Still 5 stars. Always 5 stars. Today I had what is arguably the best turkey club on the planet…read more This is my favorite restaurant in Great Falls. So good!

The fish and chips were perfect! Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The old brogue feels…read morelike a Great Falls staple. Everyone is nice here and I'm glad the fish and chips were great!

My wife and I were visiting my aunt and uncle in Reston, and they suggested taking us to Open Road…read morein Reston Town Center. Since they live nearby, it was just a short walk to the restaurant. When you first walk in, you'll notice the large tanks on the left, which are part of the distillery. There's also a nice-sized tasting room. The bar and dining areas are quite spacious, and they even have a game room. There are TVs throughout the restaurant, and since we visited on a Sunday, they were displaying football helmets on the screens to show which game would be playing on each TV. It's a nice touch for football fans! We all ordered drinks. My wife had iced tea, and I ordered their Old Fashioned from the menu. For lunch, my wife had a burger and fries, while I went with the brunch burger and fries. My aunt ordered fish tacos, and my uncle had a burger as well. While we waited for our food, they brought out a bowl of popcorn for the table, which was a nice little extra. My Old Fashioned was really good. I also liked the attention to detail with the large ice cube, which had a picture embedded in it. It was a nice presentation and made the drink a little more special. As for the food, the burgers were really good, and the fries were excellent. They were cooked just right, which I appreciated. Too many restaurants serve fries that are barely cooked or have already gone cold by the time they reach the table, but that wasn't the case here. Overall, we had a very good experience at Open Road. The atmosphere is lively, there's plenty of space to enjoy a meal or a drink, and the food and drinks were both enjoyable. Whether you're looking for lunch, dinner, or just a drink at the bar, I would definitely recommend stopping by Open Road in Reston Town Center!

This was my first visit to the Reston location, though I recently ate at Open Road in Arlington…read more Bottom line: it's pretty much the same experience. The free popcorn still isn't good or all that enjoyable, service can be hit or miss, drinks are expensive, and the food is very good. The Reston location does have plenty of large TVs, making it a solid place to catch a game. This was a guys' night out for food and drinks, but it's probably not going to become a regular meetup spot when a couple of easy changes could make a big difference. First, get rid of the popcorn, it's honestly laughable. Second, bring the drink prices down. A Wild Turkey and Coke shouldn't cost $14. We started with something to share. My biggest concern was value for the price, and the menu only had a few appetizers that felt both shareable and reasonably priced. The Bavarian Pretzel was good, although I wasn't a fan of the mustard dip. At $10, it's a decent value for two or three people. The chili nachos were tasty, but $18 is just too much for what you get. Even if they doubled the chips and chili, I'd still think they were overpriced by a couple of dollars. I'll definitely give them credit for the entrées. On my last visit I had the jambalaya, which was excellent. This time I ordered the Peruvian-spiced half chicken, and it was fantastic. I ended up spending almost $100. I had a good time and enjoyed the food, but Open Road has moved into my "splurge" category rather than my monthly hangout spot. Our server may have been new because service was slow, and the kitchen was also taking a long time to get food out, especially for a Friday night. I'm giving the Reston location four stars, just like Arlington. The food was tasty, I had a good time, and I'd come back, ... but.... the little things, especially the drink prices, lopsided menu pricing, and inconsistent service, keep it from being one of my spontaneous go-to spots.

Came for a lunch with a friend. Made a reservation same day via their website and had no problem…read moregetting a table on a summer Monday. We were seated promptly upon arrival in a nice booth. Service was friendly and mostly fast. I did wait awhile for a water refill. I sprung for the Ozzie Rolls based on all of the Yelp recommendations and they were delicious! I had the crab cakes and they were so yummy. Large chunks of crab meat and well-formed, not overly processed. The fries had a nice texture too. For dessert we split a lemon meringue pie slice and it was amazing. I enjoyed this lunch and would love to come back again!

