tldr: Upscale date night spot with amazing service, a gorgeous atmosphere, and food that's…read morephenomenal. I've been twice and I'm already planning a third. Ugh, I'm obsessed. A friend gave us a gift card, which is how we found this place, and now we've been twice, both times for dinner. Once we sat in the dining room and once at the bar, and both were amazing in their own way. Ambiance: Upscale without being stuffy. The atmosphere is perfect for a date night, and it feels like a special occasion even when you're just there to enjoy dinner. Service: Amazing. The servers were knowledgeable and friendly, and the bartenders were just as warm when we sat at the bar. Both sides of the house made us feel taken care of. Food: Phenomenal. The steak was great, the mashed potatoes were great, and even the vegetables were great. The drinks were great too, and the spirit selection is impressive. If you're debating dining room versus bar, you can't go wrong. Come hungry and bring someone you want to impress.

If you are looking for a place to have a great quality steak, a special occasion meal, or just a…read morenice meal with creative cocktails and a n extensive wine list, then this is the place. The restaurant is not huge and they have managed to get a good number of tables which as you walk through the restaurant can feel a bit cramped. When seated it doesn't feel as crowded even though the tables are close together. It is more of a challenge for the servers to navigate. The restaurant has a rustic atmosphere with exposed brick and wood. There is not much room inside if you are waiting to be seated and they will maintain a waitlist for seats at the bar. I do like that the people working the host stand will take a drink order and a server will bring your drinks while you are waiting and that will be added to your table bill so no need to worry about paying separately for the drinks. The food is very good but most entrees are a-la-carte. Prices are high but not outrageous for quality steak cuts. The wine list is extensive but most of the bottle prices are very high. There are wines available by the glass.

Worst meal out all year. Went with the wife for a nice evening by the water. The food was…read moreexceptionally poor. Her roasted potatoes were crunchy, not crispy. Half cooked at best. Same with the roasted Brussels. Rock hard and legitimately cold on the inside. While it seemed like decent quality ingredients they were prepared so poorly it makes me question the quality control throughout. Two stars because our waitress handled it well and was very nice. She exhibited the appropriate amount of shame for what her kitchen produced that one would expect. We will not be returning. At least until next year when some new owner will likely take over. We were really excited to try this place and just wish it was half as good as it pretends to be.

We went to Drift for dinner and drinks. We were visiting Colonial Beach for the night, and excited…read moreto try this new restaurant. The decor is very nice, and the restaurant was well lit. The young server did a very good job. She was polite, professional and attentive. The food left a lot to be desired. We ordered wings for an appetizer. Steak frites and a crab cake. The portion size was minuscule. The steak was probably 3-4 oz. It should have been quite embarrassing to serve a customer that steak. The food just wasn't very good either. Lastly, the restaurant was overpriced. For what you paid, you expect a higher quality and more food. I wouldn't go back for dinner.

Attended last year's Halloween Drag Brunch with my gal pals and we had an absolute blast! The event…read moreconsisted of delicious craft cocktails, yummy bottomless brunch options, good music, and high-energy entertainment. They host events (e.g., distillery tasting tours, comedy shows, fitness classes, fish fry, watch parties, etc.) here often, so I'll be keeping an eye on the calendar for more fun. __ I eat. @f.hux I thrift. @DCthriftish

Copper Compass is a little hidden gem. I recommend doing a sampling of their bottles first, then…read moreask the wonderful TK for her recommendation on cocktails - she never steers you wrong! TK is very friendly and always has some good suggestions and may even be working on a new cocktail, so it's worth asking! This place is a must visit in the area. Grab a few bottles on the way out. They're worthwhile!

If you needed a sign to go somewhere fun with your girls, THIS IS YOUR SIGN. Colorful, loud,…read moreinviting, entertaining, this place is everything. It even has games. Upon arriving, we were greeted right away by the bartender/waitress. She was so welcoming and easy to talk to. If you get a little anxiety before ordering, all of that will melt away with how welcoming this place is. Crab mac n cheese 10/10: Fair amount of crab in this dish. It came out piping hot and with crackers which I loved! You could literally see it boiling. Chicken caesar salad 10/10: Crunchy lettuce. COATED dressing. Delicious chicken. Refreshing. Fruit salad 10/10: All the fruits were satisfying. I mean even the blackberries were so sweet! Waitress was so accommodating when answering about my friend's pineapple allergy. TAKE YOUR FRIENDS HERE NOW!

When I'm in the mood for this kind of place, Antoinette's hits the spot. Clean. A very attentive…read morestaff. Good recommendations from staff means the food pairs well with the wine and drinks. Well-managed and a very chill atmosphere. Two thumbs up!

I should have listened to the locals when they told me this was a place that I should not have gone…read moreto. I went because they had gnocchi on the menu and I thought how bad could it really be how bad can Italian food be right? I also had read in a previous review about their Caesar dressing and how it had real anchovies in it and it was homemade. I was super excited to have the Caesar salad with chicken as my meal as I wasn't that hungry and I love Caesar salad dressing with anchovies. I'm giving this place two stars because the waitress was extremely nice now granite we were the only people in the restaurant two other couples did come in as we were sitting there. Between the local reviews, the empty parking lot and then the country music on in an Italian restaurant I should've known. But we forged ahead. So we ordered the garlic basil shrimp as an appetizer, it was good. It was fine, but it lacked a lot of flavor. My son then had the gnocchi which he substituted the Parmesan sauce for red sauce and asked for a meatball instead of the chicken or sausage. I again ordered the big Caesar salad salad with chicken as my entrée, along with a glass of wine, that clearly had been opened a bit too long and not properly sealed. The Kohl's frozen garlic bread from your freezer section of your grocery store had more flavor than the garlic bread that came out with my son's dish the two meatballs that were huge in size had no flavor at all while the gnocchi was great and consistency. The sauce itself again lacked any flavor at all. My lettuce was not fresh the Caesar dressing if it was homemade was very thin and watery , and the chicken breast they asked for it to be put on top of it had no seasonings on it whatsoever. I would not go back here and I hope that you reading this considers it, this review and what all the locals told me, before you decide to go. And for those of you that are looking to maybe start a business in the colonial Beach area an Italian restaurant that delivers Italian food would be phenomenal.

