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We came here for Easter 2025 brunch buffet. This is our third Easter brunch at Ramparts. It's pretty good and I can recommend it. The ambience is comfortable and tranquil in the dining room. If there was music playing, it was unobtrusive. I'm not sure if they have brunch buffets on other holidays. The brunch food items are good. Breakfast items are available, like French Toast, waffles, bagels/cream cheese, bacon and sausage. There's also an omelet station. I liked all the dishes with the exception of the sauce on the ham, well, its flavor was not great. Lunch/dinner items include salmon, shrimp, chicken and beef medallions. Ramparts has several sides including biscuits, muffins, steamed vegetables and tossed salad. I love the dessert bar and especially like the macarons. Unfortunately, on this Easter, the self-serve ice cream machine conked out and if you wanted ice cream to go along with a gazillion different toppings, you had to get a staffer to go to the kitchen and scoop you a bowl. The substitute vanilla ice cream was excellent. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. However, some of the young staff are inexperienced and need more training on how to behave around customers. That would include these guys learning that it's not kosher to load up your own plates and stand there, holding your plates and chit chatting with each other, obliviously blocking customer access to the food. Other than that, we really like Ramparts.
Great food! Great service! Here you can choose from a more formal experience, or go the sports bar side for a casual experience. Sam good menu and drinks.
Ramparts Tavern in Alexandria feels like a true neighborhood gem -- super family-friendly with a welcoming locals' vibe. They've got great daily deals, and we stopped in for Taco Tuesday, which included chips & dip specials and discounted tequila drinks. Highly recommend the French onion soup and the mushroom ravioli -- both were delicious and hearty. The bar inside has a lively atmosphere, and trivia night on Tuesday was a blast! A solid go-to for good food, good prices, and a fun time.
This sandwich was so good! Crispy bread, and sweet aioli complimented it well. Their fries are tossed in Cajun seasoning which added a little bit of bite. Our service did start off as good but slowed down quite a bit after we got our food, resulting in my coworker not being able to order another item she wanted and waters empty. It was busy on a Sunday which might've been the reason. Good place for a chill vibe and to watch some football.
So good! Came in right when they opened at 11 Saturday. There were so many yummy choices on the menu and they have brunch specials too! Our waitress was wonderful and kind. The food was excellent. Seating was good. Outside tables too. Would love to come back and try brunch. Prices were on par. Portions were large. Everything was hot and made fresh. Couldn't complain even if I wanted to. Thanks for a great meal!
Did not disappoint... enjoyed an amazing angus burger with the works, and cold lager on a perfect Saturday afternoon! Service was great and outdoor seating was the best... 77 degrees, slight breeze. In the words of Arnold Schwarzenegger "I'll be back" :)
4.5 Great homey bar and grill. I came here tonight and the bar was packed for the Commanders vs Cowboys football game! Plenty of seating in the dining area though. Service was quick and great ambiance Review of foods: Bourbon Baked Brie- bacon was delicious and slightly herby. I would've loved if the Brie was a little more melted. It didn't spread on the bread too well but the taste made up for it. It wasn't too sweet despite the candied walnuts and sweet bacon bits Caesar salad- pretty standard. Lots of cheese and croutons French onion soup- also fairly standard. Would've appreciated a richer flavor - had to add salt Burger- didn't quite taste the sweet hot mustard spread but that didn't matter because i really enjoyed the burger. Very hearty with the mushrooms, Gouda, and demi-glace. It tastes less like your normal burger and more like a hearty gravy burger if that makes sense. I really enjoyed the demi-glace with the onion strings and the onion brioche roll held everything nicely without getting soggy The star of the show: our server Jared. He was awesome. Quick to bring refills without ask, very accommodating, and polite 5/5
Stopped by after shopping in the area, we wanted a place to grab lunch. Saw their menu out front and a server was outside on his break. He told us half the restaurant was like a sports bar with a calmer, dining area on the other side, same menu in both areas. We choose to eat in the dining area which was a bit quieter for conversations. Interior was very homey and gave off a comfortable vibe. Waitress told us to seat ourselves then took our drink orders. Bartender brought my sangria and took our food orders. I got a signature burger with mushrooms and farmhouse side salad, husband got the club sandwich with pasta salad. Salad was refreshing with a mix of arugula and greens and my burger reminded me of homestye burgers, massive and kinda gravy. Ended up needing boxes to take half our orders with us. A nice spot in the area to stop for lunch or dinner.
