The Bungalow Lakehouse has something for everyone with their separate dining area, dining area…read moreinside the bar area, a separate bar with a variety of high tops, and a deck bar with limited seating around the bar which serves the customers outside smoking cigars. Food is OK quality and prices are reasonable if not inexpensive on their specials, like the steak and ribs for only $25. Good flavor and cooked ok but a nice combo for the price. Service is OK with some wait staff being more efficient than others. There were some who knew their customers by name and took time out to talk with them but that slowed down service a little for the rest of us. Nothing too bad but you might wait a bit for refills or something you need after your food or drinks arrive. We had cool fries and it took a bit for the staff to come back to our table to check in the dining room. Similar response time for wait staff outside when we needed condiments that were ordered but didn't come out with our entrees. Cigar menu is an ok selection where there is something for everyone; however, our experience was the place ran out of the first four cigars we selected and each time the wait staff had to come back to our table to tell us they were out of that cigar. Wait staff didn't know what cigars were in stock and which they were out of. Overall, very good experience for both inside the dining area and outside where you can smoke. Recommend The Bungalow Lakehouse as it is a good experience and has a variety of experience options.

We were here on a Sunday around 4 p.m. At that time, the place wasn't busy. Upon entry, a young…read morewoman at the host stand asked us where we wanted to be seated. The choices were: outside, the sports bar, or the dining room. We chose the dining room. A large group of people was sitting at a table. We were given a booth by the window and right by the server's station. Looking over the menu at home, we both decided that we would get a bacon cheeseburger. The entrees seemed, to us, to be too filling. The bacon cheeseburger consists of: "100% angus burger, apple-wood smoked bacon, vermont white cheddar, canadian cheddar, sliced tomato, and crispy leaf lettuce". We both ordered it cooked medium. The dish comes with fries. To drink, I had ginger ale while my husband had a Heineken 00. Our server was friendly and efficient. He made a mistake, bringing my husband a Coke instead of the beer. My husband corrected him. He apologized and retrieved the correct drink. The burger was dry and overcooked. It was more on the medium well side. In one way, I didn't mind that as I didn't end up with greasy hands or a burger that falls apart. The bacon and the cheese provided some relief from the dryness. The fries came out hot, which we appreciated. All in all, it was an OK experience; we would consider going again sometime.

Ivy on the Lake is a very cool Mediterranean restaurant and bar with a laid-back, hidden-gem feel…read more The space is clean and stylish, but the real draw is the huge patio overlooking a small man-made lake. It's the kind of place where you can settle in, order a few plates, grab a drink, and enjoy the atmosphere. And the food? Top-notch in option. We kept it light this time and went with appetizers instead of a full meal: shawarma bites, olives, Brussels sprouts, and Spreads with Tandoori Bread. Now, I normally don't even like Brussels sprouts. The other two people in our party were loving them, so I finally gave in and took a bite. Yeah, pretty freaking delicious. For the spreads, we chose baba ghanoush, tzatziki, and cacik. The tandoori bread was warm, incredibly soft and tender, perfect for tearing apart and dragging through the dips. Definitely one to order for the table. The shawarma bites were another decent hit and had us eyeing some of the larger dishes coming out of the kitchen. And that's when we realized we're going to have to come back. There's a mixed grill that looks like it could feed about four people, piled with grilled meats and made for sharing. Then there's the Shawarma Experience, which requires at least 24 hours' notice. Overall, Ivy on the Lake has the combination we love: great Mediterranean flavors, a beautiful outdoor setting, and a very chill atmosphere. We only scratched the surface this time.

After looking at Ivy By The Lake's menu online, we decided to give them a try. They open for…read moredinner at 4 p.m., and we showed up shortly after. While there are some good things about the place, which I will list first, there are some not-so-good things. The good --- When we arrived, the place wasn't busy at all. There were a few people sitting outside. The dining room was empty. Throughout our meal, we had the place to ourselves. Our server greeted us and seated us. Masha was very friendly, polite, and efficient. The dining room was decorated with artificial hanging plants. Also, there was a large mural of Eve holding the apple with the serpent coaxing her to eat it. Now for the not-so-good things --- getting to the entrance wasn't easy, especially for my husband, who is waiting to get his knee replaced. To reach the entrance, you had to walk down a paved path with descending steps after parking the car. Upon entry, we had to climb a somewhat long staircase. On the way out, Masha stated that there was a ramp and pointed to a door leading to the kitchen and said we could go out that way. We chose to exit the way we entered. Also, they don't have any printed menus -- just a QR code to scan for the menu. We found that to be off-putting. Fortunately, we had already decided what to order before coming here. We chose to start with "Zaytoun", which consists of "Mixed Pitted Olives Tossed In Extra Virgin Oil. GF". This was a tasty starter. There were a few different types of pitted olives. However, we didn't think that there was any olive oil in the small bowl; rather, it appeared to be brine. For our main course, we both chose "Beef Kofta" which consists of: "Beef rolls served with Lebanese Couscous, Refreshing Tomatoes, Cucumber, & Labneh". The beef kofta was very dry. Growing up, I sometimes had Kofta, and it often turned out quite dry. The kofta did have some kick, and the small amount of very tasty labneh helped mute the spiciness. The Lebanese couscous portion was huge. That, too, helped give moisture to the kofta. This was a filling meal, and we ended up taking some home. Weighing the pros and cons, the cons, alas, outweighed the pros for us.

