The atmosphere for Mystic was very cozy and seems like a local find that most people don't know…read moreabout. We chose to sit outside as it was perfect out! The service was super attentive and helpful when we were making our choices on what we should get. It had a kind of divvy vibe to it which was awesome and makes it that much better! The burger that I had was cooked perfectly and I added the OG BBQ sauce with it and a side of Mac-n-cheese. I will say though, the mac-n-cheese was pretty disappointing, was a bit too starchy and there didn't seem to be really much cheese with it. So if you go to get the awesome burger, just get fries. We also got some char-grilled oysters that might have had a bit too much spices and seasoning on it that it got quite overwhelming. But summing it up, burgers were amazing, sides we underwhelming, make sure you get the OG BBQ sauce on your burger though!

I originally ordered from Grub hub the catfish and grits from this establishment. It was so good…read morethat I decided to make an in person trip. Let me tell you, I was not disappointed at all. The food is even better in person. Everything we ate was sooooo delicious. I forgot to take a picture of the chargrilled oysters we had because it was soo bomb.com we devoured it. kisses to the chef. Our waiter was really nice and took great care of us. He even made recommendations for other restaurants that have live music options. This restaurant was extremely clean and reminds you of an "western style pub" with a modern touch. Would I recommend this restaurant? Heck yeah!!! Run and go get you some of that...

Great food with excellent flavor. The portion were ample and I didn't finish my meal. Pulled pork…read moreand sausage are delicious and the smoke on the burnt ends was perfect. I will definitely come back when I get into town again.

I came here based on a recommendation that this was "the best BBQ." That set the bar pretty high,…read moreand unfortunately, the food didn't come close to meeting it. I ordered the two-meat meal with pulled pork and brisket, fiery mac & cheese, sweet BBQ baked beans, and cornbread, plus an iced tea. With tip, the total was $32.04. At that price, I expected a genuinely good BBQ meal. Instead, I left wondering how a place known for BBQ could miss the mark so badly on the meat. The pulled pork was simply bland. There wasn't much smoke or seasoning coming through, and very little about it stood out. The one positive: it wasn't dry. Then there was the brisket, which was by far the biggest disappointment of the meal. It was sliced extremely thin--almost like lunch meat--and had quite a bit of fat that didn't appear to have rendered properly. Yet somehow, despite all that fat, the meat itself was incredibly dry. Good brisket should be tender, juicy, and have properly rendered fat. This was none of those things. Quite frankly, it was some of the worst brisket I've had in years. Ironically, the BBQ sauces were considerably better than the BBQ. You get a choice of Original, Honey Chipotle, and North Carolina Vinegar. I really enjoyed the spicy, smoky-sweet flavor of the Honey Chipotle, but the Original was easily my favorite. That sauce was excellent, and I'd happily put it on another meal. The sides were a mixed bag. The sweet BBQ baked beans were decent and had good flavor. Nothing extraordinary, but I enjoyed them. The fiery mac & cheese had potential. I liked the heat from the jalapeños, but the cheese sauce had a noticeably grainy texture. Whether that came from the way it was prepared or how it was reheated, I don't know, but good mac & cheese should have a smooth, creamy, silky cheese sauce. This didn't. And then, surprisingly, we get to the best thing on the entire tray: the cornbread. I really liked that they put whole corn kernels in it, and the cornbread had great flavor. In fact, it was the only item on my tray that I finished completely. Unfortunately, it appeared to have been reheated--presumably in a microwave--which made some of the corn kernels chewy. Honestly, I would have preferred it served at room temperature. Still, it was easily the highlight of the meal. Even the iced tea managed to disappoint. I initially mixed the sweet and unsweetened teas, but after realizing I couldn't taste much sweetness, I went back and filled my glass with 100% sweet tea. It still wasn't sweet. Maybe the containers were accidentally switched that day, but whatever was labeled "sweet tea" definitely wasn't. For $32.04, I expected much better. When you're selling BBQ, the smoked meats need to be the reason people come back--not something that has to be rescued by sauce. There were some bright spots here: the Original BBQ sauce was excellent, the beans were good, and the cornbread was genuinely enjoyable. But those things can't make up for bland pulled pork and especially dry, poorly rendered brisket sliced like deli meat. Maybe I caught them on a bad day, but based on the meal I was served, I wouldn't return. And I definitely wouldn't call it "the best BBQ."

