Our first visit to Joe's Thighs Restaurant & Bar, just off King Street in Alexandria, was an…read moreexcellent experience from beginning to end. The food was fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared, and the cocktails were exceptionally well mixed. I tried both the Cherry Blossom Sangria and the Orange Old Fashioned, and each was delicious and nicely balanced. Rather than ordering traditional entrées, we decided to sample several items. The Garlic Parmesan Wings were a standout--the Parmesan appeared to be freshly shredded, which gave them a noticeably fresher flavor than the typical pre-packaged version. The wings were well seasoned and cooked perfectly. We also enjoyed the dip and the Chicago Beef Pizza, both of which were flavorful, fresh, and satisfying. The service made the evening even more memorable. Monique and Alex were both attentive, personable, and welcoming throughout our visit. Monique, in particular, added a thoughtful personal touch when she commented on how much we seemed to be genuinely enjoying one another's company. It was such a kind observation and a beautiful reminder that, as friends, we don't always get enough opportunities to simply sit together, laugh, catch up, and enjoy the moment. Between the quality of the food, the well-crafted drinks, and the warm service, Joe's Thighs delivered a wonderful first impression. Nothing felt rushed or mass-produced; everything tasted fresh and intentionally prepared. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and will definitely be returning for football season. Prices were extremely reasonable and cost efficient. And a special thanks to Antwan for checking on our experience at our he restaurant and encouraging us to come back during the season. Because of these experiences and exceptional service from Antwan's welcome when we entered, the food & drinks the ladies impeccable service, and his recommendation when leaving, we are sure to return!!!!

Joe Theismann's Restaurant was an interesting brunch experience. The location is okay, but street…read moreparking? NOT IT. Thankfully, you can park in the Embassy Suites garage and the restaurant validates for up to 3 hours, which definitely helps. One of the biggest draws here is the bottomless brunch. It's actually one of the more inexpensive bottomless brunches I've seen in the DMV, AND there's no time limit! That alone makes it worth considering if you want to sit, eat and enjoy brunch without watching the clock. Food was a little hit or miss for me. Some of the savory options were way too salty, and I really did NOT like the hot honey chicken & waffles. That one completely turned me off. The sweeter brunch options, however, were much better and definitely more my speed. Service was really good! Our waiter was attentive, helpful and checked on us throughout our meal. As far as the decor, it's pretty much your standard restaurant setup. Nothing particularly impressive or upscale, but there is plenty of memorabilia highlighting Joe Theismann's NFL career, which gives the restaurant some personality and history. Overall, affordable bottomless brunch + no time limit + good service are the wins. The food just needs a little more consistency for me.

So good! I'm not sure why this place has bad reviews. Great service, great food, great environment.read more

Outstanding in every respect. One of our go-to places when in DC. Superb ambiance, exceptional…read moreservers.

Chris the manager was very friendly amazing service. Definitely will come back thanks to him!…read more Food, Service was amazing, ambiance is was lovely outside.

Penn quarter sports tavern would be an excellent place to watch a game if your visiting the DC…read moreMall. I stopped in to beat the heat and grab a quick bite. Their menu offers traditional bar classics and they have a full bar with a couple of local drafts. I thought the service was good but the prices are outrageous and did not match the quality of food. You can expect higher prices for the area but $76 for the few things we ordered was a bit overkill. Overall not a terrible sports bar but I wouldn't return to eat the food

Dishes made with fresh ingredients. Chili is the best anywhere in the US and I've had chili…read moreeverywhere including Kansas City. Desserts, too. Can't say enough about their cornbread and pot pie. Wait Staff is informative and courteous. They check on you, but don't hover. Disability parking close to front entrance. With disability features inside, too. I would have more inside light, but there is ample outdoor seating w/umbrellas during suitable weather. Ambient music is not so loud you can't easily converse. Owners come round and greet you, as well.

Awesome neighborhood restaurant! Come for happy hour and please try the Blackberry Lemonade Crush…read more It is delicious. The "award winning wings" are 'smoked-fried' and really good. The pork belly bites are also finger licking good. Great prices, super friendly staff, fast service and always great vibes in the restaurant. They have a parking lot that fills up fast

The name is a bit cringe, but this is a distinctive offering amongst the largely generic set of…read morebusinesses outside the stadiums. It was busy due to the game schedule when I walked in. Their solution was a QR code ordering system. My cell service was dubious but they do have free wifi, so that helps. There was some waiting, but I was able to get out inside of an hour when most businesses in the area were slammed, so not a terrible service outcome. They offer a generally Szechuan style of cuisine, and I had not seen the yu xiang preparation offered for tofu before so I took the chance to try something new. The flavor was a little sweeter than I'd expected for the cuisine, but there were ample fermented beans that showed that proper ingredients were used in the sauce, and the savory element grew on me. I prefer my Szechuan cuisine to be mouth-meltingly spicy, but I could see why this dish appeals to people. My tea was quite strong-I would go so far as to say overbrewed-but to me it wasn't a huge bother as it provided a useful flavor contrast. The vegetarian selection had other things that I think would be worth trying.

