I LOVE Harth!!!! Let me tell you, having lunch at a hotel restaurant is not something I review about. As a matter of fact, I would usually avoid having lunch meetings at all at a hotel restaurant. However, my business partner scheduled a lunch meeting with a prospect and we had an amazing meal. The atmosphere is elegant and the feel is great. I love the whole take on Fire hearths all over the restaurant. The lunch crowd can be loud but once they clear out, it is really laid back. The food is great. Everyone at the table raved about their dish. Whether it's a flatbread or a sandwich, it is elevated! I had a Duck and butternut squash flat bread and I have to tell you folks, it was amazing! I've never had flavors like that meld together on a flatbread. My recommendation is to get one of the flatbreads, however, others at the table had the Turkey Sandwich and were blown away at the flavor. At any rate, this is a great place to eat. read more

Härth - Duck and Butternut Squash flatbread, elevated! - New American Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Tucked in a corner of the Hilton lobby, Harth awaits your arrival. Moody, glass-enclosed fireplaces light up the dining area. If you're a fan of the textbook-sized Cheesecake Factory menu, you'll be sorely disappointed here. Soups ($8-9), greens ($10-14), small plates ($10-14), flat breads ($11-15), entrees ($23-38), and sides ($6-7) are neatly organized into columns, with each section encompassing a short list of about 3 options each. It's like a neatly organized resume...When menus are this brief, I feel as though I've entered a heavily curated restaurant museum - definitely appreciated, since it's hard to make *~critical food decisions~*! Our table did a great job covering pretty much the entire menu, as we ordered 2-3 things off of each section. + Most Value: Half Chicken - this was massive, and seemed to provide the most amount of food out of any other entree that we ordered. + Most Expensive: NY Strip. A solid hunk of meat topped with butter cozied up next to some potatoes and barbecue steak sauce. It came out medium-rare as requested. I don't believe the steak was wet/dry aged at all, but the meat was still moist and tender. There were bits of unchewables scattered around the fatty perimeter, but not unexpected with a NY strip. + Most Interesting: Bacon jam. It was a new experience. An intense smoke-essence will cover your tastebuds and you'll either love it or hate it. The table butter is soft and ready for use as a backup though! + Recommended: If it's in season, there's an "Apple Snap" mocktail that was deliciously refreshing. The dessert menu ($9-12) was lengthy and extensive - you are pretty much guaranteed to find something that will suit your fancy and sweeten up your night if your dining companions have not done so already. One side of our table split the Butterscotch Pudding, which seemed to be a meal all on its own! The pudding came with it's own set of theatrics and instructions from the server, at which point I had already fallen too deep into my foodcoma-induced daze to pay attention to. Misc Items: + They're able to accommodate for large parties of 10 comfortably, but I can't see them being able to entertain any larger parties unless you were to reserve an entire section of the restaurant and your party is split into two separate tables. + Restrooms are in the Hilton lobby, past the business center. A tiny walk, so don't wait until the last minute to go! + Large parties are hit with a 19% auto-gratuity. + They don't "split checks" but they do take up to 4 different credit cards. This was reiterated to our party about 3 times throughout the course of our dinner. IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW WHEN YOU'RE CHEWING ON YOUR STEAK AND MUNCHING ON YOUR KALE. read more

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Ooh la la! I'd like to think that I've grown a lot from the On the Border lunches I used to indulge in when I worked my first job at Tysons Corner so when a group of old co-workers and I planned a catch up date, I suggested Harth as our meeting point. The ambiance was truly ladies who lunch material. There was beautiful snowy white furniture, cozy corner nooks, and gilded chandeliers. As I said, total upgrade for our lunches from the Harris Teeter sandwich line. Service was flawless. The manager of the restaurant and our server were constantly checking in on our table to make sure that everything was ok. I (and the majority of my table) ordered the very un-lady like Bacon Jam Burger for our entree. All I can say is, Eat your heart out Baconater! This dish consisted of two grilled patties stuffed with bacon jam and was topped with sharp cheddar, tobacco onions, and yep, even more bacon (applewood smoked to be exact). It was served with a side of housemade potato chips and tiny little pickles in a cute little jar. Total A+ on the presentation front! Unfortunately my meal was not so great on the tastebud front. Even though I ordered my burger medium rare, my patty was cooked all the way through. I was expecting a big thick juicy patty, but instead I got two skinny well cooked patties glued together with the bacon jam. The potato chips were cold and hard, not the melt-in-your-mouth variety I've gotten accustomed too (at Freddy's Beach Bar no less!). This was a little bit disappointing since when one is ordering a bacon burger and homemade potato chips, you are most likely expecting/wanting to lose control and pig out uncontrollably. No worries though, I kept my lady like dignity and upon leaving I was gifted with a jar of homemade bacon jam to eat to my heart's content in the comfort of my own home (free with check in on Yelp). Extra star for this alone! read more

