Let me tell you, folks, I have just been on a flavor rollercoaster--and not one of those rinky-dink…read morecounty fair rides. No, this was a full-blown culinary Six Flags experience that left me both speechless and deeply emotional. First Stop: Southwest Egg Rolls These bad boys arrived at my table looking like they just got back from a food modeling gig--crispy, golden, and filled with a spicy, cheesy, Tex-Mex magic that made my taste buds sing mariachi music. One bite in, and I could practically hear the tortilla whisper, "Welcome to Flavor Town, amigo." The creamy dipping sauce? Absolute sorcery. If I could legally marry a condiment, this one would be a strong contender. The Main Event: Manny's Meatloaf Manny--whoever you are--I just want to say thank you. Thank you for crafting a meatloaf that has single-handedly redefined my understanding of comfort food. This wasn't your grandma's meatloaf, folks. This was a rich, juicy, perfectly seasoned masterpiece, glazed in what I can only assume is liquid happiness. Each forkful melted in my mouth like butter in the sun, making me question every other meatloaf I've encountered in my life. Do I now have beef with every other meatloaf? Yes. Yes, I do. The Beverage That Tied It All Together: The Freshest Beer Ever Now, I don't know if they have a magical beer wizard in the back, but this was the freshest, crispest, most life-affirming beer I have ever had the pleasure of consuming. Each sip was like being softly kissed by an angel who also happens to be a craft brewer. Ice-cold, smooth, and so refreshing I briefly considered writing a love letter to the brewery. Final Verdict If you are hungry, thirsty, or just looking for an existentially transformative dining experience, get yourself to this restaurant immediately. The food is sensational, the drinks are divine, and I am now a better person for having eaten here. 10/10, would trade my left shoe for another bite of that meatloaf.

Liked the spot a lot. My work team went for quick food, bar action and ended playing trivia. We…read moredidn't win but we had a good time. I had wings and fries and they didn't disappoint at all. Tuesday was taco night We swung through a second time with a bigger crowd, played some pool, decompress and watch football. Between the tables we had the steak bites which were great, ordered a double order. Wings with habanero on the side, suggested by the waitress to get on side and that was the best advice ever, shit had my tongue numb. Thursday was shrimp and crab special. My coworker ordered shrimp and it didn't disappoint. We have definitely added this spot to our rotation when we visit Manassas

If you love pool tables, some smoke, great music and good food. Not a pick up joint…read more But friendly hard working staff. Clients the night I was there 80 percent male.

Dive bar in NoVA at its finest. Don't be scared, just come on and have a seat! No fancy drinks here…read morebut good old divey atmosphere with locals, good live music on the weekends and pool tables. If you cannot stand smokes though, might wanna sit this dive bar out.

What a gem in the rough. Phenomenal service, clam chowder that is some of the best I have ever…read moreeaten and cheese steaks that make me think I was in Philly. Great job and thank you.

Philadelphia Tavern has been a staple in Old Town Manassas for a long time. Their American style…read morefood is always good. Service is always great. It's just a cool place to go and enjoy good food with family and friends. Outdoor seating in the summer time is the best . The classic cheeseburger and Reuben sandwich are my favorites

My partner and I used to loooove Tabletop Tavern for the games and well priced food! We came back…read morerecently to visit family, and we were a bit disappointed that they've also become a victim of shrinkflation. I won't give them too much flack, since they're a one off business, but I do wish they had portion sizes that were a teensy bit bigger, similar to what they had a year or two ago. Also, my friends and I miss this one pasta that was SUPER good but was taken off the menu ~2022-23.

This is my family's favorite restaurant in old town Manassas. Honestly, it's our favorite…read morerestaurant in Prince William County to go together and spend quality time together while playing board games and having a really good. The service is always great. They are so polite and so nice and they're very helpful with the games. If you don't know how to play them when you wanna try new games. They have hundreds of games for you to pick from literally anything that strikes your fancy and that you can imagine they have. They don't rush you out either so you can order food and order drink drinks and sit there and play game after game after game and they are so nice and kind to you. The look of the restaurant and the ambience is awesome . I like the way it's decorated and I like the way they have the board game set up and the way the tables are all set up. It's definitely an old town field with a little bit of geeky with the board games. The food and drinks are always amazing . I've never had a bad meal there whether it's breakfast lunch or dinner. And the drinks are always well balanced, and so awesome.

