Really enjoyed my time at circa!…read more Before coming, I perused the menu and knew that I wanted the chicken paillard. It was something I'd never heard of and looked like it had Angel hair pasta, arugula, and the chicken looked interesting. It looked fried, but not in a typical way. So when I got my meal, I was so pleasantly surprised at how delicious the chicken was. It was a light crispy, airy texture to the skin. And the pasta was delicious - so good. It had mushrooms and sweet peppers along with the butter sauce. Thoroughly enjoyed it! I also ended up getting a mocktail which was a spicy faux margarita. Not bad! It had a nice ambience for groups, and our server was super helpful. He made a lot of good suggestions and made sure to check on us. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you're in the area and looking for a nice dining experience!

After 5 years of happiness with Circa my joyful experience came to the end with their decision to…read morechange their menu. I hope they monitor reviews and will hear my grievances. I understand that you can't as a restaurant work on the same menu all the time,but they take away almost all staples and replace them with something very questionable. So far I tried 2 items and both were with major issues. First I tried Grilled trout entree and trout was bland with nice farro side . Whole dish seems underwhelming and had a lack of bonding sauce or flavor profile to make it a dish. Second time I had Salmon salad and this was not good at all. Salmon itself was perfectly cooked as a medium rare on my liking and champagne dressing in mixed greens was good. But I salad had cold and slimy potato pieces and big chunks of blackish marinated onions,it was hard to eat and even unpleasant. I'm really disappointed,because Thai shrimp salad was absolutely best salad in DC area as well as other very popular dishes from old menu. Please bring back Thai Shrimp!!

My wife and I went here recently for our anniversary lunch and everything was delicious. Vegan fare…read morefor her and delicious protein options for me. Service was friendly, speedy, and excellent, and the vibe was chill. We will divinely be back!

Glow bowl was a solid dinner option on a lazy night after work! The color and vibe of the space in…read morethis restaurant is so nice and positive. I had a green tea and it was ok. This is a great option if you want something healthy and pretty tasty still. The unique menu items along with the customizability are the main draws for me.

I've been coming to Earls since 2017, and it's rare for a place to keep the same spark it had when…read moreyou first discovered it, but Earls is definitely one of those places. From the decor and music to the service and food, everything is consistently top notch. Whether you're there for a business meeting, a quick bite, happy hour with friends, a date night, or a celebration, Earls fits every occasion, and I've done all of the above here. If you're planning to go Friday through Sunday, definitely make a reservation because it does get packed. They also have one of the best happy hours in town, so it's absolutely worth checking out. Can't wait to be back!

First time dining in Earl's in Tysons…read more Great restaurant, nice ambiance and feels upscale. Food tasted great and had surprisingly good portion sizes. The Crispy Sushi with Salmon is a must order for an appetizer. Our server was Mal, she was great and very friendly. Mal was able to remember everything we asked for and always made sure we doing okay. I'm not sure if my menu was missing a page but there was barely a cocktail menu, so it would be nice if they had more offerings. But other than that it was a great dinner experience and I will be coming back. I would love to try the Happy Hour offerings.

10/10 experience! I was definitely skeptical because of it being a chain restaurant... however I…read morewas pleasantly surprised!! Johnny was our server and was super positive, informative, and quick. The food came out quickly but well presented. We ordered two appetizers- the Cheese Curds and the Poke Nachos. Both EXCELLENT. The poke nachos were absolutely delicious- light, crunchy, and yummy. I got the Cumin Chili Shrimp tacos- they were crunchy and yummy. Good seasoning. I got corn tortillas. I ordered the Downeast Blackberry Cider which was also delicious. It was definitely very sweet but in a good way! The booth was spacious and TVs were playing. It wasn't too loud- you could hear each other talk, it was a good mix of sounds. Would definitely return!