Based on the food alone, the restaurant would have garnered 3 stars, but their deceptive seating practices resulted in the deduction of stars. We came from a meeting at around 11:45 am and asked for a table for two and the maitre'd noted that she had no more tables left until 1 pm. So we had to sit at the bar. Folks from our meeting with no reservations were seated at tables of 8 and 4. And tables upon tables (of 4) were seated and folks with two or less had to sit at the bar. They artificially tried to make their restaurant seem busy and opted for more high value tables. I have a strong distaste for this practice. The food was very well prepared for hotel food, but lacked flavor and forethought. For instance, the potato chips and French fries were fresh and fried impeccably well. But we're not well seasoned. I got the wagyu beef panini and the beef was tender. The panini bread was also well prepared. The bread was crunchy but soft in order to bite straight through. The dried tomatoes also were strangely soggy. The sandisch had a strange mustard sauce that was overpowering. Also the delicious pickles were chopped so any attempt to put them on the sandwich resulted them falling out all over. The chef who prepared the food was cooked with stellar technique but lost out on flavor. Also, although bacon jam sounds like the "in vogue" thing, it's quite gross and feels like soggy sugary beef jerky in a jar. Perhaps that's why their free samples have never caught on. The restaurant was very well appointed and comfortable. But unfortunately lying to me left a bad taste in my mouth. Would probably not be back. read more

Can you believe a restaurant in a hotel could actually be one you would choose to go to every time you go there? Well, the Harth is an incredible place to eat and when I stay at this hotel, I typically just end up eating here. Not only because of its convenience, but because of the high quality of food they serve (yes, I can tell!). You can also order food from the menu from the bar here. I have ordered the hamburger (from the bar menu) here and have really enjoyed it. I was able to replace the fries with their brussel sprouts and found that they really make them yummy here. I have also ordered the trout with veggies of of this menu and ate it in the bar area (right outside the restaurant), which was also very good. My co-worker Christine and I also enjoy this place because of the many enclosed fire "pits"...so relaxing and so warm. Great ambiance and soothing energy. What a great place at an already exceptional hotel! read more

The decor for this place deserves at least a 4-star but overall I would give it a 3-star because the food didn't wow me. They brought out the bacon jam with bread as an appetizer and that was splendid, so unique and flavorful! I ordered the pork chop for the entree and the meat was dry. They also paired it with potatoes and mushrooms but the flavors were lacking. I probably will give their brunch menu a try just because the place is so cute. read more

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I'd been meaning to try this restaurant for a while, but it is inside a hotel which always makes me wary - overpriced and mediocre quality are the norm. The website claims that the chef is devoted to farm-to-table cooking and that they have an organic garden that provide herbs and produce and that they use local meats - I'm a sucker for all of that. So I finally just went over there for lunch to try it out. My first impression was that the space is GORGEOUS - modern, impeccably designed. The hotel is very modern and upscale on the inside, too - which you cannot tell from the outside. The restaurant is long and narrow, with huge windows that run down the entire length of one side and provide lots of light during the day. When you enter, you walk past the kitchen with wood burning stove (hence the name) on the right and a large, glass-encased wine room on the left. The dining room is decorated with pearlescent white leather, pale green, and purple alligator print - very modern and luxe. There are glass fireplaces set at intervals throughout, just in case you forgot the name of the restaurant. It's very trendy and modern and I totally love it. Now, the food - good quality with inconsistent pricing. The lobster roll is what brought me here over the summer. The quality of the lobster salad was good and the buttery brioche bread was tasty, but as usual the ratio of bread to lobster was too high. Red Hook Lobster Pound really has spoiled me for life. I wasn't a big fan of the house chips - nice crunch but no flavor. The pickles, however, were fantastic - and served in an adorable tiny jar with a tiny spear fork. The turkey sandwich is very much Thanksgiving-esque with caramelized onion, cranberry mayo, and their signature bacon jam. That isn't deli turkey, either - it is big slabs of roasted turkey breast. Huge, delicious, good value. The fall agnolotti was very good, too, wit brown butter, crispy sage, lemon ricotta, and walnuts. I didn't see any figs though, which are listed in the description. Here's where the prices here get a little wonky - that giant turkey sandwich was $13.50, and this tiny appetizer sized pasta (which is billed as an entree) is $16. I mean - what? My husband said he liked the turkey chili with white beans, cheddar, creme friache, and hot sauce. But I thought it was overpriced - $20 for a bowl of chili, just because it's listed as a main instead of a soup or appetizer. Here is an example of the uneven pricing that swings the other way, thank goodness. The giant butterscotch pudding dessert (served warm) with scotch soaked pound cake, salted caramel sauce, and fresh whipped cream is enough for 4 people, easy - and it's priced the same as the other desserts! It is ridiculously decadent and delicious and I love that they serve it in a pot with a little Le Creuset spatula. We also got to try a free dessert that the chef was working on - angel food cake with more of that salted caramel and whipped cream. When I saw it I thought - boring. But it was actually really good. The thing with simple dishes is that each component has to be top notch, and that was the case here. Now I get why the chef wanted people to try it for free - you might not order that if you saw it on the menu, but once you knew how good it was that would change. Here's an insider tip - if you check in using the Yelp app, you will get a coupon to take home a little jar of bacon jam! Do it - it's fantastic. tl/dr - My takeaway from Harth is that the main plates are overpriced, so stay away from those. Stick with the creative sandwiches, huge salads, and wood fired flatbreads. If you are with a group, definitely get that butterscotch pudding. And take advantage of the fact that Mon-Fri any glass of wine is $8. read more