Looking for a new lunch spot, I saw Pork Barrel BBQ in Del Ray and decided to check it out. It's…read morebasically street parking though there is a small parking lot across the street that can be used if it isn't filled. It was fairly hopping when I got there. You place your order at the counter and then pick a table. I noticed that Pork Barrel BBQ has a full bar and when I was there, quite a few guys came in and sat at the bar. I decided on the Build-A-Combo 2 meat platter. They also have a 3 meat platter, but I can assure you that the 2 meat platter will more than fill you up. For my order I opted for the pulled chicken and pulled pork. For sides, I went with the beans and mac & cheese. The size of the meat servings was hefty. Both meats were delicious, but I had a slight preference for the chicken. They have several sauces to slather onto you meat. My favorite was the Sweet. The others were also tasty, though I was less enamored with the mustard sauce. I enjoyed the mac & cheese even though it was spicier than expected. I especially liked the texture of the macaroni. The cornbread muffin was excellent, though their recipe might have a touch too much shortening because the muffin started to crumble when I buttered it. Still, the muffin was delicious. The only dish I didn't like were the beans. I didn't recognize their seasoning and they just didn't taste good. But overall, I experienced a good meal and will definitely be back when I want a hearty meal.

Great place if you like bourbon and whiskey, great selection. Good draft list also…read more Pulled pork was good, ribs were seasoned well but were tough. Sides were good, I had the potato salad and baked beans. I also love the original and sweet sauces.

The hostess tonight was my favorite part of the evening. Loved the vibe here and the tacos were…read moregreat!

Hi-Fi Tex-Mex BBQ delivered on pretty much every front. The tacos, brisket, and guac were all…read moreexcellent, and the cocktails were just as strong, our bartender was genuinely great, friendly and full of solid recommendations. They've also got a massive beer selection on tap if that's more your thing. The terrace out back is a nice touch, open-air but shaded by pergolas, and parking was easy thanks to the residential street. Only complaint is the bugs, they were aggressive out there, probably drawn in by the frozen drinks and sweeter dishes. Didn't ruin the experience, but worth knowing going in. Will be back.

I brought my daughter here for her 21st birthday! It was a very last minute decision as it was a…read morework/school day for everyone so it was pretty late by the time we arrived. We arrived about 45 minutes before closing. The server had to get permission from the kitchen to serve us, which was understandable, as we had a group of 6. We were sat downstairs near the bar and served with very friendly service from Christian. They even brought out cake for the birthday girl and allowed us to have her open her gifts. Christian also assisted my daughter with ordering her first drink from the bar! The food we ordered was amazing! I got the bucket of chicken for myself and my 10 yo, while others at the table tried the shrimp and grits and some amazing side choices like brussel sprouts, mac and cheese, and mashed potatoes. I appreciate the wait staff, the cooks, and the management for making this day special for my girl especially at the last minute :) we will be back for more food and great service!

Made brunch reservations at this spot for my nieces birthday. Found parking upon arrival and we…read morewere seated immediately. The restaurant has a nice vibe and décor, but has too may steps for me, not good if you plan on getting lit. Our server was amazing, she was very knowledgeable and professional. Food wise: The cornbread was good, it came out pipping hot, with butter melting. The pork belly was my favorite.... Omg the Pork Belly was the star of the show---it was so sticky and sweet, the eggs and potatoes were pretty good, nothing extortionary. I was a bit skeptical about the eggs being from a carton, since I didn't see any white in the eggs. The chicken was so greasy and slightly soggy on the bottom. I don't think I'd order that again, the waffles were pretty good. I feel like the chicken and waffles are just great for show, in my opinion that dish didn't really deliver what I thought it would. I would return again, the chicken did not discourage me. It could've just been a bad day. I would recommend giving this place a try.

Praise for this Shrine to the almighty Burger. Holy Cow is sanctuary for those who worship to the…read moreGreat Hamburger, God of all Hamburger good and bad. The Great Hamburger does not discriminate. But I do. And I say this place is holy....for us burger lovers. The day: Friday~a little before the dinner rush, so I had the place to myself. No worries. The music was righteous. Soul and R And B pumping through the speakers. The order: I did a "do it yourself burger" but there was plenty of titled burgers to praise and consumer. The burger was cooked perfectly. Juicy and a hint of salt. The bun, fresh brioche-sweet and buttery. A nice selection of additives. I added avocado, lettuce, and grilled onions. I also ordered a vanilla milkshake. Well done shake. Just the right thickness, slightly less dense than soft serve ice cream. If you are a cult member of the Great Burger, then this is your church. Amen.