My family and I have been doing half price burger night every Monday night since I was a kid. After returning to the DC area and a 12 year hiatus for burger night, we finally returned to Ramparts and it was just as I remembered. I think they even have the same burger menu! The burgers on burger night (Monday) are all delicious, with so many awesome toppings choices. My favorite is the tex mex burger with pepper jack cheese, guacamole and chipotle mayo. The staff are all super friendly and great even on a busy Monday night. The restaurant itself looks like it's been spruced up a bit during my hiatus and it has a warm welcoming atmosphere. A great spot on Monday night or any night to grab a bite of food and have a beer.
Came here twice in the same week back to back to support my alma mater - our UVa Club of Alexandria hosted a watch party to cheer on our Wahoos in basketball. Upon entering the restaurant, first impression was that it was clean compared to other sports bars. We reserved the private room which was comfortable. Usually when I frequent sports bars, I have a hard time finding something on the menu that I find appetizing. Well, not here! I've been a fan of mushrooms since childhood and so the mushroom ravioli stood out to me and it was delicious! It's a hefty portion if you add additional protein. Too bad I forgot my to-go container and noticed when I was nearly home :( I tried my friend's Fish & Chips which were equally delicious and perfectly crispy. I'll come back to get my own plate of Fish & Chips and French Onion Soup. The White Russian was especially well-done. They also had St. Patrick's Day specials and while I don't think I would try the Sparkling Shamrock in the future though enjoyed that they had fun options to try. I also am appreciative that there are a handful of non-alcoholic options for someone like me who gets easily flushed. This was my first non-alcoholic beer I've tried and am a fan. The restroom is a bit awkward; upon entering the women's restroom, there is only a single stall and not sure if there is a lock mechanism - anyone can enter and could enter the stall if you aren't holding the stall door restroom. Otherwise the restroom is well maintained and clean. +Mushroom Ravioli-wild mushroom ravioli sautéed with fresh spinach, pancetta, mushrooms, tomato and onions in a sherry-parmesan cream sauce, topped with parmesan cheese w/ shrimp +Fish & Chips-handcut cod filets dipped in beer batter and golden fried, served with hand cut fries, coleslaw and a malt vinegar tartar sauce +Salted Caramel White Russian-Salted caramel vodka, kailua, salted caramel syrup, cream, shaken over ice with a garlic of salted caramel popcorn +Sparkling Shamrock-Vanilla vodka, dark creme de menthe, white creme de cocoa, cream, edible glitter +Erdinger Non-Alcoholic Beer read more
1 month ago
The food is delicious and the staff was super nice. That's also a cozy spot, . Lots of TVs to watch sports read more
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Servers are good esp in the bar section. It has been two years since the last review and the quality of the food has continued to drop. The family has decided to try another dining spot even if it requires driving several more miles into Arlington. read more
We came here for Easter 2025 brunch buffet. This is our third Easter brunch at Ramparts. It's pretty good and I can recommend it. The ambience is comfortable and tranquil in the dining room. If there was music playing, it was unobtrusive. I'm not sure if they have brunch buffets on other holidays. The brunch food items are good. Breakfast items are available, like French Toast, waffles, bagels/cream cheese, bacon and sausage. There's also an omelet station. I liked all the dishes with the exception of the sauce on the ham, well, its flavor was not great. Lunch/dinner items include salmon, shrimp, chicken and beef medallions. Ramparts has several sides including biscuits, muffins, steamed vegetables and tossed salad. I love the dessert bar and especially like the macarons. Unfortunately, on this Easter, the self-serve ice cream machine conked out and if you wanted ice cream to go along with a gazillion different toppings, you had to get a staffer to go to the kitchen and scoop you a bowl. The substitute vanilla ice cream was excellent. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. However, some of the young staff are inexperienced and need more training on how to behave around customers. That would include these guys learning that it's not kosher to load up your own plates and stand there, holding your plates and chit chatting with each other, obliviously blocking customer access to the food. Other than that, we really like Ramparts. read more
Ramparts Tavern in Alexandria feels like a true neighborhood gem -- super family-friendly with a welcoming locals' vibe. They've got great daily deals, and we stopped in for Taco Tuesday, which included chips & dip specials and discounted tequila drinks. Highly recommend the French onion soup and the mushroom ravioli -- both were delicious and hearty. The bar inside has a lively atmosphere, and trivia night on Tuesday was a blast! A solid go-to for good food, good prices, and a fun time. read more