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I have rarely been as disappointed. To start with, we arrived early. The host sat us at a two person table in a row with several other two toppers. I just don't like this seating arrangement and asked for one of the four toppers which provide more privacy. No, we have to save them for groups of four. Of course ten minutes later a they slide the tables next to us together and seat a family with four kids next to us. Well behaved as kids go but still... So much for the nice evening. Of course by the time we left most of the four toppers were still open. I had the short ribs and my wife the pork. I could have made better at home and certainly could have found better at any of DC's restaurants. read more

Härth is located inside the Hilton Hotel in Tysons Corner and is a fairly new restaurant in town, not even 1 year old. A group of friends and I went for lunch on a Saturday. Because the restaurant is farm-to-table, their menu changes about every 2 to 3 months in order to provide the freshest, locally grown, foods. They even make their own honey by way of the bee hive that is located on the roof of the hotel. How cool! The restaurant is beautiful; very warm, cozy and chic. We had a reservation and although we did not arrive as a group, the hostess was kind enough to seat us individually as we arrived. The wait staff was very accommodating and friendly. Simply put, the food was delicious right from the very beginning. I knew I was in for a treat when we were served our bread with fresh butter and SMOKED APPLEWOOD BACON JAM! Yes, that jam needed to be typed in all caps. It was that awesome and if you check-in for the first time on the Yelp app (not the mobile site), you'll receive a tiny jar to take home with you for free. For an appetizer I had the butternut squash soup with cinnamon creme fraiche and roasted pumpkin seeds (delish!) and the table shared 2 flatbreads - prosciutto and roasted mushroom - again, delish! I finished my meal off with the New England lobster roll with homemade pickles and chips. The bread was perfectly toasted and buttered and the lobster had just the right amount of everything. The chips were...chips (but good) and the pickles were good as well. I ordered a side of cheddar grits, just because I'm greedy, and they were very creamy and had the perfect amount of cheddar. I was very pleased with my choices. The bacon jam glazed salmon got rave reviews from the table as well. The only reason that my review didn't get all 5 stars is because I was not sold on my dessert. Our server said that their chocolate cupcake filled with marshmallow creme was their signature dessert and had been pictured on the front page of a publication - can't remember which one - and was well liked. It was just, meh for me. Honestly, it tasted like a high(ish) end Hostess Suzy Q with chocolate sauce on top. The cake was also a little on the dry side. All in all, I would definitely go back again. read more

Härth - Lobster Roll - New American Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Went here with a small group around 1pm on a Thursday. Overall I would go again if nearby to try out other menu items. If my portion was larger and the server was more n knowledgeable I may have given a 5. Food: I got the chefs special which was a seafood risotto with clams, mussels and calamari. It was good however they really skimped on the risotto and the portion was probably smaller than an appetizer. I was still hungry after. Presentation on all plates were very nice. My friends got burgers and they said it was good. It comes with cute diced pickles. Dessert: I got their hazelnut bomb thing which was AMAZING. Perfect crunch on the bottom. Service: I believe our server was new. She never brought the appetizer menu which is on the dessert menu so we didn't order appetizers because we didn't think they had them. I also had to ask what the chef special was. Otherwise they were attentive and friendly. Ambiance: IMMACULATE. Talk about spotlessly clean and fancy. One of the cleanest I've seen. Noise level is good, not too loud at all. Cute and modern decor. Parking: some parking out front, plenty in the back. It's inside Hilton hotel. No valet when we went. Other: price was average..in between casual and fine dining. read more

Härth - Chef special seafood risotto. Very thin layer of risotto..good but not filling at all. - New American Near Me - McLean, Virginia

2 words, Bacon Jam! So good with the bread. Everytime i stay at the Hilton mclean, i eat here. Always have superb service, gorgeous ambience, and delicious food! Feels like a 5 star restaurant with reasonable pricing. Must try! read more