I ordered the Hot Mess and asked for the Mac & cheese and onion to be on the side. I wanted to try…read morea bite with the Mac & cheese before committing to the whole burger. Unfortunately I was underwhelmed. The burger didn't have as much flavor as I have had in the past and the Mac & cheese was just noodles. I was expecting cheesier baked Mac & cheese. And I think there might have been some spicy kick to them too. I picked up my order and ate it a little later, but the sweet potato waffle fries were also not satisfying as they were really limp and soft. A few pieces were crispy so that makes me think it's how they were cooked and not because of the delay in eating them. I could have crisped them up in the oven but I didn't want to go through that trouble. I didn't finish them. I still like Holy Cow but hopefully have a better experience next time.

The People's Drug....a throwback to the 90s and decades before when this drugstore dominated the DC…read morelandscape. CVS bought them out. This was named in homage to the brand. Cool backstory huh? Anyhoo, met some friends for drinks here and it was fantastic. The People's Drug has been reimagined, with a general store, lunch counter style but a decidedly modern take on its offerings. Serving chef-driven gourmet sandwiches, locally-sourced bowls, and crafted cocktails, it's the perfect place for all manner of social indulgences. I spent $100 on drinks. I had a Negroni Incognito w/Italian Dill and a couple Old Fashioneds. We didn't order any food (although it looked good going by). Will definitely try some the next time. Limited street parking so I parked in the lot next door. Warning: the joint is kinda smallish with limited seating so beware depending on when you go! Good stuff.

Extremely small menu but hand crafted specialty cocktails. Although the cocktails are made by…read moretrained mixologist they were prettier than how they tasted. We stumbled upon this place and after looking at the menu must say it's bar food. Think burgers and wings. We ordered the wings and were told they are fried twice and double coated. They were wet and soggy in side. We ended up leaving g and after the waterfront we went to Bugsys to eat as they had more options.

I stopped in for a cocktail and late lunch on a Sunday afternoon around 2:00, I was solo so I just…read moresnagged a seat at the end of the bar. The ladies working behind the bar were friendly and made a perfect Negroni. My Nashville hot chicken sandwich took awhile to get out of the kitchen but when it did, it was delicious! The chicken was juicy and perfectly crunchy with a little bit of heat but not so much that it burned my face off. I also got a side of sweet potato waffle fries and they were really outstanding, especially tasty dipped in their ranch dressing. The atmosphere was relaxed and it was the perfect place for me to chill out for a bit after a long morning of shopping. Two thumbs up and I would definitely return!

Quick and friendly service. For a restaurant that specializes in chicken, I was a little…read moredisappointed. Tenders: very dry. These were so dry that I didn't even want to eat it. Cinnamon ranch sauce: not good but not bad. Taste kind of like a sweet desert sauce.

Southside 815 is one of the best spots for Southern comfort food! Everything we ordered was fresh,…read moreflavorful, and cooked perfectly. The sweet tea was delicious, and the service was exceptional from the moment we walked in. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The welcoming atmosphere made the experience even better. If you're in Old Town Alexandria and craving authentic Southern food, I highly recommend stopping by. We'll definitely be back!

Meet two of our fellow coworkers from our Chicago and Portland station here. We joined them mid…read moremeal. (We were chagred extra due to us being a large party) I got their gumbo and their soup of the day, I believe it was like a crab bisque. There was only one server but it wasn't busy so we were able to get our orders in on a timely fashion. I've tried their sweet potato biscuit and I personally didn't like it. Their cornbread biscuit was good though. I was going to get their fried chicken but was told by my peer that their fried chicken was a day old? So she opt out of that and so did I. Other than that their food looked delicious and I wished I tried their Mac and cheese cause my peers said it was delicious. Their portions are huge. They don't like likey they are but it's a lot of food.

I have been there for dinner and brunch and both were amazing experiences. It can feel crowded if…read moreyou are not at a booth. The cocktails are good!

I had majesty as my Bartendar she was the best! Her energy and impeccable service made my stay so…read morememorable I'm coming back for the great food and even better staff!