Been here twice. First time it was a bit loud. This past weekend, it was a quieter calmer feeling…read more The service was great. The bartender was friendly. Food was really good. Highly recommend!

Decent food and a good selection of beers on tap. Nice small town bar with friendly waitstaff. we…read morehad a chicken wings and they were good. The night we were there there was some live entertainment and we enjoyed our ourselves.

Stoney's is top notch in service and food and beverage. Their staff is attentive and very…read morepersonable. Food is always really good. I would highly recommend them. Whether it's for girls night, date night or something casual.

I want to start by saying that our server, Lydia, was fantastic. She was attentive, responsive, and…read moregenuinely seemed to care about our experience--especially when the food fell far short. In my view, good service deserves to be recognized regardless of kitchen performance, and Lydia absolutely earned that. This was our second visit. My wife and I enjoy oysters and were excited to find a nearby spot offering fresh half shells--especially with their $1 oyster special on Tuesday nights. On our first visit, we tried the "double D" oysters, which were large, plump, and fresh--exactly what we were hoping for. They were the highlight of the meal. Unfortunately, the lobster rolls didn't live up to the same standard. At that price point, they should be more substantial, and the bread should be appropriate for the dish. Instead, the roll was dry and the lobster portion was underwhelming. I'd recommend skipping it. That said, Lydia's service that night was excellent. Last night, however, was a different experience. Upon arrival, we were greeted by someone who appeared to be the floor manager, who made seating two people without a reservation feel like an inconvenience--despite several open tables and a largely empty outdoor area. Not a great first impression. Once seated, we struck up a conversation with a nearby table and ordered an appetizer, a dozen mixed oysters, and entrees. I went with the flank steak sandwich featured on the menu, while my wife ordered the paella. The iced tea was good, and my wife's cocktail was well-made and generously poured--no complaints there. The salmon bite appetizer, while tasty, felt overpriced for what it was: essentially broiled salmon on lettuce with a maple glaze. When my sandwich arrived, it came with exactly three overcooked, limp asparagus spears--I should've gone for the tots. The sandwich itself was even more underwhelming: a small bun with maybe three ounces of meat, a few mushy onions, and some cheese. My first bite was mostly gristle and fat. I understand flank steak isn't a lean cut, but when served as a sandwich, it should be properly trimmed and sliced. There's no excuse for a $20 sandwich to be that poorly prepared. The overwhelming taste of black pepper didn't help either. I ended up sending it back after one bite. Lydia handled it as professionally as possible, but I declined a replacement. As for the paella, it raised a different issue--how do you end up with overcooked shrimp and undercooked scallops in the same hot dish? It doesn't make much sense. While the flavor was decent overall, the execution didn't justify the price. To summarize: Lydia is excellent--if you go, take care of her. The oysters remain a strong point: fresh, plump, and enjoyable, though they could be more generous with the horseradish and cocktail sauce. The biggest disappointment was the lack of accountability from management. There was no visit from the floor manager (Mr. Inconvenienced from earlier) or anyone from the kitchen to address the issues, leaving Lydia to handle everything herself. The wait staff deserves better. If you're going for oysters, it's worth a visit. If you're planning a full dinner, be prepared for high prices, small portions, and inconsistent execution. The service staff and menu have potential--but the kitchen needs to step up. One final note: if you're charging $36 for a pour of WhistlePig whiskey, it should be served properly--with a clean glass and appropriate ice. Serving it with debris floating in the glass is unacceptable. You lost that customer too. Lydia is the ONLY reason why this is rated above one star. Kitchen needs to step up. Big. You're going to start losing servers.

Finally crossed off my bucket list after a year of waiting--and it absolutely lived up to the…read morehype. We had a 3:45 dinner reservation and arrived a few minutes early. After checking in, we were quickly guided upstairs to a cozy, rounded booth--an intimate and perfect spot for two. Our server, Katie, was fantastic--attentive, knowledgeable, and refreshingly honest when helping us choose between dishes. We started with the deviled eggs and fried green tomatoes, paired with the Black Sheep Mule and a watermelon cocktail (wish I remembered the name!). For our mains, we ordered the short rib rigatoni and the steak bulgogi bowl. To finish, we shared the weekly dessert special: an Earl Grey tres leches. Everything was exactly what I hoped for and more. The starters were standout, the entrees were packed with flavor, and the overall aesthetic of the space was just beautiful. We'll definitely be back--next time for brunch!

