We usually go for the all-you-can-eat option here for my parents' birthdays, and everyone always…read moreleaves happy. This place is reliable. We've had plenty of bad experiences with Chinese buffet seafood making us feel sick--pretty sure I'm not the only one--but that has never happened here. The food is always freshly steamed and served hot when you order. I'm not a big fan of overly salty, heavy American-style seasoning, so I really appreciate that they can prepare it without all that. Also, my daughter doesn't eat much seafood, but they're flexible and let us order something simple like a mozzarella stick for her, which is a huge plus. Yes, there's an 18% gratuity for parties of 5 or more, but it feels fair for the quality and service. The gumbo you can order on the side is amazing, and the crab legs, mussels, clams, and shrimp are all fresh and delicious. It's $58.99 per person, which isn't cheap, but definitely worth it. Highly recommend.

The AYCE deal is a great value and incredibly filling. Definitely the kind of place where your…read moremoney goes a long way. The service was also thorough and professional, which made the experience even better. The portions are huge, so I'd recommend coming with more people to really try a variety of dishes and make the most of it. We live about 40 minutes away, so it would probably be more of an occasional treat for us, but if you're ever in the area, it's worth checking out.

Beautiful building and ambiance. Large dining areas with a centerpiece bar when you walk in. I made…read morereservations about an hour before we planning on getting there, which for a Saturday night at 6ish was amazing. We started with a dozen oysters and the appetizer special - Ceviche. I was impressed when it was a variety of boutique oysters - Sweet Jesus, Ford Signature and Tangler. They were all very good and clean, I do wish they had remembered to bring the mignonette. The ceviche was fresh and flavorful. For entrees my husband got the Ribeye Special topped with a lobster sauce served with mushrooms and mashed potatoes. Steak was cooked perfectly and quality cut. My son got the filet and mushrooms with chorizo mac and cheese. Again, cooked well and quality cut. The mac and cheese was VERY good. I was a smidge complicated as I wanted the blackened scallop pasta but with shrimp and oysters instead. Zero problems. Penne pasta in a tequila lime sauce with peppers and onions. Delish! Our daughter got the steak and mashed potatoes off the kids menu and thoroughly enjoyed it. Restaurant was clean, there was plenty of staff and the manager stopped by a couple times to check on us or clear plates. It was a great experience and we'd definitely go back.

Place had an open and inviting vibe (perhaps because of the open full glass panels!). Sounded like…read morethe bar area was hopping with activity. A tad disappointed that happy hour was restricted to the bar. Ordered lobster roll Connecticut style. Loved this style, as it is pure lobster. Wife ordered clam chowder and cornbread. She loved this as well. Though I found the roll to be reasonably priced, expect to drop coin.

Ocean Paradise is a must-visit, we are fortunate it's next to our neighborhood. Ocean Paradise…read moreabsolutely lives up to its name. A special shoutout to our server, Sandra, she was fantastic. We started with the bang bang shrimp--perfectly crispy with a delicious sweet heat that wasn't overpowering. Easily one of the best appetizers we've had. For my entrée, I had the twin lobster tails they were tender, buttery, and flawless. The seasonal vegetables were fresh and perfectly seasoned. My husband ordered the Connecticut lobster roll, which was loaded with generous chunks of lobster, lightly dressed, and served on a perfectly toasted roll with crispy fries. Simple, fresh, and absolutely delicious.

Ocean Paradise came to our attention when Yelp sent an email with restaurant suggestions. After…read morelooking over their menu, we decided to give it a try. It's in a newish shopping center, which, for us, had a bonus-- there is a Harris Teeter there. We needed to pick up some items, so we did before having dinner. We were here for an early dinner. Now that it's getting darker so early, we try to avoid driving after dark, when possible. Thus, we were here around 3 p.m. and were glad to see they were serving dinner at that time. To drink, I chose a mocktail called "What a lychee" which consists of "lychee, pineapple juice, club soda". It was garnished with a lychee. I did enjoy this drink. My husband had a non-alcoholic Stella Artois. Upon arrival, we were greeted and seated immediately. Having looked at the menu before arriving, we each knew what we wanted. I chose to try the "Blackened Pan Seared Yellow Fin Tuna" which (supposedly) consists of: "Topped with jumbo lump crab meat, sundried tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms, creamy lemon sauce served with rice." My husband chose the "Shrimp platter," which (supposedly) consists of: "crispy beer battered shrimp, coleslaw and chipotle sauce served with hand cut French fries." It took a while for our food to come out. As I was eating, it dawned on me that there was no crab meat or sundried tomatoes. Also, the sauce sure was a creamy lemon sauce. It was more like a miso-flavored sauce. Hard to say if the menu got changed, but no new menus were printed up to fix it. Or was it that the young man who cooked the food wasn't familiar with the entrees? Still, despite the discrepancies, I did like this dish, although it would have been even better if they had prepared it correctly. My husband noticed that there was no Chipotle sauce on his dish. Instead, there were two small containers: one with ketchup and another with tartar sauce. He, too, thought that his shrimp was well prepared, although the breading didn't cling to the shrimp. This experience left us with mixed feelings. On the one hand, we appreciated the friendly, attentive service. Yet, on the other hand, we wonder whether it's worth going again, given the possibility of not getting all the ingredients for one's entree. We liked the ambiance, which evoked images of the beach. They have some nice paintings on one wall depicting the seashore, a lighthouse, and beach houses.

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.

Love the food and service specially yessica coke here every often won't stop great ambianceread more

Their food is non greasy and always tasted so fresh and healthy. I like the variety of meals you…read morecan order. Lobster Roll: 10/10 came with butter and fries Tuna Poke Bowl: 10/10 came with corn, onion, avocado, rice, kale Fish tacos: 10/10 came with zucchini and fries Tilapia: 10/10 got their chili sauce, with zucchini and kale salad The only downside is the food takes a while to prepare but it is worth the wait for healthy fresh fish!

