The food was excellent, and the ambience had a wonderfully eclectic charm. I especially appreciated…read morethe artwork and the painter's style throughout the space. Our server was incredibly helpful and provided top-notch customer service that made the experience even better. Unfortunately, the hostess left a very different impression. They came across as rude and passive-aggressive, which was disappointing since they are the first point of contact for guests. I understand weekends can get busy and stressful, but a more welcoming and professional attitude would greatly improve the overall experience.

Late to the party as I knew of Palette 22 for a long time but never dined. I went on a weekday for…read morehappy hour with a pretty decent appetite. The focus of this restaurant is on food and art. I saw a man painting when I walked in here and it was very detailed. It is a lively scene in here. Palette is a nice play on words for the art palette and palate for taste. They serve tapas (small plates) for a reasonable price. There is an all you can eat option in which your entire table has to order, or you can order a la carte. I ordered primarily off the happy hour menu which included the chicken slider, shrimp tacos, jerk chicken skewer, garlic wings and for dessert, I got churros. Most of the food here were extremely salty and did not agree with my palate. The shrimp tacos were the best thing I ate as the veggies gave the taco a refreshing taste. Not the most sanitary either as I found a piece of hair in my food. There is a parking garage nearby a block away.

I came in recently for the first time, Cierra was our server, and she took amazing care of our…read moretable and her other tables. First impression 10/10 and food 10/10. We look forward to coming again!

The food is excellent! Especially with the new menus, it offers many more tastier and healthier…read moreoptions. I love their extra large milk shakes! Prices are reasonable. They also have great daily specials. They have a gigantic projection screen TV on the ground floor for sports and karaoke. They have been experimenting with the karaoke, but I am so glad they brought it back! It was so popular so it was confusing why they changed it to begin with. Karaoke is hopefully back to stay on Fridays from 9pm-1am. When it gets busy, the service can be slow. However, it is usually good. They have a private back room on the ground floor for hosting private parties, holiday parties, birthdays, corporate events and happy hours. The rooftop patio has a full bar and is very nice to eat there and relax in warmer weather. Bathrooms are usually clean. There are two entrances -- one sliding door without stairs near the ground floor outside patio and the main entrance does have stairs. There are no elevators. The ground floor is massive and able to hold hundreds of people. This is a great spot for sports, brunch, karaoke, and just socializing.

Had lunch there couple weeks back and sat outside. Outside area is clean and servers were friendly…read more The food for brunch has a lot of variety and they also give free popcorn! Definitely recommend to try them out.

Happy Hour provided a small sample of this Farm to Table Hot Spot. We enjoyed it. I got the House…read moreCut Parsley fries which was huge and seasoned to perfection. Venison meatballs, were great; super moist and had great texture, Brussels Salad with Steak, this delectable Bread Pudding with Cherries and a light caramel sauce, and a Peachy Whiskey drink I think called a southern sparkle that got me right. It was sweet and had a nice zing. Every bite was delicious. I didn't order a Buger but wish I had room as they looked amazing. My server was charming and swift. Highly recommend. Outside seating was roomy too.

We had a reservation after a show at Signature, and were seated promptly. It's decorated with old…read morebooks and it's charming. Our drink orders were taken promptly. We shared the Irish baked brie. This was tasty but definitely could have been warmer. I had the Lamb Stew as my entree. It was just OK. I prefer a creamier sauce, and the lamb wasn't as tender as I expected. The Irish brown bread (thin slice) that accompanied it was tasty, but the butter was not Kerrygold as the menu states. I'll select a different entree if I return. My friend had Shepherd's Pie which she enjoyed. She also ordered the bread pudding. I had a bit but it was too sweet for me. We did enjoy the ice cream that came with. Karlen, our waiter was attentive, and offered to split the cost of our appetizer. Much appreciated!

We have been to Samuel Beckett's many times over the decades, and it remains a reliable, simple,…read morevalue option for dinner or drinks or brunch in Shirlington. Not special, but reliable, with something on the menu to please anybody. It's not our first choice for food (this isn't exactly a chef-driven restaurant), but if you like Irish fare, they do a respectable job with all of that: corned beef, bangers & mash, lamb, fish & chips, etc., plus burgers and "bar food"-level salads and the like. Samuel Beckett's deserves extra points for NOT raising prices to the same degree as some of its Shirlington neighbors. For a table service restaurant these days, it's a greater value than it's ever been, and that's much appreciated.

Best gourmet donuts in the area! Their monthly flavors are fun and tasty, and their classic flavors…read morelike pb&j or maple bacon are really delicious. Their jam filling can be a bit too sour at times, but I still enjoy it paired with their sweet glazes. The donuts are soft, airy, and have the perfect chew. I only come here for their yeast donuts, as the cake donuts are dry and dense. I love Astro Doughnuts and will be a forever customer!

The donuts I had were the lemon meringue, vanilla , vanilla with sprinkles and a chocolate with…read moresprinkles. NONE were good. The filling was very "loose" and felt oily. Made me sad because I really wanted to like them!! The visit was good. Cashier was sweet and helpful! Clean store and smelled FANTASTIC!!!

Fun, quiet, dark place for drinks after dinner in Del Ray. You come through the side door and it is…read moreconnected to the other restaurant on the Main Street. Attentive bartenders who would come to your table as well

This is a cool bar that is in the back of the restaurant. They have a dark, cool neighborhood bar…read morevibe and a nice tap list. They also do have a side door for the bar specifically if you plan on going. There is not a ton of space so you may have to wait or go at not a busy time. A nice bar to stop in if you are around Del Ray.

We came to try out the new pop up bar in Del Rey. Ordered the Cherry Point Sour, Basil Hayden…read moreBourbon, amaretto, orange and lime for the wife and the Don Johnson, rum, guava nectar, fresh mint for me. Excellent drinks. Also ordered the chicken wings, which had the perfect burnt touch. Vibe is nice with great service. Making all stops to make sure we don't miss any hip spots in town.

Miami Vice, a pop-up bar, is dripping with cool vibes, 80s Miami themes, and a strong cool factor…read more The drinks and service are fairly good, but that's almost besides the point - this is a cool place to visit, a sort of place to chill with friends and enjoy a vibe. I'd strongly recommend coming in costume.

We were visiting from out of town and decided to stop by McNamara's--and I'm so glad we did. This…read moreplace ended up being one of our favorite meals of the trip. We ordered the wings, a burger, and the Carolina pulled pork sandwich, and everything was amazing. The wings were full of flavor, the burger was juicy and cooked perfectly, and the pulled pork sandwich had that perfect smoky, tangy balance. It's always hit or miss trying new spots when you're traveling, but this one was definitely a win.

McNamaras is great. I stopped by here late night like 9pm…read more I asked for recommendations and server said stout burger which is a deconstructed burger with mushrooms and mash. very tasty and easy to eat not messy. I got a carrot cake for dessert and it was awesome too. the beers were poured heavy and the price is lower than a lot of places I've been to. overall good service good food laid back atmosphere. recommend.