This place is awesome. The food is refreshingly good. Best ramen I have ever had. Poke bowls above…read morebeyond other restaurants. Service is top notch (Ashton was great and really made our visit enjoyable) It is hard to find a restaurant that really stands out, but this is one!!!

They tout themselves as Asian fusion and they're definitely a weird mixture of different asian…read morecuisines. None of them really authentic. They've got Korean, Vietnamese, Filipino, Japanese and everywhere else in East Asia. It was just okay, and maybe good for Manassas but for NoVa there are way better places than this one. If you want good Asian food (any), you can drive the extra 15-20mins to Centerville. There were 5 of us and each of us got different dishes. I got the spicy pork belly ramen, it was quite salty and oily. Others got the bulgogi fries, lettuce wraps, pork belly platter and jap chae. All of them were a little too salty for our liking. They're not very crowded and can accommodate large groups and small, with a bar on the side. Service was nice and people were great. The 2 stars are for the people working. One for the food for being edible.

Back again at Proof Kitchen and Bar. Tried the pork belly lollipop this time and it was a little…read morerough compared to last visit. But the meatloaf absolutely did not disappoint. So good. Our server, Jahrod, was very polite and accommodating. I also ordered a to-go meal and he timed it perfectly so it was ready right when we were leaving. Great service. We sat in the lounge and it was a really nice spot to relax. I'll definitely be back again. Totally recommend

This is one of the best restaurants in Manassas... it is attached to the Murlarkey whiskey…read moredistillery... The atmosphere is a chic whiskey/cigar bar esthetic (not actually for cigars)... warm tones of yellow and leather with brown leather throughout! The food is absolutely immaculate in presentation and taste... every ingredient is perfectly combined with intentionality and nuance. The fries are crisp... the sourdough bread freshly baked and cut to the perfect width. The coleslaw might be the best coleslaw I've ever had... not too much mayo or overly sweet... perfect crunch. The Birria grilled cheese is intensely rich and the pickled red onions are essential... I wish there was far more on the plate. It's the essential acidity that will break up the richness. Take a few with each bite. The fish is fried to absolute perfection... light and crisp and the batter was not too heavy... absolutely golden in color and light and crisp on every bite. You'll need to spritz the lemon for the acidity. My wife loved the fried pickles (frickles?!)... and we will definitely be back to try the other items on the menu!

Finally crossed off my bucket list after a year of waiting--and it absolutely lived up to the…read morehype. We had a 3:45 dinner reservation and arrived a few minutes early. After checking in, we were quickly guided upstairs to a cozy, rounded booth--an intimate and perfect spot for two. Our server, Katie, was fantastic--attentive, knowledgeable, and refreshingly honest when helping us choose between dishes. We started with the deviled eggs and fried green tomatoes, paired with the Black Sheep Mule and a watermelon cocktail (wish I remembered the name!). For our mains, we ordered the short rib rigatoni and the steak bulgogi bowl. To finish, we shared the weekly dessert special: an Earl Grey tres leches. Everything was exactly what I hoped for and more. The starters were standout, the entrees were packed with flavor, and the overall aesthetic of the space was just beautiful. We'll definitely be back--next time for brunch!

