Very good food very good service and everything very fresh . Service very good ambiance goodread more

Very disappointing experience at the Clinton, MD location tonight (6/1/26 around 8:25 PM)…read more I am a regular customer and eat at Mezeh 3-4 times a month, but tonight was unacceptable. I ordered 2 bowls and 2 large drinks. After waiting for the lettuce to be refilled, I was served lettuce that was gritty, dirty, and appeared completely unwashed. It was so bad that I ended up throwing away an entire bowl. With all of the foodborne illness outbreaks linked to contaminated lettuce over the years, including E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria, serving dirty produce is a serious food safety concern--not just an inconvenience. To make matters worse, there were 3 employees on duty, yet the lettuce bin was allowed to run completely empty before being refilled, and none of the sodas were stocked. Unfortunately, this is not the first time this location has been out of products. As a loyal customer, I expect better. Wasting money on food that isn't fit to eat and paying for drinks when the soda station is empty is unacceptable. Management needs to address food safety, inventory management, and overall customer service at this location.

Great food and the sides to match!…read more LOVE this place! The rotisserie chicken, unlike anywhere else, is crispy, juicy, seasoned to the bone.....and soooo good. The spice and flavor is not just on the skin, like some Peruvian spots around but in the meat as well. You have to try yucca fries! It's a great add-on side to your meal. The Plantains are really good too. The menu is expansive with lots of options....where your meal never gets dull. My go-to's by far are the Grilled Lamb, Carne Asada Steak, Lomo Saltado and of, course....the Chicken! It's what they are know for. Not to mention, they offer a well-rounded selection of vegetables and sides to complement your meal. Too many to name here but trust me, if you're looking to keep your meals and "fast food" healthy....this is your place! The dessert is also really good. The thin sliced cookies has the texture of Mexican wedding cake (some Wholefoods carry them....but can't compare....they are all TOO sweet. Sardis' is perfecta and authentic. The Rice pudding with cinnamon deserves an honorable mention and worth a try as well. In all, you can't go wrong with the food and healthy options at the place. The food is great, fresh and the grilled/specialty menu items are always made to order. Wish they had a Sardis in the NW DC area. I definitely would have this place on reapers! Definitely give this place two-thumbs up and recommend!

Famous Chef Thomas Reviews: Sardi's Pollo a la Brasa (Clinton, Maryland)…read more The Verdict If a restaurant wishes to test its understanding of hospitality, it is not found in the complexity of its menu, but in the grace with which it handles a simple request. At Sardi's in Clinton, the answer, in this case, is clear, and it is not favorable. The Examination A. Foundation : The Establishment Sardi's has long positioned itself as a dependable destination for rotisserie chicken and Peruvian-inspired comfort. For years, The Famous Chef Thomas was not merely a customer, but a consistent patron, returning regularly, investing both time and money into the establishment. The food, while not revolutionary, delivered consistency. The relationship, however, was the true asset. And that is precisely what was mishandled. B. Structure : The Request The request was simple: A standard side of mixed vegetables, unchanged in portion, slightly adjusted in composition. A modest increase in corn within a dish that already contains corn. No additional cost burden. No operational disruption. No deviation from the existing ingredients. This is not culinary innovation. This is basic accommodation. Yet, the request was denied. Not once, but twice. C. Discipline or Failure : The Breakdown A single denial may be dismissed as an oversight. A second confirms policy over judgment. Escalation to management should represent recovery, an opportunity to restore the customer relationship. Instead, it compounded the failure. The response, lacking flexibility and refinement, revealed something deeper than a one-off interaction. It exposed a systemic issue: a disregard for customer value and an unwillingness to exercise discretion in service. When a loyal patron, one contributing thousands of dollars annually; cannot receive a minor, reasonable accommodation, the issue is no longer operational. It is cultural. Hospitality Assessment First Impression: Previously reliable, now overshadowed by rigidity Hospitality: Inflexible, dismissive under simple pressure Execution of Food: Consistent but ultimately secondary Authenticity / Identity: Undermined by lack of service awareness Value Alignment: Broken, price is no longer justified without respect Final Judgment The Famous Chef Thomas does not measure a restaurant solely by its food, but by its understanding of the guest. At Sardi's in Clinton, a small request revealed a large truth. A year has passed since that final interaction. No return visits. No further patronage. Thousands in lost revenue, exchanged for a refusal that should never have occurred. The Famous Chef Thomas does not recommend this establishment.

