This spot is so unassuming! I was shocked that there was such a pretty outdoor patio view! There's…read morea cigar bar, pet friendly patio, big indoor space, and awesome service. I'd heard a lot about this spot and I question why it took me so long to give it a try! The food is "surprisingly good," as I've heard many people say! The wings are huge, chili is good, games are on tv and there's awesome HH and game day specials.

Go to local spot with a huge menu with a wide variety of different cuisines. Food is always solid,…read morejust as the service and atmosphere.

Ventured out for a change of scenery and decided to try Ivy by the Lake. We arrived around 8:30 PM,…read moreand the ambiance was really nice-- really cute spot with good music. We ordered the hummus and pita, which were excellent. The hummus was incredibly creamy and smooth--one of two the most memorable I've had--and the pita was full of flavor and extremely soft. I ordered the Chapli Kabab Burger, which was just okay for me. It comes with two patties, making it a bit too heavy, and while it had some spice, it lacked depth of flavor and had more jam than I preferred. The Brussels sprouts were heaven sent, and the hookah was very smooth. Service was good--nothing standout, but nothing negative either. A DJ came on later in the night, which added to the atmosphere and made it lively and allowing us to talk comfortably. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, and I'd definitely go back.

The food was overpriced, mediocre, and had small portion sizes. The service was not good either,…read moreWOULD NOT RECOMMEND. Food: We started with the Batata Harra, which was described as "Fried Potatoes Tossed In An Irresistible Fragrant Peppers & Spices", what we got was cubed fries with not much seasoning, that started the disappointment which became much worse when we got our mains. I got the chicken kebab, which was $24 for 5 small chicken pieces, rice, and a salad FLOODED with dressing. I was disappointed with the small portion size of chicken and the pool of dressing on the salad which leaked to the rest of my food as I ate. My girlfriend got the Lobster and Prawn Risotto and for $39 we were extremely disappointed. We got 2 prawns and a little bit of lobster, for $39 I expected more than that, and it was the worst thing I've ever tried at a restaurant. Didn't try the desserts since the food wasn't good so can't say much on that, but they looked overpriced. Service: For a restaurant charging this much for food, you expect good service. The appetizer was delivered with my food, and then my girlfriends food came out 5 minutes later. The appetizer was warm so I assume she didn't realize it was ready and then when my food was ready it was just brought out together. When we started eating our food we finished our water, the waitress did not ask us if we enjoyed our food or app, just quickly grabbed the water and replaced it without saying a word. If a restaurant is charging this much I expect better service than that. Atmosphere: The atmosphere is probably better during the nightlife, seems they have a dj booth. I gave it 3 stars because when we walked in it smelt kind of weird (not from the hookah), and they were playing MSNBC on both TVs.

I love clove! Best Hookah place! Fries is amazing! I also recommend the butter chicken!read more

Six of us went to Clove Restaurant in Sterling for dinner around 8 PM. The restaurant was…read morecompletely empty, which was already concerning. Sadly, we soon found out why. We ordered biryani, karahi chicken, chicken corn soup, and a few other dishes. The food was terrible. The chicken was cold, dry, and tasted like it had been reheated or left over. The chicken corn soup was especially bad, with a strong unpleasant chicken smell that made it hard to eat. It was very embarrassing because we had guests with us. We spent nearly $200, and the quality of the food was unacceptable. A refund would honestly be more appropriate than charging full price for food like this. The restaurant's website looks flashy with nice pictures, but the actual food does not match at all. Even the service felt unprofessional--the waiter did not appear properly dressed. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. Please avoid it if you can. This was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. I don't enjoy leaving negative reviews, but this experience deserves honesty.

Let me be clear: This place is a complete money trap…read more I visited this restaurant on July 20, 2025 with a friend, and it turned out to be one of the most dishonest and shady dining experiences I've ever had. On the receipt, the pizzas are listed as $0.00, but then the cost is broken up into "pizza size" and "toppings" in small print. This is clearly a tactic to hide the actual price and confuse customers. To make things worse, they automatically added an 18% service charge without telling us -- it wasn't on the menu, and nobody mentioned it when we ordered. In the end, we were charged nearly $100 for a mediocre meal and hookah that was absolutely not worth the price. This kind of pricing system feels deliberately misleading, and the staff made no effort to explain anything. Transparency? Zero. Customer respect? Zero. It honestly feels like a scam wrapped in a lounge. My warning: Stay away. Don't waste your time or money here -- there are far better, more honest places around.