Härth - New American Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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Fine place to dine, but expect to pay big bucks. Had their scallop dish and it costs approximately $8.00 each; $32.00 for a dish of four (see uploaded photos). Very goods service with nice atmosphere to entertain friends. The best part is that it has free self-parking. read more

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Harth is a pretty nice restaurant for being tucked away in Tysons inside the Hilton. The atmosphere is very fancy and upscale but this is not a place "to be seen" as there are not too many people who frequent it because it is well hidden. I did make reservations for 3 people at 5 PM on a Tuesday (through OpenTable directly from Yelp App!) however reservations were clearly not needed as we were the only table until about 5:45. The drink menu is on an iPad which gives the full wine, beer, and cocktail list which I was a big fan of because the descriptions were expandable and they actually had pictures of each of the cocktails and beers. I wish more places could do this as usually there is a minute description or none at all of the drink you are ordering. The food was very rich and tasty. Some of the plates could have come out a bit warmer but the flavors from everything I tried was amazing (except the sides). The Rockfish, Lobster Lasagna, and Oso Buco were all amazing. Everything tasted fresh but again, somethings did not come out as hot as others. The sides were nothing to write home about and at $5 a side I would pass on these in the future (specifically the blue cheese potatoes and the sprouts). Dessert was also amazing and the butterscotch pudding is a must try. Service was decent and fairly attentive. It did take awhile to get the check and for them to process the card but that was my only service related complaint. Like I said earlier the food is very rich and I was very dehydrated afterwards pointing to the amount of salt this place uses. I chugged a bottle of water and was good to go though and will be back to Harth again. read more

Härth - New American Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Breakfast is overpriced and McDonalds tasted better. Here is my 16 dollars eggs Benedict with the over cooked egg and the Canadian bacon that is saltier than the Pacific Ocean. The muffin is not even toasted and is mushy. Seriously I waited 20 minutes for this. I have had better eggs Benedict at a roadside diner in 5 min. I do not leave many one star reviews but this place is not up to Hilton standards and charges too much for so little with quality well below a typical hotel restaurant. read more

Härth - New American Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Booked reservation on Open Table as they listed it as a 1000 point restaurant. It's located within the Hilton Worldwide behind Tyson Corner mall. The service was fantastic. Our server, Katija was knowledgable, helpful, very attentive, and had a great energy. It also turns out that if you check in on Yelp here they will also give you a free jar of bacon jam (which was delicious). Ordered two small plates (mussels and shrimp&grits) and for main (pork chop and the scallops). All of it was great. I felt the pork chop was worth extra notice and the shrimp & grits was the stand out star of the meal. It is very swank as far as decor, design, and ambience. There is no dress code per say, but don't do jeans and sneakers here. I'd recommend a collared shirt and slacks and a skirt or dress for the ladies. Planning to return soon and I recommend whole heartedly. read more

Härth - Main Dinning area of Harth - New American Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Harth has a lot of fanciness, but the food doesn't seem to match the quality of your surroundings. Harth is a beautiful restaurant inside of the Hilton McLean, which means it's a hair off the beaten path but immaculately decorated. It's freaking beautiful inside, which I liked quite a bit. Frankly, I can't speak enough about the beautiful decor, which features crazy textures and fireplaces(!). Service was excellent. Prices are high, but not extremely so for the area. I had the Smoked Salmon Salad and the Fire Roasted Half Chicken with a Harth Flame cocktail. The Harth Flame was actually quite good - it's allegedly inspired by ghost peppers - and rather hot, which I liked immensely. The Smoked Salmon Salad was equally tasty, though honestly a bit boring - it felt like a very light and refreshing salad that perhaps lacked a bit of panache. The bread and bacon jelly provided were both interesting, though I felt the bacon jelly was more for amusement than eating - I can't see myself craving it beyond just trying it for the amusement value. The Fire Roasted Half Chicken was superbly cooked but equally a bit simplistic - I would have hoped for something a bit more adventurous, though I suspect I may have picked the blander option on the menu. Don't get me wrong, I can tell the chef here has immense skill, and is likely limited a bit by the desire to make food that your average hotel customer would want. There's apparently a "Foodie in Training" menu selection on certain days(?), which sounds like his way of avoiding the bland options I listed above. I kinda felt bad for the guy for some reason! In short, a good place, but maybe a bit less exciting than I would have expected given the uber-cool decor. read more