#NFLPlayoffs Chile, Ledo's came thru with the hot, gooey, perfectly seasoned (barbecue chicken,…read morewhite cheese and FREE regular cheese) pizzas ... went well with the cold beer and company while watching the Commanders success over the Lions! The number of people I know who are NOT a fan of Ledo's continues to baffle me. What say YOU? I'll give this location (Clinton) 5 stars when the cashiers, managers, owners ... whomever is on duty, actually smiles, talks, or remotely acts like they enjoy all the money they're making. Not a deal breaker as they're never "rude". I'm still willing to try to make it in for $6 Calzone Tuesday and I'm definitely grateful for tonight's purchase.

These guys stayed open when the city was shut down in the blizzard came in the clutch satisfied my…read moreappetite I'll be back

Best Shrab Mac and greens ever! It was great talking to the owner too!! I recommend 1000%!!!read more

Unfortunately they were out of soup and the bottle of sauce hid when they were packing our food…read more However, we got pork BBQ, coleslaw on the side, Baked Beans, and Hushpuppies. Pork came as sandwiches and were the best Pork BBQ sandwich I have had in a long time! Communication was excellent! Rodney called me within minutes of placing my online order to let me know the soups were not available and offered an alternate meal. I think he may have forgotten to credit me for the missed bottle of sauce but I'll check in about that next time I order from them.

Apps: Stuffed Shrimp-they weren't actually stuffed but had…read morea cheese and crab bake on top. My son said it was good but he didn't seem super excited. Lol. I just tasted it and it was good-8.5/10 taste wise. Seafood pizza was a little bland. I added some salt and red pepper flakes and it made a huge difference. 7/10. The pan crust was yummy though. The free bread they give you is good-it has cheese on top and I asked for another plate with no issue. Meal: Stuffed flounder-my sun loved it-he said 9/10 I asked why not 10 and he said bc it wasn't the best thing he's ever had but he definitely took one bite and said mmm this is good! I didn't care for it that much but I don't like flounder and not a fan of the sauce. 7/10 for me Shrimp Marinara with spaghetti noodles-it was really good. I was actually pretty full by this point but I give it 9/10. There's plenty of sauce so you don't have to worry about dry noodles. There was a fair amount of shrimp as well. Very garlicky so if you don't like garlic you won't like this. The setting is alright. I'll take a pic. Wooden tables and booths. There were a few annoying flies that kept buzzing around. Our server was amazing and paid attention to our empty glasses, removed plates timely, gave refills and was solid overall.

My son Ray turned 22 years old today and he wanted a seafood pizza from Topolinos. He's been coming…read morehere all of his life, so when he chose this for his birthday dinner, I was happy to oblige. We were greeted by Keisha one of the managers when we arrived. She was light-hearted and pleasant! She told us our server would be Leroy & he would take real good care of us....and that he did! Leon catered to our every need! He gave suggestions and he also made my delicious sunset Topolinos libation (10/10). We ordered large twin seafood pizzas. Leroy suggested that so that we could save a few coins. My son was able to take his large pizza leftovers home and I was able to take mine! Before we left, the wait staff came over and sang their traditional birthday song. My son was greeted with a piece of lemon cake with a candle on top. We had such a great time, singing and laughing with the staff. Thank you, Leroy & the Topolino's staff for making my son Ray's birthday dinner, a fun and memorable one!!!

service was quick. food is good portions, good and came out…read morequick. plenty of indoor dining seating and spaced out to move around. they have a single room uni gender bathroom available. located in a free parking lot area.