Went here after it rained on my birthday and the manager/host was so accommodating and attentive…read more Me and my large group had a good time and enjoyed their shawarmas, falafel, and hookah. Would definitely come again.

I think we tried to go to 2 other pool halls without success before we stumbled into First Break,…read moreat alas, a table to play! Great affordable drinks and friendly bartenders, and seating for the girlies. :') no complaints from me.

I found this place though Yelp and decided to give it a try…read more The employees were extremely welcoming and quickly sat out group down. They gave us a lot of options and recommendations to pick from. They do have a wide variety of drinks including alcohol. There's plenty of games to play like pool, darts, poker. I liked how clean it was inside, the bathrooms were spotless, the finger food and drinks were good. I had a great time here. Thank you!

BEST HOOKAH IN DMV!! Jose is a master hookah maker! Perfect for smoking and relaxing or working. No…read moreloud music!

Very nice new place with a lot if variety of flavors. I was amazed at the wonderful decor and…read morecleanliness.

My company booked this spot for our Xmas get together with around 2 full hours of unlimited axe…read morethrowing and food. It was my first time trying this out and I've enjoyed it. Some of my colleagues were new to axe throwing too and picked it up really fast. For the catered food, I really like the pizza and beer pretzels. I learned that it's a women owned business and I'd love to support more of such entities in the future.

Decided to check out this spot while visiting friends in Manassas. It was easy to book and the…read moresession was reasonably priced. They had various game options but only one type of axe to throw. The lanes were not as long as the usual place I go to back home and you have to be careful not to trip on the black mat. The young staff member going over the basics was a little too quiet when going over the essentials, but half of my party were not novices. The drink options were ok, but mainly canned cocktails.

This is the perfect spot to unwind with friends--great for good conversation, relaxing vibes, and…read moreenjoying music together. The building is a bit on the older side, but it honestly adds to the charm. Every visit has been consistently enjoyable, and I always leave having had a great time. Easy 5/5 experience! DJ is always great! You cannot leave without trying their amazing Kabobs!

Sahara Restaurant and Lounge has some positives, but it also comes with major drawbacks. The food…read moreis good, and when everything is fresh it's enjoyable. Hookahs, on the other hand, are inconsistent -- sometimes smooth, sometimes harsh, and not always worth the price. The environment is decent before 9pm, when it feels like a casual spot to grab a bite and relax. Unfortunately, after 9pm, the atmosphere changes drastically. The crowd and overall vibe make it feel more unsafe than enjoyable, which takes away from what could otherwise be a great night out. If you're just here for food and an early evening, you'll probably be fine. Anything later than that, I can't recommend this place as a safe or relaxing option.

This review is for happy hour. Bar area had high tops and lots of bar seating. The bartenders were…read moreattentive and took our drink prospers right away. They also passed out happy hour menus. I appreciate that because more often than not, lots of bars don't hand out their happy hour menus. Food and cocktails were good. Average of $10 for wine and snacks averaged the same. Food came out pretty fast. I also like when a place has food runners. The fries were my favorite. The onion rings were a little too heavy on the batter.

Gotta bump my review up to 5 stars! I had a very generous gift card. We took some friends to happy…read morehour. Parking is still easy because there is a nearby lot. Happy hour is 4-6:30, very lengthy. We secured some nice bar seats. The place was packed for a Thursday( the new Friday). Bar staff were great! We were greeted and served right away. Waters and happy hour drinks were ordered and quickly served. The blueberry mojito was absolutely delicious. We ordered quite a big selection of snacks. The onion tower, the loaded potatoes chips and the various sandwiches were all made fresh. My favorite was the homemade loaded chips with the generous portion of bacon and cheeses. The sliders were ok, could have used more protein. The accompanying French fries were awesome! Gotta love when a happy hour set of slides includes a full basket of fries.

Very friendly place with very accommodating staff. I'm impressed with how simple and clean the…read moreexperience is for a first timer. Drinks are good and would highly recommend.

Great service, will help you with choosing a flavor . You can also bring your own food which is niceread more