Harth really brings the experience together in a warm friendly environment. The newly renovated Hilton in Tysons have really put up their A game. The open areas of the interior reminds me of Blue Duck Tavern but in a more functional manner with fire. Most restaurants underneath hotels are a reflection of the hotel, Harth is a prime example of my theory. After sampling a large portion of the menu I have to say, nothing was to overly seasoned or salty and was properly balanced. This restaurant was designed for large groups to share small plates and also could easily be for a group of two. The appetizers and flat breads across the board are good to great depending on your tastes. Each visit was welcomed by at least two people and was promptly seated with or without a reservation. The servers are very knowledgeable of the menu and could accommodate food allergies if necessary. Special acknowledgements are extremely welcomed here, for example our engagement dinner was here with a group of friends without a reservation during prime dinner rush. This brings up the catch 22 situation of the restaurant itself. I have never seen this place packed or heard of this restaurant packed. This restaurant could not sustain itself unless it had a deal with Hilton itself or Hilton itself owned the restaurant. Harth must take a hit in order to keep everything running so smoothly while keeping food quality and service on such high standards. In the end, the location is strange, in the bottom of a hotel hidden in the back of Tysons office complex district. The majority of the customers will be visitors of the restaurant itself until the word spreads. This is a great date spot during sunset on a warm summer evening outside on the patio or a group dinner on a cold winter evening by the fires. Food: 4.5/5 (still missing that wow factor) Service: 5/5 Value: 4/5 The hidden value in Harth is its consistency in food quality and service. This place makes Barrel and Bussel look bad for a similar price point. read more

Way too expensive and the food quality was not that good. 6.00 dollars for a small orange juice and 23 dollars for a small breakfast bowl. Wow way too expensive. read more

Tried this restaurant before the grand opening: BREAKFAST BISCUIT fried organic farm egg, melted sharp cheddar, virginia ham 9.5 (Didn't really like the flavor and it is a bit overpriced for just a breakfast sandwich, it doesn't come with anything) TERRA COTTA EGGS smoky bacon jam, fontina, yukon gold potatoes 12. (This was a pretty small portion and okay in terms of flavor, the best part of the meal was the bacon jam, wish there was more of it!) read more

I love this place!! The bacon jam was amazing, the shrimp with pepper sauce app was fantastic (I don't eat seafood at all and I took seconds), and the margarita pizza was very fresh and not greasy at all. The salmon got rave reviews and the pork chop was very tender and delicious. It was the desserts that really set this place apart. The flour-less chocolate cake was a big hit and the flaky crust with ice cream and incredible fresh berries covered in honey was phenomenal. The ambiance was very classy, the staff very helpful, and all the food well prepared and very fresh. Since they have a rooftop garden that provides most of the fruits, veggies, and honey (they have their own beehive) you cannot get much fresher ingredients... Outdoor seating and a full bar really give you options as well. Just be ready to open your wallet, but it is worth it!! read more

Quirky decor - kind of like a restaurant at a ski lodge...fireplaces everywhere Quirky food - they start you with a bacon jam with the bread basket, which is pretty good, BTW Quirky server - our waitress was quite directive about what you should order, both drinks and food, amusingly so I would eat here again if I were in the hotel, but I wouldn't go out of my way by any means. I felt like all the dishes were missing a little something, and so ultimately I didn't really enjoy the food. If my entire beet salad had more than a teaspoon of the goat cheese it was supposed to, I would be shocked; accordingly, it was a little one dimensional. I had scallops for an entree, which were good, but again, kind of one note, as if it was missing the right seasoning or garnish. The huge apple tart looked much better than it was; it was kind of just a piece of puff pastry with some sugar sprinkled on it...and the ice cream that came on top wasn't very flavorful either. The server was a trip the way she convinced some people at our table to order dishes other than the ones they had planned on, and drinks too! Colleen basically had her entire meal re-envisioned by our waitress. Prices seemed to be about what you would expect. Drink list was solid, with some good cocktails and beers. read more

First off, we only thought of considering this place because we thought we had free breakfast for 2 with our hotel deal. Turns out there was some mix up with the hotel and outside booking service. However; the front desk decided to give us breakfast for free anyways which was really nice. Full breakfast meaning buffet was priced at $25 and continental breakfast (order I'm assuming) was priced at $16. Pros: - Really nice seating and environment. - Warm setting because of all the fire places. - Service was good and quick. - The croissants were delicious. - Free jar of bacon jam when you check in on Yelp. - Wide selection of juices. Cons: - The buffet selective wasn't much for the price. - The eggs were very watery. - The biscuits were so dry and the gravy was cold and bland. - The area for the buffet was small and can easily get crowded. Overall, the experience was okay. It's not an extravagant buffet and breakfast experience. If our meals weren't free, we wouldn't pay for this meal. The quality of food is not worth the price. read more