This review is long overdue as it was a really great experience! This was a birthday dinner for me…read moreback in January and I reserved the loft area for me and my girls to celebrate. It was also my first time at The Black Sheep but I had always heard wonderful things - all of which turned out to be true. The loft area is beautiful and overlooks the entire restaurant. Also when you reserve the loft, which holds up to 16 people, you order off the regular menu. I loved this as other places I checked into were much more restrictive with a higher minimum spend and fixed menus for groups larger than 8. We had 12 in our group. We started with a bunch of appetizers for the table and cocktails. Appetizers included the bacon tower, fried green tomatoes, hushpuppies, crispy chicken wings, and Mediterranean garlic shrimp. Dinner entreés were jambalaya pasta, the American wagyu burger, pulled short rib rigatoni and branzino almondine. There were zero complaints. We enjoyed EVERYTHING!! The bourbon butter cake with vanilla ice cream for dessert literally took me over the top. My belly was ready to burst :) Our waiter was attentive throughout the entire time and everything we ordered came out perfect. I must go back soon. It is a distance from where I live but there's so many things on the fabulous menu I want to try.

Love the food here. Their salad is packed full of stuff. Prices are decent for the area. Everything…read moretastes like it's made with care. Will definitely be back!

Some one removed my review, so here it is again:…read more They charge a fee for use of your debit/credit card which is against the law & covered by the Durbin Amendment as illegal The owner kicked me out of the resturant because I called her out about the ILLEGAL FEES ON DEBIT CARDS Too bad, the food & everything about that restaurant was positive, too bad the owner was not nice, just my opinion with my interaction! I ordered an Appalachian chopped salad Seared Ribeye Steak medium well, I had the basil mashed potatoes & the green garlic asparagus I tasted the Bavarian Brothers pilsner, I like it but they didn't sell anything lower than a 16 oz So I ordered a grey goose & pineapple. The ambience of this place was very positive. Positive vibes, the servers are all friendly. Lukas my bartender was awesome, very friendly, knowledgeable & answered my questions about the food & I was convinced to try the seared ribeye, it was cooked perfectly the way I wanted it. The taste was great with the correct season it went well with the basil mashed potatoes & the asparagus. Plenty of parking in the rear of the building.

Parallel's creative brunch menu caught my eye, so my wife and I decided to check it out with some…read morefriends on a Saturday morning. We made reservations since we were a group of 6 including 2 infants, and these were warranted as the restaurant progressively filled up as we got closer to peak brunch hours. We were offered a large booth, which was appreciated as we needed space for the babies. The food here tasted quite good. My wife ordered the Pork Belly Benedict, which offered tender-crisp, thick slices of braised pork belly atop soft, buttery focaccia and coated with well poached eggs and creamy hollandaise. We both highly enjoyed my Broadlands Breakfast Sandwich, a clever take on a standard bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich swapping crispy, perfectly sweet French toast for standard bread. The breakfast potatoes served alongside were crispy on the outside with fluffy interiors and good seasoning. Our friends enjoyed their sandwiches as well. As the name alludes, the drink program is strong and offers something for everyone. In addition to wine and whisky, a solid selection of both cocktails and draft beers are available. Prices for both food and drinks were quite reasonable given the quality of what we received. I do dock a star for just so-so service. Our waitress was a bit MIA during the first part of our meal when we were trying to order, and then kept checking in on us every 5 minutes once our food arrived. We also had to remind her a few times to get a high chair for our little one. Fortunately, the food and drinks all arrived accurately and within a timely manner once ordered. Service woes aside, the creative fare satisfied our taste buds and we look forward to returning soon for to sample more of the brunch menu and libations.