Food: 8/10 - - 5/10…read moreThe onion rings were okay but they weren't hot like they were fresh out of the fryer . The sauce was good with them though, but I only ate a few because I felt like it was starting to my stomach queasy. I probably wouldn't order them again. My friend also was not feeling them. - 8/10 The lobster garlic noddles were great but I felt like it needed a sauce like some type of soy garlic flavored sauce or similar to bring some wetness to the meal. But the flavor was good! - 10/10 Broccolini was great! I can't tell by the smell and taste that it was charred on the grill which was how I like it cooked. It was well seasoned too. Service: 8/10 Had great service! The hosts and waitresses were welcoming and kind. I do feel like the tables should already have silverware so I had to request it in order to eat my food. Ambiance: 8/10 I like the vibe here. My friend calls it an "upscale Friday's" lol. Prices were not too bad tho. Overall: 7.8 /10 I will be back but try something different

Hosted a private room event here the other night. We did a tasting menu with optimal wine or…read morewhiskey pairings for each course. The food quality is high, the service has dropped a bit since last year, but still above average. You won't leave hungry, with huge portions for a 4 course evening, plus amuse bouche. We had giant tiger prawn, Hawaiian Ono, and Venison & Pork belly for proteins. The Ono was slightly overcooked, but not enough to ruins the dish. The chosen wines paired perfectly with each dish, and the bartenders choices for the whiskey pairings were fantastic. A good selection of Irish, Japanese, and American whiskies . If you're looking to do a private party/room with them, go for it.

Ambiance: Clean and classy…read more Food: We enjoyed everything we ordered, but when weighing the cost against the overall experience and taste, I'm not sure it's a place we'd go out of our way to come back to, especially with so many other spots still on our list to try.

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.

Polished casual ambiance. Excellent service. Excellent food. It was a little difficult to get a…read moreparking space in the little shopping center where this restaurant is, but I am so glad we did. We went on a Monday, when they had a special discount on wine bottles which were half off! We were a large party of 16 people. We reserved in advance, and they had set up the tables in a u-shape so we could more easily see each other and visit. The server Dib was super. The food was incredible. I enjoyed an excellent Southwest salad with grilled chicken and black beans. Everyone in our party loved their meal. I highly recommend this place! Also, here's a tip to save you some money: please go to their website, and follow their instructions to download the "inKind" app so that you can save $30 on a bill that's more than $100. It's a little tricky, but you download and add a credit card under your profile, then you can use the app to pay your bill (and show it to your server). It was great to get that to work and save money on the bill for our party of Four.

Idylwood Grill was disappointing from the start. The front window and vertical blinds were visibly…read moreunkempt, which set the tone for what followed. The food felt largely pre-prepared rather than made with care. The calamari had the texture and uniformity of frozen, breaded product, paired with bottled sauces. We shared the "Bayou" tortellini, which came across as bagged pasta with sliced chicken sausage in a flat, unseasoned tomato sauce. The name oversells what is, in reality, a very basic dish. Dinner rolls also seemed pre-made, though at least served warm. The interior feels dated and could benefit from a refresh, both aesthetically and in overall attention to detail. The service was OK, though our guest ordered a club soda and received a tonic water. When this was pointed out, the server brought a can of club soda out with a new glass and placed it on the table. Not the experience we expect. There's potential here, but it would require a meaningful shift toward fresher ingredients, more thoughtful preparation, and a clearer sense of identity in the menu. As it stands, there are better options in the area.

If you're in Reston, do yourself a favor and go check out The Simon at Reston Station inside the JW…read moreMarriott. Seriously--you don't want to miss this one. Chef Anthony DiGregorio is doing something really special here. From the moment you walk in, the whole place just feels inviting. The open kitchen adds a fun buzz, and the staff couldn't be nicer--they really make you feel taken care of without it ever feeling over the top. And the food... wow. The charcuterie board has this melt-in-your-mouth pâté and amazing cheeses. The prawns are so good you'll catch yourself reaching for "just one more" every time. The tuna tartare is unbelievably fresh--one bite and you're hooked. The burrata with heirloom tomatoes is bright and flavorful, and the duck special? Let's just say you won't want it to end. Then dessert shows up--a cherry blossom cake that's light, beautiful, and just screams spring. Everything comes out on gorgeous Pordamsa plates, and honestly, each dish looks like it belongs in a photo gallery. No matter what you order, you really can't go wrong. Your taste buds will thank you. And bonus--it's just a short Metro ride from DC, so getting there is easy. I've also heard the hotel has great packages, and if you stay for breakfast, the deliciousness keeps going! Go. You'll be glad you did

Here's a polished, standout review you can post as-is or tweak slightly for your tone:…read more Exceptional Experience at The Simon The Simon delivers on every level. The food was absolutely outstanding--beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. Every dish felt thoughtfully crafted and memorable. The drinks were just as impressive. Creative, perfectly balanced, and expertly made, they elevated the entire experience and paired wonderfully with the meal. What truly tied everything together was the service. Attentive, friendly, and professional without ever feeling intrusive. The staff made us feel genuinely welcomed and well taken care of from start to finish. Whether you're going for a special night out or simply want an excellent meal with fantastic cocktails, The Simon is a must-visit. We can't wait to come back.