Our family has always loved Great American Restaurants, and I even worked at Sweetwater Tavern in…read moreSterling for my very first job. Unfortunately, our recent experience at Jackson's in Reston was extremely disappointing, especially because we were celebrating my mom's birthday. Our server, Lindsey, was unfriendly from the start, inattentive throughout the meal, and did little to make us feel welcome. One of our drinks took over 10 minutes to arrive, she barely checked on us, and she never acknowledged my mom's birthday. While the birthday dessert was a nice touch, it was brought out by another team member who made more of an effort than our own server. Equally disappointing was the lack of any management presence or follow-up, despite managers being visible in the restaurant. Having worked in the hospitality industry, we understand the importance of good service and are typically very generous with our tips. This was the first time we genuinely questioned whether the service warranted one. Great American Restaurants has built its reputation on excellent food and hospitality, which is why our family has continued to support the group. Unfortunately, this experience fell far below those standards. Management should address the lack of professionalism and attentiveness, as guests celebrating special occasions deserve better. We will continue to visit other Great American Restaurants, but after this experience, we will likely avoid Jackson's in the future.

Excellent as always at Red's. We had a birthday party for…read moremy wife and the manager and staff were very accommodating to move our table upon request. Service was excellent, always appreciative or servers there and their food and drink knowledge. There was a band playing on the weekend, not my kind of music, but fit the ambiance.

Great night out with a group of 10! Our reservation was handled by a friendly, helpful staff…read moremember, and despite the restaurant being busy, we were seated promptly. Our server, APRIL, was fantastic! Friendly, patient, and efficient. She had served us during a previous visit, and we were happy to see her again--she's consistently great. The food was a hit all around. We enjoyed the oysters, wings, crab dip, lobster bisque, burger, fried tofu with rice, chicken, lobster ravioli, and crab sandwich. The only miss was the bisque, which was a little too tomatoey for my friend's taste. Wine pours were generous, and there was a good beer selection. The highlight was Bourbon Moon--they were fantastic! Great music, great service, and a fun atmosphere. Everyone had a wonderful time. Definitely coming back.

I came here for dinner while in town on business, and had to return the next night!…read more The Caesar salad is so... perfect. The rigatoni bolognese was unforgettable. It was Restaurant Week while I was there, so the 2nd night I tried the flatiron steak and it was fantastic also. Our servers both nights were top notch, and they have sparkling water (or still) by the bottle for the table, which makes my heart soar.

Stopped in here after hiking at Seneca Regional Park with our dog, Onyx, and honestly we were only…read moresupposed to grab a quick drink. Ended up staying for almost three hours. Started with an espresso martini, a smoked Old Fashioned, and the fritto misto to share. Everything was really good. Then we split the lamb burger and the shrimp risotto for lunch. Both were excellent, although I think the risotto edged out the burger. Our server Mike made the whole experience. Before he even brought us water, he showed up with a bowl for Onyx. Come on, that's an instant five stars in my book. We ended up talking wine with him for a good part of the afternoon. He had us sample a few different pours before we landed on a Nebbiolo we loved. Later, after another conversation about wine, he brought over a taste of a white we'd never even heard of because he thought we'd enjoy trying it. It never felt like an upsell. It just felt like talking with someone who genuinely enjoys wine and likes sharing it with people. Relaxing patio, great food, excellent cocktails, and genuinely memorable service. We'll definitely be back, and Onyx probably will too.

Love this spot. First they have valet parking! You can pay and see when your car's ready before…read moreleaving the table. A necessity if on a first date. It's more popular during the week but nicely filled whenever you go. I like to walk into the hotel lobby then through their awesome hallway to the front desk. Every table is wonderful but towards the back by the window near sundown is my favorite. Service is impeccable, professional and with great suggestions. I love that they clear the crumbs and baby wipe before desert. They did it unobtrusively. Food is great but I wish they had lighter fare options. I love the Cesar salad but needs much less dressing. Just a light mix would be great. Hush puppies were a great hit.

The ambiance and service were fantastic. Cocktails were fine…read more The food was beyond disappointing. We came here twice for dinner; once as a couple, and another time with another couple who said their food was also really disappointing. First time, I got muscles and they didn't taste fresh; I did not finish. Second time could've been great, but simple things from pairing foods together in thoughtful and tasty ways to preparing sauces so they don't separate... and appropriately seasoning foods... these things missed the mark. The food should measure up better for what they're selling and the price tag.

