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    Ramparts

    3.9 (365 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Open 11:00 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)

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    RAMPARTS ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Jens J.

    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.

    French Onion Soup
    Isabel W.

    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.

    Maggie R.

    Amazing food. The burger I got had fresh guacamole and delicious sauce. Perfectly crispy fries. Service maybe could have been more prompt, but the food and beer were worth it. Friendly vibe, too. The bar area is essentially a sports bar and more casual than the main restaurant, in a good way. I've been here many times and will continue to come back. Definitely try the burgers. They are special.

    Turkey Cali' Club
    Macie R.

    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.

    Angus burger and hand cut fries
    Joe K.

    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" :)

    Kasi M.

    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!

    Fried catfish, hand cut fries, cucumber/black bean salad.  Lunch portion.
    John S.

    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.

    Ramparts Signature Burger
    Rachel K.

    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

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    Our favorite neighborhood place - great food and the friendliest staff - it's like our neighborhood "Cheers"!

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    It used to be good, but the food is lousy. It's still a fun bar, but skip the chow. They can't even cook a burger or deliver it hot.

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    11 months ago

    Neighborhood friends, great service, fun. Always safe and respectful. Specials for each month are always delicious.

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    Rude staff. Food marginal. Must not need return business. Don't recommend it. Won't be back.

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    Maker's Union on a snowy Sunday after the brunch crowd left. Beautiful spot to catch the game!

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    Dinner menu - Grilled ribeye, special request of sautéd onions and jalapeños

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