What a hidden gem this is. We had our Foundation meeting here and had a special menu created for…read moreus. The food was amazing. I had a Balsamic chicken with mini potatoes and it was delicious! I did get to taste the chicken parm and that is definitely going to be ordered next time. Service was really nice and laid back. Ambiance was amazing as well. We got to see so many great pictures of family and food. I can not wait to be able to sit outside and relax. We got to meet the owner and her daughter, wonderful people. They were just so kind.

Been here twice. Overpriced and the quality was inconsistent. Risotto was fine first time, but…read morewatery and lacking flavor. I do like the salad, but not its price. Oh. Tea cost me $6. Insane. Place is tiny.

My friends and I went here for drinks and Alex was the best ever! She was so accommodating and…read morefun:) We stan Alex.

It's discovering places like this that I feel compelled to write reviews for Yelp. My husband and…read moreI were picking up our son at Dulles and wanted a nice restaurant to try since we had to make the drive from Richmond. This was number one on the list when I searched best restaurants in Reston and it did not disappoint! Heirloom is tucked away in the distillery and has a cozy speakeasy feel with green velvet booths and an eclectic seafood forward menu. Cocktails : Manhattan - top notch My sweet side piece - fun presentation with table side bubbles! Feels a bit like a fall drink. Warm spice. Very tasty and too easy to drink fast lol Apps: We got the baked shrimp and the beef carpaccio. Both outstanding and so flavorful. Just needed some bread to soak up the sauce in the baked shrimp. The lemon rind in the shrimp was a perfect compliment to the sauce and the carpaccio was perfectly seasoned and the thinnest slices I have ever had which made it delicate and delicious. Entrees: We got the sea bass and the short rib bolognese. Blown away by how good both of these were and so very different. The short rib bolognese had a rich but not heavy flavor with fresh pasta and a delightful velvety spiciness - not heat though. The sea bass was crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked with a carrot ginger puree that was sublime with the spinach and fish. We loved both of these entrees. Really wanted dessert but sadly not more room which was better for our stomachs and our wallets. It's not a cheap endeavor here but worth the cost for a fabulous meal out and a very cool vibe.

We celebrated Valentine's Day here and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. My…read morehusband--who is extremely particular about his steaks--ordered the Valentine's Day prix fixe menu featuring a filet, and he said it was absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. I chose the branzino, which was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. What truly elevated the evening was our server, Juan. He was warm, personable, and attentive without ever being intrusive. His thoughtful service made our special night even more enjoyable. We'll definitely be back!

Excellent 4.5 star experience. Nice casual, modern decor…read more Juan was our server, and his enthusiasm and energy was great. We anticipated a good meal just from how much he liked their food. The food was creative, fresh, and elevated without being pretentious. The fresh baked bread was some of the best I have had outside of San Francisco. We dove straight into the main meal, so I hope to be back soon to sample appetizers and desserts.

The ribs are soooo good, definitely worth the ride! When you have a taste for "REAL " ribs with…read morethe smoke taste this is where you need to go!

Great people. Happened upon a man and his family selling barbecue and sides on a beautiful summer…read moreday. I really like the flavor of the smoked meat and the flavor of the barbecue sauce. I didn't like the pulled pork as much as I liked the ribs. Both were better with the barbecue sauce. Mac and cheese was both delicious and cheesy. The collards were flavorful but my serving was not tender. I would definitely visit again.

It's a beautifully done restaurant - lots of dining space. Our favorite is the bar area. The…read morebanquette allows us to see all the sports on the tv screens, and it's a great place for people watching. The service was great & the food was delicious. The one blip was when we first entered, the young-ish man at the host desk looked at us with a "What are you doing here?" grimace. I was stunned since the hosts are usually very happy to see patrons come in. Beyond that, though, we had a lovely time. Our server was quite friendly and got hubs customized Cuban order just right. I had the killer tomato basil soup and tasty grilled cheese. I also got an order to go of the Buffalo Chicken wrap. It was yummy the next day for lunch. We hadn't been to NYAJ's in years. It had somehow fallen off our dining radar. We'll be back more often after our recent terrific dinner.

I've visited Not Your Average Joe's several times over the years, and I am always satisfied with…read morethe food and service. I meet some old friends at this restaurant fairly often and we are always well taken care of. We often have Caesar as our waiter and he has been there a long time, and always does a great job. He is polite, friendly, professional and attentive. The food is good. I don't know if I would say there is anything fantastic about it, but I have never had a bad meal there. I've had the chicken parm, the Cuban sandwich, burgers, and salads and everything had been tasty and freshly prepared. I love a good Cuban sandwich and NYAJ's is a good one, and they are one of the few restaurants with a Waldorf salad on the menu, so I have ordered that several times. My only critique of that would be, I wish it had the candied pecans that are listed as an ingredient on the menu, but the last 3 times I have had that salad, they have been missing. I also love the French onion soup there, as well as many of the appetizers. You really do not have to worry about getting a bad meal at Not Your Average Joe's, it's very reliable.

Ordered the Connecticut Lobster Roll and Salad. Very reasonably priced Lobster roll and amazingly…read moredelicious. This establishment also offers Maine Soda products, which are delicious, as well as Coke products. Will def be back. Salad was just a basic salad and a good size - add avocado.