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ hello ma'am,…read more‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ how was your day? ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ i found the tofu teriyaki with brown rice, and the tofu teriyaki with fried rice, and the tofu teriyaki with noodles to be delicious!!!!!!!!the brown rice, fried rice, and noodles were each a delight for my whole mouth!!!!!!!! the vegetables were properly cooked: well seasoned, adequately sauced, and lightly crisp, yet moist as well as tender. also, the tofu is always so tasty!!!!!!!! i got it with mushrooms a couple of times and they taste perfect!!!!!!!! the tofu teriyaki with white rice is super yummy too!!!!!!!! ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ the seaweed salad is out of this world!!!!!!!! ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ my mom does not often let me eat it, but the avocado & cucumber rolls are a savory, soft, nevertheless, just slightly chewy, melt-in-your mouth ecstasy. ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ the avocado salad is tasty, fresh, revitalizing, and magical. ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ the restaurant is physically well designed, always mess-free, and its food is constantly awesome!!!!!!!! ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ i like that i can please call the restaurant ahead of time to please get my order ready, and have my mom kindly pick it up for me. ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ i have ordered food from clinton, maryland's japan express on uber eats at least once; it is a fun experience and the food tastes just as pleasurable when obtained using this method!!!!!!!! ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ lastly,the restaurant associate women are definitely so ultra cute, nice, and sexy, i observed that i'm always stunned by their kindness and beauty!!!!!!!! ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ thanks for the food, gorgeous plus generous ladies, and the whole experience. i am definitely a repeat eater at clinton's japan express!!!!!!!! ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

My community service group had a celebratory lunch at this establishment in July. I was in…read morecommunication with the manager planning this event for 15 people for about a month. The booking and execution went smoothly and without a hitch. This restaurant has been in Clinton for decades and is well known in the area but this is the first time I've personally been there. We were seated towards the back of the restaurant at a more private larger dining area. We realized that some of the staff came in early to accommodate our time because the restaurant wasn't even open for business yet. We were impressed by this. The menu was the typical Italian with calamari, bread, spaghetti, lasagna and the like dishes. As I said previously this restaurant has been in Clinton for years and the decor shows that. It's not really modern but hey maybe that's the appeal. For a slightly larger party they only took one check which was a bit of an inconvenience but we knew before hand and made adjustments. They did allow every one to pay for the alcoholic beverages separately. I would definitely go again. This is a very welcoming cozy Clinton landmark.

best italian restuarant in the area! service was great! I had mussels red and seafood salad and it…read morewas yummy!

Five stars for food, service and ambiance…read more First time visitors Great brunch spot with an eclectic feel and warm and friendly staff and patrons. My girlfriend and I enjoyed the experience so much that we purchased T-shirts Drinks were so good!

I went to Mix and Mingle: Coffee and Lounge on a Friday night for my cousin's birthday, and overall…read morethe vibe was really nice. First Fridays are clearly a big deal there because the place was packed, the Gogo band was good, and the atmosphere was fun. I ended up sitting at the bar instead of getting a table and ordered a drink for myself, a drink for my cousin, and some shrimp. The food and drinks were actually good, so I can definitely see why people like coming here. What frustrated me was the pricing and gratuity situation. After looking at the menu, I saw it mentioned a 20% gratuity for parties of four or more, so I didn't think that applied to me since I was sitting at the bar with no table. I even asked the waitress if I could order food at the bar and she said yes, but nobody explained there would still be an automatic gratuity added. The drinks were $12 each and the bang bang shrimp were $13, so I was confused when my total came out to almost $50 and not realizing I added additional to the tip. I had to ask for the receipt multiple times before I finally saw the gratuity charge unbeknownst to me. I think the restaurant/menu needs to be a lot more upfront and clear about when gratuity is automatically added... and that's whether it's for First Fridays, live bands, bar service, or anything else. Being surprised by service fees, automatic gratuity or any hidden fee not clearly mentioned, for me, can leave a bad impression even when the food and atmosphere are good. As a small business, there are already stereotypes and complaints people make about hidden fees and pricing, and situations like this unfortunately don't help that narrative. With that said, I still plan to come back because I genuinely enjoyed the music, food, and overall vibe. I just wish the pricing and gratuity policies were communicated more clearly from the beginning... especially in this economy!