We recently had a another group gathering at Seasons 52 in Tysons and just wanted to say how great…read morethe experience was. From the moment we walked in, Ben took amazing care of us. He was warm, attentive, and made sure everything ran smoothly without ever feeling intrusive. You can tell when someone genuinely enjoys what they do -- and that was definitely the case here. The rest of the team was just as welcoming and professional. Our tables were set up in a perfect location, which made it easy for everyone to talk and enjoy the evening together. The food was fantastic (as always) -- fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented and the happy hour price are so affordable for the amazing quality, the flatbreads were awesome . Not a single complaint from anyone in the group. What really stands out about this location is how comfortable they make you feel. It's that rare mix of polished service and relaxed atmosphere that makes you want to come back again. We'll definitely be hosting more gatherings here. Thank you to the GM Matt his team and Ben and the entire team for consistently taking such great care of us!

We needed to be near another store to get a Christmas gift and my wife suggested Seasons 52 since…read morewe've enjoyed it in the past. We brought our son and his roommate for dinner whom had never been to the restaurant. The restaurant is in the mall, so mall parking is available although on our visit it was insanely busy and the parking green/red availability markers were not functioning properly. Fortunately, I was able to locate a spot without too much stress, prayer, or endless navigation. My wife was able to make a reservation and we were promptly seated upon arrival. Service seemed a little slow to take our drink order and receive them so I felt we had to guide the server on next actions to avoid wait. I had the pork chop which comes with cabbage but was allowed to swap it for mashed potatoes. A green vegetable would have been nice to come with the entree so I had to order additional sides such as the Brussels sprouts with bacon, and sweet potatoes. Everything was delicious. My son's roommate is a vegetarian and was able to find a lentil dish and salad on the menu for his meal. He was pleasantly surprised by the taste of the meal, ingredients, and low calorie counts across the menu. I asked for a bread basket if they had one since it wasn't offered and we received four 2"x4" thin pieces of a thin bread like a tortilla. I could've used a few more of those baskets while we awaited our meal since it didn't have an impact as a bread roll might. A good visit, good food, decent service, and a decent price.

Nice boutique cafe with a galore of croissants, donuts, cookies with some seasonal/weekly specials…read more I've made my rounds through the menu and ate more pastries than I can count! The seasonal Donuts and the Croissant Tarts keep me coming back! Best Donuts - Pumpkin Pie Donut, Tiramisu Donut, Key Lilme Pie, Boston Cream, and Hot Cocoa Nutella donut. The Strawberry and Raspberry have a Jelly/Jam filling, and wasn't a big fan of the Cookie Butter Donut that tasted like creamy peanut butter or the Cannoli donut that didn't have the sweet creamy filling that I was hoping for. Croissant Tarts - Both the sweet and savory tarts deliver! The Raspberry Cream Cheese Tart, Red Pepper Feta Tart, Apple Tart, and Everything Tart are all delicious! The classic Garlic Spinach Tart and Shroom Tart are fine. Best Croissants - Christmas Tree Raspberry Croissant, Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse Croissant, Apple Butter Crumble Croissant, Almond Croissant, and Matcha Croissant. The cookies are pretty light and fluffy, the Lemon Cheesecake Cookie tasted like a lemon sugar cookie with no filling. For Valentine's Day, the Linzer sugar cookie filled with raspberry jam was delicious! So glad I grabbed the last one by 11am on Saturday! For Mother's Day, there were colorful macaroons. All of the fillings with the donuts and croissants are whipped and pretty light. There's a parking garage next door and you can get parking validated for 1 hour. While there's plenty of seating inside, it can get packed over the weekends. There's no outdoor seating (there's some makeshift seating around the high-rise building). Great local bakery with a lot of baked goodies to choose from!

Great spot to grab a coffee or sandwich Staff is friendly…read more Good hang out spot Highly recommended