I went here last night for the iftaar buffet. $40 per person , plus tax and you can add a tip, no…read moreservice charge applied. (I paid $50 after tip) Tbh I don't go to buffets often especially in Ramadan bc I feel the prices are high compared to how much you end up eating, but I believe they charge a lot for the variety put out. Reservation required - my friend called ahead of time a day or two to book us a table. You are assigned a table number. I love that the restaurant made people reserve to make sure they didn't overbook! It was FULLY packed so there wasn't a lot of space between tables and someone's chair behind me kept touching me but no big deal. Parking - very hard to find parking based on capacity. Luckily the hookah lounge, Bank of America etc allowed people to use their spots and didn't tow, otherwise the Clove parking lot is quite small. Iftaar buffet - lots of variety! They also let people start getting food 15 min before iftaar, that way there wasn't a huge rush as soon as fasting broke to avoid chaos lol - I appreciated this bc it was calm and controlled traffic at the table! People also left the main hall to go pray maghrib. Staff was great and was very attentive to make sure all trays were constantly refilled. The staff also checks to pick up your plates when you're done or getting another round of food haha. The front of the table has plates, then there's chutneys and salad, followed by chaat papri, dahi balay, pakoras, samosas and other desi snacks. The mains ranged from qabuli pulao, biryani, butter chicken, malai kofta, fried fish, chicken 65 and a few other items. The desserts were at the end of the table including kheer and gulab jamun. A separate table along the wall held cups and hot canisters of lemonade, qahwa (green tea), chai, Kashmiri chai, including ground nuts garnish and sugar, and soda. Highlights - lemonade (even tho there was a touch too much black salt), samosas, chicken 65, butter chicken, Kashmiri chai, and the cute warm gulab jamuns UGH YES. Skip imo - qabuli pulao (I didn't feel a lot of flavor so not enough salt or broth), dahi balay (idk if I didn't like their yogurt or what but these were not it).

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.

We went here for my birthday in 2024 and it was very nice! The ambiance is calming, the music was…read morebumping, the food & drinks were delicious, and the service was great! I have 0 complaints. All in all a great spot for a fun time!

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.

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.

Very fun place, great instruction too! Food and drinks were also good! Definitely worth it, so give…read moreit a try.

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.

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.

Our group decided that our First Ladies happy hour would be at Eddie Merlots. They take…read morereservations at their bar. They were very accommodating with the high back chairs for those of us with back issues. We were celebrating a birthday. We arrived to a very cute decorated table and happy hour menus laid out on the tables. Our server was patient and very informative. He explained the menu to those who had not been here before. Some of us ordered the filet sliders, rime rib sliders and lobster rolls. All were accompanied by homemade potatoe chips. This was a nice generous basket of chips not a tiny side portion. Those with the lobster rolls commented on the generous portion of lobster meat. I enjoyed a 2 slider dish of tender prime ribs eye, topped with pickle spears and horseradish. Our table also ordered a couple baskets of the truffle fries. Those were the best truffle fries that I've eaten in a long time. Cocktails were all tasty. We had a variety but my favorite is always the blueberry mojito. We couldn't stop there. Everyone ordered dessert. The wait staff even brought out a complimentary birthday dessert of cake and ice cream ice. Staff was great. Management came By to check on us. He genuinely was very kind and accommodating. Overall, a very nice experience in the bar area. It's a must try for those who have not been. Happy hour is Mon- Thur.

Conveniently located right in OneLoudoun with ample parking. We came for our anniversary dinner…read morewhich also fell during father's day weekend. Typically, at a high end restaurant we would expect a congratulations for the celebration but there was no mention of that from start to finish. For appetizer we got the Signature Beef Carpaccio. The beef was very tender and flavorful. Would recommend. For entrees we got the Prime Bourbon Ribeye and Prime Ribeye. -The Prime Bourbon Ribeye was flavorful, however it was not tender as how you would expect a prime steak to be. And for how they market their steaks to be aged and even having the word "prime" in the name of the steak, it is severely missing it's mark. -The Prime Ribeye had the same issue of not being tender enough for a prime cut steak. -Chicken Tenders -Mac and Cheese The Service: We had no issues with our server, they were very nice but we noticed the way the service was setup, the servers had very little help. They bring out the bread, drinks, and food which takes away from them being able to check in on tables for needs. We never were asked for refills of our drinks and when we needed help our server was hard to flag down. Again, our server was very nice but the way the service is managed is not setting the servers up for success since so much is put on them. We will not be coming back here due to the service and lack of attention to details. The service level and food quality just isn't there for this type of restaurant. There are definitely better places out there.

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 atmosphere great hookah, staff was really chill just a good spot to chill at for a good price.read more