Pretty dang good! Generous amount of lobster, appropriate mayo, and well-seasoned. Good bread. Just…read morewish it had come with a lemon wedge to squeeze on.

I had gotten up early and hadn't eaten more than airplane snacks and water all day. This spot came…read moreup as "nearby" during a Yelp search (it is in a bit of an odd spot in what looked like a business complex. There there is an Olive Garden nearby so it isn't out by itself, even if it feels like it. The weather was beautiful, so we grabbed a high top in the bar area, overlooking a nice little pond behind the restaurant. The service in the bar was surprisingly good, despite the bar itself being pretty crowded and nearly every table around it being populated. The food was served quickly and they allowed us to customize to our liking (TIP: pay the nominal upcharge to replace your existing side dish to Brussels sprouts with bacon and spiced pecans! Or get it as a side to share) I had the Hickory Grilled Hanger Steak with mashed potatoes and a field greens salad, except no potatoes. The salad was amazing (it has dates in it for a sweetness to balance the sour of the dressing) and the medium rare steak was phenomenal. We each had a glass of beer -- the Pale Face Summer Wheat on draft. It is a classic German Hefeweizen and described as "malty with banana and clove flavors." I tested the banana on my first sip. It was a solid choice. The next day, we worked a 15 hour day without stopping to eat. By the time we finished, we were so tired that we agreed to return. I ordered the same steak and my coworker followed my recommendation. He agreed that this is the steak to order. (even if he ordered his more well done than mine). For the second visit, we ordered the bread pudding for dessert instead of beer with dinner. I suggest splitting the dessert. Don't get me wrong, it was fantastic, but was definitely shareable after a full steak meal.

I got the 3 fish tacos ($20) and it came out in about 15 mins. The sweet potato fries were freshly…read moremade and were crispy. The tacos themselves were loaded with a fair amount of fried fish! The corn in the slaw provided a good balance with the fried fish. Staff were friendly! The interior was nice with a partially open kitchen so seeing the staff cook was cool. Overall the food was quite delicious and I had a good time during this lunch experience! Food(50%): 8.3 Staff/service(25%): 8.5 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 8.0/10

I was really craving hand pulled noodles. Luckily I stumbled upon Yo Noodles as the closest thing…read moreto me (about an hour drive). What I enjoyed about Yo more than a place like Dumpling District (very similar in menu) was the quality and vibes of the service and atmosphere. The servers were very helpful to explain the dishes to my family members who needed some help. The food hit! The Spicy dry noodles are definitely what drew me to come here and they did not disappoint. My kids loved the pork chops. The seafood soup was loaded! The flavors were exceptional. And for as much food as we order, the price was pretty reasonable! We look forward to our next visit!

I used to come here pretty often, but as of our last visit, the quality has significantly tanked…read moreand it's pretty evident that they've started cutting corners. For example, the Panfried Pork Bun used to be my favorite item here but they've changed the recipe significantly. The pork filling used to be a lot larger and juicier...but now when you break open the bun, the filling is so small that half of the bun doesn't even have any meat. 80% of the bun is just dough and it's not fried well and quite greasy. Everything overall was way too greasy, including the crueller and the dry noodles were swimming in oil. I did like the texture of the noodles, but unfortunately it was overshadowed by the oiliness of the broth it was sitting in. It's really sad to see this place fall short since it opened a couple years ago. I'm hoping that they can improve their quality of food as it's really gone downhill since opening.

This food was absolutely fantastic!…read more Very tasty and great value! Friendly service and great prices! Highly recommend!

Wonderful experience! We were in the area and feeling something familiar. Yelp suggested this gem…read moreand off we went! The restaurant is located in a golf course clubhouse which was a surprise as the golf clientele didn't seem to match but we were wonderfully surprised to see brisk business as we enjoyed our breakfast. The breakfast Ube burger bun was fluffy Ube pancake, which would be awesome just on its own as a stack. I usually have them with coconut syrup so hint hint egg karne! My wife had the breakfast bowl with longanisa which she also enjoyed. She doesn't like atchara but I ate it up and can say that it's not as vinegar-y as traditional but probably for the best as it would have probably overpowered everything else. Only disappointment was the spam fries. It needed a complement of garlic fried rice and it would have been perfect lol.

Omggg this spot is soooooooo gooooood!!! I get it on Tuesdays at the Farmers Market in Pentagon…read moreCity. They STACK your plate, the price is a little expensive, but you get a lot of food so it's worth it. If you don't eat a lot you could probably make two meals out of it. I've enjoyed everything from the beef patties, the jerk chicken, the brown stew, the pea rice, and the veggies / plantains. Those are my go to options here. They grill all the meats so it has that nice touch to it. It's casual and the staff are super kind. I will continue going here.

THIS IS THE BEST CARRIBEAN SPOT IN NOVA!!!! Follow their Instagram to find where they are each…read moreweek. I order ahead online and picked up my food at the Frontier Kitchen in Chantilly. It was easy and quick. Just make sure you call the number when you arrive for pick up. The Oxtail and Brown Stew Chicken were perfectly cooked. So tender and rich in flavor. Both came with delicious Rice and Peas, Steamed Cabbage, and Plantains. Each order was generous portion.. could almost feed 2 people. We also really loved their Spicy Beef Patty and Jerk Chicken Patty!!