11 months ago
This sandwich was so good! Crispy bread, and sweet aioli complimented it well. Their fries are tossed in Cajun seasoning which added a little bit of bite. Our service did start off as good but slowed down quite a bit after we got our food, resulting in my coworker not being able to order another item she wanted and waters empty. It was busy on a Sunday which might've been the reason. Good place for a chill vibe and to watch some football. read more
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So good! Came in right when they opened at 11 Saturday. There were so many yummy choices on the menu and they have brunch specials too! Our waitress was wonderful and kind. The food was excellent. Seating was good. Outside tables too. Would love to come back and try brunch. Prices were on par. Portions were large. Everything was hot and made fresh. Couldn't complain even if I wanted to. Thanks for a great meal! read more
2 years ago
Did not disappoint... enjoyed an amazing angus burger with the works, and cold lager on a perfect Saturday afternoon! Service was great and outdoor seating was the best... 77 degrees, slight breeze. In the words of Arnold Schwarzenegger "I'll be back" :) read more
4.5 Great homey bar and grill. I came here tonight and the bar was packed for the Commanders vs Cowboys football game! Plenty of seating in the dining area though. Service was quick and great ambiance Review of foods: Bourbon Baked Brie- bacon was delicious and slightly herby. I would've loved if the Brie was a little more melted. It didn't spread on the bread too well but the taste made up for it. It wasn't too sweet despite the candied walnuts and sweet bacon bits Caesar salad- pretty standard. Lots of cheese and croutons French onion soup- also fairly standard. Would've appreciated a richer flavor - had to add salt Burger- didn't quite taste the sweet hot mustard spread but that didn't matter because i really enjoyed the burger. Very hearty with the mushrooms, Gouda, and demi-glace. It tastes less like your normal burger and more like a hearty gravy burger if that makes sense. I really enjoyed the demi-glace with the onion strings and the onion brioche roll held everything nicely without getting soggy The star of the show: our server Jared. He was awesome. Quick to bring refills without ask, very accommodating, and polite 5/5 read more
Stopped by after shopping in the area, we wanted a place to grab lunch. Saw their menu out front and a server was outside on his break. He told us half the restaurant was like a sports bar with a calmer, dining area on the other side, same menu in both areas. We choose to eat in the dining area which was a bit quieter for conversations. Interior was very homey and gave off a comfortable vibe. Waitress told us to seat ourselves then took our drink orders. Bartender brought my sangria and took our food orders. I got a signature burger with mushrooms and farmhouse side salad, husband got the club sandwich with pasta salad. Salad was refreshing with a mix of arugula and greens and my burger reminded me of homestye burgers, massive and kinda gravy. Ended up needing boxes to take half our orders with us. A nice spot in the area to stop for lunch or dinner. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
My family and I have been doing half price burger night every Monday night since I was a kid. After returning to the DC area and a 12 year hiatus for burger night, we finally returned to Ramparts and it was just as I remembered. I think they even have the same burger menu! The burgers on burger night (Monday) are all delicious, with so many awesome toppings choices. My favorite is the tex mex burger with pepper jack cheese, guacamole and chipotle mayo. The staff are all super friendly and great even on a busy Monday night. The restaurant itself looks like it's been spruced up a bit during my hiatus and it has a warm welcoming atmosphere. A great spot on Monday night or any night to grab a bite of food and have a beer. read more
2 years ago
It can seem like such a cliche' when someone compares a bar/restaurant to "Cheers"...all the usual platitudes and aphorisms come to mind: "Staff treats you like a lifelong friend!" "Such a friendly atmosphere!" And so on. But is this just a sense of familiarity and comfort that puts a sheen on an otherwise mediocre experience? Well, I'm happy to say that with Ramparts, this is definitely not the case. A long standing Fairlington institution, Ramparts is a classic neighborhood joint, offering largely American fare, with an eye toward consistency and a fair value for money. There are daily M-F specials for burgers, tacos, wings, BBQ, and seafood, and monthly specials as well. Factor in a terrific M-F 4-7 happy hour and NFL/other sports game day specials, too. There are two options for diners, the sports bar side with a large bar, booths, and high tops, plus a separate area more suited for dining and families (also boasting a decent sized bar). I recommend their salads (the Cobb salad is especially good), wings, fried catfish, and burgers. Also, the happy hour buffalo salmon BLT sandwich is an amazing deal for $8. Service is attentive, friendly, and welcoming whether you are a regular or a first timer. From the bar managers to the servers, everyone does their part to ensure a quality experience in comfortable surroundings. Also a great place to strike up a conversation, meet people, and watch sports. read more