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When I reserved a table at Harth for 7 people to celebrate Mother's Day, I imaged we sat by the fireplace and enjoyed a nice meal. Instead, we were brought to a hotel ballroom and sat in a large round table. We were very confused because we went there to celebrate Mother's Day not to attend a seminar. Many Kids were running around inside the ballroom and some are under the tables. We actually felt like we were in a playground, which is worse than a conference. Food is way below our expectations. Only two small food stations were in the ballroom, the rest were served in the hotel lobby. Food choice was limited. Eggs Benedict was cold after sitting there for a while and the English muffin got really tough. Salmon fillet is salty and dry. Pork loin is average and nothing was special. The brunch costs $74 per person ($59 asking price + 19% automatic tip + VA tax). There is no beef or shrimp at all and deserts are pure sugar. We all were very disappointed. read more

Went for Valentine's day. The food was OK though I will give the chef's creativity. They make their dishes with character. The cost of the food for the quality I thought was lacking. read more

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Best restaurant in northern Virginia. Hands down. A review is sufficient. You have to try it to believe it. Chef Tom goes out of his way to make the whole experience delightful and the ambiance is gorgeous. I love it for lunch and dinners are special. The concept of fresh, local, sustainable and creative, and delicious is not common. Härth has it all! read more

Great wag to spend our 3rd Anniversary. Thank you chef Angelo! The legendary bacon jam is to die for and the octopus was perfectly fried. read more

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When I booked on open table I mentioned it was my anniversary. They put us next to the fireplace, the best table in the house. The menu changes from mon-thurs and fri-sun. The scallops were not on the menu however, they still made them for us. They were delicious. The filet was cooked to a perfect med-rare. The service is the best you will ever find in this area. We felt well taken care of. The Chef came out with a special dessert for us. I forgot to take the photo first, so its partially gone. We are also staying at the hotel. Its awesome that Hilton has finally gotten an in house restaurant right. I would come again, even if not staying at hotel. read more

Härth - New American Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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First of all, VASTLY overpriced. All I had was a coffee and chopped salad (without any added protein) and it was almost $20. I could have made a better salad at home. It was bit of lettuce, about two tomatoes, maybe 3 pieces of cut cucumber and hardly any dressing. A vast disappointment. Service was marginal, but we had to keep getting our server's attention. I would not go again. read more

The turkey burger was very average tasting both while I was eating it for dinner and while I was up all night upstairs puking it up. The salad that i had with it was just lettuce, tomato and cucumbers. Positive was a decent beer selection. read more

***Weekend Brunch Review*** My husband and I are always on the hunt for the increasingly-elusive "rooms of food"-style buffet (think Kennedy Center, without the price tag, or Beacon, back when it was still really good), and I'm beginning to think we're chasing a unicorn. Harth looked to be an appealing option at first, and other reviews are spot-on regarding the decor and almost sexy ambiance. It almost doesn't feel as though you're in a Hilton. There's ample seating, and you can make reservations for brunch if you see fit, which is served buffet-style from 7-2 on Saturday and Sunday. You choose between "Continental" for $16, or the full buffet for $24. At $24, I'm expecting at least one of the following: pancakes, waffles, an omelet station, eggs Benedict, hot breads, maybe even somewhat of a raw bar or a mimosa. Well, nope. You can treat yourself to little more than what you receive for free at many mid-level hotel chains, such as a Hampton Inn. We're talking about instant oatmeal (labeled as old-fashioned/steel cut - no), Yoplait yogurt, boxed cereals, mushy melons/pineapple, generic sliced wheat/white bread, pre-baked muffins, sausage, and bacon. Another irk I had was that there was both turkey as well as pork sausage, however neither one was clearly marked, so that could cause an issue if you're avoiding pork. For a restaurant of its size, and in such a large hotel, the buffet area is stunningly petite. The bottle-necks, traffic jams, and layout are maddening. Additionally, there's only one toaster for the entire buffet. Again, maddening. Bowls, plates, toppings are hard to access and not laid out in a way that makes any sense. ' As a plus, our waiter, when asked, brought us "actual" strawberry jam (read: not the nasty sugar-free stuff served at the buffet station) and also a little ramekin of Nutella, as well as soy milk. Why not enhance the value of your buffet by offering these popular and de rigeur items with the rest of your selection? The coffee was good enough, and included in the buffet cost. Juice is also included. So, you're paying for the ambiance? The sexy double-walled glass fireplaces? The viewing pleasure of the massive wine rooms? I see beautiful wood-burning flatbread ovens; why not offer a breakfast pizza/flatbread with your buffet? Seriously, though: no omelet station? At least the bacon was super crispy and plentiful. I did manage to find some Greek yogurt and honey, but I didn't pay $24 for that now, did I? read more