Grabbed dinner with a couple friends at Parallel last night. My friend selected this restaurant…read moreafter hearing all great things. We were slightly nervous because no reservations were available online. However, upon check in we were seated immediately. Parallel offers seating at tables or the bar with a low light upscale vibe. The menu was quite impressive with a wide variety of options available. We tried a few of the appetizers and desserts which we found to be delicious. Our meals were decent portions with stunning presentations. I will say service was on the slower side, and that our waiter did have to be reminded about a couple requests. All and all a great spot for a night out with friends!

We had such a great meal! Carlisle has a lot of history and I love that this quaint restaurant…read morecaptures those vibes. If you enjoy whiskey then this is a great place to visit. If you don't enjoy whiskey this is still a great place to visit. I do recommend their old fashion and their midnight manhattan. We started with warm bread and butter. Best bread ever!! Then we tried the crab fries - fresh cut and cooked perfectly. Plenty of fresh crabmeat on top. We enjoyed the beef stroganoff- we added mushrooms - the beef was very tender. My husband doesn't like beef stroganoff but loved this. Finally, our server, Jayden, made our evening. She was so sweet and attentive. She really knew the menu and gave us some great recommendations. I hope her Dad gets to read these compliments because he really raised a wonderful human! We can't wait to visit the 1794 again and try some different menu items!

Crazy whiskey smoker girlz! Super nice service showed us the…read moresmoker process and we enjoyed the whiskey. Lovely old ambiance don't let the "Comfort Inn' label put you off.

This is a delightfully divey bar for this part of town, being so close to the White House. I was…read moregenuinely impressed! It's easy to miss from the outside -- if not for the chalkboard, it's easy to walk right on by! And the door is quite fancy. From the looks of that, you'd think you're in for an upscale experience, but it's oh so casual! Definitely would've been a regular in my DC work days. Shoot, it's worth it to sneak into town for every now and then if I so choose. The inside is dimly lit ands has such a divey feel. The staff are nice and the vibe is really chill. Happy hour ends at 6:30, but regardless, the specials are good and even the prices outside of HH are decent. Don't come hungry though -- there's no food, though there is plenty around to enjoy! Do yourself a favor and come through here if you're in the neighborhood... I don't think you'll regret it.

They have the cheapest happy hour until 6:30.. servic is good the place is small and cozy.. they…read moredon't have food at all so just come for drinks.. they have a TV to watch sports.. it real deal close to the white house!

I've been here a couple times over the years and unless you come at peak times, it's pretty easy to…read morefind seating, especially at the bar, which is what we prefer. I recently got the blueberry gin fizz and it was just a perfect drink. My husband got an old fashioned which he said was very smooth. The bartender was super nice and the ambiance inside is really cool. Definitely worth checking out especially if you're a fan of whiskey.

It's a nice spot. A good spot to just plop down and enjoy an old fashioned or a whiskey flight…read more It is pricey though, especially when you want a pour of the better stuff. Sometimes the pour is like 25% of the cost of a bottle. A bit shocking. Enjoyed my time here and liked the workers here, just not very economical in the long run as it's much easier to go find the bottles yourself and drinking at home. But if you must for social purposes and you're a fan, try it out. Also docking a point for the cloudy ice cube.

Second time here. The vibe is WV dive bar meets hipster sports bar. The hotdogs are legit. The…read moreowners are adorable.

summary: dive bar with a cool vibe and cool in-house drinks that they have infusing on the spot…read more Food options are build-your-own hot dogs and that's it, but that's not a bad thing. They do a great job here! Service was friendly and welcoming from the get-go. They have a flat-top griddle that they use to cook their build-your-own hotdogs. You customize your order on a little index card (like the ones they do for burgers) with condiments, toppings, and other goodies. It's nothing crazy complicated, but it was still very tasty and well cooked. The drinks are in the lines of a dive bar, but kind of modernized/elevated. They infuse some of their own mixes that they use for custom drinks, which I think is cool. The decor feels very homage-y to dive bars with lots of signs and stickers with sarcastic/vulgar humor. They also have a small arcade and billiards table in the back. Overall, it's a very cool spot with a friendly atmosphere. You should totally check it out if you're in the area.