. The service was attentive, friendly, and helped make the evening even more enjoyable. The only negative was that the restaurant didn't carry cash on hand to make change when people wanted change for a cash tip.

(4) ~ very good food & service. Note: Parking Garage across the street is free for the first (2)…read morehours. DRINKS: ** Okuzgozu - Bogakere (wine) ~ (4.35) Very low tannins aka drinkable:) From a native Turkish grape ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) ** Turkish Coffee (no sugar) = (4) very good FOOD: ** Lahmacum Flatbread = (4) very tasty when you add the onions ** Imam Bayildi = (4) very tasty ** Sis Kebap (medium) = (4) very good ** Kunefe = (4) very unique b/c it has cheese...

Great food Burger is fresh and taste great…read more Service is great Highly recommended Burger joint

When I am at the hotel, once in a while it's convenient to have a meal here . Depending on what I'm…read morecraving for the day, I have been choosing between the RICKHOUSE BURGER* Cheddar, Applewood Bacon, LTO, potato bun with fries And *RAGGED BRANCH BOURBON SHRIMP & ORITS -Boursin Grits, Appiewood Bacon Given this restaurant is located at a hotel, they have good food. I prefer the Shrimp and grits that tastes light and comforting yet perfectly filling. Must have a great chef. Anyway, Yige, Ferwoine have taken care of me and I truly appreciate their kindness and hospitality.

Food and service are wow. The chef's special tonight was…read moredelicious. Very clean and table settings are cozy.

Not like matchbox used to be. Thompson restaurants ruined another restaurant with what I can only…read moreguess is frozen food and a terrible beer menu. It's as if Thompson is trying to make restaurants worse. There's no way this is an accident. The only reason I didn't give 1 star is because our waiter was very good.