To start we ordered a couple of their signature flatbreads and after scrolling through the iPad cocktail menu, I chose the cinnamon apple sangria. Lacking the cider-like feel that I was expecting, the sangria was tasty nonetheless. After placing our entrée orders we were served a few loaves of fresh-baked bread with butter and...applewood smoked bacon jam. I'll wait. Yes! Bacon jam!!! I was sold at the first bite. As we tend to do, my friends and I all immediately began trying to identify the ingredients in hopes of replicating this smoky, salty, sweet goodness back in our own kitchens. I won't go on and on about how mouth-watering this bacon jam is, just trust me when I say that you need this condiment in your life. As we're all fawning over this newfound love, one of my girlfriends (pretty stealthily I might add o_o) discovered a bonus: when you check-in to härth on the Yelp mobile app, you receive a complimentary jar of the bacon jam. Well I'll be..! You know what ensued next right? Still shaking my head at that poor manager caught totally off guard by this promotion and this tech savvy group of women determined to redeem said promotion (he didn't even know what Yelp was...lol). He gets major points for going with the flow though. Still lost in the land of bacon jam, I had the bacon-jam glazed salmon with kale and cheddar grits as my entrée. The kale was cooked perfectly; the grits were deliciously creamy with a nice balance of sharp cheddar and need I tell you about the salmon? My meal ended with a yummy apple tart with cinnamon ice cream shared with a friend. The tart was nice and flaky, the apples were fresh and the cinnamon ice cream rounded the dish out well. Another great foodie meal! read more

I stayed at the Hilton for work so decided to pop into Harth for dinner... Since it was just me, I opted for the "bar" seats that face the pizza oven. Good Choice... fun to watch the pizzas being made and it didn't feel awkward since I was dining alone. The ambiance feels trendy and decor is chic. Before I say much else, I must say that the service was impeccable, honesty probably some of the best I have experienced. The servers were out of this world friendly and accommodating. White napkins on the table, but you're wearing black and want a black napkin.. Noticed before you have to ask. LOVE that! Upon seating, a basket of bread, salted butter and bacon jam is delivered.. good god...why even order when this delicious salty butter is Devine and the bacon butter is a dream?! (ps, check in on yelp and get a free jar of this amazeballs jam!). Well, I ordered the mushroom flatbread and mussels anyway... Both delicious. Solid choice but probably more food than i needed. The menu is on the small side so I would absolutely recommend taking a peak before sitting. Oh, If one glass of wine just isn't enough and two is just too many; they've got you covered.. Yep, you can order a glass and a half. A definite good choice if you're in the area and looking for a decent meal. The service will truly blow you away. read more

A hidden treasure within Tyson's as it's the restaurant within Hilton. The pictures of Harth on its website gives off a warm, welcoming feeling even for the outdoor seating. And with the weather so nice recently, we opted to sit outside. A big call-out for sitting outside - one side of your view will be the parking lot. On to the food - my boyfriend and I opted to go for small plates. We ordered the mussels, meat balls, and pork belly. All were cooked well, and I have nothing to complain about. but neither do I have anything to rave about. We then proceeded to order a flat bread, considering something from the oven should be its specialty. The shrimp and pepper flat bread was also good, but peppers were chopped so small that I didn't see nor taste any. In comparison, the shrimps were huge and succulent; they were definitely the star and not over-baked. This flatbread could also use a bit of heat. Two things to rave about: (1) bacon jam served in the beginning with the bread and (2) the cupcake at the end of the meal. I can only describe the bacon jam as orgasmic. And you get your own jar when you check in via Yelp. The cupcake was excellent, but the key to this dessert was our additional request of vanilla ice cream to go with it. The ice cream balanced out the richness of the chocolate cupcake, allowing us to finish the entire dessert without feeling a soreness to our teeth. read more

My boyfriend reserved the large back table for my birthday here and it was amazing! This restaurant is already so beautiful when you first walk in but this back room was even better! I felt like royalty sitting back there with my incredible friends. The server was so patient with us and very attentive. Everyone loved the bacon jam and if you check-in via Yelp, then you get a free jar of bacon jam to take home with you. I am probably the only person in the world who didn't enjoy the bacon jam but I'm a weirdo. Something about bacon in a liquidy form just did not appeal to my buds. The steak was excellent and the sides are all very rich and flavorful. This is the perfect place for a romantic date night. I love their tables and chairs. The decor is just lovely! They brought me a chocolate gooey cake with ice cream at the end of the meal and it was SO heavenly. Too bad I had to share it with 11 other people. I can't wait to go back! read more

I ordered a cheese flight along with the New York strip. I subbed out the fries for a salad. I also had a glass of Pinot noir, from Oregon, natch. The pour options were a glass or glass and a half. The single glass pour was a bit weak. The cheese flight was quite good and had a generous helping of honeycomb that was quite welcome. The main was very lack luster unfortunately. The steak was aggressively under seasoned. I don't think it even was placed near the salt dish. The chimichurri that accompanied had a nice herbaceous flavor, but was far too acidic. My dressing (sherry vinaigrette) was also incredibly acidic. I actually had a bit of a burned tongue after my meal. Aside from the dressing, it was a mix of tasty greens and a couple cherry tomatoes. I love a simple, elegant meal, but this really just missed the mark. The devil is in the details, but this time the details were completely overlooked. Had the meal not been insanely expensive (over $80 with tip!!!) I wouldn't be so miffed, but that's a damn expensive meal to leave with a acid burned tongue and a severely under season and under appreciated piece of meat. read more

