Recently, Eater DC published a list of what they considered the best steakhouses in the DMV…read more Randy's made the list. We were looking for a place to have our anniversary dinner. After seeing the list, we chose Randy's. Randy's is a Great American Restaurant, and I must say it's so good to go to a GAR with a menu different from the others. In the past, I've written about how one can go to Coastal Flats and get pretty much the same menu as, for example, Jackson's. We made a reservation for 5 p.m. on a Saturday. We arrived about a half hour early, so we asked if they could seat us right then and there. The people at the host stand said "yes". We were seated at a 4-top booth. Thus, there was plenty of room. The booths, which have mohair seat coverings, were a shade of green and quite attractive. The environment clearly says "upscale steakhouse." Our server was prompt in getting to us and asked if we wanted some water. We chose tap water. He gave us time to look over the menu. We decided to not have any appetizers as we didn't want to get too full. To drink, my husband got a glass of Catena Malbec while I got an Espresso Martini. Our server asked if we wanted some bread. We said "yes". The bread basket had 2 flaky, buttery croissants, plus a slice of white bread and a slice with raisins. For our main course, we both got the 7 oz. filet mignon cooked medium rare. We chose to try two sides. One side was "roasted asparagus" which consists of: "poached egg, parmesan (we asked for no cheese and our request was honored), truffled Bernaise aioli". The second side was "Honey roasted organic rainbow carrots," which were "dusted with candied walnuts". As for the food --- We both thought our steaks were properly cooked, However, my husband said his was on the dry side while mine was just right. We both really enjoyed the side dishes. The asparagus was unconventional, to be sure. Never did I have a poached egg with asparagus. I ate the egg, and it was properly cooked. Looking back, I should have thought to put some salt on it as there was none. The truffled sauce was creamy and added nice flavor. The carrots, to me anyway, were a pleasant surprise. The honey added a nice flavor along with the candied walnuts. They, too, were cooked perfectly. As for being "rainbow" carrots, most were orange, with some white and yellow ones. We had some room for dessert, so we decided to share "Tressa's crispy meringue filled with lemon curd and finished with passionfruit coulis". Since it was our anniversary dinner, a dollop of whipped cream was added to the plate. In that dollop was a lit candle, which was a nice touch. I found the coulis to be on the tart side. The lemon curd was mildly flavored. Service was excellent, though dessert took a while ,to arrive. All in all, a nice splurge and we're glad we came here. (Well...we didn't care for the traffic on Leesburg Pike, but the dinner made it worth the trip).

Food: Great. Service: Great…read more Ambiance: Great. The lobster crab cake and duck fat fries were good.

I came to La Estancia for a family birthday celebration, and must say, they did an excellent job…read moreaccommodating a party of 17, including six children. The service was excellent and accommodating. I was impressed because I know large groups can be difficult to wait on, so was very pleased with the service and how quick they were to get our orders in and us served. We ordered a variety of appetizers, such as the the empanadas, calamari, and garlic shrimp. My favorite items were the empanadas and calamari, which were extra tasty with the accompanying sauces. We also ordered a variety of grilled meats, including the two large Parrillada meat platters and picanha . The accompanying sides we tried were the fries, cheese rice, fried yucca, and plantains. I really liked the plantains, but the cheese rice was not was I expected. It was more like grits than cheesy rice. The meats were cooked to how we requested it, and of course tastes especially good with the sauces. My favorite cuts were the strip steak, beef rib, and picanha. I didn't really care for the sweet breads, but that is a personal preference. Value wise, the Parrillada platters could easily feed 4 - 5 people, so we had plenty of leftovers. I would definitely recommend checking out La Estancia if you enjoy grilled meats!

Looking for a good steak in an unknown area, we were lucky to have found La Estancia; the pictures…read morewere enough to convince us. The service was 10/10. They were not very busy when we arrived but remained attentive during our entire visit. The food was fresh, well-seasoned, and delicious. We got a parrillada mixta, which means mixed grilled meats. It was superb! My husband had a cup of coffee, which was also good. Usually, restaurants go for generic coffee, and it's always overcooked. This was fresh and delicious. The restaurant is nicely decorated, music is playing, and there is a bar. It would be a great hang-out spot.

Beautiful restaurant. We had the wagyu steak tour which was terrific. It's the best way to…read moreexperience the different cuts. You also get all of the small sides (banchan ) with it and I really enjoyed the cucumbers. I will say, the latter two cuts of steak are more fatty, so if that's not your thing, try the ribeye or filet a-la-carte. While similar restaurants may have you participate in the cooking, that was not the case here as we were taken care of by the very capable hands of Soho. We had the brussel sprouts as a side along with the mushrooms. Both were tasty. It is topped off with a very refreshing house-made sorbet that was subtle, yet flavorful. All-in-all, a great experience.

This spot is spectacular. There's lots of space and the staff is friendly, well knowledgeable…read more All the sides are delicious. If you're in the mood to go all in on the main course: Wagyu tour (well done chef, good choice and presentation, you will not be disappointed) Special Sides: roast mushrooms and Brussels sprouts Ben W is the man. He not only explained the options in details, ensured the meat section was cooked to perfection and provided equal portions to all parties. To top it off the cheesecake might be the one of best I've ever had. Words cannot explain it, you got to try it to truly understand.

The chicken shawarma and garlic naan were so delicious. My only note is that I didn't realize there…read morewould be olives so now I know not to ask for them next time!

Ambiance: (5/5) Loved the family vibe. It seems like everyone knows everyone…read more Price: (5/5) Very reasonable price. Food: (5/5) Loved the food. The sesame naan was very unique. I've never had anything like it. It was so soft, it was like a bagel but in naan form. The egg parahta was also really good. It had a lot of veggies and spices. Service: (5/5) Amazing service. Food comes out quick and everyone is very nice.

Low and Brenda made my first visit absolutely amazing! From the moment I arrived, the service was…read moresuperior--truly top-tier. I ordered the shrimp cocktail along with the New Frontier bison New York strip, served with short rib and potato hash, red wine jus, and habanero mustard... and every single bite was perfection. The flavors were rich, balanced, and memorable. To top it all off, the manager personally came over to introduce himself, which added such a thoughtful and welcoming touch to the experience. I'll definitely be back--highly recommend!

I think it's time to get off this rollercoaster…read more This place used to be good, then it got bad, then it got better. Last night it was awful. We're done. Our dinner last night was disappointing, and it was the worst of the many we've had here. The service was slow. The food was tasteless. We had to delay our departure while they corrected our check. The details are below. Maybe the first clue was when a waiter dropped a butter-coated knife on my back right after I sat down. That would have been a good time to cut our losses, but we persevered. , and it was the worst of We sat for a while before anyone came by to take our drink and appetizer orders. 15 minutes after that, our drinks and four slices of bread arrived. My Trio Manhattan tasted pretty good. (Hold that thought.) 15 minutes after that, the manager stopped by and told us that they had sold the last of the appetizers we ordered and asked us to order replacements, on him. (Hold that thought.) The replacement appetizers arrived. Our beef carpaccio had almost no flavor, except for the drizzle of sauce on top. We ordered our main courses, sides, and another round of drinks. The food showed up, but not the drinks. After asking several waiters, several times, my second Manhattan was delivered. It was warm (probably from sitting on the bar, waiting to be picked up for half an hour) and nowhere near as tasty as the first one. (You can let go of the first thought.) Back to the food... My Boneless Ribeye was boneless and also flavorless, except for the salt they had sprinkled on. The whipped potatoes were OK. The Jumbo Asparagus was asparagus and anything but jumbo. When the check finally arrived, we had to send it back (probably should have done that with much of what had been brought to our table during the meal) because they wanted to charge us for the appetizers that the manager said were "on him." (OK, you can let go of the second thought now.) To me, it's never worth paying for bad food. Being expected to pay a premium for it makes it an even worse value. This place, last night, was a complete waste of money.

The ambiance is bright, airy and modern. It's definitely can seat a large amount of folks. The menu…read morechanges seasonally but the one item that doesn't is the toasted almond coconut cake. 100\10 must get. It's SO good. The menu is extensive and you'll find something for everyone. What really sold the night was the service! We had a really awesome waiter who gave us incredible recommendations, joined our banter, and made the night memorable! Can't wait to visit again! Recommend sharing food!

I really like the ambience - great to catch a sports game with some really good happy hour deals…read more We came for the burger as I had heard good things, but we also shared an order of wings (I mean the deal was that good!) They were excellent too - crispy, well sauced - I do plan to be back for those. The burger though, average? It needs the fried egg -- which, by the way -- was one of the best fried eggs I have had in a while -- but the burger itself is too dry without it. Not enough sauce going on here and the burgers are just a little on the dry side, like its a bit too lean? Fries were quite excellent and the fried egg makes a huge difference.

Very cool spot! This place has a good variety of beers and wine! Also there's a restaurant upstairs…read morewhich I didn't visit but heard great things about. The service was great but I was surprised at how much beer and wine they are able to pack in a small space. Definitely will come back!

There's a good selection of beers and wines here. I came for their happy hour deal which runs…read moreMonday-Friday from 4-6pm. It wasn't crowded when I arrived around 5pm but was getting packed towards 7pm. Servers were still attentive to us though. I liked their cocktails. Their chicken sliders were also crispy and had a decent amount of chicken contained in it. However, their chicken sliders weren't very flavorful. I was hoping for a sauce that has more of a kick.

The GAR are consistent. They know my love for "Ozzie rolls" and I can find them at almost every…read moreGAR. Silverado was the choice for my special friend. So I got a group together for a fun lunch. It's been almost a decade since I've been to this GAR location. It did not disappoint. Our server was awesome! She was attentive and listen to our many requests. The staff worked as a team. She brought our birthday guy a birthday treat that was very generous. The food was so delicious, as expected. I had the lunch chicken fajitas as these are not available at most GAR. It was all protein and onions. No bell peppers and I was so glad. The flour tortillas are so fresh. My one gripe is they charged an extra .50 for an extra cup of pico de gallo. Overall it was a very nice dining experience. For those in that area, I'd definitely recommend Silverado.

Excellent service as usual. The chips and Ozzie rolls are a must. The bbq pulled pork sandwich is a…read moresteal! Kids meal cheeseburger amazing price also. Waiter guy provided excellent service. Have never had a bad experience here!

First time to a Peruvian Resturant with an extensive menu. Prior to this I've only been to Peruvian…read morechicken resturants. We got 1. ceviche de pescado, 7. Lomo saltado, 1/4 pollo a la brasa with yuca frita and everything was good. I kinda wish we tried the beef hearts, but maybe next time!

An excellent experience at La Granja de Oro. We tried the shrimp picante ( picante de camarones)…read moreand the stir-fried noodles (tallarín saltado de pollo); both were delicious. We also had ice cream that was outstanding. Norma's service was impeccable.

Man this place was great! I loved the layout and how it was also decorated for Christmas! There is…read moreparking outside the restaurant but it can get filled pretty fast. The service was great and our server was amazing, she checked on us frequently and even took our group picture since it was a group of 4. I ordered the brick chicken and cider mule and both were a 10/10! I absolutely love mashed potatoes and the broccolini was flavorful. The chicken portion was a good size and overall really enjoyed the dish. Likewise, I loved the mix between apple cider and a Moscow mule! This was so delicious and I also ended up getting a dirty Shirley Temple which was also really good and my first time having one. Overall, definitely check this place out and I'll be coming back in the future!

Service - 10/10 our waitress was on it! She was attentive despite the bustle…read more Food - I ordered the fajitas and I personally thought it was just standard fajitas, the price was a bit steep for what I got but overall decent. My friends got the brick chicken with mashed potato's and it was delicious from what she said! Another friend got the blacked chicken Cesar salad that looked really good and my other friend got fish tacos he said they were pretty standard, but could have used a sauce to add some kick. The location itself is ample and has two bars I think. A lot of TV screens with multiple sports so it was bumpin in there! I would give this place another chance and saw another table order dessert that looked promising!