When my wife and I first came to base bowl the food was amazing. The broth was flavorful, the…read morenoodles were fantastic and this time.. IT was an extreme let down. I got the batters favorite and it tasted like noodles in water. It was bland from start to finish. Even adding the Chili oil did not help. The meet was unseasoned, the broth was unseasoned, the drinks were not good. I don't know if it was just an off night or the place has gone down hill. It use to be vibrant and a place you could hang with friends and chill. Now, it was empty and lifeless and this is on a Friday night. Our friends got a mixture of things and one of my friends got the coconut curry ramen with extra chicken and didn't even bother eating the chicken and said the Ramen itself was not worth it. I'm not a fan of trashing restaurants, I truly like to find the beauty somewhere but this place gave my wife food poisoning. Immediately a couple hours later after eating from there, we left around 10pm, she started to violently vomit at midnight and it lasted for a long period. How do we know it was this place.... Her vomit was straight Ramen. So, I say this to say.. eat here at your own risk. Batters Favorite: 0/10.. Just taste like water with Noodles Mango Tango: 0/10... Tasted like mango with no tango.

Business is closed…read more Cool and convenient. Mostly kind staff. Didn't get a chance to try much of the food options. It was a store and cafe, right on the Woodbridge VRE Stop.You could sit in, have coffee or tea, wait for your train and be on your way! Ambiance: 3/5 -small and cold feel. Could use updates to make more cozy. Would love any information on this lease if available. Email happyathomefarms@gmail.com

Great place to grab a coffee or snack as well as your VRE passes. Friendly staff who are always…read morehappy to see you and assist you.

A classic local spot where you can watch the game and enjoy some classic soul food. You can order…read moreahead and pick up (or get delivery through the apps) or come and sit at the bar , where you're guaranteed some food conversation

Great food and good camaraderie! The portions were generous, everything was seasoned well, and the…read morevibe felt authentic and relaxed. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. -- Troy M.

Like 2021 in my scrapbook series, 2022 will have 5 businesses featured. 2022 will be the last of…read moreyears with so few. Next years ramp up. Representing the 1st quarter of 2022, Turp's Sports Bar & Restaurant, I visited on the last day of the quarter on March 31, 2022. I had tickets to Bachelor Live nearby at Lyric Theater. I took a woman I was briefly dating in Spring 2022, and before the show we ate here at Turp's close to MICA. I think I got a Philly cheesesteak sandwich, which was solid. It's a bit cramped, but they were relatively efficient.

Turp's is a decent place to grab some food or a drink. There's a good amount of seating inside. The…read morestaff are generally friendly. For food so far, I've only tried the chicken fritters which were tasty and a happy hour special. The beer selection is decent, but the menus aren't always up to date. On one of my visits I had to defer to a third choice since the others listed were no longer there. Overall, this is a good stop in to visit if in the area.

A burger in one place is much the same as a burger in any other? Ha!…read more The Blue & Gray Bar & Grill, right in the center of historic Gettysburg, goes one better. We'd spent an entire day touring the battlefield, it's a Saturday, and the town is full of tourists. No surprise we had a thirty minute wait for a table. But once inside and seated, it was clear to us that the B & G was no ordinary bar & grill. The burgers are themed for generals, both Federal and Confederate, who took part in the battle. Each burger is characterized by the general it's named for. The General Buford, for example, is served with bleu cheese crumbles and horseradish (he's a cavalry officer, get it?) and the Robert E. Lee features a slab of Virginia ham. I ordered the General George Meade. Meade was a Pennsylvanian, so naturally this burger comes with a pile of Philly cheesesteak. A carnivore's delight, to be sure. No complaints here. And if I'm ever back this way, I'm curious to try the General Longstreet: it's served with carmelized onions and peanut butter. That's gotta be good.

Been to Gettysburg many times, first time in here. Its where the group wanted to go…read more First it started with a 30 minute wait. Then the menu. Quite alot of different burgers on the menu. Lots of different wing choices too. Very little choices for entrées. More like an afterthought. Our waitress, bless her heart looked overwhelmed. I asked for a specific type of beer. "Oh im a girl, I dont know beers" say what? Then hands me a hand written list of beers to choose from. Also she totally forgot to put in one of the orders, for a table of 7. Yea, how do you miss a whole meal??? I asked for a medium burger, got medium rare. Along with cold fries. Who eats rare burgers??? The burger was delicious, but too rare for me (got the blue cheese one, named after some general) Overall I wouldn't recommend this place unless all you want is burgers and wings. Cause thats all they have. Oh and expect to wait in line with everyone else for a table. The place is smaller than it looks.

Friendly staff and tasty food while watching sports. The menu is easy to read and pick from while…read moreservice is also fast. If you do not mind eating in the bar area you can skip the hostess stand. The bar area has high top and low top tables and seating at the bar. There are plenty of TVs for sports and the staff is accommodating if you need something. Would definitely come back to watch sports and eat wings.

I have been here several times before and know to expect slow service but today was so bad we've…read moredecided not to go back. It took at least 5 minutes to be greeted even though there was maybe 5 tables in the whole restaurant and our server was standing a couple feet from us. We ordered immediately and our boneless wings took 20 minutes to come out. Meanwhile we watched it SIT under the warmer for 10 minutes. By the time it got to us it was dry. No apology or care from the server. Overall awful experience. This restaurant really needs to work on their service. Also would like to add we're surrounded by dirty tables every time we go and have even been sat at a dirty table before. Not sure why there are so many employees standing around when there are issues like this.