Nonna' s Italian Kitchen is a welcome addition to the Colonial Beach restaurant scene. In this time…read moreof "shrink-flation" the portions were pleasantly generous. Our seafood pasta was delicious and loaded with a good amount of seafood. The prices are very fair and the service was good. The wine selection was ok. The food was very tasty, that's the most important thing. ( PS: It's completely authentic to have anchovies in a Cesar salad, but it's not commonly added in the majority of restaurants. Because anchovy is usually a love it or a hate it ingredient, it would be helpful to mention on the menu that the Nonna's Cesar salad dressing contains anchovies.)

Fredericksburg was a one-night stop on our honeymoon, and we got so lucky to spend it at Cheeky's!…read moreThe lack of reviews, more remote location, and dark exterior did initially have me wondering if I'd unwittingly steered us towards a strip club, but that was not the case! Inside, there are quirky lights and booth/couch seating in addition to the bar. We went at 9ish on a Sunday night, and it was relatively busy; by the time we left at 10:30, it was just us at the bar and one guy reading a book in the corner. The bartender was simultaneously super laid back and helpful. He even offered my husband an off-the-menu Gold Rush and topped it with bee pollen! All the drinks we tried were unexpected and delicious. Food was also spectacular, and the chef came out to deliver it himself and talked us through the ingredients--Clearly an expert and very kind! We had the truffle fries, crispy beef, and the Thai salad. We are already planning an anniversary trip back to Cheeky's!

Cheeky's was such a cool spot! The drinks were so good, and the food came out hot, fresh, and full…read moreof flavor. The service was friendly, and the intimate ambiance made it a great date-night spot. They even had Tupac playing in the background! I really enjoyed my visit and will definitely be back!

We take our visitors to Relish because we know the food will be delightful (it always is,…read moreespecially the oyster offerings). We have eaten there many, many times and we have never been disappointed. The staff is friendly, observant, and responsive. They work hard and always try diligently to make their clientele have a wonderful experience. The decor of the restaurant is eclectic and somewhat funky (in a good way). The only area needing improvement is the noise level. When the restaurant is full, table conversation suffers. Curtains or other sound absorbing features could mitigate the issue. Nevertheless, if you are in the NNK and don't go to Relish, you've missed a superior experience. This is top quality. 10 out of 10.

Very good service food was good. Prices were a bit high, but I guess that's expected.read more

Today is my mom's birthday and I was thoroughly impressed with your staff today. She can be very…read moreparticular about her dining experiences and you all accommodated her superbly. The blonde hostess was welcoming and gave us a friendly greeting. She sat us outside and with good shade for my doggo. Andre, our server, was attentive to all our needs and exceeded expectations. He gave us plenty of time to decide on drinks and food. He also gave us plenty of water and ice to cool my fur baby down which I greatly appreciated. The drinks were solid. I will say the frozen pina colada was super strong and I wish it had more of the coconut tropical taste. It was definitely a cool down drink though. My mom likes strong drinks so keep at it! We had the honey old bay wings to start which were absolutely a must try! Very crisp and tasty! I ordered the burger which was tender and tasty. My mom had the chicken wrap at first but she had to send it back as she did not want ranch on it. Seeing that made her stomach turn (not ya'll fault, she had food poisoning yesterday, doesn't eat dairy, and wasn't too hungry). We ordered a plate of wings again to satisfy her and it overall was a nice outing. Andre and the staff were very attentive and I would highly recommend anyone try this hidden gem. Extra kudos to Andre though. Bro is an absolute gentleman and please let him know he is a star server in my eyes. I have been coming for two years! Thanks again!

Dirty , lazy untrained workers Very disgusting should be…read moreclosed by health department Still waiting to get table cleaned

We love dockside !!! Emily is the best. She was such a great server. She was on point with…read moreeverything

Dockside is my FAVORITE tiki bar of all time!! They have reasonable prices for a tiki bar and…read moreliterally the best food and drinks ever. While they have lots of seafood options, they also serve delicious hamburgers and pizzas. And my personal favorite... the Godfather!! This grilled chicken sandwich is housed between two brioche buns and includes melty Swiss cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, and mayo. It is hands down the BEST tasting grilled chicken sandwich I've ever had, and I get it every time. It comes with fries too. Onto the drinks... they have their own signature cocktails including dockside punch (like watermelon jolly ranchers? I found your drink) and the orange crush (orange juice cocktail fresh DELIGHT)! Cocktails are served in sturdy large plastic cups and easy to carry around. Most of the servers are very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is so cool. They have so much indoor and outdoor seating and live music each weekend. There's a little beach in the outdoor part and even boat seating!! See you there??????????!!!!!!!!!

From the first greeting as we walked in, we felt welcome here. The sandwich I had was delicious…read moreand it's nice that they have wine in a variety of price points. They had a musician playing that afternoon and everyone in the restaurant ending chatting together between songs. A wonderful small town experience with food that you'd be happy to find just about anywhere.

Lunch at Circa 1892 is always a treat! It's one of our favorite places because the food is…read moreconsistently delicious, the staff always makes you feel welcome, and the atmosphere is simply amazing. Whether it's a special occasion or just a relaxing lunch, Circa 1892 never disappoints. If you haven't been yet, be sure to add it to your list!