Luke provided an amazing experience for my family. Even during a serve yourself brunch he was on…read moretop of drinks and extra utensils and the like. Keep him around. Loved the feel and ambiance of the place as well.

Food was incredible, highly recommend the shaved pastrami sandwich. Stanley's service was equally…read moreincredible. Recommend the Reston, Virginia location with reservation.

We did the six-course chef's counter dinner at Ahso, and I'm still thinking about it a day later…read more Chef Jason was on his A game! We started with a black manhattan, rich and a little bitter from the amaro. The first course was a bánh mì, and it was exceptional. The pickled onion, carrot and herbs were the perfect bright counter to the rich, fatty filling, and the jalapeño gave it real heat, which I loved. My only complaint is that I wished it was a menu item so I could come back and order a full sandwitch! Next was a mapo scallop with speck. It had a dark, glossy sear with a little Sichuan-style heat, plus crispy speck and crushed nuts on top. Instead of wine, they paired it with a cocktail of Four Roses, Fuji apple, mint and honey under a pink foam. It sounded sweet but wasn't, and the apple played really well off the pork. The sourdough-crusted halibut had a crackly crust over artichokes in a red broth with fried sage. It was paired with a 2019 Empire Estate dry Riesling from the Finger Lakes, and that wine was the surprise of the night. We're not Riesling drinkers at all, but this one had a smoky, almost burnt-cedar quality that I've never tasted in a white before. We took a bottle home. The braised short rib raviolo was one big round of pasta covered in parmesan, garlic chips and bacon. It came with Our Lady of Guadalupe's 2023 Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, a big, ripe Pinot that had no trouble standing up to the short rib. The Pennsylvania duck breast was pink edge to edge with well-rendered fat, served with squash purée, mushrooms and a nest of shoestring potatoes. The pour was a 2018 Cerro Añón Gran Reserva Rioja, which was the best food-and-wine match of the night. Dessert was a pumpkin crème brûlée in bar form, with chocolate leaf tuiles, cream and a granola crumble, served with Blandy's 5-year Malmsey Madeira. Very fall, very good. Every pairing was on point, and a few of them pushed us toward wines we'd never have picked ourselves. That's exactly what you want from a counter like this. Watching the kitchen work from a couple feet away is half the fun. If you live in Loudoun and keep driving into DC for a tasting menu, try this first!

Maybe it was an off night. We heard good things about this place. That unfortunately wasn't our…read moreexperience. It was our first time here, and we had reservations at 6 on a Friday night. It was by no means packed, there were a few tables empty the duration of our meal as people ate and left. But the service was INCREDIBLY slow. They sent out an amuse-bouche which was nice- bacon and pimento in a little wonton cup. Our appetizers came out more than 30 minutes later. We ordered our son's kid's meal first, before we ordered our apps, but it came out after our entree's which was closer to 7:15. I assume the kid's meal coming out late was an awful server mistake, I can't imagine it would take over an hour to make a burger and fry up some potatoes. The chef was nice enough to let us order the octopus from the tasting menu (it was the only reason we came here, didn't realize it was part of the tasting). I almost did order the 5 course tasting menu, because it looked really good- but I'm so thankful I didn't. The table behind us was seated before us and by the time we left he was only on his third course. I'm also always cold but it was really warm in the restaurant. Not sure if their ac was broken or if it couldn't keep up with the weather. Not knocking the restaurant for this, things happen. But they probably could've used another few fans. We were the one table in the middle so the air wasn't getting to us. Not knocking the restaurant at all for this, it's a hot hot summer and things like this happen. The kid's meal portion was huge, actually bigger than my gnocchi order. We also ordered the brussels, pork ribs, seared tuna, tagliatelle, branzino, and pork chop. The pork chop was the most memorable thing. Based on this experience we wouldn't come back here on our own. We wouldn't rule it out though- if someone wanted to go here with us for any reason, we would consider giving it another shot.