8 months ago
Such an amazing brunch yesterday. The food is amazing. I don't think you can order wrong here. The staff is attentive - we had Angie as our server and she took great care of us! After brunch some of us moved over to the bar and Annil was amazing. The shrimp & grits is so good (add the extra shrimp you won't regret it!) LOVED the mango Bellini so flavorful but definitely strong lol Such a friendly team of folks working here. Great dynamic between them! They had a shift change while we were there and they responded so well to the manager coming on shift, Orrin. Energy picked up. Jokes were cracked. He helped so much on the floor as well! Again, GREAT FOOD lol. We had quite the spread but no complaints across the board. One little bit of advice if they're busy definitely state all the items you'd like removed from to-go orders. We got a portobello mushroom burger to go but they put bacon on it LOLOL in hindsight that's equally our fault as theirs we said the bourbon chicken brioche but as is but swapped the chicken for the mushroom. As is the sandwich def comes with bacon. We should've said no meat. So a great experience and a little laugh at the end. Can't beat the prices. Can't beat the people. all around! read more
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Rampart's Restaurant is a fantastic neighborhood gem with consistently delicious food and generous portions. The monthly specials are a standout and should not be missed. Whether you're a regular or a first-timer, you'll find something to love. read more
11 months ago
I went here for a quick lunch while waiting to get my car serviced nearby. Sat outside as it was a nice day. Had the tomato bisque and omelet for lunch. Both tasted pretty good. The omelet had some artichokes, tomatoes, spinach, and gouda cheese. I had also heard they have some delicious wings, which I will try on the next visit. read more
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Comfort food. Although it was a busy Friday lunch I found a comfortable booth and browsed the menu. Lots of great choices but the cauliflower cream soup and New York Rye sandwich were so tasty and filling. Service was attentive and prompt. Ramparts is a great choice read more
5 years ago
My boyfriend and I were looking for a new place to try for dinner for a night out, and the pictures online at Ramparts look so good, so we had to come! They have outdoor seating, and although each table was covered/enclosed, it didn't look like they were heated, so we opted to sit inside. Everything looks spaced out appropriately and there was hand sanitizer available too. We didn't realize that there were two dining areas - one that is more family focused or for a nice date, and then a sports bar in the back with so many TV screens! No one noticed when we walked in for a few minutes, so we had to flag someone down to ask if we could be seated. The menu looked really great, and they even have tons of specials throughout the week that I would be excited to come back for, but since we were there on a Saturday night, we didn't take advantage of them at the time. My boyfriend was super excited to get the pork chops based on the photos online, but sadly they were out and we chose some other options. I wasn't too sad because everything on the menu looked delicious! For apps, we had JD mini burgers and the pork belly "burnt ends" - both were fantastic! I especially liked the pork belly because I love fatty meat, and it was cooked perfectly! The fries were also different than what I've had before but super tasty and crispy. For our entrées, I would've loved to get the Creole shrimp and pork belly, but since we had just had pork belly as an appetizer, I opted for the penne with chicken. Since they were out of the pork chops, my boyfriend ended up going with the half rack of bbq ribs and was able to substitute the coleslaw with pasta salad. The pasta tasted pretty good although I prefer a little bit of a thicker sauce and it was a little soupy. Still a solid course! We saw a picture of what looked like s'mores with Reese's peanut butter cups online, so we had to see the dessert menu. They may have change their dessert menu And I was a little bit sad not to see it as an option, but we went with a brownie sundae option instead. Super good especially if you love chocolate. It was a little too fudge-y for me, but I can see this being a crowd pleaser! Overall, I would definitely recommend Ramparts and come back especially during the week to take advantage of some of the specials! read more
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