This review is long overdue as it was a really great experience! This was a birthday dinner for me…read moreback in January and I reserved the loft area for me and my girls to celebrate. It was also my first time at The Black Sheep but I had always heard wonderful things - all of which turned out to be true. The loft area is beautiful and overlooks the entire restaurant. Also when you reserve the loft, which holds up to 16 people, you order off the regular menu. I loved this as other places I checked into were much more restrictive with a higher minimum spend and fixed menus for groups larger than 8. We had 12 in our group. We started with a bunch of appetizers for the table and cocktails. Appetizers included the bacon tower, fried green tomatoes, hushpuppies, crispy chicken wings, and Mediterranean garlic shrimp. Dinner entreés were jambalaya pasta, the American wagyu burger, pulled short rib rigatoni and branzino almondine. There were zero complaints. We enjoyed EVERYTHING!! The bourbon butter cake with vanilla ice cream for dessert literally took me over the top. My belly was ready to burst :) Our waiter was attentive throughout the entire time and everything we ordered came out perfect. I must go back soon. It is a distance from where I live but there's so many things on the fabulous menu I want to try.

Always love this location and visit when we are in the area. Great service and great food. Lovely…read moreoutdoor seating. There is something for everyone's preference. Plenty of veggie options. Excellent salsa. Produce is fresh. Interesting combos. We keep coming back! Previous review: My first time dining out since the pandemic; sat outside; felt very safe and comfortable. Menu is available online so you do not have to handle physical menus. Tables are spaced. Staff is so friendly and helpful. They will make adjustments to anything. They are all so attentive. Great drinks menu. Full bar. The food is excellent, super fresh and well-seasoned. I loved the tortilla soup: it was flavorful and perfectly spiced with loads of shredded chicken and fresh avocado. The house salsa is divine. I would eat it on everything. The pickled onions garnishing our dishes were so good. Their pico de gallo is very fresh and perfectly spicy. The produce used is all they fresh and ripe. Server was excellent--never wrote anything down but got everything right, even with loads of special requests. He was so attentive with everything like drinks and chips and napkins. The staff is so hospitable. They make you feel like you are wanted and welcomed.

We should've kept walking, but we didn't. We stopped in while waiting for our Amtrak train. We both…read moreordered the huevos rancheros and a small guacamole. The guacamole was huge and tasted store bought. The huevos rancheros were the most bizarre one I've ever had. It seemed like there was a pupusa at the bottom filled with cheese. The rancheros sauce was super thick and just not right.

This place is a true gem of the area! Delicious food and wine!…read moreWe enjoyed really good Chianti, outstanding greek-style pizza and a very juicy yet not over-sweet orange cake! The service is great too!

What a nice dinner with my family. The service was kind and attentive thanks Elias. The food was so…read morefresh and flavorful. The wine flight was excellent with several choices that will be ordered on future visits. The meat and cheese charcuterie was delicious, my favorite item on the board were the meatballs.

My wife and I had a great time here. The place has a sports bar vibe with lots of locals (friendly…read moreand hilarious), which made us feel immediately welcome. The food was delicious. I had the Cedar Plank Salmon, which was moist and well complimented by the red pepper coulis. My wife ordered the Cilantro Lime Roasted Grouper. The lime from the compound butter was fantastic, though if I were to criticize there was too much jasmine rice. The carrots were also amazing. We started with the excellent clam chowder. It's a little thinner than a traditional New England chowder, but much more flavorful. We saved room for dessert and loved the key lime pie. We had our eyes on the pumpkin bread pudding, but they had unfortunately run out (maybe next time!). A huge shoutout to our bartender, Jesica. She whipped up an Old Fashioned based specifically on my flavor profile requests, and it was spot on. She made excellent recommendations throughout our meal, as well. Service at the bar was really fantastic. The only downside to the evening was our seating; we were at the bar right by the door. It got a little drafty and we caught some cigarette smoke whenever the door opened. Not a dealbreaker, but we'll definitely look to sit further inside next time. We will be back!"

CJ's has started to slip and continues to slip. The food is solid, but overpriced for what you…read moreget. Drinks are par for the course. The clientele has gone downhill...I was here with my girlfriend and some clearly drunk, stumbling folks who were being loud and obnoxious and interrupting diners. I went to the bartender to ask them to do something about it and they refused, then got mad at ME for trying to buy one of these drunkards a drink just to get them away from us. Very rude management here, rude customers, mid food. Pass.