I've only ever taken out because I live very close to this location and want to get groceries at…read morethe same time. I haven't tried everything on their menu but their bouillabaisse with their garlic butter rice on a cold day is excellent and comforting- it's a very large amount of food and I usually have leftover for the next day. I've also tried lemon caper salmon with the mixed green salad (sometimes I'll just get s&p only)- also very good! The mixed green salad comes with a yummy balsamic vinaigrette. The fried fish is fresh but I don't think I'm a fan of the batter. The fries are like what another reviewer said- boardwalk sort of type- but the cooked parsley potatoes are better. Overall the prices are good for the value that you get compared to other sit down seafood restaurants! I need to try the fried shrimp and calamari next. Give it a try :)

Whole Foods best kept secret! Seafood bar is fantastic! The best fried Calamari, fresh, crisp and…read moretasty! I always have to get the Bouillabaisse, it's packed full of seafood: salmon, mussels, scallops swimming in a delightful tomato broth served with fresh bread. It gets busy, so be patient for a spot to open up.

When the whole menu looks good, just get everything!!…read more Mr. Evan's' cookout worthy entrees are prepared with passion and southern sensibilities and range from seafood platters with catfish to pork smoked ribs. The banana pudding and sweet potato pie are definitely the exclamation point on this meal.

I got a Soul Food spot out in Sterling Virginia that a good friend got me hip too. Yeah I know,…read moreit's a hump, but, I'll say this...the folks that own this spot were a special kind of KIND. Just genuinely nice people that just so happen to have good food!! GET THERE!! Where I am: @cesouthernbites . Location Reviewed: 23520 no.124 Overland Drive Sterling Virginia . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their NC Pulled Pork Sandwich (with slow cooked pork, slaw, & NC bbq sauced). Thick, smoky, well flavored, & tasty!! STAMP!! Their Whiting, & Shrimp Platter ($28.50 with 2 pieces of fries whiting, six large shrimp, red skin potato salad, cornbread, & hush puppies). Crispy, thick, & well seasoned whiting, & shrimp!! Fulfilling hush puppies, & STAMPED red skinned potato salad with DELICIOUS cornbread!! STAMP!! Their Ribs Platter ($28 for a half a rack of pork ribs drizzled in their homemade bbq sauce, fried okra, & yams). Meaty well dry rubbed, & savory bbq sauced up ribs, sweet yams, & LIKE THAT okra!! STAMP!! Their 4 Piece Combo ($20.50 for 4 whole wings, Mac n cheese, cornbread, & collard greens). Nice crispy whole wings with tangy sweet Mumbo sauce. The collards were well flavored...LIKE THAT, & the mac was a tad bit dry...DELICIOUS. STAMP!! Their Catfish ($10 for 2 pieces of fried catfish). Hands down some of the best catfish in the area!!! Use that hot sauce it wasn't super hot!! STAMP!! Their Banana Pudding ($5 with Nilla wafers, & real bananas). Classic, real bananas in banana pudding get me every time!! . Customer Service: On Point. . Parking: Decent. . Recommendations: Just GO!! Good Food, Good People!! Accessibility: This spot is wheelchair friendly, & differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

Found this place while searching where to meet friends near Dulles Airport. Great place to have a…read moremini reunion with great food. Was able to easily make reservations online. They were able to sit us on a special private booth. Each room has some theme. The menu is pretty extensive with good selection of cocktails and beers. Food was pretty good. Sushi was good. Grilled skewers were Flavorful. Service was excellent. Definitely coming back to this place when we are in the area.

Tried this place on a whim, I placed an online order for gyoza at 1:25, called to ask about it at…read more1:45 because I hadn't gotten a confirmation text. The person who picked up was nice enough, until I asked the status of my order. I watched it change from "still working" to "ready for pickup" right in front of me as she said "you just put the order in, you need to be more patient." So I hung up because I couldn't believe what just happened, and walked over to get it. The flavor is decent, but the wrappers are cold and gummy, probably from sitting. Who knows when I would've been notified if I hadn't called? I wasted my hard earned money, and I am very disappointed. Will not be returning, and telling all my coworkers and friends to stay away. Cute take out bag though.

I love this spot and I am happy to try other dishes on the menu. I really enjoyed their bun with…read morebeef and egg rolls. Their fish sauce is sweet, but good. 10/10 Also my husband loves getting their com Tham, pick 3 for $21. He always gets 3 pork chops! 10/10

My friends and I are huge fans of Saigon Bistro. We used to drive to their Sterling location, so we…read morewere really happy when they opened a branch closer to us in Chantilly. The food is consistently great. My personal favorites are the Shaking Beef, Lump Crab Fried Rice, Tamarind Fish Soup, and the Stone Pot Soft Shell Crab. Those are must-orders for me every time. I've tried several other dishes too, and honestly everything has been good. The place has a warm, welcoming vibe. It's family-run, and you can feel the friendly service every time you visit. They also have Karaoke night every Friday, which makes it a fun spot to hang out with friends. If you're in the Chantilly area and craving Vietnamese food, this place is definitely worth a visit. PS. If I forget to take a pic, you know it's definitely good

I give this restaurant a five star for their food. I cannot…read morestay away from their delicious jumbo chicken wings. someone's Grandmother taught the cook how to fry. you have to try these wings and the other great options on the menu like their fried fish. Stellar!

Food was very fresh and crispy. We ordered fish sampler and chicken. Everything was very fresh.read more