I give Harth three stars due to the mixture of excellent decor/ambiance + mediocre food at best. The lighting structures, mini fireplaces, and seating furniture all gave me the impression that this would be a great place to wow a first date, on the ambiance alone. I saw just that- a lot of nervous looking couples, suited up, having awkward, first date conversations. Cute. However, the food was sub-par. We ordered the trout and flatbread. The trout was good.. tasted "healthy" with some veggies spread underneath the trout which was lightly seasoned in some sort of sauce. The flatbread tasted like something I could have made myself (I don't cook). Dough, cheese, tomatoes. There were no note-worthy flavors. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. read more

If you're going to be stuck at the Hilton in a snowstorm, this is the one to be stuck in. We got snowed in after a business meeting and wound up at Harth for dinner. Everything we had was delicious from the soup to the bread and the wood fired flatbreads were SO yummy. We could have gone elsewhere the following night, but we opted to go back to Harth claiming convenience, but really we all wanted to try dishes we didn't try the previous night. read more

This is a highly overlooked spot. The restaurant is utterly lovely. On a Friday night in Tysons when restaurants are packed with long waits and poor service, Harth is a phenomenal alternative. The hotel lobby is beautiful. The parking is plentiful. The modern dining room seating is comfy and spacious and warm and quiet. I never want to leave sitting aside these large leather seats and booths with the flickering fireplace lights. Every dish I've tasted at lunch and dinner have been excellent after several visits. The wine selection is solid and typical but designed to align with the simple menu. The service is quite good and I never feel rushed. read more

I came here to check out the place and this place to do a group dinner. When I walk on its join with a hotel. It is a very lovely hotel as well restaurant I like the fire outside and there decoration and the champagne bottle they had very lovely. We came In the person check us in and waited about 5 minutes to be seated. He was very informative About the champagne and deals they have for date nights or mother days. As we get seated. Our waiter comes and introduce himself to us give us the menus. When I saw the menu it was a very small option to choose from :-/. I decide to just get the meatball and my fiancé had decide to get the cheeseburger. We gave the waiter our ordered and they brought bread with jam the jam was very good very different and the butter spread as well. We waited about 35-40 minutes until our food came out was already upset and hungry. When I take a bite of my meatball it was raw I never had raw meatball before it felt so weird told the waiter unwanted ten well done as well my fiancé burger had onions when he had told me he want no onions. They take our Oder back and take about 15 minutes I was so annoyed to manager nor the chef don't come or apologies after we got serve our food the waiter never came back to check on us when he finally decide to come I ask for the check don't want desert at all. We decide to get drink at the hotel and Oder deserts there the drink were really good the desert was good a little different but good i got the cheesecake and that was the only good part of the night the bar I was so disappointed decide I won't be coming back and won't have my group dinner here. I love how the restaurant look but it's ashamed with there small selection of food and service. read more

Before I get to the good part, why is it that every restaurant around here has a waitstaff that is one way or the other inept. I don't dobut it is a hard job but let me state the requisite skills. Drink orders, should be filled quickly and one out of four should not vbe forgotten (10 minutes os way too long). The food of all diners should be brought AT THE SAME TIME. Not when the kitchen gets around to it. Don't hover around tables (never a problem) but don't disappear like there was a shift change mid-meal and nobody was assigned the table (always a problem). If something on the plate looks wrong, sort it out with the kitchen before serving. If you can't bring a side with the meal dont bring it 10 minutes later The staff here are very nice, but I have experienced every one of these problems here and at every restaurant in Northern Va and many in DC as well. If this restaurant cured these problems (and one peculiar to this reaturant, delicious flatbread pizas that can only take 8 minutes to cook, but 30 minutes to serve and this was as one of the first seatings for dinner) I would give it a 4.5 because the food is very good, love the small plates, bacon jam is amazing, and dessert can be so good that we take it go when there is no room for it (best cupcake ever--one maitre d said he once scoffed down 3 which seems either amazing or improbable) and the room is really great. I have eaten here 5 ot 6 times and I will return because the episodic poor service has already been factored in but it is unecessary and unfortunate. I think it comes down to a lack of training. The Hilton used to offer valet parking and then stopped, now this is really stupid if you have a restaurant you want to promote. I think the Hilton thinks it is enough to have a restaurant to service their guests. Shame, because you add valet parking and train the staff to consistent